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CALENDAR 10 March 2018

COMMUNITY NEWS 14 Many Egg-Citing Ways to Celebrate Spring 16 Cooper City to Host 58th Founder’s Day Parade & Festivities 18 Residents Got Informed and Had Fun at the Davie Police and Fire Expo 20 Davie Resident Showers the Homeless with Love 28 Cooper City Dads and Sons Spend Quality Time Together 29 Register for Miss Cooper City Teen USA & Miss Cooper City USA Pageants

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS 38 Regular Use of Heartburn Medication May Jeopardize Your Health 44 How Does Dementia Affect Executive Functioning?

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CALENDAR MARCH 2018 Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling – Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Recycling is available from 8am-4pm, at Davie Town Hall (north parking area), 6591 Orange Drive. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov/ DocumentCenter/View/1850.

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piece of their choice. The classes meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays, from 12:30pm – 2:30pm and 6:30pm – 8:30pm. “Off the Beaten Path” Photo Pageant – The City of Cooper For information, call 954Walk – FOLK and the Long City Recreation Department 434-4300, #233 or visit www. Key Nature Center are is partnering with The Miss coopercityfl.org. teaming up to offer two “photo USA Organization for the 2nd walks” on March 24, from Annual Miss Cooper City Teen 9:30am-11am, and again on USA and Miss Cooper City April 14, starting at the Nature USA pageants. Contestants Center. Park experts and must be a Cooper City resident. seasoned photographers will Event will be held at 7pm, Chess Challenge – Chess take participants to areas of at Cooper City High School. players of all skill levels and the Natural Area not normally For information, visit www. ages are invited to participate open to the public and discuss coopercityfl.org. in the Mayor’s Countywide photography techniques and Color Run – Participate in Chess Challenge, from tips. For information, visit the Cooper City Color Run, 9am-11am, at the Pool & Tennis www.FriendsofLongKey. which benefits Relay For Life. 5pm - 10pm Center, 1600 Stonebridge Thursday com/contest. Registration begins at 6:30am. Parkway in Cooper City. 5K Color Run begins at 7:30am. Friday 6pm - 11pm Hosted by the City of Cooper Basketball – The boys and One-mile fun run begins at girls basketball teams at 8:30am. For information, visit City, the event will include Saturday 1pm - 11pm Mayors, elected officials Cooper City High School will www.coopercityfl.org. 12pm - 10pm and community leaders Sunday play against the faculty to Teen Twilight Egg Hunt – From throughout Broward County. raise forts the James & 7pm to 9pm, the City of Cooper racele e Bmoney RidLindsay For information, visit www. Layer Scholarship City will host a “Teen Twilight coopercityfl.org. Foundation, which awards Egg Hunt” for Cooper City scholarships to Cooper City resident teens in 6th, 7th, and Orchid Society – The Flamingo High School athletes. The 8th grades at the Pool and Gardens Orchid Society will game will18beat held . 7pm, in Tennis Center. During the 6 p.mat 5/ /1 03 meet at Flamingo Gardens in on pires the Cooper City High et School free fun-filled event, teens ds on advanced tick edit car Davie, from 7:30pm–9:30pm. if are 0 gymnasium. Tickets $3 are s ket will use flashlights to hunt in purchase. 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For el (Drum) Band Seahawk Festival, an information, send an email to all-day entertainment m skruger24@aol.com. event, including musical performances and engaging 16 FLOW – Florida Licensing On activities for current and Wheels mobile offices brings Band (Rock) 7 - 10 pm prospective students and the motorist services directly general public. Festivities to the customer. FLOW rch 17 St. David Church & School Carbegin at 10am at the A. Hugh nival – Bring the whole family will be at the Cooper City u 1 - 2 pm Adams Central Campus in Community Center, 9000 SW to a fantastic carnival. Rides Davie, and will culminate & attractions for all ages. Grab 50th Place, from 10am-2pm. in a concert headlined by ke 2:30 - 5:30 pm For information, visit www. something to eat at the InterWyclef Jean, plus special coopercityfl.org. national food court or country guests Walshy Fire and IRIE. (Rock) 7Day – - 10 Founder’s Thepm City of store. Free parking. 3900 S. For information, visit www. 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Davie Egg Hunt – The Town of Davie will host the Hippity Hoppity Hunt at Bamford Sports Complex (Pine Island Park), 3801 S. Pine Island Road, from 9am to 12noon. The egg hunt will begin promptly at 10am. This free family event will include an animal and petting farm, hayride, DJ party, kids’ activities and inflatables, bounce houses, and much more. There will also be some activities at a small cost, such as sand art and pictures with Peter Cottontail. Food will be available for a fee. For info, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

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Many EggCiting Ways to Celebrate Spring BY DEBBY TEICH

rea residents have many “egg-citing” ways to celebrate the arrival of spring. The City of Cooper City and the Town of Davie will both be hosting egg hunts and more.

