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CONTENTS CALENDAR 16 February 2019

PUBLISHERS Christy & Terry Jaillet publisher@ourcitymedia.com

FEATURE STORY 18 Fox Vein and Laser Experts Specializes in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Disease, Tattoo Removal & Laser Procedures

MANAGING EDITOR Debby Teich

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COMMUNITY NEWS 20 Participate in the Citywide Kindness Event and Scavenger Hunt 22 ArtFest in the Pines Seeks Artists and Vendors 24 Sample Food and Wine at Taste of Pines 30 Pembroke Pines Police Department Offers Citizens Police Academy 30 The Frank Art Gallery to Host Several Events & Workshops 33 Subaru of Pembroke Pines Partners with Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to Host Operation Kidsafe

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Spelling Bee – Which generation has the best spellers? Seniors from Pembroke Pines Charter High School will battle local senior citizens during the 4th Annual Seniors vs. Seniors Spelling Bee, from 12:30pm – 2pm, at the Carl Shechter SWFP Center, 301 NW 103 Ave. Registration is required. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.

Valentine’s Day Breakfast – Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a breakfast, from 8:30am to 10am, at the Carl Shechter SWFP Community Center. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.

7th Police Academy – Sign up for the Pembroke Pines Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy, a 15-week course for ages 18+. It is like law enforcement 101 for citizens and business owners. The class meets on Thursdays, from 7pm to 10pm.

Residents and business owners are invited to register for Class 49, which begins on February 7. Applications are available at www.ppines.com/police, click on Community Programs.

9th Kindness Initiative – The City of Pembroke Pines and the School Board of Broward County cordially invite families and friends to take part in a City of Kindness Event: Kindness/ Compassion/Forgiveness, from 11am 2pm, at Walter C. Young Middle School, located at 901 N.W. 129th Avenue. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

Flea Market and Bazaar – On February 9 (8am-4pm) and February 10 (9am-3pm), bargain hunters will meet at the Carl Shechter SWFP Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue, to search through tables of treasures from over 100 venders in an indoor, air-conditioned room. Admission and parking are free.

For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.

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the City of Pembroke Pines Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way. For information, call 954-392-2116 or visit www.ppines.com.

16th Water is Fine Workshop – From 10:30am-12:30pm, participate in the “Come On In The Water Is Fine” workshop with artist Teresa Kirk. Using three colors, you will find the beauty and ease of creating in this exciting medium. Explore watercolor and bring out the artist inside of you by exploring touch on some color theory, brush work and textural trick. Materials provided.

Space is limited. RSVP to medelberg@ ppines.com by February 14.

StoryWalk in the Pines – From 10am to noon, children and their caretakers can enjoy a free, fun-filled literacy experience on the Plaza at the Charles F. Dodge City Center. Walk together outdoors and embark on a self-guided journey through each page of the vibrant children’s book “Maybe Something Beautiful” by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell. There will be free games, snacks, arts and crafts, and photo-ops. Children must be supervised. For information, call 954392-2120 or visit thefrankgallery.org.

19th Bingo – Participate in Bingo Nights with the Knights at 6pm, at SWFP Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave. Free Refreshments. Packets start at $15.

For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.

20th Coffee & Create – Make some new friends, enjoy unlimited cups of coffee and create a work of art during this class, from 10am-12noon, at Studio 18 in the Pines, 1101 Poinciana Drive.

Cost is $10/student. Call 954-961-6067 to register. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

Chocolate Challenge – Attention Chocoholics! Bring in your favorite cakes, cookies, pies, brownies, cupcakes and other desserts and you might leave with a prize during the Master Chef Chocolate Challenge, from 10-12noon, at Carl Shechter SWFP Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue. There is no cost to enter. For information, call 954-450Taste of Pines – From 6pm - 9pm, area 6888 or visit www.ppines.com. residents are invited to enjoy selections of wine, samples of cuisine from local restaurants and live entertainment at

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Jazz Concert – Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at the Charles F. Dodge City Center., from 3pm to 5pm. Weather permitting. Bring a chair or blanket. For information, call 954-435-6525.

Life Drawing Class – Participate in a life drawing class the last Thursday of every month, from 7pm – 9pm, at Studio 18 in the Pines, 1101 Poinciana Drive. $15pp.

For information, call 954-961-6067 or visit www.ppines.com.

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to network and foster connections. In honor of Black History Month, the event will include the artwork of Chris Friday, a musical performance by Art Prevails Project vocal artist JaShae L. Jones, and a presentation on urban innovation, growth and transformation by representatives of URGENT Inc., a Miami-based youth and community development organization dedicated to empowering young minds to transform their communities. For information, call 954-392-2120 or visit thefrankgallery.org.

On-Going Call for Artists – Artists can now apply for the 21st Annual ArtFest in the Pines, a juried art festival, held March 9 - 10, from 10am to 5pm, at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way. This two-day festival will showcase unique and fine arts in such mediums as Drawing, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Digital Art, Painting, Fine Handcrafts, Photography, Wood, Glass and ThreeDimensional Sculpture. The deadline for artists to submit an application is March 1. Apply online at www.ppines. com/artfest.

Prism Opening Reception – From 6pm to 9pm, there will be a free opening reception and a special family-friendly performance by iconic South Florida entertainer, Tiffany Fantasia for the new exhibit, “Prism,” which is on display at The Frank Art Gallery from February 22 to May 4. For information, visit PPCS Enrollment – Through March www.ppines.com.

10, students can apply to re-enroll and fill open slots in the Pembroke Pines Charter School System for the 20192020 school year. For information, visit Uniquely You! Patterns & Painting www.pinescharterapply.net.

Workshop for Kids – From 10am to noon, together with their caretakers, kids will learn fun and rewarding painting techniques with everyday art materials. At the free workshop led by art educator Debi London, enjoy “You Be You” by Linda Krantz, a story about individuality and confidence- building.

Using the author’s multicolored fish Prism – From February 22 to May as inspiration, children will learn 4, visit the “Prism” exhibit at The about pattern and design, and will Frank Art Gallery. “Prism” presents then create boldly patterned fish an interdisciplinary view of LGBTQIA using paint, markers and pebble identity and diversity by using the arts rocks. All materials provided. No prior as a catalyst for dialogue. The aim of experience required. Children must be Prism is to expand the community’s supervised. Ages 6 years and older. For progressive attitude beyond the information, call 954-392-2120 or visit mainstream population by celebrating thefrankgallery.org. the collective diversity and fostering an inclusive space that is able to Frank Contemporaries – From 6pm to effect social change through art. For 8pm, attend the free monthly pop-up information, call 954-392-2120 or visit exhibition and meet-up for emerging thefrankgallery.org. creative and visual arts professionals

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Fox Vein and Laser Experts Specializes in the Treatment of Venous Disease, Tattoo Removal

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oes the look and feel of your legs bother you? Do you have more varicose veins, leg pain and swelling? Are you complaining of leg heaviness, aching and tiredness? Do you hate your tattoo; want hair removal; want younger looking skin; or want to have fewer sun-spots, scars and wrinkles? Fox Vein and Laser Experts offers the best varicose vein treatments, as well as the newest and best laser and skin procedures to remove unwanted wrinkles, spots, veins, hair, scars and tattoos. Dr. Susan B. Fox, DO, RPVI, FSVM is boarded in vascular medicine, phlebology, internal medicine and is a vein and laser expert. She has been using lasers and treating veins for decades.

