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ummer in South Florida means heat, humidity and lots of rain. According to USClimateData.com, average rainfall in Broward County almost triples during the summer months. In fact, we average almost nine inches of rain each month. Lucky for us, there are plenty of things to do when Mother Nature does not cooperate. There are museums and art galleries for every interest, from paintings by talented local artists at the Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery in Pembroke Pines to the dynamic and bright CultureScapes at Young At Art Museum in Davie. Children universally love Fort Lauderdale’s hands-on Museum of Discovery and Science, while adults may prefer the Miami Auto Museum at the Dezer Collection, which offers “the largest eclectic transportation collection” in the world, or the Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum, which provides a look back in automotive time. Rainy days are the perfect time to explore new interests. Try a yoga or spin class, jump around at an indoor trampoline park, or learn how to blow glass at Hollywood Hot Glass on Young Circle. The possibilities are endless. So, next time the weather puts a damper on your outdoor plans, explore all the fun and interesting indoor options available to us. Sincerely, & Terry & Christy Jaillet Co-Presidents and Publishers

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20 35th Annual Take-A-Kid Fishin’ Rodeo Offers Quality Family Time

FEATURE STORY 23 Sawgrass Infiniti Offers the Promise of Luxury Delivered 24 Town of Davie Residents Join in the July 4th Celebration 26 Young At Art Hosts 11th Annual Teen Comic Con 26 Davie-Cooper City Chamber Awards Scholarships 36 Broward College Students Participate in Mass Casualty Simulation

HEALTH AND WELLNESS 30 Is There A More Serious Problem?

SPORTS NEWS 32 Davie PAL Sponsors Triathlon for Kids at Bamford Park

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COMMUNITY NEWS 14 Visit with Barbie at the Old Davie School Museum 14 Davie Offers Temporary Hurricane Horse Release Program 16 Cooper City Residents Celebrate Their Moms 18 Town of Davie Honors Veterans on Memorial Day 18 Eat to the Beat in Cooper City

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32 Sign Ups Begin for Fall Sports in Davie

SCHOOL NEWS 34 Two Davie Students Receive Mayor’s Scholarship 36 St. Mark Student Artists Capture the Images of the Everglades

ASK THE EXPERT 40 Would My Child Benefit From Sedation Dentistry? (Part One)

LEGALLY SPEAKING 42 Attorney’s Fees & What to Expect

REAL ESTATE 44 The Housing Market Moving Forward

ASK THE SHERIFF 47 Ending the Opioid Epidemic

ASK THE MAYOR 48 Davie Update

PET OF THE MONTH 50 Daisy

PHOTO OF THE MONTH 50 The World’s Favorite Magazine™

HEALTH AND WELLNESS 52 What is Wellness Before Medicine?

SEEN ON SCENE 54 Community Snapshots

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Chiropractic? Why Not? “A Doctor’s Confession to West Broward”

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write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. When you bring in this article (by 7/31/17) you will receive my entire new patient exam for $55. That’s with x-rays, biomechanical exam, history and consultation…the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you $250 elsewhere. The law says that I must tell you THAT YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR TREATMENT, WHICH IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR DISCOUNTED, OR REDUCED FEE FOR SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT.

want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a confession can help clear the air so there’s no misunderstanding. Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first. Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy on the left. Twenty-five years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood. Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists. I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more… A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess what…I started feeling so much better! From daily migraines, I went down to three a week, and then to once in a great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted to become a chiropractor and help others. That’s how it happened! It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their migraines. They also come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few. Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “Due to an auto accident, I suffered from severe neck pain, vertigo and I could not raise my arm to comb my hair. Now I am symptom free with no medication and I can do everything I could not do before.” – E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL “Thanks to the DRX 9000 and the doctors, I no longer have chronic sciatic pain. It’s been a long time since I have taken pain medication.” – J. Walker, Miramar

Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. My confession is that I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that! Forty-five million Americans no longer have health insurance, and those who do have found that their benefits have been greatly reduced. That’s where chiropractic comes in. I have a significantly lower fee plan so that more people are able to afford the care they need. An entire week of care in my office costs what you could pay for one visit elsewhere. Another way to save…studies show that chiropractic can double your immune capacity, naturally and without drugs. The immune system fights colds, the flu, and other ailments. So you may not be running off to the doctor as much. Studies show that people actually pay less for their long-term overall health care expenses if they are seeing a chiropractor. You benefit from an amazing offer. Look, it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg to correct your health. You are going to write a check to someone for your health care expenses, you may as well

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and experienced athletes, will be held at Bamford Park in Davie, at 8am. For information, visit www.daviepal.org

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10th Orchid Society – The Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society will meet at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, from 7:30pm–9:30pm. For information, call 954-662-5544 or visit FlamingoGardensOrchidSociety.com. Fun at the Pool – Don’t miss Fun at the Pool, from 10am-4pm, at the Pine Island Pool. Activities include a free swim and inner tube water polo, as well as the Fun Foam Spray with the Davie Fire Department (11am), Dive-in Treasure Hunt (1pm) and Watermelon Eating Contest (3pm). For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

Independence Day – Davie residents can celebrate the holiday at the Town of Davie’s Independence Day Fireworks and Family Fun Day. The festivities begin at 4pm, at Pine Island Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, and end with a fireworks show at 9pm. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

8th ACT of Davie – ACT of Davie presents “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” by John Patrick, at 2pm and 7pm, at the Pine Island Multipurpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Road. Tickets are $5. For information, call 954-327-3941, email ActofDavie2016@gmail.com, or visit www.brownpapertickets.com.

