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community News10 Touch-A-Truck Event Appeals to Kids of All Ages10 Town of Davie Hosts Animal Fashion and Open Horse Show12 Bahamian Dignitaries Visit with Davie Mayor14 Downtown Hoedown Promises Good Old-Fashioned Fun14 Bowl with the Dolphins and Help Strike out Kids Cancer16 Residents Celebrate Cooper City’s 55th Anniversary18 Student Artists Capture the Images of the Everglades24 Area Residents Vote for Best Chili Recipe24 Neighbors to Celebrate Solstice in the Saddle26 Southwest Ranches Children Celebrate Arbor Day26 SNAG Program Makes Learning Golf Easy

32 SI Davie Awards Scholarships to Local Women

feature story20 Pediatric Dentistry of Weston Helps Children

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HealtH aNd wellNess23 IV Nutritional Therapy

inspiring INdIvIdual30 Betty Schultze Honored as Woman of the Year

scHool News34 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Reaches Out

to Students at Davie Elementary36 Cooper City High Students Perform Modern Version of Shakespeare36 Re-enactment Reinforces Dangers of Drinking and Driving

legally speakINg38 To Appeal or Not Appeal

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7thfishin’ rodeo – Test your fishing skills at the 32nd 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

Hazadous Waste – Davie residents may drop off household hazardous waste and electronics, from 8am – 4pm at Town Hall North Parking Area, 6591 Orange Drive. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

8thanimal fashion show & open Horse show – Bring your pets and equines for a dress up day of fashion and fun, at 9am, at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds of Davie, 4271 Davie Road. For information, send an email to [email protected], call 954-680-8069 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

11thfall prevention – Attend the Assisting Hands Broward & Cooper City Recreation Department/ Active Adult Activities Fall Prevention for Seniors Workshop at 8am, at the Cooper City Pool & Tennis Center, 11600 Stonebridge Parkway, in Cooper City. For information, call 954-681-4430.

13thdowntown Hoedown – Join the Town of Davie and the South Florida Cloggers for the 2nd Annual Downtown Hoedown at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, from 7pm – 11pm. Show off your singing talents by participating in the “Davie Idol” singing contest or one of the dancing or clogging demonstrations. Event includes dinner, games and entertainment. For information, call Rebecca Vetter at 954-347-5207.

14thtouch-a-truck – Boys and girls of all ages can check out a variety of big trucks and cool vehicles at Touch-A-Truck, from 9am to 12noon, at the Cooper City Sports Complex, next to the Cooper City Fire Department at Stirling and Palm. They can look, touch, climb and explore. The event is complimentary. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.

featured creatures – On June 14 and 15, from 9:30am – 4:30pm, Flamingo Gardens features strange and exotic

“creatures” not normally seen in the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary with exhibits and presentations throughout the weekend. Get up close to creatures such as the kinkajou, lemur, scorpion, Burmese python, alligator and more. Kids can make “creature” crafts or challenge Dad to eat a bug at the Edible Bug station. For information, visit www.flamingogardens.org.

2nd annual triumph 5k run/Walk – Abundant Living Ministry is holding a 5k Run/Walk to raise awareness and funds to end domestic violence. It begins at 7am, at Vista View Park in Davie. For information, call 954-499-0905 or send an email to [email protected].

20thsummer 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.

national flip flop day at tropical smoothie – Get a FREE 24 oz smoothie, if you wear flip flops

and help to raise funds for Camp Sunshine. Call (954) 880-0840 for more information.

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bowling fundraiser – Bowlers of all ages and skill levels will challenge Dolphins players during the “Striking Out Kids Cancer Miami-Ft Lauderdale Bowling Classic,” hosted by Strikes For Kids, from 6pm to 9pm, at SpareZ in Davie. The fundraiser benefits the Miami Children’s Health Foundation. For information, visit www.strikingoutkidscancer.org.

27throdeo – Don’t miss the Davie Pro Rodeo for Youth on June 27 at 10:30am, as well as the Davie Pro Rodeo on June 28, at 7:30pm. Both are held at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds of Davie, 4271 Davie Road. For information, visit www.davie-fl.gov.

