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6 Bedroom, 6 ½ bath Mediterranean home situated on 1.5 acres.

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WESTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

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WESTON – WINDMILL RANCH ESTATES

Unique opportunity in Windmill Ranch. Everything is new in the home. This is a true 7 bedroom home, each room has its own private bath. Impact windows and doors, Plantation shutters throughout. Magnificent home on lake with gorgeous pool. His and hers master bath, Gazebo with summer kitchen. Wood, marble and granite. State of the art theatre room. Wow! Offered at $ 2,899,000 Call Jean Kachik – 954-646-0777

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SW RANCHES

Warm and Cozy 4 bedroom home. Large and spacious, extended family room.

Separate dining room and all the comforts one needs to call this charming place home. Solidly built with CBS block. Behind the main house sits a barn with 2 stalls and a working well. The rear of the property has no neighbors which faces a serene, tranquil and picturesque nursery full of foliage and beautiful ornamental plants. All this beauty is situated on 3/4 acre lot adorned with large mature trees.

Offered at $ 359,000 Call Jorge Prieto – 954-817-0401

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4 bedroom, 3 bath lake front home is move in ready. MORE THAN 170,000 IN UPGRADES. Extended marble pool deck, brand new impact resistant windows and sliding doors, reinforced fence, new appliances, new AC. Professional exterior lighting system.

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WESTON – PALM ISLAND

Spacious Home in the exclusive gated community of Palm Island.

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It’s Back-to-School Time, Again!

T

here’s an old adage, “Time flies when you’re having fun.”

That’s certainly the case this summer. As hard as it is to believe, it’s time to start planning for back-to-school.

That means stocking up on school supplies, scheduling school physicals, and, for kids, enjoying the last few days of staying up late and sleeping in. Soon we will be busy with our school-time routines, juggling carpool, sports practice, and after-school activities. With that also comes the daily rush to get everything, including homework and dinner, done in time.

So until that first day of school arrives, let’s take an extra moment to enjoy the last few weeks of summer with our loved ones. Plan a family outing to the beach, or even the backyard pool, or invite some friends over for a backyard barbecue.

Before you know it, we’ll be back-toschool and back to our busy lives.

Relish these final days of summer!

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Contents calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Community News Weston Schools Score Straight A’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Weston Plans Paving Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 More Awards and Accolades for Deputy Kari Pallotto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Weston Deputy Interviewed by Major League Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 City Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 High School Students Should Apply Now to Weston University . . . . . . . . . . . 20 School Bus Stop Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Kids Helping Kids Go Back to School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Weston Woman Recognized as Hispanic Woman of Distinction . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Salon One80 Cut-a-thon to Raise Money for Cancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Arts Council of Greater Weston Has Big Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Weston Celebrates “We The People” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 B’nai Aviv Welcomes New Rabbi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 B’nai Aviv Sisterhood to Host Special Occasion Showcase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 St. Katharine Drexel Church Breaks Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Real Estate How The Mortgage Debt Relief Act Can Save You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

cover story International Dance Academy is Simply the Best! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44-45

Ask the expert Maintaining Weight with Supplements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Sientra: The New FDA-Approved Shaped Gel Breast Implant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Ankle Replacement Rapidly on the Rise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Health & wellness Optimizing Health through Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Cleveland Clinic Florida Surgeons Recognized for Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Arts and Medicine Program is Music to Patients’ Ears . 50 Relief From Pinched Nerves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Moving On After A Relationship Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 What is Glaucoma? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

School News YMCA Partners with Weston Schools to Promote Physical Fitness . . . . . . . . . . 52 Cypress Bay Prepares for Switch to Straight Seven Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 New Playground Awaits Gator Run Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 The Sagemont School Prepares Students for the Future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Inspiring Individual Weston Race Car Driver Is Driving Force Behind Anti-Text Message . . . . . . . . . 62 Weston Swim Coach Sets Sights on 2016 Olympic Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Legally Speaking Are You a Victim of Predatory Lending Practices? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 The Era of the Gray Divorce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

POSITIVE PARENTING Calming School Jitters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

home decor Guest Room Transformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

haute hair Back To School Braid Bonanza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

tee to green 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, Kim Mills Office manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabriela Moscoso Art Direction, Design & Production . . . . Barry Stock, Grace Umlauf staff photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barry Stock

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pet of the month “Hobie” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

pet care Vaccination and Your Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Great Getaways Washington, DC: Monuments, Memorials, Museums and More . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

car care Protecting Yourself and Your Vehicle Interior from the Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

chamber news Weston Area Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting at SpeedPro Imaging . . . . . . . . . 98

rotary news New Generations of Rotarians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

it’s their business Lingua Language Center Empowers Students With Effective Communication . . 102 Dr. Calle Is On the Cutting Edge of Medical Aesthetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

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9th Weston Friends Club Book Markers – Join the Weston Friends Club for a discussion of their current selection North River by Pete Hamill. The group will meet in a member’s home. For more information call Book Markers Chair Nancy Russo at (954) 385-1445.

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Cut-A-Thon - Salon One80 will host a Cut-A-Thon in memory of Madison Star Schafer, who recently passed away from pediatric cancer. From 10am to 4pm, the salon will offer manicures, pedicures, haircuts and blowouts at a reduced price; cash or checks only. All of the proceeds will go to the Miracles for Madison Foundation.

There will be food and a variety of activities for the whole family. Salon One80 is located at 1396-3 SW 160 Ave., in the Indian Trace Shopping Center. To help with the event or to make an appointment, call 954-349-4414.

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Weston Friends Club Canasta – The Weston Friends Club’s “Simply 5-Deck Canasta” group will meet at a member’s home for their monthly card game at 1pm.

For more information on this activity or about Weston Friends Club, please call Event Chair Judy Good at (954) 349-1578.

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Free Pet Care Seminar – All Friends Animal Clinic will host a free seminar on pet nutrition, behavior and resources from 12-2pm. The clinic is located at 4476 Weston Road. To register or for more information, please call (954) 659-9913.

Temple Dor Dorim Opening Day – The entire Weston community is invited to stop by Temple Dor Dorim between 11am and 1pm for the synagogue’s Opening Day Kick-off Event. The family-friendly event will feature bounce houses, face painting and a DJ. In addition, vendors from the Florida Fresh Green Market will be on hand selling their fresh produce and homemade goodies. The event is free and open to the community. For more information call the temple at (954) 389-1232.

First Day of School – It’s back to school for Broward County Public School students.

Please drive carefully and remember to slow down in the school zones.

YMCA Annual School Supply Drive – Supply a child with the opportunity to succeed in school. Through August 11th, the YMCA of Weston will be collecting school supplies. Donate backpacks, pencils, erasers, construction paper, binders, rulers, glue sticks, notebooks and other materials.

For more information call 954-384-9622.

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to School Bash. The event will focus on supplying underprivileged children with the items necessary for a successful school year. The fun-filled event will take place from 3-7pm at Weston Town Center. Guests are encouraged to donate school supplies while enjoying entertainment, browsing vendor booths and meeting NFL alumni. For more information visit www.westontowncenter. net or call (954) 349-5900.

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29th Real Estate Investment Club – The Weston Real Estate Investors Network hosts a networking meeting the last Wednesday of the month at noon at El Mariachi restaurant.

This networking event is for real estate investors and professionals who service Weston’s investment community. For more information visit www.westonrein.com.

Writer’s Circle – The Weston Branch Library hosts this creative writing workshop every Saturday from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

This group is led by Astrid Parrish, a creative writing teacher and Ph.D. candidate.

Participants will jumpstart their writing, develop structure, and share their work with others. For more information contact Astrid Parrish at (954) 389-2245.

Citizenship Studies – The Weston Branch Library offers this group study program for the U.S. Citizenship test.

The group meets every Tuesday from 6-7:30pm. For more information contact Janine Rodrigues at (954) 389-2098 ext. 247.

Farmer’s Market – Buy fresh, locally grown seasonal produce, bread and other food items every Thursday from 8am to 3pm at Cleveland Clinic Florida. The farmer’s market takes place at the clinic entrance near the fountain. For more information, visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org or call 1-800-691-6555.

Sept. 4th Back to School Bash – Weston Town Center will once again partner with Twan Russell’s Russell Life Skills & Reading Foundation for the second annual Back

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Uterine Fibroids Web Chat – Dr. Kevin Stadtlander, from the Radiology Department at Cleveland Clinic Florida, will host a free web chat from noon to 1pm. Log on to www.clevelandclinic.org/ webchats to register, then click “join” to participate. Questions may be submitted in advance.

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Community News

Weston Schools Score Straight A’s

By Stacey Bomser

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Each year, public schools in Florida receive a school grade on an A-F scale. These grades indicate how well the school is performing based on state standards. For elementary and middle schools, these grades are based entirely on Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) results. High school scores include other factors such as graduation rates, so they will not be released until December.

The fact that all of the Weston schools continually earn A grades is quite impressive, especially considering that statewide only 43% of schools received an A-rating this year, and in Broward County 41 schools lost their A’s.

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School grades were first issued in 1999 under the A+ Plan for Education and the program has evolved over the years. Today, annual testing is required as part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. A tougher grading scale was enacted this year in hopes of getting students to perform at higher levels on the FCAT. This resulted in many schools dropping letter grades.

State Education Commissioner Gerald Robinson says overall he is pleased with the results. “The high standards we have in place today will help our students prepare for college, the workforce and life. I am confident that we are on the right path to prepare our students to compete with the best in the nation and around the world.”

To view how the Weston schools have scored over the past five years, visit http://www. westonfl.org/Residents/Schools/SchoolsHome.aspx. For a full report on the 20112012 School Accountability results for Florida, visit http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org/.

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come. Beginning later this summer or in early fall, the City will begin a repaving project on two of Weston’s main roadways: Royal Palm Boulevard and Weston Road.

It’s been over ten years since these roads were last resurfaced. The City has decided to do this project now because resurfacing is a time-proven method of extending the life of pavement structures still in serviceable condition.

“The maintenance of infrastructure has always been one of our highest priorities. This resurfacing project will avoid further pavement deterioration, unsightly patching, and assure an optimal surface for motorists, bicyclists and runners alike,” explains Weston City Manager John R. Flint. “By maintaining our roadways, landscaping, parks and public facilities we can increase our property values and keep Weston one of the most desirable places to live.”

The repaving project will be done in two phases to minimize inconvenience. Royal Palm Boulevard from Weston Road to Saddle Club Road will be repaved first. Once that is complete, work will begin on Weston Road. It will be repaved from Griffin Road north to the Weston city limit at South New River Circle, just past the McDonalds restaurant near Country Isles Plaza.

Both roads will be open during the repaving project. However, portions of one travel lane in each direction may be closed at any given time. The paving will generally be done weekdays from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

For up-to-the-minute information on lane closures or traffic delays, the City of Weston encourages residents to register with the Weston E-Notification System at www.westonfl.org/EmailSubscriptions.aspx. Information will also be posted on Twitter and on the City’s website at www.westonfl.org under “Happening Now”.

Residents can track the progress of the repaving projects on the City Projects web page.

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More Awards and Accolades for Deputy Kari Pallotto

By Stacey Bomser

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Top: Deputy Kari Pallotto with Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti after accepting the Officer of the Year for Community Policing Award from ASIS. Right: Deputy Kari Pallotto was a medalist at the 2012 Florida Police and Fire Games.

or years, Deputy Kari Pallotto was Weston’s secret weapon. She has served as

Crime Prevention Practitioner for the City of Weston for the past eight years. However, within the past twelve months she has attracted attention from the law enforcement community.

Weston BSO Deputy Kari Pallotto was recently recognized as Officer of the Year for Community Policing at the ASIS Fort Lauderdale Chapter’s annual Law Enforcement Appreciation banquet. Weston Police Chief Kevin Butler and City Commissioner Angel Gomez were on hand for the presentation. Deputy Pallotto was honored for her work coordinating with Weston’s 107 registered Homeowner’s Associations, hosting a summer police services academy for youth, establishing community watch groups, and developing a mobile van called “Crime Prevention on Your Corner.”

This was not her first Officer of the Year title. Just last year, Deputy Pallotto was presented the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award from the Broward County Chiefs of Police Association. She was also nominated for the Community Policing Officer of the Year Award in 2011.

