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most-lively season in the past 150 Active Hurricane Season Predicted years. Hurricane season lasts until November 30. While predictions change as weath- tration (NOAA). In light of COVID-19, the Federal er conditions shift in coming months, “It’s always important to be pre- Emergency Management Agency at the time of this writing, forecasters pared for a violent storm during hur- (FEMA) is recommending putting are predicting a very active hurricane ricane season,” said Vice Mayor Iris together supplies early and add- season which begins on June 1, 2020. A. Siple. “The pandemic has us all ing such items as face masks and Environmental conditions in the emotionally drained so to think of an cleaning products. They also warn ocean reportedly point to an above- active hurricane season is daunting, The 2019 season had 18 named people to be prepared for possible normal season which means more however, we still need to be prepared storms, matching 1969 for the fourth longer power outages. storms, but intensity is not known. and we need to be aware.” Researchers at different universi- Two primary factors are report- US Census Bureau Extends Self-Response Deadline ties and forecasting organizations, edly influencing the 2020 hurricane including Colorado State University, forecasts: Warm ocean temperatures - It’s not too late … everyone counts Penn State University, the Univer- Hurricanes thrive on warm sea surface in Pembroke Pines. Due to the sity of Arizona and various Weather temperatures. Warmer oceans evapo- COVID-19 pandemic, the US Census agencies, have come to a consensus rate water into the air and give storms Bureau extended the self-response regarding it being an active season, energy and moisture to intensify; and timeline for the 2020 US Census. Pem- but warn that active or normal, it Low odds of an El Nino which tends broke Pines residents still have time to only takes one major hurricane to to shear or tear apart storms. complete their 2020 Census online, by cause a catastrophe. More storms can Pennsylvania State’s Earth Sys- phone or via mail and the City of Pem- boost the odds, however, for more tem Science Center are reporting 15 broke Pines needs residents to com- storms hitting land and communities. to 24 named tropical storms, while plete their forms as soon as possible. households that have not responded. A typical Atlantic hurricane season Colorado State University project 16 In March 2020, the Census Bureau By self-responding, residents avoid produces approximately 12 storms named storm and Weather agencies began sending invitations by mail for having a Census worker visit their and six hurricanes, including 3 major between 14 and 19 named storms. residents to participate online or via the home during the month of August. hurricanes, according to the National The University of Arizona projects 10 phone. In early April, the Bureau began Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- hurricanes and 5 major hurricanes. sending 2020 Census forms directly to Continued on page 2

Pembroke Pines City Commission

Mayor Frank C. Ortis 954-450-1020 …...... …. [email protected] Commissioners: Larissa Chanzes 954-450-1030...... [email protected] Thomas Good 954-450-1030...... …. [email protected] Jay D. Schwartz 954-450-1030.....….. [email protected] Iris A. Siple 954-450-1030...... … [email protected] City Manager: Charles F. Dodge 954-450-1040…...... …. [email protected] June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 2 US Census Bureau Extends Self-Response Deadline Continued from page 1 and corporate decisions, all of which Panther Run Teacher Honored Responding to the 2020 Census has could have major effects on residents. Congratulations to Panther Run Publix, and Panther Run Principal never been easier. For most house- As of April 1, 2020 approximately Elementary School Kindergarten Elaine Saef surprised Lisa and her holds the entire process takes ap- 43% of Pembroke Pines residents Teacher Lisa Perlman for beig se- students during their Zoom Kinder- proximately 10 minutes. It is secure completed their Census forms; the lected as one of five Local 10 Tribute garten Class meeting. Mrs. Perlman and confidential. self-response rate climbed to approxi- to Teachers honorees by WPLG Local was celebrating Mothers’ Day with Residents can visit https://my- mately 70% during the month of May. 10. She was selected from hundreds her students and the pictures of the 2020census.gov/, and then click the “During these difficult times, I am of applications. In addition to this Moms were also shared. start questionnaire button to com- proud that so many of our residents plete the survey. Residents do not honor, she will receive $1,000 gift “Mrs. Perlman and her class were need their unique 12-digit Census have taken the time to participate in card from Publix. super surprised,” said Principal Saef. ID to complete their survey. There the 2020 Census,” said Commissioner Last month Mayte Padron, Di- “ Mrs. Perlman makes us proud daily is a link on the same page that will Thomas Good Jr. “Nonetheless, we need rector of Community Relations for and represents Panther Run and our guide them through the process. For all of our residents to complete their Local 10 News, Nicole Krauss from staff and culture very well.” residents that are not comfortable forms; 10 minutes today has an impact completing the form online, they can on our community for next 10 years.” call the Census Bureau to complete Important notes: while complet- the survey over the phone. Residents ing the Census residents may note can call 844-330-2020 to respond in that their address is printed as English and 844-468-2020 to respond in Spanish. In addition to English Hollywood or Fort Lauderdale not and Spanish, residents can complete Pembroke Pines. This is because the their survey in 12 other languages or Census Bureau uses preferred mail- via Telephone Display Device (TDD) ing addresses on their forms. Howev- at 844-467-2020. er, residents’ addresses are specially The census is a constitutionally coded within the city’s municipal mandated survey that is taken every boundaries to ensure Pembroke Pines 10 years to count each person where is credited with their Census infor- they live. Results from the survey are mation. Also, the Census Bureau will then used to determine federal funding allocations for education, health- never ask for Social Security Num- care, public safety and infrastructure. bers, Bank or Credit Card Informa- In addition, Census data is used to tion, money or donations. For addi- determine government representa- tional information about the 2020 US tion at the federal and local levels, Census visit: https://2020census.gov/.

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Hours: Tues-Fri 10am - 6pm • Sat 11am - 5pm Broken Jewelry June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 3 Independence Day Patriotic Porch Challenge Coronavirus (COVID-19) This year’s Indepen- apple pie baking and dence Day celebra- flag waving can all be Emergency Rental Assistance tions, following exten- part of this challenge. sive quarantining due Don’t forget when the The City of Pembroke Pines has on a first come, first served, first to the pandemic, will grilling begins to also announced there will be funding qualified basis for the SHIP CO- be different for many show off the All-Amer- for Temporary Emergency Rental VID-19 Emergency Assistance residents. To help ican favorites like hot- Assistance and Utilities payments Program until funds are exhaust- make this remain a dogs and hamburgers (water, electricity). Temporary ed. For more information regard- fun and safe Fourth of as part of the fun. Once Emergency payment of renters’ ing program qualifications and late installment(s) and late fee(s) July, the City of Pem- your patriotic spirit is requirements, please feel free to broke Pines Recre- ready to shine, it’s then are included. These funds will be contact: Community Redevelop- ation and Cultural Arts Department time to snap a picture and email it to used by the City of Pembroke Pines ment Associates of Florida, Inc. is asking residents to participate in [email protected]. for extremely low, very low, and a special decorating challenge to see Please make sure to get everyone low-income households. Residents, (CRA) at 954-431-7866 or by visiting who has the most Patriotic Spirit in in the “Patriotic Portrait,” showing who have lost income due to the their website: https://crafla.com. Pembroke Pines. the enjoyment of this new tradition COVID-19 Pandemic, may qualify Applicants may also find related Porches or balconies can be cre- in the safety of your own home. The for temporary assistance. information on the City’s website at atively decorated in red, white and best of the best photos will be fea- Applications will be processed www.ppines.com. blue. Yards can be lit up with holiday tured on the city’s website and social lights and unique patriotic displays. media pages. This July 4th, the City And traditional activities like pie- of Pembroke Pines wishes everyone a eating contests, red/white/blue treats, safe and healthy holiday. WE DELIVER 954-432-PILL (7455) Pembroke Pines City Connect Public Services Published by the 954-518-9060 ® City of Pembroke Pines Martin Gayeski, Marianne Wohlert- Communications AnxioCalm Division Director; News Editor Deputy City Manager Relief of Occasional 601 City Center Way - 4th Floor [email protected] Anxiety ~ Stress ~ Nervous Tension ~ Restless Sleep* Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 [email protected] Fire 954-435-6700 ANXIOUS? 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He is much easier to care for [email protected] $ 00 954-450-6888 and he can deal with daily activities since taking 5 OFF Aner Gonzalez, AnxioCalm.* — Sandy With this ad. Exp. 3/31/20 Assistant City Manager Jay Shechter, [email protected] Community Services Director [email protected] City Clerk’s Office 954-450-1050 1700 NW 122 Terrace Marlene Graham, City Clerk Human Resources Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 [email protected] 954-392-2090 954-432-PILL (7455) www.pillbox123.com Finance 954-450-1070 Daniel Rotstein, *THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. THESE Lisa Chong, Finance Director Human Resources Director PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, [email protected] [email protected] Est. 1985 TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 4 also mentors young people and helps them explore their own interests, as Editor’s Note New District 4 Commissioner well as engage in STEM learning. Commissioner Lar- minican Republic and Commissioner Chanzes has City Connect is printed early issa Chanzes is filling in while attending, she worked for the Broward County and therefore may not reflect any the vacant seat in Dis- worked in her parents’ Public School system for 20 years, new COVID-19 guidelines, open- trict 4 until an election CPA firm and was an and for State Representative Richard ings, and closing changes. To is held in August 2020. integral part of the Stark as his legislative community keep up to date on City of Pem- Originally from the family business. liaison for eight years. During this broke Pines Orders and informa- Dominican Republic, Passionate about her time, she established strong roots in tion for residents and businesses, Commissioner Chanzes community, Commis- the community, serving on numer- please go to www.ppines.com/ moved to the United sioner Chanzes has ous boards including on the Pem- coronavirus, to the city’s website States in 1989. Since traveled to Tallahas- broke Pines’ Diversity and Heritage homepage, or follow the city’s her arrival 29 years ago, see many times to Committee as Chair, on the Broward social media on Facebook, Insta- she has been a long- advocate for women, Schools Diversity Board, the Broward gram and Twitter. time city activist for the children, diversity and Schools Technology Advisory Board, Please check the calendar on residents of Pembroke equality, human rights the Broward Hispanic Census Count www.ppines.com regarding any Pines. Her daughters and immigrants. She Committee, etc. meetings or events. The City of Danielle and Heather were born is currently active in the community “I’m very proud to live in our diverse Pembroke Pines thanks everyone and raised in Pembroke Pines and helping seniors, visiting nursing city,” said Commissioner Chanzes. for their patience, understanding attended public and charter schools homes, spending time with Veterans “And I am especially honored to have and cooperation during this time. in Pembroke Pines. Commissioner and feeding the homeless in Broward this opportunity to continue to serve Chanzes attended college in the Do- County. Commissioner Chanzes our residents as a Commissioner.”

3rd Place: Sophia Lopez, A Day in the Student Art Competition Winners Announced Fields, Grade 8: Charter Middle West Grades 9-12: Pembroke Pines Students in grades and gift cards as follows: 1st place: Arts – Petite Picasso 1st Place: Alison C. Istre, Black Kindergarten through Grade 12 put $100 gift card, 2nd place: $50 gift card, Grades 3-5: Hole, Grade 10: West Broward High their artistic creativity to the test for 3rd place: $25 gift card. This year 330 1st Place: Kate Barchfeld, Twin 2nd Place: Stephanie Huff, In My the 3rd Annual Student Art Compe- submissions were sent into the compe- Ducklings, Grade 5: Somerset Academy Eyes, Grade 12: Somerset Arts Con- tition earlier this year. The art was tition. Winners of the 2020 Student Art 2nd Place: Ishaan Gupta, We Rule servatory displayed in the main lobby of The Competition are as follows: the World, Grade 5: Somerset Academy 3rd Place: Alexis Appio, The An- Charles F. Dodge City Center located Grades K-2: 3rd Place: Gabriela Salazar, Sour tagonist, Grade 11: Charter High at 601 City Center Way in Pembroke 1st Place: Shang Wu, Daddy is my Sensation, Grade 5: Charter Elemen- Pines before the pandemic. Win- Superhero, Grade K: Three Village tary West “Congratulations to all the ners were announced at last month’s Montessori Grades 6-8: winners and thank you to all who virtual Commission Meeting. 2nd Place: Zachary Snigur, A 1st Place: Lisa Marie Martinez, Eye entered, sharing their creative art- The competition was open to stu- Mother’s Love, Grade 2: ROG – of the Tiger, Grade 6: ROG – work,” said Commissioner Jay D. dents who either reside or go to school Awesome Art Awesome Art Schwartz. “It’s amazing how many in Pembroke Pines. The winners in 3rd Place: Jadesola Ogundalu, 2nd Place: Irene Wong, Her Side of Per- truly talented young people we each grade level received both a ribbon How I see the Sea, Grade 1: Fletcher spective, Grade 6: Charter Middle West have in our city.” June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 5 Mayor Recognized as Home Rule Hero West Broward Cheerleaders Win Championship West Broward High School’s school’s history to be a part of the The Florida League of Cities Home Rule remains in practice in Competition Cheerleading team won team. Congratulations to all for recently recognized Pembroke Pines Pembroke Pines,” said Mayor Frank the State Championship earlier this their hard work and dedication. Mayor Frank C. Ortis with a 2020 C. Ortis. “I am honored to once year, making it the third time in Home Rule Hero Award. The Mayor again receive this recognition and 11 years that the team has won the earned this prestigious award for his pledge that I will continue to fight State Championship. It had been tireless efforts throughout the legisla- for Home Rule for all of our residents seven years since West Broward last tive session to promote local voices and businesses.” captured a state championship in making local choices, protect the The League of Cities is proud competitive cheerleading. Home Rule powers of Florida’s mu- to have recognized hundreds of The West Broward team won nicipalities and advance the League’s municipal officials as “Home Rule the FHSAA Class 2A state large legislative agenda. Heroes” since the award’s inception non-tumbling competitive cheer- Home Rule is the ability for a city in 2009. Home Rule Hero Award re- leading championship with 78.50 to address local problems with local cipients are selected yearly by the points at the Exactech Arena at solutions with minimal state inter- League’s legislative team following the Stephen C. O’Connell Center ference. Home Rule Hero Award each legislative assembly. on the campus of the University recipients are local government of- The Florida League of Cities’ goal of Florida in Gainesville. They ficials, both elected and nonelected, is to promote local self-government were the only team from Broward who consistently responded to the and serve the needs of Florida’s cit- County to win a state title. League’s request to reach out to ies. The League is founded on the be- For the first time, a co-ed mem- members of the legislature and help lief that local self-government is the ber was added to the team. West Broward senior Pablo Soto is give a local perspective on an issue. foundation of American democracy. the first male cheerleader in the “Home Rule is critical to a city For more information, please visit and I am committed to ensuring that www. floridaleagueofcities.com.

