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Finally, we have settled back into our regular routine: rushing the kids to and from school and shuttling them around town to after-school activities. Football season is in full swing and summer vacation is now a distant memory. The temperature is finally starting to cool off a bit. With the heat and humidity dropping, we can get back to enjoying outdoor family activities and gatherings with friends.

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community garage sale – Cooper City is hosting its “Multi-Family Garage Sale,” from 7am to 12 noon, at the Cooper City Sports Complex, located on the corner of Stirling Rd. and 100th Ave. in Cooper City. Residents will be selling a variety of garage and closet treasures, so take advantage of some terrific buys. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

10th concerts on the corner – On October 10 and 24, the Town of Davie will be hosting the “Concerts on the Corner” series. The free concerts will be held in the grass field on the Corner of Davie Road and Orange Drive, from 6pm-9pm. The event includes food trucks, a bounce house, live music, sponsor displays and more. Bring your blankets and chairs. For information, call 954-797-1166.

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book swap – The Cooper City Recreation Department’s Community Book Swap takes place from 6pm to 7:30pm, at the Community Center. Interested Cooper City residents can drop off gently used books that are in good condition to the Community Center or Pool and Tennis Center, from October 7 to 10, from 8am to 8pm and receive a ticket. On October 11, they

can “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. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

12thfall festival – Visit the Peaceful Ridge Rescue Ranch for a day filled with fun for the whole family, including a petting zoo, pony rides, kid’s games and more. Bring items from the Horse Rescue wish list and get free entry for one person. The ranch is located at 2995 Peaceful Ridge Road, in Davie. For information, call 954-300-6086 or visit www.peacefulridgerescue.com.

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Haunted nights – On October 18, 19, 25 and 26, from 7pm - 9pm, the Swamp Witch will be seeking Revenge at Flamingo Gardens during Haunted Nights. The outdoor event features live actors and animatronic props staged throughout the Garden’s West Arboretum. For information, visit www.flamingogardens.org or call 954-473-2955.

ceramics class – Have fun making and taking home a ceramics project with your child, at the Cooper City Community Center, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Cost is $10 per family, plus $10 material fee per child. Registration prior to class required. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

19tharts and crafts festival – Find the perfect gift at the 7th Annual Town of Southwest Ranches Country Roads Arts and Crafts Festival, from 10am

to 4pm, at the Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park. For information, visit www.southwestranches.org.

24thcarnival – From October 24 to 27, Saint David Church, located on University Dr. just north of Griffin Rd., will hold its semi-annual carnival. There will be food, rides, entertainment and shopping. For discount ticket information, call 954-475-8046.

25thspooktacular – On October 25, 26, 28, 29 and 30, don’t miss The Spooktacular Adventures of Little Boo the Ghost, presented by the Drama Department at Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School,5451 South Flamingo Dr. in Southwest Ranches. Admission fee includes trick or treating following the 20 minute show. For information, visit www.mccarthyhigh.org or call 954-434-8820.

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trick or treat shop to shop – Join the little ghouls and goblins as they gather goodies at Trick or Treat Shop to Shop, at the Countryside Shops of Cooper City, located at the corner of Stirling and Flamingo Roads, from 10am - noon. Children (infant to 5th grade) may go from store to store seeking

treats. There will be costume contests for each age group, from infants to middle school. No charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

craft fair – Join in the fun at New Horizon United Methodist Church, 5741 S Flamingo Rd., from 8am to 3pm. There will be a Craft Fair, Bake Sale, and Antique Car Show. There will also be a Kid’s Party from 10:30am to 12:30 pm. For information, call 954-434-7400 or visit www.newhorizonumc.com.

27thHalloween treats – Join the Town of Davie for an afternoon of treats, from 1pm to 6pm. The South Florida Trail Riders will hold a Horse Costume Contest and Parade and the South Florida Cloggers will host a family friendly Haunted House. There will also be free bounce houses, climbing wall, spooky music with DJ Jeff, and a petting farm. The Pumpkin Patch opens at 1pm for children of all ages. Free Halloween Games for kids will be available all afternoon. The Costume Contest begins at 5pm sharp. For information, call 954-797-1166 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

story time – Kids will love Story Time with the Good Witch at Flamingo Gardens, with friendly witches and their creepy pets. It begins with a costume parade at 11:30am through the haunted woods to find the witches’ cottage. Story time is at noon, followed by a costume contest, hayrides from 1-4pm, spooky games, crafts, and other tricks and treats. For information, visit www.flamingogardens.org or call 954-473-2955.