Cooper City On March 29, from 7pm to 9pm, the City of Cooper City will host a “Teen Twilight Egg Hunt” for Cooper City resident teens in 6th, 7th, and 8th will hunt for prize-filled eggs with children their own grades at the Pool and Tennis Center. During the free age. Additional activities will be available prior to and fun-filled event, teens will use flashlights to hunt in following the egg hunt. This complimentary event is the dark for special hidden eggs. Participants must open to Cooper City residents and their guests. Don’t bring their own baskets and flashlights. There is no forget to bring your own basket and a camera to take a charge for this event, but teens must pre-register by picture with the Easter Bunny. March 27 in order to participate. They must show Davie their middle school identification, as well as their On March 31, the Town of Davie will host the parent’s Cooper City driver’s license. Hippity Hoppity Hunt at Bamford Sports Complex On March 31, the Cooper City Recreation (Pine Island Park), 3801 S. Pine Island Road, from Department will host its Annual Egg Hunt for chil9am to 12noon. The egg hunt will begin promptly dren 5th grade and under (toddlers must be able to walk). The event will be held at the Cooper City Sports at 10am. Children will hunt for eggs in separate age groups: 1 to 3 years, 4 to 5 years, and 6 to 8 years. Complex and will begin at 10am sharp. Participants

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There will be over 10,000 eggs scattered throughout the fields. Children will be awarded prizes for finding the Special Eggs. This free family event will include an animal and petting farm, hayride, DJ party, kids’ activities and inflatables, bounce houses, rock wall, entertainment, and much more. There will also be some activities at a small cost, such as sand art and pictures with Peter Cottontail. Vendor displays will also be set up throughout the event. Food will be available for a fee. For information on Cooper City events, or to register for the Tween Egg Hunt, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233 or visit www. coopercityfl.org. For more information on Davie events, visit www.davie-fl.gov or call 954-797-1181.

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Cooper City to Host 58th Founder’s Day Parade & Festivities BY DEBBY TEICH

early 60 years ago, Morris Cooper dreamed of turning a few acres of orange grove and cattle grazing land into a thriving and vibrant community. On March 10, the City of Cooper City will host the 59th Founder’s Day Parade and Festivities to celebrate his success. There will be plenty of activities for the entire family to enjoy all day long at Brian Piccolo Park. “This is a once-a-year event that celebrates this amazing city,” said Felicia Trainor, Recreation Specialist. “It’s an opportunity for families to spend the day together with neighbors and friends at an event filled with fun entertainment for all ages.” The morning events will be held at the Community Center. They kick off with the 5K Color Run (7:30am) and One Mile Fun Run (8:30am). All proceeds from the event will benefit Cooper City/Davie Relay for Life. From 7:30am10:30am, enjoy a pancake breakfast, sponsored by Boy Scout Troop #118. Tickets will be on sale at the door. Face painting and music begins at 10am outside of the Community Center, followed by the Founder’s Day parade and float competition at 10:30am. The parade will travel south one mile along SW 90th Ave. from the Community Center to Cooper City High School.

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Participants have fun at the 2017 Founder’s Day celebration.

Participants will include City officials, BSO, fire department, high school bands, scout troops, sports teams, local organizations, clubs, businesses and more. Participants are encouraged to decorate their floats in the “around the world” theme. Winners will be announced at Brian Piccolo Park during the main event around 6:15pm.

There are a variety of events planned for the afternoon at Brian Piccolo Park. The festivities begin at 1pm with a car show, food booths, community performances, Bingo, arts and crafts show, Cooper City Business Expo, bounce houses, BSO Police and Fire Expo, children’s activities and much more. At 7pm, the winners from the Little Miss Cooper City (10-14), Ms. & Mr. Cooper City (60+), Miss Cooper City USA (ages 18-26) and Miss Cooper City Teen USA (ages 14-18) pageants, held at Cooper City High School on March 6, will be announced. From 6pm to 8:30pm, residents can relax as they listen to live music from Mr. Nice Guy during a concert in the park. They are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets to listen to the music. At 8:30pm, they can watch a spectacular fireworks display. The celebration continues next month, with the Annual Founder’s Day Golf Classic. The event, which is hosted by the Cooper City Optimist Club, will be held on April 15. Activities and times are subject to change. For a complete list of events and application forms, visit www.coopercityfl.org. Brian Piccolo Park is located at 9501 Sheridan Street. Cooper City Community Center is located at 9000 SW 50th Place.

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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

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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hen most Davie residents have an emergency, they call the Davie Police Department or Fire Rescue for help. They recently had an opportunity to meet and learn more about some of the people who serve them at the Town of Davie Police and Fire Expo, which was held at the Public Safety Complex. Throughout the day, visitors enjoyed several demonstrations from Davie’s Fire and Police Department, including: a helicopter, Dive Team, Vehicle Extrication Drill, K-9, SWAT, Police Motorcycle Unit, and Rappelling. They explored fire engines, rescue trucks, SWAT trucks, community response vehicles, the smoke trailer and the Crime Scene Unit. Children tried on gear and visited with Sparky the Fire Dog and McGruff the Crime Dog. Local and state agencies had tables and booths set up with information about Community Emergency Response Team, child fingerprinting, drowning prevention, Davie Crime Watch, and more. “The Fire and Police Expo gives the community a chance to interact with the Davie Police and Fire Rescue personnel, and an opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes at the Police and Fire Departments,” said Lieutenant Ed Smith, Public Information Officer for the Davie Police Department. “Davie residents and the community have an opportunity to participate in various activities, and enjoy the displays and demonstrations. We hope everyone had a good time.”

