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CONTENTS

34 Davie Residents Had a Fang-tastic Time on Halloween 34 Cooper City Residents Had a Spooktacular Time on Halloween

CALENDAR

SPORTS NEWS

COMMUNITY NEWS

FEATURE STORY

18 Registration Opens in Davie for Youth Baseball

12 December 2017 14 16 16 20 26 30 32 32

CO-PUBLISHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry & Christy Jaillet MANAGING EDITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debby Teich OFFICE MANAGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabriela Moscoso ART DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacqueline Allard GRAPHIC DESIGNERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tom Rowe, Barry Stock SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheyenne Allard

SI Davie Seeks Applicants for Youth Leadership Award 7th Annual Southwest Ranches Holiday Fun Horse Show Returns Cooper City Selects Teen Council Cooper City Moms and Sons Spend Quality Time Together∆ Neighbors to Celebrate the Winter Solstice in the Saddle Bike Rodeo Offers Training, Safety Tips and Fun Fitness Zones Opens at Vista View and Tree Tops Parks 2nd Annual Mr./Miss Southwest Ranches Pageant Winners Announced

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CAN DO KID 36 Cooper City Teen to Perform with Phil Collins and at Carnegie Hall

SCHOOL NEWS 38 Nova High School Athletic Director Wins Education Award 40 Broward College Hosts 24-Hour Student Hackathon

HEALTH CARE 42 Enjoying the Holidays with an Aging Parent

HEALTH AND WELLNESS 42 Overweight and Increased Cancer Risk?

ASK THE EXPERT 44 Just a Baby Tooth

REAL ESTATE 45 A Tale of Two Markets – A Lack of Inventory

LEGALLY SPEAKING 46 Holiday Cheer

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ASK THE SHERIFF 48 Achieving Results Amid a Challenging Year

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 49 Bonaventure Resort and Spa Opens its Doors for the Community to Stay, Play, Dine and Unwind

ASK THE MAYOR 50 Davie Update

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9th Winter Snow Play – From 6pm to 9pm, at the Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Road, join the Town of Davie for a night of frosty fun. Take pictures with Santa (for a small fee), play in 20 tons of snow, enjoy inflatable rides, face painters, winter games, and much more. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov or call 954-797-1181.

Lighting of the Greens/Parade – From 6pm-9pm, bring the family to Davie’s Winter Holiday Lighting of the Greens at Davie Town Hall, 6591 Orange Drive. Watch the Mayor and Town Council turn on thousands of holiday lights to officially proclaim it “holiday time” in Davie. Visit a display of over 50 beautifully adorned holiday trees, menorahs, and kinaras and listen to holiday music. At 6:15pm, the Jingle Bell Parade will begin and the South Florida Trail Riders will parade their decorated horses down Orange Drive, between SW 67th and Rodeo Way. After the parade, residents can have their pictures taken with Santa in the Town Hall Building. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

15th SI Davie – Soroptimist International of Davie strives to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. The club is currently seeking applicants for the Youth Leadership Award. The application deadline is December 15. For information/application, visit www. sidavie.org. Family Ceramics Night – Create a special ceramics piece with your child at the Cooper City Community Center, from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Children must be in first grade and up and pre-register at the Community Center. Cost is $10 per family, plus $10 per child for project materials. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233, or visit www.coopercityfl.org.

Brunch with Santa – At 10am, Cooper City residents, ages 3rd grade and under, can have brunch with Santa at Cooper City. Everyone receives a photo with Santa, completes a craft project and participates in “holiday” games. Advanced tickets required. Tickets will be on sale at the Community Center beginning November 8. Proof of Cooper City residency is required for ticket purchase. This event has limited seating and tickets will not be sold at the door. Cost is $10 for adults (two adults per child) and $7 per child. The event will be held at Cooper City High School. For information, visit www. coopercityfl.org or call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

Winter Solstice – Witness the beauty of the winter solstice sun setting on the saddle of Richard Medlock’s sculpture at Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park, 5840 Volunteer Rd. There is no charge for the event. Everyone is welcome. For information, visit www.swranches.org or call 954-343-7452.

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Mayor’s Open Chess Play – From 9am–11am, join chess players of all ages and skill levels at the Pool and Tennis Center for free, open play chess. For information, call 954-436-7300.

19th Support Group – If you are living with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, attend a 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.

