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he lazy days of summer are slowly coming to an end. There are a couple of weeks of pool time, beach days and movie matinees left to relax and unwind; rejuvenate from the constant chaos of our daily lives. Before we know it, the kids will be back to school and we’ll be back to crazy carpool schedules and chauffeuring to afterschool activities and sports practices. The next few weeks will be a blur; stocking up on school supplies and buying new clothes and sneakers. Now is the time to start thinking about afterschool enrichment programs. In this issue you will find our Back to School Guide. We’ve put together a list of activities in our area to keep your kids busy after school with everything from dance classes and martial arts to tutoring programs and academic enrichment classes. The guide also includes local child care and preschool programs. Before that first day of school arrives, let’s have a few more days of summer fun with our loved ones. Enjoy the beaches, the backyard pool, or a simple BBQ with friends, because soon enough we’ll be back to school, again!

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26 Southwest Ranches Holds 3rd Annual Photo Contest for Residents

Can Do Kids 18 Davie PAL Boxers Hoping to Make the USA Olympic Team

feature story 20 TAG USA’s Most Popular, All-Action, Sports & Gymnastics Aftercare Program

Health and Wellness 22 Work Out Smarter Not Harder

Sports News 28 Davie United GU13 Sharks Soccer Team Ranked #1 in the State

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August 2015

Community News 10 Touch-A-Truck Event Appeals to Kids of All Ages 12 Boys & Girls Club in Davie Offers Chinese 12 David Posnack JCC to Host JCC Maccabi Games/ArtsFest 14 Families Spend Quality Time Together at Take-A-Kid Fishin’ Rodeo 14 Allstate Agency Owner Lisa Faina Named to The Florida Century Club 16 Free Educational Program Helps Keep Seniors Safe 16 Broward Center Teen Ambassador Program Is Seeking Applicants

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30 Davie/Cooper City Students Win Broward League of Cities Scholarship

back to school guide 32-37 Educational Options

Ask the Expert 38 Prenatal Oral Care and Your Child

Real Estate 40 The Times They Are A’Changin’ – Financing A Home

Legally Speaking 42 What Should I Do?

43 Building the Leaders of Tomorrow

Ask the Sheriff 43 Building the Leaders of Tomorrow

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Business Spotlight 46 Frank Walker State Farm Insurance Has You Covered

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Maccabi Games – From August 9-14, the David Posnack JCC in Davie will be hosting the JCC Maccabi Games/ ArtsFest. Over 1,200 artists and athletes will participate in competitions, workshops, performances and community service over the course of five days. For information, visit www. fortlauderdalejccmaccabi.com.

Taste & Tour – At Taste and Tour through the Generations at the Old Davie School Historical Museum, try and taste homemade treats, while you tour the historic homes and kitchens, from 11am to 1pm. For information, visit www.OldDavieSchool.org.

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

11th Meet the Artist – At Young At Art, meet sculptor and YAA Executive Director/CEO Mindy Shrago as she describes how moments in time are captured through hyper-realistic ceramic sculptures of food. Learn how taking familiar items out of their everyday context allows the viewer to personally connect with things they might otherwise take for granted. Each participant will get a chance to create a sculpture with Shrago’s assistance. For information, call 954-424-0085 or visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org

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18th 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. Meet the Artist – At Young At Art, take a walk with South Florida artist Mimi Botscheller through Young At Art Museum’s DreamScapes maze and discover her work hanging overhead. Learn about the Surrealism Movement and the artists who inspired Botscheller. She will invite visitors to become Surrealist artists and create inkblot mono-prints inspired by psychologist Hermann Rorschach. For information, call 954-424-0085 or visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org

21st Family Ceramics Night – Create a special ceramics piece with your child and then take it home that night. Event is at the Cooper City Community Center, from 6:30pm-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 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

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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.

Volleyball Clinic – Participate in a free Volleyball Clinic for boys and girls, ages 6-14, from 9:30am -12pm. The clinic will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran School, 7601 SW 39th Street, in Davie. For information, call 954-989-4285.