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Harvest Drive – Over 80,000 BCPS children go hungry every day. Throughout the year, Harvest Drive provides families in need with food, gently used toys, clothes and books. To make a donation, send an email to susangross59@gmail.com. For information on the Harvest Drive, visit www.harvestdriveflorida.com.

14th Eat to the Beat – Cooper City residents of all ages are invited to Eat to the Beat. There will be live music, as well as food trucks – creating the perfect environment for a fun family evening in Cooper City. Just bring chairs, blankets and your appetite! The event will be held from 5:30pm – 9:30pm, at Cooper City Sports Complex (Stirling Road and Palm Avenue). For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org. Teen Comics – Calling all cartoon enthusiasts, video gamers and superheroes! From 10am – 6pm, Young At Art Museum will provide a comic con focused on teens and their creative works during the 11th-Annual Young At Art Teen Comic Convention, held at the Davie museum, 751 SW 121 Ave. in Davie. Illustrations, video graphics, superheroes and original characters will take center stage as local South Florida teen artists and tweens display and sell their colorful cartoon artwork. For information, call 954-424-0085 or visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org.

15th Barbie – For nearly 60 years, Barbie has been a cultural icon. From 2pm – 4pm, the public is invited to enjoy tea and treats with Barbie and her friends, at the Old Davie School Historical Museum. The event sells out every year. The Old Davie School Historical Museum is located at 6650 Griffin Rd., east of University Drive in Davie. To purchase tickets, call 954-797-1044 or visit www.olddavieschool.org.

Davie Youth Sports – July 16 is the deadline to register for several Davie Youth Sports, including flag football cheerleading, flag football and Smart Start flag football. To register for Davie youth sports, call 954-327-3929 or visit www.davie-fl. To volunteer as a coach/ assistant coach, call 954-797-1145.

18th Support Group – If you are living with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, attend the free meeting which features a discussion and guest speakers. The meeting will be held at 12:30pm, at David Posnack Jewish Community Center, 5850 South Pine Island Road in Davie. For information, send an email to skruger24@aol.com.

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Drawing/Painting Classes – Ages 8 to 100 can learn to paint and draw like a professional at the Davie Multipurpose Center located at 3801 S. Pine Island Rd. Classes are held each Friday, from 6:30pm – 8:30pm and each Saturday, from 10am – to 4pm. For information, call 954 353-6876. Meditation – Visit Sahaja Meditation, 8612 W. State Road 84 in Davie for free classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, at 7pm, and Tuesdays, at 10:30am. For information, call 954284-6229 or visit www.meetup.com/ The-Davie-Meditation-Center.

22nd In the Heights– Meet at the Community Center at 11am, eat lunch at a local restaurant and attend “In the Heights” at the Pembroke Pines Theatre of Performing Arts. Return at 5:30pm. Cost is $20pp and includes theater ticket and transportation. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org or call 954-434-4300, ext. 255.

Ongoing Kids Triathlon – Area youth, ages 5-17, will bike, run and swim during the 4th Annual Davie PAL’s Kids Triathlon Race. The race, for both beginners

Golf – Davie Golf & Country Club offers several ways for youth and adults to participate in golf programs this summer. Golfers interested in joining Davie Golf’s Summer League should register at the club’s golf shop at 8201 Nova Drive in Davie, or call 954-7974653 for more information. League registration form is also available online at www.daviegolf.net.

Nights at the Observatory – On Wednesdays, from 7pm to 10pm, the public can explore the wonders in the sky through the lens of powerful telescopes at the Buehler Observatory, 3501 S.W. Davie Road. The events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 954-201-6681.

Large Animal Hurricane Release – The Town of Davie is accepting pre-registration applications for a Temporary Release Program for large animals. The Town will open a neighborhood center to serve as a holding area before and during a hurricane or natural disaster. In order to qualify for the temporary release program, you must be a Davie resident or your horse(s) must live in Davie. For information, call 954-797-1163 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

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Visit with Barbie at the Old Davie School Museum COMMUNITY NEWS

