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thru 02/07bump, set, spike – Registration is on for a new Indoor Volleyball Open Gym program at the Sunset Lakes Community Center. Indoor Volleyball is an Olympic sport and with the Winter Olympics in February, the time has come for you to enjoy this energetic, competitive yet friendly game. Scheduled times are: Youth Co-ed (10-17 year old) -Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Adult Co-Ed (18 and up) Saturdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunset Lakes Community Center, 2801 SW 186h Ave. For more information, call 954-602-3350 or visit www.ci.miramar.fl.us/parksandrecreation.

8thcelebrating black history month – Join your neighbors and friends for a free, day-long Black History Month celebration. There will be everything from arts and crafts workshops and soul food specialties to guest speakers, storytelling, movies and performances. Along with all of the main events, the Martin Luther King, Jr. “I have a Dream Wall” will welcome guests to leave messages, quotes, drawings, poems, and stories. Free and open to the public. Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark, located at 2400 Civic Center Place. For more information, call 954-602-4500.

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kid’s track & field – The Miramar Optimist Youth Sports Organization is holding registration for its 2014 Track & Field program. This program is open to all children ages 5 thru 17 and will take place at the Ansin Sports Complex on the City’s world class track. Registration and first practice will take place at the Ansin Sports Complex, 10801 Miramar Blvd. All other practices will be Monday

thru Thursday from 6-8pm. For more information visit us at www.eteamz.com/miramaroptimist/ or e-mail [email protected].

11th “dog smarts 101” class – This pet education class will teach dog owners (or anyone thinking about getting a pet) important information about dog behavior and why dogs do the things they do. This is the perfect class for anyone experiencing behavioral problems with their dog, such as barking, chewing and housebreaking issues. The class is free to all residents. Since this is not a dog training session, no pets will be permitted to the program. 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8090.

13thfriends of the miramar library book club – This month’s book: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Call library to order a copy of the book. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. 954-357-8090, option #3.

13th-16thcarnival! – Blessed John XXIII Roman Catholic Church will hold its annual carnival. Games, music, dancing, food, raffles and a chance to win a car. Four-day unlimited ride bracelets available for $50 if purchased in church office before Feb. 12. 16800 Miramar Parkway, Miramar. For more information, call 954-392-5062.

15thblack history month craft project – Crafting with Fiber Artist Kianga Jinaki. Join us for a fun bookmark doll workshop. All ages are welcome! 1:00pm-2:30pm. Registration is required. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. Please call 954-357-8090. Select Option #3 to register.

food and Wine tasting – Tickets are now on sale for the 2014 “A Sip of Wine, A Taste of Heaven” event, the signature wine and food tasting event of the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce. 7 p.m.-10 p..m. Tickets are $50.00 per/person. Only 1500 Tickets Will Be Sold. Miramar Town Center, 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar. www.miramarpembrokepines.org/meetings-events/sip-wine-taste-heaven

18thyoga with abofa (a breath of fresh air) – This one-hour class will guide you through meditation, breathing, and movements that were embraced in ancient Kemet(KMT), known today as Egypt. So come relax, release, and feel rejuvenated. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or towel and water. No charge. 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. Please call 954-357-8090.

22ndclipping coupons – In this self-improvement workshop you will learn the basic tricks and techniques for learning how to use coupons to save money on your grocery bill. This fun and easy program is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Registration is required. Miramar Branch Library, 2050 Civic Center Place. Please call 954-357-8090 Option#3 to register.

are you my mother? – Come enjoy a presentation of “Are You My Mother?, the well-loved picture book by P.D. Eastman that explores the wonder of family relationships. Part of the Family Theater Series, presented by The Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark and presenting sponsor Waste Pro. 10:30 a.m. Each performance also includes an art activity provided by Young At Art Museum, face painting, storytelling and a visit from Family Theater Mascot Buddy the Bookworm. Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark, located at 2400 Civic Center Place. For more information, call 954-602-4500.

