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18 Davie Mom Raises Awareness of Concussion Injuries through Daniel’s Dash 5K Run/Walk 24 Gala in the Gardens to Raise Money for Botanical Gardens and Wildlife Sanctuary 28 Davie Police Department Offers Civilian Police Academy

Can Do Kid 16 Davie Teen Completes Eagle Scout Project

Health and Wellness 21 Hormones and Marriage

feature story 22 Grosman Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Offers Compete Dental Care

School News 30 Scholarship Fund Created for NSU’s Mailman Segal Center for Human Development 32 Cooper City High School Hosts 2nd Annual College 101

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10 Cooper City Couples to Say I Do…Again 12 77th Annual Orange Blossom Festival, Parade and Rodeo Offers Family Fun 12 Learn about Davie’s Pioneers at the Old Davie School Historical Museum 14 Touch a Heart at Live, Love and Give Back Day

Ask the Sheriff Ask the Expert 36 Brushing Can Improve Your Child’s GPA 40 Timing of Tooth Eruption 46 Arthritis in the Foot and Ankle

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the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention’s dinner dance at the Signature Grand, 6900 W State Road 84, in Davie. For information, visit www. fisponline.org.

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11 12 Gala in the Garden – Flamingo Garden’s annual “Gala in the Gardens” offers guests delicious food samplings from area restaurants paired with a variety of premium wines and craft beers amid the beautiful botanical gardens. Dine under the stars, while enjoying live music from 5-8pm. Flamingo Gardens is located at 3750 South Flamingo Road in Davie. For information, visit www.FlamingoGardens.org or call 954-473-2955.

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14th Say I Do Again – Cooper City couples can renew their vows in a romantic group ceremony during Valentine’s week. Reservations required. Complimentary. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. #233 or stop by the Cooper City Community Center.

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Young At Art Museum, located at 751 S.W. 121 Ave. in Davie. The luncheon celebrates all of the women and men who are making a difference in the community. For information, call 954424-5023.

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Camp Dudley – Camp Dudley and Camp Dudley at Kiniya will host a catered Open House at the MultiPurpose Center at Davie’s Pine Island Park, from 2-5pm. Camp Dudley is a YMCA affiliate and non-profit. For information, visit www.campdudley.org, send an email to mhb@brandyhill.net, or call 954-205-5547. Horses Adopt-A-Thon – Show the horses some love at the Valentine’s Day Hearts for Horses Adopt-A-Thon, at 2995 Peaceful Ridge Road, in Davie, at 10am. Enjoy BBQ, games, flag routine, auctions, raffles, rescue exhibition, music and more. All proceeds go to Peaceful Ridge Rescue. For information, call 954-290-2395.

lives or works in Davie and Southwest Ranches. It is held on Tuesdays nights, from 7-10pm, at the Davie Police Department, located at 1230 South Nob Hill Road. The cost is $25. For registration and information, contact Patti Dobson at 954-693-8265 or send an email to pdobson@davie-fl. gov.

21st Cooper City Cabaret – Singers, dancers, and musicians will perform in a fun-filled evening of family entertainment at the Cooper City Cabaret. Seating is limited. Event will be held at 6:30pm, at the Cooper City Community Center. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org or call 954434-4300, ext. 233.

Golf Classic – The James Pirtle Memorial Golf Classic will kick off the Town of Davie’s 77th Annual Orange Blossom Festival. It is hosted by the Davie Golf and Country Club, 8201 Nova Drive, in Davie. Shotgun start is at 1pm. Competition is open to players of all skill levels and handicaps. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

22 Live, Love and Give Back Day – The Touch A Heart Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to enhance the lives of less fortunate children in South Florida. During the Live, Love and Give Back Day, in return for a $100 donation, guests will have an opportunity to relax, shop, eat, and learn, as they help make the Foundation’s mission a reality. For information, call 954566-0644/954-802-0562, send an email to bonmcnair@aol.com or visit www. TouchAHeartFoundation.org.

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12th Women of Vision – Young At Art Museum will host the 17th Annual Women of Vision Luncheon, at 11am, at

Texas Hold’em Tournament – The Kiwanis Club of Cooper City presents a Texas Hold’em Tournament. Buy-in is $100. Win up to $1,000 cash. Game starts at 7:30pm at the Davie Women’s Club House, 6551 Orange Drive in Davie. For information, call 954-2980036 or send an email to kccc2012@ yahoo.com.