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or nearly 60 years, Barbie has been a cultural icon. She has evolved with the times and kept up with the latest trends, and is still as popular as ever. Today, a Barbie doll is purchased every three seconds somewhere in the 150 countries where they are sold. On July 15, from 2pm to 4pm, the public is invited to enjoy tea and treats with Barbie and her friends, at the Old Davie School Historical Museum. The event sells out every year. “It’s a wonderful way to spend quality time with your favorite girl, especially if she is a fan of Barbie,” said Executive Director Leslie Schroeder. “It makes for a delightful afternoon of fun and friendship amidst the charm of Old Davie School.” The theme for this year’s tea is “Safari.” The tables will be set with fine linens, china and Barbie centerpieces, as guests enjoy tea, and sweet delights. There will be a Barbie fashion show, opportunities for photos, coloring, raffle prizes and more. Live Barbie dolls will model the latest Barbie fashions, pose for photos and sign autographs. Young girls are encouraged to come dressed in their finest dresses, shoes and tiaras. They can even bring their Barbie dolls along to participate in the festivities. Tickets are $20 for general admission for ages three years and up. Children under three are free as a lap child. The cost for members is $15. Save $5 per ticket by becoming a member today. Barbie has had more than 80 careers and repre-

sented more than 45 different nationalities. She has been outfitted by more than 70 famous couturiers and had over 40 pets, including cats and dogs, horses, a panda, a lion cub, and a zebra. She has owned a wide range of vehicles, including pink Corvette convertibles, trailers, and jeeps. In 1974, a section of Times Square in New York City was renamed Barbie Boulevard for a week. In 1985, the artist Andy Warhol created a painting of Barbie. The Old Davie School Historical Museum is located at 6650 Griffin Rd., east of University Drive in Davie. To purchase tickets, call 954-797-1044 or visit www.olddavieschool.org.

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Davie Offers Temporary Hurricane Horse Release Program BY DEBBY TEICH

avie’s rural character and equestrian lifestyle has attracted thousands of residents who own horses. The Town of Davie wants to make sure that these horses have the best chance of surviving if a major storm threatens the area. Every year, the Town opens a 100acre fenced pasture at Robbins Park on Hiatus to serve as a holding area when a hurricane warning has been issued. The Town encourages residents to plan in advance, since waiting until the storm watch is posted may be too late. No registration will be available at site or after a storm watch is issued. Broward County has its own “Large Animal Disaster Plan,” which identifies all post hurricane needs for horses. The Broward County plan addresses the vital issues in case of injury of horses, as well as facilities to hold them after the storm in case a horse is injured or cannot be immediately claimed by the owner. For information, visit www.broward.org/disaster or call 954-831-3900. On a local level, the Town of Davie has concentrated its efforts in directing

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the development of a temporary neighborhood center to serve as a holding area before and during a hurricane. Pre-registration applications for the Temporary Hurricane Horse Release Program are available online at www.davie-fl.gov. The fee is $40 (from June 1 to November 30) per horse. The number of horses accepted is limited. The turn-out site is for Davie residents or for horses that are boarded in Davie only. Once a hurricane warning has been issued, the site will open for pre-registered horses only. A storm warning means a hurricane is expected to strike the area within 24 hours. This site will reopen to allow owners to retrieve their horses when the winds have subsided to a minimum of 40 mph or it is deemed safe by emergency personnel. The Town encourages residents to visit the site before they pre-register to determine if it is safer than their current situation, and to call with questions now as opposed to when the storm warning is issued. Nathan Horn of Davie owns a horse and plans to sign up for the program. He recently moved from Connecticut and is concerned about a possible hurricane. ‘I am glad that the Town of Davie offers a plan for horses,” said Horn. “I don’t know what I would do if something happened to my horse in a storm.” For information on the Davie program, call 954-797-1181 or visit www.davie-fl.gov, click on Hurricane Info and locate Davie Horse Release Program. For information on Broward County’s program, visit www.broward.org/disaster.

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Cooper City Residents Celebrate Their Moms COMMUNITY NEWS

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ooper City residents recently celebrated their Moms and the many things that make them special. Moms and daughters, ages pre-k and up, gathered for the annual Mother-Daughter Tea at the Cooper City Community Center. Since 2001, this hometown event has been a way for them to celebrate Mother’s Day and enjoy a special afternoon together. Many of them return year after year. Approximately 120 residents attended the event. Dressed in party attire, they sampled a variety of teas, coffee, lemonade, finger sandwiches, and desserts. The teacups, saucers, sugar bowls, and creamers are all pieces from authentic tea

sets that are borrowed from residents and participants. Since this year’s theme was Derby Day, many brought a Derby hat to enter a contest. Lisa Mallozi won for most original. During the Tea, daughters completed a variety of craft projects for their mothers. Mothers and daughters also received a keepsake photo of the event. The City of Cooper City has several other events throughout the year to promote positive family relationships. Dads recently had their turn earlier in the year with the Father and Son Adventure Night. Other events include Mom-Son Night of Fun (September), Grandparent’s Day (September) and Daddy Daughter Dance (November). The goal of the Cooper City Recreation Department is to promote community involvement by residents of all ages. The Department is constantly looking for new and innovative ways to reach the residents of Cooper City. “Our events provide an outlet for our residents to bond with their family and spend quality time together in an entertaining atmosphere free of today’s technology distractions,” said Felicia Trainor, Recreation Program Specialist for the Cooper City Recreation Department. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org or call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

