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CONTENTS PUBLISHERS PAGE 12 Everybody Counts in the 2020 Census

CALENDAR PAGE 14 March 2020

INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL 18 Hail to the Champ: Pembroke Pines’ Sophia Kenin Is on Top of the Tennis World

COMMUNITY NEWS 20 A Picture-Perfect Day – 22nd Annual ArtFest in the Pines

FEATURE STORY 24 A Shade Above Makes Selecting Window Coverings Easy

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his month we will all be part of history. The 2020 Census will be the first to be completed online, but there are options to complete by mail or even phone if you prefer.

By definition, a census is an official count or survey of a population. Our Constitution calls for an “actual enumeration” to be completed once a decade.

The first census was taken in 1790. It included the original 13 States, plus the districts of Kentucky, Maine, and Vermont, and the Southwest Territory (Tennessee). The 1790 enumeration asked for the name of the head of the family and the number of persons in each household of the following descriptions: free white males of 16 years and upward (to assess the country’s industrial and military potential); free white males under 16 years; free white females; all other free persons; and slaves. Census 2020 will ask questions such as the number of people living or staying in a home on April 1, 2020; whether the home is owned with or without a mortgage, rented or occupied without rent; and the name, sex, age, date of birth and race of each person in the home.

When filling out your census it is important to include every person living in the household, regardless of age, citizenship or immigration status. Your responses are confidential and protected by federal law. The Census Bureau cannot share responses identifying individuals with the public or other federal agencies, including immigration authorities and law enforcement.

The results of Census 2020 will have a direct impact on our communities, so it is critical that everyone is counted. Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states, counties and cities each year for things such as health care, fire departments, school funding, and even construction of roads and highways. Census data also determines our political future by determining how many seats in Congress each state gets and legislative districts.

Please keep an eye on your mailbox this month and be sure to take the steps to complete Census 2020. Your community is counting on you being counted.

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5th-8th St. Mark Carnival in the Ranches– Amusements of America will once again be setting up an amazing midway this year! Featuring their newest ride the Free Fall! Come experience a 100foot vertical drop on this spectacular ride! This is one of the largest Midways in all of Broward County, with over 25 rides of a variety of thrill levels, and a great assortment of entertainment.

It will be fun for all ages! St.Mark Catholic Church, 5601 South Flamingo Road, Southwest Ranches. For times and tickets go to http://carnival. stmarkparish.org

7th YAA's Festival of the Arts 2020!–Every year, the Young At Art Museum hosts an art fair and art showcase where kids can compete and show off their various artistic talents. Registration is open to all kids K-12 to sell their art and keep the profits at our 2020 Festival of the Arts! Group and club tables are available for fundraising opportunities.

For more information or to register as an artist or for the Teen Film Festival visit YAA to pick up a registration form.

For more information visit https:// www.youngatartmuseum.org/

6:30 pm, bidding starts at 7:00 pm. The Gallery at Flamingo Gardens in Davie.

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4-day event at 3900 S. University Drive in Davie. Rides, live entertainment, shopping, freshly prepared food, and more. Advance ticket specials are available on Thursday, 3/12 from 7:00 am-3:00 pm. Free parking. For times and more information, please call 954475-8046 or visit www.saintdavid.org.

13th 12th Broward College Speaker Series – Holding to its mission to Educate, Enlighten and Entertain South Florida this series kicks off with Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, on March 12. The series continues with international soccer star Abby Wambach, on April 29 and closes with chef and humanitarian José Andrés, on May 18. Tickets are available for $55-$65 and can be purchased at www.BrowardCollegeSpeakerSeries. com. Tickets are also available to a reception and photo opportunity with the speaker after each presentation.

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25th Annual Bank of America Wine, Spirits & Culinary Celebration–Wine, dine and discover at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). Enjoy a night of live entertainment, food and fantastic silent auction packages as you help raise funds that will benefit the Museum’s mission to connecting people to inspiring science. VIP access begins at 5:30 p.m. and the Grand Tasting begins at 6:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Highlights include delectable fare from south Florida’s leading restaurants and a vast array of flavorful wines and spirits from around the world, as well as local craft beers. For tickets or more information got to https://mods.org/ support/wine/

Ghost Investigation–On Friday the 13th investigate the ghosts and spirits that haunt the campus of the Old Davie School with South Florida's own advanced paranormal investigation team War Party Paranormal. Using the latest ghost hunting technologies, the investigation will take place in areas with the most reported activity; the 1912 Viele House, the 1914 WalshOsterhoudt House, and the 1918 classroom. This special Friday the 13th ghost investigation event will be one you won't want to miss. The event is open for anyone interested in the paranormal from believers, nonbelievers, experienced investigators, or first-timers. Buy your tickets now before the event is sold out. Advanced tickets are required for this event. https://www.olddavieschool.org/friday13th-ghost-investigation/ The Old Davie School, 6650 Griffin Road, Davie 954-797-1044.

