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WESTON

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WESTON

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Great neighborhood, quiet cul-de-sac, boaters will enjoy direct access to the ocean, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, welcoming private courtyard with spa, great open indoor/outdoor living space for entertaining. Live the Ft. Lauderdale lifestyle in this great home. Offered at $525,000 Call Rob Morrison – (917) 499-5137

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Totally remodeled home in Forest Ridge. Home Features, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and ½ bathroom., over 3,200 sq ft of living area. Gorgeous Brazilian Teak hard wood floors, large kitchen w/granite countertops, new appliances, Volume ceiling, crown moulding and so much more. Offered at $599,900. Call Sage Buitron – (954) 734-3158

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Contents

62 Summer Program Immerses Cypress Bay Students in Chinese Language and Culture

Publisher’s Page

66 Cypress Bay PTSA Grows with Support from Parents, Students and Local Businesses

64 The Sagemont School’s International Club Promotes Cultural Awareness and Appreciation

12 A Halloween Treat!

Calendar 14 October 2015

Community News 16 Extensive Arts and Cultural Offerings Available This Season 18 Weston Regional Park Brings Back Moonlight Movies in the Park

Positive Parenting

28 Legally Speaking 30 The History and Pros & Cons of a Trial by Jury

18 Stay Informed: Connect to the City of Weston

75 Three Keys to a Successful Foreclosure Appeal

20 Weston BSO Hosts Operation Medicine Cabinet and Shred-a-Thon

78 What You May Not Know

20 Weston BSO Officers Recognized for Breaking Burglary Ring 22 Hometown Heroes Honored on National Day of Remembrance

Legislative look 31 The 2015 Legislative Education Budget: “It’s Your Money Tax Cut Budget”

68 Creating Traditions

Home Decor 70 Form or Function?

Tee to Green 84 Maintaining Smooth Tempo

pet of the Month 86 “Valentina”

Photo of the month 87 The World’s Favorite NewspaperTM

real estate 32 Five Reasons to List Your Home Now

Pet Care 88 Periodontal Disease and Your Pet

Health and Wellness 43 Testosterone Replacement Therapy Proven Beneficial for Men’s Health 74 Happiness Begins with Authenticity

Rotary News 90 The Rotary Club of Weston’s 18th Annual Run For Tomorrow Helps Many

79 Test Your Sleeping “Spinal Q” 82 Contact Lens Wearers Beware of Demodex

26 24 Weston Library Hosts Sensory Storytime for Children with Special Needs 24 Deal a Helping Hand to Harvest Drive 28 Kids Helping Kids Gives Hundreds of Students a Successful Start to the School Year 34 Halloween Safety Tips 36 Weston BSO Fire Rescue Reminds Residents that Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm 38 Cleveland Clinic Florida Unveils New Expansion Project 38 Cleveland Clinic Florida Recognized for Superior Stroke Care 42 Broward Health Weston Welcomes MAMMOPALOOZA

Sports News

Ask the Expert 46 The Eyes Have It 54 Cancer Prevention 72 High Fructose Corn Syrup – Good or Bad? 76 Growing Pains in Children or Merely Flatfeet? 80 Reconstructive Surgery: The Other Plastic Surgery

93 Lose Weight and Gain Confidence at Weston Medical Health and Wellness 94 Pickups for Breast Cancer Is an Easy Way to Support The Cause

snapshots from school 96-98,100 Class Acts!

seen on scene Inspiring Individual

102 Community Snapshots

50 Marathon Runner Takes Training One Step at a Time

Can do kid 52 Weston Singer Sets Sights on Broadway

School News 56 Gator Run Students Get Their Head in the Game

26 Okapi Wanderers Rugby Club Ready for Second Season

58 Country Isles Elementary Prepares Students to go “From Crayons to College”

26 Pedal Power – Everyone Should Practice Bicycle Safety

58 Indian Trace Elementary Students Prepare to Lead for Tomorrow

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92 Ace Hardware of Weston Has Everything You Need for Your Home

85 Just a Baby Tooth

60 Cypress Bay Math Team Places at Top in National Competition

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A Halloween Treat!

he memories of summer vacations have slowly faded away. The kids have settled back into their regular school routine, and that typically means mom and dad busy shuttling them around to after school activities. Sports season is in full swing and, thankfully, the heat and humidity are dropping a bit. Finally, we can enjoy family activities and gatherings with friends in our backyards again. These cooler nights signal fall has arrived in South Florida, and that means Halloween is almost here. It’s time to decorate the house with “scary” lights to brighten the spirits of our little ones (and sometimes not so little ones). Let’s have some fun while watching the neighborhood kids roam the streets dressed up in costumes. Be sure to have your camera ready to take some pictures of your children enjoying the trick-or-treating tradition. These are the memories that last a lifetime.

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4th Blessing of the Animals – St. Paul Lutheran Church will hold its 5th annual Blessing of the Animals at 4pm at the Weston Town Center amphitheater. Bring your pet for this special service in honor of St. Francis Day. The event will include live music, pet parade and a free raffle. For more information call 954-384-9096.

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Weston Friends Club “Book Markers” – This book club will meet at a member’s home at 1pm to discuss the legal thriller Defending Jacob by William Landay. For more information about this book club or other Weston Friends Club events and activities, please call Nancy Russo at 954-385-1445.

10th “Home” – Bring the blankets, lawn chairs and plenty of popcorn it’s opening night of Moonlight Movies in the Park. All ages will enjoy this animated film about Oh, an alien on the run from his own people, who lands on Earth and makes friends with the adventurous Tip, who is on a quest of her own. This free, family event takes place at the Event Stage in the Weston Regional Park at 8pm. For more information, please call 954-389-4321 or visit www.westonfl.org.

14th Weston Library Book Club – This book club meets the second Wednesday of the month from 6:307:30pm. This month’s book is There Was an Old Woman by Hallie Ephron. Copies are available at the information desk. For more information call 954-357-5304.

BSO Shred-a-Thon & Operation Medicine Cabinet – Help prevent prescription drug abuse and identity theft. Drop off unused, unwanted or expired medications and shred personal documents containing sensitive data at the BSO Weston District Office, 17300 Royal Palm Blvd., between 10am and 1pm. For more information call 954-389-2010.

21st French Café – Join the Bonjour Weston French Club at Paul Bakery at Sawgrass Mills Mall from 9:30-11am for conversation in French. For more information email bonjourweston@ gmail.com.

JAFCO Spirit of Life Luncheon – The 13th annual Michelle Goldstein Spirit of Life Luncheon benefits JAFCO, a one-of-a-kind organization serving abused and neglected children and those with developmental disabilities. The luncheon festivities begin at 10am at Weston Hills Country Club with a vendor boutique, silent auction and raffle, followed by a delicious lunch and Godparent pinning ceremony. Tickets can be purchased at www.JAFCO.org by clicking on “Events.”

21st-24th 11th SAT Preparation Class – The Weston Community Center is offering an

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

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23rd Trunk-or-Treat – Senior Medical Associates is hosting an event for seniors at its Weston Medical Center, 1495 North Park Drive, Suite 100, from 12-3pm. It will feature raffles, refreshments, and vendors with festively decorated trunks providing goodies especially for seniors. Senior Medical Associates will also provide attendees with a bag of goodies to distribute to trick-or-treaters on Halloween. For more information contact www. SeniorMedicalAssociates.net.

24th Sensory Storytime – This Weston Branch Library program is designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, and other developmental disabilities. If your child has difficulty sitting through other storytimes, this program of stories, songs, and activities might be just what you are looking for. It takes place at 11am in the Children’s Program Room. For more information call 954-389-2098.

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when magician Jozeph Magic Master performs “tricks” in this Halloweenthemed magic show. It takes place at 11:30am at the Weston Branch Library. For more information call 954-357-5430.

Halloween Spooktacular – Have a ghoulishly good time trick-or-treating on Main Street at Weston Town Center from 4-8:30pm, with a costume parade at 6pm and 8pm. This event will also feature live entertainment, a DJ, bounce house, face painting, clown show, free raffles, and much more. For more information call 954-349-5900.

Nov. 7th Free Magic Show – Magician Dave Kaplan presents two free magic shows for children at the Weston Community Center. The show features card tricks, magic ropes, rings and scarves. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Showtimes are at 1:30pm and 3pm. For more information, please call (954) 389-4321.

Homestead Exemption Services – The Broward County Property Appraiser’s office will be taking homestead exemption applications and answering assessment questions at the Weston Branch Library from 4:306:00pm. For more information contact Nicoletta Jones at 954-357-5579 or email njones@bcpa.net. Weston Art Guild Meeting – This month’s meeting will feature a demonstration by Lynn Greenberg on how to make handmade paper. The meeting is free and open to the public. It takes place from 7-9pm at Rick Case Hyundai. Call Barbara Burk at 954-3826397 for more information.

28th Weston Friends Club Simply 5-Deck Canasta – This group meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1pm in a member’s home to play cards. For more information about this game or other Club activities, please call Judy Good at 954-349-1578.

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“Annie” – Bring the blankets, lawn chairs and plenty of popcorn – it’s time for Moonlight Movies in the Park. All ages will enjoy this updated movie musical about the lovable orphan, Annie. The free feature-length film will be projected onto a giant inflatable screen at the Event Stage in Weston Regional Park. The movie is rated PG and begins at 7:30pm. For more information, please call 954-389-4321 or visit www.westonfl.org. Weston Friends Club Ladies Night Out – Make new friends while enjoying a “Wine and Dine” at 6pm followed by a production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel at the Pembroke Pines Theater for the Performing Arts. To RSVP call Pat Turner at 954-384-4787.