In addition to her professional awards, Deputy Pallotto is also earning awards and accolades for her personal achievements. She won three gold medals and one silver medal in swimming events at the 2012 Florida Police and Fire Games. In fact, she set a new record in the 25 meter race.

The Florida Police and Fire Games were established in 1985. They are open to Florida law enforcement officers, firefighters, and military personnel (active duty, reserves, National Guard and retirees from all military branches). More than 2,600 competitors competed in over 45 Olympic-style sporting events during this year’s games. The 2013 Florida Police and Fire Games will be held next June in Fort Lauderdale.

Weston Deputy Interviewed by Major League Baseball

By Stacey Bomser

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camera crew from Major League Baseball Productions was in town recently

to interview Weston BSO Deputy Joe Solis for an upcoming special segment celebrating the 20th Anniversary of MLB’s RBI program.

RBI stands for Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities. The program is a Major League Baseball youth initiative designed to provide opportunities for children from underserved and urban communities to play baseball and softball. The program encourages excellence and achievement in education and teaches the value of teamwork and life lessons to youths ages five to 18.

Deputy Solis took part in the RBI program while growing up in Miami. His team won the 1997 World Series Championship. He says he is thankful for having been given the opportunity to play baseball.

“The RBI program was the best thing that could’ve happened to me. Being raised in a single parent household, it was difficult to always have the best and newest baseball equipment yet alone travel,” shares Deputy Joe Solis, City of Weston Motor Unit. “When RBI came around they provided us with everything, from professional uniforms personally purchased by Gary Sheffield to new baseball cleats and bats. I was fortunate enough to travel to Chicago which was my first time on an airplane and then to Colorado for the World Series all of which was financed through the program.”

Deputy Solis acknowledges that RBI has had a profound effect on his life. “To this day I still have the jersey, magazine article, and World Series Ring which I will show to my daughter when she’s old enough to understand.”

He is honored to have been selected as one of three RBI alumni to be featured in the special segment for Major League Baseball Productions. “I feel it’s great for kids to understand the positive impact of the program from someone that actually participated in the program.”

The news special will highlight the life of three RBI alumni and show what playing in the RBI can lead to after baseball. Deputy Solis was drafted by the Chicago White Sox but made the decision to go into police work instead. The veteran law enforcement officer is a 10-year member of the Broward Sheriff’s Office; he currently serves as a member of the Weston motorcycle unit. One of the other RBI alumni interviewed is now the Executive Chef at the White House.

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City Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

By Stacey Bomser

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or the tenth consecutive year,

the City of Weston has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement.

“A budget is much more than just numbers; it tells a story. Weston’s budgets chronicle the City’s plans for the year, clearly stating where the money is coming from and for what purposes it is being spent,” explains Weston City Manager John R. Flint. “Submitting Weston’s budgets to the scrutiny of nationally acclaimed reviewers and receiving their recognition validates our efforts to produce budgets that are thorough, clear, concise, and easy for the public to understand. The David Keller, Assistant City Manager/CFO fact that our Financial Services staff has received this recognition for the City for the past ten years should give Weston residents confidence that the City’s financial affairs are managed consistently with the highest degree of professionalism.”

In order to achieve the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, the submitting entity must publish a budget document that meets the following program criteria: it

must serve as a Policy Document; it must serve as a Financial Plan; it must serve as an Operations Guide; and it must serve as a Communications Device.

Publication of an award-winning document reflects the commitment of the government body and staff to meeting the highest principals of governmental accounting. Assistant City Manager/CFO David Keller and Treasurer Darrel Thomas worked diligently with the City finance staff to prepare the annual budget for the Fiscal year beginning October 1, 2011, pursuant to the GFOA guidelines. They will formally accept the award at an upcoming commission meeting.

The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving over 17,600 government Darrel Thomas, Treasurer finance professionals throughout North America. The GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards program is the only national awards program in governmental budgeting.

Weston residents can review the City’s award-winning budget document online at http://www.westonfl.org/media/docs/budget/FY2011_Adopted_Budget.pdf.

High School Students Should Apply Now to Weston University

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program providing a unique civic education to high school students. Over the course of the school year, students will spend time interacting with city leaders and participating in hands-on activities while exploring the various departments and agencies that make up our local government.

Weston University was the brainchild of City Manager John Flint and its curriculum was developed by Denise Barrett, Director of Communications for the City of Weston. “The program is designed with multiple goals but ultimately the main objectives we want students to leave with are an understanding of local government and the complexities of providing public services; how being

involved in your community is essential to good government and quality of life; and exposing students to a variety of career paths in public and private service that they might not have otherwise experienced,” explains Barrett.

If you are a Weston high school student and this sounds interesting to you, then you should consider applying to be part of the Weston University Class of 2013. The program is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors from Cypress Bay High School, The Sagemont School and Western High School, as well as homeschooled students with Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation Don Decker observes as transportation to City Hall. Barrett cautions a Weston University student unveils designs for a “Dream Park.”

Works and Sagemont students should contact Principal that acceptance is limited to 20-24 students and preference is usually given to 11th Gayle Iacono. All interested students must submit an essay entitled “Communities Need Leaders.” and 12th graders.

Students selected for the program must commit to Application information can be obtained at each school. Cypress spending one school day each month with City staff, with Bay students can download informa- the possibility of an additional day for a field trip. Past tion from Ms. Selvidge’s website at classes have visited Tallahassee and Washington D.C. http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/ Program days are made up of instruction, conversations, webpages/CSelvidge/weston.cfm. observations and hand-on activities exposing students Western High School students should to the numerous City services and functions that are contact Assistant Principal Mike provided to Weston residents.

Weston University students climb aboard a fire truck during handson exercises as part of Fire and Emergency Services program day.

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Community News

School Bus Stop Safety

By Weston Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon

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will begin and end their day with a trip on the school bus.

As we rapidly approach the beginning of another school year, if your child is one of these students, it is important to review some very simple, yet potentially life-saving information with them about bus stop safety.

Surprisingly, the greatest risk to children who ride the school bus is not during their travels to or from school, but rather as they approach and leave the school bus. A majority of the school age pedestrians fatally injured in crashes were struck by a school bus or a vehicle functioning as a school bus.

This risk is especially high for those children who will be riding the bus for the first time.

Here are some simple safety rules to review with your child before the school year begins: ▸▸ Children should walk, never run, to their bus stop. Use the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk as far as possible to the left side of the road, facing oncoming traffic. ▸▸ Plan on arriving at the bus stop about five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. ▸▸ At the bus stop, children should wait in a safe place away from the road. This is not the time to run and play. ▸▸ When the bus approaches, stand at least three giant steps (6 feet) away from the curb and line up away from the street. ▸▸ As the bus arrives, watch for red flashing lights, the stop sign to be extended, and cross only when all traffic has stopped. Look left, right, and left again before crossing the street. ▸▸ If you have to cross the street in front of the bus, walk on the sidewalk or along the side of the road at least five giant steps (10 feet) in front of the bus before you cross. Be sure that the bus driver can see you, and you can see the bus driver. ▸▸ Wait until the door to the bus opens, and the driver says that it is okay before stepping onto or off of the bus. ▸▸ Never walk behind the bus and always walk at least three giant steps (6 feet) away from the side of the bus. ▸▸ When getting off of the bus, make sure to walk three more steps away from the door. Stay away from the bus wheels and watch for moving cars. ▸▸ If you leave something on the bus, never return to the bus to get it. The driver may not see you coming back and begin moving. If you drop something near the bus, tell the bus driver before you attempt to pick it up, so they know where you are.

Adults also have an important role in helping to make the bus stop a safer place for children by following these traffic safety rules: ▸▸ When backing out of driveways or garages, watch for children walking to the bus stop. ▸▸ Slow down! Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in the neighborhood, and watch for children gathering near bus stops. ▸▸ Be alert! Children arriving late may dart out into the street without looking for traffic. ▸▸ Never pass a school bus that is either preparing to stop or has stopped.

Taking the time to review these safety rules with your children can help make our bus stops a safe place for them to begin and end their school day. Teaching your children about bus stop safety may save their lives.

For more information, please contact Weston Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon at 954389-2015 or at Harris_Bouchillon@Sheriff.org.

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Kids Helping Kids Go Back to School

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school starts. Kids Helping Kids teaches children to give back to their community and help other children in need. For the sixth straight year, this Westonbased program is collecting backpacks and school supplies to donate to disadvantaged students. It was voted “Best Charitable Event” in the 2012 Best of Weston.

Lisa Lerner started Kids Helping Kids when her children were young. She was looking for a way to share her philanthropic ways with her family and the idea came to her while backto-school shopping. Her children picked out extra school supplies to donate to a school in an underprivileged area.

“I am just so touched that what started as a small initiative that I shared with my two children has grown into such a big event that has been embraced by the entire Weston community,” shares Lerner.

Residents and businesses have embraced the project which has grown substantially over the years. Last year 150 backpacks, 150 notebooks, 130 folders, 125 boxes of crayons, 75 packs of colored pencils, 200 pink erasers, and assorted other school supplies were donated. Lerner says she is hoping to collect enough supplies this year

to outfit all of Royal Palm Elementary School in Lauderhill. She has been working with that school, which serves many underserved children, since the program’s inception.

With help from the Weston community Lerner is confident Kids Helping Kids can accomplish that goal. She encourages families to allow children to select a backpack and some extra school supplies to donate when doing their own back-to-school shopping.

Several Weston businesses have already signed up to support the cause by serving as drop-off points. Anyone interested in supporting Kids Helping Kids’ efforts can donate school supplies at Daniel David’s Salon or Temple Dor Dorim through August 15th.

Fitness 54 is also supporting the cause and will be accepting donations through August 10th. “On that night, from 6-9pm, they will be hosting a huge thank-you party,” states Lerner.

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We encourage people to bring backpacks filled with school supplies.”

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for the Broward Sheriff’s Office and has been involved with the Muscular Dystrophy Association since 1978.

Ms. Nunez, along with eleven other successful South Florida women, will be honored at the Hispanic Women of Distinction luncheon, which will also recognize 2012 Latina Pioneer of the Year Nelly Rubio, Community Relations Director for CBS4. This prestigious award recognizes a woman whose work and commitment to community has paved the way for other Latinas to achieve their goals.

The Hispanic Women of Distinction charity awards luncheon will take place on Friday, August 17th from 11am until 2pm at Signature Grand in Davie. Nearly 1,000 people are expected to attend this fun-filled event which serves as a kick-off to Hispanic Heritage Month. The luncheon begins with complimentary mojitos, exhibit booths and a silent auction benefiting the Light of the World Clinic, a free healthcare facility which provides medical services to more than 12,000 people each year. The highlight of the day will be a Runway Couture Fashion Show presented by The Colonnade Outlets at Sawgrass Mills featuring past honorees modeling and walking the 120-foot runway.

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among the honorees at the 11th annual Hispanic Women of Distinction luncheon. Community, Culture, Charity is the theme of this year’s charity event which plays tribute to twelve distinguished Latinas who have contributed to our community, while maintaining their Hispanic heritage.

Mercedes Nunez is Vice Chair of the Broward County Housing Authority (BCHA). She was nominated by a former Hispanic Woman of Distinction and selected from more than 70 applicants. “The five judges unanimously selected Mercedes based on her application, her commitment to her community, and, of course, how she has successfully intertwined her cultural traditions and values in combination with her American achievements,” explains event organizer Elaine Miceli-Vasquez.

Born in the Dominican Republic, Ms. Nunez has dedicated her life to helping others. “It’s easy to forget she is in a Mercedes J. Nunez wheelchair,” states Vasquez. “Mercedes has gone beyond just doing well for somebody who has overcome a rare form of Show your support for Weston’s Mercedes Nunez and all of the 2012 Hispanic Women Muscular Dystrophy, she has successfully dedicated her life to assisting those in need of Distinction. Tickets to the charity luncheon are $75 per person and can be purchased by helping provide affordable housing.” by calling (954) 646-6991 or by visiting www.wedoevents.net.

