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Dear Friend,
I want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a
confession can help clear the air so theres no misunderstanding.
Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other
things rst.
Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know,
when I meet people in town they usually say, Oh, yeah, I know you,
youre Dr. Rick. Ive seen your ad with that picture of you and your
family. Well, Im the guy on the right.
Twenty years ago something happened to me that changed my life
forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting
migraines. I had su ered from intense headaches since childhood.
Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists.
I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried
every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a
hospitals in rmary. And still, nothing helped. But theres more
A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. e
chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then adjusted my spine.
e adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess whatI
started feeling so much better! From daily migraines, I went down
to three a week, and then to once in a great while. ats when I
realized that I wanted to become a chiropractor and help others.
ats how it happened!
Its strange how life is, because now people come to see me with
their migraines. ey also come to me with their chronic pain, neck
pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches,
ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic
injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few.
Heres what some of my patients had to say:Due to an auto
accident, I su ered om severe neck pain, vertigo
and I could not raise my arm to comb my hair. Now I am symptom
ee with no medication and I can do everything I could not do
before. E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL anks to the DRX 9000 and the
doctors, I no longer have chronic
sciatic pain. Its been a long time since I have taken pain
medication. J. Walker, Miramar
Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with
their health problems. But I cant really take the credit. My
confession is that Ive never healed anyone of anything. What I do
is perform a speci c spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure,
and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results.
Its a simple as that!
Forty- ve million Americans no longer have health insurance, and
those who do have found that their bene ts have been greatly
reduced. ats where chiropractic comes in. I have a signi cantly
lower fee plan so that more people are able to a ord the care they
need. An entire week of care in my o ce costs what you could pay
for one visit elsewhere. Another way to savestudies show that
chiropractic can double your immune capacity, naturally and without
drugs. e immune system ghts colds, the u, and other ailments. So
you may not be running o to the doctor as much. Studies show that
people actually pay less for their long-term overall health care
expenses if they are seeing a chiropractor.
You Bene t from an Amazing O er-Look, it shouldnt cost you
an arm and a leg to correct your health. You are going to write
a check to someone for your health care expenses, you may as well
write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. When you bring in
this article (by 8/31/11) you will receive my entire new patient
exam for $35. ats with x-rays, biomechanical exam, history and
consultationthe whole ball of wax. is exam could cost you $250
elsewhere. e law says that I must tell YOU THAT YOU OR ANY OTHER
PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY,
CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR TREATMENT, WHICH IS PERFORMED
AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE
ADVERTISEMENT FOR DISCOUNTED, OR REDUCED FEE FOR SERVICE,
EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT.
Great care at a great feePlease, I hope that theres no
misunderstanding about quality of care just because I have a lower
exam fee. Youll get great care at a great fee. My quali cationsIm a
graduate of Life College and have been practicing for over 10
years. Ive been entrusted to take care of tiny babies to pro
athletes that you may know. I am constantly going to seminars and
updating my knowledge so I can give my patients the latest
information and techniques of my profession. My assistants are
Mylene and Nyrie really great people. Our o ce is both friendly and
warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. We have a
wonderful service, at an exceptional fee.
Our o ce is called Pines Family Chiropractic and its at 9841
Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024. Our phone number is
954-435-4380. Call Jessica for an appointment. We can help you. ank
you.
For more information regarding our services please visit our
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your questions, you may reach us at [email protected].
Rick Behar, D.C.
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Disneys Aladdin Jr. Come on a magical carpet ride to Agrabah,
City of Enchantment, as the Young Professionals from the Broward
Center Summer Theater Camp present the much loved Disneys Aladdin
Jr. live on stage on August 11, 12 and 14 at the Miramar Cultural
Center. For information, call 954-602-4500 or visit
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16thGlass Gallery The City of Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery
presents the 2+3: The Artists Organization, the Magnificent 12 art
exhibit from August 10 to Sept. 26. The public is invited to the
opening reception on August 16, from 7 to 9 p.m.., at the Glass
Gallery in the Pembroke Pines City Hall, 10100 Pines Blvd.,
Pembroke Pines. The Gallery is open Mon. to Thurs., from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. For more information, visit www.ppines.com.
22ndPublic School Resumes Broward County public schools resume
classes.
Special Needs Tennis Program The special needs tennis program
for ages 12 and older begins on August 22nd. It will be held on
Mondays, from 6:30pm-7:30pm.
The program is geared for individuals with a special need and a
family member or guardian to participate along side with the
participant. For information, call 954-450-3663; send an email to
[email protected] or visit www.ppines.com. Court fees will
apply.
Wheelchair Tennis Program The special needs wheelchair tennis
program begins on August 22. It will be held on Mondays, from 8 to
9 p.m. It is for non- motorized wheelchairs only and includes
tennis skills instruction and clinics with other wheelchair users.
