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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 $4,999,000. 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 Catania or Bob Catania (954) 614-6207
HALLANDALE
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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 $925,000. Call Ariane Cohen from The Rosen Team - (786) 556-2140
WESTON
Gorgeous lakefront pool home in gated community featuring impact windows thru out the home, marble floors, wood cabinets, theatre room, chef’s kitchen, library, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms. Offered at $2,495,000. Call Jean Kachik - (954) 646-0777
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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. Offered at $1,248,888. Call Claudia Quiroz from The Rosen Team - (954) 632-6799
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
DAVIE
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WESTON
Beautiful home located in guard-gated Tequesta. Home features, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, over 3000’ sqft of living area, new porcelain floors, gourmet kitchen with wood cabinets, 2 new a/c units, ceiling fans, remodeled kitchens and so much more. Offered at $675,900 Call Ana DeGrace – (954) 562-8068
WESTON
Beautiful remodeled home. Home features: Home is lakefront on a Cul De Sac, pool, 4 bedroom, 3 full bathrooms, gourmet kitchen and much more! Move in condition, over 3000 sq ft living area. Offered at $565,000. Call Courtney Silverman – (954) 315-6925
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Beautiful 2 story home in Huntington. Home features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, impact windows, new stainless steel appliances, travertine & Saltillo tiles in main living area, over 2600 sq ft of living area. Offered at $ 459,000 Carmen Singh – (954) 655-8571
WESTON
Located on a quiet street lined with beautiful trees and long walking trails in Savanna. This lovely home features 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 12 ft ceilings, and a pool surrounded by a charming tropical rock garden. Offered at $599,000 Call Angie Guerrero - (954) 815-0671
CORAL SPRINGS
Oversize corner lot in beautiful Conventry. Home features: 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, over 2000 sq ft of living area, screened patio, volume ceilings, granite counter & stainless steel appliances in kitchen, must see… Offered at $ 415,000 Call Helena Severino – (954) 593-0170
COOPER CITY
Best priced home in the area. Home features: Large pool, 2 car garage, home is on 2.5 acres, in law quarters, updated kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 3.5 bathrooms, great schools. Over 4000 sq ft of living area Offered at $ 599,000 Call Tini Hui – (305) 904-3761
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One story home with 5 bedrooms on an oversized lot. Enjoy the outdoors with a large covered patio and pool. Kitchen and bathrooms have been updated, accordion storm shutters throughout the house, volume ceilings, crown molding, French doors and so much more. Offered at $599,000. Call Victoria Reese - (954)990-3512
SOUTHWEST RANCHES
This spacious home features 3 bedrooms, 1 den which can convert to a 4th bedroom, 3 full bathrooms, oversized chef’s kitchen with huge breakfast bar, fireplace, covered patio, lush landscaping on 2+ acres on a canal, over 3500 sq ft of living area. Offered at $ 679,900 Call Rita Garcia – (954) 232-5654
DAVIE
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Publisher’s Page 12 Can You Feel the Heat?
66 Indian Trace Elementary Students Participate in Inaugural Vocabulary Parade 66 Everglades Elementary Hosts “A Night at the Museum” 68 Imagine Students Bring Biographies to Life 70 Cypress Bay Student Athletes Receive Scholarships
Positive Parenting
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67 Calming School Jitters
14 July 2015
Legally Speaking
Community News
76 The More Things Change the More They Stay the Same
16 Weston Philharmonic Society Presents Summerfest 16 Weston Philharmonic Society Installation Includes Student Musician Scholarship Presentation 18 Weston Art Guild Artists On Hand for One-Day Show 20 Weston’s Drinking Water Meets All Safety Standards 22 Disaster Preparedness Symposium Urges Residents to Be Prepared 22 Weston CERT Hosts Regional Disaster Drill 24 Congratulations Weston University Class of 2015 26 Stay Sharp this Summer with Weston Community Center Programs
Tee to Green Inspiring Individual 38 A Mother’s Love Brings Hope to Children in Haiti
feature story 40 Unique Dental Care Offers Three Practices Under One Roof
Health and Wellness 42 How To Add Years To Your Life 75 Easing the Pain of Divorce for Your Child
26 Weston Library Offers Summer R.E.A.D.ing Programs for All Ages
77 Don’t Guess With Your Spine
28 Four Weston Students Receive Inaugural Citizenship Awards
80 Nutrition Matters
34 Be Prepared for the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season 36 RainoutLine Provides Park and Field Closure Information
Ask The expert 46 Protect Yourself from the Sun 52 Avoiding Dehydration 72 Increase Your Metabolism 73 Still Think You Can Defend Foreclosure and Obtain a Modification on Your Own? 74 Reduce Soda from Your Child’s Diet 78 The Summer Shape Up Plan: Plastic Surgery, Diet & Exercise 84 Habitual Toe Walkers
School News 50 Three-peat: Manatee Bay Remains First in Nation in First in Math Competition
82 How To Finish Off That Hot Round
Rotary News 86 Be a Gift to the World
Photo of the month 87 The World’s Favorite Newspaper™
pet of the month 88 “Bunny”
Pet Care 90 Canine Nutrition: How Do I Choose a Dog Food?
Business Spotlight 92 Smooth Skin Starts at Uni K Wax Center
CAMP ROUND-UP 93 Summer Fun
snapshots from school 94-96,98 Class Acts!
seen on scene 99 Community Snapshots
50 Everglades Elementary Second Graders Score During Math Madness
50 Mayor’s Message 30 Hurricane Preparedness Starts at Home
54 Cypress Bay’s UNICEF Club Raises Funds and Awareness 54 Cypress Bay Ranks As One of Nation’s Top Schools 56 Indian Trace Elementary Spanish Club Shines at World Language Competition 56 Weston Students Excel at ESOL Academic Competition 58 Autism in Flight Introduces Everglades Elementary Students to Air Travel 60 Eagle Point Students Compete in Battle of the Books
Legislative look 31 Florida Legislature Passes Bill to Benefit Military Families
Real estate 32 Supply, Demand and New Changes in the Real Estate Arena
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60 Country Isles Students Are Reading All Stars 62 Falcon Cove Scores Points with Exhibition Game to Unveil New Gym Floor 64 Sagemont Student Wins Prestigious Cappie Award for Best Actress 64 Weston Christian Academy Thespians Tame the Lion King
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Can You Feel the Heat?
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he heat is on for parents to keep the kids entertained. It seems their level of summer boredom is soaring along with the heat and humidity. While we struggle to find meaningful things for our kids to do, we should not forget that summers are meant to spend quality time together as a family. All of us are busy in our career and professional lives and sometimes we simply need to sit back and remember why we are working so hard. Our children are the core of our family life and their bored expressions these days remind us to head out for one of those great American traditions -- the family summer vacation. So let’s turn off the smartphones, tablets and laptops for a few days, disconnect from the internet, and instead spend some time together. Whether you enjoy a picnic at the beach, take an airboat trip into the Everglades, play a board game, see a movie together, or simply jump in the pool and just chill out in the back yard, the important thing is to do it as a family. Those quality moments together are what we and our kids will remember for years to come. So let’s enjoy the heat and each other. Have a great summer! Sincerely,
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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.
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.
8th Weston Library Book Club – This book club meets the second Wednesday of the month from 6:307:30pm. This month’s book is The Paris Wife by Paula MacLain. Copies are available at the information desk. For more information call 954-357-5304.
9th Children’s Yoga – The Weston Branch Library offers a yoga class for tiny tots. Babies (ages 3-11 months) is from 10:3011am, toddlers (ages 12-35 months) is from 11:30am-12pm, and preschoolers (ages 3-5 years) is from 12:30-1pm. Classes are in the multi-purpose room. For more information contact the Youth Services Department at 954-357-5430.
Art Show and Food Truck Rally – The Weston Art Guild has an art show at Weston Hills Country Club from noon to 8:30pm. The exhibit will feature approximately 60 pieces by local artists, with many pieces 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.
11th Clown Show – Circus clowns Bucky and Gigi perform a family-friendly variety show at the Weston Branch Library. The show is from 11-11:45am in the multi-purpose room. For more information contact the Youth Services Department at 954-357-5430.
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21st Puppet Show – Puppeteer Suzy Hammer presents Neptunia the Sea Goddess. The show, which is ideal for all ages, features magic and tales of Sea Heroes across the ages. It is from 11am-12pm in the multi-purpose room at the Weston Branch Library. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at 954-357-5430.
Mystery Show – The Fantasy Theater Factory presents Gordon Gumshoe, Fairy Tale Detective. The family-friendly interactive mystery show features a variety of fairy tale characters. It is from 11-11:45am in the multi-purpose room at the Weston Branch Library. Call 954357-5430 for more information.
29th Summerfest Concert – The Weston Philharmonic Society presents Summerfest 2015. The Arpeggione Chamber Orchestra of Austria will perform under the baton of Symphony of the America’s Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese. A coffee and dessert reception will be served at 7:30pm, followed by the concert at 8pm at Temple Dor Dorim. For ticket information go to www. westonphilharmonic.org or call (954) 849-8374.
22nd Weston Friends Club Simply 5-Deck Canasta – This group plays the fourth Wednesday of the month from 1-4pm in a member’s home. They play three tables of the 5-deck version, also known as “hand and foot.” If you would like to be added to the “sub” list contact Judy Good at 954-349-1578.
Weston Friends Club Bridge – This group plays the second and fourth Mondays of the month in a member’s home. If you are interested in joining a friendly game of bridge, contact Judy Good at 954-349-1578.
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or Friday for single-family homes and Saturday for multi-family units with dumpsters. All items should be curbside by 7am on your collection day. For questions regarding bulk pick-up please call the City of Weston Public Works Services Center at (954) 385-2600 or visit www.westonfl.org/ Departments/PublicWorks/BulkPickup. aspx.
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Babysitting Class – Learn about babysitting from a registered nurse. The Weston Branch Library offers this class, for ages 11-15, from 3-5pm in the multi-purpose room. Participants should bring a newborn-sized doll or teddy bear. Call 954-357-5430 to preregister.
Just Add Rhythm – Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a hero and a leader? Does it take speed, smarts, strength? Join the fun with Just Add Rhythm and drum up some heroes at the Weston Branch Library. The program is from 4-5pm in the multi-purpose room. It is for students in kindergarten through second
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6th Italian Café – Learn to speak Italian with a program for beginners at the Weston Branch Library. Class is from 6-7:30pm. For more information call 954-357-5304.
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August 8th Puppet Show – Stevens Puppets presents a one-of-a-kind marionette production for children of all ages. The show is from 11-11:45am in the multipurpose room at the Weston Branch Library. Call 954-357-5430 for more information.
August 14th 22nd – 25th Bulk Trash Pick-up – FREE Bulk Pick-Up will take place on your regularly scheduled garbage collection day, which is Wednesday, Thursday
Weston Friends Club Potluck Brunch – The Weston Friends Club will host a “Getting to Know You” potluck brunch in a member’s home. For more information on this event or other Weston Friends Club activities, contact President Claire Jargiello at 954-384-2722.
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he Symphony of the Americas’ annual Summerfest concert tour stops in Weston this month. This year’s performance will feature the Arpeggione Chamber Orchestra of Austria joined by selected musicians from the Symphony of the Americas. The Weston Philharmonic Society (WPS) has arranged for these world-renowned musicians to perform on Wednesday, July 29th at Temple Dor Dorim.
The Arpeggione Chamber Orchestra of Austria will perform with selected members of the Symphony of the Americas at the Summerfest concert.
Each summer, as part of a cultural exchange, the Symphony of the Americas hosts an internationally acclaimed European chamber orchestra. Under the baton of the Symphony’s artistic director, Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese, the musicians will perform throughout South Florida, before an outreach week in Panama. Activities include concerts, master classes, and educational outreach, taking the masterful sounds of this great ensemble to audiences who have never before experienced the exhilaration of a live orchestral performance. WPS President Victoria Jolson says it is an honor to host the Summerfest con-
cert in Weston. “This mid-summer event offers a wonderful opportunity to hear and experience world class musicians in an intimate venue.” This is a return engagement for the Arpeggione Chamber Orchestra, after a 2007 Summerfest residency. The orchestra is known for its virtuosity and first rate soloists. Musicians of the ensemble are from countries throughout Europe, bringing a diversity of traditions and an exciting freshness and complexity to its performances. The Arpeggione Chamber Orchestra plays both works of the classical repertoire as well as contemporary music, resulting in high acclaim from audiences and critics alike. The 2015 Summerfest concert will feature the music of Vivaldi, Strauss, Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Liszt’s famous Rhapsody, Offenbach’s CanCan, the pulses of Latin Grammy award-winning composer Eduardo Magallanes, and more. A highlight of the concert will be a solo performance by Endre Balog, principal cellist of the Arpeggione Chamber Orchestra. He performs on an Italian Marconcini cello made in 1790. Summerfest is the longest running music festival event in Florida. It is one of the highest rated cultural projects funded by Florida’s Division of Cultural Affairs’ Cultural Exchange Grant Program. The 2015 Summerfest concert is scheduled for July 29th at 8pm at Temple Dor Dorim. Tickets are $30 for general admission, $50 for VIP reserved seating, and $10 for students and can be purchased at the Weston Community Center or Stonegate Bank, 1504 Weston Road. For more information on the Summerfest concert visit www.westonphilharmonic.org or call 954-849-8374.
Cello soloist Endre Balog.
