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Grand Opening Celebration – The public is invited to join in the all-day celebration of Cooper City’s Philanthropy: A Consignment Shop’s grand opening. There will be wine, cheese, dessert and coffee. The store sells name brand clothing that is new or gently worn and in excellent condition. It donates a portion of the profits to a different charity every month. For more information, call 954-680-0884.

2ndCooper City Fall Community Garage Sale Cooper City is hosting its “Multi-Family Garage Sale” at the Cooper City Sports Complex, located on the corner of Stirling Rd. and 100th Ave. More than sixty residents will be selling a variety of garage and closet treasures. Prospective buyers are encouraged to come out and take advantage of some terrific buys! The event is from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information, call the Cooper City Parks and Recreation Department at 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

Melissa Manchester – Tickets are on sale for Grammy Award winner Melissa Manchester who will be performing as part of the 2010-2011 Cabaret Series at Nova Southeastern University. The concert is at 7 p.m., at Nova Southeastern University’s Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Blvd. For information, visit www.miniacipac.com/Events.

6thSouthwest Ranches Town Council Meeting – The regular Town Council meeting will take place in the SWR/SBDD Meeting Chambers, 6591 SW 160 Ave. The meeting is at 7 p.m. For more information, call 954-434-0008 or visit www.southwestranches.org.

8thCommunity Book Swap – The Cooper City Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Community Book Swap at the Community Center. Anyone interested should drop off their gently used books that are in good condition to the Community Center or Pool and Tennis Center, from Oct. 4 to Oct., 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. They will receive a ticket for each book they bring. On Oct. 8, participants may “swap” their ticket(s) for different books at the Book Swap. Books on DVD/tape, VCR and DVD movies, board games and children computer games also accepted. A special “Kids Only” time will begin at 5:30 p.m. The main event is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information call the Cooper City Parks and Recreation Department at 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

16thSWR Country Roads Arts & Crafts Festival – The Town of Southwest Ranches Country Roads Arts and Crafts Festival is the perfect place to buy some gifts for the holidays. It takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 6589 SW 160th Ave. The free event is made possible with the cooperation of the South Broward Drainage District. For more information, call 954-343-7452.

22ndLollipop’s 5th Anniversary Celebration – Join Lollipop Kid’s Cuts and Photo Studio in its 5th anniversary celebration. There will be music, face painting, balloon shapes, goody bags and more for the kids. It is also a great time for your child to get a haircut and take a portrait in one stop. The event is from 4 to 6 p.m. The store is located at 15651 Sheridan St., Suite 1100, next to the Cinemark Theater. For more information, call 954-680-3888 or visit www.LolliPopkidsCutPhoto.com.

Schott Communities 5K Run/Walk – Schott Communities for Persons who are Deaf or Disabled has scheduled this year’s 5K Run / Walk to start on their campus, located at 6591 South Flamingo Rd., and continue through the community of Southwest Ranches. All proceeds will benefit the organization’s mission. Race day registration starts at 5:45 a.m. For more information, call 954-434-3306 or visit www.schottcommunities.org.

24th Davieween – Celebrate Halloween early at the Pine Island Park Multi-Purpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, from 1 to 4 p.m., with fun for all ages. There will bounce houses, a climbing wall, a petting farm, spooky music with DJ Jeff, a Halloween pumpkin patch and food. The South Florida Trail Riders will also hold a horse costume contest at 3 p.m.

26thIntuitive Café – Kathy Knwles and Stacey Greene will host the Intuitive Café at Davie’s Your Big Picture Café, 4900 S. University Dr. The cost is $10. R.S.V.P. by phone or email. For more information, call 954-252-5644 or send an email to [email protected]

29thFun on the Run Scavenger Hunt – Join in the fun as the Pantry of Broward kicks off its “Play for a Purpose” fundraiser with a good old fashion Scavenger Hunt. It is a great way for company, co-workers, family or friends to come together for a good time, with lots of laughs and some friendly competition and give back at the same time. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, call 954-358-1481, ext. 108 or send an email to [email protected].

30thTrick or Treat Shop to Shop and Costume Contest – The City of Cooper City and Countryside Shops of Cooper City is hosting a “Trick or Treat Shop to Shop and Costume Contest” at Countryside Shops in Cooper City. Children can “trick or treat” shop to shop for candy and enter a Costume Contest held for children, infants through 5th grade, at the south end of the shopping center. Times for the Costume Contest for each age group will be posted throughout the shopping center. All children participating in this event MUST be accompanied by an adult. The event is from 10 to 12 noon. For more information call the Cooper City Parks and Recreation Department at 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

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Schott Communities Hosts 5K Run/Walk to Benefit the Deaf and DisabledBy DeBBy TeiCH

M any will never truly know what it is like to live with a disability. On Oct. 23, the community will have an opportunity to help support those who struggle

with one on a daily basis by participating in the annual Schott Communities for Persons who are Deaf or Disabled 5K Run/Walk. All proceeds will benefit the organization’s mission. Cooper City’s Schott Communities, founded with the belief that every person has the right to be treated with dignity and care, is dedicated to providing life-enriching programs, services and residences to meet the multiple needs of persons who are deaf or disabled.

Schott Communities has organized the race for many years. Last year’s 5K Run/Walk was held at Markham Park. It was the first time the event was sanctioned. Approximately 500 participants contributed to raising almost $30,000, which helped to provide essential programs and services, including enrichment pro-grams, art classes, social events, sensitivity training, and residential services.

This year, the sanctioned 5K Run/Walk will start on the campus of the Schott Communities, located at 6591 S. Flamingo Rd., and continue through Southwest Ranches. “We moved the race so participants could see what Schott Communities is all about,” said Karen Drumheller, Director of Development. Race day registration starts at 5:45 a.m. The 5K Run/Walk starts at 7:30 a.m. and the 1 Mile Fun Walk starts at 7:45 a.m. Awards will be given for the Top 3 Overall Male/Female, Top 3 Masters Male/Female and Top 3 Male/Female in each age division. Instead of a tro-phy or plaque, winners will receive a print from a piece of artwork that was created

in one of Schott Communities’ classrooms. Part of the event’s festivities will include an interactive work-

shop “Welcome to My World” that strives to sensitize partici-pants to the constraints of different disabilities by allowing them to experience each disability by simulation. They can experi-ence what it is like to walk with a blindfold and cane; tie a shoe with one arm in a cast; translate muffled audio sounds and more.

“This experience can be life-changing, redirecting hesitancy and possible prejudice towards affirmation and acceptance of the disabled,” said Drumheller. “We want people to understand that they need to be patient with those who are challenged.”

