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Fall Family Time

he summer of 2015 is slowly coming to an end. Summer vacations are fading into memory and the kids are settling into their school routines. With football season kicking into high gear, our lives are slowly returning to “normal.” While our afternoons and evenings may seem to be a blur of racing to and from afterschool activities, sports practices and music lessons, let’s not forget that the fall season in Florida has plenty to offer for family fun. The sun is not quite so scorching hot, and the ocean waters are still warm and beautiful. So put down the tablet, switch off the game console, and get out there and enjoy the soothing surf, take an airboat tour through the Everglades, or simply make time for a movie matinee. Whatever you choose to do, do it with family and friends. Our hectic lives force us to spend time separated from loved ones for most of the day, either at work or school, so make sure you make the time to enjoy each other’s company whenever you can.

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Inspiring Individual 16 Davie Resident Recognized As Foster Parent of the Year

Can Do kid 18 Davie Teen Serves As Humane Society Teen Adoption Ambassador

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Community News 10 Town of Davie Participates in #SaferBy4 Campaign 12 Olympiad Games to Benefit Rebuilding Together Broward 14 Cooper City Promotes Intergenerational Fun 14 Community to Gather for Flag Retirement Ceremony 26 SI Davie Prepares for 21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament 26 Davie–Cooper City Rotary Club Installs New President 28 Lions Club Organizes Back-to-School Event in Davie 30 Davie/Cooper City Felines Get Free Sterilization

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20 Florida Medical Center Brings High Level Emergency Care to South Broward County

Health and Wellness 22 Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Are Not Always the Best Option

School News 32 Poster/Essay Contest Encourages Students to Place Smoke Alarms in Bedrooms

Ask the Mayor 34 Davie Update

Ask the Sheriff 36 Securing Our Religious Institutions

ask the expert 38 Prenatal Oral Care and Your Child

Real Estate 40 Real Estate Check-up From the Neck Up . . .

Legally Speaking 42 I Thought My Divorce Was Over!

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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.

13th Grandparents Day – In honor of Grandparents Day, the City of Cooper City Recreation Department is offering a “Grandparents Day” special event for grandparents and their grandchildren. Held at the Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center, from 2-4pm. Grandparent or grandchild must be a Cooper City resident. Advanced tickets required. $4pp. Grandchildren must be 4 years and up. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 401.

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11th Flag Retirement Ceremony – In honor of Patriot Day, the City of Cooper City is hosting a Community Flag Retirement Ceremony at the Cooper City Community Center, from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Local scouting groups will provide a respectful flag ceremony, demonstrate proper flag etiquette, and more. No charge. Flags will be collected on site for future retirement. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

Olympiad Games – Teams of co-workers, friends and families will compete for the Golden Hard Hat trophy during the Rebuilding Together Olympiad Games at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie, from 11am to 4pm. Proceeds will benefit Rebuilding Together Broward. For information, visit www.rebuildingtogetherbroward.org.

25th Family Ceramics Night – Create a special “Halloween” ceramics piece with your child. 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. Cost is $10 per family, plus $10 per child for project materials. For information, call 954-4344300, ext. 233.

26th 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.

Mayor’s Open Play Chess Challenge – Chess players of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in free, supervised, open play, from 9am -11am, at the Pool & Tennis Center, 1600 Stonebridge Parkway, in Cooper City. For information, visit www.coopercityfl. org.

15th FLOW – The Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) mobile will at the Cooper City Community Center, 9000 SW 50th Place, from 9:30am-2:30pm. No appointment required. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.

12th Household Waste & Electronics – Properly dispose of your items at the Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Recycling Drop-Off, from 8am–4pm, at the Pine Island Park (Bamford Sports Complex), 3801 S. Pine Island Road, in Davie. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov. Rodeo – Don’t miss the Davie Pro Rodeo Championship Bull Riding event at 6pm, at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds of Davie, 4271 Davie Road. For information, call 954-680-3555 Antiques – The Antique and Collectibles Fair features art, coins, jewelry, civil war relics, etc., from 8am - 3pm, at Saint David Catholic Church Parish Hall, 3900 S. University Drive in Davie. Admission (free for age less than 12) is $1, or 2 food or personal items for Hope Outreach Center in Davie. For information, call 954 774-5471.

