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28th Annual Take-A-Kid Fishin’ Rodeo at Wolf Lake Park, 5400 SW 76th Ave., Davie. Registration: is at 7:30am (Morning of event only!) Poles in the water 9am - 11am. Fee:$8 for all participants and includes lunch, live bait, sports cap (while supplies last) and all the fun you can handle. For children under 5 -12 years old, accompanied by an adult. Catch and release tournament. You must bring your own pole. Prizes will be awarded. All times, dates and activities are subject to change. For more information call954-797-1163 and go online to http://www.davie-fl.gov/Gen/DavieFL_SpecialCal/ to print out a registration form.

June 11thPoolside Family Fun Night – From 6-8 p.m. participants will enjoy poolside bingo with fun prizes followed by family fun games in the pool. Small pool floats, masks, and pool toys allowed. Cost: Regular entrance fee to the Cooper City Pool & Tennis Center. For more information call 954-436-7300.

June 13th

Sunday Fun Day at the Cooper City Pool & Tennis Center, from 2 - 5 PM. Bring the family for some fun and entertainment, games, swimming and more will be offered. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Cost is entrance fee to the pool. For more information, call the Pool & Tennis Center at 954-436-7300. For Cooper City residents and guests only. Pool & Tennis Center is located at 11160 Stonebridge Parkway in Cooper City.

June 19thTouch A Truck from 9 a.m. – noon at the Cooper City Sports Complex, 10300 Stirling Road (next to the Cooper City Fire Department at Stirling and Palm). All ages invited to this complimentary event. Get up close with your favorite big truck – construction vehicles, public service vehicles and more for children to touch, sit on and blow the horn. For more information call the Cooper City Parks and Recreation Department at 954-434-4300.

June 25th

Davie Pro Rodeo for Youth begins at 10AM and June 26th at 8PM at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Road, Davie. Professional cowboys and

cowgirls compete in Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie Down Roping, Girls Barrel Racing and the most dangerous eight seconds in professional sports…Bullriding! For more information, call the rodeo hotline at 954-797-1166 or 954-680-3555.

July 4th

Independence Day Craft & Fireworks Show at Pine Island Park, 3800 S.W. 92 Ave. in Davie, from 6pm - 10pm. Do not bring fireworks with you! Food and snacks available for purchase throughout the evening. Support our local Boy and Girls Scouts by purchasing Snow Cones, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Face Painting and Tattoos (Main Stage)

* In case of severe weather, move into the nearest park building. No alcoholic beverages, guns, or fireworks including sparklers are permitted at any time during the event or inside the park. *Activities Subject to Change – 6pm Arts & Craft Displays, Country music sensations “Shadow Creek” (Main Stage), Bounce Houses and Climbing Wall (Free), Face Painting with Girl Scout Troop #1102 (at a cost, Main Stage), Food Concessions opened for business (at a cost) 9pm The Best Fireworks in Broward by Firepower Displays Unlimited, Inc. For Sponsorship Information, call (954) 797-1163. For Craft Booth Information, call (954) 797-1076.

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I f you equate plant shopping during summer with standing in full sun suffering from near heat exhaustion while staring at stressed plants on parched ground, you are in for a sweet surprise!

Flamingo Road Nursery has just completed a total reconstruction of their 10,000 SF shade house. The goal of the project, which took 10 weeks to complete, is to make it the most shopper-friendly enclosed plant environment in South Florida. Most notably, the new screened roof features a space-age aluminum mesh developed in Israel which eliminates 90% of solar radiation. This shade is good for you and maintains the plants in superior health and appearance! Additionally, oscillating mist fans emit cool water vapor. All plants are displayed on custom built tables - allowing for greater organization and better presentation. And the beautiful new stamped concrete flooring includes underground drainage so feel free to shop in your high heels right after a downpour!

Last year, Flamingo Road Nursery received national recognition for a simple idea that is much appreciated by its customers - Complimentary Umbrellas! Just pick up an umbrella (pink of course!) from one of the conveniently located stands and you’ll have great sun or rain protection during your visit. The garden center also features over 500 feet of covered walkways, enabling guests to remain in the shade while strolling through the five acres.

A “Kid Favorite” is the Cool Zone. This pergola with its built-in chilled mist system is a great way to cool off during a warm summer day. Who says outdoor shopping during August in West Broward can’t be fun?

Finally, Flamingo Road Nursery offers delightful cool drinks and snacks in its air-conditioned Farmers Market. I’ts worth the trip for a fresh fruit smoothie, homemade lemonade or healthy fruit cup. And how about the award-winning chilled key lime pie or frozen bananas on a stick? Even the Boars Head Deli has cool summer menu items such as chilled soups and dips, fresh salads and wraps!

