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Cooper City/Davie Honor Veterans
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BY DEBBY TEICH
n November 11, both the Town of Davie and City of Cooper City offered Veterans Day ceremonies to honor the men and women that have served as military veterans in the United States Armed Forces. In Cooper City, the 2nd Annual Veterans Day ceremony was presented by the Cooper City Recreation Department at Cooper City Memorial Park. It included an introduction and welcome by the City Commission and several veteran guest speakers. BSO police and fire honor guard units presented colors, raise the flag and perform a 21-gun salute. The American Legion hosted a lunch following the ceremony. “Veterans Day gives all Americans a special opportunity to pay tribute to all those brave men and women who, throughout our history, have given freely and unselfishly of themselves in defense our country,” said Christine Garcia, Director of Recreation for the City of Cooper City. “We honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve.” In Davie, approximately 200 people honored veterans at the Town of Davie’s Veterans Day Ceremony, held at Veterans Park. The audience included veterans, family members, the Davie Police Department, Davie Fire Rescue, Boy Scouts, the general public, and others. During the ceremony, the Town Council placed flowers at the monument; there was a 21-gun salute; the Florida Youth orchestra performed patriotic music; and the Police Pipe and Drum performed.
Davie Residents to Celebrate MLK Day
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BY DEBBY TEICH
ach year, on the third Monday of January, the nation celebrates the birth, life and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It remembers the injustices that Dr. King fought for in his quest for the freedom, equality, and dignity of all races and peoples. On January 14, Davie residents will have an opportunity to honor his dreams and vision at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at Driftwood Estates Park, 3300 NW 77th Avenue, from 1pm to 4pm. Hundreds are expected to attend the celebration, which will include light refreshments, youth entertainment, guest speakers, a poetry contest and kids’ activities. The Town of Davie has Davie residents enjoyed the 2017 MLK festivities.
sponsored the free event for over 20 years. The winners of the Town of Davie’s MLK poem contest will be announced at the celebration. The Mayor and Town Council members will award prizes for the best poems in each overall grade level from participating schools and groups. All entries submitted will receive a participation ribbon. Anyone who enters a poem will have an opportunity to read it aloud at the event. The annual contest is an opportunity to educate and inform students about the lifetime achievements of the great American Nobel Peace Prize winner, Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. All schools and non-profit groups in Broward County are invited to participate. Entries may include any type of poem, from haiku to sonnet. The poems should be a reflection of Dr. King’s dreams and vision. Poems should be submitted to the Town of Davie Special Events Division (3801 S. Pine Island Road, Davie, FL 33328) by January 10. “Martin Luther King was an extraordinary man,” said Beverly White, who attends the picnic every year. “He stood for peace, justice, tolerance and so much more. His message is still very relevant in today’s world.” To participate in the poetry contest and for more information, call 954-7971181 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.
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