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20 South Regional Library Offers More Than Just Books 22 AutoNation Chevrolet Pembroke Pines Gives Away Free Car 26 Pembroke Pines Residents to Celebrate July 4th 28 Pembroke Pines Residents Observe Memorial Day 30 Winner of Lady Pines Pageant Announced 34 PPTOPA Presents “In the Heights” on Stage

56 The Benefits of a Revocable Living Trust

SCHOOL NEWS 36 Pembroke Pines Police Department Recognizes April Outstanding Students 36 Pembroke Pines Police Department Recognizes May Outstanding Students

CONTENTS CALENDAR JULY 2017 10 July 2017

COMMUNITY NEWS 12 Home Depot and the City of Pembroke Pines Make Improvements to Reconnect & Reenergize Village 14 Enter the Master Chef “Sweet as a Peach” Baking Challenge 14 Seniors Tested Their Spelling Abilities 16 Enjoy Musical Nostalgia at Studio 18 in the Pines’ ROCKIN’ Art Exhibition 18 Pembroke Pines Mayor Hosts 2nd Annual Chess Challenge

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40 Lady Jags Football Team Finishes Strong 40 PPCES-FSU Campus Students Visit Studio 18 with KAPOW 42 Panther Run Principal Gets Taped

HURRICANE GUIDE 38 Be Prepared

ASK THE MAYOR 45 Pembroke Pines Update

REAL ESTATE 46 Is South Florida Housing becoming Unaffordable?

LEGALLY SPEAKING 48 Divorce? How Much Is This Going to Cost?

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50 Attorney’s Fees & What to Expect

ASK THE EXPERT 52 Make the Right Choice for Your Cosmetic Surgery 55 Developmental Flatfoot in Children

HEALTH AND WELLNESS 56 What is Wellness Before Medicine?

PET OF THE MONTH 56 “Snoopy”

PHOTO OF THE MONTH 58 The World’s Favorite Magazine™

MONTH SEEN ON SCENE 59 Community Snapshots

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July 4th

Independence Day – Celebrate the Fourth of July by attending the City of Pembroke Pines Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Show at the Pines Recreation Center Festival Grounds, 7400 Pines Blvd., from 6pm to 9pm. Admission and parking are free.

Festival grounds open at 6pm. There will be Food Truck Roundups, free rides for children, a children’s area, a live band and a fireworks show at 9pm.

No coolers, pets or fireworks permitted. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. For information, visit www. ppines.com.

14th In the Heights – From July 14 – August 6, PPTOPA’s “In the Heights” takes the stage for several performances at the Susan B. Katz Theatre, 17195 Sheridan St., in the River of Grass Artspark. Friday and Saturday evening performances begin at 8pm.

Saturday and Sunday matinees begin at 2pm. For information or to order tickets, call 954-437-4884, visit www.pptopa.com or send an email to info@pptopa. org.

Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave. There is no cost to enter.

Entry forms will be available at the Activities Desk and must be turned in by July 18. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services.

26th Tea – Enjoy a lovely afternoon at our Summertime Tea Event with finger foods, tea and quality time with your friends at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Ave. You do not have to be a member to join in the fun. Cost is $18; must pay in advance. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services.

Ongoing Art Camp – Summer Art Camp, for ages 6 to 11, is held at two locations. Sessions are themed and include swimming, field trips, games, dress-up days, children’s art show and fine art Instruction. Since children participating in Summer Art Camp will enjoy getting messy, instructors recommend sending a shirt or smock with each camper to protect their clothing.

Through August 18, the Fletcher Art and Cultural Center, 7960 Johnson Street, offers two-week sessions.

For information, call 954-986-5027. River of Grass ArtsPark, 17189 Sheridan Street, through August 4. For information, call 954-322-2597. Space is limited.

Bingo – Join in the fun with a night of Bingo and free refreshments provided by the Knights of Columbus, from 6pm-9pm, at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Senior Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue. Packets start at $15. For information, call 954-450-6888.

Film Series – Through August 12, the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department will be presenting a free, weekly Summer Film Festival for Children. Films will be shown on Saturdays, at 10am, at the River of Grass ArtsPark in the Susan B. Katz Theater, 17189 Sheridan Street. No ticket or reservation is required. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

Baking Challenge – If you have a peach baked dessert recipe that gets rave reviews from family and friends, it may be worth some money. The Master Chef “Sweet as a Peach” Baking Challenge will be held at 10am, at the Southwest Focal Point Community

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Walking Club – Walking is one of the best things you can do for your health. This summer, the South Regional-Broward College library launched a free walking club to make it even easier to reap the benefits. The club meets every Friday morning, from 8:30am-9:30am, through August 4. For information, visit www.broward.org/library/summer/Pages/default. aspx or call 954-201-8848.

Library – The South Regional Broward College Library has many ways to stay busy all summer long.

Build a Better World @ Broward County Library offers summer reading and learning services that prevent learning loss during school summer vacation months.

The program is a blend of academic learning goals, enjoyable hands-on activities, science exploration, the arts, and just-for-fun events. Register at www.

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information, call 954-392-2129, email thefrank@ ppines.com or visit, thefrankgallery.org.

Studio 18 – Through August 2, Studio 18 in the Pines will be presenting “Rockin’ – The Story of Rock & Roll.” Enjoy the impressive photographic history of the Rock and Roll Era, Monday to Friday, from 8:30am – 5pm, and Saturday, from 10am – 2pm, at Studio 18 in the Pines, 1101 Poinciana Drive. For information, visit www.ppines.com or call 954- 961-6067.

Pirate Island – Through August 19, don’t miss the Frank art gallery’s newest exhibition Pirate Island.

The interactive family-friendly pirate experience featuring tales of pirate life, a treasure hunt, a chance to “walk the plank,” and a maritime exhibition by U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps. $5 admission. For

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Drama Camp – Summer Drama Camp for children (ages 8 to 11) and teenagers (ages 12-14) will be offered at the River of Grass ArtsPark in two, fourweek sessions. Summer Drama Camp focuses on movement, creative storytelling, vocal techniques, improvisation, playwriting, staging and creating characters, swimming, field trips, games and much more. Through August 4, it is offered at River of Grass ArtsPark, 17189 Sheridan Street. For information, call 954-322-2597. Space is limited.

Soccer Camp – Soccer camp, for boys and girls ages 6 to 16, is offered in July at West Pines Soccer Park, 350 SW 196th Avenue. For information, call 954-538-3696.

Golf and Tennis – Through August 11, summer camps are held in one-week sessions, for full-day and/or half-day campers, at Pembroke Lakes Golf & Tennis Center, at 10500 Taft Street. Space is limited.