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Davie Resident Showers the Homeless with Love BY DEBBY TEICH

hile many take a hot shower for granted, there are over 2,000 homeless individuals and families in Broward County that do not. Through Showering Love, Jeanne Lewis of Davie has been working to help restore their dignity and hope by meeting them where they are and providing essentials, including a hot shower. The organization converted a bus into a mobile showering unit and offers the homeless an opportunity to clean up and receive fresh clothing. Lewis understands what it is like to be homeless. She had a fancy house, rich husband and luxury cars until a back injury led her to the painkillers and drinking. She lost her husband and the upscale lifestyle. For 10 years, she lived under a bridge in Davie and panhandled to feed herself. “By making poor choices, I went from Park Avenue to a park bench and became homeless,” said Lewis. “I fit the stereotypical vision of a homeless person. I scurried around from place to place, begged for money and slept wherever I could. I vividly remember those dark, lonely, desolate nights and the feeling of hopelessness, of being unwanted and unloved. People graciously gave me food and money, but, without a

After raising $175,000, Lewis was able to buy a bus and retrofit it. The bus includes two showers, one handicapped accessible, a handicap lift, two 300-gallon water tanks, a water heater, a water filter and two macerators. With the exception of a few donations, most of the money has been raised by $20 donations from the community. Since August 2017, the bus has been traveling to churches where the homeless can take a shower and get new socks, underwear and a t-shirt. They are currently able to serve approximately 150 individuals, but place to shower, my hygiene and personal appearwith increased operating funds through donations ance deteriorated. In the off chance that I could get a or corporate sponsorships, they have the capacity to complete shower, the feeling was amazing. I would shower nearly 600 individuals a month. stand under the showerhead and let the water cas“The transformation from before to after the cade down my body. It was a feeling that I would wish shower is nothing short of amazing,” said Lewis. didn’t have to end.” “People walk in holding their heads down in shame, Seven years ago, Lewis got off the streets. “The day and walk out with their head held high and the bigarrived when I was motivated to no longer be homegest smiles.” less and to move into action,” said Lewis. “Taking full The organization needs volunteers to help staff the bus when it advantage of the numerous programs supporting the goes out on missions, plus donations of funds, undergarments and homeless, and addressing my issues one at a time, it socks. High school students that need community service hours or led me to self-sufficiency. This is why I am committed adults that want to volunteer should call 479-597-9787 or send an to sharing hope with people who are experiencing email to contact@showeringlove.org. For information, visit www. showeringlove.org. homelessness, I know what is possible.”

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n July 2018, Artis Senior Living will be opening a 72-suite memory care community in Davie for seniors affected by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Residents will be able to move freely among neighborhoods in the one-story, 35,000 square foot community. They can also take advantage of an outdoor area on three acres of secured land. The community is strategically located at 2794 S. Flamingo Road, so it is easily accessible from Florida’s Turnpike, I-595, and I-75. Amy DePreker, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, answered some questions about the new Memory Care Assisted Living Community. Describe the community. The community will be comprised of four neighborhoods designed to create

an intimate environment with familiar living spaces. The central core, known as the “Town Center,” will feature a host of amenities, including a neighborhood center for community gatherings and a studio for activities, as well as a health center, beauty and barber shop. How do you tailor each person’s living experience? Artis Senior Living of Davie strives to make sure that its residents and their families have a say in how they live. Our philosophy centers around empowerment, pride and fulfillment for all our residents. Instead of a one-size-fits-all philosophy, the experience is tailored specifically to each person to ensure independence, dignity and quality of life. What is “The Artis Way? ” We follow what we call “The Artis Way.” Each letter of the word Artis stands for a tenet of the organization.

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How many people are affected by Alzheimer’s and Dementia? Every 67 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease. By 2025, the number of people ages 65 and older with Alzheimer’s disease is estimated to reach 7.1 million. Dementia is becoming more and more of an epidemic. Therefore, the more quality care we can offer, the more fulfilling the lives of those with dementia can lead.

