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WESTON

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WESTON

This beautiful home offers over 80K in upgrades, features 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms, over 3,000 sqft of living area, beautiful landscape, Italian fixtures and lamps, wood deck to enjoy a beautiful sunset.

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COOPER CITY

This beautiful home is located on 2.5 acres. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, family room and an extra florida room, 2 car garage. Home can easily have an in-law quarter. Nice size patio, fully fenced.

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This beautiful two story lake front home features 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, over 2,000 sqft of living area, loft, surrounded by windows and accented by lush landscaping. Definitely a must see.

Offered at $535,000.

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This beautiful home is located on a cul-de-sac with an oversized lot. Spacious open floor plan. Home features 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, volume ceilings, crown moldings, and much much more..

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Contents

Legally Speaking 70 Wills vs. Trusts - What’s the Difference and Which Should I Use? 92 Reasons Why You Should Not Try A DoIt-Yourself Foreclosure Defense

publisher's page 12 Spring Has Arrived

Positive Parenting 72 Protecting the Gift: Keeping our Children Safe

calendar March 2015 14 March, 2015

pet of the Month 76 “Biggie”

Community News 16 Symphony of the Americas to Perform Free Outdoor Concert 16 Standing Ovation for Weston Philharmonic Society’s Cabaret 17 Beatlemania Invades Weston with Free Concert in the Park 18 Celebrate the Arts Day Inspires Creativity 20 Egg Hunts Offer Hopping Good Time For All 20 Weston is Snowbound at Winter Safety Expo 22 Weston University Students Continue Quest to Learn City’s Inner Workings 24 Support Staples for Spring Harvest Drive 26 Weston Interior Designer Receives Third “Best of Houzz” Design Award

38 feature story 40 Pediatric Dentistry of Weston Helps Children Achieve Healthy and Beautiful Smiles

Health and Wellness 43 Are You Fatigued or Are Your Adrenal Glands Stressed?

71 Key Stretches for Better Golf

34 Smoke Alarms Save Lives

73 The Signs and Symptoms of a Diseased Marriage 80 Do You Suffer From Dry Eye Syndrome?

91 Yoga Practice and Play to Empower Kids

Ask the Expert 46 Put Your Best Face Forward 66 Should I Have My Child’s Wisdom Teeth Extracted?

68 Necklift Rejuvenation: When a 7 is Better than a 10 74 Making Better Food Choices When Eating Out 82 Ankle Pain That Does Not Go Away After Injury 87 Glycemic Index and Weight Loss

Can do kid 50 Artistic Student Wins Florida Junior Duck Stamp Contest

School News Mayor’s Message 30 City Experiencing Economic and Cultural Development

Legislative Look 31 Neighbors Helping Neighbors: DASH Seeks Dentists

Real Estate 32 Five Key Reasons Real Estate Does Not Sell

Inspiring Individual 36 Weston Runner Raises Funds to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease

Sports News 38 New Weston Rugby Club Promotes Fitness, Fairness and Family

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78 Skin Problems in Pets

Tax Talk 84 Are You Making Payments To Foreign Persons?

photo of the month 86 The World’s Favorite Newspaper™

28 TRI SHARKS Take Bite Out of Business Networking

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52 Imagine Charter School Third Grade Class Plants the Seeds of Change

Home Décor 88 Design and Colors for 2015

Tee to green 90 Getting Comfortable With Putting

Rotary News 94 Weston Rotary Club Supports LifeNet4Families

Haute Hair 96 How Stress Affects How You Look

it's their business 98 Miami Children’s Hospital Pediatric Care Center in Weston Promotes the Health and Well-being of Children of All Ages

snapshots from school 100,102,103 Class Acts!

seen on scene 104,106,107 Community Snapshots

54 Manatee Bay Class Receives Robots As Coding Contest Prize 56 Cypress Bay Teacher Receives Holocaust Educator of the Year Award 57 History Comes Alive at Tequesta Trace Middle School 57 Tequesta Trace Middle School Celebrates Milestone 58 Falcon Cove Cambridge Classes Produce Digital Newspapers 60 Cypress Bay Hosts College Fair 61 Three Cypress Bay Seniors Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Candidates 62 Cypress Bay Celebrates National Signing Day

Camp News 64 What’s Trending For Camp This Summer?

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renewal and progress all around the world.

For our neighbors to the north, it means the end (hopefully) of another brutal winter packed with powerful blizzards that blanketed much of the midwest and northeast. Even as I am writing this editorial, the Boston area is still digging out from another snow-loaded blizzard, and not the kind you get at Dairy Queen.

Here in South Florida, we’re fortunate to live the perpetual “Spring Break.”

People from all over the country, and world, flock to Florida to take refuge from the cold and enjoy our mild temperatures, calming sea breezes and white sandy beaches.

But, you don’t need to be a snowbird or tourist to enjoy all that Florida has to offer. With Spring Break later this month, why not spend some time enjoying the many splendors of the Sunshine State?

Where else can you see endangered manatees, pre-historic alligators and pretty pink flamingos all in the same day? Where else can you relax and sunbathe during the day and then dance the night away on South Beach?

Where else can you go flats fishing on a secluded sand bar and then pull up for a delicious bite to eat at one of the many restaurants along the Intracoastal Waterway? Only here in South Florida.

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7th Free Community Car Wash – The Youth of St. Paul Lutheran Church will be washing cars for free from 8am to 4pm at the church. No money will be accepted. St. Paul Youth have solicited pledges to assist with mission trips.

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Weston Friends Club Event – Join the Weston Friends Club for a delicious Italian buffet dinner followed by the musical Gypsy at the Susan B. Katz Theater of the Performing Arts. For more information about this event or to RSVP, call Nancy Russo at (954) 385-1445.

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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 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.

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this Tony Award-winning musical.

Showtime is at 7:30pm in the Cypress Bay Auditorium. General admission tickets are $5; reserved seating is $10.

For more information contact Drama Teacher Cindy Lutwin at (754) 323-0350 ext. 3130.

13th Lit and the Law – After viewing the Law and Order episode “Sundown,” attorney Andy Kassier will lead a discussion on the prison system. The program begins at 12:30pm at the Bonaventure Town Center. The cost is $7, payable at the door.

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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. The show takes place from 6-7:30pm at Weston Town Center. For more information visit www.westonphilharmonic.org.

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“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. Showtimes are at 5pm and 7:30pm at AMC Weston 8. Tickets are $7. For more information visit www.

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

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Book Discussion – The Weston Branch Library will host a book discussion on And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini from 6:30-7:30pm. Copies are available at the information desk.

For more information contact (954) 357-5504.

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“In the Heights” – The Cypress Bay drama department performs

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Korean Hand Therapy Workshop – Take pain control into your own hands.

Dr. Ilana Newman will teach participants to activate pressure points in the hands to relieve headache, joint pain, and back pain. The workshop is from 1:30-3:30pm at Weston Yoga, 2600 Glades Circle, Suite 400. Call (954) 349-6868 or visit www.westonyoga.com for more information.

Piano Concert – World-renowned pianist Bob Bellows performs at 4pm at the Bonaventure Town Center. Tickets are $25. For more information call (954) 384-8330.

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Pembroke Pines. Pedals up at 7am. To register go to www.zmotion.org.

Free Puppet Show – Puppeteer Bob Nathanson presents The Frog Prince.

In this enchanting, updated version of the classic fairy tale, the handsome prince is turned into a frog and must be kissed by a princess to break the spell. The show is best suited for children in pre-K through 2nd grade; children must be accompanied by an adult. Showtimes are at 1:30pm and 3pm at the Weston Community Center. For more information call (954) 389-4321.

“Dolphin Tale 2” – Bring the blankets, lawn chairs and plenty of popcorn – it’s time for Moonlight Movies in the Park.

In this touching film, Winter the dolphin finds Hope, a new companion. The free, family event takes place behind the Event Stage in Weston Regional Park. The movie is rated PG and begins at 7:30pm.

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Ride for Relay – Use your pedal power to support Relay For Life of Weston.

This event features a 45-mile, 30-mile and 2-mile Family Ride options.

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Weston Art Guild Reception – Members of the Weston Art Guild will host a reception from 7-9pm to celebrate the “Visual Concertos” exhibit at the Glass Gallery, Pembroke Pines Government Center, 10100 Pines Blvd. The exhibit runs March 12th through May 4th. For more information contact Ben Menasche at (954) 260-0167.

25th Weston Friends Club “Simply 5-Deck Canasta” – This groups plays once a month at a member’s home.

For more information about this or other Weston Friends Club activities, please contact President Claire Jargiello at (954) 384-2722.

Regenerative & Cellular Medicine Seminar – World renowned stem cell scientist Kristin Comella will discuss current stem cell therapies being used to treat orthopedic conditions (tendon/ ligament injuries, osteoarthritis, etc.), degenerative conditions (COPD, diabetes), neurological disorders (MS, Parkinson’s, spinal cord injuries, autism, etc.) and auto-immune diseases (RA, Crohn’s, colitis, lupus).

The program takes place at 7pm at the Weston YMCA Family Center.

For more information email info@ usstemcellclinic.com.

27th Wind Symphony Concert – St. Paul Lutheran Church presents a free concert by Lutheran High School

South of St. Louis at 7pm. For more information call (954) 384-9096.

27-29th YoKi Yoga Kids Training – Weston Yoga is hosting a two-part teacher training in YoKi Yoga Kids for teachers, parents and yoga instructors, with CEU credits available. The program runs Friday from 2-6:30pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1-6:30pm. Part two will be held April 24-26th. Weston Yoga is located at 2600 Glades Circle, Suite 400. To learn more visit www.

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30th Weston Art Guild Meeting – This month’s meeting will feature an acrylic painting demonstration by Eydi Lampasona, a nationally and internationally recognized artist who is an educator for the Golden Paint Company. The meeting is free and open to the public. It takes place from 7-9pm at Rick Case Hyundai. Contact Barbara Burk at (954) 382-6397 for more information.

April 4th Royal Egg Hunt – Children, ten and under, are invited to join the fun of scrambling to collect candy-filled eggs. The egg hunt begins promptly at 10am at Weston Regional Park.

Children should bring their own basket. There will also be bounce houses and photos with the Royal Bunny. For more information contact the Weston Community Center at (954) 389-4321.

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Symphony of the Americas to Perform Free Outdoor Concert

By Stacey Bomser

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eston

Town Center will transform into an open air concert hall for the Symphony of the Americas on Sunday, March 8th.

The City of Weston, Weston Town Center and the Weston Philharmonic Society, in partnership with the Arts Council of Greater Weston, are pleased to present this free outdoor concert. The “music under the stars” program will feature Symphony Classics and the Best of Broadway performed by the full Symphony of the Americas orchestra, under the baton of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese.

This concert is a wonderful opportunity to introduce the community to the beauty of classical music and a world-class symphony orchestra. The outdoor venue is especially nice for families with young children who may not be ready for the traditional theater experience.

“The symphony events at the Town Center have become highly anticipated by the community.

Symphony of the Americas musicians even look forward to performing in the unique, outdoor setting,”

notes Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation. “We encourage everyone to come out with their lawn chairs and enjoy a wonderful evening.”

The Symphony Classics and Best of Broadway concert will feature many familiar songs. The line-up includes everything from Phantom of the Opera, Fiddler on the Roof and Show Boat to Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and John Philip Souza’s Stars and Stripes Forever.

This outdoor concert is one of several programs supported by the Weston Philharmonic Society. In the fall it presented Cirque de la Symphonie.

This unique show featured acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, and balancers, all carefully choreographed to classical masterpieces and popular contemporary music performed by the Symphony of the Americas, led by Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese. Last month, the Cabaret featured an intimate performance by incredibly talented musicians and soloists. That program raised money to support music education in Weston.

The Symphony of the America’s outdoor concert takes place on Sunday, March 8th from 6-7:30pm at Weston Town Center (behind the

Clock Tower). The twilight concert is free. Seating is limited; guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs to enjoy the fabulous performance. For more information go to www.westonfl.org or call (954) 389-4321.

Standing Ovation for Weston Philharmonic Society’s Cabaret

By Stacey Bomser

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oncert- goers

were singing the praises of the Weston Philharmonic Society’s Cabaret. The afternoon affair featured performances by legendary musicians, as well as the presentation of the Platinum Circle Award to two pio-

Legendary performer Connie Francis was scheduled to headline the concert. Unfortunately, she was recovering from an accident and was unable to attend. Her longtime partner Tony Ferritti graciously stepped in, captivating the audience with his impression of the great Al Jolson. He accepted the inaugural Al Jolson Humanitarian Award on Francis’ behalf. Francis is hoping to attend this month’s free outdoor Symphony of the Americas concert to personally thank the Weston community for honoring her.

The afternoon also included the presentation of the WPS Platinum Circle Award to Joy Rodenberg Giulio Salani serenaded audience with his and Dr. Joseph Pomerantz for their the Italian love songs. contributions to the advancement of music and music education in Weston. Dr. Pomerantz was recognized for his service to the Weston Philharmonic as a Past President and Rodenberg for her work with the Arts Council of Greater Weston and as a member of the WPS Board of Directors.

Jolson says the Cabaret was truly one of the best shows that the WPS was fortunate to bring to our community, both in terms of the caliber of its talent and its fundraising. “The Board of the Weston Philharmonic Society has done a spectacular job as well as our wonderful Chairperson Rochelle Koenig.”

neers in Weston’s arts and cultural community.

The program was the brainchild of Weston Philharmonic Society President Victoria Jolson. It was her idea to bring extraordinary talent to Weston in the form of a cabaret-style benefit to raise funds to support its In School Music Enrichment programs.

According to Event Chair Rochelle Koenig, “Each year more than 10,000 Weston students enjoy quality, professional music programs in their schools. Scholarships are presented to graduating seniors who are going on to pursue studies in music. All proceeds from the Cabaret will enable the WPS to fund these very worthwhile programs for our school children.”

By all accounts, the Cabaret was a huge success. The audience was treated to an afternoon of incredible music by some of the world’s most talented musicians.

“The audience was on its feet when Giulio Salani sang his great Italian love songs. People were in tears when pianist Sergio Salani played his beautiful rendition of Rhapsody in Blue,” WPS President Victoria Jolson shares Jolson, who accompanied Master of Ceremonies Frank a duet with Frank Loconto.

Loconto in a show-stopping duet from The Phantom of the Opera. sings Photos courtesy John Lister.

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The Weston Philharmonic Society relies on memberships and donations to support its efforts. This year it received a generous contribution from DynaServ Landscaping, in memory of its founder Joseph Sirotkin. To learn more about how you can support WPS, go to www.westonphilharmonic.com.

Community News

Beatlemania Invades Weston with Free Concert in the Park

By Stacey Bomser

Last month, the City presented a Latin Stage Show and Concert starring Orchestra Infinidad.

Let It Be – The Beatles Tribute will rock Regional Park on March 7th.

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hile it seems today ’ s children all

course, Let It Be. Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and know the lyrics to Let It Go from Disney’s Recreation, says the Beatles music was selected “Frozen”, their parents and grandparents because of its diverse appeal. “The over 40 set, of are probably more familiar with the Beatles’ Let It Be. course, was immersed in it, while the under 40 set On Saturday, March 7th, all generations can ‘come has been introduced to the music by the likes of together’ for Let It Be – The Beatles Tribute.

