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CONTENTS PUBLISHERS PAGE 12 From Samhain to All Hallows to Halloween

CALENDAR 14,16 October 2019

COMMUNITY NEWS 18 Davie to Offer a Host of Halloween Happenings

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SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT

34 NSU University School Prepares Students for Success in College and Life

REAL ESTATE 36 What Should You Look For in A Real Estate Agent?

HEALTH AND WELLNESS 38 Functional Medicine is the Best Approach for Health and Well-Being

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22 Children Are In For A Special Halloween Treat In Cooper City 24 Bahamas Support flows From Broward County, But Much More is Needed

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SCHOOL NEWS 28 Western High School Hosts Teacher From China 32 Children’s Harbor Hosts Back to School Splash for Children in Foster Care

LEGALLY SPEAKING 42 Can I Do This on My Own? 44 Debunking Myths When Choosing a Memory Care Community

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From Samhain to All Hallows Eve to Halloween

October 26th 9am-1pm

D

o you celebrate the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain? If you or your kids are dressing up to go trick-or-treating this month you just might.

Believe it or not, Halloween dates back about 2,000 years to the area that is now Ireland and the British Islands. The Celts, who inhabited those islands at the time, celebrated their new year on November 1st. The day marked the end of summer and the beginning of winter.

For the Celts, winter was a period of struggle and often death. They believed that on that night the barrier between the living and the dead would open and the ghosts of the dead would return.

The Celts burned huge bonfires and wore costumes consisting of animal skins and even heads. Their priests, called Druids, would attempt to contact the spirits and tell people’s fortunes.

After the Romans conquered the British Isles, the celebration was combined with a Roman festival that commemorates the passing of the dead, called Feralia. About 600 years later Christianity had spread throughout Europe and Pope Boniface IV established the Catholic feast of All Martyrs Day, which was later changed to All Soul’s Day, in honor of the dead. It was celebrated on the same day and using the same customs as Samhain. The Middle English term “All Hallows” which translates to “All Souls” evolved somewhere along the way to the word Halloween.

Much has changed over the last 2,000 years. Today, Halloween is a festive time focused more on children’s enjoyment. No longer do adults wear macabre costumes made of animal skins. Rather, the holiday today features excited children dressed as their favorite fairy tale characters and superheroes merrily going from house to house collecting bags full of candy.

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World Vegetarian Day – Celebrate World Vegetarian Day with your favorite salad! Veggie’s promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism every year on the 1st of October, with a focus on the ethical, environmental, health, and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.

5th Fall Fest at Davie Ranch– Join us for this very special Open Play from 10 am -2 pm and enjoy a beautiful country day at the ranch. Entrance fee of $15/child and $10/adult includes: Unlimited pony and horse rides,Hayride, Hand led horse rides, Petting zoo entry,Chicken coop visit, Bounce house, and treehouse playground. Davie Ranch, 5600 SW 61st Ave, Davie, FL. www.DavieRanch.com

Community Pet Adoption Event – Fall in love with a dog or cat. Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Division is partnering with Southwest Ranches to have a pet adoption event. This will be a pawsitively great event! Adoption fees waived. 11AM-2PM. Town of Southwest Ranches Town Hall. 13400 Griffin Road.

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14th Meeting of the Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society – Do you like orchids, or, even love them? Interested in learning how to grow and care for the beautiful flowers? The Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society may be the perfect thing for you! The group meeting will be held in the Gallery from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, FL. The speaker for this meeting will be Allen Black. He will be speaking on Brassovola collata and it’s Hybrids. www.flamingogardensorchidsociety. com 954-554-0825.

SoFIA Fellows program for retired and underemployed adults – SoFIA starts a new program that will harness the power of an older workforce. Sponsored by a generous grant from The Frederick A. Deluca Foundation Inc., the innovative program offers a 10-week training session followed by placement in an unpaid internship with area nonprofits. SOFIA Fellows will enjoy ongoing networking opportunities and inclusion in an alumni job bank.

Limited to 15 participants. Application fee of $50 and a one-time enrollment fee of $250. Classes will be held at the SoFIA Tech Lab and Connection (TLC) Center at 2038 N. Dixie Hwy, Suite 102 in Wilton Manors. For more information visit TheSofia.org, email rbanker@TheSofia.org or call (954) 4847117 ext. 112.

15th Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia Support Group Meeting – This free group is for people living with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. It features a discussion and guest speakers on topics ranging from medical research and coping mechanisms to disability benefits and medications.

Friends and family are welcome to attend. David Posnack Jewish Community Center, Nina and Louis Silverman Campus, in the Holocaust Learning Center, 5850 South Pine Island Road,Davie, FL. 954-434-0290

18th Halloween at the Old Davie School of Folkcraft & History – Pack your wand and flashlight to travel back in time!

2 nights! Oct 18th & 25th. Explore the school and learn about the Muggles of Davie, mix delicious potions, fly your broom and more! A Magical Halloween adventure for the whole family!

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12th ArtServe’s 30th Anniversary Season Preview VIP Reception – Tickets are $75 each and include gourmet bites and drinks, a gallery display by local visual artists and performances by featured artists of all genres. All proceeds and gifts support ArtServe’s artistic, educational and public service goals. https://artserve.org/season-preview.

6 to 9 p.m. at ArtServe, located at 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale.

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13th Annual Country Roads Arts & Crafts Festival!! – Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park, 5840 SW 148 Avenue Southwest Ranches, FL. 10 am - 4 pm. For Information www.southwestranches.org

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23rd The City of Pembroke Pines Hosts Coffee with the Mayor – Pembroke Pines residents are cordially invited to enjoy “Coffee with the Mayor” as a part of Florida City Government Week.

8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in the Lobby of the City of Pembroke Pines Charles F. Dodge City Center, located at 601 City Center Way.

Ninth Annual Rotary Club of MiramarPines BINGO lunch. –Support Local and International Youth Projects, including: Pac-A-Sack - feeding needy children locally. Fundamira - educating children in Colombia. Exceptional Theater Company - theater experience for special needs adults and children.

11:00AM. $50.00 donation includes buffet lunch with dessert, 1 bingo card per game, 1 door prize ticket, and entertainment. Pembroke Lakes Golf and Racquet Club 10500 Taft Street, Pembroke Pines, FL. Reservations: 305528-6413 or 954-258-1277

Fright Night at the Library – An eerie evening full of spooky fun at the grownups only Halloween party.