18 Civilian Police Academy – Find out more about police operations by joining the Davie Police Department’s 40th Civilian Police Academy. The 11-week class is open to anyone who

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Heritage Championship Rodeo – On February 22, at 7:30pm, and February 23, at 2pm, watch cowboys and cow gals challenge 2,000 pound bulls, ride bare back, wrestle cattle, barrel race, and team rope. Rodeo is at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds of Davie. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

28th Ceramics – Enjoy making and taking home a project with your child at the Cooper City Community Center, from 6:30-8:30pm. Cost is $10 per family plus $10 material fee per child. Advanced registration required. For information, 954-434-4300, ext. #233.

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concert on Saturday and Sunday, as well as a free kids’ corner that includes a bounce house, giant slide, and climbing wall. There will also be a parade, old fashioned Strawberry Shortcake Festival, Rodeo and much more. Admission to the festival is free. Visit www.davie-fl.gov for details.

Orange Blossom Festival – On February 22 and 23, join in the fun at the 77th Annual Orange Blossom Festival, from 9am to 5pm. It will take place down Orange Drive from Davie Rd. west to SW 66th Terrace. It will feature over 250 displays, an arts & crafts show, fine arts show, western town, musical entertainment, Native American display, animal farm, western carriage display, commerce corner, information displays and green product displays. There will be a free

Community Garage Sale – Find great bargains at the Multi-Family Garage Sale at the Cooper City Sports Complex, on Stirling Road at 100th (Palm) Avenue, from 7am-12noon. Seller spaces available to residents only for $20. For information, call 954434-4300, ext. #233.

Ongoing League of Cities – Through February 14, the Broward League of Cities is accepting applications for its Scholarship for Government Studies, which provides financial support to students who plan to attend a college or university to pursue a major in public administration, political science or other government-related field. For information, visit www.BrowardLeague. org. Dixie Swim Club – The Town of Davie’s Actors Community Theatre presents “The Dixie Swim Club” by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten. Performances will be held on February 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 8pm & February 15, 16, 22, and 23 at 2pm at the Davie Pine Island Multi-Purpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, in Davie. Tickets are $12 at door and $10 in advance. For information, call 954-327-3941 or send an email to actofdavie1999@yahoo.com.

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Cooper City Couples to Say I Do…Again By Debby Teich

alentine’ s Day is a time for

love and romance. More than 25 Cooper City couples are expected to celebrate the holiday by renewing their vows during the “Say I Do…Again” ceremony on February 14, at 6:30 p.m., at Cooper City Hall. The event is free for Cooper City couples and their guests. Former Cooper City Mayor Suellen Fardelmann officiated the first “Say I Do… Again” event in 1989, when four Cooper City couples re-affirmed their vows in a group ceremony in front of friends and family. Over the years the number of couples in attendance has grown. Some come to celebrate their first anniversaries, while others come back every year and plan their Valentine’s celebration around it. “Say I Do…Again allows our resident couples to share a very special day of their life with others in their community,” said Lynda Bragg Good, Director Cooper City Recreation Department. “The love, laughter and memories made during this event make it a success!” The complimentary ceremony includes a walk down the aisle, flowers, photo under

the wedding arch, customary cutting of the cake, refreshments, coupons and prizes from local businesses, and a certificate of re-affirmation. There will be a table filled with each couple’s wedding photo. During the registration process, each couple provides information about themselves, such as how many years they have been married, where they met, and how many children they have. Cooper City Mayor Greg Ross will preside over the evening and perform the Re-Affirmation Ceremony. As each one is called up individually to “walk the aisle,” he will share some of this information with others at the event. Participants must be residents of Cooper City and sign up by February 11. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233 or visit www.coopercityfl.org.

Pictured are some of the couples who have renewed their vows at the Say I Do…Again event.