Movie – Get your chairs and blankets ready as Cooper City Recreation presents its Movie in the Park – Holiday Edition at Memorial Park. It will be a popcorn-filled night of family movie fun. Food will be available for purchase. “Home Alone” begins at 6pm. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org or call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

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Old Davie Christmas – From 12noon2pm, Santa will be visiting the Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road, for Old Davie Christmas. Children can visit and have their picture taken with Santa, go for pony rides, enjoy a petting zoo, receive a free lunch (while supplies lasts) and more. For information, visit www. OldDavieSchool.org.

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Baseball – The Town of Davie offers a wide variety of recreational and competitive sports programs throughout the year for boys and girls, ages 3 to 15, at the Bamford Sports Complex, 3801 S Pine Island Road. Through January 21, youth can enroll in baseball. The program runs from February to mid-May. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov or call 954-327-3944.

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oroptimist International of Davie strives Last year’s winner was Krystianna Clouse. to improve the lives of women and girls The Cooper City High School senior volunthrough programs leading to social and teered at Covenant House Florida for three economic empowerment. The club is currently years collecting books and school supplies. seeking applicants for its Youth Leadership Her efforts brought on another group, Helping Award, which recognizes outstanding contribuHands. With their cooperation, the charity tions young women make to their communities drive for Covenant House will be bigger and through volunteer and leadership actions. The better than ever and possibly become an application deadline is December 15. ongoing event at her school. Formerly called the Violet Richardson SI Davie reaches out to women in many Award, the Youth Leadership Award reinforces other ways throughout the year. In an effort to Soroptimist’s commitment to young women help increase awareness of Human Trafficking leaders of the future. It is for young women and to put an end to it, last month Broward in high school, between the ages of 14 and County high school juniors and seniors were 18, that have demonstrated initiative in both invited to enter SI Davie’s 3rd Annual “Stolen identifying a problem and in trying to solve Girls, Stolen Dreams” Poster Contest. The it through volunteer action. The winner will contest offered cash prizes totaling $600, in Kathy Durham, Youth Leadership Award Chair; Krystianna Clouse, 2016 Violet Richardson Award winner; and receive two cash prizes - $500 for the young addition to reproduction of the first place entry Angie Krumenacker, SI Davie president. lady to use however she wishes and a $250 as a printed poster for wider distribution. donation to her charity. The club also recently gave out the Live Your Dream Awards, which assist The application includes an essay of up to 750 words. Some of the questions women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families by givinclude: Where do you volunteer? What kind of leadership role have taken with ing them the resources they need to improve their education, skills and employment this organization? Describe the goals of the organization and its impact on the prospects. In February, the club will implement the Dream It, Be It: Career Support problem(s) it addresses. What is the role of the organization? What have you for Girls, a six-week partnership with Firewall Center’s girls at Western High School. accomplished as a volunteer? The Davie chapter of Soroptimist International has 48 members. They meet at “The award is based solely on the applicant’s volunteer and leadership qualities noon on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Outback Steak House in Davie. and is an opportunity to honor a girl who might not otherwise receive recognition,” Youth Leadership Award applications are available at said Susan Coyle, member of SI Davie. “She may not be the best student, best www.sidavie.org under the program area or by contacting athlete, or most popular girl in school, but she is committed to making the world a Kathy Durham at dkdurham@bellsouth.net. better place.”

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n December 9, young riders from throughout Southwest Broward will meet for the 7th Annual Southwest Ranches Holiday Fun Horse Show at Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park in Southwest Ranches. It is an opportunity for riders, up to age 18, of all abilities to have fun at a free, non-qualifying show. “This is a great opportunity for young riders of all levels to gain show experience in an environment that nurtures and empowers,” said December Lauretano-Haines, Parks, Recreation and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Southwest Ranches. “Families and friends also always enjoy this event as spectators. Our Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park location is very beautiful and serene--perfect for a day of fun with horses and kids.” Check in/registration is at 8am and classes begin at 9am. The event includes a variety of classes, such as speed challenges (barrel racing, pole bending), Western (showmanship, pleasure, equitation), English (showmanship, pleasure, equitation), Hunter (showmanship, Under Saddle, equitation) and more. All of the classes are limited to 15 entries. Trophies and ribbons will be awarded to 1st place winners. Those in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th places will receive ribbons.

