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SW RANCHES

Palatial 3 story private gated estate on 7.5 acres. Featuring, Library, office, stained glass windows, gourmet kitchen, 12 seat theatre, game room, bar room, bowling alley, 4 fireplaces, elevator, 9 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, 4 ½ bathrooms, and so much more… definitely a must see..

Offered $ $12,900,000 Call Jean Kachik – (954) 646-0777

HALLANDALE

Look no further, this is it, awesome direct ocean & intracoastal views. This 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths corner unit is for the buyer that wants it all at the beach club, nothing is missing here. The Beach Club offers resort style amenitites.

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WESTON

This lakefront estate boasts over 4700’ sq. of living area, including 5 bedrooms, 5 ½ bathrooms, Office, Playroom and Home Theater. Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, wood cabinetry, gas range, stainless appliances, walk-in pantry.

Marble & wood flooring. Jacuzzi, pool & landscape lighting.

Offered at $1,499,000. Call Holly & Bob Catania at (954) 614.6207

POMPANO BEACH

Warehouse/Office building. Several parking spaces, offices & conference rooms. Building sqft 13,328 on 1.42 acres. 3 parcels included in purchase w/ a total sqft of 98,306=2.26 acres. Zoned Zoned I-1 Gen. Ind. Parcel 1 Folio 494202000510, Parcel 2 Folio 494202030850 & Parcel 3 Folio 494202030840. Offered at $3,280,000.

Haimnath Ragbir at (954) 818-1475

DAVIE

Stunning 2 story pool home in Long Lakes Estates. House features, Cul De Sac, Circular Driveway, Marble Flooring, 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 1 ½ bathroom, over 4700 living square feet.

Offered at $1,175,000.

Call Diane Afre – (954) 261-4736

PLANTATION

Foyer leads to a great room with wood burning fireplace.

Formal dining room. Pool & canal views through impact windows & doors. Home features: 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, over 3600’ sqft of living area.

Offered at $639,900.

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Gorgeous lakefront pool home in gated community featuring impact windows thru out the home, marble floors, wood cabinets, theatre room, chef’s kitchen, library, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms.

Offered at $2,495,000.

Call Jean Kachik - (954) 646-0777

WESTON

Spectacular courtyard home on a cul-de-sac fully upgraded contemporary Modern interior. Guest House, Gazebo, Beautiful garden with cascading waterfall and beach entry pool.

Offered at $1,199,888.

Call Patricia Woods from The Rosen Team – (954) 478-3668

MARINA DEL REY AT SAND KEY

Ocean side home includes: 4beds, 3.5 baths, a 2 car garage, 2 balconies,2 deeded boats and a patio right at your dock. Furniture could be available. Kitchen, baths and floor were remolded 2013. It is a nice and quiet neighborhood. Ready move in.

Offered at $ 880,000.

Call Claudia Georgiopoulos – (954) 805-1103

DAVIE

Beautiful home with split floor plan, gourmet kitchen, office and space for a pool. Home features 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, over 4,300 sq ft of living area.

Offered at $850,000.

Call Barbara Crockett - (954) 465-3041

WESTON

Spacious patio home with split floor plan. Private backyard on the water with no back neighbors. Mexican title throughout the home.

Beautiful kitchen with 42” cabinets & granite counters. Roof done in 2011, new water heater. Central vacuum & hurricane shutters.

Offered at $369,900 Call Deepti Sarkarati – (954) 644-9427

WESTON

Luxury Living at The Palms at Weston. Featuring, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, large balcony with lake view, kitchen with wood & granite countertops, crown mouldings, tiles in living area, amenities include fitness center, library, pool, spa and so much more Offered at $349,000 Call Morris Chelsa – (954) 650-2487

MIRAMAR

Waterfront two story home with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen with numerous cabintets, granite island, counters & tiled backsplash Oversized family room with sliding door to the pool where you have superb water views. Huge fenced pool.

Offered at $599,000.

Call Soryl Cohen (954) 205.6006 or Martin Cohen (305) 778.8300

PEMBROKE PINES

This home is completely updated with all impact windows, kitchen with double oven, master bath totally renovated. Home features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 car garage with circular driveway. Ready to move in.

Offered at $375,000.

Call Ramona Bautista – (954) 854-0937

SW RANCHES

This Custom built home features over 3700’ sqft of living area, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, home on 1 acre along a large canal, 15,000 gallon pool, 2 car garage, barrel tile roof, porte-cochere, circular driveway, fenced with double rolling gates. Definitely a must see, too much to list.

Offered at $795,000. Call Jeff Dillard –( 954) 931-7848

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DAVIE

Totally remodeled home in Forest Ridge. Home Features, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and ½ bathroom., over 3,200 sq ft of living area. Gorgeous Brazilian Teak hard wood floors, large kitchen w/granite countertops, new appliances, Volume ceiling, crown moulding and so much more.

Offered at $588,500. Call Sage Buitron – (954) 734-3158

MIRAMAR

This beautiful lakefront home features, 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, over 3500’ sqft of living area, freshly painted interior, new carpet upstairs, marble downstairs, gourmet kitchen and much more Offered at $444,000.

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Contents

60 Indian Trace Green Day Continues to Grow 62 Gator Run Elementary Twitter Chat Has Teachers Talking

Positive Parenting

Publisher’s page

63 Early Childhood Education…An Important Investment

12 Getting into the Holiday Spirit

Our City Media Dining Guide

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66-72 Local Restaurant Selections

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Community News 16 Make Plans Today to Run For Tomorrow 18 Weston Foreign Film Series Returns 20 Weston Art Guild Presents “Faux Famous” 20 Weston Artists Take Home Top Prizes in Pembroke Pines’ Art Competition

Legislative look 31 Proposed Bill Makes Texting While Driving in a School Zone a Primary Offense

22 Holiday Happenings Around Town 24 Food Drive Helps Animals In Need

Real Estate

24 Bike Collection to Benefit Children in Need

40 Dr. Jose Valerio Specializes in Brain Tumors and Spine Surgery

Inspiring Individual 42 Retired Basketball Coach Makes Comeback at Maccabi Games

Health & Wellness 44 PRP Therapy Proves Effective in Combating Hair Loss 82 The Gift of Vision 92 Heads Up

Ask the Expert 46 The Value of Fat in Cosmetic Surgery

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74 Looking Ahead: Why It’s Important To Set Your New Year’s Goals Now 76 Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle

98 Canine Senior Wellness

Rotary News 100 Rotary Club of Weston Helping to Eradicate Polio in the World

Photo of the month 102 The World’s Favorite NewspaperTM

Business Spotlight 104 Business is Blooming at Beautiful Business of Flowers 106 Weston Floors Has Got You Covered

snapshots from school 108,110,112,113 Class Acts!

seen on scene 114,115 Community Snapshotss

Can do Kids 50 Sports With Court Brings Sports Equipment to the Bahamas

38 Take Advantage of BSO’s Free Home Watch Program this Holiday Season

50 Make-A-Wish Grants Weston Teen’s Wish for Custom Golf Cart

School news

Legally Speaking

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Pet Care

95 Beware of Embedded Dental Plan

28 Weston Families Swim4Pink at The Swim Academy

64 City Welcomes Weston University Class of 2016

96 “Wifi”

90 Glycemic Index and Weight Loss

28 Weston Area Toastmasters are the Talk of the Town

64 Essay Contest Encourages Seventh Graders to Speak Up

pet of the month

80 Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss: Now What Do I Do With All This Extra Skin?

26 JAFCO Spirit of Life Luncheon Honors Founders

36 Weston BSO Fire Rescue Promotes Fire Safety Education

94 The 3 Basic Fundamentals –Grip, Aim and Stance

32 A Look at What’s Ahead in 2016 with the Real Estate Market

Feature Story

34 Holiday Fire Safety

Tee to Green

52 Cypress Bay Dream Team Teaches Students That Dreams Can Come True 54 Sagemont Students Explore Opportunities at College Fair

30 Legal Rights of an Employee Injured on the Job

56 Gator Run Kindergarten Class Learns Fire Safety Skills

78 Holiday Cheer?

56 Eagle Point Elementary Celebrates Cultural Diversity

88 Helpful Tips for Landlords and Tenants in Florida

58 Falcon Cove Middle School Steps Up at Breast Cancer Walk

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Getting into the Holiday Spirit

T

ime is flying by and winter is at our door. While we generally do not get the snowflakes or the frosty winter temperatures, we do get the holiday season.

The upcoming holidays may have different meanings for many of our readers due to their diverse cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs, but for all of us it should be a time to reflect on the year gone by.

It is a time to think about all the big issues which have occurred throughout the year of 2015, as well as the little issues that happened. It’s a season to gage our own conduct. Have we made enough time to spend with our children and spouses? Have we reached out to our neighbors to lend a helping hand to those in need? Have we spent the time to be truly together with our parents, our family and our friends? This is the time to mend minor disagreements, to forgive and forget.

This is also the time to remember those less fortunate, to teach our children to share our good fortunes with our loved ones, as well as those in need. There are families right here in our communities who need our assistance. Help make the season brighter for them by giving generously.

And consider giving your children gifts they will cherish for a lifetime; the gift of love and the gift of giving. The holidays are the perfect time to teach your children to be thankful for what they have and to help others. For that is truly what the holidays are about.

Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season and a happy and healthy New Year!

Sincerely,

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Community Yard Sale – One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Shop for treasures at a Community Yard Sale at Falcon Cove Middle School from 7am-2pm. All vendor space proceeds will benefit a Weston student with brain cancer. For more information email corey.santora@browardschools.com.

Menorah Lighting – The Chabad of Weston will host its annual Chanukah Festival and Menorah Lighting at Weston Town Center from 5:30-8:30pm.

In addition to reciting the traditional Chanukah prayers as the menorah is lit, guests will also enjoy an evening of exciting entertainment, kid-friendly activities and delicious Chanukah treats. For more information go to www. chabadofweston.com.

Free Holiday Concert – The Weston Branch Library welcomes the Amazonia Vocal Ensemble from 3-5pm.

All are invited to come hear these fabulous voices delight guests with their holiday program. For more information call 954-357-5420.

Holiday Concert – The Cypress Bay High School Band and Chorus’ annual holiday concert takes place at 7pm in the Cypress Bay Auditorium. Tickets are $10 in advance or at the door.

For more information contact Chorus Director Bradley Franks at bradley. franks@browardschools.com.

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Rotary Run For Tomorrow & Get Fit Festival – The Rotary Club of Weston hosts its 18th annual Run For Tomorrow 5K and Half Marathon beginning at 6:20am at Cypress Bay High School, followed by the Mayor’s Challenge Cup 1-Mile Family Health Walk for elementary school students, and culminating with the Get Fit Festival featuring health and lifestyle vendors, with a special children’s activity area this year. To learn more visit www. westonrotary.com/run-for-tomorrow.

Theater Production – The Cypress Bay High School Drama Department presents the Night of One Act Plays at 7pm in the Cypress Bay Auditorium.

Students will perform the plays they will present at the District Thespian competition. Tickets are $2 at the door.

For more information contact Theater Director Cindy Lutwin at cynthia. lutwin@browardschools.com.

AARP Safe Driver Course – The City of Weston is offering the AARP Driver Safety Course. This six-hour classroom session gives drivers age 50 and over the chance to refresh their driving skills, review the current rules of the road, and learn defensive driving techniques. The cost is $15 for AARP members (with card) and $20 for nonmembers. The class is from 9am-3pm at the Weston Community Center. To register call Sonny at 954-385-9920.

“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.

6th Christmas Tree Lighting – Usher in the holiday season at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Weston Town Center from 4-8pm. It will be an exciting night as city leaders light the majestic tree in front of the Bell Tower, with music, entertainment and local jewelry artisans. For more information go to www.WestonTownCenter.net.

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Weston Art Guild Library Exhibit – There are only two more weeks to take in the Weston Art Guild’s 7th Annual Juried Show at the Weston Branch Library. The free exhibit is open daily, during library hours, through December 28th. For more information contact Barbara Burk at 954-382-6397.

WestonNights Weston Rocks Concert – The WestonNights Outdoor Concert series continues with classic rock and legendary sounds performed

by South Florida’s Premier Classic Rock band, Mr. Nice Guy. Enjoy an evening of music under the stars from 7-10pm at the event stage in Weston Regional Park. Admission is free.

Pack a picnic dinner or enjoy the food trucks. For more information go to www.

WestonFl.org/Events.

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11th Weston Art Guild Reception – Members of the Weston Art Guild will host a reception at 6:30pm to celebrate the “Faux Famous” exhibit at the Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 West Oakland Park Blvd. The exhibit runs from December 4th through January 8th. For more information contact Barbara Burk at 954-382-6397.

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Weston Friends Club 5-Deck Canasta – This group plays at a member’s home on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. If you are interested in this or other Weston Friends Club activities, please call Nancy Russo at 954-385-1445.

9th Weston Library Book Club – This book club meets the second Wednesday of the month from 6:307:30pm. This month’s book is The Children’s Act by Ian McKewan. Copies are available at the reference desk. For more information call 954-357-5420.

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Holiday Concert – The Cypress Bay High School Band and Chorus will perform a benefit holiday concert at 7:30pm in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Tickets are $20 and proceeds benefit the school’s band and choir. For more information contact Chorus Director Bradley Franks at bradley.franks@ browardschools.com.

Jan. 11th “Even the Rain” – The Weston Foreign Film Series starts with this Spanishlanguage drama, with English subtitles.

Show times are at 4:45pm and 7:30pm at the AMC Weston 8 Cinema. The Weston Foreign Film Series is presented by the Arts Council of Greater Weston and the City of Weston. For ticket information visit www.1Weston.com or call 954-389-4321.

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Make Plans Today to Run For Tomorrow Community News

By Stacey Bomser

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ou don’t need to wait until January to start your New Year’s resolution to get in shape. Sunday, December 13th is a day of health and wellness here in Weston. It begins with the Rotary Club of Weston’s 18th annual Run For Tomorrow 5K and Half Marathon, followed by the 1-Mile Family Health Walk, and concludes with the Get Fit Festival. This year’s events take place at Cypress Bay High School.

The Rotary Club is expecting about 2,000 runners and walkers to participate. The Run For Tomorrow is the club’s primary annual charity fundraiser. 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 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 is also a strong supporter of the Weston schools.

It has pledged over $3,000 in cash prizes for the sixth annual Mayor’s Get Fit Challenge Cup. This program encourages Weston elementary school students and their families to take the first step toward getting healthy by walking in the 1-Mile Family Health Walk.

A $1500 cash prize plus the coveted Mayor’s Challenge Cup trophy will be awarded to the elementary school that has the largest number of participants, as a percentage of its enrollment. Imagine Charter School at Weston has clinched the title for the past four years. New this year, the leading classroom at each partici-

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Even if you don’t walk or run, the entire Weston community is invited to attend the Get Fit Festival following the race, from 9am to 1pm. It will feature health and wellness vendors and live entertainment, as well as workout demonstrations.

New this year will be a special children’s area featuring bounce houses and a rock climbing wall.

