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• In Medieval Germany, the only cure for a toothache was to kiss a donkey.

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Contents publisher's page

78 Why Do I Need To Vaccinate My Pet?

12 February 2015

Tax Talk

Community News

84 Gift Disclosure Compliance

16 Weston Welcomes Free Concerts in the Park 16 Weston Philharmonic Society Recognizes Contributors to the Arts in our Community

photo of the month

18 Rotary’s Run For Tomorrow Makes Strides for Fitness and Philanthropy

86 The World’s Favorite Newspaper™

19 Imagine Charter School Clinches Fourth Mayor’s Challenge Cup

22 Weston Branch Library Offers Activities for All Ages 24 Law & Order Dinner Dance to Benefit Suicide Prevention Agency 24 “Bee” There for Kids In Distress 26 Weston U Students Study Community Services 28 Deputy Maccagli Named School Resource Officer of the Year 34 February is American Heart Month 36 Community Invited to Celebrate Grand Opening of Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Egil and Pauline Braathen Center

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22 Weston’s 55+ Club Caters to Social Seniors

72 Physically Fit or Techno Fit?

76 “Lia”

12 Happy Valentine’s Day!

20 Weston Recognized as a Healthy Weight Community Champion

Positive Parenting

Haute Hair Inspiring Individuals 38 Weston Couple Committed to Supporting American Cancer Society

feature story 40 Adventure Tires Is Your Complete Car Care Center

Health & Wellness 45 Hormones & Marriage…Is There More?

71 Basic Rules for Healthy Golf 74 Is Your Marriage a Diamond in the Rough?

80 Improve Your Vision While You Sleep With Ortho-K

Ask the Expert 46 Which Filler is Right for You? 68 Baby Boomers Share Valentine’s Plastic Surgery

88 Is Balayage Better Than Foil Highlights?

tee to green 90 Playing Your Best in Windy Conditions

it’s their business 96 Slender Fit U Makes Dieting Easy 102 Weston Animal Hospital Treats Four-Pawed Friends Like Family 104 Ageless Medical Offers a Diagnostic Approach to Regaining Your Youth

Rotary news 97 Playing for Scholarships

business spotlight 98 Trust Your Family’s Healthcare to Dr. Yaneth Trujillo 100 Dr. Tamy M. Faierman Offers Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

73 Ten Pearls of Longevity 82 Arthritis in the Foot and Ankle 87 Which Hair Transplant Procedure is Right for You? 89 Beware of Embedded Dental Plan

Can do kid

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50 Weston Teen Has Flair For Fashion 52 Young Author Pens Children’s Fantasy Book Series

School News

Real Estate 30 Got Homestead Exemption?

Legally Speaking 32 The Infamous Hot Coffee Lawsuit 70 The Concept of Divorce Planning 92 Winning Defenses to Foreclosure Take Center Stage

Legislative look 33 Time to Back Our Military and Their Family

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54 Weston Students Embrace Computer Coding Exercises 56 Creativity and Fun Add Up to Learning for Falcon Cove Math Students 57 Weston Christian Academy Students Get a Taste of Roman Life 58 Cypress Bay Holds Ceremony to Open Confucius Institute 60 Sagemont Students Complete Great Kindness Challenge 62 Country Isles Students Show Support for American Soldiers 64 Cypress Bay Players Pitch In to Renovate Baseball Field 66 Another “A” for Cypress Bay

snapshots from school 106,108,110 Class Acts!

seen on scene 112,114 Community Snapshots

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Your first visit is all about your child – their comfort, happiness, and health.

During your child’s first visit, we will: • Review dental and medical history forms • Take X-rays of the teeth and mouth • Clean and polish your child’s teeth, checking teeth and gums for any cavities or early signs of tooth decay or gingivitis

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

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t ’ s hard to believe it ’ s February already. It

seems like just yesterday we were ushering in 2015. If you’re like most of us, the New Year’s resolution is already broken.

The kids are back into their school and sports routines and we are back to work, but daydreaming of summer vacation.

It’s also the time to make plans for a romantic evening with your special someone this Valentine’s Day. While we contemplate which gift to purchase, we need to remember that the monetary value of a gift is a secondary notion. The most important point is that the gift comes from the heart and there is no better gift than spending valuable time with the ones we love.

It is also the time for readers to vote for their favorite restaurant, gym, cleaning service, physician, dentist, or place to hang out. The Best of Weston annual awards issue will be published in late March, so please make sure to recognize the businesses you frequent most. The ballot form is included in this issue of Our City Weston magazine and is also available online at www.ourcitymedia.com.

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TAG USA Keeps Your Middle Schooler Fit

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AG USA has introduced a new “get in shape” program just for middle school students. Parents can drop off their child or TAG USA’s aftercare vans will pick-up students from school and take them back to the gym for this one-of-a-kind Get Fit Boot Camp and Sports program. Tweens and teens will get fit while having fun in TAG USA’s 40,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility.

TAG USA owner Marissa Zoldan explains the many health, social, and educational benefits from participating in a physical fitness program at the end of a school day.

Please describe TAG’s new Get Fit program.

It’s specifically designed for children, ages 10-14, who want daily physical activity without committing to one sport. Some children do not want to join a specific team or go to a gym that has the same activities every day. TAG USA’s Get Fit program uses a variety of exercises and sports to keep the children interested and help them get into shape. Students will learn how to tumble, use free weights to isolate muscle growth, complete aerobic training for weight control including the use of spin bikes, learn basic trampoline skills, and build their core strength while using the rings and bars apparatus. Workout methods will also vary by using isometric resistance (where muscles of the body exert a force against an immovable object) and isotonic (involves controlled contraction and extension of muscles and joints) exercises. TAG’s Get Fit activities change every day to prevent “workout boredom.”

Who can join TAG’s Get Fit program?

TAG’s Get Fit program targets middle school students who need an after school

activity. Studies show that physically active students do better in school and have better long term health, compared to sedentary children. Parents can register their children for our aftercare program, which includes pick-up and transportation from school, or drop them off at the gym as a walk-in athlete.

Upon arriving at TAG USA, students break into their groups and begin 90 minutes of fitness training, after which they go into our classroom to work on school assignments until their parents pick them up. Our aftercare service is open until 6:30pm.

TAG USA started an aftercare program this year.

Why is it so popular?

Parents love our aftercare program because it includes homework time with a licensed teacher in a designated classroom space. They also like that children take part in planned physical activities. Kids are not sitting around watching movies and playing video games. Our students enjoy recreational sports and gymnastics/tumbling classes.

Is there anything else you would like readers to know about TAG USA Gymnastics?

TAG USA is “the hottest place to learn, train, and play.” TAG USA is also known as the “second home to Olympians” with visits from Aly Raisman, Jonathan Horton, Nastia Liukin, Jordyn Weiber, and Scott Johnson. We have become the most popular gym because of our four National Champions, Jr. Olympic Team member, and many State and Regional Championships. We invite you to visit our one-of-a-kind facility and compare all the differences. TAG USA offers the largest gym with the most equipment, convenient schedules, large viewing areas, and very competitive prices.

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“Charlotte’s Web” – Professional actors bring this best-selling children’s story to the stage. Showtime is at 10:30am at the Cypress Bay High School Theater. Tickets are $5 in advance (at the Weston Community Center) or $10 at the door. For more information call (954) 389-4321.

Weston Friends Club “Book Markers” – This book club will meet at a member’s home to discuss I Pledge Allegiance, The True Story of the Walkers: An American Spy Family by Howard Blum. For more information about this program or other Weston Friends Club activities contact Nancy Russo at (954) 385-1445.

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Weston’s Latin Stage Show and Concert – The City of Weston presents a high-energy, Hispanic variety show of great music and dancing hosted

by Nataliz Jimenez featuring music

by Orchestra Infinidad, costumed dancers, flamenco performance and interactive salsa demonstration. The free, family-friendly concert is from 7-10pm at the Event Stage in Weston Regional Park. For more information call (954) 389-4321 or visit www. westonfl.org.

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Hot Topics – Dr. Barry Freeman, audiology professor at NSU, will discuss the causes, prevention, management, and treatment of hearing loss including the fit and use of hearing aids. The program takes place at 7:30pm at the Bonaventure Town Center. It is free for Bonaventure residents and $1 for others. RSVP to Larry Rothman at rothmla@yahoo. com.

at Sawgrass Mills Mall from 9:3011:30am. For more information email bonjourweston@gmail.com.

21st Free Magic Show – Magician Dave Kaplan presents two free magic shows for children at the Weston Community Center. The show, which features card tricks, magic ropes, rings and scarves, is geared toward children in pre-K through 2nd grade. Showtimes are at 1:30pm and 3pm. For more information, please call (954) 389-4321.

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Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection – Drop off your household hazardous waste and electronics items at the Weston Public Works Services Center, 2599 South Post Road, between 8am and 3pm. There is no fee for Broward County residents. This is the safe way to dispose of paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, tires, batteries, computers and televisions.

For more information contact the Weston Public Works Service Department at (954) 385-2600 or visit www.westonfl.org.

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“Romantics Anonymous” – The Weston Foreign Film Series continues with this French film about what happens when a man and woman share a common passion and fall in love. Showtimes are at 5pm and 7:30pm at Weston 8 Cinema. Tickets are $7. For more information visit www.

ArtsCouncilWestonFl.org or call (954) 389-4321.

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11th Free Puppet Show – Children of all ages will enjoy a Valentine’s Day themed puppet show presented by Jo Bridges at 11am at the Weston Branch Library.

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Christian Music Concert – Michael Bridges and George Baum of the band Lost & Found will perform at 7pm at St. Paul Lutheran Church in the newly renovated sanctuary. For more information call (954) 384-9096.

14th St. Katharine Drexel Grateful Hearts Gala – The entire community is invited to an elegant evening of fun, fellowship and fundraising. St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church is hosting its 7th annual gala and auction at 7pm at Weston Hills Country Club. The evening features dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and a 50/50 raffle.

For more information or to purchase tickets contact skdgala2015@gmail. com.

16th Hadassah Game Day – The B’not Shalom Bonaventure/Weston Chapter of Hadassah is hosting its 5th Ultimate Card & Game Party at 10am at the Bonaventure Town Center. Enjoy Mah Jongg, Canasta, Bridge and more, along with a boxed lunch. The cost is a $22 donation to Hadassah. For more information or to RSVP call (954) 385-3092.

18th French Café – Join the Bonjour Weston French Club at Paul Bakery

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March 1st Reality Church Service – Reality Church, a non-denomination Christian church, is hosting its launch service at 10:30am at 2600 Country Club Way. For more information visit www. realitychurchflorida.org.

March 7th Free Concert in the Park – Let it Be, a nationally-touring Beatles tribute experience takes place at 7pm on the Event Stage at Weston Regional Park.

This multimedia spectacle, featuring an all-star cast of musicians/actors, will take you back to the magical 60’s when all you needed was love and a little help from your friends! For more information, please call 954-389-4321 or visit www.westonfl.org.

Lit and the Law – After viewing the Law and Order episode “Vaya Con Dios,” attorney Andy Kassier will lead a discussion on expatriation. The program begins at 12:30pm at the Bonaventure Town Center. The cost is $7, payable at the door.

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Cambridge Information Night – Falcon Cove Middle School is hosting an informational meeting for incoming 7th and 8th grade students and their parents at 6pm in the media center.

Learn more about the prestigious Cambridge program, its mission and requirements. For more information call (754) 323-3200.

“Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2” – Bring the blankets, lawn chairs and plenty of popcorn – it’s time for Moonlight Movies in the Park. All ages will enjoy this animated comedy about menacing food-animal hybrids. The free feature-length film will be projected onto a giant inflatable screen at the Event Stage in Weston Regional Park. The movie is rated PG and begins at 7:30pm. For more information, please call 954-389-4321 or visit www.westonfl.org.

24th Weston Art Guild Meeting – Learn to turn ordinary objects into works of art. This month’s meeting will feature a demonstration by Ariel Maldonado working with wood and resin to create craft items such as trays, placements, etc. The meeting is free and open to the public. It takes place from 7-9pm at Rick Case Hyundai. For more information contact Barbara Burk at (954) 382-6397.

25th Weston Friends Club “Simply 5-Deck Canasta” – This group meets in a member’s home at 1pm on the fourth Wednesday of the month. For more information on this or other Weston Friends Club activities contact VP Membership Judi Good at (954) 349-1578.

March 8th Free Symphony Concert – The Symphony of the Americas under the baton of Maestro James BrooksBruzzese will perform a free concert of pops and light classics. Music from your favorite Broadway shows, movies and hum-along favorites will be featured. The show takes place from 6-7:30pm at Weston Town Center.

For more information visit www. westonphilharmonic.org.

March 9th “Walk on Water” – The Weston Foreign Film Series concludes with this Israeli film. It’s the enthralling and insightful story of an Israeli Mossad agent assigned to hunt down an aged Nazi by posing as a tour guide in Israel for the old man’s grandchildren.

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Weston Welcomes Free Concerts in the Park

By Stacey Bomser

with the Arts Council and the Weston Philharmonic Society on symphony concerts for those who enjoy classical music.

We have had great success bringing in puppetry and children’s theater for kids.

These two free outdoor concerts in the park provide even more variety.”

The first concert, Weston’s Latin Stage Show, takes place on Saturday, February 7th from 7-10pm at the Event Stage in Weston Regional Park. This high-energy, Hispanic variety show, hosted by accomplished South Florida radio and television personality Nataliz Jimenez, will Orchestra Infinidad will perform at Weston’s Latin Stage Show on feature costumed dancers, live music February 7th.

by Orchestra Infinidad, interactive salsa he City of Weston is hosting two free dance demonstration, authentic Flamenco concerts at Weston Regional Park. The idea is to performance, and much more. bring neighbors together and help build a sense On March 7th at 7pm, the community is invited of place and community. to enjoy Let It Be – The Beatles Tribute, a nationally“The City Commission challenged us to find entertouring Beatles tribute experience featuring an tainment that would appeal to our diverse community, all-star cast of actors and musicians. This multimedia meet certain budget expectations, and maintain a spectacle will take you back to the magical 60’s to hometown feel,” states Don Decker, Weston’s Director relive The Beatles’ meteoric rise from their humble of Parks and Recreation. beginnings in Liverpool’s Cavern Club through the Decker says these concerts are a wonderful heights of Beatlemania performing mega-hits such as complement to the other cultural offerings in our comShe Loves You, Come Together, Here Comes the Sun munity. “The City makes an effort to provide program- and, of course, Let It Be. ming to meet the needs and interests of our diverse The City is hoping for a huge turnout at both concommunity. We have had great success partnering certs. According to Decker, officials will evaluate the

response and if it is positive consider expanding the concert series next year.

Decker encourages concert-goers to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the music under the stars. Both concerts are family-friendly and the park’s largest playground will be open to entertain children before the concert.

Guests are welcome to bring picnic dinners; alcohol is not permitted. The park will also offer food concessions. Decker anticipates some Latin food offerings on the menu for the February 7th concert.

For more information on either the February 7th Weston’s Latin Stage Show or the March 7th Let It Be – The Beatles Tribute call (954) 3894321 or visit www.westonfl.org.

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Let It Be – The Beatles Tribute will perform on March 7th.

Weston Philharmonic Society Recognizes Contributors to the Arts in our Community

By Stacey Bomser

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n S unday, February 8th , legendary performer Connie

Now as well as her rendition of Mama.