“American Idol,” “Glee” and Kidz Bop. It is entertainThe free, outdoor concert at Weston Regional ment for the entire family.”

Park will feature a nationally-touring Beatles tribThe elaborate show features performances by talute experience featuring an all-star cast of actors ented Beatles impersonators, complete with costume and musicians. This multimedia spectacle will take changes, and impressive production lighting, sound concert-goers back to the magical 60’s to relive The and video by Jimmy Jam Productions.

Beatles’ meteoric rise from their humble beginnings Decker says it promises to be an incredible in Liverpool’s Cavern Club through the heights of Beatlemania performing mega-hits such as She Loves experience for all. “I think young families will enjoy the opportunity to come out to a free event in the park You, Come Together, Here Comes the Sun and, of

where kids can be kids, older adults can hearken back to their youth, and the entire community can ‘Come Together.’”

Concert-goers should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the music under the stars. Guests are welcome to bring picnic dinners; however, alcohol is not permitted. The park will also offer food concessions. The concert is family-friendly and the park’s largest playground will be open to entertain children before the show.

Let It Be – The Beatles Tribute takes place on Saturday, March 7th from 7-10pm on the Event Stage in Weston Regional Park. The concert is free. For more information call (954) 389-4321 or visit www. westonfl.org.

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Celebrate the Arts Day Inspires Creativity

By Stacey Bomser

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community has a lot to celebrate.

The third annual Celebrate the Arts Day was a huge success. This year’s event inspired artistic creativity with plenty of hands-on activities for all ages, as well as art appreciation with exhibits and performances

by Weston students.

Arts Council President Jami Nix Rahn says the event grew both in terms of participants and especially attendees, with well over 1,000 guests attending the afternoon celebration. “I would guess that we had our largest crowds to date!”

As in past years, the graffiti wall was the most popular attraction. The giant plywood structure stretched 28 feet long and seven feet tall providing plenty of space for everyone to express themselves while discovering their inner artist.

“It attracted artists of every age vying for a space to place their mark,” notes Rahn. “The wall was crowded throughout the event and by the end of the day we had a real work of art.”

Creative expression is what Celebrate the Arts Day is all about. Children were encouraged to exhibit their artistic talent at the Young At Art Museum’s open air studio. It featured painting on canvas and potter’s wheel demonstrations by Sue Aguilera, master potter and Young At Art Institute Coordinator.

Music Tech Studios presented the hands-on “Instrument Petting Zoo” where aspiring musicians of all ages could try out trombones, violins, drums, guitars and other instruments.

Celebrate the Arts Day also promoted the visual and performing arts programs in our local schools. Drama, band and chorus students from both Cypress Bay High School

and The Sagemont School performed throughout the afternoon.

Several student organizations debuted interactive booths at this year’s event. The Cypress Bay photography club had a space-themed photo booth where participants could take unique selfies or groupies. The Cypress Bay ceramics club booth featured hands-on clay projects.

New this year was a Literary and Book Art Tent hosted by the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) from Tequesta Trace Middle School. Eighth grader Kristina DeGennera organized the booth which featured activities for all ages such as making comic strips and book marks. The “Rocking Rocks” was a popular attraction. Participants wrote one word on a rock to create a story that continued to evolve throughout the day. The NJHS members also distributed gently used books they had collected.

Weston children’s book author Leah Orr was on hand at the Art of the Story booth.

She read from her latest books It Wasn’t Me and Messy Tessy. Orr sold copies of her books, with proceeds benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

New this year was a tent designated for local arts-related businesses to promote their services and educate the community on what is available in terms of arts education and services in the Weston area.

Celebrate the Arts Day also featured free face painting, caricature art and balloon art. A DJ from Jimmy Jam Productions kept spirits up throughout the afternoon.

Arts Council President Jami Nix Rahn, Weston City Commissioner Jim Norton, Arts Council Board Member Carol Lema.

Celebrate the Arts Day was presented by the Arts Council of Greater Weston, City of Weston and Weston Town Center. It was an official Broward 100 event - Celebrating the Art of Community.

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Community News

Egg Hunts Offer Hopping Good Time For All

By Stacey Bomser

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"There's not much in life cuter than the anticipation filled faces of hundreds of children dressed in their spring finery at the Royal Egg Hunt,” shares Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer. “I stress that parents should plan to arrive early in case of unforeseen delays as these hunts really do go off right on time and we hate seeing any disappointed pouts.”

Weston’s Royal Egg Hunt has become a time-honored tradition in this community. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, April 4th at 10am sharp at Weston Regional Park, baseball fields one through four. Parks and Recreation Director Don Decker recommends arriving by 9:15am to allow ample time to park and find your age appropriate field.

The egg hunt is free and open to children, ages ten and under. There are separate egg hunts for different age groups; parents are permitted on the

fields only with the five and under age group.

Children should bring their own baskets or bags to collect some of the 25,000 candy-filled eggs. Decker says be on the lookout for the special “golden” eggs, which can be redeemed for small prizes.

After the egg hunts, children can take pictures with the Royal Bunny and enjoy bounce houses until noon. For more information on the Royal Egg Hunt, call the Weston Community Center at (954) 389-4321 or visit www.westonfl.org.

On Sunday, April 5th, hop on over to Weston Town Center for its annual Easter Egg Hunt, presented

by Baptist Health. This fun-filled afternoon, from 3-6pm, will feature an egg hunt along with live entertainment by local dance and performance studios, face painting, games, a bounce house, pony rides, and, of course, a visit from the Easter Bunny.

Children should bring a basket for gathering eggs. For more information, visit www.westontowncenter.net and click on “Events.”

The Royal Egg Hunt is a long-standing tradition in Weston. Photos courtesy City of Weston.

Right: Excited children scramble to collect eggs at Weston Town Center’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Photo courtesy Weston Town Center.

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The event, which was presented by the City of Weston and the Broward Sheriff’s Office, was designed to educate the community on all of the resources available to keep residents safe.

BSO was out in full force, showcasing its impressive fleet of fire and rescue trucks, motorcycles, helicopters, and other emergency vehicles. It also brought along some of its four-legged members, including a bomb sniffing dog and horse from the BSO Mounted Unit.

Winter Safety Expo guests also had the opportunity to admire and explore a Coast Guard helicopter, Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Postal Inspectors mobile command center trucks, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol boat, and meet members of the Department of Homeland Security’s Black Hawk special response team.

The evening featured plenty of entertainment, as well as children’s activities including games, bounce houses and a DJ. There were also informational booths and educational displays.

In keeping with the winter wonderland theme, guests enjoyed hot chocolate and cookies. But, the highlight of the night was definitely the snow! All eyes were on the skies as snow flurries fell in South Florida. Everyone enjoyed the refreshing feeling of reaching up to catch the icy cold snowflakes.

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Weston University Students Continue Quest to Learn City’s Inner Workings

By Stacey Bomser

Photos courtesy City of Weston.

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fines of our community to visit the offices of Calvin, Giordano & Associates, the City of Weston’s contract provider for planning, zoning and engineering services.

The field trip was part of a program day focused on Weston’s Development Services. At Calvin, Giordano & Associates (CGA), students were divided into groups to learn about the firm’s different departments and the services each provides to our City. While working alongside CGA employees, the students were able to explore various career opportunities that are vital to running a city such as landscape architecture, traffic engineering, 3D graphic multi-media artist, and many more.

The cornerstone of the Weston University program is hands-on learning. For this particular lesson, students learned the legislative process for site plan approval. Each student was paired with a CGA professional in order to gain more

insight about their daily job functions and to present their positions on the mock subject.

Before heading back to Weston, students got the chance to see one of CGA’s drones in action. The drones are used mostly for marketing and promotional uses, with footage posted on the company website.

This month, the Weston University curriculum will focus on local government and finance. The students will learn how local taxes are figured, explore sources of City revenues including non-tax revenues and user fees, and examine the Weston Budget. Students will learn what comes in, what goes out and why so much money.

The students will also be assigned their roles for the City Commission Simulation. That is the culminating activity for Weston University when students must utilize all of the knowledge of local government they have gained throughout the program to carry out a mock city commission meeting.

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Support Staples for Spring Harvest Drive

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As a Harvest Drive sponsor, members of the Florida Panthers hockey team lend a helping hand.

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That’s the message Harvest Drive leaders are trying to get across to the community.

Harvest Drive started almost 25 years ago as a small canned good drive at Country Isles Elementary.

Since then, its annual Thanksgiving collection has exploded into a countywide effort providing holiday

meals and a week’s worth of groceries to over 2,200 families, including 150 right here in Weston.

Staples for Spring is a secondary Harvest Drive to help stock its shelves to supply our area’s neediest families with groceries to get them through the summer months. The Harvest Drive is seeking non-perishable items, especially proteins such as macaroni and cheese, tuna fish, canned chicken, soup, canned pastas, and peanut butter and jelly.

These items are always in need because Harvest Drive runs two year-round food pantries; at Western High School and Lauderdale Manors Resource Center. Broward County Schools’ social workers have access to these food pantries to serve families in dire need.

“It is really heartbreaking the stories we hear,” shares Harvest Drive Founder Renee Herman. “I get calls every single day about families facing truly tragic situations. Parents are out of work and being forced to decide between paying the electric bill or buying groceries for dinner. There are so many families struggling to get by right here in our community.”

Herman is calling on her Weston neighbors to support the Staples for Spring Harvest Drive. It will be held at Western High School on April 22nd. She is hoping to collect enough to supply 75 local families with grocery staples to get them through the coming months.

As with the fall Harvest Drive, students from Western and Cypress Bay high schools take the lead on this event. Herman says her young “worker bees” (the term for Harvest Drive volunteers) are already collecting food donations and getting organized for the big event. She says they’ve been hosting car washes and other fundraisers to support their efforts.

North Broward Preparatory School also hosts a Spring Harvest Drive. The school’s goal is to serve 150 families from this year’s “Spring Into Action.”

Herman considers this event a blessing. “They totally take care of everything from promoting it to collecting donations to packing all the bags. It’s amazing to see the students, parents and faculty working side by side to make this happen.”

In May, Harvest Drive will host is fourth annual Fiesta Night fundraiser. “It’s a fun night featuring a Mexican-themed buffet, cocktails, the fabulous DJ A-Herm and boutique vendors,” notes Herman. “It’s just before Mother’s Day so this is the perfect opportunity to pick up something special for yourself or your mom.”

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By Stacey Bomser

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by Myriam, has once again been recognized as one of the country’s top interior designers. She has been awarded the coveted “Best of Houzz 2015” award in the design category. Houzz is the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design.

As one of the design award winners, Myriam’s work was among the most popular of the over 25 million Houzz members, also known as “Houzzers,” who saved professional images to their personal ideabooks via the Houzz website and iPad/iPhone app.

Myriam says it is an honor to have been recognized as a top-rated professional designer by the large Houzz community. “I am thrilled to have been selected ‘Best of Houzz’ for the third year since I joined the Houzz designer community. Receiving this award indicates that my designs were among the most popular of the more than 25 million monthly users of this site. I am truly honored to receive this award.”

She has over 30 projects posted on Houzz. The design that earned her the “Best of Houzz 2015”

by the owner’s extensive comic book collection.

Myriam sees Houzz as an excellent resource for both designers as well as homeowners. It has given her the ability to showcase her work nationwide and reach a large number of people interested in residential design. Homeowners can view the images for inspiration.

“Houzz connects people with the best professional for their project by providing the only 360-degree view of a professional, from their portfolio, client reviews, awards and accreditations to their work style and expertise based on their participation in the Houzz community,” stated Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz.

“We’re delighted to join our community in recognizing the talented professionals on Houzz who are delivering incredThis Weston home office/media room project earned Myriam Payne a “Best of Houzz 2015” award. ible designs and delightful customer experiences.”

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TRI SHARKS members pose with professional triathlete and former Olympian Manny Huerta.

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tition, but a new business networking group has South Florida executives and business owners working together to develop business relations and support local philanthropies. TRI SHARKS is a oneof-a-kind professional networking group for triathletes.

TRI SHARK Founding President Heath Eskalyo, a Weston triathlete and principal partner and CFO of Kelley Kronenberg Law Firm, says many of his current business relationships started by meeting other

executives who were also involved in the sport, so he decided to organize and take the network to the next level.

“Triathletes share the common characteristics of a heightened competitive spirit, self-driven motivation and the constant pursuit of their personal best,” said Eskalyo. “It is no secret that people prefer to do business with individuals they like and associate with on a regular basis. We may compete against each other on land and sea, but in TRI SHARKS we opt to work together in business and charity.”

In its first two months, TRI SHARKS already had 20 active members who travel from as far away as Palm Beach and Miami for the breakfast meetings at Midtown Athletic Club. Eskalyo says all types of professions are represented from lawyers and construction professionals to realtors, restauranteurs and entrepreneurs.

Members meet monthly to network, share news of their latest triathlon accomplishments, and listen to inspirational guest speakers share their stories of success both professionally and athletically.

This month’s speaker is Hector Picard, a doubleamputee triathlete and founder of DontStopLiving.org.

Last month, TRI SHARKS welcomed Leanda Cave, a British triathlete and the first woman in the history of the sport to win both the Ironman Triathlon and the

Ironman 70.3 World Champion in the same year.

Next month, the group will host its quarterly Happy Hour and business brainstorming session. Eskalyo says this is an opportunity for members to discuss issues they face in business and obtain advice from other professionals on how they have handled similar situations.

In addition to business networking, TRI SHARKS supports charitable causes, decided upon by its members. Eskalyo says so far they have supported Medals 4 Mettle (an organization that collects donated runner’s medals and presents them to people battling serious illnesses), the Victory School (a not-for-profit school for children with autism and other related disabilities), and Schott Communities (a local non-profit organization that serves the needs of the deaf and disabled).

TRI SHARKS meet the second Wednesday of each month from 8-9:30am at Midtown Athletic Club in Weston. The membership fee is $250 per year, which includes a healthy meal at the breakfast meetings, dynamic speakers, happy hours, distribution of member bios, and participation in philanthropic ventures.

To learn more about TRI SHARKS, contact Heath Eskalyo at (954) 370-9970 or follow them on Instagram at http://instagram.com/ tri_sharks/.

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pring is a time of growth and renewal and

that’s certainly the case here in Weston. Just driving around town it’s plain to see that our City continues to grow and expand, offering residents more services, better infrastructure, and greater cultural offerings.

Throughout Weston, economic investments in private development and redevelopment are underway. These include: the old Publix in the Country Isles Shopping Center has been leveled, additional space acquired, and a new and larger Publix is being constructed; a new Neurological Center and Cancer Care Center on the Cleveland Clinic campus is complete and a parking garage underway; and luxury private homes will go up on the former Bonaventure West Golf Course by premier real estate developers Terra Group. Private development is not alone.

Weston’s religious community saw the opening of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church and expansions at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

The City itself has been in the midst of numerous capital improvement projects including the construction of the Administrative Services Center which is expected to be occupied in May of this year, and most everyone has likely seen drainage and force main improvement projects throughout the City. A water service replacement project will begin shortly in the Garden Homes area of Country Isles, one of the oldest communities within the City. Geographical Information System tracking of water line breaks and service calls assisted in targeting this area for new lines in a pro-active measure to ensure consistent service. These projects, along with other potential redevelopment in the pipe-line, show once again, that developers, investors and businesses believe that Weston is the premier place to invest for the future.