23rd5th annual tour de broward – Show your fitness and community support during the 5th Annual Tour de Broward event, presented by Z-Motion. Events will include a 3K Family Walk and 5K Run Timed Run, as well as 50K and 100k Cycling Challenges. There will also be a Power of Play Kids Zone for kids 13 and under. Proceeds will support the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Cardiac Center. Miramar Regional Park, 16801 Miramar Parkway in Miramar. To donate or register, visit tourdebroward.com.

25th37th citizen’s police academy – Qualified Miramar residents interested in learning more about the Miramar Police Department and the field of law enforcement can sign up for the free 12-week academy being held February 25 – May 13. Classes meet every Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Certified instructors provide citizens with a better understanding of the day-to-day operations of the police department. Sign up early, as space is limited. For information, contact the Public Affairs Office at 954-602-4351.

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This year, there is a new option for happy couples looking for an innovative way to spend Valentine’s Day. Instead of a candlelit din-ner for two, make plans to mingle with close to 1,500 other people at

one of the area’s largest wine and food tastings. This year’s “A Sip of Wine, A Taste of Heaven” event falls on Valentine’s Day weekend, and organizers say romance may be in the air. “You’re going to go out with your loved one anyway for Valentine’s Day, so why not come out to a great event where you can have

wine, food, music and a place to relax with your loved one,” said Robert Goltz, President/CEO of the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce which hosts the event.

The 10th Annual A Sip of Wine, A Taste of Heaven will be held February 15 at the Miramar Town Center. Known as the largest business networking event in the Miramar-Pembroke Pines area, it is also a great way for guests to sample food prepared by the chefs from more than 20 local restaurants, as well as drink supplied by Premier Beverages. This year, organizers are also bringing in a professional photographer who will take a photo as each couple as they arrive as a Valentine’s Day keepsake.

The event also marks the 10-year milestone for the food and wine event, which began a decade ago as a fundraiser networking event for the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce. It grew so rapidly, several years ago organizers decided to cap the number of guests to prevent over-crowding. In honor of the anniversary, Goltz says the location this year will be more elegant than in the past and he is predicting more anniversaries to come.

“We’ve seen such an upswing with this event, I am already thinking 25 years. It is just a fabulous event,” he said.

Memorial Hospital Miramar is again the lead sponsor and the event is open to the community. Goltz is encouraging members and non-members alike to join them for food, drink and live music. “It’s going to be an enjoyable evening, at a great price,” said Goltz.

The 10th Annual A Sip of Wine, A Taste of Heaven will be held Saturday, February 15 at Miramar Town Center, located at 2300 Civic Center Place in Miramar from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets are $50.00 per person. Only 1500 tickets will be sold. The VIP event will be held February 6 at El Dorado Furniture, 12201 Pines Boulevard in Pembroke Pines from 6 - 8 p.m. Tickets are $75.00 per person and includes the main event on February 15. For more information, visit http://www.miramarpembrokepines.org/

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1,500 people are once again expected for the 10th anniversary of A Sip of Wine, A Taste of Heaven event

If you can run, bike, or walk, you are encouraged to show a little heart for the com-munity by taking part in an annual fitness

fundraiser. The 5th Annual Tour de Broward, pre-sented by z-Motion, is returning to the Miramar Regional Park February 23 for its signature five fitness and recreational event.

As many as 2500 people are expected to turn out for the Tour De Broward, which will support the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Cardiac Center, which helps both children and adults battling congenital heart disease. “It can touch people at any time in their life. It is more com-mon that most people believe,” said Dr. Steve Bibevski, a pediatric cardiac surgeon.

Events will include a 3K Family Walk and 5K Run Timed Run, as well as 50K and 100k Cycling Challenges. Even younger kids will have a way to get active through the Power of Play Kids Zone, which returns with the participation of U18 Sports Medicine.

Proceeds from the Tour de Broward will support Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Cardiac Center, which provides children with a complete continuum of care from diagnosis to repair or management of congenital defects or cardiac dysfunctions. It is home to one of only two pediatric heart transplant programs in the state.

Dr. Bibevski says one of the most vital elements of the Tour De Broward is rais-ing the community’s awareness of the quality of service invested in the Cardiac Center. “An event like the Tour De Broward, while it benefits our cardiac center

specifically, really helps increase awareness by letting participants meet families that have had surgeries here, ranging in a whole spectrum of complexity, usually with excellent results. So, the awareness is very important,” he said.