18th Mom and Son Night – The City of Cooper Recreation a Department is offering a “Mom and Son Night of Fun” for Cooper City resident moms and sons, K through 5th grade. The event will be held from 6:30pm-9:30pm at the Cooper City Community Center. The event includes dinner, games and dancing. Advanced tickets required. $10pp. For information, call 954-4344300, ext. 233.

19th Tree and Plant Care – Learn the basics about plants and trees at Cooper City’s 23rd Annual Tree and Plant Care Workshop at City Hall Auditorium, 9090 SW 50th Place, from 8am – 3pm. Reservations required. Free. For information, visit www. coopercityfl.org.

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Community Garage Sale – Find garage and closet treasures at Cooper City’s “Multi-Family Garage Sale,” from 7am-12noon at the Cooper City Sports Complex, located on the corner of Stirling Road and 100th Avenue in Cooper City. For information, call 954434-4300, ext. 233 SI Golf Tournament – The Soroptimist International of Davie will hold the 21st Annual Golfing fore Good Charity Golf Tournament at Hollybrook Country Club in Pembroke Pines. For information, call 954-559-0140 or send an email to golf@sidavie.org

28th 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 September 28 is Fire Safety. For information, call 954-4367300 or visit www.coopercityfl.org.

29th 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.

Oct. 2nd Book Swap – The Cooper City Recreation Department’s Community Book Swap takes place from 6pm to 7:30pm, at the Cooper City Community Center. On September 28, interested Cooper City residents can drop off gently used books that are in good condition to the Community Center or Pool and Tennis Center and receive a ticket. On October 2, they can “swap” their ticket(s) for different books, DVD’s, board games, computer games and more at the Book Swap. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.

On-going Fire Prevention – This month, elementary school students throughout Davie will be learning about the importance of smoke alarms, as they compete in the Town of Davie Fire Rescue/Fire Prevention Bureau’s 19th Annual Fire Prevention Week Essay/ Poster Contest. The deadline to enter is September 28. For information, call 954-797-1229 or visit www. firepreventionweek.org. 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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Town of Davie Participates in #SaferBy4 Campaign Community News

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very year, young children lose their lives in the water or while sleeping. The Town of Davie is participating in the #SaferBy4 Campaign to reduce these preventable child deaths by informing and educating families and care givers about water safety (drowning prevention) and safe sleep practices for infants. The campaign was designed to help children reach their fourth birthday.

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In the last five years in Broward County, the most preventable cause of death of children under one year of age was from an unsafe sleep environment. Florida Department of Children and Families offers the following tips to prevent accidental sleep-related deaths: ▸▸ Make sure the baby’s crib meets Consumer Product Safety Commission standards. ▸▸ The mattress should be firm and fit snuggly in the crib’s frame. ▸▸ Place baby on his/her back to sleep in order to reduce the risk of suffocation. ▸▸ Keep baby’s sleep area clear of strings, cords and wires. ▸▸ Give your baby a pacifier (never a bottle) when he or she goes to sleep. ▸▸ Although they may look cute, pillows, blankets, bumper pads and toys can suffocate your infant. ▸▸ Despite popular belief, sleep aids such as wedges and sleep positioners can increase the risk of infant death due to suffocation. ▸▸ Sleeping with your infant may be more convenient and look peaceful, but the risk of an adult rolling onto or pinning the baby and killing the infant by suffocation increases immensely through co-sleep.

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Broward County has one of the highest rates of drowning fatalities among children ages 1 to 4 each year. Drowning occurs in as little as two minutes. A child can enter a pool in the time it takes a caregiver to answer the phone or start a load of laundry. Most children who die from a drowning were never intended to be in the water . . . they wandered away from a supervised area to enter water alone. The #SaferBy4 Campaign offers the following tips: ▸▸ Layers of supervision: Assign a “water watcher” to ensure that a responsible adult is supervising the child in the pool. ▸▸ Barriers: Children should never have accessibility to water without being accompanied by an adult. Have several barriers (in case one fails) to physically block a child from a pool. Barriers include door alarms, pool fences, self‐latching gates, child proof locks and pool covers. ▸▸ Emergency Response: Early activation of EMS, CPR and Rescue Breathing can mean the difference between life and death. Keep a phone by the pool and learn CPR and Rescue Breathing. ▸▸ Swim Classes: Town of Davie offers Mommy and Me swim classes for children six months to three years of age. Classes are to help young children get ready to swim and for water safety. They emphasize fun in the water and elementary swimming skills. Preschool Swim Classes are for children ages 3 to 5 years old. Children learn water safety, survival skills, and foundational swimming concepts in a safe environment. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