“The greatest reward is seeing the growing confidence this experience gives to children,” said Lauretano-Haines. “Seeing the beaming smile on the face of a rider who has never competed before or won anything is such a beautiful way to experience the rural lifestyle Southwest Ranches has to offer! The feeling of great triumph for some very young riders is infectious! Everybody is a winner at the Southwest Ranches Holiday Fun Horse Show.” The public is invited to attend, whether or not they have a rider in the show. “We hope to see our neighbors and friends come out to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, maybe have a bite to eat from our food vendors, and to cheer on some talented and determined kids putting their best foot forward,” said Lauretano-Haines. “We are grateful for the support of our Town Council, who has never wavered in their commitment to provide this event for everyone at no cost. Our little show has grown each year, and we are prepared for a great turnout again this year.” Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park is located at 5840 SW 148 Avenue (Volunteer Road) in Southwest Ranches. Registration is required. For information, call 954-343-7452 or send an email to dlauretano@ southwestranches.org.

Cooper City Selects Teen Council BY DEBBY TEICH

ooper City has selected its 2017-2018 Teen Council and they are already hard at work. The teens, in grades six to 11, are getting involved in programs and events that focus on social and recreation activities, while they accrue valuable service hours. “These young teens are our future,” said Felicia Trainor, Recreation Program Specialist. “The Teen Council empowers them and helps with their leadership development. It also helps keep our City events fresh, as they are able to contribute a different perspective. The Teen Council consists of ten members who are selected and appointed by the City Commission. It aims to empower teens with the core values of leadership, accountability, and a heart for service by providing volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, establishing high standards for behavior, and promoting teens to effectively communicate while managing their time and volunteer profiles. The teens meet once a month to implement programs and events that will benefit the teenaged youth of Cooper City. Some of the projects they will work on this year include planning Light Up Cooper City, 1st Annual Founder’s Day Color Run 5k/1mile run and 2nd Annual Dog-Adopt-A-Thon. In addition to the scheduled recreation programs and events, the Teen Council will be empowered to research, coordinate and implement a community project during their term. While in the program, members are getting plenty of leadership experience. Each one holds an officer position, whether it is Spring Event Chairman or VicePresident, and is responsible to the group. Throughout the year, the council members also participate in a variety of team building games and activities before each meeting. Although they might seem like fun little ice breaker games, each one teaches a different lesson regarding leadership and communication. “They learn how to lead effectively and work with other leaders,” said Trainor. There are many other ways for high school students, grades 9 to 12, to assist in the community and earn service hours, including the Student Assistant Volunteer (SAV) program. In the SAV program, volunteers assist staff during Kids Days Off

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and the Recreation Department’s special events. They are required to complete an application prior to assignment. Applications are available on the City website, coopercityfl.org, or at the Community Center. Students can apply for next year’s Teen Council beginning in July. For more information, call 954-434-4300, #233.

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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

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he Town of Davie offers a wide variety of recreational and competitive sports programs throughout the year for boys and girls, ages 3 to 15, at the Bamford Sports Complex. The programs are offered in a safe, fun and well supervised environment. Weekday activities begin no earlier than 6pm and the participants play on Saturday mornings and early afternoons. Through January 21, youth can enroll in Baseball and T-Ball. The program runs from February to May. Town of Davie programs are offered to residents and non-residents. They currently include: Baseball, Basketball, Flag Football, Cheerleading and Soccer. The Town also offers Smart Start programs for children ages 3 and 4 in Flag Football, Soccer, Baseball, and Basketball. All of the coaches are volunteers, who must pass a background screening process (finger printing) by the Town of Davie. Approximately 300 boys and girls, ages 5 to 13, participate in the baseball program. Parent meetings and player ratings, for ages 3-10, will be held on the following dates: ▸▸ T-Ball (ages 5-6) – February 8, at 6pm, on the Pirate field ▸▸ Coach Pitch (ages 7-8) – February 8, at 6:30pm, on the Pirate field ▸▸ Atom (ages 9-10) – February 12, at 6pm, on Indian Field ▸▸ Minor League (ages 11-13) – February 12, at 7pm, on Tiger field Practices and games are held on weeknights and Saturdays. Six year olds can

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play either T-Ball or Coach Pitch based on their experience. Registration fees are: ages 5-9 - $105/Davie residents; $155/non-residents and ages 10-15 - $130/Davie residents; $155/non-residents. It is not too early for children ages 3 and 4 to learn to play through the Smart Start Baseball program. Smart Start programs are designed to teach the basic fundamentals of sports in new and innovative ways using sports equipment with which children feel comfortable. Parents help to teach the basics of catching, hitting, throwing, and running bases. The parent meeting for Smart Start Baseball is scheduled for February 8, at 6pm, at Pirate Field. Registration fees are $75 for Davie residents and $100 for non-residents. Adam Levy plans to enroll his four-year-old son in the Smart Start Baseball program. “Jake and I have been tossing a ball since he was a toddler,” said Levy. “It is great that the Town of Davie offers this program, so the kids can learn to play at such a young age.” Bamford Sports Complex at Pine Island Park is located at 3801 S Pine Island Road. For information, visit the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts page on the Town of Davie’s website, www. davie-fl.gov, or call the Sports Division staff at 954-327-3944 or 954-327-3929.