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By Stacey Bomser

rom puppet shows to pops concerts and magicians to multi-cultural celebrations, and literally everything in between, the upcoming cultural arts season in Weston promises something for everyone. The City of Weston and the Arts Council of Greater Weston have been busy scheduling a selection of performances and events sure to appeal to all ages and interests. “We are delighted with the 2015-16 offerings,” states Arts Council President Jami Nix Rahn. “We are excited that the Arts Council has been hearing from organizations and volunteers in the City of Weston, who are eager to partner with us in expanding cultural activities for everyone.” Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation, is grateful for the Arts Council’s dedication to enhancing the arts in our community. “Thanks to the efforts of groups such as the Arts Council of Greater Weston and the Weston Philharmonic Society, Weston is no longer In March, Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese will viewed solely as a commulead the Symphony of the Americas in a free outdoor pops concert at Weston Town Center. nity with great parks and great schools. The arts and culture scene is alive and thriving in western Broward County.” New for the 2015-2016 performing arts season is the WestonNights Outdoor Concert Series. Lace up your “Boogie Shoes” and move to the beat of your favorite hits from the 70’s at Disco Fever on Saturday, November 21st. Rock out on January 9th at Weston Rocks, with an evening of legendary sounds and classic tunes. The WestonNights Outdoor Concert Series wraps up on March 5th, with that concert theme to be announced at a later date. All concerts take place from 7-10pm at Weston Regional Park. Admission is free and families are welcome. There are plenty of programs just for kids this season. Magician Dave Kaplan kicks off the Community Center presentations for children on Saturday, November 7th. He will return on March 12th for an encore performance. Little ones will also love the professional puppet productions by Bob Nathanson and Puppets to Go of The Tortoise and the Hare on February 20th and Jeremy’s Jungle Adventure on April 9th. Two performances of each show are scheduled at the Weston Community Center, one at 1:30pm and the other at 3pm. The magic shows and puppet shows are free and best suited for children ages pre-K through second grade. Children must be accompanied by an adult The Arts Council of Greater Weston further encourages children’s exposure to the arts through its Student Artist Showcase. Scheduled for April at the Weston Branch Library, this popular exhibit features the impressive artwork of Weston’s most talented student artists hung in a gallery setting. Prizes are awarded to the top artists in multiple grade categories, from kindergarten through high school. The library will host an exhibit by the Weston Art Guild starting next month. Its The hands-on Celebrate the Arts event allows Weston residents to express their inner artists. 7th Annual Juried Show runs

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from November 5th through December 28th. The opening reception and awards presentation will be held on November 10th from 6-7:30pm. The show will feature a wide array of styles, mediums and subject matter. The Weston Art Guild presents “Faux Famous” at the Sunrise Civic Center from December 4th through January 8th. The opening reception is December 11th at 6:30pm. In this unique exhibit, artists’ works must be a reproduction of a famous work of art or a humorous interpretation of artwork. Both exhibits and receptions are free and open to the public. In addition, the Weston Art Guild hosts monthly meetings with art demonstrations which are open to the community. For more information contact Barbara Burk at 954-382-6397. The visual, performing and literary arts will all be featured at the fourth annual Celebrate the Arts day on Sunday, February 21st. Presented by the Arts Council of Greater Weston in partnership with the City of Weston and Weston Town Center, this family-friendly event features interactive activities as well as performances by high school bands, choirs and drama departments. “In keeping with its commitment to provide fine music for the community, the Weston Philharmonic Society has two exciting programs planned for the upcoming season,” announced WPS President Victoria Jolson, adding that the volunteerrun organization will continue its tradition of introducing Weston students to classical music through its In Schools Music program. The City of Weston, in cooperation with the Weston Philharmonic Society and Arts Council of Greater Weston, presents the Symphony of the Americas’ Opera to Broadway III on Saturday, February 6th in the Cypress Bay High School auditorium. Artistic Director James Brooks-Bruzzese will lead the full Symphony of the Americas orchestra in this original production of famous operas and Broadway selections. This year’s concert will feature four internationally renowned singers: Marcin Bronikowski, Donna Balson, Carlos De Antonis and Courtenay Budd. Tickets are on sale now at the Weston Community Center for $20 for adults and $10 for students. Weston Town Center plays host to the Symphony of the Americas’ Symphony Classics and Best of Broadway Concert on Sunday, March 13th. Presented by the City of Weston and Weston Philharmonic Society, in cooperation with the Arts Council of Greater Weston, this free concert will feature a selection of pops and light classics performed by the full Symphony of the Americas orchestra, under the baton of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese. Admission is free to this popular outdoor pops concert. March marks the debut of Weston WorldFest. This new event, presented by the Weston Arts Council and the City of Weston, celebrates the diversity of vibrant cultures in Weston. It will take place on Sunday, March Following the success of last year’s Latin Nights concert, 6th from 12-4pm at the City of Weston is introducing the WestonNights Weston Regional Park. Outdoor Concert Series, with Disco Fever next month. “The Weston WorldFest will bring our community together to experience unique foods from around the globe, along with live onstage performances,” shares Event Chair Carole Lema. The Arts Council is seeking community volunteers to help organize booths representing world countries. It is also accepting applications, through November 15th, from professional or semi-professional performers interested in participating in the event. For more information, contact cl@artscouncilweston.com. The Weston Foreign Film Series is another way the community celebrates cultural diversity. Event Chair Irene Carraway is thrilled to announce another exciting Foreign Film Season will commence in January in the comforts of the newly remodeled AMC Weston 8 cinema. Stay tuned for details on film titles and show dates. For more information on cultural events taking place in Weston, visit the Events Calendar on the City of Weston website at www. WestonFl.org/Events or the Arts Council of Greater Weston website at http://artscouncilweston.com, where you can sign up for a monthly events e-blast.

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Weston Regional Park Brings Back Moonlight Movies in the Park SECTION HEAD Community News

By Stacey Bomser

hat better way to spend a Saturday night than watching movies under the stars with your family and friends. Weston’s popular Moonlight Movies in the Park series returns this month with seven fantastic, free, family-friendly films. The season starts on October 10th at 8pm with Home. This animated film follows the adventures of Oh, an alien on the run, who lands on Earth and befriends Tip, who is on a quest of her own. Sing along with everyone’s favorite orphan in Annie. In a modern twist on the classic musical, a foster child sees her life change when a business tycoon and New York mayoral candidate decides to take her in as part of a thinly-veiled campaign move. This movie is at 7:30pm on November 7th. Escape reality on December 5th with a trip to Tomorrowland. In this action film, a young girl bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius team up and embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a mysterious place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory. Showtime is at 7:30pm. Gather your family on January 23rd at 7:30pm for Minions. You’ll laugh out loud at the hijinks when the bumbling Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by supervillain Scarlet Overkill to help take over the world. Older children and adults will enjoy the February 20th showing of Jurassic World. In this movie, a new theme park is built on the original site of Jurassic Park.

Everything is going well until the park’s star attraction – a genetically-modified dinosaur – escapes containment and goes on a killing spree. Showtime is at 7:30pm. This movie is rated PG-13. The Peanuts Movie makes its debut on March 12th at 8pm. In this animated film, Snoopy embarks on his greatest adventure as he takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest back home. The season wraps up on April 9th with Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Road Chip. A series of misunderstandings has Alvin, Simon and Theodore scheming to prevent Dave from proposing to his girlfriend during a trip to New York. Showtime is at 8pm. Movie titles are subject to change. All movies are projected onto a giant inflatable screen at the Event Stage inside Weston Regional Park, next to the Weston Community Center. Moviegoers should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Coolers are permitted, but alcohol is not allowed in the park. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information on the Moonlight Movies in the Park series call (954) 389-4321 or check out the Calendar of Events at www. westonfl.org/events.

Stay Informed: Connect to the City of Weston By Stacey Bomser

rom arts and entertainment to sports and leisure, there’s always something going on in Weston. Keeping up with it all can be a challenge. Fortunately, the City of Weston offers several outlets to keep residents informed of everything that is happening in our hometown.

City of Weston website

The City’s website, www.westonfl.org, contains everything, and anything, you would want to know about Weston. The community events calendar is just a click away, as are park and field closure notices and spotlights on critical City news, such as budget proposals or the water quality report. The website also includes links to each City department. For example, the Fire & EMS page contains emergency preparedness tips, details on free child car seat safety checks, and information on how residents can join the Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.). The Parks & Recreation page has links to the current class offerings at the Weston Community Center, park shelter rental information, and sports league sign-up details.

E-notifications

Stay informed on what’s happening with the City of Weston’s easy and free e-notification service. Residents can sign up to receive emails with general notifications such as updates on City projects, media releases, sports registrations, events and more. Another resource is Newsday Tuesday, a community newsletter delivered direct to your inbox every Tuesday morning. It’s a collection of weekly city news articles, important information and upcoming events. You can subscribe to both services at http://westonfl.org/EmailSubscriptions.aspx.

Weston TV and Radio

Information on City events, programs, services and more can be heard on Weston Radio 1680AM. In the event of an emergency, all broadcasts will be interrupted and emergency notifications will be provided. This AM channel can be accessed in and around the City of Weston. The Weston government access TV channel broadcasts City Commission meetings and other important programs. It

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can be found on local cable television providers: Advanced Cable Communications – Channel #25; Comcast Cable – Channel #78; AT&T U-verse – Channel #99, then scroll to Weston Government TV. The City of Weston also has its own YouTube channel, www. YouTube.com/CityofWeston, which posts everything from videos about City events such as the Hometown July 4th Parade to safety tips from Weston BSO.

CodeRed

The CodeRED Emergency Notification System is an ultra high-speed telephone communication service used for emergency notifications. In the event of an emergency situation, such as a natural disaster, drinking water contamination, or missing person, the City will send out a message using CodeRED instructing residents on what to do; updates will be provided until the situation is resolved/safe. All residents and businesses are encouraged to register with the City’s CodeRED system by clicking the CodeRED link on the City website, www.westonfl.org, or by calling 954-385-2000. CodeRED notifications are available for home or business phone and cell phone; residents can also register for email or text alerts.

Social Media

The City of Weston is also on social media. Follow it on Twitter, @CityofWeston, for updated tweets about traffic problems, school events, and City news.

Weston BSO Hosts Operation Medicine Cabinet and Shred-a-Thon Community News

By Stacey Bomser

n effort to help prevent identity theft and prescription drug abuse, the Broward Sheriff’s Office is hosting Operation Medicine Cabinet and Shred-a-Thon on Saturday, October 17th at the Weston Police Services Building. Residents are encouraged to drop off papers and pills to be safely destroyed. Operation Medicine Cabinet provides residents with the opportunity to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medications. BSO Crime Prevention Specialist Deputy Kari Pallotto says all medications will be accepted, just no needles or sharps. She says BSO encourages residents to take advantage of Operation Medicine Cabinet rather than throwing out or flushing medications. “If prescription medication gets into the water system, it can be bad for the environment,” explains Deputy Pallotto. “The purpose of this program is to dispose of old medicine properly and get any unused pills out of your house to prevent theft of the medicine.” Prescription drug abuse is on the rise, especially among teens. That’s because prescription drugs are easier for kids to get than illegal drugs. For many, it’s as easy as opening the medicine cabinet. Officials say one in four teens have misused or abused a prescription drug and prescription drugs account for more overdose deaths than street drugs. Programs such as Operation Medicine Weston Police Chief Kevin Butler greets a resident taking part in last year’s BSO Shred-a-Thon. Cabinet with its no questions

asked policy are proving successful in keeping prescription drugs off the streets. BSO’s Shred-a-Thon helps reduce crime in another way. It allows residents to shred sensitive documents as a pro-active step to reducing the risk of identity theft. Weston residents can safely destroy personal documents, check stubs, credit card offers, receipts and any other material that might contain sensitive data. Deputy Pallotto says BSO’s Shred-a-Thon is a free and convenient way to safeguard your identity. “Set up like a drive-thru, officers will help residents unload boxes from their cars.” While there is no charge for the Shred-a-Thon service, there is a five box maximum per car. Boxes can be no larger than 15 inches long, 12 inches wide, and ten inches high. BSO’s Operation Medicine Cabinet and Shred-a-Thon will take place on Saturday, October 17th from 10am to 1pm in the parking lot of the Weston Police Services Center, 17300 Royal Palm Boulevard. For more information call 954-389-2010.

