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1st Annual Tee It Up Golf Event 32 Soroptimist International of Davie Celebrates 30 Years of Service

Health and Wellness

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19 Top 10 Causes of Hair Loss (Part 3)

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Community News

10 Davie to Celebrate Government Week 12 There Are Many Spooktacular Ways to Celebrate Halloween 14 Southwest Ranches Arts and Crafts Festival Offers Great Holiday Shopping 18 Schott Communities to Host 2013 Run, Walk & Roll to Benefit the Disabled 20 Davie PAL Comedy Show to Raise Money for Youth Programs 24 16th Annual Pancake Breakfast, Tack Sale and Craft Show Returns 28 Autistic Teens and Young Adults to Play in

22 Pediatric Dentistry of Weston Helps Children Achieve Healthy and Beautiful Smiles

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16 Southwest Ranches Equestrian Students Are Champions 26 Davie Teen Completes Eagle Scout Project

sports News

34 University School Suns Win ESPN Televised Football Game

School News

36 AMHS Dedicates New 21st Century Classroom

Home Decor 38 Wow! Drapery

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40 Can Chewing Gum Prevent Cavities in Your Child?

50 Growing Pains in Children or Merely “Flat Feet”?

52 What Do Cadillacs and Cataract Laser Surgery Have in Common?

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Legally Speaking

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44 Holiday Confusion 48 Don’t Try a Do-It-Yourself Foreclosure Defense

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54 Building a Stronger Community

Photo of the month 56 The World’s Favorite Newspaper™

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to 4pm, at the Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park. For information, visit www.southwestranches.org.

Community Garage Sale – Cooper City is hosting its “Multi-Family Garage Sale,” from 7am to 12 noon, at the Cooper City Sports Complex, located on the corner of Stirling Rd. and 100th Ave. in Cooper City. Residents will be selling a variety of garage and closet treasures, so take advantage of some terrific buys. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

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Fall Festival – Visit the Peaceful Ridge Rescue Ranch for a day filled with fun for the whole family, including a petting zoo, pony rides, kid’s games and more. Bring items from the Horse Rescue wish list and get free entry for one person. The ranch is located at 2995 Peaceful Ridge Road, in Davie.

For information, call 954-300-6086 or visit www.peacefulridgerescue.com.

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Concerts on the Corner – On October 10 and 24, the Town of Davie will be hosting the “Concerts on the Corner” series. The free concerts will be held in the grass field on the Corner of Davie Road and Orange Drive, from 6pm-9pm. The event includes food trucks, a bounce house, live music, sponsor displays and more. Bring your blankets and chairs. For information, call 954-797-1166.

Haunted Nights – On October 18, 19, 25 and 26, from 7pm - 9pm, the Swamp Witch will be seeking Revenge at Flamingo Gardens during Haunted Nights. The outdoor event features live actors and animatronic props staged throughout the Garden’s West Arboretum. For information, visit www.flamingogardens.org or call 954-473-2955.

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Book Swap – The Cooper City Recreation Department’s Community Book Swap takes place from 6pm to 7:30pm, at the Community Center.

Interested Cooper City residents can drop off gently used books that are in good condition to the Community Center or Pool and Tennis Center, from October 7 to 10, from 8am to 8pm and receive a ticket. On October 11, they

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27th 24th Carnival – From October 24 to 27, Saint David Church, located on University Dr. just north of Griffin Rd., will hold its semi-annual carnival. There will be food, rides, entertainment and shopping. For discount ticket information, call 954-475-8046.

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Ceramics Class – Have fun making and taking home a 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.

19th Arts and Crafts Festival – Find the perfect gift at the 7th Annual Town of Southwest Ranches Country Roads Arts and Crafts Festival, from 10am

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treats. There will be costume contests for each age group, from infants to middle school. No charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

Craft Fair – Join in the fun at New Horizon United Methodist Church, 5741 S Flamingo Rd., from 8am to 3pm.

There will be a Craft Fair, Bake Sale, and Antique Car Show. There will also be a Kid’s Party from 10:30am to 12:30 pm. For information, call 954-434-7400 or visit www.newhorizonumc.com.

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can “swap” their ticket(s) for different books at the Book Swap. Books on DVD/tape, VCR and DVD movies, board games and children computer games also accepted. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

Spooktacular – On October 25, 26, 28, 29 and 30, don’t miss The Spooktacular Adventures of Little Boo the Ghost, presented by the Drama Department at Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School,5451 South Flamingo Dr. in Southwest Ranches. Admission fee includes trick or treating following the 20 minute show. For information, visit www. mccarthyhigh.org or call 954-434-8820.

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Halloween Treats – Join the Town of Davie for an afternoon of treats, from 1pm to 6pm. The South Florida Trail Riders will hold a Horse Costume Contest and Parade and the South Florida Cloggers will host a family friendly Haunted House. There will also be free bounce houses, climbing wall, spooky music with DJ Jeff, and a petting farm. The Pumpkin Patch opens at 1pm for children of all ages. Free Halloween Games for kids will be available all afternoon. The Costume Contest begins at 5pm sharp.

For information, call 954-797-1166 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

Story Time – Kids will love Story Time with the Good Witch at Flamingo Gardens, with friendly witches and their creepy pets. It begins with a costume parade at 11:30am through the haunted woods to find the witches’ cottage. Story time is at noon, followed by a costume contest, hayrides from 1-4pm, spooky games, crafts, and other tricks and treats. For information, visit www.flamingogardens.org or call 954-473-2955.

31st Trick or Treat Shop to Shop – Join the little ghouls and goblins as they gather goodies at Trick or Treat Shop to Shop, at the Countryside Shops of Cooper City, located at the corner of Stirling and Flamingo Roads, from 10am noon. Children (infant to 5th grade) may go from store to store seeking

Family Fun Night – Don’t miss Family Fun Night, from 5pm to 9pm, at Christ the Rock Community Church, 11000 Stirling Road, in Cooper City. There will be food, music, bounce houses, face painting, and more. Admission is free. For information, call 954-680-7779.

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Davie to Celebrate Government Week

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his month , Davie students will

Building; and Engineering. Fire engines, police and public works vehicles might also have a much better idea of what it be available for the kids to see, since those takes to run the Town of Davie. They departments are not located at Town Hall. will tour Town Hall and may even get to visit Holste says that he hopes that the tours with the Mayor and/or Councilmembers. will encourage young people to get active It is all part of Government Week, which and involved in the Town. will be held from October 14 to 18. The “Residents have the most direct conFlorida League of Cities, an association of tact to local governments,” said Holste. member municipalities throughout Florida, “Decisions made by Davie’s Mayor, is sponsoring “My city: I’m part of it; I’m Councilmembers and staff directly impact proud of it.” The program is designed to the people who live in Davie. Everything educate school-aged children about their from taxes and major infrastructure to local government. soccer leagues and drinking water are “The Town participates in Government decided on by Town staff and elected Week, because we feel it is important for officials. We try to show the students that it students to see local government in action,” is the Davie residents who can impact local said Phillip Holste, Intergovernmental government by being an active participant.