P.G.A. and U.S.T.A. certified instructors teach camp.

It is open to non-residents at no additional fee. For information, visit www.ppines.com and click on Summer Camps or call 954-431-4146.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Home Depot and the City of Pembroke Pines Make Improvements to Reconnect & Reenergize Village

BY DEBBY TEICH

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he City of Pembroke Pines and Home Depot Store #6852 have been big supporters of the United States Veterans. They recently combined their efforts to enhance Reconnect and Reenergize (R & R) Veterans Village in Pembroke Pines by adding some privacy.

“We believe in our country and its veterans,” said Christopher Fraga, District #0085 Manager for Home Depot South Florida. “R & R Village is the right place for Home Depot to have its feet on the ground and enhance the home front for our United States Veterans.”

Until now, the R & R Village has been open on four sides, with one side adjacent to University Drive (Perry Airport is located directly across the street) inside the City of Pembroke Pines Howard C. Forman Health Campus. To offer the veterans and their families some privacy, Home Depot donated over $20,000 worth of fencing and supplies. It also sent two dozen skilled employee volunteers, three of whom were veterans, who worked three back-to-back eight-hour days to build a fence.

Several people attended the R & R Village appreciation recognition event to thank Home Depot Store #6852. They included: Pembroke Pines Commissioners Carl Shechter, a WWII Army Veteran, and Iris Siple; City Manager Charles F.

Dodge; County Commissioner Beam Furr; Christopher Fraga, District Manager #0085 South Florida Home Depot; and Jay Shechter, Director of Community Services and Housing for the City of Pembroke Pines.

“I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and appreciated the huge effort put forth by the Home Depot and the City of Pembroke Pines,” said R & R Village Army veteran Ramon Ortega. “This is what we in the Military do for other people. We are never on the receiving end of such generosity.”

R & R Village was established in 2015 to provide transitional housing for Veterans getting back on their feet, but the homes actually date back to the early 1970’s and were in great need of renovation.

“We were only able to make renovations as funding became available,” said Jay Shechter, Director of Community Services and Housing for the City of Pembroke Pines, who has managed the project since its 2015 inception. “To date we have received two grants from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to renovate the five homes. In 2015, we received $250,000 and in 2016, $100,000. The very generous $20,000 donation from Home Depot #6852 made it possible to create a true neighborhood feel and help build a sense of community for our R & R Village Veterans and their families.”

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Enter the Master Chef “Sweet as a Peach” Baking Challenge COMMUNITY NEWS

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ummer is the perfect time for sweet, juicy peaches! If you have a peach recipe that gets rave reviews from family and friends, it may be worth some money. The Master Chef “Sweet as a Peach” Baking Challenge will be held on July 20, at 10am sharp, at the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Senior Center Campus. There is no cost to enter, but all participants must be a member of the SWFP Community Center. Entry forms will be available at the Activities Desk and must be turned in by July 18.

“This challenge gives home ‘chefs’ the chance to showcase their culinary skills and possibly win a cash prize,” said Helen Daniels, Recreation Division Supervisor. “We can’t wait to see (and taste) the delicious creations.”

The Master Chef Baking Challenge got its start in 2005, when Daniels created the Chocolate Challenge as one of the evening activities at the Valentine’s Dance.

In 2012, the Chocolate Challenge was moved to the daytime, so that more members could participate. Three years ago, the event was expanded it into a Master Chef Baking Challenge, requiring other key ingredients, such as berries, pineapple and chocolate.

In the upcoming Challenge, all desserts must contain fresh peaches. It can be peach pie, peach cheesecake, peach cookies, peach tarts or any other creation.

All desserts must be homemade. No store bought entries are allowed. Participants must be present to win. A list of ingredients must be provided.

Celebrity judges from Vicky Bakery will be judging this event.

They will award prizes for the top three delightfully delicious and visually stunning desserts. All entries will be judged based on appearance, texture and overall flavor.

Cash prizes include 1st ($50), 2nd ($30), and 3rd ($20). Winners will also receive bragging rights as “Master

Chef.” Once the judges have tried all of the entries, audience members will have an opportunity to sample them.

“Remember to be creative,” said Daniels. “Judges are not only looking for the best tasting desserts, they are also looking for the ones that bring back the ‘sweet memories’ of summer!”

Daniels says that some of her best childhood memories involved peaches.

“So many of our most cherished memories in life are centered around special dishes and recipes that have been passed down through the generations,” said Daniels.

“When I was a kid, we ate most of our summer family meals outdoors at a picnic table in the shade of the trees. These meals would not be complete without the sweet and juicy peach cobbler my mother would make. The juice would run down our arms and chins, and mom didn’t care because she knew it would wash off when we ran through the sprinkler! We didn’t know we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun!”

Participants must be a member of the SW Focal Point Community Center, which is located at 301 NW 103rd Ave, in Pembroke Pines.

It is free to join. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www. ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services.

Seniors Tested Their Spelling Abilities

BY DEBBY TEICH Spelling Bee winners were (l to r): Martha Schrier (3rd place), Owen Cooke (1st place) and Mary Stephens (2nd place).

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nce again, the tension was high during the 7th Annual Senior Spelling Bee, hosted by the City of Pembroke Pines Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center. Cash prizes were awarded to first place, second place and third place winners.

“We always advise our members to brush up on their spelling skills and begin reading the Webster’s Dictionary daily!” said Suzy Felix, Activities Coordinator of the Pembroke Pines Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus. “This is a competition like no other.”

After Suzy Felix, Spelling Bee Stage Monitor and Activities Coordinator for the Center, advised the competitors of the rules, the brave seniors sat quietly on the stage. When their names were called, they proceeded to the microphone to spell randomly selected words that would make a college English professor proud.

Each word was be followed by the definition and used in a sentence if necessary.

The list began with level one words and increased in difficulty.

Once the competition was narrowed to three contestants, it grew in intensity.

The seniors listened closely as Dictionary Judge Lily Mazurek, winner of the 2016

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Spelling Bee judges were: (l to r): Hope Baker, Lily Mazurek, Suzy Felix and Valerie Toth

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Owen Cooke was declared the winner of the 2017 Spelling Bee when he spelled the word “unanimous” correctly. Cooke also won in 2015, when he spelled “guillotine” correctly. Second place was awarded to Mary Stephens and third place to Martha Schrier, who was crowned 2017 Lady Pines in April. Each winner received a certificate and a cash prize: $50 (1st place), $30 (2nd place) and $20 (3rd place).

“The Spelling Bee is a great mind challenging event. Standing on stage can be daunting for some, but once the contest gets going nerves are forgotten,” said Suzy Felix, Spelling Bee Host and Special Activities Coordinator at The Center.