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avie began installing 10 fire wells in the Oak Hill area in November to aid water distribution for Fire Rescue Services. Please be aware that the equipment will consist of: Foremost Dr24 drill rig, service/chase truck, combination backhoe, two-man crew and a small boom truck/crane. While the work is ongoing, residents will experience some noise that will be emitted mainly from the drill rig motor, which will be working on right of way. As a result of the drilling, some water will pool in the area that is being drilled. The contractor will attempt to keep the work site organized and get the work completed in an expeditious manner. Please be patient with us during this period, as the contractor anticipates 2-3 days per well. Once the work is completed, the sites will be restored to their original condition. This is a great asset to the area that has, for years, depended on canals and a large storage tanker fire truck for fire suppression. This will greatly enhance the town’s ISO rating and may perhaps help to lower some insurance rates. Don’t forget that every Wednesday there is a Jackpot Rodeo from 7pm – 10pm at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds of Davie. It is a great family night out for kids and adults! Included are calf roping, barrel racing, and team roping. All times and dates are subject to change. Five years ago, I brought forth an idea which council adopted as a resolution that recognized the Town of Davie as a Purple Heart Community. In February 2014, the Davie Town Council officially designated Davie Road as a Purple Heart Trail. Banners have been added in the downtown area to honor the Purple Heart recipients. The Town of Davie appreciates the sacrifices that our Purple Heart recipients have made in defending our freedom, and it is only fitting to acknowledge them for their courage and show them the honor and respect that they have earned. It is our duty as Americans to honor, respect, and acknowledge the heroic actions of the men and women who carry the Purple Heart distinction. We recognize the purpose of the Purple Heart Trail is to create a symbolic and honorary system of roads, highways, bridges, and other monuments. It serves as a reminder to those who use the road system that others have paid a high price for their freedom to travel and live in a free society. If you are concerned about the increased volume and severity of the airplane noise from activity from Fort Lauderdale Airport, please be aware that the town is actively engaged in working on the issue. The Broward County Aviation Department (BCAD) is committed to minimizing current and potential noise impacts from operations at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The Aviation Department has installed noise monitoring equipment at two locations in Davie to measure these potential impacts: Tree Tops Park (Western Davie) and the Everglades Mobile Home Park. The Town is also represented on the Broward County Aviation Department Airport Noise Abatement Committee (ANAC). Any concerns you have relating to airport noise can be submitted as an airport noise inquiry. Please call the Noise Hotline at 866-822-7910, or go to their website at www.broward.org/Airport/NoiseInformation/Pages/default.aspx. Please keep in mind, that due to a charter change a few years back, Davie elections are now in November. See you at the polls on November 6, 2018 or request an absentee ballot from the Supervisor of Elections. For more information on any Davie program or event, call 954 327-3941 or visit the Town of Davie’s newly renovated website at www.davie-fl.gov.

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ith the celebrating of the holidays behind us, the New Year is a great time to focus on your health and wellbeing. For many people losing weight is the big objective. We live in a country where a great many people weigh more than they should. If you have been wishing you could get rid of some excess fat but have had little success with dieting, Slender Fit U is the answer! For many years now Slender Fit U has been helping their clients to lose weight and even reduce or eliminate medications with an easy medically supervised weight loss program. On the diet it not uncommon to lose nearly a pound a day. That means with the 46 day program, you could very likely lose 40lbs or more. The typical person will lose ½ to 1 pound of body fat per day without exercise or special foods. During the program you will be monitored regularly and coached on what to eat to maximize the effectiveness of the program. Owner and Program Director Geri Kelleher is often referred to as the “HCG Guru”. A little over 10 years ago Geri quickly lost the extra pounds she wanted to get rid of with an HCG program and she got very excited about helping others do the same thing. In 2010 she opened an office in Davie and a few years later a second office in Coral Springs. Asked for some comments on the program, Ms. Kelleher stated, “The best part of my job is seeing people change before my eyes and watching them get their confidence back. Over the years I have helped thousands of people achieve their weight loss goals. We stay involved with all of our clients; one of the reasons for our high success rate is that we make sure that every client gets the proper guidance and support throughout the program. Also, we don’t water down the HCG. We give it in the strongest prescription dosage available for weight loss. We also provide injectable prescription B12. The Lipotropic Vitamin B12 shots help detoxify the liver and increase metabolism and energy levels. The combination helps assure maximum weight loss without feeling hungry all the time or suffering from bad moods.” Here’s a quote from one of Slender Fit U’s clients, “Besides being the most effective diet I have ever gone on, this was the easiest diet I have ever been on. Almost every morning when I got on the scale, my weight would be down. No long

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s a member of Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida Troop #10425, 17-year-old Ashley Klement is dedicated to making the world a better place. She recently earned a Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouts. She has joined the ranks of generations of young women who have made a difference, both locally and globally. Ashley became a Girl Scout in 1st grade and has been working her way toward a Gold Award. For the Bronze award, she collected Band-Aids for the children in the oncology department at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. For the Silver award, she made dog and cat toys and dog beds for Broward Humane Society. In order to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award, she needed to complete a project that would make a mark on her community and create a lasting impact on the lives of others. She had to develop a plan, raise funds, find helpers and take action. She also had to share her experience with others. Ashley is very familiar with the impact of cancer. She lost her aunt and grandfather to

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Cooper City Dads and Sons Spend Quality Time Together

