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TABLE OF CONTENTS PUBLISHER’S PAGE 10 "Our City" Salutes Healthcare Heroes CALENDAR 12, 14 October 2022 FEATURE STORY 17 13th Annual Fall Festival

HEALTHCARE HEROES 27-32 Heroes Live Amongst Us! HOMETOWN HERO 34 Nova Southeastern University Graduate Serves Aboard Floating Airport USS Carl Vinson

COMMUNITY NEWS 18 Your First Call to Get Help

ASK THE SHERIFF 36 Open and Unsolved

20 Soroptimist International of Davie Seeking High School Women Leaders

LEGALLY SPEAKING 38 In Honor of Halloween: Celebrity Probate Nightmares

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PET OF THE MONTH 22 Nights of Fright!

44 Meet “Blue” Come if you Dare to Davie’s Scariest Haunted House MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 46 Davie Update SCHOOL NEWS

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“Our City” Salutes Healthcare Heroes

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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Each year, we see the color pink in unexpected places. Whether it’s high school football players wearing pink socks to salute a mom’s struggle or a coworker adorning their shirt with a pink ribbon, the global Breast Cancer Awareness campaign has shone a light on breast cancer and helped raise billions in research funding.

Breast Cancer has impacted the Our City Media family as well.

We have had family members struggle with a diagnosis and recover and have seen others succumb to the disease. One thing we saw again and again, however, was the tireless efforts of healthcare workers. These men and women have dedicated their lives to help people live as healthily as possible.

According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, there are almost 1 million Floridians employed in the healthcare sector. There are 83,000 doctors, 190,000 nurses, 66,000 EMTs and Paramedics, and hundreds of thousands of support staff.

These “front line” workers have been asked to do more in the past three years than at any time in a generation. We decided to recognize a few of these “Healthcare Heroes” in this month’s Our City magazine. Turn to page 27 to learn more about some of the people who are making an impact in the community.

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OCTOBER 10

America’s Everglades

Meet the renowned photographer Clyde Bucher while you take in his exhibit, America’s Everglades: Through the Lens of Clyde Butcher. Enjoy wine and small bites as you stroll through the Gallery, followed by a lecture in the newly-finished Mary N. Porter Learning Center and a book signing with Mr. Butcher. Hosted at Flamingo Gardens, 3750 South Flamingo Road. For more info visit www.FlamingoGardens.org or call 954473-2955.

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OCTOBER 8 Flamingo Gardens Harvest Festival Cowboys & Cowgirls Weekend

Celebrate the arrival of fall in south Florida every weekend during October. Each Harvest Festival weekend will have a theme of its own and guests are encouraged to dress up in costume to fit the week’s theme. Each weekend will feature hayrides, pony rides, entertainment, fun activities, and food.

Admission to Flamingo Gardens is required.

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Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society in the Learning Center at Flamingo Gardens. This month is Orchid Bingo! Come and have a fun evening playing Bingo and winning Orchids or orchid-related supplies along with a raffle where you will have another chance to win prizes. Whether you are a beginner or a more seasoned grower you are welcome to attend the meetings. Hosted at the Mary Porter Learning Center at Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie, FL 33330. Doors open at 7:00 pm, the program begins at 7:30 pm. For info visit www. flamingogardensorchidsociety.com.

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Have you ever hunted for ghosts? Get into the spooky mood at The Old Davie School.

WAR Party Paranormal Investigators will lead a small group on an investigation at the school house. Who knows what you may find. 7:30 - 10:30 pm at the Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road. Scan the QR code for tickets and info.

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OCTOBER 8-9 11th Annual Brazilian Festival

“A Love Letter to the Amazon Forest and the many Cultures of Brazil.” Florida’s most traditional multicultural festival is back at Snyder Park, in Fort Lauderdale. International Concerts, Samba Dancers, Carnival Rides, 100 Exhibitors, and Food Vendors. The Amazing Journey into Brazil’s Art, Culture, Tradition and Cuisine, From the traditional Brazilian “Rodizio, Churrasco, Vatapa, Pao de Queijo e Pastel” to the Sweet Dream of “Brigadeiros, Cocadas, Doce de leite, e Pamonha”. This is the taste of the Brazilian Cuisine featured by all the small businesses of Broward in tents especially created to offer a dream day in Brazil’s Flavor-land.

