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Art Show – The “PAG Volunteer Show” will be open to the public from June 1 to June 27 at the Plantation Historical Museum. Anyone who has volunteered helping the Plantation Art Guild over the last two years can enter up to two works. For museum hours, call 954797-2722. More information about PAG and membership is available by calling President Edie Bryan at 954475-1406. The museum is located at 511 North Fig Tree Lane.

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17th 20th “Friends” Luncheon – The 9th Annual Awards Luncheon for The Friends of Broward County Library, Inc., will be held at the Renaissance Plantation Hotel Plantation, located at 1230 South Pine Island Road, Plantation. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $35.00 per person. Donation opportunities are available. For information call, 954 585-8112 or email bridgedale@aol.com.

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July 12th Wine, Jazz & Taste of Plantation – The Greater Plantation Chamber of Commerce is once again planning its annual Wine, Jazz & Taste of Plantation.

The 17th annual event will be held at the Renaissance Ft. LauderdalePlantation Hotel. Guests can expect to sample over 100 varieties of vintage wines, coordinated by Southern Wine and Spirits and specialty foods from Plantation’s finest restaurants. Tickets are $75 per per person for general admission. The VIP Sponsor Reception is from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. and General Admission from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. For more information, contact Siobhan Edwards at (954) 587-1410.

Daddy & Daughter Sock Hop – Dads and their daughters, ages 6 – 12 years old, are invited to a night of 50’s style fun. Tunes from the 50s, pizza, punch, a twist contest, hula hoop contest, bubble gum contest and more will ensure a good time is had by all! $20 per couple (1 Daddy, 1 Daughter); $8 per extra daughter. 7:00-9:00 p.m.

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animated movie, Monica. The cartoon feature was created by YAA animator and educator Rob Cabrera. Madison is the National Youth Spokesperson for Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Admission to the Museum, which includes the screening of Monica, is $11 for Broward County residents. For more information, call 954-424-0085 or visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org.

10th “Picture Yourself at the Library This Summer” – Join us for the Summer Reading Program Kick-off at the Helen B. Hoffman Library. Weather permitting, look for the festivities outdoors on their front lawn. 501 N. Fig Tree Lane, 7:00-8:00 p.m. For more information, call the library at 954-797-2140.

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2013 Independence Day Celebration – The City of Plantation presents”60 Years of Celebrating Our Nation Together.” It all begins with the Independence Day Parade beginning at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Broward Boulevard and N.W. 46th Avenue, heads west to 69th Avenue, turns right on 4th Street, ending at City Hall. Later in the day, join your friends and neighbors for a Free Children’s Carnival and Concert & Fireworks on the Central Park ball fields. The carnival begins at 5:30 p.m., the concert featuring Viva Classic Rock & Roll begins at 7:30 p.m. and at 9 p.m., Zambelli Internationale presents one of the best fireworks displays in Broward. Bring along a picnic dinner,

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Library to Kick-Off Summer Reading Program This Month

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to do, why not get them interested in a few great books? The Helen B. Hoffman Library in Plantation can help make that easy with its annual Summer Reading Program. Library organizers are going to kick-off their program June 10 with an event for children from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. “It’s just a night to get everyone excited about all of the different events that we have over the summer,” said Jessica White, Assistant Children’s Librarian with the Helen B. Hoffman Library.

All ages are welcome at the event, which will include a chance to sign up for different programs, a DJ and a photo booth to help drive home the theme of “Picture Yourself at the Library This Summer.” Kids will also have a chance to learn about the many different activities planned through the summer; puppet shows, game night, craft night, summer science activity, and the popular library lock-in. “Throughout the summer, kids are invited to come to the library, check out books and come see the events that we have,” said White.

Many of the activities throughout the summer will be geared towards children who are reading independently. White says it is a great way for them to avoid falling behind in their reading skills, while also enjoying themselves.”After school ends, there’s not a connection from what you did over the school year to the next school year. A lot of time, reading levels can drop over the summer if they are not keeping up with the level they achieved over the last school year,” she said.

The Summer Reading Program Kick-off will be held June 10 at the Helen B. Hoffman Library, located at 501 N. Fig Tree Lane from 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Weather permitting, look for the festivities outdoors on their front lawn. For more information, call the library at 954-797-2140.

The West Regional Library in Plantation also has a full slate of activities planned for children and teens from June 8 to August 3rd. Their Summer Kickoff is set for June 8 for all ages from 2 to 3 p.m. There will be a “Fantastic Magic Show,” as well as a chance to sign up for the summer reading program. You can sign up even if you miss the kick-off event. The West Regional Library is located at 8601 W Broward Blvd. For more information, phone them at (954) 765-1560.

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book sales, events and more to take care of expenses not covered by public funds.