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Town of Davie Honors Veterans on Memorial Day COMMUNITY NEWS

BY DEBBY TEICH

or more than 40 years, Davie families have been gathering for the Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony to pay their respects to the men and women who died while serving in the military. The Town of Davie, the Scoutmasters Camporee Committee of the South Florida Council, and the Boy Scouts of America presented the event once again. It was a great way to spend time with the family and pay homage to our veterans. During the parade, the streets were lined with patriotic residents from Davie and across Broward County waving their American flags and dressed in red, white and blue. Participants included scouts, schools, local organizations and businesses, Davie Police and Fire Rescue, military organizations, local politicians, and many others. Following the parade, there was a Memorial Service at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. Soldiers who fought in each of the different wars were recognized during the moving ceremony that included a 21 Gun Salute. During the service, the public had an opportunity to place flags on markers representing those military personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Eat to the Beat in Cooper City BY DEBBY TEICH

ooper City residents of all ages are invited to Eat to the Beat. There will be live music, as well as food trucks – creating the perfect environment for a fun family evening in Cooper City. Just bring chairs, blankets and your appetite! Over 2,000 people are expected to attend the event, which will be held on July 14, from 5:30pm - 9:30pm, at Cooper City Sports Complex (Stirling Road and Palm Avenue). “We wanted to offer a fun opportunity for families and their neighbors in the community to gather this summer,” said Felicia Trainor, Recreation Program Specialist. “It’s a great family event. We have a large

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variety of food trucks, so there is something for everyone to enjoy.” The City of Cooper City launched the event last year, but it was called Food Trucks Rolling into Cooper City. Since there are now live bands, organizers decided to change the name. The event is offered twice a year. The last one was held in January. There will be a Beach Boys Tribute Band, bounce houses, face painting, obstacle courses, beer and wine. Some of the food trucks include: Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream, Gene’s Joint, Miami Pizza Truck, Food Dude, Taco Fresh, Virgo Bomb Gourmet Food

Truck, Mita’s Dishes, Che Grill, Ipeks Wykked, Red Zepplin, Tio’z Urban Dominican food, Cucina Bambina, Sugar Yummy Mama and more. Yvonne Davies attended last year’s event with her family. “We had such a great time last year,” said Davies. “We are excited to attend again. We love the food truck idea, since we all like different foods. The Beach Boys are one of my favorite bands!” For information, call the Cooper City Recreation Department at 954-434-4300, #233.

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35th Annual Take-A-Kid Fishin’ Rodeo Offers Quality Family Time COMMUNITY NEWS

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avie children recently traded their electronics for fishing rods, as they spent some quality time with their parents, grandparents and friends at the 35th Annual Take-A-Kid Fishin’ Rodeo at the Davie Golf and Country Club. “This is a wonderful event for both children and their parents,” said Town of Davie Mayor Judy Paul. “The golf course had plenty of hungry fish just waiting to be caught!” The kids were divided into three age groups: 5 and under, 6 to 8, and 9 to 12. When they caught a fish, they brought it to the judges table, where a volunteer helped to identify, measure, and unhook the fish before releasing it back into the water. Prizes were awarded in all age groups for the length of the fish (not for its weight). Some of the prizes included fishing rods Town of Davie and reels, tackle boxes and trophies. The categories included: most fish caught over three inches, longest bass caught, longest fish caught (not a bass), most unusual catch and sportsmanship.

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Town of Davie Residents Join in the July 4th Celebration COMMUNITY NEWS

BY DEBBY TEICH

or 42 years, Helen Hunt has gathered with her family and Davie residents to celebrate our nation’s birthday, as well as her own. As she he turns 90 this year, she will be surrounded by many of her family members, including 31 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. All of them plan to attend the Town of Davie’s festivities and fireworks. “I look forward to another year of celebrating our nations freedom with my family members, as well as Davie residents,” said Hunt. “I am grateful to the Town of Davie for organizing such a special event every year.” The festivities begin with Fun at the Pool, from 10am-4pm, at the Pine Island Pool. Activities include a free swim and inner tube water polo, as well as the Fun Foam Spray with the Davie Fire Department (11am), Dive-in Treasure Hunt (1pm) and Watermelon Eating Contest (3pm). From 4pm-9:30pm, the festivities continue at Bamford Sports Complex. Throughout the event, there will be kids’ arts and crafts, food trucks, face painting, bounce houses, train rides, craft vendors and more. There will also be kids inter-

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Young At Art Hosts 11th Annual Teen Comic Con COMMUNITY NEWS

