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19 How Is Functional Medicine Different?

24 TAG USA Gymnastics Brings Home Backto-Back State Championships

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Touch-A-Truck Event Appeals to Kids of All Ages JAFCO Provides Siblings with Some Extra Attention Meet Bailee Madison and Rob Cabrera at Young At Art Fundraiser Southwest Ranches Children Celebrate Arbor Day Residents Celebrate Cooper City’s 54th Anniversary Boys & Girls Club in Davie Breaks Ground on New Gymnasium Student Artists Capture the Images of the Everglades Neighbors to Celebrate Solstice in the Saddle Experience the Excitement of the Davie Pro Rodeo

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30 Broward League of Cities Grants Scholarships to Cooper City Students 34 Flamingo Elementary Students Participate in Great American Cleanup 36 Griffin Elementary Students Receive Pocket U.S. Constitutions

Fitness Forum 38 5 Reasons that Diets Fail

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40 I Thought My Divorce Was Over!

42 Attention Homeowners – South Florida Foreclosure “Rocket Docket” in Full Swing

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14 Local Girl Scout Earns Silver Award 14 Cooper City Girl Scouts Organize Food Drive

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Adult Happy Birthday - Join your friends and neighbors for some socializing, fun and games at the Cooper City Community Center. Cost is $3, plus a side dish. Sign up today to reserve your table. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 255.

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8th Fishin’ Rodeo - Test your fishing skills at the 31st Annual Take-A-Kid Fishin’ Rodeo in Wolf Lake Park, 5400 SW 76th Ave. in Davie. Registration is at 7:30am on the morning of the event. Poles will be in the water from 9 to 11am. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

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Band Camp - From June 10 to 27, participate in band camp at Nova Middle School. It offers comprehensive instrumental music instruction in a fun, exciting, and positive environment for students in fifth through eighth grade.

For information, call 954-200-2778 or send an email to mmartinez.pers@ gmail.com.

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Downtown Hoedown - Join the Town of Davie and the South Florida Cloggers for this 1st Annual Davie event at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds.

Show off your singing and dancing talents by participating in the “Davie Idol” singing contest or one of the dancing or clogging demonstrations.

Come for dinner and stay for a good ol’ fashion country hoedown, games and entertainment! For information, call Rebecca Vetter at 954-347-5207.

15th Touch-A-Truck - The City of Cooper City offers boys and girls of all ages a chance to check out a variety of big trucks and cool vehicles at TouchA-Truck, from 9am to 12noon, at the Cooper City Sports Complex, located on the corner of Stirling Road and 100th Avenue, in Cooper City. They can look, touch, climb and explore.

The event is complimentary. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.

Family Pool Fun - Cooper City residents and their guests can start the summer off with a fun filled day at the Annual Family Pool Party, held at the Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center, from 11am to 3pm. The day includes fun and games, poolside music and much more. For information, call the Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center at 954-436-7300.

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Father’s Day Swim - Fathers get to swim for free all day at the Cooper City Pool and Tennis Center, from 10am to 5pm. Dad or child must be a Cooper City resident. For information, call 954-436-7300.

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Summer Solstice - Witness the beauty of the summer solstice sun setting on the saddle of Richard Medlock’s sculpture at 7:30pm at Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park, 5840 Volunteer Rd. There is no charge for the event. Everyone is welcome. For information, visit www.swranches.org or call 954-343-7452.

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Rodeo - On June 21 and 22, don’t miss the excitement of the 27th Annual Weekly Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo for Youth at the Bergeron Rodeo Ground, 4271 Davie Rd. For information, call 954-444-5475.

Family “Ceramics Night Out” with Gail - Enjoy creating a special ceramics piece with your child, then taking it home that night. Event is at the Cooper City Community Center from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Children must be in first grade and up and pre-register at the Community Center. Come at 6pm and join the “Pizza Crowd.” For information, call 954-434-4300 ext. 233.

Cost is $10 per family, plus $10 per child for project materials.

Smoothie Fundraiser - Visit Tropical Smoothie Café to help raise funds for Camp Sunshine. Anyone who visits from 2 to 7pm wearing flip flops will get a free 24 oz. strawberry-banana smoothie. Tropical Smoothie is located at 5780 S. University Dr., in Davie. For information, call 954-880-0840.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand - Actress Bailee Madison will be at Young At Art Museum from 10am to 2pm to sell lemonade to benefit the children’s cancer charity and screen her new animated movie, Monica. The cartoon feature was created by YAA animator and educator Rob Cabrera. Madison is the National Youth Spokesperson for Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Admission to the Museum, which includes the screening of Monica, is $11 for Broward County residents. For information, call 954-424-0085 or visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org.

July 4th Independence Day Craft & Fireworks Show - Join your neighbors for a big July 4th celebration at Pine Island Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Rd., from 6 to 10pm. At 6pm., on ball field #2, there will be arts and craft displays, live country music, bounce houses and climbing walls, petting farm and more. At 9pm., watch the incredible fireworks display.

No alcoholic beverages, guns, or fireworks including sparklers are permitted at any time during the event or inside the park. For information, call 954-797-1163 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

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Touch-A-Truck Event Appeals to Kids of All Ages

By Debby Teich

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Kids enjoyed the 2011 Touch-A-Truck event.

any kids dream of climbing inside some of the big trucks

they pass on the road. On June 15, they will have an opportunity to see, touch, and explore their favorite big trucks and vehicles, as well as to meet some of the people who drive them at the 15th Annual City of Cooper City Touch-A-Truck event. Over 500 people are expected to attend the event, from 9am to noon, at the Cooper City Sports Complex, located on the corner of Stirling Rd. and Palm Avenue. Admission is free.

There will be more than 30 trucks and vehicles on display from a variety of governmental agencies and private collectors. The fire and police departments in Cooper City will bring out some of their trucks, cars and equipment. Waste Management will show kids how a dump truck crushes the trash. There will be

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cranes and other construction trucks, senior shuttle buses, utility pump trucks, SWAT trucks, and much more.

Albert Kennedy brought his four sons, ages 3 to 8, to the event last year and plans to attend again. “They have been talking about the event all year long,” said Albert. “Every time we pass a truck on the road they want me to stop it, so they can climb inside. They loved talking to all of the drivers, especially the rescue personnel. I enjoy the event just as much as my kids do. I cannot imagine a better way to spend Father’s Day weekend.”

Organizers are still looking for companies that want to display their vehicles.

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JAFCO Provides Siblings with Some Extra Attention

By Debby Teich Coby Horowitz, Emilio Tenacio and Alyssa Williams participated in JAFCO’s Sib Shop Reunion.

