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ContentsCalenDar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8COMMunity news
Pembroke Pines Seeks Volunteers for Community Garden . . . . . .
. . . . . . 105th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show Offers Great
Shopping . . . . . . . . . . 12Michael Merrill Follows in His
Familys Footsteps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Pembroke
Pines PAL Campers Reach Out to the Community . . . . . . . . . .
16Sincerity Project Highlights Talents of Special Needs Artists . .
. . . . . . . . . 22Miramar Youth Learn Better Manners . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Miramar Senior Centers Chosen
as Senior Center of the Year. . . . . . . . . . 28Pembroke Pines
Observes 9/11 with Memorial Unveiling
and Remembrance Ceremony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 32legally sPeaKing
Cervical Injuries From Car Accidents Are They Preventable? . . .
. . . . . . 18Mortgage Lender Myths They Want You to Believe. . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 27An Interesting Development. . . . . . .
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asK the MayOrMiramar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Pembroke Pines . . . . . .
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COVer stOryPalm View Animal Hospitals Grand Opening Is a Success
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religiOus newsMiramar Cultural Center Offers High Holiday
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
health & wellnessLetting Go With Love . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Are You Living Life
on Full? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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asK the exPertCleveland Clinic Florida Offers Innovative
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Options for Uterine Fibroids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . 36Fibromyalgia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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its their businessAcademy of Arts Develops Well Rounded Dancers
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7thReal Skills The City of Miramar is offering a free
educational series called
Got Skills? Real Skills for Real Life. This innovative program
will help teens learn practical skills regarding money, college and
career training, professional skills and making good choices for
their future. The six week series takes place at Sunset Lakes
Community Center, 2801 SW 186th Ave. in Miramar. For information,
call 954-889-2702.
10thCut-a-thon Kaizen Beauty Academy will host a cut-a-thon with
100% of the proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of
Southern Florida. There will be face painting, mini-facials, chair
massages and raffles. The celebration begins at noon at Kaizen
Beauty Academy, 8405 Pines Blvd., in Pembroke Pines. For
information, call 954-433-4442 or send an email to
Info@Kaizenbeautyacademy.
11th9/11 On the tenth anniversary of the 2001 September 11th
attack on Freedom, the City of Pembroke Pines invites the community
to its September 11th Memorial Unveiling and Remembrance Ceremony
at Pembroke Pines City Center, 10300 Pines Boulevard just west of
City Hall. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. For information, call
954-435-6525 or visit www.ppines.com.
19thEtiquette Good Manners for Young People, a six-week program
for ages 7 to 17 years old, is a fun and interactive workshop,
where children learn how to introduce themselves, make eye contact,
write thank you notes and more. For information, call 954-931-0565
or send an e-mail to [email protected].
24thArts and Crafts Over 60 vendors will participate in the 5th
Annual City of Pembroke Pines Community Services Fall Arts &
Crafts Show, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Southwest Focal Point
Community Center, 301 N.W. 103rd Avenue in Pembroke Pines. For
information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.
Apple Festival Weekend On Sept. 24/25, sample 15 varieties of
fresh picked apples, as well as apple pies, cider, turnovers,
cobbler, muffins and more everything with apples. There will also
be free garden talks. Festival is located at Flamingo Road Nursery,
one mile south of 1-595 on Flamingo Rd. For information, visit
www.FlamingoRoadNursery.com or call 954-476-7878.
25thJazz Concert Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy the free
Jazz Concert at
William B. Armstrong Dream Park, located at 1700 Dykes Road
(N.W.160th Avenue) in Pembroke Pines. The free concert will be held
from 5 to 7 p.m.
Arts and Crafts Over 60 vendors will participate in the 5th
Annual City of Pembroke Pines Community Services Fall Arts &
Crafts Show, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Southwest Focal Point
Community Center, 301 N.W. 103rd Avenue in Pembroke Pines. For
information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.
28thHigh Holiday Services On Sept. 28/29, Shema Koleinu will be
offering High Holiday services at the Miramar Cultural Center, 2400
Civic Center Place. All are welcome. On Sept. 28, there will be an
Erev Rosh Hashanah service at 7:30 p.m. On Sept. 29, there will be
a Rosh Hashanah service for adults and families at 10 a.m.,
followed by a young childrens service at 12:15 p.m. For ticket
information, visit www.miramarculturalcenter.org or call 954-
602-4500.