14th 9th Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society Orchid Auction – Calling all orchid enthusiasts to come and bring a few friends for a fun evening. Find easy to grow to rare orchids. Many different species, hybrids, specimen size plants and divisions of award-winning one of a kind will be there for you to bid on.

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12th-15th St. David Carnival – St. David Catholic Church welcomes everyone to the annual spring carnival. Patrons are invited to advertise and attend the

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URINETOWN–This satirical comedy explores what it would be like to live in a town where it is illegal to use the restroom for free. Capitalism, municipal politics, greed and bureaucracy are prevalent in this futuristic society. March 13 - March 29 Friday/Saturday @ 8pm Saturday/ Sunday @ 2pm. Pembroke Pines Theatre of the Performing Arts, 17195 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines.

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Cooper City's 61st Birthday Celebration –Come celebrate Cooper City with a *parade, antique car show, food booths, community performances, arts & crafts show, bingo, children's activities, bounce houses, Business Expo, B.S.O. Police and Fire Expo, live concert at the park, and fireworks! 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. at The Community Center and Brian Piccolo Park. *Parade floats will be judged on their Super Hero-themed float. For more information, please contact the Cooper City Recreation Department at (954)434-4300, #272.

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14th(con’t) COLOR RUN SUPPORTING RELAY FOR LIFE– The City of Cooper City is kicking off their 61st Founder's Day Celebration with a Color Run. Join them as they raise money for the American Cancer Society. Register online and www. coopercityfl.org or Race Day at 6:30 a.m. The race starts at 7:30 a.m. PREREGISTRATION FEE: $30.00RACE DAY FEE: $35.00. 1 MILE RUN starts at 8:30 a.m. PRE-REGISTRATION FEE: $15.00 RACE DAY FEE: $20.00.

Artfest: "Color Crazy Mix Up!"–Fun for all ages! Learn how to match any color with just four paint color options. Declutter your palette and train your eye with this color theory workshop. This class will be taught

by Grace Cox, a graduate student of Florida International University, and will emphasize a classical mode of painting where all colors that appear in a painting are mixed and matched as the masters did, by hand. Walk away with an abstract painting of all your mixed colors, or try your hardest to match a selected image. Children must be supervised. This workshop is free, no prior experience is required, and materials are provided. First come, first served. Class A: 10 AM- 11:30 AM, Class B: 12 PM - 1:30 PM, Class C: 2 PM - 3:30 PM. The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery - 9543929420

17th St. Patrick’s Day – Celebrated on the 17th of March every year, St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular days of the year to travel to Dublin. For centuries, the Irish have celebrated the day as both a religious and social holiday. Today’s festivities include a massive parade, community events, and a whole lotta green in Ireland and all around the world regardless of nationality.

16th annual “A Sip of Wine, A Taste of Heaven” – This wine and food event is one of the community’s highlights. ​The businesses and residents of Miramar, Pembroke Pines, and Southwest Broward will gather under the stars at the Miramar Town Center Plaza to enjoy food and wine samplings from over 30 vendors, live entertainment, A silent auction, and much, much more. https:// www.miramarpembrokepines.org/ sip-taste.html

14th & 15th Pembroke Pines 22nd Annual Artfest in the Pines-–The two-day art festival will feature a wide assortment of distinctive works of art in categories such as Jewelry, Drawing, Mixed Media, Digital Art, Painting, Wood, Glass, Fine Handcrafts, Photography, and Three-Dimensional Sculpture. ArtFest will be providing the best musical entertainment South Florida has to offer, delicious food and refreshments from the food truck invasion, hands-on art demonstrations, a kids’ game-zone, a student art competition, adult and children workshops at The Frank Art Gallery on the plaza and much more.