For information, call 954-450-3663; send an email to
[email protected] or visit www.ppines.com. Court fees will
apply.
24thWheelchair Basketball Wheelchair basketball will resume on
August 24. It will be held on Wednesdays, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. It is
for non-motorized wheelchairs only and includes pick-up games and
basketball skills training. For information, call 954-450-3663;
send an email to [email protected] or visit www.ppines.com.
27thFlea Market For the best buys and bargains in town, plan to
attend the Flea Market and Craft Show, benefiting Senior
programs at the City of Pembroke Pines Southwest Focal Point
Senior Center, 301 N.W. 103rdAve. Event is on Aug. 27 from 8 a.m.
to 3 p.m. and Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For information, call
954-450-6960.
Ongoing
Bi-lingual Citizenship Classes The City of Pembroke Pines
Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 N.W. 103rd Avenue, is
hosting weekly bi-lingual Citizenship and Naturalization Classes
every Thursday from 9:30 -11:30am. The classes are free and
available for those who are eligible to receive their United States
Citizenship and are members at SWFPCC. For additional information
or to register, call 954-450-6888.
Glory of Quilt The City of Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery, 10100
Pines Boulevard, presents the Glory of Quilt, Past and Present
exhibit through Aug. 8. Celebrate the art of quilt and view
different forms of
quilt. The Glass Gallery is located at the Pembroke Pines City
Hall, 10100 Pines Boulevard. For information, visit
www.ppines.com.
Sincerity Project From August 5 to Sept. 30, the Sincerity
Project at Studio 18 in the Pines brings together more than forty
established and mid career artists who have made their original
artwork available for interpretation to over eight the special
needs organizations. The Studio Salon will be on Sept. 2. For
information on the City of Pembroke Pines Studio 18 in the Pines,
call 954-961-6067 or visit www.ppines.com.
Sports & Fundamentals Camp Miramar campers, grades k to 5th,
will learn the history and basic fundamentals of a variety of
sports while developing individual skills and techniques through
various drills and games. Camp is offered in weekly sessions, Mon.
to Fri., from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The last weekly session begins
August 15. For information, call 954-602-3343; send an email to
[email protected] or visit www.ci.miramar.fl.us.
VPK Voucher Registration The City of Miramars highly accredited
Voluntary Pre Kindergarten (VPK) Program is now accepting
registration for the 2011-2012 school year. Children who will turn
four years old on or before September 1, 2011 are eligible to
participate in this free pre kindergarten program. For information,
call 954-602-3360.
Sept. 1stEnd of Summer Jam The Miramar senior centers will be
hosting an end of summer celebration for their members and friends
at 10:30 a.m. at the Miramar Regional Park. This celebration will
include music, games, raffles, and a BBQ lunch. Tickets are $8 per
person and must be purchased in advance. For information, call
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S ixteen Pembroke Pines teens are on their way to becoming race
car drivers. Pembroke Pines Police Athletic League (PAL) recently
finished its first Go Kart season and the second season is already
under way.
PAL Executive Director Joe Williams, a retired B.S.O. Deputy,
along withSergeant Lance Carmanof the Pembroke Pines Police
Department, developed the rac-ing program to provide something new
and exciting for boys and girls, ages 9 to 17. It is the first PAL
Go Kart racing team established in the United States. During the
initial six-week season, PAL racers received points for their
qualifying position, final race position and for the quickest lap
of the day.The season win-ners were presented awards at a luncheon
held atRickeys Restaurant and Lounge. The winners were: 1st place,
Logan Carman, 2nd place, Sean Lopez; 3rd place, Brent Cejka. Tied
for Rookie of the Year were Steven Scopa and Alex Hess.
The program began its second season in mid-August and has
expanded to a 10-race season held over 20 weeks. The racing team
competes at K1 Speed of South Florida,
2950 Stirling Rd. in Hollywood, which is a brand new facility
and utilizes cars that are 100% electric. Racers must be 48 and a
member of the Pembroke Pines Police Athletic League. The racing
program begins with a four hour class to teach the kids about teen
driving safety, road rage and DUI, as well as how to safely operate
a Go Kart. Once they complete the course, they have an opportunity
to compete.
Nineteen time winner of Latin American Nascar races Dario
Echeverry serves as a consultant for the program. Our PAL team is
young, but they are learning a lot about safety, said Echeverry.
When they are 16, they will be prepared to drive safely. They will
know they can race, but that they have to do it on the track. Once
the kids are more experienced, they can move up to the Bandolero
and then to the Legend car racing.
PAL is a recreational and educational oriented juvenile crime
prevention program that is designed to help create better relations
between police officers and the youth in the community. For
information, call 954-986-5044 or visit
www.pembrokepinespal.org.