Also performing at the Cabaret are pianist Sergio Salani who opened the Francis will headline the Weston Philharmonic Society’s Cabaret show, Symphony of the Americas’ season with his brilliant performance of Rhapsody in during which she will also receive the inaugural Al Jolson Humanitarian Blue, Venezuelan cabaret performer Giulio Salani, Frank Sinatra’s pianist Sammy Award. That same afternoon, two pioneers in Weston’s arts and cultural commuLee who will perform West Side Story, South nity will also be recognized.

Florida soloist Frank Locanto, and Weston’s Dr. Joseph Pomerantz and Joy Rodenberg own Victoria Jolson, who will perform The will be presented with the Platinum Circle Phantom of the Opera duet with Locanto.

Award, which recognizes outstanding individJolson, daughter-in-law of the legendary Al uals for their contribution to the advancement Jolson and former Radio City Music Hall of music and music education in Weston.

Rockette, has an illustrious music career hav“They are being honored for their increding performed at HRH Queen Elizabeth II’s ible service to our community,” states Weston Silver Jubilee and at Carnegie Recital Hall.

Philharmonic Society (WPS) President This concert is a fundraiser for the WPS, Victoria Jolson. “It is a privilege to present which provides an In School Music educathe award to Joe for his enormous contribution program for Weston elementary school tions to the Weston Philharmonic as a Past students and presents scholarships to President and to Joy for her amazing work graduating high school students pursuing with the Arts Council of Greater Weston and music studies in college. Guests are invited as a member of the WPS Board of Directors.”

Cabaret Event Chair Rochelle Koenig, Dr. Joseph Pomerantz, to support the cause by bidding in the silent The WPS presented its first Platinum Joy Rodenberg, and WPS President Victoria Jolson. auction. Wine and cheese will be served.

Circle Award last February to Rochelle and Paul Koenig. They are founding members of the WPS and Rochelle served as the first president. Board Member Renee Smoley was presented the second Platinum The Weston Philharmonic Society’s Cabaret will take place on Sunday, February 8th from 2-4pm at Weston Circle Award in July in celebration of her 90th birthday.

Hills Country Club. If still available, tickets are $40 for WPS members, $50 for non-members, and $65 In addition to the awards presentations, the afternoon will feature an intimate for reserved seating, and can be purchased at the Community Bank of Broward (1504 Weston Road) and cabaret performance headlined by Connie Francis. She is best known for starring the Weston Community Center. For more information on this performance or other Weston Philharmonic in Where the Boys Are and recording hits such as Stupid Cupid and Who's Sorry Society programs visit www.westonphilharmonic.com.

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Community News

Rotary’s Run For Tomorrow Makes Strides for Fitness and Philanthropy

By Stacey Bomser

T

he streets around Weston Town Center

were filled with runners for the Rotary Club of Weston’s 17th annual Run For Tomorrow and Get Fit Festival. The 5K and Half Marathon race event is the Rotary Club’s primary charity fundraiser, this year raising more than $50,000.

“Proceeds from this wonderful community and regional event go to the Weston Rotary Club’s local and international charitable, health, and educational projects such as Harvest Drive, Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center, LifeNet4Families, Hope Outreach, Alexander “Sandy” Nininger State Veterans Nursing Home, InSync with Autism concerts, Horse Heroes with the VA home in Pembroke Pines and Children’s Harbor, Gilda’s Club, HANDY, as well as Rotary International’s fight to eradicate polio,” explains John Gorman, Run For Tomorrow and Get Fit Festival Chairman.

The Weston Rotary is also a strong supporter of the health and well-being of Weston students. It pledged $2,500 in prizes to the top two schools in this year’s Mayor’s Challenge Cup. Imagine Charter came in first and Indian Trace came in second. The Mayor’s Challenge Cup program encourages Weston children and their families to take the first step toward getting healthy by walking in the 1-Mile Family Health Walk, which follows the Run For Tomorrow Half Marathon and 5K. According to Gorman, runner participation was up by about 300 over last year. There were 593 runners in the Half Marathon and 350 runners in the 5K. The Rotary presented trophies to the first, second and third place finishers in over 25 categories. Medals were presented to Half Marathon participants who finished. The races were timed by Split Second Timing.

In the Half Marathon, the Overall Male Winners were Mike Korir, Dan Smith and Albert Pelaez, and the Overall Female Winners were Guadalupe Merlos, Karla Rojas, and Staci Huelat. The First Place Male Weston Resident was Michel Brouillet and Rene Harrod was the First Place Female Weston Resident.

In the 5K, the Overall Male Winners were Jorge Serrano, Jimmy Hunter and Jose Penalver, and the Overall Female Winners were Tsion Yared, Mahdere Yared and Kristell Acosta.

Run For Tomorrow is part of a full-day of fitness.

Following the race, Weston Town Center and Weston Rotary hosted the Get Fit Festival. Approximately 2,000 people attended the event which featured health and wellness vendors showcasing everything from health foods and supplements to exercise equipment, as well as entertainment, workout demonstrations, and health tests and screenings.

“Highlights from the Get Fit Festival included a shower set-up by Bath Crest to cool off our runners, Select Physical Therapy providing complimentary back massages, Cleveland Clinic Hospital’s orthopedic group handing out hot and cold packs, Baptist Hospital passing out bananas and fresh fruit, a fitness course by Billy Beck, aLaya Spa and BattleFrog, DynaServe selling products for the yard with proceeds going to the Rotary Club, food provided by Carolina Ale House, a smoothie vending machine from Blint Group, and a Keurig coffee truck,” notes Gaye StewartLoudis, public image chair for the Weston Rotary.

DynaServe, Inc. was the Title Sponsor of the 17th annual Rotary Club of Weston’s Run For Tomorrow, with ReMax Premier Associates, the City of Weston and Weston Town Center as Presenting Sponsors.

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Carolina Ale House Owner Joe Marouf, 5K Overall Male Winners Jorge Serrano, Jimmy Hunter and Jose Penalver, and JM Padron, President and CEO of RE/MAX Premier Associates.

JM Padron, President and CEO of RE/MAX Premier Associates, 5K Overall Female Grand Master Winners Cindy MacConnie, Donna May and Lauren Fuchs, and Carolina Ale House Owner Joe Marouf.

At the Get Fit Festival, Weston Rotary volunteers collect money to support Rotary International’s efforts to eradicate polio.

Samantha Postigo receives a medal for completing the Half Marathon.

Runners cool off courtesy of the Weston fire department following the Mayor’s Challenge Cup 1-Mile Family Health Walk.

Community News

Imagine Charter School Clinches Fourth Mayor’s Challenge Cup

By Stacey Bomser

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ongratulations

to Imagine Charter School at Weston on winning its fourth consecutive Mayor’s Challenge Cup. The one-mile Family Health Walk was part of the Rotary Club of Weston’s 17th annual Run For Tomorrow.

Mayor Daniel Stermer challenged students, families, and faculty from every elementary school in Weston to join him in taking the first step toward a lifetime of Commissioner Angel physical fitness. Nearly 600 Gomez and his son Jake shirt) help lead students and parents rose to (red the pack in the Mayor’s the challenge.

Challenge Cup 1-mile Family Health Walk. Photos Unfortunately, Mayor courtesy City of Weston.

Stermer was unable to attend the event. He was out of state on business. However, Mayor Stermer left the Mayor’s Challenge Cup race in the capable hands of Commissioner Angel Gomez, who happens to be principal at Piper High School and fully supports the event’s purpose: to promote the importance of daily exercise and living a healthy lifestyle to students.

“The City is incredibly proud of the students, and of course their parents who got them here at 9am on a Sunday, and all of the Weston elementary school staff who assisted in this event,” stated Commissioner Gomez during the awards presentation.

“Getting our youth involved in fitness at a young age is essential to winning the battle of obesity in our country and starting our kids on a path to lifelong fitness and healthy lifestyle choices.”

Imagine Charter School took home the coveted Mayor’s Challenge Cup for the fourth straight year. It had 260 registered participants. In addition to the prestigious trophy, the school also received a $1,500 check from the Rotary Club of Weston.

Indian Trace Elementary placed second, for the second year, and received $1,000.

The City of Weston started the Mayor’s Challenge Cup five years ago as a way to encourage parents and schools to join in teaching children the importance of fitness and healthy eating for improved physical and mental health.

“The Run For Tomorrow, the Mayor’s Challenge Cup 1-mile Health Walk and the Get Fit Festival are all great family friendly events to help do Imagine Charter School Principal Nadine Laham proudly holds the just that and we look forward to everyschool’s fourth Mayor’s Challenge Cup trophy. She is surrounded one’s participation next December,” by students, Commissioner Jim Norton, Commission Angel Gomez and Rotary Run For Tomorrow Chair John Gorman. stated Commissioner Gomez.

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Community News

Weston Recognized as a Healthy Weight Community Champion

By Stacey Bomser

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t ’ s no secret that Weston is an active community. E ach and

every day, the streets are filled with cyclists and runners and the parks are packed with children playing every sport imaginable. So it should come as no surprise that Weston was recognized as a 2015 Healthy Weight Community Champion.

Weston was one of only 65 communities in the State of Florida to be awarded this honor by the Florida Department of Health.

Unhealthy weight is the number one public health threat to Florida’s future. Currently, only 36 percent of Floridians are at healthy weight. Over the next 20 years in Florida, obesity is expected to contribute to millions of cases of preventable chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer, costing the State an estimated $34 billion.

To address this important public health issue, the Department of Health launched the Healthiest Weight Florida initiative. It is a public-private collaboration bringing together communities, state agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and businesses to help Florida’s children and adults make consistent, informed choices about healthy eating and active living.

In selecting Weston, the City was recognized for maintaining 83 linear miles of sidewalks that provide a safe route for walkers and runners, as well as children riding their bicycles to and from school. In addition, the City offers almost 50 miles of paved bike paths which helped it earn the Bicycle Friendly Community designation. Officials also recognized Weston for its active parks and recreational programs for all ages. The City maintains 13 parks, in addition to the Weston Tennis Center.

Weston was also cited for its participation and promotion of the Get Fit Weston initiative and the Mayor’s Challenge Cup 1-Mile Family Health Walk.

These events take place each December in conjunction with the Rotary Club

of Weston’s annual Rotary Run For Tomorrow 5K and Half Marathon.

“Since 2010, the City has been a partner with community organizations in the city-wide Get Fit Weston initiative designed to actively engage all residents, business owners and employees in adopting healthier lifestyles,” notes Mayor Daniel Stermer.

“The annual Mayor’s Get Fit Challenge Cup Walk targets elementary students to engage our youth early on to choose to make exercise and healthy eating a life-long habit.”

Dr. Catherine Howard, Director of Healthiest Weight Florida, commended Weston for its efforts. “The work highlighted in your application demonstrates your commitment to making Florida the healthiest state in the nation.”

To further promote health and wellness in Weston, the City will provide monthly tips and topics in its online Newsday Tuesday magazine on ways adults and children can lose weight, eat healthier, exercise and stay fit.

To access the latest edition of Newsday Tuesday go to http://www. westonfl.org/departments/Communications/NewsdayTuesdayReader. aspx. To sign up to have it delivered to your inbox each week, register at http://www.westonfl.org/EmailSubscriptions.aspx.

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Weston’s 55+ Club Caters to Social Seniors

By Stacey Bomser

55+ Club Board Members Bobby Levy, President Dottie Mazine, Vice President Toby Szilagyi, Secretary Diane Wagner, Treasurer Shelley Parker, Joyce Krieger, and Carolyn Ponz.

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or many people , the golden years are

a time to slow down, but not for members of the 55+ Club. This community-based club organizes weekly events and outings for Weston’s mature adult population.

“We are the only group that specifically caters to the wants and needs of Weston’s seniors,” states Dottie Mazine, president and one of the founding members of the 55+ Club. “Not only are weekly activities planned, but friendships form and are nurtured over time.”

The club started 15 years ago with only seven members and has grown to about 160 active participants; and new members are always welcome.

According to Mazine, “Members range from single held each October at the Signature Grand. The event women to widows, married women whose husbands features a sit-down meal, music and dancing. don’t join, and almost 20 couples. We all get along Many of these activities and programs would wonderfully.” not be possible without the support of the City of The 55+ Club offers a different activity every Weston. Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and week, so there is something for everyone. The first Recreation, says the programming provided by the Wednesday of each month is Bingo at the Weston 55+ Club addresses some of the needs of our comCommunity Center. Members play nine games and munity’s senior population. “The 55+ Club has been get lunch. The second Wednesday, the group usually creating fun activities for its members, giving them enjoys a cultural outing such as a play or takes a a chance to mix and mingle, for many years and the trip to a local attraction such as a museum or nature City is pleased to be able to continue to assist the center. On the third Wednesday of the month, club volunteers who make it happen.” members meet for lunch at a restaurant. They end the month with game day at the community center on the If you are 55 or older and would like to join the 55+ Club, simply fourth Wednesday. stop by the Weston Community Center to pick up a membership form Members of the 55+ Club also enjoy traveling or download a copy from the City of Weston website at http://www. together. Just last month, 30 members enjoyed a westonfl.org/Departments/ParksAndRecreation/55PlusClub.aspx.

Caribbean cruise together. In the fall, 38 members Membership dues are $40 per year. A copy of the club’s monthly took a bus trip to Florida’s west coast. While touring events calendar is also posted. For more information about the 55+ Tampa, Clearwater, Sarasota, and Naples, members Club contact President Dottie Mazine at (954) 349-6029. visited the Salvador Dali Museum, dined at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, and toured the Ringling Estate and Circus Museum.

One of the highlights of the year is the club’s annual gala banquet About 40 members of the 55+ Club enjoyed a bus trip to the Tampa area.

Weston Branch Library Offers Activities for All Ages

By Stacey Bomser

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he Weston B ranch Library

room from 3-4pm.

Younger children are invited to join offers more than just books. It the Weston Kids Club. It meets the hosts a variety of programs second Monday of each month from and activities designed to appeal to 5-6pm in the multi-purpose room. It all ages, from babies to seniors. With offers activities geared specifically for everything from book clubs and story children ages 6 to 9 years-old. Kids hours to computer classes, there is must be accompanied by a parent. something for everyone – and it’s all The Weston Branch Library offers free! several story time programs for chilJust last month, the library introdren from three months to five years of duced a Chair Yoga class for adults age. Baby Story Time, for infants from and seniors. It meets every Friday from 3-11 months old, is every Thursday noon until 1pm in the multi-purpose from 10:30-11am. Toddler Story Time, room. Instructor Leigh Ann Russo for children from 12-35 months with is certified in Yoga, Chair Yoga and a caregiver, is every Thursday from Silver Sneakers. She has an excellent 11:30am to 12pm. Preschool Story understanding of the physical chalTime, for three to five-year-olds, is lenges seniors face. every Thursday from 12:30-1pm. All Another unique program for adults children’s story times take place in the is the Knitting Club, which meets every multi-purpose room.