Fox Vein and Laser Experts is a premier vein and laser center that focuses on the treatment of venous disease, including varicose veins, leg pain, swelling, venous insufficiency, lipodermatosclerosis and leg ulcers.

Dr Fox and her team have won several awards - most recently Best of Weston. At Fox Vein Experts, they have developed their own techniques to improve the disappearance of varicose and spider veins.

Dr. Susan B. Fox and her team have successfully performed tens of thousands of vein procedures.

Dr. Fox is recognized as a vein and laser expert and has lectured nationally. She has been featured on several news programs for her expertise. They also have the newest and best lasers and skin procedures such as Vivace available for tattoo removal, spot removal, hair removal, acne scar removal and skin rejuvenation and tightening. Dr. Fox accepts most major insurances for any treatment that is medically necessary and has convenient payment options for cosmetic procedures Dr. Fox answered some commonly asked questions about her practice.

Describe your practice. We are a premier vein and laser center conveniently located in Hollywood and Pembroke Pines. We perform minimally invasive, cutting edge vein procedures and offer a variety of nonablative laser techniques. We get rid of unwanted varicose and spider veins and help people’s legs with swelling, aching, heaviness. We have amazing healing times for venous stasis ulcers and can improve the way people’s legs look and feel with all degrees of vein disease. We offer procedures to help improve the discoloration associated with vein disease that other doctors

cannot address. We offer the Picoway laser, one of the best and fastest lasers available to remove tattoos and skin spots and discolorations. It also works well at smoothing wrinkles, erasing acne scars and other scars. In a matter of minutes, the Picoway can smooth wrinkles, build collage and remove discolorations and refine scars.

Describe your (Dr. Fox) experience. I (Dr. Fox) t trained at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. I started the first Vascular Medicine Department and Vein Center at University Hospital’s Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. I have been featured as a vein and laser expert nationally and internationally, and have been on multiple news Before programs in America and Latin America.

Fox Vein and Laser Experts has served as a training facility for multiple national corporations and won several awards as being a top vein and laser center.

After Why should patients visit Fox Vein and Laser Experts vs. other practices? We are recognized experts in the field of vein disease and lasers.

We have certified ultrasonographers that provide in depth vascular exams and offer excellent care and service to our patients. I was one of the first physicians to perform Endovenous Laser Ablations in Ohio and nationally. I was one of the first in Florida to perform Clarivein procedures and have been performing ultrasound guided sclerotherapy and foam for decades. We can treat all aspects of vein disease.

Describe some of the procedures do you offer.

We offer the newest and best minimally invasive vein procedures, including

Endvenous laser Ablation, Venaseal, Veingogh, Laser spider vein removal, Phlebectomies, Foam sclerotherapy and ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy. Most of these procedures are performed in under 30 minutes with often no incisions necessary to remove those unsightly veins. We also offer hair removal, spot removal and spider vein removal with the Gentle Max Pro laser. This is one of the best and fastest lasers on the market to remove unwanted hair on any skin color.

Do you offer tattoo removal? We also offer tattoo removal and skin rejuvenation with the Picoway Laser. This laser removes tattoos much faster than others on the market and uses vibrational energy to shatter the ink particles, so the ink goes away much faster than other nano lasers. Resolve by Picoway shrinks pores, tightens skin, erases acne scars and sun spots and discolorations while building collagen with little to no down time. It is literally a lunchtime make over.

What else do you provide?

We now have an aesthetician on staff and are one of the first facilities to offer Vivace microneedling and RF for skin tightening, wrinkle reduction, scar reduction, decrease in stretch marks and more. This can be done before an event to make your skin camera ready and give you that extra lift and glow. It can be combined with PRP. Come try it today and be one of the first to experience this amazing procedure and start looking younger!

What is vein disease and how does it progress?Veins are blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart. When the valves in the veins are not working correctly, instead of all the blood going back to the heart, some drips slowly downward causing the blood to pool and the legs to feel heavy, achy and tired. The legs start to look more and more discolored and more veins appear and the ankles start to turn blue and brown. Over time, the ankles

Diagnosis and & Laser Procedures swell and the skin scars down and hardens. The veins bulge more and more, and more skin changes occur.

Venous eczema develops and gradually people can get lipodermatosclerosis, atrophie blanche and ulcers.

Bleeding veins are also a problem, and the bleeding is very difficult to control.

What should people do about vein disease? Patients should call for a consultation and have an ultrasound to diagnose the source of their vein problems. Until the appointment, patients should elevate their legs, wear compression hose, and take anti-inflammatories for their pain.

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Why do people remove tattoos?

People are often very excited when they get a tattoo. However, over time, this happiness can fade.

Having the reminder of an ex or something that one is no longer involved with is not appealing.

Many times, people want to climb the corporate ladder and various companies have policies about covering or removing tattoos in visible areas. Some people want more space for more ink. Some tattoos are done wrong and people are not happy from the beginning. Whatever the reason for removal, Picoway laser is the best tattoo removal laser out there. It removes all colors of ink on any skin type faster and better. It removes the tattoos in fewer treatment sessions and with less pain

than other lasers.

What else is Picoway used for besides tattoos?Resolve

by Picoway is used to remove skin discolorations with aging. It helps build collagen, fade sun spots, refine pores, tighten skin and reduce wrinkles. It is also used to fade spots and help tighten and refine the décolleté and people’s hands. It is FDA approved for the removal of acne scars and can help fade and refine scars of all types especially after breast augmentation, C-sections and tummy tucks.

Picoway is fast, effective and has really no down time. You look amazing almost immediately.

What does the Gentle Max Pro Laser do? It can remove spider veins, sun spots or discolorations, and is amazing at removing unwanted hair. It has one of the largest spot sizes on the market and can remove hair super fast with little to no pain on every skin color. As well, it works great for laser facials and building collagen.

What are your newest procedures? The newest procedure we have is Vivace that tightens the skin, builds collagen and elastin and helps with wrinkles, lax skin, stretch marks scars and more. There is no real down time. It doesn’t hurt and can be done in the matter of minutes. Come check it out today.

Fox Vein & Laser Experts n Most insurances are accepted. Fox Vein Experts is located at 2699 Stirling Road, Suite 301-302, in Hollywood and 603 N. Flamingo Road, Suite 365, in Pembroke Pines. For information, call 954-965-4922 or visit www.foxveinexperts.com.

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n act of kindness is any act that requires you to put someone else’s needs before your own.

City of Kindness is a coalition of organizations working to make the world a better place by inspiring kindness that will affect meaningful change among schools, professionals, young people, elected officials, and companies. On February 9, the City of Pembroke Pines and the School Board of Broward County invite families and friends to join the effort by participating in a City of Kindness event: Kindness/Compassion/Forgiveness. It will be held from 11am to 2pm, at Walter C. Young Middle School Gymnasium, 901 NW 129 Avenue.

“As a city of great diversity, we are proud to participate in our annual City of Kindness event,” said Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis. “Each year more and more people join us, which really warms our hearts. We have a great and very kind community.”

Held during lunchtime, residents can pack a picnic lunch and fully invest themselves in the spirit of

peace day. During the Community Peace Meal Picnic, everyone will be encouraged to make random acts of kindness promises, as they enjoy musical entertainment performed by children from different Pembroke Pines area schools and much more. Families will have an opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere and decorate their Picnic Areas by embellishing their picnic blankets, baskets, backpacks, totes and coolers. Residents and friends may tag their acts of kindness with #PinesIsKind.