Dave Shula and Andrew Almeida are once again co-chairs for the Schott 5K Run/Walk. Shula is President of Shula’s Steakhouses, a former coach of the Cincinnati Bengals and an avid runner. Almeida is a young man who, though born with Cerebral Palsy, defied his doctor’s predictions that he would never walk or speak. Both are inspirations of determination, passion and achievement.

The race fee is $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the event. The fee includes all activities, as well as a hot breakfast that is sponsored by the St. Maximilian Knights of Columbus. For more information or to make an online donation, call Schott Communities at 954-434-3306 or visit www.schottcommunities.org. Pre-registration is available online at www.splitsecondtiming.com. Pre-registration information is also available at Running Wild, 954-565-9400, or Runner’s Depot, 954-474-4074.

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4H Horse Club Teaches More than Riding By DeBBy TeiCH

D avie is a rural community, filled with grazing animals, unique scenery and an abundance of wildlife. It is one of the few places in South Florida where homeowners can still ride horses in their own backyards. Davie’s

Masterpiece Equestrian 4H Club offers members a way to take full advantage of their surroundings.

4H is a youth organization which provides more than 7 million children and young adults with an opportunity to “learn by doing.” The 4H emblem is a four-leaf clover with an H on each leaf, representing Head, Heart, Hands, and Health. Members participate in educational meetings, demonstrations and exhibitions. They meet new friends who share their interests and learn leadership, citizenship and life skills. Each club focuses around something different, like cooking, computers, sports and much more. Many of the clubs, including the Masterpiece Equestrian Club, focus on horses. Members learn how to take proper care of their horses and experience unconditional love in return. The club offers members an affordable way to ride and learn about horses.

There are three 4H clubs in Davie, each at different barns. Members, who range in ability from beginner to advanced, have an opportunity to compete locally in 4H shows. If they qualify, they can earn their way into the 4H World Show. In July, five girls from the Masterpiece barn competed at the state level.

The Masterpiece Equestrian 4H Club meets at the Masterpiece Equestrian Center, 13901 SW 26th St., in Davie. It has fifteen members who call themselves the “Masterpiece Barnrats.” Most live in Davie. They meet monthly to work on putting together projects books that are based on an age appropriate curriculum provided by 4H. They also talk about upcoming competitions and plan service proj-

ects. The girls raised over $200 for the Humane Society and donated needed items for the animals. They collected pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House and made meals for the families staying there. They presented several Davie families with canned goods, turkeys and gift certificates so they could enjoy a traditional dinner during the Thanksgiving holiday. They picked up trash on the beach. They have also raised money for 4H members who cannot afford to compete.

Morgan Kohrt, 18, club presi-dent, has been in 4H for seven years. She rides her horse every day. She takes good care of her horse and feels very connected to him. “The bond I have with Hunter is indescribable,” said Morgan. “It is such a thrill to go over a 3 ft. jump when I am on his back.” Morgan also loves the community service aspect of 4H. “We are all very fortunate with what we have,” said Morgan. “We need to reach out to others who have less.” She has completed many projects with the club, as well as some on her own. She recently met with a Girl Scout troupe to teach them how to take care of horses.

Madisen Liebl, 14, has been in 4H for three years. She leases her horse and has a different one every year. Her current horse, Tessa, is only six so they will learn about riding together. Although she loves to compete and has won many awards, she says that 4H is much more. “4H is not just about going to shows and winning,’ said Madisen. “It is about learning life lessons through experiences we gain with our friends. We do things together like Ronald McDonald House, giving families food or picking up trash at the beach. When we do shows, we do our best and never give up. We are always there for our friends to lend them a helping hand. Our barn is like one, big happy family.” Last year, Madisen volunteered at F.R.I.E.N.D.S. (Florida Research Institute Equine Nurturing Devel Safety) to help with horses that have EIA (equine infectious anemia), a viral disease that attacks horses and other equidae.

Megann Reuss, 15, has been in the club for five years. Her sister, Jennifer, 14, is also a member. Megann rides her horse, Austin, almost every day. Although she knew some of the girls before she joined, many have now become her best friends.

“The club is a great way to help the community and to hang out with friends,” said Megann. “The barn is a very friendly atmosphere and I just love being around the horses.”

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Dutch language and Culture School Opens in DavieBy DeBBy TeiCH

D avie has become a melting pot of people from all over the world. Many are turning to language schools to find a way to stay connected to their roots. Last month, a Dutch language school, de Oranjebloesem, opened at the

Davie Multipurpose Center, 3801 South Pine Island Dr. The Center already offers classes in Chinese.

In 2005, Marleen Ariens, founder, director and teacher immigrated to the United States from Holland with her husband, Bart. The couple’s two children - Lisa, 3, and Jasper, 5, - were born after they arrived. The couple speaks Dutch at home so their children will learn the language. “We do not know if or when we will return to Holland,” said Ariens. “We want the kids to understand enough Dutch so they can return to the same age group if we ever decide to move back to Holland.” She also wants to make sure they can communicate with friends and family when they return to Holland, even if it is just on vacation.

When Ariens first arrived in the United States, she had limited contact with other Dutch people. Once her children got a little older, she decided to reach out to other Dutch people in an effort to maintain traditions and help them understand more about their heritage. She met other young families through a Dutch club and Belgium club, which together have hundreds of members that live throughout South Florida. She realized that there was a need for a school where children could learn the Dutch language and study its culture.

Ariens formed a group with eight other people from the Dutch and Belgium community. They developed a plan and decided to open the school in Davie, which is centrally located in South Florida. They named it “de Oranjebloesem” or “The Orange Blossom” for a variety of reasons. Orange is the color of Holland, as many probably remember from the final match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, when Holland played Spain. Orange is the Florida State Fruit and when it blossoms it means that new oranges are developing. “This resembles our children that are

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Cooper City BSO explorers excel in national CompetitionBy DeBBy TeiCH

a fter training for more than a year, five Broward Sheriff’s Office Explorers from the Cooper City district travelled to Atlanta this summer for the National Law Enforcement Explorer Competition. They competed against

254 Explorer posts from 37 states and Puerto Rico, totaling close to 2,700 partici-pants. They earned national honors and won more awards than any other post.