Art and Crafts Fair Come take a look at crafts such as origami,
scrapbooking, holiday items and more that will be on display and
are available for purchase. All proceeds will go to the Senior
Advisory Council to benefit senior programs. The event will be held
at the Multi-Service Complex Senior Center in Miramar. For
information, visit www.ci.miramar.fl.us.
October 1stPepperpalooza Weekend On Oct. 1/2, enjoy 35 +
varieties of peppers for every taste and purpose. There will be hot
sauce tasting, stuffed peppers, sausage and peppers, pepper jams,
jellies and more everything
peppers! Attend free garden talks and a mixed container
workshop. Stop by the Pumpkin Patch, with thousands of Grade A
pumpkins, or the Harvest Market, filled with hay bales, corn
stalks, scarecrows, gourds and more. Festival is located at
Flamingo Road Nursery, one mile south of 1-595 on Flamingo Rd. For
information, visit www.FlamingoRoadNursery.com or call
954-476-7878.
On Going Sincerity Project Studio 18 in the Pines invited
members of the special needs community to interpret the art of more
than 40 accomplished and emerging artists. The Sincerity Project
showcases the original and interpreted versions displayed side by
side. Artwork is on display through Sept. 30 at Studio 18 in the
Pines, 1101 Poinciana Drive in Pembroke Pines. For information,
call 954-961-6067 or visit www.ppines.com/studio18.
Senior Fitness Classes The City of Pembroke Pines Southwest
Focal Point Community Center (SWFPCC) invites adults of all ages to
participate in Enhanced Fitness, a new class offered three days a
week. The class focuses on stretching, flexibility, and balance
along with low impact aerobics and strength training exercises. All
classes are held at the SWFPCC, 301 N.W. 103rd Avenue in Pembroke
Pines. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit
www.ppines.com.
Toddler Time The City of Miramar Early Childhood Program is
proud to offer
Toddler Time. This one hour, weekly class provides an early
school experience for children ages 1 to 3 years old to enjoy with
their parent or caregiver. Story time, singing, dancing, arts and
crafts are introduced weekly, and provide quality time for all. For
information, call 954-602-3360 or send an email to
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Salazar is hoping that residents, community civic groups,
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City is also looking for donations of edible plants, seeds, soil,
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and Crafts Show. The semi-annual event benefits the City of
Pembroke Pines senior services programs. It will be held on Sept.
24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at
the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 N.W. 103rd Ave. in
Pembroke Pines.
The show attracts hundreds of art lovers who have the
oppor-tunity to visit with more than 60 vendors from throughout the
state of Florida. There will be potters, painters, jewelers, glass
blowers, photographers and more. The show has a wonderful
collection of items that showcase some amazing talent, said Helen
Daniels, event coordinator. It is a great opportunity to get a head
start on holiday shopping. Daniels says that many of the vendors
bring items specifically designed for the Thanksgiving and
Christmas holidays.
The show also features pottery from the Empty Bowls group,
comprised of students from the Community Centers evening Pottery
Studio program. The students donate their time, talent and supplies
to help feed the empty bowls of the hungry. The proceeds from the
sale of their pottery will benefit the Community Centers annual
Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive for needy families in the community.
Instructor Leroy Daniels will be demonstrating the pottery wheel
throughout the arts and crafts show.
The SWFP Community Center offers adults 18 and older an
opportunity to meet new people, build a support network or gather
information. It is also a place that they
can go to simply read a book or shoot pool. The Center offers
trips and special events on a regular basis including the quarterly
Pill Box breakfast, self improve-ment classes, educational classes,
health classes and support programs presented by area
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Admission and parking for the event is free. For information,
contact Helen Daniels at the SWFP Community Center at 954-450-6888
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M ichael Merrill has grown up surrounded by law enforcement. So
many of his family members have dedicated their careers to
protecting and serving the American public that few were surprised
by his choice to do the same. The City of Pembroke Pines Police
Department recently welcomed Merrill to its force.
Merrill comes from a long line of officers which dates back to
his grand-father John Lombardo, who is a retired Police Chief from
Pembroke Pines. His grandfather was with the NYPD for eleven years
before joining the Pembroke Pines Police Department as an officer
in 1987 and retiring as Chief of Police, twenty-two years later in
1994. Merrills father Charles Merrill is a Lieutenant with the Bal
Harbor Police Department, where he has served over twenty years.
His Uncle Detective Glenn Gainey is a twenty year veteran with BSO,
Uncle Sergeant Michael Pazienza Sr. is in his fifteenth year with
the Pembroke Pines Police Department and Uncle Angelo Pazienza, who
is a retired sergeant from P.P.P.D., is now an investigator with
the Broward State Attorneys Office. Merrill also has a cousin
Officer Eric Gonzalez who joined the Plantation Police Department
one year ago.