The Carl Shechter SWFP Community Center is also participating in the effort this year to bring a smile to someone’s face and hopefully brighten their day. The Center’s “Artists in Action” Pottery students and staff will be planting the seeds of kindness to see what blooms in a citywide “scavenger hunt” meant to promote positivity and kindness. The group has created colorful handcrafted stoneware “blooms” that will be hidden around Pembroke Pines in public places for someone to find.

When you find a bloom, take a picture of it and say where you found it, then post on the group’s Facebook page – “Artists in Action Blooms of Kindness Project,” #PinesBloomsOfKindness, so everyone can follow its journey. Finders can keep the bloom, give it to someone who really needs it, or re-hide the bloom in a new location. It can be hidden locally or maybe even taken on vacation and hidden in other places all around the world!

“We felt that creating these “Blooms of Kindness” for our community would be a great way to interact with people and send a message to promote positivity and kindness,” said Helen Daniels, Recreation Division Supervisor. “We could all use a little more kindness in our lives. Maybe finding these blooms will bring a little smile to someone and perhaps they will pass that smile on to someone else.”

To pledge your kindness promise and learn about the kind movement, visit www.cityofkindness.org. For information about the Pembroke Pines event, visit www.ppines.com.

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ArtFest in the Pines Seeks Artists and Vendors

BY DEBBY TEICH

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t is not too late for artists and vendors to participate in the 21st Annual City of Pembroke Pines ArtFest in the Pines, on March 9 and 10. More than 5,000 people are expected to attend the free two-day festival, which will be held at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way. It will include talented artists, fun-filled entertainment, food trucks, live hands-on art demonstrations, cooking demonstration by Whole Foods Market, student art competition, farmers market, kids’ art and game zone, children and adult workshops at The Frank Art Gallery, and so much more! The deadline for artists to submit an application is March 1.

“This signature event attracts more than 5,000 people and creates a ‘hub’ for artists with diverse artistic backgrounds to exhibit and sell their work,” said Holly Bonkowski, Division Director or Cultural Arts. “The City of Pembroke Pines has been and will always be a large proponent of the arts. We welcome and support all artists endeavors.

Over 80 artists from around the country are

expected to participate will benefit art and culture in in the festival, which Pembroke Pines. is presented by the Students who live in Pembroke City of Pembroke Pines Pines or attend school in Pembroke Recreation & Cultural Pines, grades K thru 12, are eligible Arts Department and to enter the Student Art Competition, Artserve. A total of which is sponsored by The Shops at $4,500 in cash prizes Pembroke Gardens. Students will be will be awarded to judged by their artistic expression winning artists, includand creativity by grade level. Collages, ing $1,000 for Best in Drawings, Paintings, Photography Show winner, as well as and Sculptures or a combination $350 for Best in seven of mediums and materials will be categories, includaccepted. Winners will be announced ing: Drawing, Jewelry, on March 9. Three students in each Mixed Media, Digital grade level will be awarded with a Art, Painting, Fine ribbon and a gift card to the Shops Handcrafts, Photography, at Pembroke Gardens as follows: Wood, Glass and 1st place receives $100, 2nd place 3-Dimensional Sculpture. “Jezebel,” by Tammy Seymour, was named this receives $50, 3rd Place receives year’s festival poster winner at the 14th Annual Tammy Seymour’s $25. An ice cream celebration will Arts Competition. Her work will be on display at “Jezebel” was named this ArtFest and posters will be available for purchase. follow. The deadline to apply is year’s Festival Poster February 23, at 2pm.

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Sample Food and Wine at Taste of Pines

BY DEBBY TEICH

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n February 21, from 6pm - 9pm, area residents are “Light UP the Night” 5K, which began and ended at the invited to attend the ten-year celebration of the City City of Pembroke Pines Charles F. Dodge City Center. This of Pembroke Pines' premier tasting event - Taste of year’s theme was “Peace, Love & Sole.” Each participant Pines. Food lovers will enjoy selections of wine and sample got “lit up” as they completed the course. They were given a cuisine and desserts from more than 30 local restaurants RUN/LED bracelet, which changed colors and lit up at each and vendors. Tickets also include entertainment by DJ Tom mile marker. As runners finished the race, their bracelets Caminiti. All of the proceeds benefit the Pembroke Pines showed a variety colors when they passed under lighted Charter School Foundation. arches and disco balls on the plaza of the City Center.

"Taste of Pines gives residents of all ages an opportunity After the run, there were plenty of festivities, including to try some of the best food offered in and around our city a DJ, free food samples from local restaurants, raffles while having fun," said Mayor Frank C. Ortis. "There's and much more. music, dancing, food and drink. What's not to like?"

On March 22, there will be another opportunity to raise The event will be held at the City of Pembroke Pines money for the PPCS Foundation during the 18th Annual Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way. Tickets Mayor's Golf Tournament for Education. Presented by will be $25 pre-sale, $30 at the door, and $15 for children 12 Mayor Frank C. Ortis and Waste Pro, the event will be held and under. The popular event usually sells out quickly! at the Pembroke Lakes Country Club, located at 10500 The Pembroke Pines Charter School Foundation, a Taft Street, from 10:30am to 6pm. It includes an 18- hole 501c3, was established in January of 2004 to assist teachers tournament, a putting contest, lunch, refreshments on and students through the creation of a $1 million endow'The Green,' deluxe buffet dinner, prizes, a live auction and ment. These monies provide scholarships for high school awards. Each player in the tournament will also receive graduates, teacher scholarships for advanced degrees, and a $50 gift certificate from the Pro Shop. Over the past 18 Employee of the Year bonuses for instructional and nonyears, this event has raised over $1 million dollars. instructional employees in the Pembroke Pines Charter "Each year we have so much fun at this event, while School System. The Foundation is supported entirely by at the same time helping the students and teachers of our the generous contributions from individuals, businesses award-winning Pembroke Pines Charter School System," and granting organizations. The Foundation also hosts said Mayor Ortis. "No matter what your golfing level of fundraising events annually that help to provide funding expertise, come out and join us for a great time." for Foundation programs. n For information, visit www.pinescharter.net, www.ppcsf.org or www.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Pembroke Pines Police Department Offers Citizens Police Academy

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ongratulations to the men and women of Pembroke Pines Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy Class 48, who recently completed their 15-week course. The Pembroke Pines Police Department offers the class for people, 18 and older. It is like law enforcement 101 for citizens and business owners. The class meets on Thursdays, from 7pm to 10pm. Residents and business owners are invited to register for Class 49, which begins on February 7.

“Our Citizens Police Academy is an avenue to enhance a partnership between our Community and the Police Department,” said Prenes Chevelon, PPPD Community Affairs Unit.

The course is a comprehensive overview of law enforcement that includes both classroom and field instructions. Participants get a close-up look at the various specialized units within the department (K-9, Crime Scene, Patrol Operations, Detective Bureau, Dispatch, Community Policing), time on the PPPD Gun Range and with the PPPD Training Simulator, as well as a chance to experience a ridealong with a patrol officer.

Some of the topics they learn about include: patrol

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operations, traffic radar and crash investigations, defensive tactics, homicide investigations, patrol weapons, internet fraud and ID theft, domestic and juvenile investigations, CERT, and crime prevention.

At the end, they participate in role reversal scenarios, so they can test their new knowledge and gain an appreciation for how quickly police officers need to respond. At the awards and graduation ceremony graduates are presented with several items from the Pembroke Pines Police Department, including a lapel pin, coffee mug, pen and certificate.