24th Senior Programs – The Senior Life Safety Program aims to teach and empower senior citizens to better protect themselves in their day-to-day lives. All of the classes are presented by a professional Life Safety Educator from 11:15am-12noon, at the Cooper City Pool & Tennis Center, 11600 Stonebridge Parkway, in Cooper City. The topic on August 24 is General Home Safety. For information, call 954436-7300 or visit www.coopercityfl.org.

Sept. 10 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.

Davie Veterans – The Davie Town Council is seeking your help in identifying a Davie Veteran to honor at the United Way of Broward County Mayors’ Gala. For information, contact the Mayor’s office at 954-797-1030 or email lserur@davie-fl.gov.

Cat Sterilization – Davie/Cooper City residents who live in certain zip codes are now eligible to have their cats sterilized for free. These zip codes include: 33314, 33317, 33324, 33024 and 33325. To schedule an appointment, call 954-463-7729 or send an email to spayneuter@hsbroward.com. For information, visit www.humanebroward. com. Photo Contest – The Town of Southwest Ranches Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board is calling all photographers for its 3rd Annual Photo Contest. The contest is open to residents of the Town of Southwest Ranches who are 18 years old or older. Younger residents may also enter with their parent or guardian’s written permission. The deadline to submit work is September 1. For information, visit www.southwestranches.org, call 954-434-0008 or send an email to Skutz@southwestranches.org.

Ongoing Open Play Chess – Chess players of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in free, supervised, open play from 9-11am, at the Pool & Tennis Center, 1600 Stonebridge Parkway, in Cooper City. For information, visit www. coopercityfl.org or call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

Public Auction – The Town of Davie will be holding a public auction for the disposal of all confiscated, unclaimed or abandoned property coming into the possession of the Town, or any property owned by the Town which has become obsolete, or which has outlived its usefulness, or which has become inadequate for the public purposes for which it was intended, at 10am. Inspection begins at 8am. For information, call 954-797-1016 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

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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.

Sports Sign Ups – The Town of Davie Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of youth recreational and competitive sports programs for boys and girls, ages 4 1/2 through 17. For information, visit www. davie-fl.gov.

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Touch-A-Truck Event Appeals to Kids of All Ages Community News

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ive-year old Zachary Shulkin loves to watch the fire engines as they race down the street. He recently attended the 17th Annual City of Cooper City Touch-A-Truck event, where he had an opportunity to see, touch, and explore a fire truck, as well as some other big trucks and vehicles. He also met some of the people who drive them. Over 1,000 people attended the event at the Cooper City Sports Complex. “It was awesome,” said Zachary. “I actually got to climb inside of the truck and sit in the driver’s seat!” There were more than 40 trucks and vehicles on display. BSO fire and police departments provided SWAT and Hazmat equipment trucks, a Smart car and fire trucks, including a restored fire truck that the children were allowed to paint. Waste Management showed kids how a dump truck crushes the trash; Florida Highway Patrol offered a rollover simulator

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Boys & Girls Club in Davie Offers Chinese SECTION HEAD Community News

By Debby Teich

he kids at Florence A. DeGeorge Boys & Girls Club in Davie are among many Americans that are studying Mandarin as a second language. They are learning to speak, write and read the language. This is the third year that 17-year-old Rachel Bomser, who studies Mandarin at University School of NSU, will be sharing her passion for the Chinese language during Hao Pengyou (“Good Friend”) Hour at the club. Once a week, she meets with approximately 15 kids that range in age from upper elementary to middle school. She has enlisted the help of some of her classmates to expand the program to other Boys & Girls Clubs in the area. “I developed this project to share my love of the Chinese language and culture with other children, especially those who do not have the opportunity to learn Chinese at their schools,” said Rachel. Rachel created her own lesson plans, which include weekly vocabulary, games and take home activities. She focuses on teaching basic conversational skills and vocabulary that the children want to learn, such as colors, clothing, sports, food, and animals. They record the Chinese characters, phonetic pronunciation and definitions in notebooks. Rachel also teaches the children about Chinese culture and holidays. In February, for example, they celebrated the Chinese New Year by making decorations and sampling traditional Chinese treats. “Our Club members absolutely love the class,”