Tuesday from 3-4pm in the conferOnce a month, the library offers ence room. The program is for all skill Sensory Story Time designed for chillevels. Participants should bring their Chair Yoga with Leigh Ann is a new program for adults offered dren with autism spectrum disorders, own knitting needles and yarn. at the Weston Branch Library. sensory integration issues, and other The second Thursday of the month, developmental disabilities. This one-hour program the Weston Branch Library offers a program just for features stories, songs, and activities and is ideal for teens. Kids, ages 14-18, are encouraged to come to children who have difficulty sitting through one of the the library after school for a different activity every other story time programs. month. The program takes place in the multi-purpose

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The Weston Branch Library also offers a variety of academic programs including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel computer courses. Its English Café and Spanish Café are conversational classes to help students learning another language practice their skills. There is a creative writing workshop on Saturday mornings. Under the guidance of Astrid Parrish, the Writers Circle allows writers to share their works so they may receive feedback, suggestions, and support from other creative writers.

To see a schedule of all of the programs offered the Weston Branch Library visit http://www.broward.org/Library/EventsClasses/Pages/ ProgramsWE.aspx. For more information on any of the programs call 954-357-5420.

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Law & Order Dinner Dance to Benefit Suicide Prevention Agency

By Stacey Bomser

B

roward County ’ s “ top cop ” and “chief

prosecutor” will be honored during the Law and Order themed party to benefit the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention (FISP). The Weston-based organization is hosting its 14th annual dinner dance on Friday, February 13th.

“This memorable evening helps support all of FISP’s programs that serve the citizens of Broward County,” says Jackie Rosen, Executive Director/CEO of FISP. “Each year, FISP touches the lives of 40,000 people with services to further our mission of preventing suicide through support, education, advocacy and research. Join us and Broward County make a difference in helping to save lives.”

Sheriff Scott Israel The annual dinner dance is FISP’s largest fundraiser.

Proceeds will help FISP continue providing services to survivors of suicide loss, education programs, and prevention programs including the Helping Overcome Problems Effectively (HOPE) Clubs in middle schools, high schools and college campuses, as well as the Solutions Unlimited Now (SUN) which provides problem solving and coping peer group programs to all age groups and community groups including juveniles in the Broward County Juvenile Detention Center.

The highlight of the night will be the presentation of the FISP Humanitarian Awards to Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel and State Attorney Michael Satz.

“Sheriff Israel has taken a very proactive initiative by making Crisis Intervention Team training a priority for all BSO officers in order to help keep citizens with mental illnesses safe, out of jail, and have access to treatment,” explains Rosen. “He hopes to expand the numbers of trained deputies to include all school resource

officers, field training officers and crisis negotiators.”

Rosen is a member of the CIT Training Faculty.

Rosen says State Attorney Satz has been a longtime supporter of FISP. “He participated in the creation of Broward County’s nationally recognized Mental Health Court. Established in 1997, it was the first such court in the nation. It is a special division of the county criminal court that handles cases involving nonviolent, misdemeanor defendants identified as mentally ill or developmentally disabled. It serves as a way to avoid criminalizing mental health problems.”

In addition to presenting its Humanitarian Awards, Broward County State FISP will recognize former Board Members Judge Arlene Attorney Michael J. Satz Backman, Dr. Michelle Channing, Judge Mathew Destry, Barry Grimson, Mona Habib, Dr. Elizabeth Kortlander, Richard Kron, John Kubs Sr., Louis Reidenberg, Pamela Westberg-Reidenberg, Dr. Larry Rothman, Lila Zedeck and Dr. Murray Zedeck for their years of service and continued support as members of the FISP Advisory Board.

The evening will include cocktails, a delicious dinner, and dancing to the Blues Brothers Soul Band. There will also be a $1,000 cash raffle and silent auction.

Rosen encourages guests to get into the spirit of the law and order theme by wearing a police hat, judge’s robe, or some other attire that signifies the theme.

The Law and Order Dinner Dance takes place at 7pm on February 13th at Signature Grand in Davie.

Tickets are $125 per person and all proceeds benefit the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention.

Reservations are required; to purchase tickets please call (954) 384-0344 or visit www.fisponline.org.

“Bee” There for Kids In Distress

By Stacey Bomser

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upport. S-U-P-P-O-R-T. S upport.

Show your support for Kids In Distress by attending the Weston-based Kids In Distress Auxiliary KIDs Classic Spring Event.

This year’s program features a delicious dinner followed by a private showing of the Tony Award winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The festivities take place on Friday, March 13th at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

This year’s program puts the fun in fundraising with select audience members being invited to participate in the interactive play which pokes fun at the world of competitive spelling and adolescent angst. Proceeds benefit Kids In Distress to help South Florida’s abused and neglected children.

“We are so grateful for the support of individuals and corporate partners in our community year after year,” states Julie Dowd, KIDS Classic Spring Event Co-Chair. “Kids In Distress would not be able to care for the thousands of children and families each year who need a safe place to live without this support.”

The non-profit charitable organization is dedicated to the care and treatment of abused children, the prevention of child abuse, and the preservation of family.

Kids In Distress strives to establish strong healthy families. Its goal is not only to protect children from abuse and neglect, but to provide them with a safe, caring environment in which they can flourish and grow, and when possible, return them to their birth home.

“Every child deserves to have a safe and secure future,” states Dowd. “The Kids In Distress Auxiliary KIDS Classic Spring Event helps raise awareness for one of

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the most important organizations in South Florida.”

The Kids In Distress Auxiliary is a talented and dedicated group of mostly Weston women committed to helping children who have been given no choice in their circumstances. Its fundraising efforts are used to support the many programs provided by Kids In Distress.

The KIDs Classic Spring Event takes place on March 13th at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. The evening begins at 6pm with cocktails and a silent auction, followed by a delightful dinner and presentation of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Tickets are $100 each and can be purchased at www.KIDAUX.org.

KID Auxiliary members Irene Carraway (seated, left), Elaine Boone, Mary Baker, and Julie Motes (standing, left), Lisa Schultz, Donna Goodner, Robin Cavallaro, and Lori Segaul.

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Weston U Students Study Community Services

By Stacey Bomser

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eston is known for its stellar parks system , with some of

the best ball fields and playground facilities in the county. But if the 21 students enrolled in Weston University have anything to do with it, our parks could be even better with mini-golf courses and much more.

As one of the activities for Community Services Day, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation Don Decker challenged Weston University students to create their own “dream” park. Their unique designs included mini-golf, as well as a drive-in movie theater, sledding hills for our South Florida winters (remember, this is a dream park), and tranquil butterfly gardens. Decker says he is always amazed by the students’ ingenuity and creativeness.

The class also toured the newly renovated Peace Mound Park and had the opportunity to experience its new ADA-compliant playground first-hand. Last year, Peace Mound Park underwent a massive renovation which included installing the ADA-compliant playground structure and new walkways, as well as adding 100 trees to ensure the park always maintains its peaceful and natural ambiance.

Community Services Day also included a field trip to tour one of Weston’s

Photos courtesy City of Weston

mitigation areas, a preserved wetlands area maintained by the City, and visited one of the four pump stations used to regulate the lakes throughout Weston. While taking students on a tour of the wetlands preserve, Drainage Manager David Dove shared stories of some of the wildlife encounters he has had while on the job, including seeing bobcats, wild boar, osprey and baby alligators.

The day concluded with a stop at the Public Works Service Center where students learned about the “underside” business of taking care of the City. One brave student volunteered to test the water pressure from an exercised hydrant.

This month, students will learn about Weston’s Law Enforcement Services. This will include a visit to the Weston Police Services Building and a field trip to the Broward Sheriff’s Office gun range at Markham Park.

Weston University is a one-of-a-kind program that allows students to explore the various departments and agencies that make up our local government. One Wednesday each month, this select group of high school students are excused from school to attend a special civics course taught by Weston’s city leaders.

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Deputy Maccagli Named School Resource Officer of the Year

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Deputy Maccagli is a 27-year veteran of the Broward Sheriff’s Office and is one of five fulltime SRO deputies in Weston. He is currently assigned to Tequesta Trace Middle School and Eagle Point Elementary School.

According to Weston Police Chief Kevin Butler, the Broward County Crime Commission asked each municipality to select the 2014 School Resource Officer of the Year for their jurisdiction.

“Deputy Maccagli was selected based on his performance at Tequesta Trace Middle School and programs he coordinates for youths in the City of Weston.”

Deputy Maccagli is credited with helping develop the Think B4U Post program which originated at Tequesta Trace and is now in place at all middle schools in Broward County. The anti-bullying awareness program demonstrates the harm that hateful texts can have on students.

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“Deputy Maccagli was also instrumental in starting the City of Weston’s first BSO Explorer Program which helps develop teen interest in law enforcement and serving their community,” notes Chief Butler. “Deputy Maccagli sacrifices his time to instruct and coordinate Explorer activities every week. The Explorers participate and volunteer at various community events.”

For several years, Deputy Maccagli coordinated the Weston Marine Cadet Program which also helps promote positive behavior and community service.

In addition, Chief Butler acknowledges Deputy Maccagli’s connection with and commitment to the children he serves. Deputy Maccagli was instrumental in locating a chronic runaway.

Based on his rapport with students, he was able to learn the location of the at-risk teen.

“Deputy Maccagli is very deserving of this recognition,” states Chief Butler. “The Weston District selected him as School Resource Officer of the Year based on these activities and his expertise in developing teens to be role models among their peers.”

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that one of my clients didn’t apply for homestead exemption when they purchased the home several years ago as their primary residence. This oversight cost them over $10,000 a year in property taxes. I’m sure more of you are out there, so let’s try and get everyone in check.

There are two main reasons that you should have homestead on your primary residence. Number one is that the assessed value of the home, which is the main ingredient in determining your tax bill, can only be increased by a maximum of three percent annually. This limits your exposure to a higher than normal tax bill with the rise of property values. This is very prudent in today’s market where you saw home values at rock bottom and now over the last five or six years have rebounded. In some instances, the assessed value has doubled due to the market fluctuations which could generate an inflated property tax bill if there is no homestead on the property.

The number two reason to apply for homestead exemption would be the $25,000 discount off the assessed value that the State of Florida offers to all primary resident homeowners.

There is a complicated formula that figures the exact amount discounted but it ultimately means a $650 to $1,150 savings per year on your property taxes.

In order to get homestead, you need to meet the following criteria and provide the following information: 1. A legal Florida resident 2. A value of property worth more than $75,000 3. As of January 1st, you have made the property your permanent home or the permanent home of a person who is legally or naturally dependent on you.

4. Provide the Recorded Deed as Proof of Ownership 5. Proof of Permanent Residence which includes: a. Driver’s license b. Voter’s registration 6. If you or your spouse claim homestead in any other area then you will not be entitled to the exemption.

Although homestead exemption is the most common exemption people talk about, there are several other exemptions that Broward County offers its residents.

Disability, Veteran’s, Deployed Military, and more offer additional savings. There’s one exemption called the “Granny’s Flat Exemption” that could become a real advantage to many of us. If you or someone you know has made major renovations to their existing home or built an addition for their parents or grandparents to live with them, an exemption may be option. There are several rules to this exemption however, if you qualify, you are entitled up to twenty percent of your homestead value in savings.

Don’t forget about Portability of your property taxes. A lot of my empty nester clients are very concerned about what this really means when they sell their home in the suburbs and upgrade to a place on the East Side. Contact me further for details so I can clear up any of your uncertainties.

Eric Solomon is a Residential Sales Broker for Solomon Homes located in Weston Town Center at 1792 Bell Tower Lane. For more information call (954) 384-8546 or visit www.SolomonHomes.info.

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attempted to take the lid off a Styrofoam cup of McDonald’s coffee in her son’s stopped motor vehicle when the scalding hot coffee spilled over her lap causing third degree burns over six-percent of her body. She initially sought to collect $20,000 for her medical bills which McDonald’s refused to pay.

During trial discovery McDonald’s produced 700 claims by people burned by its coffee between 1982 and 1992. The discovery documented that McDonald’s had knowledge of the hazards and dangers of coffee served at 180 to 190 degrees Fahrenheit. McDonald’s admitted that the only reason for maintaining such a high temperature was for the purpose of serving good tasting coffee. McDonald’s failed to even consider the dangers to its patrons. A burn expert testified that serving food above 140 degrees created an immediate burn hazard. Your coffee at home is between 140 and 150 degrees. Ms. Lieback spent eight days in the hospital being treated for third degree burns over her thighs, buttocks, genital and groin areas and endured many skin grafts.

The jury awarded Lieback $200,000 in compensatory damages, which was reduced because of the plaintiff’s comparative negligence to $160,000, and awarded Lieback $2.7 million in punitive damages, which amounts to about two days of sales of McDonald’s coffee. The judge reduced the punitive damages to $480,000. Therefore, the $3 million verdict was reduced by the judge to $640,000.

However, the final settlement of the case will never be known as the case ended with a confidential settlement that will never be revealed to the public.

It is ironic that a case that had so much negative publicity about a $3 million jury verdict will never be known by the public. The insurance industry and news media continue to misrepresent the case as a $3 million miscarriage of justice. The insurance industry has continued to reduce benefits to consumers under the guise of tort reform by passing laws that reduce benefits to the public while increasing profits to the insurance companies. The McDonald’s Hot Coffee case became the poster child for the insurance companies and as reported in the news media has reduced the amounts awarded by juries although the story, as continued to be reported, is really a distortion and misrepresentation of the facts.

Even today, juries continue to remember the distorted account of this case which affects the outcome of the jury verdict. Unfortunately, the damage that the insurance industry and the news media has done to our civil justice system in the past, which continues to this day, is a distortion of facts. It causes immeasurable damage to our right to have a fair and impartial jury decide our trials and is just plain dishonest.

Harry M. Rosen, Esq. has been a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and has received the highest rating for ability and ethics by his peers for more than 30 years. His office is located at 2645 Executive Park Drive, Suite 675. For more information call (954) 400-3560 or visit www.harryrosenlaw.com.

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Legislative look

Time to Back Our Military and Their Family

By Representative Richard Stark

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his year , as with each year of my H ouse of

Representatives service to my district, we once again sponsored Democracy In Action. This is a contest for all Broward County high school students to present their bill ideas to our committee for possible filing. Each representative has the opportunity to file six bills and our students have thoughtful presentations on how to make Florida a better state.

The Military BRAT (Beneficial Residency Agreement Tuition) Act idea came from a student whose father is still in the service.

We applaud all those who serve us well. She brought to our attention the fact that her dad can get orders to move to other states with very little notice or recourse.

This presents a problem for military members and their families. The average length of residency is two years to receive in-state tuition at State Universities and Colleges. Out-of-state tuition can run as high as 69% more than in-state tuition.

The hardship is obvious. Not only the difficulty of relocating, but the loss of instate tuition presents a more difficult challenge.

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It was my pleasure to file HB 35 Resident Statue for Tuition Purposes, an act relating to resident status for tuition purposes, revising criteria relating to the classification of active duty members of the Armed Services of the United States and their spouses and dependent children as residents for tuition purposes, and classifying veterans of the Armed Services of the United States and their spouses and dependent children as well as active members of the Florida National Guard as residents for tuition purposes under certain circumstances.

Many of us remember or have benefitted from the G.I. Bill which was originally meant for only the service member. It limited the allotment of years attending higher education facilities. Our goal with this bill would be to: ▸▸ help relieve the inequitable financial stress tuition puts on military families ▸▸ create an even playing field between military and non-military children ▸▸ increase the number of military children attending college ▸▸ integrate the military family work ethic into Florida's colleges In addition, determination of resident status for tuition purposes will use the same criteria for all postsecondary educational programs offered by charter technical career centers or career centers operated by school districts in the Florida College system and in the 22 universities in our state.