Weston Philharmonic Society Installation Includes Student Musician Scholarship Presentation By Stacey Bomser
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he Weston Philharmonic Society is dedicated Western High School flautists Savannah Yost and to helping enrich our community through Elizabeth Shea performed a classical duet. They will music, arts and culture. both attend Stetson University and major in music For nearly 20 years, with support from the City education. of Weston and Arts Council of Greater Weston, the Following the performances, guests remarked about Weston Philharmonic Society (WPS) has brought the high caliber of talent and musicianship exhibited by world-class symphony orchestras to Weston as these students. well as fostered music appreciation through its In The scholarships were presented during the Weston Schools Music program, which brings professional Philharmonic Society’s installation ceremony. Weston musicians from the Symphony of the Americas into City Commissioner Thomas Kallman served as master of Weston classrooms. ceremonies for the event, installing the new officers. In addition, the WPS supports young musicians The WPS officers for the 2015-2016 season are by awarding annual scholarships. “It is the pleasure President Victoria Jolson, Co-Vice Presidents Ways of the Weston Philharmonic Society to recognize four & Means Cynthia Koenig and Louis Marett, Co-Vice graduating seniors from Cypress Bay and Western Presidents of Public Relations Elena Artidiello-Santiago high schools for their superior musical accomplishand Barbara Velasco, VP Membership Gina Catone, ment and outstanding dedication to the musical VP Education Christy Blackford, Treasurer Andrea arts in our community,” stated WPS Past President Burghardt, Recording Secretary Diane Marett, and Scholarship recipients Savannah Yost, Elizabeth Advisor Roger Lander during the scholarship preCorresponding Secretary Rosalind Burd. The Board Shea, Jose Pablo Veliz, and Alyssa McDoom with scholarship presenter Roger Lander. sentation. Each student received a $500 scholarship Members are Leta Behren, Commissioner Toby Feuer, to further their studies. Joseph Friedman, John Koenig, Dr. John Lister, Joy Cypress Bay senior Jose Pablo Veliz, pianist, percussionist and composer, Rodenberg, Beth Salamone, Renee Smoley, Rochelle Umschweiss, Jonathan performed one of his original compositions. He will attend the University of Miami Wainsztein, and Ana Valladares. The Past President Advisors include Rochelle where he will major in music media writing and production. He hopes to pursue a Koenig, Roger Lander, Dr. Joseph Pomerantz, and Judi Robaina. career composing music for films and concert pieces. For more information on how you can get involved with the Jazz vocalist Alyssa McDoom, also from Cypress Bay, sang while accompanyWeston Philharmonic Society to support fine music in Weston ing herself on guitar. She will attend the New School for Jazz and Contemporary visit www.westonphilharmonic.org. Music in New York City where she plans to earn a Bachelor in Fine Arts in jazz studies.
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Weston Art Guild Artists On Hand for One-Day Show Community news
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he Weston Art Guild is holding a one-day art show on Sunday, July 12th at Weston Hills Country Club. It will feature approximately 60 pieces of original artwork created by guild members. Many of the pieces will be for sale. This is the second year Weston Hills Country Club has asked the Weston Art Guild to participate in its Open House. The club will be open to the entire community. Guests are invited to tour the clubhouse, admire the artwork, and purchase meals or snacks from the food trucks. Art Guild President Lynda Sauls says this forum is a wonderful way to expose the Weston community, especially children, to art. “This is a family event and I don’t believe most families go to museums and most school programs have seriously cut back fine art programs. This event will expose children and their families to the fine arts.” Members of the Weston Art Guild will be on hand to talk about their work and creative process. The art show will feature a wide range of genres including oil, acrylic, sculpture, wall hanging, photography and pottery. The subjects and styles of the work showcase the various interests of the artists and their cultures. “Art helps us dream, explore, create and discover not only the material we use but our inner self and the drive to find and make meaning,” explains Sauls. “Art is a process of self-discovery that is shared and viewers will experience their own discovery.” The Weston Art Guild has 40 members from Weston and surrounding communities. It was founded in 2005 with the purpose of creating a cultural atmosphere to promote the visual arts and exposing the community to fine arts. This event is not the only local art show for the Weston Art Guild. In November, it will present a juried art show at the Weston Branch Library. In December, the Guild will have an exhibit at the Sunrise Civic Center Gallery. The Weston Art Guild show at Weston Hills Country Club takes place on July 12th from noon to 8:30pm. For more information contact Lynda Sauls at 954-465-6778.
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Weston’s Drinking Water Meets All Safety Standards Community News
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rink up! Weston’s drinking water meets all state and federal requirements, dishwasher only when full. A leaky meaning it is perfectly safe for you and your family to consume. The findfaucet can waste 100 gallons per day, ings are revealed in the City of Weston’s Annual Drinking Water Quality so fix leaks quickly. When giving your Report. pet fresh water, don’t empty the bowl “Our goal is and always has been to provide residents a safe and dependdown the drain, use it to water your able drinking water supply,” said Denise Barrett-Miller, Weston’s Director of plants. Communications. “The City of Sunrise Utilities Department, which supplies The City of Weston is doing its part Weston’s water and owns and maintains the water treatment plants, routinely moni- to conserve water. The City uses water tors for contaminants in your drinking water according to federal and state laws.” from its canals and lakes for irrigation, Our water supply comes from groundwater wells that draw from the Biscayne not potable water. Timers equipped Aquifer. South Florida’s unique topography creates a highly effective purification with rain sensors ensure that each system by filtering water through soil, sand, and rock. In addition, our water is irrigation zone is only watered twice treated by state of the art membrane softening at the Sawgrass Water Treatment per week, during off-peak hours, when Plant. Chlorine and ammonia are added for disinfection, and fluoride is added for necessary. In addition, when planting dental health purposes. the City uses native plants and xeriAlthough the Biscayne Aquifer is continually scape (landscape requiring little or replenished by rainwater, it is not limitless. Water no irrigation) materials, which require conservation is necessary and something everysubstantially less water than non-native plants. one must practice. In addition to conservation, the City also promotes recycling. Because drinking Statistically, the average single-family resiwater in Weston meets all of the federal and state drinking water standards, there dence uses 16,000 gallons of water per month. is no reason to purchase bottled water (except for hurricane supplies). For every It’s easy to see how water usage quickly adds up six water bottles used in the U.S., only one is recycled. City officials urge residents with five gallons used for every toilet flush and to take advantage of the weekly recycling service and recycle all water bottles. four gallons used per minute while brushing teeth, While out and about in Weston’s active parks, utilize the visible and creative recywashing hands or showering. Washing your car is cling containers to dispose of water bottles, as well as sports drink containers and even worse. The garden hose uses nine gallons of soda cans. water per minute. For more information on Weston’s water quality and conservation efforts, There are some simple steps homeowners download the City of Weston 2014 Water Quality Report at http://www. can take to conserve water. You can save up to westonfl.org/media/Weston2014_WaterQuality_Report.pdf. 1,000 gallons of water per month by running the
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Chiropractic? Why Not? “A Doctor’s Confession to West Broward”
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want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a confession can help clear the air so there’s no misunderstanding. Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first. Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy on the left. Twenty-five years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood. Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists. I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more… A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess what…I started feeling so much better! From daily migraines, I went down to three a week, and then to once in a great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted to become a chiropractor and help others. That’s how it happened! It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their migraines. They also come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few. Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “Due to an auto accident, I suffered from severe neck pain, vertigo and I could not raise my arm to comb my hair. Now I am symptom free with no medication and I can do everything I could not do before.” – E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL “Thanks to the DRX 9000 and the doctors, I no longer have chronic sciatic pain. It’s been a long time since I have taken pain medication.” – J. Walker, Miramar
Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. My confession is that I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that! Forty-five million Americans no longer have health insurance, and those who do have found that their benefits have been greatly reduced. That’s where chiropractic comes in. I have a significantly lower fee plan so that more people are able to afford the care they need. An entire week of care in my office costs what you could pay for one visit elsewhere. Another way to save…studies show that chiropractic can double your immune capacity, naturally and without drugs. The immune system fights colds, the flu, and other ailments. So you may not be running off to the doctor as much. Studies show that people actually pay less for their long-term overall health care expenses if they are seeing a chiropractor. You benefit from an amazing offer. Look, it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg to correct your health. You are going to write a check to someone for your health care expenses, you may as well
great care at a great fee…please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at a great fee. My qualifications…I’m a graduate of Life college and have been practicing for over 10 years. I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babies to pro athletes that you may know. I am constantly going to seminars and updating my knowledge so I can give my patients the latest information and techniques of my profession. My assistants are Annie and Melissa – really great people. Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. We have a wonderful service, at an exceptional fee. Our office is called Windmill Health center and it’s at 17160 Royal palm Blvd., Suite 1 in the Windmill professional plaza. Our phone number is 954-217-4881. call Melissa or Annie for an appointment. We can help you. Thank you. For more information regarding our services please visit our website www.WindmillHealthcenter.com. If you would like to email us with your questions, you may reach us at WindmillHealth@ att.net – Rick Behar, D.C. P.S. I am also offering the second family member for only $37. p.p.S. Your time is as valuable as mine. That’s why I have a no-wait policy. You will be seen within minutes of your appointment.
Disaster Preparedness Symposium Urges Residents to Be Prepared Community News
By Stacey Bomser
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e are now in the midst of hurricane season. If you have not already done so, now is the time to prepare. That was the main message at the recent Disaster Prevention Symposium. The program, which was sponsored by the City of Weston and the Weston Community Emergency Response Team, provided residents and business owners with important preparedness and disaster response information. Weston Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon moderated the panel of experts which included Mr. Stacy Stewart, senior hurricane specialist at the National Hurricane Center, Craig Setzer, chief meteorologist at CBS4, and John Flint, Weston’s City Manager. All three shared critical advice on what Weston residents need to know to prepare for and survive a severe storm or hurricane. Mr. Stewart and Mr. Setzer, who are both Weston residents, were pleased to see so many of their neighbors attend the symposium to learn more about emergency preparedness. Earlier in the day, the men had attended a briefing at the National Hurricane Center where President Obama was updated on the official hurricane forecast. They shared some of that information with Weston residents. The 2015 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be below-normal. The prediction provides a 70% likelihood of six to eleven named storms, three to six of which could become hurricanes, including up to two major hurricanes. Mayor Stermer stressed the importance of early action, encouraging Weston residents to start stocking up on hurricane supplies such as canned food, bottled water, and even flashlight batteries. “The first 72 hours are up to you,” he stated. “Unless you have a medical emergency, you need to be prepared to be self-sufficient for 72 hours.” Weston City Manager John Flint shared details on how the City responds to a disaster, the policies, structures and funding that is in place, and provided assurance that in the event of an emergency everyone would be taken care of. The caveat being that residents and business owners must be patient while city workers prioritize response efforts. All main roadways will be cleared first. As for residential debris, the areas receiving attention first will be dependent upon access,
NOAA Senior Hurricane Specialist Stacy Stewart, CBS4 Chief Meteorologist Craig Setzer, Weston City Manager John Flint, and Weston Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon. Photo courtesy City of Weston.
the size of equipment that first responds, and other factors which will determine the most effective and efficient response. Both Mr. Stewart and Mr. Flint reminded residents that they can help within their neighborhoods by keeping catch basins clear. Mr. Flint asked attendees to take an “Adopt-a-Catch Basin” philosophy. He urged everyone to know where the nearest one is to their home and make sure there is nothing blocking it such as palm fronds. For more information on hurricane preparedness, visit www. westonfl.org/Residents/Hurricane/Default.aspx, www.broward. org/Hurricane/pages/Default.aspx or www.nhc.noaa.gov.
Weston CERT Hosts Regional Disaster Drill By Stacey Bomser
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n the event of a hurricane or other disaster situation, Weston’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is prepared. “Following a major disaster, we know first responders will not be able to meet the demand for services that we have all come to expect,” explains Assistant District Fire Chief Bruce Angier. “The CERT program is incredibly important to the Weston community because it trains residents how to rely on each other for help in order to meet their immediate lifesaving and life-sustaining CERT Instructor Carol Sjursen, BSO District Fire needs. It truly is a neighChief Bruce Caruso, and CERT team members. bors helping neighbors grass roots program.” CERT members are ordinary men and women who have completed training, provided free of charge by BSO Fire Rescue, in disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and other disaster medical operations. In preparation for hurricane season, and the potential for a natural disaster, Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue & Emergency Services and Weston CERT hosted a regional disaster drill at the Weston Community Center. The event drew over 75 participants, representing CERT programs from eleven different municipalities.
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The attendees participated in interactive presentations and drills that covered topics such as crowd control and traffic management, mass casualty incidents, and patient packaging. During the drill, more than ten “victims” presented injuries and vitals to CERT members who practiced their skills in assessing medical need levels, providing disaster first aid, and transporting victims out of harm’s way. To date, over 80 Weston residents have completed the Community Emergency Response Team training program offered by BSO. The Weston CERT teams CERT members practice providing have completed 24 hours first aid to a disaster victim. of training in the areas of building construction, fire suppression, first aid, terrorism response, disaster psychology and disaster preparedness. One of the highlights of the course is utilizing different types of fire extinguishers on actual fires. CERT members meet monthly to keep up with their training and learn new skills. For more information on CERT and how to become a member call the Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue Division in Weston at (954) 389-2015 or visit http://www.westonfl.org/Departments/ FireEMS/CERTProgram.aspx.