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Iwant to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a confession can help clear the air so there’s no misunderstanding.

Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first.

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

Twenty years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood. Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists. I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more…

A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess what…I started feeling so much better! From daily migraines, I went down to three a week, and then to once in a great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted to become a chiropractor and help others. That’s how it happened!

It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their migraines. They also come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few.

Here’s what some of my patients had to say:

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Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. My confession is that I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It’s a simple as that!

Forty-five million Americans no longer have health insurance, and those who do have found that their benefits have been greatly reduced. That’s where chiropractic comes in. I have a significantly lower fee plan so that more people are able to afford the care they need. An entire week of care in my office costs what you could pay for one visit elsewhere. Another way to save…studies show that chiropractic can double your immune capacity, naturally and without drugs. The immune system fights colds, the flu, and other ailments. So you may not be running off to the doctor as much. Studies show that people actually pay less for their long-term overall health care expenses if they are seeing a chiropractor.

You Benefit from an Amazing Offer-Look, it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg to correct your health. You are going to write a check to someone for your health care expenses, you

may as well write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. When you bring in this article (by May 31st) you will receive my entire new patient exam for $35. That’s with x-rays, biomechanical exam, history and consultation…the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you $250 elsewhere. The law says that i must tell you that you or any other person responsible for payment has the right to refuse to pay, cancel payment, or be reimbursed for treatment, which is performed as a result of and within 72 hours of responding to the advertisement for discounted, or reduced fee for service, examination, or treatment.

Great care at a great fee…Please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at a great fee. My qualifications…I’m a graduate of Life College and have been practicing for over 10 years. I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babies to pro athletes that you may know. I am constantly going to seminars and updating my knowledge so I can give my patients the latest information and techniques of my profession. My assistants are Mylene and Nyrie – really great people. Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. We have a wonderful service, at an exceptional fee.

Our office is called Windmill Health Center and it’s at 17160 Royal Palm Blvd., Suite 1 in the Windmill Professional Plaza. Our phone number is 954-217-4881. Call Mylene, Nyree or Evee for an appointment. We can help you. Thank you.

For more information regarding our services please visit our website www.WindmillHealthCenter.com. If you would like to email us with your questions, you may reach us at [email protected]

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P.P.S. Your time is as valuable as mine. That’s why I have a no-wait policy. You will be seen within minutes of your appointment.

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Special Needs Families Have Special Night Out

W hen Stu Krane goes out to dinner with his family, he is used to stares and comments from other patrons in the restaurant. His sixteen year old daughter is autistic and it is not unusual for her to create a commotion. Last

month, he was able to enjoy an Italian dinner with his family at Davie’s Pizza Loft without worrying. The restaurant dedicated a night to families with special needs children in celebration of Autism Awareness Month.

Krane came up with the idea for the event when he and his wife, Marlane, learned of a similar event at a Baltimore restaurant. “Many of these families do not dine out,” said Krane. “They prefer to eat at home rather than endure the stress of people staring at them or asking them to control their children.”

Krane contacted Brian Roselione, director of the Center for Autism Research and Development in Davie. Then, he approached the owner of Pizza Loft, Jeff Cohen, who agreed to host the event on April 26. Krane spread the word by sending out emails to friends, therapists and psychologists; handing out flyers at a walk for autism; contacting the ESE departments of local schools and more. The response was overwhelming. More than 150 people attended the event. “It was so touching to see Jeff Cohen and others in the community reaching out to special needs families,” said Krane.

Cohen is used to having special needs families in his restaurant. He has several friends and regular customers who have children with special needs. When they come into the restaurant, he seats them in a separate area so they can dine in peace.

“I was thrilled to provide a night out for these families,” said Cohen. “They were in a safe, secure and fun atmosphere and did not have to worry about what others were thinking.” Cohen is hoping to do it again next year. Cohen covered costs for a few

of the needy families. If the economy turns around, he may consider sponsoring the entire event.

Davie Town Councilmember Caryl Hattan attended the event. “As a teacher who specializes in teaching children with special needs, I understand the need for this sort of event and wholeheartedly support it,” stated Councilmember Hattan. “This is a wonderful expression of Mr. Cohen’s commitment to our community. I would like to thank him personally.”

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Davie’s Pizza Loft hosted a dinner in April for special needs families. (l to r): Stu Krane, Carly Krane, Vice Mayor Susan Starkey, Jeff Cohen (owner of Pizza Loft), Marlane Krane, and Councilmember Caryl Hattan.

