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16 Cooper City Teen Will Tour in Chicago This Summer 28 Davie Student Wins MS Scholarship

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Community Events

Health and Wellness 19 Top 10 Causes of Hair Loss (Part 1)

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Visit with Barbie at the Old Davie School Museum Davie Offers Large Animal Hurricane Release Program Girls and Boys Compete at Kids’ Summer Buckle Series Pack-a-Sack Program Helps Feed Hungry Students Davie Hosts Mass Casualty Incident Cub Scouts to Host Fishing Derby in Davie Cooper City Receives Re-Engage for Good Grant

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Kiwanis Presents Cooper City High Students with Scholarships Flamingo Elementary Receives Donation of Art Supplies Western High Students Receive Plaques for Helping at Crash Site University School Wins Six Cappies Fox Trail Elementary Science Teacher Wins Trip to Space Camp AMHS Students Graduate from Youth Leadership Broward Class

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Cooper City, 10580 Stirling Road. For information, call 954-435-2000, ext. 249 or visit www.sheriff.org.

4 5 6 7 8 Independence Day Craft & Fireworks Show – Join your neighbors for a big July 4th celebration at Pine Island Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Rd., from 6 to 10pm. At 6pm., on ball field #2, there will be arts and craft displays, live country music, bounce houses and climbing walls, petting farm and more. At 9pm., watch the incredible fireworks display. No alcoholic beverages, guns, or fireworks including sparklers are permitted at any time during the event or inside the park. For information, call 954-797-1163 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

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13th Operation Medicine Cabinet – Bring your unused, unwanted or expired medications for safe disposal at the BSO’s Operation Medicine Cabinet, 10580 Stirling Road, in Cooper City, from 9am to noon. Join the effort to prevent prescription drug abuse. Come early and receive a $5 gift card while supplies last. Needles or sharps will NOT be collected. For information, call 954-435-2000, ext. 249 or visit www. sheriff.org.

22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Shred-a-thon – Shred away identity theft by safely disposing of your personal documents, check stubs, credit card offers, receipts and any other material that might contain personal information. No charge. Event will be held from 9am to noon, at BSO

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18th Relay Rally – Support the Davie/ Cooper City Relay For Life by attending the Relay Rally at Blue Martini at the Galleria Mall in Fort Lauderdale from 6:30-9:30pm. It’s a friendly competition to raise money to benefit the American Cancer Society. Twenty-four cities in Broward will be vying to see who gets the most donations, so be sure to say you support the Davie/Cooper City Relay. For more information contact Lindsay Malpica at 954-609-9344.

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Food Trucks – The Food Trucks will be rolling into Cooper City, from 5:30 – 9:30pm, at the Cooper City Sports Complex, located on the corner of Stirling Road and 100th Avenue, in Cooper City. Residents and friends are welcome to bring their chairs, blankets, and of course their appetites and join in on an evening of food and fun! Pricing is a la carte. The Kiwanis Club of Cooper City will be collecting canned food items at the entrance to assist the E.A.S.E. Foundation of Davie/Cooper City. Participants are asked to bring one canned item per person to assist those in need. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233 or visit www.coopercityfl.org.

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at the Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Rd. in Davie, from 2 to 4pm. The tables will be set with fine linens and china, as guests of all ages enjoy tea, sandwiches, cakes and other refreshments. There will be a Barbie movie, coloring, raffle prizes and more. Approximately 15 live Barbie dolls will model the latest Barbie fashions, pose for photos and sign autographs. Young girls are encouraged to come dressed in their finest dresses, shoes and tiaras. They can even bring their Barbie dolls along to participate in the festivities. For information, call 954-797-1044 or visit www.olddavieschool.org.

even receive a free fishing pole. For information, send an email to pi.fishing. derby@gmal.com or call 754-444-6813.

Hairspray – Join the adult trip to see “Hairspray” at the Pembroke Pines Theater of Performing Arts. Meet at the Community Center at 11am and return by 5pm. Cost is $18. Lunch on your own at a local restaurant. For information and reservations call 954-434-4300 x255

26th Family Ceramics Night – Create a special ceramics piece with your child and then take it home that night. Event is at the Cooper City Community Center, from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Children must be in first grade and up and pre-register at the Community Center. Come at 6 pm and join the “Pizza Crowd.” Cost is $10 per family, plus $10 per child for project materials. For information, call 954-434-4300 ext. 233.

