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WESTON

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WESTON

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Contents

REAL ESTATE

PUBLISHER'S PAGE

Sports News

32 Weston Market Update: First Quarter of 2015

34 Three Weston FC Players Competing to be America’s Soccer Superstar

12 Spring Has Sprung

36 Weston Cup Soccer Tournament Attracts Top Teams from Around the World

calendar 14 April 2015

66 Lightning Strikes Again – Cypress Bay Boys Soccer Clinches 4th State Title

ComMunity News 16 Tremendous Talent on Display at Student Artist Showcase 16 Weston Art Guild Presents “Visual Concerto” Art Exhibit 17 Music Lovers Enjoy Two Free Outdoor Concerts

Inspiring Individual 38 Weston Woman On A Mission To Bring Lacrosse To Haiti

feature story

18 Weston Receives Top Fire Protection Rating 18 Weston University Students are Armed and Educated 20 Weston Rallies for Relay For Life

40 Salon One80 Is On The Cutting Edge

Health and Wellness

20 Cleveland Clinic Florida Opens New PatientFocused Center for Neurology and Cancer

43 Four Major Retailers Accused of Selling Fraudulent Nutritional Supplements 81 What Is the Key to Emotional Freedom?

84 Is Vision Insurance Really Worth It? 86 A Guide to Regenerative Medicine 91 The Benefits of Permanent Make-up 98 So, You’ve Never Been to a Chiropractor?

Can do kid 44 Lacrosse Player Creates Clinic for Special Needs Children 45 Cypress Bay Computer Programming Student Develops Website to Aid Teacher and Classmates

camp guide 67-78 Our City Media’s Summer Camp Guide

Positive Parenting 79 Healthy Adults Make For Healthy Children

Home Décor 88 Harmony in Dining Room Design

Tee to green 90 Creativity with Your Wedges

Tax Talk 96 What You Need to Know About Charitable Donations

pet of the month 100 “Viviana”of the Month

Pet Care 102 Exercising Your Dog

it’s their business 104 American Military Academy Raises The Bar For Private Education In West Broward

business Spotlight 106 Summertime Fun Starts at Camp ChameleonSPOTLIGHT 107 Let Tax Care Weston Take Care of All Your Business Needs

Ask the Expert 46 What is Gynecomastia?

50 Spring is Here. Are You Beach Ready?

17 22 Weston Residents Take Advantage of Bulk Trash Pick-Up 24 Students are the Big Winners in Rotary Club’s Golf Classic 26 Temple Dor Dorim Encourages Everyone To Support Its Mitzvah Day 28 Weston Residents Recognized at FISP Law & Order Dinner Dance

Legally Speaking

94 Fractures and Sprains in Children and Teenagers 98 Beware of the Sippy Cup

112, 114 Community Snapshots

53 Cypress Bay Students Tour State’s Universities 54 Imagine Charter School Kindergarten Classes Create Wildlife Habitat on Campus 56 Indian Trace Elementary Teachers Bond Over Book Club 56 Eagle Point Elementary Celebrates Dr. Seuss Night

80 Change Is on the Way

60 Gator Run Kindergarten Class Conducts Animal Research Project

92 Most Common Mistakes by Homeowners Attempting to Obtain a Loan Modification

62 Cypress Bay Coders Compete in International Zero Robotics Challenge

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seen on scene

52 Cypress Bay Hosts Exploring Educational Excellence Symposium

58 Falcon Cove Starts Broward’s Second Middle School Best Buddies Chapter

31 It’s Time to Expand Medicaid in Florida

108, 109, 110 Class Acts

School news

30 Florida Supreme Court Rules Caps on Malpractice Awards Unconstitutional

Legislative look

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82 Simple Steps for Allergy Relief

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62 Lunchtime is Nutritious and Delicious at Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center 64 Cypress Bay Auto Club Raises Money for MADD 64 Cypress Bay PRIDE Club Celebrates Cultural Diversity

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That’s why planeloads of northerners are arriving daily to take in the sun and fun during this Spring Break season. Why not take advantage of everything we typically take for granted? Pack up the towels, lounge chairs and picnic basket and spend the day at the beach. Head down to the Keys for some of the world’s best snorkeling and fishing. Or simply enjoy dining under the stars at one of the area’s award-winning restaurants.

Now is also the time many families are starting to finalize their summer plans. If you have children that means picking the best camp programs. The choices are seemingly endless, with options for everything from traditional day camps to more specialized camps focused on sports, robotics, drama, arts and crafts, or learning a second language. To help you in your search, we’ve compiled a list of local camps in our new Camp Guide section included in this issue. There is truly something for every child and every interest.

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Cervical Disc Herniation: A Pain in the Neck that is Treatable Scott Robertson, MD - Cleveland Clinic Florida Neurosurgeon Cervical (neck) disc herniation is a common problem that is seen most often in people aged 35 to 55 years, although older people can have it as well. This problem is becoming more common as people spend hours each day with their neck bent to look at computers, tablets or cell phones.

The spine, or backbone, is made up of a series of bones called vertebrae that are stacked to form the spinal column.

Between the vertebrae are flat, round cushioning pads called intervertebral discs, which act as shock absorbers.

Each disc has a soft rubbery center

made of cartilage like our ear lobe. A herniated disc – also called a slipped disc or ruptured disc – occurs when pressure from the vertebrae above and below force some or all of the “rubbery cartilage” through a weakened or torn part of the outer layer.

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People who frequently lift heavy items also are at increased risk.

If you have pain in your neck or arms and shoulders, your physician can order a variety of tests to determine the cause. These might include more familiar tests such as X-rays or MRI or CT scans. It also could include a myelogram, in which as dye is injected into the spinal canal before a CT scan. Another possible test is an electromyelogram, which involves placing small needles into various muscles and measuring their nerve activity.

Treatment Most herniated discs improve on their own or with treatments such as physical therapy, steroids or traction.

Putting ice or moist heat on the affected area provides some short-term pain relief too. When these steps are not enough, spinal injections of antiinflammatory medicine can reduce swelling and increase mobility. These injections are referred to as epidurals or nerve blocks.

For more serious cases, a surgical decompression around the nerve root and removal of a small part of the disc which is pushing on the nerve gives pain relief. For extreme neck and arm pain, we can remove the entire disc, replace it with a bone graft and fuse it to a metal plate. Alternatively, we can replace the bad disc with an artificial one. These tend to last at least 20 years but are not indicated for older patients with multi-level disc disease or other mobility problems such as arthritis.

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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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Resurrection Run – St. Paul Lutheran Church hosts its third annual 5K run/ walk through Tequesta Trace Park at 7am, preceding its Easter Morning service. For more information visit www. westonrezrun.com.

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Mat Yoga – The Weston Branch library offers a free mat yoga class for adults every other Monday from 6-7pm in the multi-purpose room. Participants should bring their own mat, towel, and water bottle. For more information call (954) 357-5304.

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Weston Friends Club Bunko – This group meets on the second Wednesday of the month from 9:30am to noon. For more information about this activity, call Bunko Chair Becky Hooker at (954) 557-3460.

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“Annie Jr.” – The Sagemont School’s Lower School drama club presents this beloved musical about a spunky young orphan who warms the heart of billionaire “Daddy” Warbucks.

Showtimes are at 4pm and 6pm on April 8th and 9th and at 6pm and 7:30pm on April 10th in The Sagemont School’s Black Box Theater. Tickets are $20. For more information contact the Lower School Campus at (954) 384-5454.

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Weston Friends Club “Book Markers” – This book club meets at a member’s home at 1pm to discuss The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani. For more information, contact

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Book Club Chair Ann Lundeen at (954) 217-6100.

10th Chair Yoga – The Weston Branch Library offers a free chair yoga class every Friday from noon to 1pm in the multi-purpose room. Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. For more information call (954) 357-5304.

11th Sensory Storytime – This program is designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, and other developmental disabilities.

The program of songs, stories and activities is ideal for children who have difficulty sitting through one of the library’s traditional storytimes. It takes place at 11am in the Weston Branch Library multi-purpose room. For more information call (954) 357-5430.

A Broadway Musical Revue – The Sagemont School’s award-winning thespians will present an evening of Broadway favorites. The performance will be at 7pm in the school’s Black Box Theater. A matinee of the show will be performed on April 12th at 2pm. Tickets are $10. For more information contact Director Elizabeth Garrard at (954) 389-2454.

“Night at the Museum, Secret of the Tomb” – Bring the blankets, lawn chairs and plenty of popcorn – it’s time for Moonlight Movies in the Park. Secret of the Tomb is the latest movie in the popular Night at the Museum franchise.

In this film, Larry spans the globe, while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.

The free, family film takes place behind the Event Stage at Weston Regional Park. The movie is rated PG and begins at 8pm. For more information, please call (954) 389-4321 or visit www. westonfl.org.

12th SAT Preparation Class – The Weston Community Center is offering an 8-week class to prepare students for the June 6th SAT – College Board exam.

The course thoroughly reviews context of what is tested and exposes students to numerous insightful strategies for doing well on the SAT. The Sunday class starts on April 12th and meets weekly from 10:30am-1pm; the Thursday class starts on April 16th and meets from 7:15-9:45pm. To register or for more information contact the Weston Community Center at (954) 389-4321.

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young artists at the Arts Council of Greater Weston’s annual Student Artist Showcase. The free exhibition runs through May 18th at the Weston Branch Library. For more information go to www.artscouncilwestonfl.org.

Weston Friends Club 5-Deck Canasta – This group plays twice a month, the first and third Wednesday, at 11:30am in a member’s home. For more information on this or other Weston Friends Club activities, contact President Claire Jargiello at (954) 384-2722.

18th Suzuki Music Academy Performance – Come hear Weston’s talented young musicians as well as violin virtuoso Sahana, who recently performed at Carnegie Hall. The free recital takes place at 2pm at the Weston Branch Library. For more information contact the library at (954) 357-5420.

22nd-25th Bulk Trash Pick-up – FREE Bulk Pick-Up will take place on your regularly scheduled garbage collection day, which is Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for single-family homes and Saturday for multi-family units with dumpsters. All items should be curbside by 7am on your collection day. For questions regarding bulk pick-up please call the City of Weston Public Works Services Center at (954) 385-2600 or visit www.westonfl.org/ Departments/PublicWorks/BulkPickup. aspx.

Showtime is at 10:30am at the Cypress Bay High School Theater. Tickets are $5 in advance (at the Weston Community Center) or $10 at the door. For more information call (954) 389-4321.

27th Weston Art Guild Meeting – This month’s meeting will feature a demonstration by painter and muralist Jacklyn Laflamme. She will share tips and secrets such as how she blends her bright colors and which brushes to use. 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.

May 2nd-3rd Relay For Life – Show your support in the fight against cancer. This free, family-friendly event takes place on the Cypress Bay High School track. Stop by anytime and enjoy the entertainment, activities and food. Opening ceremonies begin at 4pm and the event runs throughout the night. To make a donation or to learn more, visit www. relayforlife.org/westonfl.

23rd The Sagemont School Spring Band Concert – The Sagemont School’s jazz band and concert band will play a variety of classical favorites. Showtime is at 6:30pm in the school’s Black Box Theater. Tickets are $10. For more information contact Jessica Gronberg at (954) 389-2454.

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May 6th Harvest Drive Fiesta Night – Grab your girlfriends for a special night of food, fun and shopping to support Harvest Drive, providing food to needy families in our community. Tickets are $36. For more information or to RSVP call Harvest Drive Founder Renee Herman at (954) 444-5548.

May 9th “Cinderella” – Professional actors bring this best-selling children’s story to the stage. The Stages Productions musical takes all the traditional elements of the original fairy tale and adds all the humor, action, and romance of the Disney animated film.

HUGS for HOPE – The 2nd annual HUGS for HOPE 5K Run/Walk takes place at 7:30am at Markham Park.

The event raises money to support the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention’s HOPE (Helping Overcome Problems Effectively) Clubs in local schools. To learn more about the event or to register as a participant visit www. fisponline.com or call (954) 384-0344.

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Tremendous Talent on Display at Student Artist Showcase

By Stacey Bomser

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he work of Weston ’ s most talented young artists is will be on display this month at the Weston Branch Library. The 9th annual Student Artist Showcase runs April 15th through May 18th.

The Arts Council of Greater Weston, in collaboration with the City of Weston, sponsors this program as part of its commitment to supporting diverse arts and cultural events in the community.

The Student Artist Showcase provides a unique opportunity for student artists to experience the excitement of displaying their work in a gallery set-

lar number of entries this year.

All mediums are accepted into the exhibition.

It will feature everything from traditional drawing, painting, photography, and collage to newer digital and mixed medias. Qualified judges in the field of art and education will award first, second and third place ribbons in five different grade categories. The awards will be presented at a private reception attended by Weston City officials and other dignitaries. Every student artist selected to participate in the Showcase will receive a certificate of appreciation.

The Student Artist Showcase exhibit is open during regular library hours. ting and for the community to see the incredible artwork created in our children’s art classrooms.

Jami Nix Rahn, Arts Council President and Student Artist Showcase Chair, says she looks forward to putting this event together each year. “This annual exhibition of student artwork showcases the extraordinary talents of our students and their dedicated teachers who inspire critical thinking through the creative process.”

The Arts Council invites art teachers from public and private schools in the greater Weston area to submit up to 12 original works of art, reflecting the best efforts from students’ classroom projects.

Last year’s showcase featured over 200 pieces of student work and the Arts Council expects a simi-

Weston Art Guild Presents “Visual Concerto” Art Exhibit

By Stacey Bomser

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1. Ablaze by Clara Hada 2. Blue Lily by Gerald Goldberg 3. Coffee for Two by Carol Thaw 4. Autumn Forest Ceramic by Pat Parker 5.Pork and Beans by Judy Nunno

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he Weston Art G uild’ s “Visual Concerto” is a symphony for the eyes. In this exhibit, the artists share their ideas of movement through the use of color, line, light and form. The artwork is on display through May 4th at the Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery.

“We chose the title ‘Visual Concerto’ to prepare our audience before they ever view our show,” explains Weston Art Guild President Lynda Sauls. “A concert by definition is a group of musicians playing in harmony.

We feel the title of the venue will prepare the viewers to come with an open heart to be enriched and inspired.”

Sauls says the rich array of artwork will stimulate the senses allowing viewers to tap into their emotional

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being and discover feelings that each image will bring. “As with any form of expression, there is a matter of taste as to whether it is appreciated or not. But one thing we can agree on is that this form of expression stirs a feeling or thought.”

Pembroke Pines Art Curator Benoit Menasche says he is excited to welcome the Weston Art Guild back to the Glass Gallery. “This is the only art guild that I regularly invite to show at the Glass Gallery. I am very impressed with the quality of art. It is on a professional level and it keeps improving. Each exhibit always contains new pieces, so I know that those who come see this exhibit will enjoy the experience.”

The Weston Art Guild was established ten years ago to create a cultural atmosphere in our community

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by encouraging artists to pursue their passion and educating the public on the importance of all forms of visual arts. Currently, its membership is comprised of painters in all medias, sculptors, jewelry makers, and other artists. Members meet monthly to exchange information and ideas, to further help stimulate their creativity.

The Weston Art Guild’s “Visual Concerto” exhibit runs through May 4th at the Pembroke Pines Glass Gallery located in the City Hall lobby at 10100 Pines Boulevard.

The free exhibit is open Monday through Thursday from 8am until 5:45pm. For more information call (954) 961-6067.

Community News

Music Lovers Enjoy Two Free Outdoor Concerts

By Stacey Bomser

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Photo courtesy Dr. John Lister.

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of Broadway, Weston residents were treated to two amazing outdoor concerts last month.

The weekend started with Let It Be – Photos courtesy City of Weston.

The Beatles Tribute at Regional Park. Over 2,000 people attended the free concert presented by the City of Weston. It featured a nationally-touring Beatles tribute experience.

The multimedia spectacle took concert-goers back to the magical 60’s to relive The Beatles’ meteoric rise to fame. The elaborate show featured performances by talented Beatles impersonators, complete with costume changes and impressive lighting, sound and video by Jimmy Jam Productions. The performance included mega-hits such as She Loves You, Here Comes the Sun, and, of course, Let It Be. The park setting was the perfect place for friends and family to gather. Many people took advantage of the food trucks, while others enjoyed picnic dinners.

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Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation, says the show accomplished exactly what the City wanted: an opportunity for the entire community to ‘Come Together’ – pun intended.

The following night, the Symphony of the Americas brought its Symphony Classics and Best of Broadway concert to Weston Town Center. Almost 1,000 patrons enjoyed this free performance by the full orchestra under the baton of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese.

The musical line-up included songs from popular Broadway shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Fiddler on the Roof and Show Boat, as well as a few classical masterpieces.

The Symphony of the Americas concert was presented by the Weston Philharmonic Society, City of Weston, Arts Council of Greater Weston and Weston Town Center. It was a Broward 100 – Celebrating the Art of Community event.

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Weston Receives Top Fire Protection Rating

By Stacey Bomser

investment in equipment, and the City’s infrastructure including the water supply and distribution system.

Harris Bouchillon, District Fire Chief for the City of Weston, credits the City of Weston for making a significant investment in providing residents and business owners with the highest quality fire and rescue services.

“Receiving a Class 1 ISO rating is reflective of that investment.

Photos courtesy City of Weston.

The ISO inspection process analyzes our staffing and resource ood news Weston residents and deployment, our firefighter’s business owners. Effective May 1st, the annual training, our communication practices and Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO) is giving policies, our actual incident responses, as well as the City of Weston and the Broward Sheriff’s Office the availability and maintenance of our Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services City’s water utility infrastructure,” states a Public Protection Classification of 1. That is the high- Chief Bouchillon. “Only through a dediest rating attainable. Weston will be one of only 97 cated partnership between the City and cities/departments in the country to attain the coveted the Broward Sheriff’s Office Department Class 1 rating. of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services The City scored 98.7 out of a possible 105.5 points, is an ISO Class 1 rating obtainable, and which is at the top of the scoring range. The stringent I am proud of all of the men and women criteria were met due to a variety of factors including that contributed to making this designaWeston’s contractual relationship with BSO, the City’s tion possible.”