By DeBBy Teich
community news
PAL Awards GO Kart Racing Team Winners
PAL completed its first racing season. Photo (l to r) Team
members Austin Scrima, Steven Scopa, Alex Hess, Anthony Tropeano,
PAL Board Member Pembroke Pines Police Sergeant Lance Carman, Jaden
Davis and Logan Carman.
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W illiam Bill Seldine joined the Rotary fifty years ago and has
yet to miss a single meeting. The Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines
recently honored him for his perfect attendance.
The retired CPA says he was invited to become a member after he
purchased his accounting practice in 1961. The organization was a
good source of business for him so he made it a point to attend on
a regular basis. Over the years, however, it became much more.
During his second year as a Rotarian, he was elected Treasurer, a
position he would hold for 38 years. He also served as President
and Secretary for a year. The Rotary is a quality organization on
both a local and international level, said Seldine. I have met a
lot of very fine people because I was a member.
Seldine knew that he was being honored at the Rotarys annual
installation dinner, but had no idea that there were so many
surprises in store for him. I thought I was going to get a 50-year
pin, a plaque and a pat on the back, said Seldine. Among the 50
Rotarians and guests were his children, who flew in from all over
the country to attend the event. They spoke about how much they
love their dad and presented a slide show
of him growing up. Miramars Mayor Lori C. Moseley declared it
Bill Seldine Day and Rotary Governor Todd Dayton presented him with
an engraved crystal statue for 50 years of service. He received a
framed letter from Governor Rich Scott thanking him for dedication.
I never expected all of this, said Seldine. It is very heart
warming.
There are approximately 2,000 Rotarians in Seldines Rotary
district and he is the only one with 50 years of service. The
closest mem-ber has 32 years of loyal attendance. For the past few
years, Seldine has personally raised $3,000, which is ten percent
of the clubs budget. He has been very involved with Meals on Wheels
and many other projects. Bill is always the first person to show up
and the last one to leave, said Carl Lanke, President of the Rotary
Club of Miramar-Pines. I cannot say enough about him. It is an
honor to be in the club with him.
The Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines meets on Thursdays at 12:15 at
Pembroke Lakes Country Club, 10500 Taft St., in Pembroke Pines. For
information, call 954-401-8678 or visit
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Rotarian Honored for 50 Years of Perfect Attendance
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Miramar Mayor Lori C. Moseley presented William Seldine with a
proclamation declaring it William Seldine Day in Miramar. Photo (l
to r): Outgoing President Mark Henry, William Seldine, Mayor Lori
C. Moseley.
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enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables from their very own garden.
More than 20 volunteers recently dedicated their day to planting an
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supporters included Southwest Ranches Farmers Market, Garden of
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the guidance of Organic Green Solutions, the volunteers planted two
raised bed gardens and approximately 30 fruit trees. By teaching
children the practices and value of farming and gardening, we can
empower them to be more self sufficient and connected to nature,
said Andrew Boshears of Organic Green Solutions. This way they will
know the importance of environmental responsibility while having
the assurance that when all else fails they can still provide a
meal for their family and save the seeds for another.
The kids and families at Childrens Harbor have been working
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red lettuce and more. There are also banana, cherry and mangos
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Volunteers from the Sheinberg Family YMCA of Weston have been
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neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or
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Childrens Harbor Plants Edible Landscape
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Volunteers from the Sheinberg Family YMCA of Weston planted an
edible garden at Children's Harbor in Pembroke Pines.
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Four members of Miramars Fire-Rescue team recently tested their
skills dur-ing the Mexican Red Cross first International ALS
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in Mxico. The team - Captain Kelly Byrne, Captain Jermaine
McFarlane, Lieutenant Manny Esparza and Firefighter/Paramedic Clint
Estep
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Medical Director Dr. Mazyar Rouhani and Captain Ricky Barnet.
Fifteen teams participated in nine different scenarios that
simulated a typical day in the life of an EMS pro-vider. They had
to repel into a confined space to treat a patient with a pelvic
fracture; pull a 200 pound mannequin from a fire and treat his
injuries; row a boat in order to attend to over 20 patients
involved in a bus accident and more. Your accomplishment is a
direct result of your efforts to excel in the fire-rescue service,
said Chief of Fire-Rescue Fred Kunz as he welcomed the department
members back home. You are all a credit to the profession and
the
Department. We are proud of you.For several years, the
Mexican
Red Cross has been coming to the United States to participate in
similar Emergency Medical Services com-petitions. The organization
asked Captain Barnet to help organize an EMS competition in Mexico.
The Red Cross also asked Barnet to help standardize the EMS system
in Mexico and develop a national standard for the level of training
an EMS should have to become an EMT or a paramedic. There are a
limited number of para-medics in Mexico and it often takes them a
long time to reach emergency situations. We are honored that a
national organization has asked a small city like Miramar to help
set up a system, said Barnet. We are happy to help. As part of the
training,
teams from the Mexican Red Cross have been riding with the
Miramar Fire-Rescue team to better understand how it handles
calls.