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Congratulations to our graduating students!

Message from Principal Peter Bayer, Pembroke Pines Charter High School

We are so proud of the graduating seniors of the Class of 2020. 17189 Sheridan Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33331 They are unique in so many ways--not the least of which being the Principal: Peter Bayer courage and perseverance they have demonstrated in these uncer- Assistant Principal: Alma Llanos tain and unusual times. We will miss them terribly. Best of luck 2020! Assistant Principal: Robin Battle Assistant Principal: Helen Yanez

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ALONGI, MICHAEL CHEVRES, BRIAN FARINAS, BRIANA HERRING, KENDRA LUIS, ADRIAN OCASIO-ALCAIDE, JOSHUA ALVAREZ, BRIANNA CHIN, DOUGLAS FAROOK, NAVEEN HERSHEY, ROBERT LYONS, AMBER-ROSE OCHOA, LENNART ALVAREZ, SEBASTIAN CHOY, GABRIEL FAWAZ, ANDREA HESSIN, IBRAHIM MACKEN, MARKEL OMOLE, MICHAEL AMAD, NICHOLAS CILLI, MATTHEW FELIPE, DANIEL HINDS, STEPHEN MAGO, ANYA ORDUY, VALENTINA ANDAL, ERIKA CLARKE, DESTINY FERNANDEZ, KYLIE HODGSON, DAVID MAIZ, ABIGAIL ORTEGA, ANGELO ANDREWS, PATRICK CO, JASON FERNANDEZ, NATALIE HORNBERGER, JOSHUA MAJEED, SINAN ORTIZ, ARIANA ANGEL, VANESSA COLBERT, JAMES FERRER, SARAH HORNBERGER, ZACHARY MALDONADO, DONOVAN ORTUZAR, ALESSANDRO ARANGO, SEBASTIAN COLEMAN, SCOTT FINKE, STEFAN HURTADO, MADISON MANNING, JENA OSAKWE, CHIAMAKA ARAUJO-ELORZA, ALAI COOKE-WILLIAM, AMANDA FLOREZ, JUAN HUSSAIN, CYRUS MANOJ, MERIL OTERO, EUGENIA ARIASCRUZ, GENAVI COOPER, ASHTON FONTANE, NICOLE HUTCHINSON, TIFFANY MARCH, AMANI OTERO, KIMBERLY ASWEGAN, AYDAN COOTE, ASHLEY FREDERICK, WARREN INFANTE, JULIAN MARIN, HAILEY OTHON, CAROLINA AVELLO, SOFIA COOTE, BRITTNEY FUENTES, KIM INGRAHAM, FAITH MARIN, SEAN OTTENWALDER, ADRIEL AVINO, PETER COPELAND, CHRISTINA FULLER, KYLE IRIARTE, YONIEL MARRERO-BOSCH, ANDREA PAGAN, LEINA BARNETT, MADELINE CORADIN, AKIRA GALECIO, GIANMARCO IRONS, MALIK MARTIN, SAMANTHA PALMER, NA’TANIAL BELL, JADA CORDERO, CHRISTOPHER GALLO, DOMENICO ISAACS, LATOYA MARTINEZ, RYAN PAREDES, MARIA-LUISA BELL, MONIQUE CORTES, DOMINICK GALVEZ, JENNIFER JACKSON, HANNAH MARTINS, GIULIA PARSONS, DAKOTA BENITEZ, RAFAEL CORTES, SOPHIA GALVEZ, JULIAN JACKSON, JADE MASTROSIMONE, JORDYN PASCUAL, DELVIN BENNI, SONALI CORTEZ, SAMANTHA GAMSEN, KOHLT JACOB, REBEKAH MATANGE, ARYA PATINO, EIRIK BENTIVEGNA, ALYSSA COTTO, SERINA GARCIA, JADE JARA, CONSTANZA MAYORGA, ALICIA PEERANI, SAVAIRA BERARDINO, VINCENT COVER, SAMANTHA GARCIA, MARCOS JARA, DOMINIC MCCOY, DAPHNEY PENA, SEBASTIAN BERKOWITZ, BROOKE COX, SHANIAH GARLAND, NYOMI JARAMILLO, TATIANA MEADE, HAYLEY PERALTA, NOEL BERRY, CHRIST-IN CROSSLEY, CAMERON GARRIDO, ASTRID JEANPIERRE, MARITSA MEDINA, MAVERICK PEREIRA, CONRAD BIJU, ANGEL CRUTE, JADEN GARRIDO, JULIANA JEUNE, NATHANIEL MEJIA, MERCEDES PERSAN, MADISON BLEUS, GARY CRUZ, SAMANTHA GEORGE, SEBIN JO FONG, ANA MELENDEZ, NICHOLAS PFAU, MANDY BLEUS, JASMIN D’AGOSTINO, MATTEO GERMAIN, WILLYNA JOANES, NATALIA MENDOZA, SOFIA PHILLIPS, ANDREW BORRAS-QUINTERO, DANIEL D’MEZA, ETHAN GIARROCCO, JOSHUA JOHNSON, ARA METELLUS, SEBASTIAN PHILLIPS, JONATHAN BOYD, BROOKE DANIELS, ANDRE GIBSON, ORONDE JOHNSON, AVA MILLER, JONYSE PHILLIPS, ZACHARY BRACIKOWSKI, ANTHONY DASILVA, LAURA GILMORE, ALYSSA JOLLY, ALEXIA MILLINGTON, GENESIS PHIPPS, KENT BRADSHAW, DAKARAI DAUGHERTY, MADISON GOMEZ, CAROLINA JOMSKY, MAEGAN MIRAGLIOTTA, ALYSSA PIERCE, JUSTIN BRADY, SHANIA DAVE, RIA GOMEZ, ROSA JONES, DYAMOND MISSIAL, BRIANNA PITTER, MALIIK BRAVO, KELLY DAVILA, NATASHA GONELL, GABRIELA JOSEPH, DIMITRI MOLINA, BIANCA POMMELLS, SHAWNA-LEE BRICENO, SABRINA DAVILA, PRISCILLA GONZALEZ, CAMILO KADIR, CAROLINE MONTANO, LAURA PONCE, DEVIN BROWN, ELISHA DE LA ROSA, AARON GONZALEZ, DANIEL KAISERMAN, DAVIANA MONTAS, ANNABELLE PONS, SABRINA BROWN, ZION DELGADO, PAOLA GONZALEZ, EMI KAMINSKY, CARISSA MONTES, NADYA PORRES, DANIELLE BRYANT, ARYIEL DELLO-STROLOGO, DANIEL GONZALEZ, FRANK KAUSHAL, AADITYA MOORE, KISHON PRESSMAN, MATTHEW BURKETT, KATHERINE GOODMAN, LIA KHAWAJA, YASSER MORENO, CAROLINA PRICE, OSEI BURKETT, KIMBERLY GRAZIANI, DALLAS KING, KAUE MORGAN, SOPHIA PRIETO, MIA BUSTAMANTE, ALEXIS GRUBER, ALYSSA KOPPOLU, HEMANI MORRELL, SARAH PYRAM, KAITLYN BUTH, JULIAN GUZMAN, KAITLYN KUMAR, SWATI MUELA, MICHAEL QUESADA, ISABEL BUTLER, BRIANNA HAQ, MOEED LAFLEUR, AMANDA MUNAR, NICOLE QUINTANA, SEBASTIAN CABRERA, CAMILA HARDUARSINGH, ALIYA LANGS, COLTON MUNOZ, ISABELLA RAMIREZ, IVAN CALDERON, GABRIELA HARPER, AIJAH LARA, ISABEL NACARY, RENZO RAMIREZ, LOURDES CANON, NICOLE HARTLEY, SHAMOR LARTEY, KEVIN NATARAJAN, NIVEDHA RAMIREZ, VANESSA CAPELLAN, CASSANDRA HEINKEN, JAN-MARCEL LASARTE, MATTHEW NAVARRO, KRISTY REYES, GABRIELLA CAPELLAN, ZIANA HEMMERDE, DANIEL LATORTUE, SHELCEY NAVARRO, VICTOR RHODEN, JORDON CARINO, JOHANNAH HENRIQUEZ, BRYAHNA LEGRAND, VALENTINE NAYLOR, NICHOLAS RIVERA, ALEJANDRO CARRENO, ARIANA HERBERT, MACKENZIE LEMOS, NICOLE NAZARIO, JOSEPH RIVERA, RACHEL June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 7

RIVERA, VERONICA ROBLES, EVAN SAMAROO, DANIELLE SINGH, SALONEE TEELING, MAEGAN VIDAL, MICHAEL ROACH, AZOHN ROCHE, CARLO SAMOSKY, VALERIE SIVILAY, AISHA THOMPSON, MYKALA VILLAFANE, JAYME ROBERTS, KAIYA RODRIGUEZ, BLAKE SANCHEZ, JESSICA SLAGLE, JULIAN TOLEDO, DYLAN VILLENA, FATIMA ROBERTSON, RACQUEL RODRIGUEZ, CHRISTIAN SANDOVAL, ANDREW SLAVICK, JANET TORRES, ALEXANDRA WAKELAND-HART, REYNA ROBINSON, SOPHIA RODRIGUEZ, CRISTIAN SANTACROCE, GIANNA SMITH, JAN TORRES, VENTURA WALTERS, BRIANA RODRIGUEZ, DEVIN SATHIYASEELAN, RAHUL SMITH, JORDAN TREXLER, KAYLI WATSON, KALEB RODRIGUEZ, ILIANA SCHLOSS, DIANDRA SOLANO, ISAAC TURNER, AMANI WHITE, MADISON RODRIGUEZ, JAKE SCHOLES, CHISSANO SOSA, TATIANA UJAGBOR, AMARACHI WICHTERICH, JACOB RODRIGUEZ, MELIA SCHWARTZ, DEVIN ST LOUIS, KELSEY URRIOLA, JUSTIN WILLS, TRACE RODRIGUEZ, RAFAEL SCHWARTZMAN, REBECA STARK, KEVIN VALLE, ANGELA WISE, RANEN ROSERO, MARK SCOTLAND, CORAL SUAREZ, CHRISTIAN VARGAS, GABRIEL WONG SANG, TYRA ROSS, AMBER SEIDLER, TYLER SUAREZ, RONALD VARGAS, MARIA WONG, MATTHEW RUIZ, SKYLER SENTHIL, SHRISHS SUCHER, SAM VARGAS, NATHANIEL WRIGHT, BLAKE RUNDELL, TANYA SHAKIR, CAMILLE SUNDQUIST, JOSEPH VAZQUEZ, GIOVANNI YARA, JUSTIN RUSSELL, SHONRE SHOYOYE, OLUWATUMISES SUYAMA, BRYAN VEGA FRANCO, ANTONIO YOUNKER, ANTHONY SABINO, RAFAEL SIERRA-SALCEDO, KIANNA SYLVESTER, DERELL VEGA, DYLAN ZAMBRANO, GABRIELLA SAINT LOUIS, MYA SIERRA-SALCEDO, LUISANNA SYLVESTRE, WHITNEY VELASQUEZ, MARIAJOSE ZAMOR, XAVIER SAINTILUS, JAMAL SINCLAIR, GRANT TAYLOR, KAMILAH VERGA, VALERIE ZUNIGA, ISABELLA

DO TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THE PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED EVENT (MARCH 30, 2020 - APRIL 20, 2020) WAS POSTPONED. THE EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR JUNE 8, 2020 TO JUNE 29, 2020

NOTICE OF SCHEDULE FOR WATER SYSTEM CHLORINATION/PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE

The City of Pembroke Pines will be performing a chlorination preventive maintenance procedure to clean our Water Distribution System. The procedure will run for three (3) weeks from June 8, 2020 until June 29, 2020.

