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ime is flying by and winter is at our door. While we generally do not get the snowflakes or the frosty winter temperatures, we do get the holiday season.

The upcoming holidays may have different meanings for many of our readers due to their diverse cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs, but for all of us it should be a time to reflect on the year gone by.

It is a time to think about all the big issues which have occurred throughout the year of 2015, as well as the little issues that happened. It’s a season to gage our own conduct. Have we made enough time to spend with our children and spouses? Have we reached out to our neighbors to lend a helping hand to those in need? Have we spent the time to be truly together with our parents, our family and our friends? This is the time to mend minor disagreements, to forgive and forget.

This is also the time to remember those less fortunate, to teach our children to share our good fortunes with our loved ones, as well as those in need. There are families right here in our communities who need our assistance. Help make the season brighter for them by giving generously.

And consider giving your children gifts they will cherish for a lifetime; the gift of love and the gift of giving. The holidays are the perfect time to teach your children to be thankful for what they have and to help others. For that is truly what the holidays are about.

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Health and Wellness 22 PRP Therapy Proves Effective in Combating Hair Loss

Sports News 24 Registration Opens in Davie for Youth Baseball

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24 Davie Youth Lacrosse Opens Registration for 2016 Season

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Community News 10 Davie/Cooper City Prepare for Annual Holiday Celebrations 10 5th Annual Southwest Ranches Holiday Fun Horse Show Returns 12 SI Davie Sponsors Stolen Girls, Stolen Dreams Art Contest 12 Davie Residents Trained to Respond in a Disaster 14 Neighbors to Celebrate the Winter Solstice in the Saddle 16 Cooper City Moms and Sons Spend Quality Time Together 16 CarFit Helps Mature Drivers Find Their Safest Fit 18 Local Girl Scout Troop Earns Bronze Award 18 Tropical Troopers Participate in National 4-H Science Day 20 Cooper City Residents Had a Fang-tastic Time on Halloween

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28 Broward College Hosts First 24-Hour Student Hackathon 28 AMHS’s Presents “Spooktacular Adventures of Little Boo the Ghost” 30 University School Student Films Shown in New York

Ask the Mayor 32 Davie Update

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Ask the Sheriff 40 BSO Countywide Services: Crime-Fighting Tools to Keep Broward County Safer

Real Estate 40 What a Seller Needs to Know Before Closing – Part I

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Light Up Cooper City – The City of Cooper City will kick off the holiday season from 6pm-9pm, at Cooper City’s Memorial Park. Enjoy the mini twinkle lights and luminaire candles, community youth performances, children’s activities and indoor craft show. Visit with Santa at the gazebo.

Bring canned food to benefit the needy.

For information, visit www.coopercityfl. org.

Jingle Bell Run Walk – Join one of the most spirited fun runs in the nation – the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for ArthritisBroward at Nova Southeastern University, 3301 College Avenue.

Registration begins at 7am. Get in the spirit on race day by wearing holiday themed costumes and tying jingle bells to your running shoes. For information, visit www.jbr.org/fortlauderdale.

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Old Davie Christmas – Santa will be visiting the Old Davie School Historical Museum with lots of goodies for the children, from 12noon-3pm. Children can have their picture taken with Santa, go for pony rides, enjoy a petting zoo, enjoy a free lunch and more. For information, visit www.OldDavieSchool. org

Lighting & Snow Play – Bring the family to Davie’s Winter Lighting of the Greens and Snow Play at Town Hall, from 6pm-9pm. See thousands of holiday lights; visit a display of over 50 beautifully adorned Christmas trees, menorahs, and kinaras; enjoy free refreshments and a holiday magic show; play in 20 tons of snow. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

Santa’s Enchanted Fire Station – From 6pm – 8 pm, visit Santa’s Enchanted Fire Station at Station 65, 1230 S. Nob Hill Road. Suggested donation is $10 or an unwrapped toy that will be donated to the EASE Foundation. Fun activities will include pictures with Santa.

10th Concert – The Town of Davie presents Concerts in the Park, at the Old Davie School Bandshell, 6650 Griffin Road, from 6pm-9pm. The event features live music and includes food trucks, a bounce house and sponsor displays.

For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

BSO CarFit – CarFit is a free interactive and educational program that teaches participants how to make their vehicle “fit” them to increase safety and mobility, from 10am to 1pm, at Fire Rescue Station #28, 10550 Stirling Road in Cooper City. For information, call 954-831-8227 or visit www.car-fit.org.

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21st Winter Solstice – Witness the beauty of the winter solstice sun setting on the saddle of Richard Medlock’s sculpture 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.

Contest – Miami Dolphins Wide Receiver Jarvis Landry and BankUnited, a corporate partner of the Miami Dolphins, are teaming up to promote the financial literacy contest for high school students. Through December 20, full-time Florida students, ages 13 to 18, can register for the contest at www.4downsforfinance.com.

Chanukah Festival – From 2pm – 6pm, join in the fun at the free Chanukah Community Festival at Congregation Kol Chaverim, 9191 Stirling Road Cooper City in Cooper City. There will be bounce houses, pony rides, petting zoo, rock climbing wall and more for free, as well as food for sale. Celebrate the holiday with candle lighting and singing. Many local vendors will be selling crafts and gifts. For information, visit www.sfljewish.org.

14th Horse Show – The Southwest Ranches Holiday Fun Horse Show is an opportunity for riders, up to age 18, of all abilities to have fun at a free, non-qualifying show. It will be held at Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park in Southwest Ranches. For information, call 954-343-7452 or send an email to dlauretano@southwestranches.org.

Santa Calling – On December 15 & 16, between 6pm and 9pm, Santa will be calling all of the wonderful children (ages 2 to 8) in Davie to tell them how proud he is that they were good all year. To receive a call, parents must fill out a form by December 9. For information, call 954-327-3941 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

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Breakfast/Lunch with Santa – Enjoy breakfast (9am – 10:30am) or lunch (11:30am – 1pm) with Santa at the Cooper City Community Center.

Reservations are required. Cooper City residents only. Limit two adults per child. Cost is for ages 2nd Grade & under is $7 per child /$5 per adult. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.

Jingle Bell Parade – At 6:15pm, the South Florida Trail Riders will parade their decorated horses down Orange Drive, between SW 67th and Rodeo Way. Santa Claus will also arrive on a fire engine. After the parade, take photos with Santa in the Town Hall Building, for a small fee, or just visit with the big guy for free. There will be free petting farm, bounce houses, climbing walls and more. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

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Orchid Society – The Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society will meet at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, from 7:30pm–9:30pm in the Gallery room. For information, visit Flamingogardensorchidsociety.com or call 954-665-9261.