For information, visit www.MiramarFD.org.
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Miramar Fire-Rescue Wins 2nd Place in Mexican Competition
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(l to r) Miramar Fire-Rescue team members won second place in
the International ALS Competition. Photo: Lieutenant Manny Esparza,
Medical Director Dr. Mazyar Rouhani, Captain Kelly Byrne, Captain
Jermaine McFarlane and Firefighter/Paramedic Clint Estep.
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full swing. As we all look to beat the summer heat, our swimming
pools will get crowded quickly. In just a one week span last month,
four children nearly drowned in Palm Beach County alone. This was a
sober reminder that swimming pools can be deadly traps for
children.
Each day, approximately ten people die from unintentional
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leading cause of child death in the United States, behind only
motor vehicle accidents. Statistically, fifty percent of children
submerged in pools die.
Too often, drowning accidents are preventable. As parents, we
encourage our neighbors in the community to stay safe in and around
pools, spas, lakes, canals and the beach by practicing as many
safety steps as possible. Children under five are most at risk and
have the highest drowning rate of any age group. In fact, Florida
has the highest drowning death rate in the nation for children
under five.
Here are a few tips to help prevent these types of accidents.
Never leave a child unat-tended. If a child wanders off and you
lose site of him/her, check the pool first. Also, take all physical
safety precautions possible. Install child proof fences around home
swimming pools. The fence should be four sided and keep the pool
area completely separate from the house and the yard. The fence
should be at least four feet high. In addition, cover and lock hot
tubs when they arent in use and keep rescue equipment such as a
life preserver and telephone near the pool. Also, install an alarm
on doors and/or windows so you will be alerted if one is
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Finally, never drink alcohol while you are responsible for
watching children near or in a pool. Alcohol can dull the senses
and make it more likely you wont notice a dangerous situation.
Alcohol can also increase the time it takes for you to react to a
drowning situation.
Education is another key to reducing drowning accidents.
Statistics show that par-ticipation in formal swimming classes
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88%. Taking a CPR class is also important. In a drowning situation,
seconds count. CPR performed by bystanders before emergency
personnel arrive has been shown to improve the outcome in many
victims. The quicker the intervention occurs, the more likely for
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A s the summer winds down, great changes are underway for all of
us this fall.We will all deal with dif-ferent school leadership and
different ways of handling our shrinking city budgets. We will also
find ways to continue to work with a fluctuating economy.But the
most interesting issue we will face that will carry significant
impact on all our futures, and the future of our state, will be
redistricting.
Every ten years, after the Census is taken, the Florida
Legislature is tasked with redrawing the boundaries of our
Congressional, state house, and state senate districts.The intent
is to ensure that districts are equal in population so that each
vote counts
equally.From Floridas sheer population growth, the state has
gained two more Congressional seats.
In order to ensure a fair process, Amendments 5 and 6 were
passed by 63% of Florida voters on November 10, 2010.The amendments
established rules in the Florida Constitution to achieve balanced
voting districts. The Florida Constitution now pro-hibits political
favoritism where districts are drawn to favor incumbent politicians
or political parties.It requires that districts be compact,
contiguous, and follow city or county lines where feasible.
It is no secret that once redistricting takes place, we can
possibly see a shift in the political scene in
Florida.Redistricting can and will bring out new candidates,
seek-ing to represent new districts, and can result in a host of
new issues. New issues can possibly lead to different impacts on
our quality of life.They can also have an impact on what priorities
we address as a city, county, region and state. It will naturally
be challenging to decide what priorities to pursue.
Throughout the next year, the Legislature will be hosting
several public hearings throughout the state from June 20 to
September 1.As citizens, it is our civic duty to take an active and
vital role in how our government will deal with those issues that
can have a severe impact on all our futures.So, I encourage you to
attend these hearings and listen to what is being said by your
fellow residents as well as the presenters.Through this effort you
can understand firsthand the issues that will be faced by all
parties as they seek to draw boundaries that will be fair and
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Summer is a difficult time at most food pantries, since students
lose access to school-provided breakfast and lunch meals and there
are fewer donations from groups and private individuals. When
Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis learned that The Pantry of
Broward would be faced with a food shortage this summer, he made it
his mission to fill the shelves. He solicited help from other
elected officials in Broward County. He also spoke at the April
Broward League of Cities meeting, where he introduced Food Pantry
CEO Catherine
Penny Loughan. Our seniors never expected to live this long,
Loughan told the elected officials.
Times are changing and we need to take care of our seniors. Five
cities and one commission district accepted the challenge. In only
three months, the effort resulted in a donation of 9,793 pounds of
food and a check for $124.