CPA graduates often join the CPA Alumni Association, which was established in 1995. Members can assist the Pembroke Pines Police Department with community affairs volunteer programs, such

as Community on Patrol, Pines Night Out or Pooches in Pines. They can also become a certified Parking Enforcement Specialist.

The CPAAA has competed against other CPAAA’s around the United States and won the 2004 CPA Alumni of the Year from the National CPA Association. In 2006, the CPAAA won the 14th Annual Outstanding Program Award from the Broward Domestic Violence Council for establishing the Victim Contingency Fund.

A limited number of spaces are available. The course costs a one-time fee of $40, which includes a PPPD CPA t-shirt and other supplies. Applications are available at www.ppines.com/police, click on Community Programs.

The Frank Art Gallery to Host Several Events & Workshops

BY DEBBY TEICH

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his month, The Frank Art Gallery, will offer the community a variety of free events and workshops. Several of them are to support the new exhibition “Prism,” on display from February 22 to May 4.

“Prism” presents an interdisciplinary view of LGBTQIA identity and diversity by using the arts as a catalyst for dialogue. The aim of Prism is to expand the community’s progressive attitude beyond the mainstream population by celebrating the collective diversity and fostering an inclusive space that is able to effect social change through art. On February 22 from 6pm to 9pm, there will be a free opening reception and a special family-friendly performance by iconic South Florida entertainer, Tiffany Fantasia.

Some of the free and events and workshops held at The Frank include: ▸▸ Kids’ Corner @ The Frank: Story Time Hour – On February 2, from noon to 1pm, attend a free story time. Children ages eight and under build literacy and engage in art activities related to “Prism.” The Frank will celebrate Black history Month with the book “A Drawing in the Sand: A Story of African American Art” by Jerry Butler. All children must be accompanied by an adult. ▸▸ StoryWalk in the Pines: Literacy through Art on the Plaza – On February 16, from 10am to noon, Broward County Library and The Frank offer

children and their caretakers a free, fun-filled literacy experience on the Plaza at the Charles F. Dodge City Center! Walk together outdoors and embark on a self-guided journey through each page of the vibrant children’s book “Maybe Something Beautiful” by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell. There will be free games, snacks, arts and crafts, and photo-ops. The first 200 families to complete the StoryWalk will receive a free copy of the book. Children must be supervised. All ages. Advance registration encouraged.

Register at the following link: www.eventbrite. com/e/54353611114. ▸▸ Free@TheFrank Workshop: Uniquely You! Patterns & Painting Workshop for Kids – On February 23, from 10am to noon, together with their caretakers, kids will learn fun and rewarding painting techniques with everyday art materials. At the free workshop led by art educator Debi London, participants will enjoy “You Be You” by Linda Krantz, a story about individuality and confidence- building. Using the author’s multicolored fish as inspiration, children will learn about

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pattern and design, and will then create boldly patterned fish using paint, markers and pebble rocks. All materials provided. No prior experience required. Children must be supervised.

Ages 6 years and older. ▸▸ Frank Contemporaries – On February 28, from 6pm to 8pm, attend the free monthly pop-up exhibition and meet-up for emerging creative and visual arts professionals to network and foster connections. In honor of Black History Month, February’s Frank Contemporaries will showcase the artwork of Chris Friday, an MFA Candidate at Florida International University and a Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator fellow. This event will include a musical performance by Art Prevails Project vocal artist JaShae L. Jones, as well as a presentation on urban innovation, growth and transformation by representatives of URGENT Inc., a 501 (c) (3) Miami-based youth and community development organization dedicated to empowering young minds to transform their communities. URGENT Inc. students will also be showcasing artwork from their recent “Our Voice Matters” illustration project.

The Frank is located in the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines at 601 City Center Way. For more information about The Frank, call 954.392.2120, email thefrank@ppines.com or visit thefrankgallery.org.

Artis Senior Living to Open New Memory Care Assisted Living Community in Davie Artis Senior Living will be opening a 72suite memory care community in Davie for seniors affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Residents will be able to move freely among neighborhoods in the one-story, 35,000 square foot community. They can also take advantage of an outdoor area on three acres of secured land. The community is strategically located at 2794 S. Flamingo Road, so it is easily accessible from Florida’s Turnpike, I-595, and I-75.

Amy DePreker, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, answered some questions about the new Memory Care Assisted Living Community.

Describe the community. The community will be comprised of four neighborhoods designed to create

an intimate environment with familiar living spaces. The central core, known as the “Town Center,” will feature a host of amenities, including a neighborhood center for community gatherings and a studio for activities, as well as a health center, beauty and barber shop.

How do you tailor each person’s living experience? Artis Senior Living of Davie strives to make sure that its residents and their families have a say in how they live. Our philosophy centers around empowerment, pride and fulfillment for all our residents. Instead of a one-size-fits-all philosophy, the experience is tailored specifically to each person to ensure independence, dignity and quality of life.

What is “The Artis Way? ” We follow what we call “The Artis Way.” Each letter of the word Artis stands for a tenet of the organization.

▸ “A” is the ability to have a voice. We want residents and their families to engage in open communication with our associates to make sure that what we’re doing is the right fit for them.

▸ “R” is about respecting and maintaining relationships. ▸ “T” stands for treasuring each person’s uniqueness. ▸ “I” is for integrity. We promote dignity and respect. ▸ “S” is for success and recognition.

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Dementia is becoming more and more of an epidemic. Therefore, the more quality care we can offer, the more fulfilling the lives of those with dementia can lead.

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SCHOOL NEWS

PPCSS Opens Lottery for the 2019-20 School Year

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or the past 18 years, the Pembroke Pines Charter School Elementary and Middle schools have earned an “A” rating, based on FSA scores and other factors. Through March 10, Florida residents are invited to enroll their child/children into the 20192020 school year lottery for the City of Pembroke Pines Charter School System (PPCSS), which includes four elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school.

Pembroke Pines Charter High School is one of eight schools in the PPCS System.

“The students in our charter school system receive private school education without paying private school tuition,” said Stephanie Weinberg, Lead Registrar for the City of Pembroke Pines.

Since its inception in 1998, PPCSS has received numerous awards and recognitions. Most recently, in

2018, the Pembroke Pines Charter High School was recognized by U.S. News and World Report Magazine as one of the nations’ best high schools. Additionally, the Pembroke Pines Charter Schools were named a “School of Excellence” by the Florida Department of Education.

Weinberg answered some frequently asked questions about the lottery system: ► Who is eligible to enroll? All applicants must be a Florida resident and entering Kindergarten through 12th grade for the 2019-2020 school year. ► Do certain people get preferential treatment? Yes, there are priorities which are assigned thru the applicant’s highest qualifying category. In order, from highest to lowest priority, they include: parent/guardian is a school employee; active duty military parent/guardian; siblings of current students; Pembroke Pines residents; all other applicants. ► How do students enter the lottery system for the first time? Parents/guardians can apply at www.pinescharterapply.net. Once the lottery application is successfully submitted and the lottery is run, parents/guardians can view the lottery results from the website. To view the lottery results for their child(ren) parents/guardians will need to log in to their dashboard at www.pinescharterapply.net. ► Do current students need to re-enroll? Yes, Parents/guardians are required to re-enroll their

student(s) for the new school year, to keep their child active and to update and/or verify contact information. Visit www.pinescharterapply.net/ apply/enroll.php to complete the re-enrollment process. Parents/guardians who re-enroll their students(s) by March 10th will be awarded 1 (one) volunteer service hour per student(s). ► What do students do who are already on the lottery wait list?