During this period, the City’s Drinking Water Distribution System will continue to meet ALL Federal and State water quality standards.

Some residents may notice a slight chlorine taste and/or chlorine odor in the water.

Residents on kidney dialysis or those who have other medical conditions should contact their health care providers for more information about increased chlorine levels in their drinking water during this time frame. Fish owners should also take necessary precautions during this procedure.

Additionally, you may see water being flushed from fire hydrants in your neighborhood. This is a part of the normal maintenance process

If you have questions, please call the Utilities Customer Service Department at (954) 518-9000 or visit our website at www.ppines.com for information and updates. We thank you for your patience and cooperation during this maintenance activity. June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 8

Message from Principal Paula Peters, Charles W. Flanagan High School

Flanagan Class of 2020, Congratulations on your remarkable achievements. You have worked hard and we are proud of your handwork and dedication. Your class has experienced a lot but yet you stayed strong. Use your strength of character to capitalize on all of the opportunities that will come your way. Thank you for the outstanding leadership that you have provided to Flanagan. I wish you all the best, and may all your dreams come true. Go out there and live life to the fullest.

ABDEL QUDER, HANA BELLO VILLANUEVA, CATO, RAFAEL DIAZ, CRISTIAN GARCIA, MICHAEL HUAPAYA, ADAM ABREU, JOSE MANUEL CEDENO, YAIRETTE DIAZ, ISAIAH GARCIA, SEBASTIAN HUNTER, MAKARRIA ABULKHEIR, LEILA BELVANT, ISAIAH CHAVEZ, EMMANUEL DIAZ, SEBASTIAN GARGIULO, MARCO IDOWU, ALYSSA ACASIO, KAUILA BENITEZ, BRIANNA CHENET, EMMANUEL DIEGEL, VIOLET GARRIGA, URAYOAN IRIZARRY-SERRANO, HEIDY ACO, KRISTY BENITEZ, SAMANTHA CHICA, JADE DIGIULIO, AMANDA GEFFRARD, PRECUIOUS ISERN, KAITLIN ADIGUN, ELIZABETH BENOIT, JENNY CHIN, ASHLEIGH DIJON, KENDRICK GENAO, ROSELYN JACKSON, HACARRI ADNAN, ASHAD BERLAND, ANA CHIWESHE, TINOTENDA DOHLER, DIANE GIL PEREZ, CRISTIAN JAMES, ASHLEY AGUDELO, MIKEL BERMUDEZ, RYAN CHRISTIAN, KAMAL DOODNAUTH, DEVANEE GIL, ELAIMYS JAMES, CYMPHANY AKBAR, MARCELLUS BETTER, KIANA CHUGHTAI, AMBER DORELIEN, JUDELEY GOLDEN, AHMARI JANERO, ATHENA ALBINES, KELSIE BIEN-AIME, LAURA CLARKE, JENNA DUCASSE, ALEC GOMEZ, ASHLEY JEAN BAPTISTE, NAEDGE ALEXANDRE, AKIM-YOURI BINGER, CHAD CLARKE, JHEANELLE ECHEVERRY, EVELYN GOMEZ, CHRISTOPHER JEAN-PIERRE, KENSLEY ALEXANDRE, CHRISTOPHER BIOLZI, ANDREW CLARKE, MICHAEL ECKERT, JOSHUA GOMEZ, CRISTOPHER JEANTY, FRANTZLEAH ALGARIN, MATTHEW BOBADILLA, ENRIQUE CLARKE, ZOE EFRECE, ULYSSES GOMEZ, JOVANNI JEFFERS, AALIYAH ALLADIN, ERICK BOWEN, MELTONIQUE COLLEUR, GABRIELLE ENCARNACION, EMELY GOMEZ, MELANIE JENKINS, SHAMYIA ALLEN, AIYANA BOYKINS, DEVIN COLMAN, ASHANTI ESCOTO, KATELYNN GONZALEZ RIOS, VALERIA JIMENEZ, BRANDON ALLEN, MIJAH BOYNTON, ANGELIQUE COLMENARES, KARLA ESCUDERO, THOMAS GONZALEZ, CHRISTOPHER JIMENEZ, EMMYRUTH ALVARADO, JAYSON BRACHO, ALVARO COLORADO, MANUEL ESPADA, SAMANTHA GONZALEZ, JORDAN JIMENEZ, MELANIE ALVAREZ, ALEXANDER BRANDFUL, JEREMIAH CONCEPCION, CHRISTIAN ESPAILLAT, MICHAEL GONZALEZ, WILLIAM JOAZARD, NUBIA ALVAREZ, GABRIEL BROUGHTON, JABARI CONSALVO, ADRIAN ESPOSITO, NICHOLAS GORDON-LEWIS, MICHAEL JOBE, PENDA ALVEZ, MANUEL BROWN, D’ANGELO CONSALVO, ALYSSA EUGENE, DEANNA GRAMMAS, PANAYIOTA JOHNSON, JAHNNEH AMADO FINOL, ENRIQUE BROWN, DABORIA CONTRERAS, DANA EVERHART, KYLE GRATEROL, LUIS JOHNSON, JENNIFER AMAYA, AXEL BROWN, JANAY CONTRERAS, ZHARA FAI, THOMAS GREEN, TRISTAN JOHNSON, JOSHUVA ANDERSON, ELIJAH BROWN, JORDYN COOPER-MCINTOSH, AL- FATOUT, EVE GRULLON, JULIANNA JOHNSON, SANAIA ANDRADE, MICHELLE BROWN, RAMONA TONE’ FERNANDEZ, ISABELLA GUAUNA, JUAN JORDAN, AALIYAH ANDREWS, GIKAI BROWN, ZACHARY CORNISH, TACHAINA FERNANDEZ, JOSIAH GUERRA ROMERO, EMILIO JOSEPH, CORY APARICIO, ALEXANDRA BULLARD, NIA COSTA, REBECCA FERNANDEZ, ROBINSON GUEVARA, ANDRES JOSEPH, MARC ARAGON, JEREMIAH BURGOS, JAYCUB COSTA, TIFFANY FIGUEROA PACE, GABRIEL GUIDA, CARLOS JOSEPH, MONFRED ARAQUE, CHRISTOPHER BUSTAMANTE, MIA COVINGTON, CIERRA FILS, BENLI GUILLAMA, FAYTH KAMRUDEEN, FAREED ARAQUE, NIKOLAS BUTTERFIELD, JASMINE CREEL, JACOB FLORES, XAVIER GUILLEN, DEBORAH KASSIM, ABIGAIL ARCILA, GABRIEL CALDERON, DANIELA CRESPO, ASHLEY FLOYD, A’ESHA GUTIERREZ, CAMILO KASSIM, NAMRAH ARDILA, DANIELLA CALDERON, SERGIO CRUZ TORRES, JONEYLIS FLOYD, KEN DRICK HAAS, ALEXANDRA KAUFMAN, JAYDEN ARNWINE, SHANE CALLAWAY, JOSEPH CUBAS, MELANY FLYNN, LAUREN HANDAL, AALIYAH KAZI, SAMEER ARQUIZA, JERLAINE CAMACHO, ANGELO CUNNINGHAM, TAHJ’RIQ FONT ALBANDOZ, MIGUEL HANSON, NYA KERR, VICTORIA ARRIAGA, ANTHONY CAMARGO ROMERO, CAMILA DAMIAN, VICTORIA FOONG, KEVIN HARDY, KEARA KHAN, MEROSHAH ARZUAGA, DANNY CAMARGO, MATTHEW DANIEL, AUSTIN FORD, JANAE HARPER, NATHANIEL KHAN, SEHALA ATKINS, MAYA CAMERON, KAMEL DANN, SYDNEY-JOY FORDHAM, ANANDA HARRELL, FAITH KHAN, SHAZIA AUGUSTE, WESLY CAMPBELL, MYAH DAVID, EVY FORREST, BRANDON HASMI-DELGADO, JULIA KINLAW, JUSTIN AZIZ, MOHAMMAD CANTON, CARLOS DAVIS, ASHANTI FRANCIS, JAILA HAYDEN, MICHAEL KLEPPE, KAILYN BAIN, JOVAN CARABALLO, PAOLA DAVITIAN, BRANDON FRANCIS, SHANIA HENFIELD, ALEXZANDRIA KOPP, RILEY BALDERAS, CATHERINE CARLUCCI DIVITO, MICHELE DAVITIAN, DEVIN FRANCISCO MIRANDA, HENRY, ALEXEI KORP, MICHAEL BAPTHELUS, BRIANA CARNERO, MIGUEL DAWKINS, ASHLEY STEPHANIE HERMITT, ANYSSA KRAUSS, CATALINA BARNES, DORIAN CARRERA BALON, MARIA DE LA MILERA, LANIE FRANCO, LUIGI HERMITT, MIKALIA LABRUTO, ZACHARY BARNES, KAMANI CARTER, JAYDEA DE LA PAZ, JORGE FRANCOIS, LYNNDHELL HERNANDEZ, OMAR LADEN, EDWARD BARTLEY, JACOB CARTWRIGHT, DREW DEL VALLE, JANELL FUDGE, SHACORY HERRERA, JHADE LAFONTANT, TARA BASTILLE, ASTARA CARTWRIGHT, ORIN DELEON, HECTOR FUENMAYOR DIAZ, ADRIANA HEYWOOD, MICHAEL-LEE LAMAZARES, NICHOLAS BATAILLE, TRACY CASON, TAYLOR DEXTRA, JH`NYA GALINDO, ELIJAH HINKSON, GABRIELLE LAMBERT, SHAWN BATES, LOGAN CASTILLO SALCEDO, ANDREA DIAZ DELGADO, JASENIA GARCIA, ALEJANDRO HINSON, ALEC LARA, DEANNE BEDRAN, JADEN CASTILLO, MILTON DIAZ PEREIRA, DENNIS GARCIA, GREGORY HOOKIM, LAURA LATIF, KHALIYAH June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 9