Merrill started on his career path at age 14, when he became a
Police Explorer with the Pembroke Pines Police Department Explorer
Post #108. He spent four years as an Explorer and was a member of
the team which won second place in the 2008 statewide explorer
skills competition. Now twenty years old, Merrill gradu-ated from
the Police Academy along with his cousin Michael Pazienza. At the
Police Academy graduation, Merrill was surrounded, not only by his
new brothers in blue, but by his own law enforcement family and new
boss Pembroke Pines Police Chief Dan
Giustino. As a law enforcement officer it was a very proud
moment for me to witness the son of a police officer carry on the
tradition of his father and his grandfather, said Giustino.
Giustino too has a long history in law enforcement having served 39
years. He was hired by the City of Plantation as a police
dispatcher in 1972 and retired as Deputy Chief 28 years later.
For information, visit www.ppines.com/police.
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crafts, special events, daily field trips and more. They agreed,
however, to give up one of their fun-filled activities to make a
difference in the lives of others. The PAL campers were divided
into groups and performed one of three community service projects
based on their ages, which ranged from 8 to 14.
The youngest campers visited the Southwest Focal Point Community
Center of Pembroke Pines, where they washed approximately 30 cars
in three hours. Our campers used lots of soap and elbow grease to
make the cars nice and clean for the seniors, said Joe Williams,
PAL Executive Director.
One group of campers visited the ARC Achieve &
Rehabilitation Center, a private, not-for-profit organization which
provides support and assistance primarily to chil-dren and adults
with developmental disabilities. The campers made and delivered key
chains, visited with the ARC clients and toured the facility.
Olivia Davis, 12, was among the campers that visited ARC. Today, I
learned that even though these people have disabilities they are
just like you and I, said Olivia.They can talk, walk, hug and play
games.They were so happy we came.Angel Aubourg, 13, added, It was
so exciting to see all the smiles on everybodys faces.I had a great
time bonding and interacting with them.If you spend a day or even
an hour you will see that they are the same as you and I. I hope to
go back there to visit one day.
The remaining campers visited the Broward Outreach Center, a
homeless shelter
for families, men, women, and children. Throughout the summer,
they collected items for those in need. They day of the visit, they
arrived in a van filled with clothes, toys, books, toiletries, and
schools supplies. They also brought discounted food from Amicis
Ristorante & Pizzeria in Pembroke Pines, as well as donated
drinks and desserts from Costco of Pembroke Pines.
The Pembroke Pines PAL is a recreational and educational
oriented juvenile crime prevention program that relies on athletics
and educational activities to create better relations between
police officers and the youth of our community.For information,
visit www.ppines.com/police/pal or call 954-986-5044. The Pembroke
Pines PAL is located at, 7900 Johnson St. in Pembroke Pines.
Pembroke Pines PAL Campers Reach Out to the CommunityBy DeBBy
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Whiplash is a common and painful injury caused by motor vehicle
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L ike all families, we are now in the full swing of the school
year, and we all know that means new classes, new teachers, school
supplies, and team sports. Some things that may not be plentiful
are art and music classes. I know that many of you, like me, are
saddened by the cutting of these classes due to budget cuts. I feel
the loss of opportunities where children can freely express
themselves and be creative. I also see the world of possibilities
shrinking due to children not being exposed to different ways of
looking at life. However, we should not wallow in these realities
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alternatives. One great alternative is our very own Miramar
Cultural Center/ArtsPark.
Our Miramar Cultural Center/ArtsPark presents a variety of
musical and artistic activities that could possibly make up for the
lack of art and music in the schools. From plays, to concerts, to
dance, and more, the Cultural Center hosts a wide range of events
suitable for all tastes.
Upcoming performances beginning this October include the Family
Fun Series with performances like Mufaros Beautiful Daughters- an
African Tale, combining music and the spirit of Mufaros two
daughters as they set out on a journey to be queen. For the Series,
weve also partnered with the Miramar Branch Library, where children
can read the stories with Princess Reads A-Lot, a few weeks before
they see the show on stage. Other upcoming titles in the months
ahead include A Brown Bear, A Caterpillar, and A Moon:Treasured
Stories by Eric Carle, Ramona Quimby, and the Wizard of Oz. On
December 4, everyone will break into song as the classic Sound of
Music is shown as a sing-along, complete with costume experience.
