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he hot, sticky days of summer are here again. The sun is beat-

ing down upon us from above, cooling off ever so slightly with our daily afternoon rain shower.

As the kids finish their last few days of school and the seniors celebrate at their graduation parties, it’s time to seriously think about summer activities and vacations.

Regardless of whether you take short trips to the Keys, enjoy the magic of Orlando, fly off to far-away destinations, or if your kids simply enjoy the lazy summer days together with their friends in a local summer camp, this is the time when family memories – and pictures – are made. It is the million little things you do with your children, your family and your friends, which create memories that will last a lifetime.

Never-ending work, studying for the next school year, or preparing for college can wait a tiny bit. Now is the time to enjoy life and each other. And don’t forget your dad on Father’s Day! Sincerely,

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Contents publisher's page calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 community news July 4th Festivities Focus on Celebrating “We The People” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Weston University Opens Doors and Minds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Weston Rallies for Relay For Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Y’s Healthy Kids Day Promotes Fitness and Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Weston Boasts Lowest Crime Rate in Broward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Weston Fire Rescue Launches Smoke Alarm Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Weston Attorney Ready to Lock Up Local Leaders at Jail & Bail . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Community Invited to Shop at Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Farmers Market . . . . . . 24 Be Prepared: Storm Season is Here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 TAG USA Foundation Promotes Kids helping KIDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 B’nai Aviv USY Recognized as Regional Chapter of the Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Inspiring Individual Humanitarian’s Vision Provides Hope to Homeless Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Can Do Kid Story Sparks Fourth Grader to Comfort Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Child’s Charity Creates Lasting Legacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Real Estate Foreclosures vs. Bank Owned Houses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

health & wellness Can Any Doctor Effectively Prescribe Hormones? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 What Is a “Pinched Nerve”? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 The Signs and Symptoms of a Diseased Marriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Cheap Versus Expensive Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

cover story Experience the Beauty of a Healthy Smile at Palacin Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Ask the expert Choosing a Plastic Surgeon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 June is Dad’s Turn: Men and Plastic Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

school news Imagine Charter Students Rise to the Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Helping Hands Teaches First Graders Importance of Community Service . . . . . 50 Sagemont Stage Productions Incorporate Innovation with Imagination . . . . . . . 52 Weston Students Succeed in C-SPAN StudentCam Documentary Competition . . 55 Tequesta Trace Thespians Embrace Their Characters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Cypress Bay National Science Bowl Team Finishes in Sweet Sixteen . . . . . . . . . 57 Cypress Bay NAHS Gets Creative for a Cause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Falcon Cove Field Trip Brings History to Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Festive Feast Raises Funds for Country Isles Elementary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Temple Dor Dorim Preschoolers Rejoice Over Rejuvenated Playground . . . . . . . 66

positive parenting A Perfect Start To The Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

home décor The Finishing Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Pirouette — The New Classy Blind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

sports news TAG USA Gymnasts Dominate State Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

haute hair Are You A Color Chameleon? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Publisher/Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SVEN BUDZISCH Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nina Chieng-Budzisch Managing Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacey Bomser Account Representatives . . . . . . . . . Garry Isabelle, Nancy Koval

Joyce Bak, Elaine Christ, Vanessa da Rocha, Jack Rader Office manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabriela Moscoso Art Direction, Design & Production . . . . Barry Stock, Grace Umlauf staff photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barry Stock

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With New Laws Comes New Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Three Reasons Why You Should Hire a Law Firm to Complete a Successful Short Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 You Can’t Go Wrong If You Know Your Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

tee to green Five Putting Tips to Improve Your Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

tax talk Foreign Account Tax Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

pet of the month “Sasha” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

pet care Summer Can Be Dangerous For Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

car care Keep Your Brakes in Check: Look, Listen, and Feel for Signs of Wear and Tear . . 102

rotary news Rotaract Club Brings Community Service to Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

chamber news Weston Area Chamber Networks at Jammin Kids International Music Academy

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It’s Their Business Myriam Payne Shares Her Passion for Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Indulge and Escape at Bella Vida Mediterranean Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Dining Out Confucio Express Brings Gourmet Chinese Cuisine to Weston . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

photo contest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Snapshots from School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 seen on scene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116, 118

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HOPE Food Drive – The HOPE Outreach Center is asking for your help to fill HOPE’s food pantry for the summer.

The agency provides food assistance in Southwest Broward. Volunteers will be collecting non-perishable food items at three Walgreens stores in Weston from 10am until 4pm. Donations can be dropped off at 1751 Bonaventure Blvd., 199 Weston Rd. or 4473 Weston Rd. For more information visit www.hopeoutreachfl.org.

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Weston City Commission Meeting – A regular meeting of the Weston City Commission begins at 7pm in the City Commission Chamber located in Weston City Hall, 17200 Royal Palm Boulevard.

28th Inside Out Theatre’s Summer Performance – The Performing Arts Summer Conservatory will present a free performance at 7pm at the Susan B. Katz Theatre in Pembroke Pines. This production is the culmination of an intensive three-week theater program held at The Sagemont School during which time students wrote and created their own production. The conservatory teaches everything from acting and improvisation, to dance and voice, as well as playwriting and stage make-up. For more information visit www. insideouttheatre.org or call (954) 385-3060.

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5th “Epilepsy” Web Chat – Dr. Adriana Rodriguez, from the Neurology Department at Cleveland Clinic Florida, will host a free web chat from noon to 1pm. Log on to www.clevelandclinic.org/webchats to register, and click “join” to participate.

Questions may be submitted in advance.

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Weston Tennis Center Summer Camp – Children, ages 5 to 15, can discover or enhance their tennis skills at the Weston Tennis Center. The Cliff Drysdale Tennis professionals offer a weekly summer camp program which runs through August 17th with full and half-day options. The Weston Tennis Center is located at 16451 Racquet Club Road. For more information call (954) 389-8666.

Triangle of Care Conference – Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention (FISP) is hosting the third annual TriCounty Triangle of Care Suicide Prevention Conference at NSU. The courses and seminars will be presented by eminent suicide prevention authorities and grief specialists. The conference will also include information on bullying and how it relates to suicide of all age groups. The cost is free. For more information visit www. fisponline.org.

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Fitness & Health Workshop – Learn how to make healthy delicious food your kids will love. During this one hour workshop at My Organic Corner, kids will make healthy treats and moms will participate in a fat-burning workout with health and fitness expert Michelle Marie Diaz. The workshop begins at 9am at 127 Weston Road. Call (954) 888-4700 to reserve a spot.

Weston Friends Club Book Markers – Join the Weston Friends Club for a discussion of their current selection Savannah’s Garden by Debbie Macomber.

This book club meets bi-monthly, on the second Thursday of the month, at 1pm at a member’s home. For more information call Book Markers Chair Nancy Russo at (954) 385-1445.

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“Severe Allergies” Web Chat – Dr. Frank Eidelman, from the Allergy and Immunology Department at Cleveland Clinic Florida, will host a free web chat from noon to 1pm. Log on to www.clevelandclinic. org/webchats to register, and click “join” to participate. Questions may be submitted in advance.

22nd July 4th Parade Entry Deadline – All applications for the City of Weston 4th of July Hometown Parade must be received by this day. The parade is open to local businesses and organizations including Little League teams, Scout troops, clubs, etc. Entries must be decorated according to the spirit of July 4th and reflect this year’s theme: Celebrating We The People.

Registration is free. You can download an application at www.westonfl.org or pick one up at the Weston Community Center.

Weston’s July 4th Hometown Celebration – The festivities kick-off with the 5K Run/Walk sponsored by the City of Weston and Broward Health Weston. The race begins at 7am at Weston Town Center.

By 10:30am, the streets will be filled with spectators awaiting the Hometown July 4th Parade as it marches through Weston Town Center. This year’s theme is “Celebrating We The People” and a family or group will be selected from the crowd to serve as grand marshals. For more information contact the Weston Community Center at (954) 389-4321.

July 26th Summerfest Concert – The Weston Philharmonic Society presents Summerfest 2012. Fort Lauderdale’s Symphony of the Americas will host the Mission Chamber Orchestra of Rome, under the baton of the Symphony’s Artistic Director Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese. The concert takes place at 8pm at Temple Dor Dorim.

For tickets or more information contact www.westonphilharmonic.com or call (954) 849–8374.

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July 4th Festivities Focus on Celebrating “We The People”

By Stacey Bomser

J

uly 4th is about more than just backyard

barbecues and evening fireworks shows, it’s the day we celebrate our nation’s independence. This year’s Weston Hometown July 4th festivities will also celebrate the people of this great nation. Weston Town Center will play host to the patriotic program.

The celebration begins with the Weston Fourth of July Hometown 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Broward Health

theme,” explains Decker.

“I wanted Weston and the City of Weston. The sanctioned race begins to take this opportuat 7am. Registration is $15 in advance or $25 on the day nity to find a group or of the race. Detailed information and a downloadable family that would be application are available at www.splitsecondtiming.com. representative of the Once the runners clear, the streets will fill with residents and families seeking viewing spots for the 2012 Fourth of people, or at least the July Hometown Parade. Now in its 18th year, the parade people of Weston. It is has grown to become Weston’s biggest and most exciting a way to honor us all.”

Prior to the parade, event of the year. city employees will be Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks scanning the crowd and Recreation, estimates that 2,000 to 3,000 looking for people who are showcasing the spirit of July people will line the parade route around th 4 in how they dressed, face painting they may be wearWeston Town Center. “In past years we ing, or signs they might have prepared. This lucky family could have as many as 30 or 40 entries. As or group will be whisked away to the start of the parade this is an election year, I think it is safe to route where they will board the Grand Marshal float. say we will have a number of candidates Decker believes picking the parade’s Grand Marshals in addition to our many popular annual from the crowd of spectators will add to the excitement entries such as the police and fire departof “Celebrating We The People.” ment, scout troops, community groups and local churches.”

To add to the excitement of this year’s For more information on the City of Weston Fourth of event, the Grand Marshal will be selected July Hometown celebration, visit www.westonfl.org and from the crowd. “The choice of the Grand click on “July 4th Event Info” under the Spotlight section Marshal really ties in to the ‘We The People’ on the homepage or call (954) 389-4321.

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Weston University Opens Doors and Minds

By Stacey Bomser

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mock City Commission meeting was the “final exam” for the

Weston University Class of 2012. The 23 students from Cypress Bay, Western and Sagemont high schools completed a year-long exploration of local government.

Weston University was the brainchild of City Manager John Flint and developed

by Denise Barrett, Director of Communications for the City of Weston. Established in 2002, its goals were simple: to create a unique educational and personal experience for high school students through open communication with government officials and departments; to expose students to the multiple layers of government and various career possibilities; to provide a civic education on government in Florida; and to enable students to understand the procedures for making their opinions and concerns known to local government.

It taught that and so much more. According to Cypress Bay senior Roxanna Vaught-Mijares, from Weston University, “I learned just how complex and crucial the functionality of local and state governments are to our daily lives.”

This was taught through a series of handson program days. Every month a different City department is highlighted. The actual program is up to the discretion of each department, but they try to highlight programs or issues that the department is currently facing. “An example is during our Community Services Day, a big issue in landscaping over the past year has been the ficus white fly and spiral white fly,” explains Barrett.

“Students were shown damaged foliage versus undamaged and learned how infestation can impact the budget financially.”

Barrett says over the years the program has also evolved to include more hands-on activities because the students have told them those are a desired element.

“This year as an example, during the Law Enforcement program day students were taken to the BSO Tactical Training Facility and teams of two students each went through the ‘search house’ training exercise with BSO trainers. They were taught basics on gun handling, search techniques, and how to work in conjunction with a partner.”

On Parks and Recreation Day, students were separated into groups and tasked with designing a Dream Park. “They were given templates for common park activities and structures, such as ball fields and restrooms, they were provided space restrictions and told about requirements for entrances, exits and parking but after that it was a wide open field as they say,” says Barrett. “They could draw in any elements that they felt would make a great park.”

She says Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation, was so impressed with the students’ designs that he may take some of their elements into consideration on future park projects.

The students also took a field trip to Washington, D.C. Roxanna says that was her favor-

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ite activity. “It was amazing to be able to compare everything we had learned about local government to that of the national government in a real setting.”

Classmate Melissa Morel says her favorite program was visiting the off ices of Weston’s The Weston University Class of 2012 took a field trip to Washington, D.C. contract agent, Calvin Giordano, because all aspects of local government are encompassed within their offices. “It was a wonderful learning experience and it was also very inspiring to see a former Weston U student working in their office.”

Melissa says the program has already opened doors to her future career. “It is my aspiration to become a lawyer and through Weston University and the influential people I have met, I now have an employment opportunity this summer at a law firm.”

The Weston U students are not the only ones to benefit from this program. “City employees get a perspective on how today’s youth views government and how they see their community,” states Barrett. “These students are bright and they are involved – they have creative ideas.”

A mock City Commission is the culminating These were put to the test activity for Weston University. during their mock City Commission meeting. It was a culmination of all that they had learned and experienced throughout the year. Each student was assigned a role such as a city commission member, police chief, city engineer, developer or resident and had to apply their knowledge from the various City departments to their role as they completed a City Commission agenda.

“This realty-based session gives students a sense of the difficulties that can arise in appeasing opposing sides on an issue or project,” explains Barrett.

She says the Weston U program has been so successful, other cities are interested in offering similar programs. “A number of cities have made inquiries to the point where I made a CD that answered all of the questions on how to set up the program and how we do it.”

Weston University is open to Cypress Bay, Western and Sagemont high school students.

Each September, juniors, seniors and select sophomores are offered entry into the program via their high school by submitting an essay entitled “Communities Need Leaders.” The 20-24 selected students spend one school day each month with City staff. Program days are made up of instruction, conversations, observations and hand-on activities exposing students to the numerous City services and functions that are provided to residents. For more information visit www.westonfl.org and click on Weston University under the Department of Communications’ programs.

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Weston Rallies for Relay For Life

By Stacey Bomser

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t was another record-breaking year for Relay For Life of Weston.

With contributions still being counted, Relay organizers say the 2012 Relay has already reached its goal of $220,000 in donations to the American Cancer Society, solidifying its spot as the #1 Relay in Broward County for the third year, and most likely leaping into one of the top five finishers in the state (up from #7 last year).

This would not be possible without the generous support of the Weston community.

Relay Chair Ross Sabath says this year’s Relay was the biggest to date, with 67 teams registered. “We had a constant crowd throughout the night, even the overnight hours.”

As has become a tradition of the Weston Relay, the Survivors’ Victory Lap was led by young cancer survivors. Following the celebratory start to the Relay, survivors were joined by teammates and supporters. Throughout the night, team members took turns walking around the track, and in many cases running.

Ultra-marathoner Andrei Nana, a member of Team Pink Hearts, Weston Relay Chair Ross Sabath (squatting) ran for 24 hours, completing 80 poses with young cancer survivors. It has become customary for children to lead the Survivor’s miles. He was not the only one Victory Lap to kick-off Relay For Life of Weston.

running at Relay this year. Although not a runner, Weston personal trainer Billy Beck pledged to run 200 laps, the equivalent of 50 miles, to raise $30,000 for the American Cancer Society.

“About 15 miles into it, Billy hurt his knee,” says Sabath, who ran/walked the last 20 miles or so with Billy. “He was in serious pain, but he finished it. His whole business is about taking yourself out of your comfort level and he did just that.”