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Salon One80 Cut-a-thon to Raise Money for Cancer

By Debby Teich

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alon One80 is normally closed on Sundays, but on August 12

it will open for a very special event. Owner Renee Zapata will be hosting the salon’s second Cut-A-Thon for Madison Star Schafer, who suffered from pediatric cancer. This time, it will be in her memory. From 10am to 4pm, the salon will offer manicures, pedicures, haircuts and blowouts at a reduced price. There will be food and a variety of activities for the whole family. All of the proceeds will go to the Miracles for Madison Foundation.

Renee has four children of her own. When she learned that long-time client Diane Schafer’s granddaughter was diagnosed with pediatric cancer, she wanted to do something to help.

Last year, Renee held a cut-a-thon and raised $8,000.

Although Maddie seemed to be getting better, she lost her battle with cancer on July 13. “Maddie was so beautiful, with big blue eyes and little blonde curls,” said Renee.

“She went through so much.”

Chris Schafer shaved his head and donated his hair at the first cutChris and a-thon for his daughter Maddie, who lost her battle with pediatric Susie Schafer first cancer last month. Photo (l to r): Susie, Maddie and Chris Schafer discovered Maddie’s health issues on September 9, 2010, when they took their 20-monthold to the emergency room for a suspected ear infection. An MRI revealed that Maddie had a very rare and aggressive cancerous brain tumor called AT/RT (Atypical Teratoid/ Rhabdoid Tumor). Every year, only 30 children under the age of three in the United States get this type of cancer. After an eight hour brain surgery, doctors were able to remove 90% of the tumor. She was given a 10% chance of survival and was fighting for her life. After two months of intensive chemotherapy, the 10% tumor that remained after surgery had disappeared. It was the first Miracle for Madison.

In March 2012, Maddie had her final round of chemo and was in remission for a second time. “We were so elated with the news that the tumors were gone and there would be no more chemo treatments,” wrote her father Chris on his blog. “She taught me what a true fighter is and to never give up, no matter how difficult a situation you are put in. Maddie is a true hero.” Three months later, the cancer returned with a vengeance and tumor masses were all throughout her brain. This time Chris wrote, “It is with the deepest sadness that I have to write that Maddie’s cancer is back and there are no more options for us. We are so devastated and will keep her free of pain for the remaining months she is with us.”

Maddie spent her final days under hospice care resting comfortably at home with her parents, Chris and Susie, and 7-year-old brother, Colin. “No words can express the heartache our family is feeling right now,” said her grandmother Diane. “No parent should have to go through this and no child or baby should have to suffer through the evils of cancer. We need to be the voice of these children and speak up, because most of these kids can’t. Please help me spread the word to help put an end to this epidemic.”

To learn more about Maddie’s story, visit www.madisonsstory.com. To help with the event or to make an appointment, call 954-349-4414. Cash or checks only. Salon One80 is located at 1396-3 SW 160 Ave., in the Indian Trace Shopping Center.

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Arts Council of Greater Weston Has Big Plans

By Stacey Bomser

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The community’s cultural season kicks off in November with the Weston Foreign Film Series. The Weston 8 Weston have had a busy summer. This dediCinema hosts a fabulous film presentation on the second cated group of volunteers has been busy Monday of each month, November through March. planning an exciting season celebrating the arts and The featured movies are selected with help from the culture in the Weston community.

Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. Seating Their work began with the installation of the new is limited; series tickets will go on sale in September.

Executive Board for the 2012-2014 term. Weston City The Student Artist Showcase is one of the most Commissioners Mercedes Henriksson, Toby Feuer, highly-anticipated events of the year. Held each winter, Jim Norton and Commissioner-elect Tom Kallman it features the work of Weston’s most talented students. were on hand for the swearing-in ceremony which Artwork from all of Weston’s public and private schools, was held at the Bonaventure Country Club. as well as Western High School, is exhibited at the Arts Council President Joy Rodenberg says she is Weston Branch Library for all to admire. Prizes are excited about the upcoming season. “With four new awarded to the top winners in five age groups, from The Arts Council of Greater Weston recently installed its new Board. Pictured seated from left: Treasurer Andrea Sanders, enthusiastic Board members and our long-time out- Secretary kindergarten through 12th grade.

Norma Sonnenklar, President Joy Rodenberg, 1st Vice President Jami Nix Rahn, and 2nd Vice President Joyce Rhone. standing and proven cadre of volunteers, it promises The Arts Council is also exploring an author event at Pictured standing from left: Tom Kallman, Joe Preite, Dija Ziane, Joyce Albrecht, Steven Enfield, Muriel Fields, Advisor Rochelle to be a wonderful year.” the library and a free Pops Concert with the Symphony Koenig, Betty Silva, Eli Habib, and Weston City Commissioner She says the Arts Council will continue to work of the Americas in conjunction with the Weston Mercedes Henriksson. Not Pictured Juan Carlos Topete. with its partners – the City of Weston, the Weston Philharmonic Society. Other ideas include collaborating Philharmonic Society, the Weston Arts Guild, the Weston Branch Library and the Friends with Cleveland Clinic Florida on their Arts in Medicine program and hosting cultural of the Library, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston Town Center, the Bonaventure Town events at Weston Town Center or the local parks.

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To learn more about the cultural activities taking place in Weston, visit www.

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Weston Celebrates “We The People”

By Stacey Bomser

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he Weston community celebrated our nation’s

independence with a patriotic parade on July 4th. More than 2,000 spectators lined the streets of the Weston Town Center to watch the 15th annual Weston Hometown July 4th Parade.

This year’s parade featured more than 50 entries ranging from boy scouts to bikers and unicyclists to superheroes (and other costumed characters). The Broward Sheriff’s Office had a strong presence including members of its mounted and motorcycle units.

Members of the Weston City Commission, including Mayor-Elect Daniel Stermer and Commissioner-Elect Tom Kallman, were in attendance. State Senator Nan Rich, State Representative Martin Kiar and Broward County School Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson waved to supporters as they rode in the parade.

Weston’s religious and community organizations also participated in the parade. Members of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, St. Paul Lutheran Church and Keller Williams Properties all marched proudly through the streets of Town Center.

The Arts Council of Greater Weston made quite an impression with members decked out from head to toe in red, white and blue. The Arts Council also arranged for members of the military to march in the parade. In addition, they entertained the crowd with music and cultural dancers, and even a “visit” by President Abraham Lincoln and Lady Liberty herself.

Don Decker, Weston’s director of parks and recreation, says he was overwhelmed by the interest in this year’s July 4th Hometown Parade.

“This was, by far, the largest parade in Weston’s history and those who braved the warm and humid temperatures were not disappointed. As Weston celebrated ‘We The People’, the community showed patriotism, spirit, and the hometown pride that has come to define our community.”

The Grand Marshals of this year’s parade were selected from the crowd of spectators, with the privilege going to the family that displayed the most pep, spirit and patriotism. Arleen Erstice and her daughter, Isabella, were chosen from among the hundreds of families in attendance.

The new Weston resident says it was an honor to be picked as Grand Marshal and to celebrate America’s Independence in this great city.

“We saw smiling children and families in their red, white and blue’s everywhere. It’s nice to see a community come together for such an important holiday. My husband Brian is a former Marine of Irish-Italian decent. I am of Cuban-Chinese background. We could not be more proud to be born and living here. We are thankful to all the service men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we may call America home.”

Weston’s Hometown July 4th Parade was preceded by the Weston Fourth of July Hometown 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Broward Health Weston and the City of Weston. This was one of the biggest races to date, with 1,400 participants.

Arleen and Isabella Erstice were chosen to be the Grand Marshals of Weston’s Hometown July 4th Parade.

Photo courtesy City of Weston.

The Arts Council of Greater Weston proudly helps present the annual Hometown July 4th Parade in cooperation with the City of Weston.

Photo courtesy City of Weston.

“We The People” was the theme of this year’s parade.

Photo courtesy Jami Nix Rahn.

Thousands of people lined the streets of Weston Town Center to watch the parade.

Photo Courtesy Weston Town Center.

Families dressed in their finest red, white and blue to enjoy the patriotic parade.

Photo courtesy City of Weston.

Left: It is customary for boy scout troops to march in the parade.

Photo courtesy City of Weston.

Center and Right: Weston police and fire departments drew cheers for their participation in the parade.

Photos courtesy City of Weston.

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B’nai Aviv Welcomes New Rabbi

By Stacey Bomser

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he Weston Jewish community has welcomed Rabbi Adam Watstein

as the new spiritual leader of B’nai Aviv. Last month he became Senior Rabbi of the 24-year-old synagogue. With nearly 500 families, B’nai Aviv is the largest Conservative congregation in West Broward.

“I have always believed a synagogue must be more than a structure,” shares Rabbi

Rabbi Adam Watstein is the new spiritual leader of B’nai Aviv.

Adam Watstein. “A synagogue must, above all, be a spiritual home, and within minutes of walking through the doors of B’nai Aviv for the first time it was obvious to me the warmth of its congregation makes it possible.”

Rabbi Watstein says he and his family are very excited to join the B’nai Aviv family. “As the rabbi of this inspiring congregation, I strive to perpetuate its culture of acceptance and belonging, helping to create a relevant and vibrant Jewish community.”

B’nai Aviv President Joel Nirenberg says the congregation is equally excited to welcome Rabbi Watstein. “He brings incredible enthusiasm and creative ideas from his experiences. With Rabbi Watstein’s spiritual leadership, we anticipate joyous growth for our community.”

The rabbi brings a seemingly endless supply of passion and energy to the pulpit. He has been highly successful in creating learning opportunities for all ages.

He has enjoyed a long interest in Jewish studies. Gravitating to Judaism at an early age, Rabbi Watstein has balanced his academic and extra-curricular interests with intense study of Jewish History and Zionism.

Rabbi Watstein joins B’nai Aviv from Temple Beth Sholom in Las Vegas where he served as the congregation’s assistant rabbi. He earned his Rabbinical Ordination and Masters in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York.

During his years as a student, he served as the spiritual leader of the Fitzgerald Hebrew Congregation in Fitzgerald, Georgia, the rabbinical intern of the Shelter Rock Jewish Center in Roslyn, New York, and also worked for the Department of Institutional Advancement at the Jewish Theological Seminary. Before being ordained, Rabbi Watstein worked as a chaplain at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

Rabbi Watstein lives in Weston with his wife, Angie, and daughter, Naomi. The couple is expecting their second child in December.

B’nai Aviv Sisterhood to Host Special Occasion Showcase

By Stacey Bomser

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he Sisterhood at Temple B’nai Aviv

wants to take the stress out of planning your next special occasion or event. They have gathered every type of vendor you could ever need under one roof for the sixth annual “Through the Years Showcase, Memories and Milestones.”

This exciting event provides a one-stop option for browsing and generating new ideas to make any special occasion truly unique. The Showcase is scheduled for Sunday, September 9th from 11am until 2pm in the synagogue ballroom.

The party showcase will provide families with an opportunity to explore the multitude of services available for the planning of weddings, bar or bat mitzvahs, quinceaneras, sweet sixteen parties and other special occasions.

“Planning an important milestone event can be a daunting task,” says Michelle Donner, Through the Years Showcase event chair. “This showcase will bring together the best local companies with a variety of expertise under one roof in one afternoon.

The companies will offer special pricing and there will be exciting raffles to win.”

The Sisterhood promises this year’s Showcase will be bigger and better than ever. The event will feature businesses from throughout the tri-county

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area, providing guests with a variety of styles and price points. Event organizers are excited to offer many new vendors this year, including disc jockeys and entertainers, party planners, florists, decorators, photographers and videographers, invitation specialists, unique party favors, and so much more.

Many of the vendors will offer special incentives for orders or bookings made at the event.

In addition, families seeking summer opportunities for their children will have a chance to speak directly to representatives from overnight camps, day camps and teen tours. The Showcase event will also feature college planning services.

Once again, the Sisterhood will be holding a silent auction at the Showcase. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on some fabulous packages.

Proceeds will benefit the synagogue.

The Through the Years Showcase is free and open to the entire Weston community. The B’nai Aviv Sisterhood invites anyone planning a special event to join them at the sixth annual “Through the Years Showcase, Memories and Milestones.”