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Cooper City Moms and Sons Spend Quality Time Together COMMUNITY NEWS

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ooper City moms and their sons recently gathered for the Mother Son Night of Fun at the Cooper City Community Center. Since 2002, this hometown event has been a way for moms and their sons (K – 5th grade) to enjoy a special evening together, as they bond through a variety of fun activities and a bit of friendly competition. Many of them return year after year. “This event provided a unique opportunity for mother and son relationships to blossom,” said Felicia Trainor, Recreation Program Specialist for the Cooper City Recreation Department. “This special night included food, dancing and crafts, as well as team building activities between the parents and children that are sure to leave a lasting impression.” The theme for the night was “Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Over 100 moms and sons dressed up as Rock ‘n’ Roll stars. They enjoyed an action-packed evening filled with activities, prizes, dancing and dinner. If mom was not available, grand-moms, step-moms, and aunts stepped in. The City of Cooper City has several other events throughout the year to promote positive family relationships. Grandparents Day includes fun, games, crafts, snacks and an old-fashioned ice cream party. Unfortunately, it was cancelled this year due to Hurricane Irma, At the Annual Daddy Daughter Dance last month, Cooper City daughters enjoyed a memorable “date with dad” that included an evening of dancing, dinner and fun. This year’s theme was a Peter Pan. On December 20, tickets go on sale for the Father Son Adventure, which will be held January 26. On April 18, tickets will go on sale for the Mother-Daughter Tea, which will be held on May 12. All of the events are limited to Cooper City residents and require reservations. “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

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Neighbors to Celebrate the Winter Solstice in the Saddle COMMUNITY NEWS

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s the sun sets during the winter solstice on December 21, a group of neighbors from Southwest Ranches will meet for a small informal gathering at Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park. They will celebrate the official start of winter with friends, as they experience the beauty of Richard Medlock’s sculpture. There is no charge for the event. The entire community is welcome. The word “solstice” is derived from a combination of Latin words meaning “sun” and “to stand still.” Solstices occur twice a year. They are the longest and shortest days of the year, marking the start of summer and winter, respectively. They are also the best days to witness one of the key design elements of Medlock’s Equestrian Oasis, which is located in the park. The public art feature reflects both form and function. The main area is shaped like a horseshoe and contains earth berms, stones for seating, a waterfall, fountain and shade trees. A concrete saddle sculpture sits on the western ridge of the berm. It is strategically placed so that it cradles the sunset during summer and winter solstices. When the sun sets, it appears to sit perfectly in the saddle, where a rider would. Residents have celebrated the solstice since the park opened in 2004. This year’s event is scheduled to begin at 5pm, leaving enough time for everyone to find a spot for their chair or blanket before the sun sets. Organizers will serve light refreshments. “The presence of the public art feature in our park gives the community reason to gather and visit, marking the change of seasons in a positive and neighborly way, as Artist Richard Medlock envisioned.” said December Lauretano-Haines, Parks, Recreation and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Southwest Ranches. “Coming together to enjoy the tranquil setting while watching the sun go down is Southwest Ranches’ way of finding refreshment in our hearts. Join us!” Carol Cullins recently moved to Southwest Ranches and plans to attend. “I have heard so much about seeing the sun set in the saddle,” said Cullins. “I am new to the neighborhood and I am excited to meet some of my neighbors. Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park is located at 5840 Volunteer Rd., just north

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ike riding is a great way for people of all ages and fitness levels to improve health, burn calories, and have fun in the fresh air. In an effort to get more of its youth interested in the sport, the City of Cooper City recently hosted the inaugural Bike Rodeo at the Sports Complex. “Cooper City was recognized as a healthy weight champion city and it is important that we continue to promote an active lifestyle within our community,” said Felicia Trainor, Recreation Program Specialist for the City of Cooper City Recreation Department. “Bike riding is a form of exercise that allows a child to experience a sense of independence, but at the same time is something fun that families can do together.” At the Bike Rodeo, the children rode on several courses with different levels of difficulty. The event included helmet fittings, bike safety demonstrations, information pamphlets, activity books, face painting and more. Two bikes were raffled off courtesy of Brunt Insurance and Beef O Brady’s Cooper City. Organizers also joined forces with Family Central and hosted a Literacy Fair. Children were given free books and able to enjoy story time, as well as enter a raffle for free toys. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.