Jeff Aylor, 17; Kyle Wuensch, 16; Robert Rausch, 19; Zachary Cohen, 15; and Brett Helms, 17, represented the BSO. The team placed first in the nation in a “shoot-don’t shoot” competition designed to test their judgment. During simulated scenar-ios, the Explorers interacted with actors on a screen in real-life situations and had to quickly assess who was and was not a threat; when to draw their weapon; when to fire and how to protect the innocent on the scene. They won in a tie-breaker. The BSO Explorers also placed fifth in the nation in a “search and arrest” competition, second

in “domestic crisis,” and Brett Helms placed first nationally in the “rapid fire” pis-tol competition. The team plans to com-pete in next year’s state competition in June 2011 in Orlando.

“These young com-petitors exemplify some of the most important qualities a law enforcement officer can possess:

responsibility, determination and excellence,” Sheriff Al Lamberti said. “I’m proud to say they are the future of law enforcement.”

The Explorer program is designed for teens and young adults (14 to 21 years old) to work side-by-side with certified BSO deputies in ongoing training and community service projects. Most of the participants want to pursue a career in law enforcement and it gives them a more realistic view of what is involved. “The Explorers learn that law enforcement is not as glamor-ous as it is portrayed on television,” said Deputy Rodney Bell, Assistant Explorer Advisor, who has worked with the Explorers program for almost 23 years. “They have to wear many hats and deal with all different kinds of people. The program helps the kids decide if this is the right profession for them.”

Explorers who complete their training participate in a variety of community policing projects including child fingerprinting, school safety seminars and crime prevention programs. Explorers can also assist in various law enforcement details including traffic control and searches. Explorers 16 years of age and older may be scheduled to ride with BSO patrol deputies during normal 8-hour shifts.

To qualify for membership, candidates must be at least 14 years of age (and under 21); must achieve and maintain satisfactory school grades; and must make a conscientious effort to stay out of trouble. Candidates under 18 years of age must have the approval and cooperation of a parent or guardian.

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Consignors Clean Their Closets for a Good CauseBy DeBBy TeiCH

w hen Cooper City’s Iris Benozilio con-templated turning 50, she began to reflect on her life. Although she had

done some charity work, she decided that it was time to do more to give back. “I wanted to find a way to make a big difference in my own life, as well as for all of us together as a community,” said Iris.

Iris had owned boutiques for the past six years, including Euro Chic, which sells eclectic one-of-a-kind women’s clothing and accessories. On October 1, her 50th birthday, she will close the doors of Euro Chic’s main location in the Countryside Shops, 5718 S. Flamingo Rd., and reopen it as Philanthropy: A Consignment Shop. Euro Chic’s second location, inside Ellen’s Ultimate Workout, 5173 S University Dr., will remain open. “I know so many people who have been affected by the difficult economy,” said Iris. “Many of them have clothing that they never wear. Some still has the tags on it. Now they will have a place to sell it to make some extra money.”

Philanthropy: A Consignment Shop will sell name brand clothing that is new or gently worn and in excellent condition. It will also sell women’s shoes and acces-sories. It offers consignors an opportunity to make some extra cash and patrons a chance to buy clothes at bargain prices. A charity will benefit from every sale. “It is a place where we can all make a difference,” said Iris.

Every month, a different charity will receive ten percent of the profits from the sale of the goods. Iris will donate five percent and the consignor will donate the other five percent. “I wanted to find a way that we could all work together every month to help a charity and each other,” said Iris. “It is the least we can do in these hard times.” In October, the money will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Iris chose this as her first charity since her step mother died from breast cancer and she knows many others who have been diagnosed with the dis-ease. In November, she will donate the money to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, where her two children were born, and in December to the American Lung Association. In addi-tion, after the consignor’s 60 day contract with Philanthropy expires, she will donate any unclaimed goods to Cooper City’s Women in

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yeS Advisory Board Kicks-off 3rd Annual education excellence and Safety Grant Competition By DeBBy TeiCH

l ast month, the Town of Davie Youth Education and Safety Advisory Board (YES Advisory Board) kicked-off of the 3rd Annual Education Excellence and Safety Grant Competition. The contest aims to support and encourage stu-

dent achievement by funding teachers’ projects for their students. It gives teachers an opportunity to win a $500 grant for their school. “School funds are limited and many teachers are spending their own money to initiate special projects,” said John Pisula, Chairman of the YES Advisory Board. “We want to reward those teachers that go above and beyond.”

The competition is open to teachers at Broward County Public Schools that are located in the Town of Davie and have a major-ity of students that are residents of the Town of Davie. All teachers within the schools are eligible to submit a grant request until Oct. 30. The application asks them to outline the purpose of the proj-ect; how many participants will benefit; expected outcome; bud-get summary and more. On Nov. 15, the YES Advisory Board will select one grant winner from each level - elementary, middle and high school. They will be notified at the end of Nov. and receive their award at the Town Council meeting on Dec. 15.

The first grant competition was held in the spring of 2009. There were only two applicants and both were at the elementary school level. Karen Gonzalez, from Silver Ridge Elementary was selected as the winner. She used the grant to help pay for a hands-on school wide project involving a butterfly garden. She incorpo-rated math, science, technology and English into the project, meeting several of the Florida Sunshine State Standards. Most of the grant money was used to buy plants, soil, fertilizer and benches for the butterfly garden. The garden was unveiled during an assembly attended by parents and students. “She was able to do so much with a small amount of money,” said Pisula. “The entire school benefited from her efforts.”

The YES Advisory Board held a second contest in the fall, but this time there were more applicants and a winner was selected at each school level. All of the winners were able to use the $500 grant to continue projects toward supporting education excellence and safety for students at their schools. Ann Jamesson, from Flamingo Elementary School, purchased ceramic supplies. Sherry Hogg, from Indian Ridge Middle School, educated the students on the benefits of proper nutrition. Dennis Pecorino, from Western High School, focused on safety. “All students learn differently,” said Pisula.

“These projects help encourage creativity among the students and teachers.” Pisula is hoping that donations will increase so they can offer $1,000 grants in the future.

The YES Advisory board was created after the Town’s safety and education boards merged since both were deal-ing with the same audience. All of their efforts are funded by local businesses. “Everyone wants to support education and safety,” said Pisula. “Most businesses say ‘yes’ when we ask for their help.” The Board’s mission is to create an atmo-sphere of safety for children in the community; to serve as a child safety education and advocacy group, and to coordi-nate the development and promotion of a Child Safety Day for children.

The board has distributed safety information on Memorial Day and July 4th celebrations, as well as other local events. Last year’s grant sponsors and winners marched in the Orange Blossom parade in Feb. The board also takes a crashed car to local high school to reinforce the importance of safe driving. On Jan. 29, the board will participate in the FAU and Broward College Strike GOLD! 50th Anniversary Health Fair.