Billy says quitting was never an option. He knew he had to finish, not for himself but for those fighting for life. “I was on mile 18 and I could not bend my knee more than a few inches. Any weight on my leg sent a sharp shooting pain through my entire body. Even in this state, I looked around…at the cancer survivors and I knew I would find a way, even if I had to crawl I was going to finish,” wrote Beck on his blog at BillyBeck.com.

“It is in moments of great pain, of great challenge, of the greatest adversity that we have an opportunity to become more. These are the moments when our character is forged into something to be proud of.”

All of the Relay For Life participants should be proud. Through their efforts, the American Cancer Society is now one step closer to finding a cure for this devastating disease.

Billy Beck, of BB3 Training Center, cheers as he marks off his laps; he ran 50 miles and raised $30,000 for the American Cancer Society.

It’s not too late to support the Relay For Life of Weston. To make a donation visit www.relayforlife. org/westonfl.

Y’s Healthy Kids Day Promotes Fitness and Fun

By Stacey Bomser

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hildhood obesity is a huge concern in this country. The

Sheinberg Family YMCA hosted Healthy Kids Day to promote physical fitness, healthy eating and general wellness, especially amongst children.

YFit classes help build cardiovascular health, muscular endurance, sports skills, and good sportsmanship.

“CDC research shows that kids are more prone to gain weight and fall behind academically over the summer months if they are not engaged in activities that stimulate the mind and body,” explains John Gorman, Executive Director of the Sheinberg YMCA Family Center. “As part of the Y’s commitment to strengthening community by addressing critical gaps in health and education, we hosted Healthy Kids Day to help parents begin to think about ways to keep their kids healthy and sharp when out

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of school, particularly in the summer.”

One popular program is Y Summer Camp which includes daily YFit classes. YFit is a new activity that builds cardiovascular health, muscular endurance sports skills, and good sportsmanship. This program is provided free to Y members. The program is also available as an afterschool program. Country Isles Elementary was the first Weston school to provide YFit to its students.

YFit was one of the many elements of Healthy Kids Day. Weston City Commissioner Angel Gomez kicked off the event by reading a proclamation and then literally “blowing the whistle on childhood obesity.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Weston City Commissioner Prevention, one in three children in the United States Angel Gomez prepares to “Blow the Whistle on is overweight. Even more startling, according to the Childhood Obesity” during Healthy Kids Day at Weston’s Broward County Health Department ten percent of Sheinberg Family YMCA. middle and high school students are at or above the 95th percentile in Body Mass Index measurements, indicating they are morbidly obese.

The Y believes that it is critically important that children and families adopt healthier habits that include increased physical activity and nutritious eating. This is why it hosts the annual Healthy Kids Day. This year’s event included free interactive activities, sports clinics, health screenings, family fitness fun, nutrition education, and water safety demonstrations.

The Sheinberg Family YMCA of Weston is located in the Regional Park in Weston. For more information on Y membership, YFit, or Y Summer Camp call (954) 424-9622.

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Community News

Weston Boasts Lowest Crime Rate in Broward

By Stacey Bomser

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unlocked vehicle is a crime of opportunity.

BSO’s main message is “Lock it…don’t lose it.”

You can further protect your property by following a few crime prevention tips from Sheriff Al Lamberti: ▸ Make your house look occupied when you are out by leaving a television or radio on, or setting some lamps on timers. ▸ When you go away, stop your newspaper delivery and have someone collect your mail. ▸ You can even deter burglars with your landscaping. Plant some thorny bushes under windows that might make an illegal entry difficult. Trim back foliage that might block the view of your home from the street, and add some outdoor lighting so that criminals can’t operate unnoticed.

eston boasts the lowest

crime rate in Broward County.

The recently released Florida Department of Law Enforcement Uniform Crime Report County and Municipal Offense Data for 2011 places the Weston crime rate at 1,250.8 per 100,000. That’s a drop of 2.6% from 2010.

“I am pleased that the new crime report reflects the efforts of our department,” states Weston Chief Kevin Butler. “The residents, the City and the department all played an important role in the crime rate results.

Residents taking an active role in crime prevention and watching out for their neighbors, the Sheriff’s Office response to developing crime trends and the City of Weston promot- Theft from unlocked vehicles is the largest crime in Weston.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Home Watch ing crime prevention outreach programs. program provides exterior checks of your home while you are away. To sign up for This alliance played an important role on the outcome of crime in our community”. this free service, simply visit www.sheriff.org/homewatch and download the form.

Chief Butler gives a great deal of credit to concerned citizens. In May, two suspects Homeowners must provide the dates and times the home will be unoccupied, along breaking into vehicles in the Tequesta Lake community were tracked and arrested with a contact phone number of a trusted neighbor or local relative.

The completed after an alert neighbor called 9-1-1. form can be submitted at the Weston Police Services Building located at 17350 Royal Crime reports in Weston show the city’s largest crime is theft from unlocked vehicles.

Palm Boulevard, or faxed to (954) 659-3541.

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Community News

Weston Fire Rescue Launches Smoke Alarm Program

By Stacey Bomser

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eniors possess the greatest fire risk in

this country. Weston Fire Rescue wants to help protect our older population. It is offering free smoke alarms or battery replacement for seniors or the disabled.

“This initiative is unique in that it targets one of the highest fire risk population segments who, due to age or disability, may not be able to properly maintain their smoke alarms,” explains Weston Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon. “We don’t want individuals who are frail or unsteady going up onto a ladder to install smoke alarms or replace batteries. This program assists in preventing injuries to those individuals and ensuring their home has a working smoke alarm.”

As of the latest census count, Weston is home to over 5,000 residents over the age of 65. According to statistics, those individuals are consistently more threatened with injury or death by fire than any other segment of the population. Adults ages 65-74 are nearly twice as likely to die in a fire, adults ages 75-84 are nearly four times as likely, and those over the age of 85 are more than five times as likely to die in a fire.

While older Americans may be at the greatest risk, it is important for everyone to have a working smoke alarm. According to the National Fire Protection Association,

almost two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms. A working smoke alarm can cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half.

Chief Bouchillon says residents should replace the batteries in their smoke alarms twice a year. He recommends doing this when you set the clocks back or ahead so you don’t forget. “Smoke alarms should be checked or tested every month and replaced as needed. Most smoke alarms have a useful life of about ten years. At that time, they should be replaced regardless of if they’re working.”

You should have a smoke alarm on every floor of your home. It is recommended that smoke alarms be installed in every bedroom and if you sleep with your door closed, then have one installed outside the bedroom as well. Working smoke alarms can alert occupants in enough time to safely escape.

“There are a few places where smoke alarms should not be installed,” explains Chief Bouchillon. “These include kitchens and garages because cooking fumes and car exhaust are likely to set them off, and attics because the heat can damage the electronics. Fires beginning in these areas are generally detected by the other smoke alarms in enough time for occupants to escape the fire safely.”

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Community News

Weston Attorney Ready to Lock Up Local Leaders at Jail & Bail

By Stacey Bomser

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s an immigration attorney, Elizabeth

Blandon’s job is to represent and protect her clients.

Later this month she will turn the table and actually recommend that people get arrested. It’s all part of her role as a Parole Board Member for the 22nd Annual Broward County Jail and Bail to benefit the American Cancer Society.

The four day fundraiser attracts many members of the legal profession. This is Ms. Blandon’s first time participating. She says she wanted to help the cause for both professional and personal reasons.

“I was drawn to raise funds for the American Cancer Society by my relationship with the office of Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti, a former Honorary Chair,” explains Ms. Blandon.

“I am working for this charity because close friends, and their family members, have been touched by cancer.”

As a Jail and Bail Parole Board Member, one of Ms. Blandon’s responsibilities will be to identify people in the community, also known as “jail birds,” who are likely to be good fundraisers.

During Jail and Bail, these individuals are “arrested” by local law enforcement officers and brought to the mock jail. While in custody, “jail birds” have to raise “bail” by soliciting pledges to the American Cancer Society. They have unlimited use of a telephone to call friends, relatives, co-workers and associates.

This year’s Jail and Bail goal is to raise $150,000 for the

A merican Cancer Society. To date, Jail and Bail has raised more than $2.4 million dollars.

The A merican Cancer Society is a nationwide communitybased voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem – by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing the suffering from cancer – through research, education, advocacy and service.

If you would like to be “arrested” or would like to have someone “arrested” during the 2012 Broward County Jail and Bail to benefit the American Cancer Society, contact Elizabeth R. Blandon, Esq. at (954) 385-0157. To learn more about the American Cancer Society or to make a donation, visit www.cancer.org.

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Community Invited to Shop at Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Farmers Market

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othing tastes as delicious as biting into freshly picked pro-

duce. The Weston community can now buy locally grown produce and other items at Cleveland Clinic Florida’s weekly farmers market. The program is part of its wellness initiative.

“The farmers market is an extension of our wellness and prevention program,” states Randy Young, a member of Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Wellness Committee who spearheaded the effort to launch the farmers market. “We have several programs in place to promote wellness in our employees including gym memberships and Weight Watchers. Our new farmers market is a great way to support local growers while helping our employees, patients and community live a healthier lifestyle.”

Buying local produce has many health benefits, especially when it comes to good nutrition. “When you eat fresh produce, you’re getting more of nature’s nutrients without the preservatives of packaged foods. It’s also a great way to meet your daily requirement of fruits and veggies,” explains Lillian Craggs-Dino, a registered dietician with Cleveland Clinic Florida.

Cleveland Clinic Florida Director of Human Resources Stuart Thompson (left), Director of Executive Health Randy Young, Weston Mayor Eric Hersh, and Dr. Bernie Fernandez, CEO of Cleveland Clinic Florida, enjoying Cleveland Clinic’s new farmers market.

Unhealthy eating, along with physical inactivity and tobacco use, account for forty percent of healthcare expenses in the United States. “As a healthcare organization, it is our responsibility to set the example for patients as we do our part to stem the tide of chronic, preventable diseases and conditions in our country,” states Bernie Fernandez, MD, Chief Executive Officers of Cleveland Clinic Florida.

The farmers market allows Cleveland Clinic employees, patients and the Weston community to make healthy food options. Every Thursday, 25 to 30 local farmers and producers bring their goods including fruits, vegetables, herbs, breads, juices, flowers, soy products and honey to the farmers market. Prepared foods, such as gyros, crepes and mini cheesecakes, are on sale as well, making the farmers market a great place to grab a bite for lunch while shopping for fresh organic produce.

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In addition to promoting healthy eating, it’s promoting camaraderie within Cleveland Clinic. According to Young, the farmers market is bringing the staff together. “We start it at 8am so our night shift employees can shop on their way home. Our day shift employees look forward to going outside to each lunch together.”

The patients look forward to the weekly farmers market as well.

“Many of our clinic patients are purposely scheduling their appointments on Thursday,” says Young.

He says many family members of hospital patients are also enjoying the farmer’s market. “They come out to purchase orchids to bring to the patient’s room. It’s lovely.”

The patients and employees aren’t the only ones to love the convenience of the Cleveland Clinic farmers market. “The vendors love this venue,” notes Young.

“It’s the perfect location with the tents placed around the waterfalls outside the Clinic’s main entrance.”

He says there is actually a waiting list of vendors wanting to become part of the Cleveland Clinic farmers market. “I get at least three calls a week asking how to become part of our market,” explains Young, noting that Cleveland Clinic maintains strict standards. All vendors are certified and approved by the Florida Department of Agriculture.

The Cleveland Clinic Florida farmers market is held every Thursday from 8am to 3pm outside the Clinic’s main entrance. Cleveland Clinic Florida is located off Weston Road south of Royal Palm Boulevard. For more information visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org.

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

Dear Friend, want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a confession can help clear the air so there’s no misunderstanding. Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first.

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

Twenty years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood. Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists. I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more…

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

That’s how it happened!

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

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

– E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL “Thanks to the DRX 9000 and the doctors, I no longer have chronic sciatic pain. It’s been a long time since I have taken pain medication.”

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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 a 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.

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The one similarity with each and every one of these disasters is hearing a victim say, “I never thought this could happen to me. I was not prepared for this.” Could we experience a devastating storm or other natural disaster? Could you be a victim? As we begin hurricane season, are you and your family members prepared?

Despite seeing the aftermath of these disasters, we tend to become complacent and assume that someone will be there to help us and provide us with food, water, and shelter. Following a storm such as Hurricane Andrew or Hurricane Katrina, the need for assistance far outweighs the available resources from our local, state, and federal governments. Power outages, interruptions to our water supply, shortages of fuel and food are all likely components of a storm’s aftermath and may be present for several days or weeks. You and your family members need to be prepared and self sufficient for at least three days.

The first step in disaster preparedness is analyzing your personal risk and developing your own emergency plan. For assistance with creating your disaster plan and identifying what you need to prepare, FEMA has excellent information on its website (FEMA.gov).

Additionally, Weston Fire Rescue offers Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training several times throughout the year. This program teaches participants how to prepare and respond to a host of disaster scenarios in order to help their community. Our CERT program members are also available to discuss disaster preparedness with your homeowner’s association and fellow residents.

Next month, I will review some of the basic yet most important aspects of pre and post storm safety. Until then, please take the time to develop a disaster plan for your family. Creating your plan is an investment that can prevent you from being the victim who says, “I never thought this could happen to me. I was not prepared for this.”

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The TAG Foundation has completed multiple donation drives throughout the year based on the needs KIDs has at the time. For example, the annual back pack and school supply drive makes sure the children at KIDS have what they need to be successful in school. TAG has also collected snacks and drinks to provide healthy lunch box snacks.

TAG has hosted numerous donation When KID’s pantry shelves are bare, TAG drives throughout the year such hosts canned food drives. It conducted a as “School Snacks for Success.” special collection of boxed cereals and macaroni and cheese, staple items that KID is always in desperate need of. The TAG Foundations’ current project is a collection of new shoes and clothing for the children at KID. Marissa says she is moved by how the TAG “family” has embraced the Foundation’s projects. “We have established in the gym a culture of giving and helping. The athletes and their families graciously participate with open hearts and helping hands. I am so proud of our TAG USA athletes. They have learned the value of providing a hand up, not a hand out.”

The TAG USA Foundation was recently recognized for its generosity. “Jennifer Blake, the general manager of the Bonefish in Weston, knew about all the work we have done for Kids In Distress and wanted to say ‘thank-you’ and show appreciation to the TAG USA Foundation,” explains Marissa. “They hosted a cocktail party in our honor. We had an evening with the director of Kids In Distress and its amazing staff, and our families who have done a tremendous amount of work in helping the TAG USA Foundation give to KID.”

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“Sister Mary Scullion and Project H.O.M.E. in Philadelphia is and always will be the inspiration and model of what I hope to accomplish with the TAG USA Gymnastics Foundation,” states Marissa Zoldan, who created the community service program at the gym she owns and operates with her husTAG USA Gymnastics Foundation’s Autumn Karlinsky band, Michael. (left), Marissa Zoldan and Lorrie Fleischman delivering donations to the Kids In Distress pantry.` Throughout the years, TAG has done many projects to support Kids In Distress (KID). “We choose to support this agency because it does so much great work with children who are dealt the worst hands in life,” explains Marissa. “The unthinkable happens to these children and KID is there to help at all hours of the day and night.”

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B’nai Aviv USY Recognized as Regional Chapter of the Year

By Stacey Bomser

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he youth program at B’nai Aviv has a stellar reputation within

the Weston community. With over 150 children and teens, from grades three through twelve, enrolled in its various programs, the synagogue provides a positive social experience for Jewish youth.

One of its strongest programs is its USY chapter. “USY is a Jewish youth organization for high school students,” explains Youth Director Todd Morchelies. “It is the ultimate social program for Jewish teenagers. While in USY, they gain leadership skills and religious education, as well as make friendships that will last a lifetime.”

