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community News10 Puppet Brigade Teaches Young Children about Safety12 Local Artists Invited to Submit Work for Competition14 Mayor’s Kids’ Day Is a Success18 Pembroke Pines Residents Celebrate Independence Day20 Pembroke Pines First Responders Participate

in Mass Casualty Incident24 Find a Bargain at the Flea Market and Bazaar

inspiring INdIvIduals16 Steve Pressman Receives Key to the City16 Patricia Good Named Hispanic Woman of Distinction

feature story22-23 TAG USA Gymnastics Wins Its First National Championship

school News26 Pembroke Pines Elementary Students Take a Trip to Publix

ask the expert28 Am I Too Old for Orthodontics?36 What is Gynecomastia?40 Transplant of Knee Cartilage Through Small Incisions

legally speakINg30 Why Is It Taking So Long?34 What Homeowners Need to Know about

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6thWomen, Children, and Books – The City of Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery presents the “Women, Children, and Books” Art Exhibit through September 17. The unique exhibit features ten female artists. The opening reception will take place on August 6, from 7 - 9pm. It is an opportunity to meet the artists. Complimentary wine and light hors d’oeuvres are sponsored by the Pembroke Pines Arts and Culture Advisory Board. The Glass Gallery is located on the ground floor of Pembroke Pines City Hall, 10100 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

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Master Chef Hawaiian Baking Challenge – Attend the Master Chef Hawaiian Baking Challenge, where prizes will be awarded for the top three decadently delicious desserts. Got a special recipe that brings raves from family and friends? Bring in your favorite home baked dessert and you may be leaving with a prize! Desserts must contain one key ingredient for this competition…pineapple. Only home baked entries will be accepted – no store bought entries allowed. The fun takes place from 9am to 12noon at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue, in Pembroke Pines. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.

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Southern Handcraft Society – Do You Like Arts & Crafts? The Southern

Handcraft Society meets the second Thursday of each month at 7pm, at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 N.W. 103 Avenue, in Pembroke Pines. For information, call Sandy at 954-294-4426.

10thSummer Film Festival – The City of Pembroke Pines Parks and Recreation Department presents E.T. as part of the free Children’s Summer Film Festival at The River of Grass ArtsPark in the Susan B. Katz Theater, 17189 Sheridan Street. Movie begins at 10am. No ticket or reservation is required. No food or drink is allowed in the theater. For information, call 954-322-2597.

24thFlea Market – On August 24, from 8am to 3pm, and August 25, from 9am to 3pm, bargain hunters from near and far are expected to meet at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center in Pembroke Pines for the Flea Market and Bazaar. They will have an opportunity to search through tables of treasures from over 100 venders in an indoor, air conditioned room. Admission and parking are free. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com, click on departments and select community services.

28thHawaiian Beach Party – Put on your dancing shoes and participate in this end of summer event, complete with entertainment provided by Majic 102.7 DJ Tom Caminiti. Event is sponsored by the Site Advisory Council. It begins at 12noon, at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center, 301 NW 103rd Avenue, in Pembroke Pines. For information, call 954-450-6888.

9/119-11 – Never Forget 9-11. Honor those who lost their lives during the attacks on our country, at 8:30am, at the City Center, 10300 Pines Boulevard. Event is free. For information, visit www.ppines.com.

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of media: oil, water color, acrylic, wood printing and mixed media. The Glass Gallery is located on the ground floor of Pembroke Pines City Hall, 10100 Pines Blvd. For information, visit www.ppines.com

9th Annual Art Competition – The Pembroke Pines Arts and Culture Advisory Board is calling all artists. It is currently accepting applications for the City of Pembroke Pines 9th Annual Art Competition. More than 200 artists are expected to submit paintings, sculptures, watercolors, photography and other mediums for a chance to win cash prizes. Artists may enter up to 3 pieces by August 28. For information, call 954- 961-6067 or visit www.ppines.com.