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Olympiad Games to Benefit Rebuilding Together Broward Community News

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n September 19, teams of co-workers, friends and families will comOlympiad-style, team building events. All of them have a construction theme, such pete for the Golden Hard Hat trophy during the Rebuilding Together as the Toilet Seat Toss (horseshoe with a toilet seat), Wheelbarrow Derby and Olympiad Games. The event will be Level, Plumb and True (PVC pipes must be held at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds in Davie, put together in a strategic way), Hook Me Up from 11am to 4pm. Proceeds will benefit (team members put on a harness and hook Rebuilding Together Broward. up a bucket of water between their legs), and Rebuilding Together Broward County is more. a local affiliate of a nationwide non-profit, Each game has a winner, and each team which provides high quality renovations to member receives a medal. In addition, the families and homes in need. In Broward, the overall winners receive bronze, silver and organization engages volunteers to perform gold medals and the Olympiad winners home repairs, safety improvements, energy also take home the coveted Golden Hard retrofits and neighborhood revitalization in Hat trophy. Miller Marauders from Miller an effort to assist low income homeowners Construction won last year and they will who are elderly, disabled and veterans. return this year to try to keep the coveted “The Olympiad was created as a new and Golden Hard Hat trophy. unique event, playing up the theme of using The cost for a team of four to enter is $1,000. Organizers are hoping building materials and playing to raise $20,000, which will off the construction industry,” be used to fund the organizasaid Sandra Veszi Einhorn, tion’s Safe and Healthy Homes Executive Director. “The program. idea of team building for this event dovetails nicely into our The Bergeron Rodeo mission, which also engages Grounds are located people in a team building at 4271 Davie Road, environment. Fundraisers are in Davie. For inforalways more fun when there is mation, visit www. friendly competition involved!” rebuildingtogetherDuring the games, teams broward.org. 2014 Rebuilding Together Olympiad Games of four will compete in ten

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Cooper City Promotes Intergenerational Fun Community News

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2014 Grandparents Day and Mom/Son Night of Fun.

he City of Cooper City has several events throughout the year to promote positive family relationships. On September 13, from 2pm to 4pm, Cooper City residents will celebrate their grandparents, and on September 18, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, moms and sons will gather for the Mother and Son Night of Fun.

Grandparents Day

On the same day that the nation celebrates Grandparents Day, Cooper City grandparents and their grandchildren will gather for their own special event at the Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center. Since 2007, it has been a tradition for many Cooper City families. “It is wonderful way for grandkids and their grandparents to spend quality time together,” said Annie Boyle, Recreation Program Specialist for the City of Cooper City Recreation Department. The cost is $4 per person. Either the grandparent or grandchild, age 4 and up, must be a Cooper City resident. Participants will engage in fun games with their grandchild/grandparent, take home a souvenir picture, and enjoy an old fashioned ice cream party. At 4 pm, participants can continue the fun in the facilties game room or the pool, all at no additional charge. Advanced tickets are required and available at the Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center or the Cooper City Community Center. Tickets will not be available the day of the event.

Mom/Son Night of Fun

Since 2002, Cooper City moms and their sons have been gathering for the

Mother and Son Night of Fun. This hometown event has been a way for moms and their sons, K – 5th grade, to enjoy a special evening together. Many of them return year after year. Approximately 80 mothers and sons are expected to attend. They will rotate around to different game and activity stations that will each have a “race car party” theme. In addition, a DJ will lead games and play music for dancing. The event also includes dinner. “This event provides a great opportunity for mothers and sons to bond through a variety of fun activities and a bit of friendly competition,” said Boyle. “As children become older and want their independence, it is especially important to build special and lasting memories while they’re young.” Tickets for the Mother and Son Night of Fun are $12 per person and must be purchased in advance at the Cooper City Community Center on 90th Avenue. No tickets will be sold at the door. The event is limited to Cooper City residents only. On November 13, from 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Cooper City dads will have their turn at the Annual Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance. The event, for ages 2nd grade and up, includes dinner, dancing and themed entertainment. If dad is unavailable, grandfathers, step-dads, and uncles are always welcome. The event is limited to Cooper City residents. Tickets will be available on October 7. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org or call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