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Although he had received IV Sedation Training at UCLA, Dr. Vallejo recently attended a continuing residency on IV Sedation at the University of Alabama. Conscious sedation is used when patients are apprehensive about having dental work done or when they are going to undergo a long procedure. With this service, the patient typically does not remember dental work that was done and feels comfortable during subsequent visits.

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F or 30 years, the Make-a-Wish Foundation has granted the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. The hope is that the “wish come true” will provide a special kind of magic that will help sustain these children

through extremely difficult times, until a miracle can be achieved. Last month, nine year old Daniella’s wish came true at a barn in Southwest Ranches.

Daniella suffers from Vater Syndrome, a pattern of related birth defects. Her leg is paralyzed, limiting her mobility. Many of Daniella’s friends are involved in gymnastics, cheerleading and soccer and she wanted to find an activity of her own. She turned to horseback riding, frequently used as a form of therapy for the disabled. The ability to control a horse as well as one’s own body often inspires self-confidence, responsibility and teamwork. Daniella’s wish was to sponsor a horse, so she could enjoy the fun of owning a horse without the long-term responsibilities.

The Make-a-Wish Foundation contacted Steve Oppenheim, who boards two horses at the Triple AAA Ranch in Southwest Ranches. Steve is a recent cancer survivor and was thrilled to help. “I have been blessed with good fortune and health,”

said Oppenheim. “Any day that I have an opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life, especially someone as special as Dani, is a good day.”

In March, Oppenheim introduced Daniella to his wife’s horse, “Shiloh,” a 4-year-old Rocky Mountain Spotted Walker. Shiloh immediately brought her head down and started giving Daniella kisses. It was a perfect match. “Shiloh is warm and affectionate with many people, but she knew right away that Dani was special,” said Oppenheim. “They fell in love with each other.” Daniella spends most weekends with Shiloh and has brought several of her friends to the barn to meet her. The entire barn community has pitched in to teach Daniella how to ride safely, as well as how to groom Shiloh and take care of her stall.

Last month, the Make-a-Wish Foundation celebrated Daniella’s success with a wish party. They provided music, food and lots of gifts. Knowing that Daniella’s favorite color is pink, they put pink sparkles on Shiloh’s hooves and in her mane and presented Daniella with a pink cowboy hat. “Dani told me that this was the best

day of her life,” said Shea Novakovic, her mother. “I wish I had the words to express how grateful I am to everyone. Dani talks about Shiloh all the time and really looks forward to seeing her on the weekends. Shiloh has helped her strengthen her back and muscles and has given her so much freedom. Shiloh has completely changed her life.”

The Southern Florida chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 17 hours and has granted more than 7,000 wishes since its inception 27 years ago. Children wish for a variety of things. They want to travel to Disney World; see snow or meet their favorite celebrity. They want to be a firefighter or baseball player for a day. Some just want something simple like a puppy. “Every wish is unique and special,” said Richard Kelly, Vice-President/COO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. “In Daniella’s case, we were able to find great partners, wonderful volunteers and lots of family and friends who made it even more magical.” The average cost of a wish is $5,000. The Foundation relies on fundraisers, corporate support and donations from the public to help families when they need it most. For more information, call 954-967-9474 or visit www.sfla.wish.org.


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Flamingo Elementary Students Celebrate Arbor DayBy DEBBy TEiCH

S econd grade students at Davie’s Flamingo Elementary have been learning about plant and animal

life in class. On April 26, the Town of Davie and other community members donated their time and services to help the curriculum come alive in celebration of Arbor Day, a nationally-celebrated holiday that encourages tree planting and care.

“We try to enhance the curriculum as much as possible through field trips and hands-on experiences like this one in an effort to help the students make a real life connection,” said Jo-Anne Misiewicz, assistant principal. “We are thankful to the Town of Davie and other community members for supporting our school.”

More than 100 second graders participated in small learning groups led by Town of Davie Landscape Division staff members. Jim Aucamp of Aucamp’s Nursery donated a Red Maple tree and all of the students had an opportunity to shovel some dirt as they planted it on the school grounds, leaving behind a legacy.

Scott Weinstein of Somerset Soil Company Inc. and Naugles Nursery Inc. donated Pond Apple trees for each of the students to pot and take home. In another group, the kids acted out the role of each of the parts of a tree. Smokey the Bear made a surprise visit and talked the students about fire safety.

