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28 Cooper City Mothers and Daughters Spend Quality Time Together

Feature Story 20 All Friends Animal Clinic Specializes in Small Animal Care

Health and Wellness 22 How To Add Years To Your Life

School News 30 Cooper City Elementary School Receives Peace Pole

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July 2015

Community News 10 Downtown Hoedown Promises Good Old-Fashioned Fun 12 Davie PAL Sponsors Triathlon for Kids at Bamford Park 14 Davie Offers Temporary Hurricane Horse Release Program 14 Visit with Barbie at the Old Davie School Museum 16 HOPE Outreach’s Canstruction Event Helps Fight Hunger 18 Young At Art Hosts Teen Comic Convention 18 Sign Ups Begin for Fall Sports in Davie 26 Schott Communities Clients Model Spring Fashions

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30 Davie/Cooper City High School Scholar Athletes Are Recognized 32 Western Students Give Back During Firewall’s Serve-A-Thon

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Calendar July 2015

4th Independence Day Craft & Fireworks Show – Join your neighbors for a big July 4th celebration at Pine Island Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Rd. Festivities begin at 3pm with live music and free family activities, including bounce houses, rides, a climbing wall, arts and crafts, youth entertainment, swimming and games. There will also be Food Trucks with a variety of food available for sale. Free cake will be available, while supplies last. The evening will end with a patriotic fireworks show at 9pm. For information, call 954-797-1163 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

Annual Davie PAL Kids Triathlon Race Series. The second race in the series will be held at Bamford Park in Davie, at 8am. For information, visit www. daviepal.org

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Concert – The Town of Davie presents Concerts in the Park, at the Old Davie School Bandshell, 6650 Griffin Road, from 6pm-9pm. The event features live music and includes food trucks, a bounce house and sponsor displays. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

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Adult Clay & Darkroom Mixer – At Young At Art Museum, from 6pm – 9pm, learn to create a darkroom print in the darkroom studio and take a spin on the potter’s wheel in the ceramics studios; adults 18+; $29pp. For information, visit www.yaa.com.

18th Orchid Society – The Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society will meet at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, from 7:30pm–9:30pm. For information, call 954 665 9261 or visit FlamingoGardensOrchidSociety.com.

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Tea with Barbie – From 2pm to 4pm, the public is invited to enjoy tea and treats with Barbie and her friends, at the Old Davie School Historical Museum. 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.

25th Downtown Hoedown – Area residents will have an opportunity to show off their singing talents and participate in other fun activities at the 3rd Annual Downtown Hoedown. The event, which is presented by the Town of Davie and the South Florida Cloggers, will be held from 11am to 2pm, at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov or call 954-347-5207.

17th Food Trucks – The Food trucks are rolling into Cooper City, from 5:30pm-9:30pm at the Cooper City Sports Complex, located on the corner of Stirling Road and 100th Avenue. Bring your chairs, blankets, and appetites for an evening of food and fun. Pricing is a la carte. The Cooper City Recreation Department will be collecting canned food items at the entrance to assist local food banks. Participants are asked to please bring one canned item per person to assist those in need. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.

August 1st Microchips – In many cases, nonchipped dogs and horses never get returned to their owners when they are lost or stolen. Microchip your horse or dog for only $40 at Peaceful Ridge Rescue, starting at 10am. No need to pre-register, just text your RSVP to 954-290-2395.

Mary Poppins – Meet at the Community Center at 11am, eat lunch at a local restaurant and attend “Mary Poppins” at the Pembroke Pines Theatre of Performing Arts. Return at 5pm. Cost is $18pp and includes theater ticket and transportation. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org or call 954-434-4300, ext. 255.

21st Comic Heroes – From 2pm-3pm, join YAA Cartoon Art Educator Marcos Rivera and take a look at your favorite comic book heroes. Learn tricks of the trade on how to create your own comic heroes. This workshop will be held in partnership with the YAA Broward County Library. For information, visit www.yaa.com.