Affairs Manager. “Through a tour of Town Schools/groups that are interested Hall, they typically receive their first exposhould download an application at www. sure to government in action.” davie-fl.gov and submit it no later than Approximately 100 students are Third grade students from Silver Ridge Elementary listen to a Davie Firefighter talk about fire safety during last year’s Government Week.

October 9. Groups may not exceed 40 expected to attend throughout the week. students per tour group and must adhere to Between the hours of 9:30am and 3:30pm, school board standards, as it relates to the number of adults required to supervise they will tour the Town Hall facility, where they can observe the Town staff perchildren on field trips. Once registration is full, no other groups will be accepted. forming their daily tasks. They will have the opportunity to interact with staff in areas, such as Administration; Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs; Budget and Finance; Human Resources; Town Clerk’s office; Planning and Zoning; For information, call 954-797-1163 or send an email to matthew_mlodzinski@davie-fl.gov.

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There Are Many Spooktacular Ways to Celebrate Halloween

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costumes and parents are looking for a safe place for them to “Trick-orTreat.” Many adults are also in search of their own Halloween fun. There are a variety of ways to celebrate the holiday in the Davie/Cooper City area. Some of them include: ▶ On October 26, from 10am - noon, join the little ghouls and goblins as they gather goodies at Trick or Treat Shop to Shop, at the Countryside Shops of Cooper City, located at the corner of Stirling and Flamingo Roads. Children (infant to 5th grade) may go from store to store seeking treats. There will be costume contests for each age group, from infants to middle school. No charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233. ▶ On October 27, from 1pm - 6pm, join the Town of Davie for an afternoon of treats. The South Florida Trail Riders will hold a Horse Costume Contest and Parade and the South Florida Cloggers will host a family friendly Haunted House. There will also be free bounce houses, climbing wall, spooky music with DJ Jeff, and a petting farm.

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Small prizes will be awarded to winners (while supplies last). If you do not wear a costume, you can have your face painted for a small fee.

The Costume Contest begins at 5pm sharp. Trophies will be awarded for the Spookiest, Cutest and Most Original costumes in the following age groups: 5 and under, 6 to 8-year olds, and 9 to 12-year olds. For information, call 954-7971166 or visit www.davie-fl.gov. ▶ On October 18, 19, 25 and 26, from 7pm - 9pm, the Swamp Witch will be seeking Revenge at Flamingo Gardens during Haunted Nights. The outdoor event features live actors and animatronic props staged throughout the Garden’s West Arboretum. It is sure to scare young children with haunting surprises and ghouls. For information, visit www.flamingogardens.org or call 954-473-2955. ▶ On October 27, kids will love Story Time with the Good Witch at Flamingo Gardens, with friendly witches and their creepy pets. It begins with a costume parade at 11:30am through the haunted woods to find the witches’ cottage.

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Southwest Ranches Arts and Crafts Festival Offers Great Holiday Shopping

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musical entertainment for the event. There will also shopping for those perfect gifts. Chances are you will find them at the be plenty of food from 7th Annual Town of Southwest Ranches Country Roads Arts and Crafts vendors.

Festival. The event will be held on October 19, from 10am to 4pm, at the Sunshine Holly Anderdon Ranches Equestrian Park. It has become a favorite among residents in the attended the festival last community. year with her family and “As always, our lineup of artists and looks forward to returning. crafters is diverse and interesting,” said “I did most of my holiday December Lauretano-Haines, PROS shopping at the festival,” Coordinator. “Our date for the event said Holly. “It was also a makes it a perfect chance to find holiday great opportunity to catch gifts and spend time with neighbors and up with neighbors, family friends. The venue also lends itself to the and friends.” event perfectly. Our Emerald AwardFor those who have the winning Equestrian Park is peaceful, creative bug, it is not too lushly landscaped, with restrooms, a late to sign up to exhibit. If pavilion, and a playground. It has everyyou love to sew, paint, knit, thing folks need to come for an hour or quilt, draw, throw pottery, stay the whole day.”

The Southwest Ranches Country Roads Arts and or do some other type of All of the items at the festival are Crafts Festival offers great shopping and family fun. handiwork and have items handmade or hand-embellished crafts and original art. They include paper arts, to sell to the public, the festival is a great place to do it. Available booth sizes include: 10 x 10 ($50), 10 x 20 (100) and 10 x 30 ($150). Since the number of arts/craft hand-crafted jewelry, specialty wood venders is not limited, there is still plenty of space available. products, mosaics, paintings, children’s and students’ items, stained glass, holiday crafts, pet items and more. The Town Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park is located at 5840 SW 148 Avenue. For information or an application, of Southwest Ranches will be providing visit www.southwestranches.org or send an email to dlauretano@southwestranches.org.

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Four Vantage Point Equestrian students recently left a horse show as champions. Photo (l to r): Crystal Valentine, trainer Gemini Brittany Pledger, Charlotte Rowe, and Lucie Rowe. Not pictured: Daniella Santor

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our students , who train at Vantage P oint

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Although the show has an “AA” rating, which is the United States Equestrian Federation’s highest rating, it also has a fun atmosphere. It includes “themes” games, contests, costumes, and parties. Riders can decorate their team’s stable; dress themselves and their horses in elaborate costumes; form teams for “Color War” competitions and scavenger hunts, and much more.

The four girls range in age from 7 to 13. Two of the girls, Lucie and Charlotte Rowe, are sisters who live in Missouri and commute several times each year to train.

Crystal Valentine commutes several times weekly from Naples, Florida to train. Local student Daniella Santor was unable to compete at the show due to a sprained ankle, but attended in an assistant role to help her teammates with specialized grooming and preparation for their classes.

“I couldn’t be more proud of my riders and our ponies,” said Gemini Brittany Pledger, who trains the girls. “These students train hard year-round to mentally and physically prepare themselves and their ponies for horse showing. It isn’t easy, but it’s rewarding when the big payoff happens.

Everything came together. We had a very successful show.

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The ponies all had consistent rounds; the riders all grew tremendously; and we had fun. Isn’t that inevitably what horse showing is all about?”

The team and individual awards were as follows: Individual Awards ▸▸ Grand Champion-Crystal Valentine & Cloud-9…

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In January, it relocated to Southwest Ranches from Fort Meyers, where it operated a similar business for more than 15 years.