LAWRENCE, ELLIE MENDEZ, JUAN PIERRE, CELEST ROMERO, NATALIA THOMPSON, DYLAN LEE, BRYSON MERCADO, JAZMYN PIMENTEL, ARLETTE RONQUILLO, ERIK THOMPSON, SHAMAR LEGER, XAVIER METAYER, STEVENS PINTO, FELIX ROQUE, JOSEPH TINEO ZAVARCE, LUIS LEIF, AUTUMN MILES, SHAIAN PITMAN, JENNIFER ROSEMOND, CLARENCE TORRES, DARELL LEMOS, BRYANT MILLER, JESSICA POITIER, NIJA RUBINSTEIN, HENRY TORRES, EMELY LENZ, GRANT MILLER, JORDAN POSADA, GABRIELLA RUSSELL, DEJONAE TORRES, FAUSTINO LEPP, DAVID MIRANDA, DAVID POSSO, ANGELICA RUSSELL, DEJONIQUE TORRES, JENNIFER LESCANO, LUCAS MITCHELL, NATHANIEL POWE, CARNELL RUSSO, DEVYN TORRES, JOSE LEWIS, LAURYN MIZRACHI, AARON POWELL, ALLYHANA SAENZ, DIEGO TORRES, KAREN LINTON, KYLE MOHAMMED, SYDNEY POWELL, DYLAN SAINT HILAIRE, MATTHEW TRAN, JOSEPH LIU, JOY MOISE, JOSHUA PRADO, CHRYSTAL SAINT-REMY, SYNTHIA TRASCU, OMAR LLANEZA SARNELLI, SEBASTIAN MOJICA BARRIENTOS, NATHANIEL PREVAL, PHAEDRA SALMERON ANDRADE, KAYLEE TRINH, MY-LIEN LLORET, RYAN MOLINA, DAYANI PRIETO, SEBASTIAN SALMON, MATTHEW LOBATO, WILLIAM MONDESIR, BOBBY PRUDE, XAVIER SANCHEZ, ANDRES TROWELL, ANTHONY LOPES, DESTINY MONDESIR, CHRISTIANNA PULGARIN, ISABEL SANCHEZ, DANIEL TRUJILLO, SERGIO LOPEZ NAVEA, AYLIN MONESTIME, ABDANIELLE PULLINS, GENESIS SANDERLIN, NALANIE TUALLA, MATEO LOPEZ, ADRIAN MONTANA, STEPHANIE PYRONNEAU, ALEXANDER SANDOVAL, ASHLEY TUITT, JAYLAH LOPEZ, ANAYA MONTANE LARA, JIMENA QADADEH, SARAH SAROZA, EZABEL TURNER, JANAAN LOPEZ, JANIEL MORA, CARLOS QUEIPO, DANIEL SCARBRIEL, D’MANI ULLAH, SAQIB LOPEZ, MADISON MORALES, MARTIN RAFORD-BROWN, ARIANA SCHEINHAUS, MIA URDANETA, JORGE LORENZO, NAYELI MOREAU, VANESSA RAMANAN, DAVINDRA SCHOFIELD, ALEXIA VALDES, AALIYAH LOVE, KESHAUN MORENO, MALCOLM RAMIREZ, RAQUEL SEGURA, NAYR VANEGAS, MARIBETH LOVETT, TATYANNA MORRELL, NOBLE RAMOS-PORTUONDO, CRISTINA SEURATTAN, ALIYAH VARGAS, JORGE LOVISEK, BRENDEN MORRIS, ARIANNA RANDLE, TYREL SEWNARINE, ADAM VAZQUEZ, ANGILYNE LUGO, DIANA MUNNINGS, SANAE RANGE, DEREK SHANNON, SHAMYA VELAZQUEZ, ANDREA LUSTER, BRANDI MURPHY, DONTE REAL, JAYLA SHEPP, ISAIAH VERNET, JONEL MACARANAS, KRYSTAL MURTHA, MAXWELL RECENDIZ, KEVIN SHREEVES, JABARI VIEYRA, MARIA MACHADO, MARIA MUSKUS, MARIANGELICA REDDAWAY, LYNSEY SILVA, MELIZA VIGIL, NICHOLAS MACHADO, NATALIE NAMEN, VALENTINA REID, CHRISTOPH SIMPO, CHINA VILLARAN, RENZO MACIAG, JOSHUA NAVARRO, DIOGENES REINA, EMELY SIMS, A’SHYIA VIVEROS CASTILLO, DAVID MAISONET, ANGELINA NERVIL, MICHELLE REX, JADE SMITH, AURELIO VONELLI, ZACHARY MAJANO, NATALIE NEVANO, MIRIAM REYES, JAELYN SMITH, CHRISTOPHER WALCOTT, JUSTICE MALCA, ISAAC NEWBY, CHAUNEESE REYES, YANELLI SMITH, JANIYA MALKA, NOAH NGUYEN, BRYAN RIBAS, MARIANA SMITH, LA’DAVIA WALKER, DELISHA MANSARAM, TESHRI NICKERSON, WILLIAM RICARD, CASSIDY SMITH, VEONCE WALKER, LORENZO MARAJ, JULIANNA NOEL, CAMIL RICHMAN, NATALIE SOLIS-VENTURA, KEYLA WALLACE, CIERRA MARCANO, MIYA NOUFER, CONNOR RINI, AVA SOSA, SEBASTIAN WALTON, JORDAN MARIN, ANDREU NOVO, MADISON RITCHIE, ALEXANDER SOWERBY, RODERICK WASHINGTON, KEAYON MARINEZ, VICTORIA NYQUIST, RYAN RIVERA, GABRIEL SPALDING, LASCELLES WATSON, R’SHEED MARQUES, ELSA OKAFOR, ASHLEY RIVERA, SAID STANTON, HUNTER WAYO, ZAHARA MARQUEZ, LORENZO OLIVEIRA, ANGELINE RIVERA, VICTORIA STARK, REICE WEBB, A’DIA MARRERO, DARYANA OLIVEIRA, EDUARDO RIVERA-EDDY, JAYLEE STEVENS, SYDNEY WEBSTER, LAUREN MARRERO, DESIREE ORESCAR, CHRIST RIVERO DE LA ROSA, GABRIELA STEWART, ALEXANDER WELLS, KYLIE MARTIN, KASIA ORJUELA, DAVID RIVERO, BRYAN STEWART, BRANDON WESTBROOKS, DEREK MARTINEZ, JOSHUA ORTIZ, ELENIE ROBINSON, RAHEEM STEWART, CHRISTIAN WHITMON, CHRISTOPHER MASERE, TAMIA ORTIZ, GENESIS ROCHA, MICHAEL SUAREZ LIZARAZO, MARIANA WHU, ALEXA MATEO, RICARDO PACHECO, ANA RODAS, KENNET SUTTON, ONDRICK WHYTE, NYLA MATUTE RONDON, ANA PAGE, KEVIN RODIL GARCIA, EDWARD SYLVESTER, ADINA WILCOX, ERIBELL MATUTE RONDON, ANA PALMER, KYILA RODNEY, JORDYN TABARES, GABRIELA WILLIAMS, ADRIAN MAZIL, FATIMA PARK, JOON RODRIGUEZ NARANJO, KEVIN TALBERT, NYIERRA WILLIAMS, JALEN MBIZA, TENDAI PARK, MIJO RODRIGUEZ, AMANDA TARVER, WILLIE WILLIAMS, JORDAN MCADAM, ALEX PARLOR, TRE’VARIA RODRIGUEZ, CYNTHIA TASSY, JAYLEN WILLIAMS, NICOLE MCCLANAHAN, KAYLA PARODI, SEBASTIAN RODRIGUEZ, DANIEL TAVAREZ, SAMADI MCCRAY, ALEXIS PASCUAL CASTRO, SAMUEL RODRIGUEZ, EMELIE TECHEIRA, RASHAWN WILLIAMS, RASHAAD MCDONALD, JOANNA PAUL, LEHANNE RODRIGUEZ, EROS TEJADA SERRANO, YARIANNE WILSON, DANAYA MCDOWELL, TYAMAR PENALVER, SALVATORE RODRIGUEZ, GOEL TEMPELAARGARETSON, TRAVIS WRIGHT, LADAYJASIA MCFARLANE, JUSTIN PEREIRA, GABRIELA RODRIGUEZ, JUAN THOMAS, ALJANAY WRITT, NICOLE MCNAIR, VANAYA PEREZ, NICOLE RODRIGUEZ, VALERIA THOMAS, AMIL XAVIER, IYANA MEADOWS, MADISON PETTIGREW, ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ-CASTRO, NATHALY THOMAS, CHALONDRA YEARWOOD, RICHARD MEDINA, KAITLYN PHILLIPS, TOMIA ROJAS, DEYVI THOMAS, KAYLA YERA, ARIEL MEDINA, NELSON PHUNG, MICHELLE ROJAS, NORGEN THOMPKINS, SEMA’J YONG, AMANDA MEDINA, VANESSA PIERRE LOUIS, LAUREN ROJAS, SANTIAGO THOMPSON, ALEXANDRA ZAEEM, 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ongratulations to our magnificent the first senior class to ever experience So, I say to you, young Mustang Cscholar graduates of the Class of unprecedented changes during an In- scholars! The world around us is chang- 2020! For many of you, this time seemed ternational World Pandemic. However, ing fast, and it demands strong adapt- like a distant dream when you began the Class of 2020 is a resilient group. able leaders like you. Continue to learn your journey. Now that it’s finally here, You were built for this. You are now and grow. Develop and update your it seemed so unreal that you had not college and career ready; you have been skills to the newest, most advanced experienced your senior year, the way grounded with your discipline, you are knowledge streams; to be able to re- you dreamed it would be. However, I articulate, you have committed yourself spond adequately to the world’s ever want each of you to know; no event or to ethical behaviors, and in possession evolving challenges. ceremony can ever take away the sub- of problem-solving and critical thinking I am so proud of each of you. Con- stantial sacrifices, maximum effort and skills. Your certification of your journey tinue to strive to be the best and never McArthur High School hard work it took for you to get here. to this point, is a testament to this fact. settle for less, because anything else is 6501 Hollywood Blvd. Through your own resolve, dedication We celebrate your accomplishments unacceptable. Failure is Not an Option! Hollywood, FL 33024 & commitment to your personal growth, even now. In the most challenging of With everything you do in life, strive for coupled with the support of your family times, you have prevailed. With a new Excellence, No Exceptions, No Excuses! Principal: Alfred Broomfield II and friends; you persevered to make this normal of distance learning, and the Always remember, “It’s a Great Day to Assistant Principal: Joann Ruiz Assistant Principal: David Piroozshad reality come true. nation’s economy considered on life be a Mustang”!!! Assistant Principal: Arnita Williams Now, this has become a year of firsts support; now more than ever we will Assistant Principal: Susan Robinson and last for you. The last time you will rely on your generation as future leaders Your Principal Assistant Principal: James Elder be considered a high school senior, and of this world. Alfred L. Broomfield II

CARTY, KADEEN DE-LA-PAZ-LEON, VICTOR FERRER, VICTORIA CARVAJAL, ISABELLA DEAN, JUDIAN FICE, TERRELL CASAS, JOSE DECICCO, SIERRA FILS, WILSMERLAE CASSON, JOLYN DEEN, DEVON FINNIE, KAYLA CASTANEDA, LAURA DELATOUR, CLARICE FLORISCA, DAVE CASTILLO-LOPEZ, FABIAN DENISE, NICOLAS FORTUNA, HEAVEN CASTRO ARROYO, JONATHAN DENNIS, JACQUAN FOULKES, LAMONTE CASTRO, YULIANNA DESANCTIS, JOSEPH FOURCAND, MAHALYA CATY-WRIGHT, NAVEYAH DESROSIERS, VANCOV FOWLER, FAITH CHAFALA, DANIEL DIAZ, GABRIEL FRANCOIS, MAVERICK CHARLEMAGNE, AARON DORSAINVIL, KENNYA FRIDMAN, MOON CHAZARRETA, ANTONELLA DORSEY, ISABELLA GALE, JULISA CHEA, JOEL DUARTE, VALENTINA GALEANO, DIANA CHERY, BRYAN DUBARRY, ELISE GAMEZ, GUSTAVO ACEBAL RIOS, SHAKIRA AYBAR, ASHLEY BREAZU, TAYLOR CHIN, TRINITY DUPERVAL, SAMYA GARCIA, ANDRES ADDERLEY, OTIS BAFATY, KIANA BROWN, TATIANA CIPRIAN, AMBAR DURFY, JADA GARCIA, WERNER ADRIEN, JUDLIE BAILEY, JENNAY BROWN, VIDAHLE CLARK, SCOTT DUVAL, ELISHAMA GARCIA, YAILYN AGUAYO, MICHAEL BAIN, MATTHEW BUCHANAN, SHELBY CLENDINEN, I-BEJAH EALY, DERRICK GARCIA-CASTANEDA, KRISCIA AGUERO, ZACHARY BALBI, DARGELYN BUJANS, ANDY COLLINS, ANTHONY EDGERTON, RAHEEM GENTLE, TATIANA AIKEN, JOHNATHAN BALDERA, CHRISTOPHER BURCKHALTER, KYLE CONSTANT, DERFANE ELGUINDI, TARIQ GENTLES, MATTHEW ALBEE, ROBERT BALLESTEROS, ROSWELL BURNETT, KEISEAN CONSTANTINE, CHRISTOPHE ELIE, LAURECHA GEORGIA, JAZMINE ALCANTARA, MARIALI BARTILOTTA, MELINDA BURON, ASHLEY CONTRERAS, ALEXANDER ERSKINE, COURTNEY GILBERT, ZARIA ALEXANDER, SAMUEL BAZILE, JHAMYR BUTLER, JACOB CORILUS, FELISHA ESPINOSA, MARIA GILLIS, DERRIUS ALFONSO, MARISOL BEAUJIN, RONALD BUTLER, NATALIE CORTES QUINTERO, MICHELLE EUGENE, ELIJAH GODEFROY, FLORENCIA ALI, MARISA BEDOYA, CHRISTIAN CABANAS VALDES, DAVID COSTA SANTANA, NAOMI EVERETT, JENNIFER GOMEZ SALAS, YANNIRA ALI, SHANEEZA BELIS, JAYLEN CABEZA, EROS COTTE, ISABELLA EXCELLENT, NAISSA GOMEZ, CECY ALLEN, CHRISTIAN BELLORIN, MIGUEL CADET, VAMIR CRANSTON, JOEL EXPOSITO, ANDRE GOMEZ, MELANIE ALMONTE, NATALIE BENCOMO, DAPHANIE CALERO, ANABELLA CREIGHTON, LA’DAYSHA EXPOSITO, ARMANDO GOMEZ-GIRALDO, DANA ALONSO, ANISLEYDIS BENECHE, SABIANKA CALLEJAS, CARLA CROSBY, JAHQUEL FAGENBAUM, KAYLA GONZALEZ, ELIZABETH ALVAREZ, NAYELIS BENOTMANE, LAILA CAMPBELL, CHRISTIAN CRUZ, MAARISAA FAJARDO, EMMANUEL GONZALEZ, JAMES ALVAREZ-BERNAL, KARLA BENT, TAVIA CAMPBELL, JERON CUMMINGS, LEEANNA FALCON, MARICELA GONZALEZ, NICOLE ANESTIN, REBECKAH BENTO, XAVIER CAMPBELL, TIFFANY CUTIE, DAMIAN FAROOQI, REJA GORDON, EDDIE ARA, ERIC BLOT, JEANNETTE CAMPOS, ISAAC DALEMBERT, DARLEY FARQUHAR, MEKHI GOREE, ELIJAH ARIAS GUADA, MARIANGEL BLUDAU, DYLAN CANIZALEZ GUEVARA, ARLENE DANDREANO, MICHKAIL FEREIRA, EDUARDO GRACIA, INDIRALIZ ARROYO, DYLANA BONACHEA, NAYELIS CANTO, JASMINE DAVIS, COREY FERGUSON, DAMON GRANT, CHELSEY ARSCOTT, ATHALIA BONHOMME, IYANA CARCAMO, EMELYN DAY, JAYLINN FERGUSON, YAVANNA GRANT, TYREIK ASIF, AYESHA BOULAY, KAELA CARRASCO, TRAICY DE LOS RIOS, ISRAEL FERNANDEZ, ALLISON GRAY, SKHI ATKINS, HORACE BRAVE, ZACHARY CARSWELL, MICHAEL DE SOUZA, ANDRE FERNANDEZ, MICHELLE GREEN, DEANNA June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 11

