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Elegant Residence with many upgrades. Truly a delight to see. Functional Floor Plan - Gourmet Island Kitchen Featuring exterior downdraft exhaust system, S/S Appliances, Wood cabinets and Granit Tops - Stylish blend of Marble and Wood Floors Throughout - Great Home for Entertaining - Offering an Expansive Screened Outdoor Pool-Patio area For More Information & Price Dial 1-800-214-2138 Enter Code 2432

Stop looking! Impeccable home in savanna. Popular windmill model. 5 Bedrooms with 2.5 Baths. Private lake views and heated pool/spa. Oak wood floors, upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances & granite tops. Master bedroom is downstairs and 4 bedrooms up. A+ schools. For More Information & Price Dial 1-800-214-2138 Enter Code 2462

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Impeccable home in savanna! Very nice floor plan offering: living, dinning, open kitchen, family room, breakfast knook, walking closet in master bedroom, covered patio, tile floors in all living areas and laminate wood floors in bedrooms. For More Information & Price Dial 1-800-214-2138 Enter Code 2482

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Welcome to this adorable home - featuring 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, perfectly situated in the neighborhood, ideal home for a family. You will love this open floor plan with volume ceilings, tons of natural sunlight, eat in kitchen, split bedrooms, & tile throughout main living area. For More Information & Price Dial 1-800-214-2138 Enter Code 2292

Exclusive the palms at weston. Upscale living with resort style ammenities: popular c model / 2 bedrooms with 2.5 Baths / large balcony / nice views to emerald estates park / great location close to elevator / open floor plan / extra clostes / impact windows. For More Information & Price Dial 1-800214-2138 Enter Code 2792

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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 $3,899,000. 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 $1,099,000. Call Lisa Meyers-Archer - (954) 732-3775

DAVIE

Beautiful 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, plus an office, located on 1.1 acres. Great view of the lake and nature preserve. Over $200K in upgrades. Crown molding, marble floors, custom wood cabinets and much more. Definitely a must see. Ready to move in Offered at $ 1,100,000. Call Nancy Holguin - (954) 562-8808

WESTON

Spectacular courtyard home on a cul-de-sac, fully upgraded contemporary modern interior. Guest house, gazebo, beautiful garden with cascading waterfall and beach entry pool. Offered at $1,199,888. Call Patricia Woods from The Rosen Team – (954) 478-3668

WESTON

Magnificent 2-Story”Bella Mansion”. Offers 7 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, 4 car garage, travertine circular driveway. Property is situated on a natural preserve with marble and wood flooring throughout, gourmet kitchen with huge center island, new roof being installed 2015. Offered at $3,500,000 Call Holly Catania – (954) 614-6207 or Bob Catania – (954) 614-6206

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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WESTON

Waterfront home with over 4400’ of living area. Home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, den, loft, huge storage area. Spacious kitchen with cherry cabinets, fenced yard, prick paver patio & pool with child gate and much more. Offered at $ 999,900. Call Holly Catania or Bob Catania – (954) 614-6207

BOYNTON BEACH

Amazing 2 story home features, 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, wine cellar for over 2500 bottles, wet bar, marble floor throughout the home, huge kitchen, pool with Jacuzzi, BBQ area, generator, impact windows, and so much more. Offered at $1,898,800 Call Ariane Cohen from The Rosen Team – (786) 556-2140

NORTH MIAMI

Beautiful home in San Souci Estates. Very bright with a huge open space & more than 20 feet ceilings. Home features 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, more that 4000’ 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

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

HOLLY WOOD

Home features, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, pool with deck walkways on both sides., home has been meticulously maintained, full size family room, living room, dining room, beautifully finished kitchen cabinets. Definitely a must see. Offered at $369,900. Call Raymond Perez – (954)326-5791

MIRAMAR

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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Spacious 3 bedroom, 2/5 bathrooms townhome in the heart of Cooper City. Beautiful kitchen with eat-in-breakfast area. Sliding glass doors lead to your private patio. Close to everything. Impeccably maintained, ready to move in. Offered at $344,900. Call Sage Buitron – (954) 734-3158

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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

charming home in desirable Chelsea @ Ivanhoe offers vaulted ceilings, a and huge walk-in closet, a split bedroom floor plan, family room, tile throughout the living areas, and hurricane shutters. Home is in move-in condition. Offered at $399,000. Call Minerva Strum – (754) 366-3072

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Contents

61 Sagemont Guidance Counselors Offer Advice for Back to School Success

Positive Parenting

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62 “AB”solutely Ready for School

12 It’s Back to School Time

Back To school guide

calendar

63-75 Educational Options

14 August 2015

Community News 16 Weston Celebrates a Hometown 4th of July 18 Community Comes Together to Support Kids Helping Kids’ Backpack Collection 20 Temple Dor Dorim Welcomes New Rabbi

16 Feature Story 40 International Dance Academy is Simply the Best!

Health and Wellness 43 Work Out Smarter Not Harder 79 Letting Go With Love 81 When Back Pain Strikes...Who Should You See? 84 Is An Eye Exam On Your To-Do List? 87 Why Yoga? Why Now? Why Not?

Ask the Expert 46 Advanced Abdominal Contouring

50 22 Weston Parks are Ready for Play 22 Weston Parks Undergo Restroom Renovations 24 City Budget Receives Recognition 24 Visitor’s Guide Is a Valuable Resource for Residents 26 Cleveland Clinic ICU Nurses Recognized for Excellence 28 The Swim Academy Helps Set Guinness World Record 34 Back to School Safety Tips 36 Weston BSO Offers Back to School Safety Suggestions 38 The Lion Hero Helps Children Find Their Inner Strength

AUGUST 2015 | OUR CITY WESTON

Pet Care 92 Annual Examinations and Rabies Vaccine

Can Do Kids 50 Weston FC Player Scores for U.S. National Team U14 50 Nature Lover Earns Eagle Scout Award

Rotary News 94 Former Western H.S. Interact Club Member Joins Weston Rotary Club

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 94 Dr. Jose Valerio Specializes in Brain & Spine Surgery 96 Beautiful Smiles Start at Zagarra Orthodontics 97 Tepuy Market Is Your Hometown Health Food Store

it’s their business School News 54 Cypress Bay to Pilot New “Latinos in Action” Program 56 ESOL Parent Ambassadors Promote Parent Involvement 56 Eagle Point ESOL Teacher Welcomes New Families

91 The World’s Favorite Newspaper™

88 Muscle Cramps In Athletes

54 Country Isles Elementary Introduces New Dual Language Program

32 Top 10 Signs It’s Time To Move

Photo of the month

82 Turning 50: A Plastic Surgery Milestone

77 New Laws Level the Playing Field for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

Real Estate

90 “Mimi”

78 Prenatal Oral Care and Your Child

30 Do You Know What Will Make You Safer When Riding A Bike?

31 Hurricane Season Is Here

pet of the month

76 Glycemic Index and Weight Loss

Legally Speaking

Legislative Look

86 Sound Putting Advice

52 Secrets to Better Sleep

38 Broward Center Seeks Applicants For Its Teen Ambassador Program

80 What Should I Do?

Tee to Green

58 Cypress Bay Football Team Hard At Work 60 Manatee Bay Drama Club Performs Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids

98 Floor Solutions Group Offers Affordable, High Quality Materials and Personalized Service

camp round-up 100-102 Summer Fun

seen on scene 104,106 Community Snapshots

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR BEST SMILE!

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�uba At Your �ingertips! �orbidden No More! WHO CAN TRAVEL? ►►American Citizens ►►US Residents (Alien Card)

►►Religious (church groups)

►►Volunteering (teach a vocation skill, improve communities)

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HOW CAN I TRAVEL TO CubA? ►►By completing an affidavit (provided by our agency) which outlines the general license categories approved by the US government. examples:

►►Sports & Public Performances (exhibitions, concerts)

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►►American Passport, or Alien Card & Country of Birth Passport. ►►Visa (agency provides) ►►Affidavit stating interest (agency provides) ►►Cuban Natives (Cuban passport, agency provides renewal services)

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It’s Back to School Time

he lazy days of summer are slowly coming to an end. There are a couple of weeks of pool time, beach days and movie matinees left to relax and unwind; rejuvenate from the constant chaos of our daily lives. Before we know it, the kids will be back to school and we’ll be back to crazy carpool schedules and chauffeuring to afterschool activities and sports practices. The next few weeks will be a blur; stocking up on school supplies and buying new clothes and sneakers. Now is the time to start thinking about afterschool enrichment programs. In this issue you will find our Back to School Guide. We’ve put together a list of activities in our area to keep your kids busy after school with everything from dance classes and martial arts to tutoring programs and academic enrichment classes. The guide also includes local child care and preschool programs. Before that first day of school arrives, let’s have a few more days of summer fun with our loved ones. Enjoy the beaches, the backyard pool, or a simple BBQ with friends, because soon enough we’ll be back to school, again!

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8th Puppet Show – Stevens Puppets presents a one-of-a-kind marionette show for children of all ages. It is from 11-11:45am in the multi-purpose room at the Weston Branch Library. Call 954357-5430 for more information.

9th SAT Preparation Class – The Weston Community Center is offering an 8-week class for students to prepare for the October 3rd SAT/College Board exam. Content thoroughly reviews context of what is tested and exposes students to numerous insightful strategies for doing well on the SAT. The average increase for students taking this course is 200 points. The cost is $475, which includes text book and materials. The class is offered on Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday. For more information call 954-389-4321 or visit www.westonfl.org.

10th Munchkin Mondays – Children, kindergarten through second grade, will enjoy a different activity each month at the Weston Branch Library. The program is from 4-5pm on the second Monday of the month. Parents must be present with their children. Pre-registration is required, call 954-357-5420.