Wilson says their efforts have been doubly important in recent years because of thank the countless volunteers who help support our local libraries. The budget cuts at the local libraries. In Friends of Broward County some cases, the Friends chapters Library, Inc., will host its 9th Annual have been able to underwrite trainAwards Luncheon June 20 to help ing programs for library employees to recognize the accomplishments of the keep them on the cutting edge of their 32 Friends chapters in Broward County. profession.

“Their luncheon honors every chapter Library Branch Managers had the throughout the county library system,” opportunity to nominate their Friends said Bridget Wilson, the Chairwoman of chapters for different awards which the event. will be given out during the luncheon.

As many as 300 people are expected Wilson said while the awards are gratfor the signature event, which will be ifying, the real satisfaction comes from held at the Renaissance Plantation making a difference in their commuHotel. According to Wilson, who is nity. From computer labs to SAT Prep also the Secretary for The Friends of classes and youth reading groups, the West Regional Library in Plantation, libraries offer something for everyone.

“Imagination” will be the theme of this “When you work for and benefit the year’s event.”If it weren’t for the imaginalibrary, you benefit the community on a tion of the Friends, so many things would whole, you don’t benefit just a specific never get done,” said Wilson. group. Everyone needs the library in The Friends of Broward County this day and age,” she said.

Library, Inc. is an advocacy and fundMarlene Lee, President of the Friends of West Regional Library, receiving an award last raising “umbrella” organization of 32 year from Elizabeth Prior, the Assistant Director of the Broward County Library. local chapters. It has been instrumental The 9th Annual Awards Luncheon for The in the growth of the library system since 1975. Monthly meetings provide opporFriends of Broward County Library, Inc., will be held Thursday, June 20. The event will be held at the tunities for Friends to share successful ideas and plan for the future. Advocacy Renaissance Plantation Hotel Plantation, located at 1230 South Pine Island Road, Plantation, from 11:30 efforts of board members include participation in Library Days in Tallahassee and a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The cost is $35.00 per person. Donation opportunities are available. For information call, trips to Washington. Each individual library has a chapter which hosts gift shops, 954 585-8112 or email bridgedale@aol.com.

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in the size they needed. The women were able to select several complete outfits, including a purse and matching accessories when available. Most women took in a new career, new job or new path in life. That’s why a group of local home not only professional clothing, but jeans and nice tops too. The participants, women recently converted empty office space into a “store” for a day, to most between the ages of 30-50, were referred by Jewish Family Services. help those less fortunate browse around for a new look.

“Through Women’s Philanthropy, women of all lifestyles and income levels make The “Spring Into Style” event was held April 28. Close to two dozen women in need of clothing turned out for the chance to “shop” through 20 racks of very gently a personal commitment to support the Jewish community. We raise funds for crucial programs, and used donated clothhelp women develop ing, accessories and into tomorrow’s purses. The clothing leaders. Spring Into had been sorted and Style is just another arranged by memway we are helping bers of the Jewish women in our local Federation of Broward community,” said Ivy County’s Women’s Feinstein, event chair, Philanthropy Group, who worked with comwhich had been colmittee members Ellen lecting the donated Aronson Sredni, Amy apparel for more than Roth Stolberg, Debbie a year. During that Covert, Debbie Gober, time, they collected Cindy Samson, Judy hundreds of pieces Left: Debbie Covert amidst the racks of donated clothing Spatz, Serena Gober, of clothing includRight: (l-r) Ellen Sredni, Lisa Djamal, Amy Stolberg, Ivy Feinstein show off some of the donated clothing Debi Gross, and ing sweaters, skirts, Robyn Leach. The store was set up in office space donated by Marvin Feinstein. button-down shirts and dresses. The idea was to provide struggling women with not only professional apparel, but also the confidence needed to land a job and return to the workplace.