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esidents in the Davie area now have two more ways to stay healthy. Memorial Healthcare System recently opened Fitness Zones at Vista View Park and Tree Tops Park, boosting its total to eight in South Broward County. Memorial Fitness Zones are a collaboration between the healthcare system and Broward County, with each designed specifically to serve the needs of the community where it’s located. The other Fitness Zones are at TY Park (Hollywood), Dania Beach Linear Park (Dania Beach), Miramar Regional Park (Miramar), Brian Piccolo Park (Cooper City), Markham Park (Sunrise) and CB Smith Park (Pembroke Pines). “It’s always been a priority for the healthcare system to offer the communities we serve inexpensive and easily accessible ways to focus on their overall well-being,” said Rob Herzog, Director of Fitness and Sports Medicine for Memorial Healthcare System. “Memorial Fitness Zones are only one way we are doing this, but there are many more. We support our community as they continue to place their trust in us.” The Fitness Zone at Vista View Park opened in September. To celebrate, there was a ribbon-cutting ceremony that featured dignitaries from Memorial, Broward County Parks and Recreation, and the Town of Davie, including Davie Mayor Judy Paul. There was also a fitness demonstration and picnic lunch. Unlike the previous six Memorial Fitness Zones, the equipment at this park focuses on the athletic population and allows various exercises that focus on performance. “The type of equipment was selected due to the type of person that utilizes Vista View Park on a daily basis, one that focuses on athletic performance and advanced conditioning,” said Herzog. The Fitness Zone at Tree Tops Park opened last month. It has traditional

equipment that focuses on total body workouts for all populations, including pieces adapted for wheelchair access. It is Memorial’s last planned zone at this time. The openings also marked a milestone for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, which is celebrating its

25th anniversary. What began as a few units on a single floor at Hollywood’s Memorial Regional Hospital has become the largest pediatric hospital serving Broward, Palm Beach, and northern Miami-Dade counties. “One of the biggest goals of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital has been to make sure we’re part of the fabric of this community,” said Chantal Leconte, FACHE, administrator and CEO of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. “And what better way to do that than to provide the tools for healthy living for those we care for and care about.” Vista View Park is located at 4001 SW 142nd Avenue in Davie. Tree Tops Park is located at 3900 SW 100th Avenue in Davie.

2nd Annual Mr./Miss Southwest Ranches Pageant Winners Announced BY DEBBY TEICH

t the 2nd Annual Mr./Miss Southwest Ranches Pageant, contestants had an opportunity to showcase their poise, grace and character – and all for a good cause. The money raised at the event will benefit the Town of Southwest Ranches College Scholarship Fund through the Schools and Education Advisory Board. “The event promotes community service and pride in community through charitable works,” said Ivette Solera, liaison for the SEAB. “It is also a fun way to earn volunteer hours, while raising money for scholarships.” SEAB is a volunteer Town Advisory Board that was formed to give students and parents a voice, as well as to provide advocacy in the Town of Southwest Ranches. To receive a college scholarship, students must be a resident of Southwest Ranches for at least two years, be between the ages of 17-25, be accepted into a college or technical school and serve at least 40 volunteer hours. In 2017, SEAB awarded nine college scholarships for $2,222 each. The students were: Krishani Harrinauth, Dylan Hernandez, Kaitlyn Hodgers, Annemarie Juin, Vivian Camille Martinez, Shauna Stevens, Sierra Stevens, Michael Tromans and Ryan Williams.