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alling all cartoon enthusiasts, video gamers and superheroes! On July 14, from 10am to 6pm, Young At Art Museum will provide a comic con focused on teens and their creative works during the 11thAnnual Young At Art Teen Comic Convention, held at the Davie museum. Illustrations, video graphics, superheroes and original characters will take center stage as local South Florida teen artists and tweens display and sell their colorful cartoon artwork. Cathy Robinson brought her two children to the event for the past two years and plans to attend again. “My children and I are huge comic fans,” said Robinson. “They love to dress up as cartoon figures.” More than 400 people are expected to attend the comic convention, which will feature: ▸▸ Artist Booths (10am-4pm) - Teen comic artists will be showcasing, demonstrating and selling their artistic creations. Their work will be judged by local artists and comic professionals. ▸▸ Center Stage – There will be demonstrations, contests and art throughout the day, as well as digital film screenings written and produced by CampYAA digital art & film campers. ▸▸ Comic ArtStations and Comic Vendor Stations – There will be Comic ArtStations and Comic Vendor Stations throughout the museum ▸▸ Cosplay Fashion Show - Come dressed as your favorite comic, anime or action hero (G-rated costumes and no full facemasks, please). Guests who wear cos-

tumes will receive $4 off admission. ▸▸ Digital Cartooning Demonstration (1:30pm-2pm) - Rob Cabrera, Emmy Award Winning Cartoonist, will conduct a demonstration. ▸▸ Quick Draw Contest (11am-noon) - This exciting, fast paced drawing contest brings together speed, talent and fun. Children are challenged to draw a picture in a certain time frame. Prizes are awarded by age category (elementary, middle school, high school). ▸▸ Video Gaming - There will be video gaming throughout the museum, including: Star Wars Battlefront on the PS4; Mindcraft on X-Box 360; “Super Smash Brothers” projected on the large screen in the ArtScapes Gallery; “Infinity Star Wars/ Marvel” on the PS4; “Marvel Legos”; and a blast from the past with “Atari 2600.” ▸▸ And More Young At Art is located at 751 SW 121 Ave. in Davie. For information, call 954-424-0085 or visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org.

Davie-Cooper City Chamber Awards Scholarships BY DEBBY TEICH

or nearly 30 years, the Davie-Cooper City Chamber of Commerce has been awarding scholarships to students and educators of public schools. The Chamber announced the 2017 recipients at its monthly membership breakfast in May. The funding for the program comes from voluntary member donations and fundraising activities coordinated by the Chamber’s Education Committee. “It is important for the Chamber to award scholarships, because it gives the community a chance to recognize that our young people are Cooper City and Davie’s most important investment,” said Matthew Lerner, Chairperson of the Chamber’s Education Committee. “The scholarships exhibit just how important the role of business is in the community. Students who receive these scholarships are encouraged to

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expand their education beyond the high school level, and upon graduation to return back to the community to become productive citizens in our society.” The scholarship program is open to Chamber member high school seniors who will be attending a Florida college or university. Students submit applications and are selected based on several criteria including: academics, community involvement, financial need, school involvement and awards received. The 2017 Scholarship recipients are: ▸▸ Tabassum Choudhury - Western High School ▸▸ Daniel Lobatan - Cooper City High School ▸▸ Joshua Townsley - Cooper City High School ▸▸ Taylor Handelman - Cooper City High School ▸▸ Nickolas Bither - Cooper City High School ▸▸ Rachel Seng - Cooper City High School

▸▸ Edward Mulvaney - Cooper City High School Nickolas Bither also received an award. He won the Billy R. Gill Memorial Stipend award, which is offered to a Cooper City High School student by the Gill Family in memory of their father. The award was presented by long time Chamber member Tom Gill, who also serves as a Board member of the Chamber’s Education Foundation. Founded in 1937, the Davie-Cooper City Chamber of Commerce strives to serve local businesses and residents, as well as those considering relocating to the Davie-Cooper City area. It offers a variety of programs for its diverse membership of more than 500 firms. For information, visit www.davie-coopercity.org.

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Davie PAL Sponsors Triathlon for Kids at Bamford Park

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rea youth have been practicing their biking, running and swimming skills for the Davie Police Athletic League (PAL) Triathlon for kids, ages 5-17. It will be held on July 9, at 8am, at Bamford Park in Davie for both beginners and experienced athletes. This is the 4th year that Davie PAL will be putting on this race and the 10th race overall. “We are excited for this year’s races and to see how well all of these kids have progressed over the last year,” said Officer Tim Albury, Director of Davie PAL. “It is great to see kids who started our races four years ago on training wheels, and now they are on road bikes averaging 15-17 miles per hour; or could barely swim across the pool one time and are now swimming 200 meters; or the kids who were exhausted their first year and had to walk on the run course and are now running with some amazing times. We continue to grow and make changes to our event as we are always striving to become the premiere race in the state.” Packet pick-up is from 10:30am-2pm at Alex’s Bicycle Shop, 11466 W. State Road 84 in Davie. Registration will not be available on race day. On July 8 at Bamford Park, there will be a walk-through of the course at 2pm. Since the transition area and finish line are changing, participants are encouraged to walk the course or view it online. On race day, the transition opens at 6:45am and closes at 7:30am. The National Anthem is at 7:50am and the race begins at 8am. Bike helmets are required. Race belts are suggested. Training wheels are allowed. Goggles and swim caps are