To remain on the waitlist, parents/guardians should go to www.pinescharterapply.net/apply and log in using the email address currently on the waitlist file. If the parents/guardians cannot successfully log in, then use the forgotten pass word feature or contact a registrar for assistance.

Please do not start a new account and/or lottery application or else the child will likely lose their current waitlist seniority in the lottery. Once logged in, parents should check the accuracy of the information already provided in each step of the lottery application to ensure proper place ment in the lottery process. Once you reach the confirmation page, parents must click the “Send My Application” button. The application is not fully submitted until you click the “Send my Application” button.

Parents/guardians should continue to monitor their emails for any updates on our charter school lottery. For more information, visit www.pinescharterapply.net.

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Subaru of Pembroke Pines Partners with Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to Host Operation Kidsafe

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ubaru of Pembroke Pines, Florida´s #1 Volume Subaru Store owned and operated by the Craig Zinn Automotive Group, partnered with Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to host Operation Kidsafe; a complimentary community event focused on safety education. Parents had the opportunity to have their children fingerprinted, as well as participate in clinics demonstrating car seat, bike, fire, water, sun, and home safety.

“Subaru of Pembroke Pines is grateful to be a part of your community and to support the causes and passions that are closest to our hearts, such as Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, right here in Broward County,” said Duane Masa, General Sales Manager at

Subaru of Pembroke Pines GiGi Diaz from 93.9 MIA kicked-off the festivities.

She was joined by Mayor Frank Ortis, who presented Masa with a Proclamation declaring “Operation Kidsafe Day” in the City of Pembroke Pines. The Subaru of Pembroke Pines service drive-through became the official car safety inspection area where Safe Kids Broward County, led by the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital’s dedicated and caring staff and certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians, conducted car-seat checkups.

Additional safety workshops, such as the Spot the Toddler Demonstration, were held to help parents and caregivers prevent childhood injuries. The Joe

DiMaggio Children’s Mobile Health Van was onsite offering free basic health screenings. The City of Pembroke Pines Police Department featured a special presentation where families with children of all ages and adults alike had the opportunity to talk one-onone with officers and members of their S.W.A.T. team, as well as climb aboard the S.W.A.T. truck and try on police protective gear.

The safety party atmosphere was evident. Eventgoers enjoyed games, such as Wheel of Fortune, raffles, give-a-ways, and arts and crafts provided by the team from Young at Art Museum. There was a special visit from artist Carolina Tejeda, who hosted a booth featuring activities with Hope the Blue Robot. Everyone enjoyed a delicious complimentary buffet lunch, courtesy of Subaru of Pembroke Pines, which included a special kids menu complete with home-baked cookies, and ice cream from San Bernardo Ice Cream.

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SCHOOL NEWS

FSU Charter Elementary Students Participate in KAPOW Program

BY DEBBY TEICH

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tudents in Yohanna Deno’s fifth grade class at FSU Charter Elementary have been learning about the importance of community involvement, leadership, communication and teamwork. Once a month, Philip Mordente, Construction Administrator for the City of Pembroke Pines, visits the students to reinforce these concepts through lessons and on-site visits. It is all part of KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work).

KAPOW is a national network of business and elementary school partnerships that introduce students to career awareness through seven one-hour professionally designed lessons taught by business volunteers in the classroom. The lessons help students discover different jobs, what it takes to do them, and how to be successful in work and life.

“The KAPOW program provides a wonderful opportunity for the children to meet people in the working world and get some hands-on experience,” said Deno, who has been participating in the KAPOW program for the past seven years. “The kids really look forward to Philip Mordente’s visit each month.”

As Construction Administrator, Mordente oversees the Work Order Program for the City of Pembroke Pines, processing, assigning and completing all maintenance requests. During the lessons, he uses hands-on fun activities to involve the children and keep them interested. He has also organized several on-site visits, including Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines Fire Department and Studio 18 in the Pines.

“We want to present the work place in a way that the students can see, feel and touch,” said Mordente. “The students have the opportunity to ask questions and make observations to get a better understanding of how they could apply their skill sets to future employment situations.”

For the last lesson, the students will attend the fire training facility. They will learn about the daily responsibilities of a fire fighter. They will also have an opportunity to dress in fire gear and play with the fire hoses.

KAPOW is always looking for businesses or individual volunteers interested in participating in the program. It is an opportunity to change a young person’s life forever in only seven hours.

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s focusing on your health and well-being at the top of your list of New Year’s resolutions? After celebrating the holidays with family and friends and indulging in high calorie foods at festive meals and parties, are your clothes feeling a little tighter and the numbers on the scale a little higher? If you have struggled with diets in the past, Slender Fit U can help you lose that holiday bulge and achieve your goal of getting healthier in 2019. It works fast - without exercise and hunger pains!

Slender Fit U is helping clients lose the weight, get healthier and even reduce or eliminate medications with a very simple to follow medically supervised weight loss program. Clients typically lose 1⁄2 to 1 pound of actual body fat per day without exercise, diet pills or packaged foods. The Slender Fit U program also helps clients modify their relationship with food and eating habits, resulting in an easily maintained, longterm weight loss.

Owner and Program Director Geri Kelleher, often referred to as the “HCG Guru,” truly understands the benefits of the program and works closely with her clients to help them achieve maximize results. She lost 25 pounds in six weeks on Geri Kelleher, Owner the program and has and Program Director kept it off for 11 years.

Slender Fit U changed her life forever. Soon after, she started helping others achieve their own weight loss goals. In 2010, she opened a clinic in Davie. A few years later she opened a second clinic in Coral Springs.

Geri answered some commonly asked questions about the Slender Fit U program.

What do love most about your job? The best part of my job is seeing people change before my eyes and watching them get their confidence back. Over the years, I have helped thousands of people achieve their weight loss goals with this easy program.

How does Slender Fit U differ from similar programs? My clients tell me the difference is the way we treat people.

We stay involved with all of our clients; they are not just a number. We make sure that every client gets the proper guidance and support throughout the program and achieves their weight loss goals. Also, we don’t water down the HCG. We give it in the strongest dosage available for weight loss.

Do you offer B12 shots? Yes. We also give injectable prescription B12. The Lipotropic Vitamin B12 shots help detoxify the liver and increase metabolism and energy levels. The combination of HCG and B12 helps assure maximum weight loss without feeling hungry all the time or suffering from bad moods.

Is the diet easy? To quote one of my clients, “Besides being the most effective diet I have ever gone on, this

was the easiest diet I have ever been on. Almost every morning when I got on the scale, my weight would be down. No long workouts, no agonizing hunger pains.

That’s how great this diet is.”

How much can clients expect to lose? The typical person will lose ½ to 1 pound of body fat per day without exercise or special foods.

How many programs do you offer? Clients can choose a 23-day program or a 46-day program. On the 23-day program, women typically lose 15 pounds and men will typically lose 20 to 25 pounds. On the 46-day program, the numbers average 30 pounds for women and 40-50 pounds for men.

Do clients keep the weight off? Ninety percent of Slender Fit U clients keep the weight off. After completing the HCG/B12 program, you go on a threeweek maintenance program, gradually introducing a higher calorie diet and making sure that you do not gain any more than two or three pounds. This will then help lock in a new “normal” weight for your body allowing you to more easily maintain the weight loss as you return to normal eating. The diet helps “rebalance” the metabolism. In addition to losing unwanted abnormal fat, you easily modify your relationship with food and eating to maintain long- term weight loss.