Grant applications can be downloaded from www.davie-fl.gov/Pages/DavieFL_TownClerks/Boards/YESAB_docs. The YES Advisory Board meets the third Monday of each month at Davie Town Hall. For more information, call 954-473-6362 or send an email to [email protected].

YESAB members with the winners of the Second Annual Education and Safety Grant at the Orange Blossom Parade in Feb. 2010. (right to left): Marcy Fallahzadeh, Lorraine Hofheinz, Sherry Hogg with her children Kaylee and Thomas, Ann Jamesson, and John Pisula.

YESAB members with the winners of the First Annual Education Excellence and Safety Grant Award 2008-2009. Top row: Town of Davie Mayor Judy Paul and Council Members. Bottom row (right to left): Eric Swalley, Lorraine Hofheinz, Karen Gonzalez (Silver Ridge Elementary School Ecology Club Grant winner), her daughter, Chairman John Pisula, Barbara Tilley, and Marcy Fallahzadeh.

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t een Challenge of South Florida is transform-ing lives on a daily basis. It reaches out to youth, adults and families that struggle with

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The theme for this year’s event is “Keep Hope Alive.” Organizers are expecting more than 400 people to attend the event on October 21, at 7 p.m., at the Signature Grand, 6900 W. State Rd. 84. One of the highlights of the evening will be a play,

“Keep Hope Alive,” which will present several scenarios of hope being destroyed and rebuilt. There will also be a variety of silent auction items, including an exclu-sive trip for up to four passengers on the Good Year blimp, award-winning photog-raphy, jewelry, family and pet photo sessions, sports memorabilia and more. All of the funds raised will benefit the Teen Challenge program.

Teen Challenge’s “restoration” program provides a one-year residential training program that is geared towards breaking the cycle of addiction. The Davie Center is located on two-acres of beautifully landscaped property, at 13601 S.W. 26th St. It started as a crisis center and now operates an adult women’s home that provides care for 16 ladies who struggle with eating disorders, depression, drug addition, anger issues, abusive relationships and other problems. At the end of the program,

Teen Challenge helps the women reenter society as productive citizens.

The Center also works as an outreach, helping hundreds of South Florida residents each year with crisis counseling, drug awareness and prevention programs, and referrals for varying ages, genders, and situations. Many of the programs are free of charge. It works with schools to educate them about the dangers of drugs. The school team consists of Teen Challenge residents who once had problems with drugs, so they speak from experience when talking to teens. The program also reaches out to people in juvenile halls, jails, and prisons.

Laura, 24, enrolled in Teen Challenge’s residen-tial program after trying several other programs and hitting rock bottom. She says she came from a good home, but took a wrong path. She was addicted to prescription pain killers for four years. She has been clean for 17 months and now works for Teen Challenge helping others. “The program saved my life and restored my family,” said Laura. “It changed how I see myself and the world. It is amazing to finally be in a position to reach out to others who need help. For so long I was part of the problem. Now I am part of the solution.”

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Kids enter Fire Safety Contest to Win Money for School and local Fire Department By DeBBy TeiCH

a ccording to the National Fire Protection Association, fires in the United States in 2008 were responsible for more than 3,000 deaths, 16,000 injuries and $15 billion in property damage.

Gordon Berken witnesses the devastation from these fires and the heroic efforts of firefighters on a daily basis and wanted to find a way to help prevent some of these tragedies. He developed the “Fire Safety Project,” a contest that educates kids and their families about the importance of fire safety and recognizes the life-saving efforts of fire professionals throughout the state. It also gives kids an opportunity to win $10,000 for their school and $2,500 for their local fire department.

Berken owns the Broward office of Paul Davis Restoration, Inc., which helps clean up and restore damage caused by fires in the Davie-Cooper City area. “It is very emotional to be in someone’s home after a fire,” said Berken. “Many of these fires are caused by an unattended barbeque or a burner on a stove that ignites because it gets too hot. Most of these fires should have never happened.” Every year, the Paul Davis Restoration franchises are required to complete a community service project. Last year, Berken heard about a couple liv-ing in poverty. His office helped restore their house, by painting and installing new cabinets and flooring, plumbing, electrical and more. This year, Berken is reaching out to local schools and fire departments.

Berken is challenging students across the state to use their creativity to pro-duce a short video. The contest is open to Florida students currently enrolled in public or private educational institutions – K-12 and colleges and universities. The

students have to come up with an idea for a 2-minute “Public Service Announcement” (PSA) video on the importance of fire safety and pro-duce it. “Students can brainstorm with a group; visit the local fire sta-tion to talk with the firefighters; get real stories from friends and fami-lies in the community or do research on the Internet or at the library,” said Berken.

After the video is produced, students upload it to the Fire Safety Project website and Paul Davis reviews it. If they determine that the video is appropriate, it is posted to the Fire Safety Project Video Contest YouTube site. The winner will be selected by popular vote on the Fire Safety Project YouTube Channel. The student with the winning video will receive $10,000 for their school. In addition, the fire depart-ment that serves that school will receive a $2,500 donation. The contest

kicked off on Sept. 1 and the first video, “Too Hot to Handle,” was submitted one week later. The top 10 videos will remain on the corporate website for one year.

Cooper City’s Alicia Franklin, 14, plans to create a video. She will never forget how devastated her friend was when her house burned down, killing her dog. “It is so important to get the word out about fire safety,” said Alicia. “My friend lost everything, including her dog. If my video saves one person, it will be worth the effort. It would also be nice to win the money for my school and fire department.”

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The design has lots of curves in the form of the swags, the shape of the pole ends, and even the shape of the trim. Rounded edges add softness and are visu-ally very pleasing. The furniture in the room is traditional with carved, curved woodwork. The design incorporates soft lines in the window treatment, adding to

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The furniture is gold and other simi-lar shades. When selecting the drap-ery, I took my cue from the furniture and added the rich merlot and black for that punch of pizzazz. When viewed in its entirety, it definitely has the WOW factor. Note how I mixed and matched several patterns. Do not be shy about mixing your patterns. There are six dif-ferent fabrics in this one design with two different trims. When mixing patterns keep colors coordinated. Keep textures similar and make sure that one pattern does not drown another pattern.

This window dressing has totally trans-formed the window. It went from being a small hole in the wall to making a state-ment that commands attention and complements the furniture of the room beautifully. To achieve this effect everything has to be in proportion. This is where you need a skilled eye to put it all together for you. It is good for you to look through magazines to get ideas of what you want, but trust the judgment of your designer, who should know the correct proportions for your room. It is all in the balance.