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Kids Triathlon – Area youth, ages 5-17, will bike, run and swim during the 2nd

Teen Comic Convention – Calling all cartoon enthusiasts, video gamers and superheroes! Join Young At Art Museum in welcoming young local teen cartoon artists, ages 13-18, from across the county and tweens from CampYAA’s summer digital cartoon program, who will display and sell their cartoon artwork. Teens will compete for prizes judged by local artists. Featured during the comic convention will be a: Quick Draw Contest; Cosplay Fashion Show; Digital Cartooning Demonstration; vendors; video gaming; hands-on activities and more. Visitors will get a chance meet the young artists, purchase their artwork, create their own artwork in the museum, and join in the convention highlights. Event is from

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Support Group – If you are living with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, attend the free meeting which features a discussion and guest speakers. The meeting will be held at 12:30pm, at David Posnack Jewish Community Center, 5850 South Pine Island Road in Davie. For information, send an email to skruger24@aol.com.

24th Family Ceramics Night – Create a special “Back to School” ceramics piece with your child and then take it home that night. Event is at the Cooper City Community Center, from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Children must be in first grade and up and pre-register at the Community Center. Come at 6 pm and join the “Pizza Crowd.” Cost is $10 per family, plus $10 per child for project materials. For information, call 954-4344300, ext. 233.

On-going Large Animal Hurricane Release – 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 954-797-1163 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

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Downtown Hoedown Promises Good Old-Fashioned Fun Community News

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rea residents will have an opportunity to show off their singing talents and participate in other fun activities at the 3rd Annual Downtown Hoedown. The event, which is presented by the Town of Davie and the South Florida Cloggers, will be held on July 25, from 11am to 2pm, at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. Come for family fun and stay for a good ol’ fashion country hoedown, games and entertainment. One of the highlights of the event is the “Davie Idol” singing contest, which kicks off an hour before the official start of the Hoedown. Participants of all ages will sing a song to their own back track. Celebrity judges will select the top three contestants, who will then sing for the first place spot during the Hoedown. The cost is $20. Prizes will be awarded to the winner. During the Hoedown, guests will also enjoy performances by the awardwinning South Florida Cloggers, a Davie group that has become well known throughout the country. They have performed in the Macy’s Day Parade at Universal Studios and twice at Disney World; received two invitations to audition for America’s Got Talent; performed at the Hollywood Hard Rock Café, and much more. The South Florida Cloggers meet at Robbins Lodge. It is a family atmosphere, with students that range in age from 2 to 80. During the season, from

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October to March, they perform several shows each weekend. The Hoedown also includes mechanical bull riding, carnival games, a silent auction, raffles, bounce houses, lunch, petting zoo, pony rides, dunk tank and more. Every 30 minutes, a drawing will reveal the name of a South Florida Clogger, who will go in the dunk tank. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children. This includes entrance to the Hoedown, a hot dog dinner and all activities. The proceeds will be used to help the South Florida Cloggers pay for travel expenses for clogging competitions. Mark Rosen attended the Hoedown last year with his family. “There was something for the whole family and we all had a great time,” said Rosen. We especially enjoyed the Davie Idol and clogging demonstrations.” For information, visit www.SouthFloridaCloggers.com or call 954-347-5207.

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Davie PAL Sponsors Triathlon for Kids at Bamford Park Community News

