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Calendar8 April 2015

COMMUnITY NEWS

10 Community Support for Joe Di Maggio Children’s Hospital Ran Strong at 6th Annual Invicta Watch Group Tour de Broward

12 Miramar Gets Ready for 2015 Relay for Life

14 Students Pitch in to Remove Invasive Plants at Miramar Pineland Park

15 Miramar Library Hosts Author Discussion in Celebration of African-American History Month

Feature sTOrY16 Relax and Unwind with the “Spa-tacular Savings”

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18 Miramar Resident Writes About the Dark Side of Miami in His Debut Novel

18 Students From Miramar High School Compete at Harvard Speech and Debate Tournament

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28 Aging and Your Eyes: Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

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29 Most Common Mistakes by Homeowners Attempting to Obtain a Loan Modification

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TreatmentMost herniated discs improve on their own or with treatments such as physical therapy, steroids or traction. Putting ice or moist heat on the affected area provides some short-term pain relief too. When these steps are not enough, spinal injections of anti-inflammatory medicine can reduce swelling and increase mobility. These injections are referred to as epidurals or nerve blocks.

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9thFriends of the miramar Library Book Club – Join others who share the joy of reading and discussing a good book. This month’s book: The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Call the library to order a copy of the book. 954-357-8090 X8180

11thrapunzel! rapunzel! a Very hairy Tale – The evil enchantress Lady ZaZa has banished Princess Rapunzel to the deep, dark, dank, dismal, dreary forest in an effort to rule the kingdom herself. It is up to handsome Sir Roderick and his hairdressing side-kick Edgar to restore the kingdom as they also search for true love and a perfect head of hair. Will they find everything they are looking for in Princess Rapunzel? With a dragon who’s lost his poof, a neurotic gypsy woman and a magical cast of characters, this hilarious twist on the classic fairy tale will delight princes and princesses of all ages. 2 p.m., Miramar Cultural Center, 2400 Civic Center Place, Tickets are $15. To purchase, call the box office at 954-602-4500.

reception for Photographer Lee ann Birkenstock – photographer of “Artistic Cultures” an exhibition of historic beauty currently on display

in the Miramar Library. Birkenstock will share her personal story of the exotic places she has visited, customs she has experienced and stories of the “real people” behind the faces she came to know and capture on her photographic journeys across ancient parts of the world. “Artistic Cultures” is recognized as a Broward 100 event. Lite refreshments will be served. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. Call 954-357-8090 for more information.

11th & 25thtry Your hand at IPad! IoS 8 – In this course you will learn the basic tricks and techniques for using your iPad including physical layout of buttons and features, navigating screens and apps, connecting to the Internet, overview of included apps, downloading apps from the Apple Store and the settings you need to know. Please bring your own iPad fully charged. Seating is limited. No Pre-Registration. Pick up a Seat Reservation Ticket at the Reference Desk prior to the start of class. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

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“meditation for Peace and Illumination” – Cleanse your aura in this one hour meditation session, Registration is not necessary, but seating is first come, first served. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

18thteen Club – Come hang out with other teens and plan cool activities for the

library. Join and earn volunteer hours. 12:30 p.m. on April 4th and 2 p.m. on April 18th., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

Library eBooks for every one – Learn how to download Library eBooks to your e-Reader, Tablet or Smart Phone. Choose from thousands of titles. Lightweight and easy to carry. Adjustable text size. No late fees. 3 week loan period. Bring your device fully charged. Kindle users must know their Amazon user id and password. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place

20thYoga – This is Hatha “All Levels” class with breathing, balance, strength and stretching exercises followed by guided relaxation and meditation. Please bring water and a big towel if you do not have a yoga mat and bring any exercise straps or blocks if you have them. Do not eat a heavy meal at least 2-3 hours before the class. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

21streducing Your Carbon Foot by going Organic – Samantha Hydes, the Healthy Eating and Green Mission Specialist at Whole Foods in Pembroke Pines will discuss the benefits of eating organic, locally grown food and how if not only promotes sound nutrition, but also benefits the planet. Hydes will present options for preparing healthy meals and samples will be provided. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