Weston BSO Officers Recognized for Breaking Burglary Ring By Stacey Bomser

The officers also learned wo departments in the that seven other cities in the triBroward Sheriff’s Office county area had suffered similar Weston District are burglaries during the same being credited with breaking time period. Working with the up a notorious burglary ring County Burglary Apprehension responsible for several breakTeam, Weston detectives helped ins in Weston and other South develop and coordinate a MultiFlorida cities. Members of the Agency Task Force to maintain Weston Community Strategies 24-hour surveillance on the rental Team and District Criminal car. Within days, four suspects Investigation Unit were honored were apprehended after being during a recent Weston City observed breaking into two Commission meeting as BSO homes in Coral Springs; two of Law Enforcement Employees of Members of the Weston Community Services Team and District Criminal Investigation Unit were honored those suspects were recently the Month for their exceptional by Mayor Daniel Stermer and Commissioners Angel Gomez, Toby Feuer, Jim Norton and Tom Kallman. released from prison. police work. To help keep your home from being targeted by burglars, BSO Deputy Kari Congratulations to Sgt. Jeff Mellies, Sgt. Sonny Morgan, Detectives Mike Pallotto, crime prevention practitioner for the Weston district, suggests beefing up Kravecz, Al Rengifo, Karl Toro, Hector Oliva, Steve Barreto, Shawn Mears, Hank existing alarm systems by adding motion sensors and glass breakage detectors Juntunen, Chris Bradley and DJ Acosta. near all sliding glass doors. She also encourages residents to pay attention when The crime spree started last May when several residential homes in gated entering through guard gates. “If you are followed into your gated community, communities in Weston were burglarized while residents were out of town. Entry call security or the police and inform them that you were tailgated and provide a was made by smashing the rear sliding glass doors, with no witnesses and no description of the vehicle.” evidence left at the scene. Being aware of your surroundings is crucial. Deputy Pallotto encourages Four weeks later, approximately a dozen burglaries occurred in three gated neighbors to look out for suspicious activity, especially when families on your block Weston neighborhoods. Again, the burglars used the same entry method to break may be out of town. If you will be away, consider taking advantage of BSO’s free into the unoccupied homes. Home Watch program. A BSO deputy, community service aid, or Citizen Observer District Detectives and the Weston Community Strategies Team began collecting surveillance videos from the security gates and private homes. Within 48 hours, Patrol volunteer will drive by your house while you are away and perform a daily perimeter check for signs of break-in or suspicious activity. To register for this free officers identified a suspicious car that had tailgated a resident into one of the tarservice, simply download the Home Watch form from the BSO website (www.shergeted communities. That car was a rental and detectives were able to determine iff.org/homewatch) and submit the completed form to the Weston Police Services it had been rented to someone related to a known burglar previously arrested by Building located at 17300 Royal Palm Boulevard. Weston BSO.

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Hometown Heroes Honored on National Day of Remembrance SECTION HEAD Community News

By Stacey Bomser

he City of Weston marked the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a moment of silence and presentation of colors by cadets from the BSO Explorers Weston Post. Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer called upon members of the Weston BSO Police and Fire Rescue Department to lead the Pledge of Allegiance before the City Commission meeting. Weston joined cities across the country in recognizing the National Day of Service and Remembrance. It was established by Congress in 2009 to rekindle the spirit of patriotism and unity that followed the 9/11 tragedy. City leaders acknowledged the valuable service provided by local first responders.

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A local business also celebrated Weston’s finest. Carolina Ale House saluted the hometown heroes who serve the citizens of the City of Weston each and every day. In commemoration of 9/11, the restaurant hosted a Heroes Appreciation Day. Local police and firefighters, as well as other municipal workers, were treated to a delicious buffet dinner. Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel stopped by to salute our first responders. As a Weston resident and local business owner, Carolina Ale House Owner Joe Marouf felt it was important to show his appreciation for the work our local law enforcement officers and firefighter/paramedics do to keep our community safe. Marouf is a strong supporter of the Weston Fire Rescue Department. He is a member of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). This is a team of volunteers trained and ready to help our community in a time of crisis. The CERT program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. If you are interested in joining the Weston CERT Team, please contact the Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue Division at 954-389-2015 for information on the next class.

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Weston Library Hosts Sensory Storytime for Children with Special Needs SECTION HEAD Community News

By Stacey Bomser

or children with autism or sensory integration issues, sitting through story time can be a challenge, but that doesn’t mean they don’t enjoy the experience. That’s why the Weston Branch Library created Sensory Storytime. It’s a special program designed for children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration dysfunction, and other developmental disabilities, as well as those children who simply might not be able to sit through a standard story time. The Sensory Storytime program is run by Branch Manager Taja Alkoriji. Although other Broward County libraries offer programs for children with autism, Sensory Storytime is unique to the Weston Branch Library. It is open to all ages, but the programs and activities are targeted to the preschool age group. Alkoriji went through special training to learn to work with special needs children. She also seeks curriculum advice from outside professional resources. “The American Library Association’s Association for Library Service to Children has devoted blogs to planning story time for children with special needs. I also have found blogs of librarians around the country who are doing the same type of program.” Unlike the library’s other children’s story time programs, Sensory Storytime follows a specific format. Alkoriji uses a board to show exactly what she is going to do. Once an activity is completed, she moves it on the board; a technique used by

teachers of children with special needs. Other special accommodations include individual mats for the children to sit on, rather than using one large carpet. Because of the sensory issues, Alkoriji plays soft music and children are given koosh balls to hold as a calming tool. “Most of all, it is a relaxed atmosphere. I expect that some kids won’t be able to sit or they are going to be loud for example.” Alkoriji says it’s important to introduce young children to the library as a way of encouraging a love of reading. “The library is open to everyone and that includes children with special needs. I wanted to create a program where the parents and children would feel welcomed.” She says the reception to the monthly program has been positive. “Parents appreciate that we have programs that invite their children to the library and that their children are able to experience story time.” More importantly, Alkoriji says the children enjoy their special story time. “One parent told me that her daughter reminds her when its Sensory Storytime day.” Sensory Storytime is held once a month on a Saturday at the Weston Branch Library. The next session will be on October 24th. For more information call 954-357-5341.

Deal a Helping Hand to Harvest Drive By Stacey Bomser

t’s been almost 25 years since the Harvest Drive started as a small holiday canned good drive at Country Isles Elementary School. Today, the non-profit agency hosts an annual Thanksgiving collection and runs two year-round food banks to provide for our area’s neediest families. To support its ongoing efforts, Harvest Drive is hosting its third annual Poker Night on October 21st. Harvest Drive Inc. Founder Renee Herman invites the Weston community to support this worthy cause. “Poker Night is so much fun! It’s a nice night out to get together with friends, or make some new ones, while playing poker and enjoying a delicious dinner, all to benefit a great cause.” Everyone is encouraged to take a gamble to support Harvest Drive. Prizes include a big screen TV and cruise vacations. Non-players are welcome to enjoy the festivities. While the Texas Hold ‘Em style poker game is for adults only, the Harvest Drive is really about helping children. “Since we started over two decades ago, Harvest Drive has always been about kids Harvest Drive Founder Renee Herman drops off brand new backpacks at Country Isles helping kids. To this day, we Elementary to make sure all students have couldn’t do what we do each a successful start to the school year.

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year without the support of our students,” states Herman. Next month, students in Weston, and at over 180 Broward County Public Schools, will donate non-perishable food items to help feed more than 2,000 families in need, that includes about 100 Weston families. Right before Thanksgiving, these families will receive a complete Thanksgiving meal, along with a week’s worth of groceries, plus household cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items. While Harvest Drive is best known for its holiday food drive, it is a year-round program. “It’s wonderful that everyone is so generous at the holidays, but hunger never stops,” notes Herman. “We work all year to provide for our families.” One in five children in Broward County is food insecure. Harvest Drive strives to make sure no child goes to bed hungry. In addition to its annual Thanksgiving Harvest Drive, it runs smaller Spring Staples Drives to help get recipient families through the summer months. It also runs two year-round food pantries to serve families in crisis. Besides providing much-needed food, Harvest Drive also provides students with new backpacks to start the school year. The Rotary Club of Weston, a longtime supporter of Harvest Drive, donated funds to help purchase backpacks and school supplies to ensure 250 area students, including many at Country Isles Elementary, had a successful start to the school year. Harvest Drive Poker Night takes place on Wednesday, October 21st at 6pm at the Northern Trust Bank building, 2300 Weston Road. The buy-in is $100. To RSVP call (954) 444-5548 or email reho7@aol.com. For more information on Harvest Drive visit www. HarvestDriveFlorida.com.

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change soon. She anticipates even greater demand ugby is one of the fastest growing sports in the for a girls team after the 2016 Summer Olympics. United States. That is certainly true here in “USA Rugby has a Women’s team, who qualified for Weston. Although only one year old, the Okapi the upcoming Olympics along with the Men’s team.” Wanderers Rugby FC is already the biggest rugby Registration is now open for the Okapi Wanderers club in Florida, with over 100 players of all ages. The program was so successful during its first year 2015-2016 season, which starts October 2nd and runs through May. No experience is necessary. that it is expanding, adding more divisions to accom“We welcome new players,” states Gallo. “Our modate more players. The Okapi Wanderers now offer coaches will teach you everything you need to know a youth league for boys ages six-years-old through about the game. Since we have a minimum of two high school, a new men’s division for players who coaches per division, it is easier to focus on each have graduated high school and are under the age of player.” 35, and the “Old Boys” league, for ages 35 and up. She believes one of the reasons rugby is so popuWhile there has been a great deal of interest, at lar is because it is inclusive. “It doesn’t matter your this time there is no girls division. Mariana Gallo, one size, height, weight or speed, anybody can be a rugby of the founders of the club and current Director and player, and all the players play at each game,” says Communications Manager, says hopefully that will

Gallo. “We don’t believe in players staying on the bench. If you got to trainings and participate in Club activities, you will play.” Rugby is a team sport where sportsmanship, camaraderie, respect for the referee, the opposing team and your teammates is the priority. Gallo says these values make it appealing to both players and parents. “Rugby is a team sport where supporting each other in the field is really important. Players respect each other while also having fun. Friendship and camaraderie is what differentiates rugby from any other sport.” The Okapi Wanderers Rugby FC practices and plays its home games at Tequesta Trace Park. To register or for more information visit www.okapiwanderersrugby. com or email info@okapiwanderersrugby.com.