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two of Memorial Healthcare System’s hospitals - Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines and Memorial Hospital Miramar in Miramar – are among the 2009 Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals® recognized for exceptional over-

all organizational performance. The Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals®: National Benchmarks study evaluates performance in 10 areas: mortality, medical complications, patient safety, average length of stay, expenses, profitability, patient satisfaction, adher-ence to clinical standards of care, and post-discharge mortality and readmission rates for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure and pneumonia. “To be ranked among the top 100 in this nationwide study of nearly 3,000 hospitals is an honor that reflects our dedi-cation to delivering outstanding medical care in a patient- and family-centered environ-ment,” said Frank Sacco, president and CEO of Memorial Healthcare System. “Awards such as this confirm that our commitment to providing healthcare with humanity leads to overall excellence – going beyond what is expected to what is exceptional.”

For the second consecutive year, Memorial Hospital West earned distinction in the category of large community hospitals with 250 or more acute-care beds. Memorial Hospital Miramar was recognized for the first time and is among the medium com-munity hospitals with 100 to 249 acute-care beds. “This year’s study magnified the value that 100 Top Hospital award winners provide to their communities. Even during the economic downturn, the 100 Top Hospitals maintained a profit from operations while raising the bar for clinical quality and patient satisfaction,” said Jean Chenoweth, senior vice president for performance improvement and 100 Top Hospitals programs at Thomson Reuters. “The insistence of these hospitals’ leaders - their boards, executive teams and medical staffs - on overall excellence makes the difference.”

According to Thomson Reuters, if all Medicare inpatients received the same level of

care as those treated in these top 100 Top Hospitals award winners, then:More than 98,000 additional patients would survive each year. More than 197,000 patient complications would be avoided annually.Expenses would decline by an aggregate $5.5 billion a year.The average patient stay would decrease by nearly half a day.Since opening in 1992, Memorial Hospital West has been a leader in providing

patient-focused care, a philosophy that continues to be the guiding force for all pro-grams and services offered at the 304-bed facility. Memorial Hospital West was the first hospital in Broward to open with all-private rooms and establish open visitation hours. The hospital also features full-service adult and children emergency departments, Family Birthplace, general medical and surgical services, high-tech intensive coronary care units, Cancer Institute, outpatient services, same day surgery center, women’s cen-ter, and a fitness and rehabilitation center.

Memorial Hospital Miramar is a 178-bed, leading-edge facility situated on approximately 124 acres in southwestern Broward County. This four-story facility, which opened in March 2005 with Mediterranean architecture-style, offers private patient rooms and a comprehensive array of medical and surgical services. These services include allergy, cardiology, dermatology, emergency (adult and pediatric), endocrinology, gastroenterology, gynecology, infectious disease, nephrology, neu-rology, obstetrics, otolaryngology, oncology/hematology, oral surgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, perinatology, peripheral vascular surgery, plastic surgery, podiatry, pul-monary medicine, thoracic surgery and urology.

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truth is that the vast majority of cases end by way of a settlement agreement. Although I can’t list any actual statistics, I would esti-mate that 98% of cases settle. When logic and common sense start to control the process, instead of emotion, most people begin to realize that continued litigation will most often result in a lose-

lose situation. Of course this not always true and there are certainly those cases which must go before a judge for his/her ruling.

The reality of litigation is that it is expensive, time consuming and unpredictable. One thing an attorney can never assure a client of is a court’s ruling. If any attorney guarantees a result he/she is doing a disservice to his/her client. We know the law and we certainly can expect a Judge to follow the law, but an often time in family law the court has a great deal of discretion. In addition, judges are expected to rule in an equitable fashion. This most often results in rulings which are less than what a client may desire. Often times both parties will leave a trial somewhat disappointed that he/she did not obtain a ruling which resulted in what they would consider a total victory. Of course a client’s expectations are sometimes unrealistic, which may add to the disappointment.

There are, however, situations which require continued litigation. A spouse, who refuses to agree to alimony when the facts dictate such a result, will result in a con-tested battle. A spouse who is not candid about his/her income will also prevent the parties from reaching a settlement.

Settlement allows the parties to have control of their lives and their childrens’ lives. Although I have a great deal of respect for our judiciary, the fact is that a judge will truly never have the opportunity to fully know the parties, their children and their lives before the divorce was filed. In a matter of hours a judge will be asked to make decisions which will affect all parties concerned for years to come. I can assure you that judges would prefer not to be put in that situation.

Once the emotions of a case start to fade, settlement becomes a preferred resolution. Of course, obtaining a settlement can be more difficult than going to trial. It takes compromise and creativity. An experienced attorney can certainly assist in this endeavor. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact my office at 954 385-9160 to discuss this further.

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yay, My House Appraised!By zOnA HORTOn, CRS, GRi, ReAlTOR

y es, that’s music to our ears…“It appraised!” With my vast experience and years in this business, I have come to weather most of the challenges of our ever-changing Real

Estate market. I have come to learn that there are many hurdles that I have no control over. One daunting hurdle is the appraisal.

Not only are appraisals a mystery to buyers and sellers, they are equally mystifying to Real Estate professionals. An appraisal is an art – not a science. What professional role can your Real

Estate agent play in this process?I meet the appraiser and, if available, provide the following:

Current relevant properties that are active, pending, in back-up status, and closed (CMA)Facts & Trends™ with a square-foot analysis for the subject area by area, square footage and price rangeThe property brochure with accompanying MLS printoutBeautiful, professionally-taken, high-resolution photographsSite planFloor planElevation certificateRoom-by-room feature sheetAll extras, including hurricane protection, generators, alarm/security systems, pools, spas, deed docksIf the home was a pre-construction purchase, all the builder’s packet with upgrades and the original cost of sameAll amenities of the neighborhoodThe HOA or COA feesThe most recently signed contractIt is not uncommon for the appraiser’s file to have the original contract offer

instead of the fully executed document. I make sure that the appraiser not only has secured all the items above, but also the most recently signed contract with the actual sales price as well as any concessions that the Seller has agreed NOT to pay – even though that may have been requested in the original offer.

According to Donald Sarley, chief appraiser of Davie’s Advanced Research & Appraisal, “Be sure to include anything you believe would enhance the value and appeal to a typical buyer. In a seller’s market, a buyer will normally pay a premium for a good, clean property with nice upgrades. But in a buyer’s market, the upgrades may not add as much value, because there are so many choices in the market.”