Hosted at Snyder Park, 3299 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale. For tickets and more info visit www.brazilianfestival.org.

Enjoy light snacks and a beverage (or two) before embarking on a guided tour through history, highlighting the story of Prohibition-era Davie. This event is a “slightly tamer” version of the popular Comedy Central “Drunk History” show. Must be 21 or older.

7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Olde Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road. Scan the QR code for tickets or info.

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October 2022 Calendar (CONTINUED)

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Trick or Trot 5K

Hit the road at the sixth annual Halloween-themed 5K and Kids’ Dash! Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome, and costumes are encouraged! Runners/walkers will receive the coveted Trick or Trot treats: a commemorative medal and a t-shirt.

(Shirts are available in youth medium, youth large, and adult sizes.) The gun will go off to start the race at 7:30 am at Markham Park. Follow the QR code to register. For more info call the Sunrise Leisure Services Department at 954-747-4600.

Haunted Hot Rods Car Show

OCTOBER 27-30

Put away your broom and grab the keys!

The Old Davie School Historical Museum will host this Halloween car show and family fund day. Any decorated vehicle is welcome, from a unicycle to a hearse or even a school bus. Prices will be give for best car costume in a number of categories, including most spooky, most spirited, most bewitching and more! 11:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road. For more info and tickets scan the QR code.

Saint David’s Carnival

St. David Catholic Church welcomes everyone to the annual fall carnival. Patrons are invited to advertise and attend the 4-day event at 3900 S. University Drive in Davie.

Rides, live entertainment, shopping, freshly prepared food, and more. Discount tickets are now on sale. For times and more information, please call 954-475-8046 or visit www.saintdavid.org.

OCTOBER 31 Happy Halloween

Trick or Treating will likely be a bit different this year than in years past. Kids will still be dressing up, playing games, and maybe even playing a trick or two on a friend or family member. We remind everyone to have fun and stay safe!

OCTOBER 26-30 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the greatest boat show on the seven seas. Located steps from the beach in sunny South Florida, FLIBS spans nearly 90 acres across three million square feet of exhibit space that is connected by an intricate network of water and ground transportation services. The five-day show attracted over 100,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors representing 52 countries with more than 1,300 boats on display in 2021. Products range from sunglasses to superyachts and everything in between.

For tickets & more info visit www.flibs.com.

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OCTOBER 29 Trick or Treat Shop to Shop

Put on your best Halloween costume and heave over to the Countryside Shops for a fun, safe trick-or-treat experience. Make sure to dress your best and bring a big Halloween bag for all that candy. Hosted at the Countryside Shops, 5524 S Flamingo Road from 10:00 am - Noon. For more info call 954-434-4300.

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If you know a student who wishes to apply for this award, the application can be obtained at www.sidavie.org/projects-awards/

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The Soroptimist clubs help women and girls live their dreams. It is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. For more info about the Leadership Award contact MaryAnna Giordano at maryannagiordano@gmail.com or call 954-649-0566.

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alloween is going to be spooky again this year! The South Florida Cloggers are sponsoring a 2-day scary haunted house event called "Nights of Fright!" The haunted house will be held at Bamford Multipurpose Center in Davie on October 27th through 29th. It is not for the faint of heart!

Have you ever heard the legend of the Bamford Sports Center? Many years ago, long before the Town of Davie even existed, a family lived on the grounds where the sports center now sits. Their youngest daughter, Robbin was said to be a lovely girl.

One Halloween night, a terrible accident occurred. Over time, the area became abandoned. Rumor has it, The Bamford Multipurpose Center has been haunted ever since, and every once in a while, on a cool October night, you can still hear Robbin's screams for help. Join us to find out what horrors still lurk in the darkness.