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Congratulations Weston University Class of 2015 Community News
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he Weston City Class of 2015. “It was composed of Commission for21 incredibly bright students who mally recognized the took their academic knowledge Weston University Class of and unparalleled enthusiasm and 2015. Twenty-one students inquisitiveness and applied it to from Cypress Bay, Western Weston’s local government. Without and Sagemont high schools a doubt, these students are our were honored for completing leaders of tomorrow and we are in the unique civic education excellent hands.” program offered by the City The City would like to acknowlof Weston. The Weston City edge its Weston University Class Commissioners, along with of 2015: Katherine Ackermann, State Representative Richard Juanita Castro, Manuela Chica, The Weston University Class of 2015 poses with Mayor Daniel Stermer, Commissioners Angel Gomez, Toby Feuer, Jim Norton and Tom Kallman, State Representative Stark, of Weston, were on hand Chad Daniels-Rosenberg, Gabriel Richard Stark, and Program Coordinator Denise Barrett-Miller. for the graduation ceremony. Fruitman, Solange Hackshaw, Students were presented with plaques and memory books with photos from their Sophie Hyman, Christopher Iacono, Ricardo Lacruz, Kalie Maniglia, Saraswati various activities throughout the year. Roopnarine, Taylor Rosenberg, Natalia Rubio, Branca Sanchez, Jordan Selvidge, Weston University provides select high school students with an in-depth educaSerene Shehadeh, Nicole Soto, Ricardo Uliambre, Sebastian Vargas, Camila tion in the functions of local government. Throughout the seven-month course, stuVincent de Urquirza, and Kayleigh Wilson. dents met once a month for a full-day program that highlighted different aspects In September, the City will open applications for the next Weston University and characteristics of Weston’s governmental structure. class. The program is open to Weston residents attending Cypress Bay High The program days included a focus on: local and state government; law School, The Sagemont School and Western High School, as well as homeschooled enforcement services; community services; fire and EMS services; planning, zonstudents. To apply, students must submit an essay entitled “Communities Need ing and engineering; government and finance. The class also took a one-day field Leaders” to their high school. The field of students will be narrowed by school trip to Washington DC. administration and the City’s Department of Communications to select the final The Weston University program concluded with a mock city commission meetclass of 20 to 24 students. ing in which students portrayed the various roles of city government. During the For more information on the Weston University program or to simulation they utilized the knowledge they had gained throughout the program view the Class of 2015’s memory book, visit www.westonfl.org/ year to present and/or defend their side of several agenda issues. Departments/Communications/YouthInGovernment.aspx. Weston University liaison Denise Barrett says she is extremely proud of the
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Selling the Weston Lifestyle
Weston Hills | The Laurels | 2961 Wentworth 4900’ sq. | 5BR | 5.5BA | Office | Media Room | On Water | Pool SOLD for $1,175,000
The Landings | Pelican Landing | 111 Dockside Circle 4100’ sq. | 5BR | 4.5BA | Office | Screened Pool | 20,000’ sq. Lot SOLD for $900,000
NEW LISTING | Savanna | The Preserve I 2200’ sq. | 4BR | 2.5BA | Updated Kitchen | Fenced Yard Offered at $479,000
NEW LISTING | Weston Hills | Harbor Pointe 4400’ sq. |5BR | 4BA | Office | On Water | Pool Offered for Rent at $5750
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Stay Sharp this Summer with Weston Community Center Programs Community News
By Stacey Bomser
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chool may be out for summer, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn new skills. The Weston Community Center offers a wide variety of programs providing athletic and academic enrichment for both children and adults. The Chess Club meets every Monday from 4:455:45pm. Children, ages five to 18, will learn to play chess and develop self-confidence, intuition, memory, concentration, logical and critical thinking, and reasoning skills. Chess Club is open to all skill levels. It’s important that children keep their minds as well as their bodies active during the summer months. Kidokinetics and Sportskinetics are the “fun way to fitness.” Kids, ages three to ten, will develop important building blocks for life such as discipline, confidence, coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and fitness. Each week they will learn a new activity, ranging from sports like soccer, tennis, T-ball and golf to activities like hula hoops, obstacle course, relays, hurdles, and more. The summer sessions runs July 29th to September 2nd. The three to seven-year-old class meets Wednesdays from 4:30-5:15pm and the five to ten-year-old class from 5:15-6pm. The Babykinetics and Kidokinetics Jr. programs are specially geared for younger children and their parents or caregivers. These classes increase body awareness and help babies and toddlers learn coordination and balance and to control muscles. Six to
18-month-olds meet on Tuesday mornings from 9:15-10am and 18 to 36-montholds meet from 10:15-11am. Children and adults can learn selfdefense and discipline in Goju Ryu Karate. Black belt instructors teach the basic principles of self-defense, fighting, weaponry and forms. Students may choose to attend either one or two classes per week. On Mondays, ages six to twelve meet from 6-7pm, ages 13-18 from 7:30-8:30pm, and adults from 7-8:30pm. On Wednesdays, ages six to eight meet from 6-7pm, ages nine to twelve from 7-8pm, ages 13-18 from 8-9pm, and adults from 8-9:30pm. For adults, free friendly games of bridge and mahjong take place each week at the community center. Open Bridge Play is Monday from 12:304pm and Wednesday and Fridays from 12:30-3:30pm. Open Mahjong is on Thursdays from 11:30am to 3:30pm. The Weston Community Center is located at 20200 Saddle Club Road, inside Weston Regional Park. For more information call (954) 389-4321. To see a schedule of all the programs and activities available this summer visit http://www.westonfl.org/media/ docs/misc/Class_Schedule.pdf. Most classes have a nominal fee.
Weston Library Offers Summer R.E.A.D.ing Programs for All Ages By Stacey Bomser
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e on the lookout for the “summer slide.” Although that term may conjure up images of a giant inflatable water slide, it’s actually the expression used to explain what happens when young minds sit idle all summer. The Weston Branch library offers a summer reading program to ensure children, and adults, stay academically active. Educators have found that children who read during the summer gain reading skills, while those who do not often slide backward. That’s why Sharon Handler, media specialist at Eagle Point Elementary School, encourages her students to keep reading over
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summer break. “I always tell the kids that even though they are on vacation, their brains aren’t, and no matter where they are going, books are allowed. Then I tell them to think about it. If they want to be great baseball players or great singers, but they don’t practice for three months, what happens to their skills? They don’t get better, and they don’t even stay the same. They go backwards,” explains Mrs. Handler. “Well it’s the same with reading. If they don’t practice over the summer, their skills go backwards. Their reading levels go backwards. They get it once I give them that metaphor.” The Weston Branch Library is hosting a Summer R.E.A.D.ing (Reading, Exploration, Art, Discovery) program aimed at encouraging all ages to read this summer. The program runs through August 1st and includes a series of free programs, story times, and learning activities, in addition to the reading incentives. There are four different Summer R.E.A.D.ing programs: Preschool (birth to pre-kindergarten); Children (kindergarten to 12 years); Teens (13 to 18 years); and Adult (age 18 and older). Each age group has its own goals. Preschoolers are encouraged to “read” 50 books. Children are asked to read for 16 hours and attend one program. Teens should read for 12 hours and complete five activities. Adult partici-
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hortly before the school year ended, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz presented the inaugural “Citizenship Award for School and Public Service.” Four students who live in Weston or attend school in Weston were among the recipients. “It is truly a pleasure to share the creation of this award, as I am continually impressed by the number of hard-working, high-achieving and community-focused young people in my district,” stated Rep. Wasserman Schultz. Each school in Florida’s 23rd Congressional District was invited to select a member of the junior class to receive the Citizenship Award. The selected student should best embody the ideals of citizenship, civic engagement, and service to their school, community and nation. The Sagemont School selected Aleeza Kessler. She is the lead student ambassador for the school’s admissions department. She helps organize open houses and serves as a student guide for touring students. She also helped create promotional videos for the Sagemont YouTube page. In addition, Aleeza Cali Chussid, of David Posnack School, is a Student Government Association officer with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. and was vice president of the National Honor Society. In that role, she helped organize community service projects with Kids in Distress and ChildNet. Cali Chussid was chosen by David Posnack Jewish Day School, where she is involved in numerous activities including swimming, softball, tennis, Best Buddies, Science National Honor Society, AIPAC and Rho Kappa. Cali is President
of the Class of 2016 and Founder and President of the Holocaust Awareness Club. She spearheads Operation Never Forget, which helps raise money for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, plans field trips to visit Holocaust survivors, and organizes an annual Yom Hashoah assembly. Outside of the school, Cali is a regional board member for BBYO and is Vice President of the Jewish Family Services Teen Board, a program dedicated to volunteer work within the community. University School at Nova Southeastern University selected Jonathan Goldberg. A member of the school’s speech and debate team, he has won numerous regional and national awards. Outside of school, Jonathan is committed to charity work. He is founder and president of Wish Kids Jerseys, which collects team jerseys and donates them to area children’s hospitals. Jonathan also volunteers as a baseball coach for the Weston Miracle League, working with children with special needs. Cypress Bay High School chose Justin Iannacone, a Sunrise resident. The academRep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz with The Sagemont School’s Aleeza Kessler. ically-motivated student is ranked #8 in his class of 1,098 students and maintains a 5.4 GPA. Justin competes in Lincoln Douglas Debate and participates in Brain Bowl. Outside of school, Justin is active in Boy Scouts. He currently holds the highest position in Eagle Scouts as a Junior Assistant Scout Master. In June, Justin led a group of 12 children to New Mexico and Colorado on a High Adventure Program, a three-week backpack tour which included travel and community service.
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epetition is hopefully the key to success. I will repeat constantly the importance of disaster preparedness. You can find preparedness check lists just about anywhere, including on the City’s website or likely at your local grocery store. It is infinitely easier to grab extra water, batteries and food goods each time you shop NOW, rather than wait until a storm is approaching and stores are packed with people and needed items are out of stock. A suggestion I made at our May Disaster Preparedness Symposium is to stock up with food, water and supplies now; hopefully you won’t need them, and if desired you can donate the food items to the local Harvest Drive in mid-November. It’s a win-win situation. Remember, the first 72 is up to you, meaning you need supplies to be self sufficient for a minimum of 72 hours should power and water be disrupted. Ensure your phone numbers are registered with Weston’s CodeRED Emergency Notification System. Through CodeRED, the City provides emergency notifications to the telephone number(s) you provide. This system is used strictly for emergency notifications and afteremergency information. Your contact information is confidential and protected by state law. Sign up today by clicking on the CodeRED Enrollment link on the City’s homepage at www.westonfl.org or call 954-385-2000 and a City staff member will register you.
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If you have the good fortune to travel on vacation, please utilize the BSO HomeWatch Program. BSO will send personnel to drive by your residence and perform regular perimeter checks for signs of break-in or suspicious activity. To register, call BSO Weston at 954-389-2010 or download the application at www.westonfl.org. It is also recommended that you tell a trusted neighbor to keep an eye on your home, suspend mail and newspaper delivery, have lights on in the home or on timers, and always lock the door that enters your home from inside the garage. Summertime also means increased activities around water. There are many layers of protection needed to prevent drowning deaths, particularly in children under the age of four. Be sure to designate a “Water Watcher” to keep an eye on any children in the pool or other water body. It is an unfortunate fact that children have drowned in a pool while a family event is going on right around it. Knowing CPR is another important element. Weston BSO Fire Rescue offers free CPR training all year long. Now is the perfect time to learn to save a life. While there are many projects underway in Weston, one of the most anticipated is the restroom renovation project within our city parks. Heavy use has taken its toll over the years. The restroom building at Gator Run Park and two of the buildings at Regional Park will be first to receive a makeover. Unlike popular TV shows, the transformation does not happen overnight. These first buildings will be completed this fall and over the next 10-12 months all other park restroom buildings will receive the same facelift befitting their beautiful park surroundings. I hope that everyone enjoys the remainder of their summer – be safe and have fun! Until next time… Mayor Stermer can be contacted via email at dstermer@ westonfl.org or (954) 385-2000.
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Be Prepared for the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season By Assistant District Fire Chief Bruce Angier
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ecause of the presence of the El Nino weather pattern, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting a below normal hurricane season this year, with three to six hurricanes. That does not mean you should be complacent. Remember, Hurricane Andrew, which devastated South Florida, came during a below-normal hurricane activity season. One important thing we have learned from past hurricanes is that early preparedness is crucial. The amount of planning necessary to prepare your family for an approaching hurricane will be overwhelming, unless you prepare well in advance. Every family in Weston should be prepared to be self-sufficient for the first three to five days after a major storm so recovery efforts can focus on those who cannot help themselves. Here are some suggestions on how to prepare your home and family for hurricane season: ▸▸ Weston is not in an evacuation zone, and it is unlikely that there will be a mandatory evacuation. However, if you think you might want to leave ahead of a storm, make your evacuation plan now. Know where you will be going and the route and mode of transportation you will take. Have a plan for any family pets also. Public shelters are a refuge of last resort. If evacuating the area, plan to leave at least 48 hours in advance, and no later than the issuance of a hurricane watch. ▸▸ Identify a safe room. If you plan to stay at home, identify the safest room in your home. This is generally an interior room with no windows, such as a bathroom or closet. Make plans to take shelter in this room in the event of a direct hit. ▸▸ Prepare your hurricane kit. You will need enough food and water to sustain your family for three to five days, as well as a two-week supply of medicine. The Emergency Refill Law now allows you to obtain a 30-day supply of medications when an emergency is declared. A complete hurricane kit checklist is available from the Broward Emergency Management Division at http://www.broward.org/hurricane/Pages/ Default.aspx ▸▸ Document you assets. Make a visual or written record of your assets for insurance purposes. Photographing the exterior of your home prior to the storm is also a good practice. ▸▸ Protect important papers. Protect important family and financial documents, such as insurance policies, inside weatherproof containers or in watertight re-sealable plastic bags. ▸▸ Secure your home. Shutter windows and glass doors. Anchor loose yard objects or bring them inside. ▸▸ Prepare a water supply. As the storm approaches, fill pre-sanitized sinks and tubs with clean water for bathing and flushing toilets. ▸▸ Set Appliances. Turn refrigerators and freezers to the highest settings in anticipation of a power outage. ▸▸ Get cash. Banks and ATM’s do not operate without electricity. ▸▸ Get Gasoline. Fill your tank(s) before the storm. Gas pumps do not work without electricity. ▸▸ Charge your phone. Charge all wireless phones and extra batteries before an approaching hurricane. It only takes one hurricane or tropical storm to significantly disrupt our way of life. We should all take action now to prepare our families for this hurricane season. Early planning and knowing what to do now can literally save your life and help you and your family bounce back stronger and faster should a hurricane disaster strike our area. For more information, please contact Assistant District Fire Chief Bruce Angier at Fire Station 67 at (954) 389-2089 or by email at Bruce_Angier@sheriff.org.
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now before you go! Summer rainstorms often result in closures of Weston’s sports fields. This can be an inconvenience for athletes as well as recreational park-goers. Thanks to the new RainoutLine notification system, residents can get updated field status before leaving the house. “The RainoutLine is a great tool for our park users, particularly those involved in the various sports leagues,” states Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation. “RainoutLine embraces
▸▸ Text Message – create a free login, then add your phone number to receive text message alerts ▸▸ Phone – call 754-227-8999 and follow the extension for the park and field that you are interested in ▸▸ Weston website – Visit the Park/Field Closures link under Events & Recreation on the City of Weston homepage (www.westonfl.org) To protect park guests from the dangers that come with summer storms, the City of Weston employs the Thor Guard Lightning Prediction System in Weston Regional Park, Tequesta Trace Park and Vista Park. The system constantly monitors and evaluates the electrostatic levels in the atmosphere that could produce lightning and activates when ion levels are in a lightning producing range. If lightning is in the vicinity, the warning system will emit a loud horn blast, warning athletes and park visitors to clear the fields and seek shelter. The system also gives an “all-clear” notice, by emitting three short horn blasts, giving visitors the OK to resume their activities. Signs within the parks explain how the system works.
today’s technology to allow a user to choose how they want to get information about field closures. Better yet, that information is relayed immediately as soon as we make the decision. When there is a way to do something better, we want to take advantage of it.” RainoutLine is easy to use and allows users to choose how they want to receive alerts about field closures. The service is currently available for Weston Regional Park, Tequesta Trace Park and Vista Park. As soon as a decision is made by the Parks Department to close a park or field, RainoutLine instantly sends subscribers the cancellation information via their choice of communication tools. Weston residents have five options on how to find out if a particular park or field is open: ▸▸ Free Mobile App – download the RainoutLine app from the Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon App Store, Nook or Android Market. ▸▸ Email – create a free login, then add your email address to the email alert list for real-time alerts
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aggie Augustin’s son Myles would be ten years old today. Sadly, he lived for only 23 days. Despite his short life, Myles left a lasting legacy. In his memory Augustin created Myles of Hope, which is bringing hope to children in rural Haiti. “When Myles died, I thought my heart was so badly broken that I would never be the same again. I was right. I will never be the same again. However, my heart was not broken, my heart broke open,” shares Augustin.
will ensure homework is done and the child attends school on time and prepared. Currently, it currently enrolls 50 students between the ages of five and 14. Following the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010, Myles of Hope partnered with Baptist Health Medical Center to bring a team of volunteer doctors, nurses and support staff, plus medical supplies, to Haiti to provide an urgent care style clinic in the community. Augustin says Myles of Hope has been bringing these medical missions to Haiti about every three or four months, the most recent
From Left: Maggie Augustin and daughter Christina with some of the students at Myles’ school in Haiti. A doctor from Baptist Health provides medical care to a family. A student receives a new pair of pants and toiletries from Myles of Hope.