As for events, we have something for everyone. March is the month for music lovers. The City will present a free concert in the park featuring Let It Be – The Beatles Tribute on March 7th. If classical, Broadway and movie theme songs are more your style, a free Symphony of the Americas Concert will be offered in Weston Town Center on March 8th. Other offerings include a Foreign Film Series movie, a free professional puppet show for children, and a free Moonlight Movie in the Park. April will bring even more events, including the ever-popular Royal Egg Hunt on April 4th, another Moonlight Movie in the Park, and professional theater for children with a performance of Cinderella.

As you can see, Spring has certainly sprung in Weston. I urge you to take advantage of all that Weston has to offer.

Until next time…

Mayor Stermer can be contacted via email at dstermer@westonfl.org or (954) 385-2000.

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attention. Continuing in the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor, DASH is a program sponsored by the Jewish Family Service (JFS) organizations throughout the United States. It is the acronym for Dentists Assisting Survivors of the Holocaust.

DASH is a relatively new and growing program here in South Florida. It is estimated that there are 120,000 Holocaust survivors in North America, and 17,000 of them reside in Florida.

It is also estimated that 25% of the survivors in America live below the poverty level.

Due to malnutrition and other hardships suffered during World War II, many survivors have long term physical issues, particularly oral. Many of today’s Holocaust survivors are well into their 80’s and 90’s and require dental work that they cannot afford due to low income and lack of insurance.

The DASH program provides free dental work to Holocaust survivors already enrolled in JFS programs whose incomes fall below the poverty level. In order to receive DASH services, a survivor has to be a regular JFS client and must meet strict financial requirements. Locally, the DASH program is coordinated by the Goodman JFS in Broward County and the Ruth and Norman Rales JFS in Palm Beach County.

It has not been an easy task for the volunteer coordinators at JFS to find dentists willing to do pro-bono work on these challenging cases, but the list of dental volunteers is growing.

In Broward County, 26 dentists have already signed up as providers and have served 48 patients to date.

"We are extremely passionate about our DASH program. It has provided $54,000 worth of free dental services for Holocaust survivors so far in Broward County, which has allowed us to spend that money on other important needs for Holocaust survivors,” explains Patti Sinkoe, DASH program coordinator for Goodman JFS. “Our challenge now is to meet the needs of our Holocaust survivors who need help affording their dental care, but don't currently qualify for the DASH program."

JFS is actively recruiting dentists, periodontists, endodontists and oral surgeons. Participating doctors include Dr. Richard Salzman, a Cooper City periodontist, and Dr. Howard Goldberg of Plantation. Dr. Steven Wander is the dental volunteer coordinator for Broward County.

During your next dental appointment, please ask your dentist if he/she is familiar with this program, and if so to contact JFS. Holocaust survivors or others looking to learn more about the DASH program can call JFS of Broward at 954-370-2140.

If you are aware of any programs helping the less fortunate in our community, please contact me. I am always available to assist in spreading the word on these wonderful programs.

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1. The Asking Price Is Too High. Ask any experienced Realtor why a specific home hasn’t sold and the answer will usually be: “The asking price is too high”. This presumes the home is (a) listed in the MLS – Multiple Listing Service, (b) listed on popular consumer sites such as Realtor.com, Homes. com, Zillow.com and Trulia.com, (c) has no restrictions for other Realtors showing the property, (d) the offer of cooperating transaction compensation is customary and there is (e) full cooperation by the listing agent with buyer’s Realtors.

2. The Listing Agent Is Uncooperative with other Realtors. Most home sales involve two realtors. The listing agent is hired by the seller and the selling agent (buyer’s agent) works with the buyer. Some listing agents are uncooperative with buyer’s Realtors, hoping to “double end” the home sale and obtain all of the commission rather than having to split it.

3. Condition of the residence. The majority of home buyers want to purchase a home or condo, then turn their key into the front door and move in. The more the property is in less than “model home” condition (a fixer-upper), the more it sells below market value of a home requiring zero fix-up work.

Experienced Realtors recommend getting a home in tip-top condition before exposing it to the market. This doesn’t require major renovation. Serious clean-up and repairs are usually sufficient. Using a home stager can be of help along with a fresh coat of paint inside and out, to get your home sold for top dollar.

4. As-Is sale can be a buyer turn-off. Many home sellers just don’t want to spend even minimal efforts to fix-up their property for sale. When a home is advertised As-Is, that means the seller must disclose the known defects but refuses to pay for any repairs.

5. The listing agent can be a home-sale obstacle. Many Realtors are disliked by their fellow local agents, and are known as “difficult agents”. Some offer the buyer’s realtor a cooperating transaction compensation less than the customary commission for the neighborhood. Sometimes this is because the seller signs the listing agreement only offering to pay less than market rate to sell their property. This results in local agents showing those properties only if there is nothing else to show their buyers.

Closely related to the difficult agent is the listing agent who uses poor marketing methods. A listing agent who does not place 35 quality high resolution pictures in the MLS, offer a virtual tour and video is losing out attracting buyers. The best listing agents use aggressive listing techniques such as their company and personal websites, mailing postcards to nearby homeowners, market relocation services with out-of-town buyers, holding open houses and exposing the property to other brokers.

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Smoke Alarms Save Lives

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are reminded of two things: we are going to lose an hour of sleep and, much more importantly, it is time to change your smoke detector batteries! Fire departments from across the country recommend that every time you change your clock, you change your smoke detector batteries, and there are some very important reasons why.

According to the National Fire Protection Agency almost two-thirds of deaths that occurred during residential structure fires resulted from fires in homes with either non-working smoke alarms present or no smoke alarms present at all. During a fire, toxic smoke is generated and can spread very quickly, easily overcoming sleeping occupants. Working smoke alarms alert occupants and can allow them enough time to evacuate. The risk of dying in a residential structure fire is cut in half in homes with working smoke alarms.

Here are some tips on smoke alarm safety: ▸▸ 1. Not all smoke alarms are created equally. One of the best ways to protect yourself and your family is to install a “dual sensor” which recognizes both smoke and visible flame. ▸▸ 2. Smoke alarms should be installed on every level of your home and both inside and outside of bedrooms. Some people, especially children and older occupants, can sleep through the loud alert of a smoke alarm. Take a few minutes to create an escape plan with your family and ensure that someone is designated to help children and others escape when a smoke alarm is activated. Make sure your children know what the smoke alarm sounds like and teach them what to do in case they hear the alarm sound. ▸▸ 3. Test your smoke alarms monthly by pressing the test button. If your smoke alarm does not activate, check the power source or change your smoke alarm. ▸▸ 4. Smoke alarms need new batteries twice a year. Smoke alarms should be replaced every ten years, if not sooner, or immediately if the smoke alarm does not function properly. ▸▸ 5. If there is a fire in your home, leave immediately by crawling low under the smoke. Never go back inside once you evacuate. People often lose their lives in structure fires by re-entering their homes to retrieve items or pets.

The City of Weston has a smoke alarm battery replacement program for our elderly and disabled residents. This free program is designed to assist the highest fire risk population segments who, due to age or disability, may not be capable of properly maintaining their smoke alarms. If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact Mary Ann Caporrino at Fire Station 81 at (954) 389-2015 to schedule this service.

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Alzheimer’s Foundation because of the advanced work it Alzheimer’s currently takes the lives of 100,000 people is doing. “It funds the most exciting research projects for each year in this country. The John Douglas French Alzheimer’s that are not supported by our government.

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Reagan and Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of The Big Sur International Full Marathon will be Terris’ Directors, wrote Terris a letter thanking her for her second full marathon. She ran the inaugural A1A Fort pledge. “We are most grateful to be a part of your team Lauderdale Full Marathon and three half marathons. and share your goal of raising funds, and awareness, in This is the first marathon she is running for charity. search for a cure for this disease. We also appreciate your level of passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to this important cause.”

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New Weston Rugby Club Promotes Fitness, Fairness and Family

By Stacey Bomser

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fastest growing sports in the United States, and its popularity is expected to skyrocket with the return of rugby at the 2016 Olympics. Weston has always had a large number of rugby players and now hosts its own team, the Okapi Wanderers Rugby FC. “The City of Weston is continually reviewing trends in athletics and responding with facility improvements or new programming as opportunities are presented,” explains Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation. “Rugby is a growing program and we look forward to seeing these players out on our fields.”

The Okapi Wanderers Rugby FC is officially sanctioned by the Weston Sports Alliance. In its first season, it is already the largest youth rugby club in Florida. It is open to players ages six to 17, with U10, U12, U14 and JV divisions.

What makes the Okapi Wanderers unique is that the non-profit club was created by and is run by parents. “Parent participation is what makes our club feel like a big family,” shares Mariana Gallo, one of the founders of the club and current Director and

Communications Manager. Her two sons, Tomas and Franco, play on the team.

Gallo encourages any interested child to give rugby a try. “It doesn’t matter their size, height, weight or speed.

Anybody can be a rugby player.”

She describes rugby as a fast-paced game derived from football (American soccer). “It features a combination of strength, speed and strategy to move the ball into an opponent’s territory. All the players participate on the field,” explains Gallo. “It is a team sport where sportsmanship, camaraderie, respect for the referee, the opposing team and your teammates is the priority.”

She says it’s these values that make rugby so appealing to players and parents. “Rugby provides a unifying spirit that leads to life-long friendships, teamwork and loyalty which transcends cultural, geographic, political and religious differences.”

For the Okapi Wanderers, each game is more than a competition, it’s a celebration. “Unlike most sports, after the game players and family from both teams stay for a traditional gathering,” notes Gallo. “It’s a way of building a sense of family among the team and

the rugby community.”

As for the team name, Gallo says the players picked it and it has special significance. “An okapi is an animal made of a mix of giraffe, zebra and horse. The boys thought that name reflects us as a team, because we are all from different backgrounds, nationalities, and religions. We added Wanderers because in the beginning we did not have a field to train.”

The Okapi Wanderers Rugby FC practices on Tuesday and Friday from 6-8pm at Weston Regional Park, Field #6. Home games are played at Tequesta Trace Park. The season runs through May and players can join at any time. For more information visit www.okapiwanderersrugby.com.

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Pediatric Dentistry of Weston Helps Children Achieve Healthy and Beautiful Smiles by debby teich

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ediatric Dentistry of Weston offers comprehensive dental care for children, from infants to teens, and helps them develop beautiful, healthy smiles. Dr. Samira Alempour and her experienced staff work together to provide state-of-the-art treatment in a safe, fun, and kid-friendly environment. They understand that visiting the dentist can be difficult for children and make every effort to make them feel at ease. They encourage patients with positive reinforcement, praise, and prizes to help them maintain a positive outlook on oral health for the rest of their lives. Pediatric Dentistry of Weston is located at 2863 Executive Park Dr., Suite 101, in Weston.

Dr. Samira Alempour answered some commonly asked questions about her practice.

What are the ages of your patients?

Our patients include infants, children, and adolescents. We also have special training to comfortably treat patients with specific and special healthcare needs.

What services does your practice offer? Our practice offers comprehensive dental care and focuses on preventative treatment modalities and oral health education to prevent the formation of dental caries (cavities). We offer the latest state of the art technology, including digital (lowest radiation) x-rays and the highest quality dental materiDr. Alempour loves children as much as she loves dentistry. als. In addition to rouShe teaches her patients how to take good care of their tine dental exams, we teeth, prevent cavities and promote good oral health. offer sealants to help prevent tooth decay by up to 90%, restorative treatment of cavities, extractions, and counseling for early intervention of harmful childhood habits, such as thumb sucking.

What is Dr. Samira Alempour’s background? Dr. Samira Alempour moved to South Florida when she was 13 years old and has lived here ever since.

She speaks English, Spanish, and Farsi. She is a published author and a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. Dr. Alempour obtained her Dental Degree from Nova Southeastern University, where she continued on and earned her Degree in Pediatric Dentistry (specializing in the oral healthcare of infants, children, teens, and patients with special needs).

She currently lives in Weston with her husband, Robert; two-year-old son, Riad; nine-month old daughter, Ayla; and dog, Bailey the Boxer.

What can patients expect when they visit the office? We treat each child as if they were our own. Our staff has many years of experience working with children and adolescents. We build lasting and trusting relationships with our patients and their families. The office has games, toys, televisions, and a toy tower of prizes in order to create a fun and inviting child-friendly

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atmosphere. All of our patients are given prizes for their efforts and for being the wonderful patients that they are.

Do you offer sedation dentistry? For children that have dental anxiety, we offer different types of sedation techniques to help them have a more pleasant dental visit.

These techniques include nitrous oxide sedation (laughing gas), oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation, which is administered by a pediatric anesthesiologist. We employ the safest and most effective sedation standards by following the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

At what age should parents bring their children for the first time? One year of age is the ideal time to bring in your child for their first dental visit to establish a dental home, as is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Visits are complimentary for children under the age of two.

Why is it important to bring children for early dental visits? Early dental visits create the concept of a dental home, where young patients can learn to trust their pediatric dentist and staff. This helps to create familiar and comfortable dental visits. Also, early The ideal age to bring a child for their first visit is after they turn one. visits help detect cavities when they are small and more manageable and therefore much easier to treat.

Another great benefit of early dental visits is to ensure that patients are brushing well and taking all the correct measures to prevent early childhood decay.

At what age should children start brushing their teeth? The best time to start brushing is when the first primary tooth erupts to ensure good oral health for all of the years to come. We offer special infant toothbrushes with unique handles to our patients for creating safe and healthy brushing habits from an early age.

Is thumb sucking a problem? Thumb sucking and pacifiers provide comfort and a sense of security for many babies. Both are a common way to self sooth. If thumb sucking continues beyond two to three years of age, it may cause malpositioning of the teeth and future discrepancies in the child’s bite. Such habits should be discussed with your pediatric dentist.

The office has games, toys, televisions, and prizes, which create a fun, child-friendly atmosphere.

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At what age do most children start losing their teeth? Most children begin to lose their first tooth around the age of six, but every child is different and sometimes it is sooner or later than six years of age.

Pediatric Dentistry of Weston is located at 2863 Executive Park Dr., Suite 101, in Weston. For information, call 954- 217-1121, visit www.westonkidsdentistry.com, or send an email to info@ westonkidsdentistry.com.

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re you feeling run down and stressed? Are

financial pressures, emotional stress, poor eating habits, smoking or drugs causing havoc on your adrenal glands?

Have you felt as though you just cannot seem to get yourself together? Is it hard for you to relax or to get exercise? Do you have difficulty getting restful sleep? Do you find that you get sick more often? Are you gaining weight? If so, then you like many others may be experiencing symptoms of Adrenal Stress.

What is Adrenal Stress? Adrenal Stress is a collection of signs and symptoms that results when the adrenal glands function below the necessary level. Most commonly associated with intense or prolonged stress, it can also arise during or after acute or chronic infections. Its paramount symptom is fatigue that is not relieved by sleep. You may look and act relatively normal with adrenal stress and may not have any of the sings of physical illness, yet you live with a general sense of un-wellness, tiredness or “gray” feelings. People suffering from adrenal stress often have to use coffee, colas, red bull or other stimulants to get going in the morning and to prop themselves up during the day.