Members engage in a variety of programs throughout the year. According to Morchelies, the USY officers plan social, religious, community service and leadership programs. Members also participate in events with other chapters.

At the recent Regional Convention in Orlando, the B’nai Aviv USY was recognized as the Regional Chapter of the Year. Their innovative programs earned them awards throughout the year, but their biggest achievement was being recognized above all other chapters in the Southeast United States.

B’nai Aviv USY will now compete for the International Chapter of the Year Award at the USY International Convention in December in Boston. The chapter will be submitting the programs they planned and implemented throughout the 2011-2012 year.

In addition, member Marc Sznapstajler will serve as Regional President next year.

He had served as sub-regional vice president this past year and was elected President at the Regional Convention. As President, one of his goals is to form a medium for communication between USYers from all over the region in order to strengthen each USY chapter.

Morchelies is confident Marc will be a successful leader. “He is an extremely personable

Members of B’nai Aviv USY celebrate after being named Chapter of the Year at the Regional Convention.

and hard working teenager. He is well-respected by all of his peers. His glowing personality attracts people from all over and he genuinely loves to help and be there for everyone.”

The B’nai Aviv USY program is open to Jewish children in Weston and surrounding communities. For more information, contact Youth Director Todd Morchelies at (954) 349-1879 or visit www.bausybees.com.

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r. Celia Earle has always had an

overwhelming desire to care for those in need. As a child she would share her lunch with hungry classmates. As an adult, she joined the Kiwanis Club, primarily because of its commitment to service with the welfare of children being a top priority. It was while serving has Lieutenant Governor, Division 23/24, that she became aware of the plight of the homeless in Broward County.

Dr. Earle asked herself, “Where are our homeless children and how are their basic needs being met?”

These questions became a fixation. The Weston resident made it her mission to learn about the Dr. Celia Earle created “Christmas homeless children in our communities.

In July” to benefit Broward After months of research, Dr. Earle discovered County’s homeless children. there were over 2,000 homeless children in Broward County’s school system, and that did not include all the children under the age of five or the unborn children of homeless expectant mothers. Concerned for their welfare, she became an advocate for these homeless children whom she labeled the “invisible homeless.”

She was determined to make a difference in their lives. Dr. Earle wanted to provide them not only with their basic needs, but to do this in a festive atmosphere that would put a spark in their eyes, a smile on their faces and joy in their hearts. She accomplished this through “Christmas In July.”

Now in its eleventh year, Dr. Earle’s pet project has grown to serve thousands of homeless children. The event, co-sponsored by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners and spearheaded

by Kiwanis International Division 23/24, is held at the Bank Atlantic Center each summer. The arena is turned into an indoor Christmas-themed festival complete with activities, entertainment and refreshments.

In keeping with the theme, children get the chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and receive a personalized gift. Each child is given a book bag filled with brand new items such as clothing, shoes, toiletries, school supplies, and age-appropriate books and non-battery operated toys.

These gifts would not be possible without the generous support of the community.

First Baptist Church of Weston reached out to support the cause. “The First Baptist Church family is aware of the needs in and around our communities at large, especially the needs of the most vulnerable members, which are children,” states senior Pastor Dr. Rob Peters. “I encourage other social and religious organizations to partner with ‘Christmas In July’ and help meet the needs of the homeless children in Broward County.”

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“Ms. Dubuc read a story about a girl my age giving teddy bears and books to kids who couldn’t buy any, so that story inspired me to do something to help other kids too,” shares Jaime who chose to help the children being extracted from their homes by Child Protective Services. “I couldn’t imagine kids without anything to say is their own and I wanted them to be able to have something to comfort them when they get taken away from their parents.”

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Lt. Brad Ostroff presents Jaime Happel with an Outstanding Broward County Citizen certificate and pin. Her brother, Logan, was there for the presentation.

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Foreclosed homes are auctioned in a Public Trustee Sale in the county in which the property is located. These auctions are available to anyone. A person with cash on hand is able to make a bid on any foreclosed house. Foreclosure properties must be paid for fully, using a cashier’s check at the time of the auction. If you do not have the “suitcase full of cash”, a foreclosure auction might not be the best option.

Whenever you purchase a property at foreclosure auction, you may experience various legal, judicial or title problems.

These problems are normally researched and overcome by Realtors and title companies in conventional sales transactions. These problems involve, but are not restricted to: title complications, various lien holders, IRS liens, construction liens, open permits, past due taxes, or renters/ owners still occupying the home.

There could also be structural, functional or pest infestation issues with the property.

Furthermore, you will not have the option to check out and inspect the foreclosed property before an auction. The photographs furnished (if any) might be outdated and no longer represent the actual condition of the residence. Stories about disgruntled homeowners destroying their properties during foreclosure proceedings are becoming prevalent.

Over the past seven years one of my specialties in real estate has been REO properties. A Bank Owned (REO) property is what a house can become if nobody acquires it during a foreclosure auction. In the event the property is not sold, the property is sent back to the lending bank and goes on the conventional marketplace for sale via a Realtor. Banks are typically quite motivated to sell these houses ASAP. Banks are not in the business of owning real estate. Banking institutions do not want to own real estate, because ownership costs the bank money. Banking institutions will need to pay property taxes, insurance coverage, and HOA fees, hence the longer an REO home remains on the books, the more it costs the bank. Essentially, banking institutions just want the money. This way they can use that money to make loans for automobiles, boats as well as other houses.

REO homes are a great deal! Anyone can submit an offer. Once the offer is accepted from the selling bank, the purchase proceeds just like a standard sale. The purchaser can preview the house prior to submitting an offer. The buyer can have the purchase funded with a mortgage and also have the property inspected. The selling bank will, in most cases, have its own set of addendums and disclosures, so it is important to review this information with a realtor.

For more information on REO’s, please contact Stanley Rosen with Keyes Realty at (305) 510-8032. He specializes in residential and commercial real estate as well as land transactions. To learn more about the Stanley Rosen Real Estate Team visit www.bestofsouthflorida.net.

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By Stacey Bomser

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hen Paxton Terris turned seven, his birthday wish was to

help a sick child. He donated one of his birthday presents to a little boy who was a patient at Plantation General Hospital. Paxton felt such pride and power from that gesture that he wanted to give away all of his gifts. That was the spark to create the What’s Mine is Yours Foundation.

Now twelve, Paxton continues his charitable work with a focus on helping children in need. Over the years he has expanded his efforts to support Kids In Distress and the Jack & Jill Children’s Center. Kids In Distress is committed to preventing child abuse, preserving the family, and treating children who have been abused and neglected, while the Jack & Jill Children’s Center is helping break the cycle of poverty by providing family-oriented child care services and family intervention and support.

Paxton says his most memorable experience was playing with the children at Jack & Jill. He and his younger sister, Peyton, read stories to the children, played with them on the playground and shared doughnuts. “I will never forget that day and the smiles on their faces! There is nothing like the feeling of making one of these underprivileged children smile and reach their hand out to hold or hug. They are so loving and want to be loved back.”

The children at the Jack & Jill Children’s Center show their love to Paxton Terris. A scholarship was named in his honor because of his devotion to the center.

other kids involved because it will make the world a better place when kids dedicate their time to helping others.”

The Tequesta Trace Middle School seventh grader recognizes how his efforts have helped other children, but he acknowledges he has gained the most from this experience. “I have gained power, confidence and leadership that I feel I can conquer any task that someone throws at me,” states Paxton. “It has given me an opportunity to change the lives of others.”

When Paxton was only seven he started the What’s Mine Is Yours Foundation after donating his birthday gifts to pediatric patients in area hospitals.

Over the years Paxton has had such an impact on the agency that it started a scholarship in his honor. According to Shannon Prohaszka, executive director of the Jack & Jill Children’s Center, “The Paxton Terris Scholarship of Hope will allow some of our most vulnerable little ones access to hope. They will receive nationally accredited early education, three hot nutritional meals a day, numerous emotional and developmental screenings, an enriching summer program filled with fieldtrips and fitness, access to numerous resources and referrals in our community, and their hardworking mommies can remain in the work force, attend our parenting series and focus on breaking their own cycles of poverty.”

Paxton says he was in total shock when he learned of the scholarship. “My mouth dropped for the longest time as I read the letter. It’s the most meaningful accomplishment that I have ever received in my whole entire life!”

With his Bar Mitzvah just months away, Paxton has pledged to raise money for the scholarship fund for his mitzvah project. “I’m hoping to raise enough money for the Paxton Terris Scholarship of Hope in order to hopefully present one of those sweet children the opportunity to attend Jack & Jill Children’s Center.”

Paxton is looking into various fundraising ideas including a 5K. He is also accepting tax deductible contributions to the What’s Mine is Yours Foundation. “My goal is to raise $15,000, but I will be happy with $5,000. That will cover the cost of one scholarship.”

In addition to raising money, Paxton is hoping to raise awareness. He wants to show other children the importance of community service and charity. “I try to get

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Paxton Terris with his younger sister, Peyton, and Jack & Jill Children’s Center Development Manager Jennifer Birkholz (left) and Program Director Heidi Alzate.

Although only twelve, he is making a lifelong commitment to What’s Mine Is Yours.

“I will continue this for the rest of my life,” explains Paxton. “My future goal is to continue to make a difference in the community, but ultimately, my heart lies with Jack & Jill. I would like to one day be a board member at the Jack & Jill Children’s Center.”

He is well on his way. In the five short years since he started the What’s Mine Is Yours Foundation, Paxton has already impacted the lives of many children and will continue to do so through the legacy created by the Paxton Terris Scholarship of Hope.

To make a donation to the Paxton Terris Scholarship of Hope, please send a check to What’s Mine Is Yours, Inc, c/o Paxton Terris, 620 Palm Boulevard, Weston, 33326.

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Mollie Light, Realtor

Betty Frongello, Realtor

mollielight@bellsouth.net Community / Address

Beds Baths

bettyfrongello@yahoo.com

Sq.Ft. Garage Pool Water Sale Price

Community / Address 865 TANGLEWOOD CR 359 LAKE CREST CT 1542 CANARY ISLAND DR

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$550,000 $419,000 $375,000 $365,500 $493,000 $645,000

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N N

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3,888 1,633 2,424 2,435 4,238 2,116 1,912 1,530 4,145 2,928 2,810 1,640 1,533 1,390

3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2

Y N N Y Y N N N N Y N N N N

Y N Y N Y Y Y N Y N N Y N N

$763,000 $275,000 $325,000 $332,500 $699,900 $369,000 $285,000 $260,000 $592,000 $505,000 $378,000 $290,000 $257,000 $243,000

BONAVENTURE 6 GABLES BL 16790 HARBOR CT 16811 SW 5TH CT 16752 SW 5th Wy 16763 GOLFVIEW DR

COUNTRY ISLES 2290 TALLAHASSEE 2285 COLUMBIA

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EXECUTIVE HOMES II 1617 NEWPORT LN

ISLES AT WESTON 3830 W HIBISCUS ST 19209 STONEBROOK ST 4425 E WHITEWATER AVE 19334 S WHITEWATER AV 19252 N HIBISCUS ST 19157 S GARDENIA AV

NEW RIVER ESTATES 303 E RIVERBEND DR 804 SW 158TH LN

SAVANNA 1260 PLACID CT 1295 CHINABERRY DR 262 CONSERVATION DR 1451 SABAL TR 1284 PEREGRINE WY 1634 SANDPIPER CIR 1405 MAJESTY TE 1783 SYCAMORE TER 1094 SKYLARK DR 837 SUNFLOWER CR 1577 SANDPIPER CR 1445 BANYAN WY 1457 MAJESTY TE 1291 SAGO LN

Beds Baths

Sq.Ft. Garage Pool Water Sale Price

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N N N

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Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y N Y

$435,000 $675,000 $590,000 $535,000 $1,175,000 $620,000 $550,000 $805,000 $935,000 $520,000 $825,000 $650,000

TEQUESTA 1295 LAUREL CT 1276 MANOR DR S

THE FALLS 1043 BRIAR RIDGE ROAD 1103 HICKORY WY 713 SAND CREEK CIR

THE ISLANDS 1528 LANTANA DR 1318 CAMELLIA CR

THE LANDINGS 225 LANDINGS BL

THE MEADOWS 824 CRESTVIEW CR

THE RIDGES 4387 MAGNOLIA RIDGE DR 3803 OAK RIDGE CR 3886 FALCON RIDGE CR 3830 CRESTWOOD CR 4318 MAHOGANY RIDGE DR 3728 VISTA WAY

WESTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 2553 BAY POINTE DR 2524 EAGLE RUN CIR 2668 PALMER PL 2673 PALMER PL 2674 CYPRESS LN 2533 JARDIN LN 1865 HARBOR POINTE CR 2968 WESTBROOK 3028 BIRKDALE 2646 OAKMONT 2452 PROVENCE CT 2510 HUNTERS RUN WY

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The answer is no. Hormone therapy is a specialty of its own, as it has many intricacies that are not cookie cutter recipes for the treatment of clients. It is not enough to simply prescribe a treatment that is not tailor made to the individual. In addition to having personalized dosages of medications tailored to you for the administration for the basic hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone for female clients and testosterone for male clients, often times this is not enough to achieve optimal well-being. A physician specializing in Functional medicine takes into account the person as a whole. The testing and administration of hormones may be just the first step to achieving balance.

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Higher testosterone levels have been shown to independently lower the risk of metabolic syndrome. How can you afford to be without adequate hormones?

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The problem is that continued adrenal fatigue can wreak havoc with your life. As adrenal fatigue continues, it is common to have some of the following symptoms: inability to lose weight, tendency to get sick often, lack of energy, unclear thinking, unexplained hair loss, allergies, reduced sex drive and much more. Your body does its best to make up for under-functioning adrenals glands, but what price are you willing to pay? Many alterations take place at the biochemical and cellular levels in response to compensating for the decrease in adrenal hormones associated with adrenal fatigue.

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Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Stephanie Muniz Nerette is Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. They both specialize in Functional Medicine and Sottopelle Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy. Their practice is located at 2665 Executive Park Drive, Suite #3, in Weston. For more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation, call 954-384-8989.

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hether you need a simple dental

checkup, repair or cosmetic procedure, the experienced team at Palacin Dental Group will help you attain a healthy, functional and beautiful smile.

They provide the highest standards in family, restorative and cosmetic dentistry, in a friendly, safe and comfortable environment. Patients experience the Palacin difference each time they visit.

Fou nder Dr. Matilde Palacin specializes in cosmetic dentistry, implant dentistry and advanced dental reconstruction. She received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) degree from the prestigious New York University College of Dentistry and Central University of Venezuela.

Dr. Palacin is passionate She is an active member about oral health and committed to making each of the American Dental visit a positive experience.

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She has become well known for her ability to make patients feel comfortable and at ease. “My dental team and I understand that finding a dentist is one of the most important healthcare decisions that people make,” said Dr. Palacin. “We pride ourselves on customer service. From the initial phone call through the completion of treatment, we give patients the personalized attention and quality care they deserve.” Dr. Palacin works with each patient to develop a customized treatment plan that meets their needs and exceeds their expecta- Oral sedation takes the fear out of dentistry. tions. She spends time explaining the proposed plan and answers any questions to make sure that patient is informed.