Through that tragic event, Augustin found her purpose and mission in life. She founded Myles of Hope. “Being Haitian born, I decided to help the forgotten children of Haiti. We started Myles’ primary school in Tabare, Haiti (where her parents have a home). We provide our children with free tuition, school supplies, and one hot meal during the day. My hope is to educate some of the children in this community so they may be productive citizens in the future.” Augustin explains that most of the children in Tabare are so poor their families cannot afford to send them to the city-funded school. In exchange for a free education, Myles of Hope asks only that its students live with a responsible adult who
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Ovaydi-Mandel had the opportunity to train on the five top implant systems and discover the strengths and weaknesses of a variety of implant manufacturers. She received her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Universidad Santa Maria in Venezuela and then furthered her studies in the field of periodontics at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey where she also obtained a Masters in Dental Science.
s the name suggests, Unique Dental Care is not your typical dental office. This practice offers general and cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, and periodontics all under one roof. It’s where convenience and professional care come together to provide patients with expert dental care delivered with a compassionate touch. Dr. Nora Valles answered some commonly asked questions about her practice.
What types of periodontal services do you provide? A perio-
Please describe Unique Dental Care. Unique Dental Care is a
dontist is a specialist who treats warm and cozy family practice periodontal disease with non-surgioffice providing honest, integral cal procedures including scaling and and professional dental care. At Unique Dental Care provides patients with three specialists in one practice; Dr. Amy Ovaydi root planing (cleaning the root sur(left), periodontist, Dr. Michelle Palmer, orthodontist, and Dr. Nora Valles, general dentist. this office, the staff becomes your faces removing plaque and calculus) friend and the doctor will become regular check-ups and emphasis on prevention. as well as placement of local mediyour trusted caregiver. We are committed to Our practice provides the highest-quality sercine to fight microorganisms at the gum level. improving your oral health and overall quality of vices for restoring oral health and repairing teeth Surgical procedures include gum graft surgery, life. damaged by dental disease or injury. We also regeneration of gum, dental crown lengthening, perform complex esthetic procedures restorpocket reduction procedures as well as replacWhat is the significance of the name ing a beautiful smile through cosmetic dentistry. ing missing teeth with dental implants. Unique Dental Care? We wanted to have a Restorative techniques include basic fillings, unique identity and be different from other prac- crowns, bridges and complex implant restoraWhat can patients expect to find at Unique tices by providing integral and state-of-the-art Dental Care? The office was designed to tions. Other general dental treatments include care while optimizing the human factor as the combine esthetics and function. We provide the uncomplicated dental extractions and root canal fuel of our practice. That’s what makes us unique. treatments where the damaged nerve of the latest technology including intraoral cameras, digital radiographs, and other state-of-the-art tooth is removed and replaced with a filler. What services do you provide? Unique equipment. Our practice is committed to proDental Care offers multiple specialties in one What is Smile Makeover cosmetic denviding patients with professionalism, honesty, office: general and cosmetic dentistry, orthodon- tistry? There are various cosmetic procedures respect, and friendliness. Our doctors are rectics, and periodontics. Dentistry is oral health that can be done to improve the appearance of ognized by their excellent credentials not only care and oral health problems are multiple and your smile such as dental veneers, composite as high quality professionals but as warm and complex in nature. Due to its complexity, the bonding, porcelain crowns, tooth implants and compassionate human beings. All of the doctors consultation, advice and treatment of a specialteeth whitening. If you are not happy with your value their patients. We know a dental visit is not ist may be necessary. At Unique Dental Care, we smile this is a great option. always pleasant but every single person on our think about our patients’ comfort and convestaff is dedicated to making your experience at nience and have brought three critical dental What is Dr. Michelle Palmer’s background? this office as comfortable as possible. specialties together under one roof. Dr. Palmer provides orthodontic treatment for children and adults. She is a Florida native who What distinguishes Unique Dental Care How does this benefit patients? We find earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from other dental practices? In addition to this results in more efficient communications from the University of Florida and her Doctorate possessing the technology and equipment that between caregivers allowing us to find integral Degree in Dentistry from Nova Southeastern any practice should have, the professionalism of solutions to any oral health problems the patient University, where she continued her studies our doctors and the warmth and compassion of may have. In addition, we recognize that our receiving a Certificate in Orthodontics and our staff is what makes us unique. We want our patients’ time is valuable. By offering complete Dentofacial Orthopedics and Master of Science patients to feel in our office as our friends and dental care within one practice our patients in Dentistry. Dr. Palmer is fluent in Spanish and they will be treated as family. Our main interest avoid the stress and aggravation of traveling to English. is our patients and every single patient in our different offices. office is unique.
What is your background? I (Dr. Nora Valles)
am a general dentist with more than 12 years of experience. I was born in Puerto Rico and earned my dental degree from Boston University, class of 1992. I practiced general and cosmetic dentistry at several dental offices in Miami-Dade and Broward before opening my private practice, Unique Dental Care, in 2001. My expertise is in preventive family dentistry, creating functional and beautiful smiles for my patients.
What types of general dentistry do you provide? Our emphasis is on total preventive care. This begins with a regular hygiene visit,
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What types of orthodontic care do you offer? Here at Unique Dental Care we offer
traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces, Invisalign and Invisalign Teen.
What is Dr. Amy Ovaydi-Mandel’s background? Dr. Ovaydi-Mandel is certified by the
American Board of Periodontology, which means that she has made significant achievements beyond the mandatory educational requirements of the specialty, including demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of all phases of periodontal disease and treatment including gum surgery and the placement of dental implants. During her training in periodontics, Dr.
Is there anything else you would like to add? We would like to invite you to our office. Let us provide the oral care you need and deserve. We want to improve your oral health and improve your overall quality of life.
Unique Dental Care is located at 2701 Executive Park Drive, Suite 4. Office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday, with late hours until 8pm on Thursday, and Saturday from 9am to 3pm. To schedule an appointment call (954) 217-4939. To learn more about the practice visit www.UniqueDentalCareFL.com.
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anatee Bay Elementary School retained bragging rights as the number one school in the country in the First in Math competition. For the third year in a row, its fifth grade students beat out over 6,000 other schools by solving 2,766,608 online math problems. Not only that, Albert Wang was the number one player out of 1.7 million students. “This was the first year in the history of the 24 game that one school was the number one school and had the number one player in the country,” boasts Lisa Leider, 5th Grade Team Leader and Manatee Bay’s First in Math coordinator. “It has been a wonderful year for Manatee Bay.” Dr. Robert Sun, creator of First in Math, came to the school to personally congratulate the students on their amazing accomplishment. He was especially looking forward to meeting Albert Wang and presenting the All Star trophy. “Students who succeed at this level are dedicated, focused and have great resolve—qualities I greatly admire,” stated Mr. Sun. In addition to being the top school in the country and having the top player, four of the Manatee Bay teams ranked in the top ten; Annejeanette Washington’s class was #4, Lisa Weingartner’s class was #5, Shairin Brown’s class was #6, and Samuel Allison’s class was #8. On top of all that, student Tyler Perez and his family were the top ranked family team in Florida and #7 in the nation. Ms. Leider says she is proud of all the students, because it takes a group effort to win First in Math. “To encourage students to participate we make weekly announcements for Team of the Week and each Manatee Bay Elementary Principal Heather Hedman-DeVaughn, First in week we acknowledge the top player in Math Creator Robert Sun, the Perez family (top family team in Florida), and each class.” Broward School Board Members Laurie First in Math is an online competition Rich Levinson and Robin Bartleman.
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two full TenMarks assignments per week. ongratulations to students in Beyond that, they could play as often as Anabela Fernandes’ second they wanted. grade class at Everglades The TenMarks assignments covered Elementary School. They came in first all of the second grade math subjects. place in the national TenMarks “Math Plus, students could complete “Jam Madness” competition. Each student Session” questions, and pick which received a Kindle Fire tablet as part of strand (subject) they wanted to practhe grand prize. tice. “A favorite strand was comparing Mrs. Fernandes says this was the numbers where the children would get a second year she has participated in the problem such as 356 ___ 536 and would math contest which coincides with the have to fill in a greater than, less than or March Madness basketball tournament. equal to symbol,” said Mrs. Fernandes. Last year, her class placed in the top 30. She acknowledges that it was no easy She says she entered the contest task to complete so many problems in because she thought it would be a fun the Math Madness competition. “At times way to get students to practice their they were tired, but they did not give up,” basic math skills, but never imaged noted Mrs. Fernandes. “They worked so they would be so enthusiastic. “Students Mrs. Fernandes’ second grade students proudly show off the Kindle Fire hard and it was gratifying to see that played every day at school and at home,” tablets they won, with Everglades Elementary Assistant Principal Rita they would be rewarded for their hard explains Mrs. Fernandes. “Some of the DePasquale (left), Principal Eliot Tillinger, and Anabela Fernandes (right). work.” children were getting up at 5am to get When their hard-earned Kindles finally arrived the class celebrated with problems done before they went to school. Most of the class was in our media the school administrators. Principal Tillinger extended his congratulations to center working for 30 minutes before the start of the school day.” the entire class for their devotion and commitment to learning and excelling in Mrs. Fernandes says Math Madness definitely helped her students improve mathematics. their mental math skills and the fluency and speed in which they solve problems. “I am so proud of my students,” boasts Mrs. Fernandes. “This contest not only “Our class had 100% participation and averaged 91% accuracy on all problems answered. The students answered an average of 25,010 total questions over the six helped them with math, but it also taught them a very valuable lesson. They’ve learned that although things can be challenging, hard work and perseverance week period.” comes with great rewards.” During the contest, Mrs. Fernandes gave students the option of doing conventional math homework or TenMarks every night. She required that they complete
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Cypress Bay’s UNICEF Club Raises Funds and Awareness
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embers of Cypress Bay’s UNICEF Club were busy this past year. The club hosted nine fundraisers and collected $22,000 to benefit the international humanitarian agency. The United Nations Children’s Fund, commonly referred to as UNICEF, is the world’s leading advocate for children. It provides long-term humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries. “At Cypress Bay, the UNICEF Club raises money and promotes awareness for the UNICEF organization,” explains Rebecca Norman, co-president of the UNICEF Club. Co-president Hannah Levinson says the club sponsored about one 2014-2015 UNICEF Club officers present a check to fundraiser each month. UNICEF representative Cynthia Valdez. The 250 members sold everything from chocolate bars and chips to teddy bears for Valentine’s Day, and water bottles and Gatorade at the school pep rally. The club also participated in UNICEF’s annual Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign at Halloween. The money raised will be used to help UNICEF purchase medical kits, malaria nets, water pumps and sanitation systems to benefit families in third world countries. “A great amount of money is dedicated to implementing water pumps to purify water sources in developing countries,” notes Hannah.
Shortly before the end of the school year, the UNICEF Club held its final program. About fifty members attended, along with Principal Neely and School Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson, as the club officers presented a giant ceremonial check for $22,000 to UNICEF Representative Cynthia Valdez. Rebecca and Hannah, who will stay on during their senior year and serve as chief advisors to the UNICEF Club, hope more students will get involved. “It’s important for students who live in such affluent societies to realize that not only is there incredible poverty in the world, but also that they themselves can make a tangible difference in the lives of people who have much less than them,” states Cypress Bay Principal Scott Neely Rebecca. with co-presidents Hannah Levinson Hannah encourages and Rebecca Norman. other students to help make a difference in the world. “Helping others is what is truly meaningful in life. There is no better feeling than giving back to those less fortunate than us. While many may be privileged in Weston, it is quite eye-opening when we allow ourselves to explore and truly help out people around the world.” To learn more about the United Nations Children’s Fund and the work it does around the world visit www.UNICEF.org.
Cypress Bay Ranks As One of Nation’s Top Schools By Stacey Bomser
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ne of the best high schools in the country is right here in our backyard. According to U.S. News & World Report’s “2015 Best High Schools” national ranking, Cypress Bay High School ranked #206 out of more than 21,000 public high schools. It earned a Gold Medal for being one of the top 500 schools in the country. In addition, Cypress Bay ranked #15 out of the nearly 600 Florida high schools. It was the highest ranked school in Broward County, both statewide and nationally. “The U.S. News & World Report ranking confirms what we have always known at The Bay, that our students are some of the best and brightest in the country,” states Cypress Bay Principal Scott Neely. “Our academics, programs, and test scores are the best in the nation and our students are extremely prepared to take that next step towards their college education.” The magazine’s rankings were based on three criteria: overall student performance on state-required tests; how effectively schools educate their least-advantaged students; and how well they prepare students for college based on participation in and performance on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams. One of the reasons Cypress
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Bay continually ranks high on this list is because of its college-readiness scores. Student performance on AP exams is used to determine how well the school prepares students for college-level work. According to U.S. News & World Report, Cypress Bay had a college readiness index score of 67.8. The school has a 72% participation rate on the AP exam, with a 66% participant passing rate. Those AP results were also used to help determine The Washington Post’s “America’s Most Challenging High Schools” list for 2015. More than 23,000 U.S. public high schools were evaluated based on the number of graduating seniors taking advanced class tests. This includes Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) classes. Cypress Bay offers both AP and AICE courses. In terms of most challenging high schools, Cypress Bay ranked 129th nationally and 25th in Florida. That is an improvement over 2014 when The Bay was ranked 144th nationally and 28th in Florida. To see the complete list of rankings go to usnews.com/education/ best-high-schools/national-rankings or washingtonpost.com/ local/highschoolchallenge/schools/2015/list/national/.