On September 12, the SWFPCC will hold the 6th Annual Spanish Bee, from 12:30pm - 2pm. All of the words will be in Spanish.

The event is for Center members, 60 years and older and membership is free. For information about classes, programs, activities and events, call 954- 450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com, click on Departments and select Community Services.

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Enjoy Musical Nostalgia at Studio 18 in the Pines’ ROCKIN’ Art Exhibition COMMUNITY NEWS

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ake a musical journey back in time at “Rockin’ - The Story of Rock & Roll.” The exhibition will be held at Studio 18 in the Pines through August 2.

The exhibit captures the history of the Rock & Roll era though original artwork and photographs that range from oils and photography to mixed media. It includes images from over two dozen of the world’s most popular rock stars, such as: Ana Aguerrevere, Lisa Botto Lee, Florencia Clement de Grandpre, Ken Davidoff, Jose Delbo, Gloria Estafan, The Gibb Family, Holly Hughes, Laurence Levine, Reinaldo Lozano, Larry Marano, Pamela Palma, Alicia Rodriguez, Larry Singer, Dawn V. and Maria Wieder. Many are the work of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame featured photographer Larry Singer. “‘ROCKIN’, The Story of Rock & Roll captures the hearts and minds of a generation though incredibly inspired original artwork,” said Michael Edelberg Curator, Community Engagement Coordinator for Studio 18 in the Pines. “This exhibition takes guests on a nostalgic musical journey where they will enjoy the soundtrack of a ROCKIN’ age through images.”

Operated by the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department, Studio 18 in the Pines is dedicated to showcasing contemporary art and serving the community by bringing exhibitions, workshops and events. Artist’s

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Upcoming art exhibitions include: ▸▸ O ut of Many, One Show Dates: August 11 to September 20 Opening Reception: August 11, from 7pm – 9pm Description: A celebration of cultural heritage through abstract art ▸▸ T hirteenth Annual Art Competition Show Dates: September 29 to November 8 Opening Reception: September 29, from 7pm – 9pm Description: Artists of all ages and mediums are invited to compete for cash prizes. ▸▸ Studio 18 Artist’s Show/Holiday Art Sale Show Dates: November 17 to January 4 Opening Reception: November 17, from 7pm – 9pm Description: Unique artwork and gifts created by Studio 18 artists, plus holiday drawing for prizes The Art Gallery is open six days a week, Monday – Friday, from 8:30am - 5pm, and on Saturday, from 10am - 2pm. For information, call 954-961-6067 or visit www.ppines.com/studio18.

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Pembroke Pines Mayor Hosts 2nd Annual Chess Challenge COMMUNITY NEWS

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hess has long been regarded as a game that can have beneficial effects on learning and development, especially when it is played from a young age. Chess players of all skill levels and ages recently exercised their minds, as they compete against elected officials and one another in the 2nd Annual Mayor’s Chess Challenge, hosted by Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis at Club Nineteen at Pembroke Lakes Golf and Country Club.

“Chess is a great game,” said Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis. “The Mayor’s Chess Challenge promotes critical and creative thinking in our young people.”

Two local mayors joined Mayor Ortis for the chess season finale. Mayor Greg Ross of Cooper City and Mayor Michael Ryan of Sunrise participated in the event along with Pembroke Pines Commissioner Jay Schwartz; School Board Member Patti Good; Principal of the Year Elaine Saef; and Lucio Garay, author of the book “Chess 4 Kids.”

The Mayors’ Chess Challenge is a free program designed to bring attention to the benefits of chess in both the academic environment and in the community. The challenge is held in collaboration with the National Scholastic Chess Foundation and several other municipalities in Broward County. Each month, the challenge rotates to different cities in the area. Kids receive a passport that gets stamped for each month they attend.

This year Pembroke Pines added a “ROOK”ie section designated for first timer chess players. It was named for the chess game piece, which can move horizontally and vertically. In the ROOKie area, attendees were free to play on “NO stress chess” game boards, large tabletop games, and/or with a giant floor game set.

Mayor Ortis shared a few of his favorite chess tips with beginners.

Those with perfect attendance from all the challenges receive a prize at the end of the season. Young Mauro was the first participant to arrive at the 2nd Annual Pembroke Pines Mayor’s Chess Challenge with a completed chess passport and was named “Chess King” for the day. He posed with Mayor Ortis and was presented with a glass chess set. The Pembroke Pines event was the last Chess Challenge for the 2016-2017 season.

For more information about the Mayor’s Chess Challenge in Pembroke Pines, please contact Tom Joyce at 954-392-2127 or email TJoyce@ppines.com.

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South Regional Library Offers Walking Club COMMUNITY NEWS

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alking is one of the best things you can do for your health. It can help you lose weight, de-stress to lowering your blood pressure, reduce your risk of many chronic diseases and more.

This summer, the South Regional-Broward College library launched a free walking club to make it even easier to reap the benefits. The club meets every Friday morning, from 8:30am-9:30am, through August 4.

“It’s a chance for community members to get active, get to know each other, and share in meaningful discussions with new friends,” said Yrenes Guilarte, Librarian Supervisor, Adult Information Services.

It is a beginner level walk at a moderate pace. All ages are welcome; however, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The entire route is on level, paved ground. Participants walk for an hour, but if walkers get fatigued they can sit out a lap on the benches or return to the library. The walk starts in the front lobby of the library and continues across the Broward College campus to the Broward College Exercise Park, which has a pathway around the lake. The lake is open to the public and full of great views, shady trees and small animals like squirrels and ducks.

The theme for this year’s Summer Learning Program is “Build a Better World,” with a subtheme of “Build a better you, build a better community, build a better Broward.” Guilarte says they came up with the idea for the walking club while brainstorming theme-related ways to better serve the community.

“It is summer time and we thought it might be fun to do something outside,” said Guilarte. “We decided to take advantage of the beautiful lake near us and design

a walking route that customers could take to improve their health, while also (hopefully) making connections with their fellow community members. It is easier to get to know someone when doing a mutual activity. Our hope is that even after the program ends, our community members will continue to walk each week and interact with the friends they met through the program.”

This program is only a small part of Broward County Library’s Summer Learning Program, which promotes literacy and awareness and community engagement. The library is giving away big prizes, including free flights (through a partnership with JetBlue), Miami Heat tickets, museum visits, and more.

Participants must have a Broward County Library card, which is free to all Broward County residents (www. broward.org/Library/MyAccount/Pages/NewAccount. aspx).