This years Opera International Series begins with La Boheme on
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Those seeking inspiration can enjoy Vanishing View, a
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artist Alison Sky. Located amidst the ArtsParks botanical garden,
the water and glass sculpture stands in a tranquil reflective pool
surrounded by panoramic lake views.
We should always remember that it takes a variety of mediums to
become a well-rounded person. Schools do a wonderful job of
providing these to our children. But when resources become limited,
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I hope that your summer has been safe and enjoyable. Now that
the summer is over, there will be an increase in traffic and we
will have to take extra care as we drive around the city.I want to
tell you about an exciting project that is finally tak-
ing shape right here at City Hall next to our City Center. It is
our long awaited Community Garden that is being put together by
Tony Burzo, Guillermo Salazar our landscape director, and many of
our public works employees. We will have a grand opening soon.
However we are looking now for volunteers to call me at City Hall
and say that you and your family members want to participate in
growing something in our Community Garden.
I have heard from many of you who want to do this, so now is the
time to submit your names. I am very excited about this community
project.
On another subject it is always a challenge to keep litter under
control in our City. We have volunteer groups that assist us;
however, the bottom line is that we all have to be more vigilant
about not tossing anything out of the window while we are driving.
It is very easy to keep the trash in the car until it can be
disposed of properly. I have seen people throwing trash from their
car windows and my first reaction is that they must be from another
city, because our residents would never do that.
Also please be aware that we have now introduced our
long-awaited online utility payment access on the City of Pembroke
Pines website. Simply go to www.ppines.com and click on the link
Pay your utility bill by credit card. This will allow you to
proceed to make your water bill payment online.
Please have a safe and happy and enjoyable summer. As usual, I
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More than 500 people attended the open-ing of the Sincerity
Project at Studio 18 in the Pines on August 5. The project has
provided a group of special needs artists with a way to display
their creative talent as they work with established artists in the
community. They have proven that imitation can be the sincerest
form of flattery. The exhibit will remain open through September 30
at Studio 18 in the Pines.
The idea for the project began when special needs art-ist
Danielle Segarra visited Studio 18 on a field trip with Schott
Communities, a non-profit group for persons who are developmentally
or physically challenged. Danielle fell in love with a painting by
Studio 18 artist and property manager Jill Slaughter. Ironically,
the painting of a bride and groom is called, Its Just the
Beginning. Danielle asked if she could take a photo of the piece so
she could create her own version of it and Jill agreed happily. Her
visit inspired the idea to curate a show and invite others with
special needs to experience the joy of creating art.
An impressive group of more than 40 artists were eager to
exhibit and participate in the project. They made their original
artwork available for interpretation to more than 100 artists at
seven special needs facilities in Broward County. The special needs
artists represent a wide range of talent and abilities. While some
are able to paint with their hands, others must paint with a brush
in their mouth
or between their toes. Some chose to interpret the entire
painting, while others focused a small portion of it. The only
requirement was that they had to keep the title the same.
All of the interpretations are on display at Studio 18 in the
Pines. They surround the original artwork and many of them are for
sale. It is incredible to see the pieces side by side, said Robyn
Vegas, Cultural Arts Coordinator. Some are almost identical. During
the opening, the special needs artists met with the public and
received certificates signed by Mayor Frank Ortis. Twenty artists
sold pieces for as much as $100. It was a great opportunity for the
students to see themselves as artists and tap into their creative
sides, said Liz Disney, Schotts Director of Programs. They felt a
real sense of accomplishment.
Studio 18 is dedicated to promoting the arts and introducing the
community to working artists in Pembroke Pines. It is open Monday
to Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2
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Robyn Vegas, Cultural Arts Coordinator for the City of Pembroke
Pines, poses with Omar Caraballo, a special needs artist that is
part of the Sincerity Project at Studio 18 in the Pines. Omar
proudly displays his interpretation (below) of Juan Prietos
Hummingbird (above).
A group of Miramar children will soon have the skills they need
to make Martha Stuart proud. They are enrolled in the Good Manners
for Young People, a fun and interactive workshop for boys and girls
ages 7-17 years old that teaches them about
proper and manners. The six-week program, which begins on Sept.
19, will be held at the Sunset Lakes Community Center, 2801 SW 186
Ave. The rush of daily life breeds rudeness., said Elena Brouwer,
Director and Chief Etiquette Officer of the International Etiquette
Centre, who teaches the class and is recognized as an
interna-tional expert in her field. People claim to be too busy to
say please and thank you; to let their host know if they can attend
a party; or to look up from their smart phone to make eye contact
with the person in front of them. Children are not born knowing
civility. It must be taught. This course is a primer and the
lessons are remembered for a lifetime.