July 4thindependence day fireworks & family fun day – Join your neighbors for live music, beginning at 3pm on the ball fields at Pine Island Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, in Davie. Free family activities include bounce houses, rides, a climbing wall, arts and crafts, youth entertainment, swimming and games around the park all day. There will be food trucks with a variety of food available for sale. Free cake will be available, while supplies last. The evening will be capped off with a fantastic patriotic fireworks show at 9pm. For information, call 954-797-1163 or visit www.davie-fl.gov.

6thtriathlon – Area youth have been practicing their biking, running and swimming skills for the Davie Police Athletic League triathlon for kids ages 5-17. It will be held at Bamford Park, 3801 S. Pine Island Road in Davie. For information on the triathlon or to register, visit www.DaviePAL.org.

on-goingsummer institute – Registration has begun for the Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School Summer Institute 2014: Sports and Fine Arts Enrichment Programs. It offers baseball, basketball, women’s soccer, men’s soccer, volleyball, softball, lacrosse wrestling, dance, iPad Survive & Thrive, iPad Parent Edition, drama, robotics and more. For information, visit www.mccarthyhigh.org or call 954-434-8820.

snag golf – This summer, Davie Golf and Country Club and Greenway Golf Course Management are offering the SNAG (Starting New At Golf) program, which makes learning the game a little easier for all ages and abilities. The Davie classes are for ages 4 – 15. For information, call 954-797-4653.

annual interest – Through June 15, visit Young At Art’s Annual Interest + Supersaturated, which features works by world-renowned and locally acclaimed contemporary artists. YAA is located at 751 S.W. 121 Ave. in Davie. For information, visit YoungAtArtMuseum.org.

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animals. On June 8, from 9am to 4pm, the Town of Davie will host the 1st Annual Animal Fashion and Open Horse Show at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds. Proceeds from the show will benefit Friends of the Davie Farm Park and Project Stable.

Area residents are invited to bring their pets and equines for a dress up day of fashion and fun. If you can dress it up, there will be a way to compete. There will be competitions for dogs, cats, farm animals, horses, mini’s, donkeys, ponies and more.

There will be three classes for each pet: Most Fashionable, Best Matched Pair-Pet and Handler, and Most Unusual. In addition, there will also be a Best of Show winner. The cost to enter is $10 per class. Participants can enter in one class or all three.

The Open Horse Show will feature classes in: Halter, Showmanship, English and Western Riding, and 4-H, as well as Games and Timed Events. There will also be a special appearance by Darlene Evans of KISS Country 99.9 FM.

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Melinda Walling plans to enter with her dog, Cody, in the Best Matched Pair-Pet and Handler category. The two typically dress alike on Halloween. “I am looking forward to showing off our costumes at the event,” said Walling. “It should be a lot of fun. Plus, it is for a great cause.”

Project Stable is an equestrian and farm program that works with special-needs children and provides agricultural education to the general public. The program uses horses and farm animals to help special need children overcome their abilities. It also provides volunteer opportunities for college and high school students to learn the importance of volunteering and the difference they can make in the life of a special-needs child.

Scheduled to open this year, the Governor Leroy Collins Farm Park is a working urban mini-farm where crops are grown and animals are raised. The project strives to increase the public’s understanding of the vital role agriculture plays in our everyday survival, while making learning fun and preserving open space. Children and adults will have the opportunity to learn in a hands-on environment about agricultural production, from seedling to market.

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Many kids dream of climbing inside some of the big trucks they pass on the road. On June 14, 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 16th 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. All ages are invited and admission is free.

“We invite everyone to come out and get a birds-eye view of trucks and vehicles of all shapes and sizes,” said Annie Boyle, Recreation Program Specialist for the Cooper City Recreation Department. “This hands-on event is the perfect opportu-nity for children to get up close to and touch all kinds of vehicles they usually only see from afar.”

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 cranes and other construction trucks, Recreation Department shuttle buses, utility pump trucks, SWAT trucks, motorcycles, and much more.