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Baseball – The Town of Davie offers a wide variety of recreational and competitive sports programs throughout the year for boys and girls, ages 3 to 15, at the Bamford Sports Complex, 3801 S Pine Island Road. Through January 10, youth can enroll in baseball. The program runs from February to mid-May. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov or call 954-327-3941.

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Davie/Cooper City Prepare for Annual Holiday Celebrations Community News

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he winter holiday season is upon us and there are many ways for area residents to celebrate with friends and family. ▸▸ On December 4, the City of Cooper City will kick off the holiday season with Light Up Cooper City, from 6 to 9 pm, at Cooper City’s Memorial Park.

Enjoy the mini twinkle lights and luminaire candles, community youth performances, children’s activities and indoor craft show. Children (ages 1 to 8) can also visit with Santa at the gazebo. Bring canned food items to benefit the local food banks. No charge. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org. ▸▸ Through December 4, at 12noon, at the Winter Holiday Tree, Menorah and Kinara Decorating Contest, school and civic groups are invited to decorate the menorahs, kinaras and Christmas trees that line the entrance to the Davie Town Hall. They make their own decorations and the Town will provide the lights, holiday trees, menorahs and kinaras. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov or send an email to scott_harrison@davie-fl.gov. ▸▸ On December 5, from 6pm-9pm, bring the family to Davie’s Winter Holiday Lighting of the Greens and Snow Play at Town Hall. Watch the Mayor and Town Council turn on thousands of holiday lights; visit a display of over 50 beautifully adorned Christmas trees, menorahs, and kinaras; enjoy free refreshments and a holiday magic show and play in 20 tons of snow.

At 6:15pm, the Jingle Bell Parade will begin and the South Florida Trail Riders will parade their decorated horses down Orange Drive, between SW 67th and Rodeo Way. Santa Claus will also arrive on a fire engine. After the parade, residents can have their pictures taken with Santa for a small fee or just visit with the big guy for free. There will be free petting farm, bounce houses, climbing walls and more. The winners of the tree decorating contest will also be announced. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov. ▸▸ On December 12, enjoy breakfast (9am - 10:30am) or lunch (11:30am 1pm) with Santa at the Cooper City Community Center. Reservations are required. Cooper City residents only. Limit two adults per child. Cost is for ages 2nd Grade & under is $7 per child /$5 per adult. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.

▸▸ On December 12, from 6pm – 8 pm, visit Santa’s Enchanted Fire Station at Station 65, 1230 S. Nob Hill Road. Suggested donation is $10 or an unwrapped toy that will be donated to the EASE Foundation. Fun activities will include pictures with Santa. ▸▸ On December 13, from 12noon-3pm, Santa will be visiting the Old Davie School Historical Museum. Children can visit and have their picture taken with Santa, go for pony rides, enjoy a petting zoo, receive a free lunch and more. For information, visit www.OldDavieSchool.org. ▸▸ On December 15 & 16, between 6pm and 9pm, Santa will be calling all of the wonderful children (ages 2 to 8) in Davie to tell them how proud he is that they were good all year. To receive a call, parents must fill out a form

by December 9. For information, call 954-327-3941 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

5th Annual Southwest Ranches Holiday Fun Horse Show Returns

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n December 12, young riders from throughout Southwest Broward will meet for the 5th Annual Southwest Ranches Holiday Fun Horse Show. It is an opportunity for riders, up to age 18, of all abilities to have fun at a free, non-qualifying show. It will be held at Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park in Southwest Ranches.

“Southwest Ranches is proud of our commitment to providing this great opportunity for riders of all levels to gain show experience in an empowering and caring environment,” said December Lauretano-Haines, Parks, Recreation and Open Space Coordinator for the Town of Southwest Ranches. “We are grateful for the support of our sponsors, whose generosity allows us to share this event with everyone at no cost. Each year we see our little show grow a bit. We hope for a great turnout of riders, as well as spectators.”

Check in/registration is at 8am and classes begin at 9am. The event will include a variety of classes, such as speed challenges (barrel racing, pole bending), Western (showmanship, pleasure, equitation), English (showmanship, pleasure, equitation), Hunter (showmanship, Under Saddle, equitation) and more. All of the classes are limited to 15 entries. Trophies and ribbons will be awarded to 1st place winners. Those in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th places will receive ribbons.

“The greatest reward is seeing the growing confidence this experience gives to children,” said Lauretano-Haines. “Seeing the beaming smile on the face

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of a rider who has never competed before or won anything is such a beautiful way to experience the rural lifestyle Southwest Ranches has to offer. Spectators enjoy a beautiful park and the feeling of witnessing great triumph for some very committed little ones.”

Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park is located at 5840 SW 148 Avenue (Volunteer Road) in Southwest Ranches. Registration is required.

For information, call 954-343-7452 or send an email to dlauretano@southwestranches.org.

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SI Davie Sponsors Stolen Girls, Stolen Dreams Art Contest SECTION HEAD Community News

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oroptimist International of Davie is seeking ways to help increase awareness of Human Trafficking and to put an end to it. Young artists are invited to enter SI Davie’s Human Trafficking poster competition, which offers cash prizes totaling $600 and ribbons for the top three winners, in addition to reproduction of the first place entry as a printed poster for wider distribution. The deadline to enter is 2pm on December 4.

“Art, like music, is a universal 2015 winners were (l to r): 1st place: Paris Nathanael Casasola-Zepeda for “Everyone Has A Dream”; language that speaks to people 2nd place: Jewel Peart for “Bondage” and 3rd place: Amanda Gail Hines for “Breaking the Chains.” of all ages and all cultures,” On January 7, the art will be on display at Old Davie School Historical Museum said Constance Ruppender, member of the marketing committee. “Students throughout the day with an awards ceremony at 7pm. The first place winner’s art should be challenged to create a message that others will comprehend without will be reproduced and distributed to local businesses and government centers as having to understand the language. Many of the trafficked victims of slavery come part of Soroptimist’s Human Trafficking Awareness campaign. from places other than here. If we can reach even one through art, it is a very In 2007, Soroptimist launched a major campaign— Soroptimists good thing.”

STOPTrafficking—aimed at raising awareness about the devastating practice The art must capture an image or images of Human Trafficking. All of the work of sex trafficking. Soroptimist club members place sex slavery awareness cards must be original and not a copy of another artist’s work. The maximum size of twoin highly visible locations including police stations, women’s centers, hospitals, dimensional art is 18x22 inches. Mediums may include oil, watercolor, pastel, and legal aid societies, etc. The program has evolved to include a multi-dimensional acrylic painting, mixed media, photography and collage. The work must be clean approach to end sex trafficking including raising awareness, assisting victims, and ready for framing. All artwork will be available for return. preventing sexual slavery, and advocating for better laws and enforcement.