recommended for the pool. Following the race, there will be food, as well as a ceremony with awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for each age group, both male and female, as well as finisher medals for all participants. The races will be broken down into four age brackets. Organizers “age up” (per triathlon sporting standards), so children will race according to the age they are as of December 31, 2016. The categories are as follows: ▸▸ 5-7 year olds - Swim (25 yds.), Bike (.5 miles), Run (.5 miles) ▸▸ 8-10 year olds - Swim (100 yds.), Bike (3.1 miles), Run (1K) ▸▸ 11-15 year olds - Swim (200 yds.), Bike (6.2 miles), Run (2K) ▸▸ 16-17 year olds - Swim (250 yds.), Bike (6.2 miles), Run (2K) Proceeds from the triathlon will benefit the programs at Davie PAL, a youth crime prevention program that utilizes educational, athletic and recreational activities to create trust and understanding between police officers and youth in the community. Over 600 kids of all income levels are enrolled in soccer, flag football, tutoring, boxing, mentoring, Youth Leadership, the new S.T.E.M. program and more. Bamford Park is located at 3801 S. Pine Island Road in Davie. Davie Pine Island Park Pool is located at 3800 SW 92nd Avenue in Davie. For information on the triathlon or to register, visit www. daviepal.org/portal/triathlon.

Sign Ups Begin for Fall Sports in Davie BY DEBBY TEICH

t is important for all children to stay active. The Town of Davie Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of youth recreational and competitive sports programs for boys and girls, ages 3 and up. It is an opportunity for kids to have fun and develop relationships, as they learn fundamental skills and the importance of good sportsmanship. July 16 is the deadline to register children for Fall sports. “Youth sports provide children with much more than just athletic skills,” said Jeff Pohlman, Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts. “Sports teach children teamwork and discipline, provides social opportunities, and builds self-esteem. Whether your child is trying a sport for the first time or has been in organized sports for years, the benefits sports provide to children are endless.” ▸▸ Flag Football Cheerleading (Fall) - This is an introductory program for girls, ages 4-10, who are interested in becoming cheerleaders. It teaches them the fundamentals of the sport, while enforcing the concepts of team play, becoming physically fit, and having fun. Registration is $85 (Davie residents) and $100 (nonresidents). Registration deadline is July 16. The date for determining age is August 1. ▸▸ Smart Start Flag Football (Fall) - This introduction to flag football, for ages 3-4, is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of the sport with equipment that young children feel comfortable using. Registration is $75 (Davie residents) and $100 (nonresidents). Registration deadline is July 16. The program runs from August 5 to October. The date for determining age is August 1. ▸▸ Flag Football (Fall) - This program is for boys and girls, ages 3-14. Registration for Davie residents is $105 (ages 5-9) and $130 (ages 10-14). The registration fee for nonresidents is $155. Registration deadline is July 16. The program runs from

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August 5 to October. The date for determining age is August 1. ▸▸ Smart Start Soccer (Winter) - This introduction to soccer, for ages 3-4, is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of the sport with equipment that young children feel comfortable using. Registration is $75 (Davie residents) and $100 (nonresidents). Registration runs August through October. The date for determining age is November 1. ▸▸ Soccer (Winter) – The soccer program is for boys and girls, ages 5-14. Registration for Davie residents is $105 (ages 5-9) and $130 (ages 10-15. The registration fee for nonresidents is $155. Registration runs August through October. The date for determining age is November 1. The Town of Davie is still seeking volunteer coaches and assistant coaches. Volunteers need to submit an application, copy of a driver’s license, and complete a Level II Background Check (provided by the Town of Davie) prior to the beginning of the season. To register for Davie youth sports, call 954-327-3929 or visit www.davie-fl. To volunteer as a coach/assistant coach, call 954-797-1145.