Temple B’nai Aviv is located at 1410 Indian Trace in Weston. For more information call the synagogue at (954) 384-8265.

Temple B’nai Aviv’s “Through the Years Showcase” features a variety of vendors to fulfill your special event planning needs.

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St. Katharine Drexel Church Breaks Ground

By Stacey Bomser

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arishioners at Saint Katharine Drexel Church are celebrating

finally breaking ground on their permanent place of worship. In June the church symbolically broke ground on the first phase of the new church on South Post Road. The 18,000 square-foot multi-purpose building should be complete by next summer.

The ground-breaking ceremony was attended by church leaders and local dignitaries. It was followed by a celebration at the church’s temporary home on the ground floor of a commercial building on Glades Circle. Hundreds of parishioners celebrated the milestone event.

It has been a long journey for the church that first opened its doors just five days after the tragic terror attacks of 9/11. Saint Katharine Drexel Church set up chairs in

the cafeteria of Indian Trace Elementary School. They expected about 300 people but more than 1,500 came and the faithful have kept coming each week.

St. Katharine Drexel Church has grown a lot over the past 11 years, with the biggest changes coming after Father Enrique Delgado was appointed Pastor in April 2010. This caring and energetic priest was determined to take his flock to its “promised land” on South Post Road and East 26th Street. Last year, the parish conducted a capital campaign and raised nearly $3million in pledges towards the construction of new church.

The current plans are to build a multi-purpose building which will house a sanctuary with 1,100 seats, as well as space for religious education, administration and meetings.

Once that is complete, the next phase will include construction of an elementary and middle school, followed by a church, chapel and rectory. Full build-out is anticipated to be completed by 2020.

Left: Luis Trelles of Trelles Cabarrocas Architects, Orlando Sharpe of Sharpe Project Development, St. Katharine Drexel Cornerstone Chair Mark Kerney, Father Enrique Delgado, Weston City Manager John Flint, and Weston City Commissioners Jim Norton, Toby Feuer and Angel Gomez symbolically break ground on St. Katharine Drexel’s new permanent place of worship.

Center: Claudia Edwards and Gerry Davie, the sister and mother of St. Katharine Drexel’s founding pastor Father Paul Edwards, with Father Enrique Delgado.

Right: Young parishioners donned hardhats for the ground-breaking celebration.

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By Indra and Haimnath Ragbir, Keyes Realty

T

he Mortgage Debt Relief Act was

passed in 2007 as an attempt to help the millions of homeowners who, due to the housing crisis and economic crash, suddenly found themselves in danger of losing their home to foreclosure. This Act was always intended to be a temporary solution.

Barring an act of Congress extending the Act, it is now set to expire at the end of 2012. That means time is running out for distressed homeowners to take advantage of this program.

However, there is still time to change your financial direction and avoid foreclosure.

Here is what you need to know about the Mortgage Debt Relief Act and how it can possibly help save you money.

What is the Mortgage Debt Relief Act? Prior to the Mortgage Debt Relief Act, if a homeowner found they could no longer afford their mortgage they were able to negotiate an option with the bank to avoid foreclosure, most likely a short sale or principle reduction. The bank was legally required to report the amount of forgiven or cancelled debt to the IRS. It was considered “income” because it was a credit issued to the borrower from the bank that did not previously exist. The homeowner was responsible for paying income tax on that amount. For many homeowners, the amount they owed in taxes on this newly reported income was impossible to afford. All they had done was trade one unmanageable payment for another. With the Mortgage Debt Relief Act, the homeowner is no longer required to pay taxes on the forgiven or cancelled mortgage debt.

Does the Mortgage Debt Relief Act apply to all forgiven or cancelled debt? No. Only debt which was forgiven or cancelled on a homeowner’s primary residence is included in the Mortgage Debt Relief Act. What is the maximum amount of debt than can be forgiven? The maximum amount of debt that is exempt from taxes under the Mortgage Debt Relief Act is $2 million (or $1 million if the borrower is married but filing separately at the time of forgiveness of the debt).

Who determines how much debt is forgiven? The lender is required to report any forgiven debt over $600.

Will this be reported on my credit? If a foreclosure was already started, then it probably will be reported, although it will be less impactful than if the foreclosure is completed.

Do I have any other options? If you are struggling with your home payments, you’re not alone. An estimated one-fourth of all U.S. homeowners are upside down on their mortgage— meaning they owe more on their home than it is worth—and millions are behind on their payments. Often the best solution for homeowners in this situation is a short sale in which the bank agrees to accept less than is owed on the mortgage. The bank doesn’t want to foreclose on your home, so short sales are more common than ever before. According to the National Association of Realtors, 14% of all real estate transactions in February 2012 were short sales.

If you find yourself in danger of losing your home it is important to have a local market advocate on your side. As Certified Distressed Property Experts (CDPE), we are uniquely qualified to talk to you about your options, to guide you through the process, and to help you save your home from foreclosure. But, the clock is ticking. After the end of this year, you will be unable to take advantage of the Mortgage Debt Relief Act. For more information contact Indra and Haimnath Ragbir with The Keyes Company/ Realtors in Weston at 954-818-1475 or 954-773-1557 to discuss this issue further or any real estate matter. The couple are number one in luxury sales for 2011 for the Keyes Company/Realtors; members of the multi-million dollar sales club for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012; members of Keyes’ Circle of Excellence Sales Club; and members of the Realty Alliance of North America--Elite Brokerages.

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Could you have a slow metabolism?

“I was always skinny but … now I don’t even recognize myself.” Jen-

nifer pulled out some old college pictures from her purse. “See! This is what I used to look like!”

I nodded empathetically, realizing that Jennifer couldn’t believe what happened to her body, and she worried that no one else would believe it either.

“You looked pretty athletic. Let me guess, tennis?”

“I was varsity at Radcliffe. I still play six days a week.”

Jennifer continued, “Anyhow, you wouldn’t know it from looking at me. Ever since I had David eleven years ago, I’ve been gaining almost ten pounds every year.”

“Hmmm, your symptoms sound a lot like POSTPARTUM HASHIMOTO’S THYROIDITIS, where something related to pregnancy causes women to need more thyroid hormones than they can make on their own [1]”.

“They actually tested me for that. My doctors always told me my tests were normal.”

“There is a difference in having labs ‘in the reference range’ and having an ‘optimal thyroid state’. Dr. Leslie DeGroot, of Brown’s Alpert Medical School, described the ‘Dangerous Dogmas in Medicine’ as they relate to treatment of thyroid disorders [2]. Unfortunately, there are quite a few doctors out there that rely highly upon the gospel they were taught twenty years ago, without paying enough attention to new data, or their patient’s clinical symptoms.”

I continued taking my history. “So what have you tried to lose weight?”

“My diet was always pretty clean, so even when I tried going ‘low-carb’ or ‘lowfat’, it didn’t seem to make any difference. One health spa in Brazil cut me down to 300 Calories a day and had me exercise all day. I didn’t lose a pound!” Jennifer blushed a bit, “I’m ashamed to admit it, but I fall for whatever the latest diet fad that promises ’30 pounds in 30 days!’ [3]” “I’m glad you’ve realized that these bogus diet clinics should really say, ‘I lost $350 in two weeks! Ask me how!’ [4]” “It was worse than that. One diet clinic sold me ‘vitamin supplements’ from their office pharmacy, but they really contained amphetamines, diuretics, laxatives, and other stuff I still don’t know what was in them. I had the worst palpitations, headaches and I couldn’t sleep through the night [5]. My primary had to put me on anti-depressants for six months to handle the withdrawal symptoms after I stopped them.”

“I’m glad you survived that ordeal, but honestly, you got off lucky. Crash diets are known to cause hair loss (sometimes permanent), muscle weakness, and potentially fatal heart arrhythmias [6]. The latest diet craze, the ‘HCG Diet’, is nothing new; it was debunked back in the 1970’s as a fraudulent scheme by doctors to exploit their patients for financial gain [7]. Just last October, the Texas Attorney General forced hCG clinics in that state to stop defrauding patients with their unethical marketing tactics [8].”

“Well, I’ve finally decided to make my health a priority. I checked you out on www. vitals.com, so I know you are board-certified and legit. So what are you going to do for me?”

“I scheduled 80-minutes with you today, so I have plenty of time to do a complete history and physical exam. There are some tests I would like done to pin down ex-

actly what is going on with your metabolism. Untreated thyroid disorders can lead to prediabetes, and that can also lead to weight gain [9].”

Jennifer did test positive for hypothyroidism and insulin resistance, as well as a low metabolic rate measured by indirect calorimetry [10]. After being put on a regimen of behavior changes, diet, exercise, OTC supplements, and prescription medications, steadily, but surely, her weight decreased an average of two pounds per week until she lost the 60 pounds she put on over the last ten years.

“Dr. Woliner, ever since you fixed my metabolism, I’m not hungry anymore.

Really, I don’t even feel like I’m on a diet. I just eat normally.”

References: 1. Galofré JC, et al. Increased postpartum thyroxine replacement in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Thyroid. 2010 Aug;20(8):901-8.

2. De Groot LJ. Dangerous dogmas in medicine: the nonthyroidal illness syn drome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1999 Jan;84(1):151-64.

3. I’m confused by the numbers of fad diets available that tout great weight loss.

Are there any basic, simple weight loss strategies I can follow? Duke Med Health News. 2011 Jul;17(7):8.

4. Federal Trade Commission. “Red Flag Bogus Weight Loss Claims” Washington DC. 2003. http://www.ahpa.org/Portals/0/pdfs/03_FTC_ Media%20Guide_redflag.pdf 5. Smith BR, Cohen PA. Dependence on the Brazilian diet pill: a case report. Am J Addict. 2010 May-Jun;19(3):291-2.

6. Goette DK, Odom RB. Alopecia in crash dieters. JAMA. 1976 Jun 14;235(24):2622-3.

7. Robb-Nicholson C. By the way, doctor. I’ve been trying to lose weight for a long time and nothing seems to work. What do you know about the HCG diet?

Harv Womens Health Watch. 2010 May;17(9):8.

8. Texas Attorney General. Multiple Texas Weight-Loss Clinics Agree To Stop Marketing Prescription Drugs Improperly. October 27, 2011. https://www.oag. state.tx.us/oagnews/release.php?id=3883 9. Liu C, Scherbaum WA, Schott M, Schinner S. Subclinical hypothyroidism and the prevalence of the metabolic syndrome. Horm Metab Res. 2011 Jun;43(6):417-21.

10. Perseghin G. Pathogenesis of obesity and diabetes mellitus: insights provided by indirect calorimetry in humans. Acta Diabetol. 2001;38(1):7-21.

