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WESTON

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Publisher’s page

pet of the Month

88 Following Through On Greenside Bunker Shots

12 Happy Thanksgiving

90 “Coconut”

Calendar

Pet Care

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92 Heartworm Disease Prevention

Community NEws

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16 Weston Retains Broward County’s Lowest Tax Rate 18 Mayor Challenges Elementary School Students to Get Fit 18 It’s Time to Get Fit Weston 20 Harvest Drive Helps Families in Need 22 WestonNights Outdoor Concert Series Starts This Month 24 Weston Art Guild Exhibit Opens at Library

26 City Installs Fixit Bicycle Repair Stations in Parks

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36 Weston YMCA Hosts Weekly Farmers Market

High Blood Pressure– the Silent Killer Recovery: Exploring Your Choices Test Your Whiplash Quotient Enjoy Freedom from Glasses and Daytime Contact Lenses

Ask the Expert

Mayor’s Message

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30 ‘Tis the Season for Sharing and Celebrating

Legislative Look 31 How to Choose a Mover when Moving within Florida

Real Estate 32 Homestead Exemptions Can Help Lower Property Taxes

40-41 Celebrate the Season with the Magic of The Nutcracker – A Stunning Full-Length Theatrical Extravaganza Not To Be Missed!

Buttock Enhancement a.k.a. BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) High Fructose Corn Syrup – Hidden in Our Food Supply Pinched Nerves In The Foot (Neuromas) Breast Implants: The Natural Look How to Minimize Stress as a Senior Citizen Top Five Tips To Looking Your Best This Holiday Season Teeth Whitening: How and Where?

Unexpected Cavities

Can do Kid 52 Student Speaks Up to Promote Hearing Impairment Awareness

School News 54 56 56 58 58 60 62 64 64

Indian Trace Elementary Fosters a Love of Reading Gator Run Students Are On Target To Learn STEM Skills Cypress Bay Expands Computer Science Course Offerings Everglades Elementary School Celebrates Peace Day Eagle Point Elementary Students Spread Messages of Peace Tequesta Trace Middle School Celebrates 25th Anniversary Six Cypress Bay Students Named National Merit Semifinalists Manatee Bay Elementary Fourth Graders Bring History to Life Campaign Trail Leads to The Sagemont School

Positive Parenting 63 Here Today…Gone Tomorrow

our city media dining guiDe 66-71 Local Restaurant Selections

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95 ResultsMD Helps Patients Look and Feel Their Very Best

Health and Wellness

34 Holiday Cooking Safety Tips

feature story

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42 Cypress Bay Graduate Works to Save Young Lives in West Africa

28 Special Service Honors Veterans of All Faiths

38 Cleveland Clinic Florida is First in State to Offer Online Healthcare

94 Weston Rotary Promotes Sportsmanship and Service

Inspiring individual

24 Library Programs Cater to Kids 26 Weston Velo Cycling Club Donates Bikes to Deserving Children

Rotary News

Legally Speaking

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75 Most Common Mistakes by Homeowners Attempting to Obtain a Loan Modification 78 Penny Wise/Pound Foolish

64 business spotlight 96 German School of Ft. Lauderdale Immerses Students in Language and Culture 97 The Martinez Coalla Group Delivers Real Estate Results 97 Keller Williams Legacy Realtors Show Weston Cares About the Community

Snapshots from school 98-100 Class Acts

Seen on scene 102-103 Community Snaphots

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Happy Thanksgiving

W

ith the Halloween sugar rush slowly wearing off and the holiday season upon us, we take a deep breath and wonder where the time went.

In the blink of an eye, the entire year seems to have gone by. Another year of our kids growing up and becoming young adults, of family, friends and togetherness, of being there for each other and enjoying each other’s companionship.

When we sit down this month with our loved ones from near and far to indulge in a traditional Thanksgiving feast, let’s give thanks for all the little blessings we have received throughout the year. This holiday season, reach out to your friends, neighbors, co-workers and the less fortunate. Consider opening your heart (and maybe your wallet) to help to provide a holiday meal for those in need.

Publisher/Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SVEN BUDZISCH Managing Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacey Bomser sales manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nancy Koval Account Representatives . . . . . . . . . . Joyce Bak, Mariem Garcia,

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Holiday Shopping Boutique – Start your holiday shopping early at Temple Dor Dorim’s 17th annual boutique to benefit the Early Childhood Center.

It takes place from 8am-3:30pm, with evening hours from 5:30-8pm, at the synagogue, 2360 Glades Circle. There will be jewelry, clothing, stationery and personalized gift vendors, as well as a 50/50 raffle, auction baskets, food trucks and more. For more information call 561-325-9404.

Fall Bazaar – Eagle Point Elementary School is hosting its 2nd annual fall bazaar from 9am-1pm at the school. There will be shopping, food trucks, activities for the kids, and more. For more information email EaglePointFoundation@gmail.com.

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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. Show times are at 1:30pm and 3pm. For more information, please call (954) 389-4321.

“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.

Sagemont Arts Festival – This event showcases the school’s visual and performing arts students. It takes place from 3:30-6:30pm on the Upper School Campus. Tickets are $5 per person, available at the door. For more information call 954-389-2454.

Cell Phone Dependency Seminar – The Weston Branch of the American Association of University Women is hosting “The Cell Phone: Pandora and Pandora’s Box” from 2-4pm at the Weston Branch Library. The free program will include a debate about the “good and bad of the cell phone” by members of the Cypress Bay High School Debate Club, question and answer session on health and social issues, plus remedies to avoid the addiction to texting presented by AT&T. For more information call 954-600-9415.

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Weston Friends Club Pre-Holiday Party – Kick off the holiday season at an Ugly Christmas Sweater and Appetizer Cook-off, held at a member’s home. For more information on Weston Friends Club activities and events call Claire Jargiello at 954-384-2722.

21st WestonNights Disco Fever Concert – The WestonNights Outdoor Concert series kicks off with disco hits from the 70’s. Enjoy an evening of music under the stars from 7-10pm at Weston Regional Park. Admission is free. For more information go to www.WestonFl. org/Events.

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16th Genealogy Class – Honor your parents and relatives by learning how to research your family history. This class takes place from 6-7:30pm at the Weston Branch Library in recognition of Parent and Caregiver Appreciation Month. For more information call 954-357-5304.

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Weston Art Guild Reception – Members of the Weston Art Guild will host a reception from 6-7:30pm to recognize the winners of the 7th Annual Juried Art Show. The free exhibit runs through December 28th at the Weston Branch Library. For more information contact Barbara Burk at 954-382-6397.

Healthy Holiday Eating – A registered dietician from Baptist Health will provide suggestions of healthier alternatives to your favorite festive foods to help get you through the holiday season without gaining weight.

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Family Cooking Night – A chef from FLIPANY will teach you how to make tasty meals that are good for you and your family. The program is presented

by Baptist Health and takes place from 6:30-8:30pm at the Weston YMCA Family Center. Visit BaptistHealth.net/ Wellness for more information.

Dec. 3rd Weston Friends Club Holiday Luncheon – This popular annual event will be held at the Bonaventure Country Club. To RSVP for this afternoon of food and friendship, call Claire Jargiello at 954-384-2722.

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Weston Art Guild Meeting – This month’s meeting will feature a demonstration by Francisco Schuat on how to transform aluminum cans into beautiful works of art. 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.

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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Dec. 1st Weston Friends Club “Book Markers” – This book club will meet at a member’s home for its annual holiday potluck lunch and to discuss The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah. For more information, please call Nancy Russo at 954-385-1445.

“Tomorrowland” – Bring the blankets, lawn chairs and plenty of popcorn – it’s time for Moonlight Movies in the Park. All ages will enjoy this Disney action movie about a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor who embark on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory.

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.

Dec. 6th Christmas Tree Lighting – Kick off the holiday season at Weston Town Center as local officials light the giant Christmas tree. The evening will also feature a visit from Santa Claus, display of local jewelry artists, live music and entertainment. It takes place from 4-8pm. For more information call 954-329-5000.

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“Prepared to be Even Better” is the theme for Fiscal Year 2016, which also happens to mark the 20th anniversary of Weston’s incorporation.

“Over the past two decades we have built a municipal corporation that has proven there is a better way to manage local government. We have built a community that has proven that with diversity everyone can thrive. We have built an infrastructure that has proven to be cost-effective and cost-efficient. We have built a lifestyle that has proven to be attractive, sustainable, and recognized for its achievements in numerous ways. Now it’s time that we prepare to do even better, and that preparation has already begun,” said City Manager John Flint.

According to the adopted budget, in the coming year residents will see many projects to improve our community. This includes improved emergency medical services and fire protection services with the acquisition of five new state-of-theart EMS vehicles and five new state-of-the-art fire apparatus.

Residents will also benefit from numerous park improvement projects. These include replacing the play equipment at Emerald Estates Park, installing artificial field turf at Regional Park and Tequesta Trace Park, improving soccer field drainage at Regional Park, renovating the softball field at Tequesta Trace Park, installing concrete walkways at Country Isles Park and Indian Trace Park, and expanding the parking lot at Peace Mound Park. In addition, the City will continue renovating the restroom facilities in all Weston parks.

The City will maintain public safety and fire rescue services at the current level.

Arts, cultural and recreation programs will also been maintained at the current level.

In the budget document, Flint notes that while the ad valorem rate remains unchanged, Weston’s taxable value has increased by 5.4% but ranks Weston in

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To view the City of Weston’s adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2016 go to http://www.westonfl.org/media/docs/budget/FY2016_ Adopted_Budgets.pdf.

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

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Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy on the right.

Twenty-five years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood.

Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists.

I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more…

A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess what…I started feeling so much better! From daily migraines, I went down to three a week, and then to once in a great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted to become a chiropractor and help others. That’s how it happened!

It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their migraines. They also come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few.

Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “Due to an auto accident, I suffered from severe neck pain, vertigo and I could not raise my arm to comb my hair. Now I am symptom free with no medication and I can do everything I could not do before.”

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Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. My confession is that I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that!

Forty-five million Americans no longer have health insurance, and those who do have found that their benefits have been greatly reduced. That’s where chiropractic comes in. I have a significantly lower fee plan so that more people are able to afford the care they need. An entire week of care in my office costs what you could pay for one visit elsewhere. Another way to save…studies show that chiropractic can double your immune capacity, naturally and without drugs. The immune system fights colds, the flu, and other ailments. So you may not be running off to the doctor as much.

Studies show that people actually pay less for their long-term overall health care expenses if they are seeing a chiropractor.

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Mayor Challenges Elementary School Students to Get Fit Community News

By Stacey Bomser

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he competition is heating up between Weston’s elementary schools. At stake – bragging rights and a $1,500 cash prize to the school that wins the sixth annual Mayor’s Get Fit Challenge Cup. That prize goes to the elementary school that has the largest number of participants, as a percentage of its enrollment, in the 1-Mile Family Health Walk at the Rotary Run For Tomorrow on Sunday, December 13th.

Imagine Charter School at Weston is hoping to retain its title. It has clinched the Mayor’s Challenge Cup trophy for the past four years. Indian Trace Elementary is hot on its heels. It won the first annual Mayor’s Get Fit Challenge Cup and took second

Hundreds of Weston students and families will lace up their running shoes for the 1-mile Family Health Walk.

place the past two years behind Imagine Charter.

Mayor Daniel Stermer is challenging students, families and faculty from every elementary school in Weston to join him in taking the first step toward a lifetime of physical fitness.

“Once again, I urge all schools and students to participate in what has become one of my favorite events of the year. The Mayor’s Get Fit Challenge Cup 1-Mile Walk represents an initiative to begin healthy habits early in life.

Weston was recognized just this year by the State Surgeon General as a Healthy Weight Imagine Charter School is hoping to clinch its fifth Community Champion, and this walk is just consecutive Mayor’s Challenge Cup trophy. Following last year’s win, Principal Nadine Laham celebrated with students, one of the many reasons why. It is a win-win Commissioner Jim Norton, Commissioner Angel Gomez situation for all. Fitness, fun and financial and 2014 Rotary Run For Tomorrow Chair John Gorman. rewards!”

The Rotary Club of Weston has pledged over be turned in to the school, or completed online, by $3,000 in cash prizes. The first place school will win Monday, December 7th. the coveted 2015 Mayor’s Challenge Cup trophy plus The City of Weston and the Rotary Club of Weston $1,500. New this year, the leading classroom at each are proud partners in the Mayor’s Get Fit Challenge participating school will receive $250.

Cup. The 1-Mile Family Health Walk takes place at Mayor’s Get Fit Challenge Cup registration forms 9am on Sunday, December 13th at Cypress Bay High are available at all Weston elementary schools or you School. It is part of the 18th annual Run For Tomorrow can register online at the City’s website, www.westonfl. charitable event. org. Student registration is $10 and family members For more information visit www. are $20; that fee includes a t-shirt, numbered race westonfl.org or www.westonrotary.com/ bib, and breakfast. Family members who do not regisrun-for-tomorrow/. ter may walk with their child but will not receive the race package. Registration forms and payment must

It’s Time to Get Fit Weston

By Stacey Bomser

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here are big changes in store for the Rotary Club of Weston’s 18th annual Run For Tomorrow and Get Fit Festival. This year will welcome a new location, Cypress Bay High School, and a special guest, runner and inspirational speaker Edward Lychik.

The U.S. Army combat veteran was severely injured while serving in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom and had his leg amputated at the hip. A true fighter and dedicated athlete, Lychik began a rigorous rehabilitation program. He learned how to walk again through use of prosthetics and even helped develop a running prosthetic for hip disarticulates. Within weeks of putting the final touches on his new prosthetic leg, he completed a Tough Mudder obstacle course which spanned more than 8 miles and nearly 30 obstacles. Lychik has been running ever since. He is the first hip amputee to finish four marathons, including the 2014 Boston Marathon, which he finished with a personal best

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Lychik will run in the Rotary Run For Tomorrow 5K and then speak at the Get Fit Festival about the importance of having a vision. In addition to sharing his incredible story, he will sign autographs during a meet and greet at the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital adaptive sports tent.

The Get Fit Festival features health and wellness vendors and live entertainment, as well as workout demonstrations. Local healthcare providers will provide health tests and screenings. New this year will be a special children’s area featuring bounce houses and a rock climbing wall.

Preceding the Get Fit Festival is the 18th annual Rotary Run For Tomorrow. It begins bright and early with the USATF certified 5K and half marathon at 6:20am, followed by the 1-Mile Family Health Walk.

More than 2,500 people are expected to participate in the three events.

The Run For Tomorrow is Weston Rotary’s primary annual charity fundraiser. Last year’s event raised approximately $46,000 for worthy Weston Rotary Club charities and service projects, and Run Chairman Frank Walker says the goal is to raise $80,000 this year.

“Proceeds from this wonderful community and regional event go to the Weston Rotary Club’s local and international charitable, health, and educational projects such as Harvest Drive, Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center, LifeNet4Families, Hope Outreach

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Edward Lychik (yellow shirt), a hip disarticulated amputee and marathon runner, will participate in the Run For Tomorrow and then speak at the Get Fit Festival.

Center, Alexander “Sandy” Nininger State Veterans Nursing Home, Horse Heroes, Rotary International’s fight to end Polio and many others,” said Walker.

The Rotary Club of Weston’s 18th annual Run For Tomorrow takes place at Cypress Bay High School on Sunday, December 13th. Registration opens at 5am, with the 5K and half marathon races starting at 6:20am. The 1-Mile Family Health Walk begins at 9am. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is the Title Sponsor with Botaniko and the City of Weston as Presenting Sponsors.

To register for the Rotary Run For Tomorrow or to learn more about the Get Fit Festival go to www.westonrotary. com/run-for-tomorrow/.

Harvest Drive Helps Families in Need Community News

By Stacey Bomser

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magine a Thanksgiving dinner without spend countless hours turning the roasted turkey, stuffing and mashed Western High School auditorium into a potatoes. Sadly, that’s a reality for full-service department store, complete thousands of families throughout Broward with personal shoppers.