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ing activities to cultivate their bond.” Approximately 100 fathers and sons attended the ooper City dads and their sons recently gathered night of adventure, which included dinner, games, for the Father-Son Adventure Night at the Cooper City Community Center. Since 2010, this activities, and fun. They rotated around to different activities geared around this year’s “Star Wars” theme, hometown event has been a way for dads and their sons, K – 8th grade, to enjoy a special evening together. such as robot programming, Jedi Training, Star Warsthemed minute-to-win-it games and more. Many of them return year after year. The City of Cooper City has several other events “Father-son relationships are extremely importhroughout the year to promote positive family tant to a child’s development,” said Felicia Trainor, relationships. All of the events are limited to Cooper Recreation Program Specialist for the Cooper City City residents and require reservations. On April 19, Recreation Department. “We believe this event provides a positive environment full of fun and entertain- tickets will go on sale for the Mother-Daughter Tea,

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he City of Cooper City is partnering with the Miss USA Organization for the Miss Cooper City Teen USA and Miss Cooper City USA pageants and it is looking for contestants. You could be the lucky young lady to represent Cooper City at the Miss Florida USA 2019 & Miss Florida Teen USA 2019 (November 2018) and move on to represent the state of Florida in the Miss USA 2019 or Miss Teen USA 2019 pageants. The pageant 2017 winners were: (l to r): David Brundage (Mr. Cooper City), Diane Hatcher (Ms. Cooper City), Breann Llewellyn (Miss Cooper City), Cayla Sullivan (Miss Cooper City Teen, 2nd runner up), will be held on March 6, in the Cooper City High School auditorium, at Victoria Gonzalez (Miss Cooper City Teen), Angelina Martinez (Little Miss Cooper City) 7pm. This year’s pageant hosts will be Dale McLean, the in-arena host of The Miss Cooper City USA Pageants are open to Cooper City residents and the Miami Heat, and Victoria Disorbo, Miss Florida Teen 2017. those that attend a Cooper City school. Ladies competing for the Miss Cooper City “It is an opportunity for girls and women, who are passionate about our USA title must be at least 18 and under 27 by January 1, 2019. Ladies competing for city and have a desire to make an impact, to represent Someplace Special on a Miss Cooper City Teen USA must be at least 14 and under 19 by January 1, 2019. larger level with the potential to reach a global audience,” said Felicia Trainor, Contestants in the Miss and Teen will be judged in three categories: personalRecreation Program Specialist. “This year, every contestant competing in our local ity, fitness and evening gown. Contestants will also have the choice of competing Cooper City Pageant will receive a Cooper City swag bag filled with goodies from in the talent competition, which will be judged and awarded separately and is local businesses.” not required to win either title. If selected as Miss Cooper City, the winner must Since 1952, the Miss USA beauty pageant has been held to select the American be willing to compete in swimwear at the state level. Finalists will also need to be entrant in the Miss Universe pageant. The Miss Universe Organization operates present at the Founder’s Day Celebration on March 10, as they will participate in both pageants, as well as Miss Teen USA. Miss Cooper City Teen USA and Miss the parade and be formally introduced to the city as the new title holders. Cooper City USA are the first steps in achieving the title of Miss Teen Florida USA and Miss Florida USA. The contest winners will then compete in the televised Tickets are available at the Cooper City Community Center or Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center Miss Teen Florida USA and Miss Florida USA pageants, with winners receiving a ($7/adult, $5/students and seniors). For information and to download pageant entry forms, visit prize package of over $50,000. www.coopercityfl.org.

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pring Break is just around the corner. Many people, from around the country, will soon visit the beautiful beaches of South Florida. Here are some spring break activity ideas for those of us already lucky enough to live here.

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There are camps and activities for almost any interest. Whether your little one aspires to be the next David Beckham, the next Picasso or the next Gloria Estefan, there is likely a camp or activity right around the corner! Look over the next few pages to find information about areas camps that might interest your child.

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Give the kids the thrill of a lifetime while riding on an airboat through the untouched landscape of the Everglades. You will get to see some of Florida’s most exotic wild life including, of course the American Alligator. For more info contact Everglades Holliday Park at 954-434-8111 choose from multi-star resorts like the Margaritaville Beach Resort or find something a bit less expensive off the coast. Mid-week overnight prices won’t kill the budget either!

Check Out a Museum There are plenty of museum options to choose from in the area. Kids of all ages love the Museum of Discovery & Science in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The Miami Auto Museum at the Dezer Collection is a fascinating place to see many of the cars made famous in Hollywood films as well as some of the rarest Ferraris and Porsches the world over. Or, your family could check out marine life at the Miami Seaquarium. The opportunities are almost endless and, in many cases, just a short drive away.