Bright Beginnings – Through August 15, the City of Pembroke Pines “Bright Beginnings” Summer Camp offers a program packed with great activities for children, including arts and crafts, science, computers, cooking, gym, music, drama, theme days, water play and field trips. It is for two different age groups: Kindergarten through 5th Grade and/or Pre-School and age two through Pre- Kindergarten. Camp is held at the Walter C. Young Resource Center, 901 NW 129 Avenue. For information, call 754-323-4519.

Art Camp – Children will have a fun filled summer at fine art camp for children ages 6-11. Through August 16, attend Fletcher Art and Culture Center Art Camp at 7960 Johnson St. For information, call 954-986-5027 or 954-322-2597 or visit www.ppines.com.

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It is important for young children to learn about safety. for more than 30 years, the City of Pembroke Pines Police Department Community Affairs Unit’s “Puppet Brigade” has been reinforcing safety messages

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The Puppet Brigade consists of PSA Cheryl Watters, Officer Clarence Wilson, Officer Valerie Toth and Officer Manny Salinas. They share the spotlight with pup-pets Officer Ollie, Fireman Frank, Peanut, Bandit, Reggie, Stan the Man, and Sally. Together, they make approximately 50 presentations throughout the year.

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The Pembroke Pines Police Department also offers a variety of other programs, including: car-seat installation checks, Explorer Program, police building tours, safety presentations for older children and adults on a variety of topics, Citizen’s Police Academy, Citizens Emergency Training, Career Days, bicycle safety rodeos, security surveys, business safety presentations, homeowner meetings, neighbor/neighborhood issues

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The pembroke pines arts and culture Advisory Board is calling all artists. It is cur-rently accepting applications for the City of

Pembroke Pines 9th Annual Art Competition. More than 200 artists are expected to submit paintings, sculptures, watercolors, photography and other medi-ums for a chance to win cash prizes.

“It is the best display of artwork anywhere,” said Ben Menasche, Glass Gallery Curator.

Artists may enter up to 3 pieces by August 28. Menasche and members of the Pembroke Pines Arts and Culture Advisory Board will select over 150 pieces that will be exhibited at the Glass Gallery, 10100 Pines Boulevard, from September 18 to November 18. Some of the work will also be for sale.

A panel of judges will select several pieces that will win cash prizes, including: $500 Best of Show, $200 Best Photography, $200 Best Painting, $200 Best Mixed Media, $200 Best Sculpture, $200 Best water-colors, and $200 Art Festival Poster Design winner. The prizes will be awarded at a public reception, on

September 24, from 7 to 9pm, at the Glass Gallery, which will include food, beverages and entertainment.

The artwork from one lucky winner will be used to create the poster for the 16th Annual Art Festival in the Pines, held in March 2014. The winner will also get free 10x10 tent space at the festival. The theme is “The Art of Fashion.” Last year, Jose Dominguez’s work was selected.

Artists must submit an application and one photo-graph per piece along with entry fee to: Studio 18, 1101 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025. Entries will be accepted by mail or in person between the hours of 9am and 5pm. A $15 entry fee is required for each piece entered into the competition. Checks should be made payable to the City of Pembroke Pines.

A portion of the proceeds of this event will be used for public art projects in the City of Pembroke Pines.

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Mothers and fathers have their own special day. in Pembroke Pines, so do the children. On June 21, more than 1,000 children joined in the fun at the 4th Annual Mayor’s Kids’ Day.

The event was made possible by Mayor Frank C. Ortis, as well as 95 Pembroke Pines businesses that donated free food, sample gifts, and prizes for residents ages 15 and younger.

“Mayor Ortis wanted an event that would celebrate the children of Pembroke Pines and be a very memorable summer day for all of them,” said Francie Novo, Mayors Kids Day organizer and Pembroke Pines Special Events Coordinator. “By the look on the faces of the children, he was successful!”

Participants got a variety of things for free, including: activities at the Baptist Medical Plaza, cake from Publix, haircuts at Kaizen Beauty School, mini golf at All Golf, samples and prizes at Whole Foods, break-fast at IHOP, samples at Starbucks, swimming at the YMCA, toothbrush at Salgra Dental Group, tennis and golf clinics at Pembroke Lakes Golf, craft project at Studio 18, admission to play area to Rocket Kids, sam-ples of Jamba Juice, kids meal at Sweet Tomatoes, vision screening from For Eyes Optical, and more.