Vantage Point Equestrian is located on Stirling Road in Southwest Ranches.

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Community News

Schott Communities to Host 2013 Run, Walk & Roll to Benefit the Disabled

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what it is like to live with a disability. On October 19, the community will have an opportunity to help support those who struggle with one on a daily basis by participating in the Schott Communities’ “2013 Run, Walk & Roll.” The proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to help continue Schott Communities’ mission – to create an environment of dignity and care where persons with physical and/ or mental challenges are encouraged to grow in self-acceptance and independence.

More than 800 people are expected to participate in the timed 5K Run or the 1M Walk & Roll. The event will start on the campus of the Schott Communities, in Cooper City, and wind through Southwest Ranches on a USTAF certified course. It includes children’s activities, raffles, visiting vendor booths, and a complimentary breakfast.

This is the fourth year that Dave Shula will co-chair the event with Andrew Almeida, who was born with Cerebral Palsy and defied his doctors’ predictions that he would never walk or speak.

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event grow with more sponsors and participants,” said Shula. “Some of these runners are dedicated athletes who take part in similar events throughout South Florida. At this particular event, they have a chance to meet some of the extraordinary individuals who benefit from Schott’s many programs and services. They are glad to support such a worthwhile cause and help to make a difference in their lives.”

Schott Communities is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1986 to address the needs of persons who are physically or intellectually challenged. Each month, over 1,000 adults with special needs pass through its doors for help. Some of Scott’s programs and services include: Art from the Heart: An Art Therapy Program, a Daily Adult Day Program, Crafts Classes, Counseling Services, Family Support Groups, Religious Education, and Sacramental Preparation.

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Here are the final four causes: 7. Skin conditions of the scalp - An unhealthy scalp can cause inflammation that makes it difficult for hair to grow. Skin conditions that lead to hair loss include: Seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and fungal infections, such as ringworm. Such conditions can cause the scalp to shed its skin; you may experience hormonal changes, or excessive oil in the skin. A physical exam of the scalp will help determine your condition.

What you can do: Use medicated shampoo, traditional medication or light therapy depending on the magnitude of the disease involved.

8. Iron Deficiency Anemia - Women who have heavy periods or do not eat enough iron-rich foods may be prone to iron deficiency, in which the blood does not have enough red blood cells. Red blood cells transport oxygen to the cells located throughout your body, giving you the energy you need. Therefore when your body lacks red blood cells, the symptoms include fatigue, weakness, pale skin, headaches, difficulty concentrating, cold hands and feet, and hair loss.

Simple, inexpensive blood tests can be taken to diagnose this common condition.

Replacement of iron is necessary if tests indicate deficiency.

What you can do: Eat iron-rich foods such as beef, pork, fish, leafy greens, fortified cereals, and beans.

9. Alopecia Areata - 4.7 million people in the U.S. alone are affected by this autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks hair follicles. The cause of this disorder is unknown, but some speculate it may be triggered by stress or illness. The symptoms cause round, smooth patches of baldness on the scalp, eyebrows, or legs. Observing the pattern of hair loss can usually determine if you have Alopecia Areata. Blood tests for iron, ANAs, and hormone imbalance can be taken for other possible causes of hair loss.

What you can do: It can be treated with steroids injections. Rogaine and Platelet Rich Plasma may also help.

10. Excessive styling - Too much shampooing, styling, and dyeing can harm your hair. Heat, chemicals from keratin, straightening treatments, and hair dye cause the hair to break and fall out.

What you can do: Test this by using the pull test. Take a small handful of about 50 strands, pull gently, and check to see whether the hair that comes out has bulbs on the ends. Remove the source of trauma and let the area affected recover.

If your hair loss condition hasn’t improved and has been affecting your confidence, it is important to see a functional medicine doctor. The sooner treatment is started, the better the chances are for improving your growing season. A Functional Medicine Doctor takes a whole-patient approach, seeking to ferret out the actual cause of your hair loss, working in partnership with you to outline the best approach.

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Community News

Davie PAL Comedy Show to Raise Money for Youth Programs

By Debby Teich

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he Davie P olice Athletic League’ s 2 nd Annual Comedy Night is a chance to laugh a little, while helping a good cause. It will be held on October 24, at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino’s Improv Comedy Club, in Hollywood. All of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Davie Police Athletic League and its programs.

“We invite the public to join us for a great night of fun, while helping to keep the kids in our community off the streets,” said Officer Tim Albury, Director of Davie PAL. “The money raised will help us provide low cost or free programs, so everyone can attend. Every kid has the potential to get into trouble and we offer them a safe place to hang out.”

The event will feature comedian Deen Napolatano, who is a throwback to the great comedians of yesteryear, but with a modern twist. When he tells stories, he makes the audience feel as if they have been through the experience themselves. He has been seen in a variety of television shows, such as Heroes, The Shield, and What About Brian.

The Police Athletic League of Davie Inc. (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 basketball, tutoring, boxing, mentoring and a variety of other programs and activities.

The PAL basketball league, for ages 7 to 15, offers play-

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PAL also offers a high school basketball league, as well as a travel league for players, 7 to 17.

Students, in 3rd to 8th grades, can also sign up for after school tutoring. Children spend the first hour having play time and snack. After, certified teachers and volunteers help them with homework, answer questions, and prepare them for the FCAT. They visit the computer lab to work on reading and math skills and spend time in the garden. There is free bus service for children from Davie Elementary School. PAL is always looking for adults or students interested in tutoring.

Boxing is also popular. Beginners, age 7 to 20, can get in shape as they learn self-defense, discipline and team work. More advanced students can join the boxing team, which gives them an opportunity to compete in national events and box with state and regional champions.

Davie PAL also offers a Youth Leadership program for teens. The kids run the program and select a board and council. They participate in service projects in the community and much more.

Davie PAL is located at 4300 S.W. 57th Terrace, in Davie. Comedy Night tickets range in price $30-$50 dollars for two people, with a two drink minimum. For information, call 954-321-2561 or visit www.daviepal.org.

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Pediatric Dentistry of Weston Helps Children Achieve Healthy and Beautiful Smiles by debby teich

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ediatric D entistry of Weston offers comprehensive dental care for children, from infants to teens, and helps them develop beautiful, healthy smiles. Dr. Samira Alempour and her experienced staff work together to provide state-of-the-art treatment in a safe, fun, and kid-friendly environment. They understand that visiting the dentist can be difficult for children and make every effort to make them feel at ease. They encourage patients with positive reinforcement, praise, and prizes to help them maintain a positive outlook on oral health for the rest of their lives. Pediatric Dentistry of Weston is located at 2863 Executive Park Dr., Suite 101, in Weston.