County, including right here in Weston, “The day before we give out the food, who don’t have the money to purchase recipient families are invited to come the traditional feast. Thankfully, Harvest ‘shop’ the Harvest Boutique to pick out Drive donations will help put food on the clothes, shoes, toys and books. Each table for about 2,200 of these families. family is assigned a volunteer who helps That’s quite a change from 23 years them find sizes and pick out special ago when Harvest Drive first started as items for their children,” states Herman. a simple canned good drive at Country “It’s wonderful, crazy and sad to see. The Isles Elementary School. Despite its enorfamilies are so appreciative; many are Harvest Drive Worker Bee Kim O’Neill, Former State Senator Nan Rich, Harvest Drive Founder Renee Herman, Harvest Drive Volunteer mous growth into a year-round endeavor, brought to tears. For most of them, this Coordinator Amy Freund, School Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson, Harvest Drive remains true to its roots. is their Christmas. The parents are so and Western High School Principal Jimmy Arrojo at Harvest Drive.

“Since day one, our mission has relieved to receive these items because always been to teach children at a young they know they will be able to provide age that their contributions can make a for their children.” and running, in addition to coordinatdifference in the lives of others,” states Harvest Drive ing donations from nearly 200 particiInc. Founder Renee Herman. pating schools.

She credits her student volunteers for making the This will be Cypress Bay’s fourth Harvest Drive possible each year, and for continuyear serving as a distribution site. ally expanding its outreach. Herman says last year’s Western High School is the Harvest Harvest Drive was its most successful to date, thanks in part to participation from Cypress Bay High School Drive’s flagship site. It serves over 400 families as well as makes contributions and Falcon Cove Middle School. to local agencies including the Boys Last year, the Weston schools were able to fulfill & Girls Club of Broward County and the needs of about 100 families here in Weston, along Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center. with another 75 families at a benefactor school in Although fueled by students, Harvest East Fort Lauderdale. Recipient families received ten Drive depends upon the generosity grocery bags filled with food and basic household of the community. “This started as a necessities, along with a gift card to purchase perishgrassroots effort to feed the hungry able items such as turkey for their holiday meal. and in many ways we still are grassThe “boutique babes” prepare for recipient roots,” notes Herman. “In order to provide for all of families to “shop” for clothing, toys and books in Western High’s auditorium. these families in need we need people to donate – food items and their time.”

Herman says one of the most gratifying things to Herman urges the community to clean out the witness each year is the neighbors helping neighbors garage and closets and donate any unwanted items. aspect of Harvest Drive. “It’s amazing to see so many “That toy your kid never uses would really be chervolunteers come together. We have Brownies and Girl ished by another child.”

Scouts working alongside police and firefighters and Weston residents can drop off donations at business leaders including members of the Rotary Western High School on Friday, November 20th Club of Weston.” from 3-10pm. Stop by to watch the spectacle as the Cypress Bay student volunteers prepare Weston residents can help by donating non-perishgymnasium transforms into a grocery warehouse to distribute donations last year. able items such as canned and the auditorium into a mini department store with cranberries and sweet potaclothing, toys, books and other household items. On Herman says she is toes for Thanksgiving dinner, Monday, November 23rd, from sunup until after suncontinually amazed at as well as everyday grocery down, students and volunteers will be sorting items how students, from all over staples such as canned tuna, and packing grocery bags. If you have time to spare, Broward County, embrace peanut butter, cereal, and stop by and lend a helping hand. Finally, on Tuesday, this project year after year, macaroni and cheese. No November 24th, the recipient families will arrive to helping collect, sort and jars please. Grocery gift pick up their packages containing everything needed distribute tens of thousands cards and monetary donato prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal, along of grocery items to needy tions are always welcome with a week’s worth of grocery staples and families each holiday seato purchase perishable household items. son. “These children are so items. Harvest Drive also inspiring. They truly want For more information on how you can distributes personal care to help and do whatever is Falcon Cove students helped pack grocery bags help the Harvest Drive call 954-444-5548 items including toothpaste, within their means to make at the Cypress Bay distribution site last year. or visit www.harvestdriveflorida.com. toothbrushes, shampoo, dish Harvest Drive happen each Monetary donations can be mailed to: soap and laundry detergent. year. They are the ones who keep us going.”

Harvest Drive, Inc., 5190 NW 165 Street, In addition, Harvest Drive collects gently used It is important to keep the momentum up as Miami, FL, 33014. Harvest Drive is a clothing for children and adults, toys, and children’s Harvest Drive shifts into high gear. Over the next few 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It assures books, which it distributes to recipient families at weeks, Herman and her “worker bees,” the endearthat 100% of donations go directly to its Harvest Boutique.

Herman credits the “boutique ing term given to Harvest Drive volunteers, will work families in need. babes,” led by Susan Gross and Davi Leoniff, who almost around the clock to get 14 distribution sites up

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WestonNights Outdoor Concert Series Starts This Month

By Stacey Bomser

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or years, Weston residents have been enjoying Moonlight Movies in the Park. Starting this month, we can enjoy music under the stars at Weston Regional Park. The WestonNights concert series kicks off on Saturday, November 21st with Disco Fever.

Weston officials decided to add the free outdoor concert series to the City’s cultural calendar based on the success of past programs, including last year’s Latin Nights Stage Show and Let It Be – The Beatles tribute.

“For a number of years the City, in cooperation with the Rotary Club of Weston, produced one concert per year. Last year we produced two concerts and this year we are planning for three, which spurred the idea of branding it as a series and then keeping that brand as we move forward,” explained Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation. “This will give residents something to look forward to each year.”

The inaugural WestonNights concert series will feature disco and classic rock concerts. Decker says the City tried to consider its demographics when selecting music styles, making sure all of the concerts are family friendly.

“Disco music is familiar to people of all ages and is often found in television shows, movies, etc.,” noted

Decker. “It is upbeat and easy to dance to, which makes it great for an outdoor community event.”

The band Playlist will perform at Disco Fever. Their playlist is expected to include popular party songs such as Superfreak, Disco Inferno, Celebration, I Will Survive, and many more hits from the 70’s. Concertgoers are welcome to dress up in jumpsuits, bellbottoms and platform shoes.

The WestonNights concert series continues on January 9th with Weston Rocks, an evening of legendary sounds and classic tunes. The musical selection for the March 5th concert has not yet been announced.

All concerts take place from 7-10pm at the event stage in Weston Regional Park. The park’s largest playground will be open to entertain children before the concert. Decker encourages concert-goers to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to sit back and enjoy the music under the stars.

Guests are welcome to bring picnic dinners; alcohol is not permitted. Food trucks will be on site selling a variety of food and beverages.

For more information on the WestonNights concert series call (954) 389-4321 or visit www.westonfl.org.

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Weston Art Guild Exhibit Opens at Library SECTION HEAD Community News

By Stacey Bomser

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eston is home to many talented professional artists. Their work will be on display this month and next at the Weston Branch Library. The Weston Art Guild 7th Annual Juried Show runs Thursday, November 5th through Monday, December 28th.

The free exhibit will feature approximately 50 pieces of original artwork.

This year’s exhibit is in sharp contrast to the previous years’ “Kaleidoscope of Colors” and “Black and White and Shades of Gray” themes.

This year, artists are free to display their own personal expression of creativity using multiple forms of art, including watercolor, photography, oils, acrylics, clay, and fabric art.

“We allow all of our members to participate in the show,” states Lynda Sauls, the art guild’s President. “Art is a matter of personal taste and we welcome their diverse cultural backgrounds and skills.”

This is a juried show and awards will be presented at a reception on Tuesday, November 10th from 6-7:30pm in the library’s multi-purpose room. Eydi Lampasona, MFA, BFA, is the judge.

She has received numerous national and international awards, exhibits in museums and galleries worldwide, conducts art workshops internationally, and has published six art books.

Prizes will be awarded for first place ($200), second place ($100) and third place ($75). In

addition, two judge’s recognition awards ($25) will be presented as well as three honorable mention ribbons.

Sauls says the Weston Art Guild is grateful to have the opportunity to display members’ work within Weston. “It is important that our community get to see the professional artwork being created by their neighbors.”

She encourages people to stop by the library to admire this work. “Art stirs something in our souls. It beckons us to look, examine, feel and question the artist and ourselves. It invites us to another reality other than our own and in doing this we are enriched, enlarged and challenged to be more than we were or to realize we are not as much as we thought.”

Now in its tenth year, the Weston Art Guild promotes the arts in our community and shares the work of Weston’s professional arts community with residents. It welcomes all visual artists. Its monthly meetings feature an artist demonstration. They are free to attend and are held the last Monday of the month at Rick Case Hyundai.

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The Weston Art Guild 7th Annual Juried Show runs November 5th through December 28th at the Weston Branch Library. For more information on this exhibit or guild membership, contact Barbara Burk at 954-382-6397.

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Library Programs Cater to Kids

By Stacey Bomser

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he library is no longer a dark, quiet place filled floor to ceiling with stacks of books. While today’s modern library still provides books and other resources, it now functions more like a community center with a variety of programs and events to entertain and educate. The Weston Branch Library offers a full menu of programs for children of all ages.

Preschool Storytime promotes literacy in young children.

The program is for children ages three to five, accompanied by a caregiver. It takes place on Thursdays from 12:30-1pm in the library’s multi-purpose room. This month, Preschool Storytime is offered on November 5th and 19th.

The library offers yoga classes for tiny tots as well. This month, classes are on Thursday, November 12th. Yoga for Babies (3-11 months) takes place from 10:30-11am, Yoga for Toddlers (12-35 months) is from 11:30am to 12pm, and Yoga for Preschool (3-5 years) is from 12:30-1pm.

These classes are held in the multi-purpose room.

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To help children who are learning to read, the Weston Branch Library offers Wags and Tales.

Children can read to an animal assisted therapy dog. The intent of the program is to make reading fun and boost the child’s confidence in reading aloud. This month’s program is on Thursday, November 19th from 3-4pm in the children’s program room. Pre-registration is required; call 954-357-5430.

The Weston Branch Library offers afterschool programs for children and teens.

Munchkin Mondays, for kindergarten through second grade, is the second Monday of the month. Kids Club, for grades three to five, is the third Monday of the month. The Teen Scene program, grades six to twelve, is the fourth Monday of each month. A different activity is planned each month. All programs take place from 4-5pm in the multi-purpose room. Preregistration is required; call 954-357-5430.

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Chess Club is the first Monday of the month from 4:30-5:30pm in the multi-purpose room. It is for ages seven to 17. All skill levels are welcome, including beginners.

Chess boards and pieces are available at the library.

Students of all ages can get free academic help through Broward eTutor, available through the Broward County Library website to library cardholders. Tutoring from Brainfuse offers live assistance every day from 2-11pm for kindergarten through high school students, as well as college and adult learners. Live help is available in English/ Language Arts, Foreign Language Lab, Writing Lab, Math (algebra and calculus), Science, and Social Studies. This free service also offers test prep help for the SAT, ACT and GED. Assistance in these subjects is also available in Spanish.

The Weston Branch Library is located at 4205 Bonaventure Boulevard. It is open Monday through Wednesday from 10am to 8pm and Thursday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm. For more information call 954-357-5420. For a complete listing of library programs and events go to http://www.broward.org/Library/ EventsClasses/Pages/ProgramsWE.aspx.

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Weston Velo Cycling Club Donates Bikes to Deserving Children Community News

By Stacey Bomser

Children’s Harbor President/CEO Dr. Elizabeth Wynter thanks Weston Velo members Ken Solovay, Kirstie Bolitho, and Ella Serrano.

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our years ago, the Weston Velo Cycling Club was formed by a group of Weston bicyclists looking for a fast but safe ride. Members are committed to following the rules of the road: stopping at all red lights, keeping to the bike lanes, and riding two abreast. The club is equally committed to supporting the community.

For years, club members have participated in the Bike MS ride and have raised more than a halfmillion dollars collectively. They’ve also sponsored a holiday toy drive. This year, Velo members decided they wanted to expand their philanthropic giving by supporting a local charity.

“Children’s Harbor is a residential-style foster home dedicated to keeping siblings together,” shares Kirstie Bolitho, event organizer. “We ride past the home on our Sunday ride, however none of us knew it existed. We decided to donate bicycles to the children

Mark Lowell, Ken Solovay, Marc Rheingold, Gerald Schultz, and Massimo Giffuni.

and present them during a family fun day.”

Bolitho says sponsors and club members donated close to $10,000, which was used to purchase bicycles and helmets at cost from Alex’s Bicycle Pro Shop.

Weston Velo members assembled all of the bicycles.

The club also provided food, face painting and games for the party.

Club members made sure there were enough bikes for every child, from two to 18-years-old. “We decided it was important to make sure the older kids, young adults, were also included, because they will be using the bikes for transportation to and from school and work in some cases,” explains Bolitho.

She says the event was an incredible experience for everyone involved. “The children were very excited to see the bikes. It took some time for it to sink in that the bikes were theirs to keep,” shares Bolitho.

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City Installs Fixit Bicycle Repair Stations in Parks

By Stacey Bomser

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n 2013, Weston was named a Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. This designation is given to cities which welcome and encourage bicycling by providing safe accommodations for cyclists and encouraging people to bike for transportation and recreation.

Weston certainly fulfills those requirements with nearly 50 miles of dedicated bike lanes. Now, to further support our bicycling community, the City has installed Fixit bike repair stations in three parks.

“We added the first Fixit Station at Regional Park, near the basketball courts, as an amenity for the many bikers that either meet at the park to ride in groups or stop here during their long rides through the City,” explains Director of Parks and Recreation Don Decker. “It was well received so we decided to add two more in parks that are adjacent to heavily cycled roads: Library Park on Bonaventure Boulevard and Gator Run Park along Glades Parkway.”

Each Fixit bike repair station includes all the tools necessary to perform basic bicycle repairs and maintenance, from changing a flat tire to adjusting brakes and derailleurs. Each unit features a bicycle stand equipped with an air pump with universal pump head, Philips and flat head screwdrivers, Allen wrenches (hex keys), head-

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set and pedal wrench, and tire levers. All of the tools and the air pump are securely attached to the stand with stainless steel cables. The unit’s hanging arms can accommodate any size bicycle, allowing the pedals and wheels to spin freely while making adjustments.

Decker says the Fixit station is very user-friendly.

There is even a QR code sticker on it which will connect smart phone users to a comprehensive bicycle repair website.

At this time, there are no plans to add additional Fixit bike repair stations. The City recreation department continues to monitor their use, which has been well received so far.

It is believed that Weston is the first community in Broward County to offer Fixit bike repair stations. There are locations in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.

For more information on Weston’s designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community and for bicycling safety tips visit http://www.westonfl. org/Residents/BikeFriendly/ BikeFriendlyHome.aspx.

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child; the first time she had the opportunity to have fun.”

Another boy told her that he was going to be a professional bike racer when he grew up and he was going to race on his new bike. “I did not have the heart to tell him it was an extra small and built for an eight-year-old,” notes Bolitho.

She says it was an emotional day for Velo members. “We were so happy to see the kids riding and having fun. It was overwhelming to see the kids who could not ride, start to learn as our members took the time to teach them.”

Some of the club members have since signed up as Children’s Harbor volunteers to teach the children how to ride a bike and to promote safe bike handling skills.

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n recognition of Veteran’s Day, the Everlasting Life Church is holding a special service to honor our nation’s veterans and active members of the military. All faiths are invited to attend the Sunday, November 8th service.

Pastor Shawn Brower founded the Everlasting Life Church after retiring from a 31-year career in the U.S. Army. “I joined the U.S. Army back in 1983 as an E-1, the lowest rank in the military, and retired in 2015 as an O-5, Lieutenant Colonel,” he stated.

“The last 22 years in the Army, I spent in Special Forces, also called the Green Berets. I have a working knowledge of several languages and have been deployed all over the world, including multiple combat tours in Afghanistan.”

Once settled back at home, with his wife and three sons, Pastor Brower says he felt called to start a church in his hometown. “Everlasting Life Church is a culturally diverse, non-denominational bible believing Church associated with numerous Christian churches locally and throughout the country.” The congregation first began meeting in his home, but now services are held every Sunday at 10am at Eagle Point Elementary School. Services are conducted in English and Spanish.