The Rotary Club has arranged for marathon runner and inspirational speaker Edward Lychik to participate in this year’s Run For Tomorrow. The combat-wounded veteran, a hip-amputee, has completed four marathons using a running prosthetic he helped develop. Lychik will run in the 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 Rotary Club of Weston’s 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 go to www.westonrotary.com/run-for-tomorrow. The City of Weston and the Rotary Club of Weston are proud partners in the Mayor’s Get Fit Challenge Cup. Registration forms are available at all Weston elementary schools and on the City website at www.westonfl.org.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Weston Foreign Film Series Returns Community news

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he Arts Council of Greater comedy follows a former world Weston has three fabulous films renowned conductor of the Bolshoi selected for its 10th annual Orchestra who reclaims his baton Weston Foreign Film Series. This and brings a misfit band of musicians year’s season, which begins next to play in Paris. This film is in French month, is getting a late start because and Russian. of renovations at the new AMC Foreign Film Series movies are Weston 8 Cinema. shown on the second Monday of the “The Foreign Film Committee has month, January through March. Show been diligently working on selecttimes are at 4:45pm and 7:30pm. ing the perfect films for our loyal Because of the reconfiguration of the and esteemed Weston audience,” movie theater, two auditoriums will stated Irene Carraway, chair of the be used for each showing. All foreign Weston Foreign Film Series. “We language films have English subtitles. are delighted to be working with our Season tickets for the Weston new partner, AMC Weston 8 Cinema, Foreign Film Series will go on sale which will be offering plush seating this month. The cost is $21 for all three and upgraded concessions, including films. Series tickets are available at a bar. We are eager to begin our new the Weston Community Center (inside season in January.”

Regional Park) and at the Weston The Weston Foreign Film Series Committee has planned an exciting lineup this season.

The 2016 season starts on January Friends of the Library Bookstore Pictured from left: Arts Council Vice President Joy Rodenberg, Carol Lema, Foreign Film Series Chair Irene Carraway, Muriel Fields, and Arts Council President Jami Nix Rahn. Not 11th with Even the Rain. The Spanish(inside the Weston Branch Library). pictured are Andrea Sanders, Vicki Rosen, Betty Silva, Eli Habib, and Joe Friedman. language drama tells the story of Individual tickets, if available, will a film director and his crew who be sold at the Community Center are shooting a controversial film about Christopher Columbus in Cochabamba, or Library Bookstore in advance and at the theater on the day of the showing.

Bolivia. Things go well until a conflict erupts over plans to privatize the local water Individual film tickets are $8. supply. The trouble is that one of the actors is leading the protest.

The Weston Foreign Film Series is presented by the Arts Council The February film has not yet been announced, but will be shown on February of Greater Weston and the City of Weston. For more information 8th. visit www.1Weston.com or call (954) 389-4321.

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Weston Art Guild Presents “Faux Famous” community news

By Stacey Bomser

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he Weston Art Guild’s new exhibit may have viewers seeing double. Artists had to copy or interpret a famous work of art for the “Faux Famous” exhibit, now on display at the Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery.

“We wanted to come up with a unique theme and a creative challenge for our members,” explained Lynda Sauls, President of the Weston Art Guild. “Our artists are each uniquely expressing their own piece.

Some of them are incorporating personal touches such as their own faces or family members. Other artists are using humor and modern touches to recreate 18th and 19th century paintings.”

Barbara Burk’s interpretation of John Singer Sargent’s portrait, Mrs. Frank Millet.

Sauls says the Guild members all enjoyed this project. “As we shared our thoughts and ideas, it created excitement and laughter.”

The “Faux Famous” exhibit includes interpretations of works by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali, Georgia O’Keeffe, John Singer Sargent, and others. Next to each piece will be a photograph of the original art work used for inspiration. Visitors will be able to admire the talent of the Weston area artists and their unique interpretations of the masterpieces.

“This exhibit will be enjoyed by all as it is human nature to look for the similarities and differences in things,” notes Sauls. “Be prepared to be amazed, awed and tickled by the exhibit.”

The “Faux Famous” exhibit features a wide range of painting styles from modern to postmodern, impressionistic and contemporary pieces. The work is done in various mediums including watercolor, acrylic and sculpture.

The Weston community is invited to meet the artists as they celebrate the opening of the “Faux Famous” exhibit at a reception on Friday, December 11th at 6:30pm. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.

Now in its tenth year, the Weston Art Guild promotes the arts in our community and shares the work of Weston’s professional artists 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.

Lynda Sauls was inspired

by Georgia O’Keeffe’s From the Faraway, Nearby.

The Weston Art Guild’s “Faux Famous” exhibit runs December 4th through January 8th at the Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

The gallery is open Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 10am-5pm and Wednesday and Thursday from 12-7pm.

For more information on this exhibit or guild membership, contact Barbara Burk at 954-382-6397.

Weston Artists Take Home Top Prizes in Pembroke Pines’ Art Competition

By Stacey Bomser

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hree Weston artists were recently recognized as some of South Florida’s most talented artists. They were all winners in the City of Pembroke Pines 11th Annual Art Competition. The Weston artists were three of the six winners in the juried exhibit, selected from 81 submissions by artists in Broward, Dade and Palm Beach counties.

Oscar Arturo Moreno’s The Only Proof of What You Are was chosen as Best in Show. Carlos Fuenmayor’s Knightopus was the winner in the Painting category.

It also won the poster contest and will be featured on the poster for the 18th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival in the Pines. Last but not least, judges selected Judy Nunno’s More Fowl Play as the best Water Color.

City of Pembroke Pines Cultural Arts Coordinator Holly Bonkowski says the judges were looking for “originality, creativity, workmanship and the X-factor.”

The winners each received the coveted Carlos Fuenmayor’s blue ribbon and a Knightopus won Best Painting cash prize. According and the Poster Contest. to Bonkowski, the Pembroke Pines winners in the Commissioner Jay Schwartz congratulates Best Painting painting, water color, and Poster Contest Winner Carlos Fuenmayor. photography, sculp-

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ture and mixed media categories each received $200, while Oscar Arturo Moreno was given $500 for Best in Show.

The Pembroke Pines Arts and Culture Advisory Board picked the winner of the poster contest. The Arts and Crafts Festival poster featuring Carlos Fuenmayor’s painting will be for sale at the event, which will be held March 12 and 13, 2016, at the Pembroke Pines Academic Village, 17189 Sheridan Street. The poster will cost $5. As

Oscar Arturo Moreno’s The Only Proof of What You Are was voted Best in Show.

the winner, Fuenmayor will also receive a free tent at the festival.

Bonkowski says the City of Pembroke Pines sponsors the annual Art Competition to “allow artists to showcase their talents in various categories using different mediums.” It featured paintings, mixed media, photography and sculpture.

She says the juried art competition is always one of the most popular events held at the City’s Glass Gallery. “It attracts and features works from new and emerging artists in South Florida.”

Judy Nunno’s More Fowl Play won Best Water Color.

Holiday Happenings Around Town Community News

By Stacey Bomser

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ith Thanksgiving now behind us, the holiday season is in full swing. It’s time to start making your plans to enjoy the spirit of the season.

Here’s a look at some of the many holiday-themed events taking place around town.

It all begins on Sunday, December 6th with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Chabad of Weston hosts its annual Weston Town Center. This Chanukah Festival favorite family event is a party at Weston Town Center on great way to usher in the December 8th. holiday season. The festivities will take place from 4-8pm and conclude with City officials alongside Santa Claus lighting the majestic tree in front of the Bell Tower.

It promises to be an exciting night of music and entertainment. New this year will be a “mercadito” featuring the work of local jewelry artisans. Guests are encouraged to make a donation to benefit the Red Cross and receive a chance to win great prizes from Weston Town Center tenants.

Like so many snowbirds, Santa Claus will be spending a lot of time in Weston this season, visiting Weston Town Center on select week-

ends. Kids, be sure to bring your letter for Santa Claus and let him know that you’ve been nice, not naughty. Parents, be sure to bring your camera to capture this precious moment. Santa Claus will be spreading holiday cheer by the Bell Tower from 6:30-8:30pm on December 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, and 23rd.

The Chabad of Weston will host its annual Chanukah Festival and Menorah Lighting at Weston Town Center on Tuesday, December 8th from 5:30-8:30pm.

Candles on the giant 18’ menorah will be lit and traditional Chanukah songs will be sung. Guests at the free event will also enjoy delicious latkes and jelly doughnuts, a thrilling BMX Stunt City leaders will be on hand to help show, rock band and light the giant Christmas tree in front of the Bell Tower on December 6th. children’s activities

will include face painting, balloon sculptures and a bounce house.

The Weston Branch Library will host a special holiday concert on Saturday, December 12th. The Amazonia Vocal Ensemble will delight all ages with its enchanting performance of popular holiday songs in Spanish and English. Based in Miami, the ensemble is comprised of volunteer amateur singers dedicated to bringing the choral music of Latin America to the spotlight. The concert takes place from 3-5pm in the library’s multi-purpose room.

For more information on any of the holiday happenings at Weston Town Center go to www.WestonTownCenter.net. For more information on the Chanukah Festival visit www.ChabadofWeston.com. For more information on the holiday concert at the Weston Branch Library call 954-357-5420.

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Food Drive Helps Animals In Need community news

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uring this season of giving, don’t forget our four-legged friends. Pet Sitting at Weston is conducting its eighth annual Pet Food Drive to benefit the Broward County Animal Care and Regulation Division. This agency provides shelter to lost and surrendered animals and promotes successful adoptions that enhance the lives of companion animals and their humans.

“The shelter’s funding is limited and additional resources are always needed, so each year we do our part to help out,” states Oswaldo Cuadros, owner of Pet Sitting at Weston which provides personalized, in-home pet care.

“The food drive is a perfect opportunity for the Weston community to share its abundances. We invite you to join our effort to help make our four-legged domestic friends happier, healthier and more comfortable this holiday season.”

According to Cuadros, Pet Sitting at Weston is hoping to increase collections over last year when it collected approximately 75 bags of dog food, 25 bags of dry cat food, 50 cans of wet cat food, and five bags of cat litter. This year, the Animal Care and Adoption shelter is requesting donations of canned dog food, dry dog food, canned cat food, and dry Pet Sitting at Weston’s Alexandra Cuadros cat food, as well as cat litter, collars (left) and Oswaldo Cuadros (right) deliver donations to Broward County Animal Care and and leashes. Towels, blankets and Adoption Public Education Coordinator Lisa Mendheim following last year’s Pet Food Drive. pet toys are not needed.

The shelter relies on the generosity of the community.

Lisa Mendheim, public education coordinator for Broward County Animal Care and Adoption, is always grateful for the efforts of Pet Sitting at Weston’s annual pet food drive.

In a thank-you letter she wrote: “Our heartfelt thanks to all of the wonderful ‘elves’ who have contributed to the annual pet food drive by Pet Sitting at Weston.

Every day Broward County Animal Care and Adoption works hard to care for and feed hundreds of homeless dogs and cats. Your generous contribution of food and supplies helps make our jobs easier and is greatly appreciated by staff as well as our shelter pets. Thanks again for thinking of us and for helping to make a difference for your four-legged neighbors!”

Donations to the eighth annual Pet Sitting at Weston Pet Food Drive may be dropped off at community sponsors: Animal Health Center @ Weston (2701 Executive Park Drive, Suite 1, 954-3858389), K-9 Kuts (16674 Saddle Club Road, 954-349-4441), Expedia CruiseShip Centers (302 Indian Trace, 954-349-1330), and Live Well Chiropractic (4770 Weston Road, 954-384-3275). You can also call Pet Sitting at Weston, at 954-687-8594, to arrange a doorstep pick-up. Pet Sitting at Weston will be accepting donations through December 18th. For more information visit www. petsittingatweston.com.

Bike Collection to Benefit Children in Need

By Stacey Bomser

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edal power is being used to spread holiday cheer this season.

You can make a needy child’s holiday wish come true by donating new and gently used bicycles in operating condition to the Rick Case Bikes for Kids program.

Since 1982, this program has provided more than 100,000 bicycles to just as many grateful children. The goal is to collect 10,000 bikes this year, which will be donated to area Boys & Girls Clubs as well as other reputable charity organizations and churches, including Big Mama’s Team of Life, Military Heroes, Hands 2 Help, Abundant Life, Children’s Home Society, and more.

“This program is a way to put smiles on thousands of deserving children’s faces during a very special time of year,” states Rick Case, who founded Rick Case Bikes for Kids with his wife, Rita. “Our community really comes together to make sure underprivileged children can have the best holiday season possible.”

The couple created the Bikes for Kids program 34 years ago as a way of providing for children who were not fortunate enough to have a bike of their own. They encourage the community to support their efforts as they strive to make sure all children have the opportunity to own a bicycle.

“A lot of people have bikes in their garages that their children have outgrown and no longer use,” said Case. “They need a place to take them where they will get to children who need one as a gift during the holidays.”

Donations of any type of bicycle for children, so long as it is in good condition, will be accepted through December 20th at all South-Florida Rick Case Automotive Group locations. All bikes will be donated within the community.

Locally, supporters can drop off bikes at any of the five Rick Case dealerships in Weston: Rick Case Honda (157000 Rick Case Honda Way), Rick Case Hyundai (3550 Weston Road), Rick Case Fiat & Alfa Romeo (3500 Weston Road), Rick Case Volkswagen (3520 Weston Road), and Rick Case Honda Powerhouse (15700 Rick Case Honda Way).

The Cases are huge supporters of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County.

They are founders of the annual Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance automobile

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show benefiting the organization which provides safe, supervised places for children to go after school. There are 12 Boys & Girls Clubs facilities in Broward County serving over 12,620 children. It is one of the largest Boys & Girls Clubs organizations in the nation.

Rick and Rita Case of the Rick Case Automotive Group present bicycles to Boys & Girls Club children.

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JAFCO Spirit of Life Luncheon Honors Founders Community news

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his year’s Michelle Goldstein Spirit of Life Luncheon honored two women who made this event and the Weston/West Broward Chapter of JAFCO (Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options) a reality: Mara Gober, founding Chapter President, and Ingrid Jaffe, luncheon founder. Both women were recognized as JAFCO Women of Valor honorees for their years of extraordinary work in raising awareness, while helping to provide for the love and care of children in need.

“Mara and Ingrid are two incredible women,” stated JAFCO Executive Director Sarah Franco.

“Their commitment to protect and nurture abused and neglected children in our community is an inspiration and we couldn’t do all we do without them.”

In JAFCO tradition, the luncheon began with a special candle lighting ceremony. This included a tribute to Michelle Goldstein, Jaffe’s daughter whose life ended tragically during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Spirit of Life Luncheon was named in her honor to celJAFCO Women of Valor honorees Mara ebrate her life and love of children. Gober and Ingrid Jaffe. Photos courtesy The Candle of Hope was then lit on Michelle Ramer, Art of Photography. behalf of all the children of JAFCO. “Judaism teaches us that when we lose someone we love, the best way to honor their life is to perform acts of tzedukah, or charity, in their memory,” shared Franco. “When we are faced with the most difficult loss of all – the loss of a child – Judaism teaches us that the only way to grieve that loss is to share the love that is in our hearts with other children who need us.”

Jaffe did that by channeling her grief into fundraising to support JAFCO Executive Director Sarah Franco JAFCO. Although no longer living with former State Senator Nan Rich. in Weston, she still supports the Spirit of Life Luncheon and works tirelessly in the Boynton Beach Chapter chairing several events each year.

In addition to this luncheon, Michelle’s memory lives on at the JAFCO Children’s Village. Franco called her a “resident angel” whose spirit has protected over 50 girls, ages five to 21, who have lived in the group home bearing her name, as well as the newborns in the nursery named after her in the Children’s Emergency Shelter.

One of the most moving moments of the day came when Jaffe read a touching letter she received from Nancy*, a 16-year-old girl living in the Michelle Goldstein group home in the JAFCO Children’s Village. Nancy came to JAFCO as a young girl after losing both of her parents to drug use. In the heartfelt letter, Nancy shared how she had always seen Michelle’s photo hanging in the home, but never really knew who she was. Thanks to JAFCO, Nancy was able to take a trip to New York and had the chance to visit the 9/11 Memorial where she found Michelle’s

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name etched on the wall. She shared with Jaffe how moved she was to connect with this young woman and how grateful she was to the Goldstein/Jaffe family.