12th Weston Library Book Club – This book club meets the second Wednesday of the month from 6:307:30pm. This month’s book is An Object of Beauty: A Novel by Steve Martin. Copies are available at the information desk. For more information call 954-357-5304.

tots: babies (ages 3-11 months) are from 10:30-11am; toddlers (ages 12-35 months) from 11:30am-12pm; and preschoolers (ages 3-5 years) from 12:30-1pm. Classes are in the multipurpose room. For more information contact the Youth Services Department at 954-357-5430. Weston Friends Club “Book Markers” – This book club meets at a member’s home at 1pm to discuss Loving Frank by Nancy Horan, the story of a long-lived affair between Frank Lloyd Wright and Mamah Borthwick Cheney. For more information about this book club call Nancy Russo at 954-385-1445.

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First Day of School – It’s back to school for Broward County Public School students. Please drive carefully and remember to slow down in the school zones.

Free Yoga Day – Weston Yoga will offer a variety of free yoga classes with donations to benefit the Humane Society of Broward County. The class schedule includes Heated Vinyasa from 9:15-10:45am, Gentle Hatha/Restorative from 11:30am-12:30pm, Yoga Basics from 1:30-2:30pm, Kids Yoga (ages 7-12) from 3-4pm, and Mindfulness, Mediation and Movement Training from 4:30-5:45pm. Weston Yoga is located at 2600 Glades Circle, Suite 400. Space is limited; call 954-349-6868 or visit www. westonyoga.com to reserve a spot.

Weston Friends Club Potluck Brunch – The Weston Friends Club will host a “Getting to Know You” ladies 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.

17th Kids Club – Children, grades three through five, will enjoy a different activity each month at the Weston Branch Library. The program is from 4-5pm on the third Monday of the month. Parents must accompany their children. Pre-registration is required, call 954-357-5420.

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followed by a potluck lunch. For more information call 954-389-1232.

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Knitting and Crocheting Club – Crafters who enjoy knitting and crochet are invited to join this club which meets every Tuesday from 3-5pm at the Weston Branch Library. Please bring your own needles and yarn. The club is for adults only. For more information call 954-357-5304.

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for support. For more information call 954-357-5304.

Chair Yoga – The Weston Branch Library offers a free chair yoga class for adults and seniors every Friday from noon to 1pm. Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair or standing using the chair

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Teen Scene – Middle school and high school students can come to the Weston Branch Library for a different activity each month. Programs are the fourth Monday of the month from 4:30-5:30pm. Pre-registration is required, call 954-357-5420.

26th Weston Friends Club Simply 5-Deck Canasta – This group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month from 1-4pm in a member’s home to play three tables of the 5-deck version. Please contact event chair Judy Good at 954-349-1578 if you would like to be added to the “sub” list.

Welcome Back BBQ – Temple Dor Dorim is hosting an Open House for prospective new members and Welcome Back BBQ for current members. It takes place from 11am-1pm at the synagogue, 2360 Glades Circle. For more information visit www. dordorim.org.

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Back to School Bash – Weston Town Center hosts is 5th annual Back to School Bash from 2-6pm to benefit Voices for Children of Broward County. Guests are asked to donate new backpacks and school supplies. The fun-filled afternoon will feature Magician Marti Mill, entertainment by local music and dance schools, children’s train rides, bounce house and face painting.

Installation Service – Temple Dor Dorim is hosting a special Shabbat Service at 7:30pm to install Rabbi Daniel Sherman. The service will feature the Generations Choir and Chutzpah Band joined by Pianist Anthony Ciotti. The synagogue is located at 2360 Glades Circle. For more information visit www.dordorim.org.

29th Family Shabbat Service – All ages are invited to meet Rabbi Daniel Sherman, the new spiritual leader at Temple Dor Dorim. The synagogue is hosting a Family Shabbat Service at 10:30am

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Weston Celebrates a Hometown 4th of July Community News

By Stacey Bomser

he Weston community celebrated our nation’s independence with a patriotic parade on July 4th. Thousands of spectators lined the streets of Weston Town Center to watch the annual Weston Hometown July 4th Parade. This year’s theme was “Celebrating Our Grand Old Flag,” and the stars and stripes were proudly flying on floats and in the hands of parade spectators. The parade featured dozens of entries with approximately 1,000 people walking, marching or riding. Participants ranged from girl scouts and boy scouts to civic clubs and community organizations to classic car and animal enthusiasts. “The 2015 July 4th Hometown Parade was a fantastic event marked by an enthusiastic crowd and community groups and businesses who displayed great patriotism as they marched down the streets of Weston Town Center,” shared Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation. Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer and all four members of the Weston City Commission, Angel Gomez, Toby Feuer, Tom Kallman and Jim Norton, participated in the parade. Other dignitaries included State Representative Richard Stark and Broward County Commissioner Martin Kiar. Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel served as Grand Marshal, and was accompanied on his float by Weston Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon and Police Chief Kevin Butler. The Broward Sheriff’s Office Police and Fire Rescue Services of Weston as well as members of the military had a strong presence in the parade. The Arts Council of Greater Weston presented a unified color guard with representatives from all five branches of the United States Armed Forces. Several youth and community groups also proudly displayed their patriotism in the parade. It featured members of local athletic leagues, equestrian and canine clubs, scout troops, and much more. Weston’s Hometown Parade was preceded by the July 4th 5K Run/Walk presented by the City of Weston in partnership with Broward Health Weston. This year’s race drew over 1,000 runners and walkers of every age level who enjoyed an early morning run through Weston Regional Park.

Grand Marshal BSO Sheriff Scott Israel with Mayor Stermer, Commissioners Feuer, Gomez, Kallman and Norton, Rep. Richard Stark and County Commissioner Kiar. Photos courtesy City of Weston, Arts Council of Greater Weston, and Steve L. Romero.

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Community Comes Together to Support Kids Helping Kids’ Backpack Collection By Stacey Bomser

ow in its ninth year, Kids Helping Kids has expanded from one family’s personal commitment to purchase school supplies for children in need to a community-wide effort. It all started with a mom on a mission. Lisa Lerner was looking for a way to teach her young children the importance of giving back. She thought donating backpacks and school supplies to a disadvantaged school was the perfect way to demonstrate the act of charity in a way her kids could understand and actively participate. Over the years, other families joined her efforts, and now Kids Helping Kids has the support of local camps and community groups. This year, Camp Sagemont and Camp Kadima (David Posnack Jewish Community Center) joined the effort. In addition, for the third year, Temple Dor Dorim collected backpacks and school supplies as one of its Mitzvah Day projects. Temple Beth Emet, in Cooper City, also collected for Kids Helping Kids on its Mitzvah Day. In the true spirit of Kids Helping Kids, many children are supporting the effort. Abby Siegel as well as Jake and Kailey Fretwell have been collecting school

all 750 students with school supplies. Last year, Kids Helping Kids came close. “We collected more than 500 backpacks, 400 composition books, 500 notebooks, 400 folders, 200 crayons, 200 glue sticks and lots of other miscellaneous school supplies,” states Lerner. “It was our most successful donation drive to date.” Reflecting back to that first year, Lerner says her children have Royal Palm Elementary Principal Ducarmel Augustin thanks Lisa Lerner and the Kids Helping Kids volunteers learned so much from this experifor their generous donation of school supplies last year. ence. “I truly feel that I have taught my kids the meaning of philanthropy and they have incorporated this into supplies for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah projects. Abby has their lives. They always step up to help with their even gotten her summer drama camp involved. friends and school and have realized no matter Kids Helping Kids collects new backpacks, notehow big or small the project is – you can make a books, folders, boxes of crayons, packs of colored difference.” pencils, pink erasers, and assorted other school To learn more about how you can get supplies for the children at Royal Palm Elementary involved with Kids Helping Kids or to School in Lauderhill. Lerner has been working with donate new backpacks and school supthat school, which serves many underserved children, plies, contact Lisa Lerner at kidshelpsince the program’s inception. kids411@gmail.com. She is hoping to collect enough this year to outfit

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Temple Dor Dorim Welcomes New Rabbi Community News

By Stacey Bomser

he Weston Jewish community has welcomed Rabbi Daniel Sherman as the new spiritual leader of Temple Dor Dorim. Last month he became the new Rabbi of the reform congregation, which will soon celebrate its 20th anniversary. Rabbi Sherman says he became a congregational rabbi for many reasons. “First and foremost, a rabbi is a teacher for students of all ages: from our preschoolers to our seniors. I love to teach and learn, and I love to find ways to connect with people. Secondly, I became a rabbi to share my love of Judaism with others – and hopefully to inspire others to become passionate about their faith and about living Jewish lives. Finally, I became a rabbi because the temple has always been a second home for me – and I want to encourage all of our families and members, and especially our kids, to feel that way about their synagogue, too.” He jokes that being a rabbi is also the family business. Rabbi Sherman’s father is a Reform rabbi, as are his brother and sister-in-law. Rabbi Sherman says he and his family are excited to join the Dor Dorim family. “I look forward to getting to know all of our families and becoming a part of their lives. I think this is a very special synagogue that is beginning the next chapter of its story – and I am very excited to be a part of it.” Temple President Hal Mindel says the congregation is equally excited to welcome Rabbi Sherman. “Our founding Rabbi, Norman Lipson,

put his stamp on our Reform Jewish community that established our ‘identity.’ Having Rabbi Sherman join us, who had a close knit relationship with Rabbi Lipson in the past, allows him to understand the philosophy Dor Dorim was built on.” Rabbi Sherman says he plans to build on the firm foundation established by Rabbi Lipson and the congregation’s leaders over the past two decades. “We will honor our past as we look forward to shaping our future together. I want to be sure that Temple Dor Dorim remains the warm, welcoming place that it has been ‘throughout the generations’ and that there is something for everyone here at the temple.” To introduce Rabbi Sherman to the Weston community, Temple Dor Dorim is hosting welcome week activities later this month beginning with an Installation Shabbat Service on Friday, August 28th at 7:30pm. On Sunday, August 30th, everyone is invited to join the congregation for a Welcome BBQ from 11am to 1pm. Rabbi Sherman now lives in Weston with his wife, Morgan, and children, Shai and Janna. He joins Temple Dor Dorim from the Tree of Life Congregation in Columbia, South Carolina. Before that he was Assistant and Associate Rabbi at Temple Shalom in Naples, Florida. He was ordained at the Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1999.