Although it affects millions of people, conventional medicine does not yet recognize it as a distinct syndrome. Adrenal stress can wreak havoc with your life. With each increment of reduction in adrenal function every organ and system in your body is more profoundly affected. Changes occur in your carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, heart and cardiovascular system, and even sex drive. Your body does its best to make up for the under functioning adrenals, but it does so at a price.

What causes Adrenal Stress? It is produced when your adrenal glands cannot adequately meet the demands of stress. The adrenal glands mobilize your body’s responses to every kind of stress (whether it’s physical, emotional, or psychological) through hormones that regulate energy production and storage, immune function, heart rate, muscle tone, and other processes that enable you to cope with the stress. Whether you have an emotional crisis, such as a death of a loved one; a physical crisis, such as major surgery; or any type of severe repeated or constant stress in your life, your adrenals have to respond to the stress and maintain homeostasis. If their response is inadequate, you are likely to experience some degree of adrenal stress.

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

Dear Friend,

write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. When you bring in this article (by 3/31/15) you will receive my entire new patient exam for $45. That’s with x-rays, biomechanical exam, history and consultation…the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you $250 elsewhere. The law says that I must tell you THAT YOu OR AnY OTHeR peRSOn ReSpOnSIBLe FOR pAYMenT HAS THe RIgHT TO ReFuSe TO pAY, cAnceL pAYMenT, OR Be ReIMBuRSeD FOR TReATMenT, WHIcH IS peRFORMeD AS A ReSuLT OF AnD WITHIn 72 HOuRS OF ReSpOnDIng TO THe ADveRTISeMenT FOR DIScOunTeD, OR ReDuceD Fee FOR SeRvIce, eXAMInATIOn, OR TReATMenT.

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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 in the middle.

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…

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

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

Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “Due to an auto accident, I suffered from severe neck pain, vertigo and I could not raise my arm to comb my hair. Now I am symptom free with no medication and I can do everything I could not do before.”

– E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL “Thanks to the DRX 9000 and the doctors, I no longer have chronic sciatic pain. It’s been a long time since I have taken pain medication.”

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

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

Studies show that people actually pay less for their long-term overall health care expenses if they are seeing a chiropractor.

You benefit from an amazing offer. Look, it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg to correct your health. You are going to write a check to someone for your health care expenses, you may as well

great care at a great fee…please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at a great fee. My qualifications…I’m a graduate of Life college and have been practicing for over 10 years.

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Our office is called Windmill Health center and it’s at 17160 Royal palm Blvd., Suite 1 in the Windmill professional plaza. Our phone number is 954-217-4881. call Mylene or Annie for an appointment. We can help you. Thank you.

For more information regarding our services please visit our website www.WindmillHealthcenter.com. If you would like to email us with your questions, you may reach us at WindmillHealth@ att.net – Rick Behar, D.C. P.S. I am also offering the second family member for only $37. p.p.S. Your time is as valuable as mine. That’s why I have a no-wait policy. You will be seen within minutes of your appointment.

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A youthful face is fuller, more angular, with high cheekbones, a distinctive jawline, and smooth skin. In order to achieve the optimal result in facial rejuvenation, it is necessary to address all the underlying elements that affect the appearance of the face. There are four areas to treat – skin surface, laxity or excess skin, soft tissue support structure, and biochemical composition within the skin.

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By Stacey Bomser

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e Yuan Xu and his family moved to Weston from China almost three years ago.

Although still learning the English language and American culture, the Eagle Point Elementary fifth grader is earning praise for his artistic talent. His colored pencil drawing of a mallard duck won first place, for his age group, in the Florida Junior Duck Stamp Contest.

Le Yuan says he learned about the contest from his grandmother, who also happens to be his art teacher. His father, who shares the family interest in art, encouraged Le Yuan to enter the contest.

According to Mercedes Jacobson, Le Yuan’s teacher, he was thrilled when he found out he won the contest. His artwork is currently on display at the Le Yuan Xu is an aspiring artist.

J.N. “Ding” Darling

National Wildlife Refuge Education Center on Sanibel Island, along with the other winners.

Three first, second and third-place winners in four different age groups, plus 16 honorable mention winners, were selected from the nearly 3,000 entries.

Le Yuan won first place in Group II (4-6th grade) and Third Best of Show.

“The judges chose Le Yuan’s artwork of a mallard drake for many reasons, but one of the main reasons that stood out was the use of effective coloring and realistic representation of the species,” states Rebecca Wolff, education ranger at the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge and Florida Junior Duck Stamp Coordinator. “The water movement in the drawing is quite sophisticated for that age group as well.”

Mrs. Jacobson says Le Yuan has earned this praise. “I am proud of his artistic talents. I am equally proud of his assimilation to a new country. Le Yuan is recognized in class for the ‘artiste’ that he is, and his peers and I feel that this recognition is well-deserved.”

Le Yuan says he enjoys drawing things that make him happy. The gifted artist is like most other fifth graders in all other respects; he likes to run around and play with his friends.

When he grows up, Le Yuan says he would like to be a police officer because he wants to do something important. Regardless of profession, he plans to inte-

Le Yuan Xu's drawing of a mallard drake won first place for Group II (4-6th grade) in the Florida Junior Duck Stamp Contest.

grate his love of art in every aspect of his life.

The Junior Duck Stamp Contest teaches students about habitat conservation, science and math through art. It is open to all students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Entries for the 2015 Florida Junior Duck Stamp Contest are due by March 15th and should be mailed to Becky Wolff, Florida Coordinator, Federal Duck Stamp Program, J.N. "Ding" Darling NWR, 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel, FL, 33957. For more information on the contest and its rules, visit www.fws.gov/ juniorduck.

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Imagine Charter School Third Grade Class Plants the Seeds of Change

By Stacey Bomser

Mrs. Gordon’s third graders show Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam their class garden.

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ons, students in Linda Gordon’s third grade class are planting the seeds of change. The Imagine Charter School students are raising money for UNICEF by selling fruits and vegetables harvested from their class garden.

Mrs. Gordon started the garden project about eight years ago after being awarded a Disney Minnie Grant. This year’s garden is funded by a grant from Florida Agriculture in the Classroom, along with donations from parents.

Parent Autumn Karlinsky arranged for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture

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Adam Putnam to visit the school. After a presentation to the third grade, Commissioner Putnam visited the garden with Mrs. Gordon’s students.

“I think his visit helped the students further understand that the food they get is coming from real people in our state, that there is a real business of agriculture, and that agriculture is important in Florida.”

Because of the Florida Agriculture grant, the class planted produce that grows in our state such as jalapenos, tomatoes, basil, chives, carrots, radishes, potatoes, eggplant, lemons and a mango tree. Mrs. Gordon notes that past gardens have included more than just fruits, vegetables and herbs, former classes have planted a sensory garden as well as a butterfly garden.

Regardless of the crop, Mrs. Gordon always uses the garden project to teach two important lessons. The first being an understanding of where our food comes from.

“The experience in the garden gives students a better appreciation of the growth cycle of plants, the interaction of plants with the ecosystem including a better understanding of bees and other insects, and an interest in some new foods that they may not have previously been willing to consider but, since they grew them, they will give a bite of raw tomato or taste of bok choy a try,” notes Mrs. Gordon.

She says she also tries to integrate the garden into other lesson plans. For instance, she may have students calculate the perimeter and area of the garden squares. Mrs. Gordon also invites other teachers to bring their classes to the garden to illustrate a math or science lesson or concept.

The bigger lesson Mrs. Gordon wants her students to learn from the garden project goes beyond the standard academic curriculum. “The more important lesson for me is our service learning project,” she explains. “For the past three years, I have read a story called Beatrice’s Goat to the class in which a young girl received the gift of a dairy goat which changes the course of her and her family’s lives as she can then afford to attend school.”

Mrs. Gordon uses that true story to encourage her students to consider how they can make a difference in the lives of others. “The students this year researched Heifer International, the American Red Cross, UNICEF, and Kiva,” she notes. “After their research and presentations, they voted to use the money earned from selling our produce to donate to UNICEF.” Mrs. Gordon says her classes typically raise $50$80 for their chosen charity. “Ideally, when we have a large crop, I have them set up a little farmer’s market stand in the front office at dismissal. When it is just a couple of items that are ready, I usually reach out the staff for first come first serve.” She says produce sells for 50¢ or $1.00.

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam speaks to Mrs. Gordon’s third grade class.

Last year’s class earned $80 which they donated to the Red Cross. The previous year, Mrs. Gordon’s class raised enough money to donate chickens and rabbits through Heifer International.

“Through the garden project, I hope I can plant the seed in their minds that while there are quite a few things wrong in the world, there are also actions that can be taken to make a difference,” states Mrs. Gordon.

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Manatee Bay Class Receives Robots As Coding Contest Prize

By Stacey Bomser

To demonstrate the Sphero robots, Ms. Washington’s students dressed as the Sonar24 Geek Squad.

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Washington’s fifth grade class at Manatee Bay Elementary are encouraged to play with their smart phones in class. They are using a special app, available for iPhone/iPad and Android devices, to program Sphero robots to complete various tasks, from running an obstacle course and dancing to drawing pictures.

The class won the sphere-shaped robots in a

contest sponsored by Code.org in conjunction with its annual Hour of Code initiative, which engages students in computer coding activities during National Computer Science Education Week. It was one of only 100 classrooms nationwide to win the Sphero robots.

Ms. Washington says her students are using many of the skills they learned during Hour of Code week to program the Spheros, but she points out that Sphero teaches more than just programming.

“My students have learned about coding, as well as potential, kinetic, mechanical and electric energy. We had just covered these skills in Science, so the timing was perfect. There were math and engineering skills that were incorporated as the students had to create an obstacle course and program the Sphero to run it,” explains Ms. Washington, noting that students are also utilizing writing skills for a presentation on how all of this is integrated into the Florida Standards for fifth grade and beyond.

Ms. Washington says she is grateful for the support of the school’s administrators. “Mrs. DeVaughn and Mrs. Dumervil support my class in all of their endeavors for the Spheros. Our students get to learn in ways where traditional methods of teaching cannot.”

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been using the Spheros, but the class plans to share the tiny robots with another classroom as well as their Book Buddies.

“Manatee Bay is a school-wide STEM school so all teachers are incorporating STEM into their curriculum,” explains Ms. Washington. For example, in recognition of Black History Month her students researched famous scientists, astronauts, mathematicians and engineers.

Students are also encouraged to participate in the Science Olympiad or join the fourth and fifth grade Math Teams. The six specials teachers also include STEM activities in their lessons.

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Cypress Bay Teacher Receives Holocaust Educator of the Year Award

By Evan Teich, Student Writer

Leslie Rheingold received the Holocaust Educator of the Year Award.

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eslie R heingold, a H olocaust H istory

students to be better people in the community. She brought in teacher at Cypress Bay High School, recently received Jewish Family Services and has students in all of her classes the 2014 Gutterman Family Outstanding Holocaust who visit Holocaust survivors every other week. She also has a Educator Award. This award is courtesy of the FAU Center for number of students who are planning a party for the Holocaust Holocaust and Human Rights Education. survivors at Century Village to celebrate Purim this month.

“It’s exciting and I feel really good about the fact that I am “My students took the ball themselves and went with it,” said being recognized for what I do,” said Rheingold.

Rheingold. “They come to me and tell me the things that they In her seventh year teaching the subject, Rheingold was are doing, but I am not in charge.” nominated by Andrew Hartman, a former Holocaust survivor As part of the award, in July Rheingold will go on an who often spoke in her classes. all-expenses-paid teacher field study to the Yad Vashem “Dr. Gatens from FAU told me that Mr. Hartman had called International Holocaust Education Seminar in Jerusalem. She before he died to nominate me,” said Rheingold. “I started will then continue on to Poland where she will visit Auschwitz, crying, and then I had to submit all of the required paper one of the concentration camps. work which was very intense.”

“It’s going to allow me to see the reality of what really went on Rheingold says she had a special relationship with over there and I’m excited about it,” she said. “I didn’t find out Hartman. “He had made a decision many years ago that until five years ago that my ancestors died in Auschwitz, so it he was never going to speak at other schools, only in my just became more real to me.” classes,” she said. “He said they were well behaved. He Rheingold says the trip will give her a new perspective that always made a speech about me when he got up in front of she will take back to the classroom. “I think I know a lot about the kids before he spoke about how appreciative of me he what happened, but until you really are there I don’t think you was.” can say you have completed the educational journey,” she said.

While she understands the importance of informing students about the Holocaust, Rheingold believes there is more “I think I will feel more secure in my knowledge, and I know that it is going to be a very moving experience.” to her curriculum. “It’s not just about Holocaust history; it’s about becoming a better human being,” she said. “I teach Evan Teich is a junior at Cypress Bay High School. He is the Sports Copy Editor of that we should reach out to people and make everybody feel Cypress Bay’s newspaper, The Circuit. Evan is also a member of the Cypress Bay like they are a part of something.”

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History Comes Alive at Tequesta Trace Middle School

By Stacey Bomser

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to John F. Kennedy recently gathered at Tequesta Trace Middle School. These historical figures were all subjects of students’ History Fair projects.

The History Fair is an annual event at Tequesta Trace. All seventh and eighth grade students participate. According to seventh grade civics teacher Kim Beitz, the History Fair follows the requireAutumn Hudson, Samantha Leval and Seventh grader Aliyah Rodas Seventh grader Matthew Whalen studied ments of the National History Day Brandon Chin won first place for their researched abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. group presentation on the Wright Brothers. contest.

This year’s theme is “Leadership and Legacy in “The National History Day contest allows students Alexandra Goodsite and Sofia Anrencio for their History.” Students were tasked to research a person to cultivate interest because they research a topic of Group Website on Emily Dickinson; Eric Bazail for his or event of historical significance. Their findings could Historical Paper on Thatcherism: The Effects On The their choice, develop research skills, and become be presented through one of five categories: docuexperts on their topic,” notes Mrs. Beitz.

British Economy; Noah Rabinovitch for his Individual mentary, exhibit, paper, performance or website. Mrs. Performance on Elie Wiesel; and Autumn Hudson, In addition, she likes how this program encourBeitz says the winners were selected based upon the ages all students to achieve success. “The shy student Samantha Leval and Brandon Chin for their Group input of all of the Social Students teachers. gains confidence when speaking about a topic he/she Performance on the Wright Brothers.

This winners were Juan Bustios, Luc Saint-Genies, has researched. The apathetic student gains passion Mrs. Beitz says she is proud of her students for the Zander Eiben for their Group Exhibit on Winston by choosing a topic of personal interest. The high hard work they put into their projects. More imporChurchill; Emma Ludwig for her Individual Exhibit on achieving student increases his/her ability to articutantly, the students take pride in their own work.

Jane Goodall; David McDermott for his Documentary late their learning through the presentation. Ultimately, She says she likes this particular project because on Steve Wozniak and Apple; Rafael Cheng for all students are winners in the National History Day it provides an opportunity for students to realize there his Website on Confuscius: Wisdom from the East; contest.” is more to history than mere facts and dates.

Tequesta Trace Middle School Celebrates Milestone

By Stacey Bomser

Sixth grader Allison Amaya shows off her winning t-shirt design and prize.

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equesta Trace M iddle School is cel-

ebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It first opened its doors to students in 1990.

Neighboring school, Indian Trace Elementary, is also celebrating its silver anniversary.