23rdWriter’s Club – The Friends of the Miramar Library hosts this Creative Writing Club. Share ideas and feedback with others, observe and get great critique of your writing. Have the opportunity to read aloud and share your writing experiences. Come and

join us as we write, read, listen and comment. 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

27thBusiness Workshop: Creating the Ultimate business plan – This workshop will cover topics such as Pricing Your Products and/or Services, Listing Your Recurring and Non-recurring Expenditures, Understanding the Demographics, Crunching the Numbers and more! 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

ongoingTween Wii – Gaming fun! Ages 8-12, Wednesdays, 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place.

Mother goose story Time – Stories, songs and crafts, Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Miramar Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. Registration required: 954-357-8095.

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Community Support for Joe Di Maggio Children’s Hospital Ran Strong at 6th Annual Invicta Watch Group Tour de BrowardBY JiLL sHARPe

More than 4,000 people gathered at Miramar Regional Park on February 22nd for the 6th annual Invicta Watch Group Tour

de Broward, an annual event that raises money for pediatric services and programs at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood. At the end of the day, participants, sponsors and donors raised nearly $400,000. The funds directly impact some of the nearly 70,000 children that required outpatient visits, admissions or surgery last year.

“The South Florida community has really embraced Tour de Broward and made it more than just a fundraiser,” said Frank V. Sacco, President and CEO of Memorial Healthcare System. “It’s become a celebration of health and wellness, with inspiration embodied in many who participate.

Events included a 50K cycling challenge and 100 K cycling challenge, a 5K run, 3K walk, and the Power

of Play Kids’ Zone. There were countless inspirational tales along the way.

One of those was twenty-five year old college student Moise Brutus from North Miami who rode the 50K (31 miles) cycling challenge. Brutus, who attends Marian University in Indiana, came back for the event to thank those who helped him at the Memorial Rehabilitation Institute after he lost both legs and part of his left arm in a 2010 motorcycle accident.

“Sometimes life knocks you down, but you have to get up. I just happened to get up without legs. If I’m an example of someone who didn’t get up, I certainly didn’t do it without help,” said Brutus.

Former heart patient 10-year-old Jonny Pastorius, who finished the 3.1 mile course, was also an inspira-tion to many. It was the third time Pastorius has run the event, the first time coming just eight months after undergoing a procedure at Joe DiMaggio Children’s

Hospital to patch a hole in his heart. Pastorius, who beat his dad’s time by nearly five minutes, ran shirt-less with “6-4-2012 Heart Surgery, JDCH” written in marker on his chest and back.

More than $2 million has been raised in the six-year history of the Tour de Broward. In previous years, funds have supported the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Heart Institute, which houses one of the two pediatric heart transplant programs in South Florida, and the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, which improves the lives of oncology patients and their families.

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Event organizers kicked off the 2015 Relay for Life campaign on February 12th with a night of entertainment at the Miramar Cultural

Center. City Manager Kathleen Woods-Richardson challenged municipal staff to join the fight against cancer and help raise money for the cause, while stu-dents and cheerleaders from Everglades High School (EHS) performed for the crowd.

“Tonight was our kickoff event to bring the com-munity, businesses and our partners at EHS together so people can be inspired,” said Natasha Hampton, Event Lead and Chief of Marketing and Public

Relations for the City of Miramar. Miramar is an awesome place to live and work in and it’s a place that also cares about the com-munity. Relay is a fantastic chance for all of us to come together for a great cause.”

Local leaders have set a goal of raising $40,000 for cancer treatment and preven-tion efforts by the April 10th Relay. Money raised helps the American Cancer Society conduct research, provide transportation and accommodations for cancer patients that need to travel for treatment, and coordinate sup-

port services for women living with breast cancer. At the beginning of March, 210 participants had already signed up and raised over $3,000. While last year’s Relay in Miramar had 35 teams, this year has already seen 37 teams and counting registered. Organizations like the Miramar Police Department and Zeta Phi Beta sorority have taken the lead in the friendly competition for being the group with the most money raised.