This proposed legislation will affect all active duty members of the Armed Services of the United States residing or stationed in this state, and their spouses and dependent children, and active members of the Florida National Guard. All veteran active duty members of the Armed Services of the United States and their spouses and dependent children who initially apply to an institution of higher education within 32 years after the service member’s honorable discharge from the Armed Services of the United States will also be included in this criteria.

I am hopeful that the Florida Legislature will support this cost neutral most needed criteria for determining the in-state resident status for our military, veterans and their families.

State Representative Richard Stark (D-Weston) represents House District 104 which includes all of Weston.

You can reach Rep. Stark at Richard.Stark@myfloridahouse.gov or by calling his legislative office at (954) 217-0287.

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February is American Heart Month

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. According to the American Heart Association, someone in the U.S. will experience a CVD event every 34 seconds, and someone will die from a CVD event every one minute, 23 seconds. Cardiovascular disease claims more lives than all forms of cancer combined.

Who is Most at Risk?

There is some good news. The number of preventable deaths from cardiovascular disease has declined in people aged 65 to 74 in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control. However, the number of deaths from CVD for those aged under 65 has remained unchanged. Men are more than twice as likely as women to die from preventable CVD. Having a close relative who has heart disease also puts you at a higher risk. Furthermore, health disparities based on geography also exist. According to the Centers for Disease Control, death rates from CVD were highest in the American south and lowest in the west. Race and ethnicity also affect your risk of cardiovascular disease. African Americans are more likely than any other race or ethnic group to have high blood pressure and to develop the condition earlier in life.

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease Many cardiovascular disease deaths can be prevented with healthier lifestyle habits, healthier living spaces, and better management of conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. Reducing your risk of CVD is as easy as following the American Heart Association’s “Life’s Simple 7”. ▸▸ Get Active. Thirty minutes of moderate physical activity each day, five days a week, will lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. ▸▸ Control Cholesterol. When you control your cholesterol, you are giving your arteries their best change to remain clear of blockages. If your cholesterol is 200 mm Hg or higher, you need to take action.

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When combined with other risk factors, the risk of heart disease and stroke rises even more. ▸▸ Stop Smoking. Cigarette smokers have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Quitting is the best thing your can do for your health.

To reduce your chances of suffering a cardiovascular disease event, do whatever it takes to quit.

Cardiovascular disease is truly a community health issue. By reducing our community’s overall risk for CVD, we reduce the burden on our EMS and hospital systems. This February, American Heart Month, is a great time to get started!

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Community Invited to Celebrate Grand Opening of Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Egil and Pauline Braathen Center

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or more than a year , Weston residents have watched the

construction of the new Egil and Pauline Braathen Center at Cleveland Clinic Florida. The state-of-the-art facility, which will house the expanded Pauline M. Braathen Neurological Center and the Maroone Cancer Center, will open later this month. The Weston community is invited to the grand opening celebration on Sunday, February 22nd from 1-4pm.

The five-story, 143,000 square foot building was made possible thanks to a $30 million donation from longtime patient Pauline Braathen. This was the largest gift in Cleveland Clinic Florida’s history.

The Pauline M. Braathen Neurological Center will provide integrated patientcentered care. The facility will be staffed by Cleveland Clinic specialists in Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, headache, stroke and cerebrovascular disorders, and neurosurgery. It will feature a Neuro-Interventional Suite offering the latest advances in treatment of aneurism and stroke repair, a 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and a functional MRI for location of brain function/surgery and high resolution computerized tomography (CT) scanner, Physical Therapy Suite for the rehabilitation of patients with various nervous system illnesses or injury, and a neurophysiology laboratory creating a regional diagnostic/reference center including muscle nerve pathology.

Patients will benefit from a designated gymnasium, speech therapist, and craft room available for treatment as well as projects to aid in rehabilitation. A resource and education center will provide access to numerous resource materials and support groups for patients and caregivers.

The Maroone Cancer Center will offer expanded treatment and complimentary services unavailable until now. Cleveland Clinic Florida will be the first hospital in the southeastern United States to utilize the Varian Edge System. This

leading-edge equipment in radiation treatment uses new technology with sub-millimeter accuracy and real time tumor tracking to precisely calculate patient movement and monitor respiratory motion thereby reducing risks of unwanted dosage to adjacent organs and tissues.

It will also house a unique Chemotherapy Infusion Suite designed to include the family in a healing environment. Infusion treatments will be delivered by chemotherapy-certified registered nurses who will educate and support patients and their caregivers and will be present throughout the entire procedure. The new suite will also allow Cleveland Clinic Florida to increase the number of patients it can treat from 12 to 37. This is particularly important with the growing incidence of cancer. Last year alone, there were more than 115,000 newly diagnosed cases of cancer in Florida.

The Maroone Cancer Center will also offer unique support services including a resource and education center to provide patients with access to written and electronic resource materials and to provide space for patients to meet with survivors and medical specialists.

The Weston community will benefit as this facility will serve as a vital resource in prevention, early detection, education, outreach and support.

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The Weston couple is chairing the American Cancer Society’s annual Birthday Ball.

“For more than 100 years, the American Cancer Society has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays,” explains Julie. “The Birthday Ball is held each year to

help raise money and finish the fight and put an end to cancer.”

The Valents have been involved with the American Cancer Society for several years. Dr. Valent, an internal medicine specialist, has served on the American Cancer Society Leadership Board in Broward for the past two years.

“As a physician I feel that it is part of my job to help any organization that works day in and day out to find a cure for this devastating disease,” explains Dr. Valent. “It is important as a physician to be involved with organizations that are working towards a cure for cancer and working to educate patients about cancer prevention.”

According to Julie, “We both believe in the mission of the American Cancer Society and the fact that this organization has an impact on the entire county.”

In addition to funding research and treatment, the American Cancer Society supports community programs that help patients and their families cope with cancer. “Some of the services are the Road to Recovery Program where we give rides to cancer treatments at no cost to patients, our Gift Closet where we provide free wigs, scarves, hats and turbans, and the Reach to Recovery Program that pairs trained volunteers who are breast cancer survivors with breast cancer patients to help them and their

families better cope with their experience.”

Chairing the American Cancer Society’s Birthday Ball is a huge endeavor, but one the couple is well prepared for having twice chaired the Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary Gala. To help plan the Birthday Ball, Julie has enlisted the help of several Weston women, Aimee Fretwell, Rebecca Peters and Mindy Siegel. Julie has worked closely with them as a PTA volunteer at her children’s schools, Eagle Point Elementary and Tequesta Trace Middle School.

“I have worked with these ladies for several years on many different events and they are the best,” says Julie. “I love their dedication and passion for volunteering. I knew they would be a huge asset to this ball.”

This year’s Birthday Ball takes place on Saturday, April 18th at the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Fort Lauderdale. The theme is “Passport to the World – A Culinary Experience” and guests will dine on cuisine from different countries. Julie welcomes the Weston community to attend and support this important cause.

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Adventure Tires Is Your Complete Car Care Center

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we are the same Meineke Car Care Center you have known and trusted for over 15 years here in Weston, now under new administration. We started doing mufflers and minor repairs and have now evolved into a full-service automotive repair and customizing shop specializing in electric diagnostics and major engine repairs to window tinting and interior repairs. We do it all!

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Although the name Adventure Tires may be new,

Adventure Tires is a complete car care center. As our name suggests, we are tire experts carrying Goodyear, Dunlop, Kelly Tires, Michelin and Firestone. In addition, we provide oil changes, mechanical and electrical work, exhaust repairs, replace brakes and pads, tint windows, service air conditioning, fix suspensions, and offer car stereo, video, sound and speakers all in one place.

customers who prefer to wait while their vehicle is serviced, we provide complimentary coffee and doughnuts, as well as a free basic car wash.

Is there anything else you would like readers to know? Adventure Tires is a AAA tow-

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Adventure Tires is located at 2629 Weston Road. It is open Monday through Friday from 7am to 7pm, Saturday from 7am to 6pm, and Sunday from 9am to 5pm. For more information call (954) 385-8696.

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want 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-five 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…

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 as simple as that!

A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined Forty-five million Americans no longer have me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. health insurance, and those who do have found The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. that their benefits have been greatly reduced.

And guess what…I started feeling so much That’s where chiropractic comes in. I have a better! From daily migraines, I went down to significantly lower fee plan so that more people three a week, and then to once in a great while. are able to afford the care they need. An entire That’s when I realized that I wanted to become week of care in my office costs what you could a chiropractor and help others. That’s how pay for one visit elsewhere. Another way to save… it happened! studies show that chiropractic can double your immune capacity, naturally and without drugs.

It’s strange how life is, because now people The immune system fights colds, the flu, and come to see me with their migraines. They also other ailments. So you may not be running off come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, to the doctor as much. Studies show that people actually pay less for their long-term overall health backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, care expenses if they are seeing a chiropractor. numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few.

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Can you control this or is this simply a normal progression of married life and you just deal with it?

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Let me explain. Yes, as we age our hormones start decreasing and as a result symptoms appear. The most common symptoms are lack of sex drive, fatigue, depression, gaining weight in the mid-section, unable to multi-task and think clearly, mood swings, and hot flashes. All these symptoms can not only impact you as an individual, but obviously your relationship. The answer may not be as simple as just balancing your sex hormones. It may include looking at your neurotransmitters, adrenal glands, thyroid and much more.

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HA is a natural sugar compound found in all living organisms that provides volume and fullness to the skin. When injected, the HA molecules draw in water and cause the tissue underneath to swell. The distention that occurs in the dermis stimulates your body to produce some of its own collagen, further reducing the presence of the facial line. These substances are made of a biodegradable non-animal HA and, unlike collagen, pose no risk of allergic reaction or being rejected by the body.

Restylane is ideally suited for the nasolabial folds (from the nose to above the lips), smile lines, hollows beneath the eyes, and sculpting/plumping the lips.

Individual results vary, but six months is typical for the results to last.

Radiesse is composed of tiny crystals containing calcium hydroxyapatite, a substance found in bone and teeth. It is also manufactured synthetically, so there is no risk of having an allergic reaction and no need for skin testing.

Perlane is a larger particle filler and, because of its structure, should be injected deeper into areas like the deeper folds around the mouth and chin. It lasts longer than Restylane - up to 9 to 12 months.

Both Restylane and Juvedérm are now available with the local anesthetic, lidocaine, allowing the filler to be injected with minimal discomfort. Radiesse, because of its composition containing hydroxyapatite crystals, increases a process called collagenesis – stimulating your body to produce new collagen in the area where it is injected. This product is usually injected into smile and marionette lines, the pre-jowl sulcus and cheekbone area, adding volume to these areas. Because of the thickness of Radiesse, it should not be used in the lips or areas of superficial lines as it may leave lumps. If a patient feels the HA fillers don’t last, or in patients with very deep folds, Radiesse may be an excellent alternative.

A new product, Juvéderm Voluma XC from Allergan Medical, is available for restoring volume to the mid-face area. The typical youthful face has a high cheekbone and soft gentle curve from the cheekbone downward. As the face ages, there is a progressive flattening and loss of volume to this area. Voluma lifts the cheek and restores a more youthful curve to the cheek.

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She was the second place winner in Young At Art Museum’s 9th annual Teen Recycled Fashion Show: Decades Restyled! The New York-style runway show featured teens modeling one-of-a-kind clothing designs made completely from repurposed materials.

Taly, a longtime Young At Art Museum volunteer, says it took her about four months to create her handsewn 1776 American Revolution-inspired gown made entirely from recycled paper products. “I have always been fascinated with the American Revolution and I thought this was the perfect chance to showcase my love for it.”

She used paper mache to create the top, then layered paper to create the bottom of the dress. “After everything was dried, I painted it red, white and blue,” explains Taly. “I finished it off by rolling little pieces of paper to create flowers to decorate the dress.”

Taly says working with paper was a challenge because it is very delicate; it breaks easily and is hard to mold. She says it was also difficult to come up with an idea to make the sleeves for the dress.

All of the hard work paid off on the night of the show.

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This was not Taly’s first time entering the Young At Art Teen Recycled Fashion Show. Last year she placed first with her dress inspired by Lava Girl from the movie Shark Boy and Lava Girl. The theme was Superheroes.

Taly encourages other aspiring artists to enter the contest. She says you don’t need to be a fashionista to enter, just have a desire to express your creativity.

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The Indian Trace Elementary student is currently working on a sequel to her children’s fantasy book The Wizard: Her Greatest Adventure Awaits, which is written under the pen name Stella G. Taylor.

According to Gowri, it’s the story of a teenage girl named Katherine who is living a perfectly normal life until one day, on her way to college, a small vine grabs her leg and throws her to the wrong college.

Things go from bad to worse when the magical wands used to defend against evil are suddenly all broken and everyone blames Katherine. It’s now up to her and her friends to obtain new wands. While unraveling the clues in her quest, she uncovers the truth about her family and must face her enemy and battle evil.

Gowri credits two of her teachers for inspiring her to write and publish this story. “One day in aftercare, it was raining outside and the kids were bored. To entertain us, Ms. Paulina told us about her writing a book. I started thinking maybe I can write a book just like her. So, that day I started to write for fun.”

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It took Gowri about a year-and-a-half to write The Wizard. She says she faced several challenges throughout the process. “Getting the idea was easy, but getting the story line and making connections from chapter to chapter was hard. Drawing the illustrations to match the story was fun. Editing was exhausting! I have probably read my own book 100 times.”

Gowri says she likes the creativity that comes with writing. “I like letting my imagination take flight. I love expressing my ideas and putting it on the paper, it makes me feel powerful, confident and strong. Writing really takes you through the most magical places without having to take a flight or packing up your suitcase.”

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Weston Students Embrace Computer Coding Exercises

By Stacey Bomser

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eston students are preparing for the future by playing

computer games. It is all part of Hour of Code, a national campaign organized by Code.org to inspire students to try one hour of computer programming.

Every public school in Broward County participated in the week-long Hour of Code events which took place during National Computer Science Education Week in December. In 2013, Broward Schools led the world with student participation in Hour of Code. Thanks to a unique partnership between Broward Schools and Code.org, there are now 120 county schools providing computer science courses, curriculum and/or resources. Indian Trace Elementary School is one of those.

“This is a technological society and we are training students to become career and college ready,” states Indian Trace Elementary Principal Amy Winder. “We would be remiss if we left teaching coding out of the curriculum. It is just as important to their future as learning to read, write and speak a foreign language.”

Principal Winder says students took part in a variety of plugged (using laptops

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and promethean boards) and unplugged (non-electronic) activities. Through these activities, students learned how to convert real world tasks into instructions, gained practice coding instructions with symbols, and gained an understanding for the need for precision coding.

One of the most popular activities was on the Code.org site. Students used basic coding skills to make Elsa and Anna, characters from the popular Disney movie Frozen, ice skate in snowflake patterns.

Other students used computer coding to create holiday cards. The unplugged activities included creating binary bracelets representing the first letter of the student’s name. This taught children that data can be represented and stored in more than one way.

For many students at Indian Trace Elementary, Hour of Code extends all year long. Second grade teacher Debbie Kozlowski has embraced computer coding, creating an after-school coding club. She has also expanded her knowledge, attending several professional programs to learn more about coding and computer programming. This year, she works with all second grade students on weekly coding exercises.