The second JAFCO Women of Valor Award was presented to Mara Gober, who, as founding President of the Weston/West Broward Chapter, was instrumental in helping make the dream of the JAFCO Children’s Village a reality. During her introduction, Franco also thanked Gober for her generous capital donations which created a library in the emergency shelter and helped build the JAFCO Children’s Ability Center, which provides family enrichment, resources and respite care to children with developmental disabilities.

During her speech, Gober, a former elementary school teacher, shared how it was her life’s calling to help children Weston/West Broward Chapter of JAFCO in need. She believes it is her Vice President Lyssa Flayman and President responsibility to help take care Beth Salamone co-chaired the Michelle Goldstein Spirit of Life Luncheon. of children who are all alone in this world. “Events like this are not just about raising money, but bringing people together to help raise awareness about beautiful children like Nancy.”

The program then featured The Magic of JAFCO video presentation, which told the stories of three children whose lives had been saved

by JAFCO. To date, JAFCO has saved over 5,000 precious lives.

The Spirit of Life Luncheon concluded with the heartwarming Godparent pinning Godparent Circle members Louise Allen, ceremony, during which two Lisa Donner, Helene Weicholz and Gail Kuhn. women joined the Godparent Circle. Since its inception, there are more than 100 members of the JAFCO Godparent Circle in Weston alone who commit themselves financially and emotionally by spiritually adopting the JAFCO children.

More than 260 people attended the 13th annual Michelle Goldstein Spirit of Life Luncheon which raised $35,000 to benefit JAFCO. Our Spirit of Life Luncheon committee. City Weston is proud to be the media sponsor of this event.

Since 1992, JAFCO has been committed to caring for abused and neglected children in South Florida. The one-of-a-kind non-profit agency has aided over 5,000 children, including the more than 1,000 infants and children who have stayed in the JAFCO Children’s Village. For more information visit www.jafco.org. *Name changed to protect the child’s identity.

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ear of public speaking, also known over two years to complete those same as glossophobia, is probably the ten speeches,” explains Romaniw. “A most prevalent of all phobias. member may choose to become a Club According to the National Institute of officer or may prefer to concentrate Mental Health, about three-quarters of solely on leadership roles. As long as people claim they suffer from speech you keep coming to meetings and are anxiety. But, you don’t have to be one of consistent in your effort, you will see them. For the past 30 years, the Weston improvement. Every member has someArea Toastmasters have been helping thing to share as well as learn from the Weston residents overcome their fear group. We are all teachers and we are of public speaking and learn skills to all students.” become more successful communicators.

Romaniw says while members of “Becoming a better speaker is a the Weston Toastmasters may come huge part of Toastmasters, but you from a variety of backgrounds, they all also develop better listening skills and share the goals of self-improvement and become a stronger leader,” explains mutual support. “Members are very supJulie Romaniw, President of the Weston portive of each other, inside and outside Weston Area Toastmasters Club Officers for 2015-2016: Nayibi Naranjo (left), Immediate Area Toastmasters. “Toastmasters can of meetings. We learn a lot about each Past President; Yeisel Losada, Public Relations; Mariana Carrasquel, Secretary; Fayola Delica, Vice President of Education; Julie Romaniw, President; Brandon Diaz, Sergeant also help your interviewing skills as you other and enjoy spending time together.” at Arms; Ignacio Sosa, Vice President of Membership; and Maritza Zea, Treasurer. improve your ability to communicate The club is currently planning a 30th clearly and concisely as well as think on Anniversary celebration this month. It your feet. It also helps improve your English grammar skills.” hosts an annual holiday party each December and a Halloween-themed meeting.

Many members were referred to Toastmasters by their employers to help Romaniw says because club members are all friends, they like to celebrate each improve their communication skills, and the companies pay the dues. other’s milestones. They had a baby shower ‘meeting’ over the summer and an Romaniw says most meetings include introductions, prepared speeches, evaluengagement celebration ‘meeting’ in October. ations of those speeches, Table Topics or impromptu speaking, reports and closThe Weston Area Toastmasters meet every Monday from 7:30-9:15pm ing remarks. Members sign up in advance for these roles. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, next to Tequesta Trace Park. For more “Everyone’s experience with Toastmasters is different. Some dive right in and information visit http://westonarea.toastmastersclubs.org. give ten speeches from their manual in less than a year. For others it might take

Weston Families Swim4Pink at The Swim Academy

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his year marked The Swim Academy’s fourth annual Swim4Pink festival and it was a huge success. Approximately 100 children and families helped “splash out breast cancer” by participating in the program which benefited the American Cancer Society.

Marcella Miciano, Executive Director of The Swim Academy, credits her staff and volunteers for their support. She says more than $1200 was collected at the event which featured family fun games such as parent-andme races, wacky pool relays, music, games, raffles and a giant waterslide.

Marcella says supporting breast cancer research and awareness is a cause near and dear to her heart

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because she lost her former business partner and best friend of 20 years, Gayle Frechette, last year to this terrible disease.

“Gayle touched so many children’s lives in the world of swimming. She believed, as I do, that everyone should know how to swim,” shared Marcella.

“Gayle truly made an impact and left her mark with her beautiful soul in this world. We dedicated our day to her along with others who have lost the battle to breast cancer and support those who won the fight and those still fighting.”

Marcella believes “the power of pink is in all of us” which is why The Swim Academy does so much to support the American Cancer Society and its efforts. The Swim Academy “Water

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Warriors”, a team of swim instructors and supporters, walked in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Fort Lauderdale.

“The true warriors are the ones who have lived with the disease, their families and all those who love them,” noted Marcella. “Together we can truly find a cure.”

The Swim Academy is committed to giving back to the community it serves.

The Gayle Frechette Scholarship Fund was established in Gayle’s honor to help families that might need some extra funds to be able to afford swim lessons. Marcella says “when selecting a recipient, she focuses on a family who has or is fighting the disease and cannot, at this time, afford swim les-

The Swim Academy has been successfully teaching water safety skills to infants and young adults for over 15 years.

Its learn-to-swim program is designed to enable students to feel comfortable and confident, while learning to love the water and master swimming skills in a non-traumatic survival teaching approach. In Weston, The Swim Academy is located at the Sagemont Aquatics Center.

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f an employee is injured at work, the exclusive remedy against his employer is for workers compensation benefits. This right is encumbered by a whole host of requirements that an employee must follow. The employee is required to report the accident to his employer and receive authorization for medical treatment. The benefits to an employee include rights to collect scheduled payments for time unable to work, limited attorney’s fees, future medical expenses and, in some cases, a lump sum settlement. Unfortunately, an employer can discharge an employee without a contract of employment or union protection for any reason including the filing of a workers compensation claim.

If a third party was negligent in causing the employee’s injuries while in the scope of his employment, the employee can also file a claim against the third party. As an example, if the employee is driving a work related motor vehicle and a third party crashes into the rear of his vehicle, he has the right to file a claim for workers compensation benefits as well as a claim against the third party. However, if the employee makes a recovery against the third party he has to pay a portion of his recovery to the workers compensation insurance carrier for reimbursement of comp benefits paid.

Workers compensation claims do not compensate an employee for his intangible losses such as pain and suffering, mental anguish, loss of capacity for the enjoyment of life, and significant permanent scarring or loss of a bodily function. However, in third party claims the employee must prove negligence on the part of the third party, whereas a workers compensation does not require proof that the employer was negligent and only requires the employee to prove that he was injured while in the scope of his employment.

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lorida remains in the minority of States which do not have laws that define penalties for texting while driving as a primary offense. For several years, bills have been filed with the Florida Legislature to create primary offenses for texting while driving. None have been successfully passed, as yet. I am once again trying to incur penalties for those found texting while driving in school zones or school crossings. We should, at the very least, recognize that school zones are a major priority in securing the safety of our children, parents and teaching staff.

The bill I am filing, HB25, relates to texting while driving in a school zone or school crossing, creates penalties for such violations, identifies wireless communication devices, and prohibits against such devices while driving.

HB25 further identifies that a person may not operate a motor vehicle while manually typing or entering multiple letters, numbers, symbols, or other characters into a wireless communications device or while sending or reading data on such a device for the purpose of non-voice interpersonal communication, including, but not limited to, communication methods known as texting, e-mailing, and instant messaging. As used in this bill, the term “wireless communications device” means any handheld device used or capable of being used in a handheld manner, that is designed or intended to receive or transmit text or character-based messages, access or store data, or connect to the Internet or any communications service as defined and that allows text communications. A motor vehicle that is stationary is not being operated and is not subject to the prohibition in this paragraph.

Any person who violates this proposed law commits a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a nonmoving violation. For a violation occurring in a legally posted active school zone or designated school crossing, the amount of any fine prescribed for the violation shall be doubled.

Any person who commits a second or subsequent violation within five years after the date of a prior conviction for a violation commits a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation. Regardless of where the prior violation occurred, if a second or subsequent violation occurred in a legally posted active school zone or designated school crossing, the amount of any fine prescribed for the violation shall be doubled. For purposes of this subsection, “active school zone or designated school crossing” refers to the period of time during which the restrictive speed limit is in effect within the zone or crossing.

If passed, this act shall take effect October 1, 2016.

We all know that it’s dangerous to text but do it anyway. Maybe worse, some believe they can multitask while driving. Over 90 percent of frequent drivers in an AT&T sponsored survey said they know that texting and driving is dangerous, but that it doesn’t stop them from doing it. We must work together to change that mindset.

This is an issue worth fighting for, and I intend to continue the good fight.

Wish me luck!

State Representative Richard Stark (D-Weston) represents House District 104 which includes all of Weston. You can reach Rep. Stark at Richard.Stark@myfloridahouse.gov or by calling his legislative office at (954) 217-0287.

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ow that 2015 is drawing to a close, many homeowners are asking themselves what they should do with their homes in the New Year. They are asking, “Should I stay or should I sell?”

To answer that question, let’s take a closer look at the real estate market in South Florida, especially here in Weston. For the last several years, we have been experiencing a seller’s market. We simply have not had enough homes for sale to meet the needs of buyers who are looking to lock-in historically low interest rates.

A balanced supply of inventory of homes for sale is typically a three-to-six month supply. As of October 1, 2015, we currently had only a 4.1 month supply of homes for sale in Weston. Therefore, if your home in Weston is priced competitively, has been well-maintained, and is under $1 million, it is sure to sell quickly. In some cases, sellers are even experiencing multiple bids on their home.

So, is that going to change in 2016? If you’re thinking of selling in the New Year, consider these five facts: 1. The first two quarters of the New Year are the “high season” for real estate. Every business has a “high” season and in South Florida the real estate market goes into high gear during the first two quarters of the year, especially during the months of February, March, April and May. These are great months to put your home on the market.

2. Demand is high. Weston continues to be named as one of the best places to live. Family Circle magazine, in 2015, named Weston as one of the ten best towns for families. Our city is attracting a lot of national attention because of our great schools, beautiful parks, cultural activities and family-friendly atmosphere. Buyers recognize this, so demand for homes in Weston is strong.

3. Interest Rates. Although the Federal Reserve has indicated it will begin to raise interest rates slightly in 2016, rates will still be at historic lows. This means that it’s a fantastic time to sell, because buyers are still running to lock-in low rates. At the same time, lenders are beginning to make the home-buying process and guidelines a little bit easier on buyers.

4. Low Inventory. Going into 2016, we still will experience a low inventory of homes for sale in Weston. As long as interest rates remain low, we will continue to see lots of buyers in the market. Thus, if your home is priced right and well-maintained, you can expect to sell it for top dollar.

5. A Healthy Real Estate Market. As the expression goes, “the only constant in life is change.” As we have all seen and experienced, the real estate market is always changing. We have seen it rise and fall and rise again.

Fortunately, today, we have fewer foreclosures and short sales, and the real estate market is, once again, healthy. There is no better time to sell than when the market is strong and healthy.

We still have room for more recovery, but real estate experts say that we can expect a more “normal” increase in home prices in 2016. This means homeowners can anticipate that their home will appreciate anywhere from three to five percent a year. And that, along with all of the aforementioned, is good news.

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lthough fires related to Christmas trees and holiday decorations remain relatively uncommon, when they do occur, they are more likely to be serious and cause injuries and deaths. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), on average one of every 40 reported home fires that begin with a Christmas tree resulted in a death. This is compared to an average of just one death per 142 total reported home fires. Furthermore, electrical problems were factors in the one-third of structure fires that involved a Christmas tree or holiday decoration.

Nearly 47,000 fires occur during the winter holidays nationally, claiming more than 500 lives, causing 2,200 injuries, and costing $554 million in damages, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.

As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. Follow some simple, common sense fire safety tips to decrease the chances of fire in your home during this wonderful time of year. ▸▸ Avoid using lit candles and NEVER use candles to decorate a tree. If you do use them, make sure they are in stable holders and place them where they cannot be easily knocked over. ▸▸ Never leave the house with candles burning. ▸▸ Inspect holiday lights each year for frayed wire, bare spots, gaps in the insulation, broken or cracked sockets, and excessive kinking or wear. ▸▸ Use only lighting evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL). ▸▸ Do not connect more than three strands of mini holiday light sets or more than 50 bulbs for the screw-in light sets. ▸▸ Do not leave holiday lights unattended. Always unplug tree and holiday lights before leaving the home or going to bed. ▸▸ Place Christmas trees, candles, and other holiday decorations at least three feet away from heat sources like portable heaters. ▸▸ Ensure you have working smoke alarms near your kitchen, on each level of your home, near sleeping areas, and inside and outside bedrooms if you sleep with the doors closed.

If your family’s holiday celebration includes a Christmas tree, the moisture content in the needles of the tree play a dominant role in determining the fire hazard the tree represents. A tree which has dry needles can readily ignite and cause a rapid fire spread over an entire room.

Properly maintaining a cut Christmas tree is important to retain a high moisture content in the needles of the tree. ▸▸ Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched. ▸▸ Before placing the tree in the stand, cut two inches from the base of the trunk. ▸▸ Add water to the tree stand and be sure to add water daily. Initially, a freshly cut tree may soak up to a gallon a day. ▸▸ Get rid of the tree after the holidays or when it is dry. Dried out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage.

Holiday decorations, menorah candles, and Christmas trees are enjoyed in many homes and are the traditional centerpiece of the winter holiday celebrations. However, both real and artificial decorations pose an increased risk of fire. By following these simple, but often overlooked safety tips, you can help protect your family from accidental fires.

For more information, please Assistant District Fire Chief Bruce Angier at Fire Station 67 at (954) 389-2089 or by email at Bruce_Angier@sheriff.org.

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Weston BSO Fire Rescue Promotes Fire Safety Education Community News

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eston BSO Fire Rescue crews were busy throughout Fire Safety Month visiting local schools and welcoming community groups to its fire stations.

Life Safety Educator Melanie Brocato led the Fire Safety Month activities. She says its purpose is to provide awareness and educate the public on important issues related to fire safety.

Weston BSO Fire Rescue uses this event as an opportunity to teach children about fire safety.

“It’s important to teach young children about fire safety so they can help prevent fires and/or injuries related to fires,” explains LSE Brocato. “It is also important to teach children about what steps they should take in the event of a fire, so they are prepared in case of an emergency.”

During Fire Safety Month, crews from Station 67 and Station 81 joined LSE Brocato for fire safety presentations at Country Isles Elementary and Indian Trace Elementary, with additional visits planned at Eagle Point Elementary, Manatee Bay Elementary and The Sagemont School.