Two Davie Students Receive Mayor’s Scholarship

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avie Mayor Judy Paul tics captain for Mu Alpha Theta, presented the Mayor’s and a member of the school’s Scholarship to two stuPublic Forum debate team. She dents during their senior awards participated in the Town of Davie assemblies. Isabela Mata and Public Affairs Academy for two Rina Lakhlani both received a $500 years and had an opportunity to scholarship toward their post-secshadow many of Davie’s prominent ondary education. government leaders. “I think the future looks bright with As a member of Key Club, she these young adults ready to take the assisted with the Horses and helm,” said Mayor Paul. Handicapped program, collected Isabela Mata attends Western for UNICEF to purchase necesHigh School. She is a junior staff sities for children in third world member and Peace Ambassador countries and sought donations for the National Voice for Equality, for the Salvation Army. She was Education and Enlightenment, which the founder of ROAR (Reaching represents organizations at bullying Out for Animal Rights) and was an and suicide prevention workshops. Elephant Sanctuary Ambassador, She was a staff member at the presenting to elementary schools Peace Ambassadors Leadership and the Museum of Discovery and Summit, served three years as presScience about the importance ident of the Gay-Straight Alliance, of elephant safety and reducing Rina Lakhlani received the Mayor’s Scholarship. Photo (l to r) Bottom: C. Mitch and is a member of the National ivory poaching to protect future Taylor, Intergovernmental Affairs; Jorge Evaristo (2015-16 program graduate); and Honor Society. She will be attending Rina Lakhlani. Back: Councilmember Susan Starkey, Councilmember Bryan Caletka, populations. In the fall, Rina will George Mason University in the fall. Mayor Judy Paul, Vice Mayor Marlon Luis and Councilmember Caryl Hattan. attend Yale University, where “She is well loved by her classmates, as was shown by the rousing applause she she will study Ethics, Politics, and Economics. She plans to pursue a career received when I called out her name at the assembly,” said Mayor Paul. in government. Rina Lakhlani is an honors student at Nova High School. She enjoys anything “It really meant the world to me to win this scholarship,” said Rina. “Growing related to animal rights, her Indian culture, and governmental affairs. She was a up in Davie for my entire life, I feel a deep connection to this town. Winning the president of National Honor Society, vice-president of South Asian Society, statisMayor’s Scholarship was extremely touching.”

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tudents, faculty and staff joined local anesthesia, emergency medicine and general surgery residencies for a mass casualty simulation on Broward College’s A. Hugh Adams Central Campus in Davie. They worked with medical, fire rescue and health professionals on the scenario, dubbed “Sun Shade Down,” from start to finish. This was the first time that the campus hosted something like this and of this magnitude. It was also the first time the Health Sciences Simulation Center has been converted into a level one trauma facility. “All Fire agencies in the area train every year on MCI (Mass Casualty Incidents), typically around spring time,” said Robert DiFerdinando, Battalion Chief for Davie Fire Rescue, who served as senior controller and fire rescue radio dispatcher for the exercise. “This drill fit in well with all the agencies that attended to supplement their own review and training. Hands-on training like this does not happen often and when it does, it is the BEST thing for the fire agency personnel. Books and policies are nice, but true hands-on work is what the personnel remember when it’s time to ‘go to work’ on this type of an incident.” The exercise began with what was believed to be a propane explosion outside one of the Institute of Public Safety buildings, which was to have structurally collapsed, creating an electrical fire. More than 40 “victims” made up of volun-

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St. Mark Student Artists Capture the Images of the Everglades BY DEBBY TEICH

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uch of Broward County is surrounded by canals and waterways, which are home to fish, birds, alligators and other wildlife. In celebration of Earth Day, students at St. Mark Catholic School in Southwest Ranches recently took a close look at their environment and captured the images on paper for the 11th Annual Everglades Eyes Children’s Art Competition. The competition is a partnership between Central Broward Water Control District’s outreach program and Old Davie School Historical Museum and was open to all 4th and 5th grade students who attend Broward (l to r): Veronica Lopez (honorable County public and private schools. St Mark has particimention), Carol Powell (teacher), Veronica Lopez’s Isabella Rubio’s “Everglades Community” lsabella Rubio (1st place) “Mangrove Tree” pated in the contest nearly every year since its inception. This year, 50 students from the school submitted images where they studied native plants and took an airboat ride to see alligators, turtles, and two of them won awards. Isabella Rubio won first place ($50) for “Everglades snakes, birds, insects and more. They brought sketchbooks on the trip and drew Community.” Veronica Lopez received an Honorable Mention for “Mangrove Tree.” ideas for their art work, which they completed at school. St. Mark’s fourth grade curriculum teaches the importance of the conserva“The work the students created surely captured the magnificent flora and fauna tion of the Florida wetlands. Students had the opportunity to visit the Everglades, of the Florida Everglades,” said Carol Powell, art teacher. The students expressed themselves in oil pastel, chalk pastel, watercolor and digital drawings done on their iPads. All of the artwork was original and included a wide variety of images from the Everglades. A distinguished group of local community leaders and art lovers judged the artwork. Powell described the students who won. “Veronica is a very creative and dedicated artist. She was very motivated and quickly began to fill her paper with a close up drawing of a mangrove tree, blending color and adding textural details. Drawing is one of her favorite things. Isabella is also a very creative artist. She spent many hours on her piece and even stayed after school to assemble all the raised areas of her dimensional watercolor artwork.” 4th & 5th grade participants from St Mark (not all pictured)