The kids also received a free lunch. They were greeted by a card-board stand up of Mayor Ortis (who was called away unexpectedly on City business), Commissioner Jay Schwartz, and eight sponsor charac-ters. Some of the kids also had an opportunity to step into the Bright Star Money Machine, which was filled with valuable prizes.

“Mayor’s Kids’ Day is a win-win for everyone,” said Novo. “The kids have fun all day. The parents don’t have to pay anything. The busi-nesses increase foot traffic and get some great exposure.”

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“Steve Pressman is a generous individual who has volunteered not only his time and energy, but that of his family,” said Mayor Frank C. Ortis, who presented him with the key. “He has donated many, many thousands of dollars to support programs in our great city.”

Pressman grew up in Brooklyn with very little. He is proof that hard work can pay off. He moved to Pembroke Pines in 1982, when it was a still a small community, and never left.

“Although large in population, I still feel that Pembroke Pines is a family-ori-entated, small community,” said Steve.

“I am honored to receive the Key to the City and enjoy that my family and I can be actively involved in Pembroke Pines. I feel very lucky that I am able to help out in the community.”

Steve opened the first Pill Box Pharmacy in Pembroke Pines in 1985. He currently has three stores and plans to open a fourth. His goal has always

been to offer the ultimate customer service and a large selection of goods. If you are looking for some-thing, chances are that the Pill Box sells it. If not, they will order it.

Steve says that volunteering has always been important to him. “I’m working on my dash - you know that line between when you are born and when you pass away,” said Steve. He further explains that he is working on his legacy, “what will I leave behind that I can be proud of and what have I done to make the world a better place.”

He has supported the City of Pembroke Pines Charter School System, the Southwest Focal Point Community Center and the Pembroke Pines Police Athletic League. He sponsored the entire Pembroke Pines Soccer Spring League 2013. He has also sponsored the Pembroke Pines Charter School Pill Box Pursuit to Good Health 5K Walk/Run,

the Charter School Foundation fundraising effort named after his business.This is not the first time that Steve has recognized for his efforts. In 2011, he was

unanimously chosen to be the first recipient of the Pembroke Pines Police Athletic League Man of the Year Award. In addition, he recently received the Pinnacle Award from the Miramar Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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Patricia good of pembroke pines has been named a Hispanic Woman of Distinction. The prestigious award recognizes women whose

work and commitment to the community has paved the way for other Latinas to achieve their goals. More than 65 woman received nominations from former Hispanic Women of Distinction honorees and community leaders and only 12 were selected. She will receive her award at the 12th Annual Women of Distinction luncheon held at the Signature Grand on August 16.

Winners have achieved success in communications, medicine, education, government and business devel-opment. They include Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Maria San Juan, Columba Bush, Isabel Diaz, M.D., Caridad Asensio, Joyce Kaufman, Aida Levitan and many more.

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In 2012, she was elected to the School Board of Broward County to serve as District 2 Board Member. She was reelected in 2012 (unopposed) to serve for a 4-year term through 2016. She is currently the School Board representative on the Oversight Committee, Broward County Planning Council and Executive Board, Broward County Land Use/Trafficways Committee and the Broward County Parks and Open Space Task Force. She is also Vice Chair of the School Board.

Patricia has been very involved in the community. She is a former Broward County Commission appoin-tee for the Early Learning Coalition of Broward County and the Charter Review Committee. She is a former City of Pembroke Pines appointee for Education School Advisory Boards and Code Enforcement Board. She has volunteered for various non-profit and civic organiza-tions, including American Cancer Society, Hollywood Beach Latin Festival, Elks, Kiwanis Club, Rotary Club, and Pembroke Pines Optimist.

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F amilies and friends gathered through-out Pembroke Pines to honor the nation’s birth-day and celebrate Independence Day.

“It was wonderful to see so many people enjoying themselves and celebrating America in our All-American city,” said Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank C. Ortis.