Peter O’Connell brought his three children, ages 3 to 7, to the event last year and plans to attend again. “They loved it last year and can’t wait to return,” said O’Connell. “It is so cute to see the little ones climb up on the big trucks and honk the horns. 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.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call 954-434-4300, ext. 233.

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Mayor Judy Paul recently welcomed a grouP of bahamian dignitaries, who traveled to Davie to learn more about the international Boys and Girls Club. They were interested in learning about programs

that they might be able to implement in the Bahamas. The group was led by the Honorable Cynthia “Mother” Pratt, co-chair of the

Urban Renewal Commission (former Deputy Prime Minister of the Bahamas). The Bahamian contingent also included: Senator Cheryl Bazard; Schemal King,

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“Our Boys and Girls Clubs are wonderful facilities that provide a myriad of programs to our youth,’ said Mayor Paul. ‘We are honored that Mother Pratt and the others chose to visit the Town of Davie. I am always pleased to share our ideas about projects that enrich the lives of our young people.”

Mayor Paul presented Mother Pratt with a Key to the Town. Rick Case, Rita Case and Ron Cacciatore were also at the ceremony. Afterwards, the group trav-eled to the Rick and Rita Case Boys and Girls Club in Davie, where Brian Quail, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County, welcomed them and led a discussion session about the club.

The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County is to enable all young people, especially those who are most in need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. It provides world-class experiences that assure success is within reach of every child who walks through its doors. The Club’s goal is for all members to graduate from high school with a plan for the future; demonstrate good character and citizenship by participating in leadership training and volunteering in community service projects; and engage in sports and activities that promote a healthy lifestyle.

The Rick and Rita Case Club is host to over 700 members, ages 6-18. It is located at 7525 NW 33rd Street, in Davie.

For information on the Rick and Rita Case Club, call 954-433-9000 or visit www.bgcbc.org. For informa-tion on Davie events, visit davie-fl.gov.

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At sPareZ in davie, you can challenge dolPhins Players to a game of bowling and help raise money for a great cause. On June 23, from 6pm to 9pm, bowlers of all ages and skill levels will gather for the “Striking

Out Kids Cancer Miami-Ft Lauderdale Bowling Classic,” hosted by Strikes For Kids. The fundraiser benefits the Miami Children’s Health Foundation, which sup-ports the children and families that depend on Miami Children’s Hospital.

Miami Dolphins players Lamar Miller (running back), Olivier Vernon (defen-sive end), Jimmy Wilson (cornerback), and Louis Delmas (safety) will attend the event. Participants will be able to get signed autographs and take pictures with them. For $300, they can also purchase a VIP lane and bowl with one of the Dolphins players for three frames.

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Mark Anthony plans to attend the event. He is a loyal fan of the Dolphins and has season tickets. He attends all of the games with his two sons. “My sons are so excited to bowl with the Dolphin players and take photos with them,” said Anthony.

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Area residents will have an oPPortu-nity to show off their singing talents and par-ticipate in other fun activities at the 2nd Annual

Downtown Hoedown. The event, which is presented by the Town of Davie and the South Florida Cloggers, will be held on June 13, from 7pm to 11pm, at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds.

One of the highlights of the event is the “Davie Idol” singing contest, which kicks off an hour before the official start of the Hoedown. Participants, ages 16 and up, will sing a song to their own back track. Celebrity judges will select the top three contestants, who will then sing for the first place spot during the Hoedown. The deadline to sign up is June 6. The cost is $20. Winners will receive a cash prize, as well as gift cards and other donated items.

During the Hoedown, guests will also enjoy per-formances by the South Florida Cloggers, a Davie group that has become well known throughout the country. They have performed in the Macy’s Day Parade at Universal Studios and twice at Disney World; opened the show at Country Tonite in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; received an invitation to audition for America’s Got Talent, and much more. The South Florida Cloggers meet at Robbins Lodge. It is a family atmosphere, with students that range in age from 2 to 72. During the season, from October to March, they perform several shows each weekend.