Community to Gather for Flag Retirement Ceremony By Debby Teich

When an American selected for retireflag is worn, torn, faded ment at this event, the or badly soiled, it should public is encouraged to always be replaced with bring their worn, faded, a new flag. According to soiled, and torn flags the United States Flag for future retirement. Code: “The flag, when Local Boy Scout it is in such condition and Girl Scout troop that it is no longer a fitleaders will be recruitting emblem for display, ing new members at should be destroyed in the event. They will be a dignified way, preferavailable to answer ably by burning.” On questions about September 11, area resiScouting. A variety of dents will have an opporcommunity groups will tunity to learn about flag have tables set up with etiquette at Cooper City’s information. Some of Annual Flag Retirement them include: Honor Ceremony, held at the Flight, Kiwanis Club Cooper City Community of Cooper City and Center, from 5:30pm to the American Legion. 7:30pm. The flag cerComplimentary refreshBoy Scouts and Girl Scouts led a Flag Retirement Ceremony in 2014. emony begins at 6:30pm. ments will be served. All ages are invited to attend the complimentary patriotic event, which is held Harold Robinson has a worn flag that is ready for retirement. He plans to bring each year on a Friday or Saturday evening in honor of Patriot Day. This year, it it to the event. will actually be held on Patriot Day, which falls on September 11. More than 100 “I have had the flag for more than 20 years and it is time to get a new one,” said people are expected to attend, including many Veterans. Robinson, who is a Korean War Veteran. “I want to make sure I know the proper In addition to the ceremony, local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops will demway to dispose of it.” onstrate the proper way to fold a flag, as well as other etiquette. Participants will For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org. also learn how to properly dispose of a flag. Although a flag has already been

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very year, millions of prescriptions are written for patients suffering from high cholesterol. Doctors quickly recommend patients take cholesterol-lowering drugs, known as statins, in hopes of preventing a possible heart attack. Here lies the problem with traditional medicine. In addition to side effects that one may suffer after taking these drugs, the bad cholesterol (LDL) levels may decrease on subsequent lab work, giving a false sense of security. What appears to heavily impact the risk of heart disease is the particle size of the LDL. The larger the number of small particles of LDL, the more hazardous they are to your health. These drugs (statins) typically do not impact the particle size. Therefore, the risk of heart disease still remains even though the LDL is lowered. These small particles will be easily able to pass through the vessel junctions and cause build up of plaque. Lowering cholesterol through the use of prescription drugs is not a quick solution to an ailment that needs to be researched further. Moreover, Functional Medicine will not only evaluate the particle size of the bad cholesterol, but also offer natural supplements that will increase the LDL, thus decreasing your risk of heart disease. Did you know that while helping you lower cholesterol levels, statins could also put you at risk for Type 2 diabetes? Clinical studies have shown a link between drugs, such as Lipitor and Crestor, and the development of Type 2 diabetes. Post-menopausal women are at heightened risk. Diabetes occurs when the body can’t produce or use insulin—a hormone needed to convert food into energy. If the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin or if cells do not respond appropriately to insulin, blood sugar levels in the blood get too high. This can lead to serious health problems. Scientists believe these drugs can affect the function of cells that store and release insulin, as well as decrease the body’s sensitivity to this hormone. Liver injury, neurological problems and muscle pain are also side effects. In 2014, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety advisory about these findings. But this doesn’t mean that high cholesterol should go untreated. It is a serious condition that affects over 70 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At a Functional Medicine practice, we don’t only look at total cholesterol. We conduct specialized testing to learn more about the size and content of the cholesterol particles to help the patient combat the disease in the most efficient way. We also look at other important factors, such as family history, and most importantly, lifestyle. This serious condition is then treated through a combination of vitamins, natural foods and a change in the patient’s lifestyle. While prescription medication temporarily hides symptoms, Functional Medicine offers a comprehensive approach that will restore your health and vitality without the negative side effects. Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine and Stephanie Muniz Nerette is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner and a Diplomate to the Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. Bellissimo Medical is located at 2665 Executive Park Drive, Suite #3, in Weston. Call us today and schedule your free consultation to learn more about our Opti-Life Program at 954-384-8989 or visit www.bellissimomedical.com.