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rea youth have been practicing their biking, runcrime prevention program that utilizes educational, athning and swimming skills for the Davie Police letic and recreational activities to create trust and underAthletic League (PAL) triathlon for kids ages 5-17. standing between police officers and youth in the commuThe 2nd Annual Davie PAL’s Three Series Kids Triathlon nity. Over 600 kids of all income levels are enrolled in flag and Duathlon Race kicked off in April. The next two races football, tutoring, boxing, mentoring, Youth Leadership, the will be held on July 12 and October 18 at Bamford Park in new S.T.E.M. program and more. Davie. They begin at 8am. “The triathlon is an exciting event to both watch and “This is a great event, because it’s got the three things participate in,” said Robert Lewin, owner of 411 Pain, kids love to do – swim, bike and run,” said Officer Tim which is the title sponsor of the event. “PAL can use our Albury, Director of Davie PAL. “It gets kids interested in support to help maintain interest in childhood athletics.” doing a fun, athletic activity outside and helps put them on Approximately 86 kids participated in the April event. the path to staying fit and healthy. Many of them had never competed It also raises funds and awareness in a triathlon. The winners were: for the Davie PAL.” ▸▸ 5 -7 year olds - Liam Masek (1st), There will be awards for 1st, 2nd, Gavyn Frey (2nd), Cashton and 3rd place for each age group, Edwards (3rd) both male and female, as well as ▸▸ 8 -10 year olds - Anthony Herrera finisher medals for all participants. (1st), Anderson Albury (2nd), The races will be broken down Finlay Allen (3rd) into four age brackets. Organizers ▸▸ 11-15 year olds - Augusto Cohn “age up” (per triathlon sporting (1st), Maxwell Dudak (2nd), standards), so children will race Mikayla Apicella (3rd) according to the age they are as of ▸▸ 16-17 year olds - Nicholas December 31, 2015. Medina (1st), Audrey Mason Youth Triathlons offer swimming, biking, running. The categories are as follows: (2nd), James Bateman (3rd) ▸▸ 5-7 year olds - Swim (25 yds.), Bike (.5 miles), Run (.5 miles) Bamford Park is located at 3801 S. Pine Island Road in Davie. ▸▸ 8-10 year olds - Swim (100 yds.), Bike (3.1 miles), Run (.75 mile) Davie Pine Island Park Pool is located at 3800 SW 92nd Avenue ▸▸ 11-15 year olds - Swim (200 yds.), Bike (6.2 miles), Run (1.5 miles) in Davie. For information on the triathlon or to register, visit www. ▸▸ 16-17 year olds - Swim (250 yds.), Bike (6.2 miles), Run (1.5 mile) daviepal.org/portal/davie-pal-upcoming-events. Proceeds from the triathlon will benefit the programs at Davie PAL, a youth

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Davie Offers Temporary Hurricane Horse Release Program By Debby Teich

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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 or it is deemed safe by emergency personnel. The Town encourages residents to visit the site before they pre-register to determine if it is safer than their current situation.

Harvey Kaplan of Davie owns a horse and plans to sign up for the program. Although he prefers to keep his horse on his own property during a storm, he will sign up in case there is severe weather. “I have a hurricane plan for my family and it is important to have one for my horse as well,” said Kaplan. “I don’t know what I would do if something happened to my horse in a storm. I am happy that the Town has a program and I will certainly use it if necessary.”

avie’s rural character and equestrian lifestyle 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 ten years, the Town has opened a 100-acre fenced pasture at Robbins Park on Hiatus to serve as a holding area when a hurricane warning has been issued. The Town has already begun accepting pre-registration applications for the Temporary Hurricane Horse Release Program. The fee is $40 (from June 1 to November 30) per horse. Applications are available online at www.davie-fl.gov.

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or more than 50 years, Barbie has been a cultural icon. She has evolved with the times and kept up with the latest trends, and is still as popular as ever. Today, a Barbie doll is purchased every three seconds somewhere in the 150 countries where they are sold. On July 18, from 2 to 4pm, the public is invited to enjoy tea and treats with Barbie and her friends, at the Old Davie School Historical Museum. The event sells out every year. This year’s theme is “Enchanted Forest.” The tables will be set with fine linens, china and Barbie centerpieces, as guests enjoy tea, and sweet delights. There will be a Barbie fashion show, photo ops, coloring, raffle prizes and more. 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 Leslie Schroeder. “It makes for a delightful afternoon of fun and friendship amidst the charm of Old Davie School.” Eight-year-old Rachel Evans of Davie plans to attend. She has 12

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Barbie dolls in her collection. Most weekends, she and her friends get together and play with their dolls for hours at a time. She plans to dress up as Barbie for the event. “I cannot wait to dress up like my favorite Barbie and watch the fashion show,” said Rachel. 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 954797-1044 or visit www.olddavieschool.org.