The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign was “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep; Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm.” To promote that message, Weston students took part in The Case of the Chirping Sound, an interactive stage show designed to teach children about the importance of work-

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“Students were selected from the audience to participate in the show, where they proceeded to act out their role in the mystery. Audiences are engaged throughout the play and participate in helping their fellow classmates tell the story,” explains LSE Brocato. “The play also highlights the importance of designating a family ‘meeting place’ and knowing how and when to call 9-1-1.”

To further promote the Fire Safety Month message, Weston BSO Photos courtesy City of Weston sponsored a poster contest for students in kindergarten through second grade. Children were invited to draw a poster promoting the “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep; Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm” theme.

Weston BSO Fire Rescue is committed to public safety education, both in the schools and community. “We provide CPR classes to Weston residents and people who work in Weston, fire extinguisher training, car seat installations, presentations on hurricane preparedness, bike safety, poison safety, water safety, on-the-job fire safety and much, much more,” adds LSE Brocato.

To learn more about Weston BSO Fire Rescue’s community outreach programs or to schedule a tour of any of the Weston fire stations, call Station 81 at (954) 389-2015.

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early 100,000 million Americans traveled last holiday season, and experts believe the numbers could be even higher this year because of the low gas prices. That means many Weston homeowners may be away for the holidays.

Whether your plans include skiing the slopes, relaxing on a Caribbean cruise, or visiting family and friends, you can rest a little easier knowing your home is under the careful watch of the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Simply sign up for the free Home Watch program.

While homeowners are away, a BSO deputy, community service aid, or C.O.P. (Citizens on Patrol) volunteer will drive by unoccupied residences and perform a daily perimeter check for signs of break-in or suspicious activity.

To sign up for this free service, simply download the Home Watch form from the BSO website (www.sheriff.org/homewatch). Once you complete the form, return it to the BSO district office in Weston at 17300 Royal Palm Boulevard or fax it to 954-6593541. Homeowners must provide the dates and times the home will be unoccupied, along with a contact phone number of a trusted neighbor or local relative.

In addition to registering for the Home Watch program, homeowners can further protect their property while they are away by taking a few precautions. The Broward Sheriff’s Office recommends you: ▸▸ let a trusted neighbor know when you will be out of town, and leave a spare key and an emergency telephone number; ▸▸ make your home appear occupied by attaching timers to the lights and television sets and set them to turn on and off at different times; ▸▸ open some of the drapes or blinds; during daytime hours this gives the appearance that someone is home, and during the evening, lights inside the house are more visible; ▸▸ have your newspaper and mail held, or picked up by a friend or neighbor; ▸▸ invite a neighbor to park their car in your driveway; ▸▸ lock your garage door and disconnect the automatic opener; ▸▸ don’t forget to set your alarm; ▸▸ and, never leave a message on your telephone answering machine stating you are out of town.

BSO’s Home Watch program offers added security while you are out of town.

To that last point, the American Automobile Association (AAA) adds “Don’t broadcast your trip regardless of how delighted you are about the vacation.” This means do not post that you will be away on social media sites.

Another important tip from AAA is not to expose personal information on luggage tags, especially if you are departing from a local airport or cruise port. If possible, use your business address instead of home address or use tag covers.

For those Weston residents who will be hosting guests this holiday season, BSO reminds you to park in the “cell phone” lot at the airport until your loved one’s flight arrives.

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the same day. For cerebrovascular, we offer endovascular technology for aneurysm and malformation, Gamma Knife for arterial Venous Malformations, and state-of-the-art surgical technology Neuropath for intra-cerebral hemorrhage and deep brain tumors. In spine surgery we offer minimally invasive surgery using state-of-the-art technology to perform disk replacements and correction of spinal deformity.

Patients with spine disease can undergo outpatient surgery and go home the same day, walking with no pain. We are one of the only providers who can offer Gamma Knife radiosurgery for brain and EDGE variant radiosurgery and Cyber Knife radiosurgery for the brain Jose Valerio MD, FACS, FAANS and spine.

eurosurgery and oncology are two of the most highly specialized forms of medicine.

Jose Valerio, MD, has dedicated his practice to helping patients facing the devastating diagnosis of brain cancer, as well as those needing spine surgery.

At his unique practice, he offers patients the latest technology for the treatment of brain tumors and spine disease. Dr. Valerio believes the personalized care, international medical patient care experience, and network of renowned institutions available at his practice make it stand out in terms of quality treatment and patient care.

Dr. Valerio answered some commonly asked questions about his practice.

What are your areas of interest? I specialize

in treating brain tumors, with particular interest in glioblastoma. To treat Trigeminal Neuralgia, I use all the different techniques available which include microvascular decompression, balloon compression and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. For the spine, I practice state-of-the-art, minimally invasive surgery which features a smaller surgical incision and shorter hospital stay.

Why did you decide to specialize in neurosurgery oncology and spine surgery?

My father is a neurosurgeon and my uncle is an orthopedic spine surgeon. They contributed to my decision to practice and train in these specific areas. There is no question about it, to try to control pain in a patient is a challenge or to try to resolve a brain cancer is also a challenge, but to be able to give hope that you can help and show how to control these diseases or cure them, it makes all my training time pay off. I am a physician because I love to help people and I do research because I would like to find the cure of brain cancer. I will offer to my patients the latest treatment and technology available.

What services do you provide? In the area of

brain tumors, we are one of the only centers that can offer the use of Gamma Knife technology, a single session of specialized radiation targeted to the brain tumor without affecting the surrounding brain. We use the FDA-approved Optune treatment which has been approved as a standard of care for glioblastomas. We offer Neuroblete, a minimally invasive laser therapy for deep brain tumors and recurrent gliomas.

We offer endoscopic skull-base surgery, which allows doctors to remove brain tumors through the nose without opening the cranium, with excellent results in pituitary adenomas and Craniopharyngiomas. Trigeminal neuralgia can be treated with minimally invasive procedures that can be done as outpatient surgery. The patient can be pain-free in 80% of cases just two hours after the procedure and go home

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Why is technology important to your practice? Technology helps us to be more consistent and accurate in our treatments. Safety is the most important objective in a neurosurgical intervention and, in the area of brain tumors, technology allows us to be as less invasive as possible with excellent results.

How do you stay abreast on the latest advances in this field? I am

a member of the international executive committee of the tumor section of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons, World Federation of Neurological Surgeons, Vice President of the Federation Latino America of Neurological Surgeons Tumor section, and member of the European Association of Neurological Surgeons. To be involved in all this helps me to be at the cutting edge in technology and have the latest advances in the field.

Where did you go to medical school and complete your medical training? I have 20

years of training: six years of medical school, six years of residency, three years as a research fellow in cerebrovascular and five years as neurosurgical oncology and spine fellow. I attended medical school at the University Autonomy of Guadalajara, one of the most prestigious universities in Mexico. I did my neurosurgery residency at the National Medical Center 21st Century in Mexico City, with an enfold fellowship in spine and skull-base. Afterwards, I worked as a neurosurgeon for two years in skull-base and spine surgery in the PEMEX medical system in Mexico.

I came to the United States to do a research fellowship in cerebrovascular neurosurgery at

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University Hospital of Cleveland at Case Western Reserve University for three years and then a Clinical Fellowship in Neurosurgical Oncology which included brain tumors and spine surgery for five years.

What is your care philosophy? As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, I follow their principle where we always will take care of our patients as one of our family members, never another number in my practice.

Who is your typical patient? My patients

have a variety of neurological issues such as brain cancer glioblastoma, low grade gliomas, pituitary adenomas, meningiomas, brain metastasis, trigeminal neuralgia, spine problems, spine tumors metastasis, as well as patients requiring Gamma Knife radiosurgery.

What can patients expect when they come to your office? We have a talented office staff

including a nurse practitioner with 16 years of experience in neurosurgery and an international business development person that specifically takes care of all international patient care. Each of our facilities, Weston, Aventura, Hialeah and South Miami, has a front desk and office manager who will take care of all patient needs and office scheduling.

Each office has a nice environment that facilitates patient access for the neurosurgical service. I am proud to develop this strategic patient access facility around South Florida where the patient always has access to the doctor without the need to travel a long distance or wait weeks or months to have a medical appointment. We are one of the only programs that can resolve patients’ needs in a short period of time, as soon your medical insurance allows.

Where do you have privileges? I perform

procedures at the Miami Neurosurgical Center at Larkin Hospital, Palmetto General Hospital, Aventura Medical Hospital, Cancer Innovation Center, Biscayne Surgical Center at Hollywood, and Cyber Knife Miami. In addition, at our office in South Miami we perform Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and have the ability to offer MRI, CT and spine infiltration.

Dr. Jose Valerio’s Weston office is at 2741 Executive Park Drive, Suite 2. Additional offices are in Aventura, Hialeah and South Miami. Office hours are 8am-5pm Monday through Friday, with 24-hour telephone access at 1-844-VALERIO. To schedule an appointment call 954-907-9445. For more information on Dr. Jose Valerio and his practice, visit www.jvaleriomd.com.

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sionally, but Srebnick says lan Srebnick has he never lost his passion coached basketball for the game or coaching. at both the collegiate So when a former player of and professional level, but his recommended him for he says nothing compares the Pan American Maccabi to his current team. He is Games coaching position coaching the U.S. Master’s he was immediately on Men’s Team for the Pan board.

American Maccabi Games, Srebnick says he’s which take place in excited to be representing Santiago, Chile, later this his country and religion month. at the games, which are “I am more excited and commonly referred to as enthused about coachthe “Jewish Olympics.” At ing this team compared the Pan American Maccabi to any other job I’ve had,” Games, Jewish athletes states Srebnick. The selffrom countries in North, proclaimed basketball Central and South America enthusiast grew up playing compete in traditional pick-up ball on the streets sports such as basketball, of New York and went on soccer, swimming, and to play for the University gymnastics, as well as of Connecticut. He was an Alan Srebnick is coaching the U.S. Master’s chess, beach volleyball, assistant coach at Bucknell Men’s basketball team at the Pan American table tennis and other University, American Maccabi Games this month. events.

University and Iona College, The members of the Master’s Men’s team are all before entering the NBA where he was a head scout over the age of 45 and share a passion for playing for the Washington Bullets and assistant coach for the basketball. According to Srebnick, some had played Detroit Pistons. in college and some only played recreationally, but It’s been 22 years since he last coached profes-

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He says coaching this team has been a challenge.

Try-outs were held in New York and the team, with players from all across the country, has only had a couple of weekend practices with everyone together.

“The players have had to train on their own. They are diligent about staying in shape.”

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“Although I am new to the Maccabi program, there’s an expression ‘Once a Maccabi, always a Maccabi.’ I think that holds true. There is a bond that is created among players. We all share a love of the sport and the pride in representing our country and religion.”

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PRP Therapy Proves Effective in Combating Hair Loss Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette

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lthough typically associated with men, hair loss or thinning is not uncommon in women in their 50s and 60s. In fact, over 30 million U.S women suffer from hereditary hair loss, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

The psychological effects are severe. Women are more self-conscious and more likely to suffer from depression and self-esteem issues due to hair loss. In addition, most hair restoration treatments have traditionally been geared toward men leaving women with very few choices.

But that is no longer the case—a natural, noninvasive and affordable procedure is now available to help those suffering from hair loss get their hair back. Previously used to treat athletic injuries, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) has proven to be efficient in stimulating and repairing hair follicles with no downtime.

The treatment is rather simple because it only requires a blood sample from the patient. After spinning the blood in a centrifuge to separate blood particles, the plasma, along with other nutrients, is injected into the patient’s scalp. This way your body is using its own cells to combat the hair loss. With minimal side effects and offered at a fraction of the cost of a hair transplant, the treatment has become increasingly popular among women.

In a study of 11 patients suffering from hair loss, researchers found a significant improvement in follicular density in nine patients after four PRP sessions during a 12-week span. Scientists concluded, “PRP...is a simple, cost-effective and feasible option for hair loss.” The findings were published in the Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery.

In addition to genetics, factors such as pregnancy, stress, and lack of vitamins can cause hair thinning. This condition can also be an indicator of more serious problems such as autoimmune diseases. This is why it’s important to work with a qualified medical professional.

At our functional medicine practice, we first examine the patient to find the root of the problem. After ruling out vitamin deficiencies and hormonal imbalances, among other factors, PRP is only recommended if necessary. Results can be seen after two or three sessions, which must be administered, at least, three months apart.

The quality of the equipment used is instrumental for the success of the treatment. Different centrifuges will yield different mixes of platelets. The wrong mix can negatively impact the results of the treatment.

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If you are suffering from hair loss, know that the solution is only one injection away.

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The Value of Fat in Cosmetic Surgery Ask the Expert

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he future of plastic surgery lies in stem cell science and optimization of fat grafting for soft tissue augmentation. For years, patients focused on eliminating fat. Today, fat (or adipose) cells are utilized for restoration of soft tissue volume loss that occurs with aging.

Recent advancements in stem cell isolation have led to the application of stem cell enriched fat grafts.

A fat transfer involves harvesting a patient’s own fat cells through a lipo-aspiration procedure, then separating the fat cells from the accompanying serum into a pure fat cell graft for transfer to the face, body, or breasts to restore soft tissue volume.

Research has shown that when fat cells are enriched with stem cells to form culture expanded adipose desired stem cells there is a higher quantity and quality of newly formed adipose and connective tissue. With this technique, the amount of fat which survives after a lipofilling procedure improves to 80 – 90% with more predictable and long lasting results. Fat cells survive in the range of 50 – 75% with present techniques requiring over correction of the soft tissue defect to ensure proper enhancement.

The term “stem cell” when used in advertisements for facelifts and hair transplants is not applicable, because stem cells haven’t been isolated clinically for these procedures. Using the term “stem cell facelifts” is an attempt by the advertiser to mislead patients into thinking they are receiving a new cutting edge procedure.

Scientifically, fat cells do contain immature stem cells, as well as platelet rich plasma, which have a higher portion of stem cells than plasma alone. When fat is injected into the face, theoretically a small concentration of stem cells may be present in the newly grafted fat. For buttock enhancement, autologous fat transfer procedure has become the procedure of choice to improve size, shape, and lifting of the buttocks.

In recent years, fat grafts have been used in breast reconstruction procedures, both for post-mastectomy reconstruction and post breast augmentation contour irregularities. Autologous fat grafting procedures are being utilized for primary breast augmentation more often for women who desire a small increase in breast size and fullness. The technique is still being studied to determine its long-term effects, including issues with mammography and subsequent breast cancer detection. The techniques for maximizing results in fat transfer have evolved over the past several years. With ongoing research and clinical application, fat will be used universally for soft tissue augmentation and become the gold standard for such procedures.

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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Sports With Court Brings Sports Equipment to the Bahamas

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family vacation to the Bahamas left a lasting impression on Courtney Carlton. It was not the beautiful white sand beaches, but the memories of a pick-up soccer game with two young brothers that stayed with her. That game motivated the Cypress Bay senior to create Sports With Court, which collected and delivered much-needed sports equipment to schools and families in impoverished areas of the Bahamas.

Courtney says she and her brother were playing soccer with the boys when she quickly spotted something out of the ordinary. “They were sharing a pair of sneakers. While one was playing in his socks, the other was playing in sneakers. After a few points scored, they paused the game to switch.”