Tequesta Trace administrators felt the best way to mark this milestone was to get the students involved.

The school sponsored a t-shirt design contest. The winner was sixth grader Allison Amaya, whose image features the school mascot, the Cougar. The t-shirts are now for sale and the first hour class that buys the most shirts will receive a doughnut party sponsored

with Falcon Cove built to relieve our numbers.” by the Student Council.

As a technology teacher, Ms. Sesto-Monsour Much has changed since the middle school first recognizes the advantages today’s students have opened its doors. Two of the original faculty members over those from 25 years ago, but she regrets that the are still on staff, Lori Sesto-Monsour and Debbie mandated testing and assessments mean “no time for O'Bryan, along with several longtime teachers. They festive, friendship building or all have vivid memories of cultural activities.” those early years.

Speaking of culture, Ms. The school has gone Salerno says the school has through some growing pains, become much more multiculjust like its students. Ms. tural over the years. “When Sesto-Monsour, a math and Tequesta first started, we were computer teacher, rememprobably only about five-perbers when the school was so cent Hispanic. Today we are overcrowded that teachers did over 50 percent Hispanic.” not have their own classrooms While a lot has changed and had to push carts from over the years, some things one room to another. remain the same. Ms. Salerno “At one point we were so says the school has many large we had a portable caftraditions, her favorite being eteria just to help with lunches,” the Eighth Grade Dance. “It shares Kathy Salerno, who is so nice to see our students has worn many hats over the dressed up, looking all grown years from classroom teacher up. This is truly the last time to administrator to coach. they will all be together before “After that we housed our sixth they split up to various high grade classes at Gator Run schools. Watching them sway Elementary for several years.

Lori Sesto-Monsour (left) and Debbie O'Bryan to the last graduation song Then Indian Ridge was built have both been teaching at Tequesta Trace brings tears to my eyes every to relieve overcrowding. After a Middle School since it first opened 25 years ago. Photo courtesy Cobi Gardner. time.” few years we again expanded,

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Falcon Cove Cambridge Classes Produce Digital Newspapers

By Stacey Bomser

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tudents enrolled in Taly Cohen ’ s C ambridge 7 th G rade

Language Arts classes at Falcon Cove Middle School have been sharing their knowledge of the world around them by creating digital newspapers.

This lesson has allowed students to develop their journalistic writing, one of the components of the Cambridge curriculum. Cambridge is an international academic program by Cambridge University for accelerated learners.

“One of the criteria for entering the Cambridge program is to have a strong, inquisitive mind about world events. It is a requirement that I adamantly enforce to all applicants before they register for the program, and continuously foster and nurture,” explains Mrs. Cohen, who serves as the school’s Cambridge Program Coordinator. “The goal of the Cambridge program is to develop ‘citizens of the world’ – students who are eager to make a difference in the world, and have a thirst for knowledge. In order to make that difference, one must know about the world around him, and this newspaper project was one more way that the students continued their research and study of the world and local current events.”

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The Cambridge Times, The Cambridge Post, and Good Times Cambridge all included the following sections: world news, local news, sports, health, movies and travel. “Each section was comprised of four articles, accompanied by pictures with captions,” explains Mrs. Cohen.

“All articles had to be current to two weeks prior to the due date of the newspaper.”

The students had to follow strict guidelines learned about journalistic writing, conducting research using other newspapers, media sources and interviews. The finished newspapers were posted on the class website for other students and parents to read.

Mrs. Cohen was impressed by the quality of news coverage in the digital newspapers. She plans to continue this project next year, with the hopes of producing quarterly newspapers.

Her plans also call for the expanMrs. Cohen’s Cambridge sion of the school’s Cambridge 7th Grade Language Arts students proudly present program. Currently, Falcon Cove their class newspapers. offers Cambridge English, Cambridge Science and Civics classes for seventh graders. Next year, the school is continuing its seventh grade Cambridge program and opening an eighth grade program to all current Cambridge students who wish to continue, as well as any others who meet the entrance criteria.

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School News

Cypress Bay Hosts College Fair

By Emily Chaiet, student writer

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anging from Ivy Leagues to state universi -

tion in general.”

Junior Alyssa Clayton attended the event to receive more ties, over 70 colleges attended Cypress Bay’s annual information than what she’s learned online. “I decided to College Fair to inform a crowd of around 300 students come to the college fair because college is obviously someand parents. thing that’s impending upon us juniors and seniors, so I feel “I think every year it’s a great event for our underclasslike it’s good to explore the lay of the land and see what colmen to understand more about the colleges and what leges offer. It’s one thing to look online and to see what the they’re looking for,” said BRACE adviser Shari Bush who colleges offer, but to get to talk to someone who represents coordinated the event. “Obviously, our student body the college is a totally different experience.” changes every year, so it’s a chance to expose everybody Junior Alexandra Quintana attended with her mother, and have them really see what’s available.”

Ginette. They took the opportunity to speak to a representaAttendees received information about the college admistive from LSU, which is Alexandra’s first choice university. sions process, what schools are looking for in applicants, “I wanted to get more information. There’s a couple colwhat their top majors are, and about financial aid and leges here that I’m thinking about applying to, so it was just scholarships. kind of more convenient to come here and talk to people “I think the College Fair gives students an opportunity face to face since I can’t go visit all of the colleges,” said to learn about the individual schools, to hear what other Alexandra. kids are asking and how it might benefit them, to talk to Her mother added, “We learned about GPA’s and what’s the representatives, to get literature and to just get a better weighted and un-weighted and that AP classes are imporunderstanding of what each of the schools are looking for,” Brooke Soloway, Alexandra Quintana, tant depending on what you want to go into.”

Mrs. Bush said. and parent Ginette Quintana, talk to a representative from Louisiana State Mrs. Bush said it’s important for Cypress Bay to host its The universities at the College Fair included the University at Cypress Bay’s College Fair. own College Fair each year. “The students are on a track University of Florida (UF), Florida State University (FSU), the University of North Florida (UNF), Cornell University and Louisiana State University for college from the minute they step onto this campus, so this is an opportunity for them to learn more information and they take advantage of it.”

(LSU), along with other state universities and some art schools.

“We decided to go to college fair because of accessibility,” said Michele Williams, a UF admissions representative. “We want students to know it’s within Emily Chaiet is a junior at Cypress Bay High School. She the online news editor on the school’s newspaper, reach and that they can prepare themselves not just for UF but for a higher educaThe Circuit.

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Three Cypress Bay Seniors Named U.S. Presidential Scholars Candidates

By Stacey Bomser

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hree C ypress Bay H igh School

Education’s website for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, four other Weston students seniors have been selected as candidates also earned this prestigious honor. They are for the prestigious 2015 U.S. Presidential David Branse (University School at NSU), Scholars Program. Even more impressive, only Elizabeth Donoway (Pine Crest School), and one other Broward County Public Schools stuFrancisco Rivera and Lawrence Xu (both dent received this honor. attend American Heritage School).

Congratulations to Robert Arnott, who was Next month, the candidates will find out admitted and plans to attend MIT next year, if they were selected as one of the approxiCaterina Golner, who will attend Princeton mately 560 semifinalists. The White House University, and Alison Huang, who is still undeCommission on Presidential Scholars, a cided at this time. group of distinguished citizens appointed by Cypress Bay College Advisor Shari Bush the President, will then select this year’s U.S. says she is extremely proud of these students, Presidential Scholars. Less than 150 students and the entire senior class. “The Class of 2015 receive this honor each year. The winners will is an incredible class. They have worked hard be announced in May and recognized durthroughout high school and it clearly shows. ing a special ceremony in June in Washington, These students have received Early Decision DC, where they will be presented with the acceptances at many of the country’s most Presidential Scholars Medallion. prestigious colleges and universities including Caterina Golber, Robert Arnott, and Alison Huang are U.S. Presidential Scholars are selected Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, Stanford, Duke, candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. based on superior academic and artistic MIT, the University of Pennsylvania, and many achievements, leadership qualities, strong character, and involvement in the more. On top of that, we have twelve National Merit Scholarship semifinalists and community and school activities. During their all-expense paid trip to Washington, now three U.S. Presidential Scholars candidates. I could not be more proud of our DC, the Scholars will meet with government officials, educators, authors, musistudents.” cians, scientists and other accomplished people. The students will also have the Arnott, Golner and Huang are among over 3,900 candidates selected to the opportunity to visit museums and monuments, and attend recitals, receptions and U.S. Presidential Scholars Program from across the country for their exceptional ceremonies. performance on the SAT or ACT assessments. According to the Department of

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School News

Cypress Bay Celebrates National Signing Day

By Stacey Bomser

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ixteen student athletes at C ypress Bay H igh School were

recognized during the school’s National Signing Day celebration.

National Signing Day is technically the first day that a high school senior can sign a binding Letter of Intent to play college football for a school that is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Many schools, including Cypress Bay, use this day to acknowledge all of their student athletes who will be playing sports in college.

“Every year, Cypress Bay has a number of student athletes that go on to some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country,” states Bill Caruso, Athletics Director at Cypress Bay. “It makes Softball players Monika Garabedian, Lexi DiEmmanuele and Olivia Gott pose for a selfie me very proud to have during the National Signing Day celebration. been a part of these students’ lives and following them through their high school years and watching them develop into great human beings who give back to the community.”

Cypress Bay had 16 students who play eight different sports sign their official Letters of Intent during the National Signing Day ceremony, before a crowd that included proud parents, admiring administrators and supportive School Board members.

John Antkiewicz will play football next year at Valparaiso University. Golfer Valentina Haupt earned a full-scholarship to Southern Mississippi University.

Four Lightning tennis players signed Letters of Intent. Brothers Michael and Scott Plutt will play at Bryant University in Rhode Island, Carlos Moreno at Marist College and Christopher Morin-Kougoucheff at the University of Louisville. Three students will play collegiate softball: Lexi DiEmmanuele for Boston College; Olivia Gott for the University of Virginia, and Monika Garabedian for Salem International University. Two baseball players signed Letters of Intent: Alex Valladarez to Marshall University and Juan Dela Espriella to Villanova University. Haley Wright will swim for the Coaches proudly watch as Cypress Bay student athletes sign their Letters of Intent. Photos courtesy Ignacia Araya.

University of North Florida, while teammate Kylie Herman will join the Brandeis University swim team. Jacqueline Huchler will play soccer for the University of South Carolina. Fernando Ramirez will play soccer at Florida Gulf Coast University. Last, but not least, Tyler Sage will join the Arizona State University wrestling team.

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Coding. Another spoke of the STEM education wheel is coding, which is increasingly becoming part of the academic curriculum. Camp programs motivate students to not only play with technology but to create technology! Through coding, campers are exposed to computer science and taught the knowledge and skills necessary to snag high tech, high paying jobs in the fields of computer science.

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The Key. Fun! In order for children to embrace learning, especially during the summer, programs must be challenging yet fun. Even though this is a very simple concept, it can be difficult to achieve. Finding a trending educational camp that meets these goals will lead to not only a great summer experience for your child, but also for cognitive development often dismissed during summer months.

Danielle Guski is Director of Camp Sagemont. It offers traditional day camp and a wide variety of specialty camps including many trending educational camps. All programs are held on Sagemont’s Lower School Campus in Weston. Camp Sagemont begins the week of June 8th and runs through August 7th. Camp hours are 9am to 3:30pm, with early care and after care available. To learn more about Camp Sagemont visit www.campsagemont.com or call (954) 384-1894.

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What I prefer to use as a guide is the anatomy of the mandible (lower jaw) and the developmental stage of the third molars. For example, there is a nerve that runs the length of the lower border of the mandible called the inferior alveolar nerve. Among other things, this nerve provides for our feeling in the lower lip.

The third molars develop right over this nerve and it is not until around 15-16 yrs old that the roots of the teeth tend to approximate and in some cases even wrap around the nerve. I allow the third molar to grow and hopefully find a reasonable eruption path prior to the completion of development of its roots. If I find that there is too much pressure being placed on the 12 year molars, I will refer for extraction of the third molars prior to the full development of the roots. What this accomplishes is the removal of the third molars with a much reduced chance of damage to the nerve.

As in most situations, timing is everything. Our protocol consists of consistent retainer wear as soon as braces are removed. We then monitor the third molars until they either come in or are removed. Consistent retainer wear is more than sufficient in maintaining that beautiful smile through the process. In fact, we are recommending long term night time wear of the retainer even if the third molars are removed. As it turns out, the eruption of the third molars is the most well known, but not the only, factor which can cause shifting of the teeth over time.

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Wills vs. Trusts - What’s the Difference and Which Should I Use?

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Q: What is a will?

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Q: What is a Revocable Living Trust?

A: A Revocable Living Trust is a document that creates a legal relationship in which one person, the trustee, holds property for the benefit of another, the beneficiary. The person who sets up the trust, the settlor, may also be named as trustee until he or she dies. Think of the trust as a big box. You, as the settlor, would place all of the assets that you wish to protect into the box. Property such as real estate, stocks, bonds, and personal possessions may all be placed “inside” the box.

The trustee then protects the contents of the box and distributes the contents in accordance with the instructions that you laid out in the trust document. Your trust may be set up for your own benefit during your lifetime, and then for the benefit of another after your death. As the name implies, this type of trust may be amended or revoked during your lifetime.

Q: Which option is best?

A: There is no simple answer to this question, as there are many different factors to consider when choosing a will over a trust. The decision is a personal one that must be carefully considered with the assistance of an estate planning attorney in order to meet your needs.

A will is normally less costly to set up, but it must go through a legal process called “probate.” Probate can sometimes be both lengthy and costly, and may also result in legal battles between family members. Your assets cannot be distributed until after the probate process is complete. Further, during the probate process, your debts, which may include an estate tax, will be paid before your assets are distributed to your heirs. This, quite naturally, diminishes the amount of your heirs’ inheritance. Finally, your will becomes a public record once it is filed with the probate court.

A trust, on the other hand, is usually more complicated and more expensive to set up and requires constant and meticulous management for the life of the trust.

Unlike a will, however, the trust would avoid the probate process. This means that your assets would be distributed to your beneficiaries immediately, unless your trust instructs otherwise. Another advantage of a trust is that it allows you to “rule from the grave” by including provisions requiring performance of certain tasks (such as graduating from college or attaining a certain age) before the assets can be distributed to a particular beneficiary. Further, trusts can be used to plan for possible incapacity due to illness, and can be used to make sure that your bills are paid and that your family is provided for. Additionally, trusts may be utilized as part of a tax and financial plan that will help to lessen the impact of estate taxes on the distributions that your beneficiaries stand to receive. Finally, unlike wills, trusts are private and do not become part of the public record.

As you can see, choosing between a will and a trust is not a simple task. Be sure to consult with your estate planning attorney and financial planner to make sure you fully-understand these and other estate planning tools.

Madeleine Q. Mannello Scott, Esq. works at the law firm of Evan H. Baron and Associates, located at 1655 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 201, in Weston. For information or a free consultation, call 954-385-9160.

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By Dr. Behar and Dr. Browner

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hether you like it or not, if you play golf you are an athlete. An athlete is only as good as their dedication and wisdom towards training.

Training smart for any sport involves knowing exactly what exercises to do, how to do them and when. As chiropractors, we see many golfers suffering from pain as a result of improper stretching.

