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The finest and most exclusive home in Bay Colony. Home features, 8 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, marble pool, deep water front dockage just off the intra-coastal waterway, marble pool deck & waterfall, gourmet kitchen overlooking waterfront. So much more! Offered at $6,499,999. Call Indra Ragbir – (954) 818-1475 or Haimnath Ragbir – (954) 773-1557
WESTON
Absolutely stunning home! Completely remodeled inside and out. Home features 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, over 4600 sqft. of living area, vaulted ceilings, crema marfil marble throughout the home and so much more. Offered at $1,199.000. Call Lisa Meyers-Archer - (954) 732-3775
WESTON
Lakefront estate with over 4800’ sqft of living area, 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, plus office and media room with custom wall unit & library. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, backsplash and center island. Pool, accordion shutters, backup generator and so much more. Offered at $1,250,000. Call Holly & Bob Catania – (954) 614-6207
HALLANDALE
Look no further.. This is it, awesome direct ocean & Intracoastal views. This 3 bedrooms, 3 full bath, corner unit is for the buyer that wants it all at the beach club, nothing is missing here. The beach club offers resort style amenities. Offered at $1,500,000. Call Doreen Salvati - (305) 525-7711
WESTON
Great home in The Cove. Beautiful Lake & pool view. Lot is 15,000 sqft. Home features 5 bedrooms upstairs with 3 bathrooms. Master has balcony with great view. Lots of extras, definitely a must see. Offered at $949,900. Call Ariane Cohen from The Rosen Team - (786) 556-2140
DAVIE
Beautiful 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, plus an office, located on 1.1 acres. Great view of lake and nature preserve. Over $200K in upgrades. Crown molding, marble floors, custom wood cabinets and much more. Definitely a must see. Ready to move in. Offered at $1,150,000. Call Nancy Holguin – (954) 562-8808
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This beautiful home has nearly floor to ceiling windows allowing plenty of natural light with view of the pool and golf course. This home features 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom. This home is ready to move in with many upgrades. Call Claudia Quiroz from The Rosen Team - (954) 632-6799 Offered at $1,295,000.
NORTH MIAMI
Beautiful home in San Souci Estates. Very bright with a huge open space & more than 20 ft ceilings. Home features 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, more than 4000 sq ft of living space, beautiful wooden staircase, custom loft for office or library and so much more. Offered at $825,000. Call Ariane Cohen from The Rosen Team - ( 786)556-2140
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This amazing house is located in one of the most prestigious tropical seaside resort. House features 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, updated kitchen, patio with large gazebo, pool with spa. 4026’ sq ft of living area Offered at $825,000. Call Roberto Tua – (954) 292-7304
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WESTON
Builders model home in the sought after community of North Lakes. Home features: 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 car garage, oversized pool with large private yard. Home is on a corner lot with a circular driveway on Cul-D-Sac Offered at $579,900 Call Ramona Bautista – (954) 854-0937
MIAMI
Breathtaking water views of the bay and city. Features: new kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms, glass door in every room to access large terrace, washer/dryer in unit, marble baths, custom closets, and so much more. Offered at $549,900. Call Claudia Glikman – (786) 302-6474
WESTON
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Oversized corner lake front lot, circular driveway with 3-car garage. Home features: 5 bedrooms+den, 3-1/2 bathrooms, heated pool with spa & waterfall, tall white wood kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops and so much more Offered at $ 810,000 Call Courtney Silverman - (954) 315-6925
WESTON
Beautiful lakefront home in the highly desirable community of The Ridges. Home features: 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, over 2400’ sqft of living area. Beautiful salt water pool overlooking the lake. Spectacular sunsets. Offered at $589,000. Call Sage Buitron – (954) 734-3158
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70 Falcon Cove’s Check It Out Mobile Brings Books to Students 70 Weston Schools Give Outstanding Teachers and Faculty a “Pat on the Back”
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Community News 16 Student Artist Showcase Recognizes and Rewards Talented Young Artists 18 July 4th Festivities Salute Our Grand Old Flag 20 Weston Rallies for Relay For Life 22 Mock City Commission Meeting is Final Assignment for Weston University Students 22 Children of City Employees Experience Parent’s Profession 24 Weston University Wraps Up with Trip to Nation’s Capital 26 Stay Connected This Storm Season With CodeRED 26 Summer Travelers Can Take Advantage of BSO’s Free Home Watch Program 28 Temple Dor Dorim Members Put the “Community” in Community Service
64 Real Estate 32 What to Expect from Your Real Estate Agent
Inspiring Individual 38 Cancer Crusher Calls on Community to Support Fundraising Effort
feature story 40 Grosman Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics Offers Complete Dental Care
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34 Swimming Pool Safety 36 The Swim Academy Promotes Water Safety
42 Functional Medicine – A New Approach to Preventing & Treating Chronic Diseases 75 Coping with a Breakup or Divorce: Self-Care 77 A Shiny New Car For Life 80 OrthoKeratology: Vision Improvement without Refractive Surgery
Can Do Kids 44 Animal Lover Helps Rescued Horses 44 Inspiring Artists Promote the Arts to Peers
Ask the Expert 46 Fat Reduction with CoolSculpting 50 Alcohol and the Older Adult 72 Which Type of Exercise is Best for Weight Loss?
64 Legally Speaking 30 Why A Law Day?
74 Timing of Tooth Eruption 78 Breast Implant Revision: Get It Right the Second Time 86 Stress Fractures to the Foot, Ankle and Leg
School News 52 Sagemont’s Drama Department Deserves Standing Ovation
76 Dissolution and Financial Disclosure
54 Falcon Cove Teams Are Top Two in State in eCYBERMISSION Competition
84 How to Avoid the Next Flood of Foreclosures
56 Weston Students Secure National Merit Scholarships
86 HOAs and Condo Associations Must Implement Safeguards to Prevent Election Fraud
58 Cypress Bay Drama Club Mentors Manatee Bay and Best Buddies Students
Legislative look 31 Florida’s Do Not Call Lists
60 Six Cypress Bay Students Receive Arts Scholarships 62 Cypress Bay Hosts Exploring Educational Excellence Symposium 64 Multicultural Festival Unites Gator Run Elementary Community 64 Tequesta Trace Middle School Celebrates International Diversity
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72 Get in the Game!
tee to green 82 High Percentage Decision Shots to Select Around the Green
Rotary News 88 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Workshop
photo of the month 89 The World’s Favorite Newspaper™
pet of the month 90 “Darby”
Pet Care 92 What Should I Know About Warmer Temperatures and Heatstroke?
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 94 Invenire Leadership Coaching Helps Clients Reach Their Full Potential 95 Come Home to Metropica
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Many Options Available to Treat Heart Failure Heart failure is a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs, either because one side has gotten too weak or the Viviana Navas, MD heart has become Cleveland Clinic Florida too stiff. Nearly 5 Cardiologist million Americans are diagnosed with heart failure each year. It is the leading cause of hospitalization in people over age 65. Heart failure can have many causes, including coronary artery disease, irregular heartbeats,
high blood pressure, certain viruses, excessive alcohol or drug use, and past treatment with chemotherapy. In some patients, the cause of the heart’s worsening performance is not known.
Symptoms of heart failure The most common early symptom of heart failure is that patients feel short of breath after only a little physical activity. Some also feel short of breath when they lay down, and may find it is more comfortable to sleep propped up with several pillows. Swelling in the legs, fatigue, weight gain and gastrointestinal problems can also be early signs of heart failure.
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If your doctor suspects you have heart failure, he or she will conduct a complete physical and review your medical history to see if any past conditions could have damaged your heart muscle. The primary test used to diagnose heart failure is an echocardiogram. This will give the doctor a clear picture of your heart’s health. Other tests that can be useful include blood work, chest X-ray, electrocardiogram, stress test and angiogram.
Treating heart failure Many types of heart failure can be fixed with fairly routine procedures, such as ones to correct irregular rhythms or open a blocked artery. If none of these are appropriate, medications such as beta blockers, ACE inhibitors and aldosterone antagonists can help improve the heart’s ability to pump blood, slow the heart rate, reduce blood pressure, improve blood flow and prevent fluid retention. Patients also are advised on lifestyle changes they can make to improve their heart health, such as eating better and exercising. For patients whose heart failure is more severe and cannot be managed with medications or other approaches, Cleveland Clinic Florida began a program last year to transplant donor hearts and implant mechanical devices. When a heart failure patient’s condition is worsening, a team of experts including cardiologists, surgeons, pharmacists, nutritionists and social workers, meets to review the best treatment options. If a heart transplant is indicated, the patient is put on the donor list to find a match. If a mechanical device to assist the heart is decided to be the best course of action, surgery to implant it typically can occur within a few days.
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memories are made. It’s not where you go, but what you do that matters. Spend quality time with your children, your family and your friends. Never-ending work, studying for the next school year, or preparing for college can wait a tiny bit. Now is the time to enjoy life and each other. And don’t forget your dad on Father’s Day!
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13th AARP Safe Driving Course – The City of Weston is offering AARP’s 55 Alive/ Mature Driving Program. This is a six (6) hour classroom session designed as a refresher course in safe driving for anyone age 50 and over. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. It is from 9am to 3pm at the Weston Community Center; bring a bagged lunch. To register call Sonny at 954-385-9920.
Out of My Hands – The Weston Branch Library hosts an interactive lighted juggling and magic show appropriate for all ages. It takes place from 11:30am – 12:30pm in the multipurpose room. For more information call 954-357-5430.
at the Weston Branch Library. For more information call 954-357-5304.
19th July 4th Parade Entry Deadline – All applications for the City of Weston 4th of July Hometown Parade must be received by this day. The parade is open to local businesses and organizations including Little League teams, Scout troops, clubs, etc. Entries must be decorated according to the spirit of July 4th and reflect this year’s theme: Celebrating Our Grand Old Flag. Registration is free. You can download an application at www. westonfl.org or pick one up at the Weston Community Center. For more information call 954-389-4321.
9th Storytelling for Adults – Learn the art of storytelling at the Weston Branch Library. This program is for ages 18 and older. It takes place in the multipurpose room from 2-4pm. For more information contact 954-357-5304.
10th Weston Library Book Club – This book club meets the second Wednesday of the month from 6:307:30pm. This month’s book is The World Below by Sue Miller. For more information call 954-357-5304.
Caricature Drawing Class – Artist Wendy Reingold will demonstrate how to do caricature drawing. This program is part of the Escape the Ordinary adult summer reading program and is intended for adults. It takes place from 2-5pm in the multi-purpose room at the Weston Branch Library. For more information call 954-357-5304.
14th Family Fitness Fair – Fun and fitness go hand-in-hand at this event presented by Weston Town Center and Baptist Health Urgent Care from 11am to 3pm. It features fitness contests, exercise classes, free health screenings and massages, and entertainment, including a performance by Monique Abbadie from The Voice. For more information visit www. westontowncenter.net.
11th Weston Friends Club “Book Markers” – This book club meets at a member’s home at 1pm to discuss Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult. For more information about this book club or other Weston Friends Club activities and events, please call Nancy Russo at 954-385-1445.
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16th Heroic Women at the Banquet – “Visit” with some of the bravest and best North American artists and authors who possess the courage to craft stories and dialogue that transcends the fears and prejudices of the day. This program is presented by storyteller Sandy Walker. It takes place from 3-6pm in the multi-purpose room
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July 4th
Weston’s July 4th Celebration – The festivities kick-off with the Weston Hometown July 4th Celebration 5K. The race begins at 7am at Regional Park. At 10:30am, the annual City of Weston 4th of July Hometown Parade will march through Weston Town Center. This year’s theme is Celebrating Our Grand Old Flag. For more information contact the Weston Community Center at 954-389-4321.
Urdu Café – Learn to speak Urdu, the most widely spoken language in western India. The class is from 2-4pm every Saturday at the Weston Branch Library. For more information contact 954-357-5304. “Rumpelstiltskin” – Puppeteer extraordinaire David Goboff will perform the story of Rumpelstiltskin in a show for all ages. It takes place from 11-11:45am in the multi-purpose room at the Weston Branch Library. For more information call 954-357-5430.
It’s from 11-11:45am in the multi-purpose room at the Weston Branch Library. For more information call 954-357-5430.
22nd Theater Alive! – The Weston Branch Library is hosting an improvisation workshop for teens and tweens, ages 11 - 19. This interactive program takes place from 4:30-5:30pm in the multipurpose room. For more information call 954-357-5430.
24th Weston Friends Club Simply 5-Deck Canasta – This group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month from 1-4pm in a member’s home. For more information about this activity please contact Judy Good, Chair, at 954-349-1578.
Stem Cell Therapy Seminar – World-renowned stem cell scientist Kristin Comella will discuss stem cell therapies and benefits during this free seminar presented by U.S. Stem Cell. It takes place at 7pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Sunrise. Please RSVP to seminar@usstemcellclinic.com.
27th “The Tortoise and the Hare” – Puppeteer extraordinaire Bob Nathanson will perform this free puppet show, appropriate for all ages.
July 10th Weston Friend’s Club “Lunch Bunch” – This group will meet at 11:45am at Bahama Breeze at Sawgrass Mills Mall. To RSVP or for more information call Rhonda Weissbein at 954-253-4685.
July 12th
Art Show and Food Truck Rally – The Weston Art Guild is holding an art show at Weston Hills Country Club from noon to 8:30pm. The exhibit will feature approximately 60 pieces by local artists. All artwork is for sale. Guests are invited to view the exceptional artwork, dine on delicious food truck offerings, and tour the club. For more information, please contact Lynda Sauls at 954-465-6778.