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said Michelle White, Club Director. “They are thrilled to be able to go home and teach their parents what they have learned about the culture of China and to show off their new language skills. The value of the class extends beyond the time spent in the classroom with Rachel, because it provides our youth with a fun, new opportunity to engage with their parents.” Rachel says that Chinese is difficult to learn, because it is so different from English. “In Chinese, there are multiple pronunciations of the same word and an incorrect pronunciation can alter the meaning,” said Rachel. “The grammar is also difficult to learn, because the sentence structure is different than English.” Rachel tries to speak Mandarin whenever she can, including at a local dim sum restaurant. After she graduates high school, she plans to visit China, where she will have a greater opportunity to practice everything she has learned. She wants to major in Chinese in college and ultimately work in the Hospitality industry. “The ability to speak Chinese will help me in my career, whether it is working in China or communicating with Chinese hotels and industries,’ said Rachel. “My dream is to work for Disney and there are many opportunities to work in or in conjunction with the Disney Hong Kong Resort and Disney Shanghai Resort.”

David Posnack JCC to Host JCC Maccabi Games/ArtsFest By Debby Teich

rom August 9-14, the David Posnack JCC in Davie will be hosting the JCC Maccabi Games/ArtsFest. Approximately 7,500 people are expected to attend the opening ceremonies at BB&T Center, at 7pm, which will include a parade of athletes, a torch lighting ceremony, a tribute to the 11 Israeli athletes who were killed at the Munich Olympics, and more. Since their inception in 1982, the Games have grown from a small pilot project in one host community to an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer in multiple sites throughout North America. Today, over 6,000 teens, ranging from 13 to 16 years of age, participate in the JCC Maccabi Games each summer. “The JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest are a way for teens to meet other teens from around the world,” said Lori Green, executive co-chair. “They learn about their heritage in a nonthreatening and non-formal educational way.” One of the missions of the event is to galvanize the community. In preparation, the Posnack JCC has spent the last three years planning; fundraising; completing feasibility studies; forming committees and partnerships with local businesses, corporations and organizations; and much more. This is the first time that the multi-sport and cultural event will be held in Broward County. “We have definitely been successful in the engagement of the 50 plus synagogues, several Jewish Day Schools, organizations, Memorial Healthcare System, Nova Southeastern University, Greater Ft. Lauderdale Convention and Visitors Bureau, municipalities and governmental agencies,” said Green. Throughout the five-day event, over 1200 artists and athletes from around the globe and across the United States will participate in competitions, workshops, performances and community service. The event requires the help of many, including close to 500 businesses, organizations and individuals that have given monetary and/or in-kind donations; 1,000 individual volunteers; and 800 households that will host families. During the Maccabi Games, athletes will compete in baseball, basketball, competitive dance, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis and volleyball at venues throughout Broward County. ArtsFest participants will spend

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Families Spend Quality Time Together at Take-A-Kid Fishin’ Rodeo Community News

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ver 130 kids recently left their electronics behind to spend some quality time with their parents, grandparents and friends at the 33nd Annual Take-A-Kid Fishin’ Rodeo, at Wolf Lake Park in Davie. The kids were divided into three age groups: 5 and under, 6 to 8, and 9 to 12. When they caught a fish, they brought it to the judges table, where a volunteer helped to identify, measure, and unhook the fish before releasing it back into the water. Professional fisherman Chris Rand was the MC for the event. Throughout the morning, he offered instructional demonstrations for kids on baiting hooks, lures and casting. Prizes were awarded in all age groups for a variety of categories. Some of the prizes included: fishing rods and reels, tackle boxes, and trophies. The winners were as follows:

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Allstate Agency Owner Lisa Faina Named to The Florida Century Club By Debby Teich

llstate agency owner Lisa Faina was recently named to The Florida Century Club for her dedication to helping customers plan for their insurance and financial needs and retirement savings goals. This is the third consecutive year that the Cooper City business leader has earned the prestigious service designation. The Florida Century Club recognizes the top Allstate agents and financial services specialists in the state of Florida. Faina was among the top ten percent of Florida agents in helping customers by offering a wide array of assistance – such as helping people save to put their children through college, strategies for retirement and approaches for protecting existing financial assets. “The Century Club is not just about selling financial services products,” said Chuck Webb, Financial Services Manager for Florida. “It’s about the agents and financial specialists building relationships with their customers, and offering timely and trusted advice on the products that can help meet their individual needs.” For more than 24 years, Faina’s agency has been helping consumers and businesses protect the things that are important to them. The one-stop-shop offers a variety of competitively priced insurance products, including: Life, Auto, Motorcycle, Homeowners, Condominium, Renters, Business Auto, Business Liability, Boat, Flood, RV, Personal Umbrella Policy,