The following key stretches may not only help you stay injury-free, they may even improve your golf game.

Back of Leg – This exercise stretches the large muscles (hamstrings) at the back of your thighs. With your leg supported on a low object, bend forward slightly at the hips until you feel a gentle pull, and hold.

Side Bending – This exercise works the muscles on the sides of your back, waist and hips. Bend to the point of a gentle "pulling" sensation, and hold.

Hip Rotation – This stretch effects the muscles in your buttocks, hips and pelvis. Pull your knee up and across your chest towards the opposite shoulder. Try to sit upright.

Hip Shift – This exercise stretches the lateral hip and thigh muscles. Place your left foot behind your right while supporting yourself against a wall or tree with your left hand. With your right hand push your right hip in towards the wall. Repeat with opposite side.

Back Extension – This exercise helps the muscles that bend your spine backward. Place your hands on your hips with your thumbs firmly pressed against your lower back. Bend backward until you feel a comfortable stretch, the look up.

Shoulder Stretch – Clasp your hands behind your back with your arms straight.

Move your hands backward and upward, as high as is comfortable until you feel a stretch. Be careful not to force your arms up so high that you feel pain. Look up.

Make these stretches a regular component of your training routine. They are best done after a brisk walk, and before and after play and practice. These exercises will help to prepare most of the major muscle groups involved in the golf swing, enhancing range of motion and thus reducing chance of injury. They do not require special equipment, and they can be performed virtually anywhere in just a few minutes. When performing stretches, keep these points in mind: ▸▸ Be cautious. Stretch gently and slowly. Hold each stretch for 20 seconds. Do not bounce. Do not force. Do not hurt. Do not rush. ▸▸ If you do not do these stretches within 15 minutes of tee time, be prepared not to play. Your body will not be ready to perform. ▸▸ It is best to stretch when your muscles are pumped with blood. For this reason it is most beneficial to stretch after play or practice, and after a brisk five minute walk. ▸▸ Allow enough time to stretch adequately. Do each stretch four times.

For a consultation or more information you can reach Dr. Browner and Dr. Behar at Windmill Health Center in Weston at 954-217-4881. They have two additional locations to serve you in Pembroke Pines and Plantation. Contact the Weston location for more information.

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By Jodi Cohen, MS.ED Early Childhood DirectorTemple Dor Dorim Early Childhood Center

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in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be victimized

before their 18th birthday. A startling 90% of these predators are known by the family. Does that scare you? Good.

I’m glad I got your attention because you should be scared.

You’ve all seen the headlines from around the country and have seen how children of all ages can be targeted. Our children are accessible to predators through so many outlets…schools, parks, sitters, sports and the internet to name just a few.

The statistics are startling and the fact is that the way parents have typically taught their kids to be safe from predators by teaching “stranger danger,” is obviously not all that is needed to keep them safe. So how and what exactly can we teach our children to empower them so that as they grow they can be the first line of defense in their own safety?

We need to teach children skills so that when we aren’t there they will know how to make safe and smart choices. Something that may seem like common sense to us as adults is not common sense to kids.

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▸▸ Teach your child that if they are lost to go to a woman with kids. This is often the safest option and who would most likely be easier to find.

Policemen are great but aren’t always there…and a man in uniform is often not even a policeman. ▸▸ Teach your child that if a car pulls up on the street to take three huge steps back. Teach them the kinds of things a predator may say to lure them and remind them that an adult should not be asking a child for directions or to help them find something. ▸▸ Talk to your children about who should and shouldn’t be a friend. Adults should not want to be friends with kids of any age and seek time alone with them without an adult present. It should raise a red flag if there is a family friend who seems to seek an unusual amount of time alone with your child. ▸▸ From a young age make sure to have open communication with your children about sexual topics. “Private areas” on the body should be called by their real names and parents should discuss inappropriate touch especially pertaining to people they may know (uncles, cousins, brother’s friends). ▸▸ Monitor your child’s internet activity. This is especially true once they enter the age of Instagram, Facebook, Club Penguin, etc. Your child may be communicating or gaming with someone who is 30 years older than they are. A predator will create a fake profile and may even arrange to meet them at the park or after school.

The dangers our children are facing in today’s world are terrifying. They are things we never want to consider but it is our obligation as parents to do the best we can to protect our most precious gift…our children. The above tips are just the beginning. Start the conversation.

Here are a few recommended resources for parents: www.kidsafefoundation.org, www.birdsandbeesandkids.com, www.wiredsafety.org, “Protecting the Gift” by Gavin de Becker, and “How to Protect Your Children Online” by Madison Owen 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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The Signs and Symptoms of a Diseased Marriage

By Alina Gastesi-de Armas, MA, MEd, LMHC

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marriage as related to the properties associated with the grading of a diamond. This month my focus will define the signs and symptoms of a marriage in distress as related to the toxins of a terminal illness such as cancer. Be on guard to the following signs and symptoms that can cause disease in your marriage: 1. Conflicts in and of themselves do not cause damage to marriages. It is the inability to resolve them respectfully, to reach a compromise and/or to agree to disagree that slowly erodes at the intimacy and core strength of the love. The intensity and the frequency of the arguments also play a role in whether or not the conflicts are critical enough to warrant being toxic. Disagreements can be caused by any number of reasons including but not limited to; core values differences such as childrearing practices, money matters and extended family issues. Avoiding the need to win will keep the marriage healthy while giving in to your need to win fosters competition —a surefire way to kill the unified team.

2. Criticism pollutes your marriage with judgment and alienation. Carefully framing your needs, desires, wants, dreams and emotions are an important piece in avoiding the trap of criticism. When giving feedback keep in mind that unsolicited criticism can cause disconnection, alienation and the destruction of intimacy.

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3. Contempt is an intense feeling of disrespect and dislike. It is similar to hate, but implies feelings of superiority. A person who has contempt for another individual looks down (condescends) on that person. The recipient of contempt is deemed unworthy. Contempt may be related to feelings of disgust and bitterness. The receiver of such disrespect, is left feeling ashamed, hurt and angry. Some overt signs of contempt include name-calling, hostile humor and ridicule. Covert signs of contempt are ignoring the other when talking, dismissiveness, and sarcastic facial expressions. What separates contempt from criticism is the intention to insult and psychologically abuse the receiver. This type of behavior and attitude breaks down the very fibers that hold a marriage together and therefore, if it appears, must be eradicated immediately.

4. Concealing important information, so-called “sins of omission”, are outright lies which are felt by the spouse as betrayal. No matter how small or “white” the lie may be, a loss of integrity and trust is the result. Covering up same sex friendships, for example, is a slippery slope towards infidelity. Not mentioning excessive spending or credit card debt can be devastating and possibly embarrassing when discovered. The prevention of this type of symptom is to keep lines of communication open no matter how touchy the subject matter.

Ignoring subtle as well as obvious signs and symptoms of a diseased marriage as they appear may lead to a slow disintegration of the marriage over time.

Alina Gastesi-de Armas, LMHC, is a Marriage Counselor, Florida Supreme Court Mediator and Parenting Coordinator at A Place for Growth, in Weston. For more information please call 954-384-9373 or visit her website at www.APlaceforGrowth.com.

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Looking at these statistics it is very easy to see that eating out is a big part of our everyday lives. Since we are spending more time eating out, it’s important for us to make the right food choices at restaurants. This is not always easy, but it can be done by following these four basic steps: 1. Pass on ordering sodas and other drinks loaded with sugar. If you are in need of something other than water, order a water with lemon for a bit of flavor or opt for an unsweetened iced tea, low-fat milk or other beverage without sugar.

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2. Order whole grain item substitutions. Try multi-grain bread, brown rice, and whole-wheat pasta. Reach for the brown breads in your basket and ask the wait staff if the chef offers any whole grain items as healthy substitutions. Grains are a wonderful source of vitamins, fiber, and minerals. When consumed regularly they can reduce your risk of heart disease and type two diabetes, and aid your metabolism.

3. Start with a salad and load it with vegetables. This will help control your hunger and you’ll be satisfied sooner. Choose a vinaigrette dressing over cream based salad dressings. If you think you cannot go without a cream based dressing, ask for the dressing on the side and dip into it rather than layering it on the salad. This alone can help decrease your calorie intake by as many as 100 calories.

4. Be mindful of portion sizes. Often times, restaurant portions are far larger than recommended. Ask the wait staff to box up half of your meal even before it gets to your table. This will eliminate the temptation for you to eat it all. You can also order appetizer sized portions or share a plate with a friend. Also, remember that you do not need to clean your plate.

Making better choices when eating out is not easy. There are so many temptations dangled before us. Start slow with these basic steps when eating out or eating in until they become second nature and then work on incorporating other healthy habits into your lifestyle.

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Bacterial skin infections are usually diagnosed based on the patient’s history as well as the location and appearance of the affected area. Your veterinarian may also perform blood tests and skin tests to determine the origin of the problem. Many bacterial skin infections have an underlying cause, such as parasite infestation, hormonal or immune system disorder, or allergy. If the underlying cause is not treated appropriately, the skin infection will likely return. Treatment involves an antibiotic shampoo followed by application of an antibiotic ointment and oral antibiotics.

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The most common fungal skin infection in dogs is ringworm, which causes circular patches of hair loss usually on the head and legs. Diagnosis is best made via a fungal culture, where your veterinarian will pluck a few hairs from the edge of the circular patch and grow the fungi to see exactly what it is.

Treatment for ringworm involves bathing the dog in a special fungicidal shampoo and administering antibiotics. Complete eradication of the infection can take a month or longer.

Ringworm is quite contagious to both people and other pets. Therefore, children and other household pets should be kept away from an infected dog during the treatment period. Anyone coming into contact with the affected dog should wash their hands regularly.

Allergic Skin Diseases

Allergies develop when your pet’s immune system overreacts to certain substances, causing tissue irritation. Skin conditions caused by allergy are challenging to diagnose and difficult to treat. Your veterinarian will first rule out all other types of skin irritation before making a diagnosis of allergy. Allergic dermatitis can be triggered by natural and artificial fibers, drugs, plants, dust, and food ingredients.

Treatment of allergies in dogs varies from ointments and sprays to injections and oral medication. A steroid called cortisone is sometimes used to ease the itching, but it can cause other health problems if used long-term. Although there is no cure for allergies, they can be controlled. The best remedy is to avoid whatever it is that sparks the allergy.

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There are a number of parasites that can infest dogs, all of which irritate the dog and cause self-mutilation from excessive scratching and biting. Fleas are one of the biggest culprits. Repeated infiltration by fleas can cause an immediate skin reaction to even one bite. If your dog is allergic, he will scratch excessively, causing redness, bumps, pustules, scabs, and hair loss in the affected areas.

Other small bugs such as chiggers, deer flies, and gnats can also bother dogs, but they don’t typically cause extensive skin problems.

Sarcoptic mites, also called “scabies” or “red mange,” inflame the skin and create numerous small scabs. Because they burrow under the skin, they are intensely uncomfortable for the dog but are often difficult to diagnose. Demodex mites are commonly found in small numbers in all dogs, but a percentage of dogs can experience an extensive infestation that leads to skin problems.

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Do You Suffer From Dry Eye Syndrome?

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Dry eye is a condition in which there are insufficient tears to lubricate the front surface of the eye, known as the cornea.

These tears play a vital part, preventing evaporation of the eye's natural moisture, reducing the risk of infection, washing away foreign matter, and keeping the surface of the eye smooth and clear. Some of the factors associated with this deficiency include age, gender, medication, medical conditions, and environmental conditions.

According to the American Optometric Association, "The majority of people over age 65 experience some symptoms of dry eyes." They also state that, "The human body produces 60 percent less oil at age 65 than at age 18." Not only is age something to consider, but gender is also a key factor in the discussion of dry eyes. Due to hormonal changes caused by things such as pregnancy, oral contraceptives, and menopause, women are more likely to experience dry eyes being at a much heightened risk during and following menopause. There are countless other factors that contribute to this problem including things such as blood pressure medications, diabetes, use of computer screens for an extended period of time, or refractive eye surgeries such as LASIK.

There is good news however for those who might be suffering from these issues. There are many solutions that can be tried at home to correct the issue.

Researchers as both Harvard and Brigham have conducted studies proving that fish oils may be helpful in preventing or treating the problem of dry eyes. Results from these studies showed that, "Women who consumed the most omega-3 fats from fish had a 17 percent lower risk of suffering from dry eyes when compared to women who consumed little to no seafood." Consumption of Omega-3's is a great way to prevent and treat this problem. It is important to note however, that not all Omega-3 fats are equal. Omega-3’s that appear to help with dry eyes are the ones that come from fish. Incorporating fish into your diet is a great way to take initiative against dry eyes.

If eating fish is something you just won't do, consuming Fish Oil gel tablets such as those from Nordic Naturals is the way to go. These Fish Oil gels support tear production, provide sufficient amounts of EPA and DHA for our diets, and don't have the "fishy" smell or taste associated with many other fish oil brands.

Other solutions to this problem could be using a warm eye compress which works to improve oil production and slow tear evaporation.

For a consultation or more information, you can reach Dr. Therrien at Weston Family Eyecare, 4472 Weston Road, (954) 888-9393. Dr. Therrien and her staff look forward to exceeding your expectations.

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These injuries can occur from falls, twisting injuries, direct blows or from motor vehicle accidents. Diagnosis of injuries to the ankle is made by a thorough history of the injury and a physical examination. X-rays and occasionally CT scans and MRIs may be ordered in order to fully evaluate the extent of injury.

Treatment depends on the type of injury. Simple injuries may require only rest or physical therapy. Moderate injuries may require immobilization in a cast.

Some injuries may require surgery, whether open or arthroscopically, to correct the problem Occasionally, patients will continue to experience pain. Pain may occur from many sources.

1 – Synovial Impingement: Due to a sprain, the joint lining (synovium) becomes chronically inflamed causing persistent stiffness, swelling and pain. If physical therapy does not help, arthroscopic debridement will usually provide complete recovery. Prognosis is excellent.

2 – Instability of Ligaments: The ligaments may become disrupted from the injury. If they heal in a lengthened or stretched position, patients will complain that the ankle gives out easily. Surgery may be necessary to shorten the ligaments, thus providing stability. Prognosis is excellent.

3 – Arthritis or Bone Spurring: This may develop if a fracture occurs into the joint. X-rays may show perfect reduction, but if the cartilage has been injured, arthritis may develop. Treatment may include arthroscopic or open removal of the spurs and damaged cartilage.

Prognosis is good. Long term recurrence is common, especially if arthritis has developed.

4 – Tendon Injury: Tendons connect muscles to bones and can stretch or tear following injury. Swelling, weakness or clicking may be persistent and cause pain with any activity. MRIs may be necessary to fully evaluate the tendon injury. Physical therapy and medication may provide some benefits. If a tendon is torn, surgery may be necessary to fully restore mobility and relieve pain.

5 – Cartilage Breaks: Cartilage covers bones and allows them to move smoothly without pain. Small fractures to them will cause stiffness, pain and swelling to the joint that won’t go away. MRIs will help evaluate the injury and arthroscopy will help to treat the problems in the joint.

Some of these complications may occur by themselves or in combination with others. Nothing replaces a thorough history and physical examination. Ankle injuries may cause long-term disability. Proper, immediate attention to these injuries by an experienced physician will offer the best chance for full recovery. All of these injuries may be treated with success. People should not have to live with chronic pain syndromes to the foot, ankle or leg.