GREEN, SALIMAH JOSEPH, WOOD MAWYIN, MARIO PIERRE, THEDDY RUIZ, YANISSA TORIBIO, TEVIN GREENWICH, MALACHI JUMPP, NYANA MAZHAR, MUNTHA PINEIRO LOPEZ, JEREMY RUSSELL, DANIEL TORRES, ROSA GUAGENTI, ANGELO KANCHAN, ADRIAN MCBRIDE, STEFANNIE PINEIRO, ALIANA SAENZ, NADIA TOUSSAINT, CASSANDRA GUARRIELLO, ATHENA KARIM, AHNAF MCCOY, DARRYL PINZON, STEFANY SAINT-VIL, MISAINA TOWNSEND, JEVAUN GUERRA MARRERO, CAROLYN KATWAROO, VIKASH MCFARLIN, RICHARD PLANTE, KAYLA SALCEDO, ANTHONY TREASURE, JIVAUGHNE GUERRA, AALIYAH KEAN, KATIE MCGILL, KENNETH POLO, VICTORIA SANCHEZ, ARACELY TUDOR, SHANNON GUERRA, YONI KEARSE, BARRIAN MCKENZIE, REIGNA PORTIELES, CHELSEA SANCHEZ, ERIEL TURSI, VICTOR GUERRIER, CHRISTY KHANDAKAR, AIMAN MCLENDON, AMARI POUGH, JERROLD SANDS, ASHANTI VALBUENA ROJAS, FABIAN GUTIERREZ, RICARDO KHURSID, MOHAMMAD MEDINA, JOSE PRESTON, TAYLOR SANTIAGO, ANSELMO VALDES, RAFAEL MEDINA, RICARDO QUINONES, ISAIAH GUZMAN, ADONYS KILCREASE, ALYSSA SANTIAGO, ARIANA VALENCIANO, LAURA GUZMAN, LORENA KINSEY, JACK MELVILLE, MARCEL RAMGADOO, NANDANI SCHIAVELLO, JHONATHAN VAN, LIEU HARDING, BRENTON KOZDRON, RYAN MENDEZ, MATEO RAMIREZ GARCIA, FERNANDO SEBASTIAN, COURTNEY VASQUEZ-NUNEZ, JUAN HARMON, LAILA KRARUP, BRANDON MENDEZ-GOMEZ, ANDREA RAMIREZ, MAX SEGURA, DANIEL VAUGHN, DEVIN HENRY, AMBER LAM, QUYNH MENDOZA ALVARADO, JEAN CARLO RAMOS, JESSICA SHAFFER, CATHERINE VAYANI, AZIM HERBOZO, LAYSHA LEIVA, CARLOS MICHEL, JACOB RANJIT, RONALD SHAW, DOMINIC HERNANDEZ TAVARES, JOSE LEMONIER, BRIANA MILLIAN, ANTHONY REBOLLEDO, MARIA SHIRLEY, MATTHEW VEGA, ANDREA HERNANDEZ, NERSY LEON, LAUREN MININO, VLADIMIR REID, ITALIA SILVA, VALERIA VELOZ, ANDRE HERNANDEZ, PATRICK LESTIN, JEAN OUSTON MIRANDA, JORDAN REYES, MARGARITA SINGH, CHRISTOPHER VERGARA, ANGEL HERRERA, TATIANA LEWIS, ISIAH MITCHELL, SHANIA REYNOLDS, MORGAN SLAVENS, CHRISTINA VILADRICH, RYAN HILL, NATHAN LINARES, ALEXA MOHAMED, ZAHESHA REYNOLDS, ZYNIA SMALL, GABRIELLA VILLA, OCIAN HILYER, KAYLEE LOPEZ MESA, ERNESTO MONDESIR, ESTHERLINE REYNOSO, AXL SMART, EVERAL VINCENT, ELIJAH HO, JASON LOPEZ, ALEJANDRO MOORE, GREGORY RILEY, REBECCA SORHAINDO, JANINE WALKER, JEROME HORN, ZACHARY LOPEZ, DESIREE MOORE, JALEEL RIOS, DARRION SORIANO TORRES, YSAUL WALLACK, MIKAYLA HOWARD, JORDAN LOPEZ, JOEL MOORE, JANAE RISI, JOHNATHAN SOSA, KHYARALY WARD, TREVOR HUDSON, AYASHA LOPEZ, MARCOS MORGAN, MEGAN RIVERA PEREZ, ALBERT SOSA, ORLANDO WASHINGTON, KEION HYPPOLITE, RUBEN LOUIS-CHARLES, LEISSA MORLEY, MACKENZIE RIVERA, ISAIAH SOTERO, ROBERTO WEEKES, ZHARIA ILLERA, GISELLE LOVELLETTE, DANA MURILLO, MARIO RIVERA, NAILA SPRINGER, FRANK WEIDINGER, VERANIQUE INSUA, DENISE LOWE, TOGO NARANJO AVILA, CAROLINA RIVERS, ANGELIQUE ST FELIX, NATHINA WHITE, RYAN IRVING, CHRISTOPHER LUE, LANI NATH, HARRY ROCA, DAMIAN ST FLEUR, PERLE NEISSA WILBORN, ISAIAH ISAAC, BRIANNA LUGO, EFRAIN NAVARRO, DANNY RODRIGUEZ, ABIEL ST PHARD, DONROLSTON WILCHCOMBE, TERENCE ISAKH, ALIM LUJAN, JONATHAN NAZARIO, DYANN RODRIGUEZ, ALICIA STARK, TOMMY WILLIAMS, AILIYAH ISLAM, SYEMA MACHY, CATIA NELSON, ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ, ANGEL STRACHAN, MALYCK WILLIAMS, KANASIA NICHOLLS, RACHELLE JACKSON, MAURICE MAGANA, CINDY RODRIGUEZ, CESAR SULLIVAN, KAYLEE WILLIAMS, MAKIYA JACKSON, TEDRICK MAGLOIRE, JAZMIN NORRIS, AMAYA RODRIGUEZ, DAYAN SWEETING, NYAH WILLIAMS, RAMESH JACKSON, TIA TASHMARIE MAJEED, HEMRAJ NUNEZ PEREIRA, ANGIE RODRIGUEZ, JARISEL SYED, FATIMA WITHERSPOON, LOVELY JAIME, CAROLINA MAJOR, JACOB O’BRIEN, TYLER RODRIGUEZ, KIMBERLY TAPIA VERAS, MAXIVEL WOOTEN, DONOVAN JAMES, KASHENA MANCEBO, LUZ OCHOA, GERARDO RODRIGUEZ, SOFIA TASHO, ANASTASIA YAPOOR, YASMYNE JEAN BAPTISTE, JIRVANIA MANNING, AMBER OLUMBA, CHIBUIKE RODRIGUEZGONZALEZ, ULISES TAVAREZ, GABRIELA JIMENEZ, RUTH MARIBBAY, LEAH MARIE PADILLA, ALYSSANDRA RODWELL, JA’TERIC TAVAREZ, ISABELLA ZAFAR, SALABA JOHNSON, J-QUAN MARIN, ANGEL PARRA-CORDERO, SANTIAGO ROMERO, NUBIA TAYLOR, CHONDRE ZAHOOR, NEHA JOHNSON, JACOB MARTHOL, MARTHA PASSLEY, CHRISTIAN ROMNEY, AIYAUNTY TAYLOR, JAYLEN ZAMBRANA, MARGARITA JOHNSON, KEVARIS MARTINEZ, AXEL PEARSELL, SHANIA ROMULUS, MADARHA TEJADA, SONIA ZAMORE, STEVE JOHNSON, SHAIN MARTINEZ, KAI’A PEREZ VEGA, KENNETH ROOMES, NICOLETTE TELLERIA, JULIE ZAYAS, EMANUEL JOLY, CHRISTOPHER MASON, RASHAD PHAN, JENNIFER ROSADO, REYNA THERENCY, EMMANUEL ZEPEDA, LISSET JONES, LAMARIS MASSENA, JOANNE PICHARDO, ALEX ROSELL, NIKOLAS THOMPSON, GRACIE ZEPEDA, LIYAH JOSEPH, BRYAN MATO, ANGELICA PIERRE, BERNARD RUIDIAZ, XENIA THOMPSON, KASEEM ZULUAGA, ANGELA JOSEPH, VANESSA MATOS, BRANDEN PIERRE, NELLANDE RUIZ, DANIEL THORPE, NEIGHTON ZUNIGA, STEVE June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 12

Congratulations to our graduating students!

surprise Senior Caravan was held May 4-8, 2020 The students were given a “Home of a 2020 Somer- Ato celebrate – a secret APP chat with parents set Academy Graduate” yard sign that was personally helped make each caravan visit unique and special. To placed in each of their front lawns by Principal Dr. Ber- ensure each student was recognized, an average of seven nardo Montero whose son Anthony also graduated this hours of driving each day took place. Out of a class of year. (picture of Dr. Montero carrying his son) 251 students from North Broward to Hialeah, and from From Principal Dr. Bernardo Montero: “I will never the beach to US 27, a total of 229 seniors were visited. forget the many emotional moments with my students An average caravan consisted of 25 cars per day of teach- as we approached each home with signs, music, loud ers and staff. Some parents provided water/soda, snacks, honking and our Somerset mascot, Pepper, dressed in a a BBQ lunch and pizza over the course of a week to the graduation gown waving out of a car sunroof. The stu- staff. Parents decorated their homes with blue and white dents’ and families’ expressions of joy and pride made decorations and personalized graduation banners. the long drive all of over the city priceless.”