That memory gnawed at Courtney, especially after she returned home to Weston, a community well-known for its excellent sports programs. The avid Courtney presents a pair of athletic shoes athlete, who plays on the Cypress Bay to a young boy in Freeport, Bahamas. volleyball team, decided she needed to do something to help Gio and Rashad, and other children in the Bahamas who did not have access to the basic necessities like a pair of sneakers.

With the help of the non-profit organization Women Supporting Women, Courtney created Sports With Court. She collaborated with Cypress Bay High School, the Cypress Bay National Honor Society, Indian Trace Elementary School, Weston AYSO, St. Bonaventure Women’s Organization and the Weston community to collect gently used or new soccer cleats, athletic shoes and socks in children’s and adult sizes. With the help of volunteers, Courtney hand washed dirty sneakers,

tied shoe laces together and tagged each pair by size, then packed the donations for shipping.

In September, she traveled to Freeport, Bahamas, to deliver more than 550 pairs of athletic sneakers and cleats, more than 650 pairs of socks, 40 soccer balls and volleyballs, along with miscellaneous sports equipment. Working with Bishop Godfrey Williams of Sunland Baptist Academy, Courtney coordinated a Sports With Court Distribution Day at the church.

Courtney says children from the Columbus House of Boys & Girls, as well as local families, were given sneakers and socks. “Coaches and PE teachers were invited to collect the sets of uniforms, referee t-shirts, Courtney sorts the 550 pairs of sneakers and balls and cones cleats donated to Sports With Court. for their school teams,” she added.

Although she feared not having enough sizes for everyone, Courtney says, thankfully, she was able to provide for everyone. “The children were extremely grateful and amazed that someone from the States came to help them.”

Courtney plans to continue this type of service outreach in other countries. “I am definitely partaking in a service study abroad program in college.”

Make-A-Wish Grants Weston Teen’s Wish for Custom Golf Cart

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or many Weston teenagers, hanging out with friends at Weston Town Center “I was really happy and is a rite of passage. Unfortunately, that was not possible for 14-year-old excited!”

Danny “Sire” Adams, until now.

He says the coolest The Cypress Bay ninth grader is battling brain cancer. He has had multiple features are “defibrain tumors and has undergone three surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation in nitely the TV and radio the past year, since his diagnosis. Unable to ride a bicycle, Danny asked Make-Asystems.”

Wish Southern Florida for a golf cart so that he can meet up with his friends.

According to Danny, “After my most recent surgery, it hasn’t been as easy for me to get around,” his friends are defiexplains Danny, who is the son of Miami Dolphins defensive coach “Blue” Adams. nitely impressed. “They “The golf cart gives me a chance to hang out with my friends.” all say it’s AMAZING! Polen Capital, of Boca Raton, granted Danny’s wish. They did not give him It’s probably one of the just any golf cart. He was presented with a one-of-a-kind, customized golf cart nicest golf carts in the specially designed with a Call of Duty Black Ops theme, one of his favorite video world and perfect for games. me.”

The golf cart You may have seen features black matte Danny driving his golf paint, 12-inch rims, cart around Weston The smile on Danny’s face is priceless as he gets surround sound stereo, Town Center. The teen to sit in his golf cart for the first time. underbody lighting, says he goes to Publix a lift kit, rear struts almost every day for sunflower seeds. and custom decals. It Although still undergoing treatment, Danny says this golf cart has given him prominently displays the ability to maintain some semblance of his life prior to diagnosis. He is now “#SireStrong,” the able to get around and meet his friends. rallying cry the family Danny says he is grateful to Make-A-Wish and Polen Capital for making his uses in its fight against wish come true.

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Make-A-Wish Southern Florida grants wishes to children with Danny says he was life-threatening medical conditions. The organization has granted shocked when Makemore than 10,000 wishes since 1983 to children in 13 Florida A-Wish unveiled his counties and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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sk any group of elementary school age children what they want to be when they grow up and chances are many will say a professional athlete. This dream may soon come true for members of the Cypress Bay High School Dream Team.

While they may not be famous yet, this elite group of student athletes is already serving as positive role models for young children.

The Dream Team program is coordinated by College Advisor Shari Bush. “They are all truly exceptional students. Not only do they excel in their sports, but they are all among the top academic students at Cypress Bay. They are all good kids who make good choices.”

Bush and the Cypress Bay athletic coaches chose the members of the Cypress Bay Dream Team: Quarterback Isaiah Sampson and Linebacker/Defensive End Blake Meyerson from the football team, golfer Brianna Buckley, Varsity Tennis Captain Sibel Can, and Cross Country and Distance Track Captain Thomas Morin.

As a former Peer Counselor Coordinator, Bush recognizes the power of persuasive peers. That’s exactly why she brought the Dream Team to address fifth graders at Manatee Bay Elementary School.

“I felt that in today’s day and age, when kids are exposed to so many things that are not always positive, it would be nice to bring in good role mod-

els from our own community to talk to them about choices,” explains Bush. “I chose fifth grade because it is a transitional year. Next year these students will

The Cypress Bay Dream Team, Thomas Morin, Isaiah Sampson, Blake Meyerson, Brianna Buckley and Sibel Can, with Manatee Bay Elementary Principal Heather Hedman-DeVaughn.

be faced with many choices in middle school and it’s crucial that they make the right ones.”

Each Dream Team member shared their own story of how hard work and determination got them to where they are today. Isaiah proudly showed students a letter he received from Harvard University stating

they noticed his hard work on the field and in the classroom. Brianna shared how finishing second to last in a golf tournament made her realize she had been playing for everyone but herself; once she committed to the game, she excelled and later helped bring her team to States. Thomas spoke about perseverance, telling the children how he used to run every day, rain or shine, which enabled him to go from running a 24 minute 5K to a 16 minute race. He is now one of the top ten runners in the region. Blake also spoke about determination. He wanted to play football in high school, but was told he was not good enough. Blake told the fifth graders that “no matter what people tell you, you have the ability to do what you set your mind to – don’t let doubters stop you.” Sibel spoke about overcoming adversity. She shared the personal story of having to start the college recruiting process all over again in August after the schools she had been looking at all dropped her.

The Dream Team also fielded questions about everything from how to make time for practice and homework to how to know which sport to focus on if you are interested in many. The assembly concluded with a meet and greet and “selfie sessions” with the Dream Team.

Bush says the program was a huge success. She plans to visit other elementary schools later this year.

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Sagemont Students Explore Opportunities at College Fair

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s a college preparatory school, The Sagemont School is committed to preparing its students for the academic rigors of higher education. This includes helping students find the “perfect fit” when selecting which college or university to attend. That is why it hosts a college fair each fall for high school students and their parents.

“At Sagemont, we like to think of the college application process as a holistic one that is all about the students’ fit – academically, socially, and financially – and the college fair is truly a low-pressure way for students to begin exploration and simply see what is out there and what their options might be,” explains Sagemont College Counselor Cecilia Grano De Oro. “We host our own college fair in order to provide students the opportunity to interact with admissions representatives one-on-one.”

That personal interaction is particularly important for upper classmen. Grano De Oro says, for seniors, attending the college fair gives them “the opportunity to meet their admissions reps face-toface for the first time. It’s a great way for them to really put themselves out there and say, ‘This is who I am and what I can offer if I am given the opportunity to attend your school.’”

In preparation for the college fair Grano De Oro coaches students on etiquette and how to interact with the admissions representatives. “Sometimes, students do not realize that the reps in attendance are actually the people who review the applications, so I encourage them to keep this in mind with all of their interactions. So much of college fair involves striking up conversations with the reps.”

Grano De Oro says she is proud of the way her students handle themselves at the college fair. “Our students have been able to build our school’s reputation among the college reps as one with highly engaged students who attend the college fair ready to learn and take in as much information as possible. After each college fair, we always receive such great feedback from the reps about how engaging and prepared our students were, which is certainly what helps make this event a success year after year.”

This reputation has helped bring top caliber colleges and universities to the Sagemont Upper School Campus. This year’s college fair roster included more than 100 institutions. This included all 12 schools in Florida’s university system (i.e.: University of Florida, Florida State, University of Central Florida, New College, etc.), large state schools (i.e.: Penn State, Michigan State, University of Alabama), highly competitive schools (i.e.: Vanderbilt University, University of Virginia, Drexel University), small private schools (i.e.: Pace University, New York Film Academy, Sarah Lawrence College) and military academies (West Point and U.S. Naval Academy), among others.

“At our school, our students possess a wide range of interests that run from the sciences and humanities to the arts, both visually and performance-based. I typically invite schools that offer many different options in terms of programs that are available for study, which naturally leads to a mix of schools,” explains Grano De Oro. “I’m a strong proponent of the idea that finding the right college or university is all about fit, so hosting a college fair

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that shows our students the many different choices that they will have to make is a way of helping them find that fit and figure out what makes sense for them and what doesn’t.”

To help students maximize the limited time they have at the college fair, Grano De Oro provides them with a number of materials and resources to help students figure out which booths they might want to visit. She begins by having students use Naviance, an online college planning tool to which Sagemont subscribes, to complete a survey and compile a list of potential colleges and universities. Students are then asked to compare their list to the list of schools attending the college fair.

The day before the event, students are given a tote bag with materials to help them navigate the college fair and use their time as efficiently as possible. It includes a map of the venue and list of questions to consider asking the admissions representatives.

Grano De Oro also includes a list of colleges attending organized by majors offered, so that if a student is interested in biology, for example, they will know which of the schools attending the fair offer that degree program.

“I try to make the process as streamlined and organized as possible so that students come to the fair with a plan in place and are able to achieve whichever goals they have set for that day,” notes Grano De Oro. This was the second year that Sagemont’s college fair was open to parents. Grano De Oro says it’s important for parents to be involved in this process, as they have a big role to play for their children in terms of guidance and support.

“For many parents, attending the college fair alerted them to the many ways that the college application process has changed since they attended school, which helps them understand the pressures their own children must face as they embark on this journey,” explained Grano De Oro. “Also, with Sagemont being a school that hosts many international students, the college fair is a way for their parents to begin orienting themselves about a process that they might be completely unfamiliar with, especially if they attended college abroad and are accustomed to a different educational system.”

Grano De Oro says she is proud of her students and relishes the feedback she receives after each college fair. “I feel that this is truly a representation of our school and what our students are capable of achieving, both academically and otherwise, as we’ve built a reputation of being a school that develops young people into bright, socially aware and well-rounded individuals.”

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Gator Run Kindergarten Class Learns Fire Safety Skills

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uring Fire Safety Month, students in Crystal Coyle’s kindergarten class at Gator Run Elementary School enjoyed a visit from a very special guest. Mrs. Coyle’s husband, “Fireman Jason,” taught the children critical fire safety skills.

“It is extremely important to teach young children about fire safety because fire is a potentially life threatening situation,” explains Mrs. Coyle, who invites her husband, a Firefighter/Paramedic with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, to speak each year. “Our goal is to equip children with some basic knowledge they would need to survive should they ever encounter a fire in their home or elsewhere.”

According to Mrs. Coyle, the discussion covered topics such as the importance of conducting practice fire drills in your home, what to do if your house is on fire, when to call 911, the importance of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in the home, why children should never play with fire, etc. She says one of the most important lessons is the preservation of life over materials. “We want the children to remember in the event of a fire to get out of their home quickly. Do not waste time collecting their favorite toys. Any ‘thing’ can be replaced, but we can never replace them.”

As part of the presentation, Fireman Jason donned his bunker gear and explained to the class how each piece of equipment plays a role in protecting his

body. A firefighter in full gear is wearing masks, hoods, helmets, and air packs with ventilators, which can muffle their speech, sometimes making them sound like Darth Vader. This can frighten children even when there is no fire.

“I feel that it is extremely important for children to meet a fireman and see them as a real person who cares about protecting them,” shares Mrs. Coyle. “When Jason puts on all of that gear, the children get to see what a fireman might look like and sound like if they are ever in a fire situation. We teach them to never hide from the firefighters because they just want to rescue them and reunite them with their families.”

Fireman Jason believes public education lessons such as this are an important part of his job.

“As a firefighter and a parent, I feel that this is the least I can do to help educate young children about fire safety and give them the opportunity to learn more about the various functions of the fire department.”

Mrs. Coyle says her students’ favorite part of the lesson was the Stop, Drop & Roll exercise, when each child got to act out what to do if their clothing catches on fire. The children also got to put on pint-size fire gear and pose for pictures with Fireman Jason. As a special treat, the class made edible fire trucks.

Eagle Point Elementary Celebrates Cultural Diversity

By Stacey Bomser

Eagle Point Elementary Principal Christine de Zayas poses with students at the Hispanic Heritage Celebration.

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agle Point Elementary is a culturally diverse school. Its student body represents 42 countries, many in Central and South America.

“The majority of our students are of Hispanic descent,” notes Eagle Point Principal Christine de Zayas. “During Hispanic Heritage Month, Eagle Point recognizes and celebrates that diversity.”

The entire school participated in the Hispanic Heritage Celebration. Students rotated through stations in the cafeteria where they participated in dance lessons, learning traditional Latin dances such as the salsa, merengue, and bachata.

Students were encouraged to wear clothing typical of the country their family represents, or from a country of their choosing. Principal de Zayas says Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Mexico, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, and Argentina were just some of the countries proudly represented by students, parents and faculty.

As part of the celebration, the school catered lunch from Don Paella. According to Principal de Zayas, the restaurant brought five giant “palleras” and cooked

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chicken and rice paella, a traditional Spanish dish, for everyone. The Spanishlanguage radio station, El Sol, broadcast from the school, playing Spanish music to entertain during lunch.

To further promote cultural awareness, teachers and students created Hispanic Heritage bulletin boards outside the classrooms.

In addition to the Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Eagle Point hosts a schoolwide Multicultural Show at the end of the year. Each teacher and class that wants to participate picks a country and represents that country through a traditional song, dance or skit.

“At Eagle Point, we embrace diversity and strive to learn as much as we can about each other’s cultures,” explains Principal de Zayas. “It is through cultural exchange such as our Hispanic Heritage Celebration and end-of-the-year Multicultural Show that our students become agents of peace and understanding and, ultimately, citizens of the world.”

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Falcon Cove Middle School Steps Up at Breast Cancer Walk

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ith one in eight women being diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime, the disease is one that affects all of us either directly or indirectly. That includes students at Falcon Cove Middle School who have seen teachers and faculty battle breast cancer. Three staff members, whose lives were personally touched by this disease, helped sponsor Team Fighting Fierce Falcons in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.

The Falcon Cove team, which consisted of about 80 students, teachers, parents and community members, raised nearly $5000 – ten times its goal of collecting $500. The school placed 19th out of 597 teams in terms of fundraising.

ESE Support Facilitator Lisa Bandman started the schoolwide donation drive and asked colleagues to participate in the walk. Once Media Specialist Marcia Alexander heard about this, she got the Book Club involved. She always connects a community service project to the titles the students read.

Mrs. Alexander said Counting by 7’s by Holly Goldberg Sloan tied in nicely with this fundraiser. It was the story of a girl who was abandoned at birth, lost her adoptive parents, and is obsessed with medical conditions, plants and nature. Her unique interests and positive attitude, despite the obstacles she’s faced, affect everyone she meets.

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“The theme of ‘choosing’ your family and the celebration of life tied in perfectly with the Book Club members giving back to our local community and joining others in the fight for a cure,” shared Mrs. Alexander. “I have found that books, especially realistic fiction, can help students deal with issues or at least make them aware of situations that other children or families face.”

Athletic Director Evie Hoopes had the girls soccer team take part in the breast cancer awareness walk. “Volunteering your time to help others always has a great benefit to building a strong team. They realize they can do anything as long as they are together. These experiences help create memories and bond them forever.”