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The WA is required to deposit any withheld tax in a Federal Reserve or other authorized bank (IRC 6302).

This person must then file an annual return on Form 1042 and Form 1042S with respect to each foreign recipient, making certain a copy of the Form 1042S goes to the foreign recipient. The withholding agent is personally liable to the IRS for any amount required to be withheld and is indemnified against any claims of the taxpayer (IRC 1461).

In determining whether you are required to withhold taxes before providing the income in question, the first step is to determine if the payee is a foreign person. However, in the absence of documentation as to the payee's status, the withholding agent may use a series of presumptions indicated in the regulation 1.1441-1(b)(3) in reaching a decision about withholding taxes. A WA relying on these presumptions will not be liable for any tax or penalties that may result because the payee's actual residency was not as presumed.

If the payee's status is determined to be that of a foreign person, then evaluate if the income is effectively connected to trade or business. If it is, then the income is exempted from withholding as long as Form W-8ECI is provided to the withholding agent. Otherwise, the income is not exempted and withholding is required.

If the WA fails to withhold or under withholds, there is no defense that can be presented, such as another withholding agent failed to withhold or that legal counsel advised that withholding was unnecessary. However, a withholding agent may rely on documentation provided by the payee indicating that no withholding is required (e.g. the income is effectively connected W-8ECI or the payee is a U.S. citizen or resident). When the failure to file or withhold is a willful attempt to evade taxation, the withholding agent will be liable for penalties imposed under IRC 6672, in addition to the withholding agent's liability for the underlying tax.

Following due diligence on determining payee's status and following the appropriate procedures to determine whether withholding is required or not may save you unintended tax liabilities and penalties.

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After a meal our body starts to breakdown carbohydrates into simpler sugars. How quickly that break down occurs during digestion affects how fast and how high sugar is released into the blood. The faster a carbohydrate raises blood sugar, the higher its glycemic index. Using the same concept, carbohydrates that are broken down slowly, release sugar gradually into the blood and have a lesser effect on overall blood sugar levels (these carbohydrates have a low GI).

So what is the big deal whether a particular food causes quicker and higher elevation in your blood sugar or not? The answer is insulin. Insulin is a hormone that functions to help keep your blood sugars within a safe range. When someone’s blood sugar rises (after a meal), this signals the body to make more insulin. The insulin then helps drive the excess blood sugar into the body’s cells and consequently starts to lower the blood sugar levels back to a normal range.

How does insulin affect weight loss?

Insulin has other functions in the body besides decreasing sugar. It also drives the storage of excess calories from the diet into different systems including your fat cells. Eating excessive calories that are high in carbohydrates (especially high GI) increases insulin, which leads to storage of calories in the form of sugar and fats (triglycerides). If insulin is kept lower, such as in an Adkins diet, the signal for storage of calories is not triggered. Instead, the break down of fat is switched on (this occurs at lower insulin levels).

What are some of the ways we can help lower the glycemic index of foods, which will lead to lower insulin levels and improved weight management? The glycemic effect of foods may be affected by a number of factors, such as, fiber and protein. Fiber leads to entrapment of carbohydrates within it (since we do not absorb fiber) and delays the body’s ability to get to and breakdown carbohydrates. The content of proteins in a meal compete against carbohydrates for absorption, thereby decreasing how rapidly carbohydrates are absorbed.

These simple steps, adding fiber and protein to each meal will help in lowering the glycemic index of a particular carbohydrate.

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For 2015, the team chose “Experience” as the main industry theme. Anne Marie Commandeur, a trend team member, summarized: “An experience involves not one sense but all five, triggered together to raise the hairs on your neck and make you feel alive.”

The experience theme is divided into four design directions: Mixology – Part of the inspiration for this design direction is the inter-cultural influences that are evident in our society today. Bringing in rich and diverse cultural heritage to design translates into a very unique and personal style. It is a bold, creative trend, in which mixing patterns, prints, and colors is encouraged.

Discovery – More and more designers are looking into innovative ways to incorporate natural resources and materials into textile and interior design.

Reclaimed woods, recycled glass, and even paper are repurposed and incorporated into our interior decor. Playing with light and reflectivity is also a key aspect of this design direction. Shadows and illuminations are combined to create unique patterns and designs.

Memory – Bringing back traditional fabrics and textures that inspire in us and in our homes a sense of family traditions and comfort. This direction emphasizes the use of timeless fabrics such as denim, wool, and linen. In our homes we will see a renewed interest in bringing familiar and cherished pieces into our interior décor: black and white family photos, lace and pinstripes fabrics and patterns, even craft-like accents.

Sensory – Technology continues to transform fabrics and products inside our homes to enhance our sensory experiences. We’ll see fabrics created with fibers that react to changes in light and temperature. Fabrics and products are being produced with new processes that add almost holographic effects to the surfaces.

Color, of course, is a key part of any design direction. For 2015 colors are bold and exciting reflecting once again the rich cultural diversity of today’s society. We will see bright, vivid colors in fabrics and accent pieces. Our continued interest in renewable, earth-friendly products has also inspired a color palette that reflects natural colors of nature: relaxing greens and blues accented with browns from the earth. This “back-to-nature” color palette is accented with splashes of colors such as bright yellows and greens. Greys and other neutrals such as cream and off-white will continue to be important colors in 2015. These are also the colors of our environment, coming from many of the natural and man-made products that will continue to play an important role in our interior décor: natural stone, marble, reclaimed woods, leather and hides, poured concrete, stainless steel, and glass.

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Getting Comfortable With Putting

By Dean Sklar, PGA Professional

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important part of the game in my opinion, and I guess you wouldn't argue with that. If you are having a great day putting, it fires you up mentally. If you miss a few shots, you don't panic. You usually get up and down and think, "I'm hitting the ball well." Because you have holed some putts, you forget about those missed shots.

But, if you are putting poorly and you miss a couple of shots, these misses can ruin your round.

My concept of putting starts with getting comfortable. The setup, your grip, posture and alignment are the key. If you are not in a good position, you cannot be very natural...or consistent. In putting as in every other shot, the better your fundamentals are the more consistent you will be, the more confident you will be and the better timing will be. Poor fundamentals create anxiety and thus poor timing. In putting, we all call that the "yips." But what you think are poor nerves and a natural lack of confidence is really a result of improper fundamentals. It is a chain reaction that leads to disaster.

On shorter putts, the stroke is essentially straight back and straight through to the target always accelerating.

Practicing short putts and hearing the ball fall into the hole will also build your confidence up prior to your round as well.

Let’s take a closer look at the basic fundamentals that apply to putting.

The Grip -- For the putting grip, grip pressure should be light as if you are holding a baby bird in your hands. Relaxation is especially important in putting, and tension usually starts with the grip.

The Set Up -- I always tend to setup my weight on the left side because that creates the feeling that you are stroking slightly downward on the putt. Because the ball is so much closer to you in putting, it should be on a line directly under your eyes. I slightly open my stance at address to feel an open line towards the hole.

The Stroke -- Take the putter back a distance that relates to the length of the putt. That will maintain the proper pace or timing of your putting stroke. I can't tell you how far that will be for you. As with any other phase of the short game, it is something that you must learn with practice, by practicing putts of all distances on the putting green until you instinctively match the feel and length of your stroke to the length of your putt.

Here are some putting tips to help improve your game: ▸▸ Set weight slightly left towards the target ▸▸ Bend from the hips so arms hang freely but closely to the body ▸▸ Ball is played on a direct line under your eyes ▸▸ Arms are slightly bent ▸▸ Stay relaxed at address and throughout the stroke ▸▸ Maintain acceleration by not taking the putter back too far ▸▸ Practice different length putts to develop distance control ▸▸ Swing the putter back slowly, with good timing PGA Professional Dean Sklar is a member of the Quarter Century Club of the PGA of America, an elite group of members who have served the PGA with honor and pride for 25 years. If you would like to talk to Dean about your golf game, contact him at Dean.Sklar@FloridaMoves.com or at the Rose and Dean Sklar Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker, 1760 Bell Tower Lane in Weston, (954) 389-6197 or on Dean’s cell at (954) 298-3616. Visit him online at www.WestonFloridaUSA.com.

Health & Wellness

Yoga Practice and Play to Empower Kids

By Jill Rapperport, ERYT, RCYT, RCYS

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Institute of Mental Health, one in five children today suffers from a mental disorder. The reasons may vary, but the ever-rising expectations of school – and even enrichment activities – put stress on our children all around, leading to a lack of focus. Yoga based practice promotes self-awareness, confidence, control, attention and concentration, body awareness, and stress reduction. The skills gained promote lifelong health, well-being and achievement.

In the specially designed Yoki Yoga class, children are provided the space and grace to learn and practice the skills in a safe and fun environment. With long school days, homework, test-prep, sports and music classes tightly scheduled there is less and less time for cuddles, down time, self-care and play, all contributing to more stress instead of less.

Exercises of yoga and mindful awareness teach techniques on breath, focused attention, physical movement, and learning based games which provide children their own experience of connecting with their whole brain-body-heart system. This produces a sense of confidence, well-being, focus and cooperation. By learning to identify their inner state, techniques to manage, children gain the skill of self-regulation. These scientifically validated techniques of yoga, with creative movement and mindful awareness promote well-being, learning readiness, and social-emotional development and achievement.

School-based problems such as academic underachievement are related to poor study and organizational skills as well as impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity in the classroom. Children with attention problems often demonstrate poor social skills, aggression, and failure to adhere to rules. Many studies have introduced yoga programs to children with attention problems, including those with diagnosed ADD/ADHD. This research has shown yoga to reduce inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and opposition behaviors.

And the best news: most of the students themselves reported that yoga was fun, calmed them down, and made them want to be more attentive.

Jill Rapperport, ERYT, RCYT, is Founder of Yoki Yoga and Soaring Eagle Yoga, Yoga Alliance School.

Yoki Yoga brought 5,000 hours of yoga, creative movement and mindful awareness to pre-school, elementary, middle and high schools, serving thousands of children in Miami Dade. Yoki Yoga provides enrichment classes during school day hours and after school as well as classes, trainings and workshops.

Weston Yoga is offering a six-session YoKi Yoga Kids Teacher Training for teachers, parents and yoga instructors March 27-29th and April 24-26th. Class times are Friday from 2-6:30 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1-6:30pm. The Yoki Yoga training school program offers CEU credits for classroom teachers and yoga teachers. Weston Yoga is located at 2600 Glades Circle, Suite 400. To learn more visit www.

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Florida’s “Fair” Foreclosure Act (Florida Statutes s.702) makes it far easier for lenders to get families out of their homes. Under current Florida law, the burden has now been placed on homeowners to prove that the bank does not have the right to foreclose, instead of the bank being required to prove that they are entitled to a foreclosure. Homeowners now have 20 days to organize their evidence and present that proof to the court, whereas before they had years to develop their case against the lender. Some of the legal defenses to a foreclosure are highly technical, changing, and require specialized knowledge.

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Florida leads the nation not only in completed foreclosures from 2013 to 2014 (according to CoreLogic), but also has the largest backlog of foreclosure cases.

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The attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm are privileged to successfully represent hundreds of homeowners in our community. We have foreclosure defense, loan modification and bankruptcy departments all in the same office. We will gladly refer you to our satisfied clients so you can be confident in your decision to hire our Firm.

If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, if you are in the middle of a frustrating loan modification process, or if you just received a foreclosure summons, contact the Arcia Law Firm today at 954-437-9066 to schedule a free personal consultation with Omar Arcia, or visit www.arcialawfirm.com to schedule your appointment online.

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Rotary News

Weston Rotary Club Supports LifeNet4Families

By Jack Mannix, Weston Rotary Club LifeNet4Families Chair

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zation that has been operating a cooperative feeding program for the homeless for approximately 30 years and members of the Rotary Club of Weston regularly volunteer there to make a difference!

The Lauderhill-based organization serves a hearty meal to an average of 250-300 guests six days a week. Under the direction of Executive Chef Dennise Wilson, Weston Rotary Club volunteers provide virtually all support needs ranging from peeling potatoes and serving the guests to bussing tables and washing dishes.

In addition to regular volunteering with meals, Weston Rotary Club members support other projects

at the facility. For example, club volunteers completely repainted the dining room and even added wallpaper and glass tile to improve the cleanliness and ambience of the room.

More recently, it was discovered that one of the two shower rooms available to patrons – who otherwise might not have an opportunity to take a shower - was unusable, due to leaks into the kitchen below. In fact, both showers were in deplorable condition, so Rotary Club members decided to help out once again.

It was determined that the cost of fixing the leaks and retiling the showers would be nearly $10,000, a relatively daunting expense for a small non-profit but the Rotary Club of Weston took the lead in finding a way to raise the money. At first, the club committed to supporting roughly half of the expense but volunteers then went to other Ft. Lauderdalearea Rotary Clubs to ask for their support.

Several did, enabling the re-opening of two, sparkling new showers.

LifeNet4Families is there for the children as well. Many local

kids depend on their school to provide them with lunch, so when school’s out for the summer, a surprising number are going without food during the day. This past summer, the Club supported a “snack pack” program to ensure that several hundred kids had healthy and tasty food at lunchtime. And, year round, LifeNet provides cartons of food for those who have a place to live but just don’t have the money for staples, enabling them to eat nutritious meals at home.

LifeNet4Families is, indeed, a life net for many families in the area and the members of the Rotary Club of Weston are delighted to support this worthwhile organization in many different ways.

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

WestonRotary.com. Meetings are held every Thursday from 7:158:30am at Weston Hills Country Club. For more information on LifeNet4Families and the work it does to help the less fortunate in our area, go to http://www.lifenet4families.org.

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Advanced Treatment for Cancer-causing Polyps Without Surgery Removing polyps from the colon is standard practice to reduce the chance of colorectal cancer.

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Though many patients have traditional surgery for these complex polyps, Cleveland Clinic Florida gastroenterologists are using new

tools and techniques that require no stitches or long recovery times. It’s a procedure called endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). An endoscope is a thin flexible tube with a tiny camera, to which small surgery tools are attached.

Mucosal refers to the tissue of the colon and resection means surgical removal.

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Stress can be the blame for hair loss and a dry itchy scalp. Men and women often lose their hair and some doctors believe stress is to blame.

Childbirth (changes in hormones), surgery or even a car accident can be linked to hair loss. Hair loss can even occur up to three months after an incident. Most often hair usually grows back in about six to nine months, so be patient.

Long hours at work; busy with the kids…these things amp up the production of certain hormones and release pro-inflammatory chemicals that can compromise the scalp barrier function. This means moisture can escape and your hair can become dry, brittle and out of control. This can also weaken the scalp and allow irritants to “get in” causing the scalp to become tingly, stinging and itchy. Once this happens hair products can adversely affect the scalp leaving us feeling uncomfortable.

When people are stressed they often develop the habit of picking or biting their nails. Some of us tap our nails on a table or rub one finger over a nail as a nervous “tic” when stressed. All of these “habits” can result in dry, brittle nails. Many people have these nervous tendencies, which break down their nails and they are not even aware of them.

When people are stressed out the level of cortisol in the body increases. This can create the production of more oil and lead to skin problems. Dermatologists have found that stress adversely affects the normal functions of the skin. People with eczema and psoriasis have an increase in skin issues when they are stressed out.