Pedal Power – Everyone Should Practice Bicycle Safety By Stacey Bomser

etween adults riding for exercise inspect and tune up your bicycle at least once and children biking to and from a year. school, hundreds of bicyclists travel The Centers for Disease Control says Weston’s roadways every day. That’s why bicyclists can further reduce the risk of accithe Broward Sheriff’s Office is urging dent by increasing visibility. It has found that everyone to practice bicycle safety, espefluorescent clothing makes riders visible from cially now that the weather is cooling off further away than regular clothing during and more and more people are enjoying the daytime, and retro-reflective clothing can the outdoors. make cyclists more visible at night. The League of In the United States, more than half-a- American Bicyclists Lighting greatly improves visibility. Florida named Weston a million people go to the emergency room Bronze level Bicycle law mandates that every bicycle in use Friendly Community. each year for bicycle-related injuries. In between sunset and sunrise be equipped fact, bike accidents send more children with a lamp on the front exhibiting a white to the ER than any other sport. It’s critical that riders fol- light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the low the rules of the road and use proper equipment. front and a lamp along with a reflector on the rear each According to BSO, proper use of a bike helmet exhibiting a red light visible from a distance of 600 feet can reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 88%. to the rear. Florida law requires that all children under the age of In Florida, a bicycle is legally defined as a vehicle. 16 wear a helmet when riding a bike or being a pasBSO reminds drivers that bicyclists have the same senger on a bike. It is strongly recommended that adult rights to the roadway as cars and other vehicles and riders also wear a helmet. must obey the same traffic laws. These laws include: When purchasing a helmet, make sure it fits propstopping for stop signs and red lights, riding with the erly and is level on the head. The helmet should not be flow of traffic, using lights at night, and yielding to righttilted back on the crown or pulled low over the foreof-way when entering a roadway. head. In addition, make sure it meets one or more of The BSO Weston District has put together a the voluntary bicycle helmet standards such as ASTM, brochure explaining bicycle laws and proSnell or ANSI. moting safety tips. You can access a copy Another way to help prevent injury is to make sure online at http://westonfl.org/media/docs/ the bicycle is in working order and properly adjusted. misc/2012_Bicycle_Rules_Brochure.pdf. It is a good idea to have a bicycle shop professional

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Kids Helping Kids Gives Hundreds of Students a Successful Start to the School Year By Stacey Bomser

or many Weston students, the a 6th grader at Tequesta Trace. first lesson of the school year Abby Siegel, a 7th grader at was one of compassion. Through Tequesta Trace Middle School, also their efforts, and the generosity of the embraced Kids Helping Kids as her community, Kids Helping Kids collected Bat Mitzvah project. “For my birthday, much-needed school supplies for disadI asked all my friends to bring a new vantaged students attending Royal Palm backpack instead of a present so they Elementary School in Lauderhill. could participate too. I have been Lisa Lerner, who founded Kids helping Kids Helping Kids since I was Helping Kids nine years ago as a five-years-old and I have learned what means of teaching her own children a great feeling it is to help others.” the importance of helping others who This was the sixth year that Girl are less fortunate, estimates hundreds Scout Troop 10646 collected school of children benefited from this year’s supplies for Kids Helping Kids. Troop donations. “We collected brand new Leader Suzzy Sikler says it’s something backpacks, folders, composition books, the girls look forward to each year. spiral notebooks, colored pencils, cray- “They are really proud of being able to ons, glue sticks, markers and everything help this school. They love to help the a child could need to successfully start community whenever possible. Thanks the school year.” Kids Helping Kids for this opportunity.” The week before school started, Travel Campers at Camp Sagemont Lerner and volunteers from Kids Helping also adopted Kids Helping Kids as its Kids loaded up cars to deliver boxes community outreach project. Campers stuffed with school supplies. Principal took a “field trip” to Royal Palm Ducamel Augustin, Assistant Principal Elementary to deliver three giant boxes Chelsea Smith and teachers personstuffed with school supplies. Camp ally thanked the kids for the generous Director Danielle Guski estimates over donations and let them know their 300 items were given to the school. efforts were greatly appreciated by the Kids Helping Kids also received students at Royal Palm Elementary. donations from members of Temple “It made me feel good to go to the Dor Dorim and Temple Beth Emet. The school and meet the administration synagogues collected school supplies to see how grateful they are because during their Mitzvah Day programs last some students come to school with no spring. Several members of Temple supplies. Everyone should be set up Beth Emet also accompanied the group for success and I am so glad we could when they delivered the donations to make a difference for so many students,” Royal Palm Elementary School. shared Jake Fretwell, an 8th grader at “Thanks to the support of the Weston Tequesta Trace Middle School. community, Kids Helping Kids has Jake, and his sister Kailey, embraced grown so much over the years and the Kids Helping Kids school supply has touched so many children’s lives – drive as their Mitzvah (good deed) projboth on the giving and receiving end,” ect for their B’nai Mitzvah. The siblings shares Lerner. “I feel confident that reached out into the community asking this project has taught many children local businesses to support this comhow to give back and I hope this lesmunity service project. They placed colson sticks with them throughout their lection boxes at A Children’s Carousel lifetime.” preschool in Weston and Signature To learn more about how you Salon in Davie. and your children can get “I was so excited to see how many involved with Kids Helping people were willing to help us help chilKids, email Lisa Lerner at kiddren that are less fortunate,” said Kailey, shelpkids411@gmail.com.

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robably all of you have seen a jury trial on TV or have had the privilege of serving on a jury. As a civil trial attorney and former Broward County prosecutor, I have tried more than 50 cases with a jury. The jury system in the United States allows all citizens to take part in the administration of our laws. We are privileged to have a system where the jury listens to the evidence, deliberates, and decides questions of fact. In a criminal case, the jury determines the verdict of guilty or innocent. In a civil case, the jury decides on the amount of damages to be awarded. The judge rules on questions of the admissibly of evidence, instructs the jury on the law, and rules on all questions of law. In criminal cases, the judge determines the penalty for a person found guilty by a jury. However, the judge may revoke, modify or order a new trial following the jury’s decision on the amount of damages in a civil case. The right to a jury trial substantially differs throughout the world and in many countries there is no right to a jury trial. One of the most infamous examples of absolute power in England was the Court of Star Chambers wherein the Prince or a select few noblemen possessed unlimited discretionary power to charge, try, convict and fine and/or imprison a person, without counsel, in the privacy and unreported darkness of the Star Chamber. Fortunately, the Star Chamber was abolished by the Magna Carta in 1641. The pros and cons of continuing with the jury system as it presently exists have been and continue to be the subject of debate throughout the United States. Some suggest that there should be professional juries in certain scientific or complex cases. Some believe that the guilty/ plea bargaining system has coerced criminal defendants in agreeing to their guilt in exchange for a more lenient sentence than a potential sentence by a judge after the defendant is found guilty. Even today there are both Federal and State movements to modify and or diminish the significance of jury trials in both civil and criminal cases. Juries are often seen as a check against State power. It permits community standards to be invoked in the system, permits legislators to adopt criminal statues adapted to specific problems in the state, and creates a more sympathetic ear in the jury system. However, the creating of a sympathetic ear is subject to dispute when juries make decisions in child abuse, rape, mass murders, racial considerations or other high profile cases. The Rodney King case tried in California against white police officers who were charged with using excessive force in beating a black man who was acquitted by a jury without any black jurors. Racism and sympathetic factors continue to be major issues in finding justice in jury trials. Even deciding whether or not to charge a police officer with a crime for using excessive force continues to be a major subject of debate throughout today. Harry M. Rosen, Esq. has been a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and has received the highest rating for ability and ethics by his peers for more than 30 years. His office is located at 2645 Executive Park Drive, Suite 675. For more information call (954) 400-3560 or visit www.harryrosenlaw.com.

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veryone wants to have a safe and happy Halloween for themselves and their families. The excitement of children and their parents at this time of year can sometimes lead us to not be as careful as usual. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, the fear of poisoned or tampered treats still persists strongly among parents. However, research indicates that very few incidents occur each year. The real danger is pedestrian injuries that occur by waking on dark streets and in unfamiliar neighborhoods on Halloween night. More than twice as many children are killed in pedestrian/vehicle accidents on Halloween between 4:00 pm and 10:00 pm as compared to the same hours on other days throughout the year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. There are lots of simple ways to help prevent accidents and injuries on Halloween.

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Weston BSO Fire Rescue Reminds Residents that Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm By Stacey Bomser

n a fire, when seconds count, a working smoke alarm can save your life. This is especially true if the fire occurs while you are sleeping. That’s the message the Weston Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue is promoting during Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10th, and throughout the month. The theme of this year’s campaign is “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm.” According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), half of all U.S. home fire deaths occur at night between the hours of 11:00 pm and 7:00 am, when people are most likely to be sleeping. Having a working smoke alarm in the home cuts the risk of dying in a fire in half. “When a home fire occurs, occupants can very quickly fall victim to the toxic fumes produced by the fire; they are especially susceptible if they are sleeping,” explains Weston Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon. “Smoke alarms are essential safety components that can alert occupants of a fire, allowing them enough time to safely escape.” Chief Bouchillon says Fire Prevention Week is a great time to ensure your home has working smoke alarms, especially in every bedroom. He says this is also a good time to review your family’s home escape plan. “Children should know what to do if they hear the smoke alarm. Recent studies have shown that many children do not wake up when a smoke alarm is activated. Test your smoke alarms at night while your children are sleeping to see how they respond and incorporate this into your home escape plan.” Weston BSO Fire Rescue offers the following smoke alarm safety tips:

▸▸ I nstall smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home. ▸▸ I nterconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home, so when one sounds, they all do. ▸▸ Test smoke alarms at least monthly by pushing the test button. ▸▸ Replace all smoke alarms every ten years or sooner if they don’t respond properly. ▸▸ Make sure everyone in the home knows the sound of the smoke alarm and understands what to do when they hear it. It is especially important that children know what to do if the smoke alarm sounds. That’s why BSO Fire Rescue is hosting fire safety education events in local elementary schools this month. The goal of the program is to increase awareness of fire safety and fire prevention strategies. Life Safety Educator Melanie Brocato says she is planning a fire safety presentation that will include a unique, interactive, fun, educational show. The presentation, for students from kindergarten through grade five, will include a combination of ageappropriate fire safety curriculum and interactive activities. Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. According to the National Archives and Records Administration’s Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record. To learn more about this program visit http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/fire-prevention-week/ about-fire-prevention-week.

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Emergency Department. Cleveland Clinic eston residents are fortunate to Florida had approximately 35,000 ER visits have Cleveland Clinic Florida’s last year. The expansion will increase capacworld-class care available right in ity by nearly 25 percent. our backyard. A new $302 million expansion Other projects include the addition of a will allow the hospital to provide even better retail pharmacy, enlarging the cafeteria, and care to more patients. doubling the parking capacity. The project will include additional operThis expansion project comes on the ating suites and hospital beds, as well as heels of the opening last March of Cleveland expansion of the Emergency Department and Clinic Florida’s state-of-the-art cancer and imaging and laboratory facilities. General neurological center. The five-story Egil and renovations and additional parking are also Pauline Braathen Center houses the Pauline part of the on-campus enhancements that M. Braathen Neurological Center and the will take place over the next three years. Cleveland Clinic Florida is expanding its Weston hospital to better accommodate patients. Maroone Cancer Center. “As a destination for critical care, Toby Cosgrove, MD, President & CEO Cleveland Clinic Florida provides an of Cleveland Clinic, says he is proud of the advanced level of care for the highest acuity longstanding commitment and dedication that Cleveland Clinic Florida caregivers patients including individuals facing cancer, cardiac and neurological condihave provided patients and the community. “This expansion will allow us to better tions, and those in need of organ transplant services, among others,” said Wael meet the increasing demand for specialized services, more convenient access, Barsoum, MD, President of Cleveland Clinic Florida. “These capital improvements and expanded inpatient capacity in the region.” support our ability to serve the growing number of patients who seek highly speThe $302 million expansion project also includes a brand new 65,000 square cialized service.” foot facility in Coral Springs that will house a clinic with up to 40 exam rooms and The expansion will include the addition of three operating suites and up to 75 an ambulatory surgery center with several operating suites and procedure rooms. additional hospital beds across several areas including the Intensive Care and That new facility will also serve as a family health center for neighboring commuAcute Care units. It will double the hospital’s ICU capacity to accommodate the nities in North Broward. The 5.26 acre site is located at the Sawgrass Expressway growing number of patients choosing Cleveland Clinic Florida for organ transand University Drive. plant services and other advanced medical care. Its Transplant Center is one of Construction for both projects is expected to begin within twelve months, but no the leading institutes for heart, liver and kidney transplantation in South Florida. completion dates have been announced. Particularly important to Weston residents will be the expansion of the