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Weston Parks are Ready for Play Community News

By Stacey Bomser

eston’s Parks and Recreation Department took advantage of the slower summer months to complete a few park improvement projects. Fields at Tequesta Trace Park and Weston Regional Park received new drainage systems. Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation, says drainage has always been a problem for the parks department, especially during the rainy season. “Bermuda is a very tricky grass that can be harmed by either too much or too little water. In the tropical climate of South Florida, the sooner we can get the excess water away from the field, the sooner we can safely get athletes back on it.” Tequesta Trace Park’s stadium field, which is used by the Weston Warriors’ football and lacrosse leagues as well as Tequesta Trace Middle School, was updated with new MultiFlow drainage lines. This system has been used with great results at Weston Regional Park and is also utilized by many golf courses. “With MultiFlow drain lines, water is collected into pipes on the perimeter of the field that then flow into catch basins that are tied into the City’s drainage system,” explains Decker. “By channeling the water off the field, it provides for quicker drying times. This will increase playing time and decrease the damage done on a wet field.” Decker notes safety was also a factor when deciding to install the MultiFlow drain lines at the Tequesta Trace field as well as two soccer fields at Weston Regional Park. “Fields that are too wet can provide for inadequate footing for athletes which can lead to injuries. Additionally, a wet field can be damaged more easily which leads to higher

ongoing maintenance costs.” The City is continually looking for ways to reduce maintenance expenses and improve park playability. “In addition to looking at full artificial turf fields, we are currently experimenting with an application called XtraGrass which is a hybrid system that combines real grass with reinforced artificial fibers,” explains Decker. “We are installing this product in a couple of soccer goal boxes to see if it will help reduce the wear of those areas which historically suffer faster than the rest of the field.” Decker adds that one of the City’s contract companies is trying a new concept called fraze mowing. “This removes the top layer from a field that consists of thatch build up, weed seed and other unwanted material that can choke off healthy Bermuda grass. This should create a strong grass that will be more resilient.”

Weston Parks Undergo Restroom Renovations By Stacey Bomser

eston’s athletic fields aren’t the only park assets to undergo improvement projects this summer. The City is currently renovating the restroom facilities as part of a $1.8 million capital improvement project. “With the amount of use our parks receive, the wear and tear on them has taken a toll,” explains Don Decker, Director of Parks and Recreation. “We want our resident users and our guests to have a great experience in Weston parks, and a trip to the restroom can define that experience for good or bad.” Gator Run Park and two restroom facilities at Weston Regional Park were the

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first of 15 buildings to undergo the top-to-bottom renovation. The inside of each building will be stripped down to the concrete block walls and completely made over with new floor and wall tiles, stall partitions, toilets and sinks, hand dryers and LED lighting fixtures. Two contemporary color palettes and designs were selected. “We wanted a design that would complement the characteristics of the park while adopting innovations in design, energy efficiency and durability,” explains Decker. “LED lighting, graffiti resistant building materials and high powered hand dryers to reduce paper waste are some of the innovations visitors will find in the new restroom facilities.” Decker says the new restrooms will be much more inviting than the old ones with a warm, modern color design rather than an industrial look. “The new trough sinks not only look nicer, they will help us minimize the amount of water that ends up on the floor, providing for a safer environment.” The contractor will complete three building at a time. Phase one includes Gator Run Park and two of the facilities at Weston Regional Park. Phase two will include the restroom at Emerald Estates Park as well as facilities at Tequesta Trace Park and Regional Park. The entire project will take ten to twelve months to renovate all 15 restroom buildings. Decker asks that park-goers be patient while the restroom renovations are completed. “The work itself should not impede park use, but there may be periods of inconvenience when park users may have to walk to a more distant building as the one closest to their activity is under construction. When the project is complete a trip to any of Weston’s parks will be more pleasant for everyone.”

City Budget Receives Recognition Community News

By Stacey Bomser

nce again the accounting. Mr. Cahen City of Weston and Mr. Keller worked diliTHE has received the gently with the City finance ITY OF ESTON Distinguished Budget staff to prepare the annual FISCAL YEAR 2015 ADOPTED BUDGETS Presentation Award from budget for the Fiscal Year the Government Finance beginning October 1, 2014, Officers Association of pursuant to the GFOA the United States and guidelines. Canada (GFOA). This is the The City finance staff is thirteenth consecutive year currently working on the the City has received this budget plan for Fiscal Year prestigious award. It is the 2016. Two public hearings highest form of recognition on the proposed budget in governmental budgeting. will be held in September. “This award represents According to Mayor a significant achievement Stermer, the annual budget, Vision Forward… OCTOBER 1, 2014 by our budget and finance with its implications on the WESTON, FLORIDA staff,” states Weston City City’s millage rate and the Manger John Flint of the services provided, is one Budget Director Brian Cahen (left) and Assistant City Manager/ CFO David Keller. Photo courtesy City of Weston. designation. “Our congratthat touches every resident ulations to Budget Director Bryan Cahen and Assistant City Manager/CFO David and business owner personally and financially, so the City takes its budget proKeller for their leadership in the City’s budgeting process and their commitment to cess very seriously. meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.” The GFOA is a non-profit professional association serving over 18,000 governIn order to achieve the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, the submitment finance professionals throughout North America. The GFOA’s Distinguished ting entity must publish a budget document that meets the following program Budget Presentation Awards program is the only national awards program in criteria, and the 14 mandatory criteria within those categories: it must serve as a governmental budgeting. Policy Document; it must serve as a Financial Plan; it must serve as an Operations Weston residents can review the City’s award-winning 2015 Fiscal Guide; and it must serve as a Communications Device. Year budget document online at http://www.westonfl.org/media/ Publication of an award-winning document reflects the commitment of the docs/budget/FY2015_Adopted_Budget_Book.pdf. government body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental

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Visitor’s Guide Is a Valuable Resource for Residents By Stacey Bomser

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repair facilities and pet groomers, among others. A communications department staff member physically visits each shopping plaza/location each time the guide is updated to see which businesses have changed and to make other corrections. BarrettMiller points out that while there is no cost to be included in the guide, a business must have a valid Weston Business Tax Receipt (formally known as an Occupational License). The business must have a store front and be a food, retail or service that a visitor to the city would likely search out or frequent. The Visitor’s Guide is a comprehensive list updated periodically throughout the year. It includes restaurants, retail shopping, personal services (with a storefront), grocery stores, banks, major healthcare facilities, houses of worship, hotels, post offices, gas stations, and parks and recreational facilities. “This is an inexpensive service provided to enhance visitation to our local merchants and provide visitors with easy access to a comprehensive list of services that they would likely need or wish to experience while visiting Weston,” explains Barrett-Miller.

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he nursing staff at Cleveland Cleveland Clinic Florida as one of the Clinic Florida’s Intensive Care Unit best places for nurses to work. has been recognized as one of the “Ultimately, we know that a posibest in the nation. tive and supportive work environment The hospital earned the American with greater collaboration and higher Association of Critical-Care Nurses’ employee satisfaction translates into (AACN) Beacon Award for Excellence. exceptional care for our patients,” This signifies the exceptional care added Major. achieved through improved patient The ANCC is a subsidiary of the outcomes and greater overall patient American Nurses Association. It prosatisfaction. motes excellence in nursing and health “Nurses are integral partners in the care globally through credentialing quality care and patient experience we programs. Its Pathway to Excellence is provide every day at Cleveland Clinic an internationally recognized desigFlorida,” stated Kerry Major, Cleveland nation earned by organizations that Clinic Florida’s Chief Nursing Officer. demonstrate a commitment to creating “Because of the caliber and commita work environment where nurses are The Intensive Care Unit nurses at Cleveland Clinic Florida earned the American ment of our nursing staff, we are able to Association of Critical-Care Nurses’ Beacon Award for Excellence. respected, appreciated and provided provide Cleveland Clinic patients with world-class care.” with opportunities to excel professionally. Cleveland Clinic Florida is the only nursing team in Broward County, and one The Pathway to Excellence designation is quite prestigious. There are only 114 of only 15 in the state, to receive this prestigious award. Pathway to Excellence designated organizations. Cleveland Clinic Florida is one The Beacon Award for Excellence criteria include a review of five performance of only four in Florida. areas: leadership structures and systems; appropriate staffing and staff engageCleveland Clinic Florida is ranked third among the 68 best hosment; effective communication, knowledge management and learning developpitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area in US News & ment; evidence-based practice and processes; and outcome measurements. The World Report’s 2014-2015 Best Hospitals metro area rankings. Its award designation, which is conferred for three years, is available for Critical Weston medical campus is fully integrated and includes diagnosCare, Progressive Care and Pediatric Critical Care units. tic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency departThis was not the first award bestowed upon Cleveland Clinic Florida’s nursment located in the state-of-the-art hospital. To learn more visit ing staff. Last year, the hospital earned the Pathway to Excellence designation www.clevelandclinicflorida.org. from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). That award identifies

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hen asked what they did this summer, about 200 Weston kids will be able to say they helped break a world record. For the fifth year, The Swim Academy has participated in The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™. With children from Camp Sagemont and Chesterbrook Academy, 254 swimmers at The Swim Academy sites attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the largest swimming lesson conducted in 24 hours. It is estimated that more than 40,000 participants from around the world took part in The World’s Largest Swim Lesson™, which was held simultaneously at 900 venues in 24 countries around the globe. The official numbers are not yet available, but early indication is that this year’s event will surpass last year’s record of 36,564 participants worldwide, including 208 from The Swim Academy. The purpose of The World’s Largest Swim Lesson™ is to build awareness about water safety, the importance of learning to swim, and to ultimately prevent drowning. This is a program The Swim Academy is proud to support. “Every year we have increased our participation in this wonderful event,” stated Marcella Miciano, Director of The Swim Academy. “What really is amazing is how many people and