Another important point made by Sarley in the Sept. 2010 issue of Florida Realtor – “Special considerations may affect a transaction, such as a family relation-ship between the buyer and seller . . . or a specific buyer might have been willing to pay a price higher than the market value. It’s the task of the real estate appraiser to judge whether the price in a transaction is indicative of the market value.”

It is important that your Real Estate agent is familiar with the neighborhood val-ues. Sometimes the lender will hire an appraiser who is unfamiliar with the subject property’s area. The agent might discuss or challenge the appraisal and make sugges-tions to the appraiser so that he may re-evaluate the subject property.

The more information that is in the hands of the appraiser, the better he/she can meet the challenges of the appraisal in this tough market. Having to sift through data from regular sales, short sales, and foreclosures, regardless of status, the appraiser’s job is daunting and perplexing.

It is important that I am flexible, amenable, and informative when it comes to working with the appraiser.

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Reversing AutismBy BRiAn D. UDell MD FAAP

Contrary to popular medical belief, autism is reversible. I will explain why.

When an 85 year-old person develops a cerebral “stroke” that causes speech (and other) difficulties, there is partial-to-complete recovery depending on the reason for the disruption of blood flow, the extent of the damage, and the underlying causes of the “acci-dent.” When the patient is able to recover their health, speech and language therapy, physical and other therapies are begun in order

to hasten the process of functional recovery to loss of limb motion, loss of intellec-tual functioning and loss of speech and language, among other deficits which may have ensued.

How could recovery be possible? Scientists tell us that we probably do not re-grow new brain cells. In fact, the nervous system is unique in its IN-ability to recover by regeneration of cells; as occurs in the skin, muscles, intestines and many other parts of our body. “Well,” the experts explain, “the brain exhibits plasticity. New areas of the brain may take over for damaged areas, new connections get made.” Or, we are taught, “we only use 5 to 20% of our brain anyway, so there is plenty of room for such improvement.”

OK, so if an old man can recover from such a state, why can’t a little boy or girl? “Well,” the experts again explain, “that’s because autism is a genetic disease, and we can’t help genetic diseases much.” Herein lies the misconcep-tion. Autism has increased 500 to 600% in this cen-tury. Some of the increase is from “reassignment” or

“better recognition of the syndrome”, but that only accounts for about 100% of this increase. Even with all of the money that has been poured into researching genetic causes, about another 100% increase seems to be related to some newly-discovered genetic duplications, deletions or other genetic causes. That leaves a 400% unac-counted-for increase!

So, if it’s not a genetic disease, then why can’t a child recover? I believe that it is because we are looking at the problem from a predetermined point-of-view. When the stroke patient is in the hospital, hooked to monitors and IV’s, taking lots of medi-cines and getting tested, the speech and language therapist is nowhere in sight. The patient is sick - acutely ill - and in no shape to receive such rehabilitation services. We must wait until there is recovery of health and well being before such therapies will be successful.

It is exactly the same with childhood autism. We must wait until the patient is healthy to teach the new pathways and skills which a typical, healthy child will acquire. This is the goal of bio-medical interventions. Skilled physicians must evalu-ate the child’s state of health and maximize their nutrition and minimize inflamma-tion or any other on-going disease.

That’s it. It’s not magic, and it’s not a secret. We must 1) Diagnose the Autism as early as possible; 2) Investigate the medical causes that are taking place in each individual; 3) Treat the cause(s) of the problems, and avoid continued inflammation; and 4) Provide the appropriate therapeutic interventions which ingrain new neural pathways that will allow recovery to take place.

Brian D. Udell, MD is a Board Certified Neonatologist and Pediatrician who has been practicing medicine for over 35 years. He is presently practicing Developmental Medicine in Weston, FL. His office can be contacted at 954-873-8413 or at www.childdev.org.


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legally speaking

By OMAR J. ARCiA, eSq., FOReClOSURe DeFenSe AnD COnSUMeR BAnKRUPTCy PROTeCTiOn ATTORney

How to Avoid Deficiency Judgments after Foreclosure, Deed in lieu or Short Sale

a s terrible as it may seem to lose your home through a foreclosure, most people believe that after the foreclosure, their biggest financial headache is behind them. However, former homeowners may still be on the hook if

there’s a difference between what they owed on the mortgage and what the bank sold the house for at the foreclosure auction. This is called a “deficiency judgment.” Deficiency judgments are ticking time bombs that can explode years after borrowers lose their homes.

A lender also has the right to seek a deficiency judgment against hom-eowners who convinced their bank to approve a short sale and even in cases where the bank takes back the property through a deed in lieu of foreclosure. Releasing the title does not necessarily end the debt. A mortgage has two parts: a pledge of collateral (represented by the home), and a promise to pay the loan. Lenders may release property liens to facilitate short sales without releasing borrowers from their obligations to pay.

Lenders or collection agencies may wait until debtors have recovered financially before seeking a deficiency judgment. In Florida, the bank can wait up to 5 years to file. Once the court grants a deficiency judgment, the lender has 20 years to collect it. Moreover, the lender can request your financial records, garnish your wages, repos-sess your vehicles, and even freeze your bank accounts!

In order to short-circuit lenders’ attempts to seek a deficiency judgment in the future, it is imperative that after the home is sold at foreclosure auction, the former homeowner immediately file for bankruptcy protection. Since the deficiency judg-ment would be considered an unsecured debt, it will be forever discharged through the bankruptcy proceeding and the bank could never collect it. In “short sale” or deed in lieu scenarios, most lenders are willing to release the deficiency judgment amount. However, many borrowers may not be aware that they have to ask for such a release. If you are pursuing a short sale or a deed in lieu of foreclosure, be sure to ask the bank to release you from any further obligation under the mortgage. If the bank refuses, bankruptcy proceedings can also avoid any liability after a short sale or return of your property to the bank through a deed in lieu.

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The Arcia Law Firm is privileged to successfully represent dozens of homeowners in our community. If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, if you just received a foreclosure summons, or if you just lost your home through a foreclosure and wish to avoid a deficiency judgment, please contact the Arcia Law Firm today at 1-800-770-7102, or visit www.arcialawfirm.com. We may be able to help you achieve a long term solution to your personal mortgage crisis.


Get in Touch with your Mind, Body and Spirit at your Big Picture Café

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w ord is travelling quickly about Davie’s Your Big Picture Café, which offers organic coffee, tea, and snacks, as well

as a variety of other wellness products. It only opened a few months ago and it is already attract-ing customers from all over South Florida. “Your Big Picture Café is very different from other places people go for coffee,” said Charlene Young, owner.