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ISO is the leading supplier of data and analytics for the property/casualty insurance industry. Most U.S. insurers use the Public Protection Classification information when deciding if they will offer coverage and the fees charged for the coverage of personal or commercial property insurance. A direct benefit of this Class 1 rating is a likely significant reduction in fire insurance premiums, especially for businesses and commercial properties in Weston.

Weston residents also have the added assurance that they have one of the nation’s most qualified fire rescue and emergency departments at their service, and that the City is committed to making sure these first responders have the necessary equipment to protect our residents and businesses. The positive impact of the City’s investment in a tower ladder truck was recently seen when firefighters were called to a fire on the Cleveland Clinic Florida campus and were able to quickly control the situation.

Weston University Students are Armed and Educated

By Stacey Bomser

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eston U niversity students got a

first-hand lesson in law enforcement. On Police Services Day, students learned what Weston BSO officers do to keep our community safe.

The students started the day at the Weston Police Services Center. There, Police Chief Kevin Butler explained how the Broward Sheriff’s Office works, including the various departments such as public information, professional compliance, training and detention.

In addition, Crime Prevention Specialist Deputy Kari Pallotto spoke about Weston’s emphasis on community policing, its efforts and effects.

Following this informative session, students took a field trip to the BSO Tactical Training Facility at Markham Park. There, they learned about firearm safety before getting a chance to complete a “shoot house” training exercise armed with paint pellet hand guns and Use of Force Simulator.

During their action-packed day, the students were also educated on BSO’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team and witnessed the expertise of the BSO K-9 handlers and their dogs.

The exhilarating yet educational day was arranged

by BSO Lieutenant Rodney Brimlow, Sergeant Rich Vaccaro and Crime Prevention

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Deputies Kari Pallotto and Alan Barnes.

This month, the Weston University students will take part in a City Commission Simulation. This is the culminating lesson in the Weston University curriculum. It’s a chance for students to demonstrate all of the knowledge of local government they have gained throughout the program by carrying out a mock city commission meeting, with each student taking on a specific role from Mayor or City Commissioner to Fire Chief or Director of Parks and Recreation.

The students will also take a one-day trip to Washington D.C. where they will be able to tour the Capitol Building and visit some of the memorials and monuments while getting a better understanding of the role local government plays in this country.

Photos courtesy City of Weston.

Community News

Weston Rallies for Relay For Life

By Stacey Bomser

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nce again the Weston community is rallying together to

support Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society’s signature event and fundraiser. The 13th annual Relay For Life of Weston takes place May 2nd-3rd at the Cypress Bay High School football field and track. With your support, Relay For Life of Weston could clinch its spot as the #1 Relay in Broward County for the sixth straight year.

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s largest fundraiser. It supports programs for research, education, advocacy and service; programs that can reduce cancer deaths and incidence and improve the quality of life for those touched by cancer.

“Relay is Weston’s community event in this fight against cancer and it is important to understand that many programs by the American Cancer Society are

right here in our own back yard,” explains Joy Medrano, 2015 Weston Relay Event Chair. “We encourage everyone to get involved. You can form or join an existing team or just come out to support our event.”

As is customary with Relay For Life, the event will begin with the Survivors’ Victory Lap. Medrano says their goal is to have a record-breaking survivor registration. “Let us honor them because they are why we do what we do,” says Medrano, noting that the Weston Relay usually calls on its youngest survivors to kick-off the Survivor lap “to give others hope as they see them take the lead.”

Following the Survivors’ lap, supporters and teammates join in walking in “relay” fashion around the track throughout the night. After dark, hundreds of luminaria candles are lit during the Ceremony of Hope. It’s a moving tribute to remember those who have lost their battle with cancer and to honor those who have won the fight. The event concludes with the Fight Back Ceremony during which everyone walks the final lap together in a pledge to take action and spread awareness of cancer research, treatment and prevention.

This year’s theme is “I Love the 80’s!” celebrating 30 years since Dr. Gordy Klatt founded Relay For Life. Although he passed last year due to complications from his own battle against cancer, Medrano says this year’s Relay will carry on his legacy.

The Weston Relay is a family-friendly event. Smarty Fit Party has lots of fun in store at the Kidz Zone. Entertainment includes dancers, singers, and other performers. Plus, all of the Relay teams will have their own exciting fundraising activities at their tent sites.

Relay For Life of Weston takes place Saturday May 2nd through Sunday, May 3rd at the Cypress Bay track. To learn more about how you can support Relay For Life of Weston visit www.relayforlife.org/ westonfl.

Cleveland Clinic Florida Opens New PatientFocused Center for Neurology and Cancer

By Stacey Bomser

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ith last month ’ s opening of the new Egil and Pauline

Braathen Center at Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston residents now have access to state-of-the-art neurological and cancer care. The five-story, 143,000 square foot facility houses the expanded Pauline Braathen Neurological Center and the Maroone Cancer Center.

Cleveland Clinic leaders and supporters, along with Weston City officials, gathered for the ceremonial ribbon-cutting ceremony and to recognize the generous donors who made this $90 million building possible.

“We are grateful for the generosity of Pauline Braathen, the Maroone Family and our many donors whose contributions have helped bring this project to fruition. This building was designed to provide Cleveland Clinic Florida Maroone Cancer Center Director Steven Roshon, MD; Braathen Neurological hope and world-class care Center Director Nestor Galvez-Jimenez, MD; and at a time when we see more Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Toby Cosgrove, MD, joined longtime supporter and building neurological diseases and namesake Pauline Braathen in the official ribboncancers than ever before cutting for the Egil and Pauline Braathen Center.

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as the population ages,” said Wael Barsoum, MD, President of Cleveland Clinic Florida. “This facility will allow our caregivers to provide coordinated care in a single, innovative site. Caregivers will more easily be able to collaborate in treating patients with complex neurologic and cancer conditions, and address complicated brain cancers.”

The new facility encompasses advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, major technology investments, holistic patient services, and a multidisciplinary healthcare team in an outpatient setting.

According to Cleveland Clinic Florida, every aspect of the Egil and Pauline Braathen Center was designed with the patient and family experience in mind, from construction to its amenities. Features include an on-site lab, patient resource center, café, and a wig boutique, as well as special facilities for pain management, physical and occupational therapy, and diagnostics. Unique features of the Maroone Cancer Center include a chemotherapy infusion suite designed to include the family in the healing process and an art therapy program for patients.

Cancer and neurologic patients will benefit from the Varian Edge System.

Cleveland Clinic Florida is the first hospital-based institution in the Southeast U.S. to offer this leading edge equipment, which uses radiosurgery technology to pinpoint tumors with sub-millimeter accuracy and offers real-time tumor tracking.

The building was purposely designed to maximize natural sunlight as studies show that light plays a critical role in the healing process. The floorplan was deliberately created to be easy to navigate.

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Weston Residents Take Advantage of Bulk Trash Pick-Up

By Stacey Bomser

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ow is the perfect time to start your spring cleaning ,

because Weston’s quarterly bulk trash pick-up takes place later this month.

Last year, Weston residents disposed of 550.07 tons of bulk trash.

Items that are too large to dispose of during your regularly scheduled garbage collection are considered to be bulk trash. These items include, but are not limited to: furniture; mattresses; carpets; appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines and driers, and stoves; refrigerators or air conditioners, but only if the Freon has been removed by a certified dealer.

In addition, mirrors, glass tabletops and windowpanes can be disposed of with bulk trash, but should be safely placed in a rigid container to facilitate safe collection.

Bulk items do not include contractor-generated material, vegetative waste (landscape materials), or household hazardous waste (HHW) and electronics. Weston offers a separate collection date for HHW and electronics; the next collection will be on Sunday, May 17th from 8am to 3pm at the Weston Public Works Services Center on South Post Road.

The City of Weston encourages residents to “think before you throw.” In an effort to reduce the amount of trash in our waste stream, consider donating items that are in good, working condition. Many organizations and non-profit agencies will even pick-up oversized items, such as furniture, from your home. As an added

bonus, you may qualify for a tax deduction.

Weston residents receive four free bulk trash collections annually as part of the City’s garbage and recycling contract. The April collection will take place Wednesday, April 22nd through Friday, April 24th for single family homes and multi-family units with curbside collection. Please note, bulk trash pick-up is not for three consecutive days. It is the same day that corresponds with your regular trash pick-up, not all days. For example, if your regular curbside pick-up is on Thursday, your bulk trash will be picked up on Thursday, April 23rd.

For those Weston residents living in multi-family units with dumpsters, the bulk trash pick-up date is Saturday, April 25th. The next bulk trash pick-up dates are July 22nd-July 25th and then October 21st-24th.

Bulk items should be placed at or near where you place your cart for regular garbage collection by 7am. Items not picked up on your collection day will be picked up the following day. Do not place bulk items near overhead obstructions, trees, mailboxes or cars, and please make sure your garbage cart can still be collected.

Bulk trash collection is made by All Service Refuse, the City’s provider of garbage and recycling collection. For more information contact (954) 583-1830.

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Students are the Big Winners in Rotary Club’s Golf Classic

By Stacey Bomser

Each year, dozens of Weston students receive college scholarships from the Rotary Club of Weston.

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ach year , approximately 50 Weston students are able to

attend college thanks in part to the Rotary Club of Weston. For nearly three decades, it has been presenting scholarships to deserving students through funds raised from its annual Scholarship Golf Classic. The 28th Annual WestonLawyers.com Golf Tournament takes place on Monday, April 20th at Weston Hills Country Club.

The Golf Classic is the biggest fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Weston’s Scholarship Fund. “Last year we provided more than $90,000 in scholarships and we have presented over $1 million in scholarships since we started,” states Rotary Golf Classic Co-Chair Mary Beth Casey.

“The more money we raise, the more students we can help,” adds co-chair Keith Petron. “Helping people in our community is the Rotary’s mission.”

According to Scholarship Committee Chair Steve Goldstein, “the Weston Rotary generally gives out 40-50 scholarships each year, mostly to graduating students from Cypress Bay and Western high schools, but we also award two scholarships to Sagemont students, as well as those from HANDY.” In order to be eligible, students must have good grades combined with a solid record of community service and show a financial need. The applications are reviewed by the Rotary Club of Weston’s scholarship committee.

“Help the leaders of tomorrow achieve their dreams,” encourages Rotary Golf Classic Co-Chair Michael Freedland. “Join us for a great day of golf where you will have the opportunity to develop and strengthen your business relationships with your clients, prospects, community businesses and civic leaders.”

Freedland is a longtime supporter of the Rotary Golf Classic. His law firm, WestonLawyers.com, has been title sponsor for the past eight years. This year’s tournament is presented by Broward Collision.

“We have enjoyed tremendous success here in Weston and we are honored to give back to the community,” shares Freedland. “The Golf Classic does an excellent job of supporting promising students with financial resources they may not otherwise have. We are pleased to be a part of this program.”

The 28th Annual Golf Classic to benefit the Rotary Club of Weston Scholarship Fund takes place on April 20th at Weston Hills Country Club. It will follow a scramble format with an 8:30am shotgun start, followed by lunch and awards ceremony. For more information call (954) 467-6400.

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Temple Dor Dorim Encourages Everyone To Support Its Mitzvah Day

By Stacey Bomser

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embers of Temple Dor Dorim are busy preparing for the

synagogue’s 18th annual Mitzvah Day. This year, the entire Weston community is invited to participate and support this day of giving.

The Hebrew word “mitzvah” literally means commandment, but it has come to mean “good deed.”

“Performing a mitzvah is part of the Jewish faith,” explains Mitzvah Day Co-Chair Lisa Lerner. “It is a day for kids and adults to come together and show we can make a difference collectively.”

Temple Dor Dorim’s Mitzvah Day is a day when members of the congregation give back to the community. Last year, participants supported over 30 organizations. Lerner says she and co-chair Karen Arkin are hoping to reach even more this year with the support of the Weston community.

“We hope people will see how easy and fun it is to volunteer and show them how good it feels to make difference,” explains Lerner. “We hope Mitzvah Day will encourage people to continue doing something in the future. It’s especially nice to do things together as a family to teach kids the importance of giving back.”

This year’s Mitzvah Day will include projects and activities for all ages and interests. There will be an on-site walk to benefit Hand in Hand for Haiti, which was established to aid the impoverished nation after the catastrophic earthquake hit five years ago. For those wanting to be a little more hands-on, join the temple’s Empty Nesters club in making care packages to benefit Forgotten Soldiers Outreach or members of the Youth Group decorating pillow cases to benefit Camp Jenny, which provides inner city children with the opportunity to attend a free summer camp.

There are plenty of off-site Mitzvah Day activities as well. Participants can volunteer at Peaceful Ridge Rescue, which cares for abused horses. Other options include delivering bagged lunches to LifeNet4Families or preparing a meal at the Ronald McDonald House.

Members of Temple Dor Dorim helped more than 30 organizations during last year’s Mitzvah Day.

Lerner says even if you can’t volunteer, you can support Mitzvah Day in other ways. There will be a car wash to benefit the Dan Marino Center for Autism and the bloodmobile will be there accepting donations for the Blood Centers of Florida.

Or simply stop by the Mitzvah Mart to learn about some of the wonderful organizations serving our community.

Mitzvah Day takes place on Sunday, April 12th from 9-11am at Temple Dor Dorim, 2360 Glades Circle. For more information call (954) 389-1232.

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“As a member of Sheriff Israel’s Crisis Intervention Training Faculty, I see the caring and concern of Broward’s officers. They are in these classes to learn how country attempts suicide. It is the ninth leading cause of death in Florida, to better deal with the families of a loved taking about eight lives every single one who is threatening suicide and family day. The Weston-based Florida Initiative members who have already lost a loved for Suicide Prevention (FISP) is working to one by suicide,” explains Rosen. “State change these sobering statistics.

Attorney Satz was involved with the formaAccording to Jackie Rosen, FISP’s tion of Broward’s Mental Health Court. He Executive Director/CEO, “Each year, FISP continues to try to help those with mental touches the lives of 40,000 people with illnesses get the help they need while in services to support our mission of preventthe court system.” ing suicide through support, education, The 14th annual FISP dinner dance advocacy and research. None of that was a huge success. Monies raised will would be possible without the support of help FISP provide services to over 40,000 the community.”

Floridians including suicide prevention Weston residents were out in full force educational programs for 20,000 people in for FISP’s Law and Order themed dinall sectors of our community; survivor serner dance. In addition to serving as the Several Weston residents were among the former FISP Board Members vices for 12,200 people who have lost someorganization’s largest fundraiser, the event and Advisory Board Members recognized for their support including FISP one to suicide; the “Solutions Unlimited was also a time to honor those who support President Harry Rosen (left), John Kubs, Sr., Mona Habib, Austin Tupler, Judge Arlene Backman, Barry Grimson, Dr. Larry Rothman, Dr. Michelle Channing, Now” (SUN) problem solving program its cause. Former Board Members Barry FISP Executive Director/CEO Jackie Rosen, and Dr. Elizabeth Kortlander. for youth, seniors and juveniles in detenGrimson, Mona Habib, Richard Kron, John tion centers; and supporting “Helping to Overcome Problems Effectively” (HOPE) Kubs Sr., and Dr. Larry Rothman, all of Weston, were formally recognized for their clubs in 11 schools, including Cypress Bay High School, Western High School and years of service and continued support as members of the FISP Advisory Board.

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The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the FISP Humanitarian HOPE Clubs educate students about bullying, suicide prevention, gender Awards to Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel and State Attorney Michael J. Satz. identity, mental health and how to help each other make better decisions. FISP’s Rosen says both honorees helped to educate their officers and attorneys about second annual Hugs for HOPE 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, May 9th at suicide prevention and how to better approach and treat with dignity those who Markham Park. For more information visit www.fisphope.org. have mental health issues.

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

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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.

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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.

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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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The case was brought by the family of 20-year-old Michelle McCall who died after bleeding to death following a caesarian section for the birth of her son.

In 2003 the Florida legislature limited payments for noneconomic damages to $500,000 or $1 million, depending on the circumstances and the number of people involved. The Florida legislature attempted to justify the cap by claiming that “Florida is in the midst of a medical malpractice insurance crisis of unprecedented magnitude.”

The rationale advanced by the proponents of this ill-founded legislation claimed that during the medical malpractice crisis the number of physicians moving to Florida was decreasing, yet statistics showed that numbers of physicians in Florida were actually increasing. The second major reason for passing the legislation for proponents who continue to believe tort reform will reduce health care spending. The argument goes that doctors who are afraid of being sued order lots of extra tests and procedures that will protect doctors from being sued. Further tort reform advocates that caps on the damages will be less attractive, fewer claims will be made, insurance companies will save money, doctors will feel safer, and less defensive medicine will be practiced, and the health care spending will be reduced. Therefore, the malpractice premiums will come down.

However, even after seeing a huge increase in profits, the insurance industry, the court notes, continued to price-gauge doctors for malpractice premiums, charging OB-GYNs in Miami-Dade County more than $190,00 per year for $1 million in insurance coverage, that it charged $98,000 for in other parts of the state. The insurance companies’ net income rose a shocking 4300% from 2003 to 2010 after tort reform was passed.

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Unfortunately, in 2011 the Florida legislature passed a Florida Tort Reform Bill that made it more difficult for consumers to file malpractice claims. The Republican controlled legislature led by Governor Rick Scott continues to take away consumers’ rights that make it more difficult for consumers to obtain justice in Florida Courts.

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

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It’s Time to Expand Medicaid in Florida

By Representative Richard Stark

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adults without dependent children who earn less than 100% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) is one of the provisions of the Affordable Care ACT (ACA), but the US Supreme Court ruled in 2012 that this is not mandatory for individual states, only optional. Florida is one of the states that has decided not to expand Medicaid to these citizens who earn under $11,670, and this affects approximately one million people in our State. The ACA budget for this Health Coverage Expansion is over $50 billion for ten years, with Florida paying nothing during the first three years, and 10% after ten years, increasing incrementally each year

after year three.

This is a hot topic for the Florida Legislature since expanding coverage to these one million or so people must be approved by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor. The Governor signaled that he was in favor two years ago, and the Senate passed legislation in favor of expansion, but the House of Representatives balked, and did not approve the Senate bill which greatly altered what the ACA envisioned as to how to utilize the $50 billion at play.

Florida’s hospitals every year treat many people who have no health insurance. The Federal Government reimburses much of the care to these hospitals, but since the ACA originally expected states to expand health insurance with money budgeted by the program, it calls for huge cuts in this reimbursement program that hospitals will not be able to recover. This puts hospitals such as Jackson Memorial and Broward General in a funding position that could compromise their ability to operate effectively.