Davie’s Mayor Judy Paul and Vice Mayor Susan Starkey attended the event. They helped the children plant the maple tree and worked with the children on some of the other activities. “When we foster relationships with the children in our schools it is a win-win for everyone,” said Starkey. Starkey understands the impact this can have on a child. Sixteen years ago, each of her four children received a free plant at an Arbor Day event. They have watched the plants grow from saplings into 25 ft. trees.

“Something as simple as a small plant can help the children learn responsibility and the importance of being good stewards of the environment,” said Starkey. “After they

plant the tree, they must water and nurture it in order for it to grow properly.”

Mayor Judy Paul (right) and Vice Mayor Susan Starkey (left) help the students plant a Red Maple tree at Flamingo Elementary School. Photo submitted

Saint mark the Evangelist Catholic School Announces Pinnacle Award Winners

T hree students from Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic School in Southwest Ranches received

the 2010 Pinnacle Award. The Pinnacle Award is presented to exemplary students who are nominated by their schools based on the example they have set for others to follow, including their actions in the home, school and community. The students were honored at the 13th Annual Broward County Non-Public School Association Luncheon held at Signature Grand in Davie recently. “These young men have a strong commitment to our school and community,” said Principal Shirley Sandusky who attended the awards ceremony with the students. “I am very proud of my boys.”Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic School (SMCS) is located at 5601 S Flamingo Road in Southwest Ranches.

For more information please call Saint Mark Catholic School at 954-434-3887.

Eighth grade students from Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic School located in Southwest Ranches, proudly hold their 2010 Pinnacle Award. Pictured Left to Right: Nicolas Elias Zedan of Pembroke Pines, Principal

Shirley Sandusky, Nicolas Morales of Davie and Liam Garrett Moran of Davie. Photo submitted

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Sagemont Star Destined for Greatness at Syracuse

F abricio “Fab” De Melo only attended The Sagemont School for two years, but in that short time he left a lasting impression. The seven-foot-tall basketball star brought national notoriety to the school and earned the respect and

admiration of students and faculty alike. Fab was the “big man on campus” both literally and figuratively.

At seven-feet and 250-pounds, Fab towered over his teammates and classmates. But it’s not just his size that turned heads. It was his skills as well. Fab was ranked as one of the top 20 high school basketball players in the nation and was selected to be a 2010 McDonald’s All-American. Courted by college recruiters from coast to coast, Fab has signed to play for basketball powerhouse Syracuse University next year.

That’s pretty impressive for a kid who has only been playing basketball for a few years. Born and raised in Brazil, Fab grew up playing soccer. “I got too tall so my soccer coach introduced me to the basketball coach,” he explains, noting that he is still a huge soccer fan.

He left his home and family in 2008 to perfect his basketball game here in the United States. He selected The Sagemont School because of its stellar academic and athletic programs, as well as the success of its international student program. He lived with a Sagemont host family.

“It was hard to leave my family but I knew that coming to the United States would give me the opportunity to get a much better education that would give me better opportunities in life,” explains Fab. “At Sagemont there are kids from all over the world, so I felt very comfortable.”

Despite the homesickness, Fab felt at home on the basketball court. Sagemont Basketball Coach Adam Ross says he recognized Fab’s potential the first minute he saw him play. “Fab is an incredibly talented, very mature young man. He embraced our school and our team and was a pleasure to have here.”

As starting Center, Fab led his team to the District title. Along the way, he set many school records. “I think I hold the school record for rebounds and blocks, but records aren’t important to me,” says the understated student.

Instead, he is looking toward the future, namely playing college basketball and representing his country when Rio hosts the 2016 Olympic Games. “Right now, playing in the Olympics is my number one goal.”

So be sure to remember his name. Coach Ross says he wouldn’t be surprised to see Fab playing in the NBA one day. “Fab has all the tools to play professionally. As long as he’s healthy and he continues to work like he’s working now, I honestly believe that he has a professional basketball career ahead of him.”

He’s not the only one making predictions about Fab’s future. Sports Journalist Daniel Poneman wrote in First Look Basketball, “The Syracuse recruit is one of the most physically dominant prospects around, and has all the physical tools to one day be an NBA all-star.”Sagemont basketball coach Adam Ross congratulates player Fab De Melo after he signed a

scholarship to Syracuse University. Photo by Susan Hurwitz, Sagemont student photographer.

Preschool students at The Sagemont School really looked up to basketball star Fab De Melo.

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Melissa Garcia, the female who lost the most weight is a graduate student with the stress of going to school and holding down a job. She felt the best part about this workout class was the coaches (instructors). “They had compassion and knew exactly what to say to keep me going.” With 55 fitness classes a week, she could always find an hour to get to the studio for a workout. She loves being down 24lbs. in only six weeks.