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he Weston Branch Library was recently transformed into an art gallery for the Arts Council of Greater Weston’s annual Student Artist Showcase. Now in its ninth year, the exhibit featured 213 pieces of original artwork created by Weston’s most talented art students. Over a four week period this spring, library patrons were able to view a sampling of the incredible artwork being produced in our local classrooms. Work in all genres, by students from pre-kindergarten through high school, was on display for all to admire. “It is always amazing to see the individual creativity coming from classroom assignments,” shares Jami Nix Rahn, Arts Council of Greater Weston President and Student Artist Showcase Chairperson. “When working within boundaries, students will interpret assignments in very different ways, making for some very exciting results.” Art teachers from 12 public and private schools in the greater Weston area participated. Each was invited to submit up to 12 works of art created as classroom projects during the school year which they felt showed exceptional skill and creativity. Projects featured work in drawing, painting, photography, digital art, mixed media and fiber arts. The Student Artist Showcase is a juried art show. A panel of art and education professionals, including Mindy Shrago, Executive Director of Young At Art Museum, evaluated the artwork based on originality, creativity, reflection, visual perspective and craftsmanship. “It is a daunting task to judge all of the excellent work on display. Keeping in mind that every student in the exhibition is already a winner, the judges were tasked to choose works that they felt spoke to the audience in exceptional ways, whether it be in skill, conceptual thinking or just plain X factor,” explained Nix Rahn. Each participating student was invited to attend a private reception, with their families and teachers. Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer and Commissioners Toby Feuer, Angel Gomez, Thomas Kallman and Jim Norton presented the awards. Every student artist received a certificate of participation and a complimentary pass to Young At Art Museum. Ribbons were awarded to the first, second and third place winners in each category. In addition, high school winners received a cash award corresponding to their placement award. Elementary and middle school winners received gift certificates to a local art supply store. In the prekindergarten, kindergarten
Commissioner Jim Norton, Sagemont art teacher Scott Hemeon, 1st place winner Yingchen Lin, and Mayor Daniel Stermer. Indian Trace Elementary second grader Daniel Cadavid poses beneath his 1st place picture, “The Scream.”
Cypress Bay High School art teacher Gretchen Marfisi poses with some of her students.
Everglades Elementary kindergartener Madison Kopf, 2nd place winner, with Mayor Daniel Stermer.
Everglades Elementary School art teacher Sandra Goldglantz poses with student Carolina Cardozo.
Arts Council of Greater Weston volunteers Joy Rodenberg and Betty Silva.
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First place winner Valentina Rangel, a Sagemont School senior, points to her work.
Anthony Grasso, a Western High School 12th grader, proudly displays his 2nd Place ribbon for “Barnacle Bay.”
and first grade category, kindergarten student Carol Belza from Gator Run Elementary won first prize for her “Rainbow Flower” painting. Madison Kopf, a kindergartener at Everglades Elementary, won second place for “I am my Rainbow Village”, while pre-K student Bianca Pierini, from Eagle Point Elementary, won third place for her mixed media “Butterfly”. In the second and third grade division, second grader Daniel Cadavid, from Indian Trace Elementary, won first prize for “The Scream”. Everglades Elementary third grader Jonathan Correa won second place for “Sunflowers at the Window” and third grader Isabela Campos, from Country Isles Elementary, won third prize for “Bouquet of Wonder”. In the fourth and fifth grade division, Weston Christian Academy fourth grader Sofia Tavarez won first prize for “Praise Dance”. Manatee Bay Elementary fifth grader Nicole Araujo won second place for her untitled cave drawing of a bear. Weston Christina Academy fifth grader Rebekah Noonan won third prize for “Winter Day”. In the middle school division, grades six through eight, Yingchen Lin, an eighth grader from The Sagemont School, won first prize for “Circuit Board”. Michelle Garces, an eighth grader from Tequesta Trace Middle School, won second prize for “Diablos of Yare” and Sagemont seventh grader Maria Arellano won third prize for “Pato’s House”. There were two divisions for high school. In the ninth and tenth grade division, Cypress Bay sophomore Andrea Wood won first place for her untitled piece depicting shoes in leaves. Western High School ninth grader Colton Glassman won second prize for “Changes of Fall” and Cypress Bay tenth grader Rodrigo Villeda won third prize for “The Distance”. Valentina Rangel, a senior at The Sagemont School, won first place in the eleventh and twelfth grade division for “Break-ups in Cyber World”. Western High School senior Anthony Grasso won second prize for “Barnacle Bay” and Cypress Bay junior Sarah Bien-Aimee’s “Hallway Escape” won third prize. The schools participating in the 2015 Student Artist Showcase included Cypress Bay High School, Western High School, The Sagemont School (Upper School and Middle School), Tequesta Trace Middle School, Indian Trace Elementary, Manatee Bay Elementary, Everglade Elementary, Eagle Point Elementary, Gator Run Elementary, Country Isles Elementary, and Weston Christian Academy.
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July 4th Festivities Salute Our Grand Old Flag SECTION HEAD Community News
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hether you are marching down Main Street, waving from a float, or cheering from the sidewalk, everyone is encouraged to show their patriotic pride at the City of Weston’s 4th of July Hometown Parade. This year’s parade theme is Celebrating Our Grand Old Flag. “We picked the theme to honor the most visible symbol of our country and our freedom,” explains Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation. “Flags flying in front of a school, police station, or government center are often overlooked; perhaps taken for granted. By putting the focus squarely on the red, white and blue this year, I hope that people will have a renewed sense of pride for what those colors represent.” Parade participants can interpret the theme in any manner they choose, but Decker says he hopes that groups will proudly display the flag on their floats, cars, costumes, etc. “I remember the spirit of our nation after the 9/11 attacks when you couldn’t even find a place with car flags in stock. I would love to see one on every entry of the parade. Plus, parade viewers who arrive early may be lucky enough to receive a small flag they can wave with pride.” This year’s Grand Marshal, Rick Folbaum, may be a familiar face to many, especially those who watch local news. “The 4th of July Committee was challenged with finding a local personality who may be recognizable to parade viewers,” notes Decker. “Not only is Rick Folbaum well known as an anchor at CBS4,
but he also happens to be a proud Weston resident.” Weston’s annual 4th of July Hometown Parade begins at 10:30am at Weston Town Center. Decker says the event usually attracts about 3,000 spectators, but he thinks there could be an even bigger turnout this year because July 4th is on a Saturday. He recommends people arrive early to secure a spot along the parade route and to bring their own chairs. The parade is free and open to everyone. Any interested community groups, organizations, businesses and bands can participate. Many popular annual entries include the police and fire department, scout troops, and local churches. To download a parade application, go to http:// www.westonfl.org/media/docs/misc/2015_ Parade_Application.pdf. The deadline to register is June 19th. Prior to the parade will be the Weston Hometown July 4th Celebration 5K at Weston Regional Park, presented by the City of Weston and Broward Health Weston. Details and registration information are available at www.splitsecondtiming.com. For more information on the City of Weston 4th of July Hometown Celebration, visit www.westonfl.org or call (954) 3894321. This event has been designated as an official Broward 100 Event - Celebrating Art in the Community!
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Weston Rallies for Relay For Life SECTION HEAD Community News
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nce again, the Weston community showed its support for Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society’s signature event and fundraiser. For the past five years, the Weston Relay has been the #1 Relay in Broward County. With fundraising efforts continuing throughout the summer, Relay organizers are hopeful Weston will once again clinch that title. Relay is about more than just raising funds. It’s about raising awareness and spirit. Relay is a celebration of life for those who have won their battle against cancer and those still fighting. Art Sbarsky, Art Sbarsky Award During Opening Ceremonies, Weston recipient Linda Tennenbaum and Relay recognized its top supporters. Linda Relay Chair Joy Medrano. Tennenbaum was the recipient of the Art Sbarsky Award. “She has been involved with the Weston Relay since the very beginning and she is actually the one who brought Art to his very first Relay,” notes Weston Relay Chair Joy Medrano. “Not only is she passionate about raising funds, but she also shares a passion in finding a cure because she was an oncology nurse and saw how cancer affected so many of her patients.” This was the first year Weston Relay presented the Heart of a Volunteer Award. Recognition Chair Karen Eason was the inaugural recipient. Medrano says Eason has been involved with Weston Relay since the beginning and comes back each year Heart of the Volunteer Award recipient Karen Eason.
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with a passion to fight this disease. “With her contagious attitude she lights up the energy for the teams.” The award presentations were followed by the Survivor Celebration. About 50 survivors and their caregivers participated, receiving medals and then leading the Survivor’s Victory Lap. Afterwards, all 65 teams and Relay participants join them on the track. While Relay For Life is a time to celebrate those who survived cancer, it is also a time to remember those we lost. The somber luminaria ceremony took place after dark. This year, Relay organizers created a large luminaria in honor of Relay For Life Founder Dr. Gordy Klatt, who lost his personal battle with cancer last year. Throughout the night, Relay participants enjoyed a variety of activities and entertainment. Smarty Fit Party got all the teams pumped up and ready to go and kept the energy moving all night. As the midnight hour approached, they organized a color war type competition on the main field with a four team tugof-war, potato sack race, and push-up competition. It’s not too late to support Relay For Life of Weston. To make a donation visit www. relayforlife.org/weston.
Chiropractic? Why Not? “A Doctor’s Confession to West Broward”
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Mock City Commission Meeting is Final Assignment for Weston University Students By Stacey Bomser
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throughout the curriculum,” states Barrett-Miller. eston University students put their knowlThe simulated agenda included items taken from edge to the test when they participated in actual City Commission meetings: a resolution consida mock City Commission meeting. It was ering a site plan amendment application to demolish the culminating activity for the eight-month program and rebuild the Publix at Country Isles Plaza (a project which provides high school students with a handscurrently underway); an ordinance to prohibit the use of on education in local government. nicotine vaporizers wherever smoking is prohibited in the “The students learn about and experience the City; and a resolution for Weston to support and encourvarious city departments and services throughage the collective efforts of municipalities through the out the program as well as the role of the City #SaferBy4 initiative to reduce preventable child deaths Commission which enacts the laws of the City, due to drowning and sleep habits. adopts the budget under which each department Barrett-Miller says the City Commissioners and staff functions, and establishes the policies by which Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer was proud of how members were thoroughly impressed by their student Weston is governed,” explains Denise Barretthis Weston University counterpart, “Mayor” Camila counterparts’ knowledge, interest and desire to role play. Miller, Weston’s Director of Communications and Vincent de Urquiza, led the mock City Commission meeting. Photos courtesy City of Weston. “By participating in Weston Weston University Coordinator. “The University, everyone involved Commission Simulation exercise gains such satisfaction and brings all of that together, where stureward through departing our dents present and/or defend their side knowledge and passion for govof several real agenda issues, gaining ernment, and exposing students a truer understanding of each role of to various career opportunities government.” they might have otherwise overEach student was assigned a role looked in public service.” to play, ranging from Mayor to Police As part of their graduation, Chief to resident. “Through this exerthe Weston U students will be cise, we get to see the kind of questions, formally recognized during concerns and responses each student an actual City Commission has to the issues, befitting their person“BSO Police Chief” Saraswati Roopnarine “Residents” Jordan Selvidge, Ricardo Lacruz meeting. ality along with what they have learned with Weston Police Chief Kevin Butler. and Ricardo Uliambre wait their turn to testify during the city commission simulation.
Children of City Employees Experience Parent’s Profession By Stacey Bomser
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he City of Weston welcomed 15 new “employees” on Take Your Child to Work Day. The students, accompanied by their parents, got a sampling of the various roles and responsibilities of the City departments. The day began at City Hall with a photo op in the City Commission Chambers, followed by a tour of the Police Services Building. That’s where Deputy Kevin Maccagli arranged to have members of Weston’s BSO Explorers Post demonstrate a mock crime scene. According to Stephanie Brassie, Weston’s Assistant Director of Communications and Take Your Child to Work Day Coordinator, the Explorers demonstrated the skills needed to clear the room of a shooter, then handcuffed him and brought him to jail, where they investigated him in the padded sound-proof room. The kids then had the opportunity to try the handcuff techniques themselves. Brassie’s daughter Jessica, a sixth grader at Tequesta Trace Middle School, says she was impressed by the technical skills of the BSO Explorers, some of whom are just a few years older than she is. Afterwards, Police Chief Kevin Butler spoke to the group. He explained police department scheduling and showed off the numerous trophies and awards
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Weston BSO has received. The fire station was the next stop, where the children could express their artistic talent while painting a fire truck. Then everyone, including some of the parents, got to try their hand at handling the fire hose to rinse the truck. The day concluded at Weston Regional Park with a pizza party. The City of Weston has been participating in Take Your Child to Work Day for several years. Brassie says she tries to vary the program from year to year. In the past, participants have taken mitigation boat rides through some of the neighborhood lakes or engaged in a question and answer session with Mayor Stermer. The children weren’t the only ones to gain from this experience. “For parents, it’s fun having your child ask questions and take an interest in what you actually do all day while you are away from them,” explains Brassie. “We get to showcase our own department as well as other departments within the city structure. It’s great to see the inner workings of the City from a different perspective.” Take Your Child to Work Day is a national, public education program that attempts to connect what students learn in school with the actual working world, while showcasing the benefits of a balanced work and family life.
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Weston University Wraps Up with Trip to Nation’s Capital By Stacey Bomser
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The group was honored to meet Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz on the steps of the Capitol.
whirlwind trip to Washington D.C. was the culminating field trip for the Weston University Class of
2015. As soon as their plane landed, the Weston U students, along with Mayor Daniel Stermer, City Commissioner Angel Gomez, City Manager John Flint, Director of Parks and Recreation Don Decker, Director of Communications Denise Barrett-Miller, and Assistant Director of Communications Stephanie Brassie, boarded the bus to start their tour of the nation’s capital. In less than eight hours the group toured The Capitol Building and visited many of the memorials including the Lincoln Memorial, World War II Memorial, and Vietnam Memorial. Prior to the trip, students were provided with key facts about each location and its significance in history. One of the highlights of the trip was meeting Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz on the steps of the Capitol Building. The Weston resident spoke to Weston U students about her role in the House of Representatives and as Chair of the Democratic National Committee.
Weston University is a one-of-a-kind program providing a unique civic education to high school students. Over the course of the school year, students spend time interacting At the World War II with city leaders Memorial, the group and participating in met former Senator Bob Dole, who was greeting hands-on activities veterans. Photos while exploring courtesy City of Weston. the various departments and agencies that make up our local government. “Through our curriculum we look at mainly local and state government, but also the legislative and financial impacts of the federal government, culminating with this trip to our nation’s capital,” explains Denise Barrett-Miller, Director of Communications and Weston University Organizer. “During this trip, students are able to personally see where the legislation of our country takes place, as well as the monuments dedicated to and in honor of individuals and those who served in wars that shaped our nation.”