10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way in Pembroke Pines. Artists who desire to be a part of ArtFest in the Pines and show off their work can apply online at www.ppines.com/artfest.

Additionally, there will be cash prizes for medium groupings and best in show. Both parking and admission are free of charge.

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Ages: 12yrs+. Workshop spots are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Frank can accommodate 25 guests for each workshop presented unless otherwise stated. Due to limited capacity, additional guests and observers will not be permitted. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. The Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery - 9543929420.

22nd Jazz in the Pines–Join us for a relaxing afternoon of Jazz Features live painting performance by artist Carlos Solano.

Don't forget to bring your blankets and chairs! 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Charles F. Dodge City Center Plaza - 9543929420

19th Spring equinox– This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. With the equinox, enjoy the increasing sunlight hours, with earlier dawns and later sunsets.

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Free Annual Maker Fair at SW Regional Library–The Annual Friends of Southwest Regional Library Maker Fair will showcase local artists demonstrating, displaying and selling their handcrafted items from 11 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, March 28 at Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33331, 954-3576580. In conjunction with the Maker Fair, the Friends will host a one-day Spring Book Fair and a bake sale.

Landscape Painting Walk–The City Admission to the Maker Fair is free, with of Pembroke Pines and the Frank registration on Eventbrite requested. are pleased to present Landscape Exhibitor tables are available for a Painting Walk. Take a tour of the city nominal donation to Friends of the SW center’s natural vistas, with a trained Regional Library, who provide financial landscape painter. Understand the support to fund library programs. For basics of view-finding and orienting your masterpiece from real life to paper. additional vendor information, please contact Southwest Regional Library staff Investigate how to select views and for an application: Eileen Cobb (954) quickly sketch the elements that make 357-6896, Maria Rodrigues (954) 357that particular view so enticing. This event is free to the public. All materials 6897 or Rodica Bendor (954) 357-6962. provided. No prior experience required.

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Hail to the Champ: Pembroke Pines’ Sophia Kenin Is on Top of the Tennis World

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Pembroke Pines’ Sophia Kenin took the tennis world by storm by winning the Australian Open.

In doing so, she became the youngest Women’s Grand Slam winner since Serena Williams won at Wimbleton in 2002.

“These past two weeks have been a lot of emotions.

It is just such an honor. I am cloud nine right now.,” commented Kenin during the post-match press conference. The 21-year old sat in front of a throng of reporters with a glass of champagne in her hand and a beaming smile.

Kenin won seven consecutive matches on her way finds time to visit her South Florida home. We can’t to holding the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup above wait to welcome her back with open arms. her head. In doing so she establisher herself as the next American Great in the tennis world. Her path to Melbourne Australia began 16 years ago as a five-yearold tennis prodigy.

Sophia, the child of Russian immigrants, moved with her family to Broward County in order to work with super-star coach Rick Macci. Macci new what he had early on. Expectations were high from the very beginning. She dominated the South Florida junior tennis circle for a decade.

“Back then, I came right out and said Sofia was the scariest little creature I’d ever seen,” Macci is quoted by the New York Times as saying, “It was unique: the hand-eye coordination and her ability to take the ball immediately right after the bounce. I have a lot of kids do that, but it was almost like it was baked in already, even though she was little and the racket was actually bigger than her. The only player I’ve seen like that is Martina Hingis.” Hingis would go on to be an all-time great. A status some see in Kenin’s future.

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A Picture-Perfect Day – 22nd Annual ArtFest in the Pines family-friendly lthough the seasons don’t change much activities in South Florida, we know spring is in the while celebratair when “ArtFest in the Pines” rolls into ing the arts.” town. The two-day juried art festival showcases In addition unique and fine arts in mediums such as Drawing, to spectacuJewelry, Mixed Media, Digital Art, Painting, Fine lar art from Handcrafts, Photography, Wood, Glass, and Threeartists across the country, there will also be plenty Dimensional Sculpture. of fun entertainment, food trucks, live hands-on art “In its 22nd year, ArtFest in the Pines has become demonstrations, pop-up art on the plaza, a student art a tradition that the City of Pembroke Pines looks competition, a kids’ art and game zone, children and forward to each year,” said Mayor Frank C. Ortis. “Art adult workshops at The Frank Art Gallery in the lobby brings people together, and ArtFest is a great way of the Great Hall, and so much more. for our vibrant and Tamara Seymour was named the 2020 ArtFest diverse community in the Pines poster winner for her artwork entitled, to come together “Head Up”. Not only will this artist be featured on and enjoy incredible this year’s cover of the ArtFest booklet, but she will food, live music and also be on site to share her love of art and meet her fans. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase her limited-edition masterpiece.