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result, the needs of the child’s siblings are often overlooked. The Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options (JAFCO) recently held a Sib Shop Reunion at Equus for Humanity, an equine therapy facility in Southwest Ranches, to help the siblings address some of the issues they might be facing.

The event was offered through JAFCO’s Developmental Disability program.

Fifteen children, from 6 to 12 years old, who have brothers or sisters with special needs, brushed, walked and rode the horses. They had an opportunity to make friends and in a fun, social, and recreational environment, where they could feel comfortable sharing their “good” and “not so good” feelings about their siblings.

“When something happens to one person, it affects the whole family,” said Linda Sachs, LCSW and Developmental Disabilities Program Coordinator at JAFCO.

“Siblings need to understand that they are not alone and can get support from their peers. We teach them coping strategies and to voice their concerns and feelings of pride and love for their siblings.”

The non-profit organization provides a continuum of programs and services for at-risk children and their families including: Children’s Emergency Shelter, Group Home Program, Foster Care and Adoption, Family Preservation Program, and much more.

Three years ago, it expanded its services to include a Developmental Disabilities Program, which provides counseling, case management, and support groups for parents and sibling. Families can also receive education and behavior training.

In early 2014, JAFCO will expand its Developmental Disabilities program with the opening of a state-of-the-art Respite and Family Resource Center in Sunrise.

The comprehensive, one-stop Center will serve children and young adults, from birth through 21 years, with special needs. It will provide a continuum of coordinated care that will eliminate fragmented services, which often require traveling to many locations to receive treatment. Its quality family support and child enrichment services will help families balance the demands of family, home and work.

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ways to help them. They agreed to redo the playroom, which was disorganized Kerstin Martinez of Southwest Ranches and filled with broken and old toys. They joined the Girls Scouts and she already wanted to make it an appealing place for been recognized for reaching out to help the kids to have fun. others. In April, she received the Silver “The kids at His House have been Award—the highest award a Girl Scout through so much,” said Kerstin. “We Cadette can earn. She has proven that wanted to make the room nice for them, she is a leader, who is organized, detersince that is where they learn.” mined, and dedicated to improving her After researching designs and comcommunity. ing up with a plan, they went out into the In order to earn the Silver Award, she community to raise funds for the project. had to identify a project in the community, They held a bake sale and sold hot dogs create a plan, and implement it. She joined at a basketball tournament. They received forces with Karina Czubkowski, Katelyn donations from City Furniture, Home Besu and Stephanie Phillips for the project.

Depot, and Best Buy, as well as family and All of the girls are members of Troop 10306 friends. and attend seventh grade at Saint Mark They worked hard to clean, paint, and Catholic School in Southwest Ranches. organize the room. They filled it with a For the past several years, the troop new television, furniture, educational has been volunteering at His House Photo (l to r): Kerstin Martinez, along with Stephanie Phillips, Karina Czubkowski and Katelyn Besu, proudly accept their Silver Awards. toys, movies and much more. When it was Children’s Home, a private, non-profit, ready, they held a dinner and movie night for the children. faith-based organization dedicated to helping children from newborn to 18 years “It was such a great feeling to see how happy the kids got when they saw the of age, and those who have transitioned out of the foster care system. The troop new room for the first time,” said Kerstin. “It put a big smile on my face. It was a lot has organized Easter egg hunts, food drives during Christmas and Thanksgiving, of hard work, but it was definitely worth it.” toy drives, Christmas caroling, and more.

Kerstin and the other girls received their Silver Awards at the Annual GSSEF When they started discussing ideas for a Silver Award project, they immediRecognition Ceremony in April. They are already talking about ideas for the ately knew where they wanted to focus their efforts. They had developed special Gold Award. friendships with many of the children at His House and wanted to continue to find t has only been one year since

Cooper City Girl Scouts Organize Food Drive

By Debby Teich

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homeless need food in their stomachs so they can live,” said nine-year-old bilities of a being a Girl Scout Keri Pollock. “It made me feel good is to “take action” to make the inside to help them.” world a better place. Members of Girl The girls created a flyer, encouragScout Troop 10765 in Cooper City recently ing people to “be a life saver” and fulfilled their obligation by implementing donate canned goods. They marched a food drive to help feed the hungry. in the Cooper City Founder’s Day “It is important to help those who Parade, so they could pass out flyers do not have food,” said ten-year-old along the way. They placed collecJustine Scigliano, who has been a tion bins at several sites throughout member of Troop 10765 since she was Cooper City, including the Community in kindergarten.

Center, Pool and Tennis Center, and During the month of April, the Girl Sublicious. At the end of the weeklong Scouts of Southeast Florida organized collection, they sorted and delivered the Feeding Florida Together Food Drive. the food. Each Scout also received a The six girls in the Cooper City troop well-deserved 2013 Food Drive Badge. decided that they wanted to participate This is not the first time that the girls in the council wide community service have participated in a community project a big way. They agreed to collect service project. Last year, they made canned goods and donate them to the brownies and distributed them to the food pantry at the Broward Outreach homeless. They placed each brownie Center, as well as to the New Horizon Members of Girl Scout Troop 10765 collected canned goods at Sublicious. in a plastic bag, along with an inspiUnited Methodist Church’s Pack a Sack Top row (l to r): Rebecca Martinez, Molly Darnell, and Justine Scigliano. rational message. During the holidays, program, which supplies lunch/snacks Bottom row (l to r): Keri Pollock and Sarah Mumby. Missing: Isabella Loperfido. they adopted a needy family and delivfor 20 needy children at Driftwood ered gifts to the children. They have also helped clean up the beaches.

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Meet Bailee Madison and Rob Cabrera at Young At Art Fundraiser

By Debby Teich

On June 22, Young At Art Museum (YAA), animator and educator Rob Cabrera, and actress Bailee Madison will be teaming up to host an Alex’s Lemonade Stand fundraiser and Monica screening. The event will be held at Young At Art Museum in Davie, from 10am to 2pm. Proceeds from the lemonade sales will benefit childhood cancer research.

Madison is the National Youth Spokesperson for Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a non-profit foundation that encourages children nationwide to raise money to find a cure for childhood cancer by hosting their own lemonade stands.

Animator Rob Cabrera Visitors will have an opportunity to meet Madison at the event. She will be selling lemonade, signing autographs, and posing for photos.

“Bailee is still so young and she has already made a difference in the lives of cancer patients,” said Marketing Manager Sandra Trinidad. “We hope she will inspire our young guests and let them know that they can also make a difference.”

At just 13, Madison is already a versatile actress who has showcased her talent in both dramatic and comedic roles. She starred alongside Marisa Tomei, Bette Midler and Billy Crystal in the film Parental Guidance, played the role of Maxine in

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the Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place, and much more.