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A previous compromise by the Florida Senate to use a free market approach to private insurance instead of standard Medicaid was a marvelous idea. The leadership of the Florida House of Representatives declined health insurance expansion even with the Senate compromise stating that we as a State would not be able to budget our 10% share in the future, and that the Federal Government could not be trusted to stick to its funding pledge in the future. The State would be able to craft legislation to opt out at any time.

Keeping people healthy and treating the sick in the 21st century is something that we as a people must embrace. The ACA has given us the tools to do this, and the ability to negotiate with the Federal Government has already been proven in several conservative leaning states such as Arkansas and Ohio. I have not heard of instances where Washington has reneged on promises to States regarding health coverage dollars. If we want keep our public hospitals in the black and our citizens from fear of not being treated for health conditions, then the legislature must come to terms with reality and make a decision that they and Washington can agree upon. If we don’t, then this unbelievable statistic will remain, and that is that 17% of the people uninsured in America reside in our back yard.

I urge the State Legislature to expand Medicaid during the 2015 Legislative Session.

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Their insights were as follows: ▸▸ Sales of newly constructed and existing homes are expected to rise ▸▸ Strong growth is expected in single-family housing starts ▸▸ Homeowners will take advantage of improved home equity and enter the move-up buyer market ▸▸ Stronger economic conditions will help millennials enter the market as first-time home buyers ▸▸ Home buying numbers for 30- to 34-year-olds have ticked up ▸▸ Mortgage financing will become more accessible ▸▸ Mortgage interest rates will remain low Every quarter, Pulsenomics surveys a nationwide panel of over 100 economists, real estate experts and investment and market strategists about where prices are headed over the next five years. Here are some predictions from their most recent survey: ▸▸ Home values will appreciate by 4.4% in 2015. ▸▸ The cumulative appreciation will be 19.3% by 2019. ▸▸ That means the average annual appreciation will be 3.6% over the next 5 years. ▸▸ Even the experts making up the most bearish quartile of the survey still are projecting a cumulative appreciation of 11.7% by 2019.

This is good news for the Weston real estate market, which continues to remain strong.

There are currently 295 single-family homes listed for sale; 35 of those listings are short sales and 19 are foreclosures. Of the 79 closed sales for 2015 thus far, 25 buyers paid cash. Inventory continues to stay low, keeping this a Seller’s market.

Of the 295 single family homes for sale, 65 are priced over $1 Million. The highest priced home is an estate located in Windmill Ranches which is listed for $5.5 Million and is over 10,000 square feet in total area. The lowest priced home is a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,150 square foot home priced at $214,500 in Country Isles (Garden Homes). There are no homes listed for less than $214,500!

The average price will probably continue to increase as there is now new construction going on in Weston for the first time in years. The Bontaniko development in Bonaventure features custom estate homes starting at $1.7 Million. It’s a wonderful new addition to our luxury market.

If you are serious about getting the highest price, now is the time to sell. As inventories increase, prices will level.

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Sports News

Three Weston FC Players Competing to be America’s Soccer Superstar

By Stacey Bomser

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hree Weston FC players spent their Spring Break in California competing in a new reality show. “Soccer Superstar” will air on NickSports this June. The Nickelodeon program is being produced by the family behind the popular show “So You Think You Can Dance.”

“Soccer Superstar” is the first reality TV show about girls soccer. It features 15 girls, ages 15-18, competing for the title of Soccer Superstar 2015.

Vista Park in Weston was one of two locations to host the try-outs; the other was Los Angeles at the Stub Hub Center, home to the LA Galaxy. During the try-outs, competitors were put through five different modules to assess their skills. Points were awarded according to their performance. The points were tallied and the top six competitors advanced to the Soccer Superstar FC squad.

Three of the six players chosen to compete on “Soccer Superstar” are members of the Weston FC: Anjou Sharma Mary Matamoros, Weston FC U17 black team.

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(U15 black), Mary Matamoros (U17 black) and Camila and have the honor of being named America’s first Soccer Superstar.

Neveleff (U18 black). Anjou and Mary are both from Three-time Olympic gold medalist Heather Mitts is the host of “Soccer Weston. Camila, who is from Plantation, is the daughter of Weston FC Director Superstar.” The judges include two-time Olympic gold medalist Angela Hucles, Marcelo Neveleff, who is also coach of the Fort Lauderdale Strikers and US Mens three-time American Soccer Athlete of the Year Marcelo Balboa, who has comU14 National Team. peted in three World Cups, and renowned soccer coach Dan Metcalfe.

The girls traveled to California to attend the two-week long soccer intensive The show is scheduled to air in June after the Women’s World Cup, as part of training camp, which was filmed for the reality show. All of the NCAA head the NickSports summer programming. coaches were invited to attend this camp to assess the competitors.

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and best to date. Hosted by Weston FC, the competitive travel soccer club of Weston, this year’s Weston Cup welcomed 624 teams from all over the world. The Weston Cup is now the largest youth soccer tournament in Florida, and one of the most prestigious events in the country.

“While we are thrilled with the growth and overall size of the Weston Cup, it should be noted that we actually had 713 teams apply to play this year,” said Weston FC President Steve Ziegler. “We didn’t like having to turn away 90 teams. We’re already looking at solutions that will allow us to accommodate over 700 teams in 2016.”

Due to the size of the tournament, it exceeds the capacity of fields in Weston at Vista and Regional Parks. Fortunately, Weston FC has a great working relationship with neighboring clubs. “Through those relationships, we were able to host games in Central Park, Pine Island, PAL Stadium and Sunset Park in Plantation, as well as Royal Oaks Park in Miami Lakes,” explains Weston Cup Tournament Director Bill Fisher.

He credits the hard work and dedication of his team of staffers and volunteers for making it all work. “Imagine trying to have everything in place, from site directors who have to oversee everything at their park and properly enter all game results, to assigning referees for each and every game, having field marshals to monitor the games and spectators…there’s just so many pieces that all fall together seamlessly year after year.”

During the tournament, all participating teams play three games within their group against teams of similar skill levels. The results from those games determine which two teams from each group are invited to play in the Championship game. In total, there were 1064 games played over the weekend. “It was fitting that the final game, game #1064, was a hard fought, 1-1 overtime thriller that had to be determined by penalty kicks,” shares Fisher.

While the majority of teams were from South Florida, the Weston Cup welcomed teams from across the country, including Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia and New York, as well as around the world.

This year teams from Haiti, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Antigua and Denmark participated.

“We’ve been hosting several girls teams from a club in Denmark for years now,” shares Weston FC Director of Sponsorships Doug Weston. “We have a home-stay program in which about 20 Weston families volunteer to open their homes and have a couple of girls stay with them for the weekend. It’s amazing how many of the hosts and guests have formed friendships that have lasted for years.”

With teams coming from all over the world to play in the Weston Cup, the tournament provides a big boost to Weston’s economy. It is estimated that over 25,000 people, including players, family members, coaches, referees and viewers attended this year’s tournament.

Local restaurants and stores feel the effect as do local hotels, with over 2,000 room nights sold this year to accommodate teams from out of the area.

“The tournament is a huge asset for Weston FC as it is the club’s single largest fundraiser and those funds are used to help run the club for an entire year,” explains Ziegler. “It allows us to provide scholarships to families of players with financial needs, to purchase necessary equipment, supplies and everything else we need to benefit our players and our club.”

Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer and City Commissioners Angel Gomez, Toby Feuer, Tom Kallman and Jim Norton came out to show their support, helping cheer on the home teams and present trophies to the winners and finalists.

Weston FC has 72 teams of boys and girls ages 8-18 and is one of only 77 soccer clubs in the nation certified by U.S. Soccer as a U.S. Soccer Developmental Academy Program. To learn more visit www.westonfc.org.

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Mayor Stermer congratulates one of the winning Weston FC teams. Photo courtesy City of Weston.

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to share the happiness and joy of the sport.”

Before her trip last year, she contacted the Florida Youth Lacrosse Foundation, which generously donated plastic lacrosse sticks and balls, enabling her to teach 40 boys and girls the sport.

This year, the Foundation donated an additional 24 sticks to help grow the game even more.

In recognition of her efforts in Haiti, Diaz was named “Person of the Year” by the U.S. Lacrosse South Florida Chapter. “That was one of the most humbling experiences I have ever had,” notes Diaz “I never thought or imagined that I would be recognized and presented with an award for doing something I love. It was such a rewarding feeling in bringing joy to the children of Haiti by teaching a sport that has become so dear to me.”

While in Haiti this year, Diaz spent two days teaching and playing lacrosse with the children. She also taught a translator and pastor how to play, so that during the remainder of the year the children can continue to learn and play.

Diaz says the experience has been incredibly rewarding. “I took so much joy in teaching them, and to see how excited they become when they caught the ball for the first time, it was like they accomplished the greatest thing ever. It was extremely eye-opening to see these children try a brand new sport that they had never seen and played before and actually be good at it.”

Besides her efforts to expose the children in Haiti to lacrosse, Diaz is helping grow and expand the sport here at home. She is an assistant coach for the University School of NSU’s girls varsity and middle school lacrosse teams. She also coaches several travel teams.

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Diaz recently came back from her second church mission to the impoverished nation. While nurses, construction workers and volunteers from the Anchor Church of Weston set up medical clinics in rural communities in southern Haiti, Diaz was teaching children to play the sport she loves.

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poured my heart and soul into making this an intimate, friendly place clients love. Our staff starts each service with a consultation to see if their client may want a change. It’s also a chance for the stylist to share her thoughts and new ideas.

With the salon now celebrating its fifth year, Renee share the secrets to Salon One80’s success and what the future holds in store.

Salon One80 has always been committed to providing the best new products and services in the industry. Why is this important to you? We pride ourselves in being

the name reflects, here you will experience your personal 180. Salon owner Renee Zapata is committed to offering clients the best products and services in the industry, performed by the best stylists, colorists and aestheticians.

Please describe the atmosphere of your salon. Our salon gives clients a warm and cozy

feeling. My goal is to always make everyone feel welcomed and cared about from the moment they walk through the door. Prior to opening Salon One80, most of the stylists had worked together for many years. Some of our clients have been with us for decades. We love being part of their lives.

What differentiates Salon One80 from other salons? We are distinguished from other

salons because we truly listen to our clients and make them feel comfortable. No one ever leaves our salon unhappy. The biggest compliment our clients give us is constantly referring their friends and family.

Describe your team of stylists and why they’re so special. I am blessed to have an

amazing staff of loving, caring and talented girls in the salon. We all work together to create an amazing salon experience. We have been together for many years and hope to always be. But don’t just take my word for it, read what people are saying about us on Yelp: “The girls that work here are like family to each other and all clearly love their jobs! Such a different feel from other salons I’ve been to”; “Renee and the gang are like family, many of them are mother/ daughters and make you feel at home”; and “From what I’ve seen, the clientele ranges from very young to very old and they know each by name as though they’ve been coming here forever”.

Why do you go above and beyond to make clients feel welcome?

At Salon One80, client satisfaction is our top priority. I’ve

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an industry leader. Our clients trust us to stay current with the latest trends in hair, nails and skincare. In addition to that, Salon One80 uses and sells only top-of-the-line products.

what Jennifer Aniston wore at the SAG Awards or Reese Witherspoon at the Golden Globe Awards. Sleek side parts are still in style, as evidenced by Taylor Swift at the Grammy Awards or Kerry Washington at the Oscar Awards. This year we’re seeing up-do’s in all shapes and styles from Rihanna’s casual ballet bun for the Grammy Awards to Rosamund Pike’s sleek, center-parted chignon at the Critics’ Choice Awards to Emily Blunt’s pretty plaited up-do at the Golden Globe Awards. For prom, I think we’ll see many girls requesting the stylish pony tails we saw Jennifer Lopez and Dakota Johnson wearing at the Oscars.

What services do you offer? Salon One80 is

a full service salon. For hair, we offer cutting with styles for men, women and children. We also offer color, highlights, lowlights, perms, straighteners, hair extensions, and conditioning treatments. Our aesthetic services include facial and skincare treatments, as well as waxing. We also offer a complete menu of nail services including manicures, pedicures, Gelish and Shellac, and acrylic nails.

Why is continuing education important?

The hair industry is always evolving with new trends and techniques constantly being introduced. I believe continuing education is always important in order for us to keep up with new trends and new products. Our team often attends training in New York and other big cities.

What are some of the hot new trends in hair? We are pleased to offer our clients some

of the hottest new trends including Ombre, Sombre (a more subtle form of Ombre), interior highlights, shadowing and bayalage (an artistic technique where the stylist actually hand paints the highlights onto the hair).

With prom and wedding season coming up, what hairstyles will your stylists be creating? We’ll take a lot of inspiration from the Red Carpet with natural looking waves, vintage inspired curls, bohemian braids and sleek pony tails. I predict we’ll have many requests for soft, tousled waves similar to

Many brides are expected to seek inspiration from celebrities’ red carpet styles this season, with soft, tousled waves being on trend.

What does the future have in store for the salon? As we enter our fifth year, we want our

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Lacrosse Player Creates Clinic for Special Needs Children

By Stacey Bomser

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ada Preston has

them about the fastest growing sport around.”

The Florida Youth Lacrosse Foundation was eager to partner with Jada and support her efforts to introduce the sport to the special needs population. In fact, she was able to secure a grant from the Foundation, which donated sticks, balls and goals.

Jada says the USchool lacrosse teams also embraced her project. “I partnered with the boys team first because their coach has the team do something called the ‘Brotherhood Project’ each year in which they go out and help in the community. When the girls’ coach heard about my project, she asked if the girls could also be a part of it. So it just grew!”

About thirty individuals with special needs took part in the lacrosse clinic. Jada and the other USchool lacrosse players taught basic skills such as throwing, catching, picking up ground balls, and shooting to the goal, and then the participants got to play a scrimmage game. The day ended with a “thank you” lunch for the players, participants and parents.

Jada says she would like to see the project expand and possibly start a lacrosse league for special needs players. “I would like it to be similar to baseball’s Miracle League in which volunteers coach and support special needs players year round.”

two passions: lacrosse and helping students with special needs. The University School of NSU freshman was able to combine both in a community service project she created.

With the help of members of the boys and girls varsity lacrosse teams from her school, Jada hosted a two-day lacrosse clinic for special needs individuals.

Jada has a special connection to these children. Her mother owns Above: Jada Preston explains proper ball-handling and directs a school for technique to one of the participants in the students with autism and lacrosse clinic for students with special needs. related disabilities. “She Right: University School lacrosse influenced me a lot,” players volunteered at the clinic shares Jada. “I spend a lot of time there helping because her students are so great, and I love working with them.”

Jada is also a member of the Best Buddies Club at University School. “We planned and hosted a dance for the kids at my mom’s school. My friends and I had so much fun. This inspired me to do more. I decided that I wanted to teach

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“The site fundamentally grades student-submitted code assignments by comparing the results of the student’s code versus the importance of students learning coding skills as schools teacher-supplied answers,” explains Alejandro. “The site essenpromote the study of STEM (Science, Technology, tially verifies that the student’s code is correct.”

Engineering and Mathematics) subjects. Cypress Bay junior Although the project initially began as a way to facilitate the Alejandro Lucena has embraced the power of computer grading of students’ homework and assessments, Alejandro says programming. it has become dual-purpose. The website, www.cblightning.org, “Coding has evolved at a dramatic pace within in the past also serves as a competition-grader for programming competidecade alone to meet the growing speeds of computers, and tions held at Cypress Bay. with this evolution has come the ability to transfer abstract ideas Mrs. Slutsky says Alejandro’s program has enhanced student from the mind into the processing capabilities of the computer,” learning. She also credits him for helping his classmates. “I have explains Alejandro. “Developing software allows me to take part a lot of great students, but Alejandro has always stood out among in this transition into technology enlightenment.” his peers. He often teaches complex concepts to other students Alejandro first became interested in computer programming in my class. He has explained many complex ideas to both my in sixth grade. He has taken AP Computer Science and both AICE students and me.” computing classes offered at his high school. In addition, he has Alejandro Lucena created a grading website for his Alejandro’s skills and expertise extend beyond the classroom. enhanced his computer science and software engineering knowl- computer science teacher.

One of his most recent programming projects was developing a edge by taking the University of Stanford’s and Georgia Tech’s website for Cooper General, a Miami company. “The application artificial intelligence online classes, listening to MIT’s and Carnegie Mellon’s permits employees to generate Excel spreadsheets from database files through recorded lectures, and attending the CppCon software engineering conference in web interface. The process of generating the spreadsheet was previously done Bellevue, Washington.

Alejandro says he enjoys programming “because the power of code allows one manually by scanning into computers which is prone to human error and also became a bottleneck in the production process.” to automate and expedite tasks that would otherwise have to be done manually.”

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gyne meaning “woman” and mastos meaning “breast.” In practical terms, this means abnormally large breasts on men. The condition is relatively common in adolescent boys, and 90% of the time symptoms disappear in a matter of months, or as adolescence wanes, a few years later. But the remaining 10% are burdened with a social handicap that can cause shame, lowered self-esteem and confidence.

There are many potential causes including puberty, steroid abuse, obesity, marijuana use, side effects of medicine, and certain genetic diseases.

Gynecomastia can be emotionally devastating. A man or boy with gynecomastia struggles with anxiety over such simple acts as taking off his shirt at the beach. In cases of obesity, weight loss can alter the gynecomastic condition, but for many it may not totally eliminate it. For all other causes, surgery is Before the only known physical remedy, and often the best solution. Once the contour of the chest is restored to normal, the patient can begin to feel more confident and self-assured with his physical body image.

Plastic surgery to correct gynecomastia is technically called reduction mammaplasty, and reduces breast size, flattening and enhancing the chest contours. In severe cases of gynecomastia, the weight of excess breast tissue may cause the breasts to sag and After stretch the areola (the dark skin surrounding the nipple). In these cases the position and size of the areola can be surgically improved and excess skin may be reduced. The procedure can be performed under intravenous sedation or general anesthesia depending on each individual’s medical condition.

In cases where gynecomastia is primarily the result of excess fatty tissue, liposuction techniques alone may be used. There are various liposuction techniques that may be used; the technique most appropriate in your case will be defined prior to your procedure.