27th Fishing Derby – Cub Scouts in the Pine Island District will leave their electronics behind to spend quality time with parents, volunteers, and other scouts at the first annual Fishing Derby. It will be held at Camp Elmore in Davie. The event for boys, ages 6-11 years old. For only $8 per person, scouts can fish from 9am to 1pm. The first 100 kids who register will

On Going Large Animal Hurricane Release Program – The Town of Davie is accepting pre-registration applications for a Temporary Release Program for large animals. The Town will open a neighborhood center to serve as a holding area before and during a hurricane or natural disaster. In order to qualify for the temporary release program, you must be a Davie resident or your horse(s) must live in Davie. For information, call 954-7971163 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

Summer Buckle Series – For more than 10 years, some of the best young cowboys and cowgirls have competed at the Davie Rodeo Association 2013 Kids’ Summer Buckle Series. On Wednesday nights, through August 14, kids will compete to try to win buckles and cash prizes at the Town of Davie Arena at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie. Admission is $2 for members and $4 for nonmembers. For information, call Leanne Sullivan at 954-475-9787 or visit www. davieprorodeo.com.

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Visit with Barbie at the Old Davie School Museum By Debby Teich

or more than 50 years , Barbie has

been a cultural icon. She has evolved with the times and kept up with the latest trends. She has a universal appeal. Collectors of all ages enjoy spending time and making memories with their dolls. On July 20, from 2 to 4pm, the public is invited to enjoy tea and tapas with Barbie and her friends, at the Old Davie School Historical Museum. The tables will be set with fine linens, china and Barbie centerpieces, as guests enjoy tea, sandwiches, cakes and other refreshments. There will be a Barbie movie, coloring, raffle prizes and more. Approximately 15 live Barbie dolls will model the latest Barbie fashions, pose for photos and sign autographs. Young girls are encouraged to come dressed in their finest dresses, shoes and tiaras. They can even bring their Barbie dolls along to participate in the festivities. “It’s a wonderful way to spend quality time with your favorite girl, especially if she is a fan of Barbie,” said Executive Director

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Leslie Schroeder. “It makes for a delightful afternoon of fun and friendship amidst the charm of Old Davie School.” Eight-year-old Carly Fisher of Davie plans to attend. She has more than 25 Barbie dolls in her collection. Most weekends, she and her friends get together and play with their dolls for hours at a time.

“Barbie is my hero,” said Carly. “She is smart and beautiful. I am excited to meet her and take a photo together.” Barbie has had more than 80 careers and represented more than 45 different nationalities. She has been outfitted by more than 70 famous couturiers and had over 40 pets, including cats and dogs, horses, a panda, a lion cub, and a zebra. She has owned a wide range of vehicles, including pink Corvette convertibles, trailers, and jeeps. In 1974, a section of Times Square in New York City was renamed Barbie Boulevard for a week. In 1985, the artist Andy Warhol created a painting of Barbie. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children 3 years and up. The Old Davie School Historical Museum is located at 6650 Griffin Rd., east of University Drive in Davie. To purchase tickets, call 954-797-1044 or visit www.olddavieschool.org.

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Davie Offers Large Animal Hurricane Release Program By Debby Teich

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has attracted thousands of residents who own horses. The Town of Davie wants to make sure that these horses are safe in the event that a major storm threatens the area. For the past eight years, the Town has opened a 100-acre fenced pasture at Robbins Park on Hiatus to serve as a holding area before and during a hurricane or natural disaster. The Town has already begun accepting pre-registration applications for the Temporary Housing for Horses Program. There is an annual fee of $40 per horse and applications are available online at www.davie-fl.gov. In order to qualify for the program, you must be a Davie resident or your horse(s) must live in Davie. Once a hurricane warning has been issued, the site will open for pre-registered horses only. This site will reopen to allow owners to retrieve their horses when the winds have subsided to a minimum of 40 mph. The Town encourages residents to visit the site before they pre-register to determine if it is safer than their current situation. Julie Bonchick of Davie recently bought two horses and plans to sign up for the program. Although she prefers to keep her horses on her own property during a storm, she will sign up in case there is severe weather. “I have a strong bond with my horses and would hate for anything to happen to them,” said Julie. “I am happy that the Town has a program and I will certainly use it if necessary.” For information, call 954-797-1163 or send an email to matthew_mlodzinski@davie-fl. gov. To access the application online, visit www.davie-fl.gov, click on Hurricane Info and locate Davie Horse Release Program.