Most patients visit every six months for a cleaning, as well as a dental check-up that includes a screening for oral cancer. “Our goal is to help patients prevent dental and health problems before they have a chance to get started,’ said Dr. Palacin. “If problems do arise, we want to catch them early enough so that they will be a small issue instead of a large problem.” The state-of-the-art office is filled with the most technologically advanced equipment and materials available to ensure that patients get optimum results. The dental team uses a sophisticated sterilization process for infection Palacin Dental treats patients of all ages. are digital to minimize the patient’s exposure to radiation. control assurance. Patient records are paperless and Dr. Palacin has many patients that avoided the dencomputerized, so information is readily available. X-rays tist before they visited her, due to fear, anxiety or other issues. With sedation dentistry, they have been able to get the treatments they need, easily and painlessly. “Oral sedation helps take the fear out of dentistry,” said Dr. Palacin. “It is safe, effective and the most trusted of all dental relaxation techniques. Patients are sedated just enough to make them totally relaxed and at ease. By the next day, they hardly remember the time they spent in the dental chair.” Dr. Palacin has helped patients correct years of oral neglect in just one or two comfortable and stress-free dental appointments. They often complete several procedures during the same visit.

Dr. Palacin also uses cosmetic dentistry to help patients improve the appearance and function of their teeth and enhance their smiles. “Cosmetic dentistry can help patients look their very best,” said Dr. Palacin. “It often changes lives and can boost self-confidence.” She uses porcelain laminate veneers, porcelain crowns, bridges, dentures, tooth colored Restoration and whitening to provide patients with natural looking results.

Palacin Dental is centrally located at 13728 West State Road 84 (in Shenandoah Square Mall), between Weston Road and Flamingo Road. It is convenient to Weston, Davie, Plantation and Sunrise. For information, visit www.PalacinDental.com; call 954-472-4656 or send an email to smile@palacindental.com.

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This is the biggest mistake most people make. The first question a prospective patient should be asking is, “Is my doctor board certified in Plastic Surgery?”

Many doctors are board certified, but don’t always state which field of medicine they are certified in. You should trust your care for cosmetic surgery only to a physician who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is the only board recognized by the American Medical Association to certify physicians in over 24 medical specialties. The easiest way to check a doctor’s credentials is to go to www.abms.org to determine which medical specialty they are board certified in. The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery is not a recognized board by the ABMS. Equally important is that your surgeon is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. These societies require not only board certification, but also documented experience in cosmetic plastic surgery.

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Imagine Charter Students Rise to the Challenge

By Stacey Bomser

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tudents at Imagine Charter School at Weston proved they

were up for a challenge. The school had 100% participation in the Principal’s Fitness Challenge.

Principal Sharon Schmidt challenged students to do at least 20 minutes of physical activity five days a week for six weeks. That would equate to 529,800 minutes of exercise, but students far exceeded that exercise goal.

Schmidt had promised students that if they met her challenge she would reward them with a dance party. At the festivities she announced, “Boys and girls, I am so proud of you.

You met my fitness challenge.

But, Imagine does not stop at a challenge. You logged 1,027,189 minutes of activity.”

With the entire school lined up around the field, Schmidt called the top classes in each grade to the center for a celebration dance. The classes that logged the most minutes Imagine Charter School at Weston Principal Sharon of exercise were: Mrs. Geller’s Schmidt celebrates with students for meeting, and exceeding, her Principal’s Fitness Challenge. kindergarten; Mrs. Cieslak’s first

A flash mob performance by aftercare students was a special surprise at the Principals’ Fitness Challenge celebration.

grade; Mrs. Betancourt and Mrs. Castilla’s second grade; Mrs. Sulham’s third grade; Ms. Savitz’s fourth grade; and Mrs. Casadevall’s fifth grade.

In fact, Mrs. Casadevall’s class logged the most minutes of any class in the entire school. As the grand prize winner, the class won a bag of PE equipment donated by I-9 Sports.

Schmidt says she is already planning next year’s Principal’s Fitness Challenge. “It will be in the fall and will lead up to the Mayor’s Challenge Cup, which we won last year.”

As part of Get FIT Weston, the Mayor challenges the Weston elementary schools to see which school will have the greatest participation in a one mile run/walk. The winning school receives a trophy and $500 check from the Rotary Club of Weston.

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Helping Hands Teaches First Graders Importance of Community Service

By Stacey Bomser

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irst grade teaches children some very valuable lessons. In

creating an affirmation book of all their many special talents and qualities.

The children also shared love with their ‘Deliver a Smile’ project. Each student planted flowers in a pot they decorated and gave it to someone in the school who had helped them grow, such as the nurse or their kin-

addition to reading, writing and arithmetic, students in Mrs. Heather Evans’ first grade class at Eagle Point Elementary School are learning the importance of community service. Through their Helping Hands projects, students are building a better tomorrow.

The program was created by Melissa Ortiz, whose son Miguel is in the class. “I wanted to volunteer and do something meaningful,” she explains. “I wanted to teach these children at a young age that it’s good to give. It makes them feel good to know they are helping others.”

With Mrs. Evans’ approval, Mrs. Ortiz has come up with a class community service project each month. Every project has its own lesson. For example, in October the students learned about caring by helping the Humane Society of Broward County.

This project was inspired by Bella, the therapy dog who comes each month for the Wags-n-Tales reading program.

“We collected paper towel rolls and made kitty toys out of the tubes. We also collected old blankets and towels for the animal cages,” explains Emily Shamoun, Major Ortiz from the United States Marine Corps accepted the quilt students made in honor of our nation’s veterans. who says this was her favorite project of the year because she loves animals.

In November the class project benefitted the Alexander “Sandy” Nininger State Veterans’ Nursing Home. Each student decorated a fabric panel which was stitched together to create an “Operation Cooperation” quilt to honor our nation’s heroes on Veteran’s Day. This project taught students about honor and unity.

The class learned about hope in December by creating tiaras and tutus for little butterfly princesses and Heather Evans (left) and Helping Hands Coordinator masks and capes for little superheroes battling cancer at Mrs. Melissa Ortiz (right) with students and the donations they collected to benefit the Humane Society of Broward County.

Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Their projects were donated to Emmy’s Heart, an organization founded here in Weston to help bring happiness to pediatric hospital patients.

“It amazes me not only what they do, but how the kids react to the Helping Hands projects,” shares Mrs. Evans, noting that many of her students have been motivated to go beyond what they did in class to help others.

For example, after completing the Helping Hands project for Emmy’s Heart, Madaline Salkind went home and told her mother she wanted to take money from her piggy bank to buy toys for the children at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. She donated $50 of her own money and her mother matched $50, so she was able to donate $100 worth of toys to children in the hospital. “It made me feel happy to help kids who have cancer to make For Earth Day, students in Mrs. Evans first grade class planted a garden outside her classroom. them feel better,” shares Madaline. dergarten teacher.

Miguel Ortiz was also motivated by this particular project. He talked so passionately In honor of Earth Day in April, the class created a special “backyard” space for Mrs. about it at a family dinner that he got $350 in donations for Emmy’s Heart. “I like to Evans. As their way of giving back to their teacher, their school and their planet, the help other people and do nice things for them,” shares Miguel, who was particularly children planted a garden right outside their classroom edged with flowers planted in proud of his mother who was on TV for delivering the masks and costumes created personalized ceramic boots bearing each of their names to create a lasting gift. by his classmates.

As the final Helping Hands project of the year, students will give back to future Whenever she can, Mrs. Ortiz tries to come up with projects that benefit children. generations by leaving a message in a bottle. “They will write tips to help next year’s In March, the class made fleece pillows and backpacks which it donated to the Weston students be successful first graders such as ‘Read Every Day,’” explains Mrs. Evans.

Fire Department to comfort children who are victims of a fire or medical emergency.

She’s hoping that as her class moves on they will always remember what they learned Chief Harris Bouchillon came to school to personally thank Mrs. Evans’ class for their from their Helping Hands projects. “This was the first year I have done this. I hope I generous and heartfelt donation. can continue it next year because I’ve seen what this has done to teach children the Often times, the Helping Hands projects stayed within the school community. In importance of helping others and the joy it can bring you.”

February, in celebration of Valentine’s Day, students learned to love themselves by

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Sagemont Stage Productions Incorporate Innovation with Imagination

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emotions seem believable and real. The actors did a great job and I’m so glad we managed to make the audience feel what we felt.”

Many of the actors have cultivated their talent through Sagemont’s drama program which spans all three divisions.

With the middle school production of Seussical, Ms. Garrard utilized a large cast to expose many students to theater.

The spirited material and colorful costumes created a fun environment for students to exercise their stage presence and debut acting talents.

“I chose this show because it provided opportunities for a large number of students, across all grade levels,” A gathering of The Trojan Women in the high school spring production of this classic Greek tragedy. explains Ms. Garrard. “Both middle and elementary students appeared on stage, while high And for those students, like senior Corina Lander, who school students had the opportunity choose to pursue theater in college, Sagemont’s theater to help with backstage responsibilities.” program prepares them for the rigorous demands of the Sagemont students often get their top programs in the country. In recent years, Sagemont first exposure to theater through the students have been accepted into prestigious programs fourth and fifth grade drama club. Under such as NYU Tisch, Florida State BFA, School of Arts at the direction of Doris Quintero, along Bournemouth (England), and PACE in New York. with Michelle Arango and Irene Perez, The students’ audition material was developed in drama the club presented Disney’s Alice in class and they were able to build valuable skills through Wonderland Jr. complete with fully- active participation in three full-length and numerous functioning scenery. one act and cabaret performances produced each year.

“Moveable parts are not just functional, Additionally, participation in thespian competitions at the but they allow what would normally district and state level helps teach students to maintain be just two-dimensional to be abstract, composure and build camaraderie in the competitive 3D, and add realism as well,” explains environment that often accompanies life in the theater.

Quintero. “Engineering the rabbit’s “The Sagemont drama program has helped me grow house to grow as Alice grew and the in so many aspects,” shares Lander. “I am now able to door to shrink and grow as Alice shrunk work effectively with people and communicate well Middle schoolers participate in an interview scene in Seussical. and grew were important visual effects with others. I have developed social skills that can help that merited movable and functional me in an interview or even just a simple conversation!

I wanted to give students an opportunity to integrate parts to enhance the scene.”

With drama, I have grown to be a better person and I technology with artistic expression,” explains middle The show also featured a few surprises to engage the am thankful for that.” and high school drama instructor Elizabeth Garrard. audience including a mock game of “Through modern music, images and technology, the Simon Says with the Queen of Hearts. students were able to find new ways to relate to material The cast threw clear beach balls into the that has remained relevant for 3,000 years.” audience during Zip-a-dee-do-dah to Junior Jonathan Ross enjoyed the high-tech twist represent bubbles from the Caterpillar. and believes, in the future, we will see more technology In true school tradition, Principal JoAnn integrated into theater. “I think technology will play a Laskin made a cameo appearance as a greater part in theater since it will add to the sense of full guest at the “Unbirthday” party. emersion and the audience will feel even more connected The Sagemont School takes great during the show.” pride in its theater program. “Our main The genre itself also posed a challenge to students. goal for our thespians is that they are Sophomore Luis Guerrero says connecting to the char- exposed to challenging works of art and acters in this tragedy pushed their performance level. “It’s develop high standards for aesthetic easy to cry, but to act the pain that makes the character quality, not only as performers, but cry is incredibly difficult. The characters are in so much also as theater patrons,” explains Ms. Sagemont 4th and 5th graders perform a musical agony and inner conflict; it was challenging to make their Garrard. heater is more than just a show, it’s an

experience. Students at The Sagemont School can certainly attest to that. This year, the school’s theater department introduced exciting new techniques and effects in its trio of theatrical performances. The awardwinning high school thespian troupe tackled a high-tech, innovative version of the classic tragedy Trojan Women.

The middle schoolers rollicked in Seussical, while fourth and fifth graders performed a magical musical version of Alice in Wonderland Jr. Coming off last season’s highly-acclaimed production of Dracula, the high school actors challenged themselves with a modern adaptation of the Greek tragedy Trojan Women. The play was interlaced with computer generated war montages from throughout history and also included a self-produced movie clip that enhanced the innovative adaptation.

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Weston Students Succeed in C-SPAN StudentCam Documentary Competition

By Stacey Bomser

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ongratulations to Weston’s documentary filmmakers. Out

of the record-setting 1,203 entries to this year’s C-SPAN StudentCam documentary competition, six winning teams were Weston school students.

C-SPAN’s StudentCam is a nationwide competition that encourages middle school and high school students to create a short video documentary about political and public policy matters affecting their communities and nation.

This year’s theme was “The Constitution and You” and projects could focus on any section of the Preamble, Articles or Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.

Cypress Bay seniors Chad Klitzman and Dustin Slade won Second Prize in the high school division for their documentary titled “Signed, Sealed, Delivered”. Their documentary aired on C-SPAN followed by an interview with Chad about the making of this winning project focusing on the U.S. Postal Service.

Five teams of eighth graders from Falcon Cove Middle School earned Honorable Mentions for their documentaries. Cole Winton and Zach

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Aponte were recognized for “Cruel and Unusual Punishment”; Armando Martinez, Justin Iannocone and Daniel Hsu for “Where is the Proof?”; Lacey Larson, Jordanne Cantrill and Kendra Blandon for “Where Freedom Ends”; Maria Riillo, Gabrielle Ferguson and Blair Yant for “Power of the Commerce Clause”; and Joshua Prem and David Giles for “You Have The Right”.

Advanced Cable brought C-SPAN to Weston to honor the local student winners in C-SPAN’s StudentCam 2012 competition. These Weston students were among the top 75 out of a total of 1,203 entries submitted from 43 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. As second place winners, Chad and Dustin will receive $1,500; a share in the $50,000 in cash prizes awarded.

To see a complete list of all the winners and to view the winning student documentaries, go to http://www.studentcam.org/winners12.htm.

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Tequesta Trace Thespians Embrace Their Characters

By Stacey Bomser

hair loss. She told the girls, “You have the power to make here’s more to acting than simply recit- someone else feel special, someone just like you.”

Kelsey told the girls that if all twelve of them cut their ing lines. Students enrolled in Susan Euler’s hair, then she would do it too. But she was not the only one Advanced Drama class at Tequesta Trace Middle outside of the cast to support this project. “It started with School are taught to embrace their characters. That’s exactly twelve girls from the show and grew from there,” explains what several cast members did for the end-of-the-year Mrs. Euler.

“They advertised it at school and everyone production of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr. got on board.

We had about 70 people participate, and The play takes place in the 1920’s and revolves around not just all from school, we had two moms and people a character who cuts her hair into a bob in attempt to from the community as well. In total, we collected 740 become a “modern.” According to Mrs. Euler, twelve of inches of hair.” the girls in the ensemble decided they wanted to cut their Eighth grader Camila Salomon was one of the donors. hair to look the part and get into their roles as “moderns.”

Although her character, Bun-Foo, does not have a bob, Eighth grader Gaby Arteaga, who played the lead Camila says the excitement of the event inspired her to Millie Dillmount, says the haircut definitely helped her get cut her long locks. “I was helping out at the event, with into character. Classmate Alexandra Basto, who played no intention to cut my hair, but I felt overwhelmed by a stenog, agreed. “Once I had the costume on, I honestly the kindness and charity of the 72 girls and one boy who felt like I lived in the 1920s!” donated to this cause.

Together we were making a differThe haircut did more than just help the actresses ence in the lives of kids with cancer.” embrace their characters; it also helped them gain characThe drama department organized the entire Locks ter. Assistant Director Kelsey Euler suggested the girls do of Love event, including arranging for 15 hair stylists to something positive with their hair and donate it to Locks donate their time.