Coach Hoopes adds, “As a female, it’s important for young girls to know about this cause. It’s important for them to know people are trying to make a difference by finding a cure. It’s important for them to know that whatever they choose to do or support, they can truly make a difference in this world.”

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Indian Trace Green Day Continues to Grow

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ndian Trace Elementary’s Green Day started eight years ago when first grade teacher Kathryn Puccio enlisted the help of her students and families to spruce up the school’s butterfly garden. Over the years, Green Day has blossomed into one of the PTA’s biggest events.

This year, hundreds of volunteers banded together to complete the campus beautification project.

According to Green Day Chair Julianne Dinda, this event is a labor of love for Indian Trace Elementary staff, students, faculty and families, as well as members of the Weston community. “Students got a handson lesson as they learned about plants and the environment through an activity that involved a tremendous amount of teamwork.”

For the students, it’s all about fun and friendship. “What I like about Green Day is that everyone comes together to make our school beautiful,” shared fifth grader Zoe Savotinsky.

Principal Amy Winder agreed.

“I was overwhelmed by the amount of people who came out to support Green Day. Families worked together to complete so many projects to beautify our home away from home. I can’t help but smile as I walk the campus each day and admire the efforts of our Green Day volunteers.”

One of the biggest projects this year was clearing out all the old red mulch and replacing it with natural cypress mulch. The Principal Amy Winder, Weston City Commissioner Jim Norton, Green Day CoChairs Julianne Dinda and Oksana Chaussky.

school’s butterfly garden was also expanded. Dinda says members of the PTA took a trip to Butterfly World to meet with experts and purchase plants to keep the school grounds filled with beautiful butterflies.

As in year’s past, Home Depot showed its support for the Weston school by donating plants for the fifth grade vegetable garden. Students were also able to plant their own tomato seedlings to take home.

Girl Scout troops ran the lemonade stand. The money collected will help Indian Trace maintain its plants throughout the year and purchase hoses and fertilizer.

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Gator Run Elementary Twitter Chat Has Teachers Talking

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witter is more than just a way for celebrities to “talk to” their fans. The social networking platform is now being used by everyone from politicians to teachers as an accepted means of communication. Gator Run Elementary School has

#SoFLEdChat Creators and Moderators Jessica Siegel, Carrie Velasquez and Principal Keith Peters.

launched #SoFLEdChat, a weekly Twitter chat for educators. #SoFLEdChat was created by Principal Keith Peters, kindergarten teacher Jessica Siegel and third grade teacher Carrie Velasquez.

“The three of us were already actively participating in many different Twitter chats so we got inspired to create our own,” explains Mrs. Velasquez. “We created it with our staff in mind to spark new ideas and bring our passion for teaching to Twitter.”

Every Thursday night at 9pm, the three moderate an online dialogue using a Question and Answer format. Although most of the participants are elementary school educators and administrators, the chats cover topics that would also benefit middle school and high school teachers and administrators. Previous topics of discussion have included behavior management, technology, communication with parents, and STEM. “While the majority of the participants are from Gator Run Elementary, we encourage others to participate,” notes Ms. Siegel. “Our chat is open to any educator in any town, state or country. As long as someone has access to Twitter, they can join in on the #SoFLEdChat discussion.”

The response has been favorable. The three moderators hope the Twitter chat will inspire teachers and ultimately benefit students.

“With the abundance of ideas being discussed in the chats, teachers are inspired to improve upon things that they are currently doing in their classrooms,” points out Principal Peters. “Additionally, fast paced discussions like our chat inspire teachers to try things they haven’t tried before. This inspiration and innovation positively impacts the students in our classrooms.”

As an added benefit, many teachers have said that participating in #SoFLEdChat discussions helps them connect with administrators and other teachers that they might not see during school hours.

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once had a professor in college tell me that as an educator if you ever feel like you’ve done all there is to do, if you feel that you’ve reached your greatest potential, then it’s time to leave the classroom. When I was a teacher I always reflected on this statement at the end of each school year. I would sit down to evaluate not only what worked and what hadn’t for my class, but also what I could have done that would have made the year even better. I was never satisfied with keeping it “status quo” and was always working at ways to implement new ideas that would raise the quality of what I had to offer my students at an even higher level.

It is a school’s level of commitment to this standard that earns a school the reputation for providing excellence in education.

Educational programs with great reputations that never make changes eventually fall from greatness into mediocrity. If we stayed true to the old adage “why fix something that’s not broken” there would never be advances in technology, fashion or even in the way we do cardiovascular fitness (we’ve come far from the days of Jane Fonda).

As more and more research is done in the field of education what continues to be emphasized is how critical brain development is from infancy through five years of age and the crucial brain connections that happen during this small window of time. With this knowledge, those that are exceptional early childhood educators plan and implement curriculum with research at its core.

Quality early childhood programs reach beyond the four walls of traditional classrooms to provide the experiences that are vital for development during the early years of a child’s life. Efficient early childhood educators collaborate as a team to integrate all areas of study; science through gardening, math through cooking, foreign languages through puppetry and storytelling, reading and pre-writing through music, rhyming and developing concepts through hands on experiences. They make learning come alive. In the appropriate early childhood setting, children play an active role in pursuing their interests and ideas, exploring and problem solving as well as thinking “outside the box.”

This type of learning requires a much higher order level of thinking on the child’s part, a much deeper use of “brain power.” Professionally developed early childhood educators are trained to implement this type of curriculum which provides the “juice” for the type of thinking that ignites a flame, driving a child’s desire to learn.

When evaluating an early childhood program for their child, parents should see quality documented evidence of learning that takes place in that program through recordings of children’s discussions, journaling, and photos of the learning process in action. The proof of performance can be clearly seen in these “exhibitions of mastery” which should provide an evaluation of sorts for parents of student performance and growth in that program.

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Essay Contest Encourages Seventh Graders to Speak Up SECTION HEAD Community News

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ost middle schoolers dream of being professional athletes or pop stars, but a new essay contest is encouraging seventh grade students to consider what life would be like if they were the mayor.

The Florida League of Mayors and the Florida League of Cities are sponsoring a statewide essay contest titled “If I were elected Mayor…” All seventh graders, enrolled in a Florida public school, are invited to write about what they would do as mayor to make their city a better place to live.

Weston Mayor Dan Stermer hopes many Weston students will enter.

“This contest is an excellent opportunity for students to have their voice heard in local government and for city leaders to see from a student’s perspective what they feel is important and what they would might do differently.”

The essay contest is targeted to seventh grade students because civics education is a required subject taught in all Florida public middle schools.

The City of Weston is a strong proponent of civics education.

“Getting students involved in local government has always been a passion for our City which is why we have run the Weston University program for high school students since 2002,” states Mayor Stermer. “This contest for seventh graders only builds on that commitment.”

Essay entries must begin with the statement, “If I were elected Mayor…”, must not be more than 250 words long, and must fit on one page.

Only one entry per student.

Essays will be judged based on creativity, clarity, sincerity of thought, and appropriate grammar, spelling and essay construction. First, second and third place winners will be chosen by a Florida League of Mayors committee.

The first place winner will receive a $100 gift card and have a chance to be “Mayor for a Day.” The second place winner will receive a $50 gift card and the third place winner will receive a $25 gift card.

Mayor Stermer says it would be a great honor to have a Weston student win. “I would be thrilled if I could invite him/her to be ‘Mayor for a Day’ right here in Weston.”

In addition to the prizes, the top three winners will receive a joint resolution from the Florida League of Cities and Florida League of Mayors to be presented by their mayor at a hometown commission meeting. The first, second and third place essays will be published in the Florida League of Cities’ Quality Cities magazine and posted on the Florida League of Mayors website.

Interested students can download instructions and the official entry form at http://www. westonfl.org/media/docs/misc/2015_If_I_were_ elected_Mayor_Essay_Contest.PDF.

If I were Mayor, hmmm.

All entries must be postmarked no later than Friday, January 15th. The completed essay and entry form should be sent to: Florida League of Mayors, Post Office Box 1757, Tallahassee, Florida, 32302. For more information contact Jenny Anderson, Florida League of Mayors Relations, at 800-342-8112.

City Welcomes Weston University Class of 2016

By Stacey Bomser

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ne Wednesday each month, Weston’s city leaders welcome a select group of high school students into their offices for Weston University. This one-ofa-kind program allows students to explore the various departments and agencies that make up our local government. The Class of 2015-2016 is comprised of 21 students from Cypress Bay, The Sagemont School, and Western High School.

The 14th annual Weston University program kicked off during Florida City Government week in October. The first session began with an overview of the City of Weston’s history and operations by City Manager John Flint. Next, City Attorney Jamie Cole provided an education on ethic’s rules and Florida’s Sunshine Law (open government), as well as explained his job responsibilities. The class then met with Mayor Daniel Stermer, who educated the students on the day-to-day duties of an elected official and also spoke about his background and “day job.”

The day ended with Mr. Flint taking students on a tour of the City’s Administrative Services building, which houses the Emergency Operations Center. He explained the role municipalities play in emergency response and how that system would be implemented should Weston face an emergency situation.

The monthly Weston University program days consist of instruction, conversations, observations and hands-on activities exposing students to the numerous

Mayor Daniel Stermer spoke about his duties as mayor.

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City services and functions provided to Weston residents. Last month, students explored our Fire & Emergency Medical Services and this month students will learn about Weston’s Community Services and Public Works, including visits to the Weston Community Center and Weston Public Works Services Center.

Future programs include lessons on Development Services: Planning & Zoning/ Engineering; Law Enforcement Services; and Local Government Finance. The program culminates with a mock City Commission meeting in which students play the roles of city leaders and residents to carry out the agenda. The program also includes a one-day trip to Washington, D.C. “We enjoy giving students a look into the ‘day in the life’; whether it be a firefighter, police officer, engineer or parks director,” explained Weston’s Director of Communications Denise Barrett-Miller, who coordinates the Weston University program. “It opens students’ eyes to not only various career opportunities, but the inner workings of city government.”

To learn more about the Weston University program, visit www. westonfl.org/Departments/Communications/YouthInGovernment. aspx.

Weston University Class of 2016. Photos courtesy City of Weston.

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Love Tacos specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine. Don’t let the name fool you. It offers much more than just tacos, with an extensive menu of Mexican specialties including Alambres, featuring grilled steak, chicken and shrimp with red and green peppers, onions, and cheese accompanied with rice, beans, cream, pico de gallo and tortillas. I Love Tacos is known for its entertainment, including live music every Friday and Saturday. Reservations are required for parties of six or more on Friday and Saturday.

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OC American Fusion Buffet and Sushi is a true culinary experience. It offers a vast array of dishes from around the world in the first ever “non-traditional” buffet-style dining restaurant. House specialty sushi includes the Lobster Roll (served on holidays) and Salmon Caviar Nigiri. In addition to an expansive sushi and sashimi buffet, other POC delicacies include barbecue steak, ribeye, and hibachi grill. It offers a special menu on holidays.

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2378 Weston Road www.PizzaFusion.com izza Fusion serves good food that’s good for you. It offers gourmet pizzas, sandwiches, salads and more, all prepared using only the freshest, natural and organic ingredients. Pizza Fusion is committed not only to healthy eating, but healthy living as well. It promotes recycling, uses biodegradable containers, provides eco-friendly cleaners, and operates a fleet of hybrid delivery vehicles.

Pizza Fusion is “saving the earth, one pizza at a time.”

1432 SW 160th Avenue www.VignetosWeston.com

ignetos Italian Grill is the place to sit back, relax and enjoy authentic Italian/Sicilian home-style cooking at its best. The menu features family recipes passed down from generation to generation including pizzas, seafood risotto, Frutti di Mare, pasta favorites including Joe’s Pesto Pasta and penne ala vodka, chicken favorites including chicken parmesan and chicken Sinatra, as well as fresh fish specialties. The newly remodeled restaurant offers a modern casual atmosphere. Catering is available.

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189 Weston Road www.ZonaBluWeston.com ona Blu specializes in Sardinian-style Italian cuisine. The casual, family-friendly restaurant and deli/market serves fresh seafood, homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza and offers a fine selection of imported wines. Its signature dishes include Linguine Nere all-Arresina and Fregola Sarda ai Frutti di Mare. It offers a monthly Agriturismo Night, as well as a Chef’s Choice menu featuring Zona Blu’s most popular Sardinian dishes prepared by Chef Andrea Fadda.

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By Stephanie A. Stover, MD

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t’s the time of year we’ve been waiting for. With the holiday season in full swing, you’re indulging in that extra glass of champagne, indulging in that extra delicious empanada at the company party or staying up far past your bedtime while donning a fabulous sparkling little number.

You knew those things would happen, of course.

But it’s important to think about how those decisions will affect your new year’s goals.

Resolution: Ditch those love handles.

What to do now: Let’s be honest, those treats you’re consuming en masse right now are delicious.

But why not go into 2016 the best way possible?

Even though there are a variety of options available, like liposuction and CoolSculpting, for instance, it’s always best to stay on a healthy track before those treatments to get the best results. Skip heavy breakfasts and make sure you’re including lean proteins instead of bacon, and enjoy some green juice instead of that extra donut.

Resolution: Wash your face every night before bed... and make it count.

What to do now: Leaving on makeup when you go to bed clogs your pores and leads to breakouts at any age, not just in your teen and young adult years. In addition, it will cause your skin to age prematurely. Take the time now to find a line of skincare products that you like and that work well with your skin type. Consider enhancing your routine with everything from an eye cream to a serum that helps defend your skin against the day (or restore it at night). Of course, we love the Pierini line at our practice, and offer a complimentary consultation to make sure that you have products just for your skin type.

Resolution: Take a professional headshot.

What to do now: Create a plan for your face. As silly as it sounds, take a few test shots and analyze what you love…and what you’re looking to improve. Then book your appointments NOW for the beginning of the year. Whether it’s the bump in the bridge of your nose, the acne on your chin or the extra skin that hangs over your eyelids, it’s all treatable in the hands of the right team. But make sure you set your appointment NOW to avoid having to wait to put your best face forward in 2016.

Resolution: Love your legs.

What to do now: Plan for laser hair removal and being able to spend the day alfresco at a moment’s notice…without shaving! (Consider your under arms and bikini line, too.) But in the meantime, skip the tanning before your treatments. Slather on sunscreen if your family or holiday guests insist you spend time at the beach or by the pool, as shifting between levels of tan can affect your results.

If it’s pesky leg veins that bother you, have no fear: there are a variety of ways to get rid of a variety of veins. With all you have to do this time of year, book your appointment NOW for January, and get back on the dance floor to watch the ball drop.

Stephanie A. Stover, M.D., is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery serving as the medical director for Pierini: A Solution For Beauty (www.PieriniBroward.com), located in Tamarac/Coral Springs, and Pierini Esthetic Surgery (www.

PieriniEsthetic.com), located in Doral. After graduating from the University of Florida, College of Medicine, Dr. Stover completed her residency in general surgery at the Mount Sinai Medical Center of Greater Miami. She has also completed fellowships in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Stover is affiliated with the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Florida Medical Association and the American Medical Association. To book an appointment, call 954-800-2202.

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Arthroscopy of the Foot and Ankle

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oot and ankle injuries are very common in sports or in general activities of daily living.

Many structures including bone, ligament, cartilage and joint lining may be injured. Injuries may occur from a single traumatic event or from overuse. Injuries may occur during the teenage years that may manifest themselves later on.

These injuries may cause stiffness and pain in the foot or the ankle joints, especially after getting out of bed first thing in the morning to walk. This stiffness and pain will be present for a proportional period of time usually to the degree of joint injury.