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as well as travel and work on his golf game. He will also fter dedicating himself to the needs of assume a specially created role as “Founding Senior West Broward’s Jewish community for nearly 40 Rabbi Emeritus.” In this capacity, the Rabbi will continue years, Rabbi Sheldon Harr is retiring. Harr, the to share his experience with the Congregation with new longtime Senior Rabbi at Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El in Senior Rabbi Howard Needleman and Cantor Mark Plantation, ended his tenure at the end of May. The 700 Goldman. “Rabbi Harr has always stressed the impormember family synagogue celebrated his 37 years of sertance of Torah, education, lifelong learning, and social vice with a Gala event that honored him, as well as wife justice. He has emphasized the centrality of Israel to the and Temple First Lady Fern Harr. “I’m proud that we were future of Reform Judaism and the Jewish People. His able to grow with our community for all of these years,” wise counsel and spiritual guidance has been a blessing Rabbi Harr said. for our congregation and we are delighted that he will After serving as an assistant rabbi at Temple Israel in continue to be an important participant in our Temple’s West Palm Beach, the Harr’s came to Plantation in 1976 future,” said Cantor Goldman. led by the promise of becoming the first Reform Jewish Rabbi Harr has served on countless community and temple in the area. Chartered as Plantation Jewish Center, national organizations ranging from Partnership for and later Temple Kol Ami, the Congregation started in the Homeless, Inc., West Broward Religious Leaders a used trailer on a vacant Plantation lot. Under Rabbi Fellowship and Urban League of Broward County, to Harr’s leadership, the Temple grew to become one of the Board of Trustees for Arza-Association of Reform Zionists largest Reform Jewish Congregations in South Florida. of America and Chairman of Synagogue Relations It sits on a 14-acre campus which houses an 800-seat Committee of the Jewish Federation of Broward County, sanctuary, early childhood education center, elementary among many others. His passion for teaching and engagcharter school, and playground areas. While proud of ing youth is also evidenced through his participation as the physical growth, Rabbi Harr says he is also gratified a former regional rabbinical director of the Southeastern by his link to his congregants. “People tell me that I have Federation of Temple Youth, and his many leadership made a difference in many of their lives, through counselroles and support of Camp Coleman, a regional Reform ing, support, and guiding them religiously and spiritually Jewish camp. along the way. When you touch someone’s lives, I think Rabbi Sheldon Harr that has the most meaning of all,” he said.

Harr says he intends to remain involved in the community, and hopes to teach For more information, please visit www.templekolamiemanuel.org

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Plantation Honors its “Women of the Year”

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Fran Schopp, Friends of the West Regional Library; Judi Wallack, Plantation Art Guild.

Plantation were recently honored for their philanthropic efforts. The GFWC The honorees, each selected by their own organization, were chosen for their Plantation Woman’s Club (PWC) recently hosted their 39th annual Woman dedication to the community through of the Year luncheon to recognize the a variety of projects including the arts, women for their work in the community. The education, fund raising, beautification honorees were selected from each of the projects, preservation of local heritage and nine service clubs in Plantation. support of their club’s goals and activities.

The event was held at the Jacaranda During the ceremony, GFWC Plantation Country Club and drew more than 150 Woman’s Club member Gloria Merritt read honorees, club members and family memthe achievements and accomplishments bers. “This is a group that understands that of each honoree, who also received a women can stand on their own and need gold bracelet with engraved gold heart, a to be recognized for outstanding achieveCertificate of Achievement from Pat Hinde, ment even in a world with a still-present President of the Woman’s Club and more. glass ceiling,” said Helen Ackerman, the City leaders were also on hand, including Publicity Chair for the Plantation Woman’s Mayor Diane Veltri Bendekovic who preClub. “Any one of these women who have sented each woman with a gold pin with been recognized can be the CEO or CFO of the City Seal. a corporation. They go unsalaried but are Started in 1949, The Plantation Woman’s worth more than $250,000 per year in the Club is the oldest civic organization in the work they do.”

(L-R) Plantation’s “Women of the Year”: Angela Buelvas, Eve Davidson, Grace Davis, Gloria Fleitman, Claudette Hammond, Ann City of Plantation. Their mission is to foster The Women of the Year honorees McClintock, Melissa Sackman, Fran Schopp, Judi Wallack a spirit of friendly goodwill among the were Angela Buelvas, Plantation Acres women of Plantation in forwarding the charitable, educational and civic improveWoman’s Club; Eve Davidson, Bayberry Garden Circle; Grace Davis, GFWC ment of our community, country and world.

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Care Packages Readied For Soldiers Far Away From Home

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n honor of M ilitary Appreciation M onth , a local company

America’s Moms For Soldiers, a local non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for United States servicemen and women who are currently recently dedicated its annual company picnic as a way to help troops overseas. serving overseas. The group focuses on servicemen and women who receive little Hundreds of employees with the Castle Group, a Plantation-based Property or no mail from home and have limited access to the basics. “It is actually a lovely Services Management Company, worked together to prepare and pack more than example of the community work200 care packages for the country’s ing together. You have the business servicemen and women. “There is community with Castle Group, the no way to fully express our gratitude non-profit community with United to the men and women who serve Way and another non-profit with our country,” said Cathy Donnelly, America’s Moms For Soldiers all Director of Community Relations for working together for the same goal,” Castle Group. “We are honored to said Donnelly. have the opportunity to provide them CastleCares was created in 2010 with much-needed supplies and show with the vision of developing the our continued support and appreciacompany’s philanthropic base. With tion for their sacrifices.”

700 employees throughout Florida, The project was run through the company works to provide them CastleCares, the company’s philanwith different venues in which they thropic arm, as well as the United can give back to the community.