The Hoedown also includes line dancing, mechani-cal bull riding, carnival games, a silent auction, raffles, bounce houses, dinner and more. Every 30 minutes, a drawing will reveal the name of a South

Florida Clogger, who will be the target of a pie throw-ing contest.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children. This includes entrance to the Hoedown, as well as din-ner. The proceeds will be used to help the South Florida Cloggers pay for travel expenses for clogging competitions.

Mark Rosen attended the Hoedown last year with his family. “There was something for the whole family and we all had a great time,” said Rosen. “We espe-cially enjoyed the Davie Idol, clogging demonstrations and pie throwing contest.”

For information, visit www.SouthFloridaCloggers.com or call 954-347-5207.

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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 enter-tainment, 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, hosted by the Cooper City Optimist Club.

Melissa Franklin attended the event with her children. “We spent the entire day at the event,” said Franklin. “This is the third year that we have attended. It has become a tradition and we always have a great time.”

For information, visit www.coopercityfl.org.

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Much of broward county is surrounded by canals and waterways, which are home to fish, birds, alligators and other wildlife. In celebration of Earth Day, students were recently asked to take a close

look at their environment and capture the images on paper for the 8th Annual Everglades Eyes Children’s Art Competition. The winners were announced at an award’s ceremony at the Old Davie School Historical Museum.

The competition is a partnership between Central Broward Water Control District’s outreach program and Old Davie School Historical Museum. It was open to all 4th and 5th grade students who attend Broward County public and private schools and 119 individual artists showed their work in the exhibit. They were from Cooper City Elementary School, Davie Elementary School, Griffin Elementary School, Sheridan Hills Christian School, Silver Ridge Elementary School, and St. Mark Catholic School.

The students expressed themselves in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, mixed 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: ▸ First Place: Genesis Severino of Griffin Elementary School won a blue

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▸ Second Place: Camille Omega of Cooper City Elementary School won a red ribbon rosette, $35 and art supplies.

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▸ Merit Award: Lara Ramiraz of St. Mark Catholic School won a green rib-bon rosette, $25 and art supplies.

▸ People’s Choice Award: Kyle Heywang of Griffin Elementary School won a ribbon and art supplies.

“We were genuinely surprised at the turnout this year,” said Constance Ruppender, CBWCD Special Projects & Outreach Coordinator. “It was a wonderful evening of art and friendship. The art is as wonderful as the young artists. It never gets old seeing 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!”

For information on the Old Davie School, visit www.olddavieschool.org. For information on the CBWCD, visit www.centralbrowardwcd.org.

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For a $5 donation, the public received a card that entitled them to taste all of the recipes and vote for their favorite one. Approximately 150 people proceeded

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Farm Chili. Sharron Bush won second place for her Spicy Redhead Chili. Winston and Glennis Simmonds came in third place for their Jamaican Jerk Chili. First and second place winners received a one-of-a-kind cooking pot trophy with a plaque. The winners’ names and “Best Chili in Town” titles were also recorded on bricks that were placed on the commemorative walkway at Town Hall.

This year, Town Administrator Andy Berns added the “Council Cup Challenge,” assigning secret judges to determine which Council Member’s chili recipe was the best. Vice Mayor Jablonski won the challenge and Councilman Breitkreuz received an Honorable Mention.

The event also included live music by School of Rock, kid-friendly entertain-ment, pony rides, a petting zoo and more. Boy Scout Troop 224 grilled hot dogs and hamburgers for donations.

The proceeds will benefit the Aster Knight Parks Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organi-zation dedicated to raising funds for parks, trails, and green space projects within the town of Southwest Ranches.

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As the sun sets during the summer solstice on June 20, a group of neighbors from Southwest Ranches will meet for a small informal gathering at Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park. They will celebrate the

official start of summer, as they catch up with old friends and meet some new ones. They will also experience the beauty of Richard Medlock’s sculpture.

The word “solstice” is derived from a combination of Latin words meaning “sun” and “to stand still.” Solstices occur twice a year. They are the longest and short-est days of the year, marking the start of summer and winter, respectively. They are also the best days to witness one of the key design elements of Medlock’s Equestrian Oasis, which is located in the park.