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Stay Connected This Storm Season With CodeRED Community News
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s we start hurricane season, now is the time to make sure you have taken the necessary steps to keep your family and your home safe. One of the easiest things you can do is register for Weston’s CodeRED Emergency Notification System. For over ten years, the City of Weston has utilized CodeRED to send critical information to residents and local businesses. The ultra high-speed telephone communication service is capable of dialing the entire City within minutes in the event of an emergency. It can also be used to pin-point specific areas or neighborhoods for isolated events. “We elected to subscribe to the CodeRED system because our city leaders felt it was critical to be able to reach our citizens and provide information to them in a timely and efficient manner,” explains Denise Barrett-Miller, Director of Communications for the City of Weston. “CodeRED can make up to 60,000 calls per hour.” The way it works is quite simple. CodeRED delivers a recorded message from the City Manager’s office describing the emergency situation and any instructions for immediate or future action. The message will play when answered by a live person or voice mail. Participants may also opt to receive text message and/or email alerts. In addition to notifying residents and businesses of storm related emergency
situations, CodeRED can also be utilized for life safety purposes. For example, the City can issue a CodeRED alert in event of drinking water contamination, bomb threat, missing person, chemical spill or gas leak, even extended power outages. The City of Weston utilizes CodeRED for emergency communications only. Rest assured, your contact information is private. It can not be shared, requested or sold. It is also exempt from public records laws. You can stay safe while you travel too by downloading the free CodeRED Mobile Alert App. It taps into the national CodeRED Emergency Notification System and alerts subscribers located within the reach of a given notification generated by public safety officials. The App tracks your exact location, so no matter where you are when an alert is issued, you will receive notifications on your mobile device that affect you. This is a valuable service for those traveling through storm sensitive regions. All Weston residents and businesses are encouraged to register for the City’s CodeRED Emergency Notification System. There is no fee to participate. To sign up, go to http://www.westonfl.org/Residents/Hurricane/CodeRed.aspx. If you have any difficulty submitting your information, or at any time wish to be removed from the CodeRED database, simply send your information by email to CityHall@westonfl. org or call the City of Weston Communications Department at (954) 385-2000.
Summer Travelers Can Take Advantage of BSO’s Free Home Watch Program By Stacey Bomser
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ummer is one of the busiest travel seasons. Over the coming months, many Weston residents will be packing up and leaving town. Whether you are planning an amazing summer vacation or simply going away for few days to drop off a child at sleepaway camp or at college for the summer session, make sure your home is protected. Weston residents can rest easier while they are out of town knowing their home is under the careful watch of the Broward Sheriff’s Office. By simply signing up for the free Home Watch program, a BSO deputy, community service aid, or C.O.P. (Citizen Observer Patrol) volunteer will drive by your house while you are away and perform a daily perimeter check for signs of break-in or suspicious activity. To register for this free service, simply download the Home Watch form from the BSO website (www. sheriff.org/homewatch) or pick one up at the Weston Police Services Building located at 17300 Royal Palm Boulevard. That is where completed forms should be submitted. Homeowners must provide the dates and times the home will be unoccupied, along with a contact phone number of a trusted neighbor or local relative. In addition to registering for the Home Watch program, homeowners can further protect their property while they are away by taking a few precautions. The Broward Sheriff’s Office recommends you:
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▸▸ let a trusted neighbor know when you will be out of town, and leave a spare key and an emergency telephone number where they can reach you; ▸▸ make your home appear occupied by attaching timers to the lights and television sets and set them to turn on and off at different times; ▸▸ open some of the drapes or blinds; during daytime hours this gives the appearance that someone is home, and during the evening, lights inside the house are more visible; ▸▸ have your newspaper and mail held, or picked up by a friend or neighbor; ▸▸ invite a neighbor to park their car in your driveway; ▸▸ lock your garage door and disconnect the automatic opener; ▸▸ don’t forget to set your alarm; ▸▸ never leave a message on your telephone answering machine stating you are out of town. Wherever your travels may take you, be sure to bring along a copy of Our City Weston. If you submit a picture of you, or your family, holding the magazine at your destination, then you could be the winner of our Photo of the Month. Each month one lucky traveler wins a gift certificate to a local restaurant and gets their vacation picture published.
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Top left: Students washed cars for donations to benefit the Dan Marino Foundation for autism. Top middle: Members of the Empty Nesters Club assemble care packages for American servicemen and women serving in Afghanistan. Top right: Volunteers help groom horses at Peaceful Ridge Rescue. Bottom left: Participants played carnival games to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Bottom right: Volunteers assemble sandwiches for bagged lunches to feed the homeless.
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Generations Choir and Cantorial Soloist Allison Teich provided an afternoon of music, song and dance for residents of Douglas Gardens nursing home. Some volunteers opted to give of themselves, literally. Seventeen pints of blood were donated to the South Florida blood bank, students washing cars raised $300 for the Dan Marino Foundation for autism, 30 walkers raised $2,000 for Hand in Hand for Haiti, which provides education, food and medical care to underprivileged students in Haiti, and 18 volunteers helped out at the Peaceful Ridge Rescue, which cares for abused and neglected horses. Those who were not able to take part in Mitzvah Day activities were still able to contribute. Temple members were encouraged to donate various items to help worthy charities. Congregants donated over 300 pounds of food and enough personal hygiene items to make 200 toiletry kits for the WECARE Food Pantry at the Soref JCC, in addition over 100 pairs of socks and t-shirts were donated to help the homeless. Seven bicycles were donated to the Flipany Earn-A-Bike program, three sports jerseys were donated to Wish Kids Jerseys, and 500 children’s books were collected for the L & J Library and for Watkins Elementary School. Temple members showed their generosity by donating to local charities. Relay For Life of Weston raised over $110, the Humane Society collected over $40, Ukele Kids Club raised over $100, and $200 was donated to Ryan’s Song for new musical instruments. Mitzvah Day also served as a means to educate congregants about important causes. The Israel Solidary committee raised awareness for AIPAC, Sharsheret raised awareness for Jewish women dealing with breast cancer, Hollydogs Greyhound Adoption provided information on greyhound adoption, the PJ Library shared information on its mission to provide free Jewish-themed children’s books and music to families, and Kids Helping Kids raised awareness of its efforts to get children involved in community service throughout the year. It hosts an annual school supply drive to benefit children at Royal Palm Elementary School in Lauderhill. Regardless of how much members gave or which project they volunteered for, everyone left Mitzvah Day knowing they had made a difference in the lives of others.
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The extension of the right to vote by the Supreme Court of the United States has ruled since the adoption of the Constitution that women, religions, minorities, Native Americans, non-property owners and felons have the Constitutional right to vote. You would think that by 2015 the right to vote would be clearly and firmly established. However, laws continue to be passed by Congress and State Legislatures that attempt to curtail and restrict the rights of Americans to vote. In 2013 the Supreme Court struck down the heart of the Voting Rights Act originally passed in the 1960s when Chief Justice Roberts Jr. wrote “things have changed dramatically”. This Act had permitted the Federal Government to invalidate discriminatory laws passed by States from taking effect. Chief Justice Roberts, writing for a 5-4 majority, invalidated the major protection under the Act that protected persons rights to vote because “today’s statistics tell an entirely different story” than when the Act was passed 50 years earlier. However, a comprehensive study by a historian of the Voting Rights Act in analyzing the statistics disagreed with Chief Justice Roberts’ conclusions and found that the statistics were valid. Unfortunately, this decision has weakened the ability of the Federal Government to protect its citizens against State laws that discriminated against their rights to vote. In conclusion, let us all join together and rededicate ourselves to the principles of our forefathers that we are a nation of laws and remembering our heritage of liberty, justice and equality under the law. 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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Some unsolicited sales calls are exempt from the provisions of the law. Solicitors may make calls, when: ▸▸ A prior or existing business relationship exists. ▸▸ In response to an express request of the person called. ▸▸ From a newspaper publisher. ▸▸ In connection with an existing debt or contract. ▸▸ A real estate agent responds to a yard sign or other advertisement. Furthermore, some solicitation calls are not “telephonic sales calls” as defined in the statute because they typically are not selling a product or service. Generally, these calls are from: ▸▸ Charitable organizations seeking donations. ▸▸ Political candidates and political parties seeking donation. ▸▸ Research or survey companies seeking an opinion. ▸▸ Collection agencies trying to locate a debtor or collect on a debt.
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aniella Valencia is on a mission. She has ten weeks to raise more than $60,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). The Weston native is calling on her hometown to help her reach her goal and win the Woman of the Year title. When Daniella was a third grader at Indian Trace Elementary School, she lost her grandfather to Leukemia. Her father died of severe pancreatitis during her sophomore year at Cypress Bay High School. These terrible losses started her on a journey “to live to make a difference.” Daniella decided to get involved with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in their memory and in honor of her boyfriend’s grandmother, who is currently battling non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. “She’s a firm believer that the research conducted by LLS is what keeps her alive,” notes Daniella. “Her excitement and genuine happiness when I mentioned the campaign reminded me of how proud my grandfather would be if he knew how far research for Leukemia has come since he passed.” As part of her fundraising efforts, Daniella hosted the inaugural Swing for a Cure golf tournament at Bonaventure Country Club. She Daniella Valencia with her boyfriend Daniella Valencia and her mother, Sylvia Kevin Turchin; they met when both were Valencia, share a special moment during plans to make it an annual event. About 70 friends and family members students at Indian Trace Elementary. the Swing for a Cure golf tournament. participated. memories.” “I wanted to bring my network of supporters together for a cause and raise In addition to the golf tournament, Daniella also planned a karaoke outing, awareness of LLS. There is no better community than Weston to provide an kickball tournament, and benefit concert to end the ten-week competition with a overwhelming amount of support,” explains Daniella. “This has been my home for bang. You can help her reach her fundraising goal of $60,000 by donating at www. 26 years and I feel proud to come home and celebrate my campaign with the comLLSCancerCrushers.com. munity that has watched me grow.” The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is one of the largest medical fundraisAlthough now living in New York, Daniella says she has fond memories of growing organizations in the world. To date, funds raised through the Man/Woman ing up in Weston. “My family would bike past Tequesta Trace Park down to Weston of the Year competition have helped LLS invest more than $1 billion in research Road and stop at Town Center for a quick bite before heading home,” she shares. to advance breakthrough therapies and help achieve its goal of a world without “I also met my boyfriend in elementary school at Indian Trace and now almost 20 blood cancer. years later I can look back and realize that those days will always be my favorite
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rosman Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics offers comprehensive dental care for children, ages one to 18. Dr. Maria G MarranziniGrosman and Dr. Alon Grosman are both specialists who received additional training in the unique needs of infants, children and adolescents. The experienced staff works together as a team to provide state-of-the-art treatment and to educate its young clients about preventive care in a safe, fun, and kid-friendly environment. The office, which was recently expanded, is conveniently located at 4401 S. Flamingo Road, on the NW corner of Griffin Road and Flamingo Road. Dr. Maria G Marranzini-Grosman answered some commonly asked questions about the practice.
What is your background? I (Dr. Maria G Marranzini-Grosman) am a board certified pediatric dentist. I completed my doctorate of dental surgery (DDS) degree at Marquette University and obtained my certificate in pediatric dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. What is your husband’s background? Dr. Alon Grosman is a board certified orthodontist. He completed his undergraduate degree at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. He went on to Tufts University to complete his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry (DMD) degree. He also spent two years in Tufts University Department of Orthodontics earning a specialist certificate. How does a combined practice benefit patients? The combination of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics in one practice has many benefits for our patients. We are trained to evaluate each patient’s growth and can recognize abnormal development at an early stage. When concerns arise, we are able to advise patients as to the best way to start correcting the problems. Is it helpful to catch problems early? If caught early, some problems can be corrected by doing simple exercises at home. Other problems may require orthodontic appliances. Since we already know the patients and their families, we are able to create a smooth transition between pediatric dentistry and orthodontics. Can patients schedule dual appointments? Yes. To save time, many families schedule their child’s dental cleaning and check-up along with an orthodontic appointment. Tell me about your office expansion. We recently doubled our office space to accommodate the growth of the practice, as well as the needs of our patients. We now have twice as many private spaces, which allow us to work more effectively with apprehensive patients, as well as
those with special needs. Describe the technology in the office. All of the technology in the office is state-of-the art. We use digital radiographs, which emit only a fraction of the radiation of traditional x-rays. We are also introducing the newest generation of laser cavity detection. This gives valuable information regarding the likely presence of cavities, as well as a breakdown of existing restorations. Describe the office environment. We have gone to great lengths to create a non-threatening and fun environment for the children. Most do not even realize that they are in a dental office. When the kids arrive, they can play age-appropriate games in the waiting room like Xbox and Nintendo. The office is decorated with a Polynesian island theme. It is filled with diversions, including a flat screen television in front of every dental chair, so the kids can watch a movie while receiving treatments. Of course, no visit to the dentist is ever complete without a trip to the treasure box. We also run seasonal contests for our patients. Describe the staff. The carefully selected staff provides energetic and fun-loving service to every patient. Each member of the treatment team is a registered assistant, with years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. They regularly attend continuing education courses and seminars to stay abreast of the latest in technological advances.
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What orthodontic services does the practice offer? We offer a large selection of braces, ranging from traditional and cosmetic to Invisalign. We utilize the latest technology available to maximize cosmetic and functional results, as well as comfort. Dr. Alon is very focused on efficiency, in an effort to decrease treatment time. When do most children begin orthodontic treatment? Most children begin treatment at around 12 years old; however, some require early intervention and can start as young as six. Do you offer orthodontic care for adults? Yes. Dr. Alon treats many of the children’s parents. Some are just beginning treatment, which they have put off for years, while others are touching up orthodontic treatment completed in the past.
The staff provides energetic and fun-loving service to every patient.
What is the best age to bring children for dental care? Most parents bring their children for dental care at a young age. To prevent dental problems and identify potential risks, I recommend that children visit when the first tooth appears, usually between 6 and 12 months of age, or no later than his/her first birthday.
What is a typical dental visit like for a baby? I examine and clean the teeth. I also provide answers to important questions about oral habits and diet. Many parents want to know how to clean their baby’s teeth; information on baby bottle tooth decay and how to prevent it; whether thumb sucking is harmful for their child’s teeth; how to help their children through the teething phase; when to start using toothpaste and The doctors have created a non-threatening and fun environment for the children, so most do not more. even realize they are in a dental office.