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The remaining 20 contestants included a group of mothers that tried everything but could not get the baby weight off, a gentleman in his 60’s who knew if he did not do something about his weight and fitness level he would be spending alot of time in doctors’ offices throughout the next ten years. But the most exciting client was a big time lawyer in Ft. Lauderdale who lost his energy and zest for life. He loves his new energy and ability to “play with his kids”. Now his clothes fit better and everyone is asking him how he did it because he has not moved a muscle in his body for the past 15 years. Wow! He lost over 20 lbs. - another success story.

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F or the second consecutive year, the last Sunday in April saw Davie’s Bamford Park turned into a colorful

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Archbishop Edward A. mcCarthy High School Announces Pinnacle Award Winners

T hree students from Archbish-op McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches were re-

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AMHS students Bridget Bambenek a senior, Kevin Andrew Valdes a sophomore, and Stephanie Woolley a senior were honored at the 13th Annual Broward County NonPublic School Association Luncheon held at Signature Grand in Davie. The students all Davie residents heard an inspiring speech from Dr. Bob Barnes, the founder of Sheridan House Family Ministries

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For more information about Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School, located at 5451 South Flamingo Road, please call954.434.8820 (ext. 217) or visit www.mccarthyhigh.org.

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In a recent study of 3,014 men, those men with low estradiol and testosterone levels had a 96% increase in mortality rate compared to men in the optimal ranges of testosterone and estradiol.

According to research, men with coronary artery disease had low testosterone and high estradiol levels as compared to the healthy age- matched control of men. Thus showing a significant positive correlation between low estradiol levels and the promotion of atherosclerosis in men.

High estrogen levels have been related to an increase proliferation of stromal cells in the prostate gland causing the many urinary discomforts associated with Benign Prostate Enlargement.

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Men produce estrogen by a process involving an enzyme called aromatase that transforms testosterone into estrogen. Unfortunately, older men have a higher aromatase activity, therefore reducing the already low testosterone into a high harmful estrogen.

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O ver 70% of the US population is overweight and over 30% is considered obese. Obesity and sedentary lifestyle is now the number 2 preventable cause of

cardiovascular disease, second only to smoking. Many believe that it will soon become the number 1 preventable cause of heart disease. Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in our nation.

In my last article, I emphasized that in order to find a lasting solution to being overweight, one must do a root cause analysis to determine what has gotten us overweight and what keeps us this way. I alluded to the fact that Asians who live in their native country do not typically gain weight as they age but when they adopt a Western lifestyle, they do. Thus, adopting a Western way of life, as opposed to genetics, plays an integral role.

What is it about our lifestyle that leads us to gain weight and ultimately predispose us to become obese? First, we are sedentary. Technology, computers, cell phones, cars, boats, trains and planes etc., have helped facilitate us to become sedentary in addition to the economic demands driving us to be more efficient and productive both professionally and personally. Many of us work and are either in single adult households or have a significant other who also works. After a hard day at the office, many of us don’t have the time or the inclination to prepare a well balanced healthy meal, not that we truly know what that is. If there are any doubts about this, just gaze at the parking lots of the local fast food restaurants around mealtime. You will witness that many of us don’t expend an ounce of energy as we use the drive thru to get a meal and are tempted to “Super-Size It” for an additional 99 cents, ‘Filling Up’ with excess calories which unknowingly take many of us down a path of no-return. We adults set a poor example for our children who are spending more of their lives online, watching TV and playing video games as opposed to being physically active. Did you know that some kids take P.E. class online at school?

There are a variety of things that trigger us to eat even when we are NOT hungry. Many of us eat to soothe ourselves or because we are bored. Stress and how we cope with stress often affect what we eat and how much we eat. On a personal note, when I was watching the Miami Dolphins play the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night football this past season, the Dolphins were ahead with approximately 2 minutes left in the game. Peyton Manning, the Colts quarterback then got the ball; a wave suddenly came over me. I felt extremely stressed that Manning would pull it off and win the game in the last minute as he so often has done in the past. I then proceeded to eat 2 bags of plantain chips, but to no avail, the Dolphins still lost!

The 3rd and probably the most complicated piece to the puzzle is, certain foods are TRULY addicting. The things that we crave affect us like drugs. I contend that the manner in which we respond to and ingest certain foods substantiates that they are both physiologically and psychologically addicting. Because of our connection to certain foods and our desire to ingest them, we are NOT able to see the reality clearly. The foods that we think are our friends are not.