National statistics show that congenital heart defects are the most common types of birth defects in the United States, affecting nearly 40,000 infants. Since getting federal approval to perform pediatric heart transplants, the pediat-ric cardiac team has performed 13 successful heart transplants. Fundraisers like the Tour De Broward help the center provide for families several different ways. “It helps support our programs in terms of offering support when families come here, stretched at their financial and emotional limits,” Dr. Bibevski said.

He went on to say heart disease can impact anyone, at any time in their life, which is why the

community needs to be aware of programs right in their backyard. “Just because you don’t have someone in your family who’s got a problem at this point in time, the fact that we have these programs in the community, and we want people to show their support,” he said.

The Tour de Broward, presented by Z-Motion, will be held February 23 at Miramar Regional Park, located at 16801 Miramar Parkway in Miramar. The community is welcome. Participants for the Tour can register as an individual or as a team. To donate or register, visit tourdebroward.com. For more information about Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital’s Cardiac Center, visit JDCH.com.

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Christmas eve is a time many rush home to be with family and friends. But more

than 10 Miramar Police officers gave of their time recently to brighten the day for those not able to be in their own homes for the holiday. The officers spent several hours delivering toys and smiles Christmas Eve to children at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood.

It was the fifth year officers vol-unteered their time on Christmas Eve. Their mission was inspired by Miramar Police Officer Carlos Villalona’s 20-month-old daughter, Amanda Arianna, who lost her battle with cancer in 2009. In her honor, the officers visited the same unit where Amanda and her family spent most of her short life.

After donning Santa hats, they loaded up a wagon with toys purchased in partnership with Walmart to deliver to the children, and hand-delivered them to the young patients. Afterwards, they pitched in with an arts and crafts project, helping the kids decorate photo frames.

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Some local elementary-age school children were treated to an early

Christmas present just before the December winter school break, thanks to the Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines. The club hosted its annual book giveaway December 19 at A.C. Perry Elementary School, located at 6850 SW 34 Street. The purpose of the giveaway was to make sure the children could foster a love of reading. “The idea

is for them to ultimately have their own personal library,” said Gail Quigley of Pembroke Pines, one of the organizers of the event.

The book giveaway has long been a passion of Quigley’s, who is a retired Miami-Dade County School Principal. Throughout the school year, many of her schools would host similar book giveaways, which were always a favorite among her students.

“Research shows that the best way to promote lifelong learning and love of reading is for kids to own books,” she said.

She brought the idea to the Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines, and it has been flourishing for the past four years. Club members bring in more than 1,000 books to the Miramar school, and let the children select one to take home. By hosting the giveaway

year after year, the children have small personal libraries of their own by the end of their elemen-tary school years. The remaining books are donated to classroom libraries.”It’s a great thing for kids, especially those that don’t have a lot,” she said. “We are happy to do it.”

The Rotary Club of Miramar Pines also hosts a Pack-a-Sack project at A.C. Perry. Working in conjunction with New Horizons Methodist Church and a local Girl

Scout Troop, the club packed book bags loaded with non-perishable food that were sent home with children over the Thanksgiving and Winter breaks. Many of those chil-dren rely on free or reduced price breakfast and lunches at school and might not otherwise get much to eat when school is not in session.

The bags are packed with items like cereal, peanut butter, crackers, ramen noodles, fruit cups, canned tuna and meats and more. Each of the students also receive a Christmas stocking with “goodies.”

Funds for Pack-a-Sack are raised from Rotary fundraisers throughout the year, including their Bingo Luncheon and Annual 5K/10K Run/Walk which was held in January.

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Each february, events are planned nationwide honoring the history and contributions of African Americans, and the City of Miramar is among those planning celebratory events. This year, an event is set for

February 8 to help celebrate Black History Month. “Black History Month recog-nizes a wealth of influences, historical events and the men and women who have helped to shape American culture,” said Miramar Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis, who initiated the day-long event. “We have created an exciting, comprehensive program of workshops and hands-on crafts, as well as food and entertainment through which everyone can celebrate not only these unique African American contributions but the similarities we all share.”