Way of Broward County. For a second Throughout the year, volunteers meet year, the two partnered together to to decide how they can best make collect donations of supplies from a difference. Donnelly says they employees, volunteers, and the local support various charities, including community. The employees packBoys and Girls Clubs, United Way, aged the non-perishable items and American Cancer Society, Harvest hygiene supplies at the company’s Drive, K.I.S.S Toy Drive, Voices for annual picnic May 4 at Tradewinds Children Foundation, Relay for Life, Park.

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Plantation Relay for Life Draws Record Crowd

By Julie Levin

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undreds of residents spent

the night at Central Park recently to take part in Plantation’s annual Relay for Life. An estimated 52 teams took part in the yearly cancer-fighting event, which was held April 26-27.

The overnight Relay began with an opening ceremony, which included the Survivors Lap where cancer survivors are invited to take the first lap around the track. “We had Plantation Fire Chief Laney Stearns, Reverend Robert more than 100 survivors participating in our Deshaies from St. Benedicts opening ceremonies,” said Wendy Robbin, Episcopal Church, Plantation Police Chief W. Howard Harrison the Plantation event chairperson.

There was also a Luminaria Ceremony which honored those who have been lost to the disease, or those whose fight continues. Throughout the night, members of teams from local schools, businesses, clubs, churches and synagogues took turns walking the track, helping to raise at least $164,000.

According to Robbin, the local Relay raised $149,000 last year, making the Plantation Relay for life the 3rd most successful in Broward and 25th in the state. “Everyone has been touched my cancer in some way, through a relative, a friend or a co-worker,” said Robbin. “I think it is really important that all of us strive to give what we can and educate as many people as we can about prevention, help people who are going through cancer and try to find more cures.”

Teams Captains were due to have a wrap-up party early this month.

Organizers say the fundraising will continue through the summer, before thoughts turn to the 2014 Plantation Relay for Life.

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Team Captains gather on stage at the 2013 Plantation Relay for Life

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Sarah Rappaport, Denise Appleby Horland, Kellie Camp-Thomas of Covenant Village and Wendy Robbin. Robbin presented CampThomas with a Sponsorship Plaque for Covenant Village’s sponsorship of the Survivor dinner.

Hundreds of people came out for the opening ceremonies of the 2013 Plantation Relay for Life

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WholeLife Dentistry by Dr. Vallejo Offers Personal, Compassionate and Experienced Care for Your Family

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n experienced dentist can not only provide you with a

beautiful smile, but also the confidence that comes from good overall health. At WholeLife Dentistry by Dr. Vallejo, Dr. Freddy Vallejo and his staff have been providing South Florida families with customized, high quality dental care for more than 15 years. Dr. Vallejo is passionate about making sure each and every client boasts a smile they can be proud of, as well as maintaining great oral health. WholeLife Dentistry also offers a range of other services right in the same office so patients can get all the dental treatment they need with a team they know and trust. Recently, Dr. Freddy Vallejo answered some frequently asked questions about his dental practice.

What is WholeLife Dentistry by Dr. Vallejo? At WholeLife Dentistry, we have a deep clinical commitment to our patients for a lifetime of wellness for the entire family. Our focus is to help you maintain good oral health habits to decrease your risk for chronic medical illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes and stroke, among others.

What services do you offer? We

Dr. Freddy Vallejo

offer comprehensive dental care, IV sedation, cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry, orthodontics as well as BOTOX and dermal fillers.

What sets your office apart from other local dental practices?

What sets us apart from others is we can perform your treatment under IV sedation as you basically sleep through your procedure. We also perform most of our own treatments and rarely need to refer a patient out of our office as we have a periodontist and orthodontist on staff.

What can clients expect when they visit your office? Our clients can expect honesty, integrity and friendliness in a clean, state-of-the-art environment. Our patients feel like they are visiting friends when they return.

Please tell us about Dr. Vallejo’s background? I grew up in South

Florida, went to Barry University for my Bachelors in Science Degree. I then moved to Chicago to attend Northwestern University Dental School where I was among the top clinical students in my class. During the summer of my junior year, I was chosen to work with the Colorado Public Health Department helping migrant farm workers and their families with their dental needs. I then moved to Los Angeles and attended UCLA for my residency in Hospital Dentistry, where I studied under one of the most prominent cosmetic dentists in the country. I have been practicing in Plantation for more than 15 years.

Why do enjoy what you do? I enjoy what I do because I get the chance to change someone’s life with cosmetic dentistry, or help someone feel better and also change their perspective of the dentist by performing painless procedures through IV sedation.

Please tell us about your staff. My staff is second to none.