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onday, August 24th is the first day of public school here in Broward County. With nine public schools in Weston, along with a charter school and multiple private schools, our roadways will soon be much busier. The Weston BSO urges drivers to take precautions around schools and remember the speed limit in a school zone is only 15 miles per hour. Crime Prevention Practitioner Deputy Kari Pallotto offers the following tips to safely share the road with children walking to or from school: ▸▸ Drivers should not block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn. Do not stop with a portion of your vehicle over the crosswalk. Blocking the crosswalk forces pedestrians to go around your vehicle and puts them in a dangerous situation. ▸▸ In a school zone when a yellow warning light is flashing or blinking, you must stop to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or at an intersection with no marked crosswalk. ▸▸ Always stop when directed to do so by a school patrol sign, school patrol officer or designated crossing guard. ▸▸ Children are the least predictable pedestrians and the most difficult to see. Take extra care to look out for children not only in school zones, but also in residential areas, playgrounds and parks. ▸▸ Don’t honk your horn, rev your engine or do anything to rush or scare a pedestrian in front of your car, even if you have the legal right-of-way. Children waiting for school buses will frequently sit on the curb out of view. Use extra caution when making a turn at school bus stops. Stay off your phone in school zones and around your neighborhood during bus pick-up and drop-off in order to pay attention to children crossing the street.

With more than 50 miles of paved bike lanes in Weston, many children and families choose to ride to school, rather than drive or walk. Deputy Pallotto offers the following suggestions to safely share the road with young bikers: ▸▸ When passing a bicyclist proceeding in the same direction, do so slowly and leave a distance between you and the bicycle of no less than three feet. Maintain this clearance until you have safely passed the bicycle. ▸▸ The most common causes of collisions are drivers turning left in front of an oncoming bicycle or turning right, across the path of the bicycle. When your vehicle is turning left and there is a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction, you should wait for the bicyclist to pass before making the turn. If your vehicle is turning right and a bicyclist is approaching on the right, let the bicyclist go through the intersection first before making a right turn. Remember to always use your turn signals. ▸▸ Watch out for bikes coming out of driveways or from behind parked cars or other obstructions. ▸▸ Check side mirrors for bicyclists before opening the door. Deputy Pallotto cautions that it is also important to be alert around school buses. She wishes to remind all drivers that it is illegal to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children. “School buses use yellow flashing lights to alert motorists that they are preparing to stop to load or unload children. Red flashing lights and an extended stop sign arm signals to motorists that the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off the bus.” One last safety tip, do not text or use cell phones in school carpool pick-up and drop-off lanes, even when you are waiting. Be mindful of students walking between cars, and entering or exiting vehicles. BSO urges all drivers to be alert. Call 9-1-1 immediately to report suspicious vehicles or persons parked near schools or bus stops.

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t Heroes of Hip Hop, children learn more than dance. At this studio, kids are taught to be “heroes” – people who support the underdog and stick up for what’s right. “We pride ourselves in promoting a positive atmosphere for every child who walks in our studio,” states Fergie Ruiz, creative director of Heroes of Hip Hop. “This is a ‘safe’ place for every child to feel loved and nurtured. We are definitely a No Bully Zone!” For many children, Heroes of Hip Hop is a refuge from the taunts and teasing of peers at school. This is especially true for many of the talented students selected to become members of the Heroes of Hip Hop Drama Dance Crew. Twenty-six children, ages eight to 14, were chosen from all who auditioned to join the cast of The Lion Hero, Heroes of Hip Hop’s unique adaptation of the classic tale of The Lion King. According to Ms. Fergie, head choreographer of The Lion Hero, the full-length show tells the story in a whole new way incorporating high energy choreography, stellar acting and modern hip hop music. The students rehearse throughout the school year for the final production, which was presented at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts. “Some of the kids had been through negative times at school and with outside peers. They were brave enough to share with us how being part of The Lion Hero changed them,” shares Ms. Fergie. “Many of them stated that the fact that everyone accepted them for exactly who they were and showed them respect and love

really made a difference in their lives. They felt they were able to break out of their shell become more outgoing and make new friends.” At Heroes of Hip Hop, promoting self-esteem and modeling mutual respect are just as important as learning dance steps. “All the instructors and crew members always make sure to set an example for the kids,” notes Ms. Fergie. “We encour-

age every child to respect each other and to do their very best. We strive to focus on the importance of team work and taking their talent to the next level not just as an individual but as a team.” Heroes of Hip Hop will be holding auditions for its 2016 production of The Lion Hero for dancers ages ten to 16. For more information call 954-306-0001 or visit www.heroesofhiphop.net.

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ing the arts and possibly a career to help open your eyes to not only Broadway, but also jazz, classical music, orchestras, kids shows, awards shows, and many other aspects of the arts that aren’t obvious to the average actor or actress,” stated Andrew Singer, an 11th grader at University School. Teen Ambassadors are exposed to the behind-the-scenes operations of an arts organization that is consistently ranked among the top ten venues in the country. “I was able to sit in the projection, sound, and lighting booths, where I learned more about the technological side of the craft. I also sat in the pit where I gained a greater appreciation for the orchestra’s part in a production,” noted Rachel Schonberger, a 10th grader at 2014-2015 Weston Teen Ambassadors Rachel Schonberger, Andrew Cypress Bay High School. “I have learned Singer, and Alison Singer with Bill Montgomery, Broward Center Director of Sales, and Jill Kratish, Director of Programming. so much about the theater industry and have gained a new perspective, appreciating the igh school students with an interest in the different kinds of work put into a production.” performing arts are invited to apply to the Teen Ambassadors also have the opportunity Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Teen to hear guest speakers and attend master classes, Ambassadors program. Weston’s Andrew Singer and Rachel Schonberger had such incredible experiences backstage tours, and meet and greets with professionals in various career tracks connected to the arts. last year, they definitely plan to apply again. Schonberger says she has become more interested Up to 24 students will be accepted into the in the management side of the industry after hearing program. One of the many benefits of the Teen Ambassador program is the opportunity to attend var- some of the guest speakers explain what they do in the theater. ious shows and performances at the Broward Center. “The most rewarding part of this experience was “I recommend this program to all students explor-

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Florida’s proven premier Ballet School. The International Dance Academy (IDA), now celebrating its 16th year, is the most prestigious educational dance center in the area. In addition to the directors who are active teachers and choreographers, IDA boasts an exceptionally trained international faculty. IDA is simply the best, taking the dancer from class to professional stage with excellent results.

Laura Makemson, as Cinderella, and the Prince left the audience applauding with their breathtaking performance during the studio’s spring show. Laura, a 2015 IDA graduate, has signed a contract with the prestigious Sarasota Ballet Company, where she joins former IDA graduate, Abbey Kay, on the professional stage straight from the studio; an outstanding accomplishment for both dancers.

IDA is proud to produce dancers who are contracted to professional ballet companies immediately after graduation. On the strength of their dance ability, other graduating students enter prestigious colleges such as Notre Dame, Princeton, Yale, and Penn State, to mention just a few. It is an accepted fact that the discipline and dedication of a ballet student sets them apart academically. At IDA, children are highly motivated, learn to have confidence in themselves, and are educated in technique, mostly in the French language. They are exposed to magnificent music by the masters and experience the valuable lessons and excitement of the stage and backstage.

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ose Enrique Rivas Auvert could be considered a soccer phenom. He has only been playing for a few years and has already played on two U.S. National teams. This past summer, the Cypress Bay freshman traveled to Croatia to represent Team U.S.A. In elementary school, Jose played baseball. He didn’t become interested in soccer until a family summer vacation to Venezuela in 2011. After returning home, he played a couple of seasons in AYSO Weston before he got the chance to try out for the Weston FC. He currently plays right or left wing/forward for the club. His road to the U.S. National team began last October, when he was one of 48 players invited to a tryout camp in California. In January, Jose was called to another tryout camp, this time in Bradenton, with only 36 players. In February, he was invited in the last roster of 20 players to represent the United States in the U14 camp taking place in Madrid. In Weston’s Jose Enrique Rivas Auvert played on the U.S. National Team U14.

Spain, the team played against world famous soccer clubs including Real Madrid, in which Team U.S.A. won 2-0 with Jose making an assist, and Rayo Vallecano, where he scored the first goal in the first minute of the game leading to the Team U.S.A. win, 4-0. After his success in Spain, Jose was invited to another tryout camp in The Team U.S.A. starting line-up for California, with 35 other the game against Croatia. top players. He was chosen as one of the 20 U.S. National Team U14 players to play in Croatia. “I feel very blessed to be selected after several tryouts as one of the 20 most talented players in the nation,” states Jose. “I felt very accomplished and that all my hard work and determination paid off.” He says the most memorable part of playing in Croatia was when he got to sing the national anthem. “And when I scored my first international goal in the first minute against Spanish Giants Rayo Vallecano.” Team U.S.A. went undefeated in Croatia with two wins and a tie. “I had two assists, while in Spain I had one goal and two assists,” notes Jose. Now back home and settled into school, he still makes soccer a priority. “I have to keep working hard to maintain my role as a national team player and to become a successful professional soccer player,” states Jose. “This is not a hobby for me; it’s my dream.”