For those looking for a fun Halloween event with a little bit less fright, the group will also host a “G” rated event on Sunday, October 30, from 1-5pm at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds.

The “not so haunted” maze will be a great opportunity for the kids to show off their costumes and maybe get a little candy!

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.

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Local fire departments and law enforcement members participated in the “We Will Never Forget” ceremony alongside Western High JROTC, choral singers, band, and the Student Government Association.

“Today Western High School kept its promise that it made 20 years ago,” commented Western High School Principal Jimmy Arrojo, “we treat this event with great reverence and respect. This monument was

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He highlighted the fact that this was the first time in three years the school was able to hold the ceremony because of covid restrictions.

Davie Mayor Judy Paul was also on hand, “Through all that devastation and all that destruction, these colors waived brightly in the air,” she commented, “and gave us the hope and the strength to continue.”

The memorial was built in 2002 by sixteen students from Davie, Weston, and Southwest Ranches as part of an engineering class. The ceremony takes place annually on September 11th or the closest school day to that date.

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hey live in our community. They are our next-door neighbors, moms at the PTA meeting, dads who coach football, and young professionals who volunteer at the harvest drive. They do all the everyday things we all do. They go to the grocery store, plan vacations, exercise at the gym, and dine at their favorite restaurants.

They also save lives. Our community is filled with HEALTHCARE HEROES. They all help us to live healthier lives. Whether it’s the EMT who responds to 911 calls, a nurse at the hospital, the oncologist treating cancer, your family dentist, or your local eye doctor. These heroes treat what ails us and help us live better quality lives.

We’ve included a selection of some of the heroes from our community who are making an impact, enjoy!

Meet a Wellpath Healthcare Hero from Broward County What is your Wellpath career path?

I started in 2015 as a floor nurse with the maximum custody patients. Sounds scary, doesn’t it?! It wasn’t at all. From the first day they were kind and respectful. I built rapport with them, and it made my job easy and enjoyable from the start. In seven years, I have gone from LPN to Health Services Administrator where I get the privilege of making a difference in the lives of our patients and team. During my time with the Wellpath Broward team I have worked in many different areas like intake, infirmary, mental health, detox, and charge nurse.

What gets you up every day to do this important work?

Patricia Keathley Wellpath Health Services Administrator Broward County Main Jail

“You never know what someone has been through and the impact you may be able to have on their life.”

How did you get into healthcare and what are you like outside of work?

I am 37 years old, and I grew up here in Florida. I knew at a young age I wanted to be a nurse because I loved caring for people. Seven years ago, I had children and went to nursing school. I became an LPN and applied at the Broward Main Jail where I fell in love with correctional nursing. Since then I have never looked back. In my spare time I love to go to the beach and play with my dog Simba.

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Every day I think about the difference I make in someone’s life. Not only by giving them medical care and medication but treating them with kindness which then they reciprocate back. I love people. I love to care for people and especially those who may not be able to care for themselves or may need guidance. You never know what someone has been through and the impact you may be able to have on their life. In addition, Wellpath is a great company that believes in culture and building a family environment where you feel safe and enjoy coming to work.

Is it unsafe to work in a jail?

I’ve worked in this environment for years with all levels of inmates at a maximum custody facility. I have never felt scared or unsafe. My patients are normal people like you and me. Every day we say good morning, ask how each other is doing, and then send a wish for a nice day. These patients are appreciative of our care and very respectful toward our team.

What myth did you assume about correctional healthcare that you found not to be true?

Like many, I assumed correctional healthcare was going to be scary, but the truth was the complete opposite. I love it here and I have fun every day I come to work. I love my staff, co-workers, and patient interactions.

What is the best part about your work?

I think the best part is the ability to make a change in someone’s life who may not even know they needed it.

What would you say to someone considering a job here?