They are well-trained and are willing to help our patients in whatever way they can, clinically and financially. I get compliments on my staff all the time.

What do you like to do when you are not working? Married for 23 years, my wife and I have three boys ranging from 7 to 15 years old. Our family enjoys water sports, boating and snow skiing, as well as other sports.

What are your office hours? WholeLife Dentistry by Dr. Vallejo is open Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday by appointment. We offer free consultations.

How can clients contact WholeLife Dentistry by Dr. Vallejo? WholeLife Dentistry by Dr. Vallejo is located at 101

North Pine Island Road, suite 101 in Plantation. For more information or to make an appointment, call them at 954-382-0110 or visit them online at WholeLifedental.com. You can also visit them on Facebook.

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Generations of Healthy Smiles Why WholeLife?

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Local Performers Steal the Show at Tinsel Town Cabaret

By Julie Levin

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Performer Rachel Thompson

hile it ’ s not as well known as American I dol or the X-Factor ,

Plantation’s yearly talent show is a chance to make it to the local spotlight, and nearly two dozen local entertainers did just that recently. The Tinsel Town Cabaret 2013 was held at Volunteer Park May 10th, bringing together some of the city’s most dedicated singers, dancers and musicians who are among the top rated talent in our area.

More than 200 people turned out for the fun-filled evening of family entertainment to cheer on family members, friends and others from the community who have a song in their heart, and the talent to bring it to the spotlight. Each year, organizers from the City’s Parks and Recreation Department select anywhere from 18-20 acts who can perform in one of three categories: Music(vocal, instrumental or combination); Dance- (tap, jazz, ballet, folk, or interpretative); Theater- (dramatic or comic presentation) and an open category for any combination of the three. In past years, the talent has been some deep that some of those who performed have gone on to appear in commercials, films and television shows.

Simply making it to the stage for Tinsel Town Cabaret 2013 is an achievement in itself. Each year, the show’s producers host two audition dates for the annual City-wide talent show, and performers of all ages and talents come to show what they’ve got. It’s up to the show’s producers to put on the best show possible that residents will enjoy.”We just look for variety and entertainment,” said Wes Lockard, the Special Events Coordinator for the city.

The show began several years ago as a competition with prizes awarded, but has now turned into more of showcase to spotlight local talPerformer Jessica Ramirez ent. Though many of the performers are from Plantation, the auditions also draw entertainers from throughout the area. Lockard says it has become so popular they often have to turn away as many as 20-25 audition acts. Even so, he says trying-out is a great way for would-be performers to gain both exposure and experience, even if they aren’t selected. “It’s a good way for them to get their feet wet and see if it’s really what they want to do,” he said.

Olivia Byrne belts out a number

Irma Di Nallo playing the piano

Performers Karen Marinov and Kelly Shepard

Angeleigh Palazzolo ,Katie Harmon, Michelle Palm, and Cameron Wheeler

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Community News

Not Just Puppy Love

By Julie Levin

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had M oreau wanted to come up with a special way to pro -

pose to longtime girlfriend Tiffany Galpern. So the 30-year old Plantation man turned to the four-legged love of his life, a Boston Terrier named Molly, to help pop the question. Ever since Tiffany had come into his life, Moreau loved the way they blended together as a family. “Tiffany and my dog fell in love right away when they met, so I knew that if I was going to propose, it had to involve Molly in some manner,” Moreau explained.

She said Yes! Chad Moreau, Molly and fiancé Tiffany Galpern (photo credit: Green Paws Pet Market)

In fact, Molly played a key role in the proposal, which took place May 11 at the Green Paws Pet Market in Plantation. Moreau worked out a plan with co-owner Hugh Graf to drop Molly off early in the morning for grooming, and then have Galpern pick up the pampered pup when she was done. When the staff brought Molly out, the terrier was not only clean, but wearing a shirt with a special message that said “Will you Marry My Daddy?”

Moreau, who was be hiding in the back of the spa, snuck in behind her and took it from there. “She read the shirt and as she turned around, I was already behind her and dropping to one knee,” he said.

Moreau admits he was nervous at first, but knew Molly would help close the deal for him. He even recruited his mother and sister into the scheme. They took Galpern out to have her nails done, to make sure she arrived at the pet market right on time. “The best thing about it is that I know she loves surprises,” Moreau said. “So I knew the best way to do it was at the store where it would be completely unexpected,” The happy couple hasn’t set a date yet, but hope to plan their nuptials for sometime next year. Galpern, 28, is a school psychologist finishing an internship.

Of course, Molly may be a part of the wedding too. “We’ve been discussing it,” said Moreau. “We think she has to be but we are still trying to work out the logistics. Either way, I couldn’t be happier.”

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Ask The Expert

Inspiring Individual

Should I Play in Pain?