What makes the diet so effective? Unlike other “diets,” this program reshapes and re-sculpts the body by releasing abnormal fat deposits. Every pound you lose is a pound of FAT, which is very different from losing a pound of weight. You are not losing muscle mass, or water. You also lose multiple inches and dress sizes and your shape changes.

Are clients medically supervised? Yes. Before starting the diet, you will get a physical examfrom one of the medical doctors associated with the program. This is included in the cost of the program and involves no co-pay on your part.

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Does the diet involve exercise? Exercise is not required and does not improve your end result. It is a scientific program and it is the combination of the HCG and the low-calorie diet that produces the weight/fat loss.

However, exercise is allowed.

How does the weight loss program work? It is a scientifically researched program that combines HCG and a low-calorie diet during the 23 or 46-day program. HCG, which is short for Human Chronic Gonadotropin, is a complex amino-peptide protein that exists normally in men and women. The female body uses this substance during pregnancy where high levels are produced to almost completely control the metabolic function. In non-pregnant individuals, research suggests HCG similarly increases the metabolism.

Does the HCG have side effects? Because HCG is a natural substance, the program is very safe with no side effects.

What foods are on the diet? There are no packaged meals. You are eating real food from the grocery store that includes proteins, fruit and vegetables. This makes for an easy transition onto stabilization and then back to regular life.

Are clients hungry on the diet? Most people experience no hunger on the Slender Fit U program. They are getting anywhere from 1,500 to 3,000 calories from their stored fat, depending on how much fat they have.

They even find very tiny servings to be completely satisfying. Slender Fit U clients usually feel as though they are stuffing themselves in order to reach that 800-calorie limit!

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SCHOOL NEWS

Early Development Center East Campus Holds Career Week

BY DEBBY TEICH

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or the sixth consecutive year, children of the Early Development Center (EDC), East Campus, had an opportunity to experience Career Week.

Three classrooms were transformed into different career centers specially designed for the children.

The event was held at the City of Pembroke Pines EDC East Campus Preschool, located at 6700 S.W. 13th Street in Pines Village.

“Preschool children are very curious about the world around them,” said Early Development Center East Campus Preschool Site Supervisor Amanda Menezes. “It’s never too early to have children thinking and dreaming of what they want to be when Photos: City of Pembroke Pines they grow up. Career Week gives us an oppor“The children look forward to this every year as tunity to introduce careers to them in a fun and they get to walk into different classrooms and explore interesting way.”

Career Week featured Publix, United States Postal and interact in the different jobs,” said Menezes.

Service and a veterinarian office. Children, ages six “They learn that work is an important part of life and weeks old to VPK, were able to play and interact for 30 that school helps prepare us for our jobs.”

Career Week is just one of the many activities the minutes in each center before rotating to a different room. In the Publix center, children could be a baker, school has planned throughout the year. To celebrate the beginning of fall, the school organizes a Pumpkin shopper and cashier. In the post office, they created Patch and a parade, where the children walk in their and mailed letters. At the vet’s office, they took a costumes. In December, the children get to ride the patient’s vitals, checked them in and experienced Polar Express and drink hot chocolate while they read many more fun activities.

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PPPD Recognizes Outstanding Students

BY DEBBY TEICH

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he City of Pembroke Pines Police Department recently honored 15 Pembroke Pines elementary school students at Pembroke Pines Police Department Headquarters during its “Student of the Month” ceremony. This is the fourth year that students have been nominated by their respective teachers based on criteria set forth by the Pembroke Pines Police Department that included exemplary behavior, good citizenship, and being a good role model.

“It is so important for students to be recognized for their accomplishments and be acknowledged for what makes them stand out,” said Prenes Chevelon, CAU

Coordinator. “The Pembroke Pines Police Department wants to give students the opportunity to shine and be honored during the school year.”

After Pembroke Pines Police Chief Giustino welcomed the students and introduced the commissioners, Pembroke Pines Police Chief Giustino commended them for the actions that led to their nominations. Each of the honorees was presented a certificate, posed for a photo and received a goodie bag. They also walked the “Honor Walk,” shaking hands with Chief Giustino, Captain Tony Cerino, Commissioner Jay Schwartz, Officer Curbelo and Crime Dog McGruff.

Elementary school students from throughout the City of Pembroke Pines pose with their certificates and (back row, l to r): Crime Dog McGruff, Chief Giustino Commissioner Schwartz, Officer Curbelo and Captain Cerino.

The honorees for December were as follows: ▸▸ Chapel Trail Elementary - Daniela Martinez ▸▸ Franklin Academy - Brelyn Dudley ▸▸ Kidz Choice Charter - Daylen Molina ▸▸ Lakeside Elementary - Leticia Amado ▸▸ Montessori Academy of Broward - Joseph Baker ▸▸ Palm Cove Elementary - Ariyana Rosa ▸▸ Panther Run Elementary - Saraia Johnson ▸▸ Pasadena Lakes Elementary - Kaylee Moya ▸▸ Pembroke Lakes Elementary - Avery Smallacombe ▸▸ Pembroke Pines Charter Central - Jayden Brau ▸▸ Pembroke Pines Charter East - Samantha Apollon ▸▸ Pembroke Pines Charter FSU - Jerzie Rodriguez ▸▸ Pembroke Pines Elementary - Chase Altamuro ▸▸ Pines Lakes Elementary - Romalho Stapleton ▸▸ Silver Palms Elementary - Joshua Simon Sponsors for the goodie bag presentation were: The Habit Burger Grill, Rosie’s Gourmet Italian Ices, Chick-Fil-A, Menchie’s Pembroke Pines, Costco Wholesale, McDonalds, Char-Hut, Spring Cleaners, Smoothie King and Jon Smith Subs.

Business interested in making a donation for the Student of the Month goodie bag may contact Officer Manuel "Manny" Salinas of the Pembroke Pines Community Affairs Unit at 954-436-3274 or CAU@ppines.com.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Pembroke Pines Teacher to Present Project at Idea Expo

BY DEBBY TEICH

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n February 16, Broward County Public Schools teachers will share creative and leading-edge ideas that engage and motivate students at Broward Education Foundation’s 22nd Annual Innovative Teacher Idea Expo, held at Nova Southeastern University. Teachers will have the opportunity to learn about and experience first-hand more than 50 original projects from local teachers that are funded by Broward Education Foundation grants. Gisela Naranjo, STEAM enrichment Teacher at City of Pembroke Pines Charter School Elementary - East Campus, will be presenting her “Pop Into Engineering” project.

“By sharing my ideas, I allow other teacher to use my project,” said Naranjo. “It allows them to see that they can be creative and innovative too.”

Engineering is one the most complex, innovative, and creative applications of science and mathematics. The field of engineering studies the principles of intricate design, machines, structure, and technology. In Naranjo’s project, 4th grade students work in collaborative groups using creativity, intuition, and an understanding of various fields to create a pop-up book about a specific field of engineering.

Using complex paper-folding techniques and precise measurements, students must create a variety

of pop-up techniques that work properly. They have to rely on skills they will need in real world situations in the future, such as research skills, writing skills, math skills and visual arts talents.

The book must provide a minimum of 10 everyday items/things that these types of engineers work on and explain how they are involved with these items/ things. They must explain how this type of engineer-

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ing helps them in their everyday life and include an example of what a day in the life of an engineer might be like. It also needs to include the average salary, necessary education and experience, as well as major advancements/projects/designs currently being worked on.