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Dr. Maria G Marranzini-Grosman and Dr. Alon Grosman
Do you treat children with special needs? All of our kids are special to us, so we try to provide the best dental experience and comprehensive dental treatment possible for any child. We do take pride in providing dental care to all children, including those with special needs. These needs may include developmental delays, cognitive and or physical impairments, sensory issues, hematological disorders, previous traumatic dental experiences, and more. Tell me a little about your family. Alon and I met while completing our residencies. We live in Weston with our three children - Daniel, 6; Ilan, 5; Mia Caterina, 2 - and our dog, Pepe. What are your office hours? We recently added office hours to make it more convenient for our patients. Appointments are now available for pediatric patients, from Monday to Friday, as well as some Saturdays. Appointments are available for orthodontic patients throughout the week, as well as by appointment on some nights and weekends. Grosman Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is located at 4401 S Flamingo Rd., Ste. 109, on the NW corner of Griffin Rd. and Flamingo Rd., next to the Suntrust Bank. New patients receive a free orthodontic consultation. For more information, call 954-236-3434; visit www.grosmandental.com or send an email to info@grosmandental.com.
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Jessica and Stephanie Brassie volunteer at Peaceful Ridge Rescue.
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essica Brassie isn’t afraid of hard work or getting dirty. The Tequesta Trade Middle School sixth grader spends many weekends scooping manure
and grooming horses at the Peaceful Ridge Rescue. “It’s a rescue farm for abused and neglected horses. Some they rescue on their own, and some are brought to the farm by the police,” explains Jessica. “The farm cares for them and helps them get healthy again. The people who go there are just regular people who volunteer, veterinarians who donate their time and special animal doctors that deal with hoof problems.” The avid animal lover picked Peaceful Ridge Rescue for her Bat Mitzvah project. Jessica has enjoyed the volunteer experience so much that for Temple Dor Dorim’s Mitzvah Day she coordinated a group of 18 volunteers to join her at the farm. Participants learned about Peaceful Ridge Rescue’s mission to save and rehabilitate abused and neglected horses and put them up for adoption. Although she does not ride horses, Jessica says she loves the majestic animals and when she learned about the efforts of Peaceful Ridge Rescue, she knew she wanted to volunteer there. “I enjoyed learning about the rescue of these horses and the new lives they get to have at the farm. And when they get adopted, it’s amazing.” As a volunteer, Jessica has bathed horses, groomed the horses, and, most recently, helped shovel out the pens. “Lots of fun – NOT!,” jokes Jessica. This was not Jessica’s first community service project. Last year she helped her older sister, Hannah, with her Bat Mitzvah project to benefit Project 1841.
That program assists 18-year-old olds who are aging out of the foster system. In addition to her volunteer work, Jessica also plays lacrosse for the Weston Warriors and the Storm travel league. Peaceful Ridge Rescue is located in Davie. Its mission is to rescue horses from neglect, abuse, abandonment, and slaughter; to improve their lives by providing a safe haven for healing and rehabilitation; to find a home for every horse, through a rigorous adoption process, sponsor and foster program; and to educate the community through instructional support, and equine-assisted programs. To learn more go to www.peacefulridgerescue.org.
Inspiring Artists Promote the Arts to Peers By Stacey Bomser
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It took Valentina about 20 hours to sketch the mural onto the wall. She worked ver the past few months, Valentina Villarroel and Marie Franco Luque for two hours a day for ten days to complete it, working before school and during have been spending extra time at school. The Falcon Cove Middle School class. Once the mural was outlined, eighth graders have been busy Valentina enlisted the help of friend and painting a mural on one of the stairwell classmate Marie Franco Luque. The walls. It is part of a campus beautificagirls have spent about three months tion project started twelve years ago by painting the mural. Visual Arts Specialist Eric Frezer. Valentina says she hopes the mural Mr. Frezer invites students in his makes other students think about the advanced art class to submit drawings arts. “Once they realize it is an ode to to be considered for a mural. This year the arts, I hope they are thankful for all he chose Valentina’s design, which the opportunities at their reach with all she describes as a tribute to the arts. the classes related to the arts offered at Previous projects have focused on hisFalcon Cove. Many of the arts repretory, marine biology, even recycling. sented on the mural can be practiced Valentina says she was inspired by at the very location it is in: visual arts, something Mr. Frezer said when talking photography, literature, and dance to the class about the mural project. “He being a few.” said, ‘Create a design that represents Marie also hopes the mural inspires something that will always be related her peers. “I hope students take from to schools.’ I thought this was a fitting this mural that almost everything can design for that requirement since I be art, not just painting, also baking or believe the arts are a fundamental part gardening, and many others can be art.” of a person’s education.” Both Valentina and Marie will attend Her mural represents various forms Cypress Bay High School next year of expression through the arts. Valentina Marie Franco Luque (left) and Valentina Villarroel pose next to the and plan to continue taking art classes. painted a dancer in the center to repremural they have been painting at Falcon Cove Middle School. Valentina would like to complete AP sent the genre of dance, a building in Drawing Portfolio and AP Design Portfolio before she graduates and then continue the upper-right corner to portray architecture, a camera on the lower-right corner her art studies in college. of the mural to illustrate photography, and so on.
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he number one cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States in 2014 was liposuction, with approximately 350,000 liposuction procedures performed last year in the United States, according to statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. With an emphasis on nutrition, exercise, and leading a healthy lifestyle to look and feel better, there comes a time when, despite diet and exercise, unwanted localized fat deposits don’t go away. For many patients, removal of these pockets of subcutaneous fat through liposuction is the best option. However, there are cases when a person is not a candidate for surgical fat removal. The reason for not undergoing surgery may be multifactorial. There may be a medical contraindication or another personal reason why an individual would rather have a noninvasive approach to improving their body contour. Today, there are several nonsurgical fat removal options. The majority of them have only shown minimal or no benefit in controlled experimental studies with the exception of Cryolipolysis. The removal of fat by application of localized “freezing” technique is how CoolSculpting works. By no means is this technique equal in efficacy or outcome to liposuction, but it can be an effective method to reduce localized fat deposits for certain individuals. Based upon evidence of safe and effective body contouring clinical studies in humans, Cryolipolysis (CoolSculpting) received FDA clearance for fat reduction in the flanks in 2010, then for the abdomen in 2012. Recent studies have shown benefit in treatment of the lateral thighs, with 86% of the patients treated noticing a visible fat reduction with 90% satisfaction with the treatment. There are several vacuum cup applicators available now, including the standard contoured cup, CoolCore, and the flat cup, CoolFit, applicator. Fat removal with this device is now available for the inner and outer thighs, after receiving the FDA approval in April 2014. The applicator is placed over the region of localized fat excess. The fat is treated with a vacuum assisted device, which delivers cold to the subcutaneous fat. This destroys the fat cells which are metabolized by the body and eliminated naturally. Some patients experience redness, minor bruising, tingling, numbness or discomfort in the treated areas, but this is temporary and will resolve completely. Often times, patients return to work immediately after their CoolSculpting session is over. Over the next several weeks to months, the treatment area shows a reduction in subcutaneous fat and improved contour. We are now offering the most advanced techniques in CoolSculpting and CoolSmooth techniques to ensure our patients receive the best positive treatments for body contouring. Dr. Messa is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, an active member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a recognized expert in cosmetic plastic surgery and has achieved Allergan’s Black Diamond Award as one of the top 1% of plastic surgery practices in the country by volume. Dr. Messa has also achieved Chairman status with Medicis and Mentor Corporation. This award honors distinguished leaders in cosmetic surgery for demonstrating expertise and excellence through a high volume of aesthetic product procedures. The certification is awarded to leaders in the field of medical aesthetics and demonstrates their commitment to innovation, excellence, and the highest level of patient care. To schedule your consultation with Dr. Messa, please call our office at 954-659-7760.
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Sagemont’s Drama Department Deserves Standing Ovation
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here has been quite a buzz around The Sagemont School’s new Black Box Theater. The 150-seat facility has housed four productions this spring semester, allowing students in all grade levels the opportunity to perform on stage on their own campus. The spring season kicked off with an exceptional performance of The Miracle Worker presented by the High School Drama Club. The play, which depicts the life of Helen Keller, was nominated for nine Cappies awards, the theatrical equivalent of an Emmy award, including best play. Director Elizabeth Garrard says she chose this play to showcase the new venue and challenge her students both dramatically and technically. “I wanted a play that would be a fun challenge for my students who are interested in the design aspects of theater. The Miracle Worker takes place in the late 19th century and requires period style costumes and props, which required a significant amount of research in the design process. It also allowed me to incorporate some American history into the theater classroom. The characters in the play are all based on real people, as are the locations, which gave an extra added challenge to the overall process.” Eleventh grader Erica Merlino, Sagemont junior Erica Merlino starred as Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker.
middle school thespians in stage management and backstage positions such as make-up design, running the light board, managing props, and designing sound. The Middle School Drama Club presented Homeroom, The Musical. The play depicts how teens come together to share their feelings regarding relationships, academic success and failure, and the significance of secrets, lies, loss and lockers. Garrard says she picked that play especially for the middle school. “It explores real life situations and challenges that teenagers face on a daily basis. The themes are relatable for the student body, and the characters challenge the student actors to delve into their own life experiences.” She considers the middle school program a training ground for the
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school’s successful high school drama department. “Students learn the basics of acting, such as vocal projection, movement, character development, as well as important skills such as organization, time management, courtesy, theater etiquette, and so on,” notes Garrard. Many of the middle school thespians come out of the Sagemont Lower School Campus’ drama club for fourth and fifth grade students. The demand for this program is so great that this year directors Michelle Arango, Irene Perez and Diana Summermatter ran two casts for Annie, Jr. and presented ten performances. “This was a first for us and it worked beautifully,” said Arango. “Not only did Sagemont cast of Homeroom, The Musical. it open up the opportunity for students to try out for several leading parts, but who played Helen Keller, says it was a challenge to transform herself into the it allowed the two groups to learn from historical icon. “I would spend much time before each performance to prepare one another during all of our rehearsals Fifth grader Annabella Vigna as Annie in in a dark space and allow myself to immerse into a completely vulnerable state. and encouraged everyone to do their the Lower School Drama Club production. I would spend this time to reflect on the physical attributes of Helen and detach very best.” myself from my own physical reality.” Arango says a school-based drama program helps young students develop This technique proved successful. Erica was nominated for a Cappie for Best artistically and academically. “It enables children to recognize how to express Lead Actress. Other nominations were for best featured actor and actress, best themselves physically and emotionally in a healthy manner, helps them undercomic actor, best set design, best costume, best props and best critic. stand the challenges an actor must go through, and instills within them a love and Garrard believes one of the reasons Sagemont was so successful this season respect for the arts.” was because it was the first time students were performing on their own stage. Sagemont’s spring drama season concluded with the annual “Evening of One “The structural portions of the set were completed weeks before the opening, Act” pieces. Garrard says this popular program gives student directors an opporallowing the actors time to get used to the nuances of the set. Another benefit was tunity to hone their skills with material that is less demanding than a full-scale that my students were able to work hands on with the lighting and sound equipproduction. “Many student performers use the ‘One Act’ festival as an opportunity ment. This was a new facet for them, and they were excited to program the light to build their resumes and increase their experience level.” board and run the technical aspects of the show themselves.” This year’s show featured Crushed by Don Zolidis and The Absolute Most The school’s on-site theater also allowed high school drama students to serve Cliched Elevator Play in the History of the Entire Universe by Werner Trieschmann. as mentors to younger students. Garrard says many volunteered to train the
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wo teams of seventh grade students from Falcon Cove Middle School took top honors at the 13th annual eCYBERMISSION competition in Florida, winning first and second place. This was the first time the Weston school has participated in this program which is designed to build students’ interest Team Prevention Squad: Advisor Andrea Keery with Luis Guiterrez, Ethan Cohen, Corbin and knowledge in Bouvier, and Adriano Digiamberardino. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). It is sponsored by the U.S. Army. The eCYBERMISSION competition challenges students to use STEM skills to develop a solution to a real-world problem in their local community. Team Prevention Squad members Corbin Bouvier, Ethan Cohen, Adriano Digiamberardino and Luis Guiterrez worked with team advisor Andrea Keery. They won first place for their project which focused on preventing and reducing sports injuries in Weston. “The boys are all athletes on city sports teams and have had some form of a previous sports related injury,” notes Mrs. Keery, who is a seventh grade science teacher. “They wanted to work on a topic they could personally relate to and that
could prevent their fellow teammates from also suffering those same injuries. The team found that by providing knowledge about preventing sports related injuries the number of injuries could be decreased over time.” According to Mrs. Keery, the boys incorporated STEM skills by using technology and engineering to Team Greenthumbs: Advisor Jessica Velez with Ciara Lopez Feliciano, Emilie Widarsson and Ariana Ceant. assess the data collected from surveys they had given to a variety of athletes. They also had to create a “mission folder”, which required that they work through all steps of the scientific practices before submitting their project to be evaluated and scored by the panel of virtual judges. Seventh grader Luis Guiterrez says the eCYBERMISSION competition was an incredible experience. “I learned how to work cooperatively as a team and gained a better insight on making a difference in my community.” Falcon Cove’s Team Greenthumbs came in second place. Ariana Ceant, Ciara Lopez Feliciano, and Emilie Widarsson worked with team advisor Jessica Velez on a campaign to raise awareness and influence their classmates to recycle and to help protect the environment.
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Weston Students Secure National Merit Scholarships
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o far, eleven Weston students have been named 2015 National Merit Scholarship winners. The National Merit Scholarship Program is one of the most prestigious scholarship programs in the country. These exceptional students have been recognized as having the strongest combination of academic skills and achievements, extracurricular accomplishments, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Eight students from Weston were among the 2,500 Merit Scholars nationwide to be rewarded a $2500 National Merit Scholarship. They were selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors, who appraised a substantial amount of information submitted by both the Finalists and their high schools including: academic record, identifying difficulty level of subjects studied and grades earned; scores from two standardized tests; contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay; and a recommendation written by a high school official. Congratulations to Cypress Bay High School seniors Caterina Golner, Alison Huang and Juan Trigo; David Branse and Leah Bush from University School of Nova Southeastern University; Francisco Rivera and Lawrence Xu from American Heritage School; and Nicolas Pena from Western High School. In addition, three Weston students won corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards. These scholarships are financed by corporations and presented to select students who met the criteria of the scholarship sponsors; typically students who plan to pursue college majors or careers the sponsor wishes to encourage, are residents of communities the company serves, or are children of their employees.