My next article will focus on some of the specific components of our diet that are truly addictive and how they are so. It is only through the awareness and our acknowledgement of this paradigm within ourselves that will enable each of us to employ the tools that will ultimately empower us to gain control over food as opposed to food having control over us!

Dr. Barry Schiff is currently the Medical Director of University Wellness and Weight Loss Centers, LLC located at 601 NW 179th Ave. in Pembroke Pines, FL. He is a board certified Cardiologist and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and has served as both the Chief of Medicine and Chief of the Medical Staff of Memorial Hospital Pembroke and as the President/CEO of University Heart Institute Cardiovascular Group, LLC. For more information please contact him at 954-628-3802 and read success stories at www.uwwlc.com.

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AAs a child, Marissa Zoldan was an original TAG athlete and Elite gymnast. Now, as owner of TAG USA Gymnastics, she is helping

to develop three and four years olds into the next generation of Elite gymnasts. Marissa is well on her way, as this year, the gym has developed National Qualifiers, Regional Champs, and State Champs within the girls and boys gymnastics and trampoline teams. That’s quite an accomplishment, especially considering Marissa and her husband Michael have only owned the gym for about a year and a half. In that short time, the Weston couple has totally revamped its gymnastics program, coaching staff, and reputation. But, their biggest changes are coming over the next few months and they promise that people will flip over it.Q: This has been a banner year for the gym. Can you share some of your achievements?A: Our accomplishments this past year have given us state and national recognition, that perhaps, no other local gym has experienced. We boast a TOPs National Team Qualifier for girls gymnastics, a Regional and State Champ in boys gymnastics, and a Regional Champ and National All Star in boys trampoline. In 2009, the girls compulsory gymnastics team had 5 all around State Champs, 15 individual event State Champs, and 93 first place trophies in their six competitions. Also, the coed trampoline team has six athletes competing in the National Championships in June.Q: That’s quite impressive. To what do you credit these accomplishments?A: These are huge accomplishments for a gym of this size and only being in business for one-and-a-half years. It speaks volumes for the hard work and dedication of our gymnasts and our coaching staff. Q: How do you get such skilled coaches?A: TAG USA is already considered to have the best recreational program and girls compulsory team in South Florida. Our ultimate goal is to create the only true high level Optional and Elite program in Broward. Michael and I travel and actively recruit top national coaches from successful programs throughout the country. We desire coaches that have a true history of developing top gymnasts. Many local coaches have a habit of jumping from one gym to another every year or so. Most gyms will then recycle coaches, most of whom have no true successful credentials.Q: Is there really a difference in gymnastics programs in other parts of the country?A: Absolutely! Coaches from gyms in Ohio and Texas develop multiple champions at the National and International levels. That type of coaching success is not found among Broward gyms. In evaluating a coach, a parent can ask or research the past accomplishments of these coaches. Top coaches will have trained National Team and International competitive athletes, as well as developing multiple college athletes. In our

travels out of state, we have met owners from these top gyms, along with their renowned coaches, while

learning about these high level models of training. It is those types of gymnastic programs that we have already established at TAG USA and it is those types of coaches who we continuously recruit from around the country to come to TAG USA.Q: What are the upcoming new changes planned at TAG USA?A: First, we are pleased to announce our move to a brand new state-of-the-art facility in Weston. The new gym is triple in size and will accommodate our amazing growth and expanded programs. Second, we are expanding our cheerleading team to a full size, multi level, competitive travel team. The third major addition will be our Athletic Training Center for middle and high school athletes. Our program will have professional coaches from football, track, baseball, soccer, and basketball train young athletes with performance enhancing conditioning programs in their own section of the new gym.Q: What can people expect to see at the new gym?A: Most important is the 100 convenient spaces for parking! The gym itself is built from the floor up where every inch of space is designed to create the ultimate beginner to elite gym. Each of our programs will have separate sections of use. There is a large separate area for our Mommy & Me and Preschool classes with added special sized equipment. The parents will love the easy parking, optimum view seating area, and the

toddler open play area. The boys gymnastics team, trampoline team, and beginner gymnastics classes

will each have separate training areas from the girls gymnastics team. Also, we are adding a rod floor, three vault runways, and a spring floor runway for all tumbling athletes.Q: Will you be adding anything else?Q: The new facility will have a large open bonded foam floor for martial arts and tumbling classes and a full sized dance studio. We are also excited about the Athletic Training Center for middle and high school athletes..Q: With so many classes and kids at the gym, will there be space for parents?Q: The parent will love the parking area with two separate entrances for their convenience. We will have a spacious quiet lobby for parents who want to read, converse, or wifi. The open interior viewing area runs 100 feet in length so parents can watch their child train and see how they interact with other children and coaches. As parents with a lot of kids, Michael and I know what is important to a parent and took it all into consideration when designing our new gym.Q: TAG USA has an amazing reputation for hosting the best birthday parties and open gyms. Will you still offer them in the new gym?A: Absolutely! Our new gym will have three large and comfortable party rooms and even more activities for the kids. The added trampolines, bounce houses, rock wall, and game room just