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f any of you have been involved in litigation, no matter the area of the law; you already know that it can be extremely costly. Unfortunately, that is just the reality of litigation. In most instances, the longer it takes to reach a final resolution, the more costly it will be. As they say, “time is money.” Now imagine that you also must pay the fees and costs for your opposition. You could be responsible for double the fees. You may ask, “How is this possible?” In most areas of the law, it is not possible. In family law, however, it is a very real possibility. Florida Statutes states: “The Court may from time to time, after considering the financial Resources of both parties, order a party to pay a reasonable amount for attorney’s fees, suit money, and the cost to the other party of maintaining or defending any proceeding under this chapter, including enforcement and modification proceedings and appeals”. This statute was created to insure that both parties could be represented by counsel, even if one of the parties does not have the financial ability to retain counsel on their own. The primary purpose was to protect “stay at home” wives who were not working outside of the home and may not have had the ability to retain an attorney to represent them in their divorce. This would “level the playing field” and allow representation for both parties. The determination of whether fees could be awarded is based upon the concept of need and ability. The receiving spouse must illustrate a need for these fees and the court must find an ability to pay by the spouse who is being asked to pay. Of course, the court cannot prevent the “paying spouse” form having funds to continue with his/her representation. Although I previously indicated that this law was originally passed to protect “stay at home” wives, things have changed in the work force. The law is gender neutral and as such a wife could be ordered to contribute to her Husband’s fees if in fact she is the one with the ability and he is the one with the need. I can tell you from experience that the payment of attorney’s fees is an area which causes the most obstacles to a settlement. In some instances, a Marital Settlement Agreement can have a “prevailing party” clause. This states that if there is a “post judgment” (divorce already finalized) issue which must be litigated (contempt or modification), the prevailing party is entitled to payment of fees by the other party. This is strictly based upon an agreement of the parties and need and ability is not the issue. If a motion is filed to enforce terms of an agreement, the party who is successful will be entitled to reasonable fees. One issue which is considered in either case is whether the requested fees are reasonable. No matter what the scenario, fees must be considered reasonable by the requesting party. The law firm of Evan H. Baron and Associates is located at 1655 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 201, in Weston. If you have any questions concerning this issue or any other family law matter, call the office at 954-385-9160.

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any of my clients are calling me, because of the confusing information that is being dispelled from the media about our housing market. My colleagues and I are getting concerned about the homeowners who have planted themselves for more than eleven years in their current home instead of moving forward to their next residence. The Real Estate market is moving, and here are some of the reasons why. According to the Daily Real Estate News, more homes are predicted to be sold this year that have been sold in the past ten years. Home sales are expected to increase about 3.5 percent to 5.64 million. By 2018, existing-home sales will likely rise another 2.8 percent to 5.8 million (according to the National Association of REALTORS®).

What are the reasons for this rise? ▸▸ 16 million new jobs were created since 2010 ▸▸ Pent-up household formation and ▸▸ An increase in consumer confidence.

How can we accommodate this new demand?

New-home sales are expected to rise 10.7 percent this year to 620,000 and are expected to tick up another 8 percent in 2018 to 670,000 sales. However, buyers are likely to face higher prices on homes. Prices are expected to increase 5 percent in 2017 and another 3.5 percent in 2018.

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Homes sold quickly in the first quarter of 2017 - causing prices to rise even higher than predicted in many parts of the nation. “Prices are increasing faster than we expected them to because of the continual shortage of new homes coming onto the market,” said Senior Economist Joseph Kirchner of Realtor.com. “Prices are increasing faster than we expected them to because of the continual shortage of new homes coming onto the market. People who had been holding back on buying a home ... now have good, steady jobs and are less worried about losing their jobs and hence are going into the housing market.” “Prospective buyers poured into the market,” said NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “Those able to successfully buy most likely had to outbid others—especially for those in the starter-home market.” The biggest challenge to today’s housing market is the shortage of housing inventory for sale. A normal market would see a six-month supply of homes for sale. Currently, that number is below four months. This is the major reason home prices have continued to appreciate at higher levels than historic averages. There is only 2.4 months of single-family inventory in Cooper City which is a decrease of 11% from last month. There is only 4.7 months of single-family inventory in Davie, which is an increase of 20% from last month. According to NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz, the reason for the increase in confidence amongst builders is as follows: “The HMI (Housing Market Index) measure of future sales conditions reached its highest level since June 2005, a sign of growing consumer confidence in the new home market. Especially as existing home inventory remains tight, we can expect increased demand for new construction moving forward.” The Wall Street Journal stated that home builders are beginning to shift their focus away from luxury homes and toward homes at lower price points to cater to this growing millennial population. You may want to consider a valuation of your current home. If you are a renter sitting on the fence, it may be time for you to consider buying NOW. Zona Horton has been successfully selling Real Estate in South Florida for over 30 years. She recently joined the international Keller Williams family of companies and will continue serving Davie, Cooper City and surrounding cities. Call her for all your Real Estate needs. For information, visit www.ZonaHorton.com or send an email to zonahorton@gmail.com.

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BY SHERIFF SCOTT ISRAEL

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Davie Mayor Judy Paul was named a Grand Achiever for 2017. The award was presented by the International Peace Council USA at their 3rd Annual Conference. Photo: Town of Davie

ROCKY

Members of the Davie Police Department brought Rocky, the therapy dog, for a visit with Mrs. Coniglio’s 3rd grade class at Silver Ridge Elementary. Photo: Town of Davie

MAKE-A-WISH

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, based in Davie, held the 3rd Annual “Wings For Wishes” Block Party. The event raised $80,000, which is enough to grant 16 wishes.

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