I would tell them to jump in with open arms. If you love nursing, you will love correctional nursing. It’s an amazing place to grow your skills while making a difference in people’s lives. I feel correctional healthcare is the best kept secret in healthcare. It sounds intimidating at first, but once you start you will never want to go anywhere else. I come to work every day hoping to make this environment a better place and a happy work environment.

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Anand Vakharia, MD

PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN Broward Community Medical Center

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r. Anand Vakharia is a boardcertified primary care physician with extensive experience in both inpatient hospitalist medicine, as well as outpatient family practice. He has practiced medicine in Wisconsin, North Carolina, and New York.

Most recently, he served as Medical Director at Mount St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston NY, where he was also named Regional Medical Director of the Year for all of Western NY. Dr. Vakharia had always dreamed of returning home to serve the community he grew up in, while working alongside his father. Dr. Vijay Vakharia, a board-certified physician in both internal medicine and cardiology, has practiced medicine in Broward County for over thirty years.

Taking care of patients and helping people live their healthiest lives is a family affair. Together their practice strives to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the local community.

Dr. Anand Vakharia was drawn to primary care at an early age. He shadowed his father often, and witnessed first-hand the trust and respect that his patients gave him, and the quality of care that was expected. He also had the privilege of attending several medical missions which further reinforced the impact of empathetic health care on not the patient but their entire family. “These experiences were enriching and humbling, and I returned from each with a broader perspective in treating patients at home.”

Today, Dr. Vakharia practices Primary Care at Broward Community Medical Center in Plantation.

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To make an appointment with Dr. Anand Vakharia call 954-747-7373 or visit www.bcmcfl.com.

Andrea Bretal, MD

OWNER & MEDICAL DIRECTOR Weston Medical Health & Wellness

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r. Andrea Bretal opened Weston

Medical Health & Wellness with one goal in mind: to help people live healthier and more fulfilling lives. It only made sense to locate the holistic clinic, which focuses on obesity medicine in Weston.

Dr. Bretal’s practice combines nutritional counseling with integrative medicine to help men and women of all ages achieve success with lasting weight loss. She understands the role hormones play in weight loss and specializes in balancing hormones, from thyroid and adrenal to estrogen and testosterone, to set your body up for weight loss.

Patients with chronic health conditions like diabetes can find management techniques and even achieve disease regression at Weston Medical Health & Wellness. By helping you lose weight and keep it off, Dr. Bretal believes you’ll live a healthier, happier life.

While the practice is known for weight loss, they offer much more. “Our services include Mental Wellness through Epigenetic and Nutritional imbalances, Hormone therapy for Men and Women,” said Dr. Bretal, “I am dedicated to educating and enhancing the lives of my patients.”

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Jose Valerio,MD, MBA NEUROSURGERY ONCOLOGY & COMPLEX SPINE SURGERY

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t is hard to imagine a more frightening moment in a person’s life than receiving a brain or spinal cancer diagnosis. Hearing those words would cause anxiety and fear in virtually any patient. Luckily there are new innovative treatments for these types of diseases.

Dr. Jose Valerio is one of those pioneering surgeons treating these diagnoses. His offices are right here in South Florida.

Dr. Valerio is a board-certified neurosurgeon. He has completed a post-doc fellowship in cerebrovascular neurosurgery at the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (affiliated with Case Western Reserve University) and a clinical fellowship in neurosurgical oncology and spine at the Cleveland Clinic Ohio.

He trained and worked as a staff neurosurgeon at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio and Florida for eight years until 2013. After that, Dr. Valerio joined the Miami Neuroscience Center. His primary focus is on complex spine pathology and spine tumors. He has received multiple awards for treating brain tumors, including the American Brain Tumor Association Young Investigator Award, the Musella Foundation Award, and the Cleveland Clinic Clinical Research Award.

Dr. Valerio opened the first Radiosurgery Suite in Florida. This state-of-the-art facility uses real-time tumor tracking technology and motion management capabilities to ensure precision that is not attainable in almost any other way.

Dr. Valerio is an expert in treating brain metastasis.