adds to our already action-packed parties..Q: All of this sounds like a huge undertaking. What made you and Michael take on this enormous project?A: When we bought TAG USA, we committed ourselves to offer the best gymnastics experience possible at every level. We don’t follow other gym’s ideals, rather, we have our own goals of success and will continue to progress until we get the expected results. It is our customer satisfaction, commitment to our athletes, and our continuous improvements that voted TAG USA as Best of Weston!

TAG USA Gymnastics offers recreational classes for children from ages 12 months and up. Classes are offered in ten-week sessions. For more advanced students, there is a competitive gymnastics team and a trampoline and tumbling squad. In addition, TAG USA offers a summer camp for children of all ages and skill levels. Campers enjoy arts and crafts, races, obstacle courses and a color war, in addition to learning gymnastics and tumbling. The TAG USA summer camp runs through August 20th. For more information on any of these programs call (954) 384-9393 or visit www.TagGymnastics.com. TAG USA Gymnastics is currently located at 15851 SW 41st Street, Suite 100, next to Home Depot.


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to signing any loan modification agreement or making any other significant decision affecting your home loan, it is critical that every homeowner be fully aware of the following “myths” that most mortgage lenders want you to believe. Myth No. 1: If I signed for a bad loan, I have to suffer the consequences of that decision.In reality, federal and state laws impose severe penalties on lenders that engaged in predatory lending practices. These penalties include cancellation of the entire loan and/or a refund of all payments made by the borrower, including any down payment. More importantly, these penalties and remedies related to the original loan transaction may even be available against the current mortgage company.Myth No. 2: Once a foreclosure is filed, the bank can immediately seize your bank accounts, garnish your wages and repossess any vehicles you own to satisfy your mortgage debt.Florida law prevents any lender from seizing any of your assets until after a final judgment of foreclosure, and only after authorization from the Court is obtained to satisfy a “deficiency judgment” (i.e., the difference between the amount owed to the bank and the amount for which the property sold at the foreclosure sale).Myth No. 3: If you are negotiating a loan modification with your lender, they cannot proceed with a foreclosure of your home.Actually, lenders can and will use the foreclosure process, especially during a loan modification application, as a means of coercing the homeowner to accept a one-sided loan modification agreement that may even contain a provision where the homeowner gives up all defenses, claims or counter claims he/she may possess against the lender.Myth No. 4: Your lender is entitled to review all your financial information (assets, tax filings, pay stubs, etc.), even during a foreclosure.The law in Florida is crystal clear and it states that a party to a lawsuit may not obtain financial information from its opponent at any time prior to a final judgment. Despite this clear principle, most homeowners who are already in foreclosure willingly provide their financial information to their lender under the guise that this information will be considered by the lender as part of a loan modification application. By doing so, the homeowner provides its adversary (the bank) with all the information needed to identify and seize any of the homeowner’s assets if a foreclosure final judgment is obtained. Myth No. 5: The lender will take into account your best interests and act in good faith to offer you the best terms possible during a loan modification.In actuality, the lender’s only concern is their “bottom line.” If the deal does not make sense financially to them, they will force you to accept a one-sided loan modification agreement, or attempt to force you out of your home through a foreclosure process.

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T he biggest investment a couple will make is usually their home. These days, more often than not, the amount owed on a home exceeds the actual value of the property. This is

often referred to as the home being “upside down”. If there are no plans to sell the property it may not be of immediate concern, unless a couple does not wish to continue to contribute to a mortgage for a house which has no actual value. When a couple is going through a dissolution of marriage, the issue of the marital

home often becomes the main focus of the parties. Due to the housing crisis and the substantial decrease in property values in Florida,

the issue of the marital home and how it will be resolved has often times become a difficult task. Is the house going to be sold? Is there any equity in the home? Will the parties actually lose money by selling the home? If the home is sold, where will each of the parties live? This issue becomes even more difficult if there are minor children who are attending public school. Most parents would like to keep their children in the school they are already attending. A dissolution of marriage is difficult enough on children without the added stress of having to move away from their friends.

