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10 Davie Residents to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day 12 Broward League of Cities Accepting 2014 Scholarship Applications 14 Davie PAL and Police Memorial Foundation to Host 5K/10K Road Race 18 Actors Community Theatre Presents En Avant! An Evening with Tennessee Williams 24 Cooper City Residents Celebrate the Holidays 24 Joe “Santa Claus” Kovac Delivers Toys to Davie Kiwanis Club Annual Christmas Party 26 Forest Ridge Holly Day Parade and Fair Is a Success

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22 Tree of Life Christian Academy Provides Learning and Fun at their "Home Away From Home"

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30 Hawks Bluff Students Help Break World Record for Speed Stacking 32 MAV TANK Competition Inspires Innovative Ideas Among Students

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Davie Road Race – The Davie Police Athletic League and the Davie Police Memorial Foundation invite you to a special event benefiting two great organizations. The event kicks off on January 4, with a Pre-Race Dinner and Silent Auction at 5pm at Davie Pine Island Park Multi-Purpose Bldg. 3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie. The 5K/10K Race will take place on January 5, at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. There is also a 100 yard dash for the kids. Walkers are always welcome. Race begins promptly at 8am. To register go to www.daviepal.org.

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Arbor Day – Don’t miss the Town of Southwest Ranches Arbor Day Celebration, from 12noon to 1pm, at Southwest Ranches Town Hall, 13400 Griffin Rd. For information, visit www. southwestranches.org. ACT – Actors Community Theatre of Davie presents En Avant! An Evening with Tennessee Williams, written and performed by William Shuman. Three performances only – January 17 (8pm) and January 18 (2pm and 7pm). $12 at the door and $10 in advance. All productions are held at the Davie Pine Island Multi-Purpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Rd. in Davie. For information, call 954-327-3941 or 954-473-0372.

18th Respect Life – The community is invited to participate in the annual Respect Life Walk at Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School, 5451 S Flamingo Road, in Southwest Ranches, from 9am – 12noon. All proceeds benefit the Hollywood Respect Life Office, which assists women and families who have chosen to have their babies. For information, send an email to CCovone@ mccarthyhigh.org.

19th MLK Picnic Celebration – The Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Picnic Celebration will be held at Potters Park, 4300 SW 57 Terrace, Davie, from 1pm – 4pm. The celebration will include youth entertainment, a poetry contest, food trucks, bounce houses, petting farm and other kids’ activities. Winners of the poetry contest will be announced. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

24th Father/Son Adventure – Join in the fun at the Father and Son Adventure at the Community Center on 90th Avenue. Dads and sons (K – 5th grade), who are residents of Cooper City, are invited to enjoy a night of adventure with dinner, activities, and fun for all! Dress is casual. Event is from 6:30 – 9pm. Cost is 12pp. Seating is limited. Admittance is by reservation only. No tickets will be sold at the door. For information, call the Cooper City Recreation department at 954-4344300, ext. #233.

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Walk in the Wild – Participate in the 2nd annual “Walk in the Wild” benefit for the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary at Flamingo Gardens. The mile long walk, through the back 46 acres of gardens normally closed to foot traffic, raises awareness of our native wildlife, as well as donations to help care and feed the animals in the sanctuary. Participation is $20 minimum donation in advance, $25 at the door. Registration starts at 8am and the walk starts at 8:30am. Flamingo Gardens is located at 3750 South Flamingo Road in Davie. For information, visit www. FlamingoGardens.org

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Ceramics Class – Have fun making and taking home a “February holiday” ceramics project with your child, at the Cooper City Community Center, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Cost is $10 per family, plus $10 material fee per child. Registration prior to class required. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

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Ongoing Youth Baseball and Spring Girls Softball – Through January 26, youth can enroll in Davie’s Youth Baseball and Spring Girls Softball. Youth baseball is open to boys and girls, ages 3 to 15. Girls softball is open to all participants, ages 7 through 14. Davie Pine Island Park/Bamford Sports Complex is located at 3801 S Pine Island Road. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov or call 954-327-3929.