Any cancer can lead to brain metastasis when cancer from other parts of the body spreads to your brain.

Therefore, surgery to remove the brain tumor may be part of your treatment for metastatic brain cancer.

At his practices in South Miami, Hialeah, and Weston, Dr. Valerio performs many surgical treatments for brain metastasis. He also treats meningioma, the most common type of primary brain tumor, and glioblastoma, an aggressive type of cancer that affects the brain and spinal cord.

Dr. Jose Valerio is a unique type of neurosurgeon.

He combines a proper patient-centered approach to care with his extensive skill and training to help his patients achieve the desired outcomes. His practice accepts most health insurance plans.

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■ HOMETOWN HERO

Nova Southeastern University Graduate

Serves Aboard Floating Airport USS Carl Vinson 2018 Nova Southeastern University graduate and native of Piti, Guam, serves the U.S. Navy aboard one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, USS Carl Vinson.

Lt. Cmdr. Kamille Pizarro, a 2008 Department of Defense Education Activity Guam High School graduate, joined the Navy 10 years ago.“I was inspired to join the Navy by my dad,” said Pizarro.”He's a retired electrician's mate senior chief. I saw all the gifts that the Navy provided my family. This is my way to give back.”

Today, Pizarro serves as a training officer.

A training officer is responsible for making sure that sailors are trained to be able to take the ship on deployment. Pizarro relies upon skills and values from lessons learned in Piti to succeed in the military.

“My hometown taught me to treat everyone as if they're family,”said Pizarro. “I see the people who are serving on the ship as if they're family.”

Homeported in San Diego, California, USS Carl Vinson is the United States Navy's third Nimitzclass supercarrier. She is named for Carl Vinson, a Congressman from Georgia, in recognition of his contributions to the U.S. Navy.

Aircraft carriers provide unique capabilities and survivability. They are a powerful exhibition of the American Navy's legacy of innovation, technological evolution, and maritime dominance, according to Navy officials.

Vinson, like each of the Navy’s aircraft carriers, is designed for a 50-year service life. When the air wing is embarked, the ship carries more than 70 attack fighter jets, helicopters and other aircraft – all of which take off from and land aboard the carrier at sea.

With more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard, Vinson is a self-contained mobile airport.

Aircraft carriers are often the first responders in a global crisis because of their ability to operate freely from anywhere on the world’s oceans.

Carrier strike groups are uniquely mobile, which makes them far more strategically advantageous than fixed-site bases. No other weapon system can deploy and operate forward with a full-sized, nuclear-powered aircraft carrier's speed, endurance, agility and the combat capability of its air wing.

Since USS Langley's commissioning 100 years ago, the nation's aircraft carriers – such as Vinson – and embarked carrier air wings have projected power, sustained sea control, bolstered deterrence, provided humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and maintained enduring commitments worldwide.

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piece, our flagship, and a constant reminder to the rest of the world of our enduring maritime presence and influence," said Rear Adm. James P. Downey, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Aircraft Carriers. "These ships touch every part of our Navy's mission to project power, ensure sea control and deter our adversaries."

Serving in the Navy means Pizarro is part of a world that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on strengthening alliances, modernizing capabilities, increasing capacities and maintaining military readiness in support of the National Defense Strategy.

“The Navy is our first line of defense,” said Pizarro. “The depth and breadth that the Navy has and how we can cover all the areas around the world makes us such a strong asset for the nation.”

More than 90 percent of all trade travels by sea, and fiber optic cables on the ocean floor carry 95 percent of the world’s international phone and internet traffic.

Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity and security of the United States is directly linked to ready sailors and a strong Navy.

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“Maintaining the world’s best Navy is an investment in the security and prosperity of the United States, as well as the stability of our world,” said Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations.

“The U.S. Navy – forward deployed and integrated with all elements of national power – deters conflict, strengthens our alliances and partnerships and guarantees free and open access to the world’s oceans. As the United States responds to the security environment through integrated deterrence, our Navy must continue to deploy forward and campaign with a ready, capable, combat-credible fleet.”