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Indian Trace Elementary Spanish Club Shines at World Language Competition
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ndian Trace Elementary School’s Spanish Club made an impressive showing at the Broward Public Schools’ District Elementary World Languages Academic Competition. Indian Trace took home a total of 22 medals: 19 gold, one silver and two bronze. This was the second year the school offered Spanish Club as an after-school activity for fourth and fifth grade students. On Monday afternoons, Spanish Teacher Beatriz Cuervo taught the 22 students about the Hispanic culture and the arts. Declamation category gold medal “This year during the Spanish Club winners Iker Deleaud and Gianna sessions we learned how to prepare Schultz with Señora Cuervo. Venezuelan arepas, dance salsa, make pinatas, play games from countries where Spanish is spoken, and learned about different Hispanic painters like Joan Miro from Spain, as well as different places from Hispanic countries like the mysterious Easter Island in Chile,” explained Señora Cuervo. The Spanish Club spent from December to February learning about Spanish culture and the remainder of the school year preparing for the World Languages Academic Competition. Students entered the declamation, skit, talent, poster and 3D projects categories. Depending upon the category, the contestants were judged on pronunciation, intonation, gestures, proficiency, creativity and artistic value. In the declamation category, Iker Deleaud, a native Spanish speaker, won a gold medal for a poem he recited about his country, Venezuela. Gianna Schultz, a non-native Spanish speaker, received a gold medal in her level by reciting Deseos by Viviana Lasover. In the skit category, Indian Trace performed the play El Hombre de la Mancha based on the Spanish literature masterpiece Don Quixote. It starred Juan Herrero
as Don Quixote, Franklin Ferrer as Sancho Panza, Carolina Nadorfy as Dulcinea, Sebastian Gonzalez as the monster of the windmill, and Zoe Savotinsky as a friend of Dulcinea. “This group of students was amazing on the stage,” boasted Señora Cuervo. “They engaged the whole audience. Even our competitors laughed and screamed with the adventures of Don Quixote.” In the talent category, students performed the popular pasodoble, ¡Qué Viva España! Mia Peretz, Viviana Cornier, Gianna Colby, Sonia Cheng, Alexia Alcocer, Daria Hernandez, Sebastian Martin, Dylan Dervishi and Diego Comulada won first place for their dance. Three students participated in the 3D project category, creating folk art related to the Hispanic culture and an oral presentation. Gabriela Bravo, Meredith Niksa and Kirsten Libier all won gold medals for their projects. In the poster contest, students had to create a poster related to the theme: “Languages are the Pathways to College and Career Readiness.” Riley Schneider won a silver medal and Jeyda Borges and Samantha Leonor both won bronze medals. Señora Cuervo says she was proud of all her students. “Since the beginning, I set high expectations on each student and they went above and beyond. Teaching the children the importance of hard work, commitment, and being excellent in every endeavor is what we brought to the competitions and that made the difference.” The cast of El Hombre de la Mancha: Carolina Nadorfy, Zoe Savotinsky, Sebastian Gonzalez, Franklin Ferrer, and Juan Herrero.
Weston Students Excel at ESOL Academic Competition By Stacey Bomser
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a green ribbon. Ms. Franco says she was extremely proud of her t’s not easy to be a new student in middle school The team from Cypress Bay also scored highly at students’ efforts. They spent countless hours after or high school, especially when you don’t speak the ESOL Academic Competition. Celeste Velazco school memorizing their speeches, practicing spellthe language. That did not deter ESOL (English for took home a first place trophy in Original Oratory ing words and learning their lines. Speakers of Other Languages) students at Tequesta B2. The 19-person team also earned eight first place All that work certainly paid off. The 16-person Trace Middle School and Cypress Bay High School. ribbons, four second place ribbons, six third place team from Tequesta Trace won numerous awards. Not only did these students make new friends, they ribbons and three fourth place ribbons. Maria Rodrigues won first place in the Talent proved their newfound mastery of the English At Tequesta language Trace, the ESOL at the ESOL students who Academic participated in Competition. the Academic “The all-day Competition event allows were from students to South America. showcase Ms. Franco their talents said she had and abiliSpanish speakties through ing students art, talent Tequesta Trace ESOL students proudly show off their The Cypress Bay team takes a break for lunch. from Venezuela, and spoken prizes from the ESOL Academic Competition. performances,” Chile and Colombia category and classmate Lucas Freitas was the first explains Judith-Ann Franco, ESOL teacher at and Portuguese speaking students from Brazil. While place trophy winner in the Spelling Bee. In addition, Tequesta Trace. “There are two different categories the majority of the Cypress Bay team were from Latin that the students compete in. The first one is language Analucia Davila was the first place medal winner in American countries, there were students from China. Declamation A1. Camila Espinosa, Ana Beltran and mastery. This includes activities such as impromptu “These were a great group of kids. They are met Isabella Gonzales all won second place red ribbons speaking, spelling bee, declamation, original oratory, with a lot of challenges coming to a new country in Declamation. In the Art category, Ana Beltran, and writing. The second classification is in creative and not speaking the language,” shares Ms. Franco. Maria Rodrigues, Obislet Cardozo and Mara Prada display and performing arts. This includes plays and “However, they are eager to learn and welcome the all won red ribbons and Myriam Mazzocca received skits, original artwork, and talent.” adventures and experiences that they are given.”
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Autism in Flight Introduces Everglades Elementary Students to Air Travel
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ir travel can be a stressful experience for many people, more so for families of children with autism. Four ESE students at Everglades Elementary School and their parents were able to simulate the air travel experience through Autism in Flight, a program of Broward County Public Schools, JetBlue Airways and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Autism in Flight provides families and individuals with autism the opportunity to navigate the air travel experience in a realistic, relaxed environment, surrounded by other families in the autism community. Everglades Elementary was one of five schools to participate in the recent program. Gloria Castellanos, William Burmeister and Daniel The students, along with Castellanos (right) onboard the JetBlue flight. their teachers and family members, went through the entire airport travel experience, from check-in at the ticket counter to walking through security to actually boarding the airplane. As part of the true onboard experience, the children fastened their seatbelts and were served beverages and snacks by flight attendants. The students also had the unique opportunity to meet the pilots. Pilar Villegas, autism coach at Everglades Elementary, says Autism in Flight can be a life changing experience for many of her students and their families. “For individuals with autism, having an understanding of what to expect can change the experience from overwhelming to manageable. For their families, it could
mean having the family vacation that they have been longing for.” She says for her students it was a positive experience, noting that after the field trip one boy told his father: “I’m not scared anymore!” This was the third annual Autism in Flight event. The program was created by JetBlue to help make air travel more accessible to individuals with autism. Flying can be challenging for those affected by autism who are often hypersensitive to large crowds and loud noises, and may have commuEverglades Elementary Autism Coach Pilar Villegas (left) and ESE nication difficulties. Specialist Sharon Sierra (right) with students William Burmeister, Ivan Hernandez and Daniel Castellanos and their parents. Many families do not fly due to the fear of the response it could elicit from their children with autism, as well as fellow travelers and airline crew members. Ms. Villegas praises this program for the positive effect it has on her students with autism and the community at large. “Programs, such as Autism in Flight, which provide real life experience for children with autism create a positive impact in their lives. At the same time, the awareness that these events create is key to a more understanding environment for individuals with autism. We teach the community patience and the understanding that we are all different.”
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Eagle Point Students Compete in Battle of the Books
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“As they advanced through the rounds, each team spent more and more time or years, Media Specialist Sharon Handler has been encouraging students working as a group to try to remember as many facts as they could from the books at Eagle Point Elementary School to read the Sunshine State Young Readers so they could answer questions about all 15,” says Mrs. Handler. “Since, like Award (SSYRA) books. She hosts an annual ice cream sundae party for Jeopardy, there were six categories to choose from, some had multiple books, and those students who read at least three of the books on the list. More often than not, they never knew which book they would students read more with a handful readbe asked about.” ing all 15 titles. The final game was close. It all came This year, Mrs. Handler decided to step down to one question. The win went to Mrs. it up a notch with the first annual Battle of Echemendia’s class. the Books, a Jeopardy-style tournament. “All of the students involved took this All fourth and fifth grade classes could as a huge matter of pride. There were enter a team of three students. The contestears of joy when they won,” shared Mrs. tants were determined by which students Handler. All of the participants’ names in the class read the most SSYRA books. from the final round will be put on a comIf there was a tie, then the student who memorative plaque which will hang in the scored higher on the Accelerated Reader media center. quizzes on those books was picked. The third grade classes were invited to “To prepare for the tournament, many watch the Battle of the Books. According classes held study sessions, during which to Mrs. Handler, “So many students in students who read certain books shared both third and fourth grade came to me facts and events from those books so the after the battle excited for next year, ready competitors would know more about them to start reading the new SSYRA books, and remember more, since it may have hoping to be on their class’ team. It’s a been months since they read the book,” great motivator to get students to read notes Mrs. Handler. these books.” The tournament took place over four After the final round, Mrs. Joslin’s team (Nicole Valdivia, Victoria Rueda and Andrea Over the summer, students can get days, with multiple rounds. The final Canal) and Mrs. Echemendia’s team (Lauren Corrigan, Megan Sin and Santiago a jump start on reading for next year’s round came down to two fourth grade Mason) pose with Media Specialist Sharon Handler and Principal De Zayas. Battle of the Books. The 2015-2016 teams: Mrs. Joslin’s class represented by Sunshine State Young Readers Award selection for grades three through five can Nicole Valdivia, Victoria Rueda and Andrea Canal, and Mrs. Echemendia’s class be found at http://www.floridamedia.org/?page=ssyrahome. represented by Lauren Corrigan, Megan Sin and Santiago Mason.
Country Isles Students Are Reading All Stars By Stacey Bomser
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s with any skill, the more you practice the better you’ll get. That was the message to students at Country Isles Elementary School this past year as the school promoted reading reinforcement through the Accelerated Reader program. “Accelerated Reader is a progress monitoring software that offers reading practice and tools to motivate or accelerate reading skills,” explains Principal Mindy Morgan. “Students that use the Accelerated Reader program increase their literacy skills and build a solid foundation for reading.”
Ella and Gavin Vizzini proudly wear their AR All Stars shirts.
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According to Principal Morgan, Accelerated Reader improves reading proficiency because the students are reading continuously, discussing their books with their peers, and assessing their knowledge of the content using the program. Beyond the academic benefits, students earn incentive rewards from reading. Students who earned the required number of Accelerated Reader points for their grade level were awarded a Country Isles All Star t-shirt. As additional points were earned, students earned star patches to place on their shirts. Teachers earned their own shirt once their entire class was “shirted.” This year, ten classes were “shirted” Fifth grader Christian Sleipnes. and were recognized with a pizza party. Congratulations to Mrs. Sherman’s, Mrs. The school is hoping for even greater participation Santos’, Ms. Gandolfo’s, Ms. Diaz’s, and Mrs. in Accelerated Reader next school year. Hunter’s first grade classes, Ms. Adams’ second Even when school is not in session, Country Isles grade class, Mrs. Gurrey’s third grade class, students continue to read. This summer, children Mrs. Elizabeth Cohen’s and Ms. Dyer’s fourth are encouraged to participate in the Scholastic grade classes, and Mrs. Susan Cohen’s fifth Summer Reading Challenge™, a free online reading grade class. program in which students read, log their minutes “Students who earn the points needed for the and earn rewards. The school with the most minutes shirt are recognized on the morning announceread wins a visit from Michael Northrop author of ments and classes are recognized quarterly in the TombQuest series. Two years ago, Country Isles the cafeteria,” notes Principal Morgan. “Each logged more than 150,000 minutes of reading earning class with the most points also earns a trophy for the title of top public elementary school in Broward the quarter to display in their classroom.” County in the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge.
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Falcon Cove Scores Points with Exhibition Game to Unveil New Gym Floor School news
By Stacey Bomser
The Fighting Falcons, a team of teachers and administrators from Falcon Cove Middle School, Gator Run, Manatee Bay and Everglades elementary schools, pose with members of the Harlem Wizards before the game
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he Fighting Falcons worked their magic, but in the end they were no match for the Harlem Wizards. The Falcon Cove Middle School PTA organized the “celebrity” basketball game to unveil the school’s new gymnasium floor and create a sense of community. The exhibition game was a slam-dunk with about 350 students and families filling the gym to watch some of their favorite teachers and administrators take on the Harlem Wizards, a professional basketball entertainment company known for its fun-filled, highflying stunts. The Fighting Falcons team consisted of faculty from Falcon Cove Middle School, as well as Everglades, Gator Run and Manatee Bay, the three main public feeder elementary schools to Falcon Cove. Representing Falcon Cove were Dr. Kaplan, principal, Coach Hoopes, teachers Mr. Malca, Ms.
Thompson, Mr. Hammerman, Ms. Arnold, Mr. Tomich, Mr. Lipshutz, Mr. Keery, and security officers Ms. Santora, Mr. Hendrick, and Mr. Grant. Principal Peters, Coach Cliff and Mr. Burns played on behalf of Gator Run Elementary. Assistant Principal Dumervil, Ms. Beiner and Mr. Henschel represented Manatee Bay and Ms. Kanefsky, Ms. Stark and Mr. Lauden represented Everglades Elementary. “There were roars of cheering, excitement and laughter,” said Jamie Cohen, Falcon Cove Middle School PTA Vice President of Fundraising, who helped organize the event. “The fans cheered loudly when the teachers scored a basket and oohed and aahed when the Wizards went flying through the air and hung on the basketball hoop.” Rising eighth grader Jeremy Cohen was one of the fans. “That was an awesome event!”