“Upon my retirement, I went to the Veterans Administration and was heartbroken seeing vets in wheelchairs from wars that occurred before I was born. I also recently learned that almost 20% of the homeless in Broward County are veterans. We are

now working with several organizations on this issue,” shared Pastor Brower. “Our church wanted to do something. The least we could do was honor our vets. Sunday, November 8th seemed like a good day because Veteran’s Day is on Wednesday, November 11th.”

Pastor Brower is inviting local veterans to join him for the special service in their honor. The service will include patriotic music and special guest speaker, retired Navy Chaplain Lieutenant Commander Dr. Lulrick Balzora. He is currently the Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Broward College’s Central Campus. Dr. Balzora, who was born in Haiti, will speak about serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, including combat duty in Iraq.

“We are also inviting local active military. There’s more in South Florida than people realize. We will also honor military wives and families,” notes Pastor Brower. “This service is very much open to anyone who wishes to honor our veterans – in particular our combat and wounded veterans.”

In addition to founding and pastoring over the Everlasting Life Church, Pastor Brower stays active in the Weston community. He coaches baseball and football teams at the YMCA and other locations in town.

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‘Tis the Season for Sharing and Celebrating Mayor’s Message

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he Thanksgiving holiday is a time to reflect.

We look at all we have to be thankful for and the freedoms that we cherish; it reminds us to help others less fortunate. While an American tradition, it is one that is shared and cherished no matter where we came from.

Since 1992, the annual Harvest Drive culminates each year in November. This year-round project of Children Helping Children is the fundraising and food gathering effort of over 150 public and private schools, as well as churches, temples and community organizations to provide a complete Thanksgiving meal and a week’s worth of groceries and necessities to over 2,000 food insecure families. The Harvest Drive was initiated at Country Isles Elementary School right here in Weston. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we would encourage you to do what you can, if you can, to help children help other children in need; please visit www.harvestdriveflorida.com.

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Cypress Bay Key Club members helped out at the Harvest Drive distribution site at Western High School last year.

While the calendar year has not yet come to an end, the city’s fiscal year has. A new budget was adopted with no increase in the City millage rate.

The ad valorem rate is also still the lowest in Broward County. It remains unchanged at 2.3900 and we are proud to tell you that it will maintain the same level of quality services that Weston residents have come to enjoy and expect.

Our events season is in full swing and runs through May 2016. The City, in conjunction with the Arts Council of Greater Weston, will offer many great events for families. These include the monthly Moonlight Movies in the Park series, performing arts programs for children at the Weston Community Center, Symphony of the Americas concerts (both ticketed and free), the new WestonNights Outdoor Concert series, a Winter Safety Expo, the Celebrate the Arts event, Weston WorldFest, the Royal Egg Hunt, and much more. Activities such as the Mayor’s Get Fit Challenge Cup 1-Mile Walk give families the opportunity to focus on fitness. Please look for details of these and other events on our City website at Westonfl.org/Events.

Lastly, I will end on the suggestion of vigilance to not leave valuables in sight in vehicles, and to always, always lock your car doors. Weston is a safe community, but whether you are just running into the house for a moment, dropping a child off at day-care or pumping gas at the gas station, remember to – Lock it, don’t Lose it.

I, on behalf of the entire City Commission and staff, wish you and your families a safe, happy and healthy holiday season and New Year.

Until next time…

Mayor Stermer can be contacted via email at dstermer@ westonfl.org or (954) 385-2000.

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s with the entire nation, Floridians move often and need to hire movers. Florida has laws which cover the consumer and set limits for moving companies. These laws can be found in Chapter 507, Florida Statutes. When researching a potential company to handle your moving and storage needs, find out the following information: ▸▸ Is the company registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services? ▸▸ How long has the company been in business? ▸▸ Does the company offer extra services, such as packing, unpacking and storage? ▸▸ W hat type of protection does the company offer against loss or damage (full replacement cost, depreciated value, or the basic 60¢ per pound valuation carriers are required to provide)? ▸▸ Does the mover have a good reputation for settling claims?

Two to six weeks before your planned move date, have at least three movers come to your home and provide you with a detailed estimate. The mover’s estimator should actually see the items to be moved so that a reasonable and accurate estimate can be provided.

Prior to providing you with any moving services, your mover must supply an estimate and contract, in writing as provided by law. Intrastate movers are required to provide an estimate and a contract or service order for each move. Before signing this document, determine that the dates for packing, loading and delivery are part of the contract and provided to you in writing. Before you sign an estimate or contract ascertain that all services you requested and require are on the estimate and contract.

When a moving company does the packing, they not only charge you for the labor to pack or unpack your goods but also the containers and packing materials used. You may be able to perform some of the packing yourself. Ask your mover if a do-it-yourself packing guide is available.

Moving companies are required by law to carry insurance coverage. Moving companies must also carry cargo legal liability coverage (loss or damage to household goods resulting from the negligence of the mover, its employees, or agents, in an amount not less than $10,000 per incident). Movers must provide motor vehicle coverage, including combined bodily injury and property damage liability coverage.

Many movers will store your possessions when requested. Remember that there is a charge for storage services. You should also know that the additional handling of your goods into and out of storage increases the possibility of damages. Make sure your mover provides detailed descriptions of the preexisting damage of each item. Be sure to get a copy of the inventory list and contract for your records.

If you want to file a claim, make your mover aware of your claim, in writing, as quickly as possible. The moving company can give you specific instructions on how to file a claim. If you are not satisfied with the mover’s handling of the claim or your claim is not resolved through the company’s normal claim handling process, you may file suit in a civil court or with an approved arbiter.

I hope that this information provides each consumer with guidelines to follow in accordance with the Florida laws that are set to protect them.

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any of my friends, neighbors and clients are asking me why their property taxes have risen recently. Broward County homeowners are finding themselves paying more and more in property taxes and insurance which has much to do with a new county proposal that suggests a budget of $4.1 billion which would involve the expanding of library hours, deep cleaning of county buses, additional staff to time traffic signals and more sand for the beaches. Of course, all of this is coming at a cost to property owners.

With the County proposing a 7.14 percent increase in tax collections, this would bring in an additional $55.4 million in revenue. Although the tax rate would remain the same as last year, tax bills are based on property values which have risen countywide for the fourth straight year.

Despite a record six hurricane-free years, home insurance rates are also rising. Water damage claims are becoming more common in South Florida which is leading to an increase in homeowners’ insurance rates in the region.

However, regulators and consumer advocates have said that Florida insurers could bolster their claims-paying reserves during hurricane-free years if they spent less of the premiums they collect through contractors who are sometimes affiliated companies, to manage daily operations. A wind mitigation report, however, is the only inspection that is almost guaranteed to result in some level of insurance discount on your premium. This is to make sure properties are properly safeguarded in targeted areas with the hopes that insurance companies increase their odds of insuring more secure, less damage-susceptible homes.

Some good news here is that the impact would be relatively minimal on a homeowner with homestead protection. Homestead exemptions work by protecting the homeowner from certain circumstances in order to protect the value of the home from property taxes and creditors. Property owners in Florida who reside in their primary residence are exempt from paying taxes on $50,000 of the home’s assessed value while the remainder is taxed at the normal rate. A homestead exemption can also prevent a forced sale of your home to meet demands of a creditor. In general, a basic homestead exemption saved a Broward County homeowner in 2014 anywhere from $645.00 to $1,114.00 in annual tax savings for all homes with a value of $75,000 or higher.

Property owners have until March 2nd of each year to file for homestead and can apply through the Broward County Property Appraiser website at www.bcpa.net/homestead.asp. This site will also determine other exemptions homeowners may qualify for as well as items needed when filing for homestead.

To estimate how much you would be paying in property taxes and verify exemptions that may apply to your property, visit www.bcpa.net/taxcalc.asp to access a new homebuyer’s tax estimate.

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his time of the year brings back fond memories of holidays spent with my family. If I close my eyes, I can almost smell the delicious food my mother and grandmother spent all day preparing as we anxiously stood nearby and waited to enjoy. Every year, for many families in our area and across the nation, the holidays become tragic. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment. Additionally, cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home fire injuries. The United States Fire Administration reports that unattended cooking is largely responsible for these types of fires. Following these simple safety tips can greatly reduce your family’s chances of becoming a holiday season fire statistic: ▸▸ Before you cook that holiday meal, be sure that the oven and stovetop are clean, free of grease and are in good working order. ▸▸ Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove top so you can keep an eye on the food. With the normal chaos of preparing a large meal for family and friends, it is easy to get distracted and walk away from your stove. If you must leave the kitchen even for a short time, turn off the stove top. ▸▸ Pot holders, oven mitts, wooden and plastic utensils, paper and plastic bags, food packaging, and towels are all flammable. Keep these items away from your stove top. ▸▸ Keep pot and pan handles facing in to prevent children from tipping them over. Hot food and liquids that spill onto a child can cause life threatening burn injuries. ▸▸ Do not wear loose clothing while you are cooking. Your sleeves can easily ignite on a hot stovetop. If your clothes catch fire: stop, drop, and roll!

Stop immediately, drop to the ground, and cover your face with your hands. Roll over repeatedly to put out the fire.

Call 9-1-1, then cool any burns with cool water for three to five minutes. ▸▸ If you are planning on deep frying a turkey, make sure you do it outside on a flat, level surface at least ten feet away from your home. Always make sure your turkey is completely thawed. Placing a frozen turkey in a hot oil fryer can cause an instantaneous overflowing of boiling oil that can easily ignite, causing significant burn injuries. ▸▸ Make sure you have a fire extinguisher in your kitchen that is rated for all types of fires. These extinguishers can be purchased at most hardware and home improvement stores. ▸▸ Lastly, make sure that you have smoke detectors installed on every level of your home, near your kitchen, and by every bedroom. Test them every month and make sure they have fresh batteries. Make sure that you change your batteries twice a year. A good way to remember this is to change them when you change your clocks in the fall and the spring. Smoke detectors save lives!

By staying alert and attentive while cooking during this holiday season, you can ensure your family enjoys another safe and memorable holiday meal.

For more information regarding fire safety, please contact District Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon at (954) 389-2015 or by email at Harris_Bouchillon@Sheriff.org.

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Weston YMCA Hosts Weekly Farmers Market Community News

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ou can stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables every Saturday at the Weston YMCA Family Center’s farmers market. The event is open to the entire community.

“We have three pillars we follow at the YMCA, one of them being to promote healthy living,” explains Buddy Evans, executive vice president of the YMCA of South Florida. “Part of our healthy living initiative is to teach the community to live a healthy lifestyle.

Exercise is part of that equation, and another part is eating healthy. At our new farmers’ market, shoppers can purchase locally grown, fresh fruits and vegetables, many of which are organic.”

Evans says the farmers market is run by Green Market Events, which brings in about 20 vendors each week.

In addition to fresh produce, the market features homemade jams and jellies, fresh baked breads, herbs, and much more.

“Our farmers market is a reflection of the Weston community,” notes Evans.

“It is very international with meat pies from Argentina and cocoa and chocolate from Colombia and Venezuela.”

Evans estimates about 1,500 people come through each week.

Many are Y members who are using the facility, but the farmers market is also open to non-members. “The Y is a place to socialize, where the community can come together. It’s great to see friends, family and neighbors gathering here and taking steps to live a healthier life.”

According to Evans, the Y promotes HEPA (healthy eating, physical activity) standards. “The farmers market is a wonderful complement to the outstanding health and wellness programs and fitness facilities available at the Y.” The YMCA farmers market takes place rain or shine. It is held inside the Weston YMCA Family Center every Saturday from 8:30am to 2pm.

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ust in time for cold and flu season, Cleveland Clinic Florida has launched Florida’s first online medical service. Using two-way video conferencing, patients can access a healthcare professional 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Through the new MyCare Online service, patients can quickly and conveniently be seen by a medical professional using any camera-equipped device such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or a desktop computer. The provider can evaluate, diagnose and treat an ailment and prescribe medication if necessary.

“The way we deliver services is rapidly evolving and technology allows us to make access to healthcare more convenient,” said J. Gregory Rosencrance, MD, Chairman of Internal Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Florida. “An emergency situation can happen at night or on a weekend. With MyCare Online, patients can be seen and treated instantly or advised to go to the hospital for further treatment.”

“The point of this program is to allow patients to choose when and how they want to receive healthcare services,” said Matthew Stanton, Director of Distance Health for Cleveland Clinic. “Time and location will no longer be a barrier for patients who need to be seen immediately.”

MyCare Online is simple to use. It can be accessed from a free app called Cleveland Clinic MyCare, which can be downloaded from the App Store, Google Play, or on Cleveland Clinic’s website at www.ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/mycare.

The patient will schedule a ten-minute appointment with a healthcare provider.

During the virtual visit, providers can evaluate, diagnose and treat ailments. If the provider determines the patient needs medication, a prescription can be sent electronically to a pharmacy of the patient’s choice.

According to Cleveland Clinic Florida, MyCare Online is designed to diagnose and treat acute health symptoms such as cough, urinary tract infections, abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever and headaches. This online service is not meant to treat serious or life-threatening conditions such as seizure, chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden bleeding, possible broken bone, and head injuries. Patients presenting any of those symptoms should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. In Weston, that happens to be Cleveland Clinic Florida.

The online service is available for adults and children, two-years-old and up. Patients 17-years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the virtual visit.

To provide 24-hour online healthcare, Cleveland Clinic is partnering with American Well. The telemedicine company is providing the technology platform and some of the board-certified healthcare professionals. All MyCare Online providers meet Cleveland Clinic’s rigorous standards for quality and patient experience.

The MyCare Online service costs $49 and is payable by credit card at the time of service. Some insurances cover telehealth sessions.

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Celebrate the Season with the Magic of The Nutcracker – A Stunning Full-Length Theatrical Extravaganza Not To Be Missed!

he Nutcracker is a time-honored tradition.

For generations, families have celebrated the start of the holiday season with this beloved ballet. The International Ballet Company (IBC) brings this spectacular holiday classic to the stage on Saturday, December 12th and Sunday, December 13th at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. Tickets are on sale now. Don’t delay, this fabulous production is always a sell-out.

This is the 16th outstanding performance of IBC’s holiday spectacle which promises to be bigger, better and even more magical than ever. The full-scale professional theater production will feature stunning costumes, extravagant scenery and magnificent stage effects including a fierce battle between the giant Rat King and the handsome Prince! Guaranteed excitement and enjoyment for the entire family!

This best-loved holiday classic wows both young and old with its delightful tale, unforgettable classical music score by P. Tchaikovsky, and magnificent dancing. The story of a young girl who is magically transported to the Kingdom of the Sweets is followed by a captivated audience who asks the question “was this really all a dream?” Each performance showers the audience with joy and lifts the spirits of all generations.

Whether this will be your first time seeing a Nutcracker production or it’s a time honored holiday tradition with your family, make the International Ballet Company’s 16th annual performance of The Nutcracker ballet part of your holiday festivities. Call now to book your seats.

The International Ballet Company will perform The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 12th and Sunday, December 13th at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. The theater is conveniently located just off the Sawgrass Expressway; simply head east on Sample Road and turn right on Coral Springs Drive. Tickets are on sale now for the Saturday matinee at 2:00 pm, Saturday evening show at 8:00 pm, and the Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm. All Matinee tickets are only $25 each and the Gala Performance is $35 per ticket. Call the theater box office at (954) 344-5990 or visit www.coralspringscenterforthearts.com to purchase tickets to the spectacular holiday classic, The Nutcracker, presented by the International Ballet Company. There will be a special performance for Girl Scouts on Friday, December 11th at 7:00pm. Girl Scouts and leaders can call (954) 224-0024 for ticket information.

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or those of us living wide. Alyssa and Ryan now in Weston, mosquitos serve as Global Health are an annoyance. For Fellows in IHI. children living in rural villages With Dr. Blavo’s guidance, in West Africa, a mosquito they have created the Malaria bite can be deadly. Malaria, Outreach Project. Alyssa and a potentially fatal disease Ryan are accepting monspread by mosquitoes, has etary donations to purchase reached epidemic proportions insecticide-treated bed nets in Africa, claiming almost to help protect villagers in 600,000 lives every year. One Tamale, Ghana.