The course helps the average child build self-confidence in the
areas of social skills, dining etiquette, and com-mon courtesies.
It addresses fundamental skills, as well as many of the issues that
kids face today like texting and Facebook. The students learn
proper greetings, hand-shakes and telephone manners, as well as how
to write a thank you note and make eye contact. They become better
prepared for dining out by learning the correct use of silverware
and American and Continental styles of eating, as well as how to
behave at the table and set it for a four course meal. The students
also learn how to conduct themselves at a party or dance and
practice posture and poise. They learn how to ask someone to
dance and what to do if they are rejected. They also learn some
basic steps of the Waltz, Tango and Merengue. If the students learn
these skills at a young age, they will come naturally during a job
interview or some other important occasion.
The last class is a three-course catered dinner which gives the
students an opportunity to practice everything they learned. After
dinner, the parents are invited to watch as the students
demonstrate a few of the dance steps.
For information or to enroll, call 954-931-0565 or send an
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Miramar Youth Learn Better Manners
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M iramars Palm View Animal Hospital recently held its grand
opening. The animal hospital was filled with pet owners from
throughout the area, as well as friends and family. Guests had an
opportunity to tour the facility and win some great prizes in a
raffle to benefit a rescue organization. We have had a great
response since we opened, said Owner Dr. Waldie-Torres. Palm View
combines the highest level of veterinary medicine with outstanding
client service and a compassion-ate touch. The full-service
veterinary hospital offers a variety of services for dogs and cats,
including regular preventative care, medicine, surgery, dental
care, bathing, boarding and more. The caring and knowledgeable
staff has at least seven years of experience. The animal hospital
is conveniently located at 12120 Miramar Parkway, in the Miramar
Square Plaza near Kohls, just east of the 1-75 Miramar exit.
Dr. Waldie-Torres has had a passion for animals for as long as
she can remember, so it was a natural choice for her to become a
veterinarian. Growing up, she had dogs, cats, parrots, fish and
hamsters. She cur-rently has four cats and some fish. I just love
being around animals and caring for them, said Dr.Waldie-Torres.
They are wonderful companions. In 2002, the native South Floridian
obtained her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University
of Florida. After practicing in Coral Springs for over nine years,
she decided to open an office closer to her Miramar home. There are
so many animals in my own neighbor-hood and community that need
help and I wanted to reach out to them, said Waldie-Torres. Our
goal is to provide an excellent experience for both the patient and
owner.
Palm View uses brand new state-of-the-art
equipment which allows Dr. Waldie-Torres and her staff to do
things in an efficient man-ner that produces quick results. The
hospital has three examination rooms; a pharmacy; treatment area
with laboratory; surgical suite; bathing area and isolation area.
It has digital radiology equipment so x-rays can be read in less
than a minute. It also has an in-house lab, eliminating the need to
send out blood work, urine and other samples. In only a few
minutes, results are ready and Dr. Waldie-Torres can begin
recommending a course of treatment. In the event that a patient
requires surgery, most procedures are done at the hospital, where
the patient is comfortable and familiar.
Dr. Waldie-Torres recommends annual visits for young pets and
more frequent visits for older pets. It is important to discover
issues as early as possible, said Dr. Waldie-Torres. A check- up
often reveals health problems that the owner had not noticed. This
protects the pets, as well as owners that can catch certain
diseases from their pets. During a full physical exam, Dr.
Waldie-Torres checks the animals eyes, ears, nose, mouth, teeth and
skin; listens to the heart
and lungs; examines the joints and skeletal system; palpates the
abdomen to feel internal organs; updates vaccines and more. She
also recommends a heart worm and fecal test to check for parasites.
Dr. Waldie-Torres understands that her clients pets are like a part
of their family and spends as much time as needed answering any
questions. She makes sure that they have the tools they need in
order to make informed decisions and take care of their pets once
they leave the hospital. If they have a question, she is always
just a phone call away.
Clients like Jennifer Iorio are willing to travel from as far as
Coral Springs to seek her advice. Jennifer brings her nine-year-old
domestic short hair cat Stox to Palm View. Stox was diagnosed with
diabetes when he was only three and Dr. Waldie-Torres helped him
become insulin-free. Jennifer recently thought her cat was becoming
diabetic again and searched the Internet to find Dr. Waldie-Torres
for help. When you have fur children, you want the best for them,
said Jennifer. Dr. Waldie-Torres gives great advice, never rushes
and always does what is best for the pet. You can tell that she
really loves her job. It is well worth the drive.