Participating salons included Salon of Love, which provides wigs to children with medical

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According to Mrs. Euler, each participant was given not just a hair cut but a completely new style. “The stylists gave each girl a style that perfectly fit their personality.”

Seventh grader Taylor Barton says she loves her new haircut. “It makes me stand out more, and I think it is so much cuter and so much more me! I’ve gotten so many compliments on my new look, even by people I don’t really know.”

The play itself received many compliments. Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr. was the culminating activity for Mrs. Euler’s Advanced Drama class. This audition-only class teaches students all aspects of theater. Students participate in thespian competitions and produce an all-student show. The entire cast and crew, including the director, are middle school students.

“We have a student director. I am not backstage when the show goes on,” notes Mrs. Euler. “These kids do it all by themselves. The show gives them a sense of accomplishment and power. After this, they know they can do anything they set their minds to.”

Top Left: Scott from Jean Michaels Salon was one of 15 stylists who donated his services for the Locks of Love cut-a-thon.

Middle Left: Camila Salomon was so inspired by the Locks of Love event at Tequesta Trace Middle School that she decided to donate her hair too.

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Bottom Left: Gaby Arteaga sports a “bob” hairstyle for her lead role in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr. Top Center: Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr. was the culminating activity for the Advanced Drama class at Tequesta Trace Middle School.

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Center Middle/Bottom: Twelve members of the ensemble of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr. decided to cut their hair to get into their characters and donate it to Locks of Love.

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Cypress Bay National Science Bowl Team Finishes in Sweet Sixteen

By Stacey Bomser

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ongratulations to the Science Bowl team from Cypress Bay

High School. The team finished in the top 16 high school teams at the 2012 U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl in Washington D.C. They brought home a prize check for $1,000.

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According to Coach Brandon Boswell, AP Biology teacher at Cypress Bay, the team successfully competed against teams from coast to coast, effectively finishing 13th of the 69 private and public high school teams. “Based on their performance in the Galileo division of the competition, they were able to progress to the Double Elimination competition, but sadly were eliminated.”

Sophomore Scott Liu says it was an honor to represent Cypress Bay at the National Science Bowl competition and to be acknowledged as one of the top schools in the country. “The most challenging thing would be making it to the Final 16, which would invoke placing top two in the Round Robin division of eight teams. It was definitely close in our division, but we managed to pull through.”

Liu says highlights of the experience included meeting other students with whom he shares a similar interest and hearing U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu deliver an inspirational speech after the finals.

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Cypress Bay NAHS Gets Creative for a Cause

By Stacey Bomser

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he National Art Honor Society (NAHS) at Cypress Bay High

School came up with a clever and creative way to help children in need. It hosted a “Style Your Sole” event which donated 100 pairs of shoes through the TOMS ‘One for One’ program. For every pair of shoes purchased, the company donates one pair to a child in need.

To prepare for the event, the NAHS held several fundraisers and secured sponsors to help offset the cost of the shoes. “This encouraged more sales and allowed us to reach our goal of having 100 pairs of shoes donated on behalf of Cypress Bay’s Art Honor Society,” states art teacher Bizzy Jenkins.

In addition to painting, participants were able to customize their shoes at sewing, stenciling, splattering, drawing and beading stations. Science teacher Noryada Suarez and her daughter enjoyed the event. “The Style Your Sole event was absolutely spectacular. My daughter and I truly enjoyed personalizing her Tom’s. What a worthy cause.”

Students and faculty weren’t the only ones to support this project. Local restaurants donated food and drinks. Van Gogh Sky, a band of Cypress Bay students, enter-

tained everyone.

This was just one of many projects the NAHS holds throughout the year.

According to Ms. Jenkins, every fall the group organizes Pinwheels for Peace, an installation project in conjunction with World Day of Peace.

Members also create a float for the Homecoming Parade and design chalk murals to advertise events and themes for other school clubs. NAHS Cypress Bay NAHS awarded prizes to the also facilitates several poster The most creative Style Your Sole designs. From left: contests and organizes activi- 3rd Place - Jessica Thomas, 2nd Place -Adele Morar, and 1st Place - Pablo Rivera. ties for Youth Art Month.

Its most recent project was its fourth annual Best Buddies Field Day. “This is a special event NAHS organizes each year for the ESE students who are members of Best Buddies,” explains Ms. Jenkins. “NAHS members select a theme and organize activities into a ‘field day’ with booths, games, refreshments, prizes and contests for the Best Buddies members.”

The National Art Honor Society is affiliated with the National Art Education Association. The NAHS goal is to inspire and recognize students who have shown outstanding ability in the arts and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community.

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Falcon Cove Field Trip Brings History to Life

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riculum focuses on American History. Students spend the year studying our nation’s forefathers, the creation of our constitution, and how decisions made hundreds of year ago affect government today. All this may be covered in textbooks, but what really brings history to life for Falcon Cove eighth graders is the annual class field trip to Washington D.C. “The D.C. Experience is a trip of passion for me,” states Mr. Steven Hammerman, eighth grade social studies teacher. “It allows students a chance to study history hands-on and bring it alive. The trip offers students the opportunity to understand the impact of American History, and this is greater than anything we, as teachers, can do or portray in the classroom.”

According to Mr. Hammerman, the trip is not just visual, “it is the sights, the sounds, the emotional impact of 300 plus years of our nation’s history.”

The six-day trip began in Philadelphia, birthplace of the United States of America. This is where our nation’s founding fathers met and signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Students visited Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and the Philadelphia History Museum. They also visited Valley Forge National Historic Park, took in a Phillies game and had lunch at the famed Reading Terminal Market.

“Part of understanding our history also involves learning about local culture,” explains Mr. Hammerman, noting that includes “sitting in a packed stadium at a Phillies vs.

Cubs game while it rains and eating Dutch Apple Tarts at Reading Terminal Market.”

From Philadelphia, the group traveled to Washington D.C. for a whirlwind tour of the capital. Stops included all of the National Memorials. They visited the FDR, Martin Luther King, Jr., Lincoln, Korean War Veterans and Vietnam Veterans Memorials by day, and the Jefferson and World War II Memorials at night. The students enjoyed a Red Coat Guided Tour of the U.S. Capitol, a visit to the Library of Congress and the National Archives. They visited several museums including the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History and National Museum of the American Indian, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and the Newseum. The class also visited Arlington National Cemetery and saw a performance of 1776 at Ford’s Theatre.

The trip concluded in Baltimore with a visit to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine and the National Aquarium.

Eighth grader Frank Pol says this was a trip he will never forget. While he did not get to see government in action, he enjoyed seeing where it happens. “It was interesting to see where all we see in the news every day takes place.”

Falcon Cove students pose outside the National Museum of the American Indian.

Zack Shore (left), Drew Marsh, Joshua Kaufman, Jake Nudelberg, Brett Kaiser, Evan Teich and Jared Shapiro outside the White House.

Teachers Dara Hass and Steven Hammerman with 8th Grade Assistant Principal David Segarra (center) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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Hannah Levinson (left), Ariela Cohn, and Samantha Shapiro at Valley Forge.

Students at the FDR Memorial.

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Festive Feast Raises Funds for Country Isles Elementary

By Stacey Bomser

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PTA recently hosted its fourth annual Spaghetti Bingo Night. The evening was a huge success, raising almost $12,000.

Fourth grade teacher Lisa Perez (left), second grade teacher Stephanie Gomez and fourth grade teacher Brooke Weber call a round of bingo.

With proceeds directed towards technology that will go into the classrooms, the school staff embraced the event.

Over 20 teachers and other faculty attended, in addition

to about 300 students and family members. All enjoyed a delicious dinner donated by Delvecchio’s restaurant followed by several exciting rounds of bingo.

According to second grader Jack McDonald, “One of the most exciting parts of the night was that our teachers were the bingo callers. They are really a lot of fun.”

Country Isles families also showed their support through their generous donations. Spaghetti Bingo Night co-chair Christine Farkas marveled over the family participation. “The night featured 34 themed raffle baskets created by parent donations from each classroom.”

Angry Birds, Club Penguin and Boys Rock…

Girls Rule! were among the most popular baskets.

Other themes included Outdoor Adventure, Sports Enthusiast, Kids Crafts, and Lego. Some of the baskets encouraged quality family time such as Fun in the Sun, the Movie-goer, and Sweet Treats which was stuffed with baking supplies.

There were other raffle baskets that appealed to adults such as Coffee & Tea Lovers and Day at the Spa. The evening also included a silent auction with over 50 items and 75 raffle items donated by local Weston businesses.

Top: Over 200 families attended Country Isles Elementary School’s Spaghetti Bingo Night which raised over $12,000 for technology purchases.

Bottom: Bingo Night co-chair Carolyn McDonald works the raffle. Over 100 themed baskets made up of donations from families and local businesses were raffled off.

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Temple Dor Dorim Preschoolers Rejoice Over Rejuvenated Playground

By Stacey Bomser

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students at Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center eagerly watched as their playground was resurfaced. For many of these youngsters, watching the bulldozers and trucks outside their window

was almost as exciting as sliding down the slide onto the new rubberized mulch.

This playground beautification project was the result of a massive fundraising campaign by CHAI, the preschool’s parent/teacher organization. “We had tried for several years to resurface our playground but it was very expensive,” explains CHAI President Stephanie Olinick. “Our board put their hearts and souls into every fundraising event to raise the money.” This included the school’s annual holiday boutique, Scholastic book fairs and Sally Foster wrapping paper sales.

It took CHAI a couple of years to raise the $40,000 needed to resurface the playground, replacing the rubber mulch that surrounds the swings, slides, and climbing structures.

“Parents and children have always Siena Rudolph (left), Maddi Schapiro, Justin Poms, Gabriella Sussman, and Cayden Olinick are all smiles to be able to play on the preschool playground again, now that new rubberized mulch has been installed.

marveled at our playground.

We were fortunate enough 13 years ago to have built a beautiful and very large playground for our families, one that was state of the art and met the highest safety standards,” explains Jodi Kurry Cohen, MS.Ed, director of Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center.

“With the support of our parent organization over Milrot enjoys the years we have continued David the results of the CHAI to maintain our playground playground beautification project at Temple Dor Dorim. and renovate it so that it still continues to meet these standards. The pouring of this new ground covering is just another example of their tremendous support and this would not have been possible without them.”

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A Perfect Start To The Summer

By Jodi Cohen, MS.Ed Director of Early Childhood Programs Temple Dor Dorim

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needed a day to myself in a bad way. Graduation

ceremonies, the end of the school year and getting ready for camp had all taken their toll on me. I envisioned a day alone, reading a book at the beach or perhaps some time spent with friends sharing lunch and a few laughs. When I put in for a personal day, I decided I wasn’t even going to tell my family about taking the day off so I’d wake up that morning with no expectations or demands on MY day.

In reality, as the day drew near, the spectacular day I had envisioned spending as “Me time” was planned instead as a day off to get my son ready for sleep away camp. We had so many last minute items to cross off our list and so few days left to get it done.

I had resolved myself to the fact that once again, as it often is when you have young children, that my “day off” would not really be a day off.

As I sat the night before organizing, making piles and planning the next day’s chores, I told my boys that I’d taken the day off work. I had assumed that they thought it was to “get things done” but when my son answered “Yessss! You’re staying home to spend the day with us?!” I couldn’t help but answer “Of course!” I thought about everything that had to get done but in that moment the priorities on my list changed. Admittedly, parental guilt was what first caused the quick shift in plans, but regardless of how I got there the events that soon followed would prove it to be the right decision.

The next day was spent like Ferris Buehler’s Day Off. We went to the beach and walked

on the boardwalk. On a whim we decided to rent a bicycle carriage and hysterically laughed at ourselves as we huffed and puffed taking turns cycling on the boardwalk in the 95 degree heat. When we worked up our appetites, and I had sweat so much I’d earned the right to cancel out the next three visits to the gym, we went to lunch at a beachside dive and chowed down unrushed and relaxed. Afterwards, still overheated, we decided to go to a nearby water park so we could cool off. Based on a childhood fear, I am not a big fan of waterslides so my initial intention was to watch my boys from the sidelines. However, it was there my boys made me conquer my lifelong fear (ok, well, I at least conquered a preschool sized one) and zoomed down a slide. We rounded out the day with what my boys promised to be a “relaxing” paddle boat ride and finished it off with iced cold Mocha Fraps drenched with whipped cream on the way home.

I had never anticipated for the day to unravel that chain of events. I never would have planned a day with so many things and so little time. I can’t even pretend that I’d imagined we’d be doing even half the things we chose to do that day. What I do know, for whatever reason, on that day time ceased to be a problem which doesn’t seem to happen often enough in our lives as parents. I’d had my “day off” and it was a perfect start to the summer.

Jodi Cohen has a Masters degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education as well as a Bachelor degree in Psychology. Jodi has led many workshops on parenting, behavior modification techniques, curriculum development, special needs training and crisis management. She has been the Director of Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center in Weston for the past 13 years. For more information, please contact Ms. Cohen at the Early Childhood Center at (954) 389-1232.

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Once relegated to only the extremely wealthy, who displayed articles that looked like they belonged in a museum, home accessorizing caught on with the general public some time ago. To a great extent this is due to shelter magazines, which show exquisite close-ups of tabletops and decorated walls.

Hopefully, the memorabilia displayed in your home includes meaningful items with special significance for you. Mix your cherished pieces among your current decorative items for a look that will please. If you have a very large assortment of special keepsakes, display them together for impact.

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Whether it is commercially subtle or creatively full-on, Ombre look achieves a variety of results providing opportunities to embrace a wide range of possibilities. While trends come and go, Ombre technique excites me with its potential for long term appeal. Whether with the help of permanent color or use of extensions, this technique inspires stylists to be creative to offer the individual client choices. The results can range from delicate and muted to fierce and funky, allowing Ombre to be wearable, fascinating and fun.

It is, of course, important for the colorist to analyze the natural color and texture of the hair, assessing the integrity as well as the previous treatments.

It is often possible to drain the color from the background when working on virgin hair, whilst previously colored hair will oppose to this treatment and may give unexpected results. This is a perfect reason when extensions are the only way to go.

Creative coloring is not only used with Ombre technique, but can be used as accents for temporary high or low lights, for emphasizing height, reducing volume, even helping a low hairline to recede. We can even get jolly creative with Blond on Blond results by using various levels of lighter shades.

For a more sultry look, another option can be ultra-feminine, powerfully seductive, but never too obvious peek-a-boo fringes on glossy, rich color combined with sleek precision bobs. We saw clean lines, neon colors and hi-tech fabrics on the runways throughout the first few months of the year. Top stylists and hair designers also seized this feeling and created clean, powerful and minimalistic looks that seemed to shimmer with vitality. There has never been a better time than now to re-evaluate your hair and seek professional advice on how far you can stretch your desires; what seemed the unreal and unlikely on the style front, is now a few hours in a salon away.

So, you see, there are no boundaries when we want to be creative, as long as we remember the trilogy of good hair. Color, condition and cut must always support each other when it comes to fabulous hair. And whatever your hue, make it vibrant and vivacious!

Helen Charles boasts thirty-five years of experience as a hair fashion designer, master stylist and innovative colorist. She owned and operated four salons in London before moving to Weston and opening Helen Charles Salon London. To schedule an appointment with Helen or any of the salon’s talented stylists, call (954) 349-9220. The Helen Charles Salon London is conveniently located at 1660 Market Street in the heart of the Weston Town Center. For more information, visit www.helencharlessalon.com. www.ourcityweston.com | To Advertise in Our City Weston, Please call 954-306-1007 | June 2012

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Pirouette — The New Classy Blind

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What Is a “Pinched Nerve”?