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Offered at $887,000 Gorgeous residence on corner lot w/long paver driveway & amazing courtyard entrance. With 4BR/4.5BA+den/office+3-car garage, this former model home has it all! Open & bright floor plan w/volume ceilings & beautiful crown moulding throughout. Tile in living areas & unique travertine stone flooring in master suite. Master bathroom features huge Jacuzzi tub, walk-through shower w/body sprays & dual sinks w/ample counter & cabinet space. Built-in wet bar in family room. Impressive kitchen complete w/stainless steel appliances, chef’s island & granite countertops. Cozy breakfast area overlooking tremendous paver deck w/large pool, spa & lush landscaping. Impeccably maintained home. Newer metal roof. All the Comfort of “Home, Sweet, Home” with Originality and Elegance!

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Brand New Construction! Never lived in 2-story 5BR/4.5BA in Cooper City’s newest gated community. 1 of only 29 home sites nestled on premium cul-de-sac lot. Residence includes a 3-car garage and is located in an excellent school district. Over $30k in Upgrades!

Remarkable Equestrian Estate Stunning 4.39-acre estate featuring countless upgrades. Includes main house, att. guest house, det. guest house, pool, 25x27 enclosed summer kitchen & 6-stall CBS barn w/tack & feed rm, 3-rail PVC cross fencing, 5 paddocks, turnouts, a large arena & jump area w/1.25 mile track. 4-car Porte-cochere & 3-CG. Professionally Designed!

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SI Davie Prepares for 21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament SECTION HEAD Community News

By Debby Teich

embers of Soroptimist International of Davie have been busy preparing for the club’s main fundraiser for the year. On September 26, the club will hold the 21st Annual Golfing fore Good Charity Golf Tournament at Hollybrook Country Club in Pembroke Pines. “It is a fun way to be SI Davie members prepare for the golf tournament. charitable, spend time with family, and play on a prestigious golf course,” said Don Buening, who has been a ‘Soropti-mister’ for 22 years. The individual fee is $150, but the cost for a foursome is only $535. The event begins at 7am with registration, a continental breakfast, and a putting contest to benefit Project Stable. At 8am, there will be a shotgun start. The event also includes lunch, as well as an awards presentation, raffle and silent auction. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, last place teams, longest drive and closest to the pin. Soroptimist is a 501(c)3 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 37 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. “Joining Soroptimist International of Davie is a wonderful way to meet and make new friends, while working on charitable endeavors,” said Susan Coyle, who joined the club 16 years ago. “Our common goal is to make the community a better place.” The money raised at the tournament will help support the club’s charities and projects, such as: Campaign to End Human Trafficking; American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life; Old Davie School Historical museum, Project Stable; Hope Outreach; PACE Center for Girls Broward; Davie Elementary School; Violet Richardson Award, Live Your Dream Award; charities abroad and more. Hollybrook Country Club is located at 900 Hollybrook Drive in Pembroke Pines. For information on the golf tournament, call 954-559-0140 or send an email to golf@sidavie.org.