Weston woman is working to “Our mission is two-fold,” change that. states Alyssa. “By educating Alyssa Kosh is currently our population and providing pursuing her Bachelor’s bed nets as a barrier against degree in Nursing at Nova mosquitos, we hope to reduce Southeastern University. The the incidence of malaria Cypress Bay graduate spent among vulnerable populaAlyssa Kosh and Ryan Rosen with students from the Wulanyilli Village in Ghana. last summer, with her friend tions, namely young children Ryan Rosen, in a rural village outside of Tamale, in northern Ghana. The future and individuals with lower immune systems. In doing so, our goal is to overall nurse says she chose this particular program because it allowed students to volreduce the number of people living in the Wulanyilli Village from getting malaria.” unteer in the local hospital. “I was drawn to the idea of working in a place where Alyssa and Ryan have created a Go Fund Me page to solicit donations from resources are limited and I knew I could learn a great deal.” friends, family and the Weston community. “One insecticide-protected bed net Alyssa says she was stricken by the high incidence of childhood malaria. “We costs $10. With your generous donation we hope to purchase 250 bed nets by the were saddened by the number of young children who contracted malaria and had end of 2015,” states Alyssa. “Our hope is to return to Ghana within the next year to no means of healthcare to help them survive.” She was able to protect herself by deliver the bed nets and host an educational seminar teaching villagers how to taking anti-malaria pills and sleeping under a bed net treated with insecticide. protect themselves.”

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igh blood pressure is a serious health condition that cannot be ignored—the consequences could be deadly. About 80 million Americans have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, according to the American Heart Association. Functional Medicine offers natural treatments to lower High Blood Pressure Blood pressure is the amount of force exerted on your arteries as your heart beats. If the flow of the blood is high, the tissue that makes up the walls of those arteries stretch and become prone to ruptures causing conditions such as heart attack, stroke, vision loss, memory loss and kidney failure.

High blood pressure has been called the silent killer, because it can literally do that while patients experience no symptoms. It is also one of the factors associated with metabolic syndrome.

Several studies have linked high blood pressure to cognitive decline. A recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease highlights a correlation between high blood pressure during mid-life years and cognitive problems later on in life. Scientists studied subjects 50-60 years old and tested them several years later (when patients were in their 80s) and found that those with high blood pressure during their mid-life years scored more poorly on tests of attention and execution function.

The good news is that there are natural treatments to prevent and treat high blood pressure. If you are suffering from this condition, these are some easy changes you can implement: ▸▸ Consume more garlic: Researches from China found that garlic reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in subjects with hypertension. ▸▸ Take Vitamin D: In a study of 146,500 subjects, scientists found that for every 10% increase in plasma vitamin D, there was a drop in both systolic and diastolic blood pressures. ▸▸ Add flaxseed powder to your diet: In a study of over 1,000 subjects, researchers found flaxseed supplementation lasting longer than 12 weeks resulted in reduction of diastolic and systolic blood pressures.

Powder was found to be more effective than oil. ▸▸ Consume Omega-3s: A large-scale meta-analysis in the U.S found Omega-3s to be effective in lowering blood pressure among untreated hypertensive subjects. ▸▸ Maintain a healthy weight: American researchers found that even a five-pound weight gain can negatively affect blood pressure. The study established a direct correlation between visceral fat and high blood pressure.

Even healthy individuals who exercise frequently may suffer from high blood pressure due to genetic factors. However, they should not simply accept this as a fact, but seek appropriate treatment instead.

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ennifer Lopez, Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian started a craze for an enhanced buttock as flat or less protruding rear ends everywhere are being surgically enhanced into more shapely curves and feminine fullness.

More women everywhere are considering, or getting buttock enhancements – lifted, sculpted, or augmented. Tighter fitting clothing, such as low-cut sweats, workout pants and leotards, are seen in public more often and a more shapely feminine figure has become aesthetically more desirable.

The popularity of the butt lift is not just a U.S. fashion fad. Many women desire to enhance their buttock and thigh region to create a beautiful buttock shape and the very attractive sweep of the lower back, hips and waist.

The buttock augmentation (a.k.a. Brazilian Butt Lift) is enjoying a surge in popularity, because women are unhappy with their buttocks, viewing them as too flat, too wide, or sagging. They were either born like this, or lost the form and shape of their buttocks after losing or gaining weight. Pregnancy, or just aging alone, can also affect the size, projection, and profile of the buttocks. Inability to achieve perky buttocks and sexy curves through exercise and muscle toning has frustrated health-conscious women.

There are a variety of cosmetic surgery procedures available for those who desire youthful, fuller, and perky buttocks, with a more sensual body profile.

These techniques vary depending on what is actually missing and what is the overall body frame and form.

For example, there are many who are either genetically or by weight gain have developed “fat and wide” buttocks. Liposculpture can shape their buttocks and the surrounding tissues to make the buttocks rounder and more proportional to the rest of the figure.

On the other hand, there are those who have “flat and wide” buttocks. In addition to utilizing liposculpture to shape their waist, hips and buttocks, fat injection or grafting is used to augment the buttocks and to provide fullness and projection. Because it also helps to lift loose buttock tissue, this procedure is also referred to as a Brazilian Buttock Lift.

Contrary to the above, there are some with sagging buttocks who are not a candidate for Brazilian Buttock Augmentation. These are people whose buttocks sag as a result of massive weight loss, such as after a gastric bypass surgery. These individuals would benefit from a body lift procedure which removes excess skin and helps to lift their thighs and buttocks.

During your consultation, Dr. Messa will review your treatment options for buttock contouring, augmentation and enlargement. He will discuss if you are a good candidate, surgical options and techniques, potential risks and complications of surgery, pre and post-operative instructions, as well as what to expect after surgery.

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.

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Student Speaks Up to Promote Hearing Impairment Awareness

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hen Rachel Friedman was three-years-old, she was diagnosed with mild to moderate sensorineural hearing loss. With the use of hearing aids, and a tenacious personality, Rachel has learned to overcome the obstacles. Today, the Cypress Bay sophomore is using her story to bring awareness about hearing loss to students, from kindergarten through graduate school.

When Rachel was eleven-years-old, she was invited to speak to an Aural Rehabilitation graduate class at Nova Southeastern University. Now, twice a year, she speaks to classes of future speech therapists. Rachel tells them what it was like to grow up with a hearing loss and explains the accommodations available in school for hearing impaired students.

She shows the numerous sets of hearing aids she has worn over the years and explains how they have evolved as technology advanced. Rachel also explains to the graduate students the impact they will have on their young patients.

“I think that putting a face and a story to hearing loss really helps the graduate students get a better understanding of hearing loss from a child’s perspective and maybe a glimpse of what it would be like to work with a hearing impaired child,” shares Rachel. “I hope that everything I share with them can help them become better future audi-

ologists and speech therapists.”

Rachel has also created “Hear I Am”, a sensitivity training program for elementary school students to raise awareness and understanding about hearing loss among children. She says the program has two goals. “The first goal is to teach children who may have a friend or classmate with a hearing loss what a hearing impairment is and to teach them different strategies to help them communicate better with their friend. The second goal is to let kids with hearing loss know that despite their hearing impairment, they can achieve anything they set their minds to and be anything they want to be.”

During the presentation, which is geared toward students in kindergarten through third grade, Rachel uses a PowerPoint to explain hearing loss, teaches children that when speaking to a hearing impaired person to stand face-toface, rather than behind or beside, to make it easier for the person to hear them, and gives the children a close-up look at hearing aids.

“I play a freeze dance game with them where they each get a pair of earplugs and we compare the way the music sounds with and without the earplugs,” explains Rachel. “They recognize the difference between the softer versus louder music and I tell them that the way they hear with the

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Rachel Friedman delivers her sensitivity training program to students at Everglades Elementary School.

earplugs (softer) might be how a child with a hearing loss hears.”

Rachel is hoping that by sharing her story, children will learn about more than just hearing loss.

She wants them to know that no matter what the disability, it is important to always be kind and show compassion.

When not promoting awareness for the hearing impaired, Rachel stays active at school. She is Captain of the JV football cheer team, competes in debate tournaments, and writes for the school newspaper.

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Indian Trace Elementary Fosters a Love of Reading

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Principal Winder poses for silly pictures with students at the monster-themed book fair.

First graders Isabela Guadagnino and Valerie Niksa select new books.

tudents at Indian Trace dren who read during the summer Elementary School love to maintain critical reading skills read. That’s apparent by developed during the prior school their participation in programs year. By reading daily, students such as Accelerated Reader come back to school prepared for and the Scholastic Summer success.

Reading Challenge.

To help its youngest students First through fifth grade succeed, Indian Trace Elementary students take part in the participated in Read for the Record Accelerated Reader Program, Day. Pre-kindergarten and kinderreading books and then taking garten classes read Not Norman online quizzes to test their comby Kelly Bennett as part of the prehension. Within the first four nationwide campaign to make an weeks of school, students had impact on early childhood literacy already read over 3,400 books. and raise awareness for early Gabriella Kustan, Sabrina Sampedro and Victoria Cerone.

To encourage students to read, childhood education. the school offers incentives.

“Fostering a love of reading “First and second graders have the opportunity to is critical for our young students,” said Mr. Horowitz. earn medals and pins based upon successfully pass“Children don’t just read, they need to be taught the founing quizzes, while third through fifth graders can earn dation skills. Therefore, it is critical to begin the process t-shirts and patches,” explains Curriculum Specialist at an early age. The progression is for students to learn to Marc Horowitz. “We celebrate reading every Thursday read, and then read to learn.” when all staff members wear their Accelerated Reader To further promote a love of reading, Media Specialist shirt, and those students who have earned one will Dione Mila sponsors an afterschool student book club, wear it as well.” with programs for third, fourth and fifth graders. The Indian Trace students proved they like to read, clubs have been extremely popular since she started last even when there’s no school. Over the summer, the year. school recorded over 120,000 minutes of reading in In addition, the PTA hosts the Scholastic Book Fair. the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge. Although Tracer families came out in full force for the recent Book optional, Mr. Horowitz says almost half the student Fair Family Night. population participated in the program.

“Family reading time is another great way to encourThis is important because studies show that chilage students to read,” adds Mr. Horowitz.

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Gator Run Students Are On Target To Learn STEM Skills

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By Stacey Bomser

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tudents at Gator Run Elementary School look forward to the monthly half days. Not because they get to go home early, but because the day is devoted to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

Fourth graders recently participated in an “Intro to STEM” lesson, followed by a zip line challenge. Classes were divided into small groups and students were given a paper bag containing string, paper clips, a paper cup, a bullseye, and other miscellaneous items. Their task was to create a zip line to drop a marble onto a bullseye.

Fourth Grade Teacher Cheri Fanella says she’s never seen her students so excited about learning. “On a half day we eat in our classrooms and they did not want to stop working. They asked if they could eat and work through lunch. That never happens!”

Ms. Fanella believes her students loved this lesson because “they were able to use their own ideas and creativity to design a really cool zip line. When their first attempts failed, they tried and tried, again and again, until they were successful. I have never seen students so determined.”

She credits her students for their ingenuity. “The most challenging part of the

activity was being able to get the marble to land on the bullseye.

The successful groups used different tactics to get the zip line to work. For example, some reduced the size of the zip line, while other groups changed the height of the zip line. That final step of engineering a zip line which would allow the marble to hit the target was the hardest part.”

Science • Technology According to Ms. engineering • mathematics Fanella, this activity incorporated all aspects of STEM. “Technology to research what a zip line is.

Engineering to help decide how they would build a zip line that would allow the marble to land on the bullseye. Math to calculate the time in which it would take the marble to hit the target in relation to the speed of the zip line. Science to understand force and motion.”

This month, fourth graders will learn about matter with the Life Vest Challenge.

Other grades will take part in different STEM activities. A Push/Pull activity will teach kindergarten students about force and motion. Chicken Clucker will teach first graders about sound and vibration. Second graders will learn the properties of magnetism through Float the Boat. Third graders will create a solar oven while learning about the sun and stars. Fifth grade will study force and motion by making paper helicopters.

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Cypress Bay Expands Computer Science Course Offerings

By Stacey Bomser

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roward County Public Schools is the first school district in Florida to partner with the national organization Code.org to offer computer science courses in every high school. Students at Cypress Bay High School are certainly seizing this opportunity. The school has approximately 350 students enrolled in computer science classes.

According to Code.org, computer science is “about learning how to build technology that’ll change the world as we know it. It covers how the Internet works, how to analyze big data and how computers impact our lives.” By learning to code, students can create the programs, games and apps of the future.

At Cypress Bay, students are introduced to computer science in Foundations of Programming. According to Computer Science Teacher Tiffani Slutsky, this survey course introduces students to basic computer science concepts and encourages them to think about how computing and technology can impact the world.

Students can advance to AP and then AICE courses.

“In AP Computer Science, students are learning to program using JAVA,” explains Mrs. Slutsky. “In AICE Computer Science, students strengthen their programming skills as they learn to use advanced data structures and algorithms.

Students work with an Arduino as they learn about hardware and software.

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In the AICE class, students also learn how the internet works, how computers process information, and how information is stored.”

Cypress Bay offers six Honors Foundations of Programming classes, four AP Computer Science classes, two AICE Computer Science AS classes, and one AICE Computer Science A class. Mrs. Slutsky says the school offers a variety of courses to meet students’ needs.

“Many of my students are currently taking their third computer science course.”

Mrs. Slutsky believes computer science and coding skills are necessary for today’s students. “Problem solving and critical thinkCypress Bay students at the 2015 ing skills are needed by everyone. Learning UCF programming competition. computer science, especially coding, teaches students to think logically and sequentially.

It also teaches students to brainstorm, to work collaboratively, and to solve problems.”

While the basic skills learned in computer science can be applied and utilized in many different career paths, computing as a profession is one of the fasting growing occupations in this country. According to Code.org Infographic Source Data, there were 570,000 computing job openings in the United States in 2013, making these jobs the highest demand – about four times more than the U.S. average.

Cypress Bay offers students many opportunities to pursue an interest in computer science beyond the classroom. “Our students participate in programming competitions and we will be starting the Flatiron Coding Club in a few weeks,” shares Mrs. Slutsky. “Former AP Computer Science students peer tutor current students after school.”

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Everglades Elementary School Celebrates Peace Day

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Students created a living peace sign.

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Fifth graders Rebecca Beer, Ellie Schwartz, Sasha Kaiser, and Isabella Katz celebrate Peace Day with their pinwheels.

verglades Elementary School celebrated Peace Day with an inspirational and emotional program filled with music, poetry and students creating a living peace sign.

Art Specialist Sandy Goldglantz organized the event. This is the third year the school has participated in this global peace initiative, which includes the Pinwheels for Peace art installation project. Pinwheels for Peace was started ten years ago by two Florida art teachers as a way for students to express their feelings about what is going on in the world and in their lives. The first year, 500,000 pinwheels were planted. This year, there were well over four million participants worldwide.

“During the days leading up to this event, all of the elementary school students learned about peace in discussion and different age-appropriate activities,” explains Mrs. Goldglantz. “Older students wrote words of peace, hope and harmony on the inside of their pinwheels, which they decorated to their liking.”

The school’s Peace Day celebration began with the Everglades Elementary

Students plant pinwheels with messages of peace.

Peace Parade. With John Lennon’s Imagine playing, students solemnly walked to the field with their pinwheels held high, then lined up to create a living peace sign. Led by Kindergarten Teacher Myra Lieberman and her husband, William Lieberman, playing guitar, the students all sang Give Peace a Chance.

The program continued with Mrs. Goldglantz explaining the significance of the Pinwheels for Peace project and Principal Eliot Tillinger talking to students about creating and valuing peace within the school and community.

Students then sang Peter, Paul and Mary’s Blowing in the Wind, again accompanied by the Liebermans. Fourth grade teacher Nicole Thorpe read a poem of peace written by her class, and fifth grade teacher Sheryl Brill recited a poem she wrote in honor of the spirit of Pinwheels for Peace.