The free event will be held at the Miramar Cultural Center / Arts Park, located at 2400 Civic Center Place. Guests will enjoy interactive arts and crafts work-shops, dance and cooking exhibitions, spoken word and poetry presentations, storytelling, documentaries, as well as guest speakers and performances, all of which pay tribute to African American history and culture.

There will also be a Martin Luther King, Jr. “I have a Dream Wall” which will welcome guests to leave messages, quotes, drawings, poems, stories and more. Vendors also will serve a tempting assortment of traditional soul foods and all will enjoy a concert featuring blues, jazz, gospel and African dance and drumming performances. Vice Mayor Davis said it is the first time organizers are planning such a vast array of events, both indoors and outside. “It’s much more interactive, more things to do and should appeal to more people,” she said.

The evening before, Davis said there will also be a reception at the Ansin Family Art Gallery for an exhibition celebrating the lifelong contributions of Marcus Garvey. Born in Jamaica in 1887, Garvey was an orator for the Black Nationalism and Pan-African movements. He also founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and the African Communities League. “He is so much involved in black culture, not just in Jamaica, but here too so we want to highlight some of those things,” said Vice Mayor Davis.

Celebrated each February, Black History Month is a month set aside to learn, honor, and celebrate the achievements of black men and women throughout history. The origins of Black History Month can be traced back to 1926, when historian Carter G. Woodson, the son of former slaves, chose the second week of February to celebrate what was then called Negro History Week. As part of the United States Bicentennial in 1976, the celebration was expanded to the full month of February.

The day-long Black History Month Celebration is free and open to the public. The Miramar Cultural Center | ArtsPark is located at 2400 Civic Center Place on Red Road, north of Miramar Parkway, in Miramar. For more information, phone them at call 954-602-4500.

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After being a steadfast fixture on miramar’s volunteer scene for more than three decades, Norma Martin is now a permanent part of Miramar’s history. As thanks for her countless hours of service, par-

ticularly in eastern Miramar, City leaders recently inducted Martin as part of the Miramar Wall of Honor.

The honor was delivered with a short ceremony and ribbon cutting December 14 at Progress Park, The park, located at SW 64 Ave and Miramar Parkway, is the home of the City’s Wall of Honor which was estab-lished in 2000 as a way of recognizing those who have significantly impacted the City through their volunteer service.

A 31-year resident, Martin has worked with a variety of organizations and initiatives, many of which she undertook on her own. Working with the Miramar Police Department, Martin and fellow residents in the Miramar Park neighborhood founded a walking group a

decade ago to help provide an extra set of eyes to help prevent crime. As the group grew, Martin co-founded the Miramar Park Homeowners Organization in 2007. The volunteer civic organiza-tion became a model for others and earned them national recognition in Neighborhood’s USA Organization’s 35th Annual Conference in Arkansas.

Locally, the group adopted Utopia Drive through an Adopt-A-Street program, and have spent many days keeping it litter free, as well as other environmen-tal cleanups. They are also a part of the tree lighting at Fairway Park each year, and Martin is a regular volunteer at the Community Garden. Martin has graduated from Miramar’s Citizen’s Police Academy and uses volunteerism to help mentor many of the youngsters in her neighborhood.

Norma Martin is the 19th name on the Wall of Honor, which also includes community activists and former elected officials. Any resident can be nominated for activities that fall under one or more categories, including environmental, ath-letic, academic, cultural, social and civic.

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Miramar’s Wall of Honor was created in 2000 as a way of honoring those who have significantly impacted the City through volunteer service

With the help of City leaders, Martin cuts the ceremonial ribbon that shows her name on the Wall of Honor

Norma Martin, a 31-year resident of Miramar, thanks the crowd as she is inducted onto the Miramar Wall of Honor


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If you want to help your child develop a new skill, stay in shape or simply have fun, consider signing him or her up for one of Miramar’s most successful sports leagues. Registration will be held this month for the 2014 sea-

son of the Miramar Optimist Track and Field Program. Welcoming children ages 5-17, the Youth Track Club offers programs for everyone from experienced runners, to those who have never before set foot on a track. “We teach all the fundamentals of the track and field, we also help experienced run-ners reach their potential,” said Coach Tasha McDonald, one of the club organizers.