Dr. Samira Alempour answered some commonly asked questions about her practice.

What are the ages of your patients? Our patients include infants, children, and adolescents.

We also have special training to comfortably treat patients with specific and special healthcare needs.

Dr. Alempour teaches her own son, Riad, how to brush at an early age.

What services does your practice offer? Our practice offers comprehensive dental care and focuses on preventative treatment modalities and oral health education to prevent the formation of dental caries (cavities). We offer the latest state of the art technology, including digital (lowest radiation) x-rays and the highest quality dental materials. In addition to routine dental exams, we offer sealants to help prevent tooth decay by up to 90%, restorative treatment of cavities, extractions, and counseling for early intervention of harmful childhood habits, such as thumb sucking.

What is Dr. Samira Alempour’s background? Dr. Samira Alempour moved to South Florida when she was 13 years old and has lived here ever since.

She speaks English, Spanish, and Farsi. She is a published author and a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. Dr. Alempour obtained her Dental Degree from Nova Southeastern University, where she continued on and earned her Degree in Pediatric Dentistry (specializing in the oral healthcare of infants, children, teens, and patients with special needs). She currently lives in Weston, with her husband, Robert, 15-month-old son, Riad, and their dog, Bailey the Boxer.

What can patients expect when they visit the office? We treat each child as if they were our own.

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with children and adolescents. We build lasting and trusting relationships with our patients and their families. The office has games, toys, televisions, and a toy tower of prizes in order to create a fun and inviting child-friendly atmosphere.

All of our patients are given prizes for their efforts and for being the wonderful patients that they are.

first primary tooth erupts to ensure good oral health for all of the years to come. We offer special infant toothbrushes with unique handles to our patients for creating safe and healthy brushing habits from an early age.

At what age should children start flossing?

Flossing with parental The office has games, toys, televisions, and prizes, supervision can begin as which create a fun, child-friendly atmosphere. young as needed when the Do you offer sedation dentistry? For children space between a child’s teeth is tight and too small that have dental anxiety, we offer different types for a toothbrush to properly clean the area. The of sedation techniques to help them have a more benefits of flossing at a younger age help children pleasant dental visit. These techniques include to learn healthy habits early on and make flossing a nitrous oxide sedation (laughing gas), oral conpart of their daily routine. scious sedation, and IV sedation, which is adminisAt what age should children start getting fluotered by a pediatric anesthesiologist. We employ ride? Fluoride use depends on the patient’s age the safest and most effective sedation standards and the patient’s risk for dental caries (cavities). by following the guidelines of the American The best way to determine if your child is ready Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American for fluoride toothpaste under the age of two is by Board of Pediatric Dentistry. having a complete oral assessment by a pediatric Do you educate your patients? We believe that dentist. a team approach between the patient, parent, and dental staff is the key to a successful lasting smile!

Should parents limit juice and snacks? Juice We take pride in educating and snacks rich in carbohypatients and parents in the drates can increase the risk areas of cavity prevention, for dental caries, and thus nutritional counseling, and oral should be limited in frehygiene. quency throughout the day.

The American Academy of At what age should parents Pediatric Dentistry recombring their children for the mends 4-6 ounces of juice first time? One year of age per day and it is always best is the ideal time to bring in to dilute it with water and your child for their first dental consume it at meal time. visit to establish a dental home, as is recommended Is thumb sucking a probby the American Academy of lem? Thumb sucking and Pediatrics, American Academy pacifiers provide comfort of Pediatric Dentistry, and the and a sense of security for American Board of Pediatric many babies. Both are a Dentistry. Visits are complicommon way to self sooth. mentary for children under the If thumb sucking continage of two. ues beyond two to three Dr. Alempour loves children as much as she years of age, it may cause loves dentistry.

She teaches her patients Why is it important to bring how to take good care of their teeth, prevent malpositioning of the teeth children for early dental cavities and promote good oral health. and future discrepancies in visits? Early dental visits crethe child’s bite.

Such habits ate the concept of a dental home, where young should be discussed with your pediatric dentist. patients can learn to trust their pediatric dentist and staff. This helps to create familiar and comfortable dental visits. Also, early visits help detect cavities when they are small and more manageable and therefore much easier to treat. Another great benefit of early dental visits is to ensure that patients are brushing well and taking all the correct measures to prevent early childhood decay.

At what age should children start brushing their teeth? The best time to start brushing is when the

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At what age do most children start losing their teeth? Most children begin to lose their first tooth around the age of six, but every child is different and sometimes it is sooner or later than six years of age.

Pediatric Dentistry of Weston is located at 2863 Executive Park Dr., Suite 101, in Weston. For information, call 954- 217-1121, visit www. westonkidsdentistry.com, or send an email to info@westonkidsdentistry.com.

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dedicated to having fun. They are also devoted to horse and rider rights of safe passage by promoting related items, crafts or a delicious breakdesignated horse trails. fast, the 16th Annual Pancake Breakfast, The Trail Riders meet the fourth Tuesday of every Tack Sale and Craft Show has it all. It will be held month at the Davie Women’s Club to discuss events on November 3, at 10am, at Robbins Lodge in Davie. and rides. There are also guest speakers upon The event is one of many ways that the South request. Members enjoy trail rides throughout Davie, Florida Trail Riders of Broward helps to unite the as well as campouts almost every weekend from horse community. Club members will be flipping September to April. There are also rides and club pancakes, which will be available for $5 (all you events during the summer. Members participate can eat). More than two dozen vendors will sell new in the Orange Blossom Parade, Holly Day Parade and used tack and horse related goods, as well and Electric Light Parade. The group also has a Fun as arts and crafts, such as candles, photography, Show, Halloween Costume Ride, annual Christmas soaps, pet goods, and baked goods. Proceeds from party, and more. the event will go back into the club to cover its insur“I get so much enjoyment as a South Florida Trail ance cost, materials for community projects, fun Rider,” said President Tina West, who has been a shows and parade attire. member for six years. “It gives me the opportunity A full space (10X10 banquet table size) costs $20 to appreciate why I am a horse owner. I have met so and a half Space (5X5 card table size) costs $10. many other equestrians with the same love for the Exhibitors are responsible for bringing their own Members of the South Florida Trail Riders of horse and I am proud to call the South Florida Trail tables, chairs, canopies and all supplies needed for Broward enjoy one of the many trails in Davie.

Riders my family.” their display.