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77th Annual Orange Blossom Festival, Parade and Rodeo Offers Family Fun by Debby Teich

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unique heritage and roots as an agricultural community on Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 23, from 9am to 5pm. More than 15,000 people are expected to attend the Town of Davie’s Orange Blossom Festival, Parade & Rodeo, which is the oldest in Broward County. It will take place on Orange Drive, from Davie Rd. west to SW 66th Terrace. Admission is free. The Festival features more than 250 displays, including arts and crafts, fine art, an animal farm, a western town, Native American displays, western carriage displays, a commerce corner, information displays and green product displays. There will also be a free kids’ corner with a bounce house, giant slide, climbing wall and more. There will be plenty of

family entertainment on both days. The parade is one of the highlights of the weekend. This year’s theme is “Davie Honors the Armed Forces and Acknowledges Davie Road as a Purple Heart Trail.” More than 80 marching bands, baton twirlers, floats and others are expected to participate. The parade will begin at 10am on Saturday and will proceed down Davie Road between Orange Drive and SW 39 Street. All non-profit youth and adult groups, commercial and non-commercial businesses, musical marching and non-musical marching groups, and school groups are invited to participate. Parade entries are free and awards will be presented after the parade. Food will be plentiful all weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, there will be an old fashioned Strawberry Festival at the Davie Woman’s Club, located on the festival grounds. Fresh strawberries and homemade shortcake will be served, as well as other strawberry creations. The Davie Pro Rodeo will be held on Saturday, at 7:30pm, and Sunday, at 2pm, in the covered Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. Real cowboys and cowgirls from around the world will compete for championship titles, as they challenge 2,000 pound bulls, ride bare back, wrestle cattle, barrel race and more. This year’s Festival will also feature the James Pirtle Memorial Golf Classic, hosted by the Davie Golf and Country Club, on Friday, February 21. The format

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of the golf classic will be a 4-man best ball Scramble with a 1pm shotgun start. Competition is open to players of all skill levels and handicaps. There will be team prizes and trophies, as well as course contests. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov or call 954-797-1163.

Learn about Davie’s Pioneers at the Old Davie School Historical Museum By Debby Teich

Volunteers reenact pioneer life during the 2013 Orange Blossom Festival.

f you have ever wondered how Davie’ s

pioneers lived without all of today’s modern conveniences, visit the Pioneer Village area of the Old Davie School Historical Museum. During the Orange Blossom Festival, volunteers will give visitors a taste of what life was like in the early 1900’s. Reenactments will be held on February 22 and 23, from 12 to 2. Dressed in pioneer clothing, volunteers will take visitors on a tour of a replica of a one room house from 1909. They will explain how the pioneers lived without electricity, shared one bed, used an outhouse, pumped their own water, sewed quilts, and more. Visitors can also sample food that was cooked on the fire pit, such as pineapple upside down cake, coffee, green beans and soup. “When the kids visit the house, they want to know how to turn on the lights and where the pioneers shopped for food,” said Leslie Schroeder, Director of the Old Davie School Historical Musuem. “Visiting the village is a great way to get an understanding of the trials and tribulations of living as a pioneer.” During the Festival, free guided tours of the Old Davie School Historical Museum will also be available each day at 12noon, 1pm and 2pm. The museum contains Indian relics, old gas pumps, a mounted 14 ½ foot alligator and other wildlife from the Everglades, photos from the Great Flood, and more. Visitors can also explore a replica of a 1920’s classroom.

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The Old Davie School Historical Museum is located on the south side of Griffin Road. To reach it from the Orange Blossom Festival, use the footbridge to cross the canal. The Davie School Foundation was established in 1984 to protect and restore the Davie School to the integrity of its earlier appearance. The Foundation, in conjunction with the Town of Davie, the Broward County School Board, the Soroptimist International of Davie, The Davie Historical Society, and the community at large has worked tirelessly to preserve this important piece of Broward County’s history. The Old Davie School Historical Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located at 6650 Griffin Road. For information, visit www.olddavieschool.org.

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Gala in the Gardens to Raise Money for Botanical Gardens and Wildlife Sanctuary By Debby Teich