31stfamily fun night – Don’t miss Family Fun Night, from 5pm to 9pm, at Christ the Rock Community Church, 11000 Stirling Road, in Cooper City. There will be food, music, bounce houses, face painting, and more. Admission is free. For information, call 954-680-7779.

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This month, Davie stuDents will have a much better idea of what it takes to run the Town of Davie. They

will tour Town Hall and may even get to visit with the Mayor and/or Councilmembers.

It is all part of Government Week, which will be held from October 14 to 18. The Florida League of Cities, an association of member municipalities throughout Florida, is sponsoring “My city: I’m part of it; I’m proud of it.” The program is designed to educate school-aged children about their local government.

“The Town participates in Government Week, because we feel it is important for students to see local government in action,” said Phillip Holste, Intergovernmental Affairs Manager. “Through a tour of Town Hall, they typically receive their first expo-sure to government in action.”

Approximately 100 students are expected to attend throughout the week. Between the hours of 9:30am and 3:30pm, they will tour the Town Hall facility, where they can observe the Town staff per-forming their daily tasks. They will have the opportunity to interact with staff in areas, such as Administration; Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs; Budget and Finance; Human Resources; Town Clerk’s office; Planning and Zoning;

Building; and Engineering. Fire engines, police and public works vehicles might also be available for the kids to see, since those departments are not located at Town Hall.

Holste says that he hopes that the tours will encourage young people to get active and involved in the Town.

“Residents have the most direct con-tact to local governments,” said Holste.

“Decisions made by Davie’s Mayor, Councilmembers and staff directly impact the people who live in Davie. Everything from taxes and major infrastructure to soccer leagues and drinking water are decided on by Town staff and elected officials. We try to show the students that it is the Davie residents who can impact local government by being an active participant.

Schools/groups that are interested should download an application at www.davie-fl.gov and submit it no later than October 9. Groups may not exceed 40 students per tour group and must adhere to

school board standards, as it relates to the number of adults required to supervise children on field trips. Once registration is full, no other groups will be accepted.

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are a variety of ways to celebrate the holiday in the Davie/Cooper City area. Some of them include: ▶ On October 26, from 10am - noon, join the little ghouls and goblins as they

gather goodies at trick or treat shop to shop, at the Countryside Shops of Cooper City, located at the corner of Stirling and Flamingo Roads. Children (infant to 5th grade) may go from store to store seeking treats. There will be costume contests for each age group, from infants to middle school. No charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

▶ On October 27, from 1pm - 6pm, join the Town of Davie for an afternoon of treats. The South Florida Trail Riders will hold a Horse costume contest and parade and the South Florida Cloggers will host a family friendly Haunted House. There will also be free bounce houses, climbing wall, spooky music with DJ Jeff, and a petting farm. The pumpkin patch opens at 1pm for children of all ages. Pick a real pumpkin from the patch at a small cost per pumpkin and then paint and decorate it. Free Halloween Games for kids will be available all afternoon.

Play bowling for ghouls, feed the hungry pumpkin, tic-tack goblin, and more! Small prizes will be awarded to winners (while supplies last). If you do not wear a costume, you can have your face painted for a small fee. The costume contest begins at 5pm sharp. Trophies will be awarded for the Spookiest, Cutest and Most Original costumes in the following age groups: 5 and under, 6 to 8-year olds, and 9 to 12-year olds. For information, call 954-797-1166 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

▶ On October 18, 19, 25 and 26, from 7pm - 9pm, the Swamp Witch will be seeking Revenge at Flamingo Gardens during Haunted nights. The outdoor event features live actors and animatronic props staged throughout the Garden’s West Arboretum. It is sure to scare young children with haunting surprises and ghouls. For information, visit www.flamingogar-dens.org or call 954-473-2955.▶ On October 27, kids will love story time with

the good Witch at Flamingo Gardens, with friendly witches and their creepy pets. It begins with a costume parade at 11:30am through the haunted woods to find the witches’ cottage. Story time is at noon, followed by a costume contest, hayrides from 1-4pm, spooky games, crafts, and other tricks and treats. Visitors can also explore the great scarecrows throughout the boo-tanical gardens or visit the pumpkin patch photo booth. For information, visit www.flamingogardens.org or call 954-473-2955.