The Miramar Optimist Track Club is a non-profit youth organization that was established in 2001 and is a member of USA Track and Field and the Amateur Athletic Union. Their sea-son runs through April 27 at the Ansin Sports Complex, where participants have the oppor-tunity to train on the city’s world class Super X-Mondo Track with coaches who are certified USATF/AAU Track & Field Officials.

The program has qualified hundreds of ath-letes to attend the National AAU Junior Olympics and has produced champions at the local, state and national levels. Among their most recent success, the club’s Bantam Girls 4 x 100 Relay Team. Comprised of Myrka Cadet, Jada Bell, Briana Williams& Amaya Rose Strange, the team broke longstanding records at both the USATF Junior Olympics and the 2012 AAU Jr. Olympics. Briana Williams, a 3rd year runner, is currently

undefeated in the 100 Meter and 200 Meter Dash.“We pride ourselves on developing athletes, we teach children how to run. We

don’t recruit. Many of our athletes have been with the program from the age of 5 years old and we have helped dozens of high school athletes obtain full track scholarships to Division 1 Colleges,” said McDonald.

The registration and first practice for the 2014 Miramar Optimist Track and Field Club will be held February 10 at the Ansin Sports Complex, located at 10801 Miramar Boulevard. They will be accepting applications for children ages 5-17. All other practices will be Monday through Thursday from 6-8 p.m.

Registration is $180 for returning athletes, $200 for Miramar Residents and $235 for non-residents. Payment can be made by credit/debit card, money order or cash. No checks accepted. Registration cost includes track uniform, AAU 2014 membership fees and supplemental insurance. All potential athletes must bring the following documents at time of registration: Physical Examination, Copy of Child’s Birth Certificate, two forms of identification (water or electric bill & license), and full payment.

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The new Dunkin’ Donuts is located in the heart of the Miramar Town Center. Please tell us a little bit about why did you choose that location. Dunkin Donuts needed a presence in this area and it fell between two of my other locations Being next door to City Hall is a must because it is the hub of the city, with lots of business, activities and events

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Thanks to a talented musical trio, an array of art supplies and some

book-inspired imagination, some local preschoolers were recently treated to an innovative program, designed to boost literacy. The children, all students in Miramar’s Early Childhood Programs, took part in a series of performances that rolled music, visual art and literature into one special learning experience. “The idea really is to expose children to the arts and to provide opportunities for literacy, and reading comprehension,” said Valerie Williams, Education Program Coordinator with the Miramar Cultural Center.

Thanks to a grant from Target, the Cultural Center partnered with the South Florida Chamber Ensemble for the first time for a program called Literacy Using Music and Art or LUMA. Led by Myrna Meeroff, the ensemble led a performance of Peer Gynt, the tale

by Norwegian author Henrik Ibsen, and the music of Edvard Grieg, through the the fjords of Norway on a Viking adventure story. The children listened to a narration of the story, where they learned a bit about geog-raphy, history and culture, and answered questions. Then the musicians played a musical adaption of the tale, and asked the children to color their answers to questions about the story.

Organizers say the performance brought together valuable skills designed to help with reading and learning comprehension. “They children really followed the instruc-tions,” said Williams. “At the end of it, you see from their papers how they really followed what the musicians asked them to do.” The performance was repeated at all of the City’s Early Childhood learning facilities through-out December. Thanks to a second grant from

Target, students at two charter schools in Miramar, Somerset Academy East and Somerset Academy Central, also enjoyed a program called Music with Common Objects before the winter break. Close to 184 third, fourth and fifth graders learned about holidays around the world by using common objects to make instruments so they could play along with the musicians. The mission of the South Florida Chamber Ensemble is to improve the lives of South Florida residents through music.