Artists who wish to be a part of ArtFest in the Pines can apply online at www.ppines.com/artfest. There will be cash prizes for medium categories and “Best in Show”.

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“This is an annual event that just should not be missed,” added Commissioner Angelo Castillo. “It’s a great opportunity to buy and appreciate great art, meet talented artists, enjoy musical performances and experience a wide variety of fun activities for all ages.”

As part of ArtFest, the “3rd Annual Student Art Competition” will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at 1 p.m. This competition is open to students (grades K-12) who reside or go to school in Pembroke Pines. Collages, Drawings, Paintings, Photography, Sculptures, or a combination of mediums are accepted.

The budding artists will be judged on their artistic expression and creativity. Winners in each grade level will be announced and receive a ribbon and gift card as follows: 1st place: $100 gift card, 2nd place: $50 gift card, 3rd place: $25 gift card. Following the awards presentation, participants are invited to a free ice cream celebration.

ArtFest in the Pines will take place on March 14th-15th, 2020 from 10:00 am-5:00 pm at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, 601 City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, 33025.

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Cleveland Clinic Weston Launches New Bone Cancer Treatment Program

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leveland Clinic Weston is leading the way in treating patients with a rare form of cancer with its new multidisciplinary Sarcoma Program.

Specialists in the Orthopaedic and Rheumatologic Center and the Maroone Cancer Center will collaborate to develop treatment plans designed to provide the best possible outcome and improve quality of life for patients with sarcoma.

Sarcomas are cancers of the bone and soft tissue. They are extremely rare, with fewer than 200,000 cases diagnosed each year in this country.

Sarcomas can be found anywhere in the upper or lower extremities and require special attention from initial diagnosis through treatment.

“We are excited to launch this new program that brings together specialists who are experienced

in the care of complex, challenging tumors,” said Cleveland Clinic Weston President Rodolfo J. Blandon, MD, MBA. “As a quaternary and tertiary care medical center, our highly specialized medical team is committed to working together to tailor treatment plans to meet each patient’s needs and goals.”

In order to accomplish this, Cleveland Clinic Weston’s Sarcoma Program brings together orthopedic and general surgeons, medical oncologists, musculoskeletal radiologists, pathologists, and plastic surgeons who are experts in treating a variety of sarcomas. The program is headed by Jorge Manrique, MD, a specialist in musculoskeletal oncology as well as hip and knee replacement surgery.

“We are pleased to offer patients with bone and soft tissue tumors the

opportunity to be treated with the latest technology and improve their quality of life,” said Dr. Manrique.

“Patients tend to have better outcomes with they receive coordinated care at a center with highly trained specialists from different disciplines. We look forward to providing our patients with compassionate care in one convenient location.”

In addition to treating patients with sarcoma, Cleveland Clinic Weston’s Sarcoma Program will also treat patients who have other forms of cancer that has metastasized to the bone. These patients require special attention to avoid fractures and reduce the impact of the disease.

Cleveland Clinic Weston is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Its Sarcoma Program is regarded as a national and international resource for the diagnosis

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and treatment of adults and children with benign and malignant tumors of the bone and soft tissue.

As one of the largest programs in the United States, Cleveland Clinic’s specialists treat hundreds of people with benign and malignant tumors each year. Its bone cancer specialists are credited with performing limb-sparing surgery, allowing 90 percent of its patients with bone cancer to avoid amputation with only a small chance of recurrence.

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In addition to being named District of the Year, BCPS congratulated Pines Lakes Elementary School for being recognized with Jumpstart’s Excellence in Bilingual Reading Award. Pines Lakes Elementary carried out its reading of “Thank You, Omu” in two languages, English and Spanish. For the past three years, the Pembroke Pines school has made a bilingual interactive read-aloud a tradition.

“We highly respect and value our diverse student population which includes dual-language learners and the bilingual read-aloud is representative of that. The idea behind it was to simultaneously read the book in English and Spanish, while having students interact with the book through thinkalouds and new

vocabulary words in both languages,” explained Principal Susan F. Sasse.