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Congratulations to Marianne Aguilar from Cypress Bay High School and Elizabeth Carsello from St. Thomas Aquinas High School. They each received a National Merit Motorola Solutions Scholarship. Matthew Soree from American Heritage School received a National Merit New York Life Family Scholarship. As of this writing, the college-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards had not been presented. The competition for 2015 National Merit Scholarships began back in October 2013 when more than 1.4 million juniors from 22,000 high schools took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT), which served as the initial screen of program entrants. Last fall, the highest-scoring students in each state, representing less than one percent of the nation’s high school seniors, were named Semifinalists. Only these 16,000 Semifinalists had an opportunity to continue in the competition. From that group of Semifinalists, 15,000 students met the high academic standards and other requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. By the conclusion of the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Program in July, about 7,600 Finalists will have earned the prestigious “Merit Scholar” title and received a total of approximately $34 million in college scholarships. Since its founding in 1955, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation has recognized more than three million students and provided nearly 400,000 scholarships worth over $1.5 billion. For more information go to www.nationalmerit.org.
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Cypress Bay Drama Club Mentors Manatee Bay and Best Buddies Students
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The Best Buddies Club and Drama Club pose together for a picture at their showcase. Photo courtesy Cypress Bay Drama Club.
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ypress Bay’s advanced drama class helped kindergarten students at Manatee Bay Elementary prepare for an end-of-the-year show. Since March, about 20 high school students made weekly trips to the elementary school to teach the kids songs and choreography for their beach themed show. “I’m using my advanced kids, and they’re really good kids. It’s great for them to help little ones,” said Cypress Bay High School’s Director of Dramatic Arts Cynthia Lutwin. “I think that it’s good for my kids, and it’s good for the Manatee Bay kids because they see good high school kids. So many times you hear stories about
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bad kids, but this is good stuff.” Ms. Lutwin began helping Manatee Bay with their showcase six years ago when her son was in kindergarten. Ever since, she has returned to the elementary school each year to assist them with the help of her drama students. “When my son was in kindergarten his teacher asked if I could help since I’m a drama teacher. I said yes, and at first it was just me,” Ms. Lutwin said. “It was too much, and I just couldn’t do it alone. When they asked me to help again I knew I needed to get some kids to help. I usually get my advanced class. We go over, and it’s wonderful. It’s wonderful for my kids, and it’s wonderful for the kids at Manatee Bay.” In addition to mentoring the young students at Manatee Bay, Cypress Bay’s drama students also helped put on a show with its own Best Buddies Club. Senior Gillian Rabin, Drama Club president, approached Ms. Lutwin with the idea to put on this show for the first time ever. “I just wanted to expand drama club and interact with Best Buddies,” Rabin said. “One of the Best Buddies kids is in chorus with me and she always asks if we could do a number together. I went to Ms. Lutwin, and I said we should do a show or just a couple numbers where the kids in American Musical Theater and Drama Club work with the Best Buddies because I know that a lot of them would want to do something with them.” According to Ms. Lutwin, the Best Buddies students had songs they wanted to do; some of them lip synched and some of them danced. “The show was so awesome. I cried my eyes out,” Ms. Lutwin said. “The pure joy that they had was fabulous. They just loved being up there. It was beautiful.” Ms. Lutwin said the show was so successful, she plans to make the Drama Club and Best Buddies’ performance an annual event. Emily Chaiet is a junior at Cypress Bay High School. She is Online News Editor for the school’s newspaper, The Circuit.
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Six Cypress Bay Students Receive Arts Scholarships
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that I was expressing myself without saying a word.” ix Cypress Bay High School seniors were among the 45 students recogSarah Ortiz-Monasterio says art has allowed her to express herself. “With the nized at the 16th annual Arts for the Future Scholarship celebration. It is the stroke of my brush and the shutter of my camera, I have been able to convey the largest high school scholarship program devoted to the arts in the state of beauty found in nature and the Florida. rigidity of modern life.” Arts for the Future recognizes Samantha Varrone says she students for their accomplishhas forged lifelong friendships ments in theatre, dance, music, through music. “Each of my visual arts and technical arts friends shares the same arts (i.e.: lighting, sound, set design). passion as me. We have all been Cypress Bay’s Natalie Alvarenga, able to bring our talents together Antonia Cuevas, Marialejandra and create amazing music.” Feliciani, and Sarah OrtizKerstin Yu says she is able Monasterio were recognized to express herself through for visual arts, while Samantha music and bring joy to others. Varrone and Kerstin Yu were “Practicing piano has also taught honored for music. Each student me discipline and helped me received a $1,000 scholarship with managing my time. Being award to help pursue a secondpart of duets and trios also ary education in the arts as well helped me learn how to work in as a medal of distinction. teams and groups better.” Natalie Alvarenga says art Kerstin Yu received an Arts for Antonia Cuevas (left), Marialejandra Feliciani, Natalie Alvarenga, Sarah Ortiz-Monasterio, and Samantha Varrone. Broward Schools has been an incredible influence the Future medal for music. Superintendent Robert Runcie on her life. “Art gives me motivasays he is proud of all of these students for pursuing their passion so successfully. tion because it allows me to see the world with a different perspective and I am “The recognized students have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their art able to expand my ideas and grow as an individual.” discipline and academic subjects. (Arts for the Future) recognizes 45 fine men and Antonia Cuevas is carrying on a family tradition. “Everyone in my family paints, women who seek to pursue their dreams of becoming a professional dancer, artist, from my great grandma all the way down to me. This exposure inspires me to musician or actor/actress.” create.” The program included the “Stars on Parade” stage show featuring the finest Liberating is how Marialejandra Feliciani describes art. “All my life I have struggled with communicating my thoughts, but when I started doing art, I realized musical, theatrical and dramatic talent in the school system.
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Cypress Bay Hosts Exploring Educational Excellence Symposium
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rown, Cornell, Columbia, University of Chicago and Rice University came to Cypress Bay High School for the College Symposium, put on through the Exploring Educational Excellence program. These universities provided an information session for prospective college students and their families. It included a brief overview of each institution, information on admissions and financial aid, and a chance to speak informally with admissions representatives. “We are so thrilled to have offered this event to our students and families. Although all of these schools have sent representatives to the Bay in the past, this is the first time we got to host all of them in one room,” said Shari Bush, college adviser. Taylor McCormack, from Brown University, said she hopes that the parents and students took away a little something from each of the schools. She said her goal is also to provide some general relief about the college application process. “I think all of us contain helpful tips and share little pearls of wisdom, just some advice for them to take away,” she said. “Regardless of where they are applying, hopefully to one of our schools, there is some good advice in there for them to utilize.” Junior Cole Winton, who attended the College Symposium, said he got a better understanding of what colleges are looking for and how to meet those standards.
“I learned that it’s not about being the captain of this team or the president of that club to impress the colleges. It’s about evaluating yourself and where you fit the best and trying to explain why you belong there on the application,” Winton said. Although some may feel hesitant about applying to such a prestigious university, Brandon Mack, from Rice University, said he always encourages students to apply because they will never know unless they take the risk. “Don’t necessarily let the numbers scare you off in terms of applying, but be realistic about your choices. Give yourself the opportunity to be admitted to any of our schools,” he said. Angela Herrera, from Cornell University, said she believes it is important for students to receive information on schools from the college admissions officers directly, as opposed to online, so they can see they are people too. “I think it helps everybody see us as people that care about students because we do care about your success. We are there to help you, and we want to help you,” she said. “I think if you can meet people at college events, college fairs and people who work at the universities, you are able to see there are people who care about your success and well-being.” Danielle Bush is a junior at Cypress Bay High School. She is news editor of her school newspaper, The Circuit.
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changed Gator Run ator Run Elementary School’s Elementary. In thankfirst annual Multicultural ing her numerous Festival was a celebration of volunteers, Jordan said, culture, music, food and friendship. “You brought a school The PTA-sponsored program united that is very diverse the school community as families together by sharshared their heritage and students ing your culture with learned to appreciate diversity. everyone.” “I believe that for the first time ever, More than twenty every member of our school community felt welcomed and valued for their heri- countries were reptage and culture,” wrote Principal Keith resented, with booths presenting the counPeters in his blog. “It was an evening try’s history, cultural of respect for each other; a night to celheritage, traditional ebrate our differences and that which food, and games and we all share in common.” activities. Each student received a passThe port to get stamped at each country they Multicultural visited and a “luggage bag” (decorated Festival brown paper bag) to collect souvenirs. was the Kelly Tepper and Jeannie Serfaty repbrainchild of parent Nicole resented Israel. They had 250 students “visit” Israel within the first 15 minutes of Jordan, who the festival. They were impressed with chaired the how eager the students were to learn event. She about other countries. says the “The most asked question from our program visitors was, ‘What does Shalom mean?’” will long be shared Tepper. “It was great to educate remembered people on this wonderful word that has because multiple meanings of ‘hello’, ‘goodbye’ it forever
and ‘peace’.” Serfaty added, “It was great to teach the kids about the demographics, people and contributions of each country, so that they can see many things that they have in common with kids in other parts of the world, rather than the differences.” Jessenya Gomez, who represented Venezuela, agreed. “It was a very enriching experience to have the opportunity to show a little bit of the good things of my country and to see and learn the same from others, but the most important of all was to see all the nations come together as a one, unique and united world.” PTA President Tracy Horwitz agrees wholeheartedly. She says she was thrilled with the outcome and proud of the hard work of Nicole Jordan and her committee. “This was an unbelievable achievement. It transcended across all cultural boundaries. It was overwhelmingly positive for everybody.”
Tequesta Trace Middle School Celebrates International Diversity By Stacey Bomser
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eston is a multi-cultural community and the student population at Tequesta Trace Middle School reflects that. The school recently celebrated its inaugural International Diversity Festival, with over 200 students and families attending the evening event. Carolyn Sant Angelo, National Junior Honor Society co-advisor and Cambridge Program instructor, helped organize the program, which served to educate and entertain while also promoting tolerance and respect. Many of the school’s classes and clubs participated. “The Cambridge students, National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and the Multicultural Heroes Club created interactive games and global activities such as the South American Wheel of the World trivia game,” said Ms. Sant Angelo. “Students set up booths to make crafts from around the world such as gorgeous African necklaces made out of paper plates.” The event also featured educational exhibits. For instance, there were international project displays from the History Fair, and the Literary Fair featured poetry styles from other countries. Ms. Libby’s art classes created colorful 3-D masks from around the world. Performing arts students also participated. Mr. Curry’s band and choral stu-
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dents performed songs of peace, tolerance and diversity, as well as international music. Ms. Euler’s drama students performed pieces with anti-bullying messages that also promoted tolerance. “One of the highlights of the night was a lip sync contest orchestrated by Mr. Melmood and Ms. Rosenkrantz,” shared Ms. Sant Angelo. “Participants, either individuals or teams, could perform diverse popular songs from around the planet like Shakira’s Waka Waka (This Time for Africa). The program ended with the whole audience joining in singing Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie’s We Are the World.” The International Diversity Festival also served as a fundraiser to benefit the United Nation’s World Food Programme, which helps feed the hungry around the globe. NJHS members hosted an International Store which sold Haitian bracelets, Chinese necklaces, Diversity dog tags, earth beach balls and other items. PTA volunteers supervised the International Café which sold French croissants, Mediterranean hummus and more. It raised over $200. “With over 200 guests and families representing Weston and Tequesta’s diverse population, along with performers and student ambassadors, the event was definitely a global success,” states Ms. Sant Angelo, who plans to make this an annual tradition at Tequesta Trace.
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Eagle Point Elementary Students Give Hope to the Homeless
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embers of the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) at Eagle Point Elementary organized a collection to help the homeless in our area. Through their efforts, the school was able to donate more than 250 Hope Kits providing toiletries and other necessities. This is the inaugural year of Eagle Point’s NEHS. Its 28 founding members are all fifth graders. At the end of the school year, it will induct its new members which will include rising fourth and fifth graders. The program recognizes outstanding students and engages them in the meaningful development of leadership skills and a personal understanding of the value of service. According to Susan Neuberger, third grade teacher and NEHS sponsor along with Julia Bass, Zaida Weaver and Melissa Wucher, “being a service-oriented organization, the NEHS members decided to partner with Giving the Unexpected, a charity founded by third grade teacher Kerry Kneissel, to support the goal of giving to the less fortunate.” NEHS members spearheaded a collection drive to assemble Hope Kits for the homeless. Ms. Neuberger says the kits were called that because “the message of the organization is that no matter what, there is always hope.” Each grade level was asked to donate one type of item. Kindergarten students donated gallonsize Ziploc bags and hand sanitizer. First graders
gave toothbrushes, travel size toothpaste, and mouthwash. Second graders supplied travel size soap, shampoo and conditioner. Third graders gave travel size deodorant and sunscreen. Fourth graders donated mini first aid kits and toilet paper. Fifth graders donated small bottles of water, granola bars and new socks. Working in an assembly line, the NEHS members assembled the Hope Kits. Thanks to the generosity of Eagle Point families, they were able to make more than 250 kits which they distributed at a homeless outreach center in Miami. “The students felt compassion and fortunate for their blessings as we sorted the donations,” notes Ms. Neuberger. “They realized that they are helping so many people and were very proud that they were a part of such a heartfelt activity.” This project to help the homeless was the club’s second community service project. In December, NEHS members visited the Forest Trace assisted living home where they entertained residents with holiday songs and engaged in conversation. Top: NEHS members Victoria Hamby (standing, left), Michael Schettino, Gabriela Cordell, Jordan Schwartz, Samantha Flynn (seated, left), and Ryan Machado with some of the Hope Kits. Bottom: NEHS members Luke Jakob, Gabriela Cordell and Mitchel Spranklin show some of the signs they made seeking donations.