“We hope that the walking program and others like it will help the community realize that the library is a more dynamic place than they think,” said Guilarte. “In addition to traditional library programs like story times and book clubs, we also offer computer classes on subjects like Photoshop and Excel, yoga and tai chi classes, coding workshops, various crafts, film festivals, small business seminars, and much more.”

South Regional Broward College Library is located at 7300 Pines Blvd. For information, visit www.broward.org/library/summer/ Pages/default.aspx or call 954-201-8848.

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he South Regional Broward College Library has many ways to stay busy all summer long. Build a Better World @ Broward County Library offers summer reading and learning services that prevent learning loss during school summer vacation months.

The program is a blend of academic learning goals, enjoyable hands-on activities, science exploration, the arts, and just-for-fun events. Register at www.Broward.

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Participants that record their reading and learning online are eligible for a variety of prizes. ▸▸ Earn Brag Tags, fun dog tags to wear on a chain, by meeting reading goals. ▸▸ All participants may earn free new books and fun prize incentives. ▸▸ All participants that complete at least their first reading goal are eligible for grand prizes. ▸▸ Grand prizes include Duplo sets, tablets, wireless headphones, tickets to local museums and activities, round-trip plane tickets, and more.

Some of the activities/events include: Book Discussions • July 11, 2-3pm - The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lillian Jackson Braun • August 8, 2-3pm - Still Life by Louise Penny Crafts • July 11, 5-6:30pm -Tin can organizer • August 8, 5-6:30pm - CD dream catcher Dancing & Drumming • July 15, 2-3pm - Fushu Daiko Japanese Taiko Drumming • July 29, 1-3pm - National Dance Day Performance

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Earth & Space • August 12, 12-1pm - Learn about stars & the night sky Film • Thursdays, 3 to 5:30pm, thru August 10 - Afternoon cinema, Ages 16 and up • August 16, 4-5:30pm - Discussion of obscure and cult films/filmmakers Games • Tuesdays, 3-5:30pm, thru August 15 (except July 4) - Chess is for Anyone; beginners/experts welcome • August 1, 12-2pm – Bingo for Books Government • July 5 & July 13, 5:30-6:30pm - Civics 101, presented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida Health & Wellness • Thursdays, 10-11:30am, thru August 17 – I AM Yoga - Integrated Amrit Method • Thursdays, 1-2pm, thru August 17 - Color of Calm Adult Coloring • Fridays, 8:30-9:30am, thru August 18 - Lakeside Rambler meet in lobby and walk around the lake • July 10, 10am-2pm - Big Red Bus Blood Mobile • July 8, 4-5:30pm; July 11 & 18, 6-7:30pm - Qi Gong Moving Meditation; Exercise for the mind, body and soul, wear comfortable clothing.

• July 25, 2-7pm - CPR/AED Training and Certification; pre-registration required Library Services • July 7, 10-11am – Learn what the library can offer job seekers.

Poetry • July 18, August 15, 6-8pm – Share poems and discuss poets.

State Services • July 18, August 1, 10am-2pm - FLOW; Renew, replace or update driver’s licenses/ Florida IDs, auto registrations and tags.

Writing Workshops • August 1, 6-8pm – The Writer’s group; discussions and critiques South Regional Broward College Library is located at 7300 Pines Blvd. For information, visit www.broward.org/library/summer/ Pages/default.aspx or call 954-201-8848.

AutoNation Chevrolet Pembroke Pines Gives Away Free Car COMMUNITY NEWS

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hen Maria Caridad went to pick up the keys to the new car she planned AutoNation also donated four ProMaster Passenger vans to community partto purchase from AutoNation Chevrolet Pembroke Pines, she got the ners who are on the front lines in the fight against cancer. The celebration began surprise of a lifetime. The car was free! in Tampa on May 19 with the donation of a ProMaster Passenger Van to the Moffitt Caridad’s mother passed away when she was only 15 years old and she Cancer Center, followed by van donations to the Nevada Children’s Cancer Fund became the primary caregiver for her disabled brother. She and her brother moved from Cuba to the U.S. a year and a half ago in search of the American Dream, but have found it hard to make a living on her minimum wage income as a waitress.

Caridad has been trying to get approval to finance a vehicle at AutoNation Chevrolet Pembroke Pines, so that she can travel to work and aid her brother. She believed that she was coming into the store for an interview with a bank when store associates gathered around the vehicle in the main showroom. Maria was signing finance papers when she was brought out to her new car and everyone greeted her. (l to r): Ignacio Bueno, AutoNation Eastern Region Marketing Director; Benny Dominguez, AutoNation Miami Market President; Jim Bender, “She was speechless,” said Marc AutoNation Eastern Region President; Maria Caridad, customer; and Brian Feldman, General Manager, AutoNation Chevrolet Pembroke Pines Cannon EVP and CMO. “AutoNation is always looking for ways to give back in Las Vegas, Brent’s Place in Denver and the American Cancer Society Road to to the communities we are a part of.”

Recovery in South Florida. Recognizing the impact that cancer has on its customThe give-a-way was part of a nationwide effort. AutoNation is celebrating the ers and associates, in 2013, AutoNation focused all charitable efforts to support record-breaking sale of 11 million vehicles and showing appreciation to its cuscancer-related organizations. Today, AutoNation has committed and raised nearly tomers by giving away 11 vehicles at its dealerships across the country. $11 million to fight cancer in communities coast to coast.

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Pembroke Pines Residents to Celebrate July 4th COMMUNITY NEWS

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everal thousand people are expected to show their patriotic spirit as they arrive dressed in red, white and blue for the City of Pembroke Pines annual July 4th celebration. The free event includes rides, live music, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display. It will be held at Pines Recreation Center Festival Grounds, 7400 Pines Boulevard.

“We must always celebrate our nation’s independence and never forget those who fought hard to protect it,” said Patrick Green, Pembroke Pines resident and Vietnam War veteran. “My family and I wait all year to celebrate with our friends and neighbors. The fireworks show is the best in the area.”

Guests can arrive as early as 6pm to begin purchasing hot dogs, hamburgers, and other fun foods from more than 15 food truck roundups. From 6pm to 8:45pm, there will be rides, games, art projects and other activities for the kids. Families can also dance all night to the sounds of the band Entourage. At 9pm, one of the best fireworks display in South Florida will begin. The beautiful light and sound extravaganza will last approximately 20 minutes. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Coolers, pets and personal fireworks are not permitted.

“We would like to dedicate the event to all the Veterans and their families,” said Francie Novo, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Pembroke Pines. “We invite families to bring their blankets and chairs and honor the women and men who continue to fight for our freedom. We will celebrate our nation’s independence

and celebrate our freedom.”