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Aidan Jon Gonzalez, a rising fourth grader at Everglades Elementary, wanted to know when the Harlem Wizards are coming back. “Those guys rocked! I want to learn to do tricks like Showtime.” To create excitement for the game, the Harlem Wizards visited the various schools at lunchtime to interact with the students. Jamie says the PTA was pleased with the turnout. “We were not interested in raising lots of funds, we just wanted to put on a fun event for everyone while playing on our new gym floor. It really did pull the community together and give the faculty and staff from each school a chance to have some fun together.” The Falcon Cove PTA purchased the $65,000 gymnasium floor with monies raised from its Flight of the Falcons fundraiser, a huge carnival-style event held each fall.
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Sagemont Student Wins Prestigious Cappie Award for Best Actress
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By Stacey Bomser
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poignant performance as Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker earned Erica Merlino, a rising senior at The Sagemont School, a Cappie Award for Best Lead Actress in a Play. In addition to the recognition, Erica received a $500 scholarship towards her arts education. The Cappies (Critic’s Award Program) are often described as the high school equivalent of the Tony Awards. “Winning a Cappie Award is a great validation for a student because it means that their peers recognize the hard work and dedication that they have given to the art of theater,” explains Elizabeth Garrard, Sagemont’s theater instructor and director of The Miracle Worker. “Erica’s performance in The Miracle Worker was ranked across the board by those student critics who saw the show as the best performance that they screened for the school year.” Merlino says winning the Cappie gave her validation that hard work pays off. “To be rewarded such an honorable title after months of taxing rehearsals, daunting character development, and complete dedication to the production in its entirety, was an amazing personal triumph for me. The Cappies win was one of the most incredible, and rewarding, moments of my life.”
Ms. Garrard says Merlino is definitely deserving of this award. “I have been working with Erica for six years and have watched her grow from a shy sixth grade student to a student leader and award winning thespian. I knew that she was the right choice for such a challenging role based on the way that she approached the auditions. She had the part the minute she walked into the room.” According to Ms. Garrard, Merlino approaches every role, both onstage and off, with compassion and diligence. That includes serving as Junior Class President this past year. Sagemont’s production of The Miracle Worker was nominated for nine Cappie Awards this season, Above: Erica Merlino accepting the Cappie including Best Play. This was not Award for Best Lead Actress in a Play the first time The Sagemont School from Margot Moreland, a Carbonell Award winning actress and Tony Award voter. has been recognized by this presLeft: Erica Merlino as Helen Keller tigious awards program. In 2011, in The Miracle Worker. Sagemont’s production of Dracula won five Cappies including Best Play and Best Lead Actor. The school has received numerous nominations and awards since then.
Weston Christian Academy Thespians Tame the Lion King By Stacey Bomser
Lion King Jr. by Weston Christian Academy.
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he Musical Theater Class at Weston Christian Academy (WCA) ended the school year with a production of Lion King, Jr. The junior version of the popular musical was just released and WCA is the first middle school in the area to present this elaborate production. “The Lion King has always been one of my favorite Broadway shows,” shares Angela Cring, WCA Drama Teacher and Lion King Jr. Director. “I love the diversity of the music, the costuming and the makeup. It also has a message filled with hope.” To provide students with a taste of the true theater experience, Ms. Cring held a formal audition. Students had to prepare a resume, cold reading and sing 16 bars of a song alone on stage before a panel. Just like on Broadway, the cast list was posted with everyone’s assigned parts. The leads were played by Sarah
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Toruno as Simba, Amanda Ferrer as Mufasa, Evelyn Palmliden as Rafiki, Camden Lutes as Timon and David Sielaff as Pumbaa. Students quickly learned in this production there was no such thing as a small part. “This show is very ensemble driven – Savannah animals, lionesses, wildebeests, and hyenas,” explains Ms. Cring. “My ensemble was initially disappointed when they didn’t receive large parts until they realized that they were singing and dancing in about every scene.” With a cast of 25, it was important for everyone to actively participate. Ms. Cring had students take ownership for their parts as much as possible, this included costume design and choreography. “I had a team of boys that took on some of the lioness choreography creating a different feel for the number. It was a dance that was done on the floor, in and around the audience, while the main character sang from the stage.” To further promote camaraderie amongst the cast, at the end of each rehearsal “we would gather in a circle and take a moment to ‘brag on each other’ noting a specific thing that they noticed or liked about another cast member’s performance,” explains Ms. Cring. “They became better about being very specific in their compliments and performance notes for one another and it was really special to see them coming together as a supportive cast through this process.” Ms. Cring also thanks the support of WCA faculty and parents for helping with the production. She says it took over 800 man-hours of preparation to complete all the costumes and sets, which included Pride Rock created from pallets and shaped Styrofoam painted to look like stone. Weston Christian Academy thespians performed three Evelyn Palmliden as “Rafiki” and Sarah Toruno as “Simba”. performances of Lion King Jr., a matinee for the entire Photos courtesy Ivan school and two evening performances for family and guests. Romero Photography.
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Indian Trace Elementary Students Participate in Inaugural Vocabulary Parade School News
By Stacey Bomser
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tudents at Indian Trace Elementary School ended the school year with panache as they flaunted their lexicon proficiency in the school’s inaugural Vocabulary Parade. The school-wide event was proposed by teachers Kathryn Puccio, Michele Ramos and Marla Koche. Principal Amy Winder says she thought the vocabulary parade would be the perfect culmination to a year of increased rigor. “We have been building the students’ academic vocabulary as we stretch their depth of knowledge to teach the Florida standards. This project went along with our strategy of project-based learning which enables students to use higher-level thinking skills in a fun and creative manner.” To kick-off the program, Principal Winder read the story Miss Allainius – A Vocabulary Disaster by Debra Frasier on the morning news show. The teachers then guided students in selecting their words. Some classes had to pick a word from their vocabulary lists, while other teachers let students pick a challenging word. Students had to create a costume and signage representing their word. “The students really took ownership of their word and created something unique,” shares Mrs. Koche, a fourth grade teacher. “By doing this, each student not only learned their own word, but learned words from all of the other students as well.” First grade teachers Mrs. Puccio and Mrs. Ramos were impressed with the word selection and creative expression. “I was amazed to see the creativity throughout each grade level,” notes Mrs. Ramos. “Each costume was hand-made
and not store bought.” On the day of the Vocabulary Parade, each grade marched around the interior circle of the school to the cheers of other students and parents. By the end of the Vocabulary Parade, students had learned 745 new words just by watching their peers parade around. “Research suggests that vocabulary is enormously important to children’s development as readers and learners,” shares Principal Winder. “Children with larger vocabularies typically have higher achievement in reading and content area learning. It is important for teachers and parents to use strategies such as this to increase students’ vocabulary.” The Vocabulary Parade was so successful, Indian Trace Elementary plans to make it an annual event.
Dual language kindergarten students (and twins) Raiden and Riley Laird chose the word “identical.”
Kindergarten dual language teacher Patty De Biase chose the word “retired” because she was retiring after 25 years of teaching at Indian Trace Elementary.
Everglades Elementary Hosts “A Night at the Museum” By Stacey Bomser
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verglades Elementary was transformed from a school into an art gallery for its fifth annual “A Night at the Museum.” The evening event showcases the incredible artwork created by the kindergarten through fifth grade students in various genres and mediums. Art Specialist Sandy Art Specialist Sandy Goldglantz Goldglantz organizes the with Principal Eliot Tillinger. art show as a platform for students to show off their creativity. “It is important for students to feel proud of themselves. There are many students who may not be the star, the actor/actress, the math or science wiz, but they are able to express their creativity in the arts. For many, this is the only place where they can shine.” And shine they did as parents and peers wandered the halls, admiring the artwork. Each student had at least one piece on display. Mrs. Goldglantz says for kindergarten through third grades she tried to showcase the art piece that best exhibited the student’s talent, but she allowed fourth and fifth graders to pick the piece they wanted displayed. The types of artwork ranged across the mediums from pastels, tempera paints, watercolor paints, collage, chalks, papier mache, and clay, to 2D and 3D art. Throughout the evening, many parents commented on the unique interpretations of the various projects. “The students are young and I don’t want them to
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have a wrong or right way,” explains Mrs. Goldglantz. “I want them to develop their own style.” “In my Matisse painting, I made the smoke coming from the cup of coffee because it is about movement,” shared second grader Feryal Wardani. In addition to showcasing the students’ artwork, “A Night at the Museum” also allowed students and parents to participate in hands-on art projects. Teachers and parent volunteers demonstrated various techniques ranging from creating origami and making tissue paper flowers to coloring famous works of art and drawing mandala art. Guests could even put Legos into motion. To enhance the museum atmosphere, classical music played and members of the student council acted as docents greeting patrons and serving snacks. “Just like any opening night at a museum, wine and cheese, or in our case juice and cookies, were served,” jokes Goldglantz.
Second grader Feryal Wardani poses next to her picture.
Students admire artwork on display at Everglades Elementary’s “A Night at the Museum.”
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he first day of school will be here before we know it. Unlike the start of summer that elicits sheer joy in our children, the start of school usually brings with it moans, groans and the signal that the carefree days of summer are coming to an end. Although our children won’t admit it, after the typical glum reaction that school is beginning, excitement follows over new school supplies, finding out who their teacher is and getting to see friends they’ve missed over the summer. This time of year also means a time of transition for our children which can be met with mixed emotion. While some children seem to be able to handle transitions with ease, for others a transition can bring about feelings of anxiousness. Children who have difficulties with transitions can have difficulties at any age. A preschool age child may experience anxiety over separation from a caregiver. An elementary age student may worry about a new school year, a new teacher or if they’ll have friends in their class. A middle school age child can experience anxiousness over the transition to a new school and having so many teachers. Even a high school student can experience beginning of the school year jitters as they worry about their friendships, course load or even making a school sports team. Whether your child is three or 14, the strategies used to help ease these transitions are similar: Acknowledge your child’s feelings – Don’t dismiss your child’s feelings as “silly” or tell them there is nothing to be nervous about. Don’t minimize their feelings. The change they are going through may seem small to you but it can be huge for them. Validate your child’s feelings. Let your child know that it’s ok to be nervous or timid about a new situation, that even as adults we sometimes feel this way. Identify the feeling and explain ways you personally cope with change that might be helpful. That being said, don’t feed your child’s fear by giving off a vibe that you have reservations about their transition. Express empathy without excessive sympathy. Minimize stress by helping your child become familiar with their new surroundings – Make sure your child has had a chance to visit their school and possibly meet some familiar faces who will be there. Attending school open houses is a great start. Discuss the upcoming transition…but don’t over do it – Make the upcoming change part of dinner conversation or while driving in the car. Talk about some of the things they can expect, like the activities to look forward to, the schedule, teachers, etc. However, don’t over talk it and feed anxiety about the upcoming change. Be comforting, loving and reassuring – Let your child know you are there for them but don’t express anxiety along with them. Help provide them with the confidence they need by being reassuring about the upcoming change. Know when to “back off” and let them fly – At some point you need to leave them and let them adapt to their new surroundings. Change is an important part of the growing process. It is key to adolescent development and is vital to our children growing and developing into independent and self-confident individuals. However difficult the transition may be, be reassured as parents that it’s all part of the normal, healthy transitions our children will go through throughout their lives and will help them in their journey as they go off to college, take a job, move away from home and someday get married. 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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Imagine Students Bring Biographies to Life
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Jazlyn Cherradi as Cleopatra.
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Milton Hershey, George Lucas, Martin Luther King, Amelia Earhart, Christopher Columbus, Harriet Tubman, Dr. Seuss, Walt Disney, Neil Armstrong, and many more,” shares Mrs. Sotomayor. She came up with this project four years ago as a way to incorporate reading, research and character traits, all topics covered in the fourth grade curriculum, into one assignNicholas Leboffe as Alex Gardner as President ment. While reading the biographies, Ludwig van Beethoven. Abraham Lincoln. students had to complete a graphic character trait organizer, including personality, their character accordingly,” explains Mrs. Sotomayor. physical appearance, likes, dislikes, worries, dreams, “Dressing like the character was also a requirement.” goals, biggest problem and relationship with others. Isabel Barrientos says presenting her project in “These character traits had to be quoted from the character was her favorite part of this assignment. book, so the students had to careClassmate Isabela Zavaleta agreed. “You get to learn fully read and write down exactly about the character and get to closely examine their what was said in the book in relalives and what goals and problems they might have tion to each trait,” explains Mrs. had.” Sotomayor. Once the organizer Pablo Arce said it was difficult to share all the was complete, it went through a fascinating information he had learned about his peer review process before being character. “To me, talking about the entire life of submitted to Mrs. Sotomayor for Albert Einstein was challenging due to the short final editing and then being put amount of time, since there was so much to say about onto a poster. this interesting character.” The students presented their Mrs. Sotomayor says she is always impressed with David Orjuela as President posters in character. “They had to how her students embrace this project and bring their John F. Kennedy. speak in first person and ‘act out’ biographies to life.
tudents in Marcela Sotomayor’s fourth grade bi-literate class at Imagine Charter School at Weston had to choose carefully when picking a famous person to read about for the autobiography/ biography book report. Not only did they need to read two books about the person, they had to actually become the person for a class presentation. Students had the freedom to choose who they wanted to research. The only requirement was that the person has/had made a positive contribution or impact to our country or the world. They selected historical figures, musicians and artists, inventors and innovators. “Some of the famous people represented this year were: Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Frida Kahlo, Vincent van Gogh, Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, Beethoven, Charles Darwin, Anne Frank, Bill Gates,
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Cypress Bay Student Athletes Receive Scholarships
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ight Cypress Bay High School seniors were among the honorees at the 28th annual Scholar/Athlete Banquet hosted by Broward County Public Schools and the Broward County Athletic Association. The Scholar Athlete Program recognizes students who have achieved excellence in both the classroom and field of play. They were chosen based on the following criteria: minimum of 3.2 GPA; varsity letter winner; exhibit commitment to total school program and community; and nominated by the principal. Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie called the Scholar Athletes the leaders of tomorrow. “Participation in sports and athletic competitions helps prepare students to become productive citizens. Students learn the importance of teamwork, cooperative learning and problem solving.” He added that student athletes also learn important lifelong skills such as self-discipline, motivation, leadership, character development and sportsmanship. Congratulations to Cypress Bay’s Scholar Athletes: ▸▸ Nicole Haines was a four-year member of the basketball team. She is an AP Scholar with Distinction, member of the National Honor Society (NHS), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Best Buddies and Mu Alpha Theta. She was also the recipient of the Cypress Bay High PTSA Lightning Award of Excellence. She will attend the University of Florida (UF). ▸▸ Rachel Newman was a three-year member of the soccer team and member of the flag football team. She is an AP Scholar with Distinction and recipient of the 2013 Cypress Bay High School Academic Excellence Award for Pre-Calculus. She is a member of NHS, the Debate Team, and Make a Wish club. Rachel will attend the University of Virginia. ▸▸ Michael Plutt was a three-year member of the tennis team. He is the recipient of the Spanish Underclassman Award and Mathematics Underclassman Award. He will attend Bryant University, where he will play tennis. ▸▸ Marina Rubio was a four-year member of the lacrosse team, where she served as Captain. She is an AP Scholar with Distinction and a member of
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Increase Your Metabolism section Ask the expert head
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n this article, I will go over four simple ways that individuals can increase their metabolism. When most people think of metabolism, they automatically think of the thyroid gland. Although the thyroid gland is one of the main controllers of our body’s metabolism, it is not the only thing that influences it. Here are some common tips we offer our patients at Dr. Valdes Weight Loss Center that may help you rev up your metabolism and improve results of any weight loss program.