The Peace Day program concluded with Assistant Principal Rita DePasquale leading students to the front of the building to plant their pinwheels in hopes of inspiring the Weston community as residents drove past the school.

Eagle Point Elementary Students Spread Messages of Peace

By Stacey Bomser

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tudents at Eagle Point Elementary School are spreading messages of peace. During Peace Week, students participated in Chalk 4 Peace, encouraging others to Choose Peace and Stop Violence.

“The purpose of this event was to help encourage students to see the world beyond ‘school.’ This was an opportunity for them to have fun, relate their messages, and extend their learning regarding the real world,” said School Counselor Ronnie Blake-Krupin.

“This will help them understand that peace is the way to make tomorrow a better place to be.”

As the school counselor, Mrs. Krupin promotes the golden rule to all of the students: treat people the way you want to be treated. “Prior to Chalk 4 Peace, teachers spoke to their students about peace and what it meant to them. The teachers also reinforced the message of no bullying and name calling to this event.”

Through Chalk 4 Peace, each class had the opportunity to draw images and messages of peace on the sidewalks in front of the school and bus loop area.

“Some students created their own interpretation of peace and others worked collaboratively to express their ideas,” noted Mrs. Krupin.

Students drew images such as peace signs, hearts, hand prints, doves, butterflies and rainbows. They also wrote words promoting peace such as “love”, “happy”, “friends” and “hope”. The dual language

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class wrote “paz”, which means peace in Spanish.

Mrs. Krupin commented that another student wrote the word for peace in Chinese. Also, some of the chalk drawings included famous quotes about peace.

The feedback from the students, parents and staff was very positive. “The whispers and conversations made by the children and adults at Eagle Point demonstrated unity and compassion, which made a direct connection to our school’s mission of becoming lifelong learners,” shared Mrs. Krupin. “These authentic learning opportunities are another way for students to express their feelings and opinions.”

Mrs. Krupin believes that by participating in Chalk 4 Peace, Eagle Point students are more aware of their actions and how they can be agents of change in the world today. “As a school counselor, it is my responsi-

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It is a connection we have to build upon. This experience served as a proactive measure to choose peace over violence.”

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Tequesta Trace Middle School Celebrates 25th Anniversary

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By Stacey Bomser

Tequesta Trace Middle School Principal Paul Micensky, School Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson, Teachers Debbie O’Bryan and Lori Sesto-Monsour, Head Custodian Davey Holness, and Weston City Manager John Flint. Photos courtesy yearbook staff.

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equesta Trace Middle School is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To mark the special occasion, the PTA organized a giant pep rally. Fittingly, it took place on the 25th day of school.

“As the students were dropped off at the car line and arrived on buses, the Tequesta Trace cheerleaders were out front cheering and greeting everyone. As the students walked into the balloon decorated cafeteria, the Tequesta Trace Band played classic pep rally fight songs,” shared PTA Vice Presidents of Ways and Means Julie Valent and Aimee Fretwell.

Principal Paul Micensky welcomed everyone and spoke about the school, its students and faculty. He then introduced two special guests, Weston City Manager John Flint and Broward School Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson. Mr. Flint presented the school with a proclamation on behalf of the City of Weston in recogni-

tion of its 25th anniversary.

Following the speeches, Principal Micensky presented plaques to three staff members who have been a part of the school since it first opened its doors 25 years ago: teachers Debbie O’Bryan and Lori Sesto-Monsour and Head Custodian Davey Holness.

All three share fond memories of their time at Tequesta Trace. “What I liked best about being here so long is my relationship with the kids. I love working with the kids and seeing them grow for the three years they are here. I love being a part of their life and indirectly a part of their family,” noted Mr. Holness. “I am proud to see what a great school Tequesta Trace has become and am proud to have contributed to that.”

Mrs. Sesto, who teaches 7th grade computers and math, says much has changed over the years, especially technology. “When Tequesta Trace Middle School first opened, we had two computer labs and approximately two computers in each classroom. Currently, we have three computer labs. We also have several teachers who have laptop carts for use in the classroom.”

Mrs. O’Bryan, who teaches 8th grade math, shared that the student body has changed over the years as well, becoming much more multi-cultural. “The student body was approximately 5% Hispanic and now we are over 50% Hispanic. When the school first opened, there was no limit on class size which resulted in 30-plus students in a classroom. Currently, we have approximately 21 students per class.”

The pep rally concluded with the band playing Happy Birthday and Principal Principal Micensky, School Board Micensky presenting an anniversary cake.

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Six Cypress Bay Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

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he National Merit Scholarship Corporation guishes me from the general population.” has announced the Semifinalists for the Along with Blandon and Patra, senior Nicolas 2016 National Merit® Scholarship Program, Lopez was pleasantly surprised when learning that an academic competition for recognition and he was recognized with this honor. “It’s a wonderscholarships that began in 1955. Six Cypress ful sigh of relief. This process of applying to college Bay students surpassed the requirement on kind of feels like being thrown blindfolded into a their Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) boxing match, so this is not only very rewarding but to qualify. Congratulations to Kendra Blandon, it’s a fabulous confidence boost. It kind of tells me, ‘I Zachary Friedman, Justin Iannacone, Nicolas Lopez, must be doing something right.’”

Pratiksha Patra and Diego Rivera.

Lopez hopes that the title of “National Merit” will Senior Kendra Blandon felt very privileged to be help him in his college application process. “I think one of the few students who received National Merit that this will just make me a little more competitive recognition. “I am very proud of myself and excited than others. It’s a nice addition to my resume of to have such a great honor. I’m also very humbled to accomplishments.” be one of the few. I’m excited for the opportunity, and Competing to stand out in a school like Cypress look forward to working hard to become a finalist.”

Bay drives senior Justin Iannacone to strive to Blandon is not the first in her family to become achieve academic success. “Earning this honor Cypress Bay National Merit Semifinalists Zachary Friedman, a Semifinalist. She is following in the footsteps is fantastic. Many of my peers are brilliant and Pratiksha Patra, Justin Iannacone, Kendra Blandon and Diego Rivera. Not pictured: Nicolas Lopez. of her mother. “My mother was a National Merit driven, and I respect them immensely. The fact that I Semifinalist and it helped her pay for her schooling received this honor when some of those who I hoped at Boston University. After hearing about how it helped her, I looked into the scholwould, didn’t, illustrates just how selective this process is.” arship in the middle of my sophomore year.”

Iannacone hopes that being a National Merit recipient will be helpful in his Senior Pratiksha Patra hopes that this recognition will help her stand out from future endeavors. “National Merit is definitely going to be helpful in the near future other applicants during her application process. “I’m hoping that colleges will see when I apply for scholarships, but it is also helpful when looking for job opportunithat I’m a National Merit Scholar and be more inclined to accept me and consider ties as the recognition also carries weight after college. There is a clear correlame for their own merit scholarships too.” tion between National Merit recipients and future career success.”

Patra felt that all of her hard work and dedication has really paid off. “It feels Franki Rosenthal is a junior at Cypress Bay High School. She is great. I thank my parents for pushing me so hard to put in the effort that really Multimedia News Editor of the online edition of The Circuit, the paid off in the end. Knowing that I was well above the cutoff is even better. Not only school’s student newspaper. did I make the minimum requirement but I surpassed it, which hopefully distin-

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here were the three Miller boys. I met them when I was riding my bike in my neighborhood when I was seven years old. Next door were the Reids. I’ll always remember the way they decorated their house each Christmas, with the little white lights and lanterns and how I was in awe by the feeling of serenity it created at night. The sweet older lady on the corner in the blue house always handed out the best Halloween treats and baked pumpkin pies for the neighbors which would signal the coming of Thanksgiving. I spent many afternoons swimming at the Weisman’s house giggling with my pal Jennifer. These are not fleeting moments from my childhood. These memories became permanent fixtures from my youth ingrained in my mind. Why? I went to my Senior Prom with one of the Miller boys. I remember the sight of one of the Reid girls leaving for the church in her wedding gown and wondering if I would look as beautiful on my special day. I felt such pride when I showed off my newborn baby boy to Jennifer and her fiancé when I came home to visit.

Here today, gone tomorrow are the neighbors of our children’s youth.

Modern day technology has allowed children to have friends without human contact. Text messaging, Facebook, interactive online games and other social media have eliminated the need to get to know neighborhood pals. Being aware of the threat of child predators, parents are hesitant to allow their children to walk freely to the homes of nearby neighbors. Today’s neighbors might not necessarily even be tomorrow’s neighbors. An unstable housing market has had a profound effect on who is here today and who is gone tomorrow.

Our children have unfortunately become accustomed to transience and have substituted the comforts of a traditional neighborhood for a “Sim City.” At least they have the comfort in knowing when they go to bed at night that their simulated neighborhood will stay the same which is guaranteed by a memory chip.

Does that mean then that we should give up hope of our children experiencing the kind of memories we may have had in the traditional neighborhoods of our youth? I will not allow my children to live in a “Sim City.” If I allow this, then I may as well be raising them in Anywhere, USA. I chose to live in Weston so that I could provide my children with a real childhood like I remember. Weston has incredible schools, beautiful parks and the feeling of community, all at our fingertips. The only difference is that we may have to work a little harder today at bringing these opportunities to our children.

We don’t have the luxury we once had of it happening naturally.

The start of the holiday season is the perfect time to embrace your community. The “old neighborhood” is there for the taking. Be creative. We may not be comfortable about letting our children go off on their own to meet neighbors, so why not join them? Take a family walk before dinner. Spend a little time at the community pool on Saturday. Stop by the park closest to your home and see who is there. Celebrate holidays together. Have a neighborhood potluck or block party. If your neighborhood is too transient for your tastes, be a part of a smaller community inside your community. Join a temple or a church that become your neighbors. Join a parenting group or be active in an interest group that meets the needs of your family.

Times may change but that doesn’t mean we have to change what we want. We may just have to change how we go about getting it.

Jodi Cohen has a Masters Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education as well as a Bachelors degree in Psychology. Jodi has led many workshops on parenting, behavior modification techniques, curriculum development, special needs training and crisis management. She has been the Director of Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center in Weston for the past 17 years. For more information, please contact Ms. Cohen at the Early Childhood Center at (954)389-1232.

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Manatee Bay Elementary Fourth Graders Bring History to Life

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Above: Meryl Jefferson and her fourth grade gifted class before a reenactment of the Constitutional Convention.

s Co-Director of Manatee Bay’s Bayside Drama Club, fourth grade gifted teacher Meryl Jefferson seizes every opportunity she can to encourage students to perform. That’s why, during the lesson on Florida government, she has her class reenact the Constitutional Convention.

“There is so much students can learn from actually acting out a script,” explains Mrs.

Mya Wolf as George Mason.

Jefferson. “As an added bonus, students gain self-confidence through the process.

They increase their reading fluency as well.”

The children appreciate the interactive lesson. “It was fun and very educational because we were able to act it out instead of just reading it out of a textbook,” said Cate Bond.

Classmate Berkley Morris says the play helped with retention. “We studied it over and over again and we acted it out instead of just learning for a minute and then bye-bye facts.”

The students auditioned for the part they wanted to play. The roles included the Founding Fathers (Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, etc.), townspeople, and narrators. Alessandra Tabora was selected to read the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution.

The children learned their lines and then performed the scripted play, dressed in period costumes, for their parents and third through fifth grade classes.

Manatee Bay Elementary Principal Heather DeVaughn invited Broward County School Board Members Laurie Rich Levinson and Robin Bartleman, both of Weston, to attend the performance.

Through this hands-on process, students were able to learn the similarities between the state and national constitution. “The Constitutions are the same because both tell the rights and responsibilities of the citizens,” shared Sanki Singh.

Mrs. Jefferson’s students also recognized the parallels between Florida’s and the U.S. governmental structure. “Both governments have three branches: legislative, executive and judicial,” noted Mya Wolf. Classmate Santiago Lopera added, “They are the same because the three branches check and balance each other.”

Gian Pablo Jimenez pointed out that “one branch cannot overpower another.”

To complete the lesson, Mrs. Jefferson’s class read The Counterfeit Constitution Mystery by Carole Marsh and Shh! We’re Writing the Constitution by Jean Fritz.

As an added bonus, the class was invited to lead the Pledge of Allegiance before a Weston City Commission meeting. They wore their costumes for this special occasion.

Campaign Trail Leads to The Sagemont School

By Stacey Bomser

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tudents on The Sagemont School’s Lower School Campus got a taste of the electoral process. After a closely contested race, students elected their Student Council officers for 2015-2016: President Sara Faruqui, Vice President Marco Bolanos, Treasurer Camilo Bolanos, Secretary Natalia Bain, and Historian Izabella Guillan.

Fourth and fifth graders can run for Student Council, with the positions of President, Secretary and Historian reserved for fifth graders and Vice-President and Treasurer for fourth graders. In addition, each classroom, in third through fifth grade, chooses a Class Representative.

Prior to the election, the candidates launched their campaigns. “The candidates focused on telling their peers why it is in their own interest to vote for him/her. They mentioned things such as their leadership style, time at Sagemont, and ideas for the school year,” explained Guidance Counselor Maritza Zea, noting that campaign platforms ranged from promoting recycling on campus to adding more playground equipment.

Prior to the election, candidates created campaign posters and buttons. On the day of the election, each candidate delivered a campaign speech. “The students were taught the importance of being honest and not making false promises in their speeches,” said Mrs. Zea. “They talked about what makes them a great candidate for that officer position and their individual strengths. For example, they want to be treasurer because they are good in math and are organized.”

Following the speeches, the third through fifth graders returned to their classrooms to vote. Each student was given a ballot and had to pick one candidate per position. Voting was anonymous. Administrators then tallied the votes and the results were announced prior dismissal.

Broward County Circuit Court Judge Stacey Schulman presided over the swearing-in ceremony. According to Mrs. Zea, “Judge Schulman focused on what it means to be a leader. She addressed the character traits and responsibilities of a leader: ensuring the proper attitude of cooperation; making sure that the objectives selected by the Council are met; and maintaining a hardworking and respected Student Council.”

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Sagemont’s newly elected Student Council officers with Judge Stacey Schulman and administrators.

Judge Schulman places the official Student Council pin on Historian Izabella Guillan.

Judge Schulman also recognized those students who ran for office but did not win. She encouraged them to continue working hard in their academics and to try again next school year.

The Sagemont Student Council sponsors various campus activities and community service projects throughout the year. This month it is coordinating the Turkey Trot, collecting and counting the food item donations for Kids In Distress.

Last month, the Student Council recognized Red Ribbon Week by decorating the campus with posters promoting a healthy lifestyle and to “just say NO” to drugs and bullying. The officers also coordinated the Trick or Treat for UNICEF collection. Upcoming projects include promoting Sagemont’s Great Kindness Challenge and sponsoring Car Wash for a Cure to raise money for the University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Research Center/Jonathan Laskin Foundation.

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n a prior article written on high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), I discussed that HFCS is a highly processed, cheaper alternative sugar substitute used in the food industry. Although there have been many claims that it is not dangerous and behaves essentially like natural table sugar, there have been numerous studies showing that the opposite is true. After HFCS is ingested, it raises an individual’s sugar in their blood much quicker and higher than standard table sugar, which causes a larger insulin response. These characteristics are one of the ways that HFCS has been proven to cause obesity and its sequels, such as insulin resistance (also called prediabetes).

Since it is derived from corn, there have been many attempts to market HFCS as all natural. This is far from the truth! Yes it comes from corn, but this is where any association of “all natural” ends. HFCS is made by processing corn sugar through multiple steps that lead not only to a higher percentage of fructose molecules present in the end product, but available in the free form (not bonded together with other sugar molecules). This is different than table sugar that contains equal amounts of fructose and glucose, all connected together through chemical bonds. HFCS is therefore a highly processed, unnatural form of sugar that has been developed by man as a cheaper, sweeter alternative to natural cane sugar.

Despite all the available information and studies that have repeatedly shown the negative health consequences of HFCS, it still remains the primary sweetener in the food industry today.

The questions are, “Why hasn’t the food industry taken steps to remove it?” and “Why hasn’t the FDA or any other government agency taken steps to have it removed?” The answer is money. Big money! HFCS is a cheaper alternative to natural cane or beet sugar and the bottom line is that removing it would lead to less profits.