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Girls and Boys Compete at Kids’ Summer Buckle Series By Debby Teich

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Cub Scouts to Host Fishing Derby in Davie By Debby Teich

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retired residents to give back to their community.” Branching Out with Volunteers focuses on the abundant tree canopies found throughout Cooper City. The City is responsible for approximately 10,000 trees and has limited data on them. Volunteers will conduct a tree inventory, which will allow the City to implement an efficient tree maintenance program. It will also help the City to prepare for Branching Out with Volunteers focuses reimbursement and recovery from future on the abundant tree canopies found throughout Cooper City. storm damage. Holly Brooks, 52, plans to help with the effort. “I love anything that involves nature,” said Holly, who is a retired science teacher. “I look forward to using my knowledge of trees and plants to help the City of Cooper City.” Preserving Cooper City’s Past involves re-hauling the city’s historical room, located in the Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center, 11600 Stonebridge Parkway. In 2002, a small room and cabinet were designated as a place to store and display Cooper City historical information. Very little has been done to update the information and many residents are unaware of its existence. Volunteers will help organize and preserve the information. They will also develop programs to educate local students and other residents about the area’s history. For information on the Cooper City initiatives or to volunteer, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233 or send an email to Recreation@CooperCityFL.org. For information on the Community Foundation of Broward, visit cfbroward.org or call 954-761-9503.

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he K iwanis Club of Cooper City presented three graduating seniors from Cooper City High School with the Michael P. Kadel Scholarship for their outstanding dedication to their Key Club, school, community, and the international Eliminate Project. Aysha Awal, Ben Atzmon, and McCayla Sica received the scholarship, as well as a check for $500, during a formal presentation in front of faculty and students. The scholarship is named in Aysha Awal and Ben Atzmon proudly memory of a Kiwanis Club of display their scholarships. Cooper City’s charter member, who worked closely with Key Club members as a mentor and passed away in 2011. All Key Club seniors were eligible to apply for the scholarship. The Kiwanis board selected the winners based on the applicant’s activities and relationships with their club members and Kiwanis members, as well as participation in community service projects. McCayla was a Key Club member for all four years during high school. As last year’s president, she led nearly 100 members, presided over the board and still managed to maintain a high GPA. “McCayla worked extremely hard to lead this year’s club to the outstanding level it has achieved,” said Lydia Kruger, club president. “She is a superior leader, and is sure to succeed in whatever endeavors she takes on in the future.” McCayla will continue her education at Florida

McCayla Sica (l) with Lydia Kruger, president of the Kiwanis Club of Cooper City.

State University. Aysha has been an active member of Key Club for four years. As last year’s Kiwanis Liaison, she had to keep both Kiwanis and Key clubs informed, while leading a variety of projects. “Aysha was instrumental in the success of this year’s Key Club,” said Kruger. “She is a leader in every sense of the word.” Aysha will be studying at the University of Florida, where she plans to join the

Circle K. Ben was first introduced to the Kiwanians in 2008 when his brother Jon, the very first Kiwanis Liaison, brought him to a meeting. Ben followed in his brother’s footsteps and was the Kiwanis Liaison for three years. Last year, when he was elected President of Cooper City High Student Government as well as the Graduating Class of 2013, he resigned his position with the Kiwanis. “Ben has become a true friend to the Kiwanis Club of Cooper City, and has served this community well,” said Kruger. Ben will be continuing his education at the American International University at Richmond, in England. For information, call 954-0298-0036 or send an email to kccc2012@yahoo.com.