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What better thing is there to do in South Florida when the kids are off school than go to the beach? There is certainly something for everyone: Hollywood Beach’s 1920s-style oceanfront promenade Broadwalk will appeal the nostalgic; Laid-back Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a great place to spend the day eating ice cream, reading a book and enjoying a less-busy existence; Pompano Beach offers terrific shopping and dining; the kids could watch mighty cruise ships set sail at Fort Lauderdale Beach; or, families can get away from it all at the John U. Lloyd Beach Sate Park. If you can’t get away, be sure to make this Spring Break one the remember anyway.

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SI Davie Announces Winners of “Stolen Girls, Stolen Dreams” Art Contest The winners of the poster contest were: 1st oroptimist International of Davie is using place - Emily Whitsett of Western High School art to increase public awareness of human for “Blindsided”; 2nd place - Julian Rush of College SI Davie President Angie Krumenacker with trafficking to help put an end to it. The orgaAcademy of Broward County for “No Returns”; and Emily Whitsett and Wen Cheng nization recently invited juniors and seniors from 3rd place - Wen Cheng of Western High School for West Broward County “Behind Every Smile.” Student President, Angie Krumenacker, touched briefly on high schools to enter winners received a ribbon the club’s success working with the FBI, FDLE, PACE its “Stolen Girls … Stolen and cash prize. The winCenter For Girls, and Shared Hope. She also presented Dreams” poster competining teacher, Brenda Fisher 25 victim backpacks filled with clothes, hygiene tion. The winners were of Western High, received products and meal gift cards. The backpacks have announced at a reception a gift card. been an ongoing annual club project since 2014. They at the Old Davie School “I was honored to be there, are assembled by the club and distributed to rescued during Human Trafficking yet it was sickening that we human trafficking victims around southeast Florida. Awareness Month. have to meet on such horrible Soroptimist International of Davie is a 501(c) A total of 66 entries were circumstances happening in (3) organization dedicated to improving the lives received from students at a our community,” said Emily, of women and girls. Organized in 1983, the Davie variety of schools. All of the who won 1st place. club is part of an international organization of over art reflected their vision of The guest speaker at the 90,000 women with programs worldwide. There are the sorrows and tragedies event was Jorge C Veitia, currently 50 members that meet at Buca di Beppo in associated with human Executive Director of the Life of Davie on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. In trafficking. Winning entries Freedom Center, which offers the past 30 years, Soroptimist International of Davie were selected for their free support and restorative has supported a variety of service projects, gifting design and execution, interprograms for female survivors over $250,000 in awards to local women and girls, pretation of the theme, origiof sexual exploitation and with additional in-kind resources and donations. Emily Whitsett’s “Blindsided” won first place. nality, and use of materials. human trafficking. SI Davie’s BY DEBBY TEICH

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astrointestinal ailments such as heartburn and acid reflux seem so common nowadays. Most people are familiar with medications, such as Prilosec and Nexium. Some individuals have become so dependent on these drugs they take daily dosages in order to cope with the chronic discomfort. But as popular as they are, these drugs classified as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), have been linked to serious health conditions and even death. PPIs are beneficial, because they are potent and very effective in reducing acid in the stomach. What makes these some of the most over-used drugs in the market is that they are readily available over-the-counter and offer quick relief for conditions such as heartburn and indigestion. An estimated 15 million Americans take PPIs every year either by prescription or over-the-counter. Unfortunately, taking these drugs regularly can put you at a higher risk for dementia, osteoporotic fractures, kidney failure, infection, nutritional deficiencies and early death, according to several recent studies. The risk is created not only by the over use of PPIs, but also due to interaction with other drugs. The situation is so alarming the U.S Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has launched a stewardship program aimed at decreasing unnecessary use of PPIs. VA doctors are being very cautious when prescribing PPIs and are removing patients from PPI therapy when there is no clear purpose for their use and patients can tolerate discontinuation. The Food and Drug Administration recommends patients take over-the-counter PPIs for no more than 14 days. No more than three 14-day treatment courses should be used in one year. If you are suffering from a stomach-acid related condition, there are other alternatives to deal with the problem. Changes in lifestyle and better nutrition are a good start, but it is important that you work with a qualified practitioner who can guide you in the right direction. Your condition may require the use of medication or medical grade nutraceuticals and only a professional can dictate what the lowest effective dosage will be, as well as assessing the risks vs. benefits of the drug use. As a functional medicine practice, Bellissimo Medical offers patient advice on how to restore health and balance through proper nutrition, supplementation and lifestyle changes. We do not simply prescribe medication to put a patch on the injury; we do look at family history and underlying causes of conditions. Finding the root of the problem is the only way to effectively treat ailments - simple changes such as eating wholesome foods, having more frequent, smaller meals, taking the right medical grade nutraceutical and cutting back on alcohol may make all the difference in the world. Call today and schedule your free consultation at 954-384-8989. Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine and Stephanie Muniz Nerette is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and a Diplomate to the Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. Bellissimo Medical is located at 2665 Executive Park Drive, Suite #3, in Weston. For information, visit www. BellissimoMedical.com.