League of Cities – Through February 14, the Broward League of Cities is accepting applications for its Scholarship for Government Studies, which provides financial support to students who plan to attend a college or university to pursue a major in public administration, political science or other government-related field. For information, visit www. BrowardLeague.org.

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Davie Residents to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day By Debby Teich

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Monday of January, the nation celebrates the birth, life and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It remembers the injustices that Dr. King fought for in his quest for the freedom, equality, and dignity of all races and peoples. On January 19, Davie residents will have an opportunity to honor his dreams and vision during the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Picnic Celebration at Potters Park, from 1 to 4 p.m. Hundreds are expected to attend the celebration, which will include a bounce house, petting farm, entertainment by local school groups and organizations, free lunch (while supplies last) and more. The Town of Davie has sponsored the free event for more than 20 years. The winners of the Town of Davie’s MLK poem contest will also be announced at the picnic. The Town Mayor and Town Council members will award Rosettes for the best poems in each overall grade level from participating schools and groups. All entries submitted will receive a participation ribbon.

Anyone who enters a poem will have an opportunity to read it aloud at the picnic. The annual contest educates and informs students of the lifetime achievements of the great Nobel Peace Prize-winning American. All schools and non-profit groups in Broward County are invited to participate. Entries can include any type of poem, from haiku to sonnet. They should reflect Dr. King’s dreams and vision. The deadline to submit poems to the Davie Town Hall Special Events Department is January 16. “Martin Luther King was an extraordinary man,” said Beverly White, who attends the picnic every year. “He stood for peace, justice, tolerance and so much more. His message is still very relevant in today’s world.” Potters Park is located at 4300 SW 57th Terrace, in Davie. For information or to download an application, visit www.davie-fl.gov, send an email to matthew_mlodzinski@davie-fl.gov or call 954-797-1166.

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Broward League of Cities Accepting 2014 Scholarship Applications By Debby Teich

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graduates paid a little less for their first year of college last year. Brian Mazur, who graduated from William T. McFatter Technical High School, and Matthew Johnston, who graduated from Cooper City High School, received the 2013 Broward League of Cities’ Scholarship for Government Studies. The deadline to submit scholarship applications for 2014 is February 14. In the past, the League has awarded four $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors. This year, there will be five winners. The application requires one essay, one personal statement, two letters of recommendation and a transcript. “We are proud to increase the number of scholarships awarded this year from four to five,” said Broward League of Cities President and Davie Councilmember Susan Starkey. “We look forward to receiving applications from those students interested in public service.” In order to apply, students must meet the following criteria: ▸ Must be a graduating high school senior from a public, charter, or private school in Broward County. ▸ Must be a resident of Broward County.

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Davie PAL and Police Memorial Foundation to Host 5K/10K Road Race By Debby Teich

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Davie Police Memorial Foundation will host the 2014 Davie Road Race, as well as the Pre-Race Dinner and Silent Auction. All proceeds will benefit the Davie PAL and the Davie Police Memorial Fund. “It is a fun, family event for people of all ages,” said Officer Tim Albury, Director of Davie PAL. “It is a great way to give back to the kids in the community, have fun, and get some exercise. We invite the entire Town of Davie to line the streets and cheer for the runners.” The race will be held on January 5 and there are several changes from last year’s inaugural event. The race course has been moved from the campus of Nova Southeastern University to Davie Road. There will be a 10K and Kids 100 yard dash, in addition to the 5K. Several high school bands will be located along the race course to provide support for the runners. The Dolphins cheerleaders will also be running. The certified race course begins at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, located at 4271 Davie Road. Runners should arrive and park before 6:30am, since the Police Department will be shutting down the roadways. The overall 10K winners, Male and Female, will receive trophies, as well as a $500 cash