“The project allows students to learn about engineering and the many ways it affects our lives,” said Naranjo. “They also learn about the many careers available to them in the future. My students loved working on this project.”

Naranjo is passionate about teaching, especially in the areas of math and science. She credits this passion to the wonderful science and math teachers she had as a child. As a hands-on learner, she understands the frustration when a student does not understand or is unable to grasp a concept when it is not shared in various teaching methods. Many of her lessons include movement, visuals, and hands-on learning through the use of games, music, competitions or even use of computers and art.

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Does Your Child Have Growing Pains Or Are They Just Flat Footed?

BY ROBERT H. SHEINBERG, D.P.M., D.A.B.P.S., F.A.C.F.A.S.

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oot, ankle and leg problems in a growing child are also considered to be growing pains in the bones and muscles of the lower extremity. While in a small number of cases this might be true, in a majority of the cases the pains that plague these children and teenagers may be caused by lower extremity malalignment problems including flat feet.

Excessively flat feet or feet that point to the outside while walking or running are the primary causes.

Many of these children are also knock-kneed. They can also have tight muscles, especially the calf muscles, hamstrings and hips.

Signs and symptoms include leg pain, especially at night. There is pain with activities, especially along the inside of the knee, lower leg bone, ankle and foot including the arch. They often have premature fatigue with activity and they avoid activities and sports.

Lower back pain may also be felt.

It is important for these children to avoid going barefooted. Changing shoes to get more support will certainly help as will having an insole or a custom molded orthotic made to realign the foot and ankle.

In most cases this will eliminate the pain overnight.

Many of these kids have flat feet and tight calf muscles.

In those cases, we stretch the calf muscles before we make an orthotic to give the calf muscle flexibility and the ankle better movement. When an orthotic is made the children are back to playing all sports and activities at a much higher level than before. The prognosis is almost always excellent. 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.

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BY MAYOR FRANK C. ORTIS n this New Year, please take a few minutes today to ensure your home has the appropriate number of smoke alarms and that they are properly located and regularly tested and maintained. Smoke alarms have become such a common feature in U.S. homes that it is easy to take them for granted. They are, however a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give an early warning so it’s faster to get outside.

The Pembroke Pines Fire Department has these suggestions to ensure residents remain safe and uninjured when there is a home fire: ► A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. ► Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. ► Install alarms on every level of the home. ► If possible, smoke alarms should be interconnected so that when one sounds, they all sound. Please remember that a large home may need extra smoke alarms. ► Be sure to test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working. ► For more tips, please visit it our website at www.ppines.com.

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I hope to see everyone at this year’s Kindness event. The City of Pembroke Pines and the School Board of Broward County is inviting everyone to participate in the third annual City of Kindness Event: Kindness/Forgiveness/Compassion on Saturday, February 9, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the Walter C. Young Middle School field, 901 NW 129th Avenue. Held during lunchtime, residents are encouraged to pack a picnic lunch and fully invest themselves in the spirit of peace day.

During the Community Peace Meal Picnic, everyone will be encouraged to make random acts of kindness promises, enjoy musical entertainment performed by children from different Pembroke Pines area schools and much more. Families will have an opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere and decorate their Picnic Areas by embellishing their picnic blankets, baskets, backpacks, totes and coolers.

Residents and friends may tag their acts of kindness with #PinesIsKind.

Did you get your tickets yet? We’re going to celebrate 10 years of Taste of Pines, which has been a favorite event in the City of Pembroke Pines, with each year becoming even more special. Tickets are now on sale for Taste of Pines 2019, which offers participants the opportunity to sample some of the best food Pembroke Pines and surrounding areas has to offer in a fun atmosphere. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, February 21, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way. All proceeds from this event benefit the City of Pembroke Pines Charter School System. For more information, please call 954-392-2116.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 954-450-1020, or by e-mail at fortis@ppines.com.

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ipoabdominoplasty is an advanced technique bringing significant change to the traditional tummy tuck. The procedure involves a combination of traditional liposuction with an open skin and fat removal procedure, typically referred to as a tummy tuck. The combination of the two procedures enables the plastic surgeon to better contour and shape the abdomen and the adjacent areas more completely.

Patients who have experienced increased skin laxity and excess fat deposition in the abdomen, hips, and waist can now transform their bodies into a more beautiful shape.

This procedure is ideal for patients who have excess skin and fat with abdominal weakness, commonly seen after childbirth, weight loss, and with the alterations that are seen with the aging process. Lipoabdominoplasty safely combines suction-assisted lipectomy (liposuction) with abdominal muscle tightening and skin removal. The fat which is removed via lipoaspiration can be added to other areas of contour deficiency like the buttocks through fat grafting or transfer. This combination reshapes the entire midsection and buttock giving the individual the shapely body contour they desire. The technique should be used with caution in patients who have a history of smoking or previous abdominal surgery and should be performed only by experienced surgeons who are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

There are a number of important variables that determine whether a patient is a candidate for a lipoabdominoplasty. For any plastic surgical procedure to be a complete success, medical and psychological fitness for surgery is a prerequisite.

The appropriate patient typically is close to their ideal body weight with anatomic features that may be improved surgically, including loose skin, excess fat, and weakened abdominal muscles.

The distribution of fat is one determinant of the improvement a patient will have from a tummy tuck. Fat in the superficial tissue is the type that is possible to pinch. This superficial fat may be removed through excision (tummy tuck) or aspiration (liposuction). If skin laxity or looseness is significant, the skin and fat should be removed with a tummy tuck. If the skin elasticity is adequate; however, the superficial fat may be removed through liposuction alone. Liposuction may flatten the abdomen, but it will not tighten the skin significantly.

Patients who have soft, distended abdomens frequently have lax muscles or a separation of rectus muscle in the midline known as diastasis. This is common after multiple pregnancies making it a great procedure for ‘Mommy Makeovers’ or significant weight loss patients.

When patients have excess skin that extends to the lateral hips and lower back or buttocks, an extended or circumferential abdominoplasty may be necessary.

For most patients the resultant incision is well hidden within underwear and bathing suit lines. The procedure usually takes 2 – 3 hours. Patients should prepare to rest for a minimum of one to two weeks after their procedure.

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

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BY BRUCE IDEN, ESQUIRE ost people want to avoid the need to probate their estate as the process is expensive, time consuming and public. Yet, there are commonly held misconceptions surrounding this topic which often lead to uniformed decisions resulting in the need to have an estate probated. While the best way to avoid probate is to discuss your situation with an experienced estate planning attorney, let’s take a look at just a few probate and estate planning myths: I’ll leave my home to my children through a will to avoid probate. This is the most common estate planning myth! The truth is that inherited property cannot be retitled, or sold, without the participation and approval of the probate court, which requires probate administration for the deceased.

Adding my child to my deed is a great way to avoid probate. While your property will indeed pass without probate after you die, there is much risk when adding someone to your deed. The child’s interest in the home is not shielded from creditors via Homestead protection if it is not their primary residence. A fractional interest in the property owned by a person who does not reside there will not qualify for Homestead tax benefits, so your property taxes will increase.

What if your child has creditors or is involved in a lawsuit? Or what if he or she divorces? Finally, as your child is listed as an owner, they must participate and sign off on any decision to sell or refinance the property.

I like to save money. Can I obtain the necessary forms and handle the probate of an estate myself without the expense of an attorney?

In Florida, almost all probate cases require an attorney. There is a narrow exception for very small estates where the amount of assets is only sufficient to pay for the funeral and final expenses of the decedent.