Excision techniques are recommended where glandular breast tissue or excess skin must be removed to correct gynecomastia. Excision also is necessary if the areola will be reduced, or the nipple repositioned to a more natural male contour. Incision patterns vary depending on the specific conditions and surgical preference.

Sometimes gynecomastia is treated with both liposuction and excision. Any surgical treatment to correct gynecomastia will require incisions. While most incision lines are concealed within natural contours, some may be visible and are a necessary result of breast reduction surgery.

After surgery, dressings or bandages will be applied to your incisions and an elastic bandage or support garment may be used to minimize swelling and support your new chest contour as it heals. The procedure duration is typically one to two hours and most men are able to return to work within 4 to 5 days depending on how much lifting is required.

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By Jorge A. Perez, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Mother’s Day will soon be here too, so it’s only fitting that we also recognize the changes that motherhood brings. Pregnancy, and the weight gain that occurs, create growth, not only of the baby, but also of the mom. Among the structures that grow to accommodate the new addition is mom’s belly skin. Sometimes the skin has difficulty expanding evenly so it cracks in areas. These cracks in the skin are what we identify as stretch marks.

Loose tummy skin can also occur simply as a consequence of significant weight loss. This condition can affect both men and women, so the tummy tuck procedure may benefit both sexes.

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The abdomen does the heavy lifting in pregnancy. It’s no surprise therefore, that after pregnancy, skin redundancy and stretch marks can remain. Another interesting effect of pregnancy is a separation of the paired rectus abdominus (i.e. sit-up) muscles. The result is a gap between the muscles resembling a hernia. It is because of this anatomical separation of the muscles that abdominal exercises after pregnancy, such as sit-ups, although Before beneficial, are of limited value. Not all surgeons tighten the muscles as part of the tummy tuck procedure, so patients should insist that it be done.

Tummy tuck surgery requires scars that need to be accepted by the patient. The tradeoff, however, is substantial removal of excess skin, fat and stretch marks, as well After as repositioning of the muscles. The result is a dramatic tightening of the belly with a very high degree of satisfaction. Tummy tuck patients are among the happiest in our practice.

Tummy tucks can be combined with breast surgery or liposuction of the love handles or thighs. Combination procedures, however, require an experienced surA patient shown before and after tummy tuck surgery. Side view geon and additional safety considerations photos show the dramatic effect with respect to the operating facility and of muscle tightening. Photos courtesy of Perez Plastic Surgery. anesthesia.

Dr. Perez is a board certified plastic surgeon in Ft. Lauderdale.

Surgery is performed at the Imperial Point Surgical Center with physician anesthesiologists. Dr. Perez was one of only six U.S. plastic surgeons selected as principal investigators for an F.D.A. study on abdominoplasty and has lectured to thousands of surgeons worldwide on the subject of body contouring. He has been selected among Castle Connolly/U.S. News & World Report America’s Top Doctors every year since 2000. For more information visit www.

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Cypress Bay Hosts Exploring Educational Excellence Symposium

By Stacey Bomser

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dmissions officers from five of the nation ’ s most

prestigious universities are coming to Weston. Cypress Bay High School is hosting the Exploring Educational Excellence Symposium on Wednesday, April 29th. The event will give interested students and their parents an opportunity to hear first-hand what competitive colleges are looking for in a student and unravel some of the mysteries of the college admissions process.

The program will feature representatives from Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Rice University, and the University of Chicago. These schools were selected to participate in this program because they all share a similar core value. According to the Exploring Educational Excellence website, “We all offer students a broadbased liberal arts curriculum, committed to providing every student with a well-rounded education in social science, humanities, mathematics and science.

We all practice highly selective admissions; each of our schools seeks not only a class that is strong academically, but a class that is diverse in every way and one with dynamic students who will enrich their campus intellectually, extracurricularly and personally.”

According to Cypress Bay College Counselor Shari Bush, the program will begin with a brief introduction to each school. “Each of the admissions officers will present a short overview of their institution, explaining its admissions process and financial aid programs. After those presentations, admissions officers will be available to answer questions in a college fair format. This is a unique opportunity to get answers from the actual people who will be reading the applications.”

Mrs. Bush says she is honored to have representatives from three Ivy League universities and two other highly prestigious institutions choose to visit Cypress Bay. “These schools have all visited on an individual basis, but to have them all

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Cypress Bay is one of four locations in Florida for the Exploring Educational Excellence Symposium. It is the only high school to host this program that is geared to juniors, but open to all interested students.

Mrs. Bush believes one of the reasons Cypress Bay was selected as a host site is because of the caliber of its students. “We have alumni attending all of these universities, and our current class has received acceptances at Cornell, Harvard, Princeton, Penn, and many other highly competitive schools, as well as all of the Florida schools and many strong out-of-state schools. The Bay has cultivated quite a reputation for academically stellar students.”

The Exploring Educational Excellence Symposium takes place at 7:30pm on April 29th in the Cypress Bay auditorium. The free program is open to the entire Weston community. Pre-registration is required; go to www.ExploringEducationalExcellence.org.

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Cypress Bay Students Tour State’s Universities

By Alyssa Levin, student writer

C

ypress Bay students traveled with

BRACE Adviser Shari Bush to see five colleges in Florida and to learn more about the schools.

They toured the University of Florida (UF), Florida State University (FSU), University of Central Florida (UCF), University of North Florida (UNF) and University of South Florida (USF).

“I think that the students got a real good idea of what the Florida colleges are looking for, whether it was rigor of curriculum, senior year schedule, grades or scores,” Mrs. Bush said. “But most importantly, the kids got to see the big differences between the five Florida schools that we visited.”

At each school, students heard from the from admissions officers. According to Mrs. Bush, “In the admission sessions they usually cover all of the stats in terms of what they are looking for. They’ll cover dates of when things need to be in by, they’ll talk about the selling points of their school, their specific programs or majors.

They’ll also talk about the vibe of the campus, the extracurriculars, leadership and community service. They talk about everything.”

Junior Ilyssa Grapin thought the college tour would be a good opportunity for her to see all the Florida schools and get an idea of where she would want to go to college.

“I realized that besides the good schools everyone wants to go to, there is a school for everyone and a school that fits everyone’s interests.”

“The tour definitely helped me decide on which school is best for me. I was able to get a feel of the different campuses and get a glimpse of what student life is like,” said Junior Beatriz Galdona. “It was really helpful to hear from the admissions officers that will be reading our applications.”

Junior Jodi Lewis said that this tour helped her pick exactly what schools suited her best, she was personally able to find her dream school. “I got to really narrow down on what I’m looking for in a school and it even reinforced that everything I’m doing now will pay off.”

Mrs. Bush said she is glad Cypress Bay is able to offer its students this experience. “This tour gives them the chance of finding out which school is the best for them. The students are also getting a rude awakening as to the fact that this is coming, getting them excited about this whole process.”

Alyssa Levin is a junior at Cypress Bay High School. She is features copy editor for her school paper, The Circuit.

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Imagine Charter School Kindergarten Classes Create Wildlife Habitat on Campus

By Stacey Bomser

“I

f you build it, they will come .” That ’ s the

message Karen Breitbart shared with her bi-literate kindergarten class at Imagine Charter School at Weston. She wasn’t referring to baseball players, but rather butterflies. And her “field of dreams” was not a cornfield, but a space between classroom buildings.

To complement a unit on animal habitats and life cycles, the kindergarten built a butterfly habitat. Parent volunteers helped with the construction and planting.

Imagine parent and landscape designer Arturo Clamens donated plants and helped plan the garden. Flamingo Road Nursery donated dirt. In addition, the Imagine Weston PTP donated $200 to help cover costs.

To prepare students for this hands-on lesson, Ms. Breitbart read several books about butterflies and their habitats including The Seeds of the Milkweed, which was written and illustrated by a second grade class from Little Rock, Arkansas.

She and the other kindergarten teachers were able to tie the project to the reading and science curriculum.

“Our Journeys reading series includes several essential questions such as, ‘What kinds of things do scientists study?’ and ‘How do living things change as they grow?’” explains Ms. Breitbart. “It also uses a big book titled From Caterpillar to Butterfly, which provides lots of opportunities to practice sequencing skills while learning about lifecycles.” The young students are gaining firsthand knowledge on this subject by observing their butterfly habitat.

Just as Ms. Breitbart promised, butterflies came the very day they planted the garden, and many of the leaves now have eggs on them. This is great news for the school, which entered the Florida Wildlife Federation’s 6th annual Kids Wildlife Habitat Contest. The kindergarten classes will find out later this month whether they won the contest, which encourages children to become environmentalists.

One of the conditions of the contest was that the habitat address four elements: food, water, cover and a place to raise young. Ms. Breitbart says all of those factors were taken into consideration when designing the butterfly habitat.

“We planted nectar sources like pentas, porterweed, lantana, and butterfly bush. We also have bushes and low trees that provide cover,” explains Ms. Breitbart.

“The children made a muddling spot for the butterflies to rest, drink and get needed nutrients from a muddy pan.”

In addition to attracting butterflies, the habitat was also designed to help butterfly colonies proliferate. “We planted milkweed, parsley, fennel and dill. These are host plants where the butterflies will lay their eggs. The caterpillars will devour these plants as they grow,” notes Ms. Breitbart. “There are also low branches where the caterpillars can make a chrysalis to prepare for metamorphosis.”

Ms. Breitbart and the other teachers say this project has been such a success, they would like to create additional animal habitats next year.

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Indian Trace Elementary Teachers Bond Over Book Club

By Stacey Bomser

T

eachers at I ndian Trace E lementary School try to instill in

their students a lifelong love of learning. Many of them are modeling that behavior as members of the school’s new adult book club.

Media Specialist Dione Mila introduced two book clubs this year; one for students in grades three through five, and one for faculty and staff. The student club was widely received, but Ms. Mila says she’s even more proud of the success of the adult book club.

Not only does it encourage teachers to read more, the program serves as an opportunity for teachers to exchange ideas for professional development. Ms. Mila chose The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child by Donalyn Miller as the club’s first book.

“We shared our thoughts on the book and its application to classroom instruction,” notes Principal Amy Winder, one of the book club members. “We looked at some of our current practices and discussed ways to tweak what we are doing based on the author’s recommendations.”

Third grade teacher Uva Delgado added, “It is refreshing to be able to read and discuss with my co-workers literary works that pertain to education and will inspire us in our classrooms.”

I am Malala by Nobel Peace Prize Winner Malala Yousafzai was the club’s second book.

It too appeals to educators because it is the biography of the young girl who was shot by the Taliban because she fought for her right to an education. This book led to an eye-opening discussion on what is going on in the world today in terms of education equality and the impact a strong teacher can have on a student.

This month, the book club has selected The Weston community is invited something entirely different. It is reading The to meet author Uva de Aragón at the April 24th book club meeting.

Memory of Silence by Uva de Aragón. It’s the poignant story of two sisters, separated at the start of the Cuban Revolution, and their eventual reunion.

“We are very excited as the author has agreed to come to our book club to speak and do a book signing,” announces Ms. Mila. “Therefore, we are opening it to the Weston community. I believe it will appeal to readers in our culturally diverse community.”

The event will be on Friday, April 24th from 2-3pm in the school’s media center.

Anyone interested in attending must email Ms. Mila at dione.mila@browardschools.com.

Eagle Point Elementary Celebrates Dr. Seuss Night

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ored tradition at Eagle Point Elementary School. About 300 families attended this year’s celebration which honored the beloved children’s book author and promoted reading.

“Students attend this event with their entire families, and we get to share the love of reading with the kids as well as show the parents how much the children love being read to,” explains Media Specialist Sharon Handler, who coordinates Dr. Seuss Night. “That doesn’t stop when the students move on to the upper Third grade teacher grades. It still feels magical when you Media Specialist Sharon Handler Fifth grade teacher Mr. Shamoun and daughters, Isabella Mrs. Shamoun acts out leads the Reader’s Oath. and Emily, read the Dr. Seuss story Gertrude McFuzz. are read to, no matter how old you are.”

Gertrude McFuzz.

The program included the Shamoun family’s performance. This has become a time-honored tradition at Dr. Seuss than in year’s past. Because Eagle Point has a dual language program, Principal Night. Each year, Mr. Shamoun, a fifth grade teacher, and Mrs. Shamoun, a third De Zayas read the story in Spanish while Assistant Principal Rosado read in grade teacher, and their two daughters, Emily (grade 4) and Isabella (grade English.

3), perform a favorite Dr. Seuss story. This year the family read and acted out This was followed by Mrs. Handler leading the students in the Reader’s Oath, Gertrude McFuzz. with a pledge to read every day. The evening concluded with everyone singing “Our family has been performing at Dr. Seuss Night for 12 years. It is one of Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss and eating birthday cookies.

Emily and Isabella’s favorite nights of the year,” notes Mrs. Shamoun. “We love Eagle Point Elementary’s Dr. Seuss Night is held in conjunction with Dr. Seuss’s this event because it celebrates a man that understood that books should be silly, birthday and the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day. To engaging, and most of all fun.” prepare for the event, Mrs. Handler reads Dr. Seuss books to her students throughAnother Dr. Seuss Night tradition is having the school administrators read a out the week. Many of the classroom teachers also plan special Dr. Seuss-themed story. This year’s reading of There’s a Wocket In My Pocket was a little different activities.

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Falcon Cove Starts Broward’s Second Middle School Best Buddies Chapter

By Stacey Bomser

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alcon Cove M iddle School has approximately 200 stu -

dents in its Exceptional Student Education program. It has almost the same number of Peer Counselors. These specially-selected seventh and eighth grade students serve as role models within the student population. One of their many responsibilities is working with the special needs students.

For years the Peer Counselors have supported ESE students, providing academic help and forging friendships. This year the school brought that to the next level by starting a Best Buddies chapter. Falcon Cove is now the second middle school in Broward County to be part of this international organization that pairs special needs children with a peer buddy.

Seventh grader Megan Schleiniger was the catalyst. She brought the Best Buddies idea to Peer Counseling Coordinator Jeannie Dempsey, who wholly supported the idea because it complemented many activities the Peer Counselors were already doing.

“Annually, the Peer Counselors have a holiday shopping trip where they assist the special needs kids in selecting holiday gifts, and when they return to school, they participate in a wrapping party,” explains Ms. Dempsey. “Peer Counselors also attend and host different events for the special needs Naomi Judd and Nicole Shorr. kids during the school day including a bowling day.”

The first activity for the Best Buddies club was participating in the WalkAbout for Autism to benefit the Dan Marino Foundation. Team Falcon Cove Cares raised over $750, one quarter of which was donated back to the school’s ESE department.

The club’s second activity was a Valentine’s Day Social. Members played ice breaker games to get to know one and other, decorated cookies, ate pizza and made Valentines. Plans for a bowling trip and kickball competition are in the works.

ESE Teacher Christine Harvey says her students cherish these special times with their peer buddies. “My students enjoy interacting with buddies through Best Buddies Club events and when they see them at school. They feel true friendship and acceptance.”

Mrs. Harvey credits the club for broadening the social environment at school.

“Best Buddies gives the opportunity for the typical peers to learn more about special needs students, banishing stereotypes and discovering how much they have in common.”

Megan agrees. She sees the club as beneficial to both buddies. “I hope the peer buddies learn what it is to be a leader and learn how bright and intelligent these kids are. From this experience, I believe that they will learn to stand up for special needs kids and continue supporting them. I hope that our buddies will become more interactive with other kids and will lead more independent lives.”

According to Ms. Dempsey, there has been a long standing affiliation between Mrs. Harvey’s and Mrs. Glincher’s ESE students and the Peer Counseling classes.

“Social interactions of our special needs students has always been a priority. A pairing of special needs students and peer counselors has enhanced relationships and strengthened friendships.”

All Peer Counselors undergo a training program to learn how to work with students with different needs. “In order for Peer Counselors to be effective, they need to understand other students and how to relate to them,” explains Ms. Dempsey.

“They learn about students with special needs and the strengths and differences of all kids.”

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Members of the Best Buddies chapter participated in the Dan Marino Foundation’s WalkAbout for Autism.

She starts by teaching the Peer Counselors about different learning styles. “We took some online tests to determine their learning styles and then they learned about students with disabilities whose learning styles would be different from theirs,” states Ms. Dempsey.

Since many of the Peer Counselors work as tutors to the ESE students, it was important for them to learn how to best present information for students with different needs. For example, Ms. Dempsey explained that students with learning disabilities or ADD/ ADHD may have difficulty following directions or problems with grammar or poor comprehenPeer Counselors Morgan Akers, Anastacia Van Gent, Megan Schleiniger, and Alicia Fonseca sion and retention of material. So, get ready for Best Buddies pizza day. when tutoring those students, Peer Counselors were taught to consider outlining the main points of a lesson, writing down key terms, maintaining student attention by varying their delivery, and then summarizing or drawing conclusions at the end of the lesson.

The Peer Counselors also received tips on how to work with students with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and eating disorders, as well as those students with Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome.

“Falcon Cove has a number of students with either Asperger’s Syndrome or high functioning autism,” notes Ms. Dempsey. “These students may be affected in their ability to understand and respond to the thoughts and feelings of others.”

The Peer Counselors were taught that these students may have difficulty “fitting in” or may avoid social interaction, so they need to make a concerted effort to get to know the student so he/she will feel comfortable. They also learned that students on the autism spectrum may not understand jokes, irony or metaphors, so you need to be very precise in what you say; when tutoring use clear, specific language and give explicit directions.

These tutoring relationships have proven to be highly successful over the years.

Ms. Dempsey says it’s the perfect pairing. “Special needs kids look up to their Peer Counselors as role models; they love working with their Peer Counselors. It’s a symbiotic relationship because the Peer Counselors love to help kids and feel needed and valued.”

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Gator Run Kindergarten Class Conducts Animal Research Project

By Stacey Bomser

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any students are just learning to read in kindergarten ,

but students in Caitlin Clabby’s class at Gator Run Elementary School have already completed an entire research project. It was an opportunity for students to learn to work together and to utilize technology for fact gathering.

“One of the things the Kindergarten Team is focusing on this year is collaboration,” explains Ms. Clabby. “This project allowed me to tie collaboration in with one of our writing standards for shared research. At the time, the class was studying animals so I thought the project would be a fun and innovative way to incorporate our standard.”