The Pantry of Broward helps an average of 400 households every
month by giving out 22,000 pounds of food to seniors who are either
on a low fixed income or raising grandchildren. Each household is
given a 55 pound box of staples, to help them get through the
month, said Mayor Frank C. Ortis. In many cases, the food makes it
possible for the seniors to purchase medications and other
necessities. The Pantry is
always in need of items like jelly, Jell-O, peanut butter,
non-frosted cereal, chili, spaghetti sauce, pasta, oatmeal,
tuna/canned meats and other non-perishables, as well as donations
of store gift cards.
We are very excited and cannot thank the Mayor enough for all of
his hard work and efforts, said David Esposito of The Pantry of
Broward Development Department.
Ortis is a champion of many worth-while causes, but he holds the
Food Pantry Challenge near and dear to his heart. As a child our
family relied on the generosity of others to fill our pantry, said
Mayor Ortis. Life was difficult.
His ultimate goal is for every City to sign up for a specific
month to ensure that the pantry is filled year round.
For information on the Pantry of Broward, call 954-358-1481;
visit www.thepan-tryofbroward.org or send an email to
[email protected].
By DeBBy Teich
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Mayors Challenge Nets Almost 10,000 Pounds of FoodPembroke Pines
Mayor Frank C. Ortis, David Esposito, The Pantry of Broward
Development Department, Food Pantry CEO Catherine Penny Loughan and
Pembroke Pines Commissioner Jack McCluskey at the April 7th Broward
League of Cities Board of Directors Meeting.
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Well, we won another award for the great City of Pembroke Pines.
We came in second by just a slim margin in the U.S. Conference of
Mayors drinking water contest. Pembroke Pines was selected to be
one of the five finalists to be judged at the U.S. Conference of
Mayors annual meeting.
There were five decanters numbered from one to five and as
Mayors passed by they were asked to sip and taste the water and
judge the best tasting by marking a scoring card from
1-5. The five finalists were Pembroke Pines; Racine, Wisconsin;
Denton, Texas; Rochester, New York and Albany, New York. Well,
Racine, Wisconsin just squeaked by us and we came in
second - a great honor none the less. Our City water comes from
the Biscayne Aquifer and fluoride is added to it. Not only
is our water tasty, but it is good for you and your children.
This is a perfect example of why you should not be buying all of
those plastic bottles that we have to recycle (hope-fully) and
instead just take our award winning water with you all day
long.
I wanted to talk about recycling once again. Many of you know
that we have an active recycling program in Pembroke Pines. We now
have single stream recycling which means that you can combine
plastics bottles and newspapers. Recycling is good for the
environment and reduces our carbon footprint. It is a mandate from
the State of Florida to reduce the Carbon Footprint by 75%. The
green and blue tubs that you see out once a week for collection are
provided free from the City. If you do not have those tubs, please
call our Utility Department which will provide them.
Recycling always produces revenue for the City because it
reduces the Solid Waste tonnage. My message, lets all get into the
recycling mode.
I wanted to inform you that we are now providing fire service to
the Town of Southwest Ranches. This is what local governments
should be doing to help each other. It will reduce our budget and
the Town gets great fire service - a win/win for all.
Please have a safe and happy and enjoyable summer. As usual, I
am always available at [email protected] or by calling
954-435-6505.
Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis
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M iramars Palm View Animal Hospital combines the highest level
of veterinary medicine with outstanding client service and a
compassionate 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.
Owner 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 currently 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 neighborhood 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 manner
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.
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. This puts
the pets at risk of developing certain cancers, said Dr.
Waldie-Torres. Females are prone to mammary tumors and uterine
infec-tions and males can get prostate disease. It is so important
for their health and helps prevent unwanted litters. She is so
passionate about it that she has been working with the Cat Network
to provide low cost spays and neuters for stray cats to help
control pet overpopulation. She also plans to align herself with
other rescue organizations.
Dr. Waldie-Torres has also helped connect pets with their owners
when someone drops a lost pet at the office. Dr. Waldie-Torres
recommends that all pets have a micro-chip implanted. This simple
procedure assigns a unique number to the pet which identifies its
owner. She has also been known to look for a home for an occasional
pet that is unwanted or rescued. She is currently trying to find 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 1 p.m. For more information, call 954-443-4888 or
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State-of-the-Art Animal Hospital Opens in Miramar
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Dr. Waldie-Torres treats a patient.
The staff at Palm View Animal hospital is caring and
compassionate. (l to r) technician Nicole Namer, Dr. Waldie-Torres
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Families and friends gathered throughout Pembroke Pines and
Miramar to honor the nations birthday and celebrate Independence
Day. In Miramar, there was an All American 4th of July Concert and
Fireworks show at the Miramar Regional Park, which included live
entertainment, inflatable rides, food and beverages. More than
10,000 people enjoyed the celebra-tion sponsored by the City of
Pembroke Pines, which included entertainment, rides, arts and
crafts, refreshments and fireworks. The Southwest Focal Point
Community Center in Pembroke Pines held its Annual 4thof July
Barbecue and Celebration. Pembroke Pines Mayor Ortis and
Commissioners Carl Shechter and Jack McCluskey along with wives
Anita and Gloria helped serve hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans,
watermelon and ice cream sundaes.
