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calendar 8 May 2014

community news10 “True Blue” Weekend Brings Alumni of Two

Jamaican High Schools Together Once Again

12 Writing Novels Fulfills Lifetime Dream for Miramar Resident

14 Miramar Cultural Center Trust Presents Seminar on the Art of Fishing

feature stories16 Jump Into A Brand New Smile At Naidu Orthodontics

17 American Pediatric Dental Group Gives Children A Jump Start On A Great Smile

school news18 Miramar Elementary Students Get In Touch With Nature

legally speaking20 New Federal Rules Help Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

ask the expert22 Everyday Toenail Problems & Solutions

26 The Unstable Knee Joint -- ACL Tears

eye care24 What is a Cataract?

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4thgrease sing-a-long – The original “High School Movie” (rated PG-13) is back, this time with subtitles for a fun-filled, frolicking audience interactive sing-a-long. You no longer need to sit quietly and instead are encouraged to burst into song with Sandy, Danny and friends. Come dressed in your best Grease attire, poodle skirt, leather jacket and shades and compete in pre-show costume contest. Win prizes. Don’t miss this exciting chance to let your inner musical theater persona soar! 3:00 p.m., Miramar Cultural Center ArtsPark, 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar.

5thmeditation for peace and illumination – Cleanse your aura in this one hour meditation session. Registration is not necessary, but seating is first come, first served. Miramar Branch Library, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

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getting acquainted With the computer – Wondering what you can do with a computer and what all the excitement is about? Take this class to learn a bit about computers and using basic software programs. This is a hands-on class that will acquaint you with the computer and teach you how to begin using one. 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. No pre-registration required. Seating limited to 15. Class closes 10 minutes after starting. Miramar Branch Library.

8thbook club – This month’s book: A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Miramar Branch Library. Call library to order a copy of the book 954-357-8090 ext. 8180

9th & 10thtable tennis – Sunset Lakes Community Center, 2801 SW 186th Avenue, is offering Recreational Table Tennis Open Play for boys & girls ages 5 to 14. Join us on any of the following days to enjoy this popular indoor sport. May 9, 2014 from 4:30-6:30pm and/or May 10, 2014 from 10am-12noon, It is a great way to exercise, have fun and meet new people. Cost for this program is $3 for Miramar residents. For more information please call 954-602-3351 or drop by the center and register.

festival d’haiti – Festival d’Haiti is Miramar Library’s signature cultural event that offers a “taste” of all things Haitian -- music, dance food and fun! Join us for this annual event celebrating Haitian-American Heritage Month. Free, Miramar Branch Library, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

14thlooking at Windows – Refresh the skills you need to work with the Windows operating system or just learn some helpful things about Windows. In this course you will get to try out skills that are useful for beginning computer users including resizing and manipulating Windows, changing the mouse properties, using toolbars, rearranging the Desktop and getting support online. 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. No pre-registration required. Seating limited to 15. Class closes 10 minutes after starting. Miramar Branch Library.

17thtry your hand at ipad – 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 IPad fully charged. Seating is limited. Registration is required. Please call 954-357-8090 Option #3 to register. Miramar Branch Library, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

19thyoga – 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, Miramar Branch Library, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

ongoingmini-ball basketball program 2014 – Sign your child up for a five-week instructional basketball program for 3-year olds. It is designed to assist first time players and help them develop the skills necessary to play the game of basketball. Each participant will receive one-on-one and group training as well as their very own min-basketball. You can register at the Miramar Youth Enrichment Center, 7000 Miramar Parkway through May 16. For more information, call 954-602-4780 ext. 10.

free Vpk – The City of Miramar Early Childhood Programs are accepting enrollment applications for all sites for the 2014-2015 school year. Registration is handled on a first come-first served basis. Free VPK classes are offered from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free breakfast and lunch is included. VPK is offered at the following locations: Vicki Coceano Youth Center, Fairway Park, Dolphin Bay Elementary School, Sunset Lakes, Silver Shores and Silver Lakes Elementary School.

toastmasters – Become a better speaker and presenter, communicate with confidence, develop your leadership skills, listen effectively. Learn these skills and more in a supportive, self-paced, fun atmosphere. First and third Mondays of the month, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Brown Mackie College, 3700 Lakeside Drive, Miramar, Contact Candy Torres at the Miramar Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce, 954-432-9808.

mother goose story time – Stories, songs, crafts, with caregiver, ages 2-4 Thursdays 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Registration required. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8095.

gentle yoga for seniors – This new, free 16-week program is formatted for those 60 years and older and is expected to show improvement in several aspects of their daily lives including stress management, quality of sleep, balance and mobility. The class will focus on gentle stretches, flexibility, and falls prevention. Mondays and Fridays at the Miramar Multi--Service Complex, 6900 Miramar Parkway from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Sunset Lakes Community Center, 2801 SW 186th Avenue, Miramar from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

ansin boot camp – The City of Miramar’s Ansin Sports Complex is currently registering participants for Session III Boot Camp, which is designed for all levels of ability. Participants will take part in a strenuous workout concentrating on endurance, strength, agility and flexibility utilizing ply-boxes, jump ropes, resistance bands, etc. Speed and agility drills will round out the program. Sessions are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Cost for the program is $50 for residents and $60 for non-residents.