For EHS teacher Bruce Klasner, volunteering alongside his students keeps him motivated. “The students who are volunteering here excite and chal-lenge me and keep me involved,” he said. “We need to educate and teach kids that this could be the generation that puts an end to cancer.”

The first Relay For Life was held in 1985 and since then has raised roughly $4 billion for cancer

research and treatment. The event is also a chance for people to come together to honor people who are living with cancer as well as remember friends and family members who have passed away. Relays center around teams and individuals who all walk around a track, and some participants even camp out overnight. Organizers often include food, games and entertainment to help build camaraderie among the attendees. People who are living with cancer take the first lap around the track in the Survivors Lap. Once the sun sets, people can light candles as part of the Luminaria Ceremony to remember those that have lost their life to cancer.

For more information, contact the American Cancer Society at 305-779-2877 or visit them online at www.relayforlife.org/MiramarFL.

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Students Pitch in to Remove Invasive Plants at Miramar Pineland ParkBY JiLL sHARPe

M iramar pineland park is in the midst of some spring cleaning, but this cleaning involves a bit more

than a light dusting and vacuuming. The park is taking part in Broward County’s 100 Bags of Invasives Challenge and hosted their first group to help remove invasive plant species.

Over the course of three Saturdays in January, about 150 students from South Plantation High School’s (SPHS) environmental science magnet program took out invasive Rosary Pea and Grapevine plants by the park’s Pinelands Trail. Rosary Peas originated in South America and their poisonous red and black berries lead to fast-growing vines that wrap around native plants, block them from getting sunlight and choke them. “It’s a never-ending battle,” said Rich Newman, a Park Manager. “But we’re one of the counties’ natural areas and we want to keep it native.”

The SPHS students spent their time and effort collecting well over 100 bags of invasive plants. In addition to the environmental benefits of their work, any group that pulls up 100 bags or more of invasives receives a certificate of appreciation and the free use of a park pavilion for a party. “Our students needed to do some service learning about South Florida’s ecosystems and the impact we can have on them,” said Jessica Brown, an Advanced Placement environmental science teacher at SPHS. “The students really liked the park and making a difference there. They’ve even talked about getting a group of them together to volunteer on

their own and go back to the park.”The park opened in March 2013 but has

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“Some non-native plants out-grow and out-repro-duce the native species since they have no natural enemies here,” said Terri Ward, a Park Aides.

While invasives remain a problem, park staff view volunteers and groups like the SPHS students, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts as a key part of the solution. “The 100 Bags challenge is really exciting for us,” Ward said. “This is a wonderful oppor-tunity for high school students to learn about the plants and the park’s history. They SPHS students were very well-prepared, had a great deal of energy and enthusiasm, a good knowledge base

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Miramar Library Hosts Author Discussion in Celebration of African-American History MonthBY JiLL sHARPe

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The event kicked off with an hour long interactive discussion by Harbin on how communities need to look within to find solutions to the state of poverty for the boulevard residents. This was followed by a lively ques-tion and answer session which some 40 plus attendees participated in. When asked by one audience member what the top solution is to the myriad of problems faced by boulevard residents, Harbin replied,

“Education is the key for the children of these communities. Teach a child to read and their opportunities are limitless.”

Etta Harbin received her BA from Florida Atlantic University and her MS from NOVA Southeastern University. Her combined teaching experi-ence spans over 32 years and reflects a range of positions including: Teacher, Center Director, District Office Educational Specialist and District Writing Specialist. You can purchase her book on Amazon.

The Book Discussion was followed by an author signing and light refreshments.


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Back in the 1980’s no one would have dreamed that Miramar resident

Robert Earl would someday write a successful novel. Back then, Earl was into drugs and on the run. Today, he has turned his life around and recently published his debut novel which gives a gritty glimpse into the world he left behind on the streets of Miami.