Country Isles Elementary Celebrates Earth Day By Stacey Bomser
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t Country Isles Elementary School, the Green Team does much more than just campus clean-up. It is educating students on how to respect and care for our planet. In celebration of Earth Day, the PTA-sponsored Green Team planned several special activities to teach children about environmental awareness. “We only have one Earth and we must start teaching children to care for our planet while they are young. These students are our future, so fostering awareness is essential,” stated Tammy Wagner, who chairs Green Team along with Tanja Ylenius, Yan Chen-Wong and Gaba Montoto. To kick off the school’s Earth Day celebration, which lasted an entire week, the Green Team gave every student a packet of wildflower seeds to take home and plant. The school also took part in a “Lights-Off!” campaign. At 8:30 am, all classrooms turned off the lights for 30 minutes. During this time, teachers discussed the importance of recycling and upcycling, and students were encouraged to share their own ideas. “This decreased energy usage and was a symbol of our school’s commitment to the planet,” noted Tanja Ylenius. The final activity involved members of the 5th grade Green Team, who planted a beautiful hibiscus tree near the fifth grade classrooms. Not only does this beautify the campus, but it will attract butterflies and humming-
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birds, which are both good for the environment. The Green Team would like to thank the Weston Home Depot for its generosity. It donated the hibiscus tree, fertilizer, mulch and stone etching, and employees Scott and Rebecca showed up with shovels to help the students plant the tree. These Earth Day activities are just a few of many programs the Green Team sponsors throughout the year. Country Isles’ Green Team was established in 2010 and is devoted to implementing sustainable opportunities at Bryan Valdez, Juliana Martinez and the elementary school. One Olivia Wagner are ready to dig in. of its priorities is to reduce the school’s environmental footprint by recycling and upcycling. Aluminum tabs from cans are collected and donated to the Ronald McDonald House, which earns money by selling them for recycling. The Green Team also recycles plastic, soda cans, and even chip and power bar wrappers. Members of the fifth grade Green Team recycle paper from the classrooms and office. In addition, the Green Team worked with third graders to plant a sustainable garden. The students harvest organic fruits, vegetables and herbs that are grown using a hydroponic watering system. The project is funded by an environmental grant from State Farm.
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Falcon Cove Debate Class Is the Talk of the Town
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Ms. Dailey taught all of the events and the students were able to choose to comhis year, Broward County Schools allowed middle school students to participete in the one they were most comfortable performing. pate in debate tournaments, and students in Jennifer Dailey’s eighth grade The first tournament, at Indian debate class at Falcon Cove Ridge Middle School, had about Middle School really rose to the 200 participants. Maya Merchant occasion. They took home top honwon 2nd Place for Impromptu ors in all three tournaments. Speaking and partners Mark Kava This is the first year that Ms. and Jack Loyello were undefeated Dailey has taught debate; she also in Middle School Debate. teaches eighth grade language Over 300 students attended arts. “I was so nervous about doing the second tournament, held at a good job and really getting the Margate Middle School. Again, kids involved, but all that went Falcon Cove students performed away after the first afterschool well. Leyla Feiz won 1st Place for tournament when I saw how excited Declamation and Maya Merchant the kids were. I was beaming with won 3rd Place for Impromptu pride as each student returned Speaking. The teams of Rishab after their event ended and disJain and Matthew Zhang, Mark cussed with me the positives and Kava and Jack Loyello, and Abhitya negatives of their performance and Krishnaraj and Kyuhyun Park their plan to improve in round two.” were undefeated in Middle School To prepare students for debate Debate. tournaments, Ms. Dailey enlisted Members of the Falcon Cove Debate Team with Ms. Dailey. The final tournament of the season the help of members of Cypress was held at Miramar High School. Bay High School’s highly successful Leyla Feiz won 4th place for Declamation and the team of Abhitya Krishnaraj and debate team. “The Cypress Bay debate kids have been instrumental in coming Kyuhyun Park took 2nd place out of 11 teams in Middle School Debate. over to Falcon Cove to work one on one with the kids, especially before tournaRegardless of whether they won or lost, Ms. Dailey says she is proud of all of ments,” notes Ms. Dailey. her students. “I have seen quiet, shy students really blossom into great speakers/ Middle School debate is different from high school debate in that it includes performers. It’s so rewarding to see these types of kids overcome their fear of several unique events: Public Address, Declamation, Current Event Speaking, public speaking.” Impromptu Speaking, Middle School Debate (in teams of two), and Prose & Poetry.
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Falcon Cove’s Check It Out Mobile Brings Books to Students
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titles, as well as the first book of several popular series. “The Check It Out girls n this age of electronics, it’s nice to see that some students still enjoy reading also chose their favorite books and would recommend them to others,” notes Ms. a “real” book. Thanks to its new lunchtime mobile book cart, more Falcon Cove Alexander. “They also made sure that books of different genres were available middle schoolers are reading than ever before. such as adventure, mystery, horror, Media specialist Marcia Alexander world record books, etc., to appeal to as came up with the concept as a means of many students as possible.” connecting students with books during Ms. Alexander says the student statewide testing, when Media Center body definitely seized the opportunity access is limited. She was inspired by to check out, renew, return or request something from her childhood. books. “The first week we checked out “Growing up I had a local bookmobile approximately 100 books which would that came to my neighborhood twice not happen during lunchtime even on a week and it was a reading lifeline non-testing days. The convenience is for me,” shares Ms. Alexander. “Who definitely a factor.” knows? Maybe I wouldn’t be the reader Eighth grader Mariel Pulido agrees. I am today, or even a media specialist, if “Often students can’t get to the Media I didn’t have that opportunity.” Center, especially on busy school days. While Ms. Alexander may have I think we are doing them a favor.” made the suggestion, she says it was The school’s faculty and administraher media aides and book club memtion were appreciative of the book cart bers who made it a reality. “They came in the cafeteria. “The program is an up with the name ‘Check It Out Mobile’ excellent way to bring books for check and decided they were going to be out to where the students are,” notes the ‘Check It Out’ girls.” The girls even Falcon Cove Principal Dr. Kaplan. decorated book-themed aprons to wear “Many students may not feel the need to while working at the book cart. go to the Media Center so this program Seventh grader Eniya Krishnaraj The Check It Out girls at the Check It Out mobile. brings the Media Center to them!” says she was immediately on board Ms. Alexander says although the program started out as a strategy to make with this project. “I love reading and I wish other students could share my passion. books accessible during testing, it’s proven so successful she’s considering runThe Check It Out mobile encourages a wider variety of kids to read.” ning the Check It Out mobile on a more permanent basis next year. During testing weeks, the girls loaded up a book cart with a selection of new
Weston Schools Give Outstanding Teachers and Faculty a “Pat on the Back” By Stacey Bomser
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ach year, schools across Broward County recognize teachers and non-instructional staff members for their contributions to students and the school by nominating them for the Elinor Adler’s “Pat on the Back” Award. Three Weston schools participated in this year’s Broward County Council PTA program. The “Pat on the Back” Awards actually grew out of the “Teacher Falcon Cove PTA President Erika Hess-True, Steven Sharon Thomas, Jose Suvillage, Principal Christi Bryant, Richard Keery, Principal Dr. Kaplan, and De Zayas, Angelica Gutierres and Michelle of the Year” program, in which Faith Fischer at the “Pat on the Back” Awards. Hinman from Eagle Point Elementary. winners were nominated and voted on by their peers. The “Pat on the Back” Awards recognize teachers not Richard Kerry, 6th grade science and history helps the PTA promote 100% class membership year after year, and Ms. Gutierrez was teacher, and Faith Fischer, front office seconly by their peers, but also by parents and chosen for helping introduce new families retary. PTA President Erika Hess-True says students. the students selected these faculty members. to the PTA. Nurse Thomas was recognized Over the past 14 years, hundreds of for the care she gives to students and for “The kids wrote about these teachers and teachers from Broward Schools have been why they look up to them and what they have orchestrating the school’s asthma awarerecognized. Just recently, non-instructional ness program. learned from them. They are held up as staff members were added to the program Gator Run Elementary recognized first inspirations.” because their work is also essential. The grade teacher Ann House and second Eagle Point Elementary recognized first “Pat on the Back” Awards allow PTA schools grade teacher Candace Oesch. These two grade teacher Michelle Hinman, ESOL to publicly recognize select teachers and faculty for going above and beyond and giv- coordinator Angela Gutierrez, Nurse Sharon teachers were selected by a PTA committee to represent the school based on the numering children the knowledge to succeed in life. Thomas and Jose Suvillaga, the school’s Gator Run nominees Ann ous letters from parents nominating them for IT specialist. PTA President Cristina Yanes Falcon Cove Middle School recognized House and Candace Oesch. says Ms. Hinman was selected because she being “awesome.” Steven Bryant, 8th grade history teacher,
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here are two forms of exercise - resistance and cardiovascular training. Resistance exercise, also referred to as strength training, utilizes force (resistance) to stimulate muscular contraction that helps build muscle and bone strength. It is an anaerobic activity. Some common examples include weight training, Pilates, and toning. Cardiovascular (Cardio) exercise, also referred to as aerobic exercise, involves such activities as walking, jogging, elliptical, and cycling. Cardio training differs from resistance by primarily being an aerobic exercise, which means that the energy generated by the body to fuel the exercise is largely coming from oxygen. Cardio exercise is very popular in the weight loss industry, because it helps accelerate fat burning and weight loss. In general, when an individual does continuous cardiovascular exercise, after approximately 20 minutes, the body changes from mainly using sugar (carbohydrates) and oxygen as the primary energy source to burning fat. This occurs because during exercise the level of sugar starts to drop in the blood from the muscles eating it for energy to fuel the activity. When the sugar levels are low, this triggers the body to start using its secondary fuel, fat. Most patients don’t realize the importance of the amount of time required to actually start burning fat during a cardio workout. On average, the first 20 minutes of exercise are fueled by sugar. As the levels get critically low, the body switches to fat as the primary energy source. If we take the 20 minute rule into account, it would be more effective if someone exercised fewer days a week, but for a longer period of time. Let’s do the math and see if it is proves to be true? If you walk five days a week for 25 minutes, every time you walk only the last five minutes involved burning fat. Multiply that by five days a week and that means only 25 minutes of fat burning for the week. If you walk three days a week for 45 minutes, you would increase the time spent burning fat to 75 minutes for the week. At Dr. Valdes Weight Loss Clinic, we understand that even though cardio exercise is great for fat burning and weight loss, it also causes a small amount of muscle loss during the process. This has to do with the sugar level and how it quickly drops during exercise. Once the body’s sugar levels significantly decrease from baseline, it triggers the use of its secondary source of energy, which is fat. However, the body still requires sugar and cannot afford for the levels to drop any further. One of the mechanisms the body has to keep it from dropping further is to produce sugar de novo, which can be accomplished by breaking down muscle and sending the breakdown products to the liver. Through a process termed gluconeogenesis (if you remember that from high school biology), the body then creates sugar. Why is this important? There are several controls of an individual’s metabolism. Most of us know about the thyroid, but muscle mass is the second most important contributor to metabolism? So, never forget that cardio is great, but resistance exercise is a must once an individual reaches their goal weight. Dr. Valdes Weight Loss Program is located at 17900 NW 5th Street, Suite #203-C, in Pembroke Pines. For information, call 954-613-5777 or visit www.drvaldesweightloss.com.
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’m rushing through the house trying to get through my laundry list of chores. Every corner I turn serves as a reminder that there are more items to add to the never ending list that seems to be determining how I will spend the next hours, days and years of my life. As I trudge through the motions of accomplishing tasks, a little voice suddenly draws my attention away from this world of “chore eternity,” where I had become momentarily lost. “Mom, will you play a board game with me?” Jessica asks. I want to scream at her. Doesn’t she see I don’t have time for a game right now? How does she think her gymnastics outfit will ever get washed in time for tomorrow’s class? Who’s going to make dinner? Should the fruits and vegetables I bought three days ago just rot and go bad in the fridge because I couldn’t find the time ONCE AGAIN to cut them up? As I yell out these justifications of why I can’t possibly fit in time for play…on the inside…on the outside I am looking at a little girl who can not fathom a schedule that doesn’t permit time for play. I am stopped in my tracks by a gut wrenching statement that strikes right to my core. “Mommy why are you too busy to play with me?” I want to defend myself and my super play mommy status but I realize at this point I have no choice but to agree to a game or be ridden with guilt as those big puppy dog eyes follow me around the house until I finally surrender.
As Jessie cheerfully sets up the Game of Life one would think I am torn by some excruciating conflict. I idly sit there, tormented by all there is to do that needs to get done. My lack of patience and need to rush resembles a child squirming, as they wait for their mother to get off the phone. I act like an annoyed child that thinks they have been chained to a “bored game” (zzzzzz… snooze) instead of the excitement of a fast paced, graphically intense game. How can I sit here with NOTHING to do, nothing getting done??? However, as soon as the game gets started, within moments I am swept away into a world of silly decisions, frivolous spending and the thrill of a race. My next move is no longer predetermined by the next chore and I anxiously await the excitement of the next turn and not knowing where it will lead me. The next hour feels exhilarating as I escape from my “chore destiny.” I come to the realization the chores will always be there. There will be dishes to do, a room to be straightened and clothes to be hung. The list will continue on and on but the Game of Life will not. Parents don’t miss your opportunity… get in the game! 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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ne of the most common anxieties parents share with us concerns the timing of the eruption of teeth. We are often asked: “When are the first teeth scheduled to enter the mouth?” or “Which is ‘better,’ late vs. early erupting teeth?” The truth of the matter is that although there are published milestones, there is still a normal variation/range that teeth may be expected to erupt. In terms of which is better, there is no real benefit for early or late eruption. However, extreme deviations may cause a practical challenge, as we will discuss. Let’s start with the primary (or “baby”) teeth. The first primary tooth to erupt is usually the lower central incisor between 5-8 months of age. The teeth will then follow the “rule of twos,” which is that two additional teeth will erupt every two months until around 2-2.5 yrs old. There are a total of 20 primary teeth equally divided between upper and lower arches. After the eruption of the lower central incisors, we will see the eruption of the upper central incisors, the lower lateral incisors (as the name suggests, next to the central incisors), followed by the upper lateral incisors. The
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pattern will continue from the center laterally, with the lower erupting earlier than the upper counterparts. Premature eruption of primary teeth occurs in 1:2000. This can occur in two ways. “Natal” teeth are present at birth and “prenatal” teeth erupt in the first 30 days of life. When teeth erupt prematurely, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider (pediatrician or pediatric dentist), as strategies for feeding will need to be addressed, especially if breastfeeding is planned. There are also structures which are present at birth and resemble premature teeth, but are actually not the primary teeth. One of the most common examples of this is “Epstein pearls.” They are visible cysts located in the upper arch in the front close to where the primary teeth are expected to be positioned. There is no treatment recommended for this, as long as there is no interference with feeding and no observed discomfort for the child. As with all published milestones, it is important to acknowledge the fact that these are just averages and that “normal” has a range. We find variation in gender, with females being ahead of males. It is also important to note that deviations in one area may have no bearing on others. For example, there are many children who are either “ahead” or “behind” in dental development, but are at the opposite ends of the spectrum in skeletal growth. They do, however, give us an idea of what to plan for and some guidance on timing of interventional treatment, whether dental or orthodontic, when indicated. Drs. Maria and Alon Grosman are Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist. Their office is located at 4401 S Flamingo Rd on the NW corner of Griffin and Flamingo Rd. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 954-236-3434.