Exercise
There are two forms of exercise - cardiovascular and resistance. Both raise metabolism but there is a difference between the two forms. Cardiovascular exercise tends to raise metabolism during the time of the exercise only. Shortly after stopping your workout, the metabolism goes back to its normal baseline level. Resistance exercise, on the other hand, increases metabolism during exercise and also for several hours after the workout is completed. The reason for the prolonged positive effect on metabolism has to do with changes that occur at the level of the muscle. Resistance training places stress on the muscle which leads to small microscopic tears of muscle fibers. These tears activate the repair process to mend the muscle back to health, this increases metabolism not only during the exercise itself but for several hours thereafter.
Eat
Do NOT skip meals. The old school dieting method of skipping meals or following a very low calorie diet will make your metabolism slow down eventually and increase your chances of regaining all your weight back or never reaching your goal. Imagine you’re driving a car and the gas is running out. Do you start driving faster or slower? The answer should be slower, so you conserve gas and make it to the next gas station. Your body works in a similar way. If you do not eat enough (food is your body’s gas), your body slows its metabolism down in order to conserve calories. Think of three meals a day as the guiding point for your body. If you have three meals a day, your metabolism remains normal. If you have more than three meals a day, that increases the metabolism. Conversely, fewer than three meals a day significantly slows down metabolism. So always eat three meals a day or more to keep that metabolism from slowing down!
Protein
Protein is underutilized by most individuals when trying to lose weight. It has several beneficial characteristics that are vital in helping patients attain their goal weight. First, protein increases metabolism more than fat or carbohydrates, so calorie for calorie it is a great and vital nutrient in devising a dietary strategy to lose weight. Protein, compared to fat and carbohydrates, tends to make individuals feel fuller quicker from meals and maintain satiety for a longer period of time. Lastly, protein helps you maintain your muscle during the weight loss process. The less you lose the better your metabolism.
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f you still think you can defend the foreclosure of your home or obtain a mortgage modification on your own, here are some sobering facts to consider: ▸▸ When the Florida legislature approved additional funding to clear the foreclosure backlog in June 2013, it also ordered our court system to clear 256,000 foreclosure cases per year through 2016. That’s more than 700 cases per day. ▸▸ Unlike other Florida judges, foreclosure judges are effectively temps who don’t have to face voters. ▸▸ Today, most foreclosure cases are set for trial or final judgment within 6-8 months, and any continuances of trial are routinely denied. ▸▸ Mortgage giant Freddie Mac pays mortgage servicers “bonuses” for expediting foreclosures and charges a daily penalty for delayed foreclosures. If you are in foreclosure or at risk of foreclosure, how can you combat against this court system set up to dispose of foreclosure cases with brutal efficiency? The most important tool you can use to defend against our court system’s quest to drain the dockets is to hire a qualified and experienced foreclosure defense attorney. First, don’t settle for anything less than an initial face-to-face meeting with the attorney. Let’s get real. If they are too busy to meet with you personally to review your case, they will just be “too busy” to actually help you with your case. Also, make sure that the attorney has plenty of litigation and trial experience (at least fifteen years), and that the attorney regularly practices in the county where your case is pending. Finally, make sure the attorney has a proven track record of outstanding results and satisfied clients. Ask the attorney to refer you to at least three satisfied clients. Another critical tool to save your home from foreclosure is to ensure that the law firm you hire to defend your case has established loan modification and consumer bankruptcy departments. If your legal defenses to the foreclosure case are not accepted by the court, you can process a loan modification, reinstatement, or short payoff of your loan. If all else fails, right before the foreclosure auction of your home takes place, you can file a consumer bankruptcy and attempt to complete the modification within the bankruptcy proceeding. Detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners are also discussed in a unique DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight For Your Home.” If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine, you will receive a complimentary copy during your free consultation to discuss your case in detail with a member of our highly experienced legal team. The attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm are privileged to successfully represent hundreds of homeowners in our community. We have foreclosure defense, loan modification and bankruptcy departments all within the same office, and we will gladly refer you to dozens of satisfied clients so you can be confident in your decision to hire our Firm.
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educing soda from your child’s diet can have the greatest single effect on their dental health. When the former mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, created a policy to reduce the number of ounces in a large soda sold in his city’s restaurants, he was criticized by some for violating their human rights. The amount of press that this situation received not only illustrates the degree of political divide in this country, but also the love of Americans for their favorite bubbly beverage. It is estimated that between 50 and 80 percent of children in the United States consume at least one serving of soda per day. Some of these children are consuming multiple servings. Just as concerning as the high frequency of soda drinking are the large quantities. For example, the average serving size of soda in the 1950’s was 6.5 ounces. The average size currently is 20 ounces. As we will see, both the increased frequency and quantity of soda consumption have a negative effect on oral health. To understand why we have singled out soda, it is important to consider the factors contributing to the creation of dental caries (or cavities). In order to have a cavity, there needs to be certain cavity causing bacteria in the mouth and an acidic environment. This acidic environment allows for weakening of the surface of the teeth and the eventual colonization of the interior or the tooth by the bacteria. Sweetened soda contains “simple” sugars which are easily broken down by oral bacteria. The byproducts are acidic and lead to the weakening of the surfaces of teeth. What about non-sugared or diet soda? As it turns out, carbonation itself is very acidic having a similar negative effect. Here are a number of strategies to reduce the effects of soda and acid causing foods in general: ▸▸ Limit, or possibly eliminate soda from our diets. Get into the habit of drinking water. Juice and milk have sugar as well. So try to limit their consumption to meal times. ▸▸ Rinse. If soda or any sugar foods are consumed, rinse with water afterwards. Water is very good at neutralizing the acidity levels in the mouth. ▸▸ Read the ingredients. Stay away from foods whose first one or two ingredients is sugar.
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▸▸ Use topical fluoride regularly. Topical fluoride hardens the surface of the enamel and helps to reverse the effects of the acids. Fluoride can be gotten from toothpaste, rinses, and professional application. An alternative to fluoride is xylitol. Its mechanism of action is different than fluoride but research of its frequent use is promising. ▸▸ Set a good example. Children are very impressionable and will model most behaviors observed by the adults in their lives. We try to be practical when making recommendations to our families. We do not stress the total removal of all sweet food/drink from the diet. But following the advice above and common sense strategies can make a significant change in our oral health. Remember, consistency is the key and healthy habits are best started early. 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.
By Alina Gastesi-de Armas, MA, MEd, LMHC
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any children experience the stress of their parent’s divorce each year. How they react depends on their age, personality, and the particular circumstances of the separation and divorce process. Although every divorce will have an effect on the children involved, children can come out of it better able to cope with stress, and many become more flexible, tolerant young adults. The most important things that both parents can do to help kids through this difficult time are: 1. Be honest. Don’t lead your child to believe “Dad’s away on business” or “everything is going to be wonderful”. Children are very perceptive. They know if a parent is trying to hide something, even if the purpose is to spare their feelings. Children need simple straight-forward answers they can understand, without blame or making anyone wrong or bad. 2. Tell your child it is not their fault. All children assume they may be responsible for their parents’ break-up. Children need to be gently reassured repeatedly over the first couple of years that the divorce is an adult decision having nothing to do with them or their behavior. 3. Try to listen. Children will have many questions, feelings, assumptions and concerns about divorce. Many parents find it difficult to just sit quietly and listen to their children talk without trying to interrupt with a “fix-it” statement. Children need to feel heard with quiet patience and undivided attention. 4. Give your child permission to respond to the divorce in their own way. Many children hide their feelings of sadness, grief, anger or confusion because they are afraid expressing these feelings will upset their parents. Children need to know all their feelings are acceptable. 5. Let your child know it is normal for them to want their parents to get back together again. Children can feel ashamed about this very normal wish. You can explain to your child that once divorced, it is very unlikely that people ever get back together, but their wish for reconciliation is very normal. 6. Avoid putting your child in the middle or trying to make them take sides. Don’t say anything about your ex within earshot of your child. Avoid having your child carry messages to your ex. Children need to be able to love both parents. If one parent is disapproving of affection a child expresses toward the other parent, the child will begin to withdraw, become dishonest and even depressed. How you handle the divorce will impact your children. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stuck, therapy can provide a safe, supportive environment. Alina Gastesi-de Armas, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida Supreme Court Mediator and Parent Coordinator will help you gain insight, learn problem-solving skills and find solutions to dealing with the anger, the pain of separation and the divorce. Please call 954-384-9373 or visit www.aplaceforgrowth.com.
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ast month, I wrote an article about the anticipated changes in the alimony laws in Florida. This is a movement that has been in progress for several years. In 2013, both the State House and State Senate overwhelmingly passed an Alimony Reform bill, which was vetoed by Governor Scott just before the end of the legislative session. Since 2014 was an election year, the issue was not addressed. This year, however, it was everyone’s expectations that a reform bill would in fact finally be passed. The State House passed their version of the bill, which would have ended Permanent Alimony in this state. In addition, there were other changes in the law, including certain guidelines that could be followed in computing the amount of alimony that could be awarded. The State Senate, however, had its own version of alimony reform. The main difference was a provision which was included that would have changed the time sharing law to a presumptive 50-50 division of time. This was not adopted by the House and before a compromise could be reached, the State House of Representatives ended their session early in protest over a totally unrelated issue. This action by the House was never seen before and ultimately was ruled to be unconstitutional by the Florida Supreme Court. The ruling, however, did not change the outcome, since the session had already ended. The result being that once again an Alimony Reform bill, which was overwhelmingly approved, did not become law. It is anticipated that this issue will be back before the legislature in 2016. In the meantime, I thought it might be best to summarize the existing laws concerning alimony, so there is no misunderstanding as to what was merely a proposal versus what is in fact existing law. Florida lists several factors in determining whether alimony is appropriate. Some of these factors are: ▸▸ The standard of living established during the marriage ▸▸ The duration of the marriage ▸▸ The financial resources of each party ▸▸ The age and health of each party If in fact based upon the above (as well as some other factors contained within the law) alimony is warranted, the issue then becomes what form of alimony? There are several possibilities. Each of the choices primarily depends on the length of marriage. A long term marriage is defined as a marriage of 17 years or more. This results in a presumption of Permanent Alimony. Even with such a presumption, an award of permanent alimony is not automatic. Marriage of less than seven years is considered a short term marriage. A short term marriage could result in “Bridge the Gap” alimony which is awarded to assist a party by providing support to allow the party to make a transition from being married to being single. A marriage of greater than seven years is considered a moderate term marriage and could result in an award of Durational Alimony. The purpose of Durational Alimony is to provide a party with economic assistance for a set period of time. The above are just guidelines and there are in fact other factors which must be considered. As previously stated, the length of marriage is just one facto the Courts consider. It is best to consult with an experienced family law attorney for a further explanation. If you have any questions please feel free to contact my office for a free consultation. 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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uestion: If you do nothing different, what will your health be like in ten years? Probably worse; definitely not better. Now, let’s ask another question: what do you think is the underlying cause of most back and neck pain? Quick answer: deteriorating spinal health over a long period of time. You knew that, right? How does your spinal health deteriorate? This one is easy -- accidents, injuries, poor posture and so on. Now what is common to all these things? Could it be abnormal function? Hold on. Don’t you recall learning somewhere that structure dictates function? Hmm. Could this mean the functional problems of your back and neck, that have been causing all that nasty pain, are actually the result of alignment problems? Bingo! And don’t you also recall that your spine encases and protects your spinal cord, the key communication pathway between your brain and every tissue in your body? That is important. To stay healthy, then, you need good alignment. But how do you suppose spinal alignment is best checked? First, look at posture. If your posture is crooked, so is your spine. But for an accurate assessment of spinal alignment you must correlate what’s seen posturally with x-ray and other objective diagnostic methods. Now you’re probably thinking: “Of course! How could, say, a cervical (neck) curve, or other spinal angles, be measured any other way?” Exactly. To see is to know. To not see is to guess. So don’t guess with your spine. If posture, x-ray or other diagnostic tool reveals incorrect spinal alignment, can it be improved? In many cases, it can. Take “Sandra” for example, who sought help for neck pain that, despite various therapies, had been getting worse for years. Her x-rays showed a complete reversal of the normal cervical curve. Her chiropractor explained how her neck pain was a direct result of this abnormal spinal position, which was causing muscle weakness, disc compression, nerve irritation and gradual deterioration of her spine. Sandra was treated using chiropractic procedures specially designed to restore normal spinal curves. The result? After a few months of dedicated work, new x-rays showed near-normal spinal position. Her spine was now able to function better, finally dispelling her chronic neck pain. More importantly, with a healthier spine Sandra had been given a new lease on life. Sandra is an example of what can happen when you choose to get to the root of your problem and improve your spinal alignment. For a consultation or more information you can reach Dr. Rick Behar and Dr. Marc Browner at Windmill Health Center in Weston at 954-217-4881. They have two additional locations to serve you in Pembroke Pines and Plantation. Contact the Weston location for more information.
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ummer is here and it’s time to get in shape. Plastic surgery is more popular now than ever before. However, many misconceptions exist about the role of plastic surgery and overall fitness. We often see patients who believe that surgery is the solution to an overweight or sedentary lifestyle. The reality is that plastic surgery, diet and exercise are all pieces of the puzzle. The best results are achieved when each piece is correctly applied.