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Pembroke Pines and Miramar Celebrate Independence Day
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legally speaking
So far, two large law firms in South Florida have been forced to
close their foreclosure practice as a result of claims and court
decisions that these firms provided false information in order to
improperly repossess properties on behalf of their lender clients.
As a result of the actions by these firms -- which led to their
demise new tools have emerged to successfully defend residential
mortgage foreclosures.
Forensic mortgage auditA forensic mortgage audit involves an in
depth analysis of the loan transaction by a lending compliance
expert to uncover violations of federal and state lending laws
committed by the original lender. These violations may even be
attributable to the current lender under certain circumstances. If
presented in a timely manner, the findings from a forensic mortgage
audit may be used to aggressively defend a foreclosure action, to
offset and reduce the amount owed on the loan obligation, and to
even negotiate a worthwhile modified or restructured loan.
securitization analysisDuring the real estate boom from 2003 to
2007, many lenders sold groups of mortgages in securitized pools to
investment trusts on Wall Street. These trusts were created as
investment tools that allowed lenders and investors to receive
highly preferential tax treatment. In order to receive these tax
benefits, however, strict regulations had to be followed. A
securitization analysis by a qualified and credible firm can reveal
whether an individual loan transaction was properly and timely
transferred to a valid trust, i.e., was the loan properly
securitized. If the loan obligation is proven not to have been
properly securitized, an investment trust cannot foreclose.
transfer history analysisEven if the loan is not part of an
investment trust, many loans have been sold multiple times. Each
time a loan was sold, certain legal transfer requirements had to be
fulfilled to legalize the transfer and to allow the new transferee
to foreclose, if necessary. A transfer history analysis tracks the
mortgage from its originator to the true current legal owner and
holder of the obligation, and also identifies any breaks in the
transfer chain which could prevent the current lender from
foreclosing. In some cases, this analysis has uncovered that
certain lenders even forged mortgage assignment docu-ments through
the use of so-called robo-signers to overcome transfer issues,
which led to findings of fraud and the cancellation of the mortgage
debt altogether.
Detailed explanations of different options available to
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school news
M iramar High Schools Band Director Alvin Davis is focused on
much more than just music. Since starting at the school in 2003,
Davis estimates that has had the opportunity to influence more than
6,000 students and he has done everything he can to make a
difference in the lives of each one of them. Davis was recently
recognized for his efforts when he won the 2012 Macys/Florida
Department of Education Teacher of the Year Award.
Davis received a $10,000 grant funded by the Macys Foundation
and awards from Macys including an all-expense paid trip for four
to New York City to attend the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade. He
will also serve for one year as the Christa McAuliffe Ambassador
for education, touring the state to spread the word about
educational opportunities and challenges in the Sunshine State.
Music is just a small part of what Davis teaches. In fact, he
places more emphasis on academics and discipline than musicality.
When academics and discipline are in place, musicality occurs
naturally, said Davis. He has made it his mission to ensure that as
many students as possible attend post secondary education. He also
wants to make sure that all of his students have the skills they
need to be successful at whatever
career path they follow. He recognizes that most students will
not chose a music-related career and points out that so far only
one of his graduates has become a band director. He runs the band
like a business organization and he plays the role of CEO. He has
40 student leaders or managers and expects the rest of the band
members to treat them with respect.
His approach seems to be working. In the past 4 years, every
senior that has been a regular participating member of the band has
been accepted into some form of post secondary education. In
addition, the schools music depart-ment has consistently received
superior and excellent ratings from the Florida Bandmasters
Association during com-petitions at the state and district
level.
It was selected to play in The Music Man and Cirque Dreams when
the Broadway musicals performed in South Florida. It also played
during the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl. Davis former students come back year
after year to visit and encourage his current students to keep
working hard. Many of them return during homecoming, when they have
an opportunity to play in the alumni band.
For information, visit www.miramarhigh.net.
Miramar High Teacher Named Teacher of the YearBy DeBBy Teich
Miramar High Schools Band Director Alvin Davis (center) is
Teacher of the Year.
Four students at Pembroke Pines Charter High School won the
2011High School Severe Weather Awareness Week public service
announcement video contest, sponsored by theFlorida Division of
Emergency Management. Joseph Engelman, Alfonso Duran, Christopher
Taylor and Paul Capone created an informational video on how to
prepare an emergency hur-ricane safety kit. As winners of the state
award, the students were invited to attend Hurricane Griffin, an
emergency simulation exercise held at the Broward County Emergency
Operations Center in Plantation.