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“We want to help young people who wish to continue their education beyond high school,” said Kathy Sullivan, SEAB chairperson, who came up with the idea for the fundraiser. To enter the pageant, contestants had to be a resident of the Town of Southwest Ranches. Each paid a $25 entry fee and 20% of their score was based on fundraising. They were also judged on poise, beauty, talent, questions/answers and photos. The participants hope to make appearances all year and use

their title to raise awareness of the scholarship and other fundraising efforts. The 2017 age division winners were: Teen Miss SW Ranches (ages 14-17): Madison Sullivan Junior Mr./Miss SW Ranches (ages 10-13): Wyatt Garcia & Savannah Hodgers Mini Mr./Miss SW Ranches (ages 6-9): Seth Breeden & Reese Garcia Tiny Tots Mr. SW Ranches (ages 2-5): Bo Garcia Other titles were: Miss Congeniality: Brooke Giacin Best Eyes: Jake Garcia Best Personality: Sophia Nardi Most Photogenic: Alexandra Montgomery Best Smile: Brooke Breeden Miss SW Ranches Supreme 2nd Runner up: Sophia Nardi Miss SW Ranches Supreme 1st Runner up: Savannah Hodgers Miss SW Ranches Supreme: Madison Sullivan In addition to the pageant, the fundraising event included food, drinks and some performances. Reese Garcia and Madison Sullivan sang. Sophia Nardi jumped roped to music. Savannah Hodgers and her trick pony Star performed for the crowd Wyatt Garcia played the guitar.

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ad weather could not stop the little ghouls and goblins from having some Spooktacular fun. The location of this year’s Halloween celebration was moved from Robbins Lodge to Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. Davie residents enjoyed a pumpkin patch, free games and prizes, a petting farm, bounce houses, a horse costume contest and a children’s Halloween costume contest. The South Florida Cloggers hosted a family-friendly haunted house and a creepy kitchen. “My kids loved the Halloween festivities,” said Katie Wiles, who brought her three children to the event. “It is great that the Town of Davie provides a way for the children to enjoy the holiday in a safe environment.”

Cooper City Residents Had a Spooktacular Time on Halloween BY DEBBY TEICH

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lthough the name “hackathon” sounds like it involves breaking into a computer, it is actually a venue for self-expression and creativity through technology. The Broward College Computer Science Department recently hosted the 3rd Annual 24-hour Hackathon at the A. Hugh Adams Central Campus in Davie. More than 75 students from Broward College, universities, and local high schools worked together in teams to develop a range of applications and software. Team “What’s This?” won Best Overall for its program, a mobile photo recognition application which helps identify and describe items, including foods. “Hackathons are a great way for students to learn about current technology in an environment where they will be surrounded by others who share the same passion for programming,” said Michelle Levine, Broward College professor of computer science and co-organizer of the event. During the event, teams of four to five students pitched an idea and built a prototype to present the next day. No work or coding could be done on projects before the start of the BC Hackathon. Students retain ownership rights to their projects after the event. The following projects won awards:

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he holidays can be stressful even when there isn’t the added stress of an aging parent. In addition, we often have this “idealistic” view of what Christmas, Thanksgiving and other holidays should look like based on commercials, movies, television specials, and songs. It is important to understand and accept that traditions, celebrations, and gatherings might have to change because of your loved one’s situation. But that doesn’t mean that they can’t still be enjoyable. First of all, have an open discussion with your family to explain the situation and need for change. If you are the one who hosts, then perhaps another family member can do so. That way everyone can still get together, but your focus can be on your loved one and not on everything that goes along with the day. If you are the host, then you might need to consider downsizing the numbers. Or, perhaps host a buffet and people can come by at different times throughout the day. It is key to know how much commotion your loved one is able to handle. It also might mean changing the time. A person with dementia may be more tired and frustrated later in the day. So, the family dinner may need to change from 5pm to noon. Wherever the celebration will occur, make sure there is a quiet room/area for the person in the event he/she does get overwhelmed. People can then visit in small groups versus the person being overwhelmed with a big crowd. Another important tip to surviving the holidays is to be flexible. You might have the whole day planned as to what time you will celebrate, who will provide transportation, and what time you will leave. However, an hour into the day, your loved one might indicate that he/she wants to go home. It is important to be flexible and prepared to shift gears. Some families opt to have their traditional celebration, but not include the person with dementia on that particular day. Instead, they will celebrate in a smaller way on a different day (i.e.: the day after Thanksgiving; a couple days after Christmas). Although to many this doesn’t “feel right,” it is important to understand that the person may not be aware of the specific date. In addition, it may be better for them, and the family, to have a low key celebration on a different day than a high stressed, overwhelming one on the actual day. For a person who is unable to participate on the actual day, there are still ways to include him/her. Include a recipe from the person, have everyone sign a card to bring to the person, or include a time for others to share memories of the person and the holidays. Finally, a question that I think is important to ask in regards to the holiday celebrations is, “Is this my need or is this my loved one’s need?” Often time that simple question will help point families in the right direction as to how to include the person in the celebrations. Artis Senior Living of Davie is a new Memory Care Assisted Living located at 2794 South Flamingo Road in Davie. The community includes a central core, known as the “Town Center” flanked by four distinct “neighborhoods” that serve as intimate living spaces. It was designed to provide residents with the comforts of home, as well as the opportunity to engage as a member of our community. For information, call 954990-8941, send an email to davie@artismgmt.com or visit www.artisseniorliving.com.