Cleveland Clinic Florida Recognized for Superior Stroke Care By Stacey Bomser

measures. or patients suffering a stroke, To qualify for the Target: Stroke prompt and competent mediHonor Roll Elite Plus, hospitals must cal care is critical. A stroke meet quality measures developed occurs when the blood supply to to reduce the time between the the brain is interrupted or severely patient’s arrival at the hospital and reduced, depriving brain tissue of treatment with TPA, the clot-buster oxygen and nutrients. Within mintissue plasminogen activator. It utes, brain cells begin to die. is the only drug approved by the Cleveland Clinic Florida has U.S. Food and Drug Administration been recognized by the American to treat ischemic stroke. If given Heart Association (AHA) and intravenously in the first three hours American Stroke Association (ASA) after the start of stroke symptoms, for its commitment and success TPA has been shown to significantly in ensuring that stroke patients reduce the effects of stroke and receive the most appropriate lessen the chance of permanent treatment according to nationally Cleveland disability. Cleveland Clinic Florida recognized, research-based guideCleveland Clinic Clinic Florida Florida Stroke Stroke Center Center Director Director Efrain Efrain Salgado, Salgado, MD, MD, and and his his team team are are proud proud to to be be recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with its Get With recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with its Get With earned the award by meeting spelines based on the latest scientific The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus. The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus. cific quality achievement measures evidence. The Weston hospital was for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated honored to receive the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Achievement period of time. Award with Target: Stroke Honor Role Elite Plus. These quality measures, set by the AHA and ASA, are designed to provide “We are honored to receive this recognition from the American Heart hospital teams with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal Association and American Stroke Association,” stated Dr. Wael Barsoum, of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients. President of Cleveland Clinic Florida. “We continue to focus on our commitment to Cleveland Clinic Florida has a fully integrated medical campus in Weston ensuring that our patients receive quality care in the most efficient manner posincluding diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency departsible to minimize the effects of any adverse events, including stroke.” In order to receive the Gold Plus Achievement Award, hospitals must achieve 85 ment located in the state-of-the-art hospital. Cleveland Clinic Florida ranked third among the 66 best hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and ninth percent or higher adherence to all Get With The Guidelines – Stroke achievement in Florida in US News & World Report’s 2015-2016 ranking of Best Hospitals metro indicators for two or more consecutive twelve-month periods and achieve 75 perarea rankings. For more information visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org. cent or higher compliance in five of eight Get With The Guidelines – Stroke quality

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he eyes are the first thing we notice when we meet someone. Beautiful eyes can make up for other features that are less than ideal. Likewise, eyes that are tired, droopy, or puffy may not reflect a vibrant inner self. It is often said that the earliest signs of aging are around the eyes. Perhaps people are always questioning whether or not you had a good night’s sleep, because your eyes are swollen with bags. Fortunately, at the Weston Cosmetic Surgery Center, we can give you dramatically younger looking eyes through “eyelid lifts,” also known as blepharoplasty. A primary reason for droopy eyes is simply due to age. It can also be hereditary. As everything droops, so do the eyebrows. As the outer part of the eyebrows droop, the skin of the upper eyelids will look saggy, as if you had developed extra skin that was not there several years before. Trimming this “extra” skin can drastically improve that droopy look. Another reason for “tired eyes” is because of droopy or migrating eyelid fat. This fat is held back by a thin wall of fibrous tissue called the orbital septum, which weakens over time. The fat, held firmly back by this wall in youth can bulge with age, giving you “baggy” upper and lower eyelids. Blepharoplasty trims this extra fat and tightens the wall, Before restoring a youthful contour. For those patients with puffiness under the eyes or baggy upper and lower eyelids, laser eyelid surgery can reduce and often eliminate these problems. The end results are a more alert and youthful look around the eyes. After The prominent fat pockets can be removed from a hidden incision along the inside surface of the eyelid. This “no stitch,” no external scar technique is utilized when patients have fat prominence of “eyelid bags” alone without excess or sagging eyelid skin. If minimal excess skin is present, a skin pinch technique is combined with transconjunctival fat removal. In this case, a “pinch” of lower eyelid skin is removed. These techniques typically result in less swelling, less discomfort, and shorter recovery time. I will assess which technique is ideal for your eyes during your personal consultation. Recovery from eyelid surgery usually takes seven to ten days. Sunglasses allow you to go out in public immediately after surgery, and make-up can be worn within about one week. Normal activity can be resumed within a few days, and exercise can be resumed within 14 days after surgery. If the eyes looking back at you in the mirror are not reflecting how you are feeling, it might be time to consider a blepharoplasty. Dr. Messa is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, an active member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a recognized expert in cosmetic plastic surgery and has achieved Allergan’s Black Diamond Award as one of the top 1% of plastic surgery practices in the country by volume. Dr. Messa has also achieved Chairman status with Medicis and Mentor Corporation. This award honors distinguished leaders in cosmetic surgery for demonstrating expertise and excellence through a high volume of aesthetic product procedures. The certification is awarded to leaders in the field of medical aesthetics and demonstrates their commitment to innovation, excellence, and the highest level of patient care. To schedule your consultation with Dr. Messa, please call our office at 954-659-7760.

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London, Berlin, and Tokyo. 2016 will be Van Smith’s second time running the Boston Marathon. This past year he attained a personal record time of 2:53:23, under extremely tough weather conditions, which he considers one of his greatest accomplishments. His goal is to run a sub 2:40 marathon. Last spring he further challenged himself by competing in the Key West 50 Mile Ultramarathon, placing 1st Overall. He says that was a huge test of endurance and mental fortitude. Running is not the only way Van Smith challenges himself physically. In September 2014, he competed in the Powerman Duathlon World Championships in Switzerland. That race combines running and cycling. Van Smith says he is now working on improving his swimming with the hopes of one day competing in an Ironman competition. These triathlons traditionally consist of a 2.4-mile swim, 112mile bike ride and a full marathon (26.2mile run). Van Smith says he gains his inspiration from his three children. “I want them to understand that fitness and a healthy lifestyle are keys to a fulfilled life.” He encourages others to give running a try. “As a doctor, I see the importance of Chris Van Smith competed in the maintaining a good cardio-aerobic base. Powerman World Championship I believe this will add years to anyone’s Duathlon in Switzerland.

hances are you’ve seen Dr. Chris Van Smith running around town, literally. The busy ER doctor and father of three trains for marathons by running 40 to 50 miles each week on the streets of Weston and on the track at Tequesta Trace Park. He started running about five years ago. “It’s great aerobic training and I’ve managed to make a lot of friends in the running community.” Van Smith proudly represents Weston and Runners Depot in races. He is currently training for next month’s Philadelphia Marathon. In January, Van Smith will run in the Walt Disney World Marathon, and then the Boston Marathon in April. His goal is to complete all six major marathons: Boston, New York, Chicago,

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life and prevent diseases such as hypertension and diabetes that otherwise would occur from a sedentary lifestyle.” In addition, Van Smith believes that a healthy lifestyle promotes mental well-being and a sense of pride. “The ‘runners high’ is a real phenomenon.” For anyone interested in starting to run or improving their distance and time, Runners Depot in Weston hosts a training run for all levels on Thursdays at 6:30pm. The run leaves from the store in Country Isles Plaza.

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hat if we told you there are certain accommodations we can make to our lifestyles to reduce our risk of cancer? While research is still on the rise and in the process of being conducted, it is up to us to take the measures necessary to maintain a healthy living. Self-exams are essential because no one knows your body better than yourself. You may notice changes occurring within your body that may seem like something small but not worth the chance of allowing it to worsen into something that holds severity. Be sure to have your annual visits with your doctors and your screenings done as well. If you visit your doctors regularly they should be on top of all yearly exams you need done as we age. First and foremost, if you regularly use tobacco you may want to reconsider as tobacco is one of the prime sources that lead to various types of cancer. Twenty-two percent of cancer deaths are a result of tobacco. Believe it or not, even second-hand smoke can increase the chances. Speak to your doctor; he/she should be more than happy to assist you in methods you can take to begin your transition into quitting the use of tobacco products. If you can limit your alcohol consumption that would also be a proper step to take, as too much alcohol may lead to various types of cancers, including breast, lung, kidney, colon and liver. It is best to drink in moderation, if necessary. Secondly, we have been told from as far back as we could remember, to eat our fruits and vegetables. It is important to stay away from high-fat foods which usually contain higher calorie counts and lead to becoming overweight and/or obese. Choose to eat lighter and base your diet off of plant sources. This will allow you to maintain a healthy weight, which goes hand in hand with physical activity. You may consider speaking with your doctor to see what type of physical activity would be safest and best for you. Lastly, protect yourself from the sun. Especially for those living in South Florida. If you can avoid the sun mid-day, when the sun’s rays are strongest, you should do so. If possible, try to remain in shaded areas and carry sunglasses and hats to protect yourself of the sun rays. Be sure to apply sunscreen regularly. Cancer is not just one disease, but many diseases. There are more than 100 kinds of cancer. There is no cure to cancer just yet but research has shown that up to two-thirds of cancer deaths are caused by smoking, physical inactivity and poor diet choices. Begin making better choices today and never underestimate any changes within your body. Bring anything that causes concern to yourself to the attention of a medical professional. Dr. Mohsin Jaffer has been practicing family medicine in Broward County for nearly 30 years focusing on the care of seniors. His practice, Senior Medial Associates, has 12 locations throughout Broward County. You can find the Weston location off of Indian Trace and North Park Drive at 1495 North Park Drive. Contact Senior Medical Associates at (954) 659-9690 to schedule a complimentary Meet and Greet for you or your loved one.

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here is a strong correlation between learning to play chess and academic achievement. Studies have shown playing chess increases students’ math skills, reading aptitude and overall academic performance. That’s why Broward County Public Schools has implemented the First Move scholastic chess curriculum into all second and third grade classes. This is the second year Gator Run Elementary has participated in the program. Third grade teacher Amy Finkelstein says she has seen first-hand how chess benefits her students. “I observed students quietly engrossed in games, analyzing and evaluating their moves. I recognized these skills spilling over into other areas of learning. Students were paying attention and focusing on tasks better. In cooperative learning groups, I often heard students weighing options of different approaches to reach the assigned goal.” The First Move scholastic chess curriculum was designed specifically to complement national and state academic standards. For example, while learning about the chessboard, students are taught that each square has a name/location. You can find each square by using coordinates, a set of numbers, letters or a number and a letter, that tell you the exact location of something, reinforcing math skills. Ms. Finkelstein says playing chess aids students academically as well as socially. “The healthy competition fosters friendships and is a commonality stu-

dents share.” The First Move scholastic chess program consists of a series of on-line lessons taught by the “Chess Lady.” According to Ms. Finkelstein, during each lesson the Chess Lady “clearly explains a new piece, move, strategy, or rule. Each lesson builds on the last. A couple of times each lesson, she pauses for the teacher to instruct on the large, classroom chessboard or assigns a page for students to work in the chess lesson book.” Ms. Finkelstein says the lessons are very engaging, noting she learned to play chess alongside her class last year. “I downloaded an app so I could practice and I frequently would play games with students. I learned from my mistakes, as they were learning from theirs. No chess game went quickly. Students quietly contemplated possible moves, visualized the outcomes, and evaluated their decisions during each turn.” She was not the only one to practice outside of school. Ms. Finkelstein shares, “As part of the program, each student received their own chessboard and pieces to play at home. I received quite a bit of positive feedback from parents. In addition, students chose to play during recess times.” First Move has a student-friendly website where students can play one another on the computer as well. For those students who take an exceptional interest in the game, Gator Run Elementary offers an afterschool chess club.