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There will be live music by Treebo with Noel Lorica. There will also be a silent auction that will include gather for Flamingo Gardens’ 2nd Annual over $22,000 worth of unique items and gift baskets, Gala in the Gardens. They will enjoy a such as a ride for two on the Goodyear Airship, a Walt relaxed evening under the stars in the gardens with Disney World vacation, a “Visit St. Augustine” packgreat food, libations, and music. Proceeds will be age, a “Stay-cation” at the Marriott Harbor Beach used to help sustain the botanical gardens and feed Resort & Spa, a Wine Tasting for 20, a painting by the animals in the wildlife sanctuary. The event will be “Sunny” the dolphin (Marineland’s original dolphin artheld on February 9, from 5-8pm, at Flamingo Gardens ist), and much more. in Davie. The food and wine event is presented by the “Gala in the Gardens is a unique experience,” said Friends of Flamingo Gardens. General admission tickKeith Clark, Director of Development. “There are few ets are $50 members/ $60 non-members in advance food and wine events held under 200-year-old live ($60/70 at the door). oaks with peacocks roaming about. The garden is On February 22 and 23, from 9:30am to 4:30pm, visit beautifully decorated and feels magical at night. It the 18th Annual Garden Festival and Bonsai Show at is an intimate experience, so you can actually talk to Flamingo Gardens. The event features a Bonsai Show the chefs about the food and learn about the beer and by the Broward Bonsai Society, along with plant and wine offerings from the experts if you like.” Guests enjoy the 2013 Gala in the Gardens. landscape experts with plants, supplies, garden art Some of the area restaurants and caterers include: Photo: Rosie Hernandez and accessories for sale. Demonstrations and lectures Vienna Cafe & Wine Bar, Tommy’s Italian Restaurant, will take place on various topics throughout the day, as well as guided tours The Melting Pot, RoHo Kitchen, Culinary Affairs and more. There will also be a through the Botanical Gardens, live performances, food, and Kid’s Gardening variety of craft beers provided by Brown Distributing, Funky Buddha Brewery, Zone. and The Mack House. Each will be featuring some of their unique seasonal and special release flavors, as well as some year-round favorites. International Wine Imports and The Grape Explorer will sponsor the VIP Gallery, which will feature Flamingo Gardens is located at 3750 South Flamingo Road in Davie. For information, visit www. exclusive tastings of some of the premium wines of Europe. FlamingoGardens.org.

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Davie Police Department Offers Civilian Police Academy By Debby Teich

During the course, participants visit a crime lab and gun range. They role play f you have ever dreamed of riding in a police car with an offi different scenarios that police officers often encounter to see how they might react cer on patrol, now is your chance. It is one of the many things participants will in a similar situation. They meet with a detective that explains a homicide case get to do during the Davie Police Department’s 40th Civilian Police Academy in its entirety, from the time someone was called to the scene to the present. The (CPA). The 11-week class begins on February 18. detective reviews all of the facts of the “Participants get an in-depth look investigation and even shares crime into the daily operations of the police scene photos. The CPA also incorpodepartment,” said Sergeant Rob rates scenario-based demonstrations Choquette, training section supervisor. from the Special Response Team, Dive “They gain insight into what it is really Team, K-9 Unit, Traffic Unit, and much like to do our jobs.” more. The CPA is open to anyone who The class is held on Tuesdays, from lives or works in Davie and Southwest 7-10pm, at the Davie Police Department, Ranches. Attendees have ranged in located at 1230 South Nob Hill Road. age from 18 to their 80’s. Some are It is limited to no more than 25 people representatives of HOA’s, while others and fills up quickly. The cost is $25. just want to know more about their local Refreshments will be provided. police department. Donald Harris plans to enroll in The course includes both classroom CPA. “I have so much respect for the and field instruction. Attendees learn Davie Police Department,” said Harris. about the various responsibilities that “They do such a good job of keeping our face officers, as well as the procedures streets and neighborhoods safe. I am and techniques used by officers when excited to learn more about them.” handling different situations. Some of the topics include: use of force, defensive tactics, narcotics enforcement, For registration and information, contact Patti special operations, criminal investigaDobson at 954-693-8265 or send an email to pdobtions, crime lab, evidence gathering son@davie-fl.gov. Officer Derrick Curtis shows a CPA member how to shoot a gun. techniques, and much more.

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Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy in the back. 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…

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Scholarship Fund Created for NSU’s Mailman Segal Center for Human Development By Debby Teich

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and social skills. The program is designed to increase communication, social and school readiness skills. It also provides caregivers with techniques and strategies to use in the classroom and at home. The Academy program is for children between the ages of 3 and 7. It is designed to provide a private school, kindergarten option for students who require an individualized education program that focuses on social-communication, behavioral self-regulation, and independent functioning. Although Steven G. does not have any direct ties to someone with autism, he was inspired to make a generous donation because he feels that all kids deserve a chance. He believes that John F. Kennedy said it best, “One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.” “We seldom stop to think about how our day-to-day lives could be so challenged if we were in the shoes of so many that are affected by autism,” said Steven G. “I hope and pray that my contribution can contribute to the growth of the educational programs and therapies that are available.” For information, visit www.nova.edu/humandevelopment.