This year the school invited guest readers for the bilingual read aloud, and Stephanie Bustillo and Hanne Sinclair from the district’s ESOL/ Bilingual Department were gracious enough to accept their invitation.

“Being able to include both the English and Spanish speakers of our diverse population creates a wonderful sense of community,” stated Kindergarten teacher Carey Hastings.

“Reading aloud is a powerful tool that connects us not only to new experiences but to each other as humans.

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Conservatory Prep Students Are “Sew” Amazing!

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fter the winter break, Conservatory Prep students jumped right into a philanthropic project to start the new year off right. Longtime school volunteer Beth Goldstein heard about an opportunity through The Rescue Collective to help rescue those animals affected by the wildfires in Australia and she shared her idea Dr. Wendy Hirsch Weiner.

According to many news reports, the fires have consumed millions of acres and it’s estimated that more than 500,000 animals have been killed in the conflagration. Without hesita-

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tion, the esteemed school founder and principal loved the idea and wanted to begin right away as she is always searching for ways to involve her students in the world around them.

“As part of the Conservatory Prep mission, we instruct our students through the arts and experiential learning to meet the needs of our twice-exceptional students. The devastating fires in Australia gave us an opportunity to learn about the geography and environment of the region and allowed us to help the animals burned by the fires in a small way,” explained Dr. Weiner.

Cotton pouches needed to be made to provide comfortable, secure homes for animals separated from their mothers in the natural disaster. Conservatory Prep donated the 100% organic cotton fabric needed for the pouch liners with the students’ families providing fabric swatches for the

outer shells.

Goldstein, an avid sewer, was thrilled to assist the group of fourteen to seventeen-year-olds. She downloaded patterns and instructions from the Queensland nonprofit organization and taught the ambitious students how to cut and sew to create Jaclyn Greenwald the much-needed Joey pouches for the young marsupials.

“The kids came through. They asked many questions about the animals they were going to save, and they were enthusiastic and felt empowered. We made 35 pouches for the Joeys that day.

I am thrilled to volunteer at a school where we can actually get projects done,” noted Goldstein.

“It felt like we were really helping out the animals in Australia. So many were badly injured, I saw videos online.

It was really upsetting to see them

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caught in the fires. So, it was great that our school did this. And it wasn’t just our school, everybody was trying to help, and we were a part of that. That was pretty cool,” exclaimed Conservatory Prep Schools senior, Alex Gold.

“People are just going out in their cars and plucking frightened and injured animals out of trees, providing whatever first aid they can and bringing them to rescue centers that have sprung up all over the country,” added Dr. Weiner. “Our group is just one of hundreds in countries across the world who are doing what we can to help.”

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This summer, Florida high school students have the opportunity to experience college life at the University of Florida while learning how the agricultural, natural resource and life sciences impact their families and communities around the world.

Rising high school juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply for the Florida Youth Institute (FYI), a week-long summer program sponsored by the UF/IFAS College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and The World Food Prize Foundation.

“I was empowered after attending FYI,” said Maria Duran, a 2019 FYI participant and a student at Cypress Bay High School. “During the program, we toured various facilities around UF, where experts are doing their part to improve food security in Florida and around the world. We were exposed to ways we can be part of the solution as well.”

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oot and ankle injuries are very common in sports or in general activities of daily living. Many structures including bone, ligament, cartilage and joint lining may be injured. Injuries may occur from a single traumatic event or from overuse. Injuries may occur during the teenage years that may manifest themselves later on.

These injuries may cause stiffness and pain in the foot or the ankle joints, especially after getting out of bed first thing in the morning to walk. This stiffness and pain will be present for a proportional period of time usually to the degree of joint injury. With weightbearing, the joint usually loosens and the person is able to ambulate. This stiffness and pain will redevelop if the person sits for a period of time and tries to get up and walk. As the day goes on, the foot or ankle may ache, especially with excessive activity.

Swelling may be present over the area that is injured.

Instability may develop if the ligaments have been injured causing the foot or ankle to constantly twist.

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servative treatment which may include orthotics, medication or rehabilitation, arthroscopic surgery may be necessary to remove the damaged tissue in the foot and ankle.

A miniature camera is placed into the injured joint allowing an image to be seen on a television screen.