In “Miami Contingent,” Earl draws from his own experiences and writes about the way it was in Overtown back in the day. His writing is inspired by his countless experiences from living in the dark abyss of drug addic-tion for more than 20 years.

“The book is about the Miami that I knew, not the Miami on your postcards or in popular TV shows,” said Earl. “I wanted to

tell real stories in real worlds, uncensored, so that people can relate to them and walk away thinking and pondering.”

The main character in “Miami Contingent” is eleven-year-old Renee Jenkins, a

vivacious, bright girl who had the seemingly unfortunate fate of being born into the notorious Jenkins clan, in an area of Miami where a knock at the door warrants carrying a 9 mm pistol for protection. Renee must maneuver her way through the asphalt jungle of Miami’s dangerous Overtown as she strives to find happiness in a world consumed by death, despair, drugs and pain. As the story develops, Renee is kept busy caring for her younger brother Sean and dreams of becoming a doctor. But what Renee doesn’t know is there is a storm coming to Overtown that has the power to change everything.

Earl said the response he has received has been overwhelming. “Barnes and Noble in Pembroke Gardens hosted a book signing for me and 150 people showed up on a rainy day,” he said. Earl was also invited to Miami Lakes Senior High School for Black History month and he was invited to speak to a group of kids at the Overtown Youth Center.

“Talking to the kids was really gratify-ing,” said Earl. “My message to them was to stay in school and not waste their time. The kids looked up to me because my experiences are proof that you can always change for the better.”

Miami Contingent is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The hardcover book sells for $27.92 and the E-Book is avail-able for $3.99.

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Students From Miramar High School Compete at Harvard Speech and Debate TournamentBY JiLL sHARPe

Ten patriots from miramar high school (mhs) recently visited the land of the New England Patriots, Paul Revere, and Bunker Hill to com-pete in the 41st Annual Harvard National

Forensics Tournament. This trip of a lifetime saw members of the MHS debate team match wits with some of the best and the brightest students from around the country over President’s Day weekend.

Ariana Gonzalez Greene is in her second year teaching speech and debate at MHS and took 10 students to the Harvard competition, including two first-year debate novices. “It’s a higher level tournament, very prestigious, and with a high level of competition,” she said. “The students got to see all of their hard work from throughout the year pay off.”

The debate program at MHS started out with only a handful of members but has undergone tremendous growth in a short period of time. Approximately 175 students opt to take the Honors and Advanced Placement level speech and debate classes and about 30 students are active in the debate club itself. “We’re a young program, but we have very high hopes and big ambitions,” said Gonzalez Greene. “The biggest benefits students get out of participating in debate are confidence and maturity. They have to practice, per-form in class and research their own cases. It takes a lot of intrinsic motivation.”

Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie has made speech and debate a priority, even partnering with the national “Communicators in the Classroom” initiative started by the National Speech and Debate

Association in 2012 to increase the number of school districts that take part in debate by providing resources such as textbooks, learning tools and materials

to schools in need of assistance. Since then, the school district has worked to create and strengthen speech and debate curriculums at all 15 public high schools in the county.

While the MHS team approached their travel-ing as a business trip, their time up north pro-vided many more benefits than initially expected.

“It was the first time some of the students had left Miramar and since we were in Boston in the middle of a blizzard, it was the first time many of them had seen snow,” Gonzalez Greene said.

“When we talk about going to college now, it’s different for the students since they’ve now seen what college life is like. It pushes them to a differ-ent level.”

The MHS debate program plans to build on their success and stay on the national stage. In the 2015-2016 academic year, they will be traveling to Princeton University and the University of California at Berkeley to compete in more of the top tournaments.

Miramar High School is looking for community members to help sponsor the debate team or volunteer as judges. There are no qualifications or experience necessary for either opportunity. For more information, contact Ariana Gonzalez-Greene at [email protected].


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Little rascals Academywww.lilrascalsacademy.com954-584-1221Little Rascals’ camp curriculum combines safe and exciting field trips, sports activities, and on-site learning events with plenty of summer-time fun.