A panel of judges that includes local artists and community leaders will select the winners from the artwork submitted. Winning entries will be selected for their For information, visit www.sidavie.org or send an email to postdesign and execution, interpretation of the theme, originality, and use of materials. ers@sidavie.org.

Davie Residents Trained to Respond in a Disaster

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urricanes, tornadoes, plane crashes and building collapses, as well as other natural disasters and large scale tragic events, are often reminders that we are all vulnerable. If Davie were to experience a true emergency, communication failures and road blockages might prevent people from accessing emergency services they have come to expect at a moment’s notice through 911. It could take hours or even days for public safety personnel to reach everyone in need. A group of Davie residents is trained to respond in an emergency to help themselves, as well as their friends, families and neighbors until the proper help arrives. They are members of Davie’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

CERT is a FEMA program that educates citizens about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT members use the training learned in the classroom and during exercises to assist others in their neighborhood or workplace. They are able to provide basic care that will help limit further injury to disaster victims and lessen the possibility of further damage to property. CERT members

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also are encouraged to take a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in the community.

In order to qualify for Davie CERT, team members must be over 18 years old and live or work in the Town of Davie.

Classes meet from 6pm to 8:30pm for eight weeks at the Davie Fire Administration Building, located at 6901 Orange Drive. The initial training consists of approximately 20 hours of free classes. When the residents graduate, they receive a backpack, which includes triage supplies like masks, gauze, splints, gloves, scissors and other items. Class size is limited and advanced registration is required.

Harold Grimes recently moved to Davie from Kansas. When his hometown was hit by a tornado, the CERT team was able to reach people in need before first responders arrived.

“I will never forget the men and women who came to our rescue,” said Grimes.

“I plan to join the Davie CERT team to pay it forward.”

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s the sun sets during the winter refreshments. solstice on December 21, a group “Artist Richard Medlock thoughtfully of neighbors from Southwest designed his public art feature, the Ranches will meet for a small infor‘Equestrian Oasis,’ with a goal of giving mal gathering at Sunshine Ranches Southwest Ranches residents and visitors Equestrian Park. They will celebrate the a place and purpose to be together to official start of winter with friends, as celebrate the changing of seasons in a they experience the beauty of Richard modern twist on age-old traditions,” said Medlock’s sculpture.

December Lauretano-Haines, Parks, The word “solstice” is derived from Recreation and Open Space Coordinator a combination of Latin words meanfor the Town of Southwest Ranches. ing “sun” and “to stand still.” Solstices “Southwest Ranches’ gathering each winoccur twice a year. They are the longest ter has become just that: a quiet tradition and shortest days of the year, marking of coming together to watch the sunset the start of summer and winter, respecover the art feature on the shortest day of tively. They are also the best days to the year to enjoy the peace and tranquilwitness one of the key design elements ity of the event in camaraderie with old of Medlock’s Equestrian Oasis, which is friends and new. Come watch the sunset located in the park. with us!”

Richard Medlock’s sculpture is designed so that the sun The public art feature reflects both Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park is appears to set in the saddle during the solstice. form and function. The main area is located at 5840 Volunteer Rd., just north shaped like a horseshoe and contains of Stirling Rd. in Sunshine Ranches. It earth berms, stones for seating, a waterhas more than 20 acres of lushly-landfall, fountain and shade trees. A concrete saddle sculpture sits on the western scaped open space designed for the enjoyment of Southwest Ranches residents ridge of the berm. It is strategically placed so that it cradles the sunset during and their horses. It is the City’s first public recreational facility and a great place summer and winter solstices. When the sun sets, it appears to sit perfectly in the to school a horse; walk a dog; meet some friends or enjoy the surroundings. saddle, where a rider would.

There is no charge for the event. The entire community is welResidents have celebrated the solstice since the park opened in 2004. This come. For more information, visit www.southwestranches.org or year’s event is scheduled to begin at 5pm, leaving enough time for everyone to call 954-343-7452. find a spot for their chair or blanket before the sun sets. Organizers will serve light

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Cooper City Moms and Sons Spend Quality Time Together Community News

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ooper City moms and their sons recently gathered for the Mother Son Night of Fun at the Cooper City Community Center. Since 2002, this hometown event has been a way for moms and their sons, K – 5th grade, to enjoy a special evening together. Many of them return year after year.

The theme for this year’s event was Race Rally. As the mothers and sons arrived at their tables, they had the opportunity to work on an activity sheet together that featured word searches, a maze, and dot-to-dot pictures geared around the movie “Cars” and NASCAR. Following dinner, the boys and their mothers rotated around to car racing games and activities that included: Start Your Engines (moms/sons competed against each other in the Nintendo Wii game MarioKart), Fan Belt Ring Toss (moms/sons took turns tossing fan belts onto oil cans trying to score a ringer), Drag Racers (moms/ sons competed head-to-head as they sent a toy race car down an incline track to cross the finish line first), Body Shop Bolts (sons guessed the number of nuts and bolts in a large jar) and more. In addition, a DJ led games and played music for dancing.

“This event provides a great opportunity for mothers and sons to bond through a variety of fun activities and a bit of friendly competition,” said Annie Boyle, Recreation Program Specialist. “As children become older and want their independence, it is especially important to build special and lasting memories while they’re young.”

The City of Cooper City has several other events throughout the year to promote positive family relationships, including Father-Son Adventure, Mother-Daughter Tea, Grandparent’s Day and Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance. All of the events are limited to Cooper City residents and require reservations.

For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org or call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

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By Debby Teich

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lder drivers are often the safest drivers, because they are more likely to wear their seatbelts, and less likely to speed or drink and drive. Due to the greater fragility of their aging bodies, they are also more likely to be killed or seriously injured when a crash does occur. CarFit is a free interactive and educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them in an effort to increase the driver’s safety, as well as the safety of others on the road. On December 10, from 10am to 1pm, drivers can have their cars checked by certified technicians at Fire Rescue Station #28, 10550 Stirling Road, in Cooper City.

Created by the American Society on Aging and developed in collaboration with AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association, the 20-minute checkup includes a review of 12 key areas of the driver’s fit to their car, such as adequate space from the steering wheel, proper seat belt use, and properly adjusted head restraints.