Every year, the EOC plans and executes a disaster scenario to
deter-mine how it would prepare for and handle a strong storm if it
were to strike northern Broward and damage or destroy many homes.
The students joined the Mayor, City Administrator, key department
heads and others who got together to talk about possible
complications, alternatives and consequences. We addressed topics
like debris management, traffic signalization and disaster housing,
as well as how to deal with issues relating to permitting and
inspections, saidChuck LanzaDirector
of theBroward County Emergency Operations Center. The students
video played continuously as everyone arrived at the simulation.
The video was very creative, said
Lanza. The students used comedy, music and action to communicate
the message. It is a great way to present the information to young
people.
Paul Capone has only lived in Florida for a year and found the
simula-tion very reassuring. Its good to know that we have a very
professional team helping us deal with any potential crisis, said
Paul. Joseph Engelman was also impressed. I gained a new
appreciation for all of the effort, prepa-ration, and team work
that goes into keeping our community safe, said Joseph. The four
students won a trip to Walt Disney World in January to attend the
Division of Emergency Managements kick-off event for Severe Weather
Awareness Week. They also received recognition from the State, as
well as a professional shoot which
will allow their video to be aired statewide.
For information on PPCHS, visit www.pinescharter.net. For
information on Florida Emergency Management, visit
www.FloridaDisaster.org.
By DeBBy Teich
PPCHS Contest Winners Attend Emergency Simulation Exercise
(l to r) Students give a thumbs-up after learning that they won
the 2011 High School Public Service Announcement Contest (l to r)
Joseph Engelman, Alfonso Duran, Christopher Taylor and Paul
Capone.
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legally speaking
I n the past several years there have been some changes in
family law. Florida has done away with the designation of
residential or custodial parent. The Child Support Laws have also
gone through some changes with the percentage of overnights needed
for a reduction now 20% instead of the previously required 40%.
Florida has also eliminated the 25% reduction for day care or after
care expenses that the parent who was not directly paying such
expense did receive.
As of August 1, there were some additional changes or perhaps
clarifications to existing laws. The majority of these changes or
clarifications dealt with alimony. Unlike child support, Florida
does not follow any alimony guidelines. Each case is based upon the
needs and the abilities of each spouse. Length of marriage and the
income of the parties; as well as lifestyle enjoyed during the
marriage is considered.
Three new factors were added to a judges consideration in
deter-mining alimony:
The responsibilities each party will have with regard to any
minor children they have in common.
The tax treatment and consequences to both parties of any
alimony award. All sources of income available to either party,
including income from invest-
ments held by either party.
In addition to the above changes, the legislature has further
defined certain additional terms and presumptions:
Short term marriages are marriages having a duration of less
than 7 years. Moderate term marriages are marriages having a
duration of greater than 7
years but less than 17 years. Long term marriages are marriages
having a duration of 17 years or greater.
Certain categories of alimony were also further defined:
Bridge the Gap Alimony: Can be awarded for no more than 2 years
to assist a party in the transition from being married to being
single. This alimony will terminate upon the death of either party
or the remarriage of the receiving spouse. In addition, this
alimony cannot be modified in either amount or duration.
Rehabilitative Alimony: Can be awarded to a spouse to assist in
establishing the capacity for self support through education,
training, work experience or rede-velopment of previous skills. A
defined rehabilitative plan must be part of this award.
Durational Alimony: Awarded when permanent periodic alimony is
inappro-priate. This amount may be modified or terminated based
upon a substantial change of circumstance, but the length of this
form of alimony cannot be modified absent exceptional
circumstances. This term cannot exceed the length of the
marriage.
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E xcitement is in the air at the international Dance acaDemy as
it prepares for yet another spectacular season . the studio
certainly raised the bar last year . not only did its annual
production of The Nutcracker ballet sell-out, but its spring
performance of Copplia received standing ovations . even more
impressive, two of its students are now busy preparing to compete
at the world Olympics of ballet .
One of the reasons the International Dance Academy (IDA) is so
successful is its incredible staff led by Artistic Director Deborah
Buttner and Co-Director Mary Buttner. These ladies are highly
respected dancers, teachers and choreographers with strong
classical ballet backgrounds.
Deborah is a graduate of the prestigious London Studio Center
Classical Ballet program and trained in both England and South
Africa. As a professional dancer, she toured the British Isles and
America performing numerous lead roles. As an instructor, she is
qualified in both the Royal Academy of Dance and Cecchetti
methods.
I believe demonstrating the most demanding classical techniques
and variations is essential to inspiring and correctly training
students, explains Deborah, whose first teacher was her mother
Mary.
In addition to the Buttners, IDAs international faculty includes
Eriberto Jimenez, a soloist with the Cuban Classical Ballet of
Miami, and Shaina Kaim, a graduate of IDA who returns as an
accomplished teacher after two years in a professional ballet
company. In addition, master classes taught by specialist teachers
add excite-ment to the mix.