The joint is visualized, and small instruments are introduced into the joint to clean out and repair the damage. Fragments of bone and cartilage are often removed. Suctioning of debris and smoothing rough surfaces will often allow a joint to resume its normal gliding motion.

Arthroscopic surgery may be used to treat chronic joint pain and swelling; arthritis and bone spurs; loose bone and cartilage fragments; stiff, scarred joints; and ankle fractures that have not completely recovered.

The advantages of this treatment include faster recovery; less pain and swelling; avoids large incisions; low risk of infection; it is an outpatient procedure; and a quicker return to activities.

Joints are designed to give our bodies freedom of movement. Wear and tear of a joint due to injury or due to aging may alter the lifestyle of an individual.

When conservative treatments fail, arthroscopic surgery should be considered. The surgery is especially helpful for a fracture that has occurred to the

ankle even after the ankle has been fixed surgically.

The cartilage in the ankle joint may have been damaged during the injury causing chronic stiffness and pain that may be mild but never goes away completely. Patients often think that this is a very livable condition.

However, once treated arthroscopically, a full return to activity may be possible.

Carlo A. Messina, DPM, is a Board Certified Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Diplomate American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon with the Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Robert Sheinberg, Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. David Shenassa, Dr. Michael Cohen, Dr. Franz Jones and Dr. John Goodner. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901. The practice website is www.SOUTHFLORIDASPORTSMEDICINE.org.

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Don’t fret about your colonoscopy, new prep is easier to swallow When your doctor says it’s time to schedule a colonoscopy, do you start thinking up excuses to put it off? You may be concerned about unpleasantness and inconvenience as you prepare for the exam. But it’s time to stop worrying – the prep process is much easier these days.

Yes, one of the keys to a successful colonoscopy is the “clean-out” beforehand. But improvements – in the liquid you drink, the amount you must drink and the timing – make the whole process easier to swallow.

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Bowel residue polyps are a precursor for cancer, and they can be overlooked if the colon lining is not clear of solid and liquid. “Many people fear drinking the laxative prep to cleanse the bowel more than the colonoscopy itself,” says Dr. Charles. But it’s a key part of the procedure.

Three steps for a good prep: • Cut out fiber. Two days before the exam, start a low-fiber diet.

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• Start the prep. Start the prep. Many physicians today prescribe a split-dose regimen, where half the prep is taken the night before and the other half in the morning.

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DR. MILAGRITOS RIOS, DMD e just finished the Month of Love! Like me, you probably saw many promotions about teeth whitening. In fact, many people come to my office with questions about teeth whitening. Some are even concerned that it will destroy the enamel of their teeth. I want to ease your concerns.

Teeth, as well as hair, eyes, and skin, have color variations from person to person and sometimes even from tooth to tooth. At the basic level, teeth are made up of molecules. These molecules are initially small, and they are constantly joining together to form larger molecules. The larger the molecule, the higher the quantity of light they can absorb. Therefore, they look darker and can have intrinsic stains, which are absorbed in the microstructure of the tooth.

Tooth whitening solutions use gel peroxide. There are different brands, which contain different peroxide mixtures, but they all use hydrogen peroxide.

Hydrogen perozide acts by producing oxygenation sometimes referred to as “scrubbing bubbles”.

These bubbles disintegrate the long molecules we mentioned previously.

They also break the long molecular chains, making them smaller so they will no longer absorb the light and look whiter.

There are also whitening procedures that use light and lasers. These techniques work in the same way, they use the peroxide as well, but the light or PuzzleJunction.com laser helps accelerate the process by creating an exothermic reaction (heat). It has been shown that this system generates more dental sensitivity, not because the combination of peroxide with heat causes the pulp of the tooth (the nerve) to produce a substance related to dental pain and inflammation.

I hope we have demystified the teeth whitening process.

Tooth whitening will not destroy your teeth. It does not affect the enamel of the teeth but does change the molecules and particles that are absorbed and formed within it and make the tooth look darker.

It is also essential to know which system is more convenient for each patient. Within the systems, some are carried out in the dental office, while others use bleaching trays that you can use at home. For these, it is better to make customized cuvettes with a dentist to avoid mixing and wasting the gel with saliva, which makes the treatment less effective. Consult with your dentist about which system is the most convenient in your case.