Unearthly live entertainment, light refreshments including spiked blood punch. The evening will feature a presentation from War Party Paranormal, tarot card readings, palm readings and a costume party. 6:309PM. $10, guests 21 and over. South Regional/ Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd Pembroke Pines, FL 33024. (954) 201-8849

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Saint David’s Carnival – St. David Catholic Church welcomes everyone to the annual fall carnival. Patrons are invited to attend the 4-day event at 3900 S. University Drive in Davie. Rides, live entertainment, shopping, freshly prepared food, and more. Discount 16 OCTOBER 2019 | OUR CITY DAVIE | OURCITYMEDIA.COM

The Museum of Discovery and Science “Speakeasy” Gala. -Guests will experience an exciting evening complete with a high-energy cocktail reception, impressive live and silent auctions, dinner and dancing.All proceeds from the event will benefit the Museum’s mission to provide experiential pathways in lifelong learning in science for children and adults and will provide the necessary funds to support the Museum’s programs and community outreach.

Black Tie attire 6 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

Museum of Discovery and Science, 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Tickets can be purchased on www.blacktiesouthflorida.com or by contacting Hillary Wallace at 954-713-0918 or hillary.wallace@mods.net.

Harvest Howl – Shadow puppet show followed by crafts and games!

Recommended for ages 5 and up. Enjoy not-so-spooky folk tales by puppeteer and storyteller Katie Adams. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Southwest Regional Library Auditorium 111. 954-357-7110 ArtServe’s 30th Anniversary Season Preview Community Reception - FamilyFriendly weekend outing, 3 to 5 p.m.

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28th 2nd Annual Greater Broward FireFighter Charities Golf Tournament – Lago Mar Country Club. Register @ www. davie-coopercity.org. Sponsorship opportunities available.

29th Halloween Carnival – Join the Friends of the South Regional Library for a night of fun , games , and candy. Ages 3-9.

6:30 to 8p.m. South Regional/ Broward College Library, 7300 Pines Blvd Pembroke Pines.

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Championship. The South Florida Cloggers have performed three times at Walt Disney World and participated in the Macy’s Day Parade at Universal Studios.

For those people looking to put a little fright in their night, visit the Haunted House at Robbins Lodge. It will be open from Thursday, October 24th, through Saturday, October 26th. Thursday, the Haunted House is open from 7-9pm, and the cost is $8 per person or $5 with a student ID. Friday and Saturday, it is open from 7-10pm and the cost is $8 per person. The admission price includes one time through the haunted house, plus access to pictures/snapshots of the evening’s scary activities. Snacks will be available for purchase.

James-Crichton encourages everyone in the community to come out to enjoy the various Halloween Happenings in Davie. “It’s a fun and spooktacular environment for all to enjoy Halloween.”

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he Halloween Happenings in Davie this year range from mild to wild, with a cute costume contest and haunted house among the offerings.

All ages will enjoy an afternoon of family fun and spooky surprises on Saturday, October 26th at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, from 1-5pm. Simone James-Crichton, recreation coordinator for the Town of Davie, says some of the fabulous event festivities include a costume contest, hayride, petting farm, inflatables, train, and face painting.

Children, ages 12 and under, are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes to participate in the costume contest. James-Crichton says prizes will be awarded for the Spookiest, Cutest and most original costumes in three age categories: five and under, six to eight years, and nine to 12 years.

Throughout the afternoon, the South Florida Cloggers will present a kid-friendly Haunted Maze. The cost to walk through the maze is $3 per person or $5 for two people.

Proceeds benefit this local dance team, which placed second in last year’s National Clogging

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

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write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. When you bring in this article (by 10/31/19) you will receive my entire new patient exam for $55. 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 PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR TREATMENT, WHICH IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR DISCOUNTED, OR REDUCED FEE FOR SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT.

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

Twenty-five years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood.

Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists.

I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more…

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 migraines, 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 chiropractor 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 symptom 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.”

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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 overall health care expenses if they are seeing a chiropractor.

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Shade Above Window Fashions a timeless window treatment that is provides a unique experience for always in style. If you’re looking for a consumers shopping for window decorative statement, plantation shutcoverings. The interactive showroom ters provide trim work around your allows customers to operate more than window, including a new contemporary 100 different shades and blinds. frame. Depending on which shutter you Bruce Abramson, president of A choose, they can complement any decor.

Shade Above Window What other trends Fashions, has been in the can customers spot in window covering industry your showroom? for more than 30 years.

If you’re looking for a soft, He recently answered contemporary look, transisome questions about tional roller shades are an his business and what ideal product that can work differentiates it from the in any room. These shades competition. alternate sheer and solid fabPlease describe ric, allowing a single shade Bruce Abramson, President of A Shade your showroom. to transition from open to Above Window Fashions We’ve been serving South closed. It’s a perfect shade Florida since 1984. In 2000, we were for those who want a view but also light selected as the nation’s first Hunter control and privacy.

Douglas Window Fashions Gallery. Our Do you carry room darkening products? newly updated state-of-the-art gallery We’re always expanding our collecfeatures an array of products offered tion of blackout shades and recently

by Hunter Douglas, the world’s premier added an interactive display showwindow covering manufacturer. We ing different degrees of darkness. We also offer a wide variety of indoor and offer stylish shades that provide total outdoor shades and blinds from top blackout in bedrooms and media rooms. national and international brands. We Customers love our Duo Shades — durprovide both full service and selfing the day a transparent shade gives service out of our 3,000-square foot you a view of the outside while mainshowroom. We have products to fit taining privacy and keeping out the all budgets. heat. At night the blackout shade keeps What products do you offer? We provide the room private while maintaining many of the top products on the market, darkness in the morning. Both shades including plantation shutters, roller work together in one unique system. and patio shades, roman shades, horiWhat’s available for patios and other outzontal and vertical blinds, motorized door spaces? Our recently expanded awnings and insect screens, Luminette, showroom includes the latest in outdoor Silhouette, and Pirouette, as well as shades that allow you to relax on your PowerView and Somfy motorization. patio without melting in the sun. These What products are currently trending in shades can be operated manually with the window covering industry? a cable guide for wind resistance, or Plantation shutters remain one of the shades can be motorized in a track. our most popular products. They are We also have retractable insect screens Outdoor Shades

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that protect you from bugs on muggy days but allow you to raise the screens when you want open air. For the ultimate in coverage, we have fashionable European-style motorized awnings that automatically retract on a windy day.

Please describe your full-service and self-service options. Our full-service package includes professional measuring and installation by our Hunter Douglas certified technicians. We supply temporary shades until the order arrives. Our self-service customers receive an additional 20 percent discount off our already competitive prices by providing their own measurements and installation. We supply a detailed form with measuring directions. Self-service is available on most of our products.