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“As always, our lineup of artists and crafters is diverse and interesting,” said December Lauretano-Haines, PROS Coordinator. “Our date for the event makes it a perfect chance to find holiday gifts and spend time with neighbors and friends. The venue also lends itself to the event perfectly. Our Emerald Award-winning Equestrian Park is peaceful, lushly landscaped, with restrooms, a pavilion, and a playground. It has every-thing folks need to come for an hour or stay the whole day.”

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Holly Anderdon attended the festival last year with her family and looks forward to returning.

“I did most of my holiday shopping at the festival,” said Holly. “It was also a great opportunity to catch up with neighbors, family and friends.”

For those who have the creative bug, it is not too late to sign up to exhibit. If you love to sew, paint, knit, quilt, draw, throw pottery, or do some other type of handiwork and have items to sell to the public, the festival is a great place to do it. Available booth sizes include: 10 x 10 ($50), 10 x 20 (100) and 10 x 30 ($150). Since the number of arts/craft venders is not limited, there is still plenty of space available.

Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park is located at 5840 SW 148 Avenue. For information or an application, visit www.southwestranches.org or send an email to [email protected].

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Four stuDents, who train at vantage point Equestrian in Southwest Ranches, recently partici-pated in the annual Camp Fox Lea Plain Brown Paper

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Although the show has an “AA” rating, which is the United States Equestrian Federation’s highest rating, it also has a fun atmosphere. It includes “themes” games, contests, costumes, and parties. Riders can decorate their team’s stable; dress themselves and their horses in elaborate costumes; form teams for “Color War” competitions and scavenger hunts, and much more.

The four girls range in age from 7 to 13. Two of the girls, Lucie and Charlotte Rowe, are sisters who live in Missouri and commute several times each year to train. Crystal Valentine commutes several times weekly from Naples, Florida to train. Local student Daniella Santor was unable to compete at the show due to a sprained ankle, but attended in an assistant role to help her teammates with specialized grooming and preparation for their classes.

“I couldn’t be more proud of my riders and our ponies,” said Gemini Brittany Pledger, who trains the girls. “These students train hard year-round to mentally and physically prepare themselves and their ponies for horse showing. It isn’t easy, but it’s rewarding when the big payoff happens. Everything came together. We had a very successful show.

The ponies all had consistent rounds; the riders all grew tremendously; and we had fun. Isn’t that inevitably what horse showing is all about?”

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Team Awards ▸ Winner-Vantage Point Equestrian…Cutest Costumes ▸ 2nd Place-Green Team…Color Wars

Vantage Point Equestrian is a full service show stable. In January, it relocated to Southwest Ranches from Fort Meyers, where it operated a similar business for more than 15 years.

Vantage Point Equestrian is located on Stirling Road in Southwest Ranches. For information, call 239-634-8627 or visit www.vantagepointeq.com.

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More than 800 people are expected to participate in the timed 5K Run or the 1M Walk & Roll. The event will start on the cam-pus of the Schott Communities, in Cooper City, and wind through Southwest Ranches on a USTAF certified course. It includes children’s activities, raffles, visiting vendor booths, and a complimentary breakfast.

This is the fourth year that Dave Shula will co-chair the event with Andrew Almeida, who was born with Cerebral Palsy and defied his doctors’ predictions that he would never walk or speak.

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The final part of the top 10 causes of hair loss covers the last four main causes of hair loss and contin-ues to give ways to prevent, control and treat them. In the

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9. alopecia areata - 4.7 million people in the U.S. alone are affected by this autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks hair follicles. The cause of this disorder is unknown, but some speculate it may be triggered by stress or illness. The symptoms cause round, smooth patches of baldness on the scalp, eyebrows, or legs. Observing the pattern of hair loss can usually determine if you have Alopecia Areata. Blood tests for iron, ANAs, and hormone imbalance can be taken for other possible causes of hair loss.

What you can do: It can be treated with steroids injections. Rogaine and Platelet Rich Plasma may also help.

10. Excessive styling - Too much shampooing, styling, and dyeing can harm your hair. Heat, chemicals from keratin, straightening treatments, and hair dye cause the hair to break and fall out.

What you can do: Test this by using the pull test. Take a small handful of about 50 strands, pull gently, and check to see whether the hair that comes out has bulbs on the ends. Remove the source of trauma and let the area affected recover.