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so many years by building long term relationships with customers and providing outstanding customer service. “We recognize that our customers’ needs are always growing and changing,” said Faina. “We get to know them, so we can understand the best way to protect them for their current and future needs, as well as for unforeseen events. We offer them the right mix of price and protection.” All of the agency’s fully licensed representatives are trusted insurance advisors, so they are able to help customers make informed decisions about their protection needs. “I’m very proud of this achievement, but getting into the Century Club was about teamwork,” said Faina. “I have a great financial services expert who can fit most any financial need with the right product or service, and the rest of my team is dedicated to serving customers and connecting them with the right person who can help them with their insurance and financial needs, whatever stage of life they’re in.”

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DBS for Movement Disorders: Tuning the Brain There are more than 100 nervous system disorders that afflict millions of people across the globe. Many of the disorders affect a person’s movement and alter their motor controls. This includes balance, gait, speed of movement, tremors, jerks and abnormal postures. Deep brain stimulation or DBS has successfully treated these symptoms and allowed many sufferers to reclaim their lives. At Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Pauline Braathen Neurological Center, a collaborative approach is utilized. The team of neurologists and neurosurgeons has pioneered the use of DBS since the original clinical trials in the mid1990s. Cleveland Clinic Florida continues to be at the forefront of innovative breakthroughs and successful treatments.

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hrough a new, free monthly program, the City of Cooper City, Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Department are reaching out to seniors in the area to keep them safe. The Senior Life Safety Program aims to teach and empower senior citizens to better protect themselves in their day-today lives. All of the classes are presented by a professional Life Safety Educator at the Cooper City Pool & Tennis Center, 11600 Stonebridge Parkway, in Cooper City. Complimentary light refreshments are served. Seniors are encouraged to bring a guest or come alone to meet other like-minded individuals.

The class meets on the fourth Monday of the month (before the Silver Sneakers class), from 11:15am-12noon. Topics include the following: ▸▸ August 24 - General Home Safety ▸▸ September 28 - Fire Safety ▸▸ October 26 - Medication Safety ▸▸ November 23 - Safety Around the Holidays ▸▸ December 28 - Electrical Safety ▸▸ January 25 - Fire and Burn Safety For information, call 954-436-7300 or visit www.coopercityfl.org.

Broward Center Teen Ambassador Program Is Seeking Applicants By Debby Teich

he Broward Center for the Center; attend and review at least Performing Arts is seeking high one performance per month; have a school students with an interest minimum “B average” (unweighted); in the performing arts and an aptitude have access to a computer and for writing for its Teen Ambassadors have at least one social media program. Cooper City resident Caleb account. They must also complete Polsky, 15, participated in the program an application, which includes an last year and plans to apply again. essay about why they will be a valuApplications must be received by able member of the program, as August 28. well as their experiences or feelings “I love the Broward Center Teen for or about live performing arts. Ambassador Program, because it has The 2014/15 Teen Ambassador allowed me incredible opportunities Program class consisted of 24 that I wouldn’t have gotten elsewhere,” participants from 15 high schools. said Caleb, who loves to sing, act and Some of the activities included dance, and plans to pursue a career sitting with the orchestra during in the performing arts. “It has encourDisney’s The Lion King, listening aged me to see different types of peron headsets to the stage manager Some of the Davie/Cooper City participants in the 2014/15 Teen Ambassador Program were (l to r): Bill Montgomery (Director of Sales), Sarah Sharpe, Casey Guarasci, Caleb Polsky, formance genres. It has also opened as he ran performances of The Veronica Lempicki, Liat Shuflita, Gianna Trapani, and Jill Kratish (Director of Programming). countless doors for me. It is such a Phantom of the Opera, interviewremarkable program and I am so lucky to be a part of it.” ing Pippin cast members and attending master classes and workshops featuring Up to 24 students will be accepted into the upcoming program, which runs from Sutton Foster, Joshua Bell and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The students September 2015 to May 2016. It includes guest speakers, master classes, back also attended theater, dance and music performances to write in excess of 100 stage tours, meet and greets with professionals in various career tracks conreviews and use social media to discuss their experiences with approximately nected to the arts, and more. The students attend performances presented at the 10,000 friends. Broward Center and its affiliated venues. They also provide reviews for postings Applications are available at BrowardCenter.org/education/ on social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and/or BrowardCenter. student-programs/teen-ambassadors. For information, call org. The students receive community service hours for their participation. 954-468-2689 or send an email to teenambassador@browardTo be considered for a position, students must attend a high school in Broward, center.org. Palm Beach or Miami-Dade County; attend one meeting per month at the Broward