“It is a place where people can create spiritual, physi-cal and emotional wellness. They can sit back, relax and enjoy life’s big picture.”

Young has been interested in natural health for more than 10 years. She worked at Wild Oats Natural Marketplace and Whole Foods Market, where she learned about ways to lead a healthier lifestyle. When her mother was diagnosed with metastatic colon cancer, Young turned to natural supplements to help keep her alive, after chemo-therapy and other conventional treatments stopped working. Her mother lived with the cancer for nine years, much longer than doctors predicted. When she passed in June 2007, Young knew it was time for a change.

While caring for her mother, Young developed a real passion for helping others. People started turning to her for advice and she wanted to find a way to spend more time reaching out to them. Although she was grateful for what she learned at Whole Foods and for the connections she made, she wanted to open something of her own so she could provide people with a deeper level of service. About two years ago, she began exploring ways to turn her ideas into a business. She worked with a life coach; got some help from her father, Gary Gaudet, and fiancé, Colin Vairy; and came up with a plan for a wellness café. “I wanted to create a place where people could converse, connect and learn,” said Young. “I wanted the décor to be warm and invit-ing so they would feel like they were in someone’s living room.”

The inspiration for the name, Your Big Picture Café, came from a quote by Max Ehrmann, which is inscribed on the floor. It reads, “Whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.” Young leads her life according to this mantra. “I know that there is a bigger explanation for everything that happens,” said Young. “This helps me stay present.”

The café has a full coffee bar, with Fair Trade coffee by the cup or 12 oz. bag. There are also spe-cialty drinks which include favorites like the Sunkist Caramel Latte, White Raspberry Swirl, Dark Haze Mocha and Autumn Spice Latte. Young chose Fair Trade coffee because it has an organized and mar-ket-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries obtain better trading condi-tions and promote sustainability. All of the coffee is

organic, so it does not contain chemical pesticides or herbicides. The café also sells Frontier tea, by the cup or in bulk, which is also organic and Fair Trade certified.

Although the café does not have a kitchen, it still sells a variety of healthy, delicious options. Young brings in fresh wraps and salads daily in from Davie’s Toss Up, including classic Chicken Caesar Wraps, Vegetable Wraps, Garden Salads and other healthy choices. There are also natural snacks like organic fudge, Pro bars; Kind fruit and nut bars; gluten-free dairy-free baked goods, brownies and cookies.

The café also sells a variety of products to enhance its customers’ physical, emotional and spiritual health. It has 48 different Aromatherapy essential oils. There are bulk liquid herbal extracts available by the ounce, as well as vitamins, miner-als and herbal products for immune support and liver support, stress relief and more. There are also homeopathic remedies so alternative practitioners have a place to send their patients.

The Café closes at 6 p.m. on weekdays and then reopens almost every night for classes, lec-tures and seminars for a fee. Many of them are one-time events, while others are recurring. Yoga is on Mondays, at 6:30 p.m. Qi Gong classes alternate between Tuesdays and Fridays, at 7 p.m. The Intuitive Café is the fourth Tuesday of every month, at 7 p.m. Twice a month there is a movie that touches on the meaning of life. There is also live music every Saturday night, from 7 to 10 p.m., along with organic beer and wine.

Young has been overwhelmed by the positive response. She has had so many people thank her for opening the café. Every night is booked with groups that have approached her about using the café as a place to hold classes and seminars. “The café has turned into so much more than I could have ever imagined,” said Young. “It has already touched so many people’s lives. I did what I could as a business owner and the rest was pure faith. I feel like my mother is here with me every day. Without her, none of this would have ever been a reality.”

Leah Lewis meets friends at the Café. She is a “Yogi” who believes in Young’s concept and wants to show her support. “I love everything about the Café,” said Lewis. “The coffee is also delicious. It is also very cozy and has great energy. ”

Your Big Picture Café is located at 4900 S. University Dr, #110. It is open Mon. to Fri., from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sat., from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, call 954-252-5644; visit www.yourbigpicturecafe.com or send an email to [email protected].

Your Big Picture Café sells a variety of products to enhance its customers’ physical, emotional and spiritual health, including books, Aromatherapy essential oils, bulk liquid herbal extracts, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, homeopathic remedies and more.

Charlene Young, owner, opened Your Big Picture Café in memory of her mother, who passed away from cancer.

Leah Lewis and Andrea Skop meet at Your Big Picture Café to enjoy an organic cup of coffee and some good conversation in a cozy environment.

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Thai Garlic & Sushi Serves a Taste of Thailand

i f you are in the mood for authentic Asian cuisine, you can’t get any more genuine than Thai Garlic & Sushi. This popular restaurant features many menu

items you won’t find anywhere else because these are favorite family recipes brought over from Thailand.

Owner Arunee Tiamsuwam and her family moved to the United States from Thailand in 1995. Over the years the extended family has operated restaurants in Miami and Atlanta. When the couple decided they were ready to open their own restaurant, they thought their hometown of Weston would be the ideal location, knowing diners in this area have an appreciation for Asian cuisine.

Thai Garlic & Sushi is truly a family owned and operated business. Arunee’s niece Jea runs the restau-rant on a day-to-day basis. It’s her friendly face that greets you as you walk in the door. While Jea is busy playing hostess and taking orders, her husband Jom is busy preparing the delicious meals. “He is a very tal-ented chef and can prepare sushi and authentic Thai recipes,” says Arunee. “He created many of our spe-cial menu items.”

Swimming Angel is one of the restaurant’s recom-mended Special Selections. This delicious Thai dish is the perfect combination of chicken and shrimp sautéed in a tasty peanut sauce served over steamed broccoli, bell peppers, tomato and lime leaves. The Gang Ped Duck is the perfect blend of flavors, with crispy duck, pineapple, tomato, bell pepper, cashew nuts, sweet peas and basil leaves in a red curry sauce.

Speaking of curries, Arunee recommends two of her favorite traditional Thai curries. The Green Curry features green chili paste, coconut milk, bell pep-per, bamboo shoots and basil leaves. The Massaman Curry offers the lightly sweet taste of chili paste with onion, potato, cashew nuts and avocado. Both of these dishes can be prepared with your choice of chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or fried tofu.

Of course, Thai Garlic & Sushi also serves the perennial favorite, Pad Thai. This traditional noodle

dish features rice noodles with egg, scallions, bean sprouts and ground peanut. This can be prepared with your choice of meat (chicken, beef, pork, shrimp or fried tofu) or sample them all in the Deluxe Pad Thai. Other authentic Thai dishes include the Tom Kha soup made with lemon grass broth in coconut milk with mushrooms, scallions and cilantro, or the Tom Yum soup made without coconut milk.