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“We invite the public to join us for a great night of fun, while helping to keep the kids in our community off the streets,” said Officer Tim Albury, Director of Davie PAL.

“The money raised will help us provide low cost or free pro-grams, so everyone can attend. Every kid has the potential to get into trouble and we offer them a safe place to hang out.”

The event will feature comedian Deen Napolatano, who is a throwback to the great comedians of yesteryear, but with a modern twist. When he tells stories, he makes the audience feel as if they have been through the experience themselves. He has been seen in a variety of television shows, such as Heroes, The Shield, and What About Brian.

The Police Athletic League of Davie Inc. (Davie PAL) is a youth crime prevention program that utilizes educa-tional, athletic and recreational activities to create trust and understanding between police officers and youth in the community. Over 600 kids of all income levels are enrolled in basketball, tutoring, boxing, mentoring and a variety of other programs and activities.

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ers an opportunity to learn a variety of basketball skills, including ball handling, dribbling, passing and more. PAL also offers a high school basketball league, as well as a travel league for players, 7 to 17.

Students, in 3rd to 8th grades, can also sign up for after school tutoring. Children spend the first hour hav-ing play time and snack. After, certified teachers and volunteers help them with homework, answer questions, and prepare them for the FCAT. They visit the computer lab to work on reading and math skills and spend time in the garden. There is free bus service for children from Davie Elementary School. PAL is always looking for adults or students interested in tutoring.

Boxing is also popular. Beginners, age 7 to 20, can get in shape as they learn self-defense, discipline and team work. More advanced students can join the box-ing team, which gives them an opportunity to compete in national events and box with state and regional champions.

Davie PAL also offers a Youth Leadership program for teens. The kids run the program and select a board and council. They participate in service projects in the community and much more.

Davie PAL is located at 4300 S.W. 57th Terrace, in Davie. Comedy Night tickets range in price $30-$50 dollars for two people, with a two drink minimum. For information, call 954-321-2561 or visit www.daviepal.org.

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PeDiatric Dentistry of weston offers comprehensive dental care for children, from infants to teens, and helps them

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What are the ages of your patients? Our patients include infants, children, and adolescents We also have special training to comfortably treat patients with spe-cific and special healthcare needs

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tice offer? Our practice offers comprehensive dental care and focuses on preventative treatment modalities and oral health education to prevent the formation of dental caries (cavities) We offer the latest state of the art technology, including digital (lowest radiation) x-rays and the highest qual-ity dental materials In addition to routine dental exams, we offer sealants to help prevent tooth decay by up to 90%, restorative treatment of cavi-ties, extractions, and counseling for early interven-tion of harmful childhood habits, such as thumb sucking

What is Dr. Samira Alempour’s background? Dr Samira Alempour moved to South Florida when she was 13 years old and has lived here ever since She speaks English, Spanish, and Farsi She is a published author and a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist Dr Alempour obtained her Dental Degree from Nova Southeastern University, where she continued on and earned her Degree in Pediatric Dentistry (specializing in the oral healthcare of infants, children, teens, and patients with special needs) She currently lives in Weston, with her husband, Robert, 15-month-old son, Riad, and their dog, Bailey the Boxer

What can patients expect when they visit the office? We treat each child as if they were our own Our staff has many years of experience working

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At what age do most children start losing their teeth? Most children begin to lose their first tooth around the age of six, but every child is different and sometimes it is sooner or later than six years of age

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The event is one of many ways that the South Florida Trail Riders of Broward helps to unite the horse community. Club members will be flipping pancakes, which will be available for $5 (all you can eat). More than two dozen vendors will sell new and used tack and horse related goods, as well as arts and crafts, such as candles, photography, soaps, pet goods, and baked goods. Proceeds from the event will go back into the club to cover its insur-ance cost, materials for community projects, fun shows and parade attire.

A full space (10X10 banquet table size) costs $20 and a half Space (5X5 card table size) costs $10. Exhibitors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, canopies and all supplies needed for their display.

Established in 1979, the South Florida Trail Riders of Broward County is an organization of people of all ages and horses of all breeds. It offers something for everyone, whether they own a horse, know some-one who does, or hope to make one part of their family some day. Members are

dedicated to having fun. They are also devoted to horse and rider rights of safe passage by promoting designated horse trails.