Nob Hill Academywww.nobhillacademy.org954-791-9270At Jr. Adventure Camp, preschoolers will expe-rience a summer of fun, exciting, educational, age appropriate activities without leaving the center.

park Avenue Gymnasticswww.parkavenuegymnastics.com954-434-0099At Park Avenue Gymnastics, campers will learn and perfect gymnastics skills while also taking part in fun camp activities, including dance, arts & crafts, movies, games, swim-ming and martial arts.

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St. David’s Sports Campswww.saintdavid.org954-475-2770St. David’s offers camps in soccer, basketball/shooting, baseball/softball, flag football and volleyball.

Summit-Questa Montessori Campwww.summitquesta.com954-584-3466Younger kids will enjoy water play, sports and special fun activities, while the older ones can enroll in the sports camp, which includes activities on and off campus.

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University Center for the performing Artswww.universitycenterfor-theperformingarts.com 954-475-3000Develop your child’s individual talent, while broadening his/her understanding and ability in all areas of the performing arts through training in a high energy, fun and exciting environment.

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Miramar Cultural Centerwww.miramarculturalcenter.org954-602-4521Miramar Cultural Center’s summer camp, themed Little Broadway, consists of eight weeks of visual and performing arts for chil-dren ages 7 to 14.

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AllGolf at CB Smith parkwww.allgolf.com954-441-1333Kids can learn how to play golf or improve their skills at CB Smith Park.

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Camp woodlandwww.campwoodlandfl.com954-921-1497Camp Woodland is a privately owned camp at CB Smith Park for boys and girls ages 5-16.

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John wai Kung Fu Academywww.attdavie.com954-599-8208Kids learn powerful life skills like discipline, respect, focus and more in a positive, sup-portive, environment.

Karate Americawww.kidmartialartsinflorida.com954-424-2337Karate America’s martial arts, taekwondo, and karate programs help children become physically fit, achieve self-confidence, improve social skills and learn how to be safe while developing respect, discipline, and self-control.

Kiddie Academy of plantationwww.educationaldaycare.kiddieacademy.com954-476-9706Camp Adventure, for children up to age 12, is built upon a series of two-week themes designed to inspire children to explore, create, interact and stay active during the summer months.


plantation United Methodist Churchwww.pumc.net954-584-7500Children have fun participating in summer activities in an environment of faith and love.

temple Kol Ami eman-elwww.tkae.org954-472-1988Temple Kol Ami Eman-El offers a summer program where fun in the sun and discovery go hand in hand for toddlers thru 2nd graders.

SUNriSeAll Sports After School and Summer Campwww.allsportskids.com954-746-5437All Sports offers weekly field trips, sports instruc-tion, cheerleading, dance, drama club, arts and crafts, science projects and much more.

Camp Chamelonwww.campchamelon.com954-815-9054A fun and friendly summer experience in Markham Park for kids ages 5-15, Camp Chamelon encourages participation in creative art and science projects, music, dance, and lots of special events.

Christi/Stepps Academywww.stepsacademy.com954-749-6869Children in kindergarten through 12th grade enjoy daily field trips, enrichment programs, weekly arts and crafts projects and outdoor activities.

City of Sunrisewww.sunrisefl.gov954-747-4600The City of Sunrise offers a variety of summer camp programs for children ages 5-15.


Nob Hill Academy Sunrisewww.nobhillacademy.org954-747-8708 954-748-2490At Jr. Adventure Camp, preschoolers will experi-ence a summer of fun, exciting, educational, age appropriate activities without leaving the center.

temple Beth torah Sha’aray tzedek -Camp Mah tovwww.tbst.org954-722-9537Camp Mah Tov serves campers 6 weeks to 2nd grade in a beautiful facility, offering swim-ming, an H20 Zone, playground fun, art, music, sports, gymnastics, cooking and amazing field trips.

world of Learning Academywww.worldoflearningacademy.com954-742-7189Camp activities include a mix of learning and fun including emphasis in reading, math, sci-ence, social studies, art and daily field trips to water parks, museums, parks, game rooms, bowling and more.