Somerset Academy Charter High School 20805 Johnson Street, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

Principal: Dr. Bernardo Montero Vice Principal: Walkiria Soberon Vice Principal: Karina Iber Assistant Principal: Ms. Christie Cardoso

Nathaniel Adamski Nicholas Benton Kyle Chadwick Reha Dar Richea Farquharson Melissa Gonzalez Adedayo Adebayo Stephanie Berrios Del Rio Ethan Charles Cory Davis Christopher Fernandez Sarah Gonzalez Ayomikun Agbejule Julianna Berroa Sebastian Chavez Cristian De La Nuez Cristian Fernandez Selena Gonzalez Christian Agredo Gurleen Bindra Ike Chinye Sara Deahora Taylor Fernandez Jacques Graham Anthony Aguayo Eli Blanco Jennifer Chirino Adrian Del Pozo Emily Figueira Kayla Grzeszczak Ashley Alcantara Melissa Blandon Lynden Clarke Vanessa Delrio Daniella Figueroa Gabriel Guerra Nina Alonso Joshua Bliss Nathalie Collado Isabella Di Salvo Ahmad Fitchett Isaac Guerra Justin Alvarez Gabriella Bodarky Tamar Colman Darian Diaz Alyssa Frazier Maria Gutierrez Camila Aponte Kyle Bonnardel Mauro Colombo Dylan Diaz Fayth Frederic Da’Jon Henry Rudy Arango Ashlie Borges Gabriel Colon Monica Divi Genesis Fuentes Elodie Hollant Suhayla Arigue Branden Broderson Angelo Converso Alejandro Dominguez Nicolas Fuentes Devaniece Holmes Gregory Arneaud Aaron Brown Matthew Correa Sherwin D’sa Julian Gacita Miranda Holmes Juan Artunduaga Gabrielle Brown Samuel Correa Will Durosomo Andre Garcia Ryan Horwitz Jianah Aviles Angel Calanche Justin Cremata Dilara Erkilic Angelina Garcia Stephanie Huff Marissa Aviles Daniel Calderon Ryan Cremata Yasin Erkilic Gloria Garcia Gianny Hurtado Alejandra Banuelos Nelson Canales Yamilette Cruz Ruth Espinosa Kevin Garcia Sean Jacob Joshua Barnes Ryan Caparo Antonio Cue Alexander Esteve Thomas Garcia Bianca Jaime Isabel Barros Camila Carriel Christian Cue Valentina Eusse Fabiana Gherardi Connor James Felicity Bassette Immaculate Caruso Paolino Damas Hayley Evans Kyle Gomez Valentina Jimenez Johannie Beauvais Caleb Casas Matis Dameme George Fabars Domani Gonzalez Christian Johnson Daniela Bello Christopher Castillo Julianna Damonte Dylan Face Madeline Gonzalez Jason Kaelin June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 13

Neha Kallamvalli Sebastian Oliva Hurricane Supplies (Valedictorian) Jasmine Ortiz Surya Kaniyur D’Angelo Ortiz-Perez It’s important to remember that Madison Krop Juan Pannunzio having enough supplies to make it Matthew Krop Angella Pava through a hurricane isn’t enough. Daniel Lavadinho Arturo Pellerano Supplies are needed to also make Joshua Lee Melanie Peluso Kayla Lindo Matthew Peralta it through what could be a long re- Justin Lopez Emily Perez covery period. Water and electricity Luna Lopez Kevin Perez could be out for a week or more. Selena Loyola Herve Pierre-Paul Allen Sun Residents are asked to have enough Lucas Lupiano Jason Price Jordyn Sutton non-perishable food, water and medi- Vanessa Machin Dylan Quiles-Miranda Ryan Taheri cine to last each person in a family for Nyah Manragh Laura Quilli Bibiana Tamayo a minimum of one week, preferably Kevin Marin Daniel Quinones-Acevedo Xue Tang (Salutatarian) two weeks. Extra cash, a battery-pow- Kieren Martin Matthew Ramboyon Emily Taveras Manuel Martinez Samuel Ramirez ered radio, flashlights, and a portable Xavier Taylor Pet food and extra water for pets Susana Marulanda Ortega Alicia Ramnauth Fadekemi Tella crank or solar powered USB charger Ryan Maury Jasmin Ramos Rachel Thomas to charge a cell phone should also be Important family documents Katherine Mayorga Alex Restrepo Reina Thomas among the supplies. Hygiene products Jordan McCarthy Angelica Rivas Ernesto Torres Prior to a hurricane forming, a Since Spring of 2020, the CDC Justin McKenzie Katelyn Rivera Larimar Torres supply kit should be created and has recommended people also Abigail Medina Victor Robles Kayley Ulett stocked with general items, as well include cloth face coverings in sup- Leila Medina Alejandro Rodriguez Tyler Valdes as those that meet unique needs. ply kits to help prevent the spread Daniella Meizoso Alexandra Rodriguez Bailie Valentin of coronavirus or other viruses and Alexander Mendez Christopher Rodriguez Resource links and item lists can be Brianna Valeron the flu. As part of Pembroke Pines Jeyra Mendez Emily Rodriguez Gabriel Vargas found at www.ppines.com/hurricane. Jocelyn Menendez Leslie Rodriguez Simon Vasquez Items in supply kits should be stored Prepared: Hurricanes, informa- Vanessa Mills Vanessa Rodriguez Carlos Vega in airtight plastic bags and it’s helpful tion, videos and resource links can Daniel Miranda Victoria Rodriguez Jeffery Vega to put the entire disaster supply kit in be found on the City’s website at James Mitchell Zach Rodriguez Lauren Vega one or two easy-to-carry containers www.ppines.com/hurricane. Andrew Mokhtary Miguel Romero Shannon Vega such as plastic bins or a duffel bag. Julio Mondelo Tesia Sabbat Jeromy Veith A basic emergency supply kit Allison Mongeotti Matthew Santana Anthony Vermony Nicolle Monnott Ian Scott Valeria Vicente could include the following recom- Nathan Montaque Julian Scott Jaslyn Villalona mended items: Anthony Montero Mariana Sierra Branden Virgilio Water (one gallon per person per Alejandra Mora (Salutatarion) Victoria Vitale day for drinking and sanitation) Victoria Morales Leshon Smith Johann Weichselbaumer Food (at least a week supply of Sebastian Moscoso Jorge Solis Gabriel Widjaja non-perishable food) Belinda Mozo Dylan Sowma Jakeem Williams Battery-powered or hand crank Gabriella Neves Seven Stuart Reginald Williams radio and a NOAA Weather Radio Christopher Nieves Alejandro Suarez Ichael Xavier Kenneth Ninomiya Brooke Suarez Xerian Ximinies with tone alert Adriana Nolasco Joshua Suarez Natalia Yepes Flashlight First aid kit Extra batteries Whistle (to signal for help) Dust mask - (to help filter contaminated air) Plastic sheeting and duct tape Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation) Wrench or pliers - (to turn off utilities) Manual can opener (for food) Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery Prescription medications and non—prescription such as pain re- lievers, antacids etc. June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 14 Congratulations Graduates

he City of Pembroke Pines would also like to congratulate the se- Tniors of West Broward High School, and Franklin Academy! Gradu- ation day brings with it a roller coaster of emotions for graduates and their families alike, but most especially during this very unusual time due to COVID-19. However, it remains a time of celebration and achievement, a reflection on past trials and successes as well as hope for the future. West Broward High The City wishes our seniors only the best in their future endeavors. Principal Brad Fatout 500 NW 209th Avenue Pembroke Pines, FL 33029

Principal Diane Showalter 5000 SW 207th Terrace Pembroke Pines, FL 33332 June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 15 Food Distributions: Helping Families Throughout the COVID-19 pan- Pines packaged food and helped tions are put back into the community. demic, the City of Pembroke Pines distribute food to 1,000 to 1,700 cars Through direct-service programs and partnered with Feeding South Flori- each week, all while following CDC a network of partner agencies, Feeding da to provide weekly drive-thru food safety guidelines. South Florida distributed nearly 62 mil- distributions at the Charles F. Dodge Feeding South Florida is the larg- lion pounds (51.5 million meals) of food City Center, located at 601 City Cen- est food bank serving Palm Beach, last fiscal year to over 706,000 individu- ter Way. City staff, volunteers, and Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe als – 236,000 of whom are children and elected officials serving Pembroke Counties. More than 98% of all dona- 100,000 are older adults.

Kids are VIPs in Pembroke Pines

Since the annual Mayor’s Kids Day, which offers an opportunity for the kids to be VIPs of the City, is cancelled this year due to COVID-19, the City of Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department has created an alternative idea to ensure this special day remains special. On June 19, 2020, Mayor Frank C. Ortis will declare “Kids are the VIPs” of their homes. What does that mean? With parents on- board, it means kids in Pembroke Pines will have no chores that day and can break some simple house rules by declaration of the Mayor. This is a day when beds don’t have to be made, dishes don’t have to be washed, and kids get to choose the TV shows to watch, stay up playing video games, and Moms and Dads or guardians will allow them to stay up late and have no curfew. (Please note, this is just for fun and some rules like wearing facemasks and listening to your parents still apply) It’s great to be a kid in Pem- broke Pines, and on a special Mayor’s Kids Day, it’s a great day being a Kid! Please stay safe at home and the City looks forward to celebrating Mayor’s Kids Day in a more traditional way next year. June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 16 SWFP Center Helping Seniors Through Difficult Time Despite being closed to the public, tein. Community Services staff, City Jay Shechter. “It is truly a labor of their neighbors. There will be more the Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Recreation Dept. staff and volunteers love. We just want everyone to be “Balcony Dinner Dances” to come Point Community Center, located at packaged and delivered 1,000 bags to safe and to stay healthy.” this summer with tunes provided by 301 NW 103 Ave., has been busy dur- Pembroke Pines senior communities The Center also held “Balcony one of the Center’s own resident DJs, ing the COVID-19 pandemic helping such as Century Village, Hollybrook Dinner Dances,” a twist to the Cen- Tom Camminiti. seniors in the community. Weekly and Colony Point to name a few. ter’s monthly dinner dances due to Since the beginning of the pan- food distributions, organized at the “I am so proud of our staff and am the pandemic. The Center delivered demic, the Center has also been Center in partnership with Feeding grateful for the teamwork between dinner to 190 apartments at the Pines delivering Meals On Wheels to reg- South Florida, began April 29. Feed- Community Services and the Recre- Point senior housing and had music istered Pembroke Pines seniors who ing South Florida delivered pallets ation Department in supporting our playing outside for them to enjoy are in need of food. One hundred of food items ranging fresh produce seniors during this very trying time,” and dance the night away on their meals are delivered on a weekly basis to dairy products and frozen pro- said Community Services Director balconies safely while waving to to seniors in need. June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 17 tors, gallery directors and exhibi- The Frank Art Gallery: Free Virtual Series tion coordinators throughout South Florida. Conversation topics include The City of Pembroke Pines and Virtual Kids’ Corner Storytime each curator’s career development The Frank Art Gallery is offering the is held at 10 a.m. on Mondays. The story, key resources for curatorial community a free virtual learning Frank’s staff members offer enthusi- practices, advice to artists for exhibi- space for all ages with the new online astic, upbeat readings of children’s tion proposals, favorite exhibition series “From The Frank to You.” books via video recordings. Each concepts and endearing “behind the “We are thrilled to be launching reading is followed by a sweet and scenes” anecdotes. ‘From The Frank to You’ and recon- simple craft that complements the From the Frank to You workshops necting with the community through featured book’s theme or message. and lectures can be found by visiting art,” said Taryn Moller Nicoll, chief To encourage further reading and lit- thefrankgallery.org/ or on Facebook curator of The Frank. “During these eracy-based enrichment for children at facebook.com/TheFrankPem- unprecedented times, the arts have at home, each Kids’ Corner Story- brokePines/. played a major role in helping people time ends with recommendations of tive fields. Speakers include: Nerissa The Frank is located in the Charles cope. We hope that through this se- similar book titles that virtual guests Street (screenwriting & acting); Da- F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke ries, our guests can continue growing can access through Broward County vid Chang (painting & arts educa- Pines at 601 City Center Way. For and exploring their love of art.” Library’s free digital book download tion); Laura Marsh (curatorial work more information about The Frank, Available at no charge, “From The software programs, Overdrive, Axis and interdisciplinary art); Lauren please call 954-392-2120, email the- Frank to You” programming includes: 360 and Hoopla. Viewers will also be Carey (ballet and production); Kandy [email protected] or visit thefrank- Print & Keep: DIY Arts & Crafts guided on how to sign up for a free Lopez (painting & arts education); gallery.org. Tutorials at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and library card online. Raquel Farrell-Kirk (art therapy); Ed Thursdays. Virtual guests will view Professional Development for King (arts marketing); Kirsten Hines a photo tutorial of a fun and easy Artists Lecture Series is held at 10 (wildlife photography); and more. Virtual 5K a Hit! craft that children and adults can a.m. on Wednesdays. In this video Conversations with the Curator is enjoy from home. Using common art lecture series, established creative at 10 a.m. on Fridays starting June 5, supplies and household materials, professionals share their career 2020. In this lighthearted, free flow- participants will learn quick and un- development stories and give advice ing audio-based discussion program, expected creative techniques to make to aspiring creatives who are looking Chief Curator of The Frank Taryn a masterpiece of their own. to make an impact in their respec- Nicoll interviews prominent cura-