The Trail Riders meet the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Davie Women’s Club to discuss events and rides. There are also guest speakers upon request. Members enjoy trail rides throughout Davie, as well as campouts almost every weekend from September to April. There are also rides and club events during the summer. Members participate in the Orange Blossom Parade, Holly Day Parade and Electric Light Parade. The group also has a Fun Show, Halloween Costume Ride, annual Christmas party, and more.

“I get so much enjoyment as a South Florida Trail Rider,” said President Tina West, who has been a member for six years. “It gives me the opportunity to appreciate why I am a horse owner. I have met so many other equestrians with the same love for the horse and I am proud to call the South Florida Trail Riders my family.”

Robbins Lodge is located at Hiatus Road, east of Flamingo Road and North of Orange Drive. For vendor registration and information, call Carol Olson at 954-791-7535. For information on the South Florida Trail Riders, visit www.flahorse.com/sftrb .

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16th annual pancake Breakfast, tack sale and craft show returns

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Members of the South Florida Trail Riders of Broward enjoy one of the many trails in Davie


M ichael lockwooD, 17, is on his way to sharing a prestigious title with notables like Neil Armstrong,

Michael Bloomberg, Gerald R. Ford, Bill Gates Sr., James A. Lovell Jr. and many oth-ers. If everything goes as planned, he will soon become Troop 128’s next Eagle Scout.

He joined the Boy Scouts of America when he was in first grade and has been working his way toward becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the program. Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges, as well as an exten-sive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages.

Michael decided on his project six years ago. During a visit to Math Igler Citrus Park in Davie, he met a woman who told him that she wished there was a swing set at the park for her handicapped grandson. He thought it was a great idea and made a mental note to build one for his Eagle Scout project.

Earlier this year, it was finally time to begin his project. He spent two months cre-ating an Eagle book. It contained a detailed explanation of his plans, which included a swing set, as well as two citrus trees and two park benches. He presented it to his Scoutmaster and then to the District board.

Once it was approved, the next chal-lenge was to raise $3,200 for the project. He reached out to family, friends and neighbors. He also made presentations to the Rotary Club, Soroptimist International and the

Davie-Cooper City Chamber of Commerce.“When I explained how the project would

benefit the youth in the community, people were very supportive and willing to donate,” said Michael.

In August, more than 30 volunteers met at the park to begin the installations. The team included members of Michael’s Boy Scout troop and Archbishop McCarthy’s wrestling team, Davie Mayor Judy Paul, Councilmember Susan Starkey, and many others.

They planted the trees, which were donated by Bob Roth’s New River Grove Park, and refurbished the benches, which were donated by the Town of Davie. They also began the day long process of build-ing the swing set, which included digging holes, assembling the pieces, adding sup-port beams, pouring concrete and more.

“The process was fast, smooth, and organized,” said Michael. “I am grateful to everyone who came out to help.”

Once the concrete was dry, a small crew returned to add the swings, including a special one for handicapped children.

“As soon as the swings were ready, there was a long line of kids waiting to use them,” said Michael. “It was a great addition to the park.”

Michael still has a few steps left before he earns his badge. He needs to present the project to his Scout Master and then to the Scout Board.

Michael is currently a senior at Archbishop McCarthy. He hopes to attend North Georgia University, where he will study business and participate in the ROTC program. After he graduates, he plans to serve our country as an Officer in the Army and return to scouting as an Assistant Scout Master.

“Scouting has had such a large impact on my life and I want to give back to the program to help it grow,” said Michael. “I encourage other youth to join scouting to experience all it has to offer.”

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“The tournament gives these kids a chance to play golf and have some fun on the course,” said seventeen-year-old golfer Jared Barclay, who is organizing the tournament along with Hugh Keough, President of the Autism Society of Broward.

The free event is open to all teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. No experience is required. All of the participants playing the course will be assigned a student volunteer, who will caddy for them. They can either play nine holes or spend time in the Drive and Putt Skills Challenge. Registration is at 3:30pm and the golf-ers will start playing at 4pm. Each of the players will receive an award at the dinner, which begins at 5:30pm.

Jared got the idea for the tournament, while volunteering for Golfing Fore Autism. The Autism Society of Broward, Florida Junior Golf Council, and National

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“I really like being out there and helping the kids,” said Jared. “It is so rewarding to see their improvement from week to week.”