It’s important for students to start learning coding at a young age because it will be a necessary skill in the future for many different career paths. Computer science is one of the fastest growing occupations, with more than 150,000 job openings annually. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Science Foundation predict that by 2020 there will be one million more computer science jobs than computer science students.

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Creativity and Fun Add Up to Learning for Falcon Cove Math Students

By Stacey Bomser

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ighth grade pre -algebra teacher Stella Stringer will do

anything she can to engage her Falcon Cove Middle School students in learning. She recently had her five classes design t-shirts to creatively express the mathematics equations they have been learning.

“Mathematics is difficult for many of my students and they have struggled all of their life in learning mathematical skills, but math can be fun if you present it in a unique and creative way outside of the traditional problem-solving method,” explains Mrs. Stringer, who is taking courses to obtain her Gifted Endorsement. It was in these classes that she learned strategies to help engage students by tapping into their creativity.

Using her own creativity, Mrs. Stringer painted a t-shirt that said “Got Math?” and hung it up in her classroom. She says that piqued her students’ curiosity and they soon asked if they could make t-shirts too, and from that the project was born.

Each student was given a t-shirt to decorate with mathematical equations, formulas and words. “I had only one requirement; they all had to have the slogan ‘Got Math?’ to create uniformity amongst us to demonstrate that we were a team,” explains Mrs. Stringer. “My belief is that all of my classes operate as a team. If we act like a team and work as a team, then everyone will succeed in math.”

Mrs. Stringer says she was impressed with how much her students knew and were able to express on the t-shirts. “They included mathematical formulas, equations and math symbols, as well as phrases like ‘I love pi’ or ‘#math’ or ‘#math rocks.’ The more they painted the more they remembered the formulas and concepts.”

In addition to reinforcing math skills, this project promoted self-esteem and self-expression.

“What I liked about this project is that creativity and math came together to show others,” said student Matthew Ziegler. “I liked the variety of shirts. Everyone had a different one which was nice.”

Classmate Hannah Perkins also appreciated this unique assignment. “What I liked about this project was that it was fun and a different experience. I also think it was a great way to express and share math with others.”

The ‘Got Math?’ t-shirt was not the first out-of-thebox project Mrs. Stringer has used to teach her math students. One year she created Stella’s Spaghetti Restaurant to teach students percentages for tax and tip. Students had to order off the menu and figure out the cost of their meal including tax and tip, using monopoly money to pay their bill.

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Weston Christian Academy Students Get a Taste of Roman Life

By Stacey Bomser

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ally first made by the Romans? That’s one of the interesting facts students at Weston Christian Academy learned in their Latin class.

Starting in third grade, students begin studying Latin which helps them learn to integrate creative and analytical thinking. “A gifted Latin educator has said, ‘We do not learn Latin in order to converse with or imitate Romans; we study Latin that we may better understand language and what makes it effective,’” explains Latin Teacher Deborah Sahs.

She says by studying Latin, students are better prepared and equipped to learn other languages and to understand and use the English language more efficiently. “Latin is one the most effective ways to teach grammar. It encourages students to learn to analyze the parts of a sentence and their meanings.

Thus they can recognize the subject not only in a sentence, but in a paragraph and in a novel. This skill not only improves their ability to comprehend what they read, but it can transform what they write. They are learning to understand language and how it works.”

At Weston Christian Academy, students learn Latin within a significant historical context, by exploring the culture and history of the Roman Empire. Students recently celebrated Roman Food Tasting Day as the culmination of a lesson on the foods eaten by the Roman people.

“Students prepared sesame cookies using an ancient recipe as well as apple cake and cheesecake,” shares Ms. Sahs. “Romans also ate many varieties of fruits and nuts and made a form of pottage that was a breakfast food similar to oatmeal or porridge today. Thanks to the efforts of students and parents, we were able to try all of these foods.”

Ms. Sahs says the students were excited to sample the various foods eaten by ancient Romans and noted that some of the food that might be familiar, such as

the cheesecake, tasted quite different because of the spices used. The Romans used honey as a sweetener because they did not have sugar.

In addition to researching Roman food, the Latin classes have also spent time learning about some of the innovations and contributions of Roman builders and architects. Students were challenged to build an arch that would stand independently without any type of mortar or outside support. Ms. Sahs says the students also enjoyed launching water balloons in the school parking lot using a Roman siege engine called a catapult.

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Cypress Bay Holds Ceremony to Open Confucius Institute

By Emily Chaiet, student writer

order to be successful you will have to have knowledge on a global level.”

For now, the room will only be open to students taking Chinese in order to see how the staff and students react to the room. The students in Chinese can use the tools to aid their learning and for independent study. The students in AP Chinese will use the room for tele-prompting with other schools that have a Confucius Institute. If the institute is a success with the students, more classes will be able to be a part of it.

Cypress Bay Principal Scott Neely was sent to China by the Confucius Institute to visit schools.

“They sent us all around China to all of their different provinces starting with Beijing,” Mr. Neely said. “We saw different types of schools in the different provinces. They took us to all of these specialty schools and each place was totally different.”

Cypress Bay applied for a grant through the Cypress Bay Principal Scott Neely, Weston City College Board in connection with the Confucius Commissioner Angel Gomez, Broward County School Board Members Laurie Rich Levinson and Robin Institute from China, and got the grant for the Bartleman (both of Weston), Superintendent Robert Confucius program last year. The grant had nonRuncie, and the Confucius Institute Board cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the Confucius Institute. negotiables, and one of the non-negotiables included having a room designated for the Chinese community.

Mr. Neely’s visit to China was also one of the reasons embers of the community were Chinese lion dancers perform a dance to welcome the attendees to the ribbon cutting ceremony. the Confucius Institute was added to Cypress Bay. immersed in the Chinese culture at the “Because of our population and diversity in South Confucius Institute ribbon cutting ceremony Florida and for them sending myself and Brad Mattair, at Cypress Bay High School. The event featured the principal of Parkway Middle School, to China to food, music, Chinese lion dancing and a tour of the work with the institute a couple years ago, they chose Confucius Institute room. The Confucius room is a us and they chose a school with great diversity and resource room open to students. It contains Chinese the amount of children who want to learn. There’s no text books, periodicals and a large screen TV which other school like Cypress Bay,” Mr. Neely said. will be used for presentations.

The opening ceremony included many aspects of “The room is really Zen-like and beautiful,” Chinese culture. There were Chinese influenced persaid Cypress Bay Assistant Principal Marianela formances, food and music. Students from Broward Estripeaut, who planned the ribbon cutting ceremony.

County Schools with Confucius programs performed “It’s got typical red colors and a nice divider. I just at the ceremony. The Cypress Bay students perfind it to be a nice cozy room that is very beautiful for formed songs and skits. anyone in the community to enjoy.”

“Performing was a little nerve wrecking because The Confucius Institute is a joint project between it was a lot of people. We practiced a lot though, so Broward County Public Schools, the College Board The new Confucius Institute room in we felt confident,” said Cypress Bay junior Malvin the Cypress Bay media center. and the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic Torrens. of China. Broward County is one of five U.S. counties Torrens performed a skit called “Old Couple which contain a Confucius Institute. There are other Goes Shopping” with his classmates. The skit was an Confucius Institutes open in Fort Lauderdale High assignment in their Chinese class last year.

School, Pompano Beach High School, Sanders Park “Last year, since we had an assignment to make a Elementary, Tradewinds Elementary, Crystal Lake skit, our teacher told us she would pick one skit to be Middle School and Parkway Middle School. performed at the ceremony,” Torrens said. “Our skit “We are proud to provide our students with was chosen and we were really happy. We practiced the opportunity to participate in the Confucius more and added more to it.”

Institute of Broward County Public Schools,” said As a student in Chinese class, Torrens is looking Superintendent Robert W. Runcie. “By exposing our forward to using the resources in the Confucius room. students to this rigorous and robust language pro“I’m really excited to use the room to learn more gram, we are preparing our students to compete in a about Chinese culture and experiencing more on global economy after graduation.” a secondhand level further on from the classroom Parkway Middle School students perform a The purpose of the Confucius Institute is to song called "Coolest of Ethnic Trends". experience,” he said. promote Chinese culture and language in schools.

The Confucius room features an abundance of Confucius Institute Director Bob McKinney is looking information and Chinese culture for all students in Chinese. to expand this program to other high schools and middle schools and into elemen“It’s sort of like a mini library,” Ms. Estripeaut said. “For any student that is tary schools across the district. He said learning the Chinese culture is beneficial studying the Chinese culture or the Chinese language, it’s a wealth of information to students. because all of the current information from China will be there.”

“The world is a much smaller place. If today’s students are going to compete for the good jobs it is a global marketplace, their competition is not sitting next to Emily Chaiet is a junior at Cypress Bay High School. She the online news editor on the school’s newspaper, them in a classroom at Cypress Bay or Western,” Mr. McKinney said. “Their comThe Circuit. petition is sitting next to them in a high school in Beijing, in Helsinki or in Berlin. In

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Sagemont Students Complete Great Kindness Challenge

By Stacey Bomser

Third grader Katie Sustana helps classmate Camilo Bolaños.

Fifth grader Tristan Parker helps walk preschooler Sophia Valdes to her classroom.

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tudents at The Sagemont School are

learning a very valuable lesson. It has nothing to do with math, spelling or even history. Rather, students are learning tolerance, respect and compassion. These are just a few of the attributes acknowledged during the Great Kindness Challenge.

According to Sagemont’s Guidance Counselor, Maritza Zea, the Great Kindness Challenge is a proactive bullying prevention initiative. The challenge was for students, teachers and school staff to unite and perform as many kind deeds as they could during one week in January.

“This challenge parallels what is taught in our classrooms through our Peaceworks character education and Bullying Prevention curriculum,” explains Ms. Zea. “Good character builds up kindness and bullying decreases when kindness increases.”

Throughout the week, students in third through fifth grade used a checklist to track the acts of kindness they performed. The challenge included actions to better the student, the classroom and the campus. For example, students were encouraged to slip a nice note into a friend’s backpack, lend a pencil to a classmate, help the PE teacher with the equipment, bring a flower to the office staff, or pick up ten pieces of trash on campus. At the end of the week, students tallied their total number of acts of kindness.

To further promote kindness, students participated in Kindness Stations during recess. “Activities included making a kindness heart-shaped hand tree

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Diego Di Lodovico, a member of the 5th grade safety patrol, rewards kindergarten students for following the rules during the morning walk to their classrooms

and making kindness cards for building helpers, cafeteria helpers, bus drivers and office staff,” notes Ms. Zea. “Students also shared some kindness quotes on sentence strips which were displayed in the cafeteria.”

To encourage students to embrace the Great Kindness Challenge, Sagemont planned a special kick-off to the event. The Sagemont Singers Children’s Chorus sang a kindness song to help set the tone and the Student Council and National Elementary Honor Society students conducted video interviews. In addition, kindness quotes were shared during the morning announcements and students created their own kindness links of deeds to go around their classroom at least one time.

More than a half-million students nationwide took part in the Great Kindness Challenge this year. Ms. Zea says Sagemont opted to participate because the program provides an opportunity to elevate the school climate and acts as an effective tool for engaging all students in random acts of kindness. “We see more smiles on campus, more positive behaviors and overall greater happiness. The Great Kindness Challenge

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checklist and the routine of repetitive positive acts will reward us with joy and happiness from the simple act of giving and receiving kindness.”

Ms. Zea says the Great Kindness Challenge complements Sagemont’s school philosophy. “We feel that it is essential that our students not only be successful in academics and in extracurricular activities, but also be kind and good-hearted individuals.”

She adds that The Sagemont School provides a climate where students care for each other in ways that go above and beyond their daily interactions.

“Our guiding principles include instilling responsibility and respect for oneself, each other and the environment which will help students develop into valuable members of the community. We provide a nurturing and positive environment while teaching core values that will help us build our students to be good citizens.”

The Great Kindness Challenge was created by Kids for Peace to provide schools a tool for creating a positive school environment. Last year, 554,486 students participated and performed over 27 million acts of kindness nationwide. Kids for Peace is a global non-profit that provides a platform for young people to actively engage in socially conscious leadership, community service, arts, environmental stewardship and global friendship. To learn more visit www.kidsforpeaceglobal.org or www.greatkindnesschallenge.org.

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Country Isles Students Show Support for American Soldiers

By Stacey Bomser Left: Soldiers stationed in Kuwait pose for a picture with the stockings donated by students from Country Isles Elementary School.

Center: Volunteers Solange Ventura, Christina Hagin, Julia Hagin, Ninni Ylenius, and Tanja Ylenius help stuff the stockings to send to soldiers.

Right: Retired US Air Force First Class Airman Stanley W. Kramer with his granddaughter Emma Judd.

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spread some holiday cheer to the brave men and women serving our country. Through the AdoptAPlatoon Soldier Support Effort, students stuffed and shipped 350 stockings to a platoon in Kuwait.

This was the second year the school has participated in this program. Last year, Country Isles students sent over 280 holiday stockings to troops serving in Afghanistan. The project was suggested by PTA parent Michele Knipp, whose son Hayden is in fourth grade.

“The holidays can be a very difficult time for our

deployed troops. In the spirit of giving, we will be sending a bit of ‘home’ to these brave men and women,” said Knipp.

Students and families generously donated everything from wool socks and other essentials to playing cards, puzzle books, chapstick and lots of holiday candy to show the servicemen and women how much they appreciate their sacrifice and service. To personalize each stocking, students drew pictures and wrote letters to the soldiers.

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The AdoptAPlatoon project is not the only way Country Isles Elementary has recognized American troops. In November, in celebration of Veterans Day, the school honored its Veteran families. Sixteen students introduced their loved ones who served our country.

The AdoptAPlatoon Soldier Support Effort is a non-profit organization that encourages support to deployed soldiers through letters, care packages, pen pal campaigns, and monetary donations. Programs, such as the holiday stockings, help provide better deployment quality of life, lift morale and assist military families.

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I’ve learned how important it is to listen to all of what my patients’ have to say; and this is especially true when doing consultations about hair loss. After a good five minutes of venting, I was able to start asking some questions.

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Marisa came back ten days later to go over her labs. “I have bad news and good news. It’s not just one thing; you have twelve different findings that are abnormal. I break them down into ‘things you’re missing that you need to get’, ‘things you got that you need to get rid of’, and ‘hormone balancing’ [5].”

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Over the next 40 minutes, I went over the rest of Marisa’s labs and the game plan to regrow her hair and rejuvenate her body. “You’ll first notice less shedding, but since hair grows only at a rate of one-half inch per month, it might take a year and a half to regain the length you used to have [10].”

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RefeRences: 1. Reid EE, et al. Clinical severity does not reliably predict quality of life in women with alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, or androgenic alopecia. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 May 24.

2. Trüeb RM. St. Agnes of Rome: patron saint for women with hair loss? Dermatology. 2009; 219(2):97-8.

3. Trozak DJ. Letter: Hair loss after therapy with chorionic gonadotropin. Arch Dermatol. 1976 Jul; 112(7):1035.

4. Mirmirani P. Hormonal changes in menopause: do they contribute to a ‘midlife hair crisis’ in women? Br J

Dermatol. 2011 Dec; 165 Suppl 3:7-11.