Sailors like Pizarro have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.

“My proudest accomplishment is seeing my sailors get promoted or reenlist,” said Pizarro.

As Pizarro and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.

“Serving in the Navy means everything to me,” added Pizarro. “It's a blessing to be able to give back to my country and to have a second family away from home.”

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In 2019, BSO created a full-time Cold Case Unit, whose primary function is to investigate unsolved homicides and sex crimes. The cases date back to 1963; today, about 350 remain open.

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ecently, we heard about the tragic passing of Anne Heche. I was astounded to read she did not have a will, although the mother of minor children.

Earlier this year, I spoke at the Broward County Library regarding "Probate Nightmares." While I used recent stories you may be familiar with as examples of what not to do, I think it shows us what we ALL must do! And I hope that Anne Heche’s legacy will not end up as a topic of my next speaking engagement.

Nightmare 1. Rockstar Prince’s Intestate Estate. Without a will, your wishes are determined according to state law. The court may make the decision as to who will receive your assets. If you have minor children, a guardian may not be the one you would have chosen.

Prince died intestate. His full sister, five half-siblings, and hundreds more individuals claimed to be entitled to his funds. The IRS then fought with his family for about six years to determine the value of his taxable estate. Lesson learned: avoid a nightmare by consulting a trusted attorney to plan for the future.

Nightmare 2. Aretha Franklin’s improperly completed wills.

Suppose you do not clearly and unequivocally complete your estate plan documents according to state law. In that case, your family may end up with a mess like Aretha’s Family. They assumed she had no will, but a few handwritten documents were found. Then her attorneys found a draft "Will of Aretha Franklin" that was never signed. She had four improperly completed "wills" that forced her estate and assets to remain stuck in court years following her passing. All to await a judge to rule on the validity of those documents. Lesson learned: Ensure your documents are properly signed and executed according to state law.

Nightmare 3. Jerry Garcia’s ex-wives: Selecting the right "fiduciaries" or persons to handle your matters.

Jerry Garcia's family dealt with a complex probate estate. His decisions led to a family and court battle. His third wife was named the Executor (Personal Representative) responsible for the ongoing alimony payments to his second wife. Lesson learned: choose the right people to fulfill your responsibilities and wishes.

Nightmare 4. Robin William’s “Stuff."

The family of Robin Williams was lucky his estate plan was well prepared; except for one major issue: the plan for his collectibles, photographs, and memorabilia, including one Academy Award, six Golden Globes, two Emmys, and five Grammys, was left unresolved. His family ended up in a bitter feud over these unique and treasured items.

Lesson learned: personal property, "our stuff," may have emotional or financial worth. You don't want your family fighting over your personal belongings.

Although each celebrity discussed likely had agents, managers, and attorneys heavily involved in their careers, none had an ideal estate plan.

Given the constantly changing laws and the inherent complexities in today's families, everyone—famous or not—needs to take time to protect their loved ones with a complete, updated estate plan.

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Platelets are small, colorless, cell fragments present in the blood.

They are formed in the bone mar-row and are freely passing through the bloodstream in a resting state. However, when an injury occurs, the platelets become activated and start to gather at the injury site to release beneficial proteins called growth factors.

This is the beginning of the healing process.

For many years, blood components derived from the patient and then delivered to the site of injury have created growing interest for use in orthopedic procedures.

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By Dr. John Goodner What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)?

Platelet Rich Plasma is a concentration of platelets and growth factors created from a small amount of your own blood. Increased levels of growth factors have the potential to improve signaling and recruitment of cells.

What conditions can it treat? PRP can be used to treat Arthritis (foot or ankle), Ligament Injuries (acute or chronic), Tendon Injuries (acute or chronic), Joint Pain, Chronic Inflammatory Conditions, Achilles Tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic Nerve Irritation (Neuritis), Shin Splints and Heel Spurs.