Over 5,000 people attended the celebration at the Pines Recreation Center Festival Grounds, sponsored by the City of Pembroke Pines. Residents relaxed on blankets and lawn chairs, as they listened to the sounds of the Final Countdown Band, enjoyed some of their favorite treats from the Food Truck Round Up, and watched the spectacular fireworks show. There were also free rides and activities for the children.

“The celebration is an opportunity for friends, fami-lies, and neighbors to get together,” said Pembroke Pines Commissioner Carl Shechter, who enjoyed the event with his wife Anita. “It one of the many reasons that Pembroke Pines is such a great place to live.”

Over 500 people attended the Annual 4th of July Barbecue and Celebration at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center. The event was underwritten by the Senior Residence Advisory Board.

“Our members know how to celebrate the Fourth of July,” said Jay Shechter, Director of Community Services and Housing for the City of Pembroke Pines.

“It was an afternoon packed with great food, music and entertainment.”

Members arrived dressed in red, white, and

blue for the patriot contest. Gino GiaFranco sang the National Anthem. Members of Saint Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Council # 11410 grilled hamburgers and hotdogs. The Friends of Hollybrook, students from the Pembroke Pines Charter High School, and Center volunteers served the food. The Site Council held a raffle. Commissioner Shechter served sodas and greeted members, includ-ing America Perez, who was named by her parents after they immigrated to America 50 plus years ago.

For information about events in the City of Pembroke Pines, visit www.ppines.com. The Southwest Focal Point Community Center is located at 301 NW 103rd Avenue in Pembroke Pines. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com.

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Last month, first responders in pembroke pines were dis-patched to a structural collapse, with approximately 30 injured patients who required triage, treatment, and transport. Some of the victims could be

heard screaming in pain or calling out for loved ones that were lost. Fortunately, it was all part of a planned Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) at the Broward Fire Academy. Several mutual aid agencies participated in the drill, including Pembroke Pines, Davie (host), Plantation, Sunrise, Lauderhill, and Southwest Ranches.

“If there is ever an incident of this magnitude, there is a good chance that we will all be working together,” said Al DiLiello, Division Chief for the Pembroke Pines Fire/Rescue. “After the drill, we will evaluate what we did well and what we should do differently. We are always looking for ways to improve and become bet-

ter prepared.”An assortment of live victims and manikins were used to simulate injuries and

entrapment. Since Davie Fire Rescue was the host, they were the first to arrive on the scene. They were responsible for identifying the extent of the victims’ injuries and tagging them appropriately.

Pembroke Pines Fire/Rescue and other participants waited in a staging area down the street until Davie Fire Rescue called for help. They made sure that their response time was based on how long it would actually take them to reach the scene. Once they arrived, they loaded the critically injured into their vehicles. In a real emergency, the next step would have been to transport them to area hospitals.

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are joining TAG USA Gymnastics in Weston. Owners Marissa and Michael Zoldan have created structured classes for beginners through advanced gymnasts, built the largest and most comfortable facility around, and added the best equipment to distinguish TAG USA Gymnastics as one of South

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success. It has won back-to-back State Championships in Gymnastics and, most recently, took home its first National Championship in Trampoline.

The 2013 USAG Trampoline & Tumbling Championships were held July 3rd through 10th in Kansas City, Missouri. Hundreds of trampoline and tumbling ath-letes from around the country competed for “Best in the Nation” honors. To qualify for the National Championships, an athlete must successfully compete in local competitions and excel in state and regional championships

TAG USA Gymnastics’ Hannah Zoldan, age 10, scored a 61.3 on Double Mini Trampoline to earn a First Place finish at the National Championships. She finished first among the nation’s top athletes competing in Double Mini Trampoline at the championships and was the only first place National Champion from South Florida.

Hannah began her athletic career as a competitive gymnast, but switched to the Trampoline and Tumbling Team two years ago. In both the 2012 and 2013 com-petition seasons, Hannah was Florida State Champion in Trampoline and Double Mini Trampoline events. This was her second trip to the National Championships.