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By Dr. Tony Moya

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he ability to exercise and compete effectively

and at the highest performance possible will depend on how healthy your body is, how strong your muscles are and how well trained you are. So avoid injuries by strengthening and stretching your muscles before you exercise.

What are the parameters used by doctors and professional athletes to decide whether it is safe to play or not? How do you determine whether you are able to play or not?

If you decide to exercise and play with pain you must monitor the intensity of the pain during the game. If your pain allows you to run, jump or exercise without limitations and if the pain does not increase in intensity, the injury is considered in most cases stable. Most athletes can continue to exercise with caution.

Avoid injuries by strengthening and stretching your muscles before you exercise.

If your pain is something that came slowly with the aging process then it is most likely arthritic in nature and you should change the types of exercises you do. Avoid loading, high impact exercises and do none-loading, low impact exercises such as cycling or swimming.

If the pain showed up suddenly it is usually something that will not allow you to exercise. If you are playing and the pain increases in intensity you should stop playing. If the pain is gone by the time you wake up the next day then it is okay to exercise and compete on that day. This indicates that the amount of tissue injury is not and has not exceeded tissue healing.

If the pain is present the next morning after you exercise you should then consult your physician to take X-rays and even a MRI Scan to find out in detail what is causing your pain. If your X-ray and MRI Scan are negative then ice, rest and anti-inflammatory medications are enough to let you return to sports. In other more serious injuries such as fractures, rotator cuff tears, meniscus tear and ACL tears, the decision to return to sports activities can be complicated. In those cases surgery may be required and the return to play may be between two to six months after surgery. This is a decision your physician will have to make with you.

In conclusion, strengthening and stretching your muscles and joints will keep you playing without pain.

Dr. Moya is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder surgery. He completed his doctoral fellowship at Harvard University, receiving his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School). Dr. Moya completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Puerto Rico. He practices at the South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine located in Weston at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900, and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901.

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By Julie Levin

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purred on by a

personal tragedy nearly four years ago, Plantation resident Heather Geronemus has made it her mission to end drunk and drugged driving in Broward County. Recently, the 33-year old woman brought together more than 1,000 people dedicated to the same goal. They all turned out for the 2013 Walk Like MADD & MADD Kari Miller and Plantation resident Heather Geronemus (photo credit: Jarret Streiner) Dash presented by Ultimate Software and AutoNation.

“When I looked out over the crowd, I was overwhelmed the community’s response,” said Geronemus, the Chairwoman of the event. “I think MADD is an organization people don’t feel attached to until they have something happen to them, like I did.”

The mission began for Geronemus four years ago, when she lost her father, Dr. Robert Geronemus, to a drunk driver. Since then, she has helped MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Broward raise more than $200,000 in the fight against drunk driving. This year’s 5K event was held April 28 at Huizenga Park in Fort Lauderdale and drew a record number of participants. Geronemus said each year they see more and more people from the community, and not just those who have been affected by drunk drivers. “I am passionate about opening MADD up so we include everyone before they have a tragic loss,” said Geronemus, who works for Ultimate Software.

This year, participants were encouraged by two-time Paralympic silver medalist Kari Miller, who lost both her legs to a drunk driver in 1999. Miller joined the U.S. Paralympics Women’s Sitting Volleyball National Team in 2006, and two years later helped the team earn a silver medal in the Beijing Games. She The starting line at the 2013 Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash also served as a starter for Team USA when they took the silver medal at the 2010 Sitting Volleyball World Championships. “Having her there, telling her story, and just seeing her on stage, I think makes it real for the people who see her,” Geronemus said.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge, serving one person every nine minutes. The proceeds from the 5K will benefit MADD Broward’s community education, victim support services and youth programs.

“If my event can reach one person and encourage them to make a better decision, or plan ahead, or not drink and drive in anyway, then I’ve accomplished a major goal,” Geronemus said.

If you’d like to help, donations will be accepted through June at www.walklikemadd.org/fortlauderdale.

You can also call the group’s Weston office at 850-983-6775. To learn more about MADD, visit www.madd. org or call 1-877-ASK-MADD.

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But Erin’s exploits drew not only local, but national attention, and just before graduation, Erin received yet two more accolades for her all around success. On April 25, the 18-year old, who maintained a 4.35 cumulative grade point average, was honored by the South Florida High School Sports as their Scholar-Athlete of the Month for basketball, as well as the National High School Coaches Association/GTM Sportswear Athlete of the Month Honor. Both awards were presented in the South Plantation High auditorium before hundreds of

“I didn’t think anyone would care. I just wanted to play.”

Erin DiMeglio family, friends and staff members. “Our honorees are usually great students, well-rounded kids and have excelled in a particular sport in that month,” said Jaime Ferraro, the Director of for the National High School Coaches Association.