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July 2012 sales of Weston single-Family Homes

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Windmill Ranches

Mollie Light, Realtor

Betty Frongello, Realtor

mollielight@bellsouth.net Community / Address

Sold Price

BERMUDA SPRINGS 441 BERMUDA SPRINGS DR $385,000.00 BONAVENTURE LAKES 16611 ROYAL POINCIANA DR $305,000.00 411 ChEStNUt LANE $305,000.00 4052 PINEWOOD LN $285,000.00 470 BIRChWOOD WY $415,000.00 16770 REDWOOD WY $220,000.00 16732 ROYAL POINCIANA DR $199,999.00 CAPTIVA CAY 2009 ISLAND CR $364,900.00 2043 ISLAND CR $349,000.00 COUNTRY ISLES GARDEN HOMES 1280 SEAGRAPE CR $185,000.00 1229 SEAGRAPE CR $215,000.00 1424 SEAGRAPE CIR $167,000.00 EMERALD ESTATES 4301 DIAMOND tE $495,000.00 4303 DIAMOND POINtE LN $420,000.00 4117 SAPPhIRE BND $260,000.00 EMERALD ISLES 810 GARNEt CR $260,000.00 EXECUtIVE hOMES $375,000.00 1740 LAKEShORE CR $445,000.00 HAMPTON LAKES 223 159th tERRACE $129,900.00 HIBISCUS ISLAND 1375 BAYVIEW CR $300,000.00 1348 BAYVIEW Cir $315,000.00 ISLES OF WESTON 4324 W WhItEWAtER AV $575,000.00 19486 S WhItEWAtER AV $400,000.00 4454 W WhItEWAtER AV $460,000.00 LAGUNA 1025 LAGUNA SPRINGS DRIVE LAGUNA II 581 SPINNAKER NORTH LAKES 460 CAMBRIDGE DR 467 CAMBRIDGE DR 521 CARRINGtON LN 707 hERItAGE WY 800 StANtON DR 908 StANtON DR 688 StANtON DR NEW RIVER ESTATES 581 LAKESIDE CR 740 S WIND CR OPAL CREEK 16006 OPAL CREEK DR PALM ISLAND 520 PALM BLVD 420 SABAL WAY SAN REMO 851 SAN REMO DR

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Beds Baths Sq. Ft. Garage Pool Water 5

3

2,958

3

Y

N

4 4 3 4 4 3

3 2.5 2.5 3 2 2

2,711 2,041 1,932 2,400 1,790 1,774

2 2 2 2 0 1

Y N Y Y Y Y

N Y Y Y N N

4 4

2.5 2

2,490 2,240

2 2

Y N

N N

3 3 2

2 2 2

1,314 1,502 1,174

1 1 1

N N N

N Y N

5 4 3

3 3 2

3,099 2,954 1,416

2 3 1

Y Y N

Y N Y

3 4 5

2 2.5 3

1,440 2,106 2,750

2 2 2

N Y Y

N N N

3

2

1,500

1

N

N

4 3

2.5 2.5

2,145 1,954

2 2

N N

N Y

4 4 5

3.5 2 4

3,290 2,172 3,260

3 2 3

Y N N

Y N N

$340,000.00

3

2

1,918

2

2

N

$415,000.00

5

3.5

2,521

2

Y

N

$455,000.00 $385,000.00 $375,000.00 $340,000.00 $347,000.00 $225,000.00 $236,500.00

4 4 5 3 4 3 3

2.5 2.5 3 2 2.5 2 2

2,630 2,899 2,467 2,091 2,298 1,349 1,549

2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Y N N Y N N N

Y N Y N Y Y N

$205,000.00 $225,000.00

3 4

2 2

1,513 1,458

1 2

N N

N N

$275,000.00

4

2.5

1,999

2

N

N

$669,000.00 $630,000.00

5 4

4.5 3

3,671 3,184

2 2

Y Y

Y Y

$252,000.00

4

2.5

1,866

2

N

N

Community / Address

Sold Price Beds

SAVANNA 832 tULIP CIR $565,000.00 950 NANDINA DR $445,000.00 983 NANDINA DR $385,000.00 1164 ChENILLE CR $385,000.00 1365 CANARY ISLAND DR $360,000.00 1745 ASPEN LN $340,000.00 426 FIShtAIL tE $370,000.00 1261 ALLAMANDA WY $347,000.00 1779 SYCAMORE tE $217,000.00 1121 BLUEWOOD tE $260,090.00 1064 GOLDEN CANE DR $299,000.00 562 LIVE OAK LN $255,000.00 1315 SAGO LN $220,000.00 1070 tUPELO WAY $264,000.00 938 BLUEWOOD tE $266,000.00 496 SILVER PALM WY $276,000.00 TEQUESTA TRACE 1040 SANDALWOOD LN $455,000.00 1031 PINE BRANCh DR $553,000.00 1119 CREEKFORD DR $405,000.00 THE FALLS 1051 BRIAR RIDGE RD $235,000.00 1078 BRIAR RIDGE RD $350,000.00 760 FALLING WAtER RD $232,000.00 1017 CEDAR FALLS DR $409,000.00 THE GABLES 46 GABLES BL $200,000.00 THE ISLANDS 1543 LANtANA Ct $437,000.00 730 BAYSIDE LN $350,000.00 1361 CAMELLIA CR $422,000.00 THE LAKES 165 CAMERON DR $300,000.00 173 E BAYRIDGE DR $375,000.00 THE LANDINGS 261 EGREt WAY $575,000.00 THE MEADOWS 869 CREStVIEW CR $509,000.00 878 CREStVIEW CIR $492,000.00 1400 MEADOWS BLVD $426,000.00 829 tANGLEWOOD CIR $287,000.00 837 tANGLEWOOD CR $275,000.00 THE RIDGES 4066 PALM PL $425,000.00 3846 CREStWOOD CR $530,000.00 3682 VIStA WAY $435,000.00 4056 PINE RIDGE LN $275,000.00 4319 FOX hOLW $330,000.00 4366 FOXtAIL LN $240,000.00 WESTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 2458 PROVENCE Ct $1,410,000.00 2848 BIRKDALE $1,100,000.00 1651 VICtORIA POINtE LN$660,000.00 1532 VICtORIA ISLE WAY $955,000.00

Baths

Sq. Ft. Garage Pool Water

4 4 6 4 5 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 4

3 4.5 4 2.5 3.5 2 3.5 2.5 2 2.5 3.5 2.5 2.5 2 2 2.5

2,583 2,724 3,461 2,302 2,532 2,194 2,200 2,116 1,817 1,792 1,754 1,817 1,881 1,935 1,591 2,200

2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2

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

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

4 4 4

3 3 3

2,938 2,832 2,500

2 2 2

Y Y Y

N Y N

3 4 3 4

2 2 2 2.5

1,416 1,998 1,928 2,807

1 2 2 2

N Y N Y

N N N Y

3

2

1,681

2

N

N

4 3 4

3 2.5 3

2,726 2,180 3,340

2 2 2

N N Y

N N Y

3 4

2 2.5

1,546 2,100

2 2

Y Y

Y Y

5

3

3,021

2

Y

N

5 5 4 3 3

3.5 3 2.5 2 2

2,900 3,145 2,489 2,011 1,639

2 2 2 2 2

Y Y Y N N

Y N Y Y Y

5 5 5 3 5 3

3.5 4 3 2 2.5 2

2,654 4,062 3,702 1,533 2,116 1,018

2 3 2 2 2 2

N Y N N N N

N N N N N N

6 6 5 5

6.5 5.3 3 4.5

5,184 4,740 3,051 4,435

3 3 2 3

Y Y Y Y

Y N N N

Source: Local Multiple Listing System(MLS) and Broward County Tax Records. Information is believed to be accurate but is not warranted. If you should have any questions or would like further information, please contact Mollie Light at (954) 336-9006.

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Optimizing Health through Balance Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette

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verything in life is all about balance. Whether

it is a balance of work and play time, portion sizes and choices of eating, spending and saving, balance is an integral part of life. Without balance, havoc or chaos is created. This becomes true not only as part of an emotional interplay in your life, but also inward in your internal system / network of hormones. Without the proper balance of hormones and steroids, health conditions may arise. For example, Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), which is a steroid made from cholesterol, is extremely important in the production of our hormones estrogens and testosterone.

In low levels, DHEA is known to cause: ▸▸ Decreased sound sleep Decreased REM sleep is related to memory storage. Clinical research has shown that DHEA protects against brain damage that is associated with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. In these clients with low levels of DHEA, reversal of symptoms of senile dementia may occur with proper replacement. ▸▸ Stress and age-related disease - This includes depression, peptic ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome. DHEA at optimized levels produces an anti-cortisol activity, which promotes the body’s ability to cope with stress. ▸▸ Decreased immune system - Low levels have been reported in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematous (SLE). At optimized levels, DHEA has been shown to stimulate the immune system. ▸▸ Obesity - DHEA at proper levels has been shown to decrease fat, increase lean body weight and curve appetite. ▸▸ Hypertension - The imbalance created in your body’s system due to a decrease in DHEA can lead to an over production of other steroids creating hypertension. ▸▸ Heart attack - Low levels of DHEA have been shown to be associated with an increase progression of coronary atherosclerosis. ▸▸ Insulin resistance - Studies have shown that DHEA protects against insulin resistance. ▸▸ Thyroid function - Hypothyroidism has been associated with low levels of DHEA. ▸▸ HIV and AIDS - Low levels of DHEA have been shown to have a direct correlation of the progression of the disease. DHEA may also provide some measure of protection against HIV infection.

In summary, DHEA is major steroid hormone that provides the materials for the synthesis of our sex hormones and maintains balance to protect us from stressors/ diseases placed on the body. Just as too low of a level of DHEA can wreck havoc on the body, so can too high of a level. Too much DHEA can also off set the whole metabolism of the individual, causing more harm to the body than good. It is imperative to obtain levels prior to supplementing with DHEA. Proper levels of DHEA are measured through saliva. Periodic levels should be monitored. Dosaging of DHEA should be determined only through a physician specializing in functional medicine. Do not ever attempt to supplement DHEA on your own, without the guidance of a physician. The key to optimizing health is through balance.

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International Dance Academy is Simply the Best!

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Dance Academy (IDA) as it prepares for yet another spectacular season. The studio certainly raised the bar again last year. Not only did its annual production of The Nutcracker ballet sell-out with over 7,000 people attending the full-scale, professional production, but its summer performance of Cinderella received standing ovations as well.

To add to the long list of successes, two IDA advanced students qualified and danced in the World “Olympics” of Ballet – an achievement shared by only 24 girls and six boys worldwide. During this prestigious event, Abbey Kay was the center of attention with ballet companies abroad. However, following an audition on her return home, Abbey chose the Sarasota Ballet Company and will proudly take her first steps as a professional ballerina this month.

One of the reasons the International Dance Academy is so successful is its incredible staff led by Artistic Director Deborah Buttner and Co-Director Mary Buttner. These

teacher/choreographer/partnering specialist at IDA. The exquisite piece of music was composed by her brother, Greg Buttner. “Dancing to my brother’s music with my own amazing students, most of whom I have taught since a very young age, was undoubtedly one of the most special moments of my life!” said Deborah proudly. “Abbey Kay and Alice Schreiber, two graduating students dance as principals, and the corps de ballet are all current pupils of IDA. I could not be more proud of each of them!” Bardo can be viewed on the International Dance Academy website (www.danceIDA.com).

Florida’s proven premier Ballet School.

In addition to the Directors who are active teachers and choreographers, IDA boasts a highly educated and exceptionally trained international faculty, acknowledged as superior in the area. IDA has proven, through 13 years of service to the community, to be South Florida’s premier ballet school, and offers a complete menu of dance classes for all ages. IDA is simply the best, taking the dancer from class to professional stage with excellent results.

Fall classes, which begin on August 20th, are

ladies are highly respected dancers, teachers and choreographers with strong classical ballet backgrounds.

Deborah is a graduate of the prestigious London Studio Center Classical Ballet program who trained in both England and South Africa. As a professional dancer, she toured the British Isles and America performing numerous lead roles. As an instructor, she is qualified in both the Royal Academy of Dance and Cecchetti methods.

“I believe that demonstrating the most demanding classical techniques and variations is essential to inspiring and correctly training students,” explains Deborah, who continues to grace the professional stage with her exceptional talent. Recently, she danced the lead role in Bardo with her partner, Eriberto Jimenez. He is a master

offered six days a week for all levels of dancers. Class choices include Ballet, Pointe, Partnering and Repertoire; Jazz, Contemporary; Pilates; Yoga for adults, teens and children. Also offered is the popular TuTu Cuties, a morning mommy-and-me style class for two and three-yearolds. For adults, the studio offers classical ballet classes at beginner through intermediate levels; the studio is also home to the daily Jazzercise adult exercise program.

New this year, IDA will be offering “Partnering and Repertoire” danced in tutus. Deborah and Eriberto, together with experienced male danseurs, will teach the delicate and highly technical art of partnering to students, both male and female, as well as pas de deux and solo work from the Classics. By popular demand, the studio’s

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phenomenal Jazz teacher will include a “Boys Only Class” (for ages 4 – 7) for Strengthening and Movement.

Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Certification.

IDA is the only school in South Florida to offer the Royal Academy of Dance instruction and certification. RAD is the most highly-regarded educational training and examining body for classical ballet in the world, under the patronage of Queen Elizabeth II. Dancers study a defined curriculum and must pass a series of examinations satisfying the extraordinarily high standards of the RAD in order to be awarded certification.