The public art feature reflects both form and function. The main area is shaped like a horseshoe and contains earth berms, stones for seating, a waterfall, fountain and shade trees. A concrete saddle sculpture sits on the western ridge of the berm. It is strategically placed so that it cradles the sunset during summer and winter solstices. When the sun sets, it appears to sit per-fectly in the saddle, where a rider would.

Residents have celebrated the solstice since the park opened in 2004. This year’s

event is scheduled to begin at 7:30pm, leaving enough time for everyone to find a spot for their chair or blanket before the sun sets at 8:15pm. Organizers will serve refreshments.

Sunshine Ranches Equestrian Park is located at 5840 SW 148 Avenue, just north of Stirling Rd. in Southwest Ranches. It has more than 20 acres of lushly-landscaped open space designed for the enjoyment of residents and their horses. It is the City’s first public recreational facility and a great place to school a horse; walk a dog; meet some friends or enjoy the surroundings. The park includes a 10,400-square foot practice ring, 37,500-square foot show ring, as well as more than 10 acres of horse and nature trails. It also has a playground, rest-room facility and a sheltered seating area.

Mary Jenkins frequently visits the park, but has never attended the celebration. I have seen photos of how beautiful the sun looks when it sets in the saddle, and I am excited to witness it in person,” said Lisa.

“It will also be a great opportunity to meet some of my neighbors.”

There is no charge for the event. The entire community is welcome. For more information, visit swranches.org or call 954-343-7452.

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The residents of southwest Ranches have an opportunity to enjoy the Town’s beautiful

parks and rural landscape on a daily basis. In fact, Southwest Ranches has more trees than residents. Students were recently invited to celebrate their surroundings by participating in the Schools & Education Advisory Board’s 5th Annual Arbor Day Art Exhibition. They created drawings that represent the impact that trees have on their lives.

Approximately 100 kindergarten students from Hawk’s Bluff Elementary School participated in the Exhibition. This year’s theme was “Trees are Terrific… in all shapes and sizes.” Their work was displayed at Town Hall. Each student received a certificate for their participation.

“The exhibition helps to create and foster awareness of the importance of trees and their many benefits for our com-munity,” said Town Arborist December Lauretano-Haines.

This is actually the second time this year that the 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 differ-ent dates according to their best tree plant-

ing times. Southwest Ranches and the State of Florida celebrate Arbor Day on the third Friday in January.

Lauretano-Haines says that the Town plans to run the student art exhibition again next year, but will also seek participation from other schools in the area. The theme will be centered around the importance of trees for wildlife/and OUR life.

For information, call 954-434-0008 or send an email to [email protected].

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Learning the game of golf can be intimi-dating, especially for children. This summer, Davie Golf and Country Club and Greenway Golf Course

Management are offering the SNAG (Starting New At Golf) program, which makes learning the game a little easier for all ages and abilities. The Davie classes are for ages 4 – 15.

“SNAG is an innovative, fun, and easy way to teach the fundamentals of golf to new players,” said Danny Boswell, General Manager/Director of Golf at Davie Golf and Country Club.

Although the teaching method is new at Davie Golf and Country Club, it was first introduced approximately 10 years ago. Similar concepts are used in baseball, ten-nis and other sports.

All SNAG classes are supervised by a PGA Pro from the club and limited to 20 students. The kids learn in a small, safe area, so they do not have to worry about the rules of a regulation golf course or driving range. They use specially designed equipment, including oversized clubs and balls, colorful hole markers, and Velcro targets.

“We simplify the instruction, so the kids get immediate gratification,” said Boswell. “This allows them to transi-tion more easily to a traditional game of golf.”

There will be two sessions this summer. The first session will be held from June 10 - June 26. All children who complete the SNAG course will be able to play in a special kids’ tournament on June 28. The second session will be held from July 15 – 31, with the kids’ tournament on August 2. The cost for the 3-week sessions is $109 per child.