TAG USA Gymnastics took eight athletes to Nationals. All of them finished among the top fifteen national competitors in at least one event. Jessica Hert, age 14, finished in 4th place nationally in the Trampoline event and Stone Lyons, age 12, finished 5th in Trampoline. The other TAG USA team athletes who competed at

Nationals included Maria Mendoza, Sofia Mendoza, Katherine Sanford, Alessandra Longo, and Peyton Terris.

TAG USA owners Michael and Marissa Zoldan, as well as the gym’s coaching staff, are ecstatic with the fantastic results of their athletes. According to Michael, “All of their dedication and hard work was rewarded with their competitive success.”

This National Championship win is further proof of TAG USA Gymnastics’ success. Its girls and boys gymnastics teams had two stellar seasons at the State Championships. In 2011 and 2012, TAG USA won the Florida State Championships for USAG Level 3 and Level 4 girls gym-nastics. TAG USA also won the 2012 State Championship for USAG Prep-Optionals with five members selected to Team Florida. The boys team has been equally successful. In addition to many individual State and

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TAG USA Gymnastics is also known for its activity-filled summer camp program, where boys and girls can safely spend their summer time enjoy-ing non-stop action like trampoline flying, indoor basketball, rope swing, tumbling, soccer, pit-flipping, giant inflatables and much more.

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Bargain hunters from near and far are expected to meet at the Southwest Focal Point Community Center in Pembroke Pines for the Flea Market and Bazaar. They will have an opportu-

nity to search through tables of treasures from over 100 venders in an indoor, air conditioned room. The event will be held on August 24, from 8am to 3pm, and August 25, from 9am to 3pm. Admission and parking are free.

There will be thousands of household items, toys, clothing, jewelry, record albums, baseball cards, tea pots, baby blankets and much more. There will also be food available in the Paradise Café. Buyers are encouraged to come early, since a large crowd of people always forms before the doors open. Most know what they are looking for and want to be the first to find it.

Karen Kramer of Pembroke Pines brings her two boys every year. “My sons search for old baseball cards, while I look for clothing and jewelry,”

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The Flea Market and Bazaar is held several times a year and raises funds for programs at the SWFP Community Center. The Center offers trips and special events on a regular basis including self-improve-ment classes, educational classes, health classes and support programs presented by area professionals. It is a place to meet people, build a support network, find information, or simply read a book and shoot pool. Membership for adults 18 and older is free, but required.

The Southwest Focal Point Community Center is located at 301 NW 103rd Avenue, in Pembroke Pines. For information, call 954-450-6888 or visit www.ppines.com, click on departments and select community services.

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When students in two third-grade classes at the Pembroke Pines Elementary walk down the aisles at Publix, they will now have a

better understanding of what it takes to get the food on the shelves. They recently took a field trip to Publix, as part of Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW), a program designed to connect a student’s classroom learning to their future in the work place. KAPOW’s lessons help students discover different jobs, what it takes to do them, and how to be successful in work and life.

The KAPOW program has been educating the children of Pembroke Pines with real life, hands-on experiences since 2001. The program introduces students to career awareness through seven one-hour professionally developed lessons taught by business volunteers in the classroom and culminates with a visit to the workplace. Each of the five 3rd grade classes at Pembroke Pines Elementary had different KAPOW volunteers.

“Students need to see that school is relevant to their lives, as well as the vision they have for their futures,” said John Casbarro, who coordinates the KAPOW pro-gram in South Florida. “KAPOW answers the questions that they are always ask-ing, such as ‘Why do I have to learn this?’ and ‘What good will this do for me?’ The volunteers motivate the students by sharing their life work and life experiences. They show them that everything they learn in school is important and valuable in order to succeed in work and life.”

Throughout the school year, volunteer and Publix employee Christina Curry met with students in Barbara Sibble’s 3rd grade classes to teach them about the importance of community involvement, leadership, communication and teamwork. She used hands-on fun activities to involve the children and keep them interested.

Sibble says that the kids always looked forward to her visits. “Christina has been a great role model,” said Sibble. “The children go to school every day to

learn reading, writ-ing, math, and other subjects. She helps them understand how they will use these skills in the workplace.”