Established in 1979, the South Florida Trail Riders of Broward County is an organization of people of all ages and horses of Robbins Lodge is located at Hiatus Road, east of Flamingo Road and North of Orange Drive. For vendor all breeds. It offers something for everyone, whether they own a horse, know some- registration and information, call Carol Olson at 954-791-7535. For information on the South Florida Trail one who does, or hope to make one part of their family some day. Members are Riders, visit www.flahorse.com/sftrb . hether you are looking for horse

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Davie Teen Completes Eagle Scout Project

By Debby Teich

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ichael Lockwood, 17, is on his

way to sharing a prestigious title with notables like Neil Armstrong, Michael Bloomberg, Gerald R. Ford, Bill Gates Sr., James A. Lovell Jr. and many others. If everything goes as planned, he will soon become Troop 128’s next Eagle Scout.

He joined the Boy Scouts of America when he was in first grade and has been working his way toward becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the program. Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges, as well as an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages.

Michael decided on his project six years ago. During a visit to Math Igler Citrus Park in Davie, he met a woman who told him that she wished there was a swing set at the park for her handicapped grandson.

He thought it was a great idea and made a mental note to build one for his Eagle Scout project.

Earlier this year, it was finally time to begin his project. He spent two months creating an Eagle book. It contained a detailed explanation of his plans, which included a swing set, as well as two citrus trees and two park benches. He presented it to his Scoutmaster and then to the District board.

Once it was approved, the next challenge was to raise $3,200 for the project. He reached out to family, friends and neighbors.

He also made presentations to the Rotary Club, Soroptimist International and the

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“When I explained how the project would benefit the youth in the community, people were very supportive and willing to donate,” said Michael.

In August, more than 30 volunteers met at the park to begin the installations. The team included members of Michael’s Boy Scout troop and Archbishop McCarthy’s wrestling team, Davie Mayor Judy Paul, Councilmember Susan Starkey, and many others.

They planted the trees, which were donated by Bob Roth’s New River Grove Park, and refurbished the benches, which were donated by the Town of Davie. They also began the day long process of building the swing set, which included digging holes, assembling the pieces, adding support beams, pouring concrete and more.

“The process was fast, smooth, and organized,” said Michael. “I am grateful to everyone who came out to help.”

Once the concrete was dry, a small crew returned to add the swings, including a special one for handicapped children.

“As soon as the swings were ready, there was a long line of kids waiting to use them,” said Michael. “It was a great addition to the park.”

Michael still has a few steps left before he earns his badge. He needs to present the project to his Scout Master and then to the Scout Board.

Michael is currently a senior at Archbishop McCarthy. He hopes to attend North Georgia University, where he will study business and participate in the ROTC program. After he graduates, he plans to serve our country as an Officer in the Army and return to scouting as an Assistant Scout Master.

“Scouting has had such a large impact on my life and I want to give back to the program to help it grow,” said Michael. “I encourage other youth to join scouting to experience all it has to offer.”

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Autistic Teens and Young Adults to Play in 1st Annual Tee It Up Golf Event

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Alliance for Accessible Golf have been offering the program at the Cooper Colony Country Club lenges for kids with autism. Their parents for the past three years. On Friday nights, middle often struggle to find appropriate exercise and high school students with Autism Spectrum activities for them. The 1st Annual Tee It Up Disorders buddy-up with student coaches to learn Golf Event, sponsored by the Autism Society to play a game that can be enjoyed throughout a of Broward County, offers these children the lifetime. opportunity to play golf in a safe and secure The program is run under the direction of environment. It will be held on October 26, from PGA professional Gary Braeseke, who has been 3:30pm to 7pm, at Cooper Colony Country Club, playing golf and teaching in the South Florida in Cooper City. area for more than 20 years. Participants learn “The tournament gives these kids a chance the physical mechanics of the golf swing, rules to play golf and have some fun on the course,” of golf, and golf etiquette. Some play nine holes, said seventeen-year-old golfer Jared Barclay, while others hit balls on the driving range. The who is organizing the tournament along with teens who participate have an opportunity to Hugh Keough, President of the Autism Society of build their self-confidence and social skills, as Broward. they exercise, make friends, and have fun. One The free event is open to all teens and young of the golfers in the program, Erik Christensen, adults on the autism spectrum. No experience recently earned a spot on his high school golf is required. All of the participants playing the team. course will be assigned a student volunteer, who “I really like being out there and helping the will caddy for them. They can either play nine Jared Barclay (right) works with Erik Christensen (left) and Ryan kids,” said Jared. “It is so rewarding to see their holes or spend time in the Drive and Putt Skills Edelstein (middle) on their golf games during Golfing Fore Autism. improvement from week to week.”

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Soroptimist International of Davie Celebrates 30 Years of Service

By Debby Teich

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embers of Soroptimist I nternational of Davie

recently gathered at the Grand Oakes Golf Club in Davie.

They were joined by friends, family, former members, and past presidents to celebrate the club’s 30 years of service. Davie Mayor Judy Paul, herself a former Soroptimist, also performed the annual installation of officers.

The following officers were installed: Kathy Blanton (President), Tammy Brandys (Vice President), Angie Krumennacker (Treasurer), Lorinda Craig (Assistant Treasurer), Lyne Lemire (Corresponding Secretary), Barbara Reitzma (Recording Secretary), Marie Ambrosino (Director), Sandi Katulka (Director), and Helen Ditter (Director). Past club presidents - Suellen Fardelmann, Barbara McCall, Joan Kovac, Mary Ann Taylor - were presented with a special Soroptimist pin recognizing their roles as founding members of the club.

Soroptimist is an international volunteer-service organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.

The Davie chapter was founded in 1983. Approximately 25 members meet on the first and third Tuesday of every month, at noon, at Vienna Café in Davie. They participate in community service projects, as well as social events. The club always welcomes new members.

The Davie chapter began with a project to save Old Davie School from demolition and restore it as a museum of local history and a community center for Davie and area residents. Today, it supports a variety of programs and community organizations within Davie and Broward County. It also supports the global outreach of Soroptimist International of the Americas around the world.

Some of the charities the club supports include: Project Stable, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, EASE Foundation, Stop Human Trafficking, HOPE Outreach Center, PACE Center for Girls Broward, Project Sierra, Wounded Warriors and more. The club has also served as a Partner in Education with Davie Elementary School for more than ten years.

Each year, the club also gives a Violet Richardson Award to a young girl, between the ages 14 – 17, for outstanding community service. The club also gives an annual Women’s Opportunity Award to a woman seeking educational/vocational skills to re-enter the work place. Recipients are usually single mothers seeking to become economically independent.

For information, visit www.sidavie.org.