Unfortunately, these days the parties going through a dissolution have limited options. It is often best to have one of the parents and the children continue to reside in the home. This can continue until the youngest child graduates from high school. This is an attractive option, especially if the house has no equity and a sale would not accomplish anything. Of course, this can only be a successful option if the party remaining in the home has the financial ability to afford the monthly expenses. I have had several clients successfully renegotiate their mortgage and modify their monthly payment to an affordable amount.

The problem which often surfaces if one of the parties is going to remain, is the disposition of the existing mortgage. If both parties are obligated on the existing mortgage, then even after the parties are divorced, they will both remain obligated. This is true even if one party deeds over his/her interest in the house to the other spouse. The title may be transferred, but the financial responsibility will remain. This could present a problem to the spouse who is leaving in that it would remain a financial obligation on his credit and could prevent him/her from securing additional funding for the purchase of a new home. Often times, the spouse remaining in the home does not have the financial ability to refinance the loan in his/her name. The only option often becomes the sale of the home so that the mortgage can be paid off.

Of course some couples are simply walking away from their home and allowing foreclosure proceedings to take place. Clearly, this result has long lasting effects on both parties.

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I am instantly notified that they are in your area. I can call and ask if they are interested in previewing and perhaps making an offer. Of course, I will make sure that they have been pre-qualified prior to making an appointment.

This texting tool is exclusive to EWM Realtors. We are the only company with this lead capture technology in both Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. This will revolutionize the way buyers connect with sellers.

In many areas of Davie and Cooper City, it is highly likely that potential buyers will be driving through the neighborhoods – whether they are visiting someone in a gated community or casually driving through a non-gated neighborhood. When they chance upon your home with my sign touting “TEXT 5-9-5-5-9 TO EWM,” I have a greater opportunity to catch them in true buyer mode – since we live in a world of immediacy and expediency.

As they chance upon other homes for sale, these buyers have the ability to find out information about any home listed by texting “5-9-5-5-9 to EWM.” Regardless, their first text registers them to me, your listing agent, and my first priority is to show and sell them your home.

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are looking, and we are experiencing a shortage of inventory in homes listed under $1 Million, and an even greater shortage of homes listed under $400,000. In fact, I sold two houses on Bay Way, Cooper City (Rock Creek) in three days.

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Both Cooper City and Davie are experiencing a decrease of 32% in inventory over the past year and an increase in sales of 12.64%. Currently, there is only 4.19 months of supply, which is indicative of a seller’s market.

The average price per square foot is $120 (up from $116 from a year ago), while the medial price is about the same as last year -- $220,000.

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I dalmy Sanchez, second grade teacher, is working hard to keep the arts alive at Embassy Creek Elementary in Cooper City. She sponsors the school’s drama club, which recently presented three nights of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A

Play” on the school’s stage. The students performed for a sold out crowd. Sanchez has always been intrigued with theater. Her daughter, Marlyn, 27, studied theater in high school and college and Sanchez admits to being a back stage mom. She has tried to integrate her passion into her teaching. Whenever her students complete a novel in class, she has them role play to help bring the book to life. Last year, she started a drama club in an effort to reach out to the entire school. The goal of the

club is to provide students with opportunities to develop their creative talent, self esteem, communication skills and teamwork through real life experiences. “We have so many talented kids at the school,” said Sanchez. “They should not have to wait for high school to experience drama and follow their artistic dreams.”

The club has been well received at the school. Last year, approximately 70 second through fifth graders auditioned for the club by reciting monologues. A panel of four theater professionals judged the performances and selected 20 students. This year, Sanchez doubled the size of the club so more students could participate. Thus far, Sanchez has focused her efforts on two Roald Dahl’s books – James and the

Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. She says she chose Dahl because his books inspire a fantasy where characters come to life and are full of entertainment. She has worked closely with the parents, teachers and sponsors who have helped with sets, costumes, lighting and props. She has tried to create an atmosphere where the actors feel like they are part of professional theater performing on Broadway. She wants the club to be a rewarding experience for the kids that is filled with lasting memories. Sanchez has not asked for compensation for her efforts. She says she has spent countless hours working with the kids throughout the year and on the production because she believes in it. “I am rewarded when I see the kids perform,” she said. Sanchez is hoping to continue her efforts next year, with or without budget cuts.

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DynaServ’s staff under-stands its responsibility to give back to the community on a regular basis. During Earth Day, DynaServ donated 75 one-gallon oak tree plants and a truckload of soil to be distributed. It is currently helping to maintain Davie’s Shenandoah Park and Orange Park. The staff recently met with the Weston Garden Club to educate them on native plants and teach them about container gardening. “We are glad that we are in a position to give back to the community,” said Reed.

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