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Mortgage rates are predicted to rise to another point within the next year to an average of between five and five and a half percent for a 30-year fixed rate loan. Also playing a major role affecting Mortgage Lending, which in turn affects the housing industry, is the Qualified Mortgage (QM) and Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) rules that went into effect on January 10th of this year. A com-plete explanation of these rules is beyond the scope of this article. In short, it includes tighter mortgage underwriting guidelines, which will result in fewer borrowers who will be able to qualify for a mortgage loan. This is anticipated to affect one in every five homebuyers applying for a mortgage. These rules were designed to assure that borrowers have the ability to repay their loans and reduce lender risk in the marketplace.

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I would be remiss if I did not mention that we should reach out to those that need our support. There are two events that I have focused on for January and Febru-ary. The first is the 4th Annual Dan Marino Foundation Walkabout Autism and Expo, held on January 25th, at Sun Life Stadium. Autism is often misunderstood and I hope with this event and the Autism In Flight event (mentioned in last month’s article) will help bring aware-ness of those living with autism. The second event is the 5th Annual Tour de Broward. This consists of five fitness and recreational events for families and the com-munity. It includes a 100K and 50K cycling challenge, 5K Timed Run, 3K Family Walk and Power of Play Kid Zone. It will take place at Miramar Regional Park on Sunday, February 23rd, 2014 at (7am). Monies raised for this event will go to the Pediatric Cardiac Center at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital to purchase high-tech equipment and provide emergency assistance to families. I am the team captain for “Dream Team Broward”, and I encourage you to come out and support this event or form your own team.

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With the birthday celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and having February serve as African-American/Black History Month, awareness is brought to African-American history – it is a fundamental part of American history - and I am reminded how far we’ve come in a short period of time. As the first African American Female Mayor of Broward County it gives me pleasure to know that we as a community are coming together and bridging all gaps of divide to work in unity for the greater good of our County. 2014 marks the Golden Jubilee or 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The Civil Rights Movement is typically thought of as an African-American movement. However, the Civil Rights Movement did lead to improvements in the legal rights of oppressed groups of people and, more specifically, the 1964 Civil Rights Act. It also outlawed major forms of discrimination against racial, ethnic, national and reli-gious minorities, and women as well as ending unequal application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation in schools, at the workplace and by facilities that served the general public. Annually, my family and I participate in the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. parades and celebrations in Hallandale Beach, West Park, and Miramar. I encourage you to participate in this month’s events or take a moment to delve into the rich history of America. As Dr. King once proclaimed, “we are all made by history.

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arthritis in the foot and ankleBy roBert h. sheinBerg, D.P.m., D.a.B.P.s., F.a.C.F.a.s.

Arthritis is a common ailment, especially as people age. Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about arthritis:

▸ What is arthritis? Arthritis is a degenerative process that may take place in any joint in the body. Cartilage which allows the joint to move smoothly starts to wear down. Bone spurring and bone cysts may occur as the joint wears abnormally. The joint starts to move out of its normal position creating pain with movement. A loss of joint movement also follows the arthritic

process. ▸ What causes arthritis? Most often arthritis is caused from an injury to

the joint. The injury may occur as a child and it may manifest itself later in life. A bad injury to a bone or joint (fracture) may start the development of arthritis almost immediately after the injury. Arthritis is very common when a bone fractures into the joint. Malpositioning of the joint will cause abnormal wear and tear. It may also be seen in people who are exces-sively flatfooted, knock-kneed or bowlegged. It is also very common in people with bunions.

▸ Will the arthritis get worse over time? In almost all cases arthritis in any joint will worsen. The joint will wear abnormally causing pain, limited motion of the joint, bone spurring and swelling around the joint. The joint will become excessively stiff causing pain with many activities. Difficulty with certain shoes may also be present.

▸ Will medication help to lessen the pain and joint deformity? Oral medication will help to diminish some discomfort, but it will not change the degenerative process, which takes place slowly over time.

▸ Will physical therapy be of any benefit? Physical therapy will help retain some movement in the joint and keep swelling to a minimum. It may also help to improve muscle strength. Over the long term it will be of limited benefit as the degenerative process will continue to take place.