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Country Isles Elementary Prepares Students to go “From Crayons to College”

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t Country Isles Elementary School, the path to college readiness begins in kindergarten. The school has adopted “From Crayons to College” as this year’s theme. “We will focus on why it is important to set goals for our future expectations,” explains Principal Mindy Morgan. “We are on a path for higher education and how we perform today will make a difference in our future. Knowledge is power and the teachers at Country Isles Elementary are prepared to arm children with the knowledge they need for success.” Principal Morgan says it is exciting to begin the school year with a shared focus for students and staff, with a theme to highlight throughout the year. Each week, on the morning announcements, a different college or career will be presented to Teachers at Country Isles Elementary School proudly wear their college t-shirts to embrace this year’s theme: “From Crayons to College”. give students an idea of the many different paths they can take. “We will also discuss vocational schools and tunities and colleges that they would like to be a part of, setting goals and then what education is needed for the various career choices,” notes Principal Morgan. creating the steps they need to make it happen.” “It is about awareness and students making goals for their future.” To further make that point, Principal Morgan says she plans to invite students Although Country Isles is an elementary school, and college is many years from Cypress Bay High School to speak to her young students about the college away, Principal Morgan says it is never too early to expose students to the imporadmissions process. “They will share their experiences on what they needed to do tance of higher education and build a firm foundation for students to reach that to get accepted to college.” level. Principal Morgan adds, “It is my goal that students leave Country Isles “At Country Isles we believe in high expectations. Students need to know that Elementary with the knowledge to be able to make goals and pursue their their hard work now has a purpose,” explains Principal Morgan. “By making them dreams.” aware of their future and the various paths that they can take, they can begin to In case you were wondering, Principal Morgan is a graduate of the University have a vision of higher education. They can get excited about their career opporof Alabama and is looking forward to sharing her alma mater with her students.

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munity members.” She points out that projectbased learning is nothing new; the concept has been around for centuries. “Confucius and Aristotle were early proponents of learning by doing. Socrates modeled how to learn through questioning, inquiry and critical thinking – all strategies that remain very relevant in today’s projectbased learning classrooms.” Throughout the year, teachers will be implementing the essential question ‘What does it take to impact our world?’ across the board in all core subjects. Mrs. Mila says different grades will address this differently. “For example, second grade is doing a Personal Family Immigration project while exploring the impact of immigration on our world. Third grade is exploring individuals and achievements that have made a great impact on society. Kindergarten and first graders are exploring how they relate to their community, classroom and family.” Regardless of what standards are being addressed, students are all actively engaged through project-based learning. “Studies show that the more engaged the student feels in their learning, the more they learn,” note Mrs. Mila. “By providing real world problems for students to solve, they become invested in their education. By giving them the critical thinking tools to become their own problem solvers, even elementary students can change the world!”

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Meng, Caterina Golner, hile other students Loksondo Kung, David were relaxing Li, Rebecca Norman, and enjoying their Rodmy Paredes, John summer break, members Lundell, Juan Paniza and of Cypress Bay’s Mu Alpha Sebastian Hincapie on Theta math team were busy the Mu team; Richard Liu, practicing algebra, geomJalen Jiang, Brian Lu and etry, pre-calculus, calculus Kevin Winzey on the Alpha and statistics. The team team; and Enrico Bautista, competed in the Mu Alpha Zonshen Yu, Joseph Li, Theta National Convention Tanmai Bandarupalli, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Robert Slutsky and Jason placing fourth overall. Liu on the Theta team. Mu Alpha Theta is a The Cypress Bay math team poses with the trophies it won at the Mu Alpha Congratulations to all of mathematics honor society Theta National Competition, where it placed 4th overall. these incredible mathletes. with more than 100,000 stuAlthough answering challenging math problems is fun for these students, they dent members from over 2,200 schools. Cypress Bay has about 200 members in its also enjoyed some sight-seeing during their downtime. The convention included chapter. Advisor Jessica Stillman says the club inspires an interest in mathematics an excursion day to Snowbird, an all-season resort. The Cypress Bay team through competitions and peer-to-peer tutoring. extended its trip by a few days allowing students time to explore Salt Lake City Twenty-one students from Cypress Bay competed at Nationals in three diviand the University of Utah. Mrs. Stillman says they visited Temple Square, the sions: Mu (Calculus), Alpha (Pre-Calculus) and Theta (Algebra/Geometry). In planetarium, and did some mild hiking. One of the highlights was hearing the addition, students in any level were eligible to compete in an “Open” test. Students Mormon Tabernacle Choir in concert. could also compete in various other challenges including Chalk Talk (seven-minAlthough the Mu Alpha Theta competition season does not begin until January, ute speech on a given topic), Speed Math (15 minute test with 25 questions) and the Cypress Bay club is already hard at work. Students provide after school peerMental Math (eight minute test with 40 problems). to-peer tutoring for fellow Cypress Bay students, as well as students at Falcon The Cypress Bay team scored high, with students competing in nearly 50 catCove Middle School. egories. The team took home 60 individual and team trophies. “Our most impres“We look forward to a wonderful year and are hopeful to exceed our competition sive win is held by Richard Liu who placed 1st in the Alpha Individual test,” boasts placements from last year,” says Mrs. Stillman. Mrs. Stillman. Representing Cypress Bay High School were Jake Ukleja, Erin Yoo, Xintong

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eventeen students from Broward County immersed themselves in the Chinese culture as they traveled to Beijing as part of the Confucius Institute Bridge Summer Camp. The students learned about Chinese culture and language during the two week trip. “I wanted to go to China,” said Nate Benetatos, a junior from Cypress Bay High school who traveled to China with the Institute. “I just wanted to have the experience because I wanted to meet other people and understand other cultures, and I’ve always been interested in Asian cultures.” Three students from Cypress Bay attended the

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program: Benetatos, sophomore Zoe Milenkovic and junior Esteban Mogollon. The Confucius Institute Headquarters in Beijing has sponsored this trip for high school students for over ten years. This is the first year students from Broward County have attended. “When you learn a language, the best place to learn a language is from that place,” said Jia Li, a Chinese teacher from Cypress Bay. “Nobody speaks English there, so they’re forced to speak Chinese, and they can also practice their listening skills and they can learn the culture and look at the environment. Everything they learn in class, they can see visually.” The students took classes in Chinese language, as well as calligraphy, Tai Chi, operatic facial make-up, Kung Fu, paper cutting, knot making, tea ceremony and pottery making. The students also took part in local cultural experiences. Benetatos and Milenkovic stayed with a Chinese family who took them to a mall, a Buddhist temple and a bird garden. They both said spending time with the family was their favorite part of the trip. “It was just nice to have that separation from the group and just hang out with these people,” Benetatos said. Milenkovic enjoyed shopping with the family and experiencing life in China. “We did a home visit and there was a mall really close that we got to go to and it was cool seeing how they have a lot of the same stores and a lot of similar stores.”

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he student body at The Sagemont School is a reflection of the communities it serves: vibrant and culturally diverse. This is even more evident at the Upper School Campus, which welcomes students from around the world through its International Program. With over 60 countries represented on campus, this school promotes cultural awareness and appreciation. The International Program welcomes students from all ‘corners’ of the globe. Over the years, it has accepted students from as far away as China, Japan, France, Spain, Germany, Russia, Croatia, Israel, Serbia and Suriname. One thing these students all have in common is a desire to learn and become part of their new community, both on campus and through Sagemont’s unique Home-Stay Program in which international students are housed with local families. Many of these global students are members of Sagemont’s International Club. This high school club is committed to the understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural heritages. “Our goal is to provide students the opportunity to interact with other students within the student body from diverse cultures, promote cultural sensitivity and understanding, and an appreciation of one another,” states Ayishah Dennis, ESOL/ Spanish Instructor and International Club Advisor. “The club also serves as a strong support group for international students, enabling them to have the opportunity to share their culture with other students.” During its weekly meetings, International Club members take part in various activities such as discussion sessions on cultural topics, participating in culinary lessons, making native crafts, and playing traditional games. In addition, club members take excursions to local museums, theaters, special libraries and other cultural events in the community. Last year, members of the International Club took a special field trip to Sagemont’s Lower School Campus, where they shared their cultures with younger students studying the “Exploring the World” theme. “Several students from the International Club were invited to present their country of origin to third graders,” explained Ms. Dennis. “Students delivered an engaging presentation representing Venezuela, Japan, Austria, China and Russia.” This included story time sessions, reading bilingual books. A Chinese student read Splash by Flora McDonnell, which the young Sagemont students now know as “Shui hua fei jian.” Ms. Dennis says the goal of the activity was to introduce the students at the Lower School Campus to the diversity that

exists within the Sagemont community. “We wanted to expose students to world languages and discuss cultural similarities and differences supporting the ‘Exploring the World’ theme.” The program was so successful, the third grade team is hoping to make it an annual event. “Thank you, Gracias, Xie Xie, Spasiba, Danke, and Arigatou for this wonderful experience,” they wrote to the International Club members. “The presentations were beyond amazing! The ‘I’ (International) students were full of life and extremely engaging with our third graders. Our students loved their energy and wealth of knowledge and pride for their country.” Pilar Valdes, Assistant Principal at the Lower School Campus, was also impressed with the cultural exchange. “Our kindergarten and second grade students were truly captivated by the International students. They loved hearing the different stories in the students’ native languages and learning more about a different culture.” Assistant Principal Valdes noted that visit was especially meaningful to one new student. “We had a student in kindergarten from China that had just started that week. I saw her face light up when she saw another Chinese student, especially when they had a conversation in Chinese.” Ms. Dennis says the International Club has big plans for this year. It plans to expand the Lower Campus Book Program with monthly visits during which International students will read bilingual books to students in grades three and four. At the Upper School Campus, the club will collaborate with the National Honor Society to create a school-wide Buddy Program. International students will be paired with NHS members to establish friendships and organize local social events. Outside of school, International Club members engage in community service projects. “We will continue our support of the Weston Miracle League, a non-profit organization that organizes a ten-week baseball program for physically and mentally challenged children,” states Ms. Dennis. “Members of the International Club volunteer as buddies for the disabled children.” To learn more about The Sagemont School’s International Program visit www.Sagemont. com. If you are interested in hosting an international student at Sagemont, please email Stephen McMahon with Homestay Florida at homestay.florida@hotmail.com.