Although the Fourth of July is traditionally known as a fun holiday, it is also the one that typically has the most fires. Often, it is children and teens that are injured, since they do not know how to use fireworks safely. According to the American Red Cross, the safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public fireworks show put on by professionals, such as this one.

If someone is setting fireworks off at home, the American Red Cross recommends that they follow these safety steps: ▸▸ Never give fireworks to small children, and always follow the instructions on the packaging. ▸▸ Keep a supply of water close by as a precaution. ▸▸ Make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection. ▸▸ Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight “a dud.” ▸▸ Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets. ▸▸ Never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures or flammable materials. ▸▸ Leave any area immediately where untrained amateurs are using fireworks.

No pets, coolers, tents or handheld fireworks allowed. For information, call 954-435-6525 or visit www.ppines.com.

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n Memorial Day, over 300 three hundred people, including veterans, residents, community leaders, and special guests, gathered to pay respects to those who lost their lives in the service of their country and witness the laying of the wreath at the Veterans Monument in Donnith H. Fletcher Park.

The City of Pembroke Pines Police and Fire Honor Guard began the Memorial Day Observance and Ceremony by presenting the Colors and concluded with a wreath placing ceremony. There were musical performances by the 13th Army Band of the Florida National Guard. Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis introduced fellow City Commissioners who remarked on the significance of the day.

The guest speaker, Pembroke Pines resident Lt. Colonel David Olson, of the United States Southern Command, spoke about the importance of duty to country and of the three Pembroke Pines residents who had served and made the ultimate sacrifice, including SPC. Donnith H. Fletcher, United States Army, for whom the Memorial Park was named. Donnith was 21 years old and the first Pembroke Pines resident killed during the Vietnam War on June 30, 1970. He received a posthumous

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The Lady Pines Pageant, for women age 60 years and older, was held at the Carl Shechter SWFP Community Center Campus. The audience watched as ten contestants competed for the Lady Pines title.

“It is a great opportunity to build self-confidence and meet new people,” said Helen Daniels, Recreation Division Supervisor for the City of Pembroke Pines. “The winner also gets bragging rights to the prestigious title of Lady Pines.”

This year’s contestants ranged in age from 61 to 84. They were: Frieda Meltzer (#1), 84; Maria E Gailyn Saahir (#2), 63; Roberta Nazimovitz (#3), 84; Doris Godwin (#4), 60; Speranza Valeuzuela (#5), 61; Lady Pines Martha Schrier (#6), 76; Gloria Fuentes (#7), 80; Luisa Kupper (#8), 65; Yolanda Fonseca (#9), 66; and Martina Briceno (#10), 63.

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Jay Shechter, Director of Community Services and Housing for the City of Pembroke Pines, was the Emcee. A panel of judges evaluated the ten contestants on their style, charisma and personality. Contestants participated in a seated interview and answered a random question they pulled from a glass bowl.

“Our contestants are beautiful ladies on the inside and the outside,” said Shechter. “Many of them volunteer in the community. They love their families. They love life. They all love Pembroke Pines.”

Lady Pines Martha Schrier was introduced to the community at the City of Pembroke Pines “57th Pines Day” Birthday Celebration at the new Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way. During her 2017 reign, she will attend events hosted by the City of Pembroke Pines.

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PPTOPA Presents “In the Heights” on Stage COMMUNITY NEWS

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f you have always dreamed of seeing a Broadway show, the Pembroke Pines Theater of the Performing Arts (PPTOPA) can give you a taste of what it is like. It offers top-notch community theater at an affordable price. From July 14 - August 6, In the Heights will be on stage for 16 performances. Show times are Friday and Saturday nights at 8pm, as well as Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 2pm, at the Susan B. Katz Theatre at the River of Grass Arts Park.

“We invite everyone to come see the show,” said Mina Mandel, board member. “The cast is fabulous and talented. It is an excellent value for a Broadway show!”

In the Heights is Lin-Manuel Miranda’s (creator of Hamilton) first musical. It won four Tony awards, including Best Musical in 2008. The show is fueled with a Salsa and Hip-Hop infused score that combines AfricanAmerican and Latin influences to tell the story of LatinAmerican immigrants overcoming struggles to achieve the American dream in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. The PPTOPA production is directed

by Geoffrey Short, with musical direction by Caryl Fantel, choreography by Cameron Jordan, and lighting design by Michael Graham.

“America is a nation of immigrants,” said Short. “In 2017, this story needs to be told now more than ever. Most of the amazing story tellers seen on stage in this production are the very people this story is about. Their families’ stories are the true stories In the Heights is built on.

PPTOPA audiences will be thrilled by the unique and personal pride and passion that fuels their exciting performances.”

Family Night will be held on July 15, at 8pm. All tickets are $15. Fiesta Latina

(dinner and show) will be held on July 22, at 8pm. It includes an optional Latin-style dinner at 6pm. The Senior Matinee will be held on July 29 at 2pm. Senior tickets are $15.

PPTOPA presents four shows annually and many of them have attracted as many as 6,000 people. With a full orchestra, as well as professional sets, backdrops and costumes, the plays are expensive to produce. The theater raises money through donations and ticket sales, which range from $19 to $30 for adults and $15 for children.

While technically an “amateur” company, PPTOPA productions routinely feature some of the finest actors and actresses in South Florida. They are teachers, attorneys, doctors, business owners and others who volunteer their time to immerse themselves in something they love. Recent casts have included performers who have headlined productions at Stage Door, Curtain Call, Tamarac, and Actors Theaters. They have been on national Broadway tours, starred in Hollywood films, and written and produced their own plays. Many have been nominated and selected as recipients of South Florida’s Carbonell awards.

In the Heights has some adult content. Performances are held at the Susan B. Katz Theatre, 17195 Sheridan Street, in the River of Grass Artspark. For information, to order tickets or to volunteer, call 954-437-4884, visit www.pptopa.com or send an email to info@pptopa.org.

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Pembroke Pines Police Department Recognizes April Outstanding Students SCHOOL NEWS

BY DEBBY TEICH

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n April, the City of Pembroke Pines Police Department honored 14 elementary students at Pembroke Pines Police Department Headquarters during its “Student of the Month” ceremony. The students were 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.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Sergeant James Henry welcomed everyone and introduced the command staff and special guest. Police Chief Dan Giustino commended the students for the special actions and behaviors that resulted in 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 Crime Dog McGruff, Chief Dan Giustino, Mayor Frank Ortis, Sergeant Jim Henry, Commissioner Jay Schwartz, Commissioner Angelo Castillo, Captain Chris Stasio, Commissioner Carl Shechter and Commissioner Iris Siple.