▸ can surgery be of benefit if the arthritis is found early? Many proce-dures can be performed to assist in treating the degenerative process if found early. After a thorough history and physical examination, x-rays are taken to assess the degree of joint damage. Occasionally, if the damage is mild, an arthroscopic or small open procedure may be necessary to remove abnormal bone and soft tissue. Cartilage that is lifted away from the bone is removed to allow the joint to function more normally. If a joint is out of position removing bone spurs and soft tissue may be of limited benefit. In this case, the bones may need to be repositioned to allow more normal joint alignment.

▸ can anything be done if the arthritis is severe? In some cases the arthri-tis is severe and joint replacement or joint fusions may be necessary. Joint replacements are an excellent option and may be necessary in older, more sedentary patients. Fusing the joint that is arthritic and not allowing it to move any longer is also an excellent approach to the treatment of arthritis. This eliminates any painful movement allowing a return to work and activi-ties of daily living with minimal modifications. Some joints can be fused and still allow an athlete to resume professional sports.

▸ Will fusing the joint cause any long-term problems? Joints that are fused will be pain free. Other joints adjacent to the fused joint will need to work a little bit harder and in most cases remain asymptomatic, especially if they are healthy at the time of the surgery.

▸ Will orthotics be of any benefit? Orthotics will assist in maintaining normal joint position. Support of the foot and placement of the foot in better anatomical position may redistribute stress more evenly in the foot and ankle region. This may help to lessen pain and possibly delay the need for surgery. They provide great benefits in people with big toe joint (turf toe, bunions) problems. Orthotics are also very useful in patients who are flatfooted, knock-kneed, bowlegged and in those with lower back pain.

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Dear miramar residents:According to the latest Census Bureau numbers, New

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of life. One of the ways we are doing that is through the revitalization of Historic Miramar.

The City plans to implement Phase II of the ‘Complete Street’ Strategy for the area bounded by Pembroke Road to the north, State Road 7 to the east, Countyline Road to the south and SW 62nd Avenue to the west. The neighbor-hoods within this area are deficient in sidewalks, parking, lighting, and landscap-ing. Complete Streets create healthier and safer streets for all users, including those who walk, ride bikes use wheelchairs or assisted walking devices, and use public transportation. In short, the proposed improvements will increase commu-nity revitalization.

The project will continue the public infrastructure investments that have already been completed (sewer, water, and drainage). Furthermore, it will extend efforts initiated by Phase I of the Miramar Gateway Streetscape Improvement Project on Miramar Parkway from SW 62nd Avenue to SW 64th Avenue

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Specifically, this project will assist the City in constructing 35,881 linear feet of sidewalks; installing 312 pedestrian light poles, 138 ADA concrete ramps, 19,745 square yards of sodding and plant-ing of 522 native trees. All work will be done within the City-owned right-of-way. Providing parking improvements to SW 62nd Avenue will offer organized parking along the edge of the road and reduce the impact of existing uncontrolled swale parking. Construction of proposed on-street parking will include installation of 5,400 square yards of additional pavement, 2,500 linear feet of curbed islands and 3,000 square yards of sodding and 100 native trees.

There is a saying that if you always do what you’ve always done, then you’ll always be what you’ve always been. Miramar has grown and continues to grow every day. With the increase of our diverse residential population, we simply must provide better improvements to accommodate all. From this reality, the City has had an ongoing vision with all our community partners and we would like to thank them for their continued commitment and patience as we continue to improve our great city. I applaud our City staff that has helped guide us to where we are now and where we need to be in the future. And I also wish to thank our County Mayor Barbara Sharief for advocating for us to receive the $1.5 million grant. If not for her understanding of our needs and advocating those needs we might not have received this grant.

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great finish for youth footballCongratulations to two of Miramar’s Youth Football Teams for making it to the championship round of the 3rd Annual Miami Dolphins Championship Series, presented by Generation Nexxt and Under Armour Two squads from of the West Miramar Patriots, 12U and 13U, made it to the final round of the competition, which was held at the Miramar Ansin Sports Complex recently The 11U Miramar Wolverines also competed in the championship round with a great effort Congratulations to the players and coaches on a great season! (photos courtesy of Miami Dolphins)

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