Instead of removing HFCS from our food supplies, many in the food industry have simply come up with alternative name for HFCS. In fact, the Corn Refiners Association had proposed to the FDA that they change the name “high fructose corn syrup” to “corn sugar,” because of the growing negative association and awareness to the name HFCS. The name change is a simple game used to confuse us, the consumer, into thinking that specific products do not contain HFCS. The unfortunate truth is that it is hard to find a product, made by man, which does NOT contain HFCS. So buyer beware, we must stay well informed in order to avoid HFCS intake.

The following is a list of some alternative names used in the industry today for HFCS. Hence, whether a product specifically states HFCS or any one of these alternative names, it contains high fructose corn syrup. The names include: corn syrup, fructose (use to be named HFCS-90), glucose syrup, maize syrup, glucose/fructose syrup, tapioca syrup, dahila syrup, fruit fructose, and crystalline fructose. This is not a complete list, but rather some of the more common alternative names used today.

My challenge to you today is to take this article containing some common alternative names given to HFCS and see if you can find just a handful of products that do not contain it. I think you’ll find it will not be an easy task.

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inding addiction treatment services can be an overwhelming process, especially when you or your loved one is in crisis. Addiction treatment has come a long way. It is no longer a one size fits all model and it is important to know that you do have choices beyond the traditional 12-step Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) models.

Many people in recovery have core issues that go well beyond alcoholism or drug addiction that the traditional 12-step AA models do not address.

The lifestyle of addiction itself often puts many people in situations that leave them feeling guilty and full of shame. Still others may have experienced traumatic events that leave lasting psychological scars. Furthermore, the sad truth is that many people who abuse drugs and alcohol experience situations that have created scars long before they discovered alcohol and drugs. In fact, many have started to abuse substances as a way to cope with the pain of their past traumas. Furthermore, the discovery of a pre-existing or undiagnosed mental illness can be a vital component to maintaining sobriety.

Just as honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness are the keys to recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction, so too are they the keys for overcoming core issues. Honestly taking stock of what the core issues are is required if someone is to learn new ways of coping with the emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that have resulted from those issues. In order to find freedom from core issues and misguided beliefs, people in recovery need to relearn how to look at themselves and others, as well as how to examine what they tell themselves, how they see the world, and how they interact with those around them. It is often hard work. The outcome of examining your core issues is a life with more joy, desire and interest. Having the courage and the willingness to take an honest look at your issues and to ask for help in working through them is the first step.

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Some non-traditional treatment centers offer a Case Management as part of their approach. Case management provides care that, in conjunction with therapy, supports the client beyond face-to-face meetings. These services are unique in that they bring cohesion to an individual’s treatment plan and are the bridge that connects the individual, family and care providers. It includes a variety of services and support for the client while engaging in other activities such as athletics and recreation (i.e. hiking, walking, indoor/outdoor rock climbing, etc.). It monitors an individual’s treatment progress from the initial point of assessment to the intake at the treatment center and all-the-way through treatment. There is an emphasis on communication between the client’s clinical team as they create a treatment program as well as the followthrough of aftercare recommendations.

Recovery coaching is also a complement to therapeutic work. The Coach assists in the client’s implementation of goals established in therapy sessions. Coaching services reinforce the application of therapeutic coping skills into daily life.

Alina Gastesi-de Armas, MA, MEd, LMHC, is Clinical Director/ CEO of A Bridge to Growth. It approaches addiction from all sides, addressing core issues, implementing a Case Management approach, and getting clients started with a Recovery Coach upon admission. Call 954-362-9050 for more information.

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

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s a result of various nationwide class actions and lawsuits filed against mortgage companies by private individuals and government agencies, lenders have become more receptive and willing to assist homeowners in modifying their loans. However, lenders have also become more demanding of certain documentation to support loan modification requests. These are the most common mistakes homeowners make when processing a loan modification on their own.

Provide too much information. Most Homeowners believe that the more information they provide to their lender about their finances, the more likely their loan modification will be approved. Just the opposite is true. Most lenders are looking for specific information regarding a homeowner’s income and expenses, specific reasons to support a financial hardship for a loan modification, and they require a specific order and timeframe to submit the required documents. Overwhelming your lender with the same unnecessary documents time and time again will only place your file farther back in line for consideration.

The Arcia Law Firm has represented homeowners that have been trying to modify their home loan on their own for years, and within just a few months after retaining the Firm and submitting the appropriate documents, a loan modification is achieved. Last year, the Arcia Law Firm successfully modified over 130 loans, and so far we have modified more than 120 loans this year.

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

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

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

The attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm are privileged to successfully represent dozens of homeowners in our community. We have foreclosure defense, loan modification and bankruptcy departments. You can view videos and testimonials of our satisfied clients at our website under “Success Stories.”

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If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, if you are in the middle of a frustrating loan modification process, or if you just received foreclosure papers, contact the Arcia Law Firm today at 954-437-9066 to schedule a free personal consultation with Omar Arcia, or visit www.arcialawfirm. com to schedule your appointment online.

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erves are small string-like structures that provide sensation and/or give the signal to muscles to move. Some nerves may be susceptible to injury because of their location in the foot or ankle. The most commonly injured nerves are on the ball of the foot, located at the base of the second, third and fourth toes. These nerves provide sensation only to the middle three toes and may be compressed by a ligament that runs over it.

Symptoms of a neuroma include pain in the ball of the foot. Often, numbness, burning, shooting or a tingling sensation in the toes is common. Some or all of these symptoms may be present. Some people feel cramping in the toes. The pain is often aggravated by running, aerobics or activities that put stress on the ball of the foot. Driving may aggravate the neuroma as well. Pain may be lessened by taking the shoe off and rubbing the foot.

Causes include compression of the nerves against a tight ligament as well as arthritis or bone spurs from the adjacent joints. Soft tissue cysts can cause compression of the nerve. The nerve may become irritated from tight shoes, especially high heels, or sports that put increased stress on the ball of the foot, including tennis and running.

The goal of treatment is to reduce the inflammation around the nerve and prevent further trauma to it. Antiinflammatories may be used to lessen inflammation; cortisone injections or oral anti-inflammatories may be beneficial.

Changing to wider shoes without a heel or changing activities temporarily from weightbearing exercises to biking and swimming may also help.

Physical therapy may be of benefit to reduce inflammation.

Orthotics or metatarsal pads to correct faulty biomechanics can be used in small heels and all sports shoes. Doctors may administer a series of localized Alcohol injections (sclerosing injections) into the nerve to stop the nerve from functioning. Removing the nerve surgically may be necessary if conservative treatment fails. This is an outpatient procedure. A local or twilight anesthesia is used. The procedure takes approximately 15 minutes. One or two days off of work is needed. A surgical shoe is worn for four to five days and then a sneaker may be worn. Postoperative pain is minimal. The patient progresses to regular shoes over a two to four week period. Certain activities such as biking and swimming can be done in a week; sports may take three to eight weeks to resume. Prognosis is excellent.

Carlo A. Messina, DPM, is a Board Certified Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Diplomate American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon with the Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Robert Sheinberg, Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. Mark Fishman, Dr. David Shenassa, Dr. Nathan Vela and Dr. Michael Cohen. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, 954-389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, 954-430-9901. The practice website is www.SOUTHFLORIDASPORTSMEDICINE. org.

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t is becoming somewhat commonplace for individuals who are going through a dissolution of marriage or other family law matter to avoid the cost of an attorney. In some instances, such strategy can be cost effective and successful. If it’s a short term marriage with little or no assets and no minor children, the process can be somewhat simple. This of course means that the parties are in full agreement and are basically just seeking to terminate their marriage. Any issue which is not resolved will complicate the process.

The problem arises when individuals attempt to resolve their case without having the necessary knowledge and sign away their rights. Often they realize that they may have made a mistake and as a result seek a way to void the Agreement. It is often too late and the decisions they made are final and legally binding. A Marital Settlement Agreement is a legally binding contract entered into between two parties. Of course there may be legal grounds to set it aside under certain circumstances.

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I have seen a number of individuals that come to my office with a signed Mediation Agreement. These individuals went to mediation without the benefit of an attorney. Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party attempts to resolve the parties’ differences. The important aspect of mediation to remember is that a mediator is neutral and does not represent either party and should not give legal advice. Therefore, if parties choose to attend mediation when not represented by an attorney, they are on their own.

Often individuals feel pressured to resolve the case so they can move on with their lives. This can sometimes lead to individuals agreeing to something they would not have agreed to if they took the time to consider it. If that person had an attorney, he/she would have been advised as to the consequences of that provision and at least the decision would have been an educated one. I often ask an individual who comes to see me with a signed agreement and was without benefit of an attorney, “Why did you sign this?” Their reply is usually, “I just wanted to get it over with.”

Sometimes trying to save money by handling your case without the benefit of an attorney will result in a higher cost over the years. It is important to remember that the only issues which can potentially be changed or modified are child support, alimony and time sharing. Issues concerning the distribution of assets are not subject to change unless an individual can show fraud or duress. If an asset is waived because you wished to get the case over and subsequently you realize it was not in your best interests, likely nothing can be done to correct your mistake. If you have any doubts or concerns about the terms of an Agreement; don’t sign it and instead talk to a family law attorney.

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.

By Dr. Behar and Dr. Browner

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hiplash is a term widely used to describe the kinds of injuries sustained by motor vehicle accident victims whose cars were struck from behind.

Whiplash trauma has been called an epidemic in our society, costing countless billions of dollars each year in health care expenditure, lost productivity and insurance claims. The real tragedy of whiplash, however, is the chronic pain and suffering experienced by many whiplash victims even years later. As chiropractic care is vital to obtaining the best possible outcome following whiplash trauma, we encourage patients to learn as much as they can about the nature of their problem.

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In other words, whiplash victims are six to ten times more likely to develop degenerative spinal conditions. These degenerative changes are significant in that they can impair mobility, produce pain and discomfort, and may cause permanent and progressively detrimental effects on the nervous system. They are, however, in many cases reversible if correct treatment is administered early. Call our office if you would like more information about optimum treatment for whiplash injuries.

2. Headrests should be positioned so that the top of the headrest is at earlobe level, and the headrest is at least two inches from the back of the head.

FALSE: Correct positioning of the headrest is such that the top of the headrest should be between the top of the ear and top of the head, and there should be no more than two inches between the back of the head and the headrest. The height positioning is important in order to limit the “ramping” effect that can occur in rear-impact collisions. Ramping occurs when the head is violently accelerated up and over the head restraint, resulting in greatly amplified shear forces on the neck and cervical spine.

Similarily, studies show that headrests positioned more than two inches away from the back of head offer virtually no protection in rear-end collisions.

3. The forces generated in a 15 m.p.h. rear impact collision are equivalent to falling from a chair.

FALSE: Surprising though it sounds, the forces generated in a 15 m.p.h. rear impact collision are equivalent to falling from the top of a two story building. This is the reason why very low speed rear impact collisions can produce significant soft tissue injury, even when little damage was incurred to either vehicle.

If you or anyone you know has been in an auto accident or you think may have suffered a whiplash type injury please call Windmill Health Center.

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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Breast Implants: The Natural Look

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reast implants were first introduced in the 1960’s. Since that time, implants, and the surgical procedures to insert them, have evolved in many ways. However, the original goal is still the same; achieving a natural look.

Size Matters The most common question is “What would be a good size?” My first response is to remind the patient that implants are not breasts. A simple formula is that the greater the patient’s own breast tissue, and the smaller the prosthesis, the more natural the result.

Size is, by far, the most important variable in achieving a natural result. If there is any doubt just take a walk along South Beach. In my opinion, there is nothing worse than an attractive woman with disproportionately large breast implants.

Breast size is also influenced by cultural factors. I’ve had the privilege of lecturing in many countries. When I survey plastic surgeons I find that average implant size increases from Asia to Europe to Latin America to the U.S. I tell my colleagues that here we suffer from what I call the “Pamela Anderson Syndrome”.

Interestingly, surgeons everywhere, even in remote places such as Vietnam, seem to be familiar with the Baywatch star.

Each surgeon develops his or her own technique for choosing the right breast implant size. I like to ask patients what their goals are.

Do they want to be understated, proportionate, or XL? It’s not an exact formula but I perform many augmentations and this method has A natural looking breast augmentation includes worked well for me over the years. proper size, implant style Shapes and Styles and cleavage. Photo courtesy Perez Plastic Surgery Breast implants come in various shapes and styles. These choices will also impact the aesthetic result of surgery. The first choice is between saline and silicone prostheses. Gel implants feel and look more natural and are lighter than the equivalent saline sizes.

Both saline and silicone implants come with either a smooth or textured cover and in round or teardrop shapes. However, patients should feel all the implant types at the time of consultation and then decide for themselves.

Surgical Technique: It’s All About the Cleavage!

There are several surgical incisions and approaches to breast augmentation surgery. The technique often will vary based upon the surgeon’s preference and experience.

One very important variable however, is the position of the implant pocket.

All too often implants are placed too far apart and fail to close the cleavage gap. However, women certainly understand, it’s all about the cleavage!

Even though every woman presents with a different preoperative cleavage gap, the surgeon should focus on helping the patient achieve her personal best. With few exceptions, the gap should be narrower in almost all cases.

We’ve revised cases where the gap was so wide that when the patient laid down the implants would roll into the armpits. One patient even affectionately referred to herself as the “table top chest”. In my opinion, proper cleavage is second to size in achieving a natural result.

So what goes into a “natural” breast implant result? The answer is all of the above; size, shape, style, technique and cleavage. They should all be discussed thoroughly at the time of consultation.

Dr. Perez is a member of the NOVO National Council of Leaders in Breast Aesthetics. He has served as a consultant for both Mentor (J&J) and Inamed (Allergan), leading breast implant manufacturers. He has lectured internationally on the subject of breast surgery and has been selected among the Castle Connolly (U.S. News & World Report) America’s Top Doctors.

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ould you like to enjoy sports, work out, hike, swim, or do any outdoor activities without wearing glasses or daytime lenses? Are you interested in LASIK, but are just not quite ready for surgery or the price tag that comes with it? There is a good chance that you are a great candidate for something called Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K. Orthokeratology is a revolutionary non-surgical procedure to correct vision and eliminate the need for glasses or daytime lenses. This technology, although new to many people, was actually used in ancient Chinese culture where sandbags were placed over the eyes while they slept to achieve the same goal of molding the cornea and correcting the vision. Today, our technology is much more advanced. While you are sleeping, the Ortho-K lenses gently reshape the front surface of your eye, or the cornea, so that you can see clearly the following day after you wake up and remove the lenses.

Corneal molding is a temporary procedure meaning that little risk is involved and you can discontinue wearing the lenses at any time, however in doing so, your vision condition will return, consequently bringing back the need for glasses or daytime lenses. Children and young adults who are too young for LASIK or are not considered good candidates for the refractive surgery often prove to be great candidates for corneal molding. If interested, seek the services of an eye doctor who specialized in fitting these type of lenses.

It is important to know that this is a very specialized type of contact lens fitting and not all eye doctors who fit contact lenses also fit these specialized lenses for corneal molding. If interested, seek the services of an eye doctor who specializes in fitting these lenses.

During the fitting, the eye doctor will begin by measuring the curvatures of your corneas using an instrument called a corneal topographer. This is a painless procedure that produces a topographical map of the surface of your eye. When you first begin to wear your Ortho-K lenses, you will likely have an awareness of the lenses on your eye until you fall asleep. With time, the lenses will become more and more comfortable immediately upon insertion. This, however, depends on many factors including the amount of nearsightedness and astigmatism you may have when you begin the corneal molding process.

With Orthokeratology some people can have excellent vision after a day or two of using the lenses, but for those who have higher prescriptions, it may take a few weeks to obtain the maximum correction.

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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o many, the impression of retirement seems to be a time to enjoy peace in life. The peak of your senior years, when you can now lay back and experience new joys and excitement.

We forget that with age we face new challenges, such as to our health and our funds. With that in mind, there are ways we can use different tactics to balance or better manage and reduce stress in our lives.