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Although the PTSA does not fundraise, it does supt Cypress Bay High School, parents, teachers, port the school and students financially. Pol says this students and members of the Weston comyear the PTSA is hoping to present six scholarships munity are working together to provide the to deserving seniors during the Lightning Awards best educational experience possible. Helping lead ceremony. that charge is the school’s Parent Teacher Student Last year, the PTSA provided five scholarships Association (PTSA). and 120 Lightning Awards. “The nominating commitLast year, Cypress Bay won the Broward County tee looks at the whole student, not only grades. We PTA President’s Membership Award. “This award is are interested in their future plans, their community given to the school that improved its membership the involvement and volunteer projects,” shares Pol. “It’s most during the school year,” explains Cypress Bay a great honor to receive a Lightning Award and it PTSA President Ana Pol. “Last year we reached 1,300 looks great on their resume!” members, which is a record at our school. We hope The PTSA also supports the school by donating to surpass that number this year and reach 1,400 2014-2015 PTSA President Maricel Mayol, VP technology and other resources. Last year, it donated members.” Volunteer Coordinator Silvia Novelli, VP Membership computers to the resource lab. This year its goal is to Pol says it is important that parents stay involved Sonia Ibrahim, and VP Fundraising Ana Pol proudly donate laptop carts for the teachers to use to provide in their child’s education, especially as they get older. accept the PTA President’s Membership Award. students with a better learning experience. “Most parents get involved at the elementary level and think that once in high The PTSA also promotes community service and awareness, especially school, they don’t need to be involved anymore. I think the complete opposite. The amongst students. “Every year we organize a community outreach program where older our children get, the more involved we should be in their lives and their eduthe whole student community gets together to help. We have donated goods to the cation. We need to know what is going on at their school, in their classes, and find Children’s Harbor foster home and volunteered at the Arbor Hill Stables,” says ways in which we can form partnerships with our children’s teachers to ensure a Pol. “The PTSA brings speakers to our school who are experts in different areas successful school experience.” of interest to students and parents. We have addressed important issues such as PTSA membership is only $10 per person and is open to everyone: parents, teen suicide prevention, internet safety, and breast cancer awareness.” teachers, students, family members, and members of the Weston community. The PTSA also promotes campus awareness. Parents are encouraged to sign “We don’t do regular fundraisers like other schools,” states Pol. “Our main up for its emails, to keep informed of school events, volunteer opportunities and source of income is membership and business sponsorships. We sell banners that special announcements. To register or to learn more go to www.CypressBayPTSA. are placed around the school so local businesses reach the 4,600 students and com. their families.”

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ne topic that comes up frequently at our weight loss center is High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). Patients want to know what it is. Is it bad for me? Is it really important to eliminate it from the diet when trying to lose weight? First, let’s discuss what it is. HFCS is one of the main sweeteners that have replaced standard table sugar in the food industry. Table sugar, also called sucrose, is made up of two simple sugars, glucose and fructose, that are connected together by a bond. When we ingest sugar, our bodies break it down during digestion to its individual components, one glucose molecule and one fructose molecule. The components of HFCS are also glucose and fructose, just like table sugar. So, what makes HFCS different? HFCS is corn syrup that has undergone an enzymatic process to replace some of its glucose molecules for fructose. This exchange increases the concentration of fructose, which increases its sweetness. So what is the big deal? Aren’t they essentially the same? The answer is a BIG NO! HFCS has been modified to have more fructose molecules. It is 55% fructose and 45% glucose. Table sugar, on the other hand, contains 50% fructose to 50% glucose. In table sugar, all the glucose and fructose molecules are connected together via a bond. There are no free floating simple sugar molecules (glucose or fructose). HFCS, on the other hand, has a portion of its fructose molecules free in solution that are not connected (bonded together) to glucose and also has a higher concentration of fructose. Just looking at their makeup, one would think that they are similar and should have the same metabolic impact, but there are huge differences. These differences significantly increase the sugar elevation after ingestion of foods containing HFCS and the insulin response (higher insulin levels) by individuals compared to the response by ingestion of table sugar. A study was done at Princeton University on lab rats that compared consumption of sucrose (table sugar) vs. HFCS. The study showed a significant increase in weight gain experienced by the group that was given HFCS. In the first group, male rats feed on a normal standard diet, but with water sweetened with HFCS at a concentration that was half of that found in a typical soda. In the second group, male rats feed on a normal standard diet, but with water sweetened with sucrose (table sugar) at a concentration equal to that in a typical soda. The group taking HFCS experienced MORE weight gain than the control, even though the concentration of “sugar” was half of that found in a typical soda. HFCS was also associated with increase abdominal fat, elevated triglycerides, decrease in protective good cholesterol and elevated blood sugar and insulin. All these changes have been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Some of the most successful diets today (example; Sugar Buster’s, South Beach Diet, Adkin Diet) share a common theme among them. They call for an increase intake of good quality proteins, limit carbohydrates (especially processed carbohydrates that generally contain HFCS) and increase vegetable and fiber intake. So, avoiding or limiting the intake of HFCS will help improve weight loss results, as well as overall health. Stay tuned for my follow up article on HFCS, including how to recognize and avoid it. Dr. Valdes Weight Loss Program is located at 17900 NW 5th Street, Suite #203-C, in Pembroke Pines. For information, call 954-613-5777 or visit www.drvaldesweightloss.com.

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re you asking yourself questions like these: ▸▸ “Why am I unhappy when I have a successful career, a beautiful house and car, and lots of other nice things?” ▸▸ “Why has my relationship with my spouse and kids become a source of conflict rather than bringing me a sense of contentment?” ▸▸ “What’s wrong with me that after I’ve achieved the American Dream I’m still not happy? Isn’t there something more to life?” Of course, you want to be happy. Being a resident of this community means you have probably accomplished a great deal in your life. Despite having all the trimmings of success, you may be confused and looking for somewhere to turn for something that will enable you to overcome this sense of dissatisfaction you are experiencing. Many people do not know what it means to go beyond trying to buy happiness by acquiring material possessions, eating at expensive restaurants, or having the most “toys.” Funny thing is that so many people are waiting to be happy. They set lofty goals and expectations on when, where and how they are going to be happy. In fact, Life Coach Martin Seligman says in his book Authentic Happiness that NONE of the following are correlated to happiness and life satisfaction: ▸▸ Making more money (in fact, materialistic people are less happy) ▸▸ Staying healthy (it’s your subjective view of your health that matters) ▸▸ Getting as much education as possible (no effect) ▸▸ Moving to a sunnier climate. True happiness is much more present in people who have certain thought processes; that is they possess internal factors under their voluntary control, including: ▸▸ A positive view of the past ▸▸ Optimism about the future ▸▸ Satisfaction regarding the present ▸▸ Commitment to good character ▸▸ Utilization of specific strengths in work, love, play and purpose ▸▸ Contributions to a higher purpose. When individuals are as goal oriented as we are in this generation, it is difficult to live in the present much less to be satisfied with it. Positive thought processes are a key component. Many of us are born with an ability to think positively, while others may need to work harder at it. By focusing on an attitude of compassion, gratitude and tolerance, we allow kindness, joy and desire to flourish. This has to be an individual goal. It is up to you to search and find what really matters to you. In conclusion, the more authentic you are the kinder, gentler and happier you will be with yourself and others. Conversely, the more guarded you are the more likely you will feel pessimistic, worried, and perhaps even out of control. If you are finding yourself chronically unhappy, unsatisfied and worried seek help from a professional; you might be surprised how trapped your happiness really is. Alina Gastesi-de Armas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in private practice at A Place for Growth in Weston. Visit her website for more information at www.APlaceforGrowth.com. She can also be reached at 954-384-9373.

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t’s important for homeowners to know that if they lost a foreclosure trial, they have the right to seek reversal of that ruling through an appeal. There are at least three keys to keep in mind and successfully appeal a negative trial court ruling. First, a homeowner must ensure that a court reporter is present at the trial or hearing from which an appeal may be taken. In most, though not all, scenarios, the appellate court will need a transcript of the hearing or trial in order to even proceed with the appeal. If the appellate court is being asked to review something that the trial court decided by hearing testimony and evidence, the appellate court will need a transcript of the proceedings in order to review what happened and make a decision. An exception to the need for a transcript of the proceedings exists where there is a summary judgment hearing instead of a trial. At this kind of hearing, judgment is entered based on the documents filed, so the appellate court can fully review the lower court’s basis for its decision without a transcript.

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Second, most people don’t know that although a notice of appeal is filed, the foreclosure sale of the property will still go forward and the bank can still seek to collect any money due on the note after the property is sold, i.e., a deficiency judgment. In order to stop the sale after filing a notice of appeal, the homeowner must file the appropriate motion in the lower court based upon the filing of the notice of appeal. The plaintiff may insist that a “supersedeas” bond (appellate bond) be paid. In cases where the judgment is secured by real property, as in foreclosure cases, the law allows for the lower court judge to set a bond at any amount (including no amount at all), and requires that the judge hold a hearing to consider all relevant factors for setting a bond: the value of the property and whether the value exceeds the amount of the judgment, whether the homeowners occupy the property, whether the property is being rented, if the homeowners are paying insurance or maintenance assessments for the property, and whether the property is deteriorating, among other factors. Third, and most importantly, foreclosure appeals must be handled by attorneys experienced in handling the sale cancellation and supersedeas bond issues in the lower court, as well as identifying all potential errors to be raised on appeal. Foreclosure law is a very active area of the law, with new cases and directions in the law changing constantly. Strong appellate counsel, like the Arcia Law Firm, is familiar with the most recent caselaw and the current pace of foreclosure law. If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, if you are in the middle of a frustrating loan modification process, if you just received a foreclosure summons, or even if you are facing a foreclosure sale, contact The Arcia Law Firm today at 954-437-9066 to schedule a free personal consultation with Omar Arcia, or visit www.arcialawfirm.com to schedule your appointment online, view informative articles and client success video testimonials, actual completed loan modifications organized by lender, or to chat live with one of our knowledgeable staff members.

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he majority of my Family law practice is devoted to divorce (dissolution of marriage) cases. That, however, is not the only area of family law that I am involved in. There are those cases which do not involve a marriage at all. Here is an example of what I am referring to. Let’s say a couple decides to live together and not get married. During their relationship they have a child, perhaps two. They stay together for several years even after the children are born, but they never get married. After a number of years they grow apart and decide to move on with their lives and separate. The question becomes, what issues might need to be addressed in this relationship. Many of us have heard the term, “Common Law Marriage.” In states that recognize Common Law Marriage, a couple that is together for a number of years is in essence presumed to be married. Therefore, certain issues would need to be addressed based upon their “break up.” Florida, however, does not recognize Common Law Marriages. If a couple has not entered into a state sanctioned marriage, whether it be in Florida or any other jurisdiction, they are not considered to be married in Florida. That can be significant in some cases. Assets or debts will not be addressed in the family court. There will be no provision for spousal support. This is true no matter how many years the parties may have been together. If there are disputed property rights, it will be determined in civil court by the filing of a lawsuit and not by the filing of any divorce petition. Of course, we still have to address the issues involved with the minor children. In Florida, if a child is born outside of a marriage, an action to determine Paternity must be brought. Unless paternity is established, a father will not be granted any of the rights of a parent. If the father wants to share in the parental responsibility or if either party wants to seek child support, a paternity action must be brought. Either the mother or the father can file for paternity of a child. If Paternity is denied, the court will order a DNA test, which will determine if the individual is in fact the father. If there is no dispute, then an Agreed Order of Paternity can be entered. Once it is established, the Father shall have all the same rights and responsibilities of any Father. These rights would include Shared Parental Responsibility and time sharing. It would also require that child support be paid by either the mother or the father depending upon the income of each party, the time sharing schedule and the child support guidelines. The law firm of Evan H. Baron and Associates is located at 1655 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 201, in Weston. If you have any questions concerning this issue or any other family law matter, call the office at 954 385-9160.