With so many choices, how do you help customers make a decision? When customers visit our showroom, they receive a tour of the newest shades and blinds available today. We recognize that it can be difficult to make decisions from small samples. That’s why our business model is special. Our full-size displays

are available for the customer to view and operate as it will appear in their home. Our employees have decades of experience in the window covering industry, so they can answer personalized questions that will help customers make the best decisions tailored to their needs.

What’s the best way for customers to contact you? No appointments are necessary to visit our showroom. We always have knowledgeable staff on hand to take you on an in-depth tour of our many interactive displays. Our website makes it even easier for customers to learn about our products before they visit. It features videos and a large photo gallery on each of our many product categories. Visit us at www. ashadeaboveflorida.com.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Children Are In For A Special Halloween Treat In Cooper City

BY STACEY BOMSER

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he Halloween festivities start early in Cooper City with the annual Trick or Treat Shop to Shop on October 26th. Children are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes to participate in a costume contest and trick or treat to Countryside Shops merchants.

“We host this event annually to provide a safe environment for families to go trick or treating with the kids and to help connect residents with local businesses to help strengthen communal ties,” explains Cooper City Recreation Program Specialist Brandon Zickar. “We host the event in a different shopping center every year to get different businesses involved and to help create relationships between the businesses and the residents they serve.”

Zickar says about 100 to 150 children typically take part in the festivities, which include a costume contest and trick or treating to collect candy and treats from participating stores.

The costume contest consists of different age categories, from infants (one

and under) through middle school. Trophies are awarded to the first, second and third place winners in each age category. Zickar says some of the winning costumes from previous years included Mr. Clean, Richard Branson, a SWAT Team member, a unicorn, various Disney princesses, a dinosaur and a robot. He encourages children to be creative.

To participate, children must arrive ten minutes before their scheduled contest time; age groups compete approximately every ten minutes from 10:10am to 11:45am. Children must be accompanied by an adult to receive their entry number.

In addition to the costume contest, Trick or Treat Shop to Shop will feature Halloween-themed games and activities, including a family-friendly haunted house.

Zickar says providing wholesome family activities is a priority for the City’s Recreation Department. “It is important because it brings our residents together and helps keep the sense of community strong in Cooper City. Our familyfriendly activities and events are hubs where our residents can meet, connect and communicate with one another in a safe environment.”

Trick or Treat Shop to Shop is a free event taking place on Saturday, October 26th, from 10am12pm at the Countryside Shops located at 5524 Flamingo Road. For more information, contact the Cooper City Recreation Department at 954-434-4300 ext. 272.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

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f you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from dry eye symptoms, relief is available at Vision Care & Surgery Associates’ newest location in Weston. A dedicated Dry Eye Center of Excellence, this group of Ophthalmology and Optometry doctors has been practicing since 1986, providing comprehensive and medical eye care from its Hialeah office. Dr. Michelle Levin, President of Vision Care & Surgery Associates, explains more about the services now available at its Weston office.

Please describe your practice.

Vision Care & Surgery Associates specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of dry eye and ocular surface diseases. At our Dry Eye Center of Excellence in Weston, we provide a complete dry eye evaluation and offer a variety of treatment options personalized to each patient. We restore vision disrupted from dry eye syndrome, prior refractive surgery, and/or ocular surface diseases such as Keratoconus, Sjogren Syndrome and other corneal irregularities.

What services do you provide?

As a Dry Eye Center of Excellence, Vision Care & Surgery Associates is dedicated and focused on

diagnosing the cause of dry eyes using our advanced technology. In addition, we provide comprehensive eye care for all ages, starting Dr. Priscilla Sotomayor, in infancy. We offer all areas of Dr. Orlando Galindez and Dr. Michelle Levin specialties from glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye We are seeing many younger patients, including exams to the treatment of eye care children, suffering from this disease due to the emergencies.

What distinguishes Vision Care & Surgery Associates excessive use of digital devices. The underlying cause must be diagnosed in order to prescribe a from other eye care providers?

In addition to providing our patients with advanced specific and effective treatment. This means faster and more reliable relief for your dry eye symptoms. and quality eye care, we provide a fun and warm Anything else you would like to add? environment making every patient feel comfortable and welcomed to our practice. Our patients are Vision Care & Surgery Associates, A Dry Eye Center our number one priority; we care, we listen, and we of Excellence, focuses on providing the relief and treatment needed to help patients feel and see betprovide the personal attention they deserve. Every treatment plan is specific for every patient based on ter. Come in for a complimentary dry eye screening and say goodbye to your dry eyes! his/her lifestyle and visual needs.

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Bahamas Support Flows from Broward County But Much More is Needed

BY TERRY JAILLET

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outh Florida lucked out.

As Hurricane Dorian lumbered toward us, local residents put up storm shutters, boarded up windows and purchased supplies. We cautiously watched digital tracking maps and made plans for possible evacuations. We were reminded, yet again, how important a Hurricane Kit is for families living in the tropics. Fortunately for us, the storm stayed east. Our neighbors in the Bahamas, of course, were not as fortunate.

Hurricane Dorian will likely be remembered as the worst natural disaster in the Bahamas’ history. As of late September, there were still more than 1,000 people missing. The islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco still lacked basic infrastructure. And, thousand of residents remained displaced or living in shelters.

The South Florida Bahamanian community, local charitable organizations and local business stepped into action immediately

following the storm. In fact, even before the storm left the islands, South Floridians were organizing supplies, raising funds and dreaming up logistics plans. Several small armadas of sail boats, yachts and ferries brought urgent supplies immediately after the storm.

Bahamas Consul General Lind Mackey thanked the community but noted, “we are in urgent need of help. As a people, we are hoping to get past the

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It is believed that almost half the homes on grand Bahamas have been destroyed or severely damaged and more than 60,000 islanders are still in need of basic necessities like food and drinking water.

Aid organizations have stepped in to provide longterm assistance as the islands begin to rebuild. You can help by: ▸▸ Donating to the United Nation’s relief organization, UNICEF. Visit www.donate. unicefusa.org to help. ▸▸ Donate to the Bahamas Dorian Relief Fund at www.bahamas.gov.bs ▸▸ Donate blood to the Red Cross ▸▸ Visit Charity Navigator at www.charitynavigator.org to find highly rated charitable organizations Another way to support the Bahamas is to visit soon. Tourism accounts for as much as 60% of Bahamanian GDP and about half of the jobs. As strange as it sounds, perhaps the best way to help our friends off the coast, is to pay them a visit soon.

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On average, adults get 2 or 3 colds a year. Between 5 and 20 percent of the general population comes down with influenza (the flu), according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

“When you are looking at flu virus droplets that are so small — that spreading the virus by breathing in close proximity would be logical,” says Sergio Segarra, M.D., chief medical officer at Baptist Hospital of Miami and an emergency physician. “That, in addition to the virus living up to 24 hours on surfaces, makes it that much worse.”