Drivers will learn how to use and adjust their safety devices. The program also provides information and materials on community-specific resources that could enhance their safety as drivers, and/or increase their mobility in the community. It is not a driving test or mechanical inspection.

Some of the areas that technicians cover include: ▸▸ Knowing how to properly adjust one’s mirrors can greatly minimize blind spots for drivers who may wish to change lanes. ▸▸ Good foot positioning on the gas and brake pedals is important. If the driver is reaching with his or her toes to press on the pedals, it can cause fatigue in one’s leg and slowed reaction times. ▸▸ Drivers run a risk of serious injury if they are sitting closer than 10 inches to the steering wheel.

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ine members of Girl Scout Troop #11139 recently earned their Bronze Award, which is the highest honor a Girl Scout Junior can achieve. As part of the requirements, the girls needed to complete at least 20 hours on a “Take Action” project within the community. They chose to focus their efforts on Camp Nocatee, a Girl Scout camp in Clewiston, which they typically visit twice a year. They installed locks on the bathroom, a map of the camp, and signs throughout the property.

“They wanted their privacy in the restroom, and wanted new scouts to be able to find their way easier around camp,” said troop leader Jennifer Goldfarb.

They girls started planning their project during a camping trip one year ago. To raise money, they participated in a citywide garage sale, donated $100 from their cookie earnings and reached out to other Girl Scouts across the county to ask for donations.

The next step was to take classes to learn how to use the tools that they would need to complete the job, such as drills, screwdrivers, shovels and post hole diggers. This was the first time that most of the girls had ever held a tool.

In October, they visited the camp with their dads to finalize the project. They went from site to site to get the work done. By the end of the day, they had installed seven aluminum signs, a large wood sign with a map, and locks on 24 bathroom stalls.

“They were very excited when they realized that they could actually do these things that they had never done before,” said Goldfarb. “They were patient and never complained about the heat, the walking or anything! The girls are already talking about the Silver project they want to complete for a nonprofit.”

There are ten, 5th grade girls in the troop, which meets at the Cooper City Community Center. Most of them live in Davie and Cooper City.

They camp, mentor younger girls, participate in community service and more.

Goldfarb’s daughter, Cindy, has been in the troop for seven years. “She learns to be a leader by stepping out of the box and experiencing things she wouldn’t otherwise have the opportunity to do,’ said Goldfarb. “Girl Scouts teaches her to be courageous and care for other people.”

Tropical Troopers Participate in National 4-H Science Day

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ational Youth Science Day is one of the many ways that 4-H teaches youth across the nation how to respond to challenges in their communities and the world. Members of the Tropical Troopers, a homeschool group of 12 children from K-11th grade, recently volunteered and participated in this year’s event, Motion Commotion, which empowered youth to explore the physics of motion and distracted driving.

Tropical Troopers helped facilitate the Motion Commotion event for approximately 300 local school children at Tree Tops Park. They also completed a separate project, which combined a speeding car collision and a distracted driving demonstration in a simulated activity that investigated the physical and human factors of motion.

“Many children learn best by completing hands on activities,” said Jackie Matzirakis, parent volunteer. “The 4-H National Youth Science Day activity is a great way to present material that can be abstract or complex and really break it down to a visual, concrete level.”

During the project, they molded clay figures and put them in cars that were provided to them. They adjusted the ramp incline and the objects that the car crashed into to see the different outcomes and apply the physics concepts. To show how easily one can be distracted by texting (specifically texting and driving), they caught a ruler that was dropped by their partners and then tried catching it

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again while texting. They saw how texting slowed their reaction time.

“As our kids get closer to the driving age, they’ve now had an opportunity to see how distractions like texting can affect their driving,” said Rosaria D’Aquino, group leader.

D’Aquino’s 12-year-old daughter, Michele, participated in the project. “I enjoyed volunteering at Tree Tops Park and teaching the many students there,” said Michele. “I also enjoyed learning more about physics.”

Matzirakis’s two children, Annaleisa, 10, and Nicolas, 13, also participated.

“The texting experiment was a real good example of why you shouldn’t text and drive and how detrimental it could be,” said Nicolas. “It was interesting to see that a clay figure with more mass stayed in the car better, whereas a smaller clay figure was ejected from the car more easily,” said Annaleisa.

Fourteen-year-old McKenzie Iszler also participated. “I learned about the dangers of texting and driving. Your reaction time is a lot slower and can cause you to crash into a car or other object.”

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he Town of Davie offers a wide variety of recreational and competitive sports programs throughout the year for boys and girls, ages 3 to 15, at the Bamford Sports Complex. The programs are offered in a safe, fun and well supervised environment. Weekday activities begin no earlier than 6pm and the participants play on Saturday mornings and early afternoons.

Through January 10, youth can enroll in baseball. The program runs from February to mid-May. Town of Davie programs are offered to residents and nonresidents. They currently include: baseball, basketball, flag football, cheerleading and soccer. The Town also offers Smart Start programs for children ages 3 and 4 in flag football, soccer, baseball, and basketball. All of the coaches are volunteers, who must pass an FDLE background check by the Town of Davie. The focus on the children is through positive coaching, team work, socialization skills, and sportsmanship.

Approximately 500 boys and girls, ages 5 to 15, participate in the baseball program. Practices and games are held on weeknights and Saturdays. It includes the following divisions: T-Ball (ages 5-6), Coach Pitch (ages 7-8), Atom (ages 9-10), Minor League (ages 11-12) and Major League (ages 13-15). Six year olds can play either Tee Ball or Coach Pitch based on their experience. Parent meetings and player ratings for ages 3-10 will be held on January 30 and for ages 11-15 on

February 1. Registration fees are: ages 5-9 - $105/Davie residents; $155/nonresidents and ages 10-15 - $130/Davie residents; $155/nonresidents.

It is not too early for children ages 3 and 4 to learn to play through Smart Start Baseball. Smart Start programs are designed to teach the basic fundamentals of sports in new and innovative ways using sports equipment with which children feel comfortable. Parents help teach the basics of catching, hitting, throwing, and running bases. The parent meeting for Smart Start Baseball is scheduled for January 30, at 9am at Pirate field. The program is held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Registration fees are $75 for Davie residents and $100 for nonresidents.

Howard Kaufman plans to enroll his three-year-old son in the Smart Start program and his seven-year-old son in baseball.

“I feel fortunate that the Town of Davie has such wonderful programs for the kids,” Kaufman. “They will get a great foundation in baseball, as well as other sports.”

Davie Pine Island Park/Bamford Sports Complex is located at 3801 S Pine Island Road. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov or call 954-327-3941.