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eofimo Lopez, 17, and Javaune Javaune James James, 20, have spent countless hours training at the Davie Police Athletic League (PAL) to perfect their boxing skills and it has been paying off for both of them. Their dreams of being on the USA Olympic team may soon be a reality. “We are very pleased at all the hard work our boxers and our team have been putting in over this last year, and I think it shows in their accomplishments,” said Officer Tim Albury, Director of Davie PAL. In April, Lopez (Lightweight Division) and James (Welterweight Division) represented Davie PAL at the State Golden Gloves Championships. After competing in four fights over four days, both were pronounced State Golden Glove Champions. They advanced to Nationals in Las Vegas in May. Lopez fought five fights over five days and won all of them by a unanimous decision, making him the National Golden Glove Champion in the Lightweight Division. James made it to the quarter finals, where he is in the top eight in the nation in his Welterweight Division. In June, Lopez and James participated in the Olympic Qualifier in Colorado Springs. Lopez qualified and will participating in the Olympic Trials in December 2015. He was also recognized as the most outstanding fighter in the tournament. James won his first two fights and lost a close third fight. He may still have a second chance at participating in the Olympic Trials. If they make the Olympic team, it will be the first time that Davie PAL has kids at this level.

Lopez has been fighting for the past 12 years and with Davie PAL for four years. He trains approximately seven hours each day. “I feel like I was born for this sport,” said Lopez. “It’s a natural fit for me.” Albury says Lopez has achieved his goals through hard work. “I believe his commitment and passion to be the best is what makes him so successful,” said Albury. “He is fully dedicated to being the very best in the world.” James has been fighting for the past 15 years and with Davie PAL for nearly four years. He also trains for seven hours each day. “I love that every time you get in the ring you have to prove to yourself that you are the best,” said James. There are approximately 30 participants in the Davie PAL boxing program, which is for beginners and more advanced boxers. As the boxers progress in their training, they move to the boxing team, where they have the opportunity to compete all over the country. Davie PAL is open to any child, ages 7 to 21. There are currently over 500 children in the program. “At Davie PAL, kids have a safe place to train, play, and hang out with friends,’ said Albury. “They are part of something special.” Teofimo Lopez

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he Town of Southwest Ranches Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board is calling all photographers for its 3rd Annual Photo Contest. The contest is open to residents of the Town of Southwest Ranches who are 18 years old or older. Younger residents may also enter with their parent or guardian’s written permission. The deadline to submit work is September 1. The theme for the contest is “anything in our town” and excludes people. This year, the board will be creating a calendar with the winning photos. The calendar will be available at Town Hall. “It is a wonderful opportunity for residents to show what the Town of Southwest Ranches means to them,” said Susan Kutz, staff liaison for the Rural Public Arts and Design Advisory Board. Members of the Rural Public Arts & Design Advisory Board will judge the contest. The winning 12 photographs will be announced on October 17, at the Annual Southwest Ranches Country Roads Arts and Crafts Festival, held at the Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park, 5840 Volunteer Road. Festival visitors will find all handmade crafts or original art, and more. The show includes stained glass, fabric and leather crafts, specialty wood products,