Besides getting your flu shot, doctors recommend the following steps to staying healthy during the cold/flu season: 1. Get adequate sleep.

2. Keep stress at bay.

3. Drink plenty of liquids, hot and cold.

The peak of flu season often hits in February and March. Overall, the season typically starts in October and can last through May. The flu shot remains the best way to prevent getting the flu, doctors and public health officials say. They also say to be aware of where germs can be around you and wash your hands often.

“Both the cold and the flu are caused by viruses, but each has different symptoms, duration and treatments,” says Deepa Sharma, D.O., a family medicine physician with Baptist Health Primary Care.

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young children, pregnant women, people with certain chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease or lung disease, and people ages 65 and older.

“The viruses that cause the flu are hard to predict, so we won’t always know what time of year they will become prevalent, or if there’s a particular region that experiences more cases,” Dr. Sharma adds.

The flu virus spreads primarily by droplets formed when people with the flu cough, sneeze or talk. But a study last year found that coughs and sneezes may not be necessary to fill the air with droplets of the flu virus. The study, funded by the CDC and the National Institutes of Health, suggested that the flu virus can spread more easily than previously thought.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Western High School Hosts Teacher From China

BY STACEY BOMSER

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estern High School is one of only two Broward County Public Schools, and 28 schools nationwide, selected to participate in the Teachers of Critical Languages Program (TCLP), funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Selected schools strengthen their language and cultural programs by hosting a teacher from China for the school year.

Western High School welcomed Liang Min, who teaches at Mianyang High School in the Sichuan Province of China. She says her first impressions are that Western High School is a great school with amazing teachers and motivated students.

Ms. Liang says she is looking forward to starting a full-time Mandarin program at Western. Her goal is to arouse interest in Chinese learning and Chinese culture. “I will focus on teaching students the basics of communication in Chinese and introduce Chinese culture to them to promote mutual understanding in this academic year.”

Principal Jimmy Arrojo applied for the Techers of Critical Languages Program as a way to round out the school’s World Language department. The school also offers Spanish, French and American Sign Language.

“China is one the largest trading partners of the United States and many of our students may eventu-

soring the Chinese Club for all interested students and has offered her first calligraphy class to faculty and staff.”

Ms. Liang believes she will learn a lot from this program as well. “I think the new experience will benefit me in the long run. I want to broaden my horizons and know the U.S. culture better.”

When she returns home to China at the end of the For one her first lessons, year, Ms. Liang plans to integrate some of the teachLiang Min ing strategies she learns while at Western High School taught students to to benefit her Chinese students. She would also like say and write to establish a sister-school relationship between her Western High School school and Western.

Wildcat in Ms. Liang says she is grateful for the opportunity Mandarin to come to the United States to teach and learn. “I am ally work for companies that do business with China. on a government-sponsored program and it’s not easy Learning the language and having an understanding for us to be here. Both the teachers and the program of the culture will put our students at an advantage,” did a lot of work preparing for this year. The reason states Assistant Principal Christy Graf. “In addiwhy we are here is to benefit students in both the tion, many of our students are already bilingual and United States and China and promote the underwe recognize the capacity for young minds to learn standing between cultures.” another language.”

The Teachers of Critical Languages Program Ms. Graf says school administrators felt particiis designed to increase the study and acquisition pating in the Techers of Critical Languages Program of important world languages and to help U.S. would provide a rich cultural experience for students, schools expand and reinforce existing world lanteachers and the community. “Ms. Liang is sponguages programs.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Children’s Harbor Hosts Back to School Splash for Children in Foster Care

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rea Foster kids enjoyed one last summer splash to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of the new school year. The children enjoyed splashing down a large water slide, playing water games and feasting on scrumptious barbecue.

The event took place on the eight-acre campus of nonprofit agency Children’s Harbor. Children’s Harbor’s aims to provide a safe harbor for and to support at-risk children, youth, and families. The Back to School Splash was held in partnership with the Girl Scouts.

“Children in foster care have worries that most students don’t, making a new school year more difficult for them,” said Tiffani Dhooge, Children’s Harbor CEO. “Our goal is to help these children succeed and truly enjoy and embrace this time

of year. The Back to School Bash was one last celebration of summer and a fun way to kick-off the new school year.”

A Key aspect of the approach at Children’s Harbor is their focus on keeping siblings together. Seperation from parents can be extraordinarily stressful for kids. Ensuring they are kept together with a brother or sister can make a huge difference in the outcome for a Foster Child.

The Center also provided backpacks to more than 150 students, thanks to generous donations from community members. Providing school supplies to atrisk children provides a double benefit. It ensures the students are prepared on the first day of school and it helps them feel like they are no different from other students at their schools.

Established in 1996, Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited nonprofit agency with a mission to provide a safe harbor and support to at risk children, youth, and families-keeping brothers and sisters together, strengthening families, and rebuilding lives.

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SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT

NSU University School Prepares Students for Success in College and Life

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SU University School is the only Junior Kindergarten through 12th grade private school in the area to be part of a major research university. Since 1971, it has utilized the unique resources, dynamic faculty, and exceptional facilities available on the Nova Southeastern University campus to personalize education for students at all levels.

Head of School William Kopas, Ed.D., shares more about NSU University School’s teaching philosophy and college-preparatory curriculum.

How would you describe NSU University School?

For the past 47 years, NSU University School has provided a challenging and personalized education within a supportive environment for students of average to gifted abilities. Our students are prepared for productive lives and leadership roles through a program that focuses on academic excellence, extracurricular participation, and service to others.

What is NSU University School’s teaching philosophy?

We are a progressive private school that utilizes the latest research in learning theory to maximize student potential and bring out each student’s special gift or talent. We differentiate and personalize instruction for a wide range of student abilities. Our holistic instruction is oriented towards experiential learning opportunities that reflect real-life programming and utilize the resources available at NSU. Please describe your curriculum.

Our college-preparatory curriculum is aimed at students with high academic standards. It is thematically based and integrates technology, real-world problem solving, collaboration and critical thinking. Our Early Childhood and Lower School programs stress the fundamentals of learning and how to learn while challenging students appropri-

ately. Middle School expands on this philosophy and Upper School offers Advanced Placement, Honors and Regular levels of coursework that prepare students for college and beyond.

Many of our high school students are involved in university level research projects and work directly with NSU professors throughout the campus.

We also have tremendous internship opportunities for our students.

What are the advantages of being part of a college campus?

NSU University School is located on a 28-acre campus in the heart of Nova Southeastern University, affording students a safe and secure environment within a thriving scholarly community.