Madison also provides the voice for the main character Monica in the cartoon feature of the same name, which was created by cartoonist and Young At Art resident artist Rob Cabrera. The YAA event includes a screening of Monica and a cartooning workshop, as well as a question/answer session with Madison and Cabrera.

Known for his previously syndicated comic strip Silo Roberts, Cabrera is an artist, animator, writer, and educator based in South Florida.

Actress Bailee Madison He is the founder of Creative Squirrels, LLC and also teaches cartooning classes at YAA. Cabrera will be teaching a Cartooning Camp at YAA this summer for ages 8 to 14. Campers will learn how to create digital art and animation using iPads and Adobe Photoshop.

They will also script and animate cartoon short films, learn the art of stop-action, and create a simple video game.

The Young At Art Museum is located at 751 SW 121 Ave. in Davie. For information, call 954-424-0085 or visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org.

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Southwest Ranches Children Celebrate Arbor Day

By Debby Teich

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residents of Southwest Ranches have celebrated Arbor Day. Although National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April, many states and cities observe Arbor Day on Ranches have an opportunity to different dates according to their best tree planting times. Southwest Ranches and enjoy the Town’s beautiful parks the State of Florida celebrate Arbor Day on the third Friday in January. and rural landscape on a daily basis.

“Arbor Day gives communities an opportunity to recognize the benefits of trees,” In fact, Southwest Ranches has more said Lauretano-Haines. “Trees provide oxygen, improve air quality, regulate trees than residents. The children climate, conserve water, reduce soil erosion and support wildlife. Without them, it of Southwest Ranches were recently would be a very different world!” invited to celebrate their surrounds by participating in the Schools & Education Advisory Board’s third annual Arbor For information, call 954-434-0008 or send an email to dlauretano@southwestranches.org.

Day art/essay contest. They used their creative talent to recognize the impact that trees have on their lives through drawings, photographs, multimedia artwork, and poetry.

This year’s theme was “Trees are Terrific… in all shapes and sizes.” Seventy-two students participated in the contest, including students from three Hawke’s Bluff Elementary School kindergarten classes. Their work was displayed at Town Hall.

Town Council members recognized the students at the Town Council meeting on April 25, the day before National Arbor Day. All of the students received certificates for their participation.

“The contest is a fun way to teach students about trees and to help increase our children’s knowledge of the importance of tree diversity,” said Town The students’ artwork was displayed at Town Hall.

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Residents Celebrate Cooper City’s 54th Anniversary

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The celebration began at the Cooper City Community Center, with a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Boy Scouts, a One-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk/ Stroll and a free kiddy show. The morning activities continued with a parade that included City officials, BSO, fire department, high school bands, scout troops, sports teams, local organizations, clubs, businesses and more.

There were a variety of afternoon events at Brian Piccolo Broward County Park, including a car show, Optimist All-Star baseball games, community entertainment,

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bingo, arts and crafts, food booths, BSO Expo, youth free throw contest, children’s activities and much more. In the evening, there was a concert in the park and a spectacular fireworks display. The weekend ended with the Annual Founder’s Day Golf Classic on April 28, hosted by the Cooper City Optimist Club.

Olivia Gordon attended the event with several of her neighbors. Next year, they plan to participate in the parade. “This is the fourth year that we have spent the entire day celebrating,” said Olivia. “It has become a tradition and we always have a great time.”

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Boys & Girls Club in Davie Breaks Ground on New Gymnasium

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Several children from the Club attended the groundbreaking ceremony, as well as BGCBC President/CEO Brian Quail, Rick and Rita Case, Town of Davie Mayor Judy Paul, Town of Davie Council Members Susan Starkey and Caryl Hattan, Town of Davie Administrator Rick Lemack, Town of Davie Advisory Council Chair Ronnie Oller, Town of Davie employee Giovanni Moss, BGCBC Chair Cathy Donnelly, BGCBC Vice Chair Chip Bamond, and many others.

The Rick and Rita Case Club is host to over 700 members, ages 6-18, with an average daily attendance of over 200 youth.

When the gymnasium opens in spring 2014, it will provide members with an indoor place to enjoy a variety of activities, including: in-house basketball, dodge ball and flag football games and leagues; relay races;

team building activities; exercise clinics; and hula hoop and jump rope contests.

“The new gymnasium will allow us to have an indoor space that is free of heat and rain,” said Karla Zamora, Director of the Davie Club.

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. The nonprofit Clubs provide programming in three core areas: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. Club members can get help with homework and tutoring, as well as FCAT and SAT prep. They can participate in community service projects, learn about fitness, and much more. The cost for an annual membership is $15/year.

The Rick and Rita Case Club is located at 7525 N.W. 33rd Street, in Davie. For information, call 954-4339000 or visit www.bgcbc.org.

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TAG USA Gymnastics Brings Home Back-to-Back State Championships

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That’s why so many young gymnasts are joining TAG USA Gymnastics in Weston. Owners Marissa and Michael Zoldan created structured classes for beginners, added the best equipment, and built the largest and most comfortable facility, putting TAG USA in a class by itself.

Even more impressive are the back-to-back State Championships and incredible success of both the girls and boys gymnastics teams. In 2011 and 2012, TAG USA won the Florida State Championships for USAG Level 3 and Level 4 girls gymnastics. TAG USA also won the 2012 State Championship for USAG Prep-Optionals with five members selected to Team Florida. Along with many individual State and Regional Champions, TAG USA had its first Boys Regional Champion and National Qualifier this year.

TAG USA is much more than a training powerhouse with championship programs. It is a full-service gymnastics center built upon the success of its exceptional recreational gymnastics program. From beginner classes to team, each class has a specific lesson plan and coaches evaluate each gymnast by skill.

Owners Michael and Marissa Zoldan explain why this high-level training coupled with the gym’s award-winning summer camp, popular open gym sessions, and fabulous birthday parties, make TAG USA the “place to be.”

To what do you attribute TAG USA’s success and growth? Marissa: It all begins with parents signing up their young children in our classes.

Our gym has a lot of space, equipment and we use qualified coaches to teach our beginner athletes the proper way of learning gymnastics. TAG USA has grown because parents believe in our program, love our facility, and see their children’s success. Michael: That success is evident if you look around the gym at all the trophies, including our back-to-back State Championships.

What do you consider your greatest accomplishments? Marissa: The success of our teams is a great accomplishment. We bought the gym four years ago with the goal to build a program that emulates the top gyms found in Central Florida and the Midwest. With State Champs, Regional Champs, Team Florida members, and National Qualifiers, we can be considered the best. The success proves that our class programs and team training methods work very well. Michael: This would not be possible without proper planning. We hired experienced coaches and managers who

organized our classes and created convenient schedules. Parents are very happy with our program and, more importantly, our gymnasts are learning and feel good about themselves.