Davie’s SNAG youth golf program has been funded by the net proceeds of the James B. Pirtle Memorial Golf Classic, held in February each year during the Orange Blossom Festival. Approximately $3,000 was used to pay for the SNAG equipment. Additional proceeds will be used to provide free SNAG classes to several disadvan-taged youth from the area, who will be selected by the Town of Davie’s Parks and Recreation Department.

To register for the SNAG summer program, visit the Davie Golf & Country Club pro shop, 8201 Nova Drive, in Davie, or call 954-797-4653.

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Schultze was honored by the Royal Dames of Cancer Research. Since 1969, the Royal Dames have been raising funds to support the critical study and research being done at the Rumbaugh-Goodwin Institute for Cancer Research, which recently moved to the new, world-class Nova Southeastern University Center for Collaborative Research. Both the Institute and NSU are part of the scientific community that is working together in the search for a cure for cancer.

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The soroPtimist international club of davie recently Pre-sented the Violet Richardson Award and Women’s Opportunity Awards at their annual awards ceremony.

Soroptimist is an international volunteer-service organization for business and professional women who work together to improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world. Davie’s local chapter has been help-ing local women and girls with education opportunities since it was established in 1983.

The group has 32 members that meet at noon on the first and third Tuesday of the month at Vienna Café in Davie. They support service projects, such as the EASE Foundation, Hope Outreach, Old Davie School, PACE Center for Girls Broward, Project Stable, Partner In Education with Davie Elementary School, Wounded Warriors and more.

“It’s the greatest group of women on the planet,” said Constance Ruppender, an active member since 2003. “We have a whole lot of fun getting together, while raising money to help others. We share the desire to make the world a better place, and I can’t think of a better group to do that with.”

The Women’s Opportunity Award gives deserving women in the community a “hand up” to help with their education. Often times these women are single mothers seeking

a way to improve the quality of their lives. This award helps to fulfill that purpose. This year, the club presented the award to Leah Marlowe, a court reporting student at Sheridan Technical Center, and Cindy Lespinasse, who is attending Nova Southeastern University’s nursing school to become a nurse practitioner. Each one received $1,500 toward education expenses. Lespinasse also won at the regional level, and received an additional $3,000.

The Violet Richardson Award is presented to a young girl, between the ages of 14 and 17, who identifies a need in the community and then organizes and implements a plan to meet that need. This year’s winner was Mina Entessar, a student at Cooper City High School. Mina was recognized for her Breast Cancer Awareness project. She received $750. The Susan B. Komen Center also received a $250 donation in Mina’s honor.

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Of the 762 students at davie elementary school, 83% are on free or reduced lunch. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church has “adopted” many of the school’s low income students and their families to ensure that they get

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Since 2011, Cheryl Masinelli, wife of Pastor Tony Masinelli, has been organiz-ing the program for the church, which is located only two blocks from the school.

“Many of these families fall through the cracks,” said Masinelli. “The free breakfast or lunch they receive may be their only meal. They live in our backyard and we want to make sure they do not go hungry.”

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When Masinelli learned that some of the students were wearing flip flops to school, prevent-ing them from participating in recess, the church collected over 100 gift cards to Payless for $20 each. There were enough to provide shoes for all of the students who needed them, as well as some extras to keep in the office for the future.

At the beginning of the school year, the church gave students in need a back-pack full of school supplies. During the holidays, families received food baskets and gift cards. This month, the church will distribute over 1,500 books to all of the students at the school to enjoy over the summer.

In addition, the church has provided several families with assistance when extraordinary circumstances have occurred. They have helped with health care, counseling, transportation, and more. They even donated a bike, so that one of the school’s families could get to work each day.

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Approximately 1,000 juniors and seniors gathered in the school’s stadium to watch a graphic re-enactment of a severe crash that included several members of the senior class. Two crashed cars were staged on the football field. Students watched as bloodied and injured victims were treated at the scene. When rescue attempts failed, the prom queen was placed in a body bag and escorted off the

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To make this happen, The Division of Trauma Services at Memorial Regional Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children’s

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“The Memorial Regional Hospital Trauma team believes in the value of events like these to prevent traumatic injuries,” said Candace Pineda, trauma program manager at Memorial Regional Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

“Statistics show that they have had a dramatic effect on decreasing the number of teen injuries and death during prom season.”