Furthermore, our personalization, qualified and passionate educators, and connection to the university enables students to reach their potential and gain a strategic advantage.

Within a rigorous and supportive environment, students achieve success in academics, athletics and the arts, and contribute to their community and various service organizations.

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Please describe your students.

NSU University School students are engaged and collaborative learners, innovative thinkers, and globally aware citizens who are prepared for college and life. Our inquiry-based curriculum, differentiated approach to learning, and opportunities for mentorship provide students and graduates with the knowledge, skills and confidence for success in and beyond the classroom. In addition, NSU University School students are civicallyminded. Beginning in Lower School, students participate in charitable efforts which continue through high school. On average, a graduating class will have performed over 50,000 hours of community service throughout the four years of Upper School.

What are the credentials of your faculty?

Our faculty value the importance of education. Over 75% have advanced degrees and a number also teach classes at NSU in both undergraduate and graduate programs. NSU University School teachers understand that every child learns in his or her

own way, so they continually develop new instructional approaches in order to reach every learner. All staff members receive training in differentiation.

What is your background?

This is my fourth year as Head of School at NSU University School, after serving five years as Upper School Director. Before coming to NSU University School, I was principal at Canisius High School in Buffalo, New York. Before that, I served in a variety of administrative capacities including assistant principal, dean of students, and summer school director for 16 years at Brophy Prep in Phoenix, Arizona. I received my Doctorate in Education from Nova Southeastern University and my Masters from

Northern Arizona University. I earned my undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, where I was a member of four Big Ten Championship swim teams. In addition, I was an individual Big Ten Champion and a Big Ten Scholar Athlete.

Speaking of sports, what types of extracurricular activities does NSU University School offer?

We offer abundant opportunities for students including athletics at all levels, visual and performing arts programs, as well as a multitude of clubs. The NSU University School Speech and Debate team is ranked in the top 1% of all teams in the United States and we have had four National Champions in the past three years. Our Robotics team is world ranked and has won two of the last three state championships. Our athletic teams are regularly recognized by the Florida High School Athletic Association for athletic and academic excellence.

How can prospective families learn more about NSU University School?

Our next Open House will be on Tuesday, February 12 at 9:00am.

Prospective families will have the opportunity to tour our spectacular campus and see how our teachers inspire students with innovative classroom lessons and 21st century teaching strategies. To RSVP, visit https://www. uschool.nova.edu/admissions/openhouse or call 954-262-4506.

n NSU University School is located on the Nova Southeastern University Campus in Davie. The address is 3375 SW 75th Avenue.

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They must really care.

In today’s fast-paced world, it seems like everyone’s attention is in short supply. A great real estate agent will show you that’s not always the case, by listening and caring about you and your needs. Not only will being a good listener help an agent do her job, but it’ll also show you that even in business, there are still people out there who care.

They can save you a lot of money.

There’s an old expression, “If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.”

Hiring a great agent can save you literally thousands of dollars, as the right agent will not only negotiate effectively, but also know what pitfalls to look for as the transaction moves along, saving you money in the process.

They can help you see things from another angle.

A great agent can take what you asked for and find something that’s even better than anything you’ve ever considered. A great agent is like an expert matchmaker.

They do more than help you buy or sell a home.

They’ll help you find contractors, give recommendations on design, and help you navigate the restaurants in your new neighborhood. They want to be your go-to resource for anything to do with real estate.

They will find you something no one else can.

They will surprise you with something no one’s ever thought of before, whether it’s finding a property that you didn’t know about, or a solution to an otherwise complex problem. A great agent is proactive.

They really take your stresses away.

The peace of mind that comes from working with someone who will not only anticipate issues ahead of time but will shoulder the burden and solve problems for you, making it a low-stress experience.

They will go to battle for you when and where it counts.

The right agent is like a general you can depend on when the going gets tough. From searching for the right property or buyer, to negotiating, to pushing the deal through despite all obstacles standing in the way… a great real estate agent won’t back down from adversity and will battle for your best interests at all times.

They desire to become friends for life.

Real estate is much more about relationships than it is about individual transactions. They have this infectious personality that you always want to be around. Consider forming a lifelong friendship with your real estate agent.

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Just a Baby Tooth

BY DR. MARIA GROSMAN ou are accompanying your child for their regularly scheduled visit to the dentist and you hear those dreaded words “your child has a cavity.”

Initial emotions usually consist of anger. You know that you have purchased every dental tool on the dental isle of the pharmacy. There are three spin brushes sitting on the counter (Alvin and the Chipmunks, the Yellow Angry Bird and Monsters Inc.). The toothpaste is bubble gum flavored. There are three hundred dinosaur floss handles in the drawer, a water irrigation system, and two fluoride mouth rinses. The lectures about brushing after every meal occur at least once a week. Do you really have to brush their teeth for them at this age? What could you possibly take away from or bribe them with to achieve better dental care.

After getting yourself together, anger subsides and reality sets in. You are not a dentist, but you know that cavities do not go away. They get bigger and they can become painful. Additionally, experience tells you that once pain begins, it usually starts on the weekend when the dentist office is closed. So, what are the choices for treatment?

You then find out that the cavity is on a baby molar which is a tooth located in the back of the mouth. It is a moderately deep cavity. The choice is to restore the tooth (some form of filling depending on the extent of decay), extract the tooth, or do nothing. As we already mentioned, the last choice is not usually a very practical option unless the tooth was about to fall out on its own. Then it dawns on you. It is “just a baby tooth” and an adult tooth will follow. In this particular instance, considering what your insurance covers, extraction seems to be the least expensive option. Or is it?

Primary teeth, aka “baby” teeth, have many very important functions. Cosmetically, the appearance of the baby teeth has a significant impact on a child’s early self perception. This is especially true of the front teeth. Functionally, the teeth are needed for the all important first stage of digestion, chewing.

They also assist in proper speech and phonetics. Lastly (and to an orthodontist most importantly), is space maintenance. The baby teeth are made to hold available space for permanent teeth until they are ready for eruption into the mouth. Without holding these spaces, orthodontic treatment is sure to become more difficult, longer in time, and likely more expensive.

There are situations in which the tooth is too compromised and extraction is the only option. However, if there is an option to “save” the tooth, I would more likely consider it an opportunity. It is an opportunity to maintain esthetics, speech, and in most cases save money (if considering long term saving). When I speak to my patients as well as my own children, I like to speak of the baby teeth as being just as important as permanent teeth. We must do this if we expect them to learn good habits which will reward them into their adulthood.