Ms. Clabby began by explaining what research means and how a group works together. She then divided the class into four groups. Each group picked a different animal to research: sharks, polar bears, giraffes, and elephants.

The students used iPads to research their animals, along with more traditional sources such as books from the classroom and school libraries. Ms. Clabby had the students fill out worksheets to record their research on topics such as animal

habitat and diet.

Once all of the information had been compiled, students worked together to create posters on their chosen animal, including drawing a picture.

Sofia Lugo says that was her favorite part of the assignment. “We had fun working together to make the shark for our poster.”

Classmate Layla Sherman also liked working with her friends to draw their animal.

“I loved making the elephant because we got to color it and use glue to put it together.”

The students were also impressed with what they learned about the different animals. Diego Monsalve says his favorite part was “learning that giraffes fight with their necks.”

Ms. Clabby says she was proud of her students’ efforts. “They learned so much and they were able to present their new knowledge to their classmates. This project made me realize how important it is to allow students to explore and research topics that fascinate them.”

The research project was such a success, Ms. Clabby intends to assign her class another one, perhaps on weather or space.

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Cypress Bay Coders Compete in International Zero Robotics Challenge

By Stacey Bomser

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hree C ypress Bay stu dents got the opportunity of a lifetime. They traveled to M.I.T. to compete in an international programming competition, and also meet N.A.S.A. scientists and an astronaut.

It was all part of Zero Robotics, a programming competition using small robots called SPHERES (Synchronized Position Hold Engage and Reorient Experimental Satellites) inside the International Space Station. The competition Right: Frank Pol proudly displays started online last fall, with teams Team Force Lightning’s plaque recognizing it as a finalist in the Zero programing the SPHERES to solve Robotics competition at M.I.T. a real-life problem. This year’s challenge was mapping an asteroid.

More than 2,000 students from the United States and European Space Agency nations took part in the competition. The tournament began with simulations in phases from 2D to 3D, gradually increasing in difficulty. Cypress Bay High School was one of 42 teams selected as finalists, which were then placed into Alliances of three teams each.

Representing Cypress Bay were Alejandro Munoz, Frank Pol, and Kevin Lun. Computer Science Teacher Tiffani Slutsky served as the coach. Their team, Force Lighting, was paired with two teams from Italy in the Zero Robotics finals.

“It was extremely challenging working with the foreign teams, mainly because of the time and language barriers,” explains Frank Pol.

The finalists were invited to either the Space Systems Laboratory at M.I.T. or the European Space Agency in the Netherlands. They were linked via videoconference to their peers and the International Space Station (ISS), where each alliance’s programs were run in real time by astronauts.

“Every phase before ISS finals is run in a simulation shown in your browser, so it’s difficult to predict how your program will perform on the ISS,” explains team leader Alejandro Munoz. “However, having the code you’ve written be run on actual MIT robots competing in micro-gravity on the ISS is reward enough for the amount of work we put into our program.”

Although Cypress Bay and its alliance teammates did not win, the students all consider themselves to be winners.

While at M.I.T., they got the chance to meet N.A.S.A. astronaut Cady Coleman and interact with the developers of a U.S. mission to mine an asteroid as well as the European team of scientists who recently landed the Rosetta probe on an asteroid.

Left: Dr. Alvar Saenz-Otero, Director of the Space Systems Laboratory at M.I.T; Astronaut Cady Coleman; Cypress Bay students Frank Pol and Kevin Lun; Andres Martinez, Space Flight Program Manager, NASA Ames Research Center; and Wendy Feenstra, Aurora Flight Systems. Not pictured, Cypress Bay Team Leader Alejandro Munoz.

To learn more about the Zero Robotics competition go to http:// zerorobotics.mit.edu/.

Lunchtime is Nutritious and Delicious at Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center

By Stacey Bomser

Y

ou wouldn ’ t expect most three -year - olds to devour hummus ,

couscous or Greek yogurt parfaits, but those are just some of the favorite foods of preschoolers at Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center. In keeping with this year’s “Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds” theme, the school introduced a brand new lunch program which certainly lives up to its name, Nutritious and Delicious.

So far, the lunches have been well-received. “Parents have expressed they can’t believe their children are eating some of the things they are eating,” notes TDD ECC Director Jodi Cohen. “It’s been an eye opener. Things we automatically say that kids will reject they haven’t rejected. It’s changing our mindset.”

The school worked with Palm Catering to come up with the Nutritious and Delicious menu, with an emphasis on healthy foods children will like. Some of the more popular choices are Build Your Own Stack (with turkey, cheese, hummus and pita), stickless chicken and veggie kabobs, and mini turkey meatballs with rainbow pasta (made with veggie puree).

To introduce the menu, Palm Catering hosted a “tasting party” for parents and children. In addition to sampling some of the lunch items, it was a chance for parents to ask questions and review nutritional labels.

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According to Cohen, who follows an organic and “raw” diet, the menu features organic and all-natural lunches. “We want to minimize the antibiotics, hormones and preservatives that the children are exposed to. We are aiming to deliver foods closest to their natural state.”

In addition to introducing children to healthier food choices at lunch, the preschool is incorporating nutrition and wellness into its curriculum. In the classroom, children are learning to identify red, yellow and green light foods.

Nutritionists and doctors have also come to speak to staff and students.

To help combat childhood obesity, TDD ECC students are engaging in sports activities and yoga. The school has even started a “running club” for kids.

Cohen says it’s the school’s mission to support not just the cognitive development of its students, but also their physical and emotional wellbeing. “We try to encourage a healthy lifestyle at a young age. Eating habits are formed at an early age and are an early indicator for how children will view their obligation to their own health later in life. If we make children part of the process then the signs are even stronger that they will continue these healthy habits for a lifetime.”

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Cypress Bay Auto Club Raises Money for MADD

By Franki Rosenthal, student writer

S

enior M ichael R aymond founded Cypress Bay’s Auto Club two years ago. The club is an organization where students can learn how to fix and maintain a vehicle. The club relies exclusively on donated cars. During the year, the club holds fundraisers to finance the cost of the repairs they perform on the project car.

Once the car is completed, the club sells it and donates the money to Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD.) “This year we got a Mini Cooper donated by the owner of the Lexus of Pembroke Pines and many other dealerships. We are hoping to be lucky enough to fix and sell this car and donate fifty percent of the money to MADD,” Raymond said.

MADD is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization working to protect families from drunk drivers, and prevent drunk driving accidents everywhere. Raymond says it was a natural fit for the Auto Club. “We are worried about all the underage drinking and driving kids are doing.

It’s sad to see some kids being so careless and reckless.” Raymond said.

Nick Montecalvo, a teacher at Cypress Bay High School, has been helping the Auto Club since it started. He used to be a mechanic and

was certified in Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

Mr. Montecalvo said that he does a lot of the more rigorous work on the car while the students watch and learn. “My goal is for everyone to learn about cars while we are working on them. I want them to know

what we’re doing, when we’re doing it.”

According to Raymond, there are about seven different officers in the club who have different specialties. “We all know different things about cars, and we have our different areas of knowledge, so we hope to have the Mini Cooper almost done by the end of the year.”

Raymond and Mr. Montecalvo know that the car has many problems and they won’t be able to make it perfect. “All we want is to fix it up to the point where we can sell it for a good deal, and get a new project car to work on,” said Mr. Montecalvo.

Raymond says he is thankful for all the experiences he’s had since starting the auto club. “I have learned so much more about cars and how to raise money than ever before. I have met many new people in the car business, and throughout the MADD organization. Donating money to MADD gives me a reason to continue what I’m doing. I’m not just raising money to spend on a project car, but to donate to a charity that cares.

Franki Rosenthal is a sophomore at Cypress Bay High School. She is a writer for her school’s newspaper, The Circuit.

Cypress Bay PRIDE Club Celebrates Cultural Diversity

By Stacey Bomser

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ypress Bay H igh School

families and friends filled the cafeteria recently for the school’s fourth annual International Night, hosted by the Promoting Relationships in Diversity through Education (PRIDE) Club.

“International Night is a unique experience in which various countries are represented through food, performances, and activities to showcase the diverse cultures and ethnicities coexisting within our community,” explains Neha Aitharaju, PRIDE Club Angeles Gitanos dancing International Night Director.

Flamenco, a traditional Members of the International Spanish dance.

Night committee spent countless hours creating booths for the various countries represented this year: Italy, Peru, India, Japan, China, Lebanon, Cuba and Jamaica.

In addition, the evening included cultural performances presented by many of Cypress Bay’s talented students. Guests were treated to a typical Vietnamese dance by International Night committee Michelle Nguyen, a Hip Hop dance celebrating the event’s success.

by Kalie Maniglia, a patriotic Venezuelan song by Veronica Vera, and a performance by the school’s American Sign Language Club. In addition, the Coral Springs Chinese Cultural Association presented a traditional Chinese Lion Dance, the Angeles Gitanos Flamenco Dance Studio performed, and Ritmo Latino performed Latin Tambores.

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Local restaurants donated food representing numerous cultures, from Italian and Latin to Caribbean and Asian.

“Cypress Bay is a melting pot of cultures, and International Night very much embodied this,” says Neha.

Proceeds from this year’s event will be used to create a PRIDE Scholarship. “The PRIDE Club volunteers serving selected Broward County food donated by student will be a culturally local restaurants. diverse high school senior who demonstrates outstanding academic performance as well as significant financial need,” states Neha. “Through this scholarship we hope to continue supporting the education of students in our community.”

In addition to International Night, the PRIDE Club hosts International Fest, a day in which students prepare booths Michelle Nguyen representing different countries dancing a traditional featuring food and activities, Vietnamese dance. and MultiCultural Night, an educational program providing new international families at Cypress Bay with information on the school system. PRIDE also hosts a Health Fair, which provides free skin cancer and basic health screenings for the community, and the school’s Talent Show.

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Lightning Strikes Again – Cypress Bay Boys Soccer Clinches 4th State Title

By Stacey Bomser

The Cypress Bay boys soccer team celebrates its state championship win. Photos courtesy Mariana Alam.

C

ongratulations to the C ypress Bay

Boys Varsity Soccer team on scoring its fourth state title, after a narrow loss last year in the regional finals. The Lightning defeated the West Orange Warriors 2-1 in the championship game.

This is the team’s fourth Class 5-A state champion-

David Reyes scored the game-tying goal on an assist from Franco Massacessi.

The game, which remained tied at 1-1 through regulation play and two 10-minute overtime periods, was finally decided by penalty kicks. Cypress Bay goalkeeper Juan Calle stopped two of the three shots he faced. Then it was the Lightning’s turn. Cypress Bay went 4-for-4 with its penalty kicks. Luis Perez, Franco Massacessi, Jake Fuhrman, and Stefano Delgado all scored.

With that last kick, Delgado drilled the ball into the upper corner of the net, clinching victory and reclaiming the team’s state title.

Congratulations to Nicholas Arboleda, Stefan Asemota, Juan Calle, Stefano Delgado, Maximo Cardenas, Jake Fuhrman, Diego Corona, Daniel Lizarazo, Franco Massacessi, Jean-Pierre Merlet, Adrian Perez, Luis Perez, Gordan Phipp, Mateo Pieschacon, Fernando Ramirez, Aaron Reyes, David Reyes, Javier Silva, Logan Tierno, Jaime Torres, Simon Velez-Angel, Brian Waizer, and Goalie Juan Calle proudly Coach Colin Ilgner and Coach Andre displays the state championship trophy.

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ship win in five years. Cypress Bay’s soccer program clinched three consecutive titles from 2011 to 2013.

Seniors Nicholas Arboleda and David Reyes and junior Jake Fuhrman are the only remaining players from the previous championship team.

“After not winning the title in 2014, many people thought that the program was on a decline, so to regain the title was a relief for the program and myself,” shares Fuhrman.

“Personally, it meant a lot to reclaim the state championship title because I wanted to prove all of our doubters wrong and get a reward out of all the time and hard work I

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Summer camp is an opportunity for children to try new things, learn new skills and make new friends. This comprehensive Camp Guide lists camp programs available in your community and neighboring cities.

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or professional ranks.

Gary Braeseke Golf Center

954-424-5031

Broward Center for the Performing Arts

www.coopercolonygolf.com

954-434-2181

At Cooper Colony, any golfer can learn the game from PGA professional Gary Braeseke, who has over 20 years of experience teaching in South Florida.

Karate America

www.kidmartialartsinflorida.com

954-252-2821

Karate America’s martial arts, taekwondo, and karate programs help children become physically fit, achieve self-confidence, improve social skills and learn how to be safe, while developing respect, discipline, and self-control.

Maverick Baseball Camp

www.statechampsbaseballcamp.com

954-432-1228

Beginner, intermediate and advanced ball players can improve their baseball skills at Maverick Baseball Camp.

Stella’s Dance Studio

www.stellasdancers.com

954-434-8401

www.youngatartmuseum.org

Choose from a variety of summer www.camp.browardcenter.org camps including: Performance Art Camp, 954-462-0222 S.T.E.A.M. Rolling with Art Camp, Digital Art Camp, Ceramics & Sculpture Camp, Drawing & Campers will gain hands-on experience in Painting Camp, Art Exploration Camp and more. musical theater, acting, dance, voice and technical production, as well as play a role in a live performance in a professional theater.

Buehler Planetarium’s

Space Camp

www.iloveplanets.com

954-201-6681

954-472-2554

www.elitecheeranddance.net

Dance Theatre provides a comprehensive program where children can receive professional instruction from certified teachers in a warm and friendly environment.

David Posnack JCC Camp Kadima

www.posnackschool.org

954-434-0499

Camp Kadima promotes self-esteem, positive values and personal growth within an environment rich with Jewish culture to challenge the mind, body and imagination of each individual child.

Bright & Smart

Camp Explorer

www.dolphinsacademy.com

954-816-3346

954-452-3346

Kids will explore rockets, telescopes, and astronomy, and participate in a variety of hands-on activities, which include building several types of rockets. www.brightandsmart.com

Broward Elite All-Stars offers teams, tumble, cheer and dance in its 12,000+ square foot facility. www.creativechildlearningcenter.com

Broadway Kids Studio

Summer is the time for children to explore new interests and activities, such as water slide parks and airboat rides, cookouts and relay races, Junior Olympics, arts & crafts, fun field trips, and much more.

954-693-7500

Camp Nova

Bright & Smart Robotics program for kids includes hands-on robot building, coding, and engineering. www.broadwaykidsstudio.com

Davie

www.americantka.com

Broward Elite All-Stars

954-434-4443

954-577-3332

At BKS’s summer camp, all students learn Stella’s offers classes in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, all aspects of the performing arts, including musical theatre, acrobatics, lyrical, and more. everything from the creation and writing of an original production to performing it in front of family and friends.

American TKA

Dance Theatre

www.dancetheatre.net

954-262-4528

Camp Nova campers take swim lessons, go on field trips, participate in Camp Nova Olympics, try new sports, make friends and more.

Candy Jazz & GBA

954-683-7747

954-533-7224

TKA’s summer program includes several forms The Academy can help if you want to advance of Martial Arts, weapons programs, competition your skills, increase your baseball knowledge, programs, field trips, and more. or if you have the talent to play at the college

305-943-8000

Boys and girls can participate in an interactive, week-long football experience that features appearances by Miami Dolphins’ players, football training, teamwork building and more.

Fit Tennis Academy

www.fittennisacademy.com

954-732-0588

www.uschool.nova.edu

Broward Baseball Academy

www.browardbaseballacademy.com

Dolphins Academy

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Learn the fundamentals of tennis, such as grip variations, footwork, stroke biomechanics, tactics, and strategies, while increasing fitness and psychological strength.

www.grandballetacademy.net

At the summer theater dance camp, learn about dancing, stage performance, costumes, make-up, hairstyles and more. our city weston | April 2015

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We are located in the Cinemark Plaza off of I-75 @ 15651 Sheridan Street Suite 1100 Davie, FL 33331

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18501 Tequesta Trace Park Lane, Weston “Building your child’s self confidence through teamwork and lasting friendships”

954-288-7599

Nob Hill Academy

www.nobhillacademy.org

954-791-9270

In the summer program, children experience the German language through hands-on activities and group interaction during circle time, music, art, story time, puppet shows and outdoor activities.

At Jr. Adventure Camp, preschoolers will experience a summer of fun, exciting, educational, age appropriate activities without leaving the center.

Greg Brown’s Summer Camp

www.parkavenuegymnastics.com

www.collegebaseballcamps.com

954-262-8259

The website has a complete selection of college hosted baseball camps, elite college baseball clinics, high school baseball camps, showcases, college prospect camps and college showcases nationwide.

Joe DePalo Soccer Camp

www.abcsportscamps.com/nsusoccer

954-608-8492

NSU Soccer Camps offer an opportunity for players to receive instruction on the fundamental and advanced skills of soccer through organized games, drills and more.

Little Hands on Learning

www.littlehandsonlearningacademy.com

954-434-3166

During camp, the younger children will enjoy activities like water play, arts and crafts, music, and cooking, while the older ones take field trips to museums, parks, golf and more.

Little Rascals Academy

www.lilrascalsacademy.com

954-584-1221

Little Rascals’ camp curriculum combines safe and exciting field trips, sports activities, and on-site learning events with plenty of summer-time fun.

Park Avenue Gymnastics

954-434-0099

At Park Avenue Gymnastics, campers will learn and perfect gymnastics skills while also taking part in fun camp activities, including dance, arts & crafts, movies, games, swimming and martial arts.

Rising Starz Music Academy

www.risingstarzmusic.com

954-370-3308

Children can express themselves through the arts through four camps - Build, Create and Play Camp; Music in Art Camp; Princess Camp and A Musical Revue of Seussical the Musical.

St. David’s Sports Camps

954-816-3346

954-475-2770

St. David’s offers camps in soccer, basketball/ shooting, baseball/softball, flag football and volleyball.

Summit-Questa Montessori Camp 954-584-3466

Younger kids will enjoy water play, sports and special fun activities, while the older ones can enroll in the sports camp, which includes activities on and off campus.

954-589-1038

With Behavioral Therapists as the counselors, Shaping Change provides an intensive ABA-

Campers will gain hands-on experience in musical theater, acting, dance, voice and technical production, as well as play a role in a live performance in a professional theater.