prize. The overall 5K winners, Male and Female, will receive trophies. The top three runners in each category will receive medals. The first 500 registered runners will receive shirts. The team with the most members and the team with the fastest overall time will receive a Memorial Brick with their team name placed at the Broward County Police Memorial at Markham Park. Registered runners are invited to a Pre-Race Dinner and Silent Auction, which will be held on January 4, from 5- 8pm, at the Davie Pine Island Multipurpose Center, located at 3801 S. Pine Island Road. The dinner includes a salad, Chicken Frances, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and assorted desserts. There will also be entertainment, raffles and more. Participants will receive their race packets at the dinner. The Davie PAL is a youth crime prevention program that utilizes educational, athletic and recreational activities to create trust and understanding between police officers and youth in the community. Over 600 kids of all income levels are enrolled in flag football, tutoring, boxing, mentoring, Youth Leadership, and a variety of other programs and activities. Davie PAL is located at 4300 SW 57th Terrace, in Davie. For information, call 954-321-2561 or visit www.daviepal.org

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Isaiah Penn Smith is quickly becoming a dinosaur expert among his peers. With some help from his family, the Cooper City resident recently self-published his first children’s book, "Guess Who, Mr. Dinosaur?" He has been using the book to encourage childhood literacy. “Chris loves to read,” said Lynn Smith, his mother. “Reading and writing is so important and we want to help other kids develop a love of both. This book will help us achieve our goal.” Since Chris has always loved dinosaurs, it was a natural topic to select. The book compares seven different dinosaurs to animals that have similar qualities. Chris came up with all of the comparisons. For example, a brachiosaurus and a giraffe both have long necks; a triceratops and rhinoceros both have horns on their faces; and a parasaurolophus and a duck both have duck-billed shaped mouths. At the end of the book, readers can use their creativity to color a brachiosaurus. They can also play Dino Match-up, by matching similar animals and dinosaurs and writing each of their names. Once the book was written, the next step was to have it illustrated. The settings are some of Chris’ favorite places, such as a museum, park, classroom and the beach. All of the characters come from diverse backgrounds. Many of them intentionally bear a close resem-

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Actors Community Theatre Presents En Avant! An Evening with Tennessee Williams By Debby Teich

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live theater right in their own neighborhood. The Actors Community Theatre of Davie will present En Avant! An Evening with Tennessee Williams, written and performed by William Shuman. Performances will be held on January 17 and 18. During the 75 minute, one-man show, Shuman presents a highly personal impression of the man he believes to be the single greatest American playwright. “Tennessee Williams changed the face of American theater,” said Shuman. “He was one of the most prolific writers we have.” According to Shuman, Tennessee Williams wrote more than 40 full length plays and over 50 one act plays. He also published 53 short stories, 2 volumes of poetry, a book of essays, 2 novels, and at least one original screenplay. Shuman says that Tennessee had hundreds of sexual encounters, but only loved three men. The one he yearned for all his life left him after less than a month to marry a woman. “The show deals with the family, loves, work (with emphasis on the early plays) and demons of this admittedly ‘wounded’ man,” said Shuman. Shuman began writing the play in 2010, while working with teacher/director Austin Pendleton. Like Tennessee,

he kept revising it as he learned more about him. While in New York City, he connected with professor Ruis Woertendyke, who directed the current version. It was first performed at Andrews Living Arts in Ft. Lauderdale in November 2011, under the direction of Robert Nation. Since then, it has been seen at many different theaters and festivals. This summer it was performed at the 2013 NYC International Fringe Festival, where it received the Overall Excellence Award for Solo Performance. “The show got rave reviews,” said Barry Katz, producer and co-founder of ACT. “We are excited to have it at our community theater.” Since 2000, ACT has provided residents with a way to enjoy local theater. It all started when the Davie Town Council requested that an ad appear in the Town’s local paper asking for thespians. Several people responded and became the nucleus for the Town’s first community theatre. The volunteer group is funded by the Town of Davie and run by its Board of Directors. All ACT productions are held at the Davie Pine Island Multi-purpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Rd. Shows are on January 17 at 8pm, and January 18 at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are $12 at the door and $10 in advance. For information, call 954-473-0372, send an email to actofdavie1999@yahoo.com or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