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The office of Dr. Maria Maranzini-Grosman (Board Certified Pediatric Dentist) and Dr. Alon Grosman (Specialist in Orthodontics) is located at South Flamingo Road on the NW corner of Griffin and Flamingo Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 954-236-3434.

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f you are tired of going to your primary care doctor’s office every few months to get a prescription refill for your current medical condition, it may be time to change doctors. Conventional medicine continues to deal with chronic illness by targeting symptoms without really taking the time to investigate what is causing the problem in the first place.

This is the biggest difference between a traditional medical practice and the type of service you will find at a functional medicine office. Functional medicine focuses on the patient as a whole and not just on symptoms. Our mission is to study the patient’s medical history as well as family history and all possible factors that are contributing to disease so we can treat the root cause of the problem. It is all about recreating balance.

Do not get me wrong, there are conditions that are so serious they must be addressed immediately, but this doesn’t mean we should ignore the origin of the disease. If we only treat symptoms and ignore the underlying causes, we enter a never-ending cycle of pill-popping that will eventually affect organs and other areas of health.

If a patient comes in with high cholesterol, for example, we do need to immediately rush for the prescriptive medication to treat the condition, rather we need to investigate what is causing the anomaly.

Is it the family history or the patient’s lifestyle—in many cases it is a combination of factors. Changes in lifestyle, diet and nutraceuticals may be enough to control cholesterol so it is critical we identify the possible triggers and emphasize the importance of “prevention.”

A traditional doctor will tell patients that they need to eat healthier, but many patients don’t even know where to start or what “healthy” even means. At a Functional Medicine Practice, lifestyle—including your food choices—are part of the conversation at every visit because we can’t ignore the importance of these factors in overall wellness and health.

One growing area in the medical field is that of hormone replacement. This is where Bellissimo Medical stands out as a functional medicine practice, as we specialize in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy for both men and women.

This treatment has been used effectively worldwide since the 1930s and numerous scientific studies have proven its effectiveness. However, patients need to work with qualified practitioners because hormones are a delicate subject and not everyone is trained to provide this service.

Bio-identical hormones, also known as natural hormones, are substances that have the same chemical structure as the hormones that are produced by the human body. Because these are naturally occurring substances that are found in us all, they produce the same physiologic response and there are virtually no side effects.

Although they can bring about many health benefits and improved quality of life to those who need it, we will never prescribe hormones unless absolutely necessary. We will evaluate the patient’s current health condition and learn about their medical history to be able to develop a comprehensive program that targets unique needs. Hormone levels are tested before, during and after the treatment to ensure these are maintained at optimum balance.

Call us today and schedule your free consultation at 954.384.8989. Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine and Stephanie Muniz Nerette is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner and a Diplomate to the Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. Bellissimo Medical is located at 2665 Executive Park Drive, Suite #3, in Weston. www.BellissimoMedical.com

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Heel Pain In Children

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oes your son or daughter complain of heel pain daily, especially during or after activity?

Do they remember any traumatic event or did the pain just occur? If this sounds like your child, there is a high probability that they have Calcaneal Apophysitis (or Sever’s Disease).

This is actually a condition and not a disease.

It occurs when the growth plate (apophysis) located at the bottom and back of the heel (the portion of the bone that allows growth) becomes painfully inflamed. Although plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the ligament that supports the arch) is the most common cause of heel pain in adults, it is extremely uncommon in children.

What are the causes?

Calcaneal Apophysitis can be caused by a growth plate inflammation on the back and the bottom of the heel; overactivity in children commonly between the ages of eight and 14; tight muscles in the lower extremity, especially the calf muscle; flatfeet; poor shoe gear or

walking barefoot; and growth spurts.

What are the symptoms?

Symptoms of this condition include: discomfort in the heel bone at the end of activity; occasionally painful to the Achilles and ankle; stiffness in the foot in the morning and pain with walking or running; pain alleviated by rest and a decrease in activity; and pain that is usually present during or after a child is done with the activity or sits for a period of time and then tries to get up and walk.

What are the signs?

Parents should pay attention for the following signs their child might display: tenderness to the back and bottom of the heel with touch or grasping the heel; walking on the ball of the foot to avoid touching the heel to the ground; discoloration and swelling are almost never seen in the heel; limping at the end of an activity that may persist as the condition worsens.

What can be done to treat this?

Treatment recommendations may include: modification of activity and avoiding going barefoot; rest and ice; stretching exercises; proper shoe gear and heel lifts to decrease tension on the heel; night splinting to stretch

the tight calf muscle and arch ligament; taping the foot to decrease the pulling of the plantar fascia on the heel bone; custom molded orthotics to support the foot and help restore proper alignment; occasional immobilization in a boot or cast to completely rest the heel and allow healing; and physical therapy to improve flexibility and diminish inflammation of the growth plate.

Carlo A. Messina, DPM, is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Diplomate American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.

He is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon with the Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Robert Sheinberg, Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. David Shenassa, Dr. Michael Cohen, Dr. Franz Jones and Dr. John Goodner. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901. The practice website is www.SOUTHFLORIDASPORTSMEDICINE.org.

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Of course, this is assuming that a case winds up in court and before a Judge. The reality is that the great majority of divorce cases are settled by Agreement of the parties, either through direct negotiation or mediation. Does this mean that legal representation is less important? That of course would depend on a number of factors, such as the complexity of the case and the emotional state of one or both parties. It has been my experience over the many years that I have been practicing, that decisions made from emotions, are usually the wrong decisions.

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In the past few months I have had several individuals come into my office to discuss the Agreements that they have already signed. Marital Settlement Agreements are binding contracts and therefore once signed are enforceable. Realizing after you sign, that you may have made the wrong decision, is not the basis for setting aside an agreement. In many of these instances, one or both parties were without representation. In almost every instance the party who is sorry that he/she signed did so because they were tired of fighting and just wanted to get it done. That gave them immediate satisfaction, that the case was settled. Unfortunately, when they were able to consider the actual terms of the Agreement, each of them realized that a mistake was made.

It is possible to set aside an Agreement, but it is very difficult. A person must be able to show either fraud or duress. As stated earlier, a claim that a mistake was made, is not a legal basis to set aside the agreement. There are ways to avoid getting into such a difficult situation. Having an attorney guide you through the negotiation process should prevent you from making the wrong decision. Divorce is an emotional experience which can affect how participants react to certain issues. I have seen logical, rational and intelligent people make decisions based upon emotions; such as anger, hate or guilt.

Emotions disappear over time, signed Agreements do not.

My advice is to never sign a Marital Agreement just to get it “over with”. If you have any doubts, walk away. Listen to your attorney, who can advise you based upon the law and not emotion. So even if your case results in negotiation and not litigation, having an Attorney by your side may save you a great deal of hardship in the future.