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ne of the most common anxieties parents share with us concerns the timing of the eruption of teeth. We are often asked: “When are the first teeth scheduled to enter the mouth?” or “Which is ‘better,’ late vs. early erupting teeth?” The truth of the matter is that although there are published milestones, there is still a normal variation/range that teeth may be expected to erupt. In terms of which is better, there is no real benefit for early or late eruption. However, extreme deviations may cause a practical challenge as

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ccording to Steve Harney, the housing crisis is finally in the rearview mirror as the Real Estate market moves into a complete recovery. ▸▸ Home values are up. ▸▸ Home sales are up. ▸▸ Distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen to their lowest points in years. This indicates that the market will continue to strengthen in 2018. However, there is one thing that may cause the industry to tap the brakes: a lack of housing inventory. While buyer demand remains strong throughout the winter season, supply in the single-family housing market in South Florida is not keeping up. Many believe that placing their homes on the market in the spring is optimal. Many in Davie and Cooper City realize that closings would hit when school is out – allowing minimal disruption to school-aged children. Buyers would have ample time to register their children for school prior to fall. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) measures buyer foot traffic each month. It receives data on the number of properties shown to a prospective purchaser by a Realtor® (based on the number of lockboxes used). The data reveals the number of buyers out actively looking for a home not just window shopping on the internet. NAR explains: “Foot traffic has a strong correlation with future contracts and home sales, so it can be viewed as a peek ahead at sales trends two to three months into the future.” According to the latest Foot Traffic Report, buyer traffic is greater now than it was during this year’s spring market and there are more buyers out now than at any other time in the last five years. Here is what the experts are saying: ▸▸ National Association of Realtors - “Total housing inventory at the end of November dropped 7.2 percent to 1.67 million existing homes available for sale, and is now 9.7 percent lower than a year ago (1.85 million) and has fallen year-overyear for 30 consecutive months. Unsold inventory is at a 3.4-month supply at the current sales pace, which is down from 4.0 months a year ago.” ▸▸ Joseph Kirchner, Senior Economist for Realtor.com - “The increases in single-family permits and starts show that builders are planning and starting new construction projects, that’s a good thing because it will help to relieve the shortage of homes on the market.” ▸▸ Sam Khater, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic – “Inventory is tighter than it appears. It’s much lower for entry-level buyers.” What might affect buying power? According to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist of NAR, “The anticipated rise in mortgage rates next year could further cut into affordability if these staggeringly low supply levels persist. Price appreciation is too fast in a lot of markets right now. The increase in homebuilder optimism must translate to significantly more new construction in 2018 to help ease these acute inventory shortages. Demand for your home is more intense at a time when there is very little competition. That could lead to a quick sale for a really good price. If new construction is peaking your interest, please contact your Real Estate professional to see what is being built. She will accompany you to the sites with your best interest in mind. You need an advocate in this fast-paced market. Zona Horton has been successfully selling Real Estate in South Florida for over 30 years. She works for the international Keller Williams family of companies and serves 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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How Does Dementia Affect Executive Functioning? BY MARY UNDERWOOD, VP MEMORY CARE SERVICES

person with dementia often experiences issues related to executive functioning. Planning, problem solving and executing tasks are all elements of executive functioning. These are all skills needed to complete many tasks related to finances and bill paying. Even if a person is not displaying significant issues with memory, there could be problems with the executive functioning. And often this is one of the first signs that family members notice. There are several indicators to look for that your loved one may be having some difficulty. Early in the disease, the person may need longer to figure out the amount to pay when out to a restaurant. Calculating the tip becomes more challenging. When paying in cash, processing the bills and change to put out might require more time than usual. In one example, a gentleman was paying his bill at the register and was using cash. The total came to $21.52. While going through his money, he knew that he needed to leave one of one kind of bill (a $20) and two of another ($1.00 bills). However, the gentleman took several seconds going through his bills and ended up giving the cashier two $20.00 bills and one $1.00 bill instead. The processing and planning difficulty is common. Bill paying takes many of the skills related to executive functioning, therefore, this is an aspect of the person’s life that should be looked at. Paying the bill late or not paying the correct amount are common mistakes that are made. In addition, checks not being signed or filled out completely are other issues seen frequently in persons with dementia. Having a legal representative named is a step that needs to occur for most adults, especially those with some cognitive issues. If this has not been completed, an elder law attorney can be of assistance. The Power of Attorney can act on behalf of the person as needed and in most cases, can have communication with banks, other financial institutions, and companies. It is important to provide help to your loved one, but also to maintain their dignity. Giving up financial control is a difficult step in the disease. Having a conversation with the person about the importance of financial security may be the first step and then to offer assistance. Family members often take away the task completely which may leave the person feeling diminished. Perhaps set up a day or two a month to pay bills together. This will allow the person to maintain independence but assuring that the bills are paid properly. If there are more difficulties, you may consider having the bills mailed directly to you to be certain that they are not being misplaced. It may be necessary for a family member to write out the bills and then have the person sign them. And as the disease progresses, the task will most likely need to be completed solely by the responsible party. 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 954-990-8941, send an email to davie@artismgmt.com or visit www.artisseniorliving.com. 44 MARCH 2018 | OURCITYDAVIE.COM