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alling all cartoon enthusiasts, video gamers and superheroes! On July 17, young local teen cartoon artists, ages 13-18, from across the county and tweens from Camp YAA’s summer digital cartoon program will display and sell their cartoon artwork at the Young At Art Teen Comic Convention, from 10am-6pm. There will be family-friendly art activities throughout the museum, and the teen cartoon artists will be on hand to engage young visitors. “It’s the only Teen Comic Convention in the area,” said Marie Berlin, YAA Institute Manager. “Young At Art is a museum for all ages. This event allows us to showcase young talent, while giving teens the opportunity to become art entrepreneurs. It’s fun 2014 First Place Winner Ishan Outram for the whole family.” More than 300 people are expected to attend the comic convention, which will feature: ▸▸ Quick Draw Contest - This exciting, fast paced drawing contest brings together speed, talent and fun. Children will be challenged to draw a picture in a certain time frame. The pictures will be voted on by the crowd and prizes will be awarded by age category. ▸▸ Cosplay Fashion Show - Comic Con participants are invited to come in costume and strut their stuff as their favorite comic, anime, or action hero. The fashion show will take place on the CultureScapes stage. ▸▸ Digital Cartooning Demonstration - Marcos Rivera, the lead Digital Artist, will conduct a demo on the movie trailer process leading up to the screen-

ing of the CAMPYAA movie trailers. ▸▸ Artist Booths - Talented teens can take part in this year’s Comic Con. For applications, send an email to Artinstitute@ youngatartmuseum.org. ▸▸ Video Gaming - There will be video gaming throughout the museum, including “Smash Brothers” on the WiiU, YAA teen volunteers enjoying CosPlay at Comic Con 2014 “Just Dance” projected on the large screen in the ArtScapes Gallery and “Lego Batman Beyond the City of Gotham” on XBOX 360. ▸▸ Hands-on Activities – There will be a variety of hands-on activities, such as Comic Art Challenge, where participants can create a new super hero to save the world. ▸▸ Local Cartoon Artists - Neila Richardson and Jordan Barrow will be at the convention. Both have participated for multiple years and intern in the YAA Digital Art & Film Camp. ▸▸ And More Nathan Daniels brought his three children to the event last year and plans to attend again. “My children and I are huge comic fans,” said Daniels. “I wish there was a comic convention when I was a kid. It is an awesome idea!” Young At Art is located at 751 SW 121 Ave. in Davie. For information, call 954-424-0085 or visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org.

Sign Ups Begin for Fall Sports in Davie By Debby Teich

t is important for all children to stay active. The Town of Davie Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of youth recreational and competitive sports programs for boys and girls, ages 3 and up. It is an opportunity for kids to have fun and develop relationships, as they learn fundamental skills and the importance of good sportsmanship.

Registration is $85 (Davie residents) and $100 (nonresidents). ▸▸ Fall Baseball - This program is for boys and girls, ages 6-10. Participants learn valuable skills that will help them when they participate in the spring baseball program. Registration for Davie residents is $100 (ages 9 and under) and $125 (ages 10 and over). Registration for nonresidents is $150. ▸▸ Smart Start Flag Football - This introduction to flag football, for ages 3-4, is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of the sport with equipment that young children feel comfortable using. Registration is $75 (Davie residents) and $100 (nonresidents). ▸▸ Flag Football - This program is for boys and girls, ages 5-14. Registration for Davie residents is $100 (ages 9 and under) and $125 (ages 10 and over). The registration fee for nonresidents is $150.

July 19 is the deadline to register children for the following sports: ▸▸ Flag Football Cheerleading - This is an introductory program for girls, ages 4-10, who are interested in becoming cheerleaders. It teaches them the fundamentals of the sport, while enforcing the concepts of team play, becoming physically fit, and having fun.

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The Town of Davie Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department offers a variety of other programs, including: ▸▸ Baton - Classes for ages 4-18. For information, call Jackie Tucker at 863-993-0083. ▸▸ H ip-Hop, Ballet, Jazz & Gymnastics - Classes for ages 3-5. For information, call Joy Deco at 954-971-9917.