DiMeglio has done all that, and more. She lettered all four years in basketball and was the first female high school quarterback in Florida. Erin played in four games for the varsity boys Paladins football squad this past season, running the offense and even completing a pass. In the classroom, Erin was a student in South Plantation’s Magnet Program and was dual enrolled at Broward College. Through it all, she maintained a 4.35 cumulative grade point average.”The fact that she can balance all of that, play three varsity sports, makes us so proud,” said mom Kathleen DiMeglio. Erin also recently received a $20,000 scholarship from Foot Locker Scholar Athlete Program and Do Something.Org. DiMeglio has been accepted into the University of Central Florida, where sister Amy attends, and plans to major in biology and try out for their Division One basketball program. She takes with her a host of honors: the Florida Achievement Award from the National Commission on the Status of Women and features on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS Morning Show, ESPN.com, as well as the November 2012 Sports Illustrated Kids Magazine. While never expecting to become a role model, she knows her actions send an important message to young girls: that they can’t let traditional barriers stop them from doing what they want to do. “It gives people hope that they can go out and play a sport that most guys play,” she said.

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U.S., and Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties have the largest backlog of foreclosure cases in the State. In response to this backlog, all three counties have now instituted their own system to expedite review and resolution of foreclosure cases, which many have referred to as a “rocket docket.” If you are at risk of foreclosure or in foreclosure proceedings, you must read this article closely or you may lose your home.

Consistent with its nickname, the new “rocket docket” system reduces the time it takes for a foreclosure case to be brought to trial. Some foreclosure cases are being set for trial by the court within 6 months of the court filing date, sometimes over the objection of the parties. From 40 to more than 100 cases are currently being scheduled for trial before the same judge, during the same trial calendar in just one day. A trial in some cases is concluded within just a few minutes without any meaningful opportunity for the homeowner to present defenses to the foreclosure case. In fact, many cases are being set for trial before the homeowner is permitted to conduct an investigation into the validity of the mortgage documents and proper transfer of foreclosure rights.

As part of the “rocket docket” initiative, retired judges have also been hired on a temporary basis solely to preside over these massive foreclosure trial calendars. While these retired judges are all very competent, they cannot possibly be as familiar with the facts or the law of the case as the actual division judge assigned to each foreclosure case. Attempts to postpone trial dates are routinely denied as part of the “rocket docket” initiative, even if all the attorneys agree that trial should be postponed.

In short, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties have adopted a “trial at all costs” policy that is not only detrimental to the homeowner who stands to lose their home without sufficient due process, but also to the bank’s attorneys who may not have all the necessary documents to proceed with trial.

If there was ever a time for South Florida homeowners to hire an experienced and competent law firm to defend a foreclosure, the time is right now in view of the “rocket docket” system. There are fewer defenses being seriously considered by judges during foreclosure trials, and only limited grounds upon which a trial date will be postponed. More importantly, homeowners need to have a clear and defined plan of action in order to save their homes.

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

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Vacation Loans-Many financial institutions offer vacation loans so you can have the cash you need for that great vacation. Ask your bank or credit union about a low fixed rate vacation loan with no prepayment penalty. This loan can also be used to consolidate higher interest rate loans and lower your monthly payments.

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But nonetheless it was heart breaking watching him pull himself everywhere in the house. Bruno at this point was still on anti-inflammatories, glucosamine and adequan injections. Then, I began to think how will Bruno walk again if he has muscle weakness, muscle atrophy, and lack of bone density in his back legs and spine. I came up with the idea to give Bruno Testosterone injections once monthly, the idea being that testosterone maintains muscle mass and increases bone density. And, if you think about it, most dogs are neutered and have zero levels of testosterone to begin with. We were not giving body building doses, just enough to maintain muscle mass, so if his spinal cord damage ever healed he would be able to walk again. Five months went by in that wheelchair, and then Bruno started to walk again. Bruno died at 14 years old of chronic kidney disease which is their natural way of going. He walked until the end.

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These delicious fresh-baked cookies, brownies, pound cakes and other gourmet baked goods are so good you’ll be tempted to eat them all yourself; but with their adorable packaging, these tasty treats make the perfect gift.

cakes, clear paint cans filled with cookies or biscotti, hand-painted glass cookie jars, giant bowls of minis, platters, tins and decorative bags. Our gift packages, including our popular Cake Lovers, Cookie Monster, Bakery Shop Sampler and Taster’s Choice gift packages, offer an assortment of Jenny’s Best products. There really is something for everyone at every price point.