The honorees for the month of April were as follows: ▸▸ American Master Academy - Elizabeth Marie Diaz ▸▸ Chapel Trail Elementary - Parisa Ismail ▸▸ Franklin Academy - Roline Prophete ▸▸ Kidz Choice Charter - David Herron ▸▸ Lakeside Elementary - Ethan Chey ▸▸ Montessori Academy of Broward - Alessandro Pereira ▸▸ Palm Cove Elementary - Malik Boatwright-Green ▸▸ Panther Run Elementary - Preston Feldman ▸▸ Pembroke Lakes Elementary - Jake Froman ▸▸ Pembroke Pines Charter Central - Valentina Briceno

Elementary school students from throughout the City of Pembroke Pines pose with their certificates and (back row, l to r): Crime Dog McGruff, Chief Dan Giustino, Mayor Frank Ortis, Sergeant Jim Henry, Commissioner Jay Schwartz, Commissioner Angelo Castillo, Captain Chris Stasio, Commissioner Carl Shechter and Commissioner Iris Siple.

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Business interested in making a donation for the Student of the Month goodie bag should contact Officer Victoria Lima of the Pembroke Pines Community Affairs Unit at 954-436-3274 or CAU@ppines.com.

Pembroke Pines Police Department Recognizes May Outstanding Students

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n May, the City of Pembroke Pines Police Department honored 17 elementary students at Pembroke Pines Police Department Headquarters during its “Student of the Month” ceremony. The students were 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.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Sergeant James Henry welcomed everyone and introduced the command staff and special guest.

Police Chief Dan Giustino commended the students for the special actions and behaviors that resulted in 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 Crime Dog McGruff, Police Chief Dan Giustino, Sergeant Jim Henry and others.

The honorees for the month of May were as follows: ▸▸ American Master Academy - Sebastian Parra ▸▸ Atlantic Montessori Charter - Daniel Obregon ▸▸ Chapel Trail Elementary- Mariana Tippins ▸▸ Franklin Academy - Giovanna Sicondolfo ▸▸ Kidz Choice Charter - Mishael Campbell ▸▸ Lakeside Elementary - Lola Martinez ▸▸ Montessori Academy of Broward - Jaysa Padron ▸▸ Panther Run Elementary - Alexander Gomez ▸▸ Pembroke Lakes Elementary - Brianna Caballero ▸▸ Pembroke Pines Charter Central - Bryson Newkirk ▸▸ Pembroke Pines Charter East - Sjahnaz Buth ▸▸ Pembroke Pines Charter FSU - Matthew Estevez ▸▸ Pembroke Pines Charter West - Lucas Aronson

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Caption: Elementary school students from throughout the City of Pembroke Pines pose with their certificates and (back row, l to r): Chief Dan Giustino, Crime Dog McGruff, Commissioner Jay Schwartz, Commissioner Angelo Castillo, Commissioner Carl Shechter, Captain Chris Stasio and Commissioner Iris Siple.

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▸▸ P ut together a disaster supply kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, and copies of your critical information. ▸▸ Make a family emergency communication plan. ▸▸ Register for text or email alert systems for emergency notifications. ▸▸ Hurricane winds can cause trees and branches to fall, so trim or remove damaged trees and limbs to keep you and your property safe.

Proper tree pruning also increases the likelihood that a tree can weather a storm. ▸▸ Secure loose rain gutters and downspouts and clear any clogged areas or debris to prevent water damage to your property.

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Lady Jags Football Team Finishes Strong

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BY PAOLO BARRERA & JORDAN ALBERTI, STUDENT WRITERS

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he Lady Jags flag football team, at Pembroke Pines Charter High School, had an outstanding 2016-2017 season.

Under the leadership of Coach Willis, they went undefeated throughout the regular season with a record of 12-0. They are currently ranked #6 in Florida High School Football. Throughout the season, they have played tough teams, such as Archbishop McCarthy, Boyd Anderson, and Cypress Bay, only to keep the winning streak alive.

Occasionally, the girls would win without even allowing the other team to score a single point! Last season, the girls went an impressive 9-2.

Coach Willis, the new coach, is extremely proud of them for their accomplishment this year. This is the first time Photo: Jennifer Hernandez, Student Photographer in Charter history that a team has gone undefeated throughout the whole season, according to Coach Kelly. How did they do it? The girls spent days after school pracHowever, the Jags cinderella-esque season ended as they were defeated in the ticing hard on the football field. They ran plays over and over, figuring out what would regional final by Eddison with a score of 6-0. It was a defensive battle that featured help them excel over the other teams. Coach Willis trained the girls for the season, offensive struggles from both sides with Charter coming out on the losing end. We and whether it was in the weight room or on the field, they worked hard to improve congratulate the Jags on a great season and look forward to a great run next year! their team. This training was shown to help. They ended the season by defeating the state ranked opponent Cooper City, giving Cooper their first loss of the season.

Paolo Barrera, Jordan Alberti and Jennifer Hernandez attend Senior Cristine Alayon and sophomore Jahneal Morgan were constantly valuable Pembroke Pines Charter High School. Paolo Barrera, features ediplayers for the Lady Jags, and after each game they were recognized throughout the tor, and Jordan Alberti, sports editor, are on the staff of The CHAT school as MVP’s. Junior Ashlyn Correa and freshman Aryiel Bryant were also key newspaper. Jennifer Hernandez is editor-in-chief of the Prowler players during the winning streak, and consistently caught touchdowns for the team. yearbook.

PPCES-FSU Campus Students Visit Studio 18 with KAPOW

BY DEBBY TEICH

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hen students at Pembroke Pines Charter Elementary School – FSU visit Studio 18 in the Pines, they now have a better understanding of what it takes to become a professional artist. They recently took a field trip to Studio 18, as part of KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work).

“This program engages students to think deeply about their future,” said teacher Rebecca Torouno, whose fifth grade class has been participating in the program. “It opens up a window of opportunity for students to view future occupations as something to begin preparing for now, academically, so that they can be

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successful and productive citizens in the future. “ KAPOW is a national network of business and elementary school partnerships which 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.

“We teach ‘real world’ lessons and discuss how those lessons intertwine with their present educational experiences,” said KAPOW volunteer Holly Bonkowski, Division Director of Cultural Arts for the City of Pembroke Pines.

Throughout the school year, Bonkowski met with students in Torouno’s class to teach them about the importance of community involvement, leadership, communication and teamwork. They used hands-on fun activities to involve the children and keep them interested.

For the last lesson, the students took a field trip to Studio 18 in the Pines to see where she works.

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dent artists can create and display their work. It also has exhibitions from outside artists in the community.