Baker SM. What is Biomedical? Presentation to the National Autism Association. April 7, 2011.

6. Deloche C, et al. Low iron stores: a risk factor for excessive hair loss in non-menopausal women. Eur J Dermatol. 2007 Nov-Dec; 17(6):507-12. Epub 2007 Oct 19.

7. Dhabhar FS, et al. Diurnal and acute stress-induced changes in distribution of peripheral blood leukocyte subpopulations. Brain Behav Immun. 1994 Mar; 8(1):66-79.

8. van Beek N, et al. Thyroid hormones directly alter human hair follicle functions: anagen prolongation and stimulation of both hair matrix keratinocyte proliferation and hair pigmentation. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Nov; 93(11):4381-8.

9. Guran T, et al. Alopecia: association with resistance to thyroid hormones. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Nov; 22(11):1075-81.

10. Sinclair R, et al. Hair loss in women: medical and cosmetic approaches to increase scalp hair fullness.

Br J Dermatol. 2011 Dec; 165: Suppl 3:12-8.

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Cypress Bay Players Pitch In to Renovate Baseball Field

By Danielle Bush, student writer

Members of the National Art Honor Society painted murals on the dugouts.

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ball season with a newly renovated baseball field. Lightning players and coaching staff worked together to create the new stadium-like atmosphere in time for the opening home game on February 1st.

“Sometimes in high school, the only noise you can get is a few guys cheering in the dugout. We want a stadium environment like a minor league or a small college type environment,” said Paul Liotti, third base coach. “By creating energy inside and outside the fence, I hope to translate that excitement into the games.”

The renovation plans included an iron archway by the field entrance near Vista Park, a “Welcome to the Bay” sign by the field, 35 palm trees lining the outer fencing, a picnic area for fans, a grandstand for seating, a new sound system, and painted dugouts for the players and fans to enjoy.

Starting pitcher Alex Rodriguez said he is looking forward to the students at the Bay recognizing the team’s hard work and the new changes. “It will be cool to see all of the reactions from the different teams and students when they see all the work we put into the field come to life.”

In addition, Rodriguez said he has enjoyed working with his fellow players and coaches on the project.

“Working together to build this new park has really bonded this team and we will all benefit from the new improvements being done to the field as well.”

Coach Liotti said he is looking forward to the energy and the atmosphere that will be created at the games by getting the student body involved.

“We want the school to feel a part of what we’re doing. We don’t want to be just some separate team.

We want to be the school’s team,” Coach Liotti said.

“Not only do we want it to be nice looking and aesthetically pleasing, we want it to be something the whole school can be proud of.”

Members of the National Art Honor Society volunteered to paint murals on the walls of the dugouts.

Senior Esther Song was in charge of drawing the designs for the dugouts and helped coordinate the volunteers who would help paint.

“Seeing my idea come to life and that it will actually last there once I leave for college was amazing,” Song said.

Rodriguez said he feels it is important for the students to support the team. “This team doesn’t just represent baseball, we represent our school. So the pride we put in to improving our field shows what commitment we have to improving the way Cypress Bay looks. By supporting the team at games, students will see all the work we put in on and off the field and others will recognize this school as being the best.”

Danielle Bush is a junior at Cypress Bay High School. She is news editor of her school newspaper, The Circuit.

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Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie congratulated students and faculty for this outstanding accomplishment. “We appreciate and recognize the hard work of our students, teachers, school leaders and administrators. As a District, we are dedicated to providing students with a high quality education and ensuring they have the proper toolset to compete and succeed in college and career.”

Cypress Bay is definitely doing a good job of making sure its students are prepared for the future.

Its graduates go on to some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country. The Class of 2015 has secured early acceptances at Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania, Stanford, Northwestern, Duke and many more highly competitive schools.

Last year, the school was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top high schools in the country. Cypress Bay was ranked #159 nationally, out of more than 19,400 public high schools. It ranked #15 of almost 700 high schools in Florida and was the topranked high school in Broward County.

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Refresh the Eyelids Men and women both begin to first notice aging changes around the eyes. The tired, heavy look is a combination of extra upper eyelid skin and lower eyelid bags. The lower lid bags are mainly small fat pockets that can be removed for a fresher, more rested appearance. Other factors, such as high blood pressure, salt intake and certain diseases can also contribute to puffy eyes.

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A less invasive alternative to full face lift that appeals to the fortysomething’s is isolated cheek firming. Lifting the cheek and jawline can be done with a small incision "mini" face lift. Although they come by many catchy names, including the "lunchtime" lift, and others, these "mini" or mid-face lift procedures effectively freshen the cheek and jawline with natural, not pulled, results.

Neck Lift Another area that commonly concerns men and women is the laxity of skin, fat and muscle under the jawline. Men often come for consultation pinching the waddle under the chin. Although women often opt for full face and neck rejuvenation, men sometimes prefer the less invasive necklift procedure.

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ver the past year or so, it has come to my

attention that many couples who are considering a dissolution of marriage from their spouse are attempting to initiate the process in a more civilized manner. Instead of retaining an attorney and filing for the dissolution, they first seek to try and resolve it by reaching an agreement.

This process obviously has many possible advantages. It is obviously less costly, since the costs of litigation can be expensive and it usually leaves the couple on much friendlier terms after it is finalized. Most importantly, the couple is able to decide what is best for them and what is best for their children. I am not suggesting that this process can work in all cases, but there certainly seems to be a movement towards this manner of resolution.

A couple who wishes to resolve their marriage by negotiation should deal with each other in good faith. If there are hidden assets or attempts to gain an advantage in the negotiation, a fair and equitable resolution will not be reached.

In some relationships, one party may be the person in charge of finances and as such may have greater knowledge of the financial position of the parties.

It is important to understand that once an agreement is signed, it is binding on both parties and very difficult to set aside. A settlement without all the information and without proper advice can often lead to inequitable results. I suggest that even if it is the intention of both parties to settle their dissolution without litigation, it is still beneficial to retain an attorney to counsel you. Of course, one attorney cannot represent both parties, but getting attorney’s involved to insure that the agreement that is reached is equitable and consistent with Florida Law can be a great benefit.

I have been retained by several individuals who are in the process of negotiating a settlement with their spouse. They are seeking my guidance and expertise to assist them in reaching an equitable and lawful agreement. Most individuals do not have knowledge of certain aspects of the law and as such it is to their benefit to have counsel.

Once an attorney is retained, a possible settlement can be discussed.

Financial information can be required to insure that there is full financial disclosure. After discussing a possible agreement with the client, a proposal can be sent to either opposing counsel or if not represented, the other spouse. This will start the negotiation process without the stress of time limitations and potential litigation.

I call the above process Divorce Planning and I suggest anyone contemplating a dissolution should consider this as the starting point. If negotiations fail, the more traditional method will still be available. My office is available and offers free consultations.

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

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Overuse Unlike many sports, golf involves a specific, consistent, unilateral action.

Beginners and experienced golfers alike often suffer from repetitive strain and microtrauma associated with performing the same golf swing, using the same side of the body, innumerable times over the course of a game, tournament or practice. One of the common mistakes we all make is failing to read or choosing to ignore the warning signs that the body has had enough: muscle stiffness, tenderness, pain upon movement or stretch, and so on. If you feel these warning signs, postpone the game for another day.

Overdemand Speed and power are essential components of the golf swing. Many golf injuries occur because key muscles are asked to perform maximally when they are unprepared to do so. These muscles may be already irritated from repetitive strain, being inadequately warmed-up, or otherwise weak, tight, shortened or fatigued. The result is the same: muscle strains, protective spasms, “locked” spinal joints.

Poor Technique In an attempt to drive the ball farther, many golfers use enormous backswings, trunk rotations and follow-throughs. They do so at their peril. The typical golf swing subjects the lumbar spine to 98% of its maximum rotation, and an incredible 100% of its maximum lateral flexion. X-ray studies have shown the long-term result is significant degenerative changes, predominantly right-sided, in the lumbar spines of most seasoned golfers.

Many golf injuries can be avoided, and your game improved, by observing these rules: 1. Warm-up properly before playing. This means raise your heart-rate, increase circulation in the major muscle groups, and then gently stretch. Get Loose!

2. Prepare your body for golf season. Learn the “Super Six” golf stretches and make them part of your life! Develop better abdominal strength. Get Fit! 3. Ensure the key muscle groups and joints of your spine and pelvis are healthy and functioning optimally. Your chiropractor specializes in assessment and correction of muscle and joint function. Get Checked!

4. Practice and perfect low-risk golf technique. This is as simple as reducing your backswing and follow-through 25%, minimizing trunk rotation by keeping your hips/shoulders parallel, avoiding lateral bending, especially during follow-through, bending the knees when addressing the ball, and maintaining tight abdominal control during the power portion of the swing. Get Trained!

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The amazing thing is Kenny does all this without leaving the comforts of his living room.

Kenny, like so many of our children, is caught up in the world of Wii, XBOX, handhelds and apps and as our world has become more and more technology based, our children’s play has become less and less active. Just like we did at that age they are playing football, soccer, tennis and hockey, but for them many of these “active” games don’t even require our children to stand up to play them! Where we would have had to search out the neighborhood looking for kids for a pickup game, our kids don’t even need to leave the room.

Kenny has the reputation among all his friends as the BEST in football, baseball and basketball but only in the techno world. And while these video games can help sharpen skills, eye hand coordination, teach the basic rules of a game and even help with position and balance, being techno fit can’t replace the need for our children to be physically fit.

Letting our kids burn off energy by playing video games every once in a while is okay but burning off energy while being active is time better spent. Active time for our kids is like putting deposits in their physical and mental health banks. Kids that are active have better concentration, do better in school, manage stress and anxiety well and have higher levels of self esteem. Behavior patterns are set in early life which means active kids translate to active adults. Research proves that adults who are active sleep better, are generally happier, have more energy and physically live longer. Healthy hearts equate to healthy minds.

Below are some great ways to help get your kids moving: ▸▸ Suggest that bored children engage in fun, outdoor activities. ▸▸ Limit television and computer games to two hours or less daily. ▸▸ Plan active family activities like biking, swimming, tossing a ball around, going for walks or spending a few hours at a park. ▸▸ Take your child with you to walk the dog! ▸▸ Enroll your child in sports and other after-school activities that require them to be physically active. ▸▸ Declare an “electronic free day” once a week in your home. ▸▸ Let birthday presents be things that encourage physical activity such as balls, interactive outside games, jump ropes, balance boards, skates or bicycles. ▸▸ Make healthy, nutritious eating a priority. ▸▸ Set a good example – they will learn from you!

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Jodi Cohen has a Masters Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education as well as a Bachelors degree in Psychology. Jodi has led many workshops on parenting, behavior modification techniques, curriculum development, special needs training and crisis management. She has been the Director of Temple Dor Dorim's Early Childhood Center in Weston for the past 15 years. For more information, please contact Ms. Cohen at the Early Childhood Center at (954)389-1232.

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1. Have a positive attitude at all times. Nobody can make you unhappy without your permission.

2. Exercise daily. Walk two miles daily or perform an equivalent exercise. Your body needs you to walk 10,000 steps daily. Include weight training in your routine, it keeps your body young and strong.

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6. Refrain from smoking, drinking alcohol, stimulants and unnecessary drug use. Your health is a precious gift. Guard it with disease prevention and early intervention.

7. Take multivitamins daily (plus calcium or vitamin D supplements, especially for women). Take 81 mg of coated aspirin daily if approved by your physician.

8. Laugh a lot. Enjoy your family, friends and intimacy with your spouse. Be passionate and loving. Live in the moment! Get at least eight hours of sleep daily.

9. Have faith, be spiritual and thankful for all the bounties of life. Stop worrying and start living! Forgive and forget easily.

10. Make every day the best day of your life! Make a difference daily. Perform at least one good deed a day.

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Compromise involves allowing things to get in the way of your ideal for the sake of your relationship. Each person has their own ideas of their perfect scenario. The sparkle and brilliance of a marriage will be felt as each individual consciously focuses on compromise as the ultimate outcome of most disagreements. Remember every time the individual wins the couple loses, however, every time the couple comes up with a compromise the marriage wins. ▸▸ Compassion – Compassion is a deep awareness of, and sympathy for, another's suffering. Your spouse will fall short of your expectations, may break their promises, and may sometimes make, what seems to be, an unforgivable mistake. Once your spouse, the person who has wronged you apologizes, attempts to make amends, and is contrite in doing so, the practice of your promise of commitment will be demonstrated in your ability to forgive them. During the search for forgiveness each will need empathy for the other’s suffering; whether they were the victim or the perpetrator. When compassion is strong, there is a natural desire for what is best for the other person, wanting at least to understand their suffering and ultimately wishing to alleviate it.

The qualities of healthy marriages, as with diamonds, are not always visible to the naked eye. In fact, a diamond is intially found as a rough stone that requires specialized knowledge, tools, equipment, and techniques to reveal its brilliance.

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Although there are many types of vaccines, they tend to work through a similar principle. Most vaccines contain a very small portion of the virus or bacterium that is the infectious agent.

When this material is introduced into the body in a vaccine, the body’s immune system responds through a series of steps that include making antibodies and modifying other cells that will recognize the target organism later. When the vaccinated individual encounters the “real” organism later, the body recognizes the organism and reacts to protect the vaccinated individual from becoming sick.

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Corneal molding is a temporary procedure meaning that little risk is involved and you can discontinue wearing the lenses at any time, however in doing so, your vision condition will return, consequently bringing back the need for glasses or daytime lenses. Children and young adults who are too young for LASIK or are not considered good candidates for the refractive surgery often prove to be great candidates for corneal molding.

It is important to know that this is a very specialized type of contact lens fitting and not all eye doctors who fit contact lenses also fit these specialized lenses for corneal molding. If interested, seek the services of an eye doctor who specializes in fitting these lenses.

When fitting these lenses, the eye doctor will begin by measuring the curvatures of your corneas using an instrument called a corneal topographer. This is a painless procedure that takes about a minute and produces a topographical map of the surface of your eye. When you first begin to wear Ortho-K Lenses, you will likely have an awareness of the lenses on your eye until you fall asleep. With time, the lenses become more and more comfortable immediately upon insertion.

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ccording to the Centers for D isease Control ,

an estimated 52.5 million American adults suffer from some form of arthritis. As our nation’s population ages, the prevalence is expected to increase.

Here are the answers to commonly asked questions about arthritis in the foot and ankle: 1. What is arthritis? Arthritis is a degenerative process that may take place in any joint in the body. Cartilage which allows the joint to move smoothly starts to wear down. Bone spurring and bone cysts may occur as the joint wears abnormally. The joint starts to move out of its normal position creating pain with movement. A loss of joint movement also follows the arthritic process.

2. What causes arthritis? Most often arthritis is caused from an injury to the joint. The injury may occur as a child and it may manifest itself later in life. A bad injury to a bone or joint (fracture) may start the development of arthritis almost immediately after the injury. Arthritis is very common when a bone fractures into the joint. Malpositioning of the joint will cause abnormal wear and tear. It may also be seen in people who are excessively flatfooted, knockkneed or bowlegged. It is also very common in people with bunions.

3. Will the arthritis get worse over time? In almost all cases arthritis in any joint will worsen. The joint will wear abnormally causing pain, limited motion of the joint, bone spurring and swelling around the joint. The joint will become excessively stiff causing pain with many activities. Difficulty with certain shoes may also be present.