Nature Lover Earns Eagle Scout Award By Stacey Bomser

s an eighth grader at Tequesta Trace Middle School, Dreyton Thomas was one of the youngest Boy Scouts ever to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. He joins an elite group, which includes former Presidents and astronauts, who have attained this prestigious award. Approximately fourpercent of all Boy Scouts successfully progress through the six ranks to Renee Thomas (left), Dreyton Thomas and Debbie earn the seventh and White at his Court of Honor ceremony. highest rank, Eagle. Dreyton says he always knew Eagle Scout was something he wanted to accomplish. “There is a saying that a lot of boys remain ‘Life for life’ and I didn’t want to be one of those. That means they get to Life rank, the one before Eagle, and don’t make it to Eagle before they turn 18 and age out.” For his Eagle Scout project, Dreyton built an outdoor classroom, with seating for 30 students, at the Long Key Nature Center in Davie. “They needed to have another place where they could teach kids about nature, because they only had a small indoor classroom. Now kids can learn about nature while in nature.” Dreyton officially became an Eagle Scout during a Court of Honor ceremony. “It was exciting because the Mayor of Weston attended and gave an inspirational speech and that was exciting for me since I want to go into politics,” shared

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Dreyton. Although he has now reached the highest level in scouting, Dreyton says he plans to continue in Boy Scouts. His goal is to earn every merit badge. There are currently 136 merit badges and he has earned 89 of them. His scoutmaster nicknamed him “The Merit Badge Machine.” “I want to earn them all because I can learn The Nunn family present Dreyton with an American flag that was about many different flown over the Capitol in honor of earning the Eagle Scout award. things that help me all around,” explained Dreyton. “I have welded, learned horse care, farm mechanics, culture diversity and much more interesting things.” Dreyton encourages other boys to join Boy Scouts. “You can learn a lot from being in scouts and making life-long friends. You will get to go camping, hiking, biking and a lot of outdoor activities, as well as cooking, emergency preparedness, citizenship and more. You also get to help the community and people while earning service hours.” In addition, Dreyton says scouting has helped him at school by improving his public speaking skills. “I was President of the National Junior Honor Society at Tequesta Trace Middle School and scouting helped me prepare for speaking in front of a crowd.”

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Country Isles Elementary Introduces New Dual Language Program

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hen school starts later this month, Country Isles Elementary School will become the fourth elementary school in Weston to offer Broward County Schools’ Dual Language Program. It joins Eagle Point, Indian Trace and Manatee Bay elementary schools in providing students with this incredible opportunity. A dual language program develops oral, written and reading proficiency in two languages; in this case English and Spanish. The goal is to provide students with the opportunity to become fully bilingual by learning listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in both languages. “Students will benefit from cognitive advantages associated with the development of biliteracy,” states Country Isles Principal Mindy Morgan. “Students enrolled in this innovative program will spend fifty percent of the day fully immersed in the Spanish language. What sets this program apart from all others is that instruction is delivered in both languages in all content areas, including language arts, social studies and math.” Veteran teachers Diane Walker and Heidi McNally will team teach two kindergarten classes; Ms. McNally will teach in Spanish and Ms. Walker will teach in English. Principal Morgan says the teachers have been attending professional development programs over the summer and working together to plan the new dual

language curriculum. In addition, Country Isles Elementary has benefitted from having three other Weston schools who have successfully implemented the Dual Language Program. “With the help of the principals and staff from the other schools, our teachers at Country Isles are prepared to begin the program and will continue to collaborate with the teachers at other Weston schools,” notes Principal Morgan. She says she is excited to introduce this program, which provides students with benefits both academically and socially. “The goal of the Dual Language Program is to produce college and career ready students. It is important today for students to be bilingual to compete in the workforce. Many other countries learn at least one other language and we will now be able to compete with them,” states Principal Morgan. “In addition, it promotes multicultural awareness and appreciation for other languages and cultures.” Just like the other schools, Country Isles Elementary’s program will start with two kindergarten classes with plans to expand every year by adding an additional grade level through fifth grade. Each dual language class will be comprised of fifty percent Spanish speakers and fifty percent non-Spanish speakers.

Cypress Bay to Pilot New “Latinos in Action” Program By Stacey Bomser

leadership and service. ypress Bay will be one of six Broward County high schools to introduce the What’s unique about this program is that the teacher’s role is to facilitate leadnew “Latinos in Action” program this school year. This initiative is part of ership where the students own every aspect of the classroom. The most powerful the District’s ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of Broward’s growcomponent of the “Latinos in Action” ing Latino community. program is that students give back to “We are honored to partner with The the community, as well as the younger White House Initiative on Educational generations behind them. Excellence for Hispanics, as part of “Our goal is to empower students to its 25th Anniversary Year of Action: be active, productive citizens that will Fulfilling America’s Future, to bring serve as mentors for our younger stu‘Latinos in Action’ to Broward students,” dents, particularly our Latino students said Superintendent Robert Runcie. who are English language learners “This initiative empowers students to and/or struggling readers,” explains take an active role in their education Ramirez. “The Cypress Bay students and give back to our community through who are part of ‘Latinos in Action’ mentorship and service opportunities.” will mentor students at Eagle Point In a community with a large Latin Elementary and Falcon Cove Middle population such as Weston, this proSchool.” gram also provides an opportunity for Broward County Public Schools was students to embrace their cultural expethe first school district in the country riences and the value those experiences to bring forward a commitment to the bring to the classroom. “It allows our School Board Member Patricia Good; Superintendent Robert W. Runcie; Maribel Duran, White House Initiative on Educational students to be proud of where they come Chief of Staff of The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics; Alejandra Ceja, Executive Director of The White House Initiative on Educational Excellence Excellence for Hispanics by partnering from and what they have to offer to our for Hispanics; Dr. Jose Enriquez, Executive Director of “Latinos in Action”; school with Dr. Jose Enriquez, executive direcschool and community,” states Michael J. administrators; and students. tor and founder of “Latinos in Action”. Ramirez, director of the Office of School He started the program in Utah in 2001 after noticing a great disconnect with the Performance and Accountability, who is heading the “Latinos in Action” program Latino students at his school. for Broward Schools. In addition to Cypress Bay, Charles W. Flanagan, Everglades, Hollywood Hills, The program has a unique curriculum. Early this month, the lead “Latinos McArthur and West Broward high schools are also starting a “Latinos in Action” in Action” teachers from each school, including Cypress Bay’s Jorge Cruz, will program this school year. receive professional development on the curriculum, which focuses on literacy,

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oving to a new country is not easy, specialists at each school to help create especially if you do not speak the customized plans for achieving the rapid language. But, that’s exactly what inclusion of newly arrived families. Its hundreds of families do each year here in goal is to encourage ESOL parents to get Weston and throughout Broward County. involved in their child’s education and be To help ease this transition and support aware and informed of aspects relevant to immigrant families as they acclimate to the student’s education. the American school system, a group of According to Gomez, “ESOL Parent Weston parents created the ESOL Parent Ambassadors promote a positive relationAmbassador program. ship between the school and new families, “We were born with the idea of transfercreating a friendly and reliable environring the knowledge we got during the proment, helping them to feel supported. We cess of settling in this community and thus help families understand school policies alleviate the large uncertainties that ESOL and procedures, as well as the terms used student families may have towards the in the school. Finally, we create a bilingual American educational system,” explains bridge of important messages issued from ESOL Parent Ambassador Marcia Gomez. schools to every ESOL family.” School Board Member Laurie Rich Some of the services provided to new Levinson, who lives in Weston, has worked families by the ESOL Parent Ambassadors The ESOL Parent Ambassadors Sohara Perez Osuna, Marcia closely with the parent ambassador volinclude: welcome meetings; explanations Gomez, Isabel Cristina Garcia, Ma. Alexandra Berhens, Elizabeth unteers who aid families at Falcon Cove of what ESOL is and how it works; preLa Verde, Ma. Fernanda Sevillano, and Ma. Cecilia Alvarez. Middle School, Tequesta Trace Middle sentations on the basic concepts of the School and Cypress Bay High School. “It is my privilege to work with a group of American education system; private meetings with families to facilitate transfersuch dynamic women who dedicate themselves to helping Hispanic families, that ring student records and files; and workshops for new parents on topics such as move from other countries, make a smooth educational transition to Broward standardized testing, elective subjects, etc. County Public Schools. Participating parents are connected, informed and confiThe ESOL Parent Ambassador program is an initiative shared dent of the educational decisions they make for their children. It is exciting for me between ESOL Leadership Council and the ESOL Department to work together to expand the Parent Ambassador program to additional schools of Broward County. For more information contact esol.parent@ so that more students and families may be positively impacted.” gmail.com or follow them on Facebook. The ESOL Parent Ambassadors work closely with the administrators and ESOL

Eagle Point ESOL Teacher Welcomes New Families By Stacey Bomser

price lunch), dress code, attendance, PTA, available enrichment programs, curagle Point Elementary School has one of the largest English Language riculum, community resources etc.” explains Mrs. Gutierrez. Learner (ELL) populations in Broward County with close to 350 students “Due to the assistance that Mrs. Gutierrez in its English for Speakers of Other provides, students and parents alike have Languages (ESOL) program. an easier time transitioning to a new life and Thanks to the efforts of ESOL teacher new education system,” states Principal de Angelica Gutierrez, Eagle Point also has one Zayas. “She provides them with the confidence of the most successful ESOL programs. It was they need to move forward and access all of through her efforts that Eagle Point was one the wonderful opportunities our schools and of two schools recognized by Maribel Duran, country provide.” the White House Chief of Staff on Hispanic With the new school year about to start, Mrs. Education, during her Exceeding Goals tour of Gutierrez has been busy getting ready. She is Broward County Schools. planning a welcome meeting on the first day of Principal Christine de Zayas credits Mrs. school for all of the new ELL students. “I want Gutierrez with helping new families transithese students to know that they are not alone tion. “The American educational system is and that the Eagle Point Elementary staff and I different from the education system in South are here, eager to support their journey.” America where parents take a more handsPrincipal de Zayas adds, “Over the summer, off approach to their child’s learning. Mrs. Mrs. Gutierrez has been here working in her Gutierrez helps parents understand their role room, preparing her program, and testing as in their child’s education here in the United Eagle Point Elementary ESOL Teacher Angelica Gutierrez hosts meetings to help ESOL families understand the American many students as she can so as not to take States. She helps parents acclimate and school system and services available to students. away from instructional time during the beginassimilate to our system and explains everyning of the school year.” thing to them from how to volunteer in the school to how to help their child at home Her efforts extend beyond the classroom. According to Principal de Zayas, through the various programs and resources we have to support their child’s every year Mrs. Gutierrez organizes an end of the year party for all of the ESOL learning.” students and their families. “She even threw a birthday pool party for one of our One of the ways Mrs. Gutierrez does this is through parent meetings. She holds students who is growing up without a mother and had never had a party.” these programs throughout the school year, with support from parent ambassador Mrs. Gutierrez’s dedication does not go unnoticed. Last year, she was nomiMarcia Gomez, during which she explains in Spanish the school programs, procenated for a district-wide Pat on the Back Award for her commitment to newly dures and policies. arrived families. “We cover important information such as how the cafeteria works (free/reduced