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BY FERNANDA PEDROSO, ESQ. hen meeting with potential clients seeking advice related to their family law issues, I find that they are anxious about two main points: 1) how their case will be resolved and 2) how much the total cost will be. I always explain that how much a case ends up costing is directly linked to how long it takes to resolve their case.

While most family cases deal with similar issues— division of assets, financial support for a spouse (alimony)and/or child support and the accompanying parenting plan addressing timesharing—not all families have the same dynamic. That difference in family dynamic is what can cause one case to reach a resolution in a short period of time with little exposure to litigation, and another case to drag on for what feels like an eternity, which often results in court intervention. Naturally, the more time a case is pending, the more likely it is that it is financially costing the client.

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This is why when an attorney first meets with a client, there is no way for the attorney to predict what the true dynamic of the case is, nor how it will play out in the arena of traditional litigation. It is for that reason that most attorneys do not charge a flat fee in traditional litigation—because of the unknown and unpredictability that lies ahead.

However, in the Collaborative Process the concept of attorney’s fees can be different than in traditional litigation. Not only because the Collaborative Process promotes a more peaceful and amicable alternative to litigation; but also, because it provides parameters that promote more predictable timeframes and makes way for a more efficient resolution of a case. This predictability affords attorneys practicing in this area of family law the opportunity to offer their clients a flat fee option.

The flat fee offered will often depend on various factors, such as the complexity of the case which takes into account aspects such as: the length of the marriage, the need for financial support between the parties, the level of assets/ liabilities in existence, and whether there are minor children requiring matters such as timesharing and child support to be addressed.

Ultimately, clients appreciate this option when it is available because it allows them to know not only that there is a light at the end of the tunnel but also where the end of the tunnel is located.

If you or anyone you know is interested in the Collaborative Process and the flat fee option, reach out to our office and we can further assist you. n The law firm of Evan H. Baron and Associates is located at 1655 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 201, in Weston. If you have any questions concerning this issue or any other family law matter, call the office at 954-385-9160.

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

Your Vote Counts

BY MAYOR FRANK C. ORTIS lthough we just celebrated the beginning of a new decade, March is here, and another election year is upon us. With that being said, I encourage and urge everyone to get out and vote. Your voices must be heard. The City of Pembroke Pines is holding its Municipal General Election on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

There will be early voting starting on Saturday, March 7, 2020, to Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at two Pembroke Pines locations: South Regional Library/BC, 7300 Pines Boulevard and Southwest Regional Library, 16835 Sheridan Street. The law recently changed, and Vote-by-Mail ballots are now being accepted at ALL Early Voting locations.

Please visit the Broward Supervisor of Elections website at https://www.browardsoe.org/ or call 954-357-7050 for further information.

This month has many exciting events planned throughout the City for all ages.

Please join us for the “22nd Annual ArtFest in the Pines” which will take place on March 14th and March 15th, 2020, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way. The incredible annual event should not be missed. It’s a great opportunity to buy and appreciate great art, meet talented artists, enjoy musical performances, and experience a wide variety of fun activities for all ages.

It’s also time to “tee off” for education at the “19th Annual Pembroke Pines Charter School Mayor’s Golf Tournament”. Come join me on Friday, March 20, 2020, at the Pembroke Lakes Country Club, located at 10500 Taft Street, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on sponsorship levels and golf registration, please call Traci Richards at 954-435-6759 or email TRichards@ppines.com.

All proceeds from the Pembroke Pines Charter School Golf Tournament directly enhance each student’s educational experience. It’s great fun for a great cause.

Also, another quick reminder that throughout March, AARP will provide Tax Aide at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus located at 301 NW 103rd Avenue, Pembroke Pines. You can receive free assistance for all tax question on Sundays, March 2, March 9, March 16 and March 23, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information, please call the Center at 954-450-6888.

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By April 1, 2020, every home will receive an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. You will have three options for responding: online, by phone, or by mail. The 2020 Census marks the first time you’ll have the option to respond online. You can even respond on your mobile device.

The Census critically impacts each city, providing current population data which determines the distribution of more than $800 billion of federal funding for state and local infrastructure, highways, schools, hospitals, and services. School district boundaries and voting districts are set, and the House of Representatives is reapportioned, etc. It’s not just counting heads. It’s so much more and needs to be accurate. The Census count is mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, a nonpartisan government agency.

For more information about the 2020 Census, please visit www.ppines. com/census2020. You will find information and resource links to answer any questions.