Davie–Cooper City Rotary Club Installs New President By Debby Teich

arrell A. Stuehrenberg was recently installed as president of the DavieCooper City Rotary Club for the 2015-2016 Rotary year. He joined the club a year after arriving in Davie to serve as the pastor of the local Lutheran church, where he served for 33 years. He has been a member of the Davie- Cooper City Rotary Club for the past 38 years. “Several folks encouraged me to have some participation in my local community, other than just church related contacts,” said Stuehrenberg. “The Rotary Club was a perfect answer to this suggestion. Over these 38 years, I have learned Darrell A. Stuehrenberg much about the people, leaders, and qualities of both Davie and Cooper City by knowing fellow Rotarians. This is a group of my friends. When we welcome new members, they become my new friends.” Rotary, which has 1.2 million members worldwide, is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. The Davie-Cooper City Rotary Club was established in 1971. It currently has 25 members, many of whom have been in the club for over 20 years. They live in Davie, Cooper City and the surrounding areas. The club meets on Wednesdays, at 12:15pm, at the Blue Moon Diner in Cooper City, and welcomes visitors. Most of the meetings include a guest speaker from a community business or charitable organization. Outside of the meetings, members have an opportunity to attend social events with their own members, as well as those in other Rotary clubs in the area. On October 4, for example, the four southern Broward Rotary Clubs will meet for a covered dish social. Members also participate in a variety of community service activities, including Davie’s Orange Blossom Festival, Parade and Rodeo, and Cooper City’s Founder’s

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Day Festival. In December, the club sponsors a Children’s Holiday Party. They invite approximately 120 disadvantaged children and school staff members from 12 local schools to the Signature Grand for an event complete with Santa, Disney characters, lunch, music and dancing. Each child receives an age appropriate gift. In February, they sponsor a “Horse Tales” reading event at the Bergeron Rodeo arena in Davie. Approximately 300 first graders from three local schools gather to learn about horses and read them a book. Prior to the event, members of the Rotary Club bring each child a book, so they can practice reading it. “Rotary is an excellent civic organization that impacts the local community and the world,” said Stuehrenberg. “It’s a great way to interact with fellow professionals and business leaders in your area. The best way to check out Rotary is to visit a local Rotary Club.” For information, visit www.daviecoopercity.rotary-clubs.org, call 954-868-8222 or send an email to das4851@yahoo.com.

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Lions Club Organizes Back-to-School Event in Davie Community News

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embers of Lions Club International wanted to make sure that hundreds of underprivileged children were ready for school. After raising $40,000, the club sent them on a back-toschool shopping spree to purchase supplies and uniforms at nine different Wal-marts, including the Davie location, 4301 South University Drive. This the ninth year the Lions Club has held the event. Social workers selected 100 underprivileged children from the ten elementary schools closest to the Davie Wal-mart. A large group volunteers shopped with the kids, including Town of Davie Mayor Judy Paul; Town of Davie Vice Mayor Susan Starkey and Lions Club president Jim Silvernale. There were also volunteers from PAL (Police Athletic League), Davie Police Department, Davie Cadets, Davie Fire Department, Landmark Bank, Lions Club, Nova Southeastern University, Cooper City High school and more. As parents checked in with their children, they were given a shopping wish list, books donated by Read Conmingo, and a raffle ticket to win a computer. While the parents enjoyed refreshments, each volunteer shopped with one child to help them spend a $50 gift card on supplies. Outside the store, the children received free giveaways from Magic 102.7, ID cards from the Davie Police Department, fire truck tours from the Davie Fire Department and free eye checkups from Wal-mart. Two lucky children also won

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Davie/Cooper City Felines Get Free Sterilization community news

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ittens make a cute pet. Unfortunately, however, they are often abandoned once they grow older. The Humane Society of Broward County and Broward County Animal Care & Adoption are teaming up for “Mission Catpossible,” a collaborative spay/neuter project for felines to reduce the number of unwanted cats. 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. The program also includes zip codes in other cities: 33009, 33021, 33023, 33025, 33060, and 33315. Proof of residency is required. According to Christopher Agostino, President/CEO of the Humane Society of Broward County, the HSBC currently provides low cost spay/neuter to nearly 12,000 pets that have homes, and for feral and free roaming cats each year. This is in addition to spaying/neutering more than 8,000 animals that are placed through the shelter’s adoption program. “Our goal is to sterilize an additional 4,000 felines in the next 12 months,” said Agostino. Anyone interested should make an appointment. The procedure is performed on the HSBC mobile unit seven days a week. Vaccinations, microchipping and testing are available for a fee. Carole Himmel, who lives in the 33317 zip code area, is planning to call HSBC. “My friend gave me a free cat, but I have not had the time or money to get it neutered,” said Himmel. “I will definitely take advantage of the free service.” The HSBC is a private, non-profit organization supported by donations from people and companies who want to help the animals. The shelter receives no government funding and is not affiliated with any local or national organization with a similar name. Broward County Animal Care and Adoption is dedicated to

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emorial Hospital Pembroke is marking 20 years as a member of the Memorial Healthcare System family, having joined the system in July of 1995. For the past 20 years, Memorial Hospital Pembroke has grown to serve the patients and families of Pembroke Pines and beyond. With more than 13,000 annual admissions and observations, 301 licensed beds, and more than 730 employees and 800 active community medical staff, Memorial Hospital Pembroke provides a wide range of high-quality healthcare services in a compassionate community setting. Between the Urgent Care Center and its Emergency Room, Memorial Hospital Pembroke treats more than 100,000 patients each year.