Art Exhibit – The Miramar Cultural Trust presents Celebration of the Sea: A Guy Harvey Exhibit, featuring works by world-renowned marine wildlife artist Guy Harvey, through May 31 at the Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark Ansin Family Art Gallery. The exhibition will showcase original framed pieces and an eclectic collection of Harvey’s vibrantly visual and authentically depicted marine works of art on tile and canvas, as well as giclee reproductions. The exhibition is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.MiramarCulturalCenter.org or call (954) 602-4500. The Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark is located at 2400 Civic Center Place on Red Road, north of Miramar Parkway, in Miramar.

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Nearly 1,500 Jamaican nationals recently participated in the 10th anniversary of “True Blue” weekend, a soccer extravaganza celebrat-ing the legacy of a beloved coach and friend. The three day weekend event

in Miramar, is hosted each year by the St. George’s College Old Boys Association along with the Jamaica College Old Boys Association. The event is held in memory of Dennis Ziadie, who coached both Jamaican high schools to Manning Cup victo-ries before losing his life in a car crash in Mexico at the 1986 World Cup. It began as a one-day Zaidie Cup soccer match, but 26 years later it has grown in to a full weekend of events.

The True Blue Alumni Soccer tournament, the Girls Alumni Penalty Kick-off and the Zaide Cup match between Jamaican College & St. Georges were as competi-tive as ever this year, according to Xavier Murphy, president of JCOBAFL.

This year, the weekend included a True Blue Party with DJ Squeeze, followed

by the Soccer Fest a day later at Vizcaya Park. There were two matches, featuring alumni over and under 35 years old, a 6 v 6 tournament and a penalty shoot-out by the women. An awards brunch was held on the final day of the weekend.

Rudy Zameka, President of the St. George’s College of Old Boys Association, said many of the older players learned directly from Coach Ziadie. “A lot of these players hold him dear in their hearts,” Zameka said.

Organizers say True Blue which is named for the varied blue colors of both schools, was once again an ideal opportunity for classmates from around the country and the globe, to reunite. The event always draws a big crowd because it is also a reunion and a way for us to hang and get together,” said Kameka.

The event also drew people with no connection to the coach or even one of the schools. “It’s always a great family outing offering some great soccer and a piece of Jamaican culture,” said Kameka.

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At age 65, when most people are pondering retirement, Miramar resi-dent Vincent Sachar, decided to start a

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His first novel, entitled “The Nowhere Man” has been published by Amazon and is avail-able in paperback and eBook (Kindle) formats. A sequel novel, “Nowhere Out”, is currently in process to be published.

“The Nowhere Man” is about a decorated U.S. Navy SEAL who starts out an American hero and ends up a serial killer. It tells the story of U.S. Lieutenant Commander Kent Taylor who is injured and ends up incarcerated in a foreign prison camp. Taylor escapes and makes it back to the United States where he learns that during his absence, his pregnant wife, his young son and his wife’s parents have all died in what appears to be an accidental fire.

Tormented by guilt that he was not there to save his family members and over-whelmed by grief, Taylor begins investigating what occurred on that tragic night. He discovers that the fire was not an accident and that his loved ones were in fact murdered as part of a cover-up that includes people in power in the very govern-

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Sachar, who has no military or law enforce-ment background to draw upon nonetheless said writing a story about the inner turmoil and challenges a man faces has simply always been inside of him. “I wanted to write a story that would make readers really feel something,” Sachar said.

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More than 140 people who love fishing recently enJoyed a state-of-the-art fishing seminar at the Miramar Cultural Center Arts Park. The event, hosted by the Miramar Cultural Trust, featured three top

sportsmen who shared their best fishing stories as well as the latest fishing trends and techniques with those in attendance.