Mary Stephens took her copy of Our City Pembroke Pines with her to visit Smokey the Bear. Smokey, of course, is an American icon created for the U.S. Forest Service by artist Albert Staehle. Mary was sure to heed Smokey’s warnings about preventing forest fires during her trip!

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As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office at 954450-1020, or by email at fortis@ppines.com.

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ASK THE EXPERT

Do Your Eyes Make You Look Tired?

BY CHARLES A. MESSA, III, M.D., F.A.C.S. he eyes are the first thing we notice when we meet someone. Beautiful eyes can make up for other features that are less than ideal. Likewise, eyes that are tired, droopy, or puffy may not reflect a vibrant inner self. It is often said that the earliest signs of aging are around the eyes. Perhaps people are always questioning whether or not you had a good night’s sleep, because your eyes are swollen with bags. Fortunately, at the Weston Cosmetic Surgery Center, we can give you dramatically younger looking eyes through “eyelid lifts,” also known as blepharoplasty.

A primary reason for droopy eyes is simply due to age. It can also be hereditary.

As everything droops, so do the eyebrows. As the outer part of the eyebrows droop, the skin of the upper eyelids will look saggy, as if you had developed extra skin that was not there several years before. Removing this “extra” skin can drastically improve that droopy look. Another reason for “tired eyes” is because of droopy or migrating eyelid fat. This fat is held back by a thin wall of fibrous tissue called the orbital septum, which weakens over time. The fat, held firmly back by this wall in youth can bulge with age, giving you “baggy” upper and lower eyelids.

Blepharoplasty removes this extra fat and tightens the wall, restoring a youthful contour.

For those patients with puffiness under the eyes or baggy upper and lower eyelids, laser eyelid surgery can reduce and often eliminate these problems.

The end results are a more alert and youthful look around the eyes.

The prominent fat pockets can be removed from a hidden incision along the inside surface of the eyelid. This “no stitch”, no external scar technique is utilized when patients have fat prominence of “eyelid bags” alone without excess or sagging eyelid skin.

If minimal excess skin is present, a skin pinch technique is combined with transconjunctival fat removal. In this case, a “pinch” of lower eyelid skin is removed.

These techniques typically result in less swelling, less discomfort, and shorter recovery time. I will assess which technique is ideal for your eyes during your personal consultation.

Recovery from eyelid surgery usually takes seven to ten days. Sunglasses allow you to go out in public immediately after surgery, and make-up can be worn within about one week. Normal activity can be resumed within a few days, and exercise can be resumed within 14 days after surgery.

If the eyes looking back at you in the mirror are not reflecting how you are feeling, it might be time to consider a blepharoplasty.

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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Providing for Minor Children

BY BRUCE IDEN, ESQUIRE re you a parent with minor children? If you are, your days are busy and your life is full. Probably the last thing you want to imagine is the possibility that someday you may leave for work in the morning, and not return. Who will take care of your children if something happens to you?

Have you ever thought about a will or trust? Perhaps that’s something you’d consider when you’re older.

You’re young, healthy, and, of course, you plan to be around for a long time: to see your children finish college, to walk your daughter down the aisle, to grow old with your spouse or partner and to play with your grandchildren. But we are reminded on a daily basis that life doesn’t always go as planned.

I am often reminded of one of my favorite John Lennon lyrics, “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans,” from his song, “Beautiful Boy.” The song was written for his young son, Sean. And, in the same year, the song was released, tragedy struck. Lennon was shot and killed in front of his New York apartment. Life doesn’t always go as planned.

As an estate planning attorney, I frequently see the sad consequences of a family facing an unexpected death, made even more difficult when minor children are involved. Does having an estate plan lessen the pain of an expected loss? Of course not. But it does take some of the burden off surviving family members: difficult decisions have already been made, priorities set, helpers designated.

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Other issues to consider are whether you’d like your heirs to receive an inheritance directly, or whether you’d prefer to have the assets placed in trust. Funds from a trust can be distributed based on a number of factors that you designate such as age, need, and/or even incentives based on behavior and education. All too often, children receive substantial assets before they are mature enough to handle them properly, with devastating results.

Most importantly, give careful thought to your choice of guardian, ensuring that he or she shares the values you want to be instilled in your children.

Life can change in an instant. What are you waiting for?

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

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