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These are some of the Schott clients that modeled spring fashions.

chott Communities recently honored their exceptional clients at a sold-out event to raise funds to support the mission of the organization. During the Models of Inspiration Fashion Show & Luncheon, 34 Schott clients modeled spring fashions. All of the proceeds will be used to support Schott’s programs and services. While nearly 200 guests were enjoying the Silent Auction and Luncheon, Schott clients had their hair and makeup done by ASM Beauty World Academy, and got dressed in clothing provided by Dillard’s of Westfield Mall. Each participant was announced individually as he/she walked down the run way to model their outfits. “This inspiring event celebrated the determination and positive outlook on life of the Schott Communities special needs clients,” said Jerry Cohen, Director of Annual Fund and Stewardship. “Not only were the attendees excited, but the client models were very enthusiastic on the runway and afterwards. They cannot wait to be part of the annual fashion show next year.”

The event raised over $36,500, which will be used for Schott programs and services, such as Art from the Heart, Daily Adult Training, and Schott Saturdays. Next year’s event has already been scheduled for May 6, 2016. Located in Cooper City, Schott Communities’ programs assist participants in developing skills for independent living, promote self-sufficiency, and provide social, recreational and spiritual opportunities to enhance their quality and enjoyment of life. The agency continues to strive to create an environment of caring and dignity for persons who are deaf or disabled by encouraging and challenging them to grow in self-acceptance and independence. For information, call 954-434-3306, send an email to jcohen@schottcommunities.org or visit www. schottcommunities.org.

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Cooper City Mothers and Daughters Spend Quality Time Together Community News

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ooper City moms and their daughters, K-5th grade, recently gathered for a Mother-Daughter Tea Party at the Cooper City Community Center. Since 2001, this hometown event has been a way for them to celebrate Mother’s Day and enjoy a special afternoon together. Many of them return year after year. “The Mother-Daughter Tea continues to be a highly popular event for Cooper City residents,” said Annie Boyle, Recreation Program Specialist. “Mothers and daughters of all ages look forward to taking part in a classic tea party, and this year was no different. It sold out in just two days. From start to finish, you could tell that everyone enjoyed themselves!” This year, approximately 100 residents attended. The group included girls with their mothers, as well as some with their grandmothers. Dressed in party attire, they sampled a variety of teas,

coffee, lemonade, finger sandwiches, and desserts. They used teacups, saucers, sugar bowls, and creamers from authentic tea sets that were borrowed from residents and participants. During the Chinese Auction, they bid on crafts, puzzles, toys, gift certificates from local businesses, and more. Daughters decorated cards and a treat bags for their mothers, and presented them along with a rose. They also made a star garland headband for themselves. All of the mothers and daughters received a keepsake photo of the event. The City of Cooper City has several other events throughout the year to promote positive family relationships. Dads had their turn earlier in the year with Father and Son Adventure and the Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance. Grandparent’s Day will be held on September 6 and the Mom-Son Night of Fun will be held on September 18. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org or call 954434-4300, ext. 233.

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want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a confession can help clear the air so there’s no misunderstanding. Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first. Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy on the left. Twenty-five years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood. Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists. I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more… A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess what…I started feeling so much better! From daily migraines, I went down to three a week, and then to once in a great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted to become a chiropractor and help others. That’s how it happened! It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their migraines. They also come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few. Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “Due to an auto accident, I suffered from severe neck pain, vertigo and I could not raise my arm to comb my hair. Now I am symptom free with no medication and I can do everything I could not do before.” – E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL “Thanks to the DRX 9000 and the doctors, I no longer have chronic sciatic pain. It’s been a long time since I have taken pain medication.” – J. Walker, Miramar

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Cooper City Elementary School Receives Peace Pole

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ooper City Elementary was one of many schools that participated in Broward County Public School District’s annual Anti-Bullying campaign. This year’s motto was “Choose Peace Stop Violence.” Students at Cooper City Elementary received the District Peace Pole for their efforts. The school held a peace pole dedication ceremony to encourage students to think, speak and act in the spirit of peace and harmony throughout the year. According to stopbullying.gov, bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves an imbalance of power and repetition. It includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. It can threaten students’ physical and emotional safety at school and can negatively impact their ability to learn. The website suggests that the best way to address bullying is to stop it before it starts. During Anti-Bullying Week, Cooper City Elementary School students demonstrated what peace meant to them. Led by Deputy Gloria Crespo and Guidance