Arunee says her restaurant is probably the only place where diners can enjoy the Spicy Thai Salad made with Crispy Soft Shell Crab. A true treat for the taste buds, this salad is dressed with lime juice, chili, cucumber, tomato, red onion, scallions and cilantro. It can also be prepared with grilled New York steak or shrimp.

In addition to its extensive Thai menu, Thai Garlic & Sushi also offers traditional Japanese dishes such as teriyaki, tempura and stir-fry, all served with miso soup or salad, and white rice. All of the restaurant’s authentic Thai and Japanese meals are prepared using the finest herbs and spices for the most nutritious and flavorful dishes. Everything is prepared fresh and made to order.

Of course, the restaurant wouldn’t be called Thai Garlic & Sushi if it did not offer an enormous sushi menu. In addition to all the standard sushi rolls, this restaurant features a few sushi specialties. The best way to start your meal is with the Tuna Mushi appe-tizer. This one-of-a-kind item, created by Jom, features chopped tuna, kani (imitation crab), and masago mixed

in spicy mayo topped with guacamole and served on a crispy wonton skin with eel sauce and spicy mayo. It tastes even better than it looks, and it looks great!

Arunee also recommends sampling the Tuna Volcano Roll made with no rice and no seaweed. This Jom original features shrimp, kani (imitation crab) and avocado wrapped in tuna and topped with baked scal-lop, masago and spicy mayo. The Midori roll is another unique roll featuring salmon, cucumber, scallions, tempura flakes, prepared inside-out with sesame seeds and masago and topped with avocado.

Thai Garlic & Sushi offers a variety of lunch spe-cials served weekdays until 3pm. The lunch menu fea-tures all of your favorites from the Thai, Japanese and sushi menus including Pad Thai, Garlic Sauce, Cashew Nut and Curry. One of the most popular choices is the Chirashi Bowl featuring six pieces of sashimi on sea-soned sushi rice with masago and sesame seeds. The restaurant also offers four sushi combos for lunch.

Thai Garlic & Sushi is located at 116 Weston Road in the small strip center next to the City of Sunrise building south of State Road 84. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30am until 10pm, Friday from 11:30am until 10:30pm, Saturday from 4pm until 10:30pm, and Sunday from 4pm until 9:30pm. To place an order for pick-up, or for delivery within Weston and parts of Davie, call (954) 384-8840. You can also find the restaurant on Facebook.

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Ellen’s Workout Appeals to Teens in the Area

i t is suggested that some people emulate celebrities and maga-zine cover models in their efforts

to lose weight. When it comes to a teen girl’s motivation for shedding excess pounds, that theory falls flat.

According to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior (2010), teen girls are more likely to look to peers and school culture when developing weight loss goals.

Researchers analyzed information provided by about 4,000 girls in grades 7 to 12. The girls were asked, “Are you trying to lose weight, gain weight or stay the same?” Each girl’s response was then compared with her self-reported body mass index. “What our finding showed was that girls were more aware of what oth-ers like them were doing,” stated lead study author Anna Mueller of the University Of Texas, Austin. “Underweight girls were not likely to be trying to lose weight unless they were in schools where underweight girls regularly reported trying to lose weight.”

I believe teen girls are often underserved in spon-sored programs, sports and fitness communities. Developing a healthy body image in your teens is the key to progressing through adulthood feeling that you are worthy of living in a fit and lean, healthy body. That is why I am so proud that many teens in the area regularly attend Ellen’s Ultimate Workouts, Pilates, spinning, ballet barre and ultimate group classes. Mothers often stop me to comment that their daughters are doing better in school or just less moody because they are in such a great structured exercise programs. Teens also love the variety at the studio. Girlfriends come in together and love doing a ballet barre workout one day and a spin the next. We have a special teen rate for classes, which makes them affordable. We are proud to have the best teen exercise enthusiasts in the city.

Ellen’s Ultimate Workout, 5173 S. University Dr., Davie, specializes in Pilates on the Machines, RPM, Spinning, Ultimate Workout (treadmill and weights), Ballet Barre, Yoga and Kid’s Ultimate (7 to 12 years). Teens can attend any studio classes. Call 954-472-9440 or visit ellensulitmateworkout.com.

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Save Money and Time with a Design PlanBy SUSAn ReiCH

H aving a game plan is one of the best ways to save money on any design project. Begin by creating a scale drawing of your room on a piece of graph paper. Indicate the size and

location of windows, doors, fireplaces, built-in shelves and electri-cal outlets. Note all architectural and fixed features. Remember to allow 24 to 36 inches for walkways through the room.

Now you can start planning where you want to place your fur-niture. Remember, it’s best to decide on your furniture arrange-

ment and know your maximum sizes, before you go shopping. It’s also helpful to decide on a focal point. This is where your eye will be drawn

and becomes the main focus in the room. It can be an architectural detail such as a

fireplace, window, built-in or large piece of furniture like a sofa, bed, or armoire. The focal point creates balance and harmony in the room. In a living room the

seating arrangement should be placed around it. If there are no architectural features to focus on then put the sofa on the longest wall and hang a large painting or a dra-matic grouping above it. In a bedroom, the bed being the largest object becomes the focal point.

Keep in mind there is no interior design rule that your furniture must line the walls. Place your arrangement on the diagonal and you will widen the appearance of the room and probably create space for additional seating. If your room is large enough, another option would be to float the furniture in the center of the room using an area rug to anchor the collection. Your arrangement can become an interesting design element unto itself at no additional cost.

Be sure to place furniture groupings so they allow for an easy flow of traffic. If there is a seating arrangement it should not take up more than 10 to 12 feet of space. When the furniture is farther apart it becomes uncomfortable to carry on a conversation.

By practicing on paper, you will have a better idea of what to look for in the stores thereby making your shopping time more productive. Keeping your furniture to scale is a critical element in furniture placement. This technique will give you the tools needed to maintain proper size proportions as well as placement before you even hit the stores.

Susan Reich, the proprietor of SR Home Design, has been in the interior decorating field for over 10 years, transferring from the fashion industry, in which she worked for over 20 years. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Susan has inherent creative talents. Her ability to combine colors, fabrics, textures, furnishings, lighting and accents is what sets her apart. Her goal is “Helping Bring Your Visions To Life!” You can reach Susan at SR Home Design at 954-253-1833, on-line at [email protected] and www.srhomedesign.com

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