If ever you feel yourself overwhelmed or worked up, try writing it down. Identify the issue at hand and find a short term solution. You may find a solution to your problem much faster by trusting someone who you consider close to you. Words of inspiration could be beneficial to you as well, whether this comes from a book, a religious scripture, or a poetry piece. Sometimes, these pieces offer words of encouragement or mention trials overcome through courage, strength and positivity. These enlightening factors will serve as motivation to your life. Motivation to set out and be happy because after all, you are in control of your own happiness.

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Take the time out of your day and allow yourself to rest, free yourself of your worries, thoughts and concerns. Without any distractions, perform the art of meditation by taking deep breaths. Take several deep breaths in and out until you find yourself feeling calm.

Ever considered a pet? If you do not already have one, these cuddly friends do bring along perks. Pets offer comfort, love and companionship. It has also been noted that pets improve mental well-being. Take into account, a pet is just as much family as actual family.

Last but not least, exercise! Exercise can help refresh your mood. You will feel accomplished and revived. Remember each day when you wake up, that every day is a gift. We have to consider what we are thankful for. It is not to say that anyone can live stress-free, but there are adjustments we can make to our lives to de-stress ourselves and handle what comes our way, one step at a time. Surround yourself with positivity and positive people and your life will begin to take a positive turn.

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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Teeth Whitening: How and Where?

By Dr. Glorimar Llavona

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fter numerous patient consultations, one of the most frequently asked questions I get is: “Am I eligible for whitening?”

Teeth whitening, or bleaching, has become one of the most popular dental treatments.

Understanding how the whitening products work and a patient’s expectations will guide you in making a confident decision. The teeth whitening market has evolved in four major ways: procedure performed at the dental practice; dentist prescribed home-use products; consumer purchased products; as well as non-dental office setting options. Unfortunately, the latter may present the image of a dental practice, but mall kiosks or salons offering bleaching procedures cannot provide the benefits of a fully trained staff of healthcare professionals.

Dental consultation is highly recommended before the initiation of any procedure. A professional in the field can easily make diagnoses with the use of radiographs and a clinical examination of tooth discoloration. Discoloration may have been the result of disease or a condition that requires endodontic therapy, comprehensive restorative treatment, or even dental surgery.

Whitening discolored teeth with undiagnosed problems may result in tooth loss or other complications, including teeth sensitivity. Hypersensitivity should be considered before treatment, it could be attributed to deep cavities, defective fillings, recession of the gums, or a multitude of other conditions.

Preventive measures due to the etiology of the sensitivity are available and should be discussed by your dentist prior to treatment. The use of products containing fluoride, casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate or potassium nitrate are used in some sensitivity cases. These products may be applied topically, used as a gel in bleaching trays, or toothpaste prior to and after bleaching treatment is completed.

Whitening products are categorized in two major groups: peroxide-containing bleaching agents and whitening toothpastes (dentifrices). Peroxide-containing bleaching agents, such as carbamide peroxide, breakdown hydrogen peroxide and urea, with hydrogen peroxide being the active bleaching agent. This common bleaching procedure may be performed with the use of a UV light or laser in one hour. Another popular treatment is the use of custom trays, the patient adds the bleaching product to the trays and wears them in the privacy of their own home from one hour to overnight. Over-the-counter consumer purchase products can contain 3-10% hydrogen peroxide, however there have been homeuse products containing upwards of 15% hydrogen peroxide. Professionally applied or home-use products prescribed by your dentist should contain 15-40% hydrogen peroxide.

Dentifrices or whitening toothpastes contain polishing or chemical agents that are designed to improve tooth appearance by removing surface stains. It is suggested the toothpaste have the ADA (American Dental Association) Seal of Acceptance.

Patient expectations are very important when pursuing bleaching treatments. The most appropriate treatment option(s) may be selected and recommended based on the patient’s lifestyle, financial considerations, and oral health. Patients considering such a procedure should have a dental examination, and should be reminded that the purchase of some products, not suggested by your dentist, may have no beneficial effects on the color of your teeth and may even cause harm.

t’s always hard to believe when the holiday season actually arrives. It’s something that somehow manages to sneak up on us, even though we’ve waited for just this time of year since it last ended. Yet here we are again, the season now upon us, filled with trips home to see family, holiday parties that involve mass amounts of burgundy, emerald and sequins... and photos that we’ll admire for the rest of the year to come.

As a board certified plastic surgeon, I know how important appearance can be. With that, I’m offering the top five tips to make sure you’re photoready this holiday season: 1. Make sure that you’re still eating right, sleeping enough and drinking tons of water. Do your best to put down that extra dessert. Don’t burn the candle at both ends for six weeks straight. Strongly consider alternating between a cocktail and a glass of water at parties. All of these items will give you a great starting point for star-quality skin that’s a clear, freshfaced base for your makeup.

2. Start your holiday season with a stronger-thannormal facial. Whether it’s a peel or microdermabrasion, make sure you’re receiving a strong exfoliation to allow your serums, creams and moisturizers to penetrate your skin.

3. Looking to score the perfect pout? It’s easier than ever with the instant fillers now available, such as Restylane®, for example. Note that these injections should be done by a licensed provider several days before your big event or party, in case any swelling occurs, but results are nearly instant.

4. Erase your sunspots. You may be able to cover them with makeup, but why not get rid of them for good? Ask a licensed skincare specialist which laser options work best for your skin type, how many treatments they think you’ll need, and what sort of time to expect for your skin to be “photo ready” again. (Many lasers may leave a scab in the area you’re lasering, which won’t leave a scar if left to properly heal. In the meantime, you probably don’t want to show up to Thanksgiving dinner and have your Aunt Millie ask about it.)

5. Finally, if you’re looking for any sort of surgical fix, like a face lift or rhinoplasty, for instance, talk to your plastic surgeon in the beginning of November. Downtime for procedures varies, so you’ll want to make sure you’re fully mobile and bruising and swelling has time to subside before the holidays are in full swing. If you don’t have enough time for your dream procedure, take care of your pre-surgery items now, and book your appointments for the beginning of January.

Of course, there are always a variety of other options out there if you just ask, both surgical and non-surgical. Sitting back and admiring your reflection... and all of those photos posted on social media... is the fun part!

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Dr. Glorimar Llavona is an Endodontist with Dental Specialists of Weston. She specializes in teeth bleaching, root canal therapy, root canal retreatment, trauma and apical surgery. The practice is located at 2575 Glades Circle, Suite #3. To schedule an appointment call 954-349-4993. For more information visit www.dentalspecialistsofweston.com.

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o place is good tempo more important than Dean Sklar, PGA in a green side bunker.

Yet, there may be no place where anxiety and tension interfere with good timing more than in that same bunker. Most amateurs are afraid of a shot from the sand, and that fear translates to tension.

The truth of the matter is there is more margin for error in the sand if you are hitting a pitch or chip shot from the grass. In those situations you have to strike the ball precisely. In the sand, because you are not trying to strike the ball itself but the sand behind and underneath the ball, you can miss your shot with the club head by an inch or more and still get a satisfactory result.

More than anything else, realizing you have so much room for error should relieve anxiety, bolster your confidence and improve your timing immeasurably. As with every other shot in golf, especially with your short game, the successful bunker shot depends on feel. That means you need the proper fundamentals, which lead to the same good timing that you use in the other swings. You also have to practice as much in the sand to develop the feel for distance and the different type of shots you may encounter around the greens.

The single most valuable thought you can carry with you into a bunker is to finish the swing. I have seen too many players leave their sand wedge stuck in the sand. One reason is that they are afraid to swing through to the finish because they will hit the ball over the green. The main reason is that the majority of golfers have neglected the proper fundamentals, mainly good posture and good use of the legs, which have so much bearing in having success in the sand. Let’s look at these fundamentals: ▸▸ You don’t need to make a fancy swing in the bunker. ▸▸ Your posture should be basically the same as with other short shots: knees flexed, bent from the hips so arms are hanging. ▸▸ Weight evenly distributed. ▸▸ Slightly open stance with your feet and shoulders open aiming to the left of the pin. ▸▸ Choke down on the club. ▸▸ Play the ball more towards the inside left heel. ▸▸ Establish a solid foundation in the sand with your feet. “Do the twist”. ▸▸ Open the club face slightly. ▸▸ Steep angle of attack towards the ball and striking the sand about an inch or two behind the ball. ▸▸ Always follow through.

When you practice sand shots, begin taking full swings. Get the feeling of the ball coming out of the bunker. Feel the club head slicing through the sand and through to the finish. Don’t worry about how far the ball goes for a while, just feel the club head accelerating through the sand with the full swing. Then begin noticing how far the ball is traveling as a result of the full swing. After you have determined the distance you are getting, start taking shorter swings for shorter shots until you get the distance right. Don’t make your backswing so short that to that you feel forced to use your hands instead of your legs and arms to get the club head speed. Also, make your follow through at least as long as your backswing, and longer if you can. This is a great way to make sure your club is accelerating as you swing through the impact area.

It is always advised to have your local PGA Professional look at your basic fundamentals to ensure you are practicing the right way.

PGA Professional Dean Sklar is a member of the Quarter Century Club of the PGA of America, an elite group of members who have served the PGA with honor and pride for 25 years. If you would like to talk to Dean about your golf game, contact him at Dean.Sklar@FloridaMoves.com or at the Rose and Dean Sklar Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker, 1760 Bell Tower Lane in Weston, (954) 389-6197 or on Dean’s cell at (954) 2983616. Visit him online at www.WestonFloridaUSA.com.

Unexpected Cavities

By Dr. Maria Grosman

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lmost daily, we have a child come in to our office with many more cavities than anticipated. In some instances, they are “regulars” coming in for their six month checks and everyone present attests to their daily brushing ritual. Still, in a relatively short period of time, these cavities have formed between the teeth. To understand this situation better, it is helpful to look at the underlying causes of cavities.

In order to form a dental cavity, there are certain ingredients which are a must. First of all, cavity causing bacteria must be present. The most notable of these bacteria are the Streptococcus Mutans. Although the thought of bacteria entering the mouth is an unsavory one, it is a fact of life. In fact, these bacteria make a home in our mouth at a very early age and are usually transmitted unintentionally by a child’s caregiver (i.e. when blowing on a hot spoon during feeding time).

The bacteria colonize on our teeth and form a plaque. They use sugars we ingest to increase the size of the plaque. Biproducts from these colonies are acidic. This decrease in pH begins the process of breakdown of the tooth’s outer layer, the enamel.

Once this shell is accessed, the bacteria can start to travel through the tooth.

Therefore, the main players are bacteria, sugar, and acidity.

We recommend brushing and flossing to reduce the quantities of bacteria and remove sugars left behind after meals. Fluoride can be used to strengthen the enamel. Xylitol products are showing some promising data in the ability to limit the effectiveness of the bacteria. Still, a person who brushes/flosses and goes to the dentist for cleanings and fluoride application can still have cavities depending on intake of certain foods and liquids.

As it turns out, consumption of sugar is not the only advantage that our diet provides the bacteria. Many of the foods and beverages we are consuming are acidic and therefore lower the overall pH in the mouth speeding the process of cavity making. For example, diet soda may have no simple sugars useful to the bacteria, but the carbonation creates a very acidic oral environment. Studies have shown that many of the popular sports drinks are more acidic than batteries used for small appliances. After a little digging, we usually find out that the unexpected cavities are preceded by the intake of acidic beverages.

The bad news is that our modern diet is full of sugary acidic foods. Our children’s heroes promote them in every marketing medium.

Our office philosophy is not to deny our children their treats, but rather to modify eating habits and limit the periods of exposure to certain foods. For example, a child who drinks a sports drink after practice should do so at one sitting rather than doing so throughout the day. We recommend rinsing with water after consuming acidic drinks, as it is very effective at balancing pH. If hard candy is eaten, brushing should be done. Sugary snacks should be eaten with meals. Snacks eaten between meals should be of a healthier variety, like fruits veggies and granola. The idea is to be creative rather than restrictive. Happy eating!

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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eartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition that affects dogs, cats, and up to 30 other species of mammals. It is caused by parasitic worms (heartworms) living in the major vessels of the lungs and, occasionally, in the heart. The scientific name for the heartworm parasite is Dirofilaria immitis.

Although heartworm disease is virtually 100% preventable, many dogs are diagnosed with it each year. Heartworm disease has been diagnosed in all 50 states. The American Heartworm Society (AHS) estimates that one million dogs in the United States are infected with the disease today, and this number may be rising.

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ProHeart 6 is an injectable medication that is used in dogs six months of age or older to prevent heartworm disease. Your veterinarian will administer ProHeart 6 as a single injection under your dog’s skin. Once the drug is given, it continuously prevents heartworm disease for six months. Using ProHeart 6 means that you don’t need to remember to administer a monthly oral or topical heartworm preventive medication to your dog.

Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitoes. To properly protect your dog, ProHeart 6 should be administered within one month before mosquitoes appear where you live. If you are switching from another heartworm preventive medication, ProHeart 6 should be administered within one month after the last dose of the other product. This will help ensure that your dog is continuously protected.

In addition to preventing heartworm disease, ProHeart 6 treats hookworm infections. Hookworms are parasites that can live in the intestines of dogs. These parasites attach to the inner lining of the intestines and drink blood. Hookworm infections can cause severe diarrhea, blood loss, and weight loss. In young puppies, severe hookworm infections can even be fatal. Hookworms can also infect humans, so treating infected dogs also helps to protect other family members.

Important Safety Information Before initiating heartworm prevention with ProHeart 6, your veterinarian may recommend a full physical examination for your dog. Some diagnostic testing may also be recommended, including a heartworm test. Any dog that tests positive for heartworm disease should be treated before receiving ProHeart 6.

Your veterinarian will likely review your dog’s medical history before administering ProHeart 6. Be sure to discuss any of your dog’s previous illnesses or medical problems with your veterinarian. ProHeart 6 should not be used in sick, debilitated, or underweight dogs or in dogs with a history of weight loss. It should be used with caution in dogs with a history of allergies, such as food allergy, flea allergy dermatitis, or allergic reactions to vaccines.

Talk to your veterinarian about administering ProHeart 6 along with vaccines.

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Weston Rotary Promotes Sportsmanship and Service

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This year, the Weston FC (Football Club) and Weston Rotary have partnered on the new Weston FC Junior Academy which started on September 1st. The program is designed for both boys and girls, aged 5-9, who have a special interest in soccer. They range from beginners to kids who already have some soccer experience.

Each week, the players work on the basic skills they need to learn the first steps of the sport.

Weston FC is dedicated to providing the best training environment for all levels of competitive players so they can achieve the highest level of play. Both physical and psychological aspects are taken into consideration. The program runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and each day the coaches create six different stations where the players rotate and work on all aspects important to their age. They will work on technique, agility, coordination, reaction, challenge and concentration. Once the players have been able to absorb every aspect, they put all of this into games that will be played during the sessions. With the Rotary Club’s assistance and Weston FC’s contribution, the program is offered free of charge to Weston children.

Harvest Drive is another local charity supported

by the Weston Rotary Club. It is a yearlong project that culminates in Thanksgiving food drive events that take place at several public schools. Families in need receive a complete Thanksgiving meal and a week’s worth of grocery staples. Fundraising efforts and collections are under way now, with students from all Weston public schools participating, along with about 180 schools throughout Broward County.

To help students start the school year successfully, the Rotary Club of Weston contributed funds and backpacks to Harvest Drive and to HOPE Outreach so that children could receive new school supplies that are most required on the school’s list.

HOPE Outreach Center, Inc. (Helping Other People Every day) offers an immediate ‘hand up’ to people who find themselves suddenly unable to make ends meet due to job loss, disability, health crisis, or some other emergency circumstance. It also provides senior services and a children’s LEAPS daily afterschool program which serves low income children with the highest needs for school help in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

If you would like to get involved in any of these projects or for more information about the Rotary Club of Weston, visit www.westonrotary.com or the Weston Rotary Facebook page, or contact Gaye Stewart-Loudis at gaylem1@ bigplanet.com.