Master of Ceremonies Eric Brandon, afternoon/evening host from 99.9 WKIS Country Radio, hosted the seminar and introduced guest speakers Andy Ansin, who holds 10 current and former IUSA records; Captain Anthony DiGiulian, Saltwater Professional Consulting; and George Poveromo, editor-at-large for Salt Water Sportsman and host of George Poveromo’s World of Saltwater Fishing on NBC Sports Television. Guests also had the opportunity to network and swap fish

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Students at miramar elementary often ask to forgo recess as they prefer to work in the school’s garden. They are learning how to grow fresh vegetables and herbs. They are also learning about healthy eating as

they sample what they grow.The school planted the first phase of its garden with the help of West Broward

High School science teacher Gustavo Junco and some of his students. Junco started a school garden building club, Project Primal, as a way to educate the next generation on the benefits of healthy eating, as well as how to grow sustainably and organically, using energy, fertilizer, and water wisely. The garden was so suc-cessful that he decided to reach out to other schools in the area to help them build their own. West Broward students create the garden using donated materials and the hosting school maintains it.

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Third grade teacher Nancy DeLucia is responsible for maintaining the garden at Miramar Elementary and has incorporated it into nearly every subject of her curriculum. In science her students read, discuss, and learn about the different parts of a plant, what they need to survive and how different plants grow and thrive at different times of the year. Additionally, the students discuss the need for healthy eating choices and learn about the food pyramid. In math, kids measure and chart plant growth and production of flowers, seeds and fruits or vegetables. To connect social studies, they research where specific plants originally came from and brainstorm how they may have gotten here as they study about the ways seeds travel.

The school was able to start the garden with funding they received through a “Gardening for Grades” grant. “This year, the grant was extended which allowed us to expand the garden,” said DeLucia. “We added two raised bed gardens and a couple of container gardens.”

Other classes in the school have been involved in the project as well. Jill Colon’s first grade class, Deidrea Degni’s second grade class and the Head Start class have all been involved.

“Cafeteria Manager Marsha St. Pierre is great about showing the students how to clean, cut and cook the different herbs and vegetables that we harvest from our garden,” DeLucia said. Last year the students enjoyed pizza with basil and tomatoes from the garden. This year they enjoyed a fresh salad filled with veggies and herbs. “We are looking forward to a second harvest of collards, kale and beet tops,” said DeLucia.

All the students look forward to going out to the garden to assist in the mainte-nance of the plants and learn about how people years ago had to grow and har-vest their own food. “The garden provides students with a ‘real-world’ experience and allows them to get in touch with nature,” DeLucia said. “It’s so rewarding to hear back from parents and other teachers about how much the students love the garden. It’s even more rewarding when I hear from a parent that they’ve started their own garden at home.”

Since Project Primal began, West Broward students have helped set up gar-dens at 11 schools in the area. “We are always looking for motivated teachers that want to sponsor a garden so we can continue to spread our passion for teaching agriculture, healthy eating habits, and science, said Junco.

Miramar Elementary is located at 6831 SW 26th Street in Miramar. For information, call 754-323-6550 or visit http://miramarelem.browardschools.com. For information on Project Primal, visit www.projectprimal.org.

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One of the most difficult challenges we face in assisting homeowners through the process of a loan modification is the threat of foreclosure, or foreclosure sale of the property we are trying to preserve.

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Bruised nails can be caused by an acute injury to the toe or a repetitive injury. Podiatrists often see these injuries in patients involved in sports like running or in patients who have had heavy objects fall on their toe. The big toe is most com-monly the victim.

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the Unstable knee Joint -- acl tearsBy fernanDo a. Moya, MD, PhD

The anterior crucial ligament (acl) is a vital knee joint stabilizer. It helps control anterior stability in the functional knee joint. Our modern day athletes are

tearing up their ACL’s at alarming rates. The most common mechanism of tearing has to do with a high energy athletic event where the knee is subjected to high torque forces that are required for our bodies to change directions or come to a stop. Also, many people are tearing their ACL’s while skiing.

The most common story by patients is that something suddenly happened on the knee and they heard or felt a “pop” with immediate swelling and guarding. The physical examination demonstrates that the knee is “loose,” comes out of its normal socket, and there is swelling and guarding.

The immediate treatment of this knee will consist of ice, protection and getting diagnostic studies such as X-rays and MRI scan. The X-ray is usually normal. The MRI usually confirms the tear of the ACL and excludes further damage of other structures in the knee joint like articulate cartilage, meniscus cartilage, bone contusions, bone fractures and tears in any other ligament.

Most of these patients are young and athletic and most of them will require surgical intervention to fix the problem. Again, the problem is an unstable knee joint because of a tear of the ACL. You can fix the knee joint by using your own tissue (from patella tendon area or from hamstrings). In older athletes or patients who want to minimize the size of the scars and time in the operating room, you can use transplant tissue to replace the torn ACL. The surgery is outpatient and arthroscopic in nature with small wounds and takes approximately one or two hours to do.

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