IDA is one of the preeminent ballet schools in South Florida.
Dancers study the acclaimed Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) method.
RAD is the most highly-regarded training and examining body for
classical ballet in the world, under the patronage of Queen
Elizabeth II. Dancers study a defined curriculum and must pass a
series of examinations satisfying the extraordinarily high
standards of the RAD in order to be awarded internationally
recognized certification.
Whether dancing for fun or pursuing a dance career, the Royal
Academy of Dance credential puts our dancers at a great advantage,
states Mary. They also gain the confidence and the great
satisfaction of knowing they met
the most rigorous standards in dance. The International Dance
Academy is the only studio in South Florida offer-ing this
prestigious academic program.
The IDA students have performed extraordinarily well. Of the 30
dancers entered in the grades three, four and five levels of the
RAD examination, 27 received Distinction. Eleven of the dancers
scored 90% or higher, with two earning a 98%, and one dancer,
Seoyeon Kim, scoring an unheard of 100%.
Even more impressive, two of the schools elite dancers, Haylee
Levin and Abbey Kay, scored so well on the RAD final examination
that they have qualified to compete at the Gene International
Ballet Competition, one of the most competitive ballet events in
the world. It will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, in
October.
The Gene, as it is informally known, is considered the Olympics
of ballet. It is the ultimate level of competition for an amateur
classical ballet dancer. Typically only 30 to 35 ballerinas from
around the world qualify each year. It is unprecedented to have two
dancers from Florida, let alone the same ballet company, meet the
high standards of RAD. In the last 90 years, only one other dancer
from Florida has qualified to represent the United States at the
Gene.
While IDA has certainly proven it is South Floridas premier
ballet school, it also offers a complete menu of dance classes for
all ages. Fall classes, which begin on August 22nd, are offered six
days a week for all levels of dancers. Class choices include
Ballet, Creative Movement, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern and
Lyrical. Also offered is the popular TuTu Cuties, a mommy-and-me
style class for two and three-year-olds. For adults, the
studio offers classical ballet classes at beginner through
intermediate levels. The studio is also home to the Jazzercise
adult exercise program.
Young dancers who want to kick-start their dance year can
register for IDAs one-week Summer Intensive Program taking place
August 15-19th. According to Deborah, the stretching, strengthening
and technique classes will shake off the cobwebs and get dancers
ready for the fall classes or to audition for The Nutcracker. The
open audition is scheduled for Saturday, September 10th.
We welcome auditions by dancers who want the experience of
dancing in a full-scale professional pro-duction at a major
performing arts theater. We have roles for all ages and skill
levels, from the tiniest mouse to the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy,
says Deborah. We like to inspire our young dancers through the
challenges, excitement and learning that come with performing in a
spectacular full-length theater production.
The 12th season of the spectacular Nutcracker will be performed
December 9-11th at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. Dancers
will perform five shows during the three day run which includes the
popular Sunday matinee followed by Meet Clara and Friends.
Dancers and potential students can meet the Buttners
By sTacey Bomser
International Dance Academy Raises the Barre
The state-of-the-art studios provide a family-friendly
environment where dancers new or experienced are encouraged to make
dreams come true.
Haylee Levin as Snow White, Abbey Kay as Sleeping Beauty and
Alice Schreiber as Dorothy, together with the IBC cast in stunning
costumes, during the spring performance of Fairy Tale Classics.
invitationOpen House
Saturday, August 20, 1-4 p.m.
Free Ballet & Jazz Classes
Meet Deborah Buttner, Mary Buttner and the
professional teachers of IDA! Registration Refreshments
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and the IDA teachers at an Open House on Saturday, August 21st
from 1-4pm. This is an opportunity to tour the 5,500 square foot
facility, which includes large classroom studios, a special studio
for private instruction, a custom-costume fabrication center, a
quiet room for homework and study, and a lunchroom. IDA will offer
free ballet and jazz classes during the Open House. The studio will
also be conducting dancer assessments and class placements, and
accepting registrations. The registration fee will be waived for
dancers presenting proof of previous registration at another dance
studio. Come dressed to dance and join the fun at International
Dance Academy.
International Dance Academy, founded in 2000, is located in the
Broward Lakes Business Park at 825 Shotgun Road in Weston. For more
information on all pro-grams, call (954) 476-4419 or visit
www.IDA-dance.com.
Rehearsing for a show is exciting and fun, and friendships are
forged that last forever!
Meet Our SponsorsThe International Ballet Company and its feeder
school, the International Dance Academy, would like to thank its
major sponsors, South African Airways and the Tau Game Lodge, for
making it possible for the American flag to be flown at the Gene
International Ballet Competition, known as the World Olympics of
Ballet.
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