With weightbearing, the joint usually loosens and the person is able to ambulate. This stiffness and pain will redevelop if the person sits for a period of time and tries to get up and walk. As the day goes on, the foot or ankle may ache, especially with excessive activity. Swelling may be present over the area that is injured. Instability may develop if the ligaments have been injured causing the foot or ankle to constantly twist.

When these injuries are unresponsive to conservative treatment which may include orthotics, medication or rehabilitation, arthroscopic surgery may be necessary to remove the damaged tissue in the foot and ankle.

A miniature camera is placed into the injured joint allowing an image to be seen on a television screen. The joint is visualized and small instruments are introduced into the joint to clean out and repair the damage. Fragments of bone and cartilage are often removed. Suctioning of debris and smoothing rough surfaces will often allow a joint to resume its normal gliding motion.

Arthroscopic surgery is used to treat the following conditions: chronic joint pain and swelling; arthritis and bone spurs; loose bone and cartilage fragments; stiff, scarred joints; and ankle fractures that have not completely recovered.

The advantages of arthroscopic surgery include: faster recovery; less pain and swelling; avoids large incisions; low risk of infection; the surgery is Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure orthopaedic surgeons use to visualize, done as an outpatient prodiagnose, and treat problems inside a joint. cedure; allows for a quicker return to activities.

Joints are designed to give our bodies freedom of movement. Wear and tear of a joint due to injury or due to aging may alter the lifestyle of an individual. When conservative treatments fail, arthroscopic surgery should be considered. The surgery is especially helpful for a fracture that has occurred to the ankle even after the ankle has been fixed surgically. The cartilage in the ankle joint may have been damaged during the injury causing chronic stiffness and pain that may be mild but never goes away completely. Patients often think that this is a very livable condition. However, once treated arthroscopically, a full return to activity may be possible.

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.

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The best way to avoid getting the flu is to get a flu shot. And now you can get yours at a local Broward Health Urgent Care.

The flu refers to common strains of viruses that go around each year, mainly in the fall and winter. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.

People at high risk include young children, pregnant women, people with asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease and anyone aged 65 and older.

So come get yours at your local Broward Health Urgent Care.

It’s part of doing whatever it takes to keep Broward healthy.

For more information visit BrowardHealth.org/UrgentCare or call one of our three locations to assist you. Walk-ins welcome.

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ost people think of the holiday season with gleeful anticipation of time with family. For couples who have been through a divorce, the holiday season can often be a very stressful time. This stress can also be felt by the children of a divorced couple. It is not uncommon for holiday visitation issues to surface during this time of year.

Hopefully the parties’ settlement agreement or Parenting Plan is specific as to time sharing.

Over the course of approximately 30 years of practice, my clients have experienced many issues concerning holiday visitation. The biggest obstacle to solving an issue in court during this time of year is the reality that court time is very difficult to schedule during December and, as such, last minute issues usually will not be addressed. Of course the parties are always able to try and work things out on their own or with the help of attorneys and mediators. I would certainly suggest not waiting until the “last minute” to address any concerns.

The best way to ensure there will be no conflicts during the holidays is to anticipate potential problems ahead of time and address them in the marital settlement agreement and/or Parenting Plan. The more specific your agreement is, the more likely you will not experience conflicts along the way. For couples with minor children, Parenting Plans have been mandatory. These Parenting Plans are designed to be very specific as to time sharing in an effort to head off any trouble in years to come.

Unfortunately, these Parenting Plans were not used prior to the latter part of 2008. Therefore, many existing agreements do not include this provision.

I believe the most important thing to remember is that any time sharing arrangement should always keep the best interest of the children as a priority. Children want to spend time with both parents and this is especially true during the holidays. They also want to be a part of any family gatherings.

Sometimes that is not always possible, but advanced planning may be able to achieve this goal.

Often parents divide the entire winter break in half, with Christmas day being the “exchange day.” As an example, in odd numbered years such as 2015 perhaps Dad has the children from the day school ends until noon Christmas Day. Mom will pick up the kids and keep them until school begins again. Next year, they can reverse the schedule. In some cultures, Christmas Eve is more of a celebration, so perhaps one parent can celebrate every Christmas Eve and the other Christmas Day. Also remember that “gift giving” is not a competition, with the winner being the parent who spends the most money. Often times the finances of each parent may not be the same and one must buy gifts within his/her budget. For a parent to embarrass the other by purchasing a more expensive and lavish gift is only going to lead to hard feelings and potential problems. Hopefully, the parents can discuss this issue beforehand and plan together.

Often parents wish to visit family out of town. Consider the feelings of your former spouse and the children in the planning such a trip. Children have the need to be with extended family during the Holidays. Perhaps holiday trips out of town can be rotated from year to year between parents.

Mom and Dad can certainly make the holiday season a joyous time for their children or they can focus on themselves and make it a time that everyone would like to forget. If you need any further questions answered, please feel free to contact my office.

The law firm of Evan H. Baron and Associates is located at 1655 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 201, in Weston. If you have any questions concerning this issue or any other family law matter, call the office at 954-385-9160.

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Plastic Surgery After Weight Loss: Now What Do I Do With All This Extra Skin?

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iet and weight loss among Americans represent a multibillion dollar industry.

Approximately one-third of Americans are considered obese. Obesity has been associated with multiple disorders such as type-2 diabetes that may cause disability or premature death. In addition, there are other causes of temporary weight gain such as pregnancy. Regardless of the cause, weight gain can have an effect on the skin.

The treatment options for obesity range from simple diet and exercise programs, to medical management with prescription medication, to more extreme cases of surgical manipulation of the stomach. Over 100,000 Americans per year have some sort of bariatric surgery to treat extreme weight gain.

Patients sometimes think that liposuction is a treatment to remove large volumes of fat. Although there are some who advocate large volume liposuction surgery, it is generally not considered a weight-loss tool. Liposuction is best used to fine-tune targeted areas for body contouring. Regardless of the method, weight loss is a great accomplishment that leads to marked improvement in overall health and well-being.

The Extra Skin

A significant loss of weight will typically also have an impact on the individual’s skin. The exact nature and configuration of how the skin responds to weight loss is determined by multiple factors that affect elasticity. Among these are age, genetics, smoking, and even multiple up-and-down changes in weight, socalled “yo-yo” dieting. Generally, younger, healthier patients with a shorter period of obesity fare best with respect to skin shrinkage. Nevertheless, the overall improvement in well-being from weight-loss cannot be overestimated. I advise patients to consider the plastic surgery procedures to address the extra skin problem as part of the reward for the great accomplishment of improving their health.

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The plastic surgery options for trimming extra skin following weight-loss are many. The exact pattern of extra skin is unique to each individual. Hanging skin after weight loss can occur literally from head to toe. Common areas include the neck, breasts, arms, belly, and thighs. Each area requires a thorough discussion with an experienced plastic surgeon to discuss the risks, benefits, and scarring associated with the procedures.

One frequent misconception is that the weight-loss surgery was the hard part so now the plastic surgery must be easy, right? Wrong! Patients often make the mistake of trying to do too many procedures in too short a period of time. The plastic surgery procedures to remove areas of extra skin are usually associated with lengthy incisions and large wounds that require adequate healing, so each operation requires careful consideration. Staging procedures is best, although some natural combinations, such as breast lift and tummy tuck, can be done safely together.

Extra skin following weight loss can be successfully removed by an experienced surgeon and a qualified anesthetist in a safe facility. Patients who view their body restoration as an ongoing work in progress can proceed safely with very gratifying results.

Dr. Perez has been selected among Castle Connolly/U.S. News and World Report’s America’s Top Doctors. He was selected as one of only six plastic surgeons to participate as an FDA principal investigator in a tummy tuck study for Baxter Bioscience. Dr. Perez has lectured internationally and been featured as a plastic surgery expert for major media outlets. Surgery is performed in an ambulatory surgical center with physician anesthesiologists. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Perez call (954) 351-2200 or visit PerezPlasticSurgery.com.

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he holiday season has arrived. With all the holiday cheer, music, and food, there is also something else that comes along with this time of the year, and that is, spending money. In December alone, statistics show that over $704 billion are spent on gifts. With all the chaos of holiday shopping and gift giving, it is easy for us to forget about a very important gift that we all have, the gift of our vision. Our eyes and sight are a very vital part of our everyday living. If you don’t believe it, just try to do any everyday simple task, like getting dressed, with your eyes closed.

Although we know just how important our vision is, very rarely do people invest the time and care that our eyes and vision deserve. According to a recent survey, those who said that they were fearful of deteriorating vision also admitted that they do not have their eyes examined annually nor do they practice safe eye care. In a season where so much money is spent on gifts, the best gift that you can give someone is one that will benefit their vision down the road.

Just about everyone has experienced the moment where they realize they got what they paid for. Whether it was a gift you got from someone or a present you were giving out. Too many times we’ve bought a gift for a low price only to see it break in very little time. This is why it is so important for patients to be educated before purchasing glasses. With many lens materials out there, there are only a handful such as Polycarbonate or Hi-Index that we would recommend.

Polycarbonate and Hi-Index are superb materials that are shatter-resistant, light-weight, and provide protection against the sun’s UV rays. When it comes to non-glare treatments, it’s also important to choose the right one. Many low-grade non-glare solutions can be painted on top of the lens and are subject to scratching, peeling, or bubbling up. Crizal non-glare solutions, a favorite of ours, is built layer by layer into the lens itself so that it is actually integrated into the lens and cannot be scratched or peeled off.

Now what about those progressive lens wearers? When it comes to Progressive lenses, quality is key. With many progressive lenses in the past, waviness or “swim” was always something people hated having to experience. This is because there was only a very small window down the center of the lens in which they could obtain clear vision. With Varilux S, the waviness or swim is virtually eliminated in comparison to the lenses of the past and you can have a much larger window of vision in the lens.

This holiday season, invest in a gift that really matters, one that we use every day, and one of superb quality. At Weston Family Eyecare we know how important vision is and we will work with you to find the best gift for your eyes.

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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Bariatric Surgery – An Effective Way to Lose Weight A third option, adjustable gastric banding, is not widely used today because it does not have the same long-term effectiveness of the other two procedures, but some patients still prefer it.

Emanuele Lo Menzo, MD Cleveland Clinic Florida Bariatric Surgeon

For people who need to lose weight but have been unsuccessful with diet and exercise, there are procedures known as bariatric surgery that can help.

Types of bariatric surgery There are three main types of bariatric surgery.

All are done laparoscopically (minimally invasive) and only require the patient to be in the hospital for one day. Most patients do very well with these procedures and can return to work in about 2 weeks.

The procedure with the longest track record is gastric bypass, in which a small pouch is created, restricting food intake, and bypassing a segment of the small intestine. This limits the amount of food intake and its absorption.

Another option is to have a gastric sleeve, in which only the size of the stomach is limited. This option requires patients to follow dietary changes more closely.

Very recently another option has been approved for people with less severe cases of obesity: the intragastric balloon. This is a non-surgical procedure, in which a balloon is inserted into the stomach via an endoscopy, under light anesthesia. The balloon is removed in a similar way after six months, and nutritional counseling continues for one year.

To be a candidate Ideal candidates for bariatric surgery have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35 or higher, as well as a weight-related condition, such as diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure or heart disease.

Patients who have a BMI of 40 or higher can have the surgery even if they do not have any coexisting conditions. Additionally, for consideration of the intra-gastric balloon, candidates would have a BMI of 30-35.

Getting started At Cleveland Clinic Florida, patients who inquire about bariatric surgery are asked to attend one of our free seminars – usually offered twice a week – so they can learn about the procedures and start to discuss insurance issues. After that, they come back for an individual appointment at which a complete physical is done, as well as consultation

to discuss which procedure is best for them.

Patients also attend a physician-directed nutrition class.

The next step is to await clearance from their insurance company, which may have additional requirements, such as losing weight on a supervised diet prior. This can take 3 to 12 months.

A final step is for patients to receive approval to proceed from their primary care physician and any specialists they may be seeing, such as cardiologist or a diabetes specialist.

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t the Arcia Law Firm, we are familiar with both residential and commercial landlord tenant law, and with the different strategies involved in filing an eviction action as a landlord, and defending one as a tenant. There are important considerations in each.

On the landlord side, the proper time to file an eviction action is critical, whether it be due to a failure to pay rent, or due to a tenant staying after the expiration of the lease. One situation requires a particular kind of 3-day notice and the other does not. In fact, serving a 3-day notice on a holdover tenant can be construed as a renewal to the lease, an invitation to stay, and an extension of the lease. Many people also do not know that holdover tenants are liable for double the amount of monthly rent, due at the end and not the beginning of each holdover month. A proper notice advising of such holdover tenancy prior to the expiration of the lease is a valuable tool to ensure that tenants vacate on time, or pay the costly price for staying without permission.

Tenants also need to know under what conditions the landlord is entitled to keep their security deposit, and in which situations a tenant may legally withhold payment of rent. Each scenario is described in Florida’s Residential Landlord Tenant statute. It is the landlord’s duty to maintain the premises, but it varies depending on whether the residence is a single-family home, a duplex, or a dwelling unit.

For example, renters of single-family homes and duplexes need to maintain much more than the dwelling unit tenants, including their own heat, pest control, and garbage removal. However, the lease itself may provide for a wider range of landlord’s duties. Finally, it is very important to note that any tenancy lasting any time over one year must be in writing. Rights and duties pertain to all tenancies, whether they exist under a written or verbal rental agreement. A tenancy pursuant to a verbal agreement has to be ended in a particular way, depending on whether it is a week-to-week or month-to-month tenancy.

Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, we can guide you through an eviction lawsuit and can also determine if the lawsuit is more properly an ejectment action, which is filed when the occupant of the premises is occupying the property not pursuant to a lease but because of some other ground that gives the occupant the belief that they have the right to occupy the premises.

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

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here has been a lot of talk in the field of nutrition and weight loss about the glycemic index of certain foods. In this article, I will cover what the glycemic index (GI) is and how it can help you lose or maintain your ideal body weight The glycemic index is a measure of the effects that carbohydrates have on our blood glucose (sugar) levels. Carbohydrates are made up of individual sugar molecules linked together. After a meal our body starts to breakdown carbohydrates into simpler sugars. How quickly that break down occurs during digestion affects how fast and how high sugar is released into the blood. The faster a carbohydrate raises blood sugar, the higher its glycemic index. Using the same concept, carbohydrates that are broken down slowly, release sugar gradually into the blood and have a lesser effect on overall blood sugar levels (these carbohydrates have a low GI).

So what is the big deal whether a particular food causes quicker and higher elevation in your blood sugar or not? The answer is insulin.

Insulin is a hormone that functions to help keep your blood sugars within a safe range. When someone’s blood sugar rises (after a meal), this signals the body to make more insulin. The insulin then helps drive the excess blood sugar into the body’s cells and consequently starts to lower the blood sugar levels back to a normal range.

How does insulin affect weight loss? Insulin has other functions in the body besides decreasing sugar. It also drives the storage of excess calories from the diet into different systems including your fat cells. Eating excessive calories that are high in carbohydrates (especially high GI) increases insulin, which leads to storage of calories in the form of sugar and fats (triglycerides). If insulin is kept lower, such as in an Adkins diet, the signal for storage of calories is not triggered. Instead, the break down of fat is switched on (this occurs at lower insulin levels).

What are some of the ways we can help lower the glycemic index of foods, which will lead to lower insulin levels and improved weight management? The glycemic effect of foods may be affected by a number of factors, such as, fiber and protein. Fiber leads to entrapment of carbohydrates within it (since we do not absorb fiber) and delays the body’s ability to get to and breakdown carbohydrates. The content of proteins in a meal compete against carbohydrates for absorption, thereby decreasing how rapidly carbohydrates are absorbed. These simple steps, adding fiber and protein to each meal will help in lowering the glycemic index of a particular carbohydrate.