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on the consistency of our patients’ satisfaction. We guide patients to set realistic expectations. Our goal is to help each patient achieve a very natural-looking appearance. We show uncompromising concern for their comfort and safety by using the highest quality anesthetists, state-of-the-art quality equipment, and highest quality surgical tools. We seek out and implement the latest surgical developments, minimally invasive techniques, and the newest technological advancements to provide the best possible results.

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Continuity of care is essential in medicine, especially in cosmetic procedures. From the nurses to the administrators to the friendly faces that greet patients for their appointments, everyone in the office ensures patients receive the highest quality of care. Passion and compassion is the team’s philosophy, which starts with advice from the initial consultation to the personal guidance throughout the preop and post-op journey. Even long after surgery, the relationship between the practice and patient persists.

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Patients from all around the world travel to South Florida to undergo surgical procedures by him and the group of related surgeons under his direction and guidance.

safety, we perform surgery in our state-of-theart AAAASF certified surgical facility located near the South Miami Hospital campus. These accreditation guidelines have been recognized as the “gold standard,” providing the highest level of safety and quality in ambulatory surgical care.

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German School of Ft. Lauderdale Immerses Students in Language and Culture

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hile Spanish may be the most widely spoken second language in South Florida, there are a growing number of people learning to speak German. The German School of Ft. Lauderdale has programs for preschoolers, students and adults. It was founded in 2002 to serve the local German speaking community, as well as non-native speakers interested in learning about the German language and culture.

Director Svenja Iglesias answered some commonly asked questions about the German School of Ft. Lauderdale’s curriculum and program offerings.

What is the German School of Ft. Lauderdale? Our school teaches the German

language and culture to all ages. We offer a daily, full immersion Montessori preschool program for ages two through five, German language classes at our Saturday school for children and adults, and a full immersion German summer camp.

Please describe your preschool program.

With modern teaching methods, hands-on activities, lots of fun and using the motto ‘Learning With Your Head, Heart, and Hands’, children are introduced to the German language and culture.

The classrooms are equipped with educational materials and curriculum elements exclusive

to the Montessori method.

Our program, furthermore, includes a diverse music and art program. Recorder lessons, Musikgarten, singing, music, and arts and crafts play a role in the various courses offered.

What programs do you offer for school-age children and adults? In our Saturday School, the curriculum

includes German, Science and Social Studies lessons at the elementary and middle school level, as well as group lessons teaching German as a Foreign Language for children and adults.

Our curriculum incorporates text and workbooks from Germany. Within all courses, the teachers put great effort into meeting the individual study and developmental stages of each student.

How to you assess students’ knowledge?

Our pupils participate annually in The German Language Diploma (Kultusministerkonferenz), administered by the Central Agency for Schools Abroad (ZfA), and the National German Exam of the American Association of Teachers of German. In addition, the German School of Fort Lauderdale will prepare its students for the AP German Language and Culture Exam. This

Advanced Placement exam assesses high school students’ proficiencies in the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication.

Are your teachers experienced? All our

teachers and staff are highly qualified and educated. Classes are taught by certified instructors who act as guides and helpers in the students’ natural desire to learn. At the preschool, instruction methods emphasize natural learning processes, play, and fun.

The German School of Ft. Lauderdale is located at 7601 SW 39th Street in Davie.

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The Martinez Coalla Group Delivers Real Estate Results

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obody knows the Weston real estate market better than Robert Coalla and Maria Corina Martinez. With a business built on in-depth knowledge of the community, these Weston residents pride themselves on providing professional expertise and customer service.

Realtors Robert Coalla and Maria Corina Martinez share the secrets to the Martinez Coalla Group’s success.

How did you get into the Weston real estate market?

Robert: I’ve been working as a realtor and showing clients this wonderful community of Weston since 1996. I originally worked at the new homes sales center for Arvida (Weston’s developer), after taking a hiatus from general real estate sales.

After a few years I saw the opportunity to practice residential resales in Weston and left Arvida to open my own real estate company.

Maria: I also saw the tremendous growth potential in this community and started working as a realtor. After we got married in 2003, we merged our businesses to form the Martinez Coalla Group under the Keller Williams Realty umbrella.

How have both the Martinez Coalla Group and Keller Williams grown over the years?

Maria: Our team will generate nearly 100 closed transactions this year. The average realtor does only six. This success has earned us a spot in the top ½ of one percent of realtors in the country.

Robert: We are particularly excited about the unparalleled opportunity available to us as real estate professionals with Keller Williams Legacy. Our South Florida Weston office with nearly 200 agents is now under new management and ownership. Keller Williams International is rolling out new, phenomenal tools that will allow us to offer our customers at an entirely new, higher level of service.

Keller Williams, the world’s largest real estate franchise by associate count, has increased its base by 17% since January 1 to more than 125,000 associates. In the

first half of the year, Keller Williams shattered monthly records as transactions were up 20% to almost 400,000 units, sales volume increased 26% to $100 billion, and agents earned $3 billion in gross commission income. In 2015, Training magazine named Keller Williams the number one training organization across all industries in the world.

Maria Corina Martinez and Robert Coalla of the Martinez Coalla Group at Keller Williams are Weston real estate experts.

Why is customer service so important to you?

Robert: Our dedication to customer service has attracted a loyal client base over the years. Seventy-five percent of our business is repeat customers and referrals.

For Maria, it’s almost 100 percent. We are genuinely and sincerely appreciative of the trust our clients have given us.

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Maria: Whether you are a buyer, seller or investor, the Martinez Coalla Group is committed to providing the highest level of customer service in everything we do.

From showing to closing, and beyond, we are there for our clients every step of the way. To complement the services we provide, we refer clients to lenders, title companies, escrow agents, appraisers and other professionals. We even have a real estate attorney on retainer to assist our clients.

The Martinez Coalla Group at Keller Williams Legacy is located at 1625 N Commerce Pkwy., Suite 105. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 5:30pm and weekends from 9am to 4pm. Please call (954) 358-6010 to schedule a private consultation.

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Keller Williams Legacy Realtors Show Weston Cares About the Community

By Stacey Bomser

prepares, equips and sponsors these wonderful women to be able to stand on their own and take control of their lives,” states Vasquez. “The Cover Girls program and Keller Williams Realty have one main goal in common which is to educate individuals to succeed in any activity they choose to do.”

The gala also raised money to support Keller Williams’ Weston Cares, an in-house fund to help fellow agents who are faced with emergency situations or severe hardships.

Weston Cares is committed to community service. Last year it collected almost two tons of clothing for the Broward Weston Cares Chairperson Patty Keller Williams Legacy Operating Partner Natascha Tello with Outreach Center (homeless shelter) and donated 1,100 Vasquez presents the donation check members of the Weston Cares Committee: Maritza Martinez, to Ninoska Corbe, Cover Girls Leader Christine Viscovich, Teresa Pardo, Lina Arbelaez, Magda pounds of food to the HOPE Outreach Center (food bank). It and Sr. Community Associate.

Lisman, Azenet Sierra , Daniela Dupuy and Patty Vasquez. also raised over $20,000 for the HOPE Outreach Center in Davie. Other hands-on projects included planting a vegetaeal estate agents are an integral part of any community. At Keller Williams ble garden at the Poitier Williams Senior Center and painting several rooms at the Legacy in Weston, realtors help provide financial support to different institu- Broward Outreach Center. tions in Broward County and to colleagues in need through the Weston The Weston Cares Gala was Cares committee. attended by 130 Keller Williams “Our company is defined by a culture of agents who care deeply about each agents and guests. The evening other and are committed to having a positive impact on our clients and commuwas planned by the Weston Cares nity,” shares Weston Cares Chairperson Patty Vasquez. “Keller Williams agents Committee: Patty Vasquez, Maritza see the need of giving back to our community and making a difference in other Martinez, Azenet Sierra, Teresa people’s lives.”

Pardo, Gloria Arango, Lina Arbelaez, Weston Cares recently hosted its annual gala. The event raised $11,500 to benLilia Morales, Christine Viscovich efit the Cover Girls program at Broward Outreach Center. According to Vasquez, and Daniela Dupuy. this program supports women, and their families, who are coming out of abusive The Keller Williams Weston office and crisis situations by providing immediate assistance plus long-term education has been rebranded Keller Williams New Keller Williams Legacy Coand mentoring.

Legacy and is under new ownerOwners Gregory B. Taylor and Mike Lewis with Weston Cares members “One of the reasons we chose Cover Girls was because it provides women with ship. The leadership team is led by Teresa Pardo and Magda Lisman. the essential tools to be successful when re-entering the work force. It educates, Operating Partner Natascha Tello.

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Snapshots from school

Patriotic Pledge

As part of a lesson on government and the constitution, students in Meryl Jefferson’s fourth grade gifted class at Manatee Bay Elementary School reenacted the U.S. Constitutional Convention. The class was invited to come dressed in their costumes to lead the Pledge of Allegiance before a Weston City Commission meeting.

Cooking Class

Kindergarten through second grade students at Gator Run Elementary with a taste for learning can participate in an afterschool cooking class.

Teachers Shannon PerryMartinez and Tristan Hanley started with a lesson on measurement, teaching children to use measuring cups and teaspoons to make pumpkin playdoh. They also got to make and eat pumpkin pie.

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¡Bravo!

The Spanish Club at Indian Trace Elementary performed the pasodoble, “Que Viva España”, at Broward Public Schools’ Gifted Symposium.

Approximately 500 gifted teachers and principals attended. Indian Trace was one of only three schools invited to perform. Spanish Teacher Beatriz Cuervo says this is the second time the Spanish Club has had the privilege of performing at this program.

Helping Hands

Indian Trace Elementary School recognized its Students of the Month.

On the WABES morning news, Principal Winder acknowledged students who showed exemplary cooperation.

snapshots from school

Colorful Lesson

Preschool students at The Sagemont School explored the essential question “What colors are on the color wheel?” by painting pizza slices to create their own color wheel chart.

To help reinforce the lesson on colors, children were asked to wear different colors each day.

Math Facts

The Tequesta Trace Middle School Math Club provides a wonderful opportunity for students to hone their math skills and challenge themselves to excel, while having fun at the same time. Every week Math Club students get together to learn and practice problem solving and test taking skills, compete in various online and paperbased math competitions, and play games.

The club is run by 7th & 8th grade GEM Math Teacher Lori Goldwyn, with help from parents.

Practice Makes Perfect

Members of Cypress Bay’s award-winning debate team practiced for an upcoming tournament. Cypress DeBAYte has more than 200 members.

Photos courtesy Lacey Larson

Lifelong Learners

More than 200 families attended the annual Parent Technology Night at Indian Trace Elementary School. Parents learned about the numerous resources and databases available to them, and their students, through Broward County Public Schools. Fourth and fifth grade parents were also able to sign a permission form allowing their child to take home a personal laptop to complete school work and access digital textbooks.

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Snapshots from school

Pedal Power

Students at Indian Trace Elementary School participated in Walk or Ride Your Bike to School Day. Members of the Green Team handed out bookmarks to those students who participated.

Walk This Way

Students from Country Isles Elementary School took part in International Walk to School Day. Students and parents met at Walgreens and walked to school together, with a Broward Sheriff’s Office escort.

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School Spirit

The Cypress Bay Sound of Thunder marching band and Color Guard show their support for the Cypress Bay Lighting football team.

Country Isles Elementary held its annual Mathnasium Math Night.

Principal Mindy Morgan and Vice-Principal Vanessa Cox used the event to kick-off the school’s commitment to fluency.

Throughout the year, students will work to build their fluency skills to master standards set for each grade level.

Play Ball

Principal Peters and Assistant Principal Felton show their silly sides.

Book Fair Fun

The Gator Run Elementary School PTA hosted its fall book fair. There was a monster-sized turnout for family night, with students and parents coming out to support reading and fundraising efforts to benefit school improvements.

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The Sagemont School, known for its championship basketball program, has produced another professional player.

2013 graduate Andre “Dre” Horne has signed on to play for the South Florida Gold, a professional team in the American Basketball Association.

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For the 17th consecutive year, the City of Weston was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report. This is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.

Congratulations to the Weston Financial Services Staff: Ana Rodriguez, Accounts Payable; Cindy Tao, Accounting Manager; David Keller, Assistant City Manager/CFO; and Dana Sampson, Accounts Receivable.

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Hometown Hero

Deputy Donnie Jackson of BSO Weston’s Motor Unit and seven-year-old Lance and Austin Feldman with BSO Deputy Donnie Jackson.

Austin Feldman made Photo courtesy Donnie Jackson. national news when their special story went viral. After Austin offered to pay for Deputy Jackson’s breakfast, the officer posted their picture on Facebook with a note about how moved he was by the young boy’s generosity and gratitude. The story was featured in People magazine and on WSVN Channel 7.

Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer, Broward School Board Member Robin Bartleman, Stephanie Gomez, Dr. Kamala Anandam, Harvest Drive Founder Renee Herman, Weston City Commissioner Angel Gomez, Renee Smoley and Marcia Kupferberg. Photos courtesy Herb Stein.

Mahjong newbies Betsy Birnbaum (standing, left), Yvette Greenspan, Karin Elkin, Debby Teich, Lynn Giuffre, Wendy Birnbaum (sitting, left), Morgan Sherman, Lisa Lerner, and Gina Kaplan.

Dr. Anandam with friends.

Rep. Richard Stark honors Dr. Anandam.

Fond Farewell

The Weston Branch of the American Association of University Women hosted a luncheon to honor Founding President Dr. Kamala Anandam. After eight years, she is stepping down, but will continue to be involved with the branch as the Director of Program and work with the national organization to advance equality for women and girls.

Instructor Nancy Alberts explains how to play.

Game Time

Prayer for Pets

St. Paul Lutheran Church & Preschool held its annual Blessing of the Animals at the Weston Town Center amphitheater. Pastor Tim Hartner, Director of Youth and Family Ministry Jeremy Becker, and Lay Minister Chris Seruga blessed dozens of dogs, cats, and even a guinea pig. The event also featured entertainment, a raffle, and donations to benefit the Humane Society of Broward County.

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The Sisterhood at Temple Dor Dorim hosted mahjong lessons and games. Members enjoyed a morning of friendship and fun, playing the popular tile game.

Participants donated items to benefit Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies.

Tina Rincon, Andreina Olivares, Alina Gastesi-deArmas, Ana Cristina Olivares.

Alina Gastesi-deArmas, Tina Rincon, Andrea Baskin.

Grand Opening

A Bridge to Growth celebrated its grand opening. It is an alternative addiction treatment program that deals directly with the core psychological and emotional issues.

Aimee Fretwell, Stacy Havens, Alison Sneddon, Debbie Bautista, Sarah Nickoson, Niki Hensly, and Sheila David.

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Sonia Repp, Debbie Bautista, Lynne Abbott, Paul Abbott, and Jim Repp.

Dr. Thania Quesada, Toby Bass, Tina Rincon, Alina Gastesi-deArmas, Andrea Baskin.

Wine and Dine

Friends and family enjoyed Taste of Sardinia Night at Zona Blu. The new restaurant specializes in Sardinian-style Italian cuisine, with fresh seafood, homemade pastas, and wood-fired pizza.

The Weston Cares committee and sponsors.

“Fore” a Good Cause

Senior Medical Associates sponsored the first annual B.J. Buntrock Golf Tournament to benefit The Pantry of Broward. Dr. Abigail Lomarda and Zuly Feliciano presented golfer awards at the event luncheon. The Pantry of Broward serves seniors in need on low, fixed incomes and grandparents raising their grandchildren.

Dance Groove Marketing Chair Karen Shapiro

Gala music sponsors Robert Coalla and Maria Corina Martinez with Weston Cares committee member Maritza Martinez.

Weston Cares

Keller Williams Legacy agents and guests attending the Weston Cares Gala raised over $11,500 to benefit the Cover Girls program at Broward Outreach Center. The event also supported Keller Williams’ Weston Cares, an in-house fund to help fellow agents who are faced with emergency situations or severe hardships.

Dance Party

Midtown Athletic Club of Weston hosted the first Dance Groove for Autism Speaks. Over 50 people attended, raising $1310 for autism awareness and research. The event featured dancing, meditation, refreshments and raffles.

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