4. Will medication help to lessen the pain and joint deformity? Oral medication will help to diminish some discomfort, but it will not change the degenerative process, which takes place slowly over time.

5. Will physical therapy be of any benefit? Physical therapy will help retain some movement in the joint and keep swelling to a minimum. It may also help to improve muscle strength. Over the long term it will be of limited benefit as the degenerative process will continue to take place.

6. Can surgery be of benefit if the arthritis is found early? Many procedures can be performed to assist in treating the degenerative process if found early. After a thorough history and physical examination x-rays are taken to assess the degree of joint damage. Occasionally if the damage is mild an arthroscopic or small open procedure may be necessary to remove abnormal bone and soft tissue. Cartilage that is lifted away from the bone is removed to allow the joint to function more normally. If a joint is out of position removing bone spurs and soft tissue may be of limited benefit. In this case the bones may need to be repositioned to allow more normal joint alignment.

7. Can anything be done if the arthritis is severe? In some cases the arthritis is severe and joint replacement or joint fusions may be necessary. Joint replacements are an excellent option and may be necessary in older, more sedentary patients. Fusing the joint that is arthritic and not allowing it to move any longer is also an excellent approach to the treatment of arthritis. This eliminates any painful movement allowing a return to work and activities of daily living with minimal modifications. Some joints can be fused and still allow an athlete to resume professional sports 8. Will orthotics be of any benefit? Orthotics will assist in maintaining normal joint position. Support of the foot and placement of the foot in better anatomical position may redistribute stress more evenly in the foot and ankle region.

This may help to lessen pain and possibly delay the need for surgery. They provide great benefits in people with big toe joint (turf toe, bunions) problems.

Orthotics are also very useful in patients who are flatfooted, knock-kneed, bowlegged and in those with lower back pain.

Robert Sheinberg, DPM, is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Fellow American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Diplomat American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a partner in Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. Mark Fishman, Dr. Carlo Messina, Dr. David Shenassa, Dr. Nathan Vela and Dr. Michael Cohen. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901.

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If you received more than $100,000 in money or other property as gifts or bequests from a foreign person or foreign estate, you are required to report it by your income tax return due date or extension date. A penalty generally applies if it is not reported on time or if the information is incomplete or incorrect. Penalties may accrue for each month that gifts fail to be reported at a rate of 5% of the amount of the foreign gift (not to exceed a total of 25% of the amount of the foreign gift). However, no penalty will apply if a U.S. person shows that the failure to comply with reporting was due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect.

To calculate this threshold amount of $100,000 you aggregate all gifts from related foreign persons. For example, if you received a $75,000 gift from a foreign company and a $25,000 gift from a foreign person and you know that the foreign person owns 100% of the foreign company, then you received the aggregate gift of $100,000 from the foreign person for the calendar year. In addition to this threshold amount, U.S. persons are also required to report lesser amounts, such as the receipt of $14,165 or more from foreign corporations or foreign partnerships (including a foreign person related to the corporation or partnership). At the time of review, however, the IRS may reclassify a gift received from a foreign corporation or partnership as gross income.

Now, as defined in the IRS Pub.519 (U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens), a U.S. person refers to a Citizen or Resident of the United States, a domestic partnership, a domestic corporation and any domestic trust. A related person is defined to include, but is not limited to: your brothers and sisters, half-brothers and half-sisters, spouse, ancestors (parents, grandparents, etc.), lineal descendants (children, grandchildren, etc.), and a corporation in which you, directly or indirectly, own more than 50% in value of the outstanding stock. Finally, foreign persons include non-resident aliens, a corporation created in a foreign country, a partnership created in a foreign country, and a foreign estate (IRC section 7701 (a)). Amounts exempt from this rule are qualified tuitions or medical bills paid on behalf of a U.S. person.

Moreover, reporting gifts acquired over a calendar year by a U.S. person would require filing Form 3520 separately from your tax return. The receipt of these gifts requires you to disclose the date of the gift or bequest, description of property received, and Fair Market Value (FMV) of property received. Gifts received from foreign corporations or partnerships require you to disclose date of gift, name of foreign donor, address of foreign donor, description of property received and FMV of property received. Close examination of such transactions and appropriately reporting them to the IRS will save you time and costly penalties in the future.

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By Dr. Gerardo Valdes

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ately there has been a lot of talk about scar -

less surgery as an option for someone considering a hair transplant. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as having hair transplant surgery without leaving some form of residual scar. In order to better understand the claim of scarless surgery, let’s take a look at the current surgical options available.

There are two techniques that are commonly used in the hair transplant arena, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). The essential steps for both procedures are the same, except for the one step that differentiates the two techniques. This is the method used to obtain donor hair that will be transplanted.

In FUT, the donor hair is removed by taking a strip of hair from the back of the scalp, also referred to as strip surgery. This strip is then carefully dissected under a microscope by trained technicians into individual hair grafts that may contain between 1 to 4 hairs per graft. The technique creates a very thin linear scar similar to the scar that one may get after a simple cut. This has been the traditional surgery used for many years and can be utilized for procedures that require a small or large number of grafts.

FUE, on the other hand, is more time consuming because each individual graft is taken out one at a time. The removal is done with a special miniature circular blade that makes a cut around the hair follicle. The incision is so small that it does not require stiches to close the opening.

The scar that forms is small and circular rather than linear as occurs with FUT. It is important for one to take into account the number of grafts needed for a particular surgery, because these small circular scars add up quickly and become such more visible when their number of grafts exceed 1,200 or more, as in larger cases! Small circular scars tend to be less conspicuous when compared to one larger linear scar, but if the patient that had either surgery was to shave their head, BOTH techniques would leave visible scarring.

The time required to remove the donor hair is significantly longer for the FUE technique and for this primarily reason, its cost is much more expensive. The remainder of the steps involved during a hair transplant surgery, such as making incisions where grafts will be placed and inserting the grafts themselves, are the same.

Which procedure is right for a particular individual is ultimately a decision that must be carefully made between the patient and their hair transplant surgeon.

However, one must keep in mind that both surgeries leave a scar, so the claim scarless surgery is a misleading sales tactic.

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By Renee Zapata

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alayage , also called “ hair painting” or “sweeping”, is a highlighting technique. When it comes to highlights finding the right look and creating the right tones is a work of art.

When using foil to highlight the hair, it leaves the hair with the same patterns. The entire section of hair is coated evenly with color, then wrapped up in the foil and the heat from the foil makes the piece of hair uniform in color from the roots to the tips. As hair grows after it’s been highlighted with foils the demarcation at the roots looks like a straight line.

When a stylist uses the balayage technique it is an art. The stylist uses different tones and shades to create a more natural look. With balayage, the hairdresser starts painting the color on the mid-shaft of the hair which is where the sun naturally hits the hair the most. Then the hairdresser paints up to the roots, which make the growth at the scalp look more gradual allowing the stylist to place the color in “just the right area.” The stylist uses a paddle to apply more color toward the bottom. This method of lightening the ends gives the stylist more control of where the color is placed. When a stylist paints the color into the hair it allows her/him to get close to the root, therefore color lasts longer.

The balayage technique can be used on all hair color types; blondes, brunettes, or redheads, and it is a smart choice for gray hair. When used on gray hair the stylist can specifically target the gray strands without touching the scalp.

Balayage allows the stylist to choose a color that will complement their client’s skin tone. The average balayage usually lasts eight weeks long allowing clients more time in between coloring. Using Balayage is also a healthier way to go; generally less color is used due to painting it in just the right places.

Before going to your salon to have the balayage technique done do not wash your hair. Oily hair protects your scalp.

For a single process (coloring all your hair) then it’s better to wash and come with clean hair. Don’t forget…after any coloring technique it takes 72 hours for the cuticle of the hair to close after it has been opened during the hair coloring process. The longer a client can wait before shampooing the better. It is okay to rinse and condition, but try to wait before shampooing. This will create a natural, longer lasting color.

Renee Zapata is a renowned colorist and hair stylist. Salon One80 is located at 1396-3 SW 160th Avenue.

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Beware of Embedded Dental Plan

By Dr. Alon Grosman

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he Affordable C are 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.

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Each shot has to take the wind direction into consideration, if not your ball flight can go way off target. Also, a slight miss on the ball can result in a huge misdirection of it, or possibly going off to the right or left and out of bounds.

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2. Adjust your alignment towards your intended target to the left or right according to the wind direction if it’s a crosswind.

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4. Wind not only blows your ball over, it can blow you over too so counteract this by widening your stance a little to get more stability.

5. Just swing as normal, don’t add any more power as you’ll tense up and hit a bad shot which will be exaggerated by the wind as well.

6. Choose your irons wisely. Choose according to the wind direction, if the wind is going to take distance off your shot then go down a few clubs. For instance, go for a 7 iron instead of a 9 iron.

7. Master the knockdown shot. To perform a knockdown shot you need to position the ball back two inches in your stance and swing back just two-thirds of the way and through the follow-through just two-thirds as well. This shortens your swing and keeps the ball low resulting in more control of your ball flight.

8. Play the wind on every occasion, and this means round the greens too. You’ll be able to hit a much better shot if you chipped into the wind on the green as it will stop quickly.

9. If it’s particularly windy on the green, you’ll also need to take into consideration the effect on the golf ball. So, if it’s blowing directly into you don’t be shy in adding more swing speed to your putting stroke and vice versa if the wind is behind you.

If you use these tips for playing golf in the wind you’ll have a much better time playing in the roughest of weather conditions.

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Legally Speaking

Winning Defenses to Foreclosure Take Center Stage

By Omar J. Arcia, Esq. Foreclosure Defense and Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney

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n the quickly changing landscape of foreclosure cases in

Florida, at least two new defenses are being accepted by courts in favor of homeowners. If these defenses are presented with the appropriate cases to a judge, it should result in a dismissal or final judgment in favor of the borrower.

The key is knowing when and how to present these defenses in your case.

The first defense is one we have previously mentioned in other articles; statute of limitations. The laws that set deadlines by when lawsuits must be filed are called statutes of limitations. Different deadlines exist for different types of lawsuits, and they vary by state. In Florida, there is a five (5) year statute of limitations to file a foreclosure case. A lender that filed a previous foreclosure case which was dismissed for any reason CANNOT re-file another foreclosure case using the same date of non-payment, if the new lawsuit is filed more than 5 years after the date you stopped paying the mortgage. A key to a judgment in favor of the homeowner in the new action is proving that the default date on the old and new lawsuits is identical.

Another winning defense is based on the language of the notice of default and acceleration sent by the lender prior to the foreclosure. This is also commonly referred to as the “demand letter.” If the demand letter you received prior to a foreclosure indicates that you should “file a court action” in order to assert your defenses to acceleration and default, then it contradicts the language of your mortgage. Florida is a judicial foreclosure state, unlike the majority of states in the U.S. This means that a lender seeking to foreclose in Florida must first sue the homeowner in order to obtain title to the property after non-payment of the mortgage. A homeowner is, therefore, not required to file a court action in Florida to assert defenses to foreclosure. However, many lenders drafted their demand letters incorrectly by using language that is only appropriate to non-judicial states.

Florida homeowners in foreclosure can use this mistake to their benefit.

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Geri Kelleher, Owner and Program Director, answered some commonly asked questions about the program.

Why do people call you the “HCG Guru”? Eight years ago, I lost 25 lbs. on the diet and it changed my life. For the past seven years, I have helped thousands of people achieve their weight loss goals with this program.

The best part of my job is seeing people change before my eyes and watching them get their confidence back.

Geri Kelleher, Owner and How does Slender Program Director Fit U differ from similar programs? My clients tell me that the difference is the way we treat people. We stay involved with all of our clients; they are not just a number. If they miss an appointment, we call them.

We make sure that every client gets the proper guidance and support throughout the program and achieves their weight loss goals. Also, we don’t water down the HCG. We give it in the strongest dosage for weight loss. We also give injectable prescription B12.

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What is HCG? HCG (Human Chronic Gonadotropin) is a complex amino-peptide protein that exists in men and women.

During pregnancy, it is produced in very high levels and almost completely controls the metabolic function. In non-pregnant individuals, research suggests HCG similarly increases the metabolism.

Does the HCG have side effects? There are no side effects reported while using HCG for weight loss. The amount of HCG used in the diet protocol is a very tiny dose.

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What makes the diet so effective? Unlike other “diets,” this program reshapes and re-sculpts the body by releasing abnormal fat deposits. Every pound you lose is a pound of FAT, which is very different from losing a pound of weight. You are not losing muscle mass, or water. You also lose multiple inches and dress sizes and your shape changes.

Do clients keep the weight off? Ninety percent of Slender Fit U clients keep the weight off. After completing the program successfully, they support and rebalance their metabolisms. In addition to losing unwanted abnormal fat, they modify their relationship with food and eating, resulting in easily maintained, long-term weight loss.

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What were your results? I am 5’6. I started the program at 296 lbs. and lost 40 of them in only six weeks. I am excited to lose the rest.

How do you feel now? In only six weeks, I am like a different person. I am now exercising and have gotten rid of several medications, including one for high blood pressure. I feel empowered, more confident and very sexy.

People are looking at me instead of past me. I feel pretty and alive!

Why were you more successful with Slender Fit U than other diets? I never had a real coach who supported me throughout the process. Geri answered all of my questions and helped me stay on track. She wanted me to succeed as much as I did. In addition, I saw instant results, with a 10 lb. loss in only ten days. When I saw how well my body responded, I knew I had found the right program.

Does the diet involve exercise? Exercise is not required and does not improve your end result. It is a scientific program and it is the combination of the HCG and the low calorie diet that produces the weight/fat loss. However, exercise is allowed.

Can you purchase HCG over the counter? No. Real HCG cannot be purchased over the counter.

The HCG comes in both an injectable and an oral form from the pharmacy.

Consultations are free and by appointment. For information and to see more before and after photos, visit www.SlenderFitU.com or call 954-423-1376.

Is the diet easy? To quote one of my clients, “Besides being the most effective diet I have ever gone on, this was the easiest diet I have ever been on. Almost every morning when I got on the scale, my weight would be down. No long workouts, no agonizing hunger pains. That’s how great this diet is.”

What foods are on the diet? There are no packaged meals. You are eating real food from the grocery store that includes protein, fruit and vegetables. This makes it an easy transition onto stabilization, as well as regular eating and regular life.

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he Rotary Club of Weston is sponsoring our annual Scholarship Golf Classic. This event in its 28th year takes place to raise money for college scholarships to dedicated high school students from West Broward.

“The Rotary Club of Weston continues to raise the bar and has awarded over $1,000,000 in scholarships since we began, with over $95,000 in scholarship funds last year alone. Our objective each year is to make this event even bigger and better for the golfer and for the students,” said Michael Freedland, Rotarian and co-chair of the Golf Classic, as well as the managing partner at WestonLawyers.com (also known as Freedland Harwin, PL), which has been the title sponsor of this tournament for the past seven years.

Michael has a passion to provide outstanding students with these necessary scholarship dollars. He says, “We have a great time on the course, but an even better time each month when we honor those students working so hard to achieve in school and make this world a better place.” Providing these scholarships to some of these students is the only opportunity that they have to attend college.

Weston Hills Country is home to two magnificent

18 hole golf courses, created by world renowned designer Robert Trent Jones Jr. and will be the venue for the event again this year on Monday, April 20.