What is the foundation of your training program?

Marissa: First, we train as a USAG gym. Second, our coaches safely train our athletes for higher skills and proper technique. As a Marissa and Michael Zoldan former Elite gymnast, I know that athletes succeed easier with inner core strength, proper conditioning, and repetition of basic skills. Our excellent coaching staff encourages gymnasts to progress at their own pace while learning higher skills. At TAG USA, we encourage progress.

What distinguishes TAG USA from other gyms? Michael: Most dif-

ferent is that, as owners, Marissa and I are always at the gym, talking with families and making sure that parents and children are satisfied. Anyone who walks into this gym is impressed. Our gym is 38,000 square-feet with plenty of comfortable waiting areas for parents and siblings. We also invested in proper equipment. Boys have all of the necessary equipment to learn all of the events in gymnastics. Tumbling and trampoline classes have five trampolines, three tumble tracks, and three spring floors at their disposal. Our huge training space and state-of-the-art equipment allows athletes to train more without waiting in lines. Marissa: TAG USA is known as the “Home for Champions” and we want all children to feel like champions. We award all recreational class children with a medal at the end of their session because we want to develop every child’s self esteem as well as their gymnastics skills. For convenience, all classes run at the same time so siblings can be in separate classes during the same hour.

In addition to gymnastics, what other programs do you offer?

Michael: TAG USA’s Saturday Night Open Gym allows kids to hang out, flip in the pit, and play sports, all closely supervised by our TAG coaches, while their parents go out for date night. Marissa: Our birthday parties are the most popular party packages around. Families get an hour and fifteen minutes of play time in the gym, including use of four giant inflatables, plus one of our three private party rooms for cake time.

Your Summer Sports Camp is also quite popular. What do you have planned this summer? Michael: Our Summer Sports Camp was

voted Best Summer Camp of 2012. For boys, we have indoor basketball and soccer in addition to the pit-flipping and trampoline flying. Our camp director makes sure that campers have non-stop action. Parents love our camp because they know their children are constantly active, safe, secure and happy. We perform background checks and fingerprint all of our camp coaches. Marissa: We offer ten weeks of summer camp with flexible options.

You can buy a one day experience ($45) or one week package ($195). You can also purchase camp packages for five to ten weeks with significant discounts. We also do not charge a registration fee. TAG USA has a half day Preschool Camp for three and four year olds. Our Senior Camp is for ages five and older. Camp groups are divided gender and by age.

TAG USA Gymnastics is located at 1951 North Commerce Parkway in Weston. TAG USA offers recreational gymnastics classes for children from ages 12 months and up. Classes are offered in ten-week sessions. TAG USA has championship competitive girls and boys gymnastics teams, cheer team, and a trampoline and tumbling team. For more information or to register for classes, birthday parties or summer camp, please call (954) 384-9393 or visit www.TagGymnastics.com.

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Michael Zoldan summed it up as he said “We brought new ideas to recreational gymnastics for this area by using lesson plans, fingerprinting all staff, awarding children with medals, having a clean gym, and guaranteeing that your child progresses. Although other gyms try to copy what we do....they can’t duplicate the TAG USA way!”

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Student Artists Capture the Images of the Everglades

By Debby Teich

M

uch of B roward County is surrounded by canals and

waterways, which are home to fish, birds, alligators and other wildlife.

Students were recently asked to take a close look at their environment and capture the images on paper for the 7th Annual “Everglades Eyes: What Children See” art competition, presented at Old Davie School Historical Museum in partnership with Central Broward Water Control District’s (CBWCD) outreach program.

The contest was open to all 4th and 5th grade public and private school students that live within the CBWCD and approximately 100 students submitted work.

They expressed themselves in oil, watercolor, pasOld Davie School Executive Director Leslie Schroder and Davie School Foundation President Scott McLaughlin tel, acrylic, mixed are pictured with the winning students. media, photography, collage and other mediums. All of the artwork was original and included a wide variety of images from the Everglades.

A distinguished group of local community leaders and art lovers judged the artwork. The winners were announced on April 26th at an awards ceremony at the

Old Davie School Museum. The winners were: ▸▸ First Place: Iyan Alemany of Griffin Elementary School for his painting Catching Dinner ▸▸ Second Place: Giorse Yeola of Griffin Elementary School for her painting Everglades Silence ▸▸ Third Place: Jayven Gillett of Griffin Elementary School for her painting Panther Infested Forest ▸▸ Merit Award: Jordalyn Navedo of Cooper City Elementary School for her art Untitled ▸▸ Merit Award: Kellian Schlosser of Griffin Elementary School for her painting Open Water “This is the seventh year that we have done this project and we really love what we see” said Constance Ruppender, CBWCD Special Projects & Outreach Coordinator. “We’ve discovered some amazing young artists over these years and had the chance to share their vision of the Everglades with others. It’s delightful to see the face of a young artist when his or her name is called out as a winner. The smiles are enormous. And, THAT so makes it worth doing!”

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find a spot for their chair or blanket before the sun sets at 8:15pm. Organizers will serve mer solstice on June 21, a group of refreshments. neighbors from Southwest Ranches Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park is will meet for a small informal gathering at located at 5840 SW 148 Avenue, just north Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park. They of Stirling Rd. in Southwest Ranches. It has will celebrate the official start of summer, more than 20 acres of lushly-landscaped as they catch up with old friends and meet open space designed for the enjoyment of some new ones. They will also experience residents and their horses. It is the City’s the beauty of Richard Medlock’s sculpture. first public recreational facility and a great The word “solstice” is derived from a complace to school a horse; walk a dog; meet bination of Latin words meaning “sun” and some friends or enjoy the surroundings. The “to stand still.” Solstices occur twice a year. park includes a 10,400-square foot practice They are the longest and shortest days of the ring, 37,500-square foot show ring, as well year, marking the start of summer and winter, as more than 10 acres of horse and nature respectively. They are also the best days to trails. It also has a playground, restroom witness one of the key design elements of facility and a sheltered seating area.

Medlock’s Equestrian Oasis which is located Lisa Stemper discovered the park several in the park. weeks after she moved into her new home The public art feature reflects both form in Southwest Ranches. She spends many and function. The main area is shaped like a weekends at the park and is looking forward horseshoe and contains earth berms, stones Richard Medlock’s sculpture is designed so that the sun appears to set in the saddle during the solstice. to the celebration for the first time. “Until now, for seating, a waterfall, fountain and shade I have had to imagine how beautiful the sun looks when it sets in the saddle,” said trees. A concrete saddle sculpture sits on the western ridge of the berm. It is straLisa. “It will also be a great opportunity to meet some of my new neighbors.” tegically placed so that it cradles the sunset during summer and winter solstices.