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Cypress Bay Football Team Hard At Work

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learn both the offensive and defensive plays. “I hile most teenagers spent the summer Coach Guandolo tries his best to make his prothink the off-season training helps me progress as sleeping in and hanging out, Cypress Bay gram unique and as productive as possible, while a player mostly for the mental part of the game. I go High School football players were hard at keeping his players healthy and injury-free. “We work in the weight room want to improve total and on the field. body strength, power, Head Coach Mark explosiveness, agility, Guandolo has been runand speed. We also ning a summer conditionteach the players about ing program for 30 years. proper rest, nutrition, He finds it to play a major and hydration.” role in the team’s perforThe summer conditioning program mance during the season. also builds team He was previously a chemistry. Nudelberg strength coach and said says that helps him as he enjoys the summer Quarterback. “Since program as much as the we have organized season itself. workouts, it motivates “I believe our summer Seniors Jarrett Hanks (left), Brett Kaiser and Jake Head Coach Mark Guandolo explains a me to be up and ready conditioning program Nudelberg discuss plays during a water break. play to the offense in the huddle. to get better because stands above the rest,” my teammates are counting on me to do so. It also in the off-season ready to learn new plays and new said Coach Guandolo. “It begins with discipline. brings us closer as a team since we’re together every assignments.” Discipline to be on time and never miss. Discipline to single day.” Many people question how it is possible to train do the little things in everything we do.” The Cypress Bay football season kicks off on during the South Florida summer. Whether it be the Rising Senior Quarterback Jake Nudelberg has August 28th when the Lightning take on Deerfield heat or the rain, there always seems to be an issue. completed three summers in the program and feels Beach High School. Nudelberg says he doesn’t mind because he his game has improved. “Coach does a great job of knows it will all pay off during football season. giving us all the tools to get better. I don’t feel I need any other training besides some throwing by myself.” “Honestly, dealing with the heat gets us ready. If we Jake Fuhrman is the Sports Editor for the can do it in the heat, then it will be much easier to Teammate Jarrett Hanks, who plays Linebacker Cypress Bay newspaper, The Circuit. He play on Friday nights.” and Tight End, counts on the summer to help him also plays varsity soccer and football.

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are exposed to working in a group, memorization Every student involved in the Drama skills, introduction to music reading, learning choreClub, which is open to third through fifth ography and many other lifelong skills.” graders, had a part in the show. The lead This year, the Manatee Bay Drama Club will start roles included Kaitlyn Gaines as “Cruella in August. Mrs. Jefferson says the 101 Dalmatians De Vil”, Trevor Samuels as “Horace”, Tyler cast selected the show for the 2016 production. “The Jones as “Jasper”, Marissa Shepard as choices for this year were Aladdin, Jr. and Peter Pan, “Anita”, Victoria Schubarg as “Pongo”, and Jr. I’m pleased to announce that next year, ‘All the Rachel Oh as “Perdita”. world will be made of faith, and trust, and pixie dust.’” Mrs. Jefferson and co-director, Lara The Manatee Bay Drama Club is an after school Haley, along with the cast and crew, put in activity run through ASP, the school’s aftercare countless hours preparing for the producprovider. tion including building sets and making costumes. Professional choreographer and actress Khadijah Rolle choreographed the show. Mrs. Jefferson says she started the drama program Pongo (Victoria Schubarg) and Perdita (Rachel Oh) rejoice that their lost eleven years ago after seepups have been recovered. ing how theater classes and anatee Bay Elementary School has gone the performing arts had benefited her to the dogs. The school’s Drama Club daughter, who is now a theater teacher. “By presented Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids to providing this opportunity to our students, a packed house of parents, siblings, teachers and it allows many children to shine when they faculty. may not have.” Fourth grade teacher and Manatee Bay Drama Ms. Haley added, “We have discovered Club Co-Director Meryl Jefferson says she selected some truly gifted talents from students who this show because it is familiar to the children, which were not intellectually gifted, but you can’t was especially important considering they only had a few months to rehearse. “We thought it would be a fun touch their brightness on stage!” She notes that the performing arts ben- Cruella De Vil (Kaitlyn Gaines) and her henchmen, Horace (Trevor and energetic show that would allow many students Samuels) and Jasper (Tyler Jones), are excited by their new scheme. efit students in multiple ways. “Students to participate in the program.”

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Sagemont Guidance Counselors Offer Advice for Back to School Success By Stacey Bomser

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The Sagemont School is a private college preparatory school. The Lower School Campus (preschool through grade five) offers core concepts in a creative and nurturing environment. The Upper School Campus (middle school and high school) provides students with a networked wireless laptop environment and a variety of regular, honors and AP course work. The school is known for its award-winning arts and athletic programs.

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Tree of Life Christian Academy is committed to providing children with a higher level of care and education. The bilingual school utilizes two of the top-rated curriculums. Tree of Life offers programs for children from infancy through kindergarten.

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Now in its 20th year, Weston Christian Academy serves students of Christian families from 3-year-old kindergarten through 8th grade. Students receive a well-rounded education focused on academics, the arts and athletics. It is ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally.

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here has been a lot of talk in the field of nutrition and weight loss about the glycemic index of certain foods. In this article, I will cover what the glycemic index (GI) is and how it can help you lose or maintain your ideal body weight The glycemic index is a measure of the effects that carbohydrates have on our blood glucose (sugar) levels. Carbohydrates are made up of individual sugar molecules linked together. After a meal our body starts to breakdown carbohydrates into simpler sugars. How quickly that break down occurs during digestion affects how fast and how high sugar is released into the blood. The faster a carbohydrate raises blood sugar, the higher its glycemic index. Using the same concept, carbohydrates that are broken down slowly, release sugar gradually into the blood and have a lesser effect on overall blood sugar levels (these carbohydrates have a low GI). So what is the big deal whether a particular food causes quicker and higher elevation in your blood sugar or not? The answer is insulin. Insulin is a hormone that functions to help keep your blood sugars within a safe range. When someone’s blood sugar rises (after a meal), this signals the body to make more insulin. The insulin then helps drive the excess blood sugar into the body’s cells and consequently starts to lower the blood sugar levels back to a normal range. How does insulin affect weight loss? Insulin has other functions in the body besides decreasing sugar. It also drives the storage of excess calories from the diet into different systems including your fat cells. Eating excessive calories that are high in carbohydrates (especially high GI) increases insulin, which leads to storage of calories in the form of sugar and fats (triglycerides). If insulin is kept lower, such as in an Adkins diet, the signal for storage of calories is not triggered. Instead, the break down of fat is switched on (this occurs at lower insulin levels). What are some of the ways we can help lower the glycemic index of foods, which will lead to lower insulin levels and improved weight management? The glycemic effect of foods may be affected by a number of factors, such as, fiber and protein. Fiber leads to entrapment of carbohydrates within it (since we do not absorb fiber) and delays the body’s ability to get to and breakdown carbohydrates. The content of proteins in a meal compete against carbohydrates for absorption, thereby decreasing how rapidly carbohydrates are absorbed. These simple steps, adding fiber and protein to each meal will help in lowering the glycemic index of a particular carbohydrate. Here are some simple tips to help minimize spikes in blood sugar, and therefore insulin, which can play a major role in weight gain. ▸▸ Never eat carbohydrates alone, always combine it with fiber or protein or a combination (remember this helps blunt the sugar impact of carbohydrates). ▸▸ Stay away from manufactured carbohydrates (i.e., cookies, pastries, donuts, candy, potato chips, etc.), since these generally have a very high glycemic index. ▸▸ The best carbohydrates are from natural sources, such as fruits and vegetables, which generally have a lower glycemic index than manufactured carbohydrates, because they are naturally packaged with fiber. Dr. Valdes Weight Loss Program is located at 17900 NW 5th Street, Suite #203-C, in Pembroke Pines. For information, call 954-613-5777 or visit www.drvaldesweightloss.com.

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

ne of the most difficult challenges we face in assisting homeowners through the process of a loan modification, is avoiding the threat of foreclosure, or foreclosure sale of the property we are trying to preserve. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued new mortgage servicing rules designed to protect borrowers when it comes to mortgage loans. These rules became effective a little over one year ago, but many homeowners are unaware of these important changes in the law. Our experience has shown that homeowners that take full advantage of these rules have obtained excellent loan modification results, have been able to stop foreclosure sales, correct escrow and payment issues on their account, and even cancel foreclosure trials.