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f you are like most people, you look forward to a good night’s sleep. The following TRUE or FALSE statements may provide some food for thought while waiting for the REM zone...

1. Sleeping with two pillows under your head is better for you than sleeping with one. FALSE: Whether you sleep on your side or on your back, using two pillows under your head will force your spine into an abnormal position. In the short term this abnormal spinal position can cause muscle and ligament soreness, tightness and fatigue. Eventually, chronic spinal problems may result. Sleeping with one pillow is better, and a correctly contoured “cervical” pillow or small cervical roll is best. Contoured pillows or cervical rolls provide optimum support for your neck while sleeping, and help to maintain normal cervical lordosis (spinal curvature in the neck) and spinal alignment.

2. Sleeping on your stomach is one of the least healthy positions in which to sleep. TRUE: Lower back and neck pain are two of the more immediate and obvious signs that “stomach sleeping” is not good for you. For some people, sleeping on their stomach may not produce symptoms for months or years. Unfortunately, when symptoms do start poor sleeping habits are usually well established and spinal problems have become advanced. The preferred position in which to sleep -- in terms of both comfort and spinal health -- is the fetal position (on the side with knees and hips bent slightly) with a thin pillow between the knees. This will help maintain the back in neutral position, and minimize early morning low back stiffness. 3. The best position in which to read in bed is to lie on your back with your head propped up high. FALSE: Chiropractic doctors treat many patients with neck and upper back problems that are the direct result of poor postural habits. A common postural mistake involves the habit of lying on one’s back with the head propped up while reading or watching television. This position forces the head and neck into extreme sustained flexion, causing compression of the spinal discs, stretching of the spinal cord and cervical nerves that come out of the cervical spine, and abnormal tension on the posterior neck muscles. In small doses, such stresses are normal and easily accommodated by the body. The problems begin when these positions become habitual or a regular part of one’s routine. Repeated and long-term postural abuse will almost invariably cause chronic soft tissue damage, spinal distortions and accelerated spinal degenerative change. The best position in which to read while in bed is the same as when you are sleeping -- lying on one side with the head and neck in a neutral position. Think posture...always! 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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Patients often ask if a particular skin condition is best treated by a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon. I defer diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of rashes, moles and other skin disorders to the dermatologist. The plastic surgeon plays a role if surgery is necessary or desired. Though there are many talented dermatologists in South Florida with advanced training and skills in minor surgical procedures, most dermatologists will refer complex cases, those with more aesthetic impact, such as the face or children, to a plastic surgeon. If a patient requests a plastic surgeon, the dermatologist will usually oblige.

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The issue of healthcare reform for the uninsured has received much attention recently. The Affordable Care Act ostensibly was intended to make insurance available for those previously uninsured. The ACA has been a huge windfall for HMOs. An unintended consequence of Oftentimes dermatologists will recommend these reforms, however, is patients use a plastic surgeon for complex that many patients, previaesthetic cases, such as removing a facial mole. ously with good insurance, now find themselves with high deductibles, rendering them functionally uninsured. A patient with a $6,000 deductible, requiring a $3,000 surgery is saddled with the worst of both worlds; paying out of pocket and forced to choose from a limited list of HMO contracted doctors.

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Contact Lens Wearers Beware of Demodex By Dr. Jane Therrien

or those who are frequent contact lens wearers, you might just have some unwelcomed guests living on your face. These un-wanted creatures are called Demodex. Demodex is a tiny parasitic mite that lives near the hair follicles of mammals, and according to a recent study from researchers at the University of New South Wales in Australia, contact lens wearers have greater numbers of these mites than non-wearers. So how do you know if you are a host to some of these parasitic creatures? Symptoms related to the presence of these mites are symptoms commonly associated with Blepharitis. Blepharitis, by definition, is the inflammation or swelling of the eyelids. Symptoms commonly associated with both these things include watery eyes, red eyes, a gritty, burning, or stinging sensation in the eyes, eyelids that appear greasy, or eyelids that itch. Other symptoms commonly observed include flaking of the skin around the eyes, crusted eyelashes upon awakening, eyelid sticking, misdirected eyelashes, or loss of eyelashes. So what causes us to develop these certain conditions? The exact cause of Demodex and Blepharitis are not quite clear, however, we do know that there are several factors that are normally associated with them. Some of these factors include dandruff around the eyebrows, a bacterial infection, clogged or malfunctioning oil glands in the eyelids, allergies, and above all...poor eyelid hygiene. As unusual as it might sound, your eyelids need to be cleaned too. Just as you clean other parts of your body to prevent infection or disease, the eyelids need to be maintained as well in order to prevent such things. For those of us who wear contact lenses, this proves true even more. As the study above mentioned, it is much more common for contact lens wearers to have these parasitic mites. Researchers explain that “it is possible that the contact lenses may act as a vector for microorganisms that offer an environment more favorable to accumulate excessive bacteria which may further lead toward Demodex infestation.” So what can we do to prevent and avoid issues with these Demodex mites? There are several regiments that can be implemented in our daily lives to improve the hygiene of our eyelids including using a warm compress that can be applied on the eyes in order to loosen up any crust that can accumulate on the lid and lash region. This can be followed up with the application of an over-the-counter lid cleansing product to help remove debris. Just as we are recommended to wash our face morning and night, we would also recommend doing these things several times per day. For those of us using contact lenses we understand the convenience, however with this convenience comes more responsibility. We always strive for not just great vision, but also great ocular health. Take care of the gift we’ve been given and practice prevention in order to avoid issues such as these in the future. For a consultation or more information, you can reach Dr. Therrien at Weston Family Eyecare, 4472 Weston Road, (954) 888-9393. Dr. Therrien and her staff look forward to exceeding your expectations.

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hen you are able to maintain a Dean Sklar, PGA smooth, even tempo all throughout your round, it will be that much easier to control your ball flight and hit consistent shots hole after hole. Tempo might not be one of the most-exciting things to practice, but it certainly is one of the major keys to improving your game. One of the challenging things about working on your tempo is that there is no right answer that applies to all players. Unlike some of the mechanics in the swing – which can apply to any golfer – tempo is a personal thing. Think about watching golf on TV and what the tempos of the best players in the world look like. By and large they all have an even tempo, but some are fast and aggressive, while others are slow and smooth. Practice sessions at the driving range are the best time to work on your swing tempo and try to find your perfect rhythm. When playing a round on the course, you have too many other things going on in your mind to really focus in on improving your tempo. Put in the work on the range, and let the results show themselves on the course during your next round. So what does a good tempo feel like, and how do you achieve it? The best way to describe good tempo is having a rhythm in your swing that feels natural. You shouldn’t be ‘manufacturing’ or ‘faking’ your tempo – it should come naturally, and be unique to you. In many ways, your tempo should simply be how you would swing the club if you weren’t thinking about anything at all. When you are able to get out of your own head and just swing the club freely, that swing will represent your perfect tempo. This is why so often players who are struggling actually improve their swing when they “give up” and just “swing what feels comfortable.” Often, the tempo of a golfer reflects their personality on and off the course. If you are a person that is laid back and relaxed in your day to day life, a slower, softer tempo should suit you better. Those who walk fast and talk fast, on the other hand, are more-suited for a quick tempo in their swing. Don’t fight your natural tendencies – if you force a tempo that isn’t true to you, your swing will never feel like your own. Even though your tempo should come naturally, there is still work to be done to make sure that your tempo is even from the start of your backswing to your finish position. One of the best ways to iron out your tempo is to record your swing on video and watch it back for trouble spots. It should be pretty easy when watching your swing on tape to see any points at which your tempo speeds up or slows down. Remember, whether you swing slow or fast, you are looking for an even tempo back and through. PGA Professional Dean Sklar is a member of the Quarter Century Club of the PGA of America, an elite group of members who have served the PGA with honor and pride for 25 years. If you would like to talk to Dean about your golf game, contact him at Dean.Sklar@FloridaMoves.com or at the Rose and Dean Sklar Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker, 1760 Bell Tower Lane in Weston, (954) 389-6197 or on Dean’s cell at (954) 298-3616. Visit him online at www. WestonFloridaUSA.com.

Just a Baby Tooth By Dr. Maria Grosman

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ou are accompanying your child for their regularly scheduled visit to the dentist and you hear those dreaded words “your child has a cavity.” Initial emotions usually consist of anger. You know that you have purchased every dental tool on the dental isle of the pharmacy. There are three spin brushes sitting on the counter (Alvin and the Chipmunks, the Yellow Angry Bird, and Monsters Inc.); the toothpaste is bubble gum flavored; there are three hundred dinosaur floss handles in the drawer, as well as a water irrigation system, and two fluoride mouth rinses. The lectures about brushing after every meal occur at least once a week. Do you really have to brush their teeth for them at this age? What could you possibly take away from or bribe them with to achieve better dental care. After getting yourself together, anger subsides and reality sets in. You are not a dentist, but you know that cavities do not go away. They get bigger and they can become painful. Additionally, experience tells you that once pain begins, it usually starts on the weekend when the dentist office is closed. So what are the choices for treatment? You then find out that the cavity is on a baby molar, which is a tooth located in the back of the mouth. It is a moderately deep cavity. The choice is to restore the tooth (some form of filling depending on the extent of decay), extract the tooth, or do nothing. As we already mentioned the last choice is not usually a very practical option, unless the tooth was about to fall out on its own. Then it dawns on you. It is “just a baby tooth” and an adult tooth will follow. In this particular instance, considering what your insurance covers, extraction seems to be the least expensive option. Or is it? Primary teeth, aka “baby” teeth, have many very important functions. Cosmetically, the appearance of the baby teeth has a significant impact on a child’s early self perception. This is especially true of the front teeth. Functionally, the teeth are needed for the all important first stage of digestion, chewing. They also assist in proper speech and phonetics. Lastly (and to an orthodontist most importantly), is space maintenance. The baby teeth are made to hold available space for permanent teeth until they are ready for eruption into the mouth. Without holding these spaces, orthodontic treatment is sure to become more difficult, longer in time, and likely more expensive. There are situations in which the tooth is too compromised and extraction is the only option. However, if there is an option to “save” the tooth, I would more likely consider it an opportunity. It is an opportunity to maintain esthetics, speech, and in most cases save money (if considering long term saving). When I speak to my patients, as well as my own children, I like to speak of the baby teeth as being just as important as permanent teeth. We must do this if we expect them to learn good habits which will reward them into their adulthood. 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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