When the sun sets, it appears to sit perfectly in the saddle, where a rider would.

Residents have celebrated the solstice since the park opened in 2004. This There is no charge for the event. The entire community is welcome. For more information, visit swranches. year’s event is scheduled to begin at 7:30pm, leaving enough time for everyone to org or call 954-343-7452.

Experience the Excitement of the Davie Pro Rodeo

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notch rodeo entertainment to Davie since 1986. This month, thousands of rodeo fans will put on their finest cowboy boots and hats for the 27th Annual Weekley Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo for Youth.

The excitement begins on June 21, when approximately 7,000 children from summer camps and preschools in South Florida will experience the rodeo at the Bergeron Rodeo Ground, 4271 Davie Rd. in Davie. On June 22, at 7:30pm, the rodeo will be open to the general public and organizers are expecting a full house. Advanced tickets are $18 for adults and $8 for kids and sell out quickly.

The Davie Pro Rodeo is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Audience members will have an opportunity to watch as professional cowboys and cowgirls compete in Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down Roping, Girls Barrel Racing and the most dangerous eight seconds in professional sports....Bullriding.

All of the participants are hoping to take home some of prize money, which could be as much as $25,000.

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after the American West. The original Davie Rodeo Arena was built in 1946 by a few local cowboys and some neighborhood residents. Today, the Davie Arena on the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds is a 72,000 sq. ft. covered facility with a seating capacity of 5,500. It hosts concerts, the Davie Pro Rodeo Series and many other events.

Some upcoming events include “Championship” Bullriding on September 7 and Southeastern Pro Rodeo Finals, November 7-9.

William Rollins rode bulls when he was a child and plans to attend the Rodeo with his two grandchildren. He bought them cowboy hats and boots, so they can go in style.

“They have seen photos and heard stories, but I want them to experience it in person,” said William.

“There is nothing like it!”

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Broward League of Cities Grants Scholarships to Cooper City Students

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less for their college education. Brian Mazur of William T. McFatter Technical High School and Matthew Johnston of Cooper City High School were selected to receive the Broward League of Cities’ annual Scholarship for Government Studies.

Every year, the League awards four $1,000 scholarships to Broward County seniors who are enrolled in a public or charter school and plan to pursue a major in public administration, political science or other government-related field at a college or university. The scholarships are made possible by Broward County’s elected officials and associate members, who make personal contributions through raffle purchases and donations to the scholarship fund. Coral Springs Charter School’s Carina Tenaglia and McArthur High School’s Luis Callejas also won awards.

“We are thrilled to support these outstanding students’ educational endeavors and believe they each have the potential to become extraordinary government leaders,” said Broward League of Cities President Bobby DuBose.

Brian will graduate with an unweighted GPA of 3.97, as well as a long Matthew Johnston and Brian Mazur list of awards and accomplishments. He will be attending Duke University in the fall. He is considering majors in Public Policy, Political Science and/or Economics and may attend law school. Eventually, he would like to run for an elected office at the local or state level. He recalls seeing the Mayor and other elected officials at the grocery store and local events. Like them, he wants to remain in close touch with the needs of his constituents, so he can make a bigger difference in their lives.

“During my time as an Ambassador to the Broward League of Cities, I have learned that hundreds of people working at the local and state levels are on the ground in our cities and towns every day trying to improve the conditions and the welfare of everyone, regardless of race, religion or ethnicity,” said Brian.

“Knowing that people are working to ensure my community is a safe place to live, work and go to school inspires me to do the same for others.”

Mathew will graduate with an unweighted GPA of 3.84, nearly 900 service hours and an impressive list of accolades. He will be attending New York University in the fall and plans to major in Political Science. Ultimately, he would like to pursue a career in politics at the national level.

Mathew became involved in the community at a young age, by participating in city clean ups and volunteering at homeless shelters. “Involvement truly fulfills me,” said Mathew. “I feel that it is my duty, not an obligation. Seeing people who were less fortunate than me made me realize that it was important to think of others.” Mathew continued to remain active throughout high school. During the 2012 election, he worked for the grassroots campaign to re-elect President Obama and canvassed neighborhoods to encourage people to vote. It was also his first time voting.

“I pride myself in being a leader in my community, because I know that I can make a difference for the better someday,” said Mathew. “I can not only help to make a better world, but I can also help many people in the process.” Mathew says that the key to his success has always been his “heart” and “passion.”

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

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America Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup, a nationwide community “It is important for the improvement program. students to understand that Wendi Librach, Art they need to be responSpecialist and Great sible for what they throw American Cleanup away, as well as how they Coordinator, is always dispose of things,” said searching for unique ways Librach. “Every time they to introduce the students throw something away, to outdoor activities. When they should ask themselves she learned about the whether it is something Cleanup program, she that can be recycled or immediately knew that she repurposed.” wanted to bring it to the Librach has exposed school. the students to the outdoors “Students need to in other ways. Earlier in understand that there are the year, she planted alternatives to texting and several gardens outside electronics,” said Librach, her art classroom. For the who considers herself an Alex Ensign’s 4th grade class gets ready to clean up the school grounds. last five minutes of each outdoor enthusiast. period, Librach takes her The Cleanup program art students outside to take notes and create monthly sketches of the plants and provided the school with T-Shirts, garbage bags, rubber gloves, and a scale. On flowers in their garden journals. In addition, the kids have sampled items from the the day of the event, all of the fourth grade students worked in teams to scour garden and are learning to make healthier choices. The school’s ecology club the school grounds and adjacent areas in search of trash. Some even created a competition to see who could collect the most. They found glass bottles, PVC pipes, helps maintain the gardens.

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In an effort to promote civics education, the Kiwanis Club of Cooper City donated approximately 100 pocket U.S. Constitutions to the school. All of the fifthgrade students and their teachers received one.

The idea of presenting students with a gift is not new for the Kiwanis. For nearly 100 years, the organization has been donating pocket dictionaries. Members of the Cooper City Club felt that most kids in their public schools had access to dictionaries at home, school or on the Internet, so they searched for an alternative.

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“By providing the fifth graders with their own personal pocket U.S. Constitutions, our club is hoping to support the teachers’ American history and civics lessons and help the students develop a better understanding and appreciation for this important document and our system of government.”

Earlier in the year, Blitman presented pocket constitutions to fifth grade students at Cooper City Elementary School. He is also hoping to present them at Embassy Lakes Elementary School.