Next, the students met resident artists, toured the facility, viewed some artwork, and created a masterpiece to take with them.

“The visit engaged the children in the space and got them acquainted with my job responsibilities,” said Bonkowski. “They were able to see the importance of cultural experiences and interact with professionals in the cultural field. KAPOW is a great way to give back to the kids in the community and empower them to reach their goals.”

KAPOW is always looking for businesses or individual volunteers interested in participating in the program. “Volunteers have the ability to change a young person’s life forever in only seven hours,” said John Casbarro, who coordinates KAPOW in South Florida.

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Panther Run Principal Gets Taped

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laine L. Saef, principal of Panther Run Elementary School, has gone to great lengths to teach her students the importance of helping others. After her students met a fundraising goal for the American Heart Association, she added being duct taped to a wall to the list.

“My students, staff and community learn and believe that helping others makes a difference,” said Saef. “A small act of kindness can mean a huge thing to someone else. We bring kindness to the world to make it better. That is my culture, PIF–WIAMAD (Pay It Forward & Who I AM Makes A Difference).”

Over the past 10 years, students have raised approximately $20,000 for Autism, MDA, and Down Syndrome. They have brought in gently used and new shoes for Kicks for Kids and were the number one school in Broward County with the most shoes; participated in Paw It Forward for the Humane Society; donated towels, blankets, sheets, pet toys & food & treats to the Humane Society of Broward; and more. They also help their sister school, West Hollywood Elementary, with school supplies, clothing, books (for enjoyment) and other items.

This year, they added the American Heart Association. Panther Run is a Heart Association Fit Friendly School and participates in Jump Rope for Heart every year. Saef challenged her students to raise money for the American Heart Association on Jump Rope for Heart Day. For a $10 donation, they got one piece of duct tape to use to stick her to the wall. For $100, everyone in the family got a piece. The school raised over $7,000. On the day of the taping, the entire school met in the cafeteria to watch. Staff, PTA and parents were also invited to participate.

“They loved it and so did I,” said Saef. “It was a blast! It was very cool to have the kids come up and stick tape to you and make you stick to the wall.”

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t’s never too late to learn how to swim. Just last month, a Pembroke Pines resident and his friend drowned after a boat they were in capsized off Dania Beach. The only survivor swam to another vessel. The other two boaters did not know how to swim. We live surrounded by water.

For most of my life, I did not know how to swim. I do now. I urge everyone to please make swimming lessons a priority in their lives. This was a boating tragedy. With more people hitting the waterways during the summer months, please be cautious.

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Registration for swim lessons can be made at the City of Pembroke Pines Towngate Park, 901 N.W. 155 Avenue, any Monday through Thursday, beginning at noon through 4:30pm, and on Fridays, from noon to 7pm. Lessons are offered for children age one through adults.

Swimming lessons are held in two-week sessions, Monday through Thursday, with the last session being held on August 21. Lessons are taught by certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors (WSI) and are offered at three Pembroke Pines locations: Pembroke Lakes Pool, 10500 Taft Street, Price Park Pool, 901 NW 208 Avenue and Towngate Pool, 901, N.W. 155 Avenue. For more information about swimming lessons, please call 954-450-6895.

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We also invite everyone to celebrate the 4th of July with us at the Pines Recreation Center Festival Grounds, located at 7400 Pines Blvd. The festivities will be from 6pm to 9pm. The spectacular fireworks show will begin at 9pm.

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Although you can purchase a home with a 3.5% down payment with an FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loan, in this scenario, the homebuyer(s) would have to have an average income of approximately $78,000 to purchase at $320,000. With home prices at its current levels and wages lagging, it could take our younger generation 12 to 15 years to save enough money for a 20 percent down payment on a home. Added to this, the tight housing market has also driven up the price of rentals, making saving even more difficult.

Purchasing power is also weakening as the Federal Reserve recently raised rates for the third time in the past seven months (the fifth rate hike since December 2015) in response to an “improved” economy. Although the Fed rate is not the same as the mortgage interest rate that homebuyers pay when they take out a home loan, the upward movement of the Fed rate puts pressure on mortgage interest rates. Mortgage rates still remain at a historic low, as the most recent numbers from Freddie Mac has the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage hovering around 3.89 percent. For every 1.0% increase in the mortgage rate, it decreases the amount of house one can afford by 10.0% Honestly, this editorial is certainly heartbreaking for want to be buyers as they’re going to have to save a lot more in a lesser period of time in order to be able to enter the real estate market than they would have in the past.

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At the start of the mediation, both sides will have an opportunity to tell their side of the story. Each party indicates what they are looking to get in the dissolution of the marriage and make the case as to why it is the fair or equitable outcome.

It is the Mediator’s job to tell each side the downfalls of their case and attempt to bring the parties to an agreement that they can both live with. In family law cases, mediation is required in each and every case in an effort to allow the parties an opportunity to resolve the dispute without the necessity of involving the Court. However, the mandatory mediation through the court often occurs after a significant amount of discovery happened and significant money has been spent on attorney fees. More and more, the parties are opting to attend Mediation and attempt to resolve any disagreements before involving attorneys in an effort to reduce the amount of money spent on the divorce.

Mediation can occur at any time. In divorce cases, usually the earlier the better. Parties can attend mediation with or without attorneys and before ever filing for divorce. Parties often attempt Mediation before hiring attorneys in order to lower costs. At Mediation, there is no requirement to settle and the Mediator cannot make any decisions on your behalf. If you are not comfortable with what is being offered or asked for, each party is free to leave and file suit and/or seek legal representation.

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f any of you have been involved in litigation, no matter the area of the law; you already know that it can be extremely costly. Unfortunately, that is just the reality of litigation. In most instances, the longer it takes to reach a final resolution, the more costly it will be. As they say, “time is money.”

Now imagine that you also must pay the fees and costs for your opposition. You could be responsible for double the fees. You may ask, “How is this possible?” In most areas of the law, it is not possible. In family law, however, it is a very real possibility.

Florida Statutes states: “The Court may from time to time, after considering the financial Resources of both parties, order a party to pay a reasonable amount for attorney’s fees, suit money, and the cost to the other party of maintaining or defending any proceeding under this chapter, including enforcement and modification proceedings and appeals”.

This statute was created to insure that both parties could be represented by counsel, even if one of the parties does not have the financial ability to retain counsel on their own. The primary purpose was to protect “stay at home” wives who were not working outside of the home and may not have had the ability to retain an attorney to represent them in their divorce. This would “level the playing field” and allow representation for both parties.

The determination of whether fees could be awarded is based upon the concept of need and ability. The receiving spouse must illustrate a need for these fees and the court must find an ability to pay by the spouse who is being asked to pay. Of course, the court cannot prevent the “paying spouse” form having funds to continue with his/her representation.