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our supplies are literally exhausted. This was a much needed infusion and running low at Flamingo will carry on into the next school year Elementary School, students in the as well.” National Junior Art Honor Society at Librach says that she obtains University School of NSU delivered some of her art supplies from the some more. It was a classic example budget she is given. Since it is limited, of kids helping kids. however, she has to find other sources. By putting a creative twist on the She has applied for grants through TOMS’ Style Your Sole program, Broward Education Foundation and NJAHS members were able to raise DonorsChoose.org. She has also gotmore than $500 to donate to a local ten supplies from Trash2Treasuresfl. elementary school. They worked with org, a recycling/reuse center that the Broward County School Board to University School students show some of the art supplies they donated to Flamingo has donated items, as well as the identify Flamingo Elementary as the Elementary. Photo (l to r) Daniella Batievsky, Maya Desler, Maia Cole, Jenny Magram, Flamingo Elementary Art Teacher Wendy Librach, Rachel Bomser, University School Freecycle.org network. recipient and coordinated the supply Visual Arts Teacher Jane Lambert, and Flamingo Elementary Principal Janice Crosby. “I have been lucky in my search wish list with Wendi Librach, art spefor sources of finding supplies for my classroom,” said Librach. “I am especially cialist at the school. grateful to the students that provided this gift to my school.” “I was surprised to learn that Flamingo Elementary was lacking some basic Librach took the University School students on a tour of the art room. She also supplies, such as crayons, paper, drawing pencils and erasers,” said Rachel proudly showed them some of her students’ artwork that was hanging on the walls Bomser, who spearheaded the effort. throughout the school. The donation included water color paper pads, two class sets of oil pastels, “Mrs. Librach was so appreciative,” said Rachel. “It felt really good to give back drawing pencils and erasers, cans of spray adhesive for mounting, a class set of to a school in need, especially one that is so close to my school. Art has always special crayons, several reams of white construction paper and more. been a big part of my life. I know that many public schools are lacking funding “These students took it upon themselves to raise funds in order to donate art in the arts and I want other kids to have the same opportunities to enjoy art that I supplies to younger students in a school that needs all the help it can get,” said have had. I hope that other kids will be inspired by this fundraiser and want to do Librach. “They went above and beyond the call of duty in their service project. My more to give back in our community.” students will benefit immediately from this donation. At the end of the school year, ust as art supplies were

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University School Wins Six Cappies By Debby Teich

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Fox Trail Elementary Science Teacher Wins Trip to Space Camp By Debby Teich

hen Fox Trail E lementary ’ s Lucio Garay (aka “The Science Guy”) teaches students about outer space this fall, he will be able to speak with authority and inspiration. After winning a contest, Garay will spend a week at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. He is hoping to bring back a variety of tools to help motivate his students to become the next generation of explorers. As soon as Garay heard about the contest to send educators to space camp, he was determined to win. He encouraged students, friends, family and everyone else to vote for him. Garay was in 6th grade when he watched the space shuttle Challenger explode on live television in 1986. Seventeen years later, he was teaching 6th grade, when he and his students watched the the same thing happen to Columbia. “I was in shock when both the Challenger and Columbia exploded,” said Garay. “I wondered if I would ever have the courage to go into outer space. The camp will allow me to virtually feel what happens in space. When I return to school, I will be able to teach my students all about space, which is in essence what Christa McAuliffe was trying to do. What an honor this will be.”

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AMHS Students Graduate from Youth Leadership Broward Class By Debby Teich

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elementary school kids about Diversity and Respect. recently joined the Leadership “I stressed the importance of treating Broward Foundation to celebrate others with respect, so they in turn would the graduation of 55 students from this be treated with respect,” said Liam. “I year’s prestigious Youth Leadership explained that having respect for those Broward program. Eight of the students around them would help them to be were juniors from Archbishop Edward A. successful in life, both personally and McCarthy High School. professionally.” “The Youth Leadership Broward proThe students met with community gram gathers a diverse group of Broward leaders from the public and private sector, County public and private high school as well as from nonprofit organizations. juniors and gives them an opportunity of They discussed the many challenges a lifetime” stated Terri L. Wallace, Chief that face their communities and how they Executive Office, Leadership Broward are working to make improvements for Foundation, Inc. “This experience allows Eight Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School Juniors graduated from the Youth Leadership Broward Class XXVI. Photo (l to r): John future generations. The students learned these young citizens to become aware of Zarrilli, Kyle Liburd, Andew Doll, Amanda Rementeria, Brianna Valdes, that every person can make a difference and sensitive to the diversity of their own Liam Moran and Alanna Kori. Not pictured: Darcelle Pluviose. through their work or volunteer efforts. community and encourages them to stay “Youth Leadership Broward is a great program for teens,” said Liam Moran. in Broward County to make it a better place for all of us to live, work and play.” “We had one-on-one meetings with the leaders who are making decisions about AMHS participants included: Andrew Doll, Alanna Kouri, Kyle Liburd, Liam our lives in Broward County. I now have an understanding and great respect for Moran, Darcelle Pluviose, Amanda Rementeria, Brianna Valdés and John Zarrilli. the effort it takes to make things happen in the community. This program exposes Over the course of eight months, they spent a full school day learning about each participants to every part of their community. It’s a backstage pass to places most facet of Broward County, including: Government, Judicial System, Cultural Arts, people would never get to see.” Environment, Social Services, Tourism and Business Development. Throughout the year, AMHS students worked with after school students at Hollywood Park Elementary to teach them about leadership. Each student was For information on Leadership Broward Foundation, Inc., visit www.leadershipbroward.org. For informarequired to create a plan for one of the program days. Liam Moran taught the tion on AMHS, visit www.mccarthyhigh.org.