Last month the City of Pembroke Pines held a Virtual 5K Run like no other. Residents were invited to register and participate in a two-week virtual run with the theme “We Are All in This Together … But Six Feet Apart.” One thousand residents and city employees ran, walked, jogged, and even used treadmills to run their very own race, at their own pace and time between May 8, 2020 and May 22, 2020. This virtual event, while not a competition, had families and friends com- paring times and having fun. A finisher medal was provided to all Pines residents and city employees that both registered and uploaded their finish time to the website upon conclusion. Participants were also encouraged to upload a race photo with their results for a finisher photos gallery. June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 18 Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines El Club Rotario de Miramar-Pines Awards College Scholarships Otorgó Becas de Enseñanza Superior El Club Rotario de Miramar-Pines decidido se enviarán por correo a cada The Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines awards and decided they will be otorgó una vez más cuatro becas a ganador individualmente. once again awarded four scholar- mailed to each recipient individually. estudiantes “seniors” de escuela prepara- El Club Rotario es una organización ships to deserving high school The Rotary Club is a Global toria (high school) merecedores en el área de Servicio Global con 1.2 millones de seniors in the Miramar-Pines ser- Service organization with 1.2 mil- de servicio Miramar-Pines. Estos son miembros en más de 100 países, que se vice area. These are students who lion members in over 100 countries, estudiantes que se están matriculando en enfocan en parte en la salud y la edu- are matriculating to an accredited focusing in part on health and educa- una institución acreditada de enseñanza cación. Recientemente, la organización institution of higher learning for the tion. Recently, Rotary International superior para el año académico 2020-21. Internacional de Rotarios anunció que 2020-21 academic year. The Rotary announced they are providing fund- El Club Rotario ha estado ofreciendo está dando fondos para que los Clubes Club has been offering scholarships ing for local Rotary Clubs to support becas por aproximadamente 15 años. locales de Rotarios apoyen iniciativas for approximately 15 years. COVID-19 related initiatives through Cuatro de los ganadores representan relacionadas con COVID-19 a través de Four of the recipients represent a number of Grant programs. a cuatro de las cinco escuelas preparato- diversos programas de otorWgación de four of the five high schools in the The Rotary Club of Miramar-Pines rias (high schools) en el área de servicio fondos, o “Grants”. del Club, y son: Alejandro Garcia, de El Club Rotario de Miramar-Pines se Club’s service area, and are: focuses primarily on local projects re- Flanagan High; Ann Renee Saint Fleur, enfoca primordialmente en proyectos Alejandro Garcia, Flanagan lated to children’s health, education de Miramar High; Kayla Mornay, de locales relacionados con salud infantil, High; Ann Renee Saint Fleur, Mi- and quality of life based on need. In Everglades High; y Ricky Velasquez, de educación y calidad de vida con base en ramar High; Kayla Mornay, Ever- addition to the scholarship program, West Broward High. la necesidad. Además del programa de glades High; and Ricky Velasquez, other projects include: Pack-a-Sack: Las becas se presentaron previa- becas, otros proyectos incluyen: Pack-a- West Broward High. Feeding needy children at local mente a los ganadores en las Noches de Sack: Alimentar niños necesitados en las Scholarships previously were pre- schools; PAL: Police Athletic League Premiación a Seniors de cada escuela, escuelas locales; PAL: La Liga Atlética de sented to recipients at each school’s working with underprivileged chil- sin embargo, debido a las directrices de Policía trabajando con niños necesitados; Senior Awards Nights, however, due dren; Exceptional Theater Company: distanciamiento de COVID-19, el Club Exceptional Theater Company: Experiencia to COVID-19 distancing guidelines, Theater experience for handicapped Rotario trabajó con Directores y Con- teatral para Adultos y Niños discapac- the Rotary Club worked with Princi- Children and Adults; Book (Holiday) sejeros de BRACE (Broward Advisors for itados; Libro (Holiday) y Bolsa de Libros pals and BRACE Advisors to deter- and Book Bag (back-to-school) give- Continuing Education) para determinar el (de regreso a la escuela), distribución mine the most appropriate method, aways for children; and Fundamira: método, tiempo y lugar más apropiado para niños; y Fundamira: Educando time and place to present these Educating Children in Colombia. para presentar estos premios y una vez Niños en Colombia. Pembroke Pines Named Tree City USA Pembroke Pines fue nombrada “Ciudad Arbolada USA”

The City of Pembroke time,” said Dan Lambe, La Ciudad de Pembroke Pines fue que los árboles nos ayudaran a relajar- Pines was named a 2019 President of the Arbor Day nombrada “Ciudad Arbolada USA” nos y liberarnos del estrés, ahora es ese (Tree City USA de) en 2019 por la tiempo”, dijo Dan Lambe, Presidente Tree City USA by the Foundation. “Communi- Fundación del Día del Árbol (Arbor Day de la Fundación del Día del Árbol. “Las Arbor Day Foundation in ties worldwide continue to Foundation) en honor a su compromiso comunidades de todo el mundo siguen honor of its commitment face issues with air quality, de manejar efectivamente el bosque ur- enfrentando problemas con la calidad to effective urban forest water resources, personal bano. Establecido en 1976, el programa del aire, salud personal y uso de la management. Established health and energy use. Ev- de Tree City USA es patrocinado por la energía. Cada año, Pembroke Pines in 1976, the Tree City USA ery year, Pembroke Pines Fundación del Día del Árbol junto con avanza para hacer su parte”. Program is sponsored by steps up to do its part.” el Servicio Forestal de Estados Unidos y Los árboles brindan múltiples the Arbor Day Foundation in part- Trees provide multiple benefits to la Asociación Nacional de Cuidadores beneficios para la comunidad cuando nership with the U.S. Forest Service a community when properly planted de Bosques Federales (National Associa- se siembran de manera adecuada y se and the National Association of State and maintained. They help to improve tion of State Foresters). Pembroke Pines mantienen. Ayudan a mejorar el atrac- Foresters. Pembroke Pines is one of the visual appeal of a neighborhood, es una de las más de 3,500 Ciudades tivo visual de un vecindario, incremen- more than 3,500 Tree City USAs, with increase property values, reduce home Arboladas de Estados Unidos, con una tan el valor de la propiedad, reducen a combined population of 150 million. cooling costs, remove air pollution población combinada de 150 millones. costos de enfriamiento del hogar, elimi- Pembroke Pines achieved Tree City and provide wildlife habitats. Pembroke Pines obtuvo el recono- nan contaminación del aire y brindan cimiento de Tree City USA al lograr cu- hábitats para la fauna silvestre. USA recognition by meeting the pro- For more information on the Tree atro requisitos del programa: mantener Para más información sobre el program’s four requirements: a tree board City USA program, please visit un consejo directivo de árboles o un grama Tree City USA, por favor visite or department, a tree-care ordinance, www.arborday.org/TreeCityUSA. departamento, tener una ordenanza de www.arborday.org/TreeCityUSA. La an annual community forestry budget The Arbor Day Foundation is a mil- cuidado de árboles, gastar por lo me- Fundación del Día del Árbol es una orga- of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor lion member nonprofit conservation nos $2 per capita en silvicultura urbana nización no lucrativa de conservación y Day observance and proclamation. and education organization whose y conmemorar el Día del Árbol a través educación con un millón de miembros y “If ever there was a time for trees to goal is to inspire people to plant, de una celebración y proclamación. cuyo objetivo es inspirar a las personas a help us relax and destress, now is that nurture and celebrate trees. “Si siempre había un tiempo para plantar, cultivar y celebrar a los árboles. June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 19 Storm Debris Sorting A quick reminder that after a hur- vegetation debris. ricane the best way to expedite the Be sure to place separated debris debris pick-up process is by sorting piles in the swale away from power- bulk and storm debris, as well as lines, mailboxes, trees, hydrants, wa- separating hurricane debris from ter meters, vehicles and storm drains. Separación de Desechos tras una Tormenta Un rápido recordatorio: después Asegúrese de colocar por sepa- de un huracán, la mejor forma de rado las pilas de desechos en la acelerar el proceso de recogida de cuneta lejos de los cables de energía desechos es separar los desechos voluminosos y de la tormenta, así eléctrica, buzones de correo, árbo- como separar los desechos tras un les, hidrantes, medidores de agua, huracán y los de la vegetación. vehículos y drenajes de tormenta. 2020 Hurricane Names Nombres de Huracanes 2020

While predications change over the Aunque las predicciones cambian En 1950, el Centro Nacional de course of hurricane season, forecasters con el curso de la temporada de Huracanes de Estados Unidos co- are predicting a very active 2020 hurri- huracanes, los meteorólogos están menzó la práctica formal de nombrar cane season due to very warm Atlantic prediciendo una temporada de hura- tormentas que se desarrollan en la Ocean waters. Forecasts are typically canes 2020 muy activa debido a las cuenca del Atlántico usando el orden updated in June, July and August. aguas muy cálidas del Océano Atlán- del alfabeto fonético, como Adam, This year’s hurricane names are tico. Las predicciones típicamente se Baker, Charlie y los mismos nombres Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Ed- phonetic alphabet, like Adam, Baker, actualizan en junio, julio y agosto. se usaban cada año. La Organización ouard, Fay, Gonzalo, Hanna, Isaias, Charlie and the same names were Los nombres de huracanes de este Meteorológica Mundial (WMO, por Josephine, Kyle, Laura, Marco, Nana, used each year. The World Meteo- año son Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, sus siglas en inglés) ahora mantiene y Omar, Paulette, Rene, Sally, Teddy, rological Organization (WMO) now Dolly, Edouard, Fay, Gonzalo, Han- actualiza la lista que cambia cada año. Vicky and Wilfred. maintains and updates the list which na, Isaias, Josephine, Kyle, Laura, En 1953, se comenzó a dar nom- None of the storms or hurricanes changes each year Marco, Nana, Omar, Paulette, Rene, bres de mujeres a las tormentas, y from 2014 were retired, so the 2020 In 1953, storms began being named Sally, Teddy, Vicky y Wilfred. entonces en 1979 el sistema cambió list is identical to the one used six after women, and then in 1979 the Ninguna de las tormentas o hura- otra vez a como está hoy. Los mete- years ago. Isaias and Paulette were system changed again to what it is canes de 2014 se retiraron, así que la orólogos ahora intercalan nombres new to this list in 2014 – replacing Ike today. Meteorologists now switch be- lista de 2020 es idéntica a la que se de hombres y mujeres de seis listas and Paloma from 2008, which were tween female and male names from usó hace seis años. Isaias y Paulette que se han usado en rotación y son retired – but 2014 was so inactive that six lists that are used in rotation and fueron nuevos en esta lista en 2014 – recicladas cada seis años. those names have not yet been used. recycled every six years. sustituyendo a Ike y Paloma de 2008, No hay nombres con Q, U, X, Y o Z Names are retired when hurricanes There are no Q, U, X, Y or Z names que fueron retirados – pero 2014 en la lista. Si se forman más de 21 tor- are so destructive that recycling them on the list. If more than 21 storms fue tan inactivo que esos nombres mentas en una temporada, como en would be insensitive. Eighty-eight form in one season, like in 2005, todavía no se habían usado. 2005, los meteorólogos usan el alfa- names have been dropped from the meteorologists use the Greek alpha- Los nombres se retiran cuando los beto griego para nombrar las tormen- list for the Atlantic and Caribbean bet to name the additional storms. huracanes son tan destructivos que tas adicionales. Eso sólo ha sucedido since storms were first named in 1953. That has happened only once in the reciclarlos sería insensible. Se han una vez en la historia de nombrar In 1950, the U.S. National Hurri- history of naming tropical cyclones. eliminado ochenta y ocho nombres ciclones tropicales. En la temporada cane Center started the formal prac- In the record-smashing 2005 season, de la lista para el Atlántico y el de 2005 que batió récord, se tuvieron tice of naming storms that develop Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon Caribe desde que las tormentas se que usar Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, in the Atlantic basin by using the and Zeta had to be used. nombraron por primera vez en 1953. Epsilon y Zeta. June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 20 Pembroke Pines Prepared Kids of Character 2020 Winners Congratulations to Amogh Baranw- respect, honesty, self-control and Throughout the year, the City al from Pembroke Pines Charter West tolerance. Students were nominated of Pembroke Pines provides hur- Campus, Eve Fatout from Charles W. by teachers and school officials and ricane preparedness information Flanagan High, Jaleicia Tyler from chosen by Sun-Sentinel editors. to ensure the safety of residents, Chapel Trail Elementary, Lamaris The annual Kids of Character businesses and property through a Cuervo from Walter C. Young Middle, ceremony, sponsored by Publix and and Nico Squarini from Panther Run variety of channels, including but put on by the Sun Sentinel and the Elementary for being recognized in not limited to, this newspaper, the school district, was postponed due the 2020 Sun Sentinel/Public Kids of city’s website, YouTube, Facebook, the COVID-19 situation. Among the Twitter, Instagram, NextDoor, Character program. evacuation, utility outage, water The 50 Broward County Public 20 staff members recognized for their Pines Media TV on Comcast Chan- main break, fire or flood, chemical Schools students, as well as 20 faculty dedication and service was Grisel nel 78 and U-verse Channel 99, via spill, or other emergency situation, members were selected for exem- Berrios, of Walter C. Young Middle presentations, and through our the City may activate CodeRED to plifying such traits as cooperation, School and Lisa Bastos of Silver Trail relationships with local media. send emergency notifications to responsibility, citizenship, kindness, Middle School in Pembroke Pines. We are now in hurricane season, registered subscribers. The City may and while it runs until November also use CodeRED to communi- Hurricane Basics 30, it is critical for everyone in South cate non-life safety matters, such as For Up to Date Info Florida to always be prepared and planned road closures, water main aware of weather events that can The city’s website at www.ppines. repairs, water service interruptions, com is the place to go if you are impact the state, especially at this etc. CodeRED is compatible with looking for the latest information vulnerable pandemic period. Resi- TDD/TTY devices for those who are about what is happening in the City dents and businesses are encouraged deaf or hard of hearing. When receiv- of Pembroke Pines. Use the Google to please visit and scroll down ing alerts, CodeRED caller ID num- style SEARCH bar, scroll down to through all the hurricane prep pages bers may appear as one of the fol- News Flash, click on the calendar, under Pembroke Pines Prepared at lowing: 866-419-5000 - EMERGENCY Hurricanes are massive storm or check out the tabs listed at the www.ppines.com/hurricane, but CALLS; 855-969-4636 - GENERAL systems, also known as tropical cy- top of the website. There are many most especially visit the resource CALLS; and 800-566-9780 - WEATH- clones, that form over the water and informational specialty sections such as www.ppines.com/coronavirus, page for helpful information that can ER WARNINGS produce winds of 74 mph or higher. There are five types, or categories, www.ppines.com/hurricane and be printed or downloaded before any Individuals who have already reg- of hurricanes based on a scale of www.ppines.com/census2020 that storms approach. istered for the service but would like categories called the Saffir-Simpson feature very helpful resource links. Should a hurricane occur, the to update their phone number or add Hurricane Scale. The categories are Social media is also a great option homepage of the city website will a cell phone number to the database based on wind speed: to see what’s happening in the city be dedicated to hurricane informa- may do so by re-registering. A link • Category 1: Winds 74-95 mph and the community. “Like” our Face- tion, and a special page will be cre- to sign up for this free tool is conve- • Category 2: Winds 96-110 mph book page at www.facebook.com/ ated for all updates. Updates will niently located on the city website’s • Category 3: Winds 111-129 mph cityofpembrokepines and follow us also be provided via social media, home page or call 866-939-0911. • Category 4: Winds 130-156 mph on Instagram and Twitter @cityofp- Pines Media TV (Comcast 78 and If this is the year you’d like to • Category 5: Winds 157 or + mph pines. The City can also be found on NextDoor at City of Pembroke Pines. U-verse 99), and the City of Pem- register to be a Hurricane Relief Vol- The parts of a hurricane include Residents can turn their television broke Pines will be providing city unteer, it’s simply a matter of com- the Eye, the “hole” at the center of to Pines Media TV which creates the storm. Winds are light in this information and updates to all local pleting a form. With past hurricanes, programming for all ages and covers area and skies are sometimes even TV and radio stations. Pembroke Pines has benefited greatly city meetings. Pines Media TV can A handy tool to have in your by having staff and many volunteers clear; the Eye Wall is a ring of thun- be seen locally on Comcast Channel hurricane prep kit is a battery-oper- help immediately after a storm. This derstorms that swirl around the eye 78, and on AT&T U-verse by finding ated transistor radio should power help included food distribution, wa- where winds are strongest and rain is Channel 99 and clicking on Pembroke go out. Also available are battery- ter distribution, administrative work, heaviest; and Rain Bands which are Pines Media. Commission Meetings bands of clouds and rain that extend operated and powered phone and debris clean up etc. If interested in are live streamed for convenience. far out from the hurricane’s eye wall laptop chargers to keep access to volunteering after a storm hits the Short videos of what’s happening that can also contain tornadoes. the internet for information. area, please go to the Hurricane Re- throughout the city are also posted A Hurricane Watch means condi- on the city’s YouTube page at www. If you prefer to receive a call, lief Volunteer Form under Pembroke tions are possible within the next 48 youtube.com under Pembroke Pines residents can sign up for CodeRED, Pines Prepared on the city website at hours. A Hurricane Warning means Media. We welcome everyone to a telephone notification system that www.pppines.com (or type in the conditions are expected within 36 subscribe to the city’s YouTube chan- sends mass notifications by phone, website SEARCH bar) and follow hours. For more information, please nel, which is free, to ensure exciting email and text. In the event of an instructions to submit. visit www.ppines.com/hurricane. events aren’t missed. June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 21