Dr. Waldie-Torres is a big proponent of spaying and neutering
when owners do not want their pets to produce litters. She is
surprised by the amount of pets she sees
that have not had the procedure since it can decrease the risk
of developing certain cancers and helps prevent unwanted litters.
She works with the Cat Network to provide low cost spays and
neuters for stray cats to help control pet overpopulation. She also
works with 1 Lucky Dog Rescue, a non-profit organization that helps
abused, abandoned, unwanted and neglected pets. She offers low cost
medical care for the rescue animals and makes sure that they are
suitable for adoption. Dr. Waldie-Torres has also helped connect
pets with their owners when someone drops a lost pet at the office
and has been known to find a home for a pet that is unwanted or
rescued. Last month, she found a home for Eva and Glade, two
kittens that were rescued from the Everglades.
Palm View is open Mon. to Fri., from 8:30 to 6 p.m. and Sat.,
from 8:30 a.m. to 1p.m. For more information, call 954-443-4888 or
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Palm View Animal Hospitals Grand Opening Is a Success
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Guests receive a tour of Palm View Animal Hospital during the
Grand Opening celebration.
Palm View Animal Hospital uses state-of-the-art equipment during
surgery to keep your pet safe.
Dr. Waldie-Torres treats a patient.
The staff at Palm View Animal Hospital is caring and
compassionate. (l to r) back: Ashley, Nicole; front: Dr.
Waldie-Torres, Cate
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Wed. 9/28 erev rosh hashanah 7:30 p.m.thurs. 9/29 rosh hashanah
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On Sept. 28, Jews around the world will begin celebrating the
High Holy Days, which encompass the ten days from the beginning of
Rosh Hashanah through the end of Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the
Jewish calendar. Many will attend services in their respective
synagogues. Others who are unaffiliated, however, may be searching
for a place to go. This is the first year that Shema Koleinu will
be offering High Holy Day worship services at the Miramar Cultural
Center for anyone wishing to attend. Cantor Debbi Ballard, and her
father, Rabbi Steve Spiegel will be leading the services. We are
not Reform, Conservative or Renewal, said Ballard. We are just
Jewish. The services will be family friendly, understandable,
relevant, musical and moving.
Ballard started Shema Koleinu, Hebrew for hear our voices, in
September 2010. The synagogue without walls provides quality Jewish
education, lifecycle events, and community outreach for
unaffiliated and interfaith families and individuals throughout
South Florida. We are not defined by membership, but by action,
said Ballard. We serve all who wish to connect with their Jewish
roots, through community, charity, and prayer, and provide
acceptance and inclusion for all who seek it.
The High Holy Day services begin on Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m. for
Erev Rosh Hashanah. On Sept. 29, there will be a Rosh Hashanah
service for adults and families at 10 a.m., followed by a young
childrens service at 12:15 p.m. Services for Yom Kippur begin on
Oct. 7, with Kol Nidre at 7:30 p.m. On Oct. 8, there will be a Yom
Kippur service for adults and families at 10 a.m., followed by a
young childrens service at 12:15 p.m. One admission price grants
entry to all of the services. Tickets can be purchased online at
www.miramarculturalcenter.org or at the box office at the Miramar
Cultural Center. The cost is $99 for adults; $72 for
students/seniors and $36 for children.
The Miramar Cultural Center is located at 2400 Civic Center
Place. For ticket information, visit www.miramarculturalcenter.org
or call 954- 602-4500. For information on Shema Koleinu, visit
www.shemakoleinu.org, send an email to [email protected] or
call 954-646-1326.
By DeBBy Teich
Miramar Cultural Center Offers High Holiday Services
Cantor Debbi Ballard, and her father, Rabbi Steve Spiegel
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legally speaking
Most mortgage lenders and servicers are taking advantage of the
publics sense of desperation and lack of information to strong-arm
homeowners into signing one-sided loan modification agreements.
Prior to signing any loan modification agreement or making any
other significant decision affecting your home loan, it is critical
that every homeowner be fully aware of the fol-lowing myths that
most mortgage lenders want you to believe.
Myth No. 1: If I signed for a bad loan, I have to suffer the
consequences of that decision.