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divorce is a highly stressful, life-changing event. When you’re going through the emotional wringer and dealing with major life changes, it’s more important than ever to take care of yourself. The strain and upset of a major breakup can leave you psychologically and physically vulnerable. Treat yourself like you’re getting over the flu. Get plenty of rest, minimize other sources of stress in your life, and reduce your workload if possible. Learning to take care of yourself can be one of the most valuable lessons you learn following a divorce or breakup. As you feel the emotions of your loss and begin learning from your experience, you can resolve to take better care of yourself and make positive choices going forward.
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lients who are going through a Dissolution of Marriage are often surprised to learn how much personal financial information they must reveal. The laws of this state require complete financial disclosure. Most people get overwhelmed with this requirement, since it can be very time consuming. I’m often asked, “Do I have to produce all of this information. I just don’t have the time!” I reply that it is called Mandatory Financial Disclosure for a reason. Since Florida is a “No Fault” State, the primary area of dispute between a husband and wife is usually financial. It is obviously important to know all of the facts before negotiations begin. The following is a list of the financial information required pursuant to Florida law. All parties MUST complete a Financial Affidavit. This Affidavit lists a party’s income, expenses, assets and liabilities. It is a sworn document, signed under oath by the client, swearing to its truthfulness. A financial affidavit must be filed in all dissolution proceedings, even in the most simplified uncontested matter. In addition to the financial affidavit, certain documentation must also be exchanged between the parties within approximately six weeks from the date of filing. If it is a simplified divorce, this requirement can be waived by both parties. The Financial Affidavits must be produced however. The documents that are required include: ▸▸ Income tax returns ▸▸ Pay stubs for the past three months ▸▸ Statement of income ▸▸ Loan applications and financial statements prepared during the preceding 12 months ▸▸ Deeds, leases and promissory notes executed during the past 12 months ▸▸ Checking account statements for the past three months ▸▸ Bank statements (other than checking) for the past 12 months ▸▸ Brokerage account statements for the last 12 months ▸▸ The most recent statements showing value of retirement accounts, profit sharing or deferred compensation accounts. ▸▸ Life insurance documentation ▸▸ Credit card statements for the past three months The above list is just a partial list of what might be required. Requests often require documents dating back three years. It is not unusual that clients often become quite anxious when assigned the task of gathering this information. Here are a few words of advice: ▸▸ Do not wait for the last minute to gather these items. Time deadlines are extremely important and any delays could result in sanctions, which can include payment of attorney’s fees to opposing counsel. ▸▸ Don’t try and do everything at once. Give yourself enough time to “pace yourself.” ▸▸ Be as accurate as possible in filling out all Financial Affidavits. Please remember that it is a sworn document and your answers (if incorrect) can be used against you. ▸▸ Do not ignore items or questions you feel are not relevant. If you are not sure of something, just ask. ▸▸ If you have an attorney, don’t be afraid to ask questions and seek his/ her advise. It can make this task a lot less stressful for all concerned. 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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magine when you were born you were a given a shiny, new car. You were told this car had to last your entire lifetime, it was the only car you would have and that many of the critical components were irreplaceable. How would you care for this car? Would you inspect it regularly with loving maintenance, or wait for the engine to seize before checking the oil? Most likely, you would look after this car like your life depended on it. Your life does depend upon the health and well-being of your spine, and your spine has to last a lifetime. Many families choose to benefit from regular chiropractic care because they recognize the value and wisdom of good spinal hygiene. They understand a healthy spine begins with correct, balanced posture and normal spinal alignment. They know incorrect spinal alignment effects the nervous system, increasing susceptibility to many health problems. They appreciate that poor alignment also causes premature aging through accelerated spinal decay, disc and joint degeneration, reduced muscle function, and loss of mobility, energy, vitality and general well-being. Above all, families who choose regular chiropractic care understand that maintaining spinal health is an on-going process, as necessary as good dental hygiene or regular car maintenance.
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The placement pocket for implants can create complications as well. Implants under the muscle can take on a bizarre shape upon contraction of the muscle, especially with activities such as golf, tennis and butterfly exercises. Implant malposition; too high, too wide or very uneven can look odd. In cases of muscle deformity, implant malposition or unpleasantly wide cleavage, reshaping the implant pocket is possible. Patients who require a breast lift with augmentation have several options. We prefer the less scarring peri-areolar lift. However, when patients have had the more extensive anchor breast lift, scar revisions may be indicated. A small subset of plastic surgeons are experienced in re-do breast surgery, so reviewing photos of corrective examples, or speaking with previous patients, is recommended. Finally, it is especially important for women considering revision breast augmentation to have multiple consultations in order to get it right the second time. Dr. Perez is a member of the NOVO National Council of Leaders in Breast Aesthetics and winner of the Aesthetic Academy’s Best Surgical Body Shaping award. He has served as a consultant for both Mentor (J&J) and Inamed (Allergan), leading breast implant manufacturers. Dr. Perez has lectured internationally on the subject of breast surgery and has been selected repeatedly among the Castle Connolly/U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Top Doctors. More information is available at www.PerezPlasticSurgery.com. Visit his Youtube channel to see Dr. Perez on ABC News discussing breast augmentation as a graduation gift.
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ould you like to enjoy sports, workout, hike, swim, or do any outdoor activities without wearing glasses or daytime lenses? Introducing Orthokeratology, an advanced procedure that gently reshapes the cornea while you sleep. There are several names for Orthokeratology, such as OrthoK, but the overall concept is the same. There are many people who are ideal candidates for Orthokeratology. These include children and adults who are active and involved in sports, patients looking for an alternative to LASIK surgery, patients who are too young for LASIK surgery, patients who want to correct their myopia without the use of traditional daytime contacts or glasses, children whose parents want a chance to slow and possibly prevent the progression of their myopia, and patients who have difficulties wearing traditional contact lenses because of dry eyes or allergies. It is important to keep in mind that only a qualified licensed eye care practitioner is able to diagnose and determine the best treatment option that is right for you. So how does OrthoK work? Orthokeratology is designed to gently reshape the first few microns of the cornea while you sleep. Once the molds are removed in the morning, the slight change in the curvature of the corneal surface results in clear vision during waking hours, thus reducing the dependence on daytime contact lenses or glasses. The best part about OrthoK is that it is safe, non-surgical, non-invasive and reversible. OrthoK also proves to be a great asset on the field. No matter what level of sports you or your child are involved in, you want the best vision possible. Additionally, glasses are a hindrance for any sports enthusiast, whether professional or recreational, and traditional daytime contact lenses are often equally irritating and inconvenient. While surgical vision correction offers the convenience of not having to wear contact lenses or glasses, it is not for everybody. Like any surgery, there is no guarantee of a perfect outcome with LASIK or other vision correction procedures. Also, like any surgery, there are risks of complications from LASIK and other vision correction procedures. Possible complications include glare and halos around lights, persistent dry eyes, and reduced visual acuity or contrast sensitivity. You also must be over 18 for most surgical vision correction procedures, eliminating LASIK and related surgeries as options for younger athletes. OrthoK, on the other hand, is safe, non-surgical, non-invasive and reversible. In fact, OrthohK is so safe that many orthokeratologists are comfortable performing corneal refractive therapy for children as young as five years old. If you would like to learn more and see if you are a candidate for OrthoK, contact Dr. Jane 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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hen you have missed a green with your approach shot, you are often faced with a decision on how to play the next shot. Generally, you have to choose between putting the ball or hitting a chip or pitch shot. These are three different methods of playing a shot, and each has its advantages and disadvantages. To me, you should always play the shot that carries the highest percentage of success. Most golfers do not practice their chipping and pitching techniques very much, if at all, so those parts of their games are not as refined as they could be. And that just has to cost you strokes in every round. Given that, let’s dive into the choice — chip, pitch or putt? If you are a good putter, why wouldn’t you want to put the putter in your hands as often as you can? If your ball has missed the green, but the grass between you and the green is reasonably closely cropped and level, why wouldn’t you choose to play it like a lag approach putt? When you choose this option, my suggestion is to carefully read the putt from the edge of the green to get a feel for the speed and break once the ball reaches the putting surface. Then look carefully at the fringe or collar grass the ball has to traverse before it gets to the green. Is it mown closely or a little ragged? Is the grain of the grass growing against you or in your favor? Then choose your line and trust your putting skills. It is often said that your worst putt is likely to be as good as your average best chip, so think about that. Chipping is a simple stroke with typically a lowerlofted club. Good chippers always have a simple stroke, with very little wrist break, and they stay firm through impact. They “read” their chips like a good putter reads a putt. They choose a landing spot for their shot and the club that will provide the right balance of carry and roll. And they practice. That golfer you see hitting chip after chip around the practice green is probably going to beat you. Pitching the ball is another shot entirely. Usually played with a more lofted sand or lob wedge, the well-executed pitch shot is a thing of beauty. Good pitchers typically have soft hands and a light grip on the club. They also have what author Ken Venturi called “low hands” in his book, The Hogan Mystique. What he meant by this is that good pitchers of the ball set up with their hands low, almost down to their knees sometimes, and they keep them low throughout the short swing path. As the club comes through impact, their hands identically “cover” their address position, so that the club makes proper engagement with the turf and the bounce and loft can do what they were designed to do. Learn the difference between chipping, pitching and putting and practice each of these important shots. An hour around the practice green doing that will do more to drop your handicap than three hours on the practice tee hitting drivers as far as you can. PGA Professional Dean Sklar is a member of the Quarter Century Club of the PGA of America, an elite group of members who have served the PGA with honor and pride for 25 years. If you would like to talk to Dean about your golf game, contact him at Dean.Sklar@FloridaMoves.com or at the Rose and Dean Sklar Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker, 1760 Bell Tower Lane in Weston, (954) 389-6197 or on Dean’s cell at (954) 2983616. Visit him online at www.WestonFloridaUSA.com.
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illions of Americans will soon see monthly bills shoot up on their home equity lines of credit (HELOC) taken out during the housing boom from 2005-2008, because they will convert from interest-only (no principal) to principal and interest payments at the loan’s ten year mark. HELOCS are a type of second mortgage that homeowners used to tap into the equity built up in their home. A recent analysis by Realty Trac shows that 3.3 million homes in the U.S. carry HELOCS from the 2005-08 era, and that 56% of these homes are “seriously underwater.” When these HELOCS change from interest-only to principal and interest, the monthly payments will more than double. This change will force many homeowners to default on their HELOC payments, which will lead to foreclosure of their homes. However, there are several ways to avoid this next flood of foreclosures, and to save your home. First, you should have a qualified real estate attorney, like the attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm, closely review your HELOC for any deficiencies which prevent the lender from enforcing its terms through a foreclosure proceeding. For example, was the HELOC security agreement signed by BOTH husband and wife, and was it properly recorded in the county where the property is located?
Second, if the HELOC already “matured,” and more than five (5) years have passed without making payment, Florida law will permit you to eliminate that lien from your property through a quiet title action. This means you can wipe out the loan in its entirety due to your lender “sleeping” on their rights. Third, if you are unable to pay the increased monthly payment on your HELOC, you may be eligible to negotiate a significant reduction in the amount you owe your lender. Especially for homeowners who owe more than your home is worth, HELOC companies will not likely to recover the amount they are owed in a foreclosure. These companies prefer to negotiate a reduced payoff balance of the HELOC with the homeowner of anywhere between 10-30% of the amount actually owed. We have negotiated dozens of these reduced payoffs for clients with the balance paid within three months to three years. Lastly, if you owe more on your first mortgage than the market value of your home, you will be able to completely wipe out your HELOC, and the lien against your home by filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In that bankruptcy proceeding, you will also be able to eliminate credit card debt, medical debt, reduce or eliminate IRS debt, and even modify your first mortgage through an innovative new program available in South Florida Bankruptcy Courts. More detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners in foreclosure, at risk of foreclosure, or considering bankruptcy are discussed in a new consumer bankruptcy seminar offered by the Arcia Law Firm in our area. Admission is free if you mention that you heard about the seminar through this magazine. Please contact the Arcia Law Firm at 954-437-9066 to make a reservation for the next seminar or to schedule your free office consultation with attorney Omar Arcia, who will personally review your case. You may also visit www.arcialawfirm.com for more information about the Firm, our staff and credentials, detailed articles, informative videos & testimonials, and to make your appointment online.
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recent case in Las Vegas has set a new bar for the heights to which criminals will go in their efforts to defraud condo associations and HOAs for contracts worth millions of dollars. A U.S. Justice Department investigation revealed that eleven homeowners and condominium associations in Las Vegas were defrauded of millions of dollars in a board of directors takeover scheme that took place from 2003 to 2009. Federal prosecutors are seeking jail time for the defendants in addition to approximately $25 million in restitution, and 37 defendants have taken plea agreements and are facing prison sentences while the remaining four defendants are awaiting trial. The defendants are accused of getting their straw unit buyers elected to community associations’ boards of directors through forgery, bribery, ballot stuffing and dirty tricks, all with the help of a Kung Fu grandmaster to intimidate wary board members. As disclosed under his plea agreement, this martial arts expert admitted that the conspirators would rig the associations’ board of director elections by using stolen and forged ballots so that they could win a majority voting control of the boards in order to secure lucrative contracts once control of the board and association was obtained. Co-conspirators traveled to Mexico to print phony ballots, used the master key at a condominium complex in order to remove ballots from mailboxes, and retrieved discarded ballots from a condominium’s dumpsters. Community association boards control the purse strings of the communities that they govern, and they have been long-standing targets for unscrupulous board members. For those who own residences in condo and HOA communities, this board takeover scheme underscores the level of involvement and vigilance that is necessary in order to help ensure that their community associations avoid this type of fraud. Unit owners should make every effort to vote in all elections and submit their own ballots, as fraudsters will typically attempt to secure and utilize forged ballots from those who do not normally vote in the elections. They should also attend the election meeting and determine whether their ballot was counted or disallowed due to the submission of more than one ballot for their unit. If association members believe that the integrity of their board of directors has been compromised, they should consult with highly experienced legal counsel in order to discuss and determine their next steps. Election recalls, court appointed receivers, and injunctions precluding boards from awarding contracts are among the measures that can be pursued, and criminal investigations by state and federal law enforcement are also possibilities that can come into play. Partner Gary M. Mars with the South Florida law firm of Siegfried, Rivera, Hyman, Lerner, De La Torre, Mars & Sobel has focused on community association law since 1991. He has lectured extensively on a variety of topics involving community association operations, legislation and legal rulings, and he has been designated as a facilitator for educational programs by the state’s Division of Condominiums. For more information visit www.srhl-law.com, www.FloridaHOALawyerBlog.com, or call 305-442-3334.