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he U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team has been an inspiration for many throughout the world, including the Davie United GU13 Sharks soccer team. Finishing their U12 season as the top ranked team in the state, there is a possibility that one or more of the Sharks might have the opportunity to play on the National Team someday. In preparation for the state championship, the girls trained three or four days per week, played scrimmages and games on the weekends, and participated in rigorous tournaments locally and out of town. Often times, they even played teams in older age groups. In the final game, they beat West Florida Flames with a score of 4-0. “The girls are successful, because of the connection they have with each other, their longevity with the team and its stability, as well as their own passion for the sport of soccer,” said Monica Schlosser, whose daughter Karlie plays on the team. The team is entering its third season with the Davie United Soccer Club. Most of the girls live and go to school in Davie/Cooper City. Matthew Parry, Director of Operations/Asst. D.O.C Girls Program, says the team has been successful both on and off the field. “The team has won many championships and excelled in the classroom,” said

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nnabel Campo of Davie and Blake Altman of Cooper City will now have to pay a little less for their college education. Both students were selected to receive the Broward League of Cities’ Annual Scholarship for Government Studies. Every year, the League awards four $1,000 scholarships to Broward County seniors who plan to pursue a major in public administration, political science or other government-related field at a college or university. Scholarships are made possible thanks to Broward County’s elected officials and the Broward League of Cities’ associate members, who make personal contributions through raffle purchases and donations to the scholarship fund. Gregory Ohl (Coral Springs Charter School) and Sofia Lalinde (Pembroke Pines Charter High School) also won awards. “I am so impressed by the students and their dedication to their education,” said Patty Asseff, president of Broward League of Cities. “They will become tomorrow’s leaders. Each scholarship winner has demonstrated hard work and community involvement, and we’re honored to help these deserving students achieve their education goals.” Blake graduated from Cooper City High School, where he was involved in his school’s debate team, DECA and the National Honor Society. He was ranked 9th out of 528 seniors.w In addition to his school-related activities, he participated in the Freedom Foundation Summit at Valley Forge National Historical Park last summer, and volunteered with Organizing for America to helping get people registered to vote. He has interned with Senator Eleanor Sobel, D-FL, and during that

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hat does your personal oral care have to do with your newborn? More than you think... Unaware of its importance, many women avoid regular dental care during and immediately after pregnancy. In addition, uneducated dentists may not stress its importance and may even be less willing to provide certain services during pregnancy. This is very unfortunate, because there are definite implications of poor oral health in pregnant women as it relates to their pregnancies, as well as their children. Multiple studies have shown links between periodontal disease (infection of the gums and bones supporting the teeth) and adverse outcomes in pregnancy, including preterm deliveries, low birth weight babies, and preeclampsia. Children born to mothers with poor oral hygiene and high levels of certain oral bacteria have a significantly higher risk of developing cavities at an early age. This may be one of the causative factors in a child’s development of a condition called early childhood caries or ECC. ECC is a complicated situation in which cavities occur rampantly at an age in which needed care may be difficult to deliver. Fortunately, most of the causes of both cavities and ECC are preventable. Cavities are caused in large part by having high levels of certain oral bacteria. Although children are not born with these cavity causing bacteria, they are eventually transferred by caregivers to children. This can occur, for example, by blowing on a hot spoon of cereal. It is not natural, or possible, to forever eliminate these bacteria. However, the longer it takes to transfer, the more decreased the risk of cavities is in general, and ECC specifically. The way of accomplishing this would be to eliminate cavities in the mouths of mothers (and all caregivers for that matter) and reduce the amount of plaque through regular dental checkups, cleaning and application of topical fluoride (in toothpaste and rinse). It would be easiest to complete all dental work prior to pregnancy. However, it is important to keep in mind that most dental procedures can be accomplished during pregnancy. The safest and most comfortable time to accomplish dental work during pregnancy is the second trimester. We recommend using this time not only to receive services, but also to obtain tips for oral care for mother and baby. There are many special circumstances during pregnancy. For example, nausea and vomiting can create some difficulty in controlling the acid levels in the mouth, which can increase the risks of both enamel erosion as well as cavities in mother. You would be surprised at the creative strategies which can be used to overcome many of these challenges. Drs. Maria and Alon Grosman are Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist. Their office is located at 4401 S Flamingo Rd on the NW corner of Griffin and Flamingo Rd. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 954-236-3434.