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Celebrating BSO’s Best and Bravest BY SHERIFF SCOTT ISRAEL

his month, the Broward Sheriff’s Office Annual Awards Ceremony will honor more than 100 deputies, firefighters and civilian employees who faced great danger, saved lives and performed exceptional acts last year. These extraordinary men and women are the best and bravest in their fields and exemplify the risks willingly shouldered by those working in public safety. Heroic acts are often a part of the job. Without hesitation, these award recipients place their lives at great risk day in and day out to ensure the betterment of our community, but they do far more than just protect the public from danger. They work tirelessly to make Broward a better place to live. They are the moral fiber of this county. They protect us. They keep us safe. They help us. Without a doubt, this ceremony is one of my favorite annual events. It is an opportunity to celebrate exemplary achievements and heroic efforts. But, equally important, it is also a chance to acknowledge that hard work and selflessness does not go unnoticed. Far too often around our nation, news reports focus on the negative stories – the few bad apples – and not the vast majority of great people that do an amazing job daily. Stories about individual misdeeds typically get airtime. However, the unglamorous, quiet – yet important – efforts we do daily, like helping a homeless person, or finding an Alzheimer’s patient who was lost, or calming a panicked person who is calling 9-1-1 desperately in need of help, or saving a heart attack victim, never merit news coverage. Yet those small daily deeds make meaningful differences in so many real lives. As a former high school football coach, I see those who work in public safety as being like an offensive lineman. Much like an offensive lineman works the trenches to ensure the safety of the quarterback and are key cogs in a functioning offense, so too are the public safety officials who put everything on the line to safeguard our communities and ensure a prosperous society. Both, however, often are only noticed when there’s a breakdown – not for their countless successes they achieve. So, while it is important to celebrate the achievements of the men and women of BSO and reinforce their importance to the agency and community, it is also equally important for us to share their heroic and inspiring stories with the public. It is only through the mutual respect and better understanding of our job and the people behind our badges that we as a community can build upon these successes. It is an absolute honor to work with such an unselfish and giving community who dedicate their lives to keep our communities safe, and I’m excited to honor their achievements. I invite you all to join me in the celebration of BSO’s best and to meet the real men and women who make BSO the finest public safety agency in the nation. I hope to see you there. For more information about the event, visit www.sheriff.org.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Miami Cancer Institute Brings Breast Cancer Care to Broward completed a residency and fellowship at Jackson Memorial ccess to world-class cancer care for women is now Hospital/University of Miami. She is board certified in much closer to home. Miami Cancer Institute, a hematology, medical oncology and internal medicine. part of Baptist Health South Florida, has expanded Miami Cancer Institute opened its all-new, main facilits reach into Broward County to offer area residents the ity in January 2017 on the campus of Baptist Hospital of most sophisticated breast cancer care in the region. Miami, which was named the top hospital in the region Miami Cancer Institute Medical Oncologist Lauren by U.S. News & World Report. Miami Cancer Institute is Carcas, M.D., is now seeing patients out of two Broward Florida’s only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering office locations – one in Davie and the other in Sunrise. Cancer Alliance. It offers patients access to leading-edge She specializes in breast and gynecologic cancers, with an standards of care, groundbreaking clinical trials, and the interest in hereditary cancers. first proton therapy center in South Florida. Dr. Carcas values the doctor-patient relationship and During its first year, the Institute attained overall the time she spends helping patients understand their survival rates for all cancers comparable to those of the condition and treatment options. “As an oncologist, I have National Cancer Data Base of the American College of a great responsibility. It is a huge privilege to share in my Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer. patients’ journeys and empower them so that they don’t “Our breast cancer patients have an overall survival feel helpless or hopeless.” rate of 88 percent, compared to 84 percent nationally,” The mother of two young boys understands the chalreported Dr. Jane Mendez, Miami Cancer Institute’s chief lenges women face juggling a busy schedule with family of breast surgery, who leads the Institute’s multidisciLauren Carcas, M.D., Medical Oncologist, time, but advises women not to ignore their own health. plinary team of breast cancer experts. Miami Cancer Institute She reminds women about the importance of early Miami Cancer Institute offers state-of-the-art candetection. “It’s important to know your family cancer history, have a screening cer care with the most comprehensive services available including tumor mammogram at age 40 unless history indicates you should get one sooner, and get imaging, medical oncology, radiation therapies, and a team of skilled surgical screened every year thereafter.” breast specialists. Dr. Carcas is honored to join the renowned clinical experts at Miami Cancer Dr. Lauren Carcas sees patients Tuesday through Friday at the Baptist Health Urgent Care centers in Institute. Her roots in this community run deep. The Davie resident received Davie, 4741 South University Drive, and Sunrise (Sawgrass), 12472 West Sunrise Boulevard. Call 786her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and 596-2000 to schedule an appointment. BY STACEY BOMSER

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