My cousin’s estate was settled in just a few months in Michigan, so I’m expecting the same experience. In Florida, most simple estates can be probated within a year. But keep in mind that because of staffing shortages and backlogs in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, the process can easily take as long as 18 months. More complex estates, taxable estates, or estates with disputes among family members may take several years to settle. sA revocable living trust can help you avoid probate, but only if your trust is fully funded. With some important exceptions, all of your real property, personal property and business interests should be transferred into your trust while you are alive. If your trust is not properly funded, many assets may still have to go through a probate after your death before reaching your trust and its beneficiaries, causing delay, additional cost and avoidable complexity.

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The Benefits of the Collaborative Process

BY EVAN BARON he Collaborative Process is a non-adversarial option for individuals to resolve most family law related matters. Although the concept of collaborative law is not new and it is a prevalent practice throughout the world, many individuals are unaware that this option exists or what the benefits of partaking in this process are. Below are some characteristics of this process that individuals should consider before embarking in a family case.

Convenient: Traditional litigation involves court appearances during regular work and business hours often times requiring individuals to be at the mercy of the Judge’s schedule and availability. The Collaborative Process offers individuals more control and allows them to better accommodate their families’ particular needs and preferences.

Expeditious: Rather than submitting to the time-consuming aspects of traditional litigation, families take part in team meetings that create an effective environment conducive to resolving cases efficiently and usually quicker than traditional Court litigation which is often drawn out. However, should individuals desire to hit the pause button or slow down the process for whatever reason, this is an option in the collaborative process. The same is not the case in traditional litigation. Often times, once a case has been on a judge’s docket for a certain length of time, the Judge at his or her discretion may decide to demand the case move along otherwise the judge can dismiss the case for lack of activity.

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Reduced Stress: The collaborative process affords families the opportunity to choose a more holistic approach to resolving their case. One that not only provides families with more control over every aspect of their case, but also affords families peace of mind and the opportunity to resolve their case in a transparent and non-adversarial setting which will benefit all individuals involved, especially minor children.

Less costly: Traditional litigation involves the preparation of various pleadings and attending court hearings that do not always result in progress being made on a case. The Collaborative Process eliminates the need for a long, and at times, vexatious litigation process. This allows individuals to spend their retainer on meetings and events that result in substantial progress being made in their case and ultimately saves families money while getting them to resolve their case more efficiently.

The attorneys at Evan H. Baron & Associates have gone through extensive additional training in the Collaborative Divorce Process. This training greatly improves the success rate, making us highly qualified to assist anyone interested in this option. If you or anyone you know is interested in the collaborative process and would like more information on how to get started, please contact our office.

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UNIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT

Union Institute & University Inaugurates New President

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t is with great excitement that Union Institute & University announces the inauguration of Dr. Karen Schuster Webb as the university’s sixth president in its 54-year history, and the first African-American woman to hold office.

President Webb took office as president on July 1, 2018, after a national search was conducted to replace retiring President Roger H. Sublett, Ph.D., who served as Union’s president for 15 years. The visionary leader’s inauguration took place at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio last November.

The inauguration program included welcome remarks from a number of university delegates and Dr. Webb’s colleagues, as well as greetings from the faculty, staff, administration, students, and alumni of Union Institute & University. Trustees issued the presidential charges and presented the presidential medallion

in her words ‘to a more perfect Union,’ and is committed to Union’s mission and values to engage, enlighten and empower individuals to pursue professional goals and a lifetime of learning, service, and social responsibility,” exclaimed Chair of the UI&U Board of Trustees, Ms. Christine van Duelmen.

Dr. Webb is a visionary leader with a passion for community and mentoring women in leadership, having dedicated her career to the equity of access to educational excellence in the United States, as well as around the world. She brings more than 20 years of executive leadership and a spectacular career in higher education, most recently as the Midwest campus president and senior advisor for and the university mace as Dr. Webb Academic Innovation to the Chancellor takes office. Also included were a at the Antioch University System. musical offering and a poem recitaDr. Webb has a most impressive tion to honor Dr. Webb’s Creek Nation heritage. Dr. Webb’s inaugural address resume with a vast experience of work in many university systems. From was titled, “A More Perfect Union.”

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Additionally, she has earned numerous awards, including “Teacher of the Year” by the California School of Education doctoral students at Alliant International University, and was selected in 2016 as one of the Top 25 Women in Higher Education and Beyond by Diverse Issues in Higher Education Magazine, honoring her commitment to and advocacy for diversity, inclusion, and mentoring.

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Understanding the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

BY MARY UNDERWOOD, VP MEMORY CARE SERVICES hen you or a loved one are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you may find comfort in knowing what to expect. Understanding the stages of the disease helps you and your family to plan ahead, recognize symptoms, and find support. The better you understand Alzheimer’s ahead of time, the more prepared you can feel to live with the disease.

Preclinical Alzheimer’s While we usually consider there to be three stages of Alzheimer’s – mild, moderate, and severe – the disease actually begins well before any symptoms show. Alzheimer’s usually develops slowly and becomes worse over time, according to the Mayo Clinic. In the preclinical stage, you won’t see changes in yourself or your loved one, but research into this early phase could eventually help with earlier diagnosis.

Mild Alzheimer’s Even though there isn’t an exact Alzheimer’s timeline, there are symptoms you can expect in certain stages. People in early-stage Alzheimer’s may have trouble recalling the right word or name, or finding an item they misplaced. We all struggle with forgetfulness at times, but even in its mild stage, Alzheimer’s goes beyond that, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. People with mild Alzheimer’s might also have difficulty planning, organizing, or getting tasks done in social or work environments.

Moderate Alzheimer’s If your loved one is living with middle-stage Alzheimer’s, their symptoms will be clearer to you than they were in the early stage. In the moderate stage, symptoms go beyond forgetfulness and trouble staying organized, extending to difficulties with daily tasks and even changes in mood. You or your loved one may have a harder time remembering what day it is, your own personal history, and you may be more likely to feel upset, especially when presented with something mentally taxing.

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Artis Senior Living of Davie is a new Memory Care Assisted Living located at 2794 South Flamingo Road in Davie. The community includes a central core, known as the “Town Center” flanked by four distinct “neighborhoods” that serve as intimate living spaces. It was designed to provide residents with the comforts of home, as well as the opportunity to engage as a member of our community. For information, call 954-990-8941, send an email to davie@artismgmt.com or visit www.artisseniorliving.com.

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POLAR EXPRESS

The Children at Bright Beginnings Preschool had fun during the holiday season.

After hearing the story “The Polar Express,” they took a “magical” train ride to the North Pole where they were able to enjoy chocolate milk and cookies.

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Santa’s Express visited many children in Pembroke Pines to make their holidays brighter.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the children at Bright Beginnings Preschool and lots of holiday fun was had by all!

The holiday came early for several local children at the PPPD Toy Giveaway. They took home preChristmas presents from one of the badge-wearing Santas. All of the toys were donated by the students and faculty of Somerset Academy.

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At the City of Pembroke Pines EDC East Campus Preschool, students enjoyed reading and making snow at winter break camp

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Once a year, PPPD officers are put in touch with several local families to bring some cheer to their children by gifting them with a ‘Shop With A Cop’ shopping spree at Walmart. The Walmart, located at 151 SW 184 Avenue, donated $2,500 towards this event, enabling 50 children to receive $50 each to pick out toys & holiday gifts.

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