Davie Youth Lacrosse Opens Registration for 2016 Season

By Debby Teich

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icknamed “the fastest sport on two feet,” lacrosse combines basketball, soccer and hockey. It continues to grow in popularity in South Florida, especially since it became sanctioned at the high school level. Davie Youth Lacrosse is now registering players for the 2016 season, which runs from January 25 to April 30.

“The kids love lacrosse, because it is action-packed with plenty of scoring,” said Pete Dunne, who co-founded the Davie program with Shaun Bamforth in 2008.

“Athletes of all ages, skills and sizes can play the sport. It is very easy for new players to pick up the game, especially if they start at a young age.”

The program is organized and run by the Davie Youth Lacrosse Foundation, Inc., a 501c3 charitable organization. Davie Youth Lacrosse is a “travel” recreation program, with a focus on giving players of all skill levels a quality learning experience and an opportunity to have fun playing lacrosse. Players are taught improved agility, conditioning,

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team work, and the skills necessary to play lacrosse.

They are also taught to respect the game, as well as the other players.

Davie Youth Lacrosse has approximately 340 boys and girls, in grades kindergarten to 9th, who play on 17 teams. They practice twice per week, with games on Saturdays against other recreational lacrosse teams throughout South Florida. Practices and home games are held at Bamford Park in Davie.

Experience is not a requirement to join - just a willingness to learn and have fun. To encourage new players to try the game, the program has loaner gear available for younger players. There is also an advanced training program for new and experienced players from January 4 - 14. More information is available at www.faststartlacrosse.com.

Many of the players who have been through the program are now playing at high schools throughout South Florida, as well as for colleges and universities.

“Our players have been recognized inside and outside the state of Florida for the skills they have learned and developed in the program,” said Dunne.

Dunne says they are always looking for coaches, with or without experience.

They will teach the volunteers everything they need to know about the game.

The program has limited spots available and is expected to fill up.

Financial aid is available to qualified Davie residents. For information, visit www.davielacrosse.com.

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

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Broward College Hosts First 24-Hour Student Hackathon

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lthough the name “hackathon” sounds like it involves breaking into a computer, it is actually a venue for self-expression and creativity through technology. Broward College recently hosted its first 24-hour Hackathon for all students, regardless of their area of study or prior computer programming Best Overall Project Winners from Nerd Up: Carla Heywood, Henry Mauricio Baquero, Jacob Christensen and Samantha Johnson.

experience. Participants had 24 hours to collaborate, plan, create and then pitch their coding projects to a panel of local technology leaders.

“Technology is an essential component of virtually all indusCaption: Students Gokhan Gunes and tries,” said Broward College Edward Ortiz working on a project.

President J. David Armstrong, Jr. “As Florida’s tech industry continues to grow and technological devices play an ever-more vital role in our everyday lives, the skills to understand, develop, program and support technology become increasingly important. I believe this event helped address the technology talent gap issue that today’s workforce is currently facing, while also developing the student talent pool and ultimately supporting the thriving tech sector in Broward County.”

More than 70 students worked together in small teams that had a variety of different skillsets, including developers, designers and non-technical students. They developed innovative projects that included educational websites, payment and tracking applications, handmade robots, 3D printing creations and more.

The following projects won awards: ▸▸ Best Overall (Judge’s Pick): Nerd Up, a code sharing instant messaging app, which better allows programmers to connect and work collaboratively on projects together. Student creators include: Jacob Christensen, Carla Heywood, Samantha Johnson and Henry Mauricio Baquero. ▸▸ Most Innovative Idea: Check Me Out, a payment app allowing users to avoid long lines at grocery stores or warehouse clubs by scanning, checking out and paying for products on their cell phones. Student creators include: Christian Horton, Daniel McVay, Weing Leung, Hyejin Kang and Thiago Novaes. ▸▸ Best Presentation: Easy Scholar, an app allowing students to search for and save various scholarship opportunities available to them. Student creators include: Patrick Caron, Patrice Dillard, Vanessa Osorio, Kevin Diniz and Giuseppe Bini. ▸▸ Crowd Favorite: BC Robotics, a prototype robot that uses smartphone technology. Student creators include Robert Eassey, Andres De Jesus, Steven Swedleson, Marc Goldbach and Stephen Gallagan. ▸▸ Sponsor’s Favorite: InRhythm, a search engine for musicians to identify fellow musicians to collaborate with for future opportunities. Student creators include: Yana Kerch, Kishon Diaz, Juan Membreno and Natalie Hinds. ▸▸ Code for a Cause: Over Watch, a mobile GPS location-based tracking technology that allows users to ensure a loved one, such as a child or elderly family member, arrived safely at their destination, alerting users if they remained immobile for an extended period of time. Student creators include: David Shvimer, Derrian Wilson, Dylan Shuart, Tsung Ng, Andrew Gallagan, Vagner Domingues and Ronald Baxter.

AMHS’s Presents “Spooktacular Adventures of Little Boo the Ghost”

By Debby Teich

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ressed as witches, pirates, clowns and other Halloween favorites, children and adults of all ages enjoyed the “Spooktacular Adventures of Little Boo the Ghost,” an annual FUN-raiser presented by the Drama Department at Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School. After the show, audience members had an opportunity to dance with cast members. They also collected candy and other goodies as they went trick or treating down the hallways

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“The play is a Halloween favorite,” said Cindy Keegan, AMHS Artistic Director, who wrote the original play in 2012. “Children come back year after year.”

The educational, funny and compassionate musical is about Little Boo, a young ghost who is trying to find her way in the world. Halloween is coming

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Sarah Topf, Jessica Roman, and Melissa Rabinowitz produced the film. tudents at NSU University School recently produced eight films that were seen ▸▸ Horror Film “The Bizarre Altercation” is about being careful about what you on the big screen at AMC Theaters in NYC’s Times Square. It was all part of the dream for and how willing you are to achieve it. It was produced by Carlos All-American High School Film Festival (AAHSFF), the world largest high school Doce, class of 2015, who is attending NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. film festival. ▸▸ Music Video: “Never Say Goodbye,” which was created in Mindcraft, and “I am extremely proud of what we are accomplishing here at NSU University School,” Documentary “Never Forget,” which looks at retired University School Holocaust said Robert Adanto, M.F.A./ Film and TV Production instructor. “There’s a consistency studies teacher Charlie Redler’s personal connection with the Shoah, were to the work, and we are being recognized for what we produce.” produced by Ariel Desler, class of 2015. He is currently attending Emerson This year, the AAHSFF received over 1,400 video/film submissions from 48 states College in Boston, where he is studying film in and 30 countries. The following student films the Department of Visual & Media Arts. were selected from NSU University School: O’Connell’s AAHSFF film took three days to ▸▸ Experimental Film: “Tori” (AAHSFF brainstorm, write, and prepare for filming; three Finalist) examines the final moments days to film; and a week to edit. He says it was a of a young woman’s life. Senior life altering experience for both him and Victoria Quintin O’Connell produced the film.