Innovative Treatments for Patients and Families Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – Advanced technologies, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, provides a comprehensive outpatient program in the prevention and treatment of chronic, non-healing wounds caused by diabetes, infection, hypertension, burns, trauma and other complex conditions. Sleep Study Program – Patients coping with undiagnosed sleep disorders can receive innovative treatments from Memorial Hospital Pembroke’s highly trained sleep technologists. Memorial Ventilator Program (MVP) – Memorial Ventilator Program provides highly specialized inpatient care for patients with acute or chronic respiratory needs, including chronically or critically ill patients who are referred from the Intensive Care Unit. New Vision Medical Stabilization – An inpatient medical stabilization service for people with drug- or alcohol-related issues. Memorial Hospital Pembroke Surgical Services – The hospital’s surgical program offers new facilities and leadingedge technology, including the Olympus EndoAlpha Integrated Operating Room and the Olympus 3-Dimensional Video System. Memorial Urgent Care in Pembroke Pines – The Urgent Care Center, affiliated with Memorial Hospital Pembroke, provides

minor-emergency care for adult and pediatric patients for a variety of injuries and illnesses, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. My ER – Memorial Hospital Pembroke’s Emergency Department is fast, friendly and efficient, providing expert emergency care in your own backyard. Primary Stroke Center – Memorial Neuroscience Institute at Memorial Hospital Pembroke has obtained the Gold Seal of Approval from the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center, with an expert, multidisciplinary team of staff and physicians caring for patients who have sustained a stroke.

A “Fit” Way to Celebrate! To celebrate its service to the community, this fall Memorial Hospital Pembroke will create a Memorial Fitness Zone at Brian Piccolo Sports Park & Velodrome, 9501 Sheridan Street, Hollywood. The zone will feature outdoor equipment that can be used free of charge – as a warm-up or cool-down to an exercise routine, or as its own fitness regimen – by exercisers age 14 and older. The fitness zone will also be lit at night for those fitness fanatics who like to get their workouts in after dark. As a member of the Board of Commissioners of the South Broward Hospital District, I’m proud that Memorial Hospital Pembroke has cared for our community for 20 years – and that, through leading-edge services and innovative programs like the new Memorial Fitness Zone, Memorial Hospital Pembroke will keep contributing to the health and well-being of Broward patients and families in the decades to come.

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ccording to the National Fire Protection Association, half of all U.S. home fire deaths occur at night between the hours of 11pm and 7am, when people are most likely to be sleeping. Having a working smoke alarm in the home cuts the risk of dying in a fire in half. This month, many elementary school students throughout Davie will be learning about the importance of smoke alarms in the bedroom, as they compete in the Town of Davie Fire Rescue/Fire Prevention Bureau’s 19th Annual Fire Prevention Week Essay/Poster Contest. This year’s theme is “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm.” The deadline to enter is September 28. “The contest is designed to contribute to the education of our children and their families, as well as our local merchants,” said Betty Daly-Hilsman, program. “Our program helps students and their families gain a better understanding of how to prevent fires, the dangers of fire, and have the skills to know how to escape from their homes or any other location where a fire has ignited. It also encourages them to make sure they have smoke alarms in their homes.” Daly-Hilsman says that every bedroom and level of the home, including the basement, should have a smoke alarm. These smoke alarms should be tested once a month and replaced one to two times a year. She also encourages families to have an escape plan. “It is essential for families to create an escape plan for their family should a fire break out in their home,” said Daly-Hilsman. “The plan should include where their