The City of Pembroke Pines is pleased to provide you with this year’s Annual Water Quality Report, based on data compiled from water quality sampling January 1 through December 31, 2019. We want to keep you informed about the quality water and services we have delivered to you over the past year. Our goal is and always has been, to ABOUT LEAD provide to you a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. The City If present, elevated levels of Pembroke Pines strives to create a community with a high quality of of lead can cause serious health problems, especially life, where citizens can live, work and raise their families safely. As such, for pregnant women and we want you to understand the e orts we make to continually improve young children. Lead in drinking the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are water is primarily from materials pleased to report that our drinking water meets all federal and state and components associated with requirements. If you have any questions or concerns about the information service lines and home plumbing. The City of Pembroke Pines is responsi- provided in this report, please call us at any of the numbers listed. ble for providing high quality drinking water but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. WHERE YOUR WATER COMES FROM When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead Our water source is ground water wells drawing from the exposure by ushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 Biscayne Aquifer between 90 and 144 feet, which is then minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. softened, ltered, and chlorinated for disinfection. Fluoride If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may is added to the water for dental health purposes. wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800) 426-4791 or at http://www.epa.gov/ safewater/lead. HOW WE ENSURE YOUR DRINKING WATER IS SAFE We routinely monitor for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations. Except where indicated otherwise, this report is based on the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 to ANNUAL DRINKING December 31, 2019. Data obtained before January 1, 2019 and presented in this report are from the most recent testing WATER QUALITY done in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations. As authorized and approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the State of Florida has reduced monitor- 2019 REPORT PWS ID # 4061083 ing requirements for certain contaminants to less often than REPORT once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary signicantly. As a result, some Este reporte contiene of our data is more than one year old. información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con un HOW TO REACH US amigo que lo entienda bien. If you have any questions about this report or about your water Usted también puede utility, please contact us at (954) 518-9000. We encourage our encontrar este artículo en valued customers to be informed about their water utility. The español www.ppines.com o Pembroke Pines City Commission meets at 7 p.m. every rst and llame (954) 518-9000. third Wednesday of the month (except for July). June-July 2020 Pembroke Pines City Connect Page 22

ANNUAL DRINKING SOURCE WATER ASSESSMENT PLAN WATER QUALITY In 2019, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) performed a Source Water Assessment on our system and 2019 a search of the data source indicated 9 sources of contamination REPORT PWS ID # 4061083 REPORT with low to moderate concern. The assessment results are available on the FDEP Source Water Assessment and Protection Program website at https://dep.dep.state..us/swapp/. For Customers with Special Health Concerns Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have under- ADDITIONAL gone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particular- HEALTH INFORMATION ly at risk from infections. These people should seek The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, 2019 Water Quality Table – PWS No. 4061083 advice about drinking water from their health care streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or DISINFECTANTS AND DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCTS providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive means to lessen the risk of infection by Disinfectant or Contaminant Dates of sampling MCL or MRDL Level MCLG or MCL or material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Range of Likely Source of Contamination Cryptosporidium and other microbiological Contaminants that may be present in source water include: and Unit of Measurement (mo./yr.) Violation Y/N Detected Results MRDLG MRDL contaminants are available from the Safe (A) Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment Chloramine (ppm) Monthly 2019 N 3.4 (RAA) 0.5 – 4.9 MRDLG = 4 MRDL = 4.0 Water additive used to control microbes Drinking Water Hotline (800) 426-4791. plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. (B) Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from Haloacetic Acids (five) Quarterly 2019 N 20.8* 12 - 34 N/A MCL = 60 By-product of drinking water disinfection urban stormwater runo , industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or (HAA5) (ppb) farming. TTHM [Total Quarterly 2019 N 27.3* 15 – 28 N/A MCL = 80 By-product of drinking water disinfection (C) Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater Trihalomethanes] (ppb) runo , and residential uses. *For disinfection by-products, the level detected is the highest Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA). The range of results is the range of results of all the (D) Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of individual samples collected during the past year. industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runo , and septic systems. INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS (E) Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production Dates of MCL and mining activities. Contaminant and Unit Level Range of Sampling Violation MCLG MCL In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the EPA prescribes regulations which limit the of Measurement Detected Results Likely Source of Contamination amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug (mo./yr.) Y/N Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which Arsenic (ppb) 02/2017 N 0.6 N/A 0 10 must provide the same protection for public health. and electronics production wastes Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least Barium (ppm) 02/2017 N 0.003 N/A 2 2 of natural deposits small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessar- ily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum Fluoride (ppm) Daily 2019 N 0.7 0.2-0.9 4 4.0 factories. Water additive which promotes strong teeth when at the and potential health e ects can be obtained by calling the optimum level of 0.7 ppm EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791. Sodium (ppm) 02/2017 N 15 N/A N/A 160 Salt water intrusion, leaching from soil

LEAD AND COPPER (TAP WATER) Contaminant and Unit of Dates of sampling AL Violation 90th Percentile Sites above MCLG AL Likely Source of Contamination Measurement (mo./yr.) Y/N Result the AL Copper (tap water) (ppm) Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of 3/2018 & 4/2018 N 0.07 0 1.3 1.3 natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives Corrosion of household plumbing systems, erosion of 3/2018 & 4/2018 N 2.0 0 0 15 Lead (tap water) (ppb) natural deposits

This report is available at www.ppines.com; City Hall 601 City Center Way; Water Utilities Customer Service Office 8300 S. Palm Drive; City Connect Newsletter and

will only be mailed to customers upon request.

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How to Read the Tables Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level or MRDL: The highest level of a You may nd unfamiliar terms and abbreviations in the water quality analysis disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that table. To help you understand these terms, please see the following de nitions. addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Action Level (AL): The concentration of contaminants which, if exceeded, Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal or MRDLG: The level of a drinking triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow. water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA): The average of analytical results do not reect the bene ts of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. for samples taken at a particular monitoring location during the previous four ND: Means not detected and indicates that the substance was not found by calendar quarters. laboratory analysis Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that RAA: Means running annual average. is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as closed to the MCLGs as feasible N/A: Means not applicable. using the best available treatment technology. ppm: Parts per million or milligrams per liter (mg/L) is one part by weight of Maximum Contaminant Level Goal or MCLG: The level of a contaminant in analyte to one million parts by weight of the water sample. drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. ppb: Parts per billion or micrograms per liter (μg/L) is one part by weight of MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. analyte to one billion parts by weight of the water sample.

2019 Water Quality Table – PWS No. 4061083

DISINFECTANTS AND DISINFECTION BY-PRODUCTS Disinfectant or Contaminant Dates of sampling MCL or MRDL Level MCLG or MCL or Range of Likely Source of Contamination and Unit of Measurement (mo./yr.) Violation Y/N Detected Results MRDLG MRDL Chloramine (ppm) Monthly 2019 N 3.4 (RAA) 0.5 – 4.9 MRDLG = 4 MRDL = 4.0 Water additive used to control microbes Haloacetic Acids (five) Quarterly 2019 N 20.8* 12 - 34 N/A MCL = 60 By-product of drinking water disinfection (HAA5) (ppb) TTHM [Total Quarterly 2019 N 27.3* 15 – 28 N/A MCL = 80 By-product of drinking water disinfection Trihalomethanes] (ppb) *For disinfection by-products, the level detected is the highest Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA). The range of results is the range of results of all the individual samples collected during the past year.

INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS Dates of MCL Contaminant and Unit Level Range of Sampling Violation MCLG MCL of Measurement Detected Results Likely Source of Contamination (mo./yr.) Y/N Erosion of natural deposits; runoff from orchards; runoff from glass Arsenic (ppb) 02/2017 N 0.6 N/A 0 10 and electronics production wastes Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion Barium (ppm) 02/2017 N 0.003 N/A 2 2 of natural deposits Erosion of natural deposits; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum Fluoride (ppm) Daily 2019 N 0.7 0.2-0.9 4 4.0 factories. Water additive which promotes strong teeth when at the optimum level of 0.7 ppm Sodium (ppm) 02/2017 N 15 N/A N/A 160 Salt water intrusion, leaching from soil

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