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he government formed The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) (consumerfinance.gov). This is a 21st century agency that “helps consumer finance markets work” by making rules more effective, by consistently and fairly enforcing those rules, and by empowering consumers to take more control over their economic lives. According to the Florida Realtors: Under the closing process changes [slated to take place October 1, 2015 extended from August 1, 2015], which were developed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the HUD-1 settlement form, the Good Faith Estimate and the Truth in Lending Act disclosure form will be consolidated into two new forms, a Loan Estimate and a Closing Disclosure. How are single-family homes being purchases today? (90-Day Statistics Snapshot) Entity

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(Note that there were more single family homes sold in Broward County.) The Closing Disclosure must be given to the buyer three days before closing, and if certain changes are made after that point, the closing would be delayed another three days. CFPB Director Richard Cordray stated only three types of changes could lead to a closing delay: ▸▸ A change in the loan product (such as from a fixed-rate loan to an adjustable-rate loan), ▸▸ The addition of a prepayment penalty, or ▸▸ A change in the annual percentage rate of more than 1/8 percent (1/4 percent in the case of an adjustable-rate loan). Although only these three events would trigger a delay, settlement service experts who have studied the changes say other events could unintentionally force delays as well. For example, lenders will have to delay the closing if parties agree at the closing to make even small or routine changes to what conveys to the buyer. In addition, as a practical matter, lenders will need to get the Closing Disclosure finalized a week before the closing to ensure the buyer gets it within the three-day time frame. Cash buyers often times opt to obtain a mortgage because of the current, historically low rates. Therefore, they would also be affected by the above changes. Real Estate brokers certainly appreciate the delay by the CFPB until October 1, 2015. None of us wants any delay in our resale market. Nearly 70% of the U.S. economy is based on personal consumption. A reduction in consumer spending contributes to a downward spiral in the economy. Delays in closings affect other Real Estate goods and services. If you are desirous of selling and closing before the end of summer, you may want to consider putting your home on the market now. You could avoid some angst while the government, lenders and closing agents iron out this new closing procedure.

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By Evan Baron

s we go through our daily lives, we often come upon situations which require us to make decisions. Sometimes these decisions can be minor in nature and other times they can be somewhat more complex. None of them compares to the decision a person has to make in deciding if they should pursue a divorce from their spouse. I hear these questions almost every day from either prospective or existing clients: “Should I stay married or get a divorce?” “Should I accept this deal or go to trial?” “What should I do?” Unfortunately, divorce attorneys don’t always have the answers. I can certainly advise a client based upon my 35 plus years of experience, but in reality the decision must always be that of the client. When I meet with a prospective new client who is considering a divorce, I am often asked for my opinion as to what he or she should do. I explain that I do not ever encourage an individual to get divorced, but obviously sometimes that is in fact their best option. It is, however, a very personal decision that he or she must make based upon all the factors involved.

I can advise a person as to the law and how his or her case will probably get resolved. I say probably, because when there are two parties involved it is impossible to predict what the other party will be seeking. I often explain to a client that no matter how reasonable they may be, the process will also depend upon the reasonableness of their spouse. So I am asked, “What should I do?” I tell them that it is their decision and they will know when it is time to make that decision. I have had individuals return to retain my services one or even two years after their initial consultation. It took that long to be able to answer the question, “What should I do?” Once the process has begun, I am also often asked, “What should I do?” when faced with the decision to either enter into a marital settlement agreement or proceed to trial. Once again, I can advise them based upon the law and my experience, but no attorney can ever guarantee a particular result if the case goes to trial. Often times the agreement is extremely fair and equitable and, as such, I advise my client that it is a good deal for them and they should certainly consider it. If the offer is equal to “their worst day in court,” then the decision is also fairly easy - why settle a case when you will probably get better results from a judge. Of course the usual reason is financial, since it costs more money to go to trial than to settle. We sometimes have clients who disregard our advice and accept a “deal,” which may not be the best that they can receive. Of course, it is ultimately their decision. So, in reality the person who can best answer the question “What should I do?” is the client. Of course, I can only hope that decision is made after they consider my advice. 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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