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family should meet outside their homes to assure that all family members and pets are accounted for.” At participating elementary schools, students in grades K-3 will create posters, while those in grades 4-5 will write essays. According to the rules, all of the work must reflect this year’s theme and cannot be larger than 12” X 12.” Teachers will select one winner from each grade level. On October 6, approximately 50 to 60 students will be honored for their winning entries at an awards ceremony at the Pine Island Multipurpose Center, where their work will be on display. The students will receive trophies, backpacks, certificates, t-shirts, fire prevention and safety items, and information. The Town Administrator, Mayor, Town Council, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and other Fire Department officials are typically invited to attend the event, which is hosted by Fire Marshal Robert Taylor. “The students are so proud when they see their entries displayed at the awards ceremony,” said Daly-Hilsman. During the month of October, in observance of Fire Prevention Week, members of the Fire Prevention department will also be visiting schools to provide fire and safety and prevention demonstrations. Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. For information on the Town of Davie’s Annual Essay & Poster Contest, call Betty Daly-Hilsman at 954-797-1229.

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hurches, temples, religious schools and other religious institutions are vital to our community, yet they also face special security risks. By their very welcoming and spiritual nature, places to worship are typically open long hours every day – and sometimes around the clock. This open-door nature of houses of worship can make them especially vulnerable to individuals who are fueled by hate, or suffering from mental illness, and who are seeking to inflict harm. Case in point was the horrific racist terror attack in June on the church in Charleston, South Carolina that left nine people dead at an evening Bible study class. As sheriff, the safety of our community is my primary concern. I want to ensure your protection from harm in all of your daily activities, whether it is going to work, to school or to worship.

This is not a new concern for me. In recent years, because of a few antiSemitic incidents in South Florida, the Broward Sheriff’s Office conducted a “Keeping Your Jewish Institutions Safe” conference to prepare synagogues to address safety concerns during the high holy days. Simultaneously, our BSO Community Outreach team and our Chaplain’s Office were also essential in building stronger ties between our agency and Broward’s many diverse religious groups. Many faith communities in Broward – Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu – have remarked that trust between BSO and their congregations has grown incredibly. In the aftermath of the Charleston attacks, we are expanding our security conference this year to include religious institutions of all faiths to discuss their concerns and how, working together, we can bring people together. This is what I like to call “Uniting Broward”: to share ideas to make our community safer. Our religious community can learn a lot from us about how they can better protect their institutions and congregations. Among items that make a difference: improving lines of sight by keeping hedges and bushes trimmed low to remove potential blind spots, ensuring outdoor lighting illuminates all entrances to the institution to discourage intruders and adding security cameras to deter potential acts of vandalism or even terrorism. Most importantly is the concept of simply being alert: if you SEE SOMETHING unusual, SAY SOMETHING, so it can be promptly reported to law enforcement. If anything seems out of the ordinary, make it your responsibility to share that information. Only by sharing vital pieces of information can steps be taken to avert potentially dangerous situations. To learn more, or to schedule a security inspection and review at your place of worship, please contact the Broward Sheriff’s Office at 954-321-4717.

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Closed sales for existing single-family homes rose slightly by 0.8% to 778 from 772 in May 2014, while the total number of closed sales for existing townhomes/condominiums decreased by 9.4% to 828 from 914 last May. The rising trend of median sale prices for both single-family homes and townhouses/condominiums continued in May versus one year ago. The median sale price for single-family homes is up 0.7% (from $295,000 in May 2014 to $297,000 in May 2015), while townhomes/condominiums are up by a much larger margin, an increase of 8.9% (from $124,000 to $135,000), respectively. The number of new listings fell in May 2015. This was only the third such month in the past calendar year. May 2015 was down 3.4% in single-family homes (1,367 to 1,320) and down 14.1% in townhouses/condominiums (1,481 to 1,272), bringing the months’ supply of inventory from 5.7 to 5.8 for townhomes/ condominiums. May 2015 remained constant in single-family homes at 4.8. New pending sales for Broward County saw more mixed results, rising by the tune of 2.2% in single-family homes (1,101 in May 2014 to 1,125 in May 2015) and dropping by 4.1% in townhomes/condominiums (1,111 in May 2014 to 1,066 in May 2015). What about our hyper-local market? According to Facts & Trends and the Multiple Listing System:

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