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Alimony and Retirement By Evan Baron

hen a spouse is ordered to pay Permanent Alimony, it will terminate upon the re-marriage of the receiving spouse or the death of either party. Does that mean if one of the above conditions is not met alimony continues forever? Not necessarily. Florida law allows a party to modify or terminate an alimony obligation if there has been “a substantial change of circumstance.” A substantial change of circumstance requires an involuntary change which could not be anticipated at the time of the Final Judgment. Therefore, if someone voluntarily reduces his income, by quitting a job or switching to one which pays less, he cannot seek a modification. The above would be considered a voluntary change, which is not cause for a reduction. Can an individual who is paying alimony voluntarily retire and either reduce or terminate his alimony obligation? Retirement, unless it’s a mandatory retirement, is voluntary. Does a person paying alimony have to work until he dies? The answer is no! A person has the right to retire, but only under certain circumstances. The courts have ruled that a person can retire at an age which is customary in the industry in which he is employed. There are court cases which approve retirement at 55, for a law enforcement officer who is eligible after 30 years of service. There are court cases which state that a person cannot retire until he reached normal retirement age, generally considered to be over 65. Therefore, every situation is different, based upon the circumstances. The proposed alimony reform bill would have clarified this, but as we all know Governor Scott vetoed it.

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Just because a person retires doesn’t necessarily mean that alimony terminates. It may mean that alimony will not terminate, but be reduced according to the income the paying spouse will be receiving during retirement. The court needs to consider not only the ability to pay, but the continuing needs of the receiving spouse. The court cannot leave either party in poverty. An individual’s assets can also be taken into consideration. As you can see there is no definitive rule as to this issue, since each case must be considered individually. The law firm of Evan H. Baron and Associates is located at 1655 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 201, in Weston. For information or a free consultation, call 954-385-9160.

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gait. It first acts as a shock absorber when the foot hits the ground. This helps soften the impact during walking and running. Once it is ready to push off it acts as a rigid lever. This helps the foot plant to the ground very firmly and allows a person to push off very smoothly and efficiently. Flat feet occur when the ligaments connecting the bones together are loose. They allow the foot to act like a loose bag of bones when they hit the ground. This allows the foot to absorb shock very well. However, it does not allow it to act like a rigid lever during push off. In an attempt to stabilize the arch and to improve walking and running the muscles in the lower leg have to work harder than normal during activity. These muscles usually fatigue prematurely, causing pain. Pain may also be present in the inner knee and the lower back region as well as the body tries to stabilize an unstable foot.

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The calf muscle is the large muscle in the back of the lower leg. When this muscle is excessively tight it puts further stress on the arch causing the arch to flatten further. The muscles have to work even harder, making it difficult for children and teenagers to participate in sports and activities without a significant amount of discomfort and fatigue. Verifying this combination is critical to the overall wellness of an individual. If the calf muscle is excessively tight it should be put in a cast to stretch it. Once the calf muscle is stretched then an orthotic is made for the foot to give it better balance and position. Occasionally physical therapy is necessary to keep the muscles flexible and to also improve overall coordination and balance in the person experiencing the problems. This produces a great long-term outcome. A failure to diagnose and correctly treat this problem will almost always lead to long-term problems. These include chronic pain and possible arthritis in the foot and ankle. It will also aggravate underlying knee and back problems. The earlier the treatment, the better the long-term result. Orthotics should not be made until the calf muscles have been adequately stretched out. Robert Sheinberg, DPM, is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Diplomat American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a partner in Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. Mark Fishman, Dr. Carlo Messina, Dr. David Shenassa, and Dr. Nathan Vela. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901.

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