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A large percentage of my practice is devoted to “post judgment matters,” such as child support, alimony, custody, visitation and parental relocation. All of the above matters can be addressed by the court if there is a failure to comply with an existing court order or of due to a “substantial change in circumstance” one of the parties is seeking a modification. For instance, if the primary residential parent is not receiving his/her child support, then an enforcement action can be brought. If one of the parents loses his/her job through no fault of their own, then a modification to reduce either child support or alimony can be filed. If one of the parents is not allowing scheduled visitation or if due to a change in circumstance the visitation schedule must be changed, then a modification proceeding can be filed.

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Of course, not every issue can be re-litigated. The equitable distribution of assets and debts is a matter which cannot be disturbed after the Final Judgment, unless the parties themselves reach an agreement or one of the parties can prove fraud or coercion in the original agreement. In addition, child support cannot be increased unless the party seeking an increase can show a substantial change in income, which would result in an increase of at least $50 per month or 15% over the existing monthly payment. Of course, one can never attempt to overturn an agreement simply because he/she has changed their minds and now feels it is perhaps unfair.

I always try and tie up all lose ends when finalizing an agreement between the parties. The last thing either party wants is continued litigation, which means continued stress and continued attorney’s fees. Sometimes a matter can be resolved by the parties simply discussing the matter. I am always amazed at how often issues can be resolved by a simple phone call, letter or e-mail. If both parties truly want what is best for their child, then a compromise should not be so difficult.

Unfortunately, some parties wish to continue the litigation based upon emotional issues. This is never a good idea and, more often than not, it is the children who suffer.

The law firm of Evan H. Baron and Associates is located at 1655 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 201, in Weston. For information or a free consultation, call 954-385-9160.

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Do My Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed?

By Dr. P. Stuart Seider

adults, it is considered the “Age of Wisdom.” It is a time when removal of third molars becomes a “rite of passage.” That is why we use the term wisdom teeth for third molars.

Not everyone must have their wisdom teeth removed. Sometimes wisdom teeth erupt normally into a person’s mouth and are perfectly functional. Others might have impacted teeth, which should be evaluated and a determination made as to the necessity of their removal.

Some of us do not even develop wisdom teeth. I like to call these people “New Man.” As time has passed, man’s diet has changed from a tough grinding diet of meats and uncooked foods to a softer diet of cooked and processed foods. The need for multiple molars has been “genetically” reduced. Hence, from once having four molars, we are down to three and in some cases two.

As evolution has progressed and the average size of a human’s jaw has decreased, the space needed for a full set of 32 teeth has been diminished. In those cases where there is inadequate jaw length, the wisdom teeth virtually do not fit and can become “impacted.” They become wedged between another tooth and the jaw bone or there is inadequate room in the jawbone for the tooth to grow in all the way. The tooth may even be at the same height as the rest of the teeth; however, due to the decreased length of the jawbone, eruption is not possible.

Each of these cases must be evaluated individually to decide whether the wisdom teeth are impacted and whether or not there is adequate space for eruption.

Once that determination is made, the patient is informed and a treatment plan is developed. There are then anesthetic choices that the patient must make in consultation with the Oral Surgeon. Although some procedures can be done with a local anesthetic (novocaine alone), most people opt to be sedated or put to sleep for the amount of time it takes for removal of the teeth. This requires the patient to be in relatively good health.

On the day of the procedure, the patient should have an empty stomach. He/ she should also be accompanied by a parent, if the patient is under 18 years old, or a driver over the age of 18, if the patient is over 18 years of age. There are other requirements that will be explained to the patient at the time of initial consultation. The appointment is usually made in the morning, since the patient will have an empty stomach. It also avoids hunger and accidental drinking or eating prior to the procedure.

It is important to consult with an Oral Surgeon to determine whether or not you should have your wisdom teeth removed. An Oral Surgeon is a Dentist who has completed four or more post-graduate years in a hospital setting, doing only surgery and anesthesia training. Your Oral Surgeon is there to help you make an informed decision about your wisdom teeth.

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U.S., and Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties have the largest backlog of foreclosure cases in the State. In response to this backlog, all three counties have now instituted their own system to expedite review and resolution of foreclosure cases, which many have referred to as a “rocket docket.” If you are at risk of foreclosure or in foreclosure proceedings, you must read this article closely or you may lose your home.

Consistent with its nickname, the new “rocket docket” system reduces the time it takes for a foreclosure case to be brought to trial. Some foreclosure cases are being set for trial by the court within 6 months of the court filing date, sometimes over the objection of the parties. From 40 to more than 100 cases are currently being scheduled for trial before the same judge, during the same trial calendar in just one day. A trial in some cases is concluded within just a few minutes without any meaningful opportunity for the homeowner to present defenses to the foreclosure case. In fact, many cases are being set for trial before the homeowner is permitted to conduct an investigation into the validity of the mortgage documents and proper transfer of foreclosure rights.

As part of the “rocket docket” initiative, retired judges have also been hired on a temporary basis solely to preside over these massive foreclosure trial calendars. While these retired judges are all very competent, they cannot possibly be as familiar with the facts or the law of the case as the actual division judge assigned to each foreclosure case. Attempts to postpone trial dates are routinely denied as part of the “rocket docket” initiative, even if all the attorneys agree that trial should be postponed.

In short, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties have adopted a “trial at all costs” policy that is not only detrimental to the homeowner who stands to lose their home without sufficient due process, but also to the bank’s attorneys who may not have all the necessary documents to proceed with trial.

If there was ever a time for South Florida homeowners to hire an experienced and competent law firm to defend a foreclosure, the time is right now in view of the “rocket docket” system. There are fewer defenses being seriously considered by judges during foreclosure trials, and only limited grounds upon which a trial date will be postponed. More importantly, homeowners need to have a clear and defined plan of action in order to save their homes.

More detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners in foreclosure, at risk of foreclosure, or considering bankruptcy are discussed in a new consumer-friendly DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight For Your Home,” available for purchase on our website. If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine, you will receive a FREE copy during the appointment to discuss your case in detail with a member of our qualified legal team.

If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, or if you just received a foreclosure summons, contact the Arcia Law Firm today at 954-437-9066 to schedule a free consultation, or visit www. arcialawfirm.com for more information.

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Unaware of its importance, many women avoid regular dental care during and immediately after pregnancy.

In addition, uneducated dentists may not stress its importance and may even be less willing to provide certain services during pregnancy. This is very unfortunate for there are definite implications of poor oral health in pregnant women, for their pregnancies, as well as for their children.

Multiple studies have shown links between periodontal disease (infection of the gums and bones supporting the teeth) and adverse outcomes in pregnancy, including preterm deliveries, low birth weight babies, and preeclampsia.

Children born to mothers with poor oral hygiene and high levels of certain oral bacteria have a significantly higher risk of developing cavities at an early age.