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Diet is to maintain weight. Exercise is for fitness and definition. So where does plastic surgery fit in? Well, I like to define plastic surgery as three types of procedures; we make big things smaller, we make small things bigger, and we pick up what Mother Nature causes to fall down. Here are a few examples of the more common procedures. Breast augmentation is common for women in (ironically) such good shape that they’ve lost their breast fat. Breast reduction (for women or men) or breast lift may be necessary if there is too much tissue or loose skin. Tummy tucks are common among moms or yo-yo dieters because neither diet nor exercise will eliminate the stretch marks or tighten the loose belly skin and muscles. Liposuction is best for stubborn areas such as love handles and outer thigh saddle bags. And facial rejuvenation surgery such as eyelids, face and neck lifts help the face look as youthful as the body. So remember the summer shape up plan requires all three; diet, exercise and plastic surgery. One is not a substitute for the others. However, as with all plastic surgery, a skilled, experienced surgeon, a safe facility, and a competent anesthesiologist are also key to a successful outcome. Dr. Perez has been selected among Castle Connolly/U.S. News and World Report’s America’s Top Doctors (again for 2015-2016). He has lectured internationally and been featured as a plastic surgery expert for major media outlets. Surgery is performed in an ambulatory surgical center with physician anesthesiologists, not an office. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Perez call (954) 351-2200 or visit PerezPlasticSurgery.com.
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ew research has provided optometrists with even more reasons to discuss nutrition and its affect on not only the body, but the health of our eyes. A recent study showed that participants with high adherence to dietary guidelines had a lowered risk for visual impairment. This study was carried out amongst thousands of patients over a span of ten years. This data did not come as a surprise to many practitioners, showing that poor diet consequently led to poor health outcomes including macular degeneration and diabetes retinopathy. With all of this new data it proves even more important to assess how and
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laying really well for 16 or 17 holes and blowing it on the last hole or two is a very common scene played out on golf courses in “members competitions” all around the world on a daily basis (and in some pro tournaments). Now you have two options as a response to blowing a round: blame this or that, or just forget about it and say ho hum…“I blew that one” (and you will just repeat the outcome again) OR analyze what went wrong and dig deeper into why you cracked; go read a book on golf psychology, talk to better golfers on how they cope with pressure. The key to successfully finishing a hot round is your pre-shot routine. You should have an idea, even when you are off the course, about what you do before each shot. Why is a pre-shot routine important? Without one, the pressure will tighten you up. (We all feel pressure; when you know what to focus on you can use this pressure and energy to play great shots). You may have bad thoughts; you may have vague thoughts like: “Don’t hit it there” or “Hit it anywhere down the right”. These typical internal commands are no good. Firstly, the brain does not understand “don’t” very well, it evolved to REACT and DO. When I’m playing my best golf, I’m not positive and I’m not negative, I’m just wrapped up in the act or DOING… Where do I have to hit the shot? What shot-shape will hit? What swing and feeling will I use. Secondly, “just hit-it-to-the right” to avoid going left…vague, not specific. As a result, the player will quite often still hit it left. There is an old story about Ben Hogan and a caddy who had knowledge of a course Hogan was playing for the first time. The caddy said something like: “Hit the ball at the pine trees down there.” Hogan replied: “Which one”. This, ladies and gentleman, is focus. It has a twofold effect. First, there is no “don’t” involved, there is “do”. And it should be like this for EVERY shot you play, and even more so when you are feeling tension towards the end of a good round. Second, it takes your mind off bunkers, water, OB, score and past poor shots. Pick out your target, work out what type of shot you want to hit (fade, draw, straight, high, low, punch), feel the type of swing you are going to use, then EXECUTE. This type of focus and adherence to a plan should be applied to every shot you play. Often we swing too fast or take too long or not enough time when under pressure. This is the beauty of focusing on a specific target and “knowing the swing you are going to use, before you use it.” Once again, your mind is now focused on the target and the swing you want to use. It is being “busied” with the things you need to DO. Specific targets. Specific swing. Specific shot to be played. Stay focused. Always use this process – especially when the pressure is on. Schedule a lesson with your local PGA Professional and discuss on the course your pre shot routine and swing thoughts while playing to see where you can achieve finishing off that future hot round and not blowing it. PGA Professional Dean Sklar is a member of the Quarter Century Club of the PGA of America, an elite group of members who have served the PGA with honor and pride for 25 years. If you would like to talk to Dean about your golf game, contact him at Dean.Sklar@FloridaMoves.com or at the Rose and Dean Sklar Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker, 1760 Bell Tower Lane in Weston, (954) 389-6197 or on Dean’s cell at (954) 298-3616. Visit him online at www. WestonFloridaUSA.com.
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Canine Nutrition: How Do I Choose a Dog Food? By Miguel E. Cordova, DVM
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CAMP ROUND-UP
Splish Splash
Children in Camp TDD’s Travelers program had a splash-tastic time during a field trip to the waterpark.
Summer Fun
From its location in Markham Park, children at Camp Chameleon experience activities such as fishing and arts and crafts, as well as fun-filled field trips.
Colorful Camp
Crafty Campers
Campers and counselors were all smiles for the first day at Camp Sagemont. The new Leaders in Training were as excited as the campers to get the fun and games started. Camp Sagemont offers a variety of camp programs from traditional day camp to outdoor adventure and STEM skills.
Children at Camp Country Isles have been busy expressing themselves this summer. Campers enjoyed painting ceramics from Color Me Mine during an in-house field trip and creating crazy hats. In addition, each age group designed its own banner.
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Gates Scholar
Congratulations to Cypress Bay graduate Yumi Rivas on being named a Gates Millennium Scholar. Recipients of this prestigious scholarship receive full financial support for the cost of their college education as well as graduate school funding in the areas of mathematics, public health, science, library science, and engineering and computer science education. Yumi will attend the Georgia Institute of Technology where she will study Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. The Gates Millennium Scholar Program is supported by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Rave Reviews
Cypress Bay’s Nick Lopez won a prestigious Cappie Award for “Best Junior Critic.” It was presented by Bill Hirschman, editor of Florida Theater On Stage which publishes Cappies reviews, during the 13th Annual Cappies Awards Gala. The Critics’ Awards Program, or Cappies, recognizes outstanding achievement in high school theater.
Math Counts
Falcon Cove eighth grader Viraj Maddur (second on left) represented the State of Florida at the Math Counts National Competition. The novice team placed 16th out of 54 teams in the competition which tested students’ math skills in subjects such as algebra, geometry and cyphering. Team Florida was coached by Falcon Cove 7th Grade Mathematics Teacher Kami McLaughlin.
Photo courtesy Ian Ibbetson.
Bravo
The Broward Center for the Performing Arts recognized its Teen Ambassadors, a group of 24 students who share an interest in the performing arts and share their insights and reviews of shows on social media. Pictured here are Weston Teen Ambassadors Rachel Schonberger, Andrew Singer, and Alison Singer with Bill Montgomery, Broward Center Director of Sales, and Jill Kratish, Director of Programming.
Con-grad-ulations!
Congratulations to The Sagemont School class of 2015! The school wishes its newest alumni well as they go on to further their academic studies. Pictured here are Co-Salutatorian Veronica Betancur, Christopher Froemming, Valedictorian Jacqueline Lutz, Co-Salutatorian Adam Jurko, and Omar Dahman.
Spring Signing
Promotion Day
Principal Peters poses with some of the fifth grade boys.
Steven Ticktin, a GRE student since pre-k, gets a special send-off from Reading Specialist Lori Knapik.
Gator Run Elementary School’s annual promotion ceremony celebrates the fifth graders as they end their elementary school days. Before an audience of parents, family members and faculty, students performed songs and then each was recognized with a certificate and wished continued success in middle school.
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Music Appreciation
Congratulations to Gator Run Elementary School first grader Lucas Guzman. He received an Award of Merit for his music composition “March of Happiness” in the statewide Reflections competition presented by Florida PTA. He was recognized by Music Teacher Paul Weiner and Principal Keith Peters.
Congratulations to Julia Monash. With her family and coaches Karen Frank and Jackie Gonzalez proudly watching, the Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School student athlete signed to play volleyball for Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina. Julia will play Defense.
Members of the National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) at Eagle Point Elementary distributed more than 250 Hope Kits to a homeless outreach center in Miami. For this service project, the NEHS students organized a school-wide collection of toiletries and other basic life necessities including new socks and water bottles.
Reading Counts
Indian Trace Elementary School conducted a book drive during its spring book fair. Students donated over 2000 gently used books to Wilton Manners Elementary School. Student volunteers Sebastian Frazier, Cameron Carlton, Dylan Dervishi, Gianna Schultz, Aaron Villegas and Kristian Glenn helped organize the book donations.
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Giving Hope
Drop Zone
Book Buddies from Ms. Martinez’s first grade class and Ms. Suss’ fourth grade class at Gator Run Elementary shared a special lesson in gravity. It was inspired by the book Chicken Little, in which a little chicken is convinced the sky is falling after an acorn falls on its head. The students created parachutes out of paper towels, stickers, yarn and paper clips and experimented with dropping them from different heights and with different weights.
Tallahassee Trip
Twenty-nine Cypress Bay students took part in the first Rally to the Tally for New Floridians. They were among 300 foreign-born ninth and tenth grade students from 23 Broward County high schools to participate in the four-day field trip which included a visit to the state capital as well as tours of FSU, UF and UCF. Students toured the Capitol, met state officials and presented a Youth Legislative Agenda to lawmakers.
Reading Buddies
Members of the National English Honor Society at The Sagemont School visited the third grade classrooms. The younger students enjoyed listening to the high school students read stories to them and decorating book marks together.
Alien Adventure
Students in Caitlin Clabby’s kindergarten class at Gator Run Elementary School ended the year with an “out of this world” celebration. After spending three weeks learning all about space, the class finished the unit by making alien hats, a UFO/space ship, and other activities.
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Time Travelers
Fifth graders at Manatee Bay Elementary School celebrated Colonial Day. The students dressed in period costume and participated in authentic activities from the colonial era such as making fresh squeezed juice and churning butter.
Young Statesmen
As a culminating activity to a lesson on the 50 U.S. states, students in Mrs. Neuberger’s third grade class at Eagle Point Elementary created floats to go along with their reports on each state. They depicted the history and contributions of the various states.
Meredith Niksa, Kirsten Libier, and Gabriela Bravo won gold medals in the 3D Project category.
Senora Cuervo with Riley Schneider, silver medal winner in the poster competition.
Wax Museum
Students at Country Isles Elementary School participated in a Wax Museum. Fifth graders were asked to choose a famous person that made an impact on them or society and prepare a Power Point. On the day of Wax Museum, students dressed in character and stood still like a wax figure while visitors reviewed their presentations.
Meet the Masters
During their moving up ceremony, students in Mrs. Geller and Ms. Oney’s kindergarten classes at Imagine Weston proudly showed parents their classroom art gallery. It featured artwork created as part of the Meet the Masters program, which teaches children about some of the world’s greatest artists and their masterpieces.
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For the talent category, students performed a pasodoble.
¡Muy Bueno!
Indian Trace Elementary School’s Spanish Club made an impressive showing at the District Elementary World Languages Academic Competition taking home a total of 22 medals: 19 gold, one silver and two bronze. Twenty-two fourth and fifth graders participated in this after school activity which promotes awareness of Hispanic culture through the arts.
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Sock Hop
Fifth grade students at Country Isles Elementary celebrated the end of elementary school with a 50’s themed dance. Dressed as “greasers” and “pink ladies,” the children walked the red carpet (complete with paparazzi) for the final send-off to middle school.
Father’s Day
The Sagemont School’s Lower School Campus hosted its first ever Daddy and Daughter Dance. The elegant event was an opportunity for fathers and daughters to dress up and bond. The evening was organized by the PTO and included dinner, dancing and a whole lot of fun.
Brett Baldwin played the Peanuts theme song.
Emcees Antoine Hemaide and Keilee Fretwell.
Weston’s Got Talent
To end the school year, fifth graders at Eagle Point Elementary School put on a talent show. Now an annual tradition, the show featured everything from students’ musical skills to comedy skits.
SelfReflection
As the final project in the Meet the Masters program, students in Mrs. De Biase’s dual language kindergarten class at Indian Trace Elementary completed selfportraits.
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Tropical Paradise
Country Isles Elementary School fourth graders ended the school year with the annual Hawaiian Luau. Students played Hawaiian-themed games, ate authentic food, dressed in grass skirts and flower print shirts, wore leis around their necks, and danced to island-themed music.
Fond Farewell
Rabbi Norman and Shoshi Lipson. Photos courtesy Roger Edelman Photography.
Fundraising Fiesta
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Members of Temple Dor Dorim bid retiring Rabbi Norman Lipson and his wife Shoshi a fond farewell at this year’s Main Event gala fundraiser. The evening celebrated the synagogue’s founding rabbi and all he and his family have done for the community.
The Harvest Drive hosted a Fiesta Night. Guests enjoyed an evening of food and fun while raising money to support a Spring Harvest Drive, which provides families in need with staple goods to help get them through the summer.
Hugs for HOPE
Western High School HOPE Club Co-President Lyndsay Brunstetter (of Weston), FISP President Harry Rosen and FISP CEO Jackie Rosen prepare to hand out awards at the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention’s (FISP) 2nd annual Hugs for HOPE 5K. The event raised over $24,000 to support HOPE Clubs in local schools.
WFC Board members Nancy Russo, VP Communications (left); Harriet Brief, Recording Secretary; Frances Yesbeck, Treasurer; Diana Whitfield, VP Programs; Claire Jargiello, President; Nancy Dunlop, Past President; and presenter Pat Turner.
Fashionable Friends
The Weston Friends Club hosted its annual “Luncheon and Fashion Show.” Club members modeled clothing from Chico’s. The event also featured the Installation of Officers ceremony.
Kelli Rodriguez, Dinorah Namacher, Arleme Berke, Chloe Shample, Mardi Steffen, Ann Lundeen, Rosa Less and Barbara Velasco.
Movie Night
WIZO (Women’s International Zionist Organization) Simcha of Broward County hosted its annual Movie Night fundraiser. Proceeds benefited WIZO centers in Israel, which support women, children and youth.
Clowning Around
Realtors from the Keyes Company in Weston showed their support for Red Nose Day. By donning red clown noses, the agents and brokers helped raise money to benefit children and young people living in poverty here in the U.S. and around the world.
Laura Waldman (left), Dr. Eduardo Weiss and Dr. Bertha Baum.
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