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Members of soroptimist international of Davie recently gathered at the Grand Oakes Golf Club in Davie. They were joined by friends, family, former members, and

past presidents to celebrate the club’s 30 years of service. Davie Mayor Judy Paul, herself a former Soroptimist, also performed the annual installation of officers.

The following officers were installed: Kathy Blanton (President), Tammy Brandys (Vice President), Angie Krumennacker (Treasurer), Lorinda Craig (Assistant Treasurer), Lyne Lemire (Corresponding Secretary), Barbara Reitzma (Recording Secretary), Marie Ambrosino (Director), Sandi Katulka (Director), and Helen Ditter (Director). Past club presidents - Suellen Fardelmann, Barbara McCall, Joan Kovac, Mary Ann Taylor - were presented with a spe-cial Soroptimist pin recognizing their roles as founding members of the club.

Soroptimist is an international volunteer-service organization for business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. The Davie chapter was founded in 1983. Approximately 25 mem-bers meet on the first and third Tuesday of every month, at noon, at Vienna Café in Davie. They participate in community service projects, as well as social events. The club always welcomes new members.

The Davie chapter began with a project to save Old Davie School from demolition and restore it as a museum of local history and a community center for Davie and area residents. Today, it sup-ports a variety of programs and community organizations within Davie and Broward County. It also supports the global outreach of Soroptimist International of the Americas around the world.

Some of the charities the club supports include: Project Stable, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, EASE Foundation, Stop Human Trafficking, HOPE Outreach Center, PACE Center for Girls Broward, Project Sierra, Wounded Warriors and more. The club has also served as a Partner in Education with Davie Elementary School for more than ten years.

Each year, the club also gives a Violet Richardson Award to a young girl, between the ages 14 – 17, for outstanding community service. The club also gives an annual Women’s Opportunity Award to a woman seeking educational/vocational skills to re-enter the work place. Recipients are usually single mothers seeking to become economically independent.

For information, visit www.sidavie.org.

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I want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a confession can help clear the air so there’s no misunderstand-ing. Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few

other things first.Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy in the middle.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 hos-pital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more…A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess what…I started feeling so much better! From daily mi-graines, I went down to three a week, and then to once in a great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted to become a chiroprac-tor and help others. That’s how it happened!It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their migraines. They also come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few.Here’s what some of my patients had to say:

“Due to an auto accident, I suffered from severe neck pain, vertigo and I could not raise my arm to comb my hair. Now I am symp-tom free with no medication and I can do everything I could not do before.” – E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL

“Thanks to the DRX 9000 and the doctors, I no longer have chronic sciatic pain. It’s been a long time since I have taken pain medication.” – J. Walker, Miramar

Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. My confession is that I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that!

Forty-five million Americans no longer have health insurance, and those who do have found that their benefits have been greatly reduced. That’s where chiropractic comes in. I have a significantly lower fee plan so that more people are able to afford the care they need. An entire week of care in my office costs what you could pay for one visit elsewhere. Another way to save…studies show that chiropractic can double your immune capacity, naturally and without drugs. The immune system fights colds, the flu, and other ailments. So you may not be running off to the doctor as much. Studies show that people actually pay less for their long-term over-all health care expenses if they are seeing a chiropractor.

You benefit from an amazing offer. Look, it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg to correct your health. You are going to write a check to someone for your health care expenses, you may as well

write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. When you bring in this article (by 10/31/13) you will receive my entire new patient exam for $45. That’s with x-rays, biomechanical exam, history and consultation…the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you $250 elsewhere. The law says that I must tell you THAT YOu OR AnY OTHeR peRSOn ReSpOnSIBLe FOR pAYMenT HAS THe RIgHT TO ReFuSe TO pAY, cAnceL pAY-MenT, OR Be ReIMBuRSeD FOR TReATMenT, WHIcH IS peRFORMeD AS A ReSuLT OF AnD WITHIn 72 HOuRS OF ReSpOnDIng TO THe ADveRTISeMenT FOR DIS-cOunTeD, OR ReDuceD Fee FOR SeRvIce, eXAMInA-TIOn, OR TReATMenT.

great care at a great fee…please, I hope that there’s no misunder-standing about quality of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at a great fee. My qualifications…I’m a graduate of Life college and have been practicing for over 10 years. I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babies to pro athletes that you may know. I am constantly going to seminars and updating my knowledge so I can give my patients the latest information and techniques of my profession. My assistants are Mylene and Johanna – really great people. Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. We have a wonderful service, at an exceptional fee.