This may be one of the causative factors in a child’s development of a condition called early childhood caries or ECC. ECC is a complicated situation in which cavities occur rampantly at an age in which needed care may be difficult to deliver. Fortunately, most of the causes of both cavities and ECC are preventable.

Cavities are caused in large part by having high levels of certain oral bacteria. Although children are not born with these cavity causing bacteria, they are eventually transferred by caregivers to children. This can occur, for example, by blowing on a hot spoon of cereal. It is not natural, or possible, to forever eliminate these bacteria. However, the longer it takes to transfer, the more it decreases the risk of cavities, in general, and ECC, specifically. This can be accomplished by eliminating cavities in the mouths of mothers (and all caregivers for that matter) and reducing the amount of plaque through regular dental checkups, cleaning and application of topical fluoride (in toothpaste and rinse).

It would be easiest to complete all dental work prior to pregnancy. However, it is important to keep in mind that most dental procedures can be accomplished during pregnancy. The safest and most comfortable time to accomplish dental work during pregnancy is the second trimester. We recommend using this time not only to receive services, but also to obtain tips for oral care for mother and baby.

There are many special circumstances during pregnancy. For example, nausea and vomiting can create some difficulty in controlling the acid levels in the mouth, which can increase the risks of both enamel erosion, as well as cavities in the mother. You would be surprised at the creative strategies which can be used to overcome many of these challenges.

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If the pain showed up suddenly it is usually something that will not allow you to exercise. If you are playing and the pain increases in intensity you should stop playing. If the pain is gone by the time you wake up the next day then it is okay to exercise and compete on that day. This indicates that the amount of tissue injury is not and has not exceeded tissue healing.

If the pain is present the next morning after you exercise you should then consult your physician to take X-rays and even a MRI Scan to find out in detail what is causing your pain. If your X-ray and MRI Scan are negative then ice, rest and anti-inflammatory medications are enough to let you return to sports. In other more serious injuries such as fractures, rotator cuff tears, meniscus tear and ACL tears, the decision to return to sports activities can be complicated. In those cases surgery may be required and the return to play may be between two to six months after surgery. This is a decision your physician will have to make with you.

In conclusion, strengthening and stretching your muscles and joints will keep you playing without pain.

Dr. Moya is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder surgery. He completed his doctoral fellowship at Harvard University, receiving his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Robert Wood Johnson Medical School). Dr. Moya completed his orthopaedic residency at the University of Puerto Rico. He practices at the South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine located in Weston at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900, and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901.

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very common phrase told to us by our physi -

cians to start our yearly physical examination is “Open your mouth and say Ahh.” This examination is not different for our beloved pets. They need a physical too. More if you think that at any time that we feel sick or we have any abnormality we can talk to our family doctor and get that fix.

Dogs and cats will show some signs of sickness that require a well-trained eye, a good physical examination, a good history and some laboratory test to find what is wrong with them.

Yearly or twice a year visits to the veterinarian are important to prevent deadly diseases with the vaccines, to check the pet and the functioning of its internal organs like the liver and kidneys with blood tests, as well to be sure that the prevention for heart worm we are using has been effective.

The physical examination should be done from nose to tail to eliminate the possibility of a disease, inflammation, infections, pain or other abnormalities. It should start with the check of the body temperature, then evaluate the oral cavity for presence of dental disease like dental tartar, plaque, gingivitis, loose, abnormal positioned or fractured tooth and plan the correction like dental cleanings, dental radiographs, extractions, and finally to suggest the best way to keep a healthy mouth.

Then the eyes are evaluated for the correct position of eye and eyelids, wellhydrated cornea and size and shape of the eye blood vessels. The ears should be examined with an otoscope to see the ear canal and facilitate taking a sample for cytology to determine the presence of mites, bacteria or yeast. Check as well the ears’ smell, the quality of the wax, and determine the presence of inflammation or pain.

The chest should be auscultated, the heart sounds and the pulses checked.

Heart sounds are very important as the rhythm of its contractions and the pulse should correlate and the lungs should sound clear. The abdomen should be palpated to feel the organ size and shape and for the determination of masses or tumors. The lymph nodes should be examined for size and mobility. These glands can be enlarged with local or distal infections and with some types of cancer.

The skin is checked for fleas, mites, lice, tumors or loosing hair. A gastrointestinal parasites examination will help prevent the contamination of other pets or humans with common parasites such as hookworms and roundworms, but there are more parasites that need to be checked for like whipworms, coccidia, and giardia; treatment is indicated if the presence is confirmed in the sample.

As we can see, our pets need a good physical to make sure that they are healthy. By knowing how their systems are working, we can make changes and recommendations to have them live long and happy lives.

Dr. Eduardo Bernal and his staff at All Friends Animal Clinic are committed to caring for your precious pets. The practice is located at 4476 Weston Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (954) 659-9913 or visit them online at www.AllFriendsAnimalClinic.com

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By Michael F. Augustino, MD, FACOG

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licized and over-exaggerated risks of hormone therapy hit the news. This has been a serious disservice to women, creating a fear of hormones which has been blown out of proportion.

Out of concern for my patients, many of whom suffer from changes associated with their ovaries in approach to menopause or in reaching full menopause, and a genuine interest in finding a safe and suitable solution, I spent nearly a year researching medical literature with regard to bioindentical hormones. I discovered that those studies, which caused all the fear, had to do with synthetic hormones. Those risks do not pertain to bioidentical hormone therapy.

Hormone therapy is nothing to fear. Hormones are used in many other aspects of medicine. Where would we be today if it were not for insulin, a hormone made by your pancreas to regulate blood sugar? Insulin therapy allows many of my diabetic patients to experience a normal prenatal course and give birth to healthy babies. Hormones are also used to regulate thyroid disorders. Even children are prescribed growth hormone therapy if they are not growing properly.

It is also a viable treatment for menopausal women. When you consider today’s population and average life span, women will spend over 1/3 of their lives in menopause (lack of ovarian function). I have a list available in my exam rooms of over 35 symptoms commonly associated with menopause and perimenopause.

Many times in greeting a patient, they will express that “I am having 30 out of 35 of these symptoms.”

At some point in a woman’s life, menopause is inevitable. Bioidentical hormones can alleviate the symptoms associated with lack of estrogen and testosterone as these levels fall with age. Quality of life is enhanced as skin tone, hair, nails, energy, libido, and memory are all improved.

Bioidentical hormone therapy also offers many health benefits. After using natural hormones, women experience an increase in bone density which protects against osteoporosis. Muscle metabolism is also improved leading to an increase in muscle mass and reduction of body fat. Testosterone protects the heart and heart disease is the number one medical problem in this country.