Counselor Linda Signorelli, they participated in skits, wore stickers, acted out roleplaying scenarios, heard stories and watched video clips about anti-bullying. All of the activities were presented live during the WCUB school wide announcements. In addition, during Peace Week the students participated in the Chalk 4 Peace event, where they used sidewalk chalk to demonstrate symbols and messages of peace. They contributed to the Imagine Peace Wish Tree and designed posters that were displayed throughout the campus. They also conducted interviews among their classmates to find out what peace meant to them. Representatives from the School District, Cooper City Commission and the United Way attended the Peace Pole ceremony. Students made pledges to continue promoting peace. The School’s Crime Watch Prevention Team, as well as a student representative from each grade level, spoke about what they were doing to support peace in the school. The Peace Pole was permanently installed at the school to remind students to continue to promote peace at school and home, as well as in the community.

Davie/Cooper City High School Scholar Athletes Are Recognized By Debby Teich

ver 200 students from high schools affiliated with the Broward County Athletic Association (BCAA) were recently nominated as Scholar Athletes. The program recognizes high school seniors that have achieved excellence in both the classroom and the field of play, as well as in the community. The scholar athletes received over $50,000 in scholarship awards. To be recognized as a Scholar Athlete, students had to meet the following criteria: must be a senior high school student; must have a minimum of a 3.2 G.P.A., including the first semester of the senior year; must be a varsity letter winner; must exhibit commitment to total school program and community at large; and must be nominated by the high school principal. The following Davie/Cooper City seniors received awards:

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group of Western High School students recently participated in Firewall’s 2nd Annual Serve-A-Thon. During the hands-on event, the students had an opportunity to learn the value of giving back, as they spent the day beautifying Davie Pine Island Park and raising funds for Firewall services. “At Firewall, our vision is to transform students into servant leaders,” said Executive Director Andy Fernandez. “One of the core principles we teach our

350 at-risk students is to ‘keep giving back’ - a character trait necessary for their success in school, at home, and in their future workplace. Our Serve-A-Thon gave them a hands-on opportunity to put what they have been taught into action.” Wearing “You Got Served” shirts, the Western students repainted parking lots and landscaped around the main office space, which included planting, mulching, and laying sod. They were part of a larger effort that included over 315 Firewall students from each of its seven centers, as well as their mentors, staff, and volunteers. Serve-A-Thon service projects benefited the Broward Children’s Center, Hope South Florida, and ARC Broward, as well as Davie Pine Island Park. Leadership Broward Foundation organized and facilitated the entire Serve-A-Thon event and all related service projects. In total, the event raised over $80,000, with nearly $31,000 coming from the Serve-A-Thon’s headlining sponsor, Regent Bank. Firewall plans to use the money to open a brand new Center serving a very needy area and school, as well as to grow the number of students served at its current sites. Headquartered in Davie, Firewall Centers is a nonprofit that provides free after-school mentoring, tutoring, and leadership development to low-income middle and high school students at Broward County Schools. The program’s objective is to provide students with the academic and social support they need to transition out of poverty and reach toward their greatest potential. Students learn to T.H.I.N.K. (Take charge, Have a plan, Involve the right people, Never quit, Keep giving back). For information, visit www.firewallcenters. org or follow them at www.facebook.com/ firewallcenters.

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If in fact based upon the above (as well as some other factors contained within the law) alimony is warranted, the issue then becomes what form of alimony? There are several possibilities. Each of the choices primarily depends on the length of marriage. A long term marriage is defined as a marriage of 17 years or more. This results in a presumption of Permanent Alimony. Even with such a presumption, an award of permanent alimony is not automatic. Marriage of less than seven years is considered a short term marriage. A short term marriage could result in “Bridge the Gap” alimony which is awarded to assist a party by providing support to allow the party to make a transition from being married to being single. A marriage of greater than seven years is considered a moderate term marriage and could result in an award of Durational Alimony. The purpose of Durational Alimony is to provide a party with economic assistance for a set period of time. The above are just guidelines and there are in fact other factors which must be considered. As previously stated, the length of marriage is just one facto the Courts consider. It is best to consult with an experienced family law attorney for a further explanation. If you have any questions please feel free to contact my office for a free consultation. 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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