So, what can we do to help? A proper diet is important. When our body gets proper vitamins and nutrition so does our hair, nails and skin. Proper vitamins and nutrition help fight the affects of stress. Exercise is another great way to release endorphins and help us manage our stress levels. Deep conditioning treatments for our hair and scalp help replenish and hydrate the scalp. Wash your hair less frequently in order to allow the hair’s natural oils to build up and moisturize too. When purchasing shampoos and lotions look for “fragrance free”.

Perfumes and harsh detergents can irritate the nails, skin and hair.

Remember to consult with your dermatologist and stylist making them aware.

They often can help find the right “cure”.

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Miami Children’s Hospital Pediatric Care Center in Weston Promotes the Health and Well-being of Children of All Ages

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r. Iris Silverberg, board - certified pediatrician, and a team of skilled pediatric clinicians pride themselves on providing world-class pediatric primary care at the Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH) Dan Marino Outpatient Center in Weston. They offer comprehensive services for children from infancy to 21 years of age.

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

What services does your practice offer?

The practice offers well baby checkups, routine physicals, vaccinations and sick visits, including diagnosis and treatment of common childhood illnesses, such as upper respiratory infections, ear infections and more. Growth, development and nutritional evaluations, as well as acute and chronic disease management and support, is also available.

What are the ages of your patients? We

offer general pediatric services for children from birth to age 21.

Why is your practice convenient? The MCH

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Describe the MCH Dan Marino Outpatient Center. The MCH Dan Marino Outpatient

Center, developed as a partnership between the Dan Marino Foundation and Miami Children’s Hospital, is a not-for-profit entity fully owned

by Miami Children’s Hospital. Since this center’s inception in 1998, it has grown rapidly and is now providing pediatric primary care, subspecialty consultations, rehabilitation services and diagnostics, including pediatric MRI with sedation as needed.

Describe your practice. The MCH Pediatric Care Center in Weston is designed to serve as your child’s primary doctor’s office by offering comprehensive, coordinated and familycentered clinical care to promote the health and well-being of your child. It is a convenient choice for primary care when you child needs to see a pediatrician.

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Pediatric Care Center in Weston offers many conveniences for families. It is located in an environment that features a broad spectrum of pediatric services, including diagnostic imaging (EEG, MRI and X-ray); rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, aquatic, speech-language, and feeding and swallowing therapies; applied behavior analysis (ABA) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC); pediatric subspecialty consultations; swimming and water safety classes; music and movement clinics and more.

Do you coordinate care with specialists? Dr. Rosa Monte-Fernandez and I work in partnership with a network of clinicians, therapists, and

pediatric subspecialists at the MCH Dan Marino Outpatient Center to provide continuous care of children with acute or chronic conditions, such as allergies, asthma, diabetes, genetic disorders, neurological conditions and behavioral concerns.

If your child has special physical, psychological or developmental issues such as ADHD or autism spectrum disorder, look for a pediatrician who is familiar with those conditions and can coordinate care with the right specialists for your child.

What is your (Dr. Silverberg) background?

I have been providing care for children in Broward County since 2004. I hold a Medical Degree from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed my residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami.

I particularly enjoy advising families on ways to enhance their children’s wellness.

Tell me about the Patient’s Choice Award.

I am the winner of the 2013 Patient’s Choice Award, presented to only five percent of physicians nationwide. Recipients are nominated by their patients for the quality of care and excellence of service provided.

Do you accept insurance? The Pediatric Care Center at the MCH Dan Marino Outpatient Center honors state health insurance programs, such as Medicaid, Florida Healthy Kids and Kid Care as well as commercial insurance programs.

Services are also available on a fee-for-service basis. Additional fees may apply for lab tests.

Payments or co-payments are due when services are rendered The practice of Dr. Iris P. Silverberg is located at 2900 S. Commerce Parkway in Weston. To schedule an appointment at the MCH Pediatric Care Center in Weston, call 786-624-APPT (2778) or tollfree 888-624-APPT (2778). Saturday visits available by appointments.

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snapshots from school

School Spirit

Students at Gator Run Elementary expressed their silly sides on Crazy Day during Spirit Week. The weeklong event culminated in Spirit Walk at Gator Run Park, where school sponsors Pure Energy Entertainment and Kidokinetics provided a fun-filled day for all, with help from parent volunteers. The Spirit Week fundraiser raised over $10,500 which will be used for school improvements.

Be Kind Assistant Principal Rosado with Department of Homeland Security Agent Dave Jefferey.

Career Day

Students at Eagle Point Elementary School were able to explore possible professions during Career Day. This year’s program featured a wide variety of occupations from doctors and dentists to members of the military to our very own community helpers, officers from Weston’s police and fire departments.

Dig In

Sixth graders at Tequesta Trace Middle School participated in an in-school Fossil Sleuth field trip. The students became archeologists and paleontologists as they dug for fossils and unearthed amazing finds such as a fossilized Megalodon tooth.

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Students in Sagemont’s elementary school participated in the Great Kindness Challenge. It is a nationwide program to promote kindness as a proactive anti-bullying initiative. Throughout the week, students engaged in numerous acts of kindness and created a wall displaying kindness messages.

Raising Dough

Students from the Baking Club at Three Village Montessori School are learning entrepreneurship skills such as producing a sellable product, marketing and distribution, as well keeping a financial ledger. The children plan to use their profits to help fund educational field trips.

Nature Lovers

Members of the Butterfly Club at Tequesta Trace Middle School meet every Friday to maintain the butterfly garden, which adds natural beauty to the campus. The group also observes butterflies and caterpillars and plants new plants.

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WWII Veteran Richard Stransky spoke to Tequesta Trace Middle School students about his experiences in the Navy and the Honor Flight program, which sends World War II veterans to Washington D.C. to see the war memorials.

Student Council members Kandace Marciniak, Noah Rabinovitch, Jake Fretwell, and Jesus Mota pose with Navy Veteran Richard Stransky.

Falcon Cove Cares

Members of the new Best Buddies chapter at Falcon Cove Middle School participated in the Dan Marino Foundation’s WalkAbout Autism. The team, named Falcon Cove Cares, raised over $750 for the cause, one quarter of which will be donated back to the school’s ESE department.

Showing Respect

Students in Mrs. Fuhrman’s and Mrs. Fay’s fourth grade classes at Everglades Elementary School role play about respect during a gang resistance lesson with the SRO Deputy Bey.

BSO Captain Kevin Butler explains some of the legal ramifications of cyber bullying.

Mayor Daniel Stermer spreads the anti-bullying message to students.

Photos courtesy City of Weston.

Stop Cyber Bullying

Seventh grade students at Falcon Cove Middle School are taking a stand against cyber bullying. Students took the Think B4 U Post pledge, agreeing not to use technology as a weapon to hurt others through text messages, pictures and social media. The assembly included an antibullying skit performed by the Drama Club.

Band Concert

Young musicians from Falcon Cove Middle School impressed the audience with their talent at the Winter Band Concert. The show featured performances by the Beginning Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band and the new Rock Band.

Talented Tracers

Indian Trace Elementary School Principal Amy Winder congratulates winners at the PTA Broward County Reflections Award Ceremony.

Nine students were recognized for their artwork in the categories of literature, photography, dance and visual arts.

Rock On

The Sagemont Synergy rock band performed at the Dan Marino Walkabout Autism & Expo at Sun Life Stadium. They performed hit songs by Katy Perry, Bon Jovi, Carrie Underwood, Journey and more.

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9th graders Pedro Martinez, Jr. and Breanna Blake dressed as an Egyptian King and Queen.

Sagemont students showed their school spirit in the annual Battle of the Grades.

Middle and high school students competed in various competitions including trivia, sports, dances, and a float parade. The seniors took first place in high school and 8th grade won the middle school competition.

Defending Champions

Members of the Cypress Bay boys soccer team celebrate after defeating St. Thomas Aquinas in the District 135A championship.

This is the 12th consecutive district title for the Cypress Bay Lightning. Congratulations boys!

Slam Dunk

Congratulations to the Cypress Bay boys varsity basketball team. In a rivalry matchup, the Lightning defeated Western High School 52-50 in the District 12-8A finals.

Snow Day

6th graders pose with the Viking ship created for the float parade.

Students in Mrs. San’s prekindergarten class at Everglades Elementary School welcomed winter by trying to catch snowflakes

Pedal Power

Students at Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center were all smiles for the annual Bike Day. Weston BSO officers were on hand to teach the children how to stay safe while riding their bicycles and tricycles.

Tequesta Trace Tourists

124 eighth grade students from Tequesta Trace Middle School visited our nation’s capital and the Big Apple. The annual field trip included a stop in Washington D.C. to tour the Capitol Building and see the monuments and White House, followed by a few days of sightseeing in New York City. For many students, this was their first time seeing snow.

Alaska Shootout

The Cypress Bay boys varsity basketball team traveled to Anchorage for the Alaska Airlines Classic.

In between games, the boys enjoyed an Alaskan dog sledding adventure, toured Anchorage and more.

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seen on scene Art Appreciation Celebrate the Arts Day was a huge success. More than 1,000 people attended the event at Weston Town Center which featured hands-on art activities as well as performances and exhibits by local students. The annual event is presented by the Arts Council of Greater Weston and City of Weston.

Weston City Commissioner Toby Feuer, Commissioner Jim Norton, Representative Richard Stark, Commissioner Thomas Kallman and Arts Council Board Member Joy Rodenberg.

Arts Council volunteers Thomas Rahn, Robert Yentes, Amir Eshel and Houcine Abadlia helped set up and take down the graffiti wall.

Arts Council Board Members Joyce Rhone and Elissa Brown.

BSO Deputy Pallotti, Mayor Daniel Stermer and guests. Photos courtesy City of Weston.

Citizens on Patrol volunteers.

Let it Snow!

From Let It Go to Let It Snow. Characters from Disney’s hit movie Frozen made an appearance at the Winter Safety Expo sponsored by the City of Weston and Broward Sheriff’s Office. It was a chance for the community to get up close and personal with the people and apparatus that protect us. In keeping with the winter wonderland theme, snow flurries fell at Tequesta Trace Park.

Weston City Commission Jim Norton, City Manager John Flint and Commissioner Angel Gomez. Photos courtesy City of Weston.

City Commissioner Jim Norton, Sunrise Mayor Mike Ryan and Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer. Photos courtesy City of Weston.

Fiesta!

People were dancing in the street during Weston’s Latin Stage Show and Concert. The free “music under the stars” concert featured Flamenco dancers, an interactive Salsa demonstration and an incredible performance by Orchestra Infinidad.

Pedal Power

An ankle injury may have sidelined Mayor Stermer’s pedal power, but it didn’t stop him from showing his support for the “Ride Right, Drive Right” campaign at the annual Ride with the Mayors bicycle ride sponsored by the City of Sunrise and ZMotion. The mayor met with cyclists before the ride to discuss advocacy for cycling safety.

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Team Mission for Max pose for a picture before the walk.

Paint the Town

Autism Awareness

All ages took part in the Colorful Family Fun Run to support B’nai Aviv’s Early Childhood Education Center. The family-friendly afternoon promotes the importance of exercise and healthy living.

Volunteers splashed paint on participants as they completed a one-mile course around Tequesta Trace Park.

Four years ago, Aaron Lerner created team Mission for Max to raise money for the WalkAbout for Autism to benefit Aaron Lerner with Dan Marino. the Dan Marino Foundation. At this year’s walk, former Miami Dolphin Quarterback Dan Marino personally thanked Aaron for his fundraising efforts. To date, Aaron has raised over $8,000.

Go Blue Rep. Richard Stark delivered the introductory speech.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Barbara A. Martinez (left), KidSafe Co-Founder Sally Berenzweig, Trigger Fish Criminal Justice Consulting Founder & CEO Dr. Adriane Reesey, Rep. Rick Stark, AAUW Weston President Dr. Kamala Anandam, and Women In Distress Education & Prevention Manager Ron OsborneWilliams. Photos courtesy Herb Stein.

Concerned Citizens

AAUW Florida Co-President Virginia Farrace (left) with AAUW Weston President Dr. Kamala Anandam.

The Weston Branch of the American Association of University Women hosted a human trafficking awareness program for Weston residents.

A panel of speakers discussed the growing incidence of this crime and what is being done locally to prevent it.

In recognition of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Weston BSO officers and civilian employees Photo courtesy City of Weston. wore blue ribbons. The day recognizes those individuals who take risks every day to protect their communities.

Janna Itriago and Illie Gren

Carilin Frau, Rigo Plasencia, and Monica Cataluna-Shand

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Mini Mission

A group of Weston women took part in the Jewish Federation of Broward County’s annual Women’s Philanthropy Mini Mission. They toured the new JAFCO Children’s Ability Center and the Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center and enjoyed a lunch presentation by Jewish Family Services of Broward.

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Concert Hall

St. Paul Lutheran Church welcomed the band Lost and Found into their newly renovated sanctuary.

Musicians Michael Bridges and George Baum entertained the audience with their unique musical style.

Music and Mingling

Temple Dor Dorim Sisterhood’s first annual Dueling Pianos event was a huge success. More than 100 people enjoyed the evening’s entertainment along with a delicious dinner, drinks and dessert by Exquisite Catering by Robert.

Kehillah Club

Members of B’nai Aviv’s Kehillah Club have been busy performing mitzvot (good deeds). They collected over $500 worth of food to help stock the shelves at the Jewish Community Services of South Florida Kosher Food Bank. On another outing, members visited with seniors at the Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center.

Animal Attraction

Temple Dor Dorim has gone to the dogs. Rabbi Lipson and Cantorial Soloist Allison Teisch led the annual Blessing of the Animals service. It is held in conjunction with Tu B'Shevat, a celebration of nature, trees and animals.

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It was a night of music and merriment as hundreds of guests danced the night away to music by the Bronx Wanderers at the David Lindenbaum Youth Scholarship Concert. Proceeds benefit B’nai Aviv’s youth programs.

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World’s Most AdvAnced shooting rAnge

The future is here...

x The ONLY 5-STAR range in South Florida!

x Over 140 firearm RENTALS

x The only range in the world with the NEXUS LANES, our

x CONCEALED WEAPON PERMIT class, youth and

live-fire computerized targeting system. Use your gun and real ammo to shoot at moving targets, shooting galleries, asteroids, simulated steel, video scenarios and more!

x FORTY LANES of fun means little to no wait. x COOL and CLEAN range with air-conditioned and

filtered ventilation.

$5

liFetime membership Coupon Required. Good for up to 4 people. Cannot be combined w/other offers. exp. 03/31/15.

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$10 OFF ConCealed Weapons permit Class

women classes, private lessons.

x LADIES DAY: every Monday ladies get free range time. x First time shooter, female, and family friendly. x Thousands of firearms, ammunition, and accessories. x Law enforcement and military discounts available.

$49.99

First time shooter paCkage

Coupon Required. Good for up to 4 people. Cannot be combined w/other offers. exp. 03/31/15 Please see website for rental & range restrictions.

Includes membership, 1 hr range use, eye & ear protection, 50 rds 9mm ammo, 9mm gun rental, 1 target. Coupon required. $10 extra for electronic Nexus Lanes. exp. 03/31/15.

Please see website for rental & range restrictions. www.nexusshooting.com

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