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n a daily basis, I have conversations with my patients about the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. In most cases, I am instructing them on the need to lose weight. It is not that excess body fat or being little overweight looks ugly, but it’s the implications and consequences that obesity causes is a huge concern. The problem is this excess fat in your body has a brain of its own and unfortunately it is not in your favor. Let me tell you why. Fat in itself can produce inflammatory chemicals, unwanted hormones, and renders itself a great place to store toxins which can contribute to cancer. It is no surprise that there have been several studies revealing that approximately 40% of cancer cases are linked to obese patients. By the way, obesity is defined as a BMI (body mass index) of 30 and above. For most people, a BMI of 30 mean being approximately 30 pounds overweight. A study from the American Cancer Society suggest that being obese or overweight was associated with cancer cases involving more than 630,000 Americans in 2014, and this includes 13 types of cancer. These cancers include: brain cancer, multiple myeloma, cancer of the esophagus, postmenopausal breast cancer, cancers of the thyroid, gallbladder, stomach, liver, pancreas, kidney, ovaries, uterus and colon. Moreover, to add to that statistic, in 2013-2014 about two out of three American adults were overweight or obese. Of the documented cancers in those years, 55 % of women and 24 % of men were associated with being overweight or obese.

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ou are accompanying your child for their regularly scheduled visit to the dentist and you hear those dreaded words “your child has a cavity.” Initial emotions usually consist of anger. You know that you have purchased every dental tool on the dental isle of the pharmacy. There are three spin brushes sitting on the counter (Alvin and the Chipmunks, the Yellow Angry Bird, and Monsters Inc); the toothpaste is bubble gum flavored; and the drawer contains 300 dinosaur floss handles, a water irrigation system and two fluoride mouth rinses. The lectures about brushing after every meal occur at least once a week. Do you really have to brush their teeth for them at this age? What could you possibly take away from or bribe them with to achieve better dental care. After getting yourself together, anger subsides and reality sets in. You are not a dentist, but you know that cavities do not go away. They get bigger and they can become painful. Additionally, experience tells you that once pain begins, it usually starts on the weekend when the dentist office is closed. So, what are the choices for treatment? You then find out that the cavity is on a baby molar which is a tooth located in the back of the mouth. It is a moderately deep cavity. The choice is to restore the tooth (some form of filling depending on the extent of decay), extract the tooth, or do nothing. As we already mentioned, the last choice is not usually a very practical option unless the tooth was about to fall out on its own. Then it dawns on you. It is “just a baby tooth” and an adult tooth will follow. In this particular instance, considering what your insurance covers, extraction seems to be the least expensive option. Or is it? Primary teeth, aka “baby” teeth, have many very important functions. Cosmetically, the appearance of the baby teeth has a significant impact on a child’s early self perception. This is especially true of the front teeth. Functionally, the teeth are needed for the all important first stage of digestion - chewing. They also assist in proper speech and phonetics. Lastly (and to an orthodontist most importantly), is space maintenance? The baby teeth are made to hold available space for permanent teeth until they are ready for eruption into the mouth. Without holding these spaces, orthodontic treatment is sure to become more difficult, longer in time, and likely more expensive. There are situations in which the tooth is too compromised and extraction is the only option. However, if there is an option to “save” the tooth, I would more likely consider it an opportunity. It is an opportunity to maintain esthetics, speech, and, in most cases, save money (if considering long term saving). When I speak to my patients, as well as my own children, I like to speak of the baby teeth as being just as important as permanent teeth. We must do this if we expect them to learn good habits which will reward them into their adulthood. Drs. Maria and Alon Grosman are Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist. Their office is located at 4401 S Flamingo Rd on the NW corner of Griffin and Flamingo Rd. For more information or to schedule an appointment call (954) 236-3434.