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tain bike, chances are they don’t either. The club offers kids a way to experience the sport safely.” The Sea Dragons club offers beginner and intermediate/advanced classes during the season, which runs from October to February. The kids meet at Amelia Earhart Park and Markham Park to work on bike handling, strength, conditioning and agility. Classes are limited to 12 members. “They build their self-confidence both on and off the bike, while having fun and staying fit,” said Supik. “We have some great trails in South Florida with paths that range from easy to very challenging. The club takes the kids away from their electronics to spend two hours outside in nature.” Some of the kids in club also participate in local mountain bike races. In January, there are races at Amelia Earhart Park and Markham Park. “Although mountain biking is an individual sport, the kids still feel part of a team,” said Supik. “The kids in the club encourage each other to push harder in a positive way.” In April, the Sea Dragons will begin training for triathlons by practicing their biking, running and swimming skills. Last year, members competed in local races, Ironkids, regional and national youth triathlons. Most of the races feature the familiar swim-bike-run format, but the distances are much shorter than in adult races. “Kids do not have to be super athletes to participate in a triathlon.” said Maria. “If they can run, bike and swim, they can enter. Since there are three very different activities, they don’t get bored. These are also three sports that most kids do well.” For information, call 786-553-2763, visit www.southfloridaseadragons.com, or send an email to sfseadragons@hotmail.com.

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Tree of Life Christian Academy Provides Learning and Fun at their "Home Away From Home" By Julie Levin

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incorporate it by teaching kids principles of learning to love others, being respectful, learning to be thankful, getting along with others and that God loves them no matter what.

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are just not a preschool, we have created a place where we become an extension of the students and families by making their lives easier. We What is the Tree of Life provide services and comChristian Academy? Tree modities no other school in of Life is a 13,000 square foot the area does without nickel state-of-the art private pre& diming the parents to death school located in Weston on for every service like other 2 1/2 acres. Our Mission and schools do. We provide free goals at Tree of Life Christian lunches and snacks, free uniCo-owners Gabriel and Marcy Buitrago Academy Preschool is to proforms, easy pick-up and drop vide every child with a quality education, in a fun service at front door and we don't charge crazy and safe learning environment. We have dedilate pick up fees. We spared no expense in buildcated administration and staff, working around ing this facility. In this crazy world we live in, high the clock to ensure that no child gets left behind. security was important to us, so we installed bulWhat makes our school special, is our ability to let proof doors throughout the school, the latest provide your child with a home away from home. in HD security camera system, and coded entry We truly look forward to meeting the needs of system. We have drinking fountains and bathparents, their children and the community. rooms in every classroom eliminating the need for students to leave the classroom. We provide What are the programs you offer? We offer laptops & iPads in classrooms, four playgrounds, programs for infants thru Pre-k. a basketball court built by company that built the Miami Heat outdoor court at the arena, a What is the educational philosophy at Tree full service cafeteria, and a children's clinic for of Life Christian Academy? Our philosophy when a little precious child doesn't feel well they is that the social and educational foundation are not left in class or the reception area. In our of a child begins, where teaching begins; in our indoor activity area, we have the centerpiece of center-based classrooms, along with our curthe school; a life-like size oak tree with a tunriculum and enrichment programs which allow nel for kids that will take their imagination to us to achieve this foundation daily. The wealth of another place. Last but not least, there is "Judah knowledge and hands on experiences in subThe Lion" our school mascot which our kids love jects such as, Science and go crazy over and Cooking, Math every time. and Manipulatives, Language and What is your Phonics, Reading facility like? Here Readiness, Blocks and at Tree of Life Building, Dramatic Christian Academy Play and the Arts Preschool, we strive will last your child a for excellence. The lifetime. You will have way we accomthe ability to look plish this goal is back over your child’s by achieving the preschool experihighest level of ence as an important care and education. stepping stone on the Our state of the art pathway to a higher facility provides education. a child a friendly,

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priority for us is to give back to the community. In the short time we have been open, we already have held three community fundraisers to benefit Autism, Team Dillon, and just recently Toys For Tots. We invite everyone to come Giving back to the community: and take a tour of Tree of Life Christian Academy recently held a the school. This toy drive for Toys for Tots place can't be explained, it needs to be experienced!