In reality, federal and state laws impose severe penalties on
lenders that engaged in predatory lending practices. These
penalties include cancellation of the entire loan and/or a refund
of all payments made by the borrower, including any down payment.
More importantly, these penalties and remedies related to the
original loan transaction may even be available against your
current lender.
Myth No. 2: Once a foreclosure is filed, the bank can
immediately seize your bank accounts, garnish your wages and/or
repossess any vehicles you own to satisfy your mortgage debt.
Florida law prevents any lender from seizing any assets until
after a final judgment of foreclosure, and only after authorization
from the Court is obtained to satisfy a defi-ciency judgment (i.e.,
the difference between the amount owed to the bank and the amount
for which the property sold at the foreclosure sale).
Myth No. 3: If you are negotiating a loan modification with your
lender, they cannot proceed with a foreclosure of your home.
This is absolutely false. Actually, lenders can and will use the
foreclosure process, espe-cially during a loan modification
application, as a means of coercing the homeowner to accept a
one-sided loan modification agreement that may even contain a
provision where the homeowner gives up all defenses and claims
he/she may possess against the lender. Dont sign any modification
or forbearance agreement without first consulting with a qualified
attorney in the area of foreclosure defense.
Myth No. 4: The lender will act in good faith to offer you the
best terms possible during a loan modification.
In actuality, the lenders only concern is their bottom line. If
the deal does not make sense financially to them, they will force
you to accept a one-sided loan modification agreement, or attempt
to force you out of your home through a foreclosure process. Most
importantly, never assume what you are being told by the mortgage
company is the complete truth.
We hope you are able to use the information in this article as a
tool to assist you in any preliminary discussions with your lender
about your home loan. However, this information is not meant to
substitute proper legal advice. If you are struggling to make your
monthly mortgage payments, if you are in the middle of a
frustrating loan modification process, or if you just received a
foreclosure summons, contact the Arcia Law Firm today at
1-800-770-7102 to schedule a free consultation, or visit
www.arcialawfirm.com for more information.
Detailed explanations of different options available to
homeowners in foreclosure, or at risk of foreclosure are discussed
in a new instructional DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled
Fight for Your Home. If you mention that you heard about the DVD
through this magazine, you will receive a complimentary copy during
your consultation to discuss your case in detail with a member of
our qualified legal team. You may also purchase the DVD online for
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The City of Miramars senior centers recently received national
recognition for their outstanding and exemplary service. The
Florida Association of Senior Centers presented the Miramar centers
with the prestigious Florence R. Goldmann Award and named them as
Senior Center of the Year. The award, established in 1993 as a
tribute to the FASCs first president Flo Goldmann, is given to
nationally-certified senior centers that have demonstrated
outstanding service to the aging community.
The City of Miramar operates two senior centers, located at 2801
SW 186 Avenue and 6700 Miramar Parkway, which serve more than 2,800
seniors. We have created a gather-ing place to enrich the lives of
all seniors in the community, said Kim Morrow-Lopez, social
services program coordinator. Both centers are designed for
individuals over the age of fifty-five who want to engage in
activities, attend outings, receive assistance and be a part of a
larger community of like-minded individuals.
The senior centers offer a wide array of services and most of
them are free. They provide door-to-door transportation from home
to the senior centers, as well as to grocery stores, banks, medical
appointments and other places. There are many opportunities for
personal enrichment through health and wellness programs, safety
programs, health screenings, exercise programs, lectures and
presentations. There are activities like sewing, Bingo and
dominoes, as well as parties, dances and special events, including
a Valentines Dance, Senior Citizen Day Picnic and Senior Prom.
There are also daily outings and overnight trips to places like the
Bahamas and Mexico and intergenerational activities with Miramars
Early Childhood Program. The senior centers even serve a
nutritional lunch every day.
For information, call 954-889-2700 or visit
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include the number of minor children in the household, the income
of the parents, and the amount of time each parent will spend with
the minor children. Time is defined as overnight visits. A parent
who spends considerable time with his/her child(ren) will not have
the time considered if the visits do not result in an overnight
stay. To some people that rule may seem a bit unfair and in some
instances it probably is. That is the
state of the law however as of today.The child support
guidelines were amended many years ago to include a new for-
mula (commonly referred to as the Gross Up Method), which takes
into consideration the amount of time the parent who is paying
child support spends with his/her child. Once again, time spent
refers only to overnights. It was realized that the more time a
parent has with his/her children, the more money he/she will
directly spend on them for food, clothing and even utilities like
electricity and water. Initially, the amount of
overnights to qualify for this reduction was a minimum of 40% of
the overnights or approximately 12 each month. That number was
recently reduced to 20% each month or approximately 6 per month.