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017 has been an amazing year for the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Thanks to the amazing men and women of BSO, we accomplished so much. In January, we faced our worst nightmare when an active shooter ruthlessly murdered five people and wounded six more innocent victims in the baggage area of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. BSO, local and federal law enforcement agencies and first responders did a phenomenal job rushing into a dangerous and chaotic situation and peacefully apprehended the shooter within just 85 seconds of his first shot being fired, and without incident or any further loss of life. Despite the terrible loss of life from the initial attack, it proved to be one of the finest hours in law enforcement. This year, we also ramped up our efforts in the battle against the very deadly opioid crisis. Together with our important community partners, BSO poured resources into defeating this alarming epidemic, which claimed the lives of more than 500 Broward residents in 2016 alone – roughly double the rate of the prior year. One of our biggest victories this year was the sweeping arrests of 82 heroin dealers and distributors. The idea was to target the suppliers for arrest – not the addicts, who are in need of treatment. As BSO drug detectives and deputies are working at a feverish pace to enforce drug laws and arresting those responsible for selling these dangerous drugs, we are also educating the public through town hall meetings and community forums. Education campaigns also continue in middle and high schools, PTAs and community organizations. We also believe substance abuse treatment is an important part of winning this fight. We understand, however, that there will be no easy victory, but we are confronting this head on in our efforts to secure fruitful results. Broward County also experienced a brutal hurricane season this year. For the second straight year, Broward found itself in the crosshairs of another potentially devastating hurricane. And like last year, BSO showed we were prepared for anything Mother Nature had in store for us. Fortunately, we escaped the brunt of this catastrophic hurricane season, although Broward still experienced Category 2 hurricane conditions from Irma. Our friends in the Florida Keys and Puerto Rico weren’t as fortunate. In their time of need, BSO answered the call for help, rushed to the aid of these hard-hit areas and assisted in whatever manner was needed for their recovery. Through the ups and downs of this year, the men and women of BSO stayed true to their mission to provide the best public safety services to both residents and visitors alike, even when confronted with herculean challenges. I couldn’t be more proud of them. As 2017 draws to a close, I’m excited for what we have in store for next year. In the coming months, BSO will launch several new, groundbreaking initiatives focused on our youth, as well as individuals with special needs. We will open up a video visitation center to make it easier to communicate and interact with individuals incarcerated in our county jails. And we will introduce an exciting new community policing campaign focused on promoting respect and dignity for our diverse communities and our law enforcement officers. These programs and initiatives will expand the top-notch services Broward residents have come to expect from BSO—and more importantly, continue to ensure the safety of all. To all my friends and neighbors: have a healthy, happy and safe holiday season. I’ll see you in the New Year.

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What’s new at the Bonaventure Country Club now that it is under resort management? As we enter golf season, the country club offers competitive twilight rates for tee times after 2pm starting at $29. There are wonderful daily specials which include your golf fee and lunch at the club. The Bonaventure Country Club has worked hard over the years to become a staple of the community and has earned recognition as one of the region’s premier golf experiences.

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s the holiday season approaches, Davie residents always get excited about our Lighting of the Greens event at Town Hall. It will be held on Saturday, December 2nd. I hope you all join us for a night of fun that will include live performances, free pictures with Santa, a lighted Horse Parade and more. Town Hall will remain lit through the holidays and into the first week of January. We will continue the holiday festivities on Saturday, December 9th during our annual Holiday Snow Play Festival at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. Once a year snow falls at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds and it makes a wonderful play area. While at the festival, children and families can also enjoy a skating rink, train ride, variety of children’s activities and FREE pictures with Santa! Parents, are you looking for something fun for your child to do while they are on holiday break from school? If so, look no further! Sunshine’s Winter Camps at the Pine Island Multipurpose Center and the Ivanhoe Community Center offer wonderful day long programs and activities for children in kindergarten - 8th grade.

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The Davie-Cooper City Rotary Club held it’s 2nd Annual Davie-Cooper City Rotary Mini-golf Tournament. It raised over $4,000 to support DavieCooper City Rotary’s local children’s outreach projects.

GARAGE SALE

Cooper City residents searched for treasures at the Garage Sale, held at the Cooper City Sports Complex.

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Ethan Richards recently completed his Eagle Scout project at the Old Davie Schoolhouse.

David Skaff, senior at NSU University School, won 2nd place in the 2017 HPCC Systems Engineering Summit poster competition. HPCC Systems is an international data processing company and a sponsor of the NSU University School Robotics Team, that is ranked #1 in Florida.

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