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Community News

Cooper City Residents Celebrate the Holidays By Debby Teich

n D ecember 6, the City of Cooper City kicked off the holi -

day season with Light Up Cooper City at Memorial Park. The event included mini twinkle lights and luminaire candles, community youth performances, children’s activities, an indoor craft show, visits with Santa, and more. On December 14, Cooper City children enjoyed a magical meal during

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Forest Ridge Holly Day Parade and Fair Is a Success By Debby Teich

ver 1,000 Davie residents gathered

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local beauty queens, Puppet Network’s Joplin and Bowie, the Grinch, Santa and more. The parade also sponsored a food drive with the Hope Outreach Center. Pure Dynamics Dance Studio won for Best Float. Some of the other winners included: Best Use of Theme: Forest Ridge Women’s Club, Best Mini Float: Bella’s Hair; and Best Marching Entry: Gloria Day Drumline. After the parade several hundred neighbors and their families moved to the Forest Ridge Greens for the fair. They enjoyed refreshments, hot dogs, baked goods, crafters, professional photos with Santa, inflatables, face painting, balloon twisting, games, arts and crafts, raffles, men’s frozen t-shirt contest, finger printing lab for kids, and more.

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This is encouraging for all of us. Take a look at 2013: Davie: There are currently 215 single-family homes listed for sale. Fourteen of those listings are short sales and twelve are foreclosures. The highest priced home is listed over $7.495 Million. Of the 584 closed sales in 2013, 177 buyers paid cash. Cooper City: There are currently 73 single-family homes for sale. Seven of those listings are short sales and six are foreclosures. The highest priced home is listed for $969,000. Of the 347 closed sales in 2013, 100 buyers paid cash. What about the luxury market? In our South Florida marketplace, luxury homes are defined with a million-dollar price tag. Of the 485 homes sold in Davie this year, 27 were priced over $1 million and six of those homes were purchased with cash. There are currently 52 homes in Davie priced over $1 million. Because of EWM International’s multiple luxury affiliations, I can best market your home locally, nationally and internationally. All properties priced over $250K are fed to Mayfair International Realty’s international website: www.mayfairinternationalrealty.com and www.telegraph. co.uk. All properties priced at $1 million + are fed to www.countrylife.co.uk (the Queen’s Magazine online). More good news – according to the latest NAR Report, Florida remains the leading state regarding foreign buyers. The breakdown of nationalities buying in Florida is as follows: Canada 23%; China 12% and Mexico 8%.EWM is an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates. (www.ChristiesGreatEstates.com). EWM is also a member and principal owner of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. As a result, EWM is a charter member of Luxury Portfolio, a Fine Property Collection. The companies that make up Luxury Portfolio represent more million-dollar-plus transactions than any other single real estate organization. (www.luxuryportfolio.com) Luxury Portfolio represents 500 firms, 4,000 offices with over 120,000 professional sales associates worldwide, of which, EWM is proud to be a member and principal owner! We are also members of Who’s Who in Luxury Marketing. This clearly demonstrates that EWM properties get MULTIPLE LUXURY exposure – Countrylife.co.uk, Luxury Portfolio, Christie’s Great Estates and LuxuryRealEstate. com. Call me today to list your property. View my listing presentation online at www.ZonaHorton.com. For more information regarding this report, e-mail me at Horton.z@ewm.com, and I will forward to you the graphs and reports.

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