The formula however still gave a greater reduction in support to
someone who had the children for 40% of the overnights than for
someone who had them for 20% of the overnights.
A few days ago I received an E-mail concerning the new
guidelines and their cal-culations. It appears that when the
guidelines were modified, a problem arose. The problem is that
under certain circumstances, child support which is calculated
under the Gross Up Method, results in a greater monthly amount than
if the normal or Non Gross Up Method is used. What that means is
that someone who is spending less time with the minor children
maybe paying less child support than someone who spends a more
substantial time. This was clearly not the intent of the law.
This appears to occur when one party has minimal income and the
other earns over $4,000 a month and the paying parent has the
child(ren) for a minimum of 73 nights and a maximum of 90
overnights (yearly). To test this glitch, in the guidelines I
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correct this mistake and make it equitable. If you fall within
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Remembrance Ceremony
On the tenth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September
11, 2001, the City of Pembroke Pines will come together to remember
those who lost their lives and to unveil a new memorial. The
gathering begins promptly at 8:30 a.m., at Pembroke Pines City
Center, 10300 Pines Boulevard just west of City Hall. Local fire
fighters, police task force units and those who assisted during the
recovery periods are invited to be a part of the ceremony.
The September 11th Memorial Unveiling and Remembrance Ceremony
will begin with the Presentation of Colors by the City of Pembroke
Pines Police and Fire Department Honor Guards. It will continue
with guest speakers and patriotic music featur-ing local school
bands and area musicians. It will also include the much anticipated
unveiling of the City of Pembroke Pines September 11th
Memorial.
Local artists Felix Gonzalez and Benoit Menasche have spent five
years working on the project. In 2005, Commissioner Angelo Castillo
requested a piece of the World Trade Center and New York City Mayor
Michael Bloomberg donated a steel girder. The following year the
artists began designing and building a memorial that would
incorporate the artifact. Gonzalez created a series of steel
sculptures, including a 13-foot-tall firefighter, two twisted
towers, and a little girl. Menasche carved a four-sided relief from
a nine ton cube of Italian marble. Each side
represents something different - shock, grief, acceptance and
rebuilding.
Last month, a professional moving company packed and removed the
sculptures from the Holly Lake art studio loca-tion and delivered
them to City Center. The Arts and Culture Advisory Board is very
pleased to see this powerful art project come to fruition. The Art
Board has supported the September 11th project for many years, and
we are honored to be part of this amazing tribute to the 9/11
victims, survivors and those who assisted in the recovery, said
Rose Colombo, Chairperson of the Arts and Culture Advisory
Board.
The September 11th Memorial is located opposite the new Veterans
Memorial, which is a tribute to the hometown heroes that fought for
our countrys freedom. The site features an impressive memorial
marker, which is surrounded by hundreds of beauti-fully engraved
bricks. It is so exciting to see both projects come together after
so many years, said Francie Novo, Special Events Coordinator for
the City of Pembroke Pines. It is a wonderful
place for people to reflect on their patriotism.
For information, visit www.ppines.com. To purchase a brick for
the Pembroke Pines Veterans Memorial, visit www.ppines.com, click
on Veterans Memorial Foundation and scroll down to the order
form.
By DeBBy Teich
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Benoit Menasche, stone sculptor and part-time art curator for
the City of Pembroke Pines, carved a marble relief that includes a
steel girder from the Twin Towers. Photo (l to r) Felix Gonzalez
Metal Sculptor, Rose Colombo Art Board Chairperson, Benoit Menasche
Stone Sculptor, Paul Edelstein Deputy Director Public Service and
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When you are continuously making yourself crazy expecting
something from someone who has nothing to give or feeling
frustrated because you are trying to make a person someone he or
she is not, then it is time to look at your definition of love.
Love is not supposed to be painful. Yes, there is pain involved in
any relationship but if it is painful most of the time then
something is not working. You may be pretending that a person is
someone he or she is not. Or, you may be spending
precious time trying to get someone to love you in a certain
way, when that person cannot or will not.
It is time to let it go. It is time to let go of your insistence
that they become the person you want them to be, as well as let go
of demanding that they give you something they are neither willing
nor capable of giving. This does not necessarily mean that you have
to immediately stop loving that person. It means that you love them
for who they are. You release that person to be who he or she
actually is. You stop trying to make that person be someone he or
she i