Our office is called Windmill Health center and it’s at 17160 Royal palm Blvd., Suite 1 in the Windmill professional plaza. Our phone number is 954-217-4881. call Mylene, Johanna or Annie for an appointment. We can help you. Thank you.

For more information regarding our services please visit our web-site www.WindmillHealthcenter.com. If you would like to email us with your questions, you may reach us at [email protected] – Rick Behar, D.C.

P.S. I am also offering the second family member for only $37.

p.p.S. Your time is as valuable as mine. That’s why I have a no-wait policy. You will be seen within minutes of your appointment.

Chiropractic? Why Not?“A Doctor’s Confession to West Broward”


The university school Suns varsity football team gave the entire nation a sneak peak

at what they have to offer this sea-son, as they played the Homestead Broncos in an ESPN televised game on August 25. They dominated the Broncos for a 41-21 victory.

This is the fourth year that ESPN kicked off the high school football season with a weekend of live exhibi-tion games that featured some of the nation’s leading teams and recruits. It is the second consecutive year that the US Suns have participated.

“The players were extremely humbled and enthusiastic about the opportunity to represent their school, friends, and family members live on ESPN,” said Roger Harriott, Head Football Coach. “This has proven to be a memorable experience that’s certain to last them a life time.”

Harriott says that there were several players who stood out during the game.“Senior wide receiver Chris Taylor was the player of the game, hauling in three

touchdowns off of seven catches and 72 yards. Senior quarterback Sean White tossed three touchdowns (150 yards). Junior running back Jordan Scarlett rushed for 104 yards and posted a touchdown, while senior running back LaJuan Hunt added 39 yards on the ground with a touchdown. Defensively, senior cornerback Quincy Wilson had a 28-yard interception return for a touchdown; senior defen-sive end Richard Yeargin made three sacks and a blocked punt; junior defensive tackle Brandon Boyce added a sack; and senior linebacker Andrew Korakakos

made an interception.” In 2012, the US Suns were

undefeated District champions, Regional champions and Class 3A State champions. Harriott says that authentic senior leadership, as well as team camaraderie and chemistry, helped the team win its first state championship.

“Our motto, ‘Family, Tradition, & Excellence’ came to fruition last season, as the entire team (coaches, teachers, and parents included) com-

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Harriott is determined to push his team even further this year.“The objective for this season is to win another state championship,” said

Harriott. “The ultimate goal is to exceed expectations by procuring a national championship. We were fortunate to assemble a game schedule that has attracted substantial attention based on its competitive strength. Various media sources have declared it the toughest schedule in the country. Therefore, the national championship is an achievable opportunity.”

Many of the players have already made commitments, including: Quincy Wilson (University of Florida), Sean White (Auburn University), Richard Yeargin (University of Notre Dame), LaJuan Hunt (Air Force Academy), Brandon Russell (Rutgers University), Ephraim Levy (Bryant University), Emmanuel Soto (Air Force Academy), Chris Taylor (Duke University), and Andrew Dirocco (Tulane Unviersity).

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In an effort to reDuce class sizes in math anD english, Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches recently built a new 8,000 square foot 21st Century Classroom above the existing locker

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“In four short years, our campus has gone from quality Catholic education with spotty internet service to an Apple Distinguished School,” said Principal Richard Jean. “Our students will now also have the advantage of learning in our 21st Century Classroom, which will help them become effective global citizens of tomorrow and agents of positive change.”

Over 200 people attended the dedication, blessing and ribbon cutting for the classroom. The dedication mass and blessing were presided over by Archbishop of Miami Thomas Wenski. To his surprise, he was the namesake of the classroom: Archbishop Thomas Wenski iCatholicEd .

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Over the last five DecaDes, fluoriDe has been added to community water supplies across the country. As a result, we have seen a 50% reduction of cavi-

ties in these communities, as well as a 50% reduction in the dental healthcare costs for children. The numbers are even higher when its use is combined with proper diet, oral hygiene techniques, and use of topical fluorides. Still the dental com-munity searches for other methods of reducing the incidence of “caries” (cavities). Such a finding would be most helpful to

those unable or unwilling to make use of fluoride. One of the more promising substances is xylitol.