SoUtHweSt rANCHeSpositive Athletics Summer Sports Campwww.posititiveathletics.comPositive Athletics provides a safe, enjoyable and rewarding summer sports camp experi-ence for boys and girls ages 5-14.

School of rockwww.schoolofrock.com954-252-7625The School of Rock summer camp features speed-learning song parts; crash course on the nuts and bolts of live performance; group instruction and closing day live concert for family and friends.

the British Barn Horse Summer Campwww.britishbarn.com305-491-9333Camp weeks are filled and with fun activities, as the children learn all about horses and ponies, riding, grooming, safety and more.

weStoNAmerican tigers Martial Artswww.americantigersmartialarts.com954-529-8619 At American Tigers Martial Arts children will become physically fit, develop self-confidence, and improve social skills while studying various martial arts techniques.

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American top team www.attbaga.com954-349-4900Campers will learn the martial arts and develop their character while enjoying field trips, games, and arts & crafts.

Art institute of westonwww.artinstitute.info954-659-9050At All Art Camp, children express their creativity with classes in painting, ceramics, mixed-media, and arts & crafts.

Camp Cambridgewww.cambridgepreschools.com954-217-8566 954-430-3388Campers will stay active and busy while engaging in a variety of activities that encour-age academic enrichment and imagination.

Camp Lingua www.camplingua.com954-642-2267Camp Lingua is a unique language immersion program where children enjoy an enriching, fun experience while developing language and critical thinking skills.

Camp Sagemontwww.campsagemont.com954-384-1894Children make lifelong memories at Camp Sagemont, where they can choose a tradi-tional day camp experience or take part in one of the specialty camps such as Sports Camp, Art Camp, Drama Camp or the new Blog Writing, STEM, or Robotics camps.

Camp tDDwww.dordorim.org954-389-1232The goal at Camp TDD is to provide a safe and nurturing camp experience for children with age-appropriate activities such as theme days, puppet shows, water play, and field trips for older campers.

Camp Gan israelwww.chabadofweston.com954-349-6565Every day at Camp Gan Israel is filled with diverse, exciting recreational activities, such as sports, swimming, zumba dancing, creative arts, Shabbat experiences, and much more

ChessArt Kids www.chessartkids.com954-534-3771Located at Imagine Charter School at Weston, ChessArt Kids helps campers develop their minds and creativity by learning the strate-gic game of chess and studying various art techniques.

Camp Carousel www.achildrenscarousel.com954-424-1898At Camp Carousel, children select an area of concentration such as theater, dance, construction, sports, creative art, baking or Top Chef cooking, and all campers enjoy arts and crafts, computer games, ice cream par-ties, organized sports, water play, and arcade games.

Coral reef Gymnastics www.coralreefgymnastics.com954-430-1530Campers enjoy a full day of activities which include gymnastics, tumbling, fitness and martial arts, as well as arts & crafts, field trips and much more.

Camp explorerwww.creativechildlearningcenter.com954-389-8245Summer is the time for children to explore new interests and activities such as water slide parks and airboat rides, cookouts and relay races, Junior Olympics, arts & crafts, fun field trips, and much more.

educando a America www.educandoamerica.com954-261-2432Campers learn Spanish while participating in music programs, arts & crafts projects, dance and theater, culinary projects, sports and water activities.

Fit tennis Academy www.fittennisacademy.com954-732-0588Learn the fundamentals of tennis such as grip variations, footwork, stroke biomechanics, tactics and strategies, while increasing fitness and psychological strength.

Heroes of Hip Hopwww.heroesofhiphop.net954-306-0001Campers will learn the latest moves from professional choreographers as they prepare for an incredible end-of-camp production.

i Know Science www.iknowscience.com954-892-4992Campers enjoy experiments in biology, engi-neering, physics, and chemistry that will spark their imagination and increase their love for scientific exploration.

iMACS www.imacs.org954-791-2333In the IMACS Hi-Tech Summer Camp, children work independently and in groups to complete logic puzzles, program virtual robots and build their own electronic devices.

imperial Martial Arts www.imperialmartialarts.com954-217-6006At Imperial Martial Arts children develop martial arts expertise, physical fitness, self-defense skills, and life skills such how to properly deal with bullies.

international Dance Academy www.danceida.com954-476-4419Campers learn dance skills while working towards an impressive, end-of-camp production complete with costumes and stunning set design.