Town of Davie

Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre

954-236-8850

954-763-6882

www.flct.org

www.davie-fl.gov

University Center for the Performing Arts

Shaping Change

Broward Center for the Performing Arts

www.camp.browardcenter.org

954-680-7977

www.shaping-change.com

Bright & Smart Robotics program for kids includes hands-on robot building, coding, and engineering.

954-462-0222

www.summitquesta.com

Science Eye Safari Camp

Science Eye’s programs are engaging, handson, inquiry-based programs that enable students to explore the world around them, gain new insights, and make them aware that science is an exciting part of everything they do.

Bright & Smart

www.brightandsmart.com

www.saintdavid.org

The Town of Davie Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of summer camp programs for children entering kindergarten through 8th grade.

www.scienceeye.com

Ft. Lauderdale

based summer camp that focuses on social skills and the reduction of challenging and inappropriate behaviors.

Younger campers will unleash the imagination through theatre games, story drama, movement and a role in a show, while older campers will work on acting, music, dance and design for a full scale production.

Museum of Discovery & Science

www.universitycenterfortheperformingarts.com

954-475-3000

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German Summer Camp

www.germanschoolfl.com

www.mods.org

Develop your child’s individual talent, while broadening his/her understanding and ability in all areas of the performing arts through training in a high energy, fun and exciting environment.

954-713-0930

Camp Discovery for younger kids includes Sports Science, Anatomy Academy, Thinkers and Tinkers, and more, while Ocean Explorers Camp for older kids includes the exploration of coastal marine and coral reef ecosystems, estuary and barrier island field work, and more.

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summer Art CAmp Choose 1 your CHOOSE DAYcamp!

June 1st – August 28th 9am – 5pm Ages 3-14

* New! Performance Art Camp (Ages 8-13) * New! S.T.E.A.M. Rolling With Art Camp (Ages 8-13) * Digital Art Camp (Ages 8-14) * Ceramics & Sculpture Camp (Ages 8-13) * Drawing & Painting Camp (Ages 8-13) * Art Exploration Camp (Ages 3-4 & 5-12) 1 week sessions: $235 Members, $260 Non-Members Save $100* when you register and pay in full for any 4 weeks Extended Care and Lunch available at an additional cost 10 % off sibling discount

SIGN UP TODAY! 954-424-5031 • www.youngatartmuseum.org 751 SW 121st Avenue, Davie, Florida 33325

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Field Trips Swimming In-House Specials Karate Arts & Crafts Cooking Affordable Rates Amazing Staff Early Discounts Great Staff to Camper Ratios Great Friendships

1410 Indian Trace Weston, FL 33326 954-384-6605

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campbnaiaviv@gmail.com Pinecrest Day Camp

www.pinecrest.edu

neering, physics, and chemistry that will spark their imagination and increase their love for scientific exploration.

At PCDC, kids are introduced to new skills and challenges as they participate in more than 40 camp and academic programs.

www.lilrascalsacademy.com

Miramar Cultural Center 954-602-4521

City of Hallandale Beach

Little Rascals’ camp curriculum combines safe and exciting field trips, sports activities, and on-site learning events with plenty of summertime fun.

954-457-1460

Miramar

954-492-4124

Hallandale Beach www.hallandalebeachfl.gov

Available at Bluesten and Foster Parks, the City of Hallandale Beach’s Summer Adventure Camps offer a summer full of fun and adventure for children ages 6 through 12 years old.

Hollywood City of Hollywood

Little Rascals Academy

954-961-7969

American Top Team www.attmiramar.com

954-538-3899

American Top Team Miramar provides a fun and safe environment for kids to learn martial arts all summer long.

www.hollywoodfl.gov

City of Miramar

The City of Hollywood offers a variety of summer camp programs for children entering kindergarten through 8th grade.

954-883-5230

954-457-1460

Greater Hollywood YMCA Family Center www.ymcabroward.org

954-989-9622

Children have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories at YMCA Summer Camp.

I Know Science

www.iknowscience.com

954-892-4992

Campers enjoy experiments in biology, engi-

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The City of Miramar offers a variety of summer camp programs for children entering kindergarten through age 16.

I Know Science

www.iknowscience.com

954-892-4992

Campers enjoy experiments in biology, engineering, physics, and chemistry that will spark their imagination and increase their love for scientific exploration.

Karate America

www.kidsmartialartsflorida.com

954-447-5044

Karate America’s martial arts, taekwondo,

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and karate programs help children become physically fit, achieve self-confidence, improve social skills and learn how to be safe while developing respect, discipline and self-control. www.miramarculturalcenter.org

Miramar Cultural Center’s summer camp, themed Little Broadway, consists of eight weeks of visual and performing arts for children ages 7 to 14.

Academy of Arts

www.academyofartsinc.com

954-704-0068

Academy of Arts offers classes in ballet, lyrical, hip-hop, tap, flamenco, modern, musical theatre, drama, voice, piano, guitar, violin and more.

Actors Pembroke Pines www.academyofartsinc.com

954-689-0500

Nest of Living Arts (NOLA) STAR Summer Camp

Provides kids with training in acting for TV and film, hip hop, musical theater, vocals and glee as well as the opportunity to make a movie or a music hip hop video

954-655-3011

AllGolf at CB Smith Park

www.nestoflivingarts.com

Nest of Living Arts offers acting classes and dance classes in ballet, hip hop, jazz , contemporary and more.

Precious Years Christian Learning Center

www.preciousyearscic.com

954-450-3773

www.allgolf.com

954-441-1333

Kids can learn how to play golf or improve their skills at CB Smith Park.

Camp Cambridge

www.cambridgepreschools.com

954-430-3388

Center activities include art, language and literacy, poetry, cooking, reading, math and science, dramatic play, computers and outdoor play.

Campers will stay active and busy while engaging in a variety of activities that encourage academic enrichment and imagination.

Pembroke Pines

Camp Woodland

A World of Knowledge

954-921-1497

www.worldofknowledgekids.com

954-430-7707

Interactive summer camp activities for children ages 3-8 that will keep children engaged in learning and having fun all summer long.

www.campwoodlandfl.com

Camp Woodland is a privately owned camp at CB Smith Park for boys and girls ages 5-16.

Weston Warriors Youth Football and Cheerleading 2015

Annual Family Day with the Miami Dolphins!

Enjoy an on-the-field performance with the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders and Boys practice at “The Bubble”

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Prepare Young Athletes for Necessary Training During Off- And Mid-Season To Maintain A Competitive Edge!

Register Online or In Person at Tequesta Field - Ages 5-14

954-263-4324

Teach your children the core values of Honesty · Integrity · Leadership · Loyalty · Teamwork · Commitment www.WestonWarriorsFootball.com

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City of Pembroke Pines www.ppines.com

954-986-5027

The City offers age appropriate activities including arts and crafts, science, computers, cool cooking, gym, music and movement, drama, sports, theme days and water play for children ages 2 thru 5 grade.

Flamingo Lakes Golf & Country Club Junior Summer Camps www.flamingolakescc.com

954-435-6110

Week long camps providing golf instruction for 6-10 year olds.

Florida Youth Tennis Table Association www.fytta.org

786-390-9454

Karate America

www.kidsmartialartsinflorida.com

954-447-5044

Karate America’s martial arts, taekwondo, and karate programs help children become physically fit, achieve self-confidence, improve social skills and learn how to be safe while developing respect, discipline, and self-control.

KLA Preschools

www.klaschools.com

954-443-6168

Ivan Mayor Golf Academy

Mackey Sports

Just Hip Hop Dance Studio

ww.mackeysports.com

954-868-6100

Mackey Sports Enterprises, offers tennis, basketball and soccer at Towngate Tennis Center

Pines Music Studio offers classes in guitar, drums, piano, voice and more.

www.tanglewoodacademy.com

Tanglewood Academy is dedicated to providing an exciting atmosphere for learning where the individual child’s educational, physical, social and emotional development is nurtured.

www.bluedogacting.com Serious actors age 8 and up will love this on camera acting only summer camp intensive offered June 15-19.

City of Plantation www.plantation.org

954-452-2510

Developmental Preschool/ Camp Phoenix

Tennis for U Academy provides a new experience to the game by combining excellence in coaching with a family atmosphere.

954-437-3949

At Jr. Adventures Camp, preschoolers will experience a summer of fun, exciting, educational, age appropriate activities without leaving the center.

Bluedog School of Acting for Kids

954-531-4124

www.tennisforuacademy.com

954-399-0409

Just Hip Hop offers hip hop classes, acting classes, singing lessons and more.

American Heritage offers a variety of summer camp programs for children ages 3-13 including traditional day camp and specialty programs in science, video production, art, theatre, sports and robotics.

City of Plantation recreation day camps are fun filled and provide a wide range of activities.

Nob Hill Academy

www.nobhillacademy.org

954-472-0022

Tennis for U Academy

West Side Dance Summer Open Studio

www.jushiphop.com

954-432-9699

954-432-3900

954-431-8805

Children between the ages of 5 and 20 have the opportunity to learn and play table tennis in a fun, safe, supervised environment.

www.ivanmayor.com Junior golfers are separated into groups according to their skill level to learn the fundamentals of golf.

Pines Music Studio

www.pinesmusicstudio.com

Lil’ Rascals Academy

Summer camp at Lil’ Rascals includes safe and exciting field trips, sports activities, onsite learning events and tons of fun with safety as the number one priority.

www.ahschool.com

954-727-9622

The 2015 Adventure Camp at the YMCA offers art, games, trips and more.

Tanglewood Academy

www.lilrascalsacademy.com

American Heritage Camp

www.ymcabroward.org

In summer camp students are introduced to diverse activities to enhance their social skills and knowledge.

954-704-9000

Plantation

Pembroke Pines YMCA Family Center

www.wsdancestudios.com

West Side Dance Studio provides a fun and creative way for kids to learn how to express themselves with the proper understanding of dance technique.

www.dpk1.com

954-472-4673

Camp Phoenix is an action packed day camp for children ages 22 months to 6 years of age with weekly themed activities including pirates, summer olympics, fiesta and so much more.

IMACS

www.imacs.org

954-791-2333

In the IMACS Hi-Tech Summer Camp, children work independently and in groups to complete logic puzzles, program virtual robots and build their own electronic devices.

Camp Carousel on the campus of

A Children’s Carousel Multicultural, DevelopMentally appropriate early chilDhooD eDucation: toDDler through preschool. · Degreed, Certified Teachers average tenure of seven yrs. · Music, Art, Spanish, Cooking, American Sign Lang. · Mapping & Computer Lab with Specialist included. · Play Ball, Happy Feet, Gymnastics & Yoga Enrichments.

· Warm Nurturing Environment · Indoor Carousel City and Shaded Outdoor Music Garden. · Accredited Preschool, leading the state in curriculum development & implementation.

Gold Seal Winner · State funded VPK offered

Our proprietary phonics program produces high caliber readers; 95% of our graduates read at or above first grade level prior to entering Kindergarten!

Located in Weston for 20+ years!

Theme Based Summer Program for Campers 4-8yrs Call for details.

954-424-1898 1051 Shotgun Road

www.achildrenscarousel.com License # 46081

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Camp Sagemont

LIT-Leadership Program

(PreK3 - 3rd grade) ~ 9 weekly sessions Enjoy a wide variety of fun-filled weekly activities, shows and field trips.

(9th - 10th grade) ~ Two 4-week sessions 6/8-7/2 & 7/6-7/31. Is there a leader in you? Learn the skills necessary to become a future camp counselor.

Sports Camp

Travel Adventure Camp

(2nd - 8th grade) ~ 9 weekly sessions Advance your sports skills playing basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball and more.

Field trips twice per week.

(4th - 8th grade) ~ 9 weekly sessions Challenge yourself during adventurous field trips and team building activities in the tri-county area’s recreational and educational hot spots 2-3 days a week.

Join in on exciting camp life during non-travel days.

Art Camp

Summer School & ESL

(3rd - 8th grade) ~ Three 2-week sessions Great for campers with an artistic or a creative flair, or for those who just want to have fun learning how to create different styles of art. Offered from 6/8-7/17.

(1st-5th grade) ~ Two 4-week sessions 6/8-7/2 & 7/6-7/31. Students will review and/or fill in educational gaps in reading, reading comprehension, writing and mathematics, while enjoying a relaxed academic setting.

STEM & Marine Science Camp

Upper School ESL

(3rd–8th grade) Four 2-week sessions (session I ~ 6/8-7/2) Investigate extreme experiments in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, (session II ~ 7/6-7/31) or explore the world of Marine Science.

Our camp is conveniently located in the heart of Weston and just minutes from I-75, I-595 and the Sawgrass Expressway.

1570 Sagemont Way • Weston, FL 33326 phone: 954.384.1894 • email: camp@sagemont.com

(6th-12th Grade) ~ One 4-week session 7/13 - 8/7. Student’s English proficiency will be evaluated to create an individualized instruction plan for language improvement. ESL can be combined with the Teens on Tour Camp group for field trips.

Summer CAMP!

luedog School of Acting for Kids is dedicated to helping your child reach their absolute creative potential at all times.

The classes will be geared to work on: monologue, commercial, film and T.V. scripts, hip hop, and fun…lots of fun!

Age: 8 and older DAteS: June 15th-19th tiMe: 8:45 drop off- 4:00 pick up RegiSteR By eMAil: TRDurphy@aol.com

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www.BluedogActing.com Imagine Plantation School

www.coolmusicschool.net

954-232-3174

Students age 6-11 and 12-16 enjoy this cool and unique music day camp that offers ear training, composing, instrument techniques, playing in ensembles every day and a full chamber concert.

John Wai Kung Fu Academy www.attdavie.com

954-599-8208

Kids learn powerful life skills like discipline, respect, focus and more in a positive, supportive, environment.

Karate America

www.kidmartialartsinflorida.com

954-424-2337

Southwest Ranches

954-584-7500

Positive Athletics Summer Sports Camp

www.pumc.net

Children have fun participating in summer activities in an environment of faith and love.

Temple Kol Ami Eman-El www.tkae.org

954-472-1988

Temple Kol Ami Eman-El offers a summer program where fun in the sun and discovery go hand in hand for toddlers thru 2nd graders.

Sunrise All Sports After School and Summer Camp www.allsportskids.com

Karate America’s martial arts, taekwondo, and karate programs help children become physically fit, achieve self-confidence, improve social skills and learn how to be safe while developing respect, discipline, and self-control.

All Sports offers weekly field trips, sports instruction, cheerleading, dance, drama club, arts and crafts, science projects and much more.

Kiddie Academy of Plantation

Camp Chamelon

www.educationaldaycare. kiddieacademy.com

954-476-9706

954-746-5437

www.campchamelon.com

954-815-9054

Camp Adventure, for children up to age 12, is built upon a series of two-week themes designed to inspire children to explore, create, interact and stay active during the summer months.

A fun and friendly summer experience in Markham Park for kids ages 5-15, Camp Chamelon encourages participation in creative art and science projects, music, dance, and lots of special events.

Little Rascals Academy

Christi/Stepps Academy

954-476-5880

954-749-6869

www.lilrascalsacademy.com

Little Rascals’ camp curriculum combines safe and exciting field trips, sports activities, and on-site learning events with plenty of summertime fun.

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Plantation United Methodist Church City of Sunrise

www.stepsacademy.com

Children in kindergarten through 12th grade enjoy daily field trips, enrichment programs, weekly arts and crafts projects and outdoor activities.

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www.sunrisefl.gov

954-747-4600

The City of Sunrise offers a variety of summer camp programs for children ages 5-15.

Little Rascals Academy

www.lilrascalsacademy.com

954-578-2282

Little Rascals’ camp curriculum combines safe and exciting field trips, sports activities, and on-site learning events with plenty of summer-time fun.

www.posititiveathletics.com Positive Athletics provides a safe, enjoyable and rewarding summer sports camp experience for boys and girls ages 5-14.

School of Rock

www.schoolofrock.com

954-252-7625

www.nobhillacademy.org

The School of Rock summer camp features speed-learning song parts; crash course on the nuts and bolts of live performance; group instruction and closing day live concert for family and friends.

At Jr. Adventure Camp, preschoolers will experience a summer of fun, exciting, educational, age appropriate activities without leaving the center.

The British Barn Horse Summer Camp

Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek -Camp Mah Tov

305-491-9333

Nob Hill Academy Sunrise

954-747-8708 954-748-2490

www.tbst.org

954-722-9537

Camp Mah Tov serves campers 6 weeks to 2nd grade in a beautiful facility, offering swimming, an H20 Zone, playground fun, art, music, sports, gymnastics, cooking and amazing field trips.

World of Learning Academy

www.worldoflearningacademy.com

954-742-7189

Camp activities include a mix of learning and fun including emphasis in reading, math, science, social studies, art and daily field trips to water parks, museums, parks, game rooms, bowling and more.

www.britishbarn.com

Camp weeks are filled and with fun activities, as the children learn all about horses and ponies, riding, grooming, safety and more.

Weston American Tigers Martial Arts

www.americantigersmartialarts.com

954-529-8619

At American Tigers Martial Arts children will become physically fit, develop self-confidence, and improve social skills while studying various martial arts techniques.

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Campers will learn the martial arts and develop their character while enjoying field trips, games, and arts & crafts.

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Coral Reef Gymnastics

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The goal at Camp TDD is to provide a safe and nurturing camp experience for children with age-appropriate activities such as theme days, puppet shows, water play, and field trips for older campers.

Campers enjoy a full day of activities which include gymnastics, tumbling, fitness and martial arts, as well as arts & crafts, field trips and much more.

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Camp Gan Israel

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At All Art Camp, children express their creativity with classes in painting, ceramics, mixed-media, and arts & crafts.

Camp Cambridge

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Campers will stay active and busy while engaging in a variety of activities that encourage academic enrichment and imagination.

Camp Lingua

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Camp Lingua is a unique language immersion program where children enjoy an enriching, fun experience while developing language and critical thinking skills.

Camp Sagemont

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Children make lifelong memories at Camp Sagemont, where they can choose a traditional day camp experience or take part in one of the specialty camps such as Sports Camp, Art Camp, Drama Camp or the new Blog Writing, STEM, or Robotics camps.

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Camp Explorer

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Campers enjoy experiments in biology, engineering, physics, and chemistry that will spark their imagination and increase their love for scientific exploration.