Fiore, who co-wrote the film and plays the role of ▸▸ Documentary: “Beyond the Numbers” a depressed adolescent.

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Located on 84 acres on Shotgun Road in western Davie, the Governor Leroy Collins Farm Park (also known as the Davie Farm Park) is embarking on the start of its construction. The Town of Davie’s newest park is a mini urban working farm that will provide an opportunity for youth and community programs focused on a variety of topics—including agriculture, nutrition, the environment, and Davie’s history—and will become an important agri-tourism destination.

We want to educate the community about the vital roles that farming and good nutrition play in our lives. Kids think their food comes from the grocery store, and the Davie Farm Park is a great way to help them understand where their food actually comes from and learn about healthy eating habits.

Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to learn about agricultural production from seedling to market and about the area’s agricultural history in a “hands-on” environment. They’ll also see firsthand how this self-sustaining park will generate its own electricity by harnessing the energy of solar power, wind power, and fuel cell technology.

The park’s mission is “making a difference,” which is all encompassing. Other programs will include equestrian programs for at-risk children as well as those with special needs, 4-HClub initiatives, nutrition programs, and a working farmer’s market to showcase the crops that will be cultivated on the premises.

Additional proposed elements for the farm park include: ▸▸ an educational farming area for the corps, fruit trees, and recreational trail ▸▸ a barn/education center with livestock as well as pastureland ▸▸ an equestrian area and public trail connection ▸▸ a playground with farm-themed equipment ▸▸ picnic pavilions/outdoor classrooms ▸▸ a farm and wildlife observation overlook ▸▸ a butterfly garden ▸▸ native landscaping ▸▸ space for events and public meetings Friends of the Davie Farm Park Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

The group’s mission is to preserve and protect the past, present, and future of Davie’s agriculture and natural resources through education and demonstration. In partnership with the Town of Davie, The group has been instrumental in providing formative planning and direction for the site development and is actively working to obtain key sponsorships through naming rights as well as monetary contributions for the newest of Davie’s parks.

To learn more, visit www.daviefarmpark.org. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at 954-7971030 or email me at jpaul@davie-fl.gov.

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The procedure with the longest track record is gastric bypass, in which a small pouch is created, restricting food intake, and bypassing a segment of the small intestine. This limits the amount of food intake and its absorption.

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Very recently another option has been approved for people with less severe cases of obesity: the intragastric balloon. This is a non-surgical procedure, in which a balloon is inserted into the stomach via an endoscopy, under light anesthesia. The balloon is removed in a similar way after six months, and nutritional counseling continues for one year.

To be a candidate Ideal candidates for bariatric surgery have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35 or higher, as well as a weight-related condition, such as diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure or heart disease.

Patients who have a BMI of 40 or higher can have the surgery even if they do not have any coexisting conditions. Additionally, for consideration of the intra-gastric balloon, candidates would have a BMI of 30-35.

Getting started At Cleveland Clinic Florida, patients who inquire about bariatric surgery are asked to attend one of our free seminars – usually offered twice a week – so they can learn about the procedures and start to discuss insurance issues. After that, they come back for an individual appointment at which a complete physical is done, as well as consultation

to discuss which procedure is best for them.

Patients also attend a physician-directed nutrition class.

The next step is to await clearance from their insurance company, which may have additional requirements, such as losing weight on a supervised diet prior. This can take 3 to 12 months.

A final step is for patients to receive approval to proceed from their primary care physician and any specialists they may be seeing, such as cardiologist or a diabetes specialist.

Success Overall, our patients lose about 70 percent of their excess weight in the first 18 months following surgery. The intra-gastric balloon leads to a 2530% of excess weight loss. Many see dramatic improvements in their other health problems as well.

Patients who continue to follow the nutritional plan and come for annual follow up appointments as recommended usually keep the weight off for life.

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Helpful Tips for Landlords and Tenants in Florida

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t the Arcia Law Firm, we are familiar with both residential and commercial landlord tenant law, and with the different strategies involved in filing an eviction action as a landlord, and defending one as a tenant. There are important considerations in each.

On the landlord side, the proper time to file an eviction action is critical, whether it be due to a failure to pay rent, or due to a tenant staying after the expiration of the lease. One situation requires a particular kind of 3-day notice and the other does not. In fact, serving a 3-day notice on a holdover tenant can be construed as a renewal to the lease, an invitation to stay, and an extension of the lease. Many people also do not know that holdover tenants are liable for double the amount of monthly rent, due at the end and not the beginning of each holdover month. A proper notice advising of such holdover tenancy prior to the expiration of the lease is a valuable tool to ensure that tenants vacate on time, or pay the costly price for staying without permission.

Tenants also need to know under what conditions the landlord is entitled to keep their security deposit, and in which situations a tenant may legally withhold payment of rent. Each scenario is described in Florida’s Residential Landlord Tenant statute. It is the landlord’s duty to maintain the premises, but it varies depending on whether the residence is a single-family home, a duplex, or a dwelling unit.

For example, renters of single-family homes and duplexes need to maintain much more than the dwelling unit tenants, including their own heat, pest control, and garbage removal. However, the lease itself may provide for a wider range of landlord’s duties. Finally, it is very important to note that any tenancy lasting any time over one year must be in writing. Rights and duties pertain to all tenancies, whether they exist under a written or verbal rental agreement. A tenancy pursuant to a verbal agreement has to be ended in a particular way, depending on whether it is a week-to-week or month-to-month tenancy.

Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, we can guide you through an eviction lawsuit and can also determine if the lawsuit is more properly an ejectment action, which is filed when the occupant of the premises is occupying the property not pursuant to a lease but because of some other ground that gives the occupant the belief that they have the right to occupy the premises.

The attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm are privileged to successfully represent dozens of homeowners in our community. We have foreclosure defense, loan modification, bankruptcy, appeals and landlord-tenant departments. You can view videos and testimonials of our satisfied clients at our website under “Success Stories.”

Detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners are also discussed in a consumer DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight For Your Home.” If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine, you will receive a complimentary copy during your free consultation to discuss your case in detail.

Contact the Arcia Law Firm today at 954-437-9066 to schedule a free personal consultation with Omar Arcia, or visit www. arcialawfirm.com to schedule your appointment online.