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Lightning Basketball Campwww.lightningcamp.com954-629-0621. Whether you play on your school team or just like to have fun at the park, boys and girls of any skill level will improve their game at this all-inclusive, full-day camp held at Cypress Bay High School.

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tAG USA Gymnastics www.taggymnastics.com954-384-9393It’s non-stop action at TAG USA, where camp-ers participate in trampoline, power tumbling, gymnastics, indoor basketball and soccer, cheerleading, dance, and color war, plus surprise visits from special guests.

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Most Common Mistakes by Homeowners Attempting to Obtain a Loan Modification

As a result of various nationwide class actions and lawsuits filed against mortgage companies by private individuals and govern-ment agencies, lenders have become more receptive and willing to assist

homeowners in modifying their loans. However, lenders have also become more demanding of certain documentation to support loan modification requests. These are the most common mistakes homeowners make when processing a loan modification on their own.

Provide too much information. Most Homeowners believe that the more information they provide to their lender about their finances, the more likely their loan modification will be approved. Just the opposite is true. Most lenders are looking for specific information regarding a home-owner’s income and expenses, specific reasons to support a financial hardship for a loan modifica-tion, and they require a specific order and timeframe to submit the required documents. Overwhelming your lender with the same unnecessary documents time and time again will only place your file farther back in line for consideration.

The Arcia Law Firm has represented homeowners that have been trying to modify their home loan on their own for years, and within just a few months after retaining the Firm and submitting the appropriate documents, a loan modifica-tion is achieved. Last year, the Arcia Law Firm successfully modified over 130 loans, and so far we have modified more than 40 loans this year.

refusing to seek legal assistance. We have counseled hundreds of clients in mortgage related cases through the years, and the most significant mistake that homeowners make is to wait until the last minute to hire a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. Many homeowners think that they can easily defend themselves in a foreclosure proceeding, process their own loan modification, and save their home. However, some of the legal defenses to a foreclosure are highly technical and require specialized knowledge.

The attorneys representing banks and the judges overseeing in these cases are interested in obtaining a final judgment of foreclosure, sale of the property at a public auction and closing the case. In more simple terms, this means you are out of your home before you can finish your loan modification. The key to preventing this end result is for every homeowner either in foreclosure or at risk of foreclosure, to stop playing “Russian Roulette” with their family home, and imme-diately hire a highly qualified law firm to assist them.

The attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm are privileged to successfully represent hundreds of homeowners in our community. We have foreclosure defense, loan modification and bankruptcy departments. You can view videos and testimonials of our satisfied clients at our website under “Success Stories.”

Detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners are also discussed in a consumer 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 free consultation to discuss your case in detail.

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So, you have your home for sale, but it’s not selling? We are approaching the next cycle in real estate, leading towards a balanced market whereby neither buy-

ers nor sellers have the “edge.” If your home is listed for sale and not selling, there is reason for concern. A home doesn’t sell due to an array of circumstances, several of which you can manage successfully.

Some of the most important challenges that can lead to this are:Price it correctly at fair market value from the beginning. If you failed to

price it appropriately when you initially listed the property, more likely than not your home will have interest from buyers, but fail to attract any offers. The “why” for this is pretty simple…..would you buy an overpriced home if you were the buyer? Even if the price is lowered after the home is listed for a period of time, you will have lost the momentum of the initial listing period and the majority of buyers will assume that there is something wrong with the home. Pricing your home at fair market value from the onset is the best deci-sion you will ever make in the process!