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Stress Fractures to the Foot, Ankle and Leg By Dr. Carlo A. Messina
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tress fractures can occur in any bone in the lower extremity or spine. These tiny fractures are common in athletes and occur when the force applied to a bone exceeds the strength of that bone. This is often the result of strenuous activities such as running, dance, military training or gymnastics. The result is weakening of the bone which, if untreated, can result in a complete bone breakage or macrofracture.
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▸▸ O veruse to the extremity may occur in an unconditioned athlete. ▸▸ Repetitive stress to a conditioned athlete without
periods of rest. ▸▸ Abnormal increase in weightbearing activity or level of activity. ▸▸ Malalignment of the lower extremity (excessively high arched foot or flat feet). ▸▸ Underlying bone demineralization (osteopenia, osteoporosis). ▸▸ Young females with menstrual irregularities. ▸▸ Poor or worn out shoe gear.
Symptoms:
▸▸ Pinpoint tenderness to any bone in the extremity associated with localized swelling. ▸▸ Pain that develops gradually and becomes severe even during normal activity. ▸▸ Pain that gets progressively worse during an activity. ▸▸ As the problem progresses, pain can become severe causing an inability to weightbear or participate in any activity. ▸▸ Occasional bruising.
Diagnoses:
▸▸ X-rays are usually negative for the first two to three weeks, then as healing progresses x-rays may show bone callus formation. ▸▸ MRIs will show the earliest signs of stress fractures as the bone marrow starts to become swollen.
Treatment:
▸▸ Rest from impact activity. ▸▸ Cross training with low to non impact activity to continue overall fitness. ▸▸ Custom molded orthotic (shoe insert) to improve cushioning and realignment of the foot and lower extremity. ▸▸ Occasionally immobilization in a removable boot to allow the bone to completely rest and heal completely. ▸▸ Rarely non-weightbearing with crutches in a boot or cast depending on location ▸▸ Calcium and vitamin D supplementation. ▸▸ Bone stimulator if the fracture is not healing. ▸▸ Surgery in rare cases if the bone fails to heal.
Carlo A. Messina, DPM, is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Diplomat American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon with the Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Robert Sheinberg, Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. Mark Fishman, Dr. David Shenassa, Dr. Nathan Vela and Dr. Michael Cohen. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901. The practice website is www. SOUTHFLORIDASPORTSMEDICINE.org.
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etropica is South Florida’s newest and most exciting real estate development. The 65-acre master-planned community will feature luxury residential towers surrounded by upscale shopping, dining and entertainment venues just steps from your front door. Joseph Kavana, CEO of KGH International Development, is the director of Metropica. He shared some exciting details about the new community.
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Metropica is like no other project. Launched in KGH International November 2014, the selfDevelopment CEO contained community is Joseph Kavana. nestled in a true urban oasis. The ability to live in a community where you can literally go downstairs and eat at a highend restaurant, go shopping, take a walk around our green space, or have lunch at Central Park is something unique to the Broward area.
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luxury residences, as well as ten penthouses averaging 1,900 square feet. The stunning tower features forward-thinking design, unprecedented amenities and innovative technology.
What is the design style? YOO at
Metropica represents the consummate union of upscale urban living, international style, innovative architecture, and an incredible natural setting. Throughout the common areas of this lush development, the design firm uses calm pale grey, silver and white color pallets with a pop of color to highlight each area, giving them a unique sense of individuality. Designed by world renowned YOO Studio, the interiors of the building will be truly elegant and bold, fused together to create a calming and relaxed environment.
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at Metropica will encompass state-of-the-art amenities unheard of in the region, including a resort-style pool with sun-shelf lounging area, a fully-equipped 24-hour center with fitness studio, outdoor yoga, sauna, two full-sized tennis courts, children’s play area, outdoor games area, indoor club room with bar and lounge, and even
Artist rendering of Metropica.
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The Metropica master-planned community will provide residents with world-class shopping and dining, a five-star health and wellness center, a resort-style South Beach-inspired Beach Club, several public and civic spaces dedicated to visual and performing arts, Central Park and additional elevated recreational amenities such as a tennis club, mini-soccer fields and more. The Metropica sales office is located at 1800 NW 136th Avenue in Sunrise. It is open from 10am to 6pm. For more information visit www.livemetropica.com or call (844) 805-3010.
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Elizabeth, Stacey, Jesus and Alex Zamora enjoy fun family time.
Engineering Marvels
Nolan and Calvin Henderson strike a pose.
Using only newspaper, tape and staples, students in Mrs. Fuhr’s 4th grade gifted class at Indian Trace Elementary were challenged to build a dome that was big enough for students to sit inside. The activity incorporated the STEM subjects of engineering and mathematics, as students had been studying geometry and learning to create blueprints.
Green Thumb Gardeners
Aaron Paper is all smiles after winning a giant raffle basket.
Game Night
Lanna Schor shows off her raffle prize.
In celebration of Earth Day, students in Mrs. LaBonia’s third grade class at Eagle Point Elementary School spruced up the garden in front of their classroom. The students prepared the ground, planted beautiful perennial plants, and mulched. They also appointed a new “gardener” job to help maintain the garden.
Jack Heimowitz and Alejandro Yanes
More than 300 students, teachers, family and friends gathered for a night of food and fun at Country Isles Elementary School’s 7th annual Spaghetti Bingo Family Night. The PTA arranged a delicious pasta dinner, bingo games, silent auction and raffle. Country Isles raised over $15,000. All proceeds will be used to purchase technology and educational programs for the classrooms.
Nicole Tello and Kaylin Harmon
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Josh Burke and Ivan Vo
The adult book club at Indian Trace Elementary School welcomed author Uva de Aragon. She read excerpts from The Memory of Silence and signed copies. The teachers and faculty enjoyed hearing about the writing process from a published author. Uva de Aragon signs a copy of her book for Principal Amy Winder.
Newsworthy
Thirty-three members of the Cypress Bay Television (CBTV) team attended the Student Television Network (STN) convention in San Diego. It included training sessions and competitions for more than 3,000 middle school and high school students from across the country. Trace Wolf and Drew Marsh won first place for Action Sports Video. CBTV earned the honor of Best Weekly News Show in the South Region.
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The Write Stuff
Science Fair Star
Congratulations to Eiko Alzamora, a seventh grader at The Sagemont School. She competed in the 60th annual Florida State Science and Engineering Fair. Eiko won third place in the category of computer science, competing against over 400 students.
Kindergarten teacher Patty DeBiase with School Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson.
Principal Winder, Assistant Principal Browne and Dylan Christoffersson, Valerie Niksa, Liam Garcia Sierra, and Kyler Eiben.
Giving Back
Indian Trace Elementary hosted its annual volunteer appreciation breakfast. The school has won the Golden School Award for outstanding volunteers every year for the past 25 years. At the end of April, volunteers had already accumulated 4657 hours for the school year. Broward County School Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson attended the event. Several students were selected to read poems of appreciation to the volunteers.
Asthma Awareness
Nurse Thomas with 3rd grader Diego Yilo.
Throughout the school year, Nurse Sharon Thomas has been working with Eagle Point Elementary students who suffer from asthma. She has been providing helpful tips on how to properly use their inhalers and how to keep healthy while exercising. A graduation ceremony was held upon completion of the program. In addition, Nurse Thomas worked with the PTA to host an Asthma 101 workshop for parents presented by the American Lung Association. Nurse Thomas with 5th grader Gabriela Cordell.
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Tennis Champions
Congratulations to The Sagemont School’s boys and girls tennis teams. The boys varsity team won the 2015 FHSAA Class 1A State Championship. This was their third state championship in three years. Players Andres Hernandez and Luis Marcano won individual state titles. The girls team won the district championship. Way to go Lions!
Spring Signing
Congratulations to Colleen Becker. With her parents proudly watching, the Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School student athlete signed to play soccer for Ursinus College in Pennsylvania. She plans to major in Business and Economics.
Mighty Milers
Congratulations to members of the Mighty Milers running club at Gator Run Elementary. Twice a week these children lace up their sneakers to run laps before school. Some of the students recently completed their first “marathon” (having run a total of 26 miles) and earned a medal from the New York Road Runners. While posing for pictures with Mrs. O’hara and Principal Peters, a few children took part in the Olympic tradition of biting the medal.
Pint-sized Principals
Anarella Ortiz, Rodrigo Ortiz, Maya Reckord, and Isabel Llorens were the top winners in Indian Trace Elementary School PTA’s Italian Night silent auction. They won the title of “Principal For A Day” and got the chance to put their leadership skills to use helping Principal Winder greet students on the morning news show, visit classrooms, assist in the cafeteria, and make sure that everyone left safely at afternoon carpool.
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Spring Fling
Camp Sagemont hosted a free family fun day filled with carnival games, bounce house attractions, performances and tasty treats to get kids (and parents) excited about summer camp. This year, Camp Sagemont introduces new programs promoting STEM, robotics, travel and community service, and much more.
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Birthday Wishes
Commissioner Tom Kallman presented a proclamation from the City of Weston to Con Mac in recognition of her 104th birthday. She credits her longevity to following a strict vegetarian diet and participating in the YMCA’s Silver Sneaker exercise class. Con Mac’s birthday was celebrated during a Mother’s Day breakfast at the Weston YMCA.
Proud Proclamation
In recognition of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, the Weston City Commission presented a proclamation to Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon and Assistant Chief Bruce Angier of Weston BSO Fire Rescue. EMS Week recognizes the vital work EMS practitioners do for the communities they serve.
Honorees Bruce and Jane Levy with award presenter Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
Dr. Lee Friedel and Lanee Friedel.
Valued Leaders
Honoree Dr. Ana Calderon Randazzo and emcee Nathalie Rodriguez. Photos courtesy Joe Gallagher.
Honoree Chantal Leconte with daughter and former honoree Fabienne Fahnestock.
Jane and Bruce Levy were recognized at the Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County’s (GJFS) first annual Lifeline for a Lifetime luncheon. The couple received the GJFS Leadership Award. They are both active in the organization with Jane having served as Past President and a Board Member since 2005.
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Honoree Jim Norton and emcee Nathalie Rodriguez.
Dream-makers
Weston developer Roy Rogers and with Former Florida State Senator Nan Rich of Weston.
Three Weston residents were among the honorees of Deliver the Dream’s Community Champions Awards. Dr. Ana Calderon Randazzo of the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Chantal Leconte of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and City Commissioner Jim Norton were recognized as outstanding leaders in the community. The event benefited Deliver the Dream’s Family Retreat Program, which helps families who have a child or a parent living with an illness or going through a crisis.
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Congratulations to Our City Media’s office manager, Gabriela Moscoso. She was awarded the Administrative Professional of the Year award Chamber Board Member Deborah Stevens, Gabriela by the Miramar Moscoso and Our City Media Publisher Sven Budzisch. Pembroke Pines Regional Chamber of Commerce. Gaby was recognized for her outstanding service, superior performance, exceptional efficiency, integrity and dedication to the company and to her fellow employees.
Fore the Kids
Holocaust survivor Norman Frajman with Ronald and Laura Waldman.
Survivor’s Story
Norman Frajman with Laila Costo.
During Holocaust Remembrance Week, the Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO) hosted Holocaust survivor Norman Frajman. He spoke about his experiences in four concentration camps and showed the uniform he was wearing when he was liberated by a Soviet soldier.
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Shelley Frajman, Norman Frajman, Laura Waldman, Teresa Waldman, Carol Fischzang and Gaby Brecher.
The Rotary Club of Weston’s 28th Annual WestonLawyers.com Golf Classic was a huge success. The event attracted 168 golfers and 95 sponsors, as well as numerous volunteers from the Rotary Club and area high schools. Rotary Club Golf Classic Co-Chairs Michael Freedland and Mary Beth Casey were pleased to announce that this year’s tournament raised more than $100,000 for scholarships which will be awarded to students from Cypress Bay and Western high schools, The Sagemont School and HANDY.
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Healthy Steps
More than 250 people participated in Cleveland Clinic Florida’s inaugural 5K Run/Walk to a Healthier Future. After crossing the finish line, runners and walkers enjoyed familyfriendly activities and refreshments. Vendors promoted local health and wellness options.
Congratulations to Michelle Terris on finishing the Big Sur International Marathon. With support from family, friends and the Weston community, she was able to raise almost $10,000 (and counting) for the for the John Douglas French Alzheimer’s Foundation. She ran in honor of her mother who is battling this devastating disease.
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Family Affair
Three generations of many families attended a Mother’s Day Brunch, Boutique and Fashion Show hosted by the Sisterhood of B’nai Aviv. Sisterhood members and children of congregants modeled clothing from Dream Dance and Sparkles and Bowties. The event also featured a vendor boutique, offering options for Mother’s Day gifts and end of the year teachers’ gifts. Models Tiffany Marcus and Alyssa Greenbaum strike a pose. Photos by Brett Tyler Photography.
Director of Parks and Recreation Don Decker tries his hand at controlling the fire hose. Photos courtesy City of Weston.
Educational Experience
Fifteen children participated in Weston’s Take Your Child to Work Day, which gave kids a glimpse into the work their parents do for the City. While touring the Police Services Building, members of Weston’s BSO Explorers Post demonstrated a crime scene arrest and showed everyone the jail cell. Both children and parents enjoyed using the fire department’s high pressure hose.
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I Love Tacos! celebrated Cinco de Mayo in style. Children enjoyed face painting, while adults got into the spirit by sporting festive sombreros. Everyone enjoyed the delicious authentic Mexican food.
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