How does the PRP process work? Our doctors will recover a small amount of blood from your arm using a small needle and a specially designed syringe. The blood then goes through a rapid spinning process that separates and concentrates the platelets and other beneficial growth fac-tors from the blood. The entire PRP production process is usually done in less than 20 minutes.

What happens after that? The injected area will be anes-thetized with a local anesthetic (Lidocaine). The blood with its PRP will be injected into the area directly or with the aid of ultrasound or x-ray.

Am I a candidate for treatment with PRP? Speak with our doctors and ask if PRP is right for you. We will perform an examination to determine if the use of PRP will benefit you. If you are on anti-inflammatory medications or blood thinners, your physician may temporarily discontinue the use of these until your treatment has taken place.

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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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By Mayor Judy Paul s you are well aware, I am a patron of the arts and love all types of music from classical to jazz, from southern gospel to bluegrass and country, and from the big bands to rock and roll. This makes it very exciting to see the emergence and success of the Davie Jazz Society which is a private group that has set out on a wonderful mission.

According to the Society’s website: Culture is not an add-on to daily life or the economic work of the region, it is a critical support to both. The major challenges we face, regionally and globally, will be solved by creative people and the economic opportunities that follow the pandemic will be grasped by those who can see beyond the immediate and imagine a different path. The pandemic rocked the creative and cultural industries to the core, but the unprecedented support from Steglich Ross & Associates producer of (Davie Jazz Festival), the Town of Davie, International Jazz Day Committee combined with the amazing businesses we are recovering and able to achieve greater reach than before.

We look forward to a cohesive relationship with the Broward County Cultural Arts Division for 2023 and beyond. The Davie Jazz Society has developed the Cultural Corridor Compact which sets out themes for strategic focus and a series of ambitious proposed initiatives to deliver on these themes. Currently, we have planned events monthly for the remainder of the 2022 calendar year all taking place in the downtown Davie area.

Davie offers a unique confluence of creative and digital companies. The areas of interest crossover, from nurseries, music stores, coffee shops, book cafes, eateries, video gamers, universities, health, and wellness, and of course our cowboys and legacy Davie residents. This makes it an interesting place to work, worship, live, and play. There’s lots of energy and new creative endeavors, new markets, and connections here.” The Compact will be partnerships designed to support the local cultural sector and enhance its contribution to development, with a special emphasis on cross-sector engagement beyond the cultural sector itself and the local township.

We started our Cultural Corridor Compact at Zona Village to bring education and the role history plays in downtown Davie. The help and support from every business, organization, agency, and resident is vital. The first presentation on Saturday, August 20th, 2022 brought an unprecedented experience to downtown Davie. The second mini concert on September 24 at Parc 3400 featured a performance by OSG(Old Skool Gang) singing songs of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s and special guest Ginetta Silvi for a nostalgic evening. Coming on Oct 15 at Sweet Alchemy on Davie Rd is Nathan Mitchell. Nathan Mitchell, an accomplished American contemporary jazz/soul composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist whose name is synonymous to passion, innovation, and vision has become one of the most respected “musical storytellers” in the industry.

Nathan’s music has captured the hearts of musical innovators, listeners, and lovers all over the world. This top Billboard charting artist is known best for his amazing showmanship. His visibility has been enhanced with two NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Jazz Album.

“Cultural diversity is what drives innovative ideas and initiatives. When people from different backgrounds come together, they are able to draw on a variety of experiences, upbringing styles, cultures, stories, and customs. All this helps develop new ideas that would not have been thought of otherwise.” - Lidia D. The Davie Jazz Society is the epitome of cultural diversity at its highest point.

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The Mayor’s Public Affairs Academy will commence in October. This gives high school students who reside in Davie an opportunity to learn, firsthand, about municipal government and partake in one on one experiences with our department directors and their staff. For information, contact me at jpaul@davie-fl.gov.

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954-217-0288

2751 Executive Park Drive, Suite 204 Weston, FL 33331

www.GentleTeeth.com

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DR. SAMUEL Orthodontist