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ou hired a Realtor and put your house on the market at what you feel is fair market value.

After several showings from various interested persons, and then perhaps after a second look, a buyer makes an offer.

It may not be what you expected. Perhaps the offer includes contingencies, seller’s concessions and repairs up to 3% of the purchase price, which gives rise for concern about ever reaching closing. This is actually the beginning of a successful transaction. Negotiations and counter-offers are a normal part of the home-selling process. Here’s how you both get to the closing table.

The Offer The buyer presents the offer on a residential purchase agreement – either the CRSP, FR-BAR or FR-BAR AS-IS. There are other contracts that could be used; however, these are the most commonly used by professionals in our industry today. This contract is a legally binding instrument only when all parties have agreed to all the terms and there now exists an effective date.

Using one of the documents listed above (with the appropriate associated addenda or riders), the buyer inserts all the terms they would like to include: ▸▸ Price ▸▸ Down payment ▸▸ Closing date ▸▸ Any contingencies, such as a financing contingency ▸▸ Or any other terms on the buyer’s wish list, including the personal property that may stay with the home (appliances, hot tubs, etc.)

If you, the Seller, like the offer, you can accept it by signing the contract.

At this point, the offer turns into a binding purchase agreement. Neither you nor the Buyer can back out of the deal unless the contract allows you to do this. Some examples include: if the buyer’s home inspection throws up material repairs that the buyer is not willing to take on or the Buyer gets denied a mortgage and has attached the appropriate addenda allowing him out of the deal with his deposit monies.

In most cases, the original offer from the buyer is not acceptable. You now have two choices: ▸▸ Reject the offer outright ▸▸ Make adjustments to it (counter-offer) Making a Counteroffer The Seller’s counteroffer is made right on the original offer and initialed by the Seller to be initialed by the Buyer -- should the Buyer agree.

The Seller may: ▸▸ Raise the offer price ▸▸ Request a higher earnest-money deposit ▸▸ Delete some of the personal property the buyer is asking you to sell with the home ▸▸ Change (shorten) the inspection period ▸▸ Change the closing date The appropriate addenda must be attached and signed by the Buyer. ▸▸ The owner has filled out a four-page owners’ disclosure, which must be reviewed and signed by all parties ▸▸ If there is a COA or HOA, same must be disclosed ▸▸ Any lead-based paint issues (if the home is built before 1978) ▸▸ Any mold or defective drywall – right to inspect on behalf of the Buyer ▸▸ The right of the Buyer to cancel because of insurance premiums exceeding a certain percentage of the sales price ▸▸ Appraisal contingencies and so forth This article will be continued next month . . .

For more information regarding the latest market trends, graphs, and matrix, visit www.ZonaHorton.com or send an e-mail to Horton.z@ewm.com.

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By Evan Baron

M

ost people think of the holiday season with gleeful anticipation of time with family. For couples who have been through a divorce, the holiday season can often be a very stressful time. This stress can also be felt by the children of a divorced couple. It is not uncommon for holiday visitation issues to surface during this time of year.

Hopefully the parties’ settlement agreement or Parenting Plan is specific as to time sharing.

Over the course of approximately 30 years of practice, my clients have experienced many issues concerning holiday visitation. The biggest obstacle to solving an issue in court during this time of year is the reality that court time is very difficult to schedule during December and, as such, last minute issues usually will not be addressed. Of course the parties are always able to try and work things out on their own or with the help of attorneys and mediators. I would certainly suggest not waiting until the “last minute” to address any concerns.

The best way to ensure there will be no conflicts during the holidays is to anticipate potential problems ahead of time and address them in the marital settlement agreement and/or Parenting Plan. The more specific your agreement is, the more likely you will not experience conflicts along the way. For couples with minor children, Parenting Plans have been mandatory. These Parenting Plans are designed to be very specific as to time sharing in an effort to head off any trouble in years to come.

Unfortunately, these Parenting Plans were not used prior to the latter part of 2008. Therefore, many existing agreements do not include this provision.

I believe the most important thing to remember is that any time sharing arrangement should always keep the best interest of the children as a priority. Children want to spend time with both parents and this is especially true during the holidays. They also want to be a part of any family gatherings.

Sometimes that is not always possible, but advanced planning may be able to achieve this goal.

Often parents divide the entire winter break in half, with Christmas day being the “exchange day.” As an example, in odd numbered years such as 2015 perhaps Dad has the children from the day school ends until noon Christmas Day. Mom will pick up the kids and keep them until school begins again. Next year, they can reverse the schedule. In some cultures, Christmas Eve is more of a celebration, so perhaps one parent can celebrate every Christmas Eve and the other Christmas Day. Also remember that “gift giving” is not a competition, with the winner being the parent who spends the most money. Often times the finances of each parent may not be the same and one must buy gifts within his/her budget. For a parent to embarrass the other by purchasing a more expensive and lavish gift is only going to lead to hard feelings and potential problems. Hopefully, the parents can discuss this issue beforehand and plan together.

Often parents wish to visit family out of town. Consider the feelings of your former spouse and the children in the planning such a trip. Children have the need to be with extended family during the Holidays. Perhaps holiday trips out of town can be rotated from year to year between parents.

Mom and Dad can certainly make the holiday season a joyous time for their children or they can focus on themselves and make it a time that everyone would like to forget. If you need any further questions answered, please feel free to contact my office.

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

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People at high risk include young children, pregnant women, people with asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease and anyone aged 65 and older.

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he Affordable Care Act (also known as ACA or “Obama care”) requires that all insurance plans meet “10 Essential Benefits.” Pediatric dentistry is among these benefits. For this reason, many insurance plans are being offered with dental coverage.

They can be offered as two separate medical and dental policies, known in the insurance industry as “stand alone” policies. This is traditionally how people have been purchasing insurance for years. In addition, there has been a new creation called “embedded” plans. In this type of insurance, the dental portion is embedded within the medical.

At face value, they seem very attractive and we have noted that many families have chosen to drop their traditional plans for these new embedded plans. In many instances, the plans have not met expectations. I hope to clarify some of the potential pitfalls and offer important questions to ask prior to making the switch.

First let’s evaluate the highlights of each type of plan: ▸▸ “Stand Alone” plans: They are completely separate entities from medical insurance. They have relatively low deductibles, usually between $25 and $50 dollars.