The law firm of Evan H. Baron and Associates is located at 1655 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 201, in Weston. If you have any questions concerning this issue or any other family law matter, call the office at 954-385-9160.

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Debunking Myths When Choosing a Memory Care Community

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t’s difficult to evaluate where your loved one should live and who you should trust to properly care for them. Make sure you first clear your head of any misperceptions you have about memory care.

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MYTH: A memory care community is a clinical facility filled with sedated residents and uncaring staff that relies on locked doors to keep residents safe.

FACT: The lifestyle of a memory care community should not feel institutional or restrictive. Just as your loved one enjoys all the comforts of home now, a memory care community should feel the same— designed with features of home that allow independence and engagement, both indoors and out, with discreet yet full safety and security precautions.

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MYTH: Residents with dementia should live among other residents who have the same level of ability or disability.

FACT: While grouping similar care needs might make the care providers’ life easier, people with dementia thrive when they’re stimulated mentally, socially and physically. This happens best when everyone interacts. Research has revealed that even residents with significant impairment can sense another resident’s needs, and experience feelings FACT: The ideal place for your loved one is within of purpose, fulfillment and contentment when they an environment that is most like the one they are have opportunities to offer support. accustomed to—the one that will feel most like home.

MYTH: Residents with dementia are incapable While you might equate “fancy” with “best,” make of making safe decisions for themselves; only staff your decisions based on your loved one’s day-to-day should be trusted to make decisions. experience. Oftentimes large or highly decorated FACT: Residents of a memory care community places are confusing, disorienting and overstimulatshould be encouraged to have a voice and be autonomous. When people lose the ability to make decisions ing for people with dementia. Technology can also be for themselves, they withdraw emotionally and physi- confounding; tender human interaction with professional, attentive staff is most important. cally. The community’s environment should utilize dementia care best-practices to help residents feel Stay up to date on the latest in dementia care news, as well empowered to make decisions, even if they struggle to as information about upcoming, free, educational seminars for do things on their own. caregivers. Contact Artis Senior Living of Davie to be placed on our MYTH: The best community is the one with the mailing list. Simply call 877-205-6863 or visit www.TheArtisWay. com/OurCityDavie grandest building and the latest technology.

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5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Registration & Refreshments 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Presentation Come get to know The Artis Way—exceptionally personalized, respectful, caring and secure Memory Care in a custom-designed community that honors and supports each resident as the unique individual they are!

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THE DONOWAY CENTER NEW HOPE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER PATIENTS

Robert B. Donoway, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.S.S.O. Diplomate American Board of Surgery Diplomate, Society of Surgical Oncology Former Medical Director Memorial Cancer Center Medical Director, Atlas Oncology: Institute for Pancreatic Cancer IRE/NanoKnife Ablation

Patients diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer have few treatment options. However, a new procedure called Irreversible Electroporation or IRE for short has changed that for many patients who are seeing a doubling and tripling of their life expectancies. Dr. Robert Donoway, who has one of the largest International experiences for performing this procedure on the pancreas and liver is a Hollywood based, Sloan Kettering trained Pancreatic Surgical Oncologist, and former medical director of two of the local cancer programs remains among a very small handful of Pancreatic surgeons who perform the procedure which is done in the operating room as an outpatient.

During the procedure, Dr. Donoway places fine needle probes under direct ultrasound guidance into and around the pancreatic tumor while carefully avoiding critical structures. High voltage current up to 3000 volts is then delivered in 90-microsecond pulses synchronized with the patient’s heart rhythm to avoid any cardiac problems.

The pulses destroy the cancer cell membranes which then causes the tumor to die and be absorbed by the body. The average procedure lasts approximately 1-2 hours and the patients may be discharged the following day. A brief recovery means the patient can start chemotherapy and radiation that much sooner.

Dr. Donoway is participating in several clinical studies identifying the best chemotherapy and immunotherapies to be used along with IRE. Dr. Donoway states, “The results so far have been very encouraging and we have begun using it for other select cancers. The longest survivors are now out over 5 years and without evidence of cancer recurrence. In the past, without IRE they would have been likely to have only lived a year and so this technique opens the whole new avenue for treating those eligible patients in a more targeted fashion.”

For more information about Dr. Donoway and the Pancreatic-IRE/NanoKnife Program and clinical trials call 305-682-1995 and visit www.AtlasOncology.com

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ATLAS ONCOLOGY Robert B. Donoway, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.S.S.O. Surgical Oncology & Pancreatic Surgical Oncology Practice specializing in Cancer of the Pancreas, Liver, GI Tract, Sarcoma, Adrenal, Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Melanoma. Laparoscopic and Image Guided Cancer Surgery, IRE/NanoKnife for Non-Resectable Pancreatic and Liver Cancer.

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r. Donoway is a board certified Fellowship-trained Surgical Oncologist who received his MD and Surgical training at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Sloan-Kettering where he was the General Motors Cancer Research Fellow. He has taught on the faculty at Penn, Sloan-Kettering, University of Miami and Nova Southeastern. Dr. Donoway is the former Medical Director of the Memorial Cancer Institute and Chairman of the Cancer Committee for the Memorial Healthcare System as well as Chief of Surgery and Surgical Oncology at Memorial Regional in Hollywood. Dr. Donoway served on the Board of the American Cancer Society & Gildas Club. He has also served as past President of the American Cancer Society Broward County Chapter.

Dr. Donoway is active in the Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Pancreatic Association.

His accomplishments include being the first Surgeon in Florida to perform Radio Frequency Ablation as well as Laparoscopic Liver Resection. Dr. Donoway is a recent recipient of the South Florida Health Award for the use of Micro-Endoscopy for the detection of early stage Breast Cancer. Dr. Donoway is the Medical Director of the Institute of Breast Cancer Prevention and has been repeatedly named to “TOP DOCTORS IN AMERICA” by Castle Connolly. Dr. Donoway is the ONLY surgeon in Florida performing specialized Pancreatic and Liver ablation therapy for non-resectable tumors. Dr. Donoway is the Former Chair of the Aventura Cancer Committee at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Donoway has privileges and operates at Aventura Hospital, Memorial Regional, Memorial South and Memorial West.

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nutritional coaching, chiropractic care and massage to clients. Deep Roots’ approach to treatment starts with their philosophy that our bodies contain everything we need to correct the imbalances that lead to disease. With the right support and a bit of help from nature, we can get back into balance and live our most healthy lives.

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BY SHERIFF GREGORY TONY hen time is of the essence and lives are on the line, it is the job of law enforcement to respond to an incident quickly, decisively and effectively. With the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy still weighing heavily on our minds, Broward residents are unfortunately all too aware that any delay in action can cost lives.