IMACS

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Every day at Camp Gan Israel is filled with diverse, exciting recreational activities, such as sports, swimming, zumba dancing, creative arts, Shabbat experiences, and much more

Summer is the time for children to explore new interests and activities such as water slide parks and airboat rides, cookouts and relay races, Junior Olympics, arts & crafts, fun field trips, and much more.

In the IMACS Hi-Tech Summer Camp, children work independently and in groups to complete logic puzzles, program virtual robots and build their own electronic devices.

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Located at Imagine Charter School at Weston, ChessArt Kids helps campers develop their minds and creativity by learning the strategic game of chess and studying various art techniques.

Campers learn Spanish while participating in music programs, arts & crafts projects, dance and theater, culinary projects, sports and water activities.

Camp Carousel

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At Camp Carousel, children select an area of concentration such as theater, dance, construction, sports, creative art, baking or Top Chef cooking, and all campers enjoy arts and crafts, computer games, ice cream parties, organized sports, water play, and arcade games.

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Learn the fundamentals of tennis such as grip variations, footwork, stroke biomechanics, tactics and strategies, while increasing fitness and psychological strength.

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Campers will learn the latest moves from professional choreographers as they prepare for an incredible end-of-camp production.

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At Imperial Martial Arts children develop martial arts expertise, physical fitness, selfdefense skills, and life skills such how to properly deal with bullies.

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Campers learn dance skills while working towards an impressive, end-of-camp production complete with costumes and stunning set design.

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Karate America’s martial arts, taekwondo, and karate program helps children become physically fit, achieve self-confidence, improve social skills and learn how to be safe while developing respect, discipline, and self-control.

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At KTMA Martial Arts, campers develop confidence, discipline and respect, while learning leadership skills and gaining experience with various weapon techniques.

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Whether you play on your school team or just like to have fun at the park, boys and girls of any skill level will improve their game at this all-inclusive, full-day camp held at Cypress Bay High School.

Little Rascals Academy

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Little Rascals’ camp curriculum combines safe and exciting field trips, sports activities, and on-site learning events with plenty of summer-time fun.

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At Park Avenue Gymnastics, campers will learn and perfect gymnastics skills while also taking part in fun camp activities including dance, arts & crafts, movies, games and martial arts.

Performance Edge Dance Studio

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Performance Edge offers classes in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, acrobatics, and musical theater.

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Young thespians take classes taught by professional artists in acting, voice, dance, mime, physical comedy, Shakespeare, stage combat, stage make-up, audition techniques,

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Pure Energy offers three fun-filled camp programs: Pop Star Diva Dance Camp; Fairy Tale Magic Dance Camp; and a Performing Arts Summer Camp.

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It’s non-stop action at TAG USA, where campers participate in trampoline, power tumbling, gymnastics, indoor basketball and soccer, cheerleading, dance, and color war, plus surprise visits from special guests.

Weston Tennis Center www.cliffdrysdale.com

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Campers learn and refine skills with lessons from world class tennis instructors while mak-

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This camp is designed to provide developing volleyball players with the skills necessary to compete at the middle school and high school levels.

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Weston Warriors offers youth football and cheerleading programs for boys and girls ages 5-14 at Tequesta Trace Park.

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Children have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, and make lasting friendships and memories at YMCA Summer Camp.

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Positive Parenting

Healthy Adults Make For Healthy Children

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By Jodi Kurry Cohen, MS.ED Temple Dor Dorim Early Childhood Director

W

e are in the midst of an epidemic .

Childhood obesity rates have tripled over the past two decades. The blame for the rise in obesity among children is being placed on too much television, video game playing, hours spent at the computer and on fears we have as parents about the safety of today’s neighborhoods.

Parents, think back to your own childhood. As kids, we were naturally attracted to chips, Mountain Dew, chocolate bars and those huge, pink, marshmallow snowballs of sugar. We were kings and queens of the convenient store and we walked or biked to the local spot to get our daily fix of Rock Candy or bag of Funyuns. Those key words are walked and biked. On the way home we stopped at the park, played a game of catch, built a fort or played hide and seek in the neighborhood. We burned off calories quicker than we could consume them.

It was a different time and place. In today’s world, our children aren’t getting enough exercise just by simply being kids. However, they are kids nonetheless, and kids today are still “attracted” to the same sugary snacks we consumed as children.

This new culture of inactivity among children is cause for alarm. Though legislators may argue in support of mandates that would require elementary schools to provide students with physical education every day, the reality is that it’s not happening. Although legislators may agree that physical activity is a critical component in a healthy child’s life, budget cuts continue to chop away at physical education programs. What then can we do as parents to aid in this crusade to fight rising obesity rates?

The most effective way a parent can teach healthy habits and being physically active to their children is by practicing those habits themselves.

Children learn best when they are taught by example, by seeing words Jodi teaches her daughter the importance of staying healthy by put into action. We can’t simply tell our taking part in a 5K together. children what we want; we need to show them through modeling the actions ourselves.

Taking the family outdoors is a great way to start. Go to the park to throw a Frisbee, toss a football or run on the playground. Go for a bike ride or walk the family dog together. Plan weekend hikes, trips to the pool or even sign up for walkathons with a cause you can all support together.

Just as important as it is to see the family exercising together, it’s also important for children to see parents making exercise a priority in their lives. Make a point of telling your children you are going out for a run, going to the gym or doing a Yoga class. Sharing these experiences with your children lets them know that as busy as you are that you think it’s important to take care of yourself.

Remember…healthy adults make for healthy children. Together with your family, and for the sake of your children, show them the talk by walking the walk.

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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Legally Speaking

Change Is on the Way

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n 2013, the Florida Legislature over -

whelmingly passed an Alimony Reform Bill.

The main focus of the bill was to do away with Permanent Alimony in the State of Florida. Permanent Alimony is presumed when there is a long term marriage, which is defined in Florida Statutes as 17 years or more. Permanent Alimony continues until the death of either spouse or the re-marriage of the spouse receiving alimony. The bill that was sent to the Governor in 2013 would have resulted in the elimination of this form of alimony. It also contained a clause which would have made it retroactive and, as such, individuals who were previously ordered to pay permanent alimony could seek a modification based solely on the change in the law.

At the very last minute, Governor Scott vetoed the bill and it never became law.

A new Alimony Reform Bill has been presented to the legislature and it appears that this will be approved by both the legislature and the Governor and become law on October 1, 2015. It is not identical to the prior bill, but its main focus remains the same - to eliminate Permanent Alimony. This bill was just introduced and it is anticipated that there will be debate and changes made before it becomes law.

Some of the main issues it addresses include: ▸▸ Once again, Permanent Alimony will be eliminated. Alimony will be based upon a number of factors including the respective income of both parties and the number of years of marriage. The new law, if passed, will now use a mathematical formula to determine the length and amount of alimony. This will assist judges and attorneys in determining what alimony award will in fact be proper.

At the present time, no guidelines exist and as such awards can deviate from judge to judge. ▸▸ Retirement can be used as a basis for a modification. It appears that the age of retirement will be either the age when an individual can receive fill social security benefits or the age of retirement which is standard in an individual’s profession. ▸▸ The fact that the paying spouse receives an increase in pay does not appear to be grounds for an increase in alimony, unless at the time the alimony award the paying spouse was underemployed. ▸▸ Income from a new spouse of the paying spouse cannot be considered. ▸▸ An individual who either unreasonably brings or defends a modification action shall be responsible for the other parties’ attorney’s fees. ▸▸ The most substantial change from the previous bill concerns the possible retroactive application of this new law. This bill clearly states that the passage of this new law alone will not be grounds for a modification. This means that individuals who have previously been ordered or agreed to pay permanent alimony cannot seek a modification just because we may have a new law.

It is expected that this proposal will go through many changes before the final bill is sent to the Governor for his signature. I will continue to keep you updated as this bill proceeds through the legislature.

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

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What Is the Key to Emotional Freedom?

By Alina Gastesi-de Armas MA, MED, LMHC

T

he good news is that we have found

the keys to happiness, peace and self-actualization. The bad news is that few of us have what is takes to turn the key. The key is, simply, the truth.

Where is the key you might ask? It can be found through serious exploration and self discovery. What psychology has learned from the developmentally disabled is that when they have an emotion experience, they have it and it’s over and it’s accomplished, and it’s done. Those who are not developmentally delayed tend to put a great deal of restrictions on their sadness, grief, fear, and guilt. The by-product is that they subsequently put a damper on their ability to experience joy, desire and interest. In other words, “You can’t heal what you don’t feel.” The vicious cycle is in looking for joy, desire and interest in coping mechanisms that pull you further and further away from the very emotions you are trying to achieve.

When clients enter counseling they often have an emotional experience that they have not taken to completion. They usually enter counseling in order to manage the symptoms of emotional incompletion. They are known to most of us as unhealthy coping mechanisms. These mechanisms that people use to not feel the pain and anguish of emotional incompletion include substance abuse, chronic shopping, infidelity, rage, over eating, obsessive dieting, depression and anxiety. These mechanisms are so unhealthy that they can paralyze the person, their family members, their occupation and their social life.

People often seek therapy in order to stop the unhealthy behaviors as well as to regain what they have lost as a result of these behaviors.

The true goal of therapeutic treatment, however, is to help the individual discover what emotion they are denying that keeps them stuck in the behavior or chronic feelings of depression or anxiety.

So, let’s take sadness, for example. Sadness over the death of a loved one, sadness over unrequited love, or sadness over unattained goals. There are only two choices if something happens that causes you great sadness. You can either let yourself feel and express the sadness to its fullest or you can drink, smoke, shop, eat, have sex or deny it even exists. The longer you live without feeling and expressing the sadness to its fullest, the bigger and more powerful it becomes in your life. The power of the unexpressed and repressed sadness eventually diminishes your own power to fight not feeling it. Unexpressed sadness can drive many people to great success until it doesn’t any more. Unexpressed sadness from childhood can lay dormant until the behaviors you have used to cover it up no longer work.

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Simple Steps for Allergy Relief

By Dr. Mohsin Jaffer

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pproximately 50 million people in the United States live with some type of allergy, known as seasonal allergies, hay fever, or allergic rhinitis. A large portion of this number is composed of people who suffer due to genetics, but in some people allergies develop later in life after exposure to a trigger. Triggers come in many forms: trees, grass and pollen, mold spores, dust mites and cockroach allergens, and cat, dog, and rodent dander.

More than just annoying, allergies can be dangerous setting off reactions including life threatening asthma attacks.

So what can you do to live a comfortable life and control symptoms? Here are some simple steps for allergy relief: 1. Close windows at bedtime. This will reduce the number of molds and pollens entering your home. Air conditioning keeps spaces cool and dry. A dehumidifier also can also help purify air in your home.

2. Use a dryer rather than exposing garments to allergens while line-drying.

3. Remove lingering pollens from your hair and skin. Shower after being outdoors, put on fresh clothing and make certain to wash your sheets often.

4. Breathe through your nose and not through your mouth. Your nose filters incoming air, helping keep allergens out. Keep this in mind while exercising outdoors since you breathe heavily.

5. Be aware of pollen counts in your area. Pollen count is the level of pollen recorded in a given area over the preceding 24 hours. Many people start having trouble when the count reaches the 20 to 100 grains per cubic meter range. The lowest pollen levels tend to be in the mid to late afternoon.

6. Pay attention to the time of day when allergens are at their highest.

Pollen levels are usually highest between 5-10am and early evening. Mold varies depending upon the type of mold; some release spores during the day, others at night.

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Is Vision Insurance Really Worth It?

By Dr. Jane Therrien

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ave you ever been given the option to

get vision insurance? Ever question if it’s really worth it? You are not the only one. Today, many Americans have questioned if having vision insurance is really worth it. The truth of the matter is…it’s worth it.

When we start to look at all the insurance plans offered to us today such as auto insurance, life insurance, health insurance, disability, we start to realize just how many insurances only provide a benefit when things go wrong. So what type of insurance is actually there to be used? Vision Insurance. According to a recent study by the Vision council in 2013, vision insurance is the second most requested insurance among people. This is because of how beneficial vision insurance proves to be.

Our ocular health is extremely important and also proves to be a key indicator in detecting early health risks such as diabetes, glaucoma, hypertension, and cataracts. Many times consumers will avoid obtaining vision insurance just to try and save money on the monthly premiums. In the long run, however, studies show that it is even more expensive. This is because those who own insurance tend to use more preventative benefits provided by the insurance which means avoiding higher medical bills later on to correct undetected health concerns.

Having annual vision exams is extremely important not only to your ocular health but the overall health of your body. Just by simply having annual vision exams and practicing healthy habits, you can reduce the number of headaches you experience, have better performance in school, have less strain on your eyes while sitting at the computer, be more effective at work, and be able to perform better during outdoor activities.

So which insurance should you choose? There are a number of countless Vision Insurance providers available to choose from. However, there are a few select providers that I would highly recommend. These include VSP or Vision Service plan, CompBenefits, also known as VCI, or EyeMed. Each of these providers in my opinion provides the best benefits to the consumer by far. With many of these plans, annual exams are provided as well as allowance that can be used towards either glasses or contacts. With some plans, this allowance can even be used to get a pair of nice sunglasses that can protect your eyes from the sun.

Study after study proves that Vision insurance is a great asset to have. Not only does it help to keep your eyes healthy but it also helps to prevent and diagnose future problems. Whether you wear contacts, glasses, or nothing at all, it is always a good idea to have vision insurance. Make sure that you take advantage of the benefits and have your yearly annual eye appointments.

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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on the Terrapin Top 50 Global Stem Cell Influencers list. She has been a leading stem cell scientist and researcher her entire career and has been training physicians all over the world to perform in-clinic outpatient procedures where adult stem cells are isolated from a patient’s own adipose fat tissue or bone marrow and delivered back to the patient. She works closely with our dedicated medical staff including our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Antonio Blanco, MD and Physicians Assistant Michelle Parlo, to ensure that we are providing the most effective state-of-the-art stem cell protocols for our patients.

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

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

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If a more relaxed ambiance is desired, one could select from the cooler tones that are so popular right now – light greens, blues and greys. If the room is small it is preferable to select one main wall to add true color to with either paint or a beautiful wallpaper. The other walls can be kept in a more neutral palette. Don’t be afraid to add wallpaper into your decorating scheme. Wallpaper adds not only color but also beautiful texture and pattern; it’s a great way to create instant drama in a room. When installed properly and the walls are prepped by a professional wallpaper installer, wallpaper goes up smoothly and stays up until you decide to remove it. The removal should also be mostly painless if the walls were properly prepared.

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It is preferable to have an extendable table in a dining room to be able to accommodate small intimate dinner parties as well as large gatherings of family and friends. Chairs should be particularly comfortable in this area to invite guests to enjoy not only the food but also long periods of conversation. Not all chairs need to match, as a matter of fact, I prefer when chairs in the dining room are different from each other. Bring in two arm chairs, use contrasting or coordinating fabrics; using one fabric for the back rest and a coordinating fabric for the seat is a great way to give the room a personal, unique look.

Of course, lighting is essential in creating the right atmosphere in a room. For the dining room, a gorgeous chandelier – regardless of the style of the room – is a must. Place it on a dimmer to be able to control the light and accommodate everything from lively birthday celebrations to intimate candlelit dinners. Chandeliers are typically installed about five feet from the floor, but that is only a rule of thumb.

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Creativity with Your Wedges

By Dean Sklar, PGA Professional

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and wedges present the most variability and room for creativity of all the clubs in your bag. With lots of loft on these clubs, we can open or close the club face, and move ball position forward and backward to produce a wide array of shots. I encourage you to practice and to experiment with all sorts of different lies, ball positions, and situations with these clubs.

Better players are extremely accurate with these clubs in terms of both direction and distance control.

They can control trajectory, and have experience hitting all sorts of shots in many different situations.

Standard set up with short irons is with the ball in the middle of your stance and your feet shoulder width apart. The first step is to assess your lie. If the lie is poor, in taller grass, or presenting limited access to the back of the ball, you want to choke down on the club and push the ball an inch or two back in your stance.

This adjustment in your setup will promote a more descending angle of attack, more control of the club head, and a better chance for clean contact. There is plenty of loft on the club, so don’t worry about the ball getting up in the air. With a good lie, more confident players will take dead aim with short irons.

Be very precise in setting your club face angle at address, and ensuring that your body lines are aligned perfectly. We are not looking for power with our short irons, so swing the club with simplicity, ultimate control, and maintain perfect balance throughout your swing.

There should be no over swinging with these types of shots. If you need to hit the ball further, simply choose a longer club.

Turn your body away from the ball in one piece and load onto the inside of your right leg with back facing the target. Simplicity is best. Because the focus is on precision rather than power, there is no need to shift your weight radically from one side to the other. From the top, shift targetward, approach impact from the inside, strike the ball in a slightly descending motion just prior to the swing bottoming out. We finish in good balance on our left side, with belt buckle facing the target and right heel completely off the ground. Hold your finish and observe the shot’s trajectory and shape to completion.

In summary, the focus on short iron play is absolute precision – controlling not only direction but the distance of each shot. Take the same athletic posture and stance suitable for maintaining balance throughout your swing. Typically the ball should be centered in your stance, but it is very important to assess your lie and make accommodations as necessary. Choke down and move the ball back in your stance with a poor lie. Get very precise with your set up in terms of aligning the club face and your body position. Make a controlled golf swing, striking the ball with a slight descending angle of attack, and maintaining perfect balance throughout.

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) 3896197 or on Dean’s cell at (954) 298-3616. Visit him online at www.

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Permanent make-up is the art of implanting color to the eyebrows, lips and eye area (liner). This procedure has the purpose of improving the appearance of each client and decreasing the time spent putting on makeup every morning or during the day.

Women with busy lives are not the only candidates for this successful procedure. People with allergies or sensitivity to make-up, chemotherapy patients, women with visual or physical limitations, alopecia patients, among others, are all perfect fits for the results of permanent make-up.

Consultations are required prior to each procedure, which can be conducted immediately following the consultation. Shape, design, color and undertone are all discussed during the consultation. During this first step of the process, drawings are made to the skin in order for the patient to see what the final product is going to look like before the real thing is implanted into the skin.

Many people can feel frightened by the results, after all it is a tattoo; but, the shape and color is chosen carefully and professionally by taking hair and eye color and skin tone into consideration.

After the shape and color are chosen and agreed on by both the technician and the patient, the ink is ready to be implanted.