In addition to 18 holes of golf, there is a full day of entertainment and activities. There are a number of opportunities for prizes, both on the course and during the raffle at the luncheon. The raffle includes so many baskets including vacations, golf foursomes, golf equipment, restaurant packages and spa packages. If you are not a golfer, you can also purchase a ticket to the luncheon and buy tickets for the raffle. All proceeds go to fund college scholarships for seniors at Cypress Bay High School and The Sagemont School in Weston and Western High School in Davie.

A kick-off celebration that leads up to the event is also an opportunity to participate in a wonderful event and win big money. The annual Draw Down raffle party sets the stage for the golf tournament and is a lovely networking event. Guests can purchase raffle tickets for a 1 in 350 chance to

win $10,000 while enjoying a night of fun and entertainment. This event takes place Thursday, March 5 at the Audi Showroom in Pembroke Pines.

This year’s WestonLawyers.com Golf Classic and the Audi Pembroke Pines Draw Down are expected to raise more than $100,000 to fund scholarships in the 2015-2016 school year. Interested students apply through their guidance department. A committee of Rotary members selects the recipients after a full day of interviews at each of the schools. A special breakfast event is held each May at Weston Hills Country Club to honor all of the year’s recipients and again recognize the golf tournament sponsors.

To learn more about the Rotary Club of Weston visit www.

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Dr. Trujillo answered some commonly asked questions about her practice.

What distinguishes your practice from others? Our personal touch and personalized care with each patient provided by our doctor and staff members. Our staff are all well-qualified and caring individuals, as well as being completely bilingual.

Please describe your practice. We are a family medical practice which focuses on preventive care as a first line of defense for any serious and chronic illnesses of our community. Our practice centers around our patients’ needs by providing them with the best quality of care and patient experience.

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Is there anything else you would like readers to know about Trujillo Medical Center? We are now open until 8pm on certain weekdays and open on Saturdays for added convenience to our patients whom work long hours. Even though we accept most major health insurances, we also take self-pay patients with consideration to our country’s current economic status.

What services do you provide? We offer complete family care, focusing on prevention and counseling for all chronic and acute conditions, as well as weight management. We provide annual physicals for all ages, school and sport physicals, pre-operative clearance, well women exams, wellness for workers, DOT tests, as well as a convenient in-house laboratory. We were recently approved as a Civil Surgeon by the US Department of Homeland Security. We are currently accepting patients seeking a doctor for immigration medical examinations and vaccinations.

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Describe your practice. I offer cosmetic plastic surgery, with a focus on surgical body contouring and minimally invasive facial rejuvenation.

What is your approach to patient care? As an experienced surgeon, I am able to apply my expertise and aesthetic sense in order to obtain the most natural results possible. I look at the patient as a complete individual and devise a treatment plan that suits their physique, as well as their overall lifestyle.

What differentiates your practice? The individualized holistic approach that I offer to my patients differentiates my practice from others. In addition to the patients’ surgical needs, their overall health issues are addressed preoperatively, therefore assuring that they get the best results with minimal risk.

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office. I would help clean the kennels, tend to the sick animals he had hospitalized, and learned from his example what it took to be a compassionate and caring veterinarian.

After high school I was accepted to Tuskegee University where I completed three years of undergraduate studies before being accepted to the School of Veterinary Medicine, which I graduated from in 1986 with the DVM Degree.

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every family member deserves superior care, Weston Animal Hospital is committed to offering the best quality medicine for the care of your fourpawed friends. Dr. Christopher Deane and Dr. Amalia Lopez provide the diagnostic and treatment procedures necessary to keep your beloved pet happy and healthy.

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DVM, owner of Weston Animal Hospital, answers some commonly asked questions My colleague, Dr. Amalia Lopez, was born and about his practice. raised in Caracas, Venezuela. She went to vet

Please describe your practice. Weston

Animal Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility where cleanliness, attention to detail and customer service are our number one priority. We are a dedicated group of caring professionals who treat each pet like our very own. Our love of animals shows in the attention we give to each and every patient that comes through our doors.

What is your background? I was raised

throughout the Caribbean islands. The son of a Methodist minister, my family was transferred to a new island every four years. On the island of Antigua, we lived in the countryside. At that time on the island, donkeys were used to harvest the sugarcane crop. I went around collecting the injured donkeys and tending to their wounds. At the tender age of 12, I discovered my passion for healing. Moving was too unsettling to our education, so we put down roots in the Bahamas.

After my homework was done every day, I would ride my bike to volunteer at a local veterinarian’s

school in Venezuela and practiced there for many years. Eventually she owned her own animal hospital before moving to the United States.

Dr. Lopez successfully passed her U.S. Board exams and has been practicing here in South Florida. She joined our practice one year ago.

How long has Weston Animal Hospital been open? We have been in practice since 1999. The

through the door, clients can expect a friendly, warm, welcoming atmosphere where their concerns and needs are always met. Our staff brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in caring for our client’s animals.

Do you accept insurance?

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Absolutely! In today’s tough economic times it is important to not only meet the needs of our patients but how their owners pay for it.

Is there anything else you would like readers to know about your practice? In a nut-

shell, the bottom line is we care. Weston Animal Hospital would like readers to know that our vets and staff are always accessible. We answer emergency calls until midnight just to put our clients at ease.

Weston Animal Hospital is located at 163 Weston Road in the Shoppes on the Green. Office hours are Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm and from 8am to 1pm on Saturday. To schedule an appointment call (954) 389-5689. For more information on the practice visit www.westonanimalhosp.com.

original office was located near the Weston 8 Cinemas, but we moved to our current location in the Shoppes on the Green plaza in 2006.

What services does your practice offer?

Weston Animal Hospital offers comprehensive wellness packages, vaccine packages, in-house labs, x-ray and ultrasound services, surgery, laser therapy, laser surgery, dental therapy, and elder pet care. We recently purchased a dental x-ray machine that allows us to be more proactive in determining the degree of our patient’s oral health. For the convenience of our clients we offer early morning drop-off and late pick-up.

We also provide expert grooming and boarding services.

Who are your typical patients? Our patients’ ages range from day-old kittens and puppies to cats and dogs that are in their late teens and early 20’s, in dog and cat years that’s very old.

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Our office is one of complete professionalism.

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What can customers expect when they visit Ageless Medical? Honesty by setting proper expectations is why we rank 5 out of 5 STARS on YELP and 4.9 out of 5 STARS on Google. We have earned this amazing reputation by fostering a very patient centric environment where we listen to our patients' concerns and then over exceed on their expectations. This sets us apart from many other aesthetic practices that have a set solution in mind before you come in. We are able to be more independent because we have such a large range of effective solutions and so much experience in the medical aesthetic space.

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What products/services does your Practice offer? We offer wrinkle relaxing solutions

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snapshots from school Hour of Code

Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie and School Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson took part in Hour of Code activities at Manatee Bay Elementary School. They congratulated students in Annejeanette Washington’s 5th grade class for their efforts.

The class was one of 100 nationwide to win a set of programmable robots.

Students are now learning programming using the Sphero app-controlled robotic balls.

Students in Annejeanette Washington’s 5th grade class display their Hour of Code Awards and the Sphero Robots they won.

Mrs. Geller with some of her kindergarten students.

Book Fair Fun

Manatee Bay Computer Teacher Robin Hepworth assists a student with a coding assignment.

5th Grade Teacher Annejeanette Washington with Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie.

Author Holly Thompson demonstrates the technique used to prepare wakame seaweed.

Students at Imagine Charter School at Weston dressed as their favorite characters for the school’s Scholastic Book Fair.

Members of the National Junior Honor Society volunteered to help the younger students with arts and crafts.

Purple Pinkies

Students at Imagine Charter School at Weston sported purple pinkies in support of the Rotary Club of Weston’s Purple Pinkie Project. Students who made a donation could paint their pinkies purple and then stamp their finger as part of the Pinkie Promise to help eradicate Polio. The purple paint mimics the Gentian Violet Ink that is applied to a finger when a child receives the Polio vaccine.

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Indian Trace Elementary welcomed Holly Thompson, author of The Wakame Gatherers. For the younger students, Thompson explained how the Japanese people plant, harvest and prepare wakame seaweed. The fourth and fifth grade students were treated to a preview of her upcoming book currently titled The Dragon’s Mouth. Afterwards, the students wrote and shared verse poetry. A wakame tasting for the school is being planned as Tracers expand their world view and palates.

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Tequesta Trace Middle School 8th grader Abdallah Khourma is the proud owner of a brand new mountain bike.

The top ten student donors in the Cougar Challenge were entered into a raffle and he won! The Cougar Challenge is a PTA fundraiser which raised money for technology for the school.

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Students, families and staff at The Sagemont School enjoyed a Celebration from Around the World. Students in prekindergarten through fifth grade put on a wonderful performance showcasing the various cultures worldwide.

Drama Club teachers Sara Crowther and Kristy Bryce with 4th grader Andrea Chavez.

Talent Show All-Star Musicians

Congratulations to Kristina DiGennero (left) and Alyssa Frazier.

The two Tequesta Trace Middle School musicians have been selected to perform at the All-State level.

Kristina, who is in 8th grade, will play the flute in the All-State Band, while Alyssa, a 7th grader, will sing Alto in the All-State Chorus.

Members of the Gator Run Elementary Glee Club and Drama Club performed the play Imagine. It supports this year’s school motto: Imagination to Innovation – follow your passion. The Glee Club and Drama Club are two of 16 Gator Club afterschool enrichment programs.

Award-winning Aftercare Let It Snow

Students at Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center bundled up to enjoy the preschool’s annual Snow Day celebration.

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Congratulations to Indian Trace Elementary School. Its school-run aftercare program received an Outstanding Rating on its annual assessment with the highest rankings in almost all categories. There are currently 200 students enrolled in the program run by Director Litza Delgado. Glow-in-the-dark miniature golf is just one of the many amazing activities she plans for students.

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We are also committed to providing continuing education and training for all of our staff. This means that our patients can have complete confidence that they are receiving the highest caliber treatments available anywhere in the world.

What kind of ailments are you currently treating at U.S. Stem Cell Clinic? We are offering experimental treatments using stem cells for patients with orthopedic conditions (tendon/ligament injuries, osteoarthritis, etc), degenerative conditions (COPD, diabetes), neurological (MS, Parkinson’s, spinal cord injuries, autism, etc.) and auto-immune Describe the treatment. Our treatment procedures are (rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s, colitis, lupus) diseases. all done on an outpatient basis using a minimally invasive surgical technique to isolate adult mesenchymal stem cells Do you have a partner in the clinic? Yes, our partner and immediately deliver those cells back to the patient. The is Bioheart Inc., a publically traded biotech company located cells may be delivered as a joint injection, IV, intrathecally or in Sunrise. intramuscularly. The entire procedure takes less than 3 hours to complete in most cases. We are committed to making your Describe your medical team and their role in pa- entire experience with us as comfortable as possible, with tient treatment. Kristin Comella has been the Chief Sci- assistance from our qualified staff before, during and after ence Officer for Bioheart for 10 years and she has that same treatment. role at U.S. Stem Cell Clinic. Comella is currently ranked #24

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The Manatee Bay Elementary Chorus performed a concert led by Music Teacher Mark Henschel. Much to the delight of the audience, the 54 members of the chorus sang and danced along to 19 songs in celebration of the holiday season.

School Shopping

Students at Manatee Bay Elementary learned the truth to the old adage, “It’s better to give than receive.” The school hosted a Holiday Shop where students could purchase reasonably priced gifts for everyone on their list, from family and friends to the family pet. PTA volunteers served as personal shopping assistants to help children pick the perfect presents.

Felices Fiestas

Students in Patricia De Biase’s Dual Language Kindergarten class at Indian Trace Elementary School welcomed parents for a special holiday party where they performed in Spanish.

Winterfest!

The Fifth Grade Drama Workshop at Everglades Elementary, under the direction of Mrs. Becky Berry, performed Winterfest! The musical production featured singing, acting, gymnastics, Tinikling dancing, and a candlelight song of peace. The troupe also had the honor of performing at the Principals’ Meeting before an audience of 300 Broward County School principals and School Board members.

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Art Patrons

Family and friends attended a reception for the opening of the Weston Art Guild’s “Timeless” exhibit at the Coral Springs Museum of Art.

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Artistic Expression Lucy Saenz Art Studio’s annual Students’ Art Exhibit featured the work of several Weston students who attend Cypress Bay High School.

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by Carreno performed an end-of-theyear show for families and friends in the Bonaventure Town Center’s theater. It featured the Kinder Violin class, guitar instructor Aureo Puerta and his students, as well as soloists, the group choir and orchestra.

Nina Nathaly Cohen singing a song from Disney’s Frozen.

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The Jewish Women’s Circle at the Chabad of Weston welcomed Chef Susie Fishbein, best-selling author of the Kosher by Design cookbook series. She entertained the audience with cooking tips and live demonstration.

Kayla Fischzang (left) enjoys the arts and crafts

Carol Fischzang, Gabriela Brecher, Kayla Fischzang and Amy Costo pose for a picture.

WIZO Simcha, the Broward Chapter of Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO), hosted its second annual Walkathon. Several Weston women were among the 140 supporters. The fundraiser helps support WIZO’s work for the welfare of Israeli citizens.

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Tree Lighting

Hundreds of people turned out for Weston Town Center’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Weston City Commissioners were on hand to help light the majestic tree in front of the Bell Tower. The event also included a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus and pictures with Princesses Anna and Elsa from Disney’s Frozen.

Michael and Marissa Zoldan, owners of TAG USA Gymnastics, help Rabbi Spalter light the giant menorah.

Weston City Commissioner Tom Kallman, Mayor Daniel Stermer, Commissioners Jim Norton and Toby Feuer with a representative from Baptist Health Urgent Care.

Mayor Stermer, Commissioner Feuer, Representative Stark, Commissioner Norton, Commissioner Kallman, Rabbi Spalter and Rabbi Kesselman.

Rabbi Spalter and Mayor Stermer pass out Chanukah gelt to the children.

Menorah Lighting

Close to 1,000 people filled the streets of Weston Town Center for Chabad of Weston’s annual Chanukah Festival and menorah lighting celebration. The event featured live music, dancing, delicious Chanukah treats, and gelt for the children.

School Director Melissa De La Rosa with Marine Corps Reservists.

The Giving Tree

Students at Tree of Life Christian Academy learned a valuable lesson in charity. The preschool hosted a Pictures with Santa Day where children and families donated holiday gifts to the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots campaign.

Tree of Life owners Gabriela and Marcy Buitrago with Santa Claus.

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Pet Care

Thanks to the generous support of the Weston community, Pet Sitting at Weston’s 7th annual Pet Food Drive was a tremendous success.

Approximately 75 bags of dog food, 25 bags of dry cat food, 50 cans of wet cat food, and five bags of cat litter were donated to the Broward County Animal Care and Regulation Division.

Pet Sitting at Weston Assistant General Manager Olivia Wisman (left) and Owner Oswaldo Cuadros (right) with Broward County Animal Care and Adoption’s Lisa Mendheim (second on left) and volunteers.

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Gymnasts and families at TAG USA Gymnastics generously donated hundreds of toys to benefit Kids In Distress. The holiday toy drive was sponsored by the TAG USA Foundation.

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