Under the new rules mortgage servicers are required to implement major changes in the way they do business. A mortgage servicer is the company that collects monthly mortgage payments from borrowers on behalf of the owner of the loan, as well as tracks account balances, manages the escrow account, handles loan modification applications, and pursues foreclosure in the case of defaulted loans. The CFPB now requires mortgage servicers to send more detailed periodic billing statements, provide timely interest rate adjustment notices, promptly credit mortgage payments, provide payoff requests in seven days or less, provide options to force-placed insurance, and quickly resolve errors and provide information requests. The most significant benefit for homeowners from these rules is that it restricts “dual tracking.” Dual tracking is when a mortgage servicer considers a homeowner for a loan modification, and at the same time proceeds with a foreclosure action against that homeowner. Under the new rules, a mortgage servicer cannot start foreclosure until at least four months after the homeowner stops paying the loan to provide the homeowner enough time to pursue a loan modification. If a loan modification application is made, the servicer cannot start foreclosure unless the servicer notifies the borrower that he/she is not eligible for any loan modification, the borrower rejects a loan modification offer, or the borrower fails to comply with a trial modification. Also, if already in foreclosure, the mortgage servicer cannot request final judgement or conduct a foreclosure sale if the homeowner submits a complete loan modification package at least 37 days before a trial, final judgment or foreclosure sale. The attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm are privileged to successfully represent hundreds of homeowners in our community. We have foreclosure defense, loan modification and bankruptcy departments all in the same office. Detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners are also discussed in a one-of-a-kind 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.

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Prenatal Oral Care and Your Child Ask the Expert

By Dr. Maria Grosman

hat does your personal oral care have to do with your newborn? More than you think... Unaware of its importance, many women avoid regular dental care during and immediately after pregnancy. In addition, uneducated dentists may not stress its importance and may even be less willing to provide certain services during pregnancy. This is very unfortunate, because there are definite implications of poor oral health in pregnant women as it relates to their pregnancies, as well as their children. Multiple studies have shown links between periodontal disease (infection of the gums and bones supporting the teeth) and adverse outcomes in pregnancy, including preterm deliveries, low birth weight babies, and preeclampsia. Children born to mothers with poor oral hygiene and high levels of certain oral bacteria have a significantly higher risk of developing cavities at an early age. This may be one of the causative factors in a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development of a condition called early childhood caries or ECC. ECC is a complicated situation in which cavities occur rampantly at an age in which needed care may be difficult to deliver. Fortunately, most of the causes of both cavities and ECC are preventable. Cavities are caused in large part by having high levels of certain oral bacteria. Although children are not born with these cavity causing bacteria, they are eventually transferred by caregivers to children. This can occur, for example, by blowing on a hot spoon of cereal. It is not natural, or possible, to forever eliminate these bacteria. However, the longer it takes to transfer, the more decreased the risk of cavities is in general, and ECC specifically. The way of accomplishing this would be to eliminate cavities in the mouths of mothers (and all caregivers for that matter) and reduce the amount of plaque through regular dental checkups, cleaning and application of topical fluoride (in toothpaste and rinse). It would be easiest to complete all dental work prior to pregnancy. However, it is important to keep in mind that most dental procedures can be accomplished during pregnancy. The safest and most comfortable time to accomplish dental work during pregnancy is the second trimester. We recommend using this time not only to receive services, but also to obtain tips for oral care for mother and baby. There are many special circumstances during pregnancy. For example, nausea and vomiting can create some difficulty in controlling the acid levels in the mouth, which can increase the risks of both enamel erosion as well as cavities in mother. You would be surprised at the creative strategies which can be used to overcome many of these challenges. Drs. Maria and Alon Grosman are Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist. Their office is located at 4401 S Flamingo Rd on the NW corner of Griffin and Flamingo Rd. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 954-236-3434.

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hen you are continuously making yourself crazy expecting something from someone who has nothing to give or feeling frustrated because you are trying to make a person someone he or she is not, then it is time to look at your definition of love. Love is not supposed to be painful. Yes, there is pain involved in any relationship but if it is painful most of the time then something is not working. Unfortunately, you may be pretending that a person is someone he or she is not. You may be spending precious time trying to get someone to love you in a certain way, when that person cannot or will not? It is time to let it go. It is time to let go of your insistence that they become the person you want them to be as well as let go of demanding that they give you something they are neither willing nor capable of giving. This does not necessarily mean that you have to immediately stop loving that person. It means that you love them for who they are. You release that person to be who he or she actually is. You stop trying to make that person be someone he or she is not. You deal with your feelings and walk away from the destructive cycle of broken promises, high demands, and endless frustrations. You learn to detach with love.

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Being detached and letting go with love does not mean that you cannot enjoy anything or enjoy being with anyone. Rather, it refers to that very strong clinging behavior to anything or anyone that causes you problems; that behavior insists on a reality that does not exist and creates havoc trying to achieve it, whether it is a destructive friendship, relationship, occupation or familial situation. Detachment is the determination to be free. Just as Melody Beattie states in her book The Language of Letting Go: “We learn to let go of people we love, people we like, and those we don’t particularly care for. We separate ourselves, and our process, from others and their process. We relinquish our tight hold and our need to control in our relationships. We take responsibility for ourselves; we allow others to do the same. We detach with the understanding that life is unfolding exactly as it needs to, for others and ourselves. The way life unfolds is good, even when it hurts. And ultimately, we can benefit from even the most difficult situations. We do this with the understanding that a Power greater than ourselves is in charge, and all is well.” If you are struggling with your reactions to your loved ones and want to explore alternatives call Alina Gastesi-de Armas, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida Supreme Court Mediator, and Parent Coordinator, at A Place for Growth at 954384-9373 or visit www.APlaceforGrowth.com.

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s we go through our daily lives, we often come upon situations which require us to make decisions. Sometimes these decisions can be minor in nature and other times they can be somewhat more complex. None of them compares to the decision a person has to make in deciding if they should pursue a divorce from their spouse. I hear these questions almost every day from either prospective or existing clients: “Should I stay married or get a divorce?” “Should I accept this deal or go to trial?” “What should I do?” Unfortunately, divorce attorneys don’t always have the answers. I can certainly advise a client based upon my 35 plus years of experience, but in reality the decision must always be that of the client. When I meet with a prospective new client who is considering a divorce, I am often asked for my opinion as to what he or she should do. I explain that I do not ever encourage an individual to get divorced, but obviously sometimes that is in fact their best option. It is, however, a very personal decision that he or she must make based upon all the factors involved.

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I can advise a person as to the law and how his or her case will probably get resolved. I say probably, because when there are two parties involved it is impossible to predict what the other party will be seeking. I often explain to a client that no matter how reasonable they may be, the process will also depend upon the reasonableness of their spouse. So I am asked, “What should I do?” I tell them that it is their decision and they will know when it is time to make that decision. I have had individuals return to retain my services one or even two years after their initial consultation. It took that long to be able to answer the question, “What should I do?” Once the process has begun, I am also often asked, “What should I do?” when faced with the decision to either enter into a marital settlement agreement or proceed to trial. Once again, I can advise them based upon the law and my experience, but no attorney can ever guarantee a particular result if the case goes to trial. Often times the agreement is extremely fair and equitable and, as such, I advise my client that it is a good deal for them and they should certainly consider it. If the offer is equal to “their worst day in court,” then the decision is also fairly easy - why settle a case when you will probably get better results from a judge. Of course the usual reason is financial, since it costs more money to go to trial than to settle. We sometimes have clients who disregard our advice and accept a “deal,” which may not be the best that they can receive. Of course, it is ultimately their decision. So, in reality the person who can best answer the question “What should I do?” is the client. Of course, I can only hope that decision is made after they consider my advice. 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.

By Dr. Behar and Dr. Browner

n a study entitled The Manga Report, prominent health economists Pran Manga and Douglas Angus of the University of Ottawa, Canada, found chiropractic management to be the best choice of health care for patients with low back pain in terms of safety, scientific evidence of effectiveness, evidence of cost effectiveness and patient satisfaction. Commissioned by the Ontario Ministry of Health in response to that province’s staggering public deficit of the early 1990’s, this landmark document represents the largest existing analysis of the scientific literature on low back pain to date. The report’s primary focus was to determine the most cost-effective health care service available for the treatment of low back pain. In an attempt to address the Ontario government’s cost saving concerns, the report concentrated on comparing the value of chiropractic and medical management of this socially and economically crippling condition. The findings of the report were based on a review of randomized controlled trials, case control/cohort studies, descriptive studies and meta-analysis/literature reviews; in total, over 400 references concerning both chiropractic and medical treatment methods. The following are the key findings of this study: 1. On the evidence, particularly the most scientifically valid clinical studies, spinal manipulation applied by chiropractors is shown to be more effective than alternative treatments for low back pain (LBP). 2. There is no clinical or case-control study that demonstrates or even implies chiropractic spinal manipulation is unsafe in the treatment of LBP. Their interpretation of the literature suggests that chiropractic manipulation is safer than medical management of LBP. 3. Indeed, several current medical therapies of LBP are generally contraindicated on the basis of the existing clinical trials. There is also evidence in the literature to suggest spinal manipulation is less safe and less effective when performed by non-chiropractic professionals. 4. There is an overwhelming body of evidence indicating that chiropractic management of LBP is more cost-effective than medical management. 5. There would be highly significant cost savings if more management of LBP was transferred from physicians to chiropractic doctors. Evidence from Canada and other countries suggests potential savings of many hundreds of millions of dollars annually. 6. Workers’ compensation studies report that injured workers with the same specific diagnosis of LBP returned to work much sooner when treated by chiropractors than by physicians. 7. There is good empirical evidence patients are very satisfied with chiropractic management of LBP and considerably less satisfied with physician management. 8. The use of chiropractic has grown steadily over the years. Chiropractic is now accepted as a legitimate healing profession by the public and an increasing number of physicians. 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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he appeal of plastic surgery spans age groups from teens to seniors. Fifty is a magic number for many of us. In our practice, one of the most common reasons listed for seeking plastic surgery consultation is “turning 50”. Patients in their fifties present a unique and interesting demographic subset. Breast and body contouring procedures are popular among the “Mommy Makeover” group. In addition, fifty is the age when many patients begin to first notice the signs of facial aging. Skin care, facial lasers and injectables are also very popular. Among the more common surgical procedures that appeal to fifty-somethings are eyelid tucks, cheek lift and neck firming. These three procedures can offer a natural, fresher look with a rapid recovery and a high degree of patient satisfaction.