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Cooper City High School Hosts 2nd Annual College 101 By Debby Teich

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▸ Submitting Powerful College Applications: Essays, Resumes and Recommendations, presented by International College Counselors ▸ Two Year Schools and Beyond, presented by Broward College ▸ Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA), presented by Florida Department of Education ▸ Standardized Tests and What You Need to Know, presented by Cooper City High School’s Guidance Department ▸ Graduation Requirements, presented by Cooper City High School’s Guidance Department ▸ Show Me the Money: Bright Futures and Other Scholarships, presented by Cooper City High School’s Guidance Department ▸ How to Help Your Child Succeed, presented by Cooper City High School’s Guidance Department “Competition for acceptance to schools is at an all-time high,” said Cheree Heller Liebowitz, Director of Marketing for International College Counselors, which will lead one of the breakout sessions. “It is imperative for students to understand the admission process, so they can maximize their chances of getting into the school of their dreams.” For information, call the Cooper City High School Guidance Department at 754-323-0217.

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Straight teeth make for a beautiful smile and they are also easier to keep clean. Crowded and improperly positioned teeth are more difficult to brush and floss. This can lead to a higher risk for gum disease, tooth decay, and tooth loss. Orthodontics is often necessary to help improve the stability, function, and health of an individual’s teeth. Children, who receive compliments on their beautiful teeth, smile more. More smiles translate into a friendlier demeanor and higher self-esteem. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, “It has been clinically proven that a beautiful smile leads to higher self-esteem. Confidence generates success.” I am a firm believer that children are our highest priority. All children need and deserve a good smile. An uncorrected problem can adversely affect an individual’s speech, general health and self-esteem. A person’s self-confidence almost always increases when his or her smile and appearance are improved. The value of a beautiful smile cannot be underestimated.

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Premature eruption of primary teeth occurs in 1:2000. This can occur in two ways. “Natal” teeth are present at birth and “prenatal” teeth erupt in the first 30 days of life. When teeth erupt prematurely, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider (pediatrician or pediatric dentist), as strategies for feeding will need to be addressed, especially if breastfeeding is planned. There are also structures which are present at birth and resemble premature teeth, but are actually not the primary teeth. One of the most common examples of this is “Epstein pearls.” They are visible cysts located in the upper arch in the front close to where the primary teeth are expected to be positioned. There is no treatment recommended for this, as long as there is no interference with feeding and no observed discomfort for the child. As with all published milestones, it is important to acknowledge the fact that these are just averages and that “normal” has a range. We find variation in gender, with females being ahead of males. It is also important to note that deviations in one area may have no bearing on others. For example, there are many children who are either “ahead” or “behind” in dental development, but are at the opposite ends of the spectrum in skeletal growth. They do, however, give us an idea of what to plan for and some guidance on timing of interventional treatment, whether dental or orthodontic, when indicated. 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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When “Leaky” Valves Are at the Heart of the Problem Your heart has four valves. They open during a heartbeat so that the blood can flow from one chamber to another and close to make sure that blood can’t leak back out. Mitral regurgitation occurs when the valve between the upper and lower chambers on the left side of the heart does not close properly. Mitral regurgitation can be caused by progressive structural changes in the leaflets of the mitral valve, certain infectious diseases and some heart attacks. Mitral valve prolapse is a structural abnormality of the valve where the leaflets have extra tissue and are displaced from their normal position (too far backward). A small percentage of patients with mitral valve prolapse will eventually develop regurgitation. “Symptoms of mitral regurgitation include shortness of breath or difficulty catching your breath (especially with exertion), palpitations that feel like rapid or irregular heartbeats, and swelling of the feet and ankles, said Edward Savage, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon at Cleveland Clinic Florida. “Other symptoms are weakness or dizziness, and increasing fatigue.”

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Call to schedule your visit. Walk-ins welcome. We see emergency patients the same day.

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“Milo” & “Rambo”

Milo (grey) and Rambo “Bo” (black) are 7-month old brothers who were left by their mom at a barn. Milo is very sweet and Bo is very mischievous. Their favorite persons are each other and their favorite toy is a spring. They love snuggling with each other and they hate to be separated. They were last seen sleeping under the Christmas tree.