Although some people can sustain the pain of tattooing, a top-of-theline topical anesthesia is applied to the desired area in order to minimize discomfort. Besides the applied anesthesia, the micro-needle power pen causes minimal to no pain to the patient.

To achieve the best possible results, each patient must adhere to several aftercare conditions such as avoiding the sun, swimming and waxing for at least two weeks.

It is recommended to retouch the treated area after six weeks and before four months, in order to make it last longer and achieve better results. The life span of permanent make-up depends on each client’s lifestyle and skin tone, but overall it can last up to three years in optimal conditions.

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Legally Speaking

Most Common Mistakes by Homeowners Attempting to Obtain a Loan Modification

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filed against mortgage companies by private individuals and government agencies, lenders have become more receptive and willing to assist homeowners in modifying their loans. However, lenders have also become more demanding of certain documentation to support loan modification requests.

These are the most common mistakes homeowners make when processing a loan modification on their own.

Provide too much information. Most Homeowners believe that the more information they provide to their lender about their finances, the more likely their loan modification will be approved. Just the opposite is true. Most lenders are looking for specific information regarding a homeowner’s income and expenses, specific reasons to support a financial hardship for a loan modification, and they require a specific order and timeframe to submit the required documents.

Overwhelming your lender with the same unnecessary documents time and time again will only place your file farther back in line for consideration.

The Arcia Law Firm has represented homeowners that have been trying to modify their home loan on their own for years, and within just a few months after retaining the Firm and submitting the appropriate documents, a loan modification is achieved. Last year, the Arcia Law Firm successfully modified over 130 loans, and so far we have modified more than 40 loans this year.

Refusing to seek legal assistance. We have counseled hundreds of clients in mortgage related cases through the years, and the most significant mistake that homeowners make is to wait until the last minute to hire a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. Many homeowners think that they can easily defend themselves in a foreclosure proceeding, process their own loan modification, and save their home. However, some of the legal defenses to a foreclosure are highly technical and require specialized knowledge.

The attorneys representing banks and the judges overseeing in these cases are interested in obtaining a final judgment of foreclosure, sale of the property at a public auction and closing the case. In more simple terms, this means you are out of your home before you can finish your loan modification. The key to preventing this end result is for every homeowner either in foreclosure or at risk of foreclosure, to stop playing “Russian Roulette” with their family home, and immediately hire a highly qualified law firm to assist them.

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. You can view videos and testimonials of our satisfied clients at our website under “Success Stories.”

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

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 foreclosure papers, 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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In addition, the growing portion of the bone (growth plate) is susceptible to stress and trauma. The most common injuries are to the ankle, knee and wrist, because a tremendous amount of stress is put on these joints during play.

Here are answers to commonly asked questions about fractures and sprains in young patients: How do injuries occur? Injuries may occur from falls (skateboard, rollerblades), direct trauma (getting kicked), twisting motions (turning the foot under the ankle, twisting the knee), repetitive motion (tendonitis) and overuse (stress fractures).

What makes injuries in children and teenagers different from adults?

Injuries in children can occur from relatively simple rather than complex mechanical forces that usually cause adult injuries. Injuries may involve specific growth regions (growth plates) of bone, causing disturbances of bone growth. Ligaments are looser in children than in adults and are more resistant to stress than growth plates. Therefore, ligament injuries occur less often in kids than do growth plate injuries.

How does a parent know if the injury is a medical emergency? A significant amount of swelling is seen and pain is severe and the extremity may look visually distorted or out of place. A fracture may be associated with a break in the skin.

Immediate swelling and the inability to move the injured area. Difficulty weightbearing or using the extremity may be present.

Will my child need surgery? In most cases conservative treatment with casts, boots and braces are best. Some injuries may require gentle manipulation to put the bone and growth plate back in place. Surgery may be necessary when there is significant displacement of the fracture that cannot be put into proper position with manipulation and casting.

Are there any long-term concerns? Growth plate injuries may cause disturbance of bone growth. Fractures of the leg may cause limb-length discrepancies and joint misalignment. Untreated injuries can cause premature arthritis. The child is followed with exams and x-rays until skeletal maturity. Fractures into the foot, ankle, wrist or knee joint may cause arthritis in that joint at a later time. This occurs most often if the joint fracture heals in poor alignment.

How do we know if my child is ready to resume sports? The area is frequently examined to see if the injury has healed enough to resume sports. There should be pain free range of motion, good muscle strength and balance. Pinpoint tenderness may indicate incomplete healing. Children often try to get back into sports too quickly after an injury. A gradual, guarded and sensible return to sports should be the rule. Physical therapy helps.

How do we avoid injuries? Certain children may be predisposed to injuries.

Poorly aligned extremities (i.e. flat feet, extremely high-arched feet, bowlegs, knock-knees, in-toe or out-toe) should be evaluated prior to engaging in sports so that a child is not put at risk. Daily stretching of tight muscles to allow full range of motion at all lower extremity joints lessens the risk of injuries. Also, target training of any weak muscle groups is necessary to assure that all muscles groups are working together. Proper shoe gear is important and custom-molded in-shoe orthotics may be necessary to realign the feet and lower extremity. Braces and splints may be necessary to protect areas that are at high risk for injury.

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The IRS has had tax courts uphold their elimination of a taxpayer’s deduction for lack of contemporaneous documentation. According to the IRS, it means the records used to support a claim on your tax return were created and originated at the same time as your claimed deduction. In other words, if you realize that you forgot to get a receipt for something, you are out of luck if you try to get one at a later date.

The donation of vehicles, boats, and planes is often the most cited area where lack of contemporaneous documentation is a problem. This is because the value of this type of donation can be high and the estimated market value could change each month. Timely, written acknowledgement from the charitable organization is also required for any donation of $250 or more.

Always get a receipt. Before you leave a donated item, always ask for a receipt. In the case of a vehicle, make sure the charitable organization gives you a 1098-C fully filled out. In addition, make sure the organization uses your vehicle or is a qualified charitable group that allows you to take the full market value of your donation.

If you forget, call right away. As soon as you realize a confirmation or receipt is missing, call to get one sent to you. Request that the receipt be dated as of the date of the service or activity.

Think tax year. Understanding the definition of contemporaneous is important, because it is not always “precisely” defined. If the documentation is received in the same year as the donation or transaction, you are usually in good shape.

Wait to file. Often, to meet the IRS definition of contemporaneous, the receipt or acknowledgement must be received the earlier of either when you file your tax return OR the due date (including extensions) of your tax return. This is particularly true with charitable contributions. So if you want to play it safe, do not file until all documentation is in hand.

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As a new chiropractic patient the office staff will welcome and acquaint you to the office. They will take a detailed history of your complaint and health status, including other symptoms or health problems, as well as past accidents, injuries and illnesses that may have had an effect on your present condition. A good history is important for an accurate diagnosis of your problem.

On your first visit the chiropractor will do a thorough examination of your complaint. This will include a postural assessment, pertinent orthopedic, neurological and other tests, and specific joint and muscle evaluation. X-rays may be taken if they are considered to be necessary. Your doctor will then discuss the findings of the examination and x-rays.

Providing you with an easily understood diagnosis of your condition is an important part of your chiropractic care. Your chiropractic doctor will discuss the various treatment options available to you. A well-informed patient is one of the main goals of every chiropractor, and you will be encouraged to ask questions throughout your care.

Following the review of your examination findings, the diagnosis of your condition and discussion of treatment, the doctor will provide you with recommendations for care, which will include a detailed plan of treatment and reassessment.

Chiropractors consider the re-examination to be a very important component of patient care for it enables a consistent and objective evaluation of a patient's progress.

Once you have given an informed consent to chiropractic care, the doctor will initiate treatment. Chiropractic treatment encompasses a wide variety of specialized procedures, many of which involve hands-on techniques called chiropractic adjustments. These are designed specifically to improve spinal position and joint function. When delivered by chiropractors, chiropractic adjustments have been found to be extremely safe, gentle and virtually painless. Your chiropractor may supplement the adjustment with the use of other techniques, therapies or exercises, depending upon your particular case. Before leaving the office you will often be given suggestions for home care so that you can play an active role in helping to restore your health.

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 Dr. Maria Grosman

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early in regards to the potential hazards in the misuse of baby bottles. As bottles are used for infants/babies, they usually contain milk or formula.

Parents are now being educated against putting their child down with a bottle for fear of contributing to early childhood caries (ECC). In fact, the occurrence of multiple cavities at this young age, ECC, was for a long time referred to as “baby bottle cavities.” Parents have also been instructed to wean their child off of the bottle as their child approached the toddler years.

In comes the “sippy cup.” It is not a bottle. It is spill proof. It is perfect for travel, prevents spills, and kids seem to keep quieter longer when they have them. It is perfect for use…and misuse.

The problem is that functionally, the use of the sippy cup creates the same exposure to sugary beverages as the bottle. The use of both bottles and sippy cups necessitate an extension forward of the tongue with a simultaneous retraction of the cheeks. This action causes an exposure of the front teeth to liquid, while at the same time removes the natural cleansing effect of the saliva and tongue. When the liquid is milk or juice, the result is an increased likelihood of developing cavities. The importance of this is highlighted by the 10% rise in occurrence of cavities in 2-5 year olds in this decade vs. last.

The following are sippy cup tips recommended by the America Association of Pediatric Dentistry: ▸▸ Use sippy cups as they were intended, as a transitional tool from bottle to cup. Therefore, they should not be used for extended periods of time. ▸▸ Sippy cups should be filled with juice or milk for meals only. ▸▸ A child should not be using a sippy cup for bedtime or naps, unless filled with water. ▸▸ Diluting juice does not significantly reduce the cavity causing ability of the juice.

Whether it is potty training, removal of a pacifier, or discontinuing the use of a bottle, transitioning our children can be an extremely challenging part of parenting. It is our opinion, that patience and consistency are the keys to success. In terms of the transition from the bottle, we highly recommend creating a routine that promotes the drinking of water. Juices and milk should be saved for meal times only. Getting your child used to this early will surely help reduce the need for avoidable dental treatment.

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What type of education and background do you have? I hold a Master’s

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What’s your school’s key message to the community? We want to

impact students, families, society and this nation with a positive leadership characterized of highly ethical spiritual values and professional standards.

What is the mission of the American Military Academy? The mission of AMAOFL is to educate students within a military environment. The military aspect adds structure, responsibility, accountability and consequences when necessary. The school builds leaders of character for the future, for the community, for the country and for the world.

Give a brief description of your school. We serve Preschool to Middle

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What makes your educational facility different from the others? We are a private, Christian based academy that teaches military customs and courtesies in addition to a vast curriculum with high standards.

What type of curriculum is taught? We teach the ABeka advanced curriculum based on Biblical world view and Christian values.

What makes your staff stand out? My staff consists of bilingual, licensed and certified individuals with years of educational experience and vast knowledge between them.

What is the student/teacher ratio? The student/teacher ratio is 10 to 1.

What is your teaching philosophy and style? We prefer individualized

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What types of individualized attention do you provide? We have ESE

programs and gifted placement along with strategies for those with multifocal issues.

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Children express creativity by creating tie dye t-shirts, building birdfeeders, making and eating s’mores, painting and arts and crafts.

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Camp Chameleon is conveniently located at Markham Park. It offers multiple sessions from June 8th through August 7th. Camp hours are from 8:45am to 4pm Monday through Friday, with early care and aftercare available from 7:30am to 6pm. For more information call (954) 815-9054 or visit www.CampChameleon.com.

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Snapshots from school

Math Night

Indian Trace Elementary celebrated its second annual Family Math Night at Publix in the Lakes Plaza. Over 200 students and their parents solved challenging math problems as they shopped. Teachers and staff members served as personal shopping assistants and awarded students for their hard work.

Quiet Contemplation

Mr. Schotta’s fourth grade class from Eagle Point Elementary School took a field trip to the Helen B. Hoffman Library in Plantation. It’s known for its quiet environment, making it the perfect place for students to prepare for the state-wide writing test. The class also visited the library’s museum of natural history which houses an Everglades exhibit and Plantation’s first fire truck.

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Students in Mrs. Fuhrman’s fourth grade class at Everglades Elementary played a writing review game before the FSA state writing test.

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Reflections

Gator Run Elementary School hosted an awards ceremony to recognize the 30 students who participated in Reflections, the national PTA arts contest. Nine students were selected to compete at the state level and those winners will be announced later this month. This year’s theme was “The World Would Be a Better Place If…”

Play Ball

The Cypress Bay Lightning baseball team played its home opener against Coral Glades High School. Helping cheer on the team was Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval, who did some off-season training at the Bay. Sandoval ran some of the boys baseball team’s practices and got to know the players and coaches.

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Talented Teachers

Indian Trace Elementary School continued with one of its long standing traditions at the PTA’s annual Italian Night. Staff members and parent volunteers served up a delicious Italian dinner and all of the guests were treated to the spectacular staff talent show.

Volunteer of the Year

Tequesta Trace Middle School Assistant Principal Ed Gomez congratulates PTA Vice President Maria Orjuela on being named Outstanding Volunteer of the Year. Maria has been a volunteer in the Broward County Public Schools for the past ten years.

Ready to Read

Students in Ann House’s first grade gifted class at Gator Run Elementary celebrated the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day by enjoying the beautiful weather and a good book.

Computing Contestants

The Ultimate Software sponsored Cypress Bay High School computer programming teams were extremely successful at the 2015 UCF High School Programming Tournament. Cypress Bay sent five teams of three-students each and teams placed 3rd, 6th, 15th, 24th and 29th out of 74 high school teams.

Dr. Seuss Day

Students and teachers at Indian Trace Elementary School dressed the part to celebrate the birthday of beloved children’s book author Dr. Seuss. The students enjoyed special story time sessions.

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Career Day To get students excited for Career Day, students in Mrs. Espinosa’s kindergarten class at Indian Trace Elementary dressed up as what they’d like to be when they grow up.

Future Farmers

As part of a unit on animals and lifecycles, kindergarten students at Imagine Charter School incubated fertile chicken eggs. After 21 days, the eggs hatched. Students in Ms. Breitbart’s class nurtured the chicks for a week before donating them to a farm.

Life Savers

Nearly 500 seventh grade students at Tequesta Trace Middle School participated in the school’s 4th annual CPR Day. Volunteers from the American Heart Association, Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire & Rescue and other agencies helped train the students to perform life-saving CPR.

Community Helpers

During Community Helpers week at Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center, children were visited by officers from various departments within the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

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Stunt Show

The PTA at Gator Run Elementary rewarded students for their support of the Spirit Week spring fundraiser with an incredible stunt show. Rob Nolli’s BMX Trickstars impressed the crowd of children with incredible feats, including jumping over Principal Peters, who is over six-feet tall.

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Racing for Cancer Co-Founder Ryan Hunter-Reay and his wife, Beccy HunterReay, with Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Toby Cosgrove, MD. The Lydia Hunter-Reay Lobby is named in honor of Reay’s mother, who died of colon cancer.

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Cleveland Clinic Florida officials, donors, supporters and local leaders attended the ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the official opening of the new Egil and Pauline Braathen Center, which houses the expanded Pauline Braathen Neurological Center and the Maroone Cancer Center.

Candy Norton, Weston City Commissioner Jim Norton, FISP Board Member Judi Robaina, and Weston Commissioner Toby Feuer.

FISP Executive Director/CEO Jackie Rosen, Broward Sheriff Scott Israel, and FISP President Harry Rosen.

Law & Order

Law and Order was the theme for the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention’s (FISP) annual fundraiser and awards ceremony. Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel and State Attorney Michael J. Satz were presented with the FISP Humanitarian Awards. The event raised funds to support FISP’s mission of preventing suicide through support, education, advocacy and research.

FISP Executive Director/CEO Jackie Rosen, Broward County State Attorney Michael Satz, and FISP President Harry Rosen.

Weston BSO Deputy Luis Ventura “locks up” his wife Diana.

WBA member Sharon Mullane and Circuit Court Judge Raag Singhal.

Weston Bar Association

The Weston Bar Association hosted its annual Installation Dinner.

Florida Supreme Court Justice Fred Lewis was the guest speaker. The new officers are President Mia Singh, Vice President Harry Rosen, Secretary Madeleine Scott, and Treasurer Jaclyn Behar.

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Tracy Mourning with Sue Miller, Board Member and Chair of the Council for Educational Change’s Educational Advancement Committee.

Photo courtesy City of Weston.

Alonzo Mourning with Leadership In Education Award committee co-chair Anabel Nemrow, co-chair of the Leadership In Education Award committee and member of the Council for Educational Change’s Board of Trustees.

Straight A’s

City Commissioners congratulated each public school principal in Weston for achieving an “A” grade in the State of Florida’s A-Plus grading plan. The ten principals were presented with two coveted crystal book awards honoring their individual achievement as well as the achievements of their faculty and students.

Promoting Education

Weston-based Council for Educational Change presented its inaugural Leadership In Education Award to Alonzo Mourning for his remarkable contributions in support of education. Through the Mourning Family Foundation, the former Miami Heat player and his wife, Tracy, have become a role models in helping children reach their full potential regardless of their socio-economic background.

Artist Daniela Bertolini with Clara Albarracin Ceron.

Alce Art Studio Owner Clara Albarracin Ceron with Heroes of Hip Hop Creative Director Fergie Ruiz.

Gallery Night

Alce Art Studio hosted its collective art exhibit, “SIETE.” It featured work by highly talented Latin artists: Clara Albarracin Ceron (Colombia), Cecilia Artist Efigenia Perez and guests.

Bedin (Colombia), Daniela Bertolini (Venezuela), Angela Bonay (Venezuela), Flor Brito (Venezuela), Jesus Langarika (Spain), Efigenia Perez (Venezuela) and Patty Valero (Mexico). Art students Carla Calaca (Brazil) and Sophia Berry (Mexico) also exhibited in this show.

Howdy Partner

The Empty Nesters Club at Temple Dor Dorim donned their finest Western-wear for an afternoon at the Davie rodeo, followed by a finger-licking-good barbecue dinner. The “Empty Nesters” is a mature group of individuals and couples who enjoy social, cultural and religious activities.

Carnival Time

Families from around the community came out for a festive day of food and fun at B’nai Aviv’s Purim Carnival. The Youth Department of B’nai Aviv and its teenagers of USY run the day of rides and games. There were activities for all ages, plus yummy hamantashen to eat.

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