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Eyelid changes by age 40 may include extra upper lid skin and lower lid bags. The eyelid tuck procedure known as a cosmetic blepharoplasty, popular among both men and women, addresses these problems effectively. The results are usually a more rested, less angry and tired look to the face.

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Full face and neck lift remains the gold standard for facial rejuvenation. A less invasive alternative to full face lift that appeals to the fiftysomethings is the isolated cheek firming. Lifting the cheek and jawline can be done with a small incision Before After “mini” face lift. A younger patient seen here before and just Although they come one day after surgical lower facial rejuvenation. Photos courtesy of Perez Plastic Surgery. by many catchy names, including the “lunchtime” lift and others, these “mini” or mid-face lift procedures effectively freshen the cheek and jawline with natural, not pulled, results.

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A third area of rejuvenation is the neck. Some patients first notice the effects of aging when they can pinch the skin under the neck. For these patients, an isolated neck tightening procedure is a great option. Loose skin, fat and muscle can contribute to the extra wattle. They can all be addressed through a small incision under the chin. Our preference is to add advanced ultrasonic treatment to achieve greater tightening of the neck skin. We have been honored to present our unique isolated neck rejuvenation technique at international plastic surgery congresses in Greece and Korea. Turning 50 may be a major milestone but with the many skin care and surgical options available today, at least the signs of aging can be delayed. The three surgical procedures outlined here take relatively little time and offer a rapid recovery with a high degree of satisfaction when patients fully understand the risks and benefits. However, as with all plastic surgery, a skilled surgeon, a safe facility, and a competent anesthesiologist are keys to a successful outcome. Dr. Perez has been selected among Castle Connolly/U.S. News and World Report’s America’s Top Doctors. He has lectured internationally and been featured as a plastic surgery expert for major media outlets. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Perez call (954) 351-2200. To learn more about any of these procedures, or to view a ABC News “Seniors and Cosmetic Surgery” segment featuring Dr. Perez visit PerezPlasticSurgery.com.

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he month of August has arrived. Summer vacation has come and gone. While some children are dreading the realization that summer fun will soon be over, others are excited for a brand new school year. The idea of a fresh start brings a ton of excitement. New teacher, new classroom, and new friends are just a few of the exciting new aspects of the year, however, these things can also bring a bit of unease and anxiety. With all these new things comes uncertainty and concern. Let’s be honest, a new school year can be scary. This is why we try our best as parents to prepare our children as much as possible. We take a look at the supply lists and make sure they have everything they’ll need for their first day in the classroom. We buy them new outfits so they can dress to impress from day one. Our goal as parents is to always equip our children with everything they will need to not only conquer that first day, but the entire school year. The truth is while many of us become stressed by the endless lists of things we need to buy and do before that first day of school, most people forget about one very important thing...our child’s vision.

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Eye examinations for children are extremely important. Studies show that even our youngest children might already be experiencing vision problems. According to a recent article, up to 10% of preschoolers have vision problems while 25% of school aged children require some sort of vision correction. This is a huge issue when it comes to learning in class. How can we possibly expect our children to learn their alphabet when it’s difficult for them to even see the letters on the board? With one in ten preschoolers having vision problems, you might be asking, “How young should our children be when getting their first eye exam?” The answer is rather shocking for some. According to the American Optometric Association, infants should have their first comprehensive eye examination at six months. Is it then recommended that they have their next eye exam at the age of three, and yet another examination at five or six years old, right before they enter the first grade. After that, exams are recommended annually not only to assess whether vision correction is needed, but also to check on the overall health of the eye. For years, many parents have simply relied on vision screenings that may be offered through the school itself; however, these screenings are limited in nature and rarely find any actual issues. In fact, studies show that only about 5% of vision issues are actually detected through these vision screenings. Our early years of school are seen as the foundational step to higher learning. If a child is having a hard time seeing the board or reading their lesson books, it can inhibit their education to a point beyond frustration. School can become no longer enjoyable to them, and they can easily fall behind. As parents our goal should be to equip our children for success. If you would like to schedule a comprehensive eye exam for your child, call Weston Family Eyecare at (954) 888-9393. Dr. Therrien and her staff look forward to exceeding your expectations.

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A putt that travels at less than optimum speed breaks too early and misses below the hole. Too much speed on the same line causes the putt to break too late and miss on the high side. Speed affects the line, and good speed is critical for putting success. So what do you do? You must find a way to roll putts 17 inches past the hole (when they miss). Research proves that putts have a greater chance of finding the cup (regardless of putt length) when the ball rolls at this speed. My advice is to add a speed evaluation to your analysis of missed putts. For every missed putt, determine if the ball rolled short or long of the preferred 17-inch-past distance. Over time, using this analysis will help you adjust your putting touch for good speed control.

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The odds of holing a putt longer than 35 feet are not high, but the chance of three-putting from this distance is good. To avoid those round killing threeputts, on all putts longer than 35 feet, imagine that the hole is a six-foot circle and try to get your ball within the circumference of it. This makes the putt look much easier, and you’ll actually end up holing one every once in a while. You can also use this circle rule on putts from less than 35 feet, but make sure you get the ball past the cup. I call this region the “Sweet Spot.” When you’re rolling the ball into the Sweet Spot, you’re rolling it great.

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Great confidence is a state of mind that says “I can do this.” Confidence must be earned and it just doesn’t happen overnight. Confidence is based on experience such as practice. It’s hard to be confident in your putting if you haven’t at least made putts on your practice green. Confidence also comes from making putts, putting practice and a positive attitude.

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Every good putter begins his or her stroke with a consistent mental and physical putting routine. A routine should help you lock your mind into execution and nothing else. Trust your decision and stroke and feel confident before you hit it. Make good decisions in your pre shot routine. This should help you reduce doubt and feed your confidence level so you can make a confident stroke. And finally, believe what it takes to make putts. Visit your local PGA Professional to go over your putting techniques and share your ideas with them to help you even further. PGA Professional Dean Sklar is a member of the Quarter Century Club of the PGA of America, an elite group of members who have served the PGA with honor and pride for 25 years. If you would like to talk to Dean about your golf game, contact him at Dean.Sklar@FloridaMoves.com or at the Rose and Dean Sklar Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker, 1760 Bell Tower Lane in Weston, (954) 389-6197 or on Dean’s cell at (954) 2983616. Visit him online at www.WestonFloridaUSA.com.

By Rebecca M. Rivera, RYI 200

veryday the answers to these questions become more relevant as more people are learning and experiencing the multiple benefits of this ancient practice. The truth is there are many different reasons why you might have considered practicing yoga but there are many common misconceptions that might have discouraged you as well. So if these questions ever cross your mind, maybe these answers might serve you as an inspiration to give it a try. Why Yoga? It is commonly agreed that from all the benefits of a regular yoga practice, the one that has the greatest impact is the meditative aspect of yoga, and how through it you can learn about yourself. Practicing yoga is really a practice for life. You learn to embrace your body, your thoughts and your feelings as they are without judgment. It all starts by paying attention to breath. Breath is the physical manifestation of our existence and, by focusing on it, we are able to connect to the only moment in which we exist, the present. The more you practice the more you can understand without judgment and embrace without attachment, and this allows you to feel at peace and grateful for everything in your life. Yoga is about experiencing yourself, the physical embodiment of your state of being, and it certainly isn’t always going to be fun. But a life worth living is not always easy. It takes courage to overcome fear and adversity, and if you bring this intention to the mat, you face yourself, and, no matter what happens, you step off the mat a better you.

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ower extremity muscle cramps are one of the most common on-the-field problems in all sports. Most muscle cramps occur in the calf muscle but they can also be seen in the hamstring and thigh muscle. Muscle cramps occur more often in climates that are hot and humid. They also occur earlier in a season when athletes are not as well conditioned. Muscle fatigue and twitching usually precede cramping. They usually do not occur in the earlier part of an activity. Once a muscle cramp occurs the muscle tightens to such a large degree that the athlete is not able to move the leg properly. The athlete usually falls down to the ground in pain and the affected muscle is firm. This makes the foot very difficult to move as it is pointing down. It is important to be sure that the athlete has suffered from a cramp and is not suffering from any other type of injury which may include a fracture, ligament injury, muscle tear or Achilles tendon rupture. Once the trainers or coaches are certain that a cramp has occurred the treatment is to stretch the muscle that is cramped. This includes gently bringing the foot up from its down position while keeping the knee locked. This will stretch the calf muscle and lessen the pain and tension. If it occurs in the hamstring it is necessary to keep the knee extended and to lean your body forward trying to touch your toes. If it occurs in the thigh muscle it is important to flex the knee as much as possible while leaning your body back to stretch the muscle back to its original length. Massaging the muscle also helps to relieve the cramp. After the cramp has gone it is important to keep the muscle stretched and not to sit as the muscle may retighten very quickly. It is very important for the athlete to be rehydrated on the sideline. Getting back into the game should be done after proper hydration and muscle stretching. Cramping that is associated with severe dehydration may be a precursor to heat stroke. It is important that the athlete be of sound mind before they return to playing. Prevention of cramping includes proper preseason conditioning. This must include strength training and muscle stretching. Adequate hydration is necessary before each game. Remember that drinking fluids immediately before a game is not the best way to prevent these problems. Hydration is important hours before a game. Fluids should be administered throughout the game to offset fluid loss during an activity, especially in warm climates. Athletes who experience recurrent cramping need to be evaluated medically to be sure no underlying problem exists. Carlo A. Messina, DPM, is a Board Certified Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Diplomat American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon with the Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Robert Sheinberg, Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. Mark Fishman, Dr. David Shenassa, Dr. Nathan Vela and Dr. Michael Cohen. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901. The practice website is www. SOUTHFLORIDASPORTSMEDICINE.org.

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