Trauma is the leading cause of death of Floridians ages 1-44 every year. Florida’s trauma centers treat more than 40,000 trauma victims each year with positive outcomes, discharging three-fourths of these patients back home to their communities.

Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), originators of Prom Nightmare, claim that across the country in the past 30 days, 26.4% of students between the ages of 12 and 20 used alcohol and approximately 17% have been involved in binge drinking.

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CooPer city high school recently Put a new sPin on the Play Much Ado About Nothing, turning the Shakespeare comedy into a musi-cal and updating its premise to appeal to a modern day audience. The

original plot, which centers around a prince and his officers arriving home from a successful battle, was turned into a boy band’s homecoming following their world tour.

Staying true to the central theme of the antics which occur between two pairs of lovers, director Angela Thomas sought a way to make the play more relevant to its cast and audience of high school students. One of the couples, Benedick and Beatrice, played by seniors Patrick O’Dea and Megan Ellett, have broken up and gotten back together multiple times. The other couple, Claudio and Hero, played by junior Peter Pera and senior Skylar Hinds, fall in love, but are thwarted by the actions of Don John, the villain. Don John, played by senior Aaron Rones, wreaks chaos on the two couples, which leads to a staged affair and feigned death.

Alongside the main characters, seniors David Castorena, Mark Yarce, Sarah Park; junior Zack Levine; sophomore Jennifer Lopez; and freshman Alec De Jesus all added to the production with their notable performances. It was senior Melanie Cossin, however, who really gave the show its unique look. Cossin, who took on the job of choreographer once again after successfully bringing some modern moves to A Midsummer Night’s Dream last year, was excited to go out with a bang for her final production at the high school.

“Dance has been my passion for as long as I can remember,” Cossin said. “When I was younger I always dreamed of becoming a choreographer, so when I was given the chance to have my dances featured in this show, I was more than happy to contribute.”

Bringing Shakespeare into the 21st century is no easy task, but Cossin’s visions were brought to life, making the audience feel as if they were actually at a rock

concert.“My choreography was solely based on pop-culture,” Cossin said. “From The

Beatles to The Village People to One Direction, the goal of the dance moves was to draw the audience into the story through recognizable songs and iconic steps from some of their favorite boy band eras.”

As for next year, there’s no word yet on what productions the Cooper City High School drama department has in store. However, no matter what they are, it’s sure to be fun and imaginative.

“I know I’ll definitely be coming down from UCF to support my theatre family with what is sure to be another hit,” Cossin said. “Between the amazing perfor-mance opportunities, creative development process, and countless memories that I’ve made, I’m definitely going to miss the program and the people who became like a second family to me and who I’ll always cherish.”

Sarah Sharpe is a junior at Cooper City High School, where she is the entertainment editor for the school’s newspaper. She is also a Teen Ambassador at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

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There are certain deadlines which must be followed in order to file an appeal. An appeal must be filed within 30 days of the date that a final order is signed by the Court. I sometimes get individuals who call me to inquire about an appeal from an order signed six months before. Unfortunately I must inform that they missed the deadline and so the order in question has now become final.

Except under limited circumstances, only final orders can be appealed. If a judge rules unfavorably in a matter during a hearing, that ruling cannot usually be appealed until a final order is signed.

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Only issues which are preserved can be appealed. If in a divorce the couple voluntarily enters into a Marital Settlement Agreement, neither one can subse-quently file an appeal, since an Agreement was reached. Such an agreement is binding upon the parties. If, however, the parties do not reach an Agreement, and a Judge issues a Final Judgment, either party may file an appeal and question the Court’s ruling.

Statistics show that only a very small percentage of appeals are in fact granted. In most instances, if an appeal is granted; the case is sent back to the trial court for further proceedings; consistent with the Appellate Court’s ruling. There generally is no time limit for an Appellate Court to decide and waiting 12 months for a decision is not all that unusual.

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