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

Dear Friend,

write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. When you bring in this article (by 10/31/13) you will receive my entire new patient exam for $45. That’s with x-rays, biomechanical exam, history and consultation…the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you $250 elsewhere. The law says that I must tell you THAT YOu OR AnY OTHeR peRSOn ReSpOnSIBLe FOR pAYMenT HAS THe RIgHT TO ReFuSe TO pAY, cAnceL pAYMenT, OR Be ReIMBuRSeD FOR TReATMenT, WHIcH IS peRFORMeD AS A ReSuLT OF AnD WITHIn 72 HOuRS OF ReSpOnDIng TO THe ADveRTISeMenT FOR DIScOunTeD, OR ReDuceD Fee FOR SeRvIce, eXAMInATIOn, OR TReATMenT.

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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 in the middle.

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.”

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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.

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University School Suns Win ESPN Televised Football Game

By Debby Teich

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he U niversity School Suns varsity football team gave the entire nation a sneak peak at what they have to offer this season, as they played the Homestead Broncos in an ESPN televised game on August 25. They dominated the Broncos for a 41-21 victory.

This is the fourth year that ESPN kicked off the high school football season with a weekend of live exhibiPhoto Credit: Emma Rose Gellman, tion games that featured some of the 8th grade student at University School. nation’s leading teams and recruits.

It is the second consecutive year that the US Suns have participated.

“The players were extremely humbled and enthusiastic about the opportunity to represent their school, friends, and family members live on ESPN,” said Roger Harriott, Head Football Coach. “This has proven to be a memorable experience that’s certain to last them a life time.”

Harriott says that there were several players who stood out during the game.

“Senior wide receiver Chris Taylor was the player of the game, hauling in three touchdowns off of seven catches and 72 yards. Senior quarterback Sean White tossed three touchdowns (150 yards). Junior running back Jordan Scarlett rushed for 104 yards and posted a touchdown, while senior running back LaJuan Hunt added 39 yards on the ground with a touchdown. Defensively, senior cornerback Quincy Wilson had a 28-yard interception return for a touchdown; senior defensive end Richard Yeargin made three sacks and a blocked punt; junior defensive tackle Brandon Boyce added a sack; and senior linebacker Andrew Korakakos

made an interception.”

In 2012, the US Suns were undefeated District champions, Regional champions and Class 3A State champions. Harriott says that authentic senior leadership, as well as team camaraderie and chemistry, helped the team win its first state championship.

“Our motto, ‘Family, Tradition, & Excellence’ came to fruition last season, as the entire team (coaches, teachers, and parents included) committed to the global mission—which was to be exemplary role models and productive citizens on and off the field.”

Harriott is determined to push his team even further this year.

“The objective for this season is to win another state championship,” said Harriott. “The ultimate goal is to exceed expectations by procuring a national championship. We were fortunate to assemble a game schedule that has attracted substantial attention based on its competitive strength. Various media sources have declared it the toughest schedule in the country. Therefore, the national championship is an achievable opportunity.”

Many of the players have already made commitments, including: Quincy Wilson (University of Florida), Sean White (Auburn University), Richard Yeargin (University of Notre Dame), LaJuan Hunt (Air Force Academy), Brandon Russell (Rutgers University), Ephraim Levy (Bryant University), Emmanuel Soto (Air Force Academy), Chris Taylor (Duke University), and Andrew Dirocco (Tulane Unviersity).

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Join Us for Very Special Shabbat Services!

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THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6:30PM A casual, innovative and energetic Shabbat experience with Rabbi Needleman, Cantor G, Rabbi Jacobs and the rest of our team. Followed by cocktails and Israeli tapas. Blue Jeans Welcome!

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Evening Service at 7:30pm Followed by a Very Special Oneg An inspirational Shabbat of spiritual renewal and celebration as we honor our community of parents, children, sisters, brothers, grandparents and friends who have joined in the fight to beat cancer and have committed themselves to the blessing of life.

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n an effort to reduce class sizes in Math and E nglish , Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches recently built a new 8,000 square foot 21st Century Classroom above the existing locker room. It is all part of a school wide effort to ensure that students are well prepared for colleges and universities.

“In four short years, our campus has gone from quality Catholic education with spotty internet service to an Apple Distinguished School,” said Principal Richard Jean. “Our students will now also have the advantage of learning in our 21st Century Classroom, which will help them become effective global citizens of tomorrow and agents of positive change.”

Over 200 people attended the dedication, blessing and ribbon cutting for the classroom. The dedication mass and blessing were presided over by Archbishop of Miami Thomas Wenski. To his surprise, he was the namesake of the classroom: Archbishop Thomas Wenski iCatholicEd .

The McCarthy flexible learning space has a capacity for 200 students. It was specifi-

cally designed with foldable glass walls. In a matter of minutes, it can be transformed from four classrooms into one. The space is equipped with leading active learning solutions, which promote mobility and flexibility, as well as seamless integration with technology.

Mike Ambrosino, Regional Education Leader, Florida & Caribbean for Steelcase Education Solutions, which worked on the project, said “This innovative space created by McCarthy is a reflection of their ambition to deliver absolute student success in an environment that facilitates new types of learning, new types of learners, and above all transition and change.”

Goals for future growth include remodeling the locker rooms, adding a pool and tennis courts, and construction of a parking garage.

Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School is located at 5451 South Flamingo Road, in Southwest Ranches.

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Enhances the ambiance by adding fabric, which insulates, plus adds dramatic appeal. ▸▸ Complements blinds that have a more straight line look. Drapery allows you to add color when you have neutral blinds.

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Can Edit Headline Chewing Gum Prevent Cavities in Your Child?

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As a result, we have seen a 50% reduction of cavities in these communities, as well as a 50% reduction in the dental healthcare costs for children. The numbers are even higher when its use is combined with proper diet, oral hygiene techniques, and use of topical fluorides. Still the dental community searches for other methods of reducing the incidence of “caries” (cavities). Such a finding would be most helpful to those unable or unwilling to make use of fluoride. One of the more promising substances is xylitol.

Xylitol is a sugar substitute derived from agricultural products. It has been around since the 1960’s, but has not been tested for use in humans for the purpose of oral health until the 1990’s. Most of the studies use chewing gum as the delivery system of choice. Optimal results are gained with three daily uses. This dosing achieves a reduction in plaque formation, reduces acid production, and interferes with the production of the specific bacteria which initiate cavity formation. Cumulatively, these attributes result in cavity reduction.

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Of course, with such positive results many new xylitol products have been launched into the marketplace. Companies are manufacturing a number of products such as mints, mouthwash and toothpaste. However, the only method of delivery clinically proven to have these effects is chewing gum.

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Even though interest rates are still historically low, most experts believe that rates may actually move higher. The Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the National Association of Realtors are in unison projecting that rates will continue to climb. With home prices increasing and interest rates projected to also increase, the cost of buying a house could quickly increase rather dramatically.