By Dr. Behar and Dr. Browner

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s we walk, move,

twist and bend the joints of the spine allow normal spinal motion to occur. Spinal joints sometimes lose their correct movement patterns as a result of trauma, postural faults or repetitive stress that cause the spine to become malaligned. When a mechanical structure is not aligned correctly, normal function is not possible. These changes in spinal alignment and joint motion can alter the shape of the foramen through which the spinal nerves pass. This can cause an increase in pressure to the contents of the foramen, either directly (the so-called “pinch”), or more commonly by irritating the contents, producing inflammation.

Except in cases of severe trauma or advanced spinal degenerative change, it is extremely rare that the nerves passing through the foramen become “pinched” to the extent the compression itself is pain-producing. Pain is almost always the result of: ▸▸

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Small increases in pressure on spinal nerves, though not usually pain-producing, have been shown to adversely effect nerve function. This may be the real danger of “pinched nerves”, for the result is a gradual, silent deterioration in the ability of the brain and central nervous system to keep every part of your body working optimally.

Clearly, “pinched nerves”, whether themselves the source of pain or not, can have serious health consequences. We at Windmill Health Center are highly trained and skilled at diagnosing spinal conditions that can be contributing to “pinched nerves”. By helping to restore correct spinal alignment and joint function, chiropractic care can allow the nervous system to communicate normally, relieving pain and enabling the body to regain its health.

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Legally Speaking

With New Laws Comes New Problems

By Evan Baron

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everal years ago, the State of Florida amended

its law concerning “child custody”. As a result of this change, the designation of “Primary Residential Parent” was abolished. The result of this change is that neither parent has “custody” of their minor child(ren) and each are to be considered equal. The term equal does not necessarily mean that the parties have equal time with the children, but rather they are equal in their decision making.

What has in fact transpired is that many couples are in fact agreeing to a 50-50 or equal time sharing agreement. In many instances, this is in fact in the child’s best interests. Of course, as a result of this equal time sharing, we now encounter some new issues which seem to be causing additional litigation. Co-parenting requires communication between the parties. With more exchanges of the children between parents, there will obviously be more contact between parents. I have a number of cases where, although the parents literally do not communicate, the issue of 50-50 time sharing is being requested.

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Another issue is the availability of one of the parents to be able to exercise a 50-50 schedule. The question is whether a parent who has a work schedule, which will not allow him/her the time to exercise equal time sharing, should still be seeking such a schedule. The issue is whether a 3rd party, such as a grandmother, significant other or “nanny”, should be the one exercising the time sharing so as to allow a 50-50 to be in place? Is such an arrangement really consistent with the concept of an equal time sharing arrangement?

Common sense also seems to dictate that a 50-50 time sharing should only be considered when the parents live in somewhat close proximity to each other. Parents who reside a distance from one another cause additional stress to the children. One of the parents will have to use his/her address for purposes of school registration. Some parents cannot agree on this issue. In addition, a child who must be at school early in the morning will have to wake up a great deal earlier if one of the parents resides a distance from the school. Is this really fair to the child? This same problem exists if the child is involved in extracurricular activities. I have cases where parents have decided to reside in different counties, yet they seek a 50-50 arrangement. If the child has a soccer practice in Broward on the night he will be in Miami Dade with either Mom or Dad, will the parent from Miami take him/her to practice? If he/she does take him, what time will he get back to the house and when will he do his homework?

The concept of a 50-50 timesharing should be considered for the benefit of the child(ren). Some parents need to be reminded of this.

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Three Reasons Why You Should Hire a Law Firm to Complete a Successful Short Sale

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who are being sued by their former lender after completing a short sale of their homes. This is called a deficiency judgment action. In other words, the lender sues the homeowner for the difference between the amount owed under the loan and the amount for which the short sale was approved. In every one of these cases, the homeowner was not represented by an attorney during the short sale process, but instead, chose to allow a realtor to manage the entire process, including the negotiation of the deficiency. Most realtors, however, are solely interested in “closing the deal” and receiving their commission, not in the most complete and favorable outcome for the seller. Here are three reasons why you should hire a law firm to complete a successful short sale.

Avoid the Dreaded Deficiency Judgment. The principal reason to hire a law firm to handle a short sale is to avoid any deficiency judgment action by your lender after the short sale is completed. A qualified law firm, like the Arcia Law Firm, regularly negotiates “deficiency waivers” with lenders, and demands that the proper language and releases be included in the short sale approval letter in order to ensure that our clients do not have to contend with the costly defense of a deficiency action or have to file bankruptcy in the future.

Lenders Negotiate Differently with a Law Firm. It is no secret that lenders behave differently when a law firm is involved in the short sale negotiation than when dealing with a realtor. Lender representatives know that an attorney understands the law and its implications for his/her client, and will not simply accept as true any unwritten promises or suggestions by the lender’s short sale negotiator. The end result of a short sale negotiation using a law firm is that the terms of the deal are more clearly outlined with no room by the lender to later change the terms.

Quickly Identify and Clear Title Defects. The short sale process may be stalled or blocked altogether if issues arise with any liens or title defects on the property being sold. As a licensed title agent with Chicago Title, the Arcia Law Firm can quickly identify any title issues delaying a short sale, order a lien search, seek an underwriter title opinion, and clear any title defects in order to promptly complete most short sales. Our law firm also conducts the actual closing in order to ensure that our clients’ rights are fully protected from start to finish during the short sale process.

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Last year, The Family Birthplace delivered more babies than any hospital in South Florida and Memorial Outpatient Rehabilitation Center was Broward County’s busiest. Emergency Department visits and hospital admissions ranked third-busiest in the county, and Memorial Cancer Institute opened the county’s first bone marrow transplant unit.

Our commitment to extraordinary care has drawn praise and received awards from within the community and beyond. But our greatest honor is the trust we’ve earned in the service and care of a generation of Broward County families.

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June is Dad’s Turn: Men and Plastic Surgery

By Jorge A. Perez, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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Dr. Heilig can now spray-away beginning cavities with the AquaCut, a new “Drill-Less” technology that can often be used instead of the dental handpiece.

Thanks to this new technology, Dr. Heilig can provide your child with attractive, tooth-colored fillings faster and easier than ever before.

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une is the month we honor our dads so it’s fitting

that it should be the issue where we discuss plastic surgery for men. Although men are more discrete about plastic surgery, they do represent about 10-20% of all cosmetic surgery patients.

There are certain surgical procedures that are particularly common among men. Here are the most popular: Eyelids – Eyelid rejuvenation, or blepharoplasty, is among the most common cosmetic procedures performed on men. Usually by age forty we start to notice the signs of aging. The eyelids are the first place where those telltale facial features appear. The upper eyelids develop excess skin, in severe cases even blocking peripheral vision. The treatment involves removing the extra skin and usually a small amount of fat.

The lower eyelid “bags” are usually caused by excess fat pockets or thickened muscle. Other conditions can contribute to lower eyelid puffiness, including salt before intake and allergies but these are not corrected by surgery.

Nevertheless, upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty is a common procedure with a very high degree of satisfaction. It creates a refreshed, rested and more youthful after overall appearance to the Many men consider plastic surgery as they face. age. Eyelid rejuvenation is the most common Face & Neck – The face cosmetic procedure performed on men. and neck are also areas of interest to aging men. Neck laxity in particular is a common complaint among men.

It’s that occasional profile photo that prompts men to grab the wattle under the chin and head to the plastic surgeon.

Rejuvenation of the face and neck can range from limited incision ultrasonic necklift lipoplasty to mini-lift to conventional full face and neck lift. The choice of procedures depends upon the patient’s individual skin tone, goals and tolerance of scars.

Body Contouring – Liposuction and other body contouring procedures are also not the exclusive domain of women. Men seek improvement in their shape as well, although typically in different areas of the body.

There are two common areas for body contouring in men. These are the abdomen and flanks, affectionately known as the “love handles”, and the male breast. Diet and exercise are great ways to maintain weight and stay well toned. However, sometimes stubborn areas of fat accumulation remain. In men it’s usually around the waistline.

Gynecomastia, a unique condition of abnormal breast tissue growth can also affect men, both young and old. Liposuction, especially ultrasonic lipoplasty, is a well suited treatment for these areas.

Procedures, including post-bariatric weight loss surgery, Botox, injectables, hair replacement and others are also increasingly common among men. Happy Father’s Day! Dr. Perez is a board certified plastic surgeon in Ft. Lauderdale. He performs surgery at the Broward Health Weston facility using physician anesthesiologists. Dr. Perez has been selected repeatedly among Castle Connolly/U.S. News and World Report’s America’s Top Doctors. To learn more about these and other procedures visit www.PerezPlasticSurgery.com or call (954) 351-2200. See this month’s Blog: The Dirty Little Secrets of Plastic Surgery.

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The Signs and Symptoms of a Diseased Marriage

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he signs and symptoms of a marriage in distress,

as with that of a cancer, are not always evident upon first glance. As you investigate further you begin to notice common pathogens. Be on guard to the following signs and symptoms that can mean disease in your marriage: Conflicts in and of themselves do not cause damage to marriages.

It is the inability to resolve them respectfully, to reach a compromise, and/or to agree to disagree that slowly erodes at the intimacy and core strength of the love. The intensity and the frequency of the arguments also play a role in whether or not the conflicts are critical enough to warrant being toxic.

Criticism pollutes your marriage with judgment and alienation. Keep in mind, unsolicited criticism can cause disconnection, distancing and the destruction of intimacy. Feedback on anything needs to be administered carefully and as free of judgment as possible.

According to Robert C. Solomon, Ph.D., the author of The Passions: Emotions and the Meaning of Life (1993), “Contempt is an intense feeling of disrespect and dislike. It is similar to hate, but implies feelings of superiority. A person who has contempt for another individual looks down (condescends) on that person. The recipient of contempt is deemed unworthy. Contempt may be related to feelings of disgust and bitterness.” The receiver of such disrespect, whether overt or covert, is left feeling ashamed, hurt and angry. Some overt signs of contempt include name-calling, hostile humor and ridicule. Covert signs of contempt are ignoring the other when talking, dismissiveness, and sarcastic facial expressions. What separates contempt from criticism is the intention to insult and psychologically abuse the receiver. This type of behavior and attitude breaks down the very fibers that hold a marriage together and therefore, if it appears, must be eradicated immediately.

Concealing important information -- sins of omission -- are outright lies which are felt by the spouse as betrayal. No matter how small or “white” the lie may be a loss of integrity and trust is the result. Covering up opposite sex friendships, for example, is a slippery slope towards infidelity. Not mentioning excessive spending or credit card debt can be embarrassing and possibly devastating when discovered.

Like with cancer, having one symptom or sign may not give enough information to suggest a cause for marital disease concern. Ignoring subtle as well as obvious signs and symptoms as they appear may lead to a slow disintegration of the marriage over time. As with any illness early detection and appropriate intervention increases chances of survival. Most importantly, choosing the right professional is a key component to accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of any disease.

Alina Gastesi-de Armas, LMHC, is a Marriage Counselor, Florida Supreme Court Mediator and Parenting Coordinator at A Place for Growth. She specializes in detecting the signs and prescribing the appropriate treatment. For more information please call (954) 384-9373 or visit her website at www.APlaceforGrowth.com.

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1. Keep Your Eyes Directly Over the Ball – If you ask a good putter what the secret is to putting well, chances are he or she will tell you that it’s the set up. One of the keys to adopting the right set up is maintaining your eyes directly over the ball. When you position your eyes directly over the ball you know for sure that you’re aiming directly down the target line. It also helps you keep the putter low to the ground and square to the target. Plus, it helps keep your weight centered on the balls of your feet, which eliminates any tendency to rock backward during the shot.

2. Use an Inside To Square Swing Path – Many successful putters use an inside to square swing path, once they’ve squared off their stance. An open stance encourages the putter’s blade to cut across the ball through impact. That puts sidespin on the ball instead of topspin, causing you to miss putts left, if you are a right-handed putter. An open stance also makes it harder to hit a ball solidly on longer putts. A square stance, on the other hand, encourages an inside-to-square swing path and better swing path.

It also encourages a pendulum like swing and helps keep the blade of the putter square to the hole longer.

3. Follow Through Long and Low – Another common fundamental to good putting is using a follow-through that’s long and low. With a short follow-through, your stroke feels stunted and abrupt. This in turn encourages you to follow through with more of a “hit” at impact, creating the feeling of chipping the ball instead of putting it.

However, if you keep your arms comfortably bent, you can easily extend your stroke down the target line with little effort. That means you can follow through more on putts, maybe as much as 15 inches on a putt or more. Hence the ball rolls more smoothly and bounces much less. From a short range you can be sure the ball won’t bounce unpredictably off the club. Following-through long and low also helps you determine the right pace on faster greens.

4. Change Backswing Stroke, Not Tempo – There are certain elements of putting that are all too often ignored in golf lessons but that are nonetheless important. Tempo is one of them. The surface texture of the putting green doesn’t matter as much as maintaining the same swing tempo while putting. The same is true of stroke length. If you’re going to improve your putting, you need to learn what tempo (stroke speed) best suits you, and then stick to it. Trying to produce different tempos to match different surfaces is extremely difficult. It’s better to vary the length of your backswing than the tempo at which your swing the sputter. Learning to maintain the same tempo while varying the length of your stroke will increase your consistency and confidence when putting.

5. Speed Determines the Line – Pace and fluidity, like tempo, are sometimes ignored in golf instruction sessions on putting. The teacher and student are often far more concerned about the mechanics of the putting stroke than these elements. That doesn’t mean they aren’t important. Both pace and fluidity are critical in determining the line of your putt. Knowing your own tendencies also helps you compute the line.

If you’re normally an aggressive person, allow less line for your break, then if you are a lag putter, and vice versa. Once you’ve decided on the direction of your putt, point the ball’s trademark down the desired target line. This will give you confidence that the blade is square to the target line.

These five steps on putting all seem to be common elements that good putters excel at. Your best way to improve is not only with a lot of putting green drills but to see your local PGA Professional and also see to it that your putter is also properly fit for you as well.

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Foreign Account Tax Compliance

By Jacqueline F. Rodriguez, CPA

What Is Required To File For Foreign Accounts?

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f a U.S. taxpayer had a foreign account, or had

signature authority over or an “interest in” any foreign financial account, Treasury TD-F 90-22.1 form must be completed if the combined value of all accounts was more than $10,000 at any time during the year. The same compliance form applies whether the accounts hold non-monetary assets and whether or not they generate income. Financial accounts include both bank and brokerage (securities) accounts. A U.S. taxpayer is a citizen or resident of the United States, or any domestic legal entity such as partnership, corporation, estate, or trust. A foreign country includes all areas outside the United States including Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa and U.S. Virgin Islands.

The same compliance reporting is required for primary owners of U.S. corporations owning directly or indirectly more than 50 percent of the total value of the shares of stock in a foreign company that has foreign accounts.

The form is submitted separately to the U.S. Treasury and is due by June 30. It must be mailed to: U.S. Department of the Treasury , P.O. 32621, Detroit, MI 48232-0621.

Unlike with tax returns, requests for an extension of time to file are not granted. Penalty for failure to complete and submit this form is a fine of the greater of $100,000 or 50% of the balance in the account at the time of the violation. Penalty for non-willful violation is $10, 000 for each violation. However, penalty for criminal violations can result in a fine and/or a jail term of up to five years. IRS Delegation Order 4-35 states the IRS intends to enforce these penalties.

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These materials and information should not be considered as, or a substitute for, accounting, tax or financial advice. You should refrain in taking any action based upon the information provided here until you have received proper counsel.

In addition to the Report of Foreign Banks and Financial Authority (FBAR), the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), enacted in 2010, requires U.S. taxpayers to report in their tax return foreign financial assets with a value exceeding $50,000 on a new form 8938 (Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets). Penalty for failure to file form 8938 is a fine of $10,000 or up to $50,000 for continued failure after IRS notification.

FATCA will also require foreign financial institutions, upon entering special agreement with the IRS by June 30, 2013, to report accounts held by U.S. taxpayers and/or foreign entities in which U.S. taxpayers hold material ownership. By enforcing these global compliances, the IRS expects to reduce tax evasion of U.S. taxpayers holding investments offshore.

Jacqueline Rodriguez, CPA, holds a Masters Degree in Science of Taxation and is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Weston Chapter. She has more than ten years of experience and specializes in tax compliance for J-1, F-1, H-2B, and E-2 visa holders and treaty based returns for Venezuela, Spain, Canada, Belgium and the UK. Her office is located at 2625 Weston Road, second floor. For more information call (954) 389-0729 or visit www.afsb.net/jfrcpa.

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Being shut inside a hot house can be deadly for your dog. Dogs can’t sweat; they rely heavily on panting to cool themselves off. When the temperature in the environment increases, panting becomes less effective. This means that your dog could be locked inside with minimal options for cooling down.

Instead of turning off the air conditioner, try leaving it on a conservative but comfortable setting (perhaps 76°F) while you are out. Make sure your dog has plenty of fresh water and consider closing curtains to reduce the heating effects of sunlight through the windows. If there are parts of the house that are likely to be cooler, make sure your dog has access to those areas.

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Sadly, heatstroke is a significant problem for dogs. Heatstroke occurs when the dog’s body temperature exceeds a healthy range, and it can be fatal. Heatstroke commonly occurs when dogs are locked inside a car. Just a few minutes in a car on a hot day (even with the windows cracked) can be deadly for a dog. Research has shown that on a partly cloudy 93°F day, a car can heat up to 120°F in just 15 minutes. Even cooler days can be deadly. A similar test conducted on a 71°F day determined that the temperature inside a car parked in the sun with the windows cracked open went up to 116°F in 1 hour. Never leave your dog in a car when the weather is warm.

Heatstroke can also occur when dogs exercise in hot weather. When possible, try to avoid walking your dog during the heat of the day, and consider making walks shorter.

Strenuous exercise should be skipped, or at least postponed until the cooler part of the day. If you must exercise with your dog, carry cool water and take frequent breaks.

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CN health & wellness

Cheap Versus Expensive Sunglasses

By Dr. Jane Therrien

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here’s a reason good sunglasses are expensive.

Better materials and a whole lot more craft go into making every pair, especially when they’re handmade, or sourced from vintage materials. The thing is, you can find cheap sunglasses for sale just about everywhere you look. The question that must be answered is “why bother buying expensive name-brand sunglasses?”

There are four things that a good pair of sunglasses should do for you:

1. Sunglasses provide protection from ultraviolet rays in sunlight. Ultraviolet (UV) light damages the cornea and the retina. Good sunglasses can eliminate UV rays completely.

2. Sunglasses provide protection from intense light. When the eye receives too much light, it naturally closes the iris. Once it has closed the iris as far as it can, the next step is squinting. If there is still too much light, as there can be when sunlight is reflecting off of snow, the result is damage to the retina. Good sunglasses can block light entering the eyes by as much as 97 percent to avoid damage.

3. Sunglasses provide protection from glare. Certain surfaces, such as water, can reflect a great deal of light, and the light spots can be distracting or can hide objects.

Good sunglasses can completely eliminate this kind of glare using polarization.

4. Sunglasses eliminate specific frequencies of light. Certain frequencies of light can blur vision, and others can enhance contrast. Choosing the right color for your sunglasses lets them work better in specific situations.

When you buy a pair of cheap sunglasses, you often give up all of these benefits and can make things worse. When it comes to sunglasses, it’s usually worth it to pay a little more for better quality. The reasons are that better-quality sunglasses tend to look better, be more comfortable, and offer maximum protection from the harmful UV rays of the sun.

For a consultation or more information you can reach Dr. Jane Therrien at Weston Family Eyecare, 4472 Weston Road, or call 954-888-9393. Dr. Therrien and her staff look forward to exceeding your expectations.

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A real estate contract is a substantial legal obligation. As such, Florida law requires that real estate contracts be in writing and signed by the parties. However, once the deal is committed to paper and the signatures have dried, a written contract can be modified orally, by conduct, or by mere inaction under certain circumstances. Moreover, a real estate contract is unique because it allows for legal remedies above and beyond an ordinary contract for services. One such remedy is specific performance. Specific

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performance is where a court forces a party to complete its contractual obligations through a judgment or judicial decree. When a party breaches a real estate contract, the law presumes that an award of money damages is inadequate. The legal reasoning is that each piece of land is unique and may not be duplicated by the expenditure of any amount of money. Specific performance is available to both buyers and sellers.

Organizations such as Florida Realtors and The Florida Bar have standardized real estate contracts in an effort to make real estate transactions easier. However, today’s real estate market includes a growing number of non-standard transactions, which has given rise to a wide range of non-standard real estate contract modifications. One example is the ever-growing number of short sales. A short sale is the sale of a property for an amount less than the balance owed on the underlying mortgage. Short sales are becoming increasingly popular in today’s market. A recent study shows that approximately one out of every five home sales in Broward County is a short sale. A short sale transaction includes a short sale contract addendum that can significantly modify an otherwise standard real estate contract. Overall, short sales are good for buyers, sellers, and lenders. However, a short sale requires lender approval and that does not always come quickly, especially when more than one lender is involved. An unwary buyer can end up mired in an extended transaction while the parties wait for lender approval.

Because of the unique aspects of real estate contracts, and the unique remedies the law provides to enforce them, it is important to understand all of your legal obligations, rights, and remedies before signing a real estate contract. Only a licensed attorney can advise you of your legal rights, obligations, and remedies.

Peter Sobota, Esq. lives in Weston with his wife and two children, and focuses his law practice on real estate transactions and real estate litigation. For information, contact Mr. Sobota at 954-668-2782.

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A case of Hair Loss

by Kenneth N. Woliner, M.D., A.B.F.M.

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eople just don’t understand.” Marisa defi-

nitely had hair, but that didn’t stop her from being devastated. “I’m afraid to wash my hair. I’m shedding worse than a German Shepherd in spring [1].”

I’ve learned how important it is to listen to all of what my patients’ have to say; and this is especially true when doing consultations about hair loss. After a good five minutes of venting, I was able to start asking some questions. “Anything else?”

“Besides my pony tail not being as thick as it used to be? I’m so worried I won’t have any hair left that my stomach is tied up in knots. I wear St. Agnes of Rome around my neck hoping my prayers will be heard soon [2]. Until then, I have to take Pepcid with my coffee.”

“Other than prayer, have you tried anything else?”

“I’ve seen every type of doctor you can imagine. My primary scolded me for doing the hCG diet and made me start eating again [3]. My GYN said I’m not yet in menopause so she referred me to an Endo. My thyroid tests were ‘in range’ so he sent me to the dermatologist. I’m not a candidate for steroid injections so I then went to the hair transplant surgeon for a consult. I left him with Viviscal vitamins and shampoo, prescriptions for spironolactone, Propecia, and Rogaine, but still, no hair.”

“Hmmm …” As Marisa was speaking, I was simultaneously reviewing her old records. “I don’t see where they every checked you for estrogen dominance, thyroid antibodies, insulin resistance, or adrenal fatigue [4].”

“Dr. Woliner, that’s why I’m here. You’re known all over the Internet as someone that looks at everything.”

“My practice is named ‘Holistic Family Medicine’ because I take a holistic approach.

After our 80-minute consultation today, I’ll check for things that weren’t looked at yet to find the cause(s) of your hair loss. Then, we’ll put together a comprehensive plan of behavior changes, diet, exercise, vitamins, OTC meds, and even prescriptions, as necessary.”

Marisa came back ten days later to go over her labs. “I have bad news and good news. It’s not just one thing; you have twelve different findings that are abnormal.

I break them down into ‘things you’re missing that you need to get’, ‘things you got that you need to get rid of’, and ‘hormone balancing’ [5].”

“What’s the good news?”

“They’re all treatable! Instead of using the same cookie-cutter approach to everybody, I can tailor my therapies directly to the specific problems you have.”

“Like what?”

“For starters, you might not be anemic, but you’re really low in iron [6].”

“I can’t take iron pills. I’m nauseated already.”

“That’s okay; we can give iron to you by injection here in the office. Quite a few of my patients periodically tank up their body’s iron stores that way.”

“What else did you find?

“When I see a slightly low WBC (white cell) count; that’s a sign of excessive stress [7]. Your coffee isn’t the culprit, but it’s your half-fast way of self-medicating this problem. Herbs and other supplements that support your adrenals are a better answer.”

“And you said something about hormones?”

“Thyroid hormones (not just T4 but also T3), are necessary to keep your hair in anagen, or the ‘growing phase’, as well as to keep its coloring [8]. Without thyroid your hair looses its luster and becomes dull, dry, and grey. Your TSH might be normal, but you tested positive for Reverse T3 and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, both of which cause thyroid hormone resistance [9].”

Over the next 40 minutes, I went over the rest of Marisa’s labs and the game plan to regrow her hair and rejuvenate her body. “You’ll first notice less shedding, but since hair grows only at a rate of one-half inch per month, it might take a year and a half to regain the length you used to have [10].”

Six months later, Marisa gave me an update. “Dr. Woliner, my hairdresser thinks St. Agnes answered my prayers, but between you and me, I think you had something to do with it too.”

References: [1] Reid EE, et al. Clinical severity does not reliably predict quality of life in women with alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, or androgenic alopecia. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 May 24.

[2] Trüeb RM. St. Agnes of Rome: patron saint for women with hair loss? Dermatology. 2009; 219(2):97-8.

[3] Trozak DJ. Letter: Hair loss after therapy with chorionic gonadotropin. Arch Dermatol. 1976 Jul; 112(7):1035.

[4] Mirmirani P. Hormonal changes in menopause: do they contribute to a 'midlife hair crisis' in women? Br J Dermatol. 2011 Dec; 165 Suppl 3:7-11.

[5] Baker SM. What is Biomedical? Presentation to the National Autism Association. April 7, 2011.

[6] Deloche C, et al. Low iron stores: a risk factor for excessive hair loss in non-menopausal women. Eur J Dermatol. 2007 Nov-Dec; 17(6):507-12. Epub 2007 Oct 19.

[7] Dhabhar FS, et al. Diurnal and acute stress-induced changes in distribution of peripheral blood leukocyte subpopulations. Brain Behav Immun. 1994 Mar; 8(1):66-79.

[8] van Beek N, et al. Thyroid hormones directly alter human hair follicle functions: anagen prolongation and stimulation of both hair matrix keratinocyte proliferation and hair pigmentation. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Nov; 93(11):4381-8.

[9] Guran T, et al. Alopecia: association with resistance to thyroid hormones. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Nov; 22(11):1075-81.

[10] Sinclair R, et al. Hair loss in women: medical and cosmetic approaches to increase scalp hair fullness. Br J Dermatol. 2011 Dec; 165: Suppl 3:12-8.

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Regular maintenance is a must, but even an annual checkup isn’t enough to be safe when it comes to something as important as brakes. Brake system issues can arise unexpectedly, so become familiar with the most common sights, sensations, and sounds that indicate your brake system may need immediate attention. Some indications are obvious, while others may be less so.

Look – The first and most obvious indications are any dashboard lights that indicate brake issues. Note that an ABS light indicates an issue with the Anti-Lock Brake system, which will not prevent braking, but should be checked for increased control while braking. You should also watch for brake dust. Brake dust buildup or metal flakes on your wheels often indicate excessive wear on your brake pads and other brake parts.

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Listen – Brake systems also speak their need for service. Listen to your brakes and be aware if you hear any squealing, grinding, or slipping when you engage your brakes.

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rotary news

Rotaract Club Brings Community Service to Campus

By Joshua Mathews, President of the Rotaract Club of Nova Southeastern University

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otaract, made up of college students, is an auxiliary to Rotary

International. This past year for the Rotaract Club of NSU was filled with new vigor, creative progress, and excitement. We are one of the smaller organizations at Nova Southeastern, but what we lack in size we make up for in spirit and enthusiasm to do community service and to help those in need.

Of our successes this year, our biggest was the completion of the fundraising of our international project: Project Paraguay – which is focused on building a community library in Eusebio Ayala. Through this project we hope to increase the literacy rates and after school programs there. Books and other supplies are being donated. All this was made possible through the Rotary Club of Weston and Rotary International who offered to assist us in the fundraising and execution of this project.

Over the year we participated in a variety of on campus events and were a part in many community service opportunities. We participated in Nova Southeastern’s “Day for Children.” We assisted the Rotary Club of Weston at the annual Harvest Drive and worked with Rotarians at LifeNet4Families. We helped out at the Black Stallion Event hosted by the City of Davie’s Rotary Club which focused on promoting literacy among young children. We were active on the Martin Luther King Day of Service. We also participated and provided financial support for Relay For Life and Up Till Dawn.

On campus, we built a raft with help from Weston Rotarian Robert Garza and placed 2nd overall in NSU’s Annual Raft Race winning $500 for our organization. We won first place and a grand prize of $1000 in NSU’s Got Talent event. We are an active group of young, committed, and exceptionally talented individuals committed to service.

Rotaract has many different outreach and service opportunities planned for next year. We welcome all NSU students to join Rotaract and participate in our events. The

only requirement of our members is to have a heart for service and a desire to make an impact in the NSU and local communities.

The Rotary Club of Weston is recognized as one of Southwest Broward’s leading community service organizations. Weston Rotary meets at Weston Hills Country Club every Thursday morning, year-round, from 7:30 – 8:30am to enjoy a buffet breakfast and a lively meeting program. For further information about Weston Rotary, visit our website at www.WestonRotary. org, or stop by our FaceBook Fan Page (Rotary Club of Weston) for the latest happenings.

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Myriam Payne Shares Her Passion for Design

By Stacey Bomser

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our home should be a reflection of who

you are. This can be defined by your choice of furnishings and fabrics, window treatments and wall coverings. Determining which products best fit your personal style can be confusing. Myriam Payne, of Interiors

by Decorating Den, specializes in designing the home of your dreams one room at a time. The award-winning interior designer has been transforming homes and lives for the past ten years. Myriam recently answered some commonly asked questions about the interior design field and her personal design philosophy.

program provided by the Sustainable Furnishings Council, the #1 organization in green home furnishings. GreenLeaders training focuses on furnishing homes and using finishes that are sustainable and eco-friendly.

What services do you offer? I manage and oversee every aspect of the interior design process for my clients. I present design alternatives that are in line with my clients’ tastes, budgets, and lifestyle preference. I specify products, select colors and all finishes to completely transform every room according to my clients’ desires. I also manage all contractors and personally supervise every detail of the work from the start until the completion of the project.

How does being part of Decorating Den benefit your clients? Decorating Den is currently the largest interior design company in North America.

Being part of such a large, influential group gives my clients several advantages. I have access to a vast network of suppliers that provide the most fashionforward products in the home décor world. Through the Decorating Den network, I am kept abreast of the latest industry trends and have access to extensive training and continuing education in all aspects of the interior design business.

Do you offer design consultation or only project work? I offer both design consultation and

How did you get into this field? From a very young age, I discovered that I loved interior decorating and design. As a gift for my 13th birthday I asked my parents for a new bedroom set – it was an orange and white contemporary set and I loved it! My mom would often ask me to help her select furniture and accessories for our home and I would spend hours shopping with her and selecting colors for every room. It was not until about ten years ago, however, that I finally decided to embrace my passion professionally, starting my interior design business through Interiors by Decorating Den.

comprehensive project work. My initial appointment is focused on meeting the client, seeing the space they desire to transform, and discussing their goals and budget. This initial consultation is complimentary. I provide a detailed design plan including every aspect of the project and providing estimates for all the work and products. The client has total control

philosophy is to transform rooms into beautiful living areas that delight the senses with rich, warm colors and inviting textures that perfectly fit into the family’s lifestyle.

What training and education do you have? I

In addition, I am a certified GreenLeader Professional.

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Do you have your own contractors and installers?

I have a network of contractors of every specialty: general contractors, electricians, plumbers, painters, upholsterers, flooring installers, art installers, etc.

These contractors are independent business owners that work directly for the clients. Even though I provide the direction and supervision, the contractors provide the client their estimates and bill them directly. The client is free to choose one of my recommended contractors or hire their own.

Anything else you would like our readers to know about you or your services? I am

What is your design philosophy? My design

have a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts from Tufts University. I also spent six months studying at the Sorbonne in Paris, and later completed an MBA at Boston University. I take continuing education courses at the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale. My company, Interiors by Decorating Den, also offers extensive training and continuing education courses in all aspects of residential interior design.

The budget discussion is an essential part of initial consultation. Once we agree on the right budget for the project, I will look for the best choice of products and finishes from my vast network of preferred suppliers so I can give my clients the most “look” for their money.

of the budget from the beginning because I only get paid through the products that the client orders from me. There are no additional design or administrative fees. However, if the client only desires to get my professional advice to execute the design plan on their own, I then charge an hourly rate for my services.

Do you work with clients of all budgets? Absolutely!

fluent in English and Spanish and can comfortably work with clients in either language. I have been selected “Best of Weston” in Interior Design by Our City Weston readers for seven years. This year, I was also selected “Best of Houzz” by Houzz (www.houzz.com), the premier online platform for residential interior design with more than 1.2 million registered users world-wide. I have won numerous design awards in our company’s International Dream Room competition. In this competition, hundreds of design boards are judged by the editors of national design publications, including House Beautiful, Traditional Home, and Southern Living. My designs have won every year I have entered.

Myriam Payne is a full-service interior designer specializing in residential interior design. Myriam’s interior design studio is located in Weston, where she also lives with her family.

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It’s Their Business

Indulge and Escape at Bella Vida Mediterranean Spa

By Stacey Bomser

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rom the moment you enter B ella Vida

Mediterranean Spa you are transported to another world. Its soothing hues of blue and white and scents of lavender and the ocean evoke images of the magnificent Mediterranean islands of Mykonos, Rhodes and Santorini. Bella Vida embraces the healing and beautifying gifts of the Mediterranean. Designer and owner Vidalina Malaise shared her inspiration in creating this unique spa experience and the tantalizing treatments it offers.

Bella Vida Mediterranean Spa Owner Vidalina Malaise invites you to escape with one of the spa’s relaxing rituals or therapeutic treatments.

Why do you call Bella Vida a Mediterranean Spa? The Mediterranean region has always been dear to my heart. I lived many wonderful years there and my first daughter was born in Cannes, one of the most beautiful Mediterranean cities on the French Riviera.

Professionally I trained with Dr. Sagrega, a world renowned expert and my mentor at the prestigious Quiro-Massage School Establishment in Barcelona, Spain -- yet another beautiful Mediterranean city.

Having lived in Weston for over 12 years, I wanted to bring the unique feel of the Mediterranean to Weston as a special retreat. At Bella Vida Spa, we appreciate the healing and beautifying gifts the Mediterranean has to offer.

What distinguishes Bella Vida from other day spas? Bella Vida’s focus is on improving one’s quality of life. It is from that premise that all treatments, amenities and customer service are based. We have found that beauty lies within the details and that is what we focus on, such as our ball and claw-foot tubs, chromo-aroma therapy rain shower and sauna, and therapeutic color lighting in every treatment room. Our specialty baths are a nod to the mineral healing tubs found for centuries throughout the Mediterranean countries. Our energy healing room is a special place where clients find physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

Why did you want to include a healing room in your spa design? Our healing room is an integral part of what makes Bella Vida special. It is a place where you can discover healing on a deeper level.

Our services include Chakra Harmonizing, gemstone and aromatherapy, Reiki with a veteran Reiki Master, Color light therapy, Sound Healing as well as Acutonics. This is a non-invasive vibrational healing utilized similarly to acupuncture. It is wonderful for

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children. Our healing room can be your oasis to health, mentally, physically and spiritually. Clients have been amazed at the intuition of our resident energy healer and how her gifts have been life-improving.

Bella Vida is best known for its aqua therapy treatments. Please explain what aqua therapy is and why it is so beneficial? Aqua therapies improve your health and beauty by increasing the blood supply, stimulating metabolic activities, relaxing muscles and increasing the body’s natural healing process. Our bodies are mostly made of water; it is our essence and where we can find healing and rejuvenation. Aqua therapy uses the physical properties of water to assist in the patient’s healing and exercise performance. Mineral salts, vitamin enriched mud, and seaweed are three ways to improve the skin, the largest organ in the body, hence the entire being. By adding these to your bath the body absorbs and is instantly improved. When it is time to rinse off you can also find in our “wet” room a state of the art chromo-aroma therapy shower consisting of therapeutic color lighting, aromatherapy, extra large rain showerhead, multiple jets and also a sauna feature to complete the aqua treatment.

What other types of body treatments do you offer? Bella Vida offers treatments embracing the elements of the earth and sea. Our lavender scrub is gentle enough for the most sensitive of skins yet still provides the exfoliating and nourishing properties needed to improve skin texture. We can also use volcanic ash or Mediterranean seaweed to create body wraps to detoxify, improve cellulite, elasticity and much more for the skin.

What types of facials do you offer? Bella Vida Spa offers a variety of facial services. With our Aromatherapy Facial, clients experience the holistic feeling of connecting with nature through the essential oils that appeal to the senses as well as regenerating, hydrating, balancing circulation and relaxing your skin. The Microdermabrasion Facial features a gentle polishing of the skin with microcrystals; often referred to as an anti-aging solution. This procedure removes the outermost layer of skin cell, reduces fine lines, repairs sun damage and is effective in treating moderate to severe acne. The Acne/Sensitive Skin Facial uses a delicate touch to purify and hydrate the skin. Redness and inflammation are calmed through deep cleansing and toning using specifically blended skin care. Our special Teen Facial cleanses the skin,

utilizing gentle extraction and pressure point massage to leave skin with a balanced glow. It helps to control blemishes and prevent acne.

What types of massage therapy do you offer?

Bella Vida spa offers a complete menu of massage techniques. The Quiro Massage is a therapeutic massage that uses hand techniques to heal the physical and mental pain, giving you an energetic pump. Reflexology applies pressure techniques to corresponding organs allowing energy to flow. The pressure is applied to reflex points on feet, hands and head to boost circulation. Our Mediterranean Stress Relieving Massage uses varied strokes of gliding and kneading to promote circulation and overall health leaving you with a complete state of well-being. During the Hot Stone Massage, warmed stones and essential oils are used to glide over skin, warming muscle, restoring balance in the body, and inducing a feeling of rejuvenation and relaxation.

What types of med spa services do you offer?

We provide a variety of med spa services including Botox and dermal fillers for facial rejuvenation. We also provide gentle laser hair removal and electrolysis.

Do you offer any special packages or promotions? We have a variety of packages and all are buy one get the same one half off! The Mediterranean Retreat includes a Lavender Body Scrub, Seaweed Bath, Aromatherapy Facial, Olive Oil Body Massage and Reiki Healing. It is a 2.5 hour treatment and costs $295. The Detoxifying Ritual includes a Volcanic Mud Body Wrap and Bath, Aromatherapy Facial and Aromatherapy Massage. It is a 1.5 hour treatment and costs $228. The Perfect Duo includes a Customized Facial and Aromatherapy Massage for $110 and is 1.5 hours. Bella Vida Spa offers treatments just for men and perfect for Father’s day. The Gentleman’s Journey includes a Customized Facial and Massage.

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Dining Out

Confucio Express Brings Gourmet Chinese Cuisine to Weston

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Confucio Express Owner/ Manager Jose Correa (left) and Owner/Manager/Project Developer Giovanny Visbal.

Express serves gourmet Chinese cuisine with a Latin influence. It comes from a very famous fine dining restaurant in Colombia called Jardines de Confucio (Confucius Garden) that has been in business for over 30 years. It was founded by our partner’s father, Mr. Jose Choi, one of the most famous Chinese chefs in Colombia. We refreshed his concept to meet the new trend in the restaurant industry of casual dining. We created a fresh concept with a modern eclectic image and express service which we call Confucio Express, so you can enjoy a fine dining experience with take-out prices. Confucio Express is named after the Chinese philosopher Confucius.

Why did Confucio Express choose Weston for its first location outside of Miami-Dade? We are very excited to open in Weston. It fits our target perfectly. Weston is a perfect location because this community has a diversity of people from many parts of the world and a high population of Latin American immigrants who are lovers of our food. Also, the location we chose next to the Weston 8 Cinema will let us serve a good part of Davie, Sunrise and Weston.

What is Chinese gourmet cuisine? Our recipes came from a fine dining restaurant and are very unique and delicious. Everything is made from scratch when you place the order. Because of that we call ourselves the best Chinese Gourmet Cuisine.

What are the specialties of the house? Our Confucio Especial Fried Rice is one of our most delicious plates. It is prepared with our special secret house sauce that makes it different than any other Chinese fried rice.

It comes with plenty of fresh shrimp, barbecue pork, ham, and chicken.

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at the moment, we can create any dish the way you want it. Remember, we are gourmet Chinese...food you will fall in love with!

Does your chef have any special training? Our chefs are taught in-house by our main chef Jose Choi who created our menu with his expertise from the fine dining restaurant in Colombia. He has 40 years of experience.

Do you offer any specials? Our Lunch Specials are good enough for two people. The cost is just $9.29 and you have 23 options to choose from. That makes our restaurant an amazing dining experience for any budget!

Do you deliver? That is our specialty. Our dishes will arrive at your door 45 minutes from your call. That is our promise: “gourmet Chinese food at your door in a timely manner.” We charge a $3 delivery fee.

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Confucio Express is the best gourmet Chinese food. We don’t say that -- our customers do!

We were chosen the best delivery Chinese restaurant in 2010 and 2011 in Brickell and the downtown area. We were called “The new gem at Brickell” in a Miami Herald review and we were recognized by Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado for our contribution to the city.

We are very excited to bring our restaurant to the Weston, Sunrise and Davie area. We are very sure that Confucio Express will be one of the “New gems at Weston,” just come and try us!

Confucio Express is located at 1384 SW 160th Avenue in the Indian Trace Shopping Center near Weston 8 Cinema. Hours of operation are 11am to 10pm Tuesday through Friday, and 11am to 11pm on weekends. It is closed on Monday. To place an order for pick-up or delivery call (954) 513-4500. To see the menu or to learn more visit http://www.confucioexpress.com or check out the insert in this magazine.

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Cypress Bay’s Jonathan Schiller and Daniel Galvez were among an elite group of high school students selected to take a national chemistry exam administered by the American Chemical Society. Only 11 students from Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade public schools qualified. They were the top scorers on the National Chemistry Olympiad Qualifier Exam administered to the top 198 chemistry students in the three counties.

Students selected to take the qualifier have taken advanced courses since 9th grade with an ‘A’ average in sciences, including an ‘A’ in Advanced Chemistry.

Congratulations to Miranda Mila, Daniel Brzostowicki and Maria Arguelles. The Archbishop McCarthy High School students were nominated for the prestigious National Merit Award. In order to qualify, these students ranked well above the National Index Score on the PSAT exam. Daniel has been named a National Merit finalist. Miranda and Maria both received National Hispanic Recognition; Maria was commended.

Gianna Gutierrez was one of three eighth grade students from Saint Bonaventure Catholic School to receive the 2012 Pinnacle Award. This award is presented to exemplary students who have set an example for others to follow through their actions in the home, school and community. The Pinnacle Awards were presented at the 15th Annual Broward County Non Public School Association luncheon.

Cooper City Mayor and Broward League of Cities President Debby Eisinger (left), Helen Coel, Chad Klitzman, Larry Klitzman, and Broward League of Cities Scholarship Committee Chair Shelley Eichner.

Patriotic Performance

The Falcon Cove Middle School band was invited to perform in the new Marlins Park stadium. The 100 young musicians played the National Anthem before the start of a Miami Marlins game.

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Literary Luau

“Luau – It’s a reading celebration!” was the theme of the Indian Trace Elementary School Spring Book Fair. The PTA event grossed approximately $13,800 in sales which will benefit reading programs at the school. The event included a Family Night as well as visits by individual classes, including Mrs. Ramos’ kindergarten class.

Cypress Bay senior Chad Klitzman was one of four students to receive the Broward League of Cities Scholarship for Government Studies.

The $1,000 scholarship provides financial support to exemplary students planning to pursue a major in public administration, political science or other government-related field. Chad was a Student Ambassador to the Broward League of Cities.

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The Y-Fit kids from Country Isles Elementary School welcomed Subway’s Jared to the Sheinberg Family YMCA. He spoke to the children about the importance of healthy eating and physical fitness, showing them the jeans he wore when he weighed over 400 pounds, before he lost 245 pound eating low calorie Subway sandwiches. The event was a kick-off to the Y’s Healthy Kids Day.

Weston resident and former Miami Dolphin Jason Taylor is the Honorary Chair of the 2012 Jail and Bail to benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS). Pictured here at the kickoff luncheon with Taylor are Parole Board Member Jack Stronfeld (left) and Jail and Bail Chair David Singer. The 22nd annual event hopes to raise $150,000 for the ACS.

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Sherri Pfefer, Co-Chair for the Kids in Distress “Double The Fun” Tennis Tournament, presents framed artwork to Reza Tompsett, Tennis Director at the Weston Tennis Center. The Tennis Center hosted the charity tournament, raising more than $1,500 for the organization. The artwork was created by a child who received services through Kids in Distress.

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BSO deputies showed their support for Florida Special Olympics.

Weston’s finest were on hand to protect and to serve…literally.

The officers, including Deputy Kirby, served as celebrity waiters during the Tip A Cop lunch at the Carolina Ale House. All tips collected that day benefited Special Olympics which provides year-round sports training and organized competition for mentally challenged athletes.

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Members of the Weston Friends Club enjoyed wonderful company and a delicious brunch at Bonaventure Country Club. Pictured here are Myrna Lewis, Joe Russo, and Jeff Feinberg.

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Barbara Latta is racing into the record book. She is the U.S. Running Streak Association’s top female runner, having run every day for more than 28 years.

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Indian Trace Elementary School kindergarten teacher Elena Ellis and fifth grader Harry Nunn enjoyed the Earth Day Concert in Miami. The performer, singer/ songwriter Jesus Hidalgo, is from Weston. He just released his new CD, Second System. It is described as music to heal our relationship with the earth.

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