Lifelong friends and business partners Jeffrey Blum and David Shechter believe there is no better way to say “I love you” to dad on Father’s Day or “I miss you” to your kids at sleep-away camp than with a gift basket of incredible edibles from Jenny’s Best. Jeff, who serves as Director of Desserts, explains why Jenny’s Best baked goods are so irresistibly good.

What differentiates Jenny’s Best from other delivery-based bakeries? I’d have to

say it’s our experience and unrelenting commitment to exceptional quality and unbeatable taste that separates Jenny’s Best from other specialty bakers. We have been perfecting our products for more than ten years. We started out in the commercial business, selling our batter and products to some of the area’s top restaurants and stores. Chances are, you’ve tried Jenny’s Best and have already experienced our just-baked freshness and high-quality ingredients. All of our products are baked fresh daily in our Miami bakery.

What occasions are most popular? Gourmet

With cakes, cookies and more, Jenny’s Best has the perfect gift for everyone on your list with packages to fit any budget.

Why do you insist on using only the best ingredients? There simply isn’t any other

baked goods are always popular, particularly for holidays and other occasions like summer camp, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, exam week, thank you’s and thinking of you’s. Our products are becoming more and more popular for corporate meetings and corporate gifts with large-quantity options that include something for everyone in the office.

Cookies make great care packages, especially for campers and college students.

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option if you want the freshest, best-tasting gourmet products. We are not talking about a sealed for freshness and shipped the same day processed store brand; Jenny’s Best products they are baked. Items are carefully secured in a are made to taste as if you just baked them from box with special packing to avoid breakage, and scratch. You don’t get that unless you use only delivered within three days. high-quality ingredients. And it’s not just the ingredients, but where we get those ingredients – Anything else you would like readers to know about Jenny’s Best? I guess there’s about 90 percent of the ingredients we use for the obvious question we should answer: “Who’s Jenny’s Best products are sourced from Florida.

Jenny?” Jenny was my fun and loving grandWhat types of home-style baked goods do mother, and it’s hard to think of her without you make? We offer a wide selection of products including cookies, pound cakes, biscotti, hand-rolled ruggalach, brownies, macaroons and minis – many in sugar-free or no-sugaradded versions. All Jenny’s Best products are available in a variety of mouth-watering flavors like chocolate, chocolate chip, white chocolate macadamia, oatmeal, banana nut, orange cranberry, lemon poppy, blueberry crumb, cinnamon raisin, toffee, carrot and more.

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Maya Holt and Aimee Finkelstein were just two of the fifth graders at American Heritage School who took part in a beach clean-up in celebration of Earth Day. Equipped with garbage bags and latex gloves, the students combed Hollywood North Beach searching for litter. After an hour and a half, the group of 148 students collected 87 pounds of trash. Teacher Beatriz Ruiz took a moment to pose with her fifth grade class.

Shopping for a Cause

More than 50 women showed up at a Plantation Publix recently to compete for groceries to be donated to a local food bank. More than 80 grocery bags filled with much-needed food were collected during Debi Goldberg-Gross, Cindy the second annual Matus and Erin Dernis.

“Supermarket Sweep” Food Drive and delivered to Soref JCC’s WECARE Pantry in Plantation. Among the shoppers: Stacy Seider, Jamie Comer, Eden Katz, Jaime Moses, Marci Huffman, Samantha Balanovich, Monique Shafir, Honey Backman, Tammy Edelman, Stacey Schulman, Joy Huppert, Jacqui Feldman, Adi Reinstein, Jill Koch, Laurie Spector, Michelle Kabak.

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Fizzy Frenzy

Hundreds of fans crowded around YouTube sensation Damon Fizzy recently during a special visit to Plantation. Damon, the host of a popular online video blog, came to Westfield Broward recently to meet fans of the “Fizzy Family.” His videos have been viewed over 40 million times.

Event Co-Chairs Michael Moskowitz and Andrew Sossin, Miami Heat Team President Pat Riley, Federation President & CEO Eric B. Stillman, Board Chair Laura Goldblum, Annual Campaign Chair Sammy Schulman, Event Co-Chairs Ken Arnold and Jeff Kominsky pose for a photo during the recent Jewish Federation of Broward County’s “Men’s Nite Out with Pat Riley.” More than 400 people turned out for the April 4 event, which was hosted by the Plantation-based Jewish Federation. Riley, a 2008 Hall of Fame inductee and current Miami Heat Team President, has captured five NBA Championships as a head coach while compiling a 1,210-694 NBA coaching record.

Plantation Firefighter to the Rescue

Firefighters never know what kind of rescue they’ll be called on to make. Look closely (top left) – you’ll see a kitty trapped underneath a car. A resident raced to a Plantation fire house recently after he heard small noises coming from underneath his truck, and saw the kitten trapped underneath. Firefighter Roger James immediately crawled under the vehicle and saved the day.

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