They have annual maximum benefits and usually cover preventative treatment close to 100%. Orthodontics may or may not be covered, depending on the plan. The main benefits of these plans are that the deductibles are small and the benefits are transparent. ▸▸ “Embedded” plans: These are pediatric dental plans which are embedded within the medical plan. The majority of these plans share the medical deductible. As you know, these medical deductibles can be rather large (on average, $2,000 per individual). What this means is that until you pay your deductible, all dental is paid out of pocket including preventative treatment such as cleaning and x-rays.

They can also be very tricky to understand. For example, the benefits table may read that they cover 100% of preventative. However, the majority only cover it once the deductible is met. Additionally, many state that there is an orthodontic coverage. However, the majority only cover for cases deemed “medically necessary”, which includes only the most difficult cases.

In all fairness, there are some plans which are “embedded” with a separate dental deductible and those that will cover preventative at 100%. The only problem is that all the right questions must be asked in advance. If not, benefits may not be understood until the procedures are billed out. By this time, open enrollment periods are usually closed.

We recommend keeping it simple, especially during this transition time.

Stick with PPO policies. These are available in “embedded” or “stand alone” policies and ensure that you will be able to retain your current healthcare providers. When possible, choose a “stand alone” dental policy. They are usually more transparent and new “out of pocket maximums” (also mandated by the ACA) have made them even more attractive. If you do choose an “embedded policy,” verify that the policy has a separate deductable from the medical portion. Also make sure that preventative treatment is covered at 100%, even before the deductible is met. Remember, your best resources in making decisions are a knowledgeable insurance broker and your current dental office.

Drs. Maria and Alon Grosman are Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist. Their office is located at 4401 S Flamingo Rd on the NW corner of Griffin and Flamingo Rd. For more information or to schedule an appointment call (954) 236-3434.

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Miramar Ob/Gyn Offers Compassionate Care for Women it’s their business

By Debby Teich

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ince 2003, Miramar Ob/Gyn has been making a difference in women’s healthcare – one woman at a time. With years of experience, the physicians of Miramar Ob/Gyn demonstrate professionalism and expertise at every level. The practice offers a full range of obstetrics and gynecology services, including a patient’s initial exam, childbirth, menopause, and beyond. It offers patient-centered medical care based on mutual trust and communication.

What is Dr. Jorge R Martin’s background? Jorge Martin, MD,

FACOG, graduated from Ponce School of Medicine in 1997 and completed his residence at Jackson Memorial Hospital in 2001. He is board certified from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

His specialties include: Robotic and advanced laproscopic/minimally invasive surgery, high and low risk Obstetrics, Endometriosis and Pelvic reconstructive surgery.

The bilingual staff provides compassionate care for each patient.

What is Dr. Jessica Berg’s background? Jessica Berg DO,

Dr. Jorge R Martin

Nidia E Martin, office administrator, answered some commonly asked questions about Miramar Ob/Gyn.

What can patients expect when they visit your office? At Miramar Ob/Gyn, we

FACOOG, graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. She completed her residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2012. She Dr. Jessica Berg is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2014). Her interests include: laparoscopic/minimally invasive surgery, highrisk obstetrics and contraceptive counseling.

What GYN surgery services do you offer?

We offer hysterectomy, Essure, myomectomy, treatment of abnormal pap smears, and a variety of laparoscopic procedures.

What minimally invasive surgery services do you offer? We offer advanced laparo-

scopic & hysteroscopic surgery; da Vinci hysterectomy; da Vinci myomectomy; da Vinci sacrocolpopexy; da Vinci endometriosis resection; and infertility evaluation, testing and treatment.

seek to provide the highest level of care not only through highly skilled healthcare professionals and state-of-the-art equipment and technology, but also through a very warm and compassionate staff that is always eager to help.

We offer electronic medical records that allow fast access to patient charts, the most sought after ultrasound equipment and in-office, minimally invasive surgery and evaluation of female incontinence.

What type of care do you offer for Family Planning and Pre Pregnancy visits? Our services include: infertility

Describe the practice. We are dedi-

founded in 2003 by Dr. Jorge R Martin MD, FACOG to accommodate the healthcare needs of women. Under his direction, Dr. Martin created a practice widely recognized for offering compassionate, attentive, and comprehensive high quality healthcare services to all their patients.

We provide individualized, personalized care to each and every patient.

evaluation and treatment; preconception counseling; prenatal care and testing; perinatal care and support; high risk pregnancies (blood disorders, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes); labor and delivery care and care during the postpartum period.

What differentiates you from similar practices? Miramar Ob/Gyn LLC was

cated to providing personalized and compassionate medical and surgical care for women of all ages, thus making a significant and measureable difference in helping them achieve a full and healthy life. We bring into our practice many years of experience and training that assures we are providing exceptional an unprecedented healthcare.

What is the key message you want readers to know? We are making a

What is special about your staff? Our bilingual staff has been a

strong part of our success by understanding the individual needs of every patient.

They provide strong support for our patients and are very dedicated as evident by their many years of loyal service to the practice.

What are the ages of your patients? Our patients are ages 14 and over.

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urinary incontinence evaluation and treatment; premenstrual syndrome management and uterine endometrial ablation.

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What general gynecologic care services does your practice offer? We offer routine

and yearly examinations; adolescent gynecology and counseling; contraception counseling; cervical cancer screening; breast and ovarian cancer screening; osteoporosis screening, prevention, diagnosis and treatment; urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery; urodynamics;

difference in Women’s Healthcare one patient at a time.

Do you accept insurance? Yes Miramar Ob/Gyn is located at 3000 SW 148 Avenue, Suite 114, in Miramar. For information, visit www.miramar-obgyn. com or call 954-445-3483.

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Book Swap

seen on scene

People gave a book and took a book at the Cooper City Recreation Department’s Book Swap.

Run, Walk Roll

Schott Communities held their 2015 “5K Run, Walk & Roll.” Almost 600 runners, walkers, and rollers participated, raising over $30,000.

Barn Rats

The “Barn Rats” 4-H Club, which meets at the Masterpiece Equestrian Center in Davie, elected its 2015-2016 officers.

They were (top to bottom, l to r): Ilyssa Mann, Mary Catherine Moran, Rachel Boyan, Gabby Tirado, Rachel Buis and Addison Buckley.

Broward College

Broward College President J. David Armstrong, Jr. poses with students at the recent Village Square event, “South Florida on Cuba: We can cross the Strait, but can we bridge the gap of distrust?”

CPR Cloggers

The South Florida Cloggers performed at the 5KRun/Walk Sallarulo’s Race for Champions at Nova Southeastern University - Davie Campus.

Proceeds benefited the Special Olympics of Broward County.

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NSU University School Red Cross Club members, club sponsor, and Red Cross volunteers organized a hands-only CPR training for Upper School students.

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