Although I previously indicated that this law was originally passed to protect “stay at home” wives, things have changed in the work force. The law is gender neutral and as such a wife could be ordered to contribute to her Husband’s fees if in fact she is the one with the ability and he is the one with the need. I can tell you from experience that the payment of attorney’s fees is an area which causes the most obstacles to a settlement.

In some instances, a Marital Settlement Agreement can have a “prevailing party” clause. This states that if there is a “post judgment” (divorce already finalized) issue which must be litigated (contempt or modification), the prevailing party is entitled to payment of fees by the other party. This is strictly based upon an agreement of the parties and need and ability is not the issue. If a motion is filed to enforce terms of an agreement, the party who is successful will be entitled to reasonable fees.

One issue which is considered in either case is whether the requested fees are reasonable. No matter what the scenario, fees must be considered reasonable by the requesting party.

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Many doctors are board certified, but don’t always state which field of medicine they are certified in. You should trust your care for cosmetic surgery only to a physician who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is the only board recognized by the American Medical Association to certify physicians in over 24 medical specialties.

The easiest way to check a doctor’s credentials is to go to www.abms.org to determine which medical specialty they are board certified in. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery is not a recognized board by the ABMS. Equally important is that your surgeon is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. These societies require not only board certification, but also documented experience in cosmetic plastic surgery.

Patients should also know how much experience a surgeon has in the procedure you are requesting. If you are interested in a breast augmentation, ask your doctor how many he or she does a week, a year. Does the surgeon have hospital privileges to do the same procedure? Many physicians who perform liposuction in office facilities don’t have hospital privileges to do these procedures. Hospitals will only grant operative privileges to physicians with well-documented training in that procedure.

The procedure should be performed in an accredited facility like our office, which is certified by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilites, Inc. (AAAASF) or a licensed accredited hospital or outpatient surgery center. A common misconception is that office surgery is not as safe as hospital surgery. This is not true. The safety of a procedure is dependent on the credentials of the surgeon, accreditation of the facility, and the presence of a board certified anesthesiologist or certified registered nurse anesthetist.

Many surgeons will tell prospective patients that they only perform surgery in a hospital setting because it is safer. These surgeons usually don’t have an office that is properly equipped or certified for outpatient surgery. I, like many other experienced board certified plastic surgeons, offer patients a choice to have surgery in our certified private office facility or the hospital depending on the overall medical conditions and the procedure being performed.

Finally, do not assume the physician has all the appropriate credentials and level of expertise. I stress the patient choose a surgeon with whom you feel most comfortable, who has a kind, attentive staff, in an environment where you can get the best care. Ask for patient referrals and patient testimonials.

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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If this initial alteration of our body’s innate healing mechanism is left untreated because the symptoms don’t fit the parameters of any specific disease, we totally miss the unique opportunity to prevent a majority of illnesses that can become “incurable” once we are in the late adulthood. Diseases like Alzheimer’s, osteoarthritis, diabetes, obesity, heart attacks, breast cancer and most autoimmune medical conditions are all preventable if we were to treat all the common initial symptoms of this “lifestyle malaise” that hammers our bodies during our adulthood and before the disease takes its course.

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Your health requires commitment and can be positively influenced and rejuvenated by taking the necessary steps to embrace lifestyle changes and create a health style that meets the needs of you and your family. We do believe and understand that there are numerous influences that affect your health including: genetics, diet/food intolerances, medication/drug history, environment/detoxification, stress/chronic and acute, potential disease history, exercise, and essential nutrient status. These influences and others all take part in shaping your metabolism and how you feel today. Only you have the power to change the destiny of your health, vitality and how gracefully you will age.

Whether you are looking to revitalize your health and sex life, gain memory and energy, lose weight and gain muscle, reduce risk factors (elevated lipids, glucose or chronic inflammatory processes) or prevent most of the common illnesses that usually show up later in life, WellnessPlus can create an individualized approach that addresses the unique biochemical challenges that are keeping you from improving your health. Even if you are already challenged by a particular condition or disease or you may not be able to tolerate drug therapy for a given condition, WellnessPlus can help you.

Our next article and workshop topic will be on Metabolic Health. Different wellness topics will be presented live twice a month at our Wellness Center in Pembroke Pines. Visit www.wellnessplusmed.com for upcoming event dates or call 954-437-3756 to request a courtesy invitation and reservation.

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ong gone are the days when trusts were only for the rich and famous. Why? Because creating a revocable living trust is less about estate tax and more about avoiding unnecessary costs of probate and asset transfer, and creating protections for your loved ones. A properly drafted and funded trust can also deliver an inheritance with valuable creditor and predator protections.

The following scenarios may help understand the benefits of a trust and why including one in your estate plan is worth considering. Meet our hypothetical family, George and Jenny. They have been happily married for 25 years and have three children - Jessica, age 20; Josh, age 15; and Jonathan, age 12. Both George and Jenny have created wills, leaving everything to each other. After they are both gone, their wills leave it all to their children. Sounds like a logical estate plan? Maybe not.

Tragically, George dies suddenly and, according to his will, all of his property transfers to Jenny. The following year, while rushing to an appointment on a rainy morning, Jenny loses control of her car and rear ends a bus full of trial lawyers heading to the annual “I’ll See You in Court!” Convention in Fort Lauderdale. Several attorneys are injured and predictably lawsuits follow. Now what happens to Jenny’s inheritance from George? It’s likely all gone to creditors. What is left to raise her children? Perhaps nothing. If George and Jenny had used a trust in their estate plan, the final outcome may have been different.

While Jenny’s property would still be subject to creditor claims, her inheritance from George inside a trust would be safe for her and their children.

In another sad scenario, imagine Jenny dies first. George later remarries Susan, a woman with four adult children from several marriages. What happens when George passes? His property, including what he inherited from Jenny, may go to Susan and eventually to Susan’s family. George and Jenny’s children could be completely disinherited! With a properly drawn trust, George and Jenny can rest assured that even if the surviving spouse remarries, their money will go to their children.

Finally, think of George and Jenny happily enjoying retirement, but unfortunately not too fond of their daughter’s husband, Robert. Jenny fears that their son-in-law will never earn a decent living, and may be dependent on their daughter to support him for the rest of his life. George worries that if they leave an inheritance to their daughter and she ultimately divorces Robert, a substantial portion of her inheritance could be lost to her “no good husband.”

If assets are left to their children in a trust, it will not be commingled with marital property. Therefore, in the event of a divorce, an heir’s inheritance will not be the subject of division and distribution.

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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