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The study went on to state: “Moreover, the finding that younger renters and owners are more likely than their older counterparts to expect to own bodes well for the future of the housing market.”

Based on the fact that most people are still chasing the American Dream of homeownership, it baffles me that buyers continue to wait or renters continue to rent. Understanding that circumstances may drive you to rent, I would strongly urge you to check with your mortgage broker or bank to see whether or not you could qualify to go ahead and make that purchase.

I can put you on auto-notification which will alert you as to any and all active homes in your area and price range as soon as those properties hit the MLS system. I still have friends who are thinking about remodeling versus purchasing a larger home. I have tools that will help you decide whether or not that is the right direction for you and your family to take.

The market is shifting. As mortgage rates continue to rise, buying power will be affected, which may cause a slight slow-down in our marketplace. Therefore, this would be the best opportunity for you to take a look at your current housing situation to see whether or not it is time for you to make a move.

Please allow me to be your resource. I will exercise objectivity to help you make the best decision for your current situation. There have been times where I have encouraged people to move or encouraged them to hold on.

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Now as a family law attorney, my thoughts went in a different direction when I became aware of this rare occurrence. I am sure that there are several divorced couples who have a time sharing schedule in place which grants one parent time with the children on Thanksgiving and the other parent time on Hanukkah. Now when family law attorneys draft an Agreement, they try and anticipate every possible situation, so that future litigation can be avoided. I can, however, assure you that this would not have been a situation which would have been anticipated.

You may be wondering, “How do they resolve this obvious conflict in scheduling?” I don’t know that I have an absolute answer to this situation. Sound logic would suggest that since Hanukkah is eight days and Thanksgiving is only one, the one day holiday should take precedence. Unfortunately, sound logic does not always prevail. The hope is that two mature parents can resolve it between themselves and avoid any unnecessary conflict. Of course, that is also not always the case.

Today, when couples who have minor children divorce, they enter into a Parenting Plan.

This document clearly spells out the time sharing arrangement as well as the responsibilities of both parents. Holidays are generally equally divided based upon odd or even years. As an example, Mom may have Thanksgiving in even years and Dad in odd numbered years. The same division applies for most of the major holidays.

Winter break, which includes Christmas and New Years, generally gets divided in half, with Christmas Day being the day of exchange. This allows both parents time with the children, either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Of course, some parents would rather have Christmas Eve every year and if the other parent does not object, it usually can be worked out. This, however, does prevent a parent from travelling out of town for the Christmas vacation and therefore some parents would rather alternate from year to year. This schedule is included in the Parenting Plan. If no changes are made by agreement, it will be the schedule to be followed, until there are no more minor children A judge recently told a client of mine that the Parenting Plan should just be a guide and should not be without some flexibility. Parents, who can assist each other along the way, will have happier and healthier children. Hopefully those Parents who look at their schedule this year and have the Hanukkah/ Thanksgiving conflict will realize that fighting over this once in a lifetime event is not worth the time, the money and the aggravation.

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Breast Cancer Treatment Options Recognized for its state-of-the-art treatment capabilities, Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Breast Center has earned a three-year/full accreditation designation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) by the American College of Surgeons. A range of treatment options is available to patients who have been diagnosed with breast cancer: surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and clinical trials, to name a few. Cleveland Clinic’s team of breast care specialists will help to determine the best treatment plan based on type of breast cancer, size and location of the tumor, disease stage, lab test results, and a patient’s overall health.

Women’s Imaging Center Cleveland Clinic Florida’s accredited Women’s Imaging Center provides state-of-the-art screening in a soothing environment. The Center makes early and accurate detection a priority, offering digital mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and breast CAD (computer aided detection). Both Weston and West Palm Beach locations have been designated Breast Imaging Centers of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The Centers are part of an elite group in Florida to achieve this level of excellence. Only three percent of the state’s nearly 500 ACR-accredited centers are recognized as breast imaging centers of excellence.

Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Multidisciplinary Team Our team includes fellowship trained breast surgeons, oncologists, plastic surgeons, radiologists, and pathologists, as well as nurses and a Breast Navigator who work collaboratively to treat patients with breast cancer. At Cleveland Clinic Florida, our breast cancer team is dedicated to providing patients with advanced treatment options.

Our physicians provide a personalized treatment plan and explore

options to improve your chances of a successful outcome. This multidisciplinary approach provides the best possible quality of life.

Pioneers in Breast Reconstruction Techniques Cleveland Clinic Florida’s plastic surgeons pioneered the Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap procedure (DIEP flap), to provide patients with innovative reconstruction options Cassann Blake, MD after a mastectomy. They are also Cleveland Clinic Florida, Breast Surgeon the first in the world to use laser assisted angiography to determine if there is enough healthy tissue to proceed with reconstruction immediately after a mastectomy. This revolutionary breakthrough reduces complications.

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Don’t Try a Do-It-Yourself Foreclosure Defense

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and the most significant mistake that homeowners make when faced with a foreclosure case is to wait until the last minute to contact a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. Many homeowners think that just like fixing a leaky faucet at home, they can easily defend themselves in a foreclosure proceeding and save their home. Here are several important reasons why you should not try a do-it-yourself foreclosure defense.

Florida’s new speedy foreclosure law (House Bill 87) makes it far easier for lenders to get families out of their homes. Under the new Florida law, the burden has now been placed on homeowners to prove that the bank does not have the right to foreclose, instead of the bank being required to prove that they are entitled to a foreclosure. Homeowners will have about 20 days to organize their evidence and present that proof to the court, whereas before they had months or years to develop their case against the lender. Some of the legal defenses to a foreclosure are highly technical, constantly changing, and require specialized knowledge. Homeowners are not equipped to tackle the challenges presented

by Florida’s speedy foreclosure law without the guidance of an attorney.

Florida leads the nation not only in completed foreclosures from April 2012 to March 2013 (according to CoreLogic), but also has the largest backlog of foreclosure cases. The district courts are doing everything in their power to “flush” foreclosure cases out of the court system as quickly as possible. The “rocket docket” system, implemented in many jurisdictions to dispose of hundreds of foreclosure cases daily, is just one means of accomplishing this goal. Courts are also randomly setting cases for trial that are simply not legally ready for trial, or not “at issue.” Unsuspecting homeowners that are unprepared to defend their case, or that fail to seek a timely continuance of trial, find themselves forced to accept a final judgment of foreclosure, with an auction sale date 30-60 days later.

Preparation is the most important step you can take right now. Your timeframe to save your home has been SHORTENED by our legislature. Organize all your closing documents, every bank statement, every payment, every communication you’ve had with the bank, and contact experienced attorneys like those at The Arcia Law Firm. This way you will be able to know what lies ahead, so you can work with your attorney and ensure that you are defended quickly and properly.