“Whether dancing for fun or pursuing a dance career, the Royal Academy of Dance credentials put our dancers at a great advantage,” states Mary. “Besides the Diploma being an impressive addition to any college application, the dancers also gain the confidence and the great satisfaction of knowing they met the most rigorous international standards in dance.”

International RAD examination and results.

A number of students were evaluated this past year by an examiner who traveled from Paris, France, and all scored extraordinary well. Four IDA students earned Merit and 26 dancers earned Distinctions. “Year after year, we

The state-of-the-art studios provide a family-friendly environment where dancers – new or experienced – are encouraged to make dreams come true.

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International Dance Academy’s Open House Saturday, August 11, 1-4 p.m.

Meet Artistic Director Deborah Buttner, Director Mary Buttner and the professional teachers at IDA! Free Ballet and Jazz Classes Registration • Refreshments are in awe of our exceptional RAD results including an unheard of 100% by Seoyeon Kim last year!” said Mary.

Open House Invitation – Come dressed for a fun day of dance on Saturday, August 11th from 1-4pm.

The open house will feature free ballet classes, free jazz classes, refreshments, plus a chance to meet the Directors, teachers and staff. The registration fee will be waived for dancers presenting proof of registration elsewhere.

Summer Intensive. Young dancers who want to kick-start their dance year can register for IDA’s one-week Summer Intensive Program taking place August 13-18th.

According to Deborah, the stretching, strengthening and technique classes will “shake off the cobwebs” and

get dancers ready for the fall classes or to audition for The Nutcracker. Visiting dancers are most welcome!

Annual Theatrical Performances. As part of a child’s all-round education and development, the performing company, the International Ballet Company, is established to offer full-length professional performances, rather than recitals or studio shows.

“We like to inspire our young dancers through the challenges, excitement and learning that comes with

performing on stage in a spectacular and professional, full-length theater production, before an appreciative audience,” explains Deborah. Two annual theatrical performances are danced before packed audiences giving the dancers the opportunity to showcase their hard work and allowing them to shine in front of family and friends.

The Nutcracker will be performed at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts December 14 – 16th.

“We welcome auditions by dancers who want the experience of dancing in a full-scale professional production at a major performing arts theater. We have roles for all ages and skill levels, from the tiniest mouse to the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy,” says Deborah.

This will be the studio’s 13th performance of this holiday spectacle and this year’s production promises to be bigger and better than ever. In addition to a cast of over 130 talented dancers, from three years old to professional, the production will feature fabulous costumes, extravagant scenery and spectacular stage effects. It is an unbelievable experience for all young dancers with memories to treasure forever! Auditions to take part in The Nutcracker will be held on September 15th.

The International Ballet Academy has no equal! The family-friendly, 5,500 square foot, teaching facility includes three studios, a large foyer, observation windows, sprung floors, all fully air conditioned. It also offers easy and safe drop-off/pick-up at the front door.

International Dance Academy, founded in 2000, is located in the Broward Lakes Business Park at 825 Shotgun Road in Weston. For more information on all programs, call (954) 476-4419 or visit www.danceIDA.com.

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Another factor for patients who are unable keep the weight off once they have lost it, is the powerful effects of emotional stress and depression on the brain. This chemically triggers strong cravings for comfort foods and snacks. This is known as reactional hyperphagia. Emotional stress causes brain, chemical, and hormonal changes that decrease feelings of satiety (fullness) and promote the compulsion to snack. A saffron extract targets appetite dysregulation at the neurotransmitter level, inhibiting the compulsion – reward cycle. Research has shown that 176 mg. a day of a proprietary saffron extract decreased snacking events by an average of 55% with a resultant weight loss in patients as well. Constituents in saffron extract are believed to increase serotonin activity in the brain, which normalizes the biochemistry of appetite regulation. The pharmacologically active compounds in saffron are crocin and safranal. A proprietary extract containing these compounds uniquely targets appetite dysregulation to improve mood, reduce food cravings, and the urge to snack between meals.

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By Stacey Bomser

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eston residents are fortunate to have access to one of

the best surgical hospitals in the country. In fact, Cleveland Clinic Florida ranked second among the 18 best hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area in US News & World Report’s 2011-2012 regional rankings. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to announce that two of its surgeons have been recognized for their medical and academic excellence.

Steven D. Wexner, MD, Chairman of the Department of Colorectal Surgery, Chief Academic Officer and emeritus Chief of Staff at Cleveland Clinic Florida, has been elected a fellow of the American Surgical Association (ASA). He joins an elite group of only 460 active fellows selected from over 150,000 surgeons across the country. He is currently the only ASA fellow practicing in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

“Being elected a fellow by the American Surgical Association speaks to Dr. Wexner’s international reputation for clinical and academic excellence and the tremendous contribution he has personally made to the advancement of colorectal surgery,” states Bernie Fernandez, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Clinic Florida. “Dr. Wexner has played an invaluable role in the development of our graduate medical education program and the education of thousands of surgeons around the world. As an ASA Steven D. Wexner, MD fellow, he will continue to advance surgical innova-

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Raul Rosenthal, MD, has been appointed Chairman of the Department of General Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida. He now oversees a team of surgeons specializing in general surgery, vascular, breast and bariatric surgery.

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Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Arts and Medicine Program is Music to Patients’ Ears

By Stacey Bomser

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role in putting patients, visitors and staff at to patient care. To complement its award-winning ease, helping to not only allay their fears, medical services, the hospital has recently intro- but also to perhaps help them forget their duced its Arts and Medicine program to promote healing situation for a brief period of time,” adds and foster a sense of community.

Dr. Friedman.

The Arts and Medicine program, which is modeled Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Arts and after the Arts and Medicine Institute developed over 20 Medicine program incorporates all aspects of years ago at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, was created with art: performing arts, visual arts and literary the purpose of “enhancing the experience of all who come arts. Its performing arts program is probably to Cleveland Clinic Florida for their care, to practice and most developed, with programs offered investigate the use of the arts in healing, and to build com- about once a week. The clinic’s development munity around the arts and medicine,” explains David office has been coordinating the musicians.

W. Friedman, MD, head of the Department of Hand and “We’ve been able to work with a number of Upper Extremity Surgery and Director of the Arts and wonderful groups and organizations, includMedicine program. ing the Florida Youth Orchestra, Musicians “The importance and impact of the arts on all of us on Call, and Miami Dade College,” shares cannot be overestimated and, as such, plays an important Amy Powers, Development Director at Dr. David William Brubeck, conductor of the Florida Youth Orchestra Brass Ensemble, leading young musicians in a performance in the Cleveland Clinic Florida. “In particular, Top patient waiting area at Cleveland Clinic Florida as part of the hospital’s Suzuki Ensemble Players instructor Arts and Medicine program. Photo courtesy Andrea Lindgren.

Ira Gutzeit and his group have really wheelchairs, visitors and staff were enthralled. Music is contributed to our program.” marvelous therapy.”

The Summer Suzuki Concert in June featured Professional musicians have also expressed interest Gutzeit and Dr. Jerry Ciocon, chairman of the in playing at Cleveland Clinic Florida. The hospital has Department of Geriatric Medicine, accompanied initiated a Distinguished Artists Series as part of its Arts by eight youth violinists and cellists. and Medicine program. The first performance in the The Florida Youth Orchestra has also been active series “French Music and Chopin Recital” featured Dr. participants in the Arts and Medicine program. These Brubeck playing the bass trombone accompanied by young musicians have given 11 recitals at Cleveland Bronwen Rutter on the piano.

Clinic Florida; two of them by the 20-member Flute Dr. Friedman says there are plans to further expand the Orchestra and two concerts by the Top Brass, the performing arts programs by inviting strolling violinists top ten Florida Youth Orchestra brass musicians. to visit patient’s rooms or have harpists perform in the Dr. David William Brubeck, Top Brass conduc- patient waiting areas. “We are exploring opportunities tor, recognizes the connection between music and to bring the arts directly to our patients, rather than the medicine. “In some cultures musicians are primary patient to the venue. We recently obtained a large CD healers. We as musicians are certainly privileged to collection which we will offer to our hospital patients.” be both healers of music and healed by music. This He notes that the Arts and Medicine program is not collaboration between Cleveland Clinic Florida and limited to music, it also includes visual arts and even Florida Youth Orchestra via the Arts and Medicine literary arts. “The program actually started with visual series is a natural! What a wonderful opportunity arts. The esthetics committee was vetting artwork for the for musicians and listeners alike.” hospital in Cleveland and the program expanded from Cleveland Clinic Florida patient Nancy Klahr there,” explains Dr. Friedman. recently enjoyed one of these concerts. “I was at He notes that Cleveland Clinic Florida recently received (the hospital) and experienced a delightful perfor- a large donation of artwork which will be installed shortly. mance by members of the Florida Youth Orchestra. “Our hope is that our collection will grow to the point that I was not alone in my attraction; patients, even in we can provide patients with a lending library so they can select a piece for their room.”

(Top) The Summer Suzuki Concert featured Dr. Friedman says the hospital would like to partner Dr. Jerry O. Ciocon, Chairman of the Department of Geriatric Medicine at Cleveland with the Arts Council of Greater Weston for future projects Clinic Florida, and group leader Ira Gutzeit and installations. It has also been approached by a local performing with young violinists and cellists. artist interested in working onsite, with Cleveland Clinic (Center) Members of the Florida Youth Orchestra Ensemble pose for a picture before performing at Florida serving as stimulation for their piece. “We would Cleveland Clinic Florida. From left: Taylor Shorey, bassoon and violin; Jake Ukleja, oboe; Daniel also like to expand our Art Therapy program where the Moreno, oboe; Nicole Machado, clarinet; Jonas patient produces the artwork.”

Braun, flute; and Catherine Ma, piano.

As the Arts and Medicine program expands, Cleveland (Bottom) Dr. David William Brubeck and Bronwen Rutter performed a “French Music Clinic Florida is looking forward to introducing alternative and Chopin Recital” at Cleveland Clinic therapies as it further explores the healing power of the arts.

Florida as part of its Distinguished Artists leveland Clinic Florida is committed

Series. Photo courtesy Amy Powers.

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YMCA Partners with Weston Schools to Promote Physical Fitness

By Stacey Bomser

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hildhood obesity has reached

epidemic levels in this country. In fact, it has more than tripled in the last 30 years. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than one-third of children today are overweight or obese.

But, obesity can be prevented. Healthy lifestyle habits, including healthy eating and physical activity, can significantly lower the risk of becoming obese. The CDC believes schools are the first line of defense in this battle of the bulge. It states that schools play a critical role by establishing policies and practices that support healthy behaviors.

YFit builds muscular health, cardiovascular Here in Weston, several schools are part- health, endurance and agility. nering with the YMCA of Weston to offer YFit programs to students. The YMCA of Broward County’s YFit physical fitness programs are designed to build agility, cardiovascular health, muscle health and endurance. They have also been proven to lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels and decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. But, best of all, the programs are fun. Students love taking part in YFit classes.

The YMCA of Weston offers a variety of programs designed to fit different schools’ needs. Country Isles Elementary School offers a YFit Afterschool Program. Twice a week YFit coaches come to the school to engage students in an hour of fun physical activity focusing on social and sport skill development and provide a healthy snack.

YFit classes engage students in fun physical activity.

Students at Everglades Elementary School enjoy monthly YFit in-school field trips which include 45-minutes of physical activity. Falcon Cove Middle School offers a daily morning program, from 7:30-9am, focusing on social sport skill development.

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Cypress Bay Prepares for Switch to Straight Seven Schedule

By Paige Levin, student writer

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ith the start of the 2012-2013 school

year, Broward County high school freshman will not be the only ones assimilating into a new environment.

As part of the school board’s effort to save money, Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie has mandated that all county high schools switch to a straight seven schedule, forcing major adjustments on both the students and staff of Cypress Bay High School.

“It’s going to be an adjustment period for everybody,” said Haleh Darbar, Cypress Bay Assistant Principal. “But as I have always told parents that have called me, we are going to do everything in our power to make sure that the quality of our instruction stays the same.”

Previously, Cypress Bay functioned on block scheduling, in which students took four 90-minute classes each semester and had 30 minutes for lunch. With the scheduling change implemented, students will have seven 50-minute classes year-round and a 50-minute period for lunch.