Here are some simple tips to help minimize spikes in blood sugar, and therefore insulin, which can play a major role in weight gain. ▸▸ Never eat carbohydrates alone, always combine it with fiber or protein or a combination (remember this helps blunt the sugar impact of carbohydrates). ▸▸ Stay away from manufactured carbohydrates (i.e., cookies, pastries, donuts, candy, potato chips, etc.), since these generally have a very high glycemic index. ▸▸ The best carbohydrates are from natural sources, such as fruits and vegetables, which generally have a lower glycemic index than manufactured carbohydrates, because they are naturally packaged with fiber.

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“Stand up straight! Put your shoulders back!”

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re these words familiar? Another childhood flashback, or perhaps they are the same words you say to your children. Regrettably, it reflects an unfortunate fact: poor posture is epidemic. Showing little regard for age, gender, race or body type, poor posture cuts across generations, effecting millions of people.

Head posture is one of the more obvious postural characteristics people notice. Largely because we spend a lot of time looking down, the most common problem involving head posture is forward head position (FHP).

Ideally, the head should sit directly over the shoulder, with the center of the ear lining up with the center of the shoulder. Many of the things we do, however, beginning with postural habits we develop in childhood, cause gradual deterioration of head posture: T.V., video games, sitting in class, studying, backpacks, poor computer ergonomics, reading, driving, soft sofas and armchairs... the list is endless. These small, repetitive “microtraumas” we subject our bodies to for hours every day become compounded when we experience major trauma, such as a fall, car accident or sudden blow during sports.

Your head may sit a little forward... so what? According to a recent Mayo Clinic newsletter, FHP leads to long-term muscle strain, disc herniations, arthritis and pinched nerves. Indeed, pain in the neck, shoulders and upper back, or headaches and TMJ problems may just be the first sign of things to come. Permanent spinal and nerve damage can ultimately result from chronic FHP, symptoms of which are rarely present early on.

So what can be done?

Start by taking a critical look at your children, spouse, friends and coworkers. Any FHP you see should be immediately checked by a chiropractor.

Chiropractic examination and x-ray will identify precisely how far forward the head is from normal position, whether degenerative spinal changes have started and any contributing structural factors.

Based on these findings a chiropractic doctor will create a treatment plan to help correct your posture safely, efficiently and cost-effectively. Chiropractic correction of FHP may include specialized spinal adjustments, specific muscle rehabilitation (i.e.: improving length and strength of particular muscle groups), specific postural exercises and spinal “remolding” procedures to re-establish normal spinal position. The doctor will also provide valuable guidance in improving lifestyle and ergonomic factors that may be contributing to FHP. Finally, forget “put your shoulders back”! Shoulder position is rarely the primary problem. In fact, pulling your shoulders back only forces the head forward more. Focus instead on standing/sitting tall, your chin neutral and head drawn back over your shoulders.

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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The 3 Basic Fundamentals – Grip, Aim and Stance

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Your grip, especially the grip in your left hand, tells you where your club face will go. Place your hands on the club in as close to a palms facing position as you can while letting them hang as naturally as possible. Grip in the palm of your left hand and in the fingers in the right. The V’s formed by your thumbs should point somewhere between your chin and your right shoulder and should point generally in the same direction, depending on your individual characteristics. Pressure should be applied with the last three fingers of the left hand (the middle fingers to the right). Apply only enough pressure with the left hand to lift the club off the ground. At address, the right hand is simply resting on the club.

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Setup incorporates posture (the position of your body parts), aim (the direction in which your club face is pointing) and alignment (the relationship of your body to your club face and the intended target).

For good aim, aim at an intermediate spot a few feet down the target line of flight instead of the target itself, but always relate your spot to that intended target. For alignment, set your feet, knees, hips and shoulders, and especially your eyes, on a line perpendicular to your club face or parallel to your intended target.

Stance

With your stance, it should be narrower than your shoulders measured from inside your heels. With the driver it should be a little wider and get progressively narrower with the shorter clubs down the line. With each club you want your stance wide enough to accommodate the force of your swing so you stay in balance, but you don’t want it so wide that you restrict the movement of your legs. Those should be your guidelines in finding the stance for you. You can move the ball a bit forward closer to your left heel for the driver and fairway woods, but not too far forward because you still strike those with a slightly descending arc. With a driver, with the ball on the tee, you want to catch it with a level blow or slightly on the upswing later in the circle or arc of the swing. So position the ball farther ahead, about off your inside left heel.

I don’t know that any of these elements are more important than the other.

All are vital. Correct grip, aim and alignment will allow you to make that great swing in the right direction, so you can strike the ball where you want it to go and also be able to shape the shot you want during play on the golf course. It’s always a great idea to have your local PGA Professional check your basic fundamentals to ensure that you are correct in your golf swing.

PGA Professional Dean Sklar is a member of the Quarter Century Club of the PGA of America, an elite group of members who have served the PGA with honor and pride for 25 years. If you would like to talk to Dean about your golf game, contact him at Dean.Sklar@FloridaMoves.com or at the Rose and Dean Sklar Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker, 1760 Bell Tower Lane in Weston, (954) 389-6197 or on Dean’s cell at (954) 298-3616. Visit him online at www.

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Beware of Embedded Dental Plan he Affordable Care Act (also known as ACA or “Obama care”) requires that all insurance plans meet “10 Essential Benefits.” Pediatric dentistry is among these benefits. For this reason, many insurance plans are being offered with dental coverage.

They can be offered as two separate medical and dental policies, known in the insurance industry as “stand alone” policies. This is traditionally how people have been purchasing insurance for years. In addition, there has been a new creation called “embedded” plans. In this type of insurance, the dental portion is embedded within the medical.

At face value, they seem very attractive and we have noted that many families have chosen to drop their traditional plans for these new embedded plans. In many instances, the plans have not met expectations. I hope to clarify some of the potential pitfalls and offer important questions to ask prior to making the switch.

First let’s evaluate the highlights of each type of plan: ▸▸ “Stand Alone” plans: They are completely separate entities from medical insurance. They have relatively low deductibles, usually between $25 and $50 dollars.

They have annual maximum benefits and usually cover preventative treatment close to 100%. Orthodontics may or may not be covered, depending on the plan. The main benefits of these plans are that the deductibles are small and the benefits are transparent. ▸▸ “Embedded” plans: These are pediatric dental plans which are embedded within the medical plan. The majority of these plans share the medical deductible. As you know, these medical deductibles can be rather large (on average, $2,000 per individual). What this means is that until you pay your deductible, all dental is paid out of pocket including preventative treatment such as cleaning and x-rays.

They can also be very tricky to understand. For example, the benefits table may read that they cover 100% of preventative. However, the majority only cover it once the deductible is met. Additionally, many state that there is an orthodontic coverage. However, the majority only cover for cases deemed “medically necessary”, which includes only the most difficult cases.

In all fairness, there are some plans which are “embedded” with a separate dental deductible and those that will cover preventative at 100%. The only problem is that all the right questions must be asked in advance. If not, benefits may not be understood until the procedures are billed out. By this time, open enrollment periods are usually closed.

We recommend keeping it simple, especially during this transition time.

Stick with PPO policies. These are available in “embedded” or “stand alone” policies and ensure that you will be able to retain your current healthcare providers. When possible, choose a “stand alone” dental policy. They are usually more transparent and new “out of pocket maximums” (also mandated by the ACA) have made them even more attractive. If you do choose an “embedded policy,” verify that the policy has a separate deductable from the medical portion. Also make sure that preventative treatment is covered at 100%, even before the deductible is met. Remember, your best resources in making decisions are a knowledgeable insurance broker and your current dental office.

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Individual pets age at different rates. However, most dogs become senior at seven to ten years of age, and most large- and giant-breed dogs become seniors earlier than small-breed dogs.

Knowing the general age of your dog can help you monitor him or her for early signs of any problems.

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As dogs grow older, their bodies become less able to cope with physical or environmental stress. Their immune systems become weaker, and they are more prone to developing certain diseases or conditions, including: ▸▸ Arthritis ▸▸ Cancer (especially testicular or breast cancer) ▸▸ Prostate disease ▸▸ Cognitive (brain) disorders ▸▸ Intestinal problems ▸▸ Deafness ▸▸ Dental disease ▸▸ Diabetes mellitus (“sugar” diabetes) ▸▸ Kidney disease ▸▸ Liver disease ▸▸ Vision problems This is why regular senior wellness visits with your veterinarian are important for the long-term health of your dog.

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Just as with people, it’s important for dogs to see their doctors more often as they age. Most experts agree that healthy senior dogs should see their veterinarians every six months. A thorough senior wellness exam is designed to: promote the longest and healthiest life possible; recognize and control known health risks for older dogs; and detect any signs of disease at their earliest, when they are the most treatable.

During a senior wellness exam, your veterinarian will ask you questions to obtain a complete medical history for your dog and to determine if there have been any changes in health or behavior since the last visit. During the physical examination, your veterinarian will assess your dog’s overall appearance and body condition by listening to his or her heart and lungs; feeling for signs of pain, tumors, or other unusual changes in the neck and abdomen; checking joints for signs of arthritis or muscle weakness; and examining the ears, eyes, and mouth for any signs of disease.

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Rotary Club of Weston Helping to Eradicate Polio in the World

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he Rotary Club has been working to eradicate polio in the world for almost 30 years. After polio was eradicated in the United States in 1979, the effort directed to end polio worldwide.

In 1985, more than 125 countries had active cases of polio, but after millions of vaccines delivered worldwide by communities and Rotarians, the world is now 99% polio free. Today only two countries are still struggling to win this fight: Pakistan and Afghanistan. Not long ago, Nigeria and India were part of this group, but they have been declared polio free. The decrease is from more than 1,000 daily, to only 41 cases of polio reported thus far this year.

This is a phenomenal accomplishment for Rotary and its strategic partners: UNICEF, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and local Governments.

There are over 34,000 Rotary Clubs and 1.2 million members who have dedicated fundraising efforts and awareness campaigns, and vaccination trips, to end polio. End Polio Now, the Rotary motto, has planned activities until 2018, the anticipated year for a polio free world.

The Rotary Club of Weston has been an active supporter of the End Polio Now campaign for years.

The Club conducts community oriented projects centered around children, who learn to help less fortunate kids not only locally, but in other parts of the world. Purple Pinky Days will be conducted in and around Weston. The Purple Pinky idea was developed to mimic a child receiving the polio vaccine, with a Gentian violet ink-mark applied to a finger of a healthy child giving a donation and their time. The objective of the project is to teach values to children by making them aware of how each dollar they help to raise will save children from polio, one by one. For every dollar a child donates, they are allowed to purple-mark one finger as a sign of saving one child from polio. Each vaccine dose costs 60-cents, but it requires a budget of $5.5 billion to deliver the vaccine to the millions of kids, fewer than five years old, in those highly populated countries窶ｦuntil the job is finished.

Rotary International, the Rotary Club of Weston and the community continue working together to End Polio Now. At Rotary Club of Weston, we change lives, we save lives.

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Indian Trace Elementary’s PTA hosted its annual Green Day. Hundreds of volunteers, including students, parents and faculty, banded together to complete the campus beautification project.

Fun Run

The Gator Run Elementary Boosterthon was a huge success, exceeding the PTA’s goal of $35,000 to purchase a sun shade for the outdoor play areas. Students won prizes for their fundraising efforts, with one class getting the privilege of spraying Principle Peters with Silly String after the event.

Life Science

Students in Shannon Martinez’s first grade class at Gator Run Elementary School learned about living and non-living things during science class. The students examined live mealworms with a magnifying glass and then compared them to a rock.

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Indian Trace Elementary School’s Relay For Life team hosted its annual Halloween Dance, which raises money to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Dancing Queens

The Eagle Point Elementary Foundation hosted a “Special Man in My Life Dance.” The fun-filled evening featured music, dancing and memory making. Proceeds from this fundraiser support the school.

Think Pink

Children at Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center raised over $1100 to benefit Making Strides for Breast Cancer. Each year the preschool holds a Breast Cancer Walk around the parking lot to raise money and awareness.

Word Wardrobe

To spice up vocabulary instruction and get students excited about learning new words, some of the third grade teachers at Gator Run Elementary School held a Vocabulary Parade on Halloween.

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Future Firefighters

On fire safety day at Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center, the BSO Fire Rescue crew from Station 67 visited the preschool. Students got the chance to climb aboard a fire truck.

Just Say No

Mrs. Fuhrman’s fourth grade class at Everglades Elementary School “put a cap on drugs” as they celebrated Red Ribbon Week.

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BSO Crime Prevention Specialists Deputy Kari Pallotto and Deputy Kevin Maccagli visited The Sagemont School to talk to Lower School students about the importance of being bully-free. The children also enjoyed meeting the BSO Search & Rescue dog.

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Mayor Daniel Stermer was among the hundreds of Weston residents who took advantage of the Broward Sheriff’s Office ShredA-Thon and Operation Medicine Cabinet event.

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Deputy Kari Pallotto helped collect unused prescription medications to be disposed of properly.

Lifesaver

School Resource Deputy Charles Rawls saved the life of a Cypress Bay High School sophomore, who was choking and struggling to breathe, by performing the Heimlich maneuver.

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Cheers!

The Sisterhood of Temple Dor Dorim kicked off the year with a wine glass painting party, with instruction

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As part of its commitment to social action, the Sisterhood collected toys to donate to Giving the Unexpected, Inc.

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Weston City Commissioner Angel Gomez with Jayda Washington.

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Manatee Bay Elementary School second grader Jayda Washington defeated four mayors at the Mayors’ Chess Challenge. She also won a virtual chess match against students in London.

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Several Weston residents showed their support for the March of Dimes by attending its Signature Chefs Auction. The culinary benefit raised $110,000 to help give a fighting chance for every baby.

Think Pink

Oncology Nurse Shari Perez (middle), of Weston, was one of the guest speakers at The Faith Center’s 4th annual Breast Cancer Survivors Breakfast. Here she poses with Director Dee Thompson and Lisa Nicole Cloud (right) of Bravo TV’s Married to Medicine.

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Dress Up Day

Public speaking doesn’t have to be scary! Members of the Weston Area Toastmasters showed their silly sides, dressing in costume for a Halloween-themed meeting.

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City Commissioner Jim Norton, Mayor Daniel Stermer, Event Coordinator Karina Cristancho, and Owners Ricardo and Veronica Flasz.

Glamopolitan Beauty Lounge Owners Ricardo and Veronica Flasz.

Grand Opening

Glamopolitan Beauty Lounge celebrated its grand opening. City leaders and clients joined the owners and stylists for the ceremonial ribbon cutting of the new salon in Weston Town Center.

Trick or Treat

Weston Town Center hosted its annual Halloween Spooktacular. The family-friendly event featured trick-or-treating, a costume parade, entertainment and more.

Healthy Treat

Senior Medical Associates celebrated Halloween with Trunk or Treat. Attendees enjoyed visiting the Weston Medical Center, speaking to providers, and partaking in Halloween festivities with vendors.

Happy Anniversary

Music Academy Carreño celebrated its second anniversary. Music Director and Owner Miss Elizabeth Carreño joined students in blowing out the candle on the celebratory cake.

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The owners of Weston Floors, Luis Vasquez and Ivannova Avila, celebrated the grand opening of their new flooring showroom with their children and Father Enrique Delgado of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church.

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