the condition of the home is a key ingredi-ent. Sellers should look at the home from a poten-tial buyer’s perspective. Buyers have high expecta-tions; therefore, the home needs to be consistently clean, neat, de-cluttered and depersonalized. This will help the buyers visual-ize themselves living there. Your home curb appeal is of the utmost importance; therefore, a trim, yet cozy appearance, and careful landscaping will give the buyer a warm sense of wanting to enter the home to begin with.

marketing matters! Oh does it matter! The power of being able to sell is simply the Multiple Listing Service and the hundreds of websites that your home is syndicated to from this. Ninety-seven percent of buyers first go online to look at properties to begin their search. Therefore, it’s important that your home as mul-tiple professionally looking photos that will make it look as alluring as possible. A home listed without photos or very few photos is unlikely to draw considerable interest.

hire the right realtor for the job of selling your home. Selling your home is one of, if not, the largest financial decisions you will ever make in your lifetime. Hire a Realtor who is knowledgeable about the area. Your success is dependent on this. A full-time, seasoned Realtor with experience that has seen the ups and downs of the market brings the necessary knowledge and expertise to the potential sale. Experienced seasoned agents also tend to know and have relation-ships with other Realtors and industry professionals, which results in smoother transactions.

Patrick Simm, Managing Director of the Simmsational Real Estate Group at Keller Williams Realty Partners SW, can be contacted at 954-709-8258 for all your Real Estate related questions and/or inquiries. Visit www.PatrickSimm.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/OneCoolRealtor.

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The month of april brings high school seniors news of college acceptances. After 18 years of living under mom and dad’s roof, your

“baby” is moving away. It’s an exciting time for kids, but an emotional time for parents. You know how much you will miss your child, and distance won’t keep you from worrying about their well-being. It’s no surprise that you wonder, “Have I done all that I can to keep them safe?”

Many parents are stunned to discover that in medi-cal emergencies they may not be entitled to medical information about their college-aged children. Why? Because, in the eyes of the law, your 18-year old is an

adult. Legally, parents have no standing to know or do anything.In an emergency, how will health care providers know whom to call with

urgent news? Will they know your child’s prior medical history? Oftentimes, they simply won’t. What’s worse, even if a parent learns of a child’s illness or accident, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) prohibits doctors and hospitals from providing information about an adult’s medical condition with-out his/her written consent. While some hospitals make reasonable judgments about giving information to parents, others have refused to reveal anything, least of all over the phone. Some may not even acknowledge to frantic parents whether their adult child has been admitted to a hospital.

What can a parent do? It’s simple. Have your adult child execute advance directives , which include the following:

▸ HIPPA Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information. Grants health care providers permission to disclose medical information, which is essential to informed and timely decision-making, to designated individuals.

▸ Health Care Power of Attorney. A document that authorizes another per-son to make medical decisions for you, if you cannot.

▸ Living Will. A declaration stating whether or not life-sustaining procedures should be used to prolong life when a terminal condition is irreversible or death is imminent.

▸ Emergency Information and Contact List. An organized, updated and concise presentation of prior medical history, allergies, and emergency contact information.

Advance directives and emergency contact information should be immediately available when urgently needed, or the informa-tion is useless. We strongly recommend that every adult carry in his/her wallet an emergency medical information card that makes health/contact information and advance directives instantly available to medical facilities anywhere in the world 24/7/365. Your estate planning attorney can prepare these advance directives, and arrange for an emergency medical card, for less than you think.

As new doors and new worlds open for your college-bound children, your role as parent does not diminish. Do all you can to protect your precious offspring. Your child may be an adult in the eyes of the law, but in your heart they’ll always be your baby.

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


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arTIsTIC JOUrneYs World-renowned artist Joyce Birkenstock poses with former Miramar Mayor Lori Moseley, Nick Ford, Linda Winkler and Barbara Shavel at the opening reception for Birkenstock’s Artistic Journeys exhibit at the Ansin Family Gallery The exhibit, featuring works of art, several from private collections, by one of the foremost experts in creating fine art portraiture of indigenous people in various cultures, will be on display through April 15th

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