Xylitol is a sugar substitute derived from agricultural products. It has been around since the 1960’s, but has not been tested for use in humans for the pur-pose of oral health until the 1990’s. Most of the studies use chewing gum as the delivery system of choice. Optimal results are gained with three daily uses. This dosing achieves a reduction in plaque formation, reduces acid production, and interferes with the production of the specific bacteria which initiate cavity forma-tion. Cumulatively, these attributes result in cavity reduction.

What seems most promising is the use of xylitol by new parents to reduce cavity formation in their newborns. Babies are not born with the bacteria which cause cavities. These bacteria are naturally transmitted to the mouth of a child by a parent or caregiver. This usually occurs through everyday contact such as sharing of food or blowing on a hot spoon. The use of xylitol has been shown to delay the transmission of some of the most deleterious bacteria and resulted in a decreased incidence of cavities for these children. In one particular study, xylitol chewing by mothers beginning three months after the delivery of a child for a period of two years resulted in a decreased incidence of cavities in the children till an average age of six years.

Of course, with such positive results many new xylitol products have been launched into the marketplace. Companies are manufacturing a number of products such as mints, mouthwash and toothpaste. However, the only method of delivery clinically proven to have these effects is chewing gum.

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My previous articles have aDDresseD the challenges of buyers who may be affected by the recent mortgage rate hikes.

In spite of what has been written in the newspapers and blogs, along with what has been reported on the local and national news, buyers are still waiting to see if interest rates will come back down or prices will drop. Though no one can guarantee where rates will be in a few months, waiting is not a good strategy.

Even though interest rates are still historically low, most experts believe that rates may actually move higher. The Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the National Association of Realtors are in unison projecting that rates will continue to climb. With home prices increasing and interest rates projected to also increase, the cost of buying a house could quickly increase rather dramatically.

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The study went on to state: “Moreover, the finding that younger renters and owners are more likely than their older counterparts to expect to own bodes well for the future of the housing market.”

Based on the fact that most people are still chasing the American Dream of homeownership, it baffles me that buyers continue to wait or renters continue to rent. Understanding that circumstances may drive you to rent, I would strongly urge you to check with your mortgage broker or bank to see whether or not you could qualify to go ahead and make that purchase.

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The market is shifting. As mortgage rates continue to rise, buying power will be affected, which may cause a slight slow-down in our marketplace. Therefore, this would be the best opportunity for you to take a look at your current housing situation to see whether or not it is time for you to make a move.

Please allow me to be your resource. I will exercise objectivity to help you make the best decision for your current situation. There have been times where I have encouraged people to move or encouraged them to hold on.

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This year, a strange event will take place. the first day of Hanukkah is Thursday, November 28th. If this date sounds a bit familiar, it is because it is also

Thanksgiving. So for those who celebrate these two holidays, it will be a double celebration. Turkey and latkes anyone?

Now as a family law attorney, my thoughts went in a different direction when I became aware of this rare occurrence. I am sure that there are several divorced couples who have a time sharing schedule in place which grants one parent time with

the children on Thanksgiving and the other parent time on Hanukkah. Now when family law attorneys draft an Agreement, they try and anticipate every possible situation, so that future litigation can be avoided. I can, however, assure you that this would not have been a situation which would have been anticipated.

You may be wondering, “How do they resolve this obvious conflict in schedul-ing?” I don’t know that I have an absolute answer to this situation. Sound logic would suggest that since Hanukkah is eight days and Thanksgiving is only one,

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Winter break, which includes Christmas and New Years, gen-erally gets divided in half, with Christmas Day being the day of exchange. This allows both parents time with the children, either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Of course, some parents would rather have Christmas Eve every year and if the other parent does not object, it usually can be worked out. This, however, does prevent a parent from travelling out of town for the Christmas vacation and therefore some parents would rather alternate from year to year. This schedule is included in the Parenting Plan. If no changes are made by agreement, it will be the schedule to be followed, until there are no more minor children

A judge recently told a client of mine that the Parenting Plan should just be a guide and should not be without some flexibility. Parents, who can assist each other along the way, will have happier and healthier children. Hopefully those Parents who look at their schedule this year and have the Hanukkah/Thanksgiving conflict will realize that fighting over this once in a lifetime event is not worth the time, the money and the aggravation.

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When a cataract is removed, in its place, an intraocular lens implant (IOL) is surgically inserted into the eye to improve vision. In the next issue, we will discuss the different types of IOL implants that are available. Stay tuned!

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