It is important to point out that bioidentical hormone therapy is not a one size fits all treatment. In other words, every patient has their therapy individualized, so it is custom prepared to fill their body’s deficiencies and put the body back into balance. Patients sleep better, therapeutic levels are more consistent, and everything improves over time.

Patients who are using bioidentical hormone therapy have a high degree of satisfaction. I am consistently told: “I should have done this sooner,” “my children want to be around me again,” and “I have more energy.”

Men can also benefit from bioidentical hormone therapy. As men age, testosterone levels decrease. With hormone therapy men notice increased muscle strength, more energy, and a better libido.

Don’t take my word for it, do your own research; talk with others who have benefited from bioidentical hormone therapy. It’s a natural and safe way to improve your health and quality of life.

Dr. Michael Augustino is a board certified OB/GYN who has been in practice for 25 years. He has offices in Weston and Pembroke Pines, with privileges at Memorial Hospital West. The Weston office is located at 1605 Town Center Boulevard; appointments can be made by calling (954) 384-8668. The Pembroke Pines office is located next to Memorial Hospital West at 603 North Flamingo Rd, Suite 360A; call (954) 436-7667 to schedule an appointment. To learn more about Dr. Augustino and his practice, visit www.docAobgyn. com.

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y name is David Scott Bieber, DVM, P.A. I am a Veterinarian at Sheridan West Animal Clinic in Cooper City, Florida. I have an interesting story with a happy ending. My family and I had a Chocolate Labrador named Bruno, born 06/28/1997. Back in the end of 2008, Bruno was about 11 years old and started to have a hard time using his hind legs.

He started having trouble getting up and trouble walking. We started anti-inflammatory therapy, pain management and adequan injections. By the end of December, Bruno was paralyzed in both hind legs. We took digital radiographs, and sent them to a Radiologist, which was concluded that he had chronic intervertebral disk disease in both cervical (neck) and lumbar (back) spines. This probably caused disk herniation with spinal cord compression at one or more sites. The prognosis was poor. To make a long story short, my family & I decided to put Bruno in a wheelchair on walks. Bruno was still very happy wagging his tail and eating.

But nonetheless it was heart breaking watching him pull himself everywhere in the house. Bruno at this point was still on anti-inflammatories, glucosamine and adequan injections. Then, I began to think how will Bruno walk again if he has muscle weakness, muscle atrophy, and lack of bone density in his back legs and spine. I came up with the idea to give Bruno Testosterone injections once monthly, the idea being that testosterone maintains muscle mass and increases bone density. And, if you think about it, most dogs are neutered and have zero levels of testosterone to begin with. We were not giving body building doses, just enough to maintain muscle mass, so if his spinal cord damage ever healed he would be able to walk again. Five months went by in that wheelchair, and then Bruno started to walk again. Bruno died at 14 years old of chronic kidney disease which is their natural way of going. He walked until the end.

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Once guests step into the state-of-the art Contour Day Spa in Plantation, they will find a haven from everyday life that offers the finest in spa and wellness services including hair and nail services, massages and so much more. Recently Fanit Panofsky, owner of The Contour Day Spa, answered some frequently asked questions about her business.

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Please tell us about the training and experience of your staff. Simply put, we only hire the best and most qualified therapists. We have staff members from literally all corners of the globe and each brings with them a wealth of personal and professional experience. This makes us quite unique. We value individuality and often incorporate techniques or nuances that our therapists have brought with them from other parts of the world in our treatments. Additionally we offer extensive ongoing education. Together we share ideas and develop service protocols in monthly meetings. It’s rather exciting as we are con-

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Why should clients come visit The Contour Day Spa? I could go on and on about our facility and our many services. But the number one reason a client should spend time with us is because we care. It will be evident the moment you come through the front door and I give my personal guarantee that your expectations will not only be met, but surpassed.

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Cooper City’s Allstate Is a One-Stop-Shop for All of Your Insurance Needs

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How often do you review your client’s policies? We

hen buying insurance , you need just the right mix of price and protection. Lisa Faina’s award-winning Allstate Insurance Agency in Cooper City is a one-stop-shop for all of your insurance needs. With just one phone call, clients can protect all of their valuables, while saving money, time, and hassle.

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We also help them prepare the right strategy to achieve their financial goals. To help determine some of these things, we do an extensive Needs Analysis at no charge.

How do you help clients as their needs change? We recognize that our client’s needs

are always growing and changing. We help guide them, whether they are starting a family, saving for their children’s education, changing jobs, planning for retirement or expanding a business. We help protect the things that are important to them.

Lisa Faina visits local high schools to speak about the dangers of texting and driving. She also encourages students to take the “X the TXT” pledge.

How do you help in the effort to prevent texting while driving? We care about our cli-

ents and do whatever we can to help keep them safe. Texting while driving is one of the most dangerous distractions facing today’s teens. It increases their risk of crashing by 23 times. I visit local high schools to speak about the dangers of texting and driving. I also encourage students to take the “X the TXT” pledge, which is part of an Allstate campaign to end texting while driving and encourage people across the country to focus on the road. More than 80,000 people have already taken the pledge.

The Allstate Insurance Agency is located at 2643 N. Hiatus Rd., in the Embassy Lakes Shopping Center. For insurance advice or information, call 954-437-9220 or 800-963-9220, send an email to lisafaina@allstate.com, visit www.allstateagencies.com/LisaFaina, became a fan of Lisa Faina Allstate Agency on Facebook, or contact Lisa on Linkedin.

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Social Media

Every attendee was plugged in and networking at the 4th Annual Jewish Women’s Foundation Collaborative Event “Secrets of Social Media: Your Personal, Philanthropic and Professional Portal to the World,” recently held at the David Posnack Jewish Community Center in Davie.

Ranch Roam

I Care I Cure

Autism Awareness Cooper City and the Town of Davie hosted the 5th Annual Autism Awareness Day at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds.

I Care I Cure Childhood Cancer Foundation held its 6th Annual I Care I Cure…I Run 5K and Family Fun Day. Thousands gathered to help raise money and awareness for gentler and less toxic treatments for children with cancer.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County hosted the 17th Annual DEX Imaging “Ranch Roam” event at “Alligator” Ron Bergeron’s Green Glades Ranch. The event raised $400,000 for the Clubs.

(Photos by Robert Stolpe)

Bike Safety

The Town of Davie sponsored its annual Family Bike Rally and Bike Safety Day at Shenandoah Park.

Leaders

Seven of the Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School Juniors who graduated from the prestigious Youth Leadership Broward Class XXVI / 2012-2013 program.

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Horrors

Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School’s Maverick Players performed Little Shop of Horrors to sellout crowds.

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