For the last KAPOW lesson, students from Sibble’s class, along with Yvonne Spector’s class, took a field trip to Publix to learn more about Curry’s workplace. In the produce section, they learned all about the different fruits and vegetables. In the bakery, they learned how to weigh flour, as well as how to bake and decorate a cake. They also got to decorate their own cookies. In the meat department, they learned how to cut meat. At the end of the visit, they had a chance to scan items at the register, give change and hand customers their receipts.

“The kids had a great time on the field trip and learned a lot,” said Sibble. “They saw how the employees work independently and as a team. They have a better understanding of what is expected in a job. They also identified some of their own talents and interests.”

KAPOW is always looking for business or individual volunteers, as well as schools interested in participat-ing in the program. For information, visit www.kapowlfs.org; send an email to [email protected] or call 954-680-3916.

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One factor which seems to be responsible for this upswing in adult orthodontic treatment is an increase in cosmetic

options. The size of braces, even the metal braces, has decreased significantly. Tooth colored braces have been around for a long time, but have had the poor reputation of staining. With advancements in materials, this is no longer a con-cern. Clear aligners, used increasingly in recent years, have brought another option for adults hoping to hide their treatment.

Another factor which seems to have affected the rate of adult orthodontics is self perception. When I turned 25 years old, I remember hearing for the first time that “30 was the new 20.” It was very inspiring to know that as I approached 30 I was actually getting younger. Ten years later, I was lucky enough to discover that “40 is the new 30.”

This general optimism in aging has brought with it a new industry of “wellness.” Magazines have been created that are dedicated to health at various stages of life. Doctors espousing the “truth” about longevity have taken over prime time television. Plastic surgeons have plas-tered local advertising with new technologies that turn back the effects of time. From the dental industry, we have seen whitening material become an over the counter item. In my field of orthodontics, Align Technology, the parent company of

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not affordable. Leading this eccentric buying frenzy are cash transactions by international buyers, along with Wall Street hedge funds/Investment firms who are taking advantage of the current opportunity. This segment of buyers is a large part of the reason that we are now experiencing an astounding 18%-20% appreciation rate in most areas of South Florida.

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One of the most difficult things that Orthopedic Surgeons have to deal with is what to do with the knee that has irreversible cartilage damage.

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Now is the time to make sure that all of those overgrown trees and bushes are trimmed. You are personally responsible for the first 72 hours after the storm, so stock up with lanterns, batteries, water, and non-perishable food.

When Hurricane Wilma hit, we had everything cleaned up in two weeks. Depending on the severity of the storm, we will do our best to get our lives back to normal. Remember, extra oxy-

gen if you are a user and extra medication. Be sure to get your generator cleaned up and working.

Hurricane preparedness is essential to all of us living in South Florida. It means that you and I need to stock up and prepare for 72 hours of self-help. Immediately after a hurricane, the City may not be able to get out in the communi-ties right away. This is why we ask that you prepare yourself, your home, and your family for a hurricane.

Our combination of experts, which includes our Police and Fire departments, public works, the hospitals, and Florida Power & Light, are consistent in their discussions with homeowners and business owners outlining and detailing what every resident and business owner must do in the event of a hurricane.

The City of Pembroke Pines has an emergency radio station 1670 AM that is operating currently with regular programming. In the event of an emergency, 1670 AM will be a major operational component in our efforts to communicate as widely as possible to residents in our community. I would suggest that you tag this radio station in your list of favorites.

Many of the supermarkets, as well as some of the gas stations, now have emergency generators to help them stay open for business so they can continue to serve the community and prevent the kind of chaos we had in the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma. The City will be prepared to help once the 72 hours are over. We have been practicing our preparation strategies to make sure that we are ready.

So as a final suggestion, prepare now and store it. If you do not need it for an emergency, you can always use it in your daily lives.

For additional information go to the City of Pembroke Pines website at www.ppines.com, click on the A-Z Services link along the top of the screen to open up a directory. Scroll down and look under H for

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