The Arcia Law Firm is privileged to successfully represent many homeowners in our community with mortgage fraud, foreclosure defense and bankruptcy cases. If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, if you are in the middle of a frustrating loan modification process, or if you just received a foreclosure summons, don’t try a do-it-yourself foreclosure defense Detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners are also discussed in a new DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight For Your Home.” If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine, you will receive a complimentary copy during your free consultation to discuss your case in detail with a member of our highly experienced and determined legal team.

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Ask the Expert

Growing Pains in Children or Merely “Flat Feet”?

By Robert H. Sheinberg, D.P.M., D.A.B.P.S., F.A.C.F.A.S.

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child are often considered to be “Growing Pains” in the bone and muscles of the lower extremity. While in a small number of cases this might be true, in a majority of the cases the pains that plague these children and teenagers may be caused by lower extremity malalignment problems.

Growing pains are often seen in children who are excessively flatfooted or whose feet point to the outside. Children may also appear very knock-kneed. Tight calf muscles can not only cause but significantly aggravate the pain that these children are experiencing, especially at night.

Leg pain is most commonly felt during activity. It is also felt at night after a long day of activity. Pain with activities, especially along the inside of the knee, lower leg, ankle and foot, may also be felt. This is often associated with a general avoidance of activities and sports and premature fatigue with many activities.

Many children can also develop lower back pain. Children that are sedentary, may become overweight.

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Treatment is important early on. Changing a child’s shoe gear to add more support to the foot and ankle may provide immediate help. Custom molded orthotics (shoe inserts) will immediately help to realign the foot and the entire lower extremity. This will almost overnight lessen or eliminate the problem.

Physical therapy may also help to decrease overall muscle tightness and to improve muscle strength and coordination. If the foot is flat and associated with tight calf muscles, stretching the calf muscles in a walking cast may be necessary to not only eliminate the problem but to prevent a recurrence.

An excellent prognosis is always seen when the cause is identified and the problem treated. We have seen and treated more than a thousand of these children with this problem with excellent long-term success.

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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What Do Cadillacs and Cataract Laser Surgery Have in Common?

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I smiled and, being an ophthalmologist, I knew exactly what Mrs. Jones was referring to – CATARACTS! “Alright, let’s talk about those ‘cadillacs’ of yours,” I said.

What Is A Cataract?

The eye houses a natural crystalline lens that functions as a lens inside a camera. It focuses light on the back part of the eye, called the retina. Due to age, medications, and diseases, the natural lens starts to lose its clarity. The lens must be clear in order to focus light properly onto the retina. If the lens has become cloudy, this is called a cataract, and the vision starts to become blurry. The only way to permanently treat this situation is with cataract extraction.

During cataract surgery, a small, self-sealing incision is created on the surface of the eye with a blade. Next, a high-energy ultrasonic probe is used to soften and break up the cataract into smaller pieces, which are then suctioned out of the eye. This step is called phacoemulsification. A foldable, artificial intraocular lens is then carefully placed in the eye through the same incision and allowed to unfold inside the eye. The incision is sealed without the need for sutures.

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The LenSx Laser offers a more precise way of mapping the eye, providing the surgeon with the images and data needed to plan and perform surgery. Each incision will be customized for your eye and programmed into the LenSx Laser. This level of precision is unattainable through traditional surgical methods.

In addition to accurate mapping of the eye, many of the most challenging aspects of traditional cataract surgery are performed with the LenSx Laser, rather than by hand. For example, the femtosecond laser eliminates some of the need for handheld surgical blades and the amount of time an ultrasonic probe is used to break up the patient’s cataract prior to its removal. This allows for more precision and faster healing time. The use of the laser also allows a more accurate centration of the artificial intraocular lens, which is critical for the best visual outcome.

When you choose the LenSx laser approach, you will enjoy the benefits of: ▸▸ A bladeless, advanced procedure ▸▸ A comfortable, relaxed setting ▸▸ A truly premium surgical experience When a cataract is removed, in its place, an intraocular lens implant (IOL) is surgically inserted into the eye to improve vision. In the next issue, we will discuss the different types of IOL implants that are available. Stay tuned!

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Broward County is diverse - with people from many races, religions and cultures - and all those voices deserve to be heard. One of the main focuses of my administration is building a stronger partnership with all of our communities, and I feel this can only be accomplished by recognizing, valuing and respecting our differences and shared concerns. With that in mind, I have assembled a Community Outreach team to help bridge the gap between our enforcement perspective to public safety and the needs of the community. I know Broward County residents have concerns and suggestions to help improve the quality of their neighborhoods, and I want to hear them.

The Community Outreach team is a crucial part of the two-way street of communication that can enhance public safety. The unit is comprised of sworn law enforcement deputies and civilians who are diverse in backgrounds and skills and provide valuable crime prevention information to our residents in their native language. Serving as a liaison between the Broward Sheriff’s Office and the community, one of their main goals is to acquire valuable feedback and suggestions that can strengthen our relationships with the community and enhance the public’s trust in law enforcement. Utilizing a proactive approach, this group is connecting with residents one-on-one by providing the attention deputies sometimes cannot offer because they are responding to their next call.

Every day, members of the team attend various events, from homeowners’ association meetings to annual celebrations, to discuss important educational and crime prevention information offered by the Broward Sheriff’s Office. They also provide information about free services and community involvement opportunities available to all Broward County residents, such as the Citizens Academy, child car seat inspections, the vacation home watch program, Operation Medicine Cabinet and Shred-A-Thon programs.

Public safety requires involvement from the community, and the efforts of the Community Outreach team are ensuring that we are keeping the lines of communication open. Public awareness of BSO’s initiatives can help build a foundation of trust and support; likewise, BSO’s awareness of community concerns will help strengthen relationships and build a culture of positive growth. I want every member of our community to know that they have my attention, my ear and my respect.

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Miles Ehrlich of Davie picks out his favorite school supplies and enjoys a pony ride at the Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options (JAFCO) Backto-School Block Party. The fun-filled evening provided an opportunity for families who have been helped by JAFCO to come together and enjoy the end of the summer.

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Cub Scouts in the Pine Island District recently left their electronics behind to spend quality time with parents, volunteers, and other scouts at the first annual Fishing Derby at Camp Elmore in Davie.

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$50

Specials available in the Church until 6pm on Thursday, October 24th.

With this cupon. Not valid with other offers or prior purchases. Offer expires 10/24/13.

Rides & Attractions for all ages Country Store • International Food Court

Thank you to our local sponsors for your support.

3900 S. UniverSity Drive, Davie, FL

954.475.8046 www.saintdavid.org