Since taking leadership of the Broward Sheriff’s Office, my team and I developed and implemented proactive public safety initiatives to keep our schools safe.

Our efforts have proven to be pivotal in strengthening our school security.

Our mission is far from complete. We are always striving to improve and stay at the forefront of emerging technology — utilizing every resource available and maximizing its impact. Recently, we launched the brand new, state-of-the-art Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) — a powerful crime fighting and crime prevention center that is safeguarding our schools.

The RTCC gives us the ability to monitor real life situations in real time, Today, BSO has direct access to live video feeds, monitoring nearly 10,000 cameras in more than 260 public schools and administrative buildings, with plans in the works with Broward County Public Schools to add several thousand more in the near future. Should an incident arise, we begin working a case as soon as it’s reported — saving valuable time. It has the capability of protecting lives and preventing incidents of mass violence.

The center is equipped with cutting-edge technology that allows us to identify and investigate potentially dangerous threats to our community better and take swift and effective action to neutralize the threat and mitigate damage. Because of the RTCC, we can obtain critical information and relay it to the responding deputies within minutes or even seconds — far less time and much more accurate than in the past.

Originally housed in a 350 square foot office space at the Public Safety Building, the new RTCC operates in a 2,600 square foot area. It has a 40-foot front-video wall, a 16-foot side-video wall and 20 workstations for RTCC personnel. The estimated total cost for the RTCC is $2 million. It is being paid for by reappropriating funds within our budget and acquiring grants.

Since January, the RTCC has conducted roughly 150 drills within Broward County Public Schools to test the camera system. RTCC personnel have also monitored and given tactical guidance to officers at the scene of numerous incidents within the schools, including lockdowns for crimes happening on and off school property.

Though focused right now on our schools, we are seeking to expand into partnerships with private businesses, houses of worship and anyone interested in protecting their community. If you would like to participate, please visit us at https://www.sheriff.org.

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Get Protection and Peace of Mind at South Florida’s Only 5-Star Range – Nexus Shooting

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hether you are looking for a fun new sport or hobby, an exciting idea for your next date night, or peace of mind protection for yourself and your family, Nexus Shooting can assist multiple needs. The unique state-of-the-art facility is one of the world’s most advanced gun store and range.

The facility features Nexus Lanes, a live fire digital video targeting system which creates a unique training environment. Their friendly and professional staff is available to assist and make each guest feel safe and comfortable. Instructors teach new techniques while always promoting safety and new defensive techniques.

Located conveniently in Davie, the award-winning range offers more than just a retail showroom. They offer their customers a safe, high-tech shooting range, training and licensing classes, and an overall exclusive experience regardless if one is a novice or a professional.

We sat down with co-owner Bernard Hsiao, MD. PhD. to learn more about Nexus.

How did you, a physician, get involved with opening one of the world’s most advanced gun ranges? (laughs) It does seem far removed from my role in medicine, doesn’t it? Most people are surprised that I had actually never shot until just a few years before opening Nexus.

Once I started though, I was hooked.

I’m an extremely competitive person and became intensely involved in local pistol matches. I was practicing several times a week, often shooting thousands of rounds.

Over time though, I noticed I was strangely becoming short of breath during my regular exercise routine.

I realized I was inhaling gun smoke and the toxic by-products due to the inadequate ventilation of the ranges I was shooting in. My respiratory function was being compromised, and I was getting lead poisoning!

I took a hard look at the gun industry and asked several questions. Why are there no regulations protecting shooters from suffering the same ailment I did? Why are gun ranges and stores frequently

dirty and unsafe “holes” in the wall?

Why are we still shooting at paper targets in the 21st century? How can we make shooting more fun?

Why do gun store “experts” treat women and novice shooters with such disdain? The concept of Nexus emerged to provide the answer to all of these issues.

How has Nexus addressed the toxic gun smoke? We spared no expense on our ventilation system. The ranges are air conditioned with a milliondollar military grade filtration system, allowing our members to shoot in complete comfort, despite the heat and humidity outside. The air is HEPA filtered and exceeds all OSHA regulations.

You also mentioned safety. What sets Nexus apart? Safety is our number one priority. We have range safety officers on the range to assist our members and ensure everyone’s safety. Each member is separated by bulletproof walls. We also have multiple ranges, so you can come in with your friends or family and shoot in complete safety and privacy.

How has Nexus made shooting more fun? Since the gun’s invention, we’ve been making holes in paper targets which is boring and not great training. My brother and partner in Nexus, Michael Hsiao, has a background in programming. We leveraged his expertise to make shooting more exciting through technology.

Thus, our advanced virtual range, the Nexus Lanes, was born. You shoot

your actual gun and real ammo at interactive video targets, like zombie games, skill drills, asteroids, etc. The computer provides instant feedback, scoring and analyzing each shot. We also have a standard paper target range for those that prefer a traditional experience.

Seems like a great partnership.

Was it just you and your brother that started Nexus? Our third partner, Christopher Longsworth, brought the final piece of the puzzle with his background in real estate development and architecture. All the projects in his portfolio are highly regarded as being at the cutting edge of modern architecture, such as Strata at Plantation, and Koi Marina and Residences in Pompano. It was through his vision that the striking architectural design of the building and high-end retail showroom came to fruition. Our guests call our showroom the “Apple Store” or “Guggenheim Museum” of gun stores

because of the spacious, clean and welcoming environment.

What else distinguishes Nexus? It’s really the experience we offer. Shooting is the “new bowling”, a family friendly activity. We’re not here to just sell guns. Nexus is the only five-star range in South Florida rated by the National Shooting Sports Foundation. We received this prestigious award by providing an unparalleled shooting and shopping experience, as well as superb customer service. We carry one of the largest inventories in the country with thousands of guns in stock. We also have hundreds of rental guns, so you can try before you buy. Our training program is also extremely comprehensive. Our instructors can train anyone including someone who has never touched a gun before to experienced shooters, security personnel, and even law enforcement. We focus on the needs of female shooters too.

Half of our staff is female, including our store manager. We have female instructors also.

Nexus seems very high end. Is it expensive to shoot there? That’s a common misconception. Even though we are a five-star range and offer the highest level of amenities and quality, we aren’t even the most expensive range in Broward County.

It’s like driving a Ferrari for the price of a Toyota! n Nexus Shooting is located at 2600 Davie Road in Davie. Hours of operation are MondayFriday from 10am - 10pm; Saturday from 9am to 10pm; and Sunday from 9am-8pm. For more information, please call 954-587-8005; send an email to info@nexusshooting.com or visit www.NexusShooting.com.

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