The new schedule additionally means that Cypress Bay’s passing time in between classes will be lowered from nine minutes to seven minutes, and the school day will be lengthened by 18 minutes.

For the first time in its 10 year history, the large crowds at Cypress Bay High School “Since we are going to have to accommodate our popula- will be working on a straight seven schedule instead of a block schedule. tion, we must include four lunches in our schedule, which will extend the day until 2:59.” Darbar said. “But, we are still within Algebra II will all be limited to a maximum of 25 students per class. the regulations for Broward County as far as the instructional time “This year, Broward County was one of the worst offenders for class and passing time.” size, so our superintendent had to go to Tallahassee, ask for a reduction For years, the school board has been attempting to put all Broward in fines and come up with the proposal that we will be in compliance County high schools on one uniform schedule, Darbar said. The decithis year so that Tallahassee would reduce the fine,” Darbar said. sion was finally enacted this year because the county’s budget was in “They reduced the fine for Broward County from $66 million to $8.5 a dire state. million, and that is a lot.”

“We needed to come in from different places and grab as much money However, the school is not bound by class size for AP classes, meanas we can from other places,” she said. “That was one of the decisions ing that there might be well over 25 students in one AP class. that he had to make in order to save us money.”

“It’s already not fair that some of our most important classes like AP On the straight seven schedule, students will have to adjust to homeclasses have been cut to only 50 minutes,” Winder said. “Now they are work, studying and tests in seven classes instead of four. However, with going to be even more packed than before, which will make it harder shorter instructional time, teachers will be forced to give less homework. to concentrate.”

“Now the teachers have to adjust their curriculum in a way that they Cypress Bay rising junior Brittany Zeidel said at first she was against can kind of cover everything they need to cover in 50 minutes, and the change, but after speaking with other students already on the new that 50 minutes is not a long time,” Darbar said. “The pace is going to schedule, she has grown to like the straight seven. be fast but it’s not going to be as detailed, so I wouldn’t worry about “I like how I have the ability to take more classes that I’m interested in, it if I were you.” like Newspaper, Creative Writing and Yearbook, at once,” Zeidel said.

Cypress Bay rising senior Samantha Winder said she would have “I also like how it’s so different because change makes things interesting.” preferred to stay on block scheduling because it is what she is used to.

Zeidel said she does not see the loss of class time as a negative, but She said the change will make her senior year much more difficult instead as another learning aid. “Shorter classes will help keep my because she has to take more classes at one time. attention since we are learning and sitting in one place for a shorter “It comes with both advantages and disadvantages,” she said. “It’s amount of time,” she said. good because we get 50 minutes for lunch, so I can get more stuff done Darbar said she is confident in the abilities of both the staff and and have more time to eat and relax. I don’t like how it makes the day students of Cypress Bay High School and that they will make this longer though.” year’s changes work out for them.

Along with the schedule change, Cypress Bay will have to be in “It’s a new thing for all of us. It’s a new thing for teachers, for admincompliance with Florida’s class size mandate for the 2012-2013 school istrators, for staff, for cafeteria people, for security people. I’m looking year. Last year, the Broward School District initially incurred a $66 forward to seeing how the change is going to work out,” she said. million fine for failing to fully comply with a state-mandated class size policy.

Paige Levin is a senior at Cypress Bay High School. She is the EditorAll classes that count for graduation will count for the class size in-Chief for her school newspaper, The Circuit. In addition to jourmandate. For example, classes like English, Algebra, Geometry and nalism, her other interests include dance, writing and photography.

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Due to the recent schedule change at Cypress Bay, student workload will be almost doubled compared to previous years.

Students like Cypress Bay rising sophomore Nicole Haines will find themselves in smaller classes this year as the school must adhere to a class size mandate.

Cypress Bay students will now have 50 minutes to eat lunch, whereas in previous years they only received 30 minutes.

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New Playground Awaits Gator Run Students

By Stacey Bomser

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Run Elementary School later this month they will be able to play on a new and improved playground. Gator Run was one of five schools in the country to win a $20,000 playground makeover through Dannon Danimals’ Rally for Recess contest.

“When Dannon notified us that we won and we announced it over the school intercom, you could hear the entire school clapping and hollering with excitement,” shares Gator Run Principal Susan Sasse.

She has been helping oversee the playground makeover which includes a new composite piece of equipment that will allow more than 40 students to utilize the primary playground. “There will be a double slide, single slide, rock wall climber and arch climber,” notes Mrs. Sasse. “The panels will include fun interactive activities such as paddle ball and steering wheels.” The playground will also be enhanced with a new poured-in-place rubber surface.

“With additional funding from our PTA, we will also be installing several new independent pieces such as a drop shot and disc climber on our intermediate playground,” adds Mrs. Sasse. That playground will

also receive a poured-in-place rubber surface, funded by the school district.

The new playground is not the only thing Gator Run got for winning Rally for Recess. In May, the school received the Ultimate Recess Day sponsored

by Dannon. The entire back half of the campus was converted into a Fun Zone with bounce houses, carnival games, inflatable slides, sports games and a DJ. Each student was also treated to a yogurt snack.

That’s certainly fitting considering eating yogurt was how the school won the contest in the first place.

“Participating in this project was another example of how one person can make a difference. Kindergarten parent Tracy Johnson suggested the school participate in Rally for Recess, we supported it, and the entire community rallied around us,” states Mrs. Sasse.

“Even the City of Weston encouraged its residents to send their Dannon codes in for our school.”

To celebrate the new playground, Gator Run Elementary School will host a Welcome Back Schoolyard Party for students and families. Details will be provided once school starts.

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s a college preparatory school, The Sagemont School’s mis-

sion is to ensure its students are prepared for college. The school takes great pride in the achievements of its alumni. Its former students are now designing future aircraft engines and running the nursing departments at major hospitals, as well as starring in hit TV shows and being drafted to play for the NBA. One thing all these graduates agree upon is that The Sagemont School thoroughly prepared them for life beyond the school’s walls.

“Sagemont taught me that I could accomplish anything I put my mind to. It also taught me the importance of setting goals and tackling them head on,” shares Lauren Carey, MBA, BSN, RN. A member of the Sagemont Class of 2006, she is currently the Nurse Manager of the Oncology, Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery departments at the University of Miami Hospital.

Santiago Lattanzio, a member of the Class of 2007, agrees. “Sagemont encouraged me to challenge myself, to never stop learning, and to always strive for excellence.” He is currently an aerospace engineer working for Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines, space propulsion systems and industrial gas turbines.

Lattanzio credits the school’s incorporation of technology for preparing him for his future studies. So does Sagemont Alum Nicholas Abt, Class of 2008.

“Having a laptop in the classroom and being able to use the internet as a learning resource was invaluable. Being able to access hundreds of thousands of different websites containing reserves of information allowed me to fully develop a rounded comprehension of subject matter rather than what was just taught in class,” explains Abt, who will be starting John Hopkins Medical School this fall. He graduated Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 grade point average in microbiology and cell science from the University of Florida.

Sagemont students begin using computers as early as preschool and are fully

Lauren Carey, Class of 2006, is now a Nurse Director at University of Miami Hospital.

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immersed in the full Microsoft Office programs along with other software. “Starting in fifth grade, our students become part of our wireless laptop community,” explains Brent Goldman, Ed.D., President of The Sagemont School.

He takes pride in the fact that his school has been emphasizing the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and math) long before the government and public school system recognized the merit of these programs. “Sagemont offers a variety of high school courses that expose students to different specialties in the sciences.”

Abt is appreciative of the fact that Sagemont exposed him to different disciplines. “I was not sure what I wanted to do before high school, but after exploring many avenues it was then that I found my love of science. Taking AP Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology gave me a solid idea of the basic principles underlying medicine. These exposures led me to pursue a college degree that would allow me to enter medical school.”

Sagemont alumni are also excelling in the arts and athletics thanks to the experiences they received while attending the Weston school. “Part of Sagemont’s mission is to create well-rounded students and give them a variety of on campus opportunities to explore different interests,” explains Goldman. “We offer a range of extracurricular offerings that are desirable to a variety of students. We strive for a high level of quality in all that we do. We feel that students like Zack McCourt, a nationally ranked tennis player, and Carlos Pena, a successful singer/actor, benefitted from the high level of our sports and arts programs.”

McCourt, Valedictorian of the Sagemont Class of 2011, is currently a top tennis player at Princeton. Fab Melo, Class of 2010, was recently a 1st round NBA draft pick and will play for the Boston Celtics this year. Carlos Pena, Class of 2008, is currently part of the ensemble TV show Big Time Rush on Nickelodeon and the popular boy band of the same name. The band won the 2012 Kids Choice Award for Favorite Music Group.

It’s a true testament to the school that its alumni continue to excel in academics, athletics and the arts.

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Nicholas Abt, Class of 2008, will start John Hopkins Medical School this fall. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Florida.

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Weston Race Car Driver Is Driving Force Behind Anti-Text Message

By Stacey Bomser

S

ince the age of 11, Gabby Chaves

has loved being behind the wheel. As an international championship Formula racer he understands the importance of safety.

That’s why the 18-year-old Weston resident signed on as spokesperson for the “Take 5 To Stay Alive – Don’t Text and Drive” campaign, cautioning other teens about the dangers of distracted driving.

Gabby grew up here in Weston, attending Eagle Point Elementary School, Tequesta Trace Middle School and graduating from Western High School in 2012. While most of his classmates went on to college, Gabby joined the racing circuit.

“Presently I am participating in the 2012 Star Mazda Championship where I hope to win in Race Car Driver Gabby Chaves order to participate in the Firestone Indy Lights Formula is spokesperson for the “Take 5 To Stay Alive – Don’t Text and Drive” campaign. championship next year.”

He certainly has the skill and determination. Gabby began open wheel racing (Formulas) at the age of 13. In 2009, he became the youngest driver to win an international championship, the Formula BMW Americas.

“I was recently selected to be part of the prestigious FIA Institute Young Driver Excellence Academy, to be trained at the highest level in motorsports and to become an ambassador of the FIA for the American continent,” shares Gabby, noting that his responsibilities include promoting road safety and responsible driving.

One of his first duties as ambassador was introducing the “Take 5 To Stay Alive – Don’t Text and Drive” campaign sponsored by the Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services Council and the Broward County Commission. He was recommended by Sergeant Mark Wysocky of the Florida Highway Patrol.

According to Gabby, the mission of this campaign is to improve roadway safety by preventing crashes related to the act of text messaging and other distractive driving behaviors by wireless phone users, mainly teenagers.

“My main role as spokesperson for the campaign is to spread the message of the dangers of texting while driving. ‘Take 5 To Stay Alive – Don’t Text and Drive’ means

Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca, “Take 5 To Stay Alive” spokesman Gabby Chaves, Ralph Marrinson from the EMS Council, Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti, and Sergeant Mark Wysocky from Florida Highway Patrol.

take a break from driving and pull off the road to use your cell phone,” explains Gabby, noting that a big part of his job will be talking to students in drivers education programs at local high schools.

“I can have a better more personal relationship with teenagers than a police officer or normal spokesperson would, as they can relate to me much better because we are the same age,” states Gabby. “As a race car driver I know how important it is to be focusing only on the road ahead so I need to educate them on that. If I can help save one life it would be worth it.”

He is quick to point out that being a race car driver has taught him that the most important part of driving is to keep your eyes on the road and focus on the task at hand, which is driving, because an accident can happen in a split second. “Each time a person takes their eyes off the road to answer a text they look away an average of five seconds.

This time doesn’t sound like much but when one does the math, at a speed of 55 miles per hour, it means traveling the length of a football field blindfolded.”

When not racing, Gabby has been visiting schools, summer camps and organizations talking directly to teenagers about this issue. He has also recorded a public service announcement for TV and radio. Gabby even has the “Take 5 To Stay Alive” logo on his racing car.

“The more people who see this message, the better it is. The purpose is to go as far as making this become a law to stop people from this habit that can lead to a crash in which not only the driver can be killed, but the passengers, innocent people walking or biking, or inside another vehicle.”

Currently 16% of all distracted driving crashes involve drivers under the age of 20, with texting being the primary cause. The “Take 5 To Stay Alive – Don’t Text and Drive” campaign was created to focus on young drivers to help prevent crashes and save lives. To learn more about the program visit http://www.broward.org/take5/ pages/default.aspx. You can watch the PSA on that site. To learn more about Gabby Chaves or to follow his racing career follow him on Twitter @GabbyChaves.

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Mortgage Loan Contains an Adjustable Rate or “ARM” Feature.

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Weston Swim Coach Sets Sights on 2016 Olympic Games

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younger swimmers,” said the 31-year-old, who has been swimming since he was ll eyes may be on London 12.

Lima now hopes to qualify for the at the world watches the 2012 2016 Olympic Games, “especially since Olympic Games, but no one they are being held in my home country.” is following the swimming events as Lima is training at Midtown, alongside closely as Raphael Lima. The Director his students.

As Director of Aquatics, he of Aquatics for the Midtown Athletic spends about eight hours a day, six days a Club is hoping to qualify for the 2016 week, at the pool.

Lima leads Midtown’s games, which will be held in his native swim instruction program for about 300 country, Brazil. youngsters as well as a large number Back in 2004, Lima missed qualifying of adults who participate in the club’s for the Olympic Games in Athens by less Masters Swim Program.

That program than a half-second. Devastating as that was, was recently in the spotlight after a handit did not discourage him. This past June, ful of Midtown members competed in Lima was the only Floridian to qualify for the 2012 Masters Swimming Nationals the International Swimming Federation in Omaha, Nebraska.

(FINA) World Master Championships, “Working with the adults is just as held in Riccone, Italy. The FINA event is Aquatics Director Raphael Lima, in back, helps Jackson Vetter, Andre Jara and Noah gratifying as working with the kids,” notes Rabinovitch learn how to swim at the Midtown Athletic Club in Weston. (submitted photo) a competitive, international tournament Lima.

“Although they are much older, for water-based athletes ages 18 and older. sometimes by as many as 60 years, their competitive spirit and zest for life sometimes “Raphael took first place in his heat with a personal best time of 25.98, improving his mirrors that of the younger swimmers.” personal best time in this discipline by over two seconds,” reports Midtown General Lima, himself, is proof that age is no deterrent to drive. He has set his sights on the Manager Steve Strumph. “He finished 43rd overall in his age group and first for the 2016 Olympics. It would certainly be incredible to bring a medal home to Weston from U.S., out of over 200 swimmers in this division.” his home country of Brazil.

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Whether your child is 3 or 14 the strategies used to help ease these transitions are similar: Acknowledge your child’s feelings – Don’t dismiss your child’s feelings as “silly” or tell them there is nothing to be nervous about. Don’t minimize their feelings. The change they are going through may seem small to you but it can be huge for them. Validate your child’s feelings. Let your child know that it’s ok to be nervous or timid about a new situation, that even as adults we sometimes feel this way. Identify the feeling and explain ways you personally cope with change that might be helpful.

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Discuss the upcoming transition…but don’t over do it – Make the upcoming change part of dinner conversation or while driving in the car. Talk about some of the things they can expect, like the activities to look forward to, the schedule, teachers, etc. However, don’t over talk it and feed anxiety about the upcoming change.

Be comforting, loving and reassuring – Let your child know you are there for them but don’t express anxiety along with them. Help provide them with the confidence they need by being reassuring about the upcoming change.

Know when to “back off” and let them fly – At some point you need to leave them and let them adapt to their new surroundings!

Change is an important part of the growing process. It is key to adolescent development and is vital to our children growing and developing into independent and self-confident individuals. However difficult the transition may be, be reassured as parents that it’s all part of the normal, healthy transitions our children will go through throughout their lives and will help them in their journey as they go off to college, take a job, move away from home and some day get married!

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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uest rooms are an often neglected room in

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This client’s guest room is a perfect example of how a previously “forgotten” room was transformed into a glamorous bedroom. This was the last room the client had requested we redecorate. Her old furniture, lamps, and even a folding chair had been repurposed to become her guest room “décor.” Even the walls were the original builder’s white color that she inherited when she bought the house.

We wanted the room to be in a mostly neutral color scheme to appeal to the many possible different inhabitants that would be temporarily visiting the client’s home.

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We added a punch of color to the room by using apple green in the custom-designed headboard and the upholstery of the boudoir chair. Swarovski crystal button tufting in the headboard and chair add an additional touch of Hollywood glam to the room.

The bedding has a double lawyer of a cream fabric with a long sheer skirt with metallic threads. An ornate round mirror, antique mirrored chest, and several chrome, crystal, and glass lamps and accessories complete the beautiful design.

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ment of starting a new school year. For many students the new year brings a new hair-do. In this article I want to share with you my solutions for common questions I am asked year after year by mums and pupils regarding choice of hair styles.

Bangs or no bangs? Fringe or no fringe? The big bang controversy has always been a hair dilemma for girls. To make that initial cut is a HUGE step. Hollywood has always been a fabulous place for inspiration when it comes to hair and this year many celebrities were sporting bangs.

Before you cut bangs, make sure you are committed to regular trims and that you have time to style your hair in the morning.

For those considering going short, my question would be “Do you want to stand out in a crowd or do you want to be one of the crowd?” A pixie cut looks fabulous dressed up for a special event or running from class to class. The secret to this look is keeping up with regular trims and maintaining the integrity of the hair by conditioning.

For inspiration, let’s look at a few celebrities. Harry Potter actress Emma Watson’s fabulous short hair has had a huge influence on young clients who want a stunning and easy look. With a bit of gel to add texture or to slick back the front, her haircut can be either playful or sophisticated and is very appealing to those who want low maintenance. Pop singer Rihanna looks fierce and fabulous in her cropped look. Opting for longer pieces in front gives her that edgy look as well as more styling options, while longer pieces on top will help you mix it up a little if a super short haircut isn’t your thing. British actress Cary Mulligan is growing out her hair and the transition is lovely.

With dimensional layers she achieves a soft, tousled look. It requires very little up-keep and can be styled with your fingers and left to air dry.

If you want to keep your length but still have a change, my suggestion would be to invest in some hair accessories and good styling products, then play around to create a new “now” look.

Loose braids are all the rage and will definitely set you apart from a sea of French braids! Creating this look is simple. To add height, tease the hair in front, then spritz it with a flexible hold hairspray. Split hair in two sections, then take each section and separate it into two pieces. Twist and tie hair in knots (like shoelaces) and repeat until you get to the end.

Secure the ends with clear rubber bands. Use a heavy shot of hairspray to hold the style. With these cool braids you’ll look awesome walking the halls at school.

Go back to school in style with Helen Charles Salon London. The salon will donate $5 from every student haircut to your school.

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.

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Nerves communicate information between the brain and the rest of the body by leaving the spine through small openings between each vertebrae. These holes, called foramen, can change size and shape when vertebrae are incorrectly aligned or not moving normally. The result can be irritation of the nerve or inflammation within the foramen, causing pain, especially upon movement. Hence the feeling that a nerve is “pinched”. Pain can also be caused by irritated discs and joints, and from muscle spasms.

Chiropractic doctors are skilled at diagnosing and correcting spinal conditions that can be contributing to “pinched nerves” and other muscle/joint pain. By restoring correct spinal alignment and joint and muscle function, chiropractic care can help the nervous system to communicate normally, relieving pain and enabling the body to regain health.

For example, a man recently sought chiropractic care for severe pain in the back and hip that radiated down his leg. The pain had become progressively worse over several

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days of golf, eventually making all activities involving walking, sitting and standing excruciatingly uncomfortable. His medical doctor told him he had a “pinched nerve” and prescribed extra-strength painkillers, to no avail.

Chiropractic examination revealed this patient’s pelvis was rotated back on the right, causing abnormal sacroiliac and spinal motion. Key muscles in his back and pelvis had consequently become weak and irritated. Several days of golf forced these unhappy muscles to tighten and gradually spasm, finally irritating the sciatic nerve.

Understanding the root cause of his pain enabled this patient to realize the solution lay in correcting alignment and function, not in medication. Gentle chiropractic adjustments to restore pelvic and spinal alignment/function, combined with soft tissue therapies to “trick” spasmed muscles into relaxing and becoming longer and stronger, provided rapid relief. Within a few weeks this patient was back on the golf course, playing better than he had in months.

So, get your dear wife to the chiropractor... and unplug the T.V.!

For a consultation or more information you can reach Dr. Browner and Dr. Behar at Windmill Health Center in Weston at (954) 217-4881. They have two additional locations to serve you in Pembroke Pines and Plantation; contact the Weston location for more information.

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By Evan Baron

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impact on many categories of American life, from music to art to technology. Those same boomers are now impacting family law as well. Statistics have shown that the overall divorce rate over the past 20 plus years has actually declined. This could be because the marriage rate has decreased as well. In spite of this overall decline in divorce, the rate for those couples over 50 has doubled over the same span of time. This increase in the divorce rate of these boomers has led to the term “Gray Divorce”.

There are probably many factors which have led to this increase. More and more people are celebrating their 50th birthdays and, as such, the over 50 population has increased. The greater the number of people, the greater the number of divorces.

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their prospective on life sometimes changes as well. Their mortality comes into issue and couples who are not happy in their marriage no longer wish to remain together for the later part of their lives. Some couples wait until their children are grown and have established their own lives. Parents feel that after raising their children it is now “their time” to explore and enjoy life. Unfortunately, in many instances their spouse is not who they wish to share this experience with.

Finances are the most significant issues that accompany divorces for individuals in the later years of life. After years and years of working, owning a home and placing funds in retirement, the plans that were shared in the past disappear with the signing of a Final Judgment granting the divorce.

In Florida, equitable distribution of assets almost always results in an equal division between the parties. As a result, each will have only half of what they owned together.

Expenses will increase as there will be the necessity of funding two residences. This often times leads to parents moving in with their children or taking in a roommate.

In addition, because of the fact that the majority of their working years are behind them, they have less time to try and re-coup their losses. Homes, which are usually a couple’s largest asset, will often have to be sold. Monthly pension checks that are divided between the parties often times result in a party having to continue working beyond the normal retirement age. There may be an alimony component which could cause additional financial complications.

Although divorce proceedings for more mature adults can be less complicated due to the avoidance of child related issues, there are financial issues which less mature couples do not have to address. I strongly suggest that before decisions are made it would be best to discuss your concerns with an experienced family law attorney.

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Earlier this year the F.D.A., which regulates medical devices, approved a third breast implant manufacturer. Santa Barbara-based Sientra was approved to offer silicone gel prostheses for sale in the United States. Allergan and Mentor are also based in Santa Barbara, leading to the affectionate term of “Silicone Alley” for the Southern California region.

Dozens of breast implant companies exist throughout the world. Many of these brands are sold in Latin America. Sientra’s parent manufacturer has sold implants internationally, but of course U.S. approval is a highly coveted achievement.

After A Good Thing… Before and a New Thing The arrival of a third player to the U.S. breast implant market is expected to be a good thing for American women. In addition to providing greater competition, Sientra offers a unique line of shaped gel implants.

These “teardrop” or “anatomical” breast prostheses are commonly used in Europe Sientra breast implant patient. and Latin America. A saline-water filled version has been available for years in the U.S. However, Sientra is the only manufacturer granted F.D.A. approval for the gel filled type.

Shaped implants offer greater options for both cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. The prostheses come in a variety of shapes, sizes, base diameters and projections giving both the patient and surgeon greater versatility in body contouring.

The augmentation procedure using shaped implants is different from the traditional round prosthesis insertion. Therefore, it is advisable that patients choosing these implants consult with experienced breast plastic surgeons. As a corporate philosophy, Sientra will only sell and warranty implants placed by plastic surgeons recognized by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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During a breakup or divorce everything may be disrupted: your routine and responsibilities, your home, your relationships with extended family and friends, and even your identity. A breakup brings uncertainty about the future. What will life be like without your partner? Will you find someone else? Will you end up alone? These unknowns often seem worse than the unhappy relationship.

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Although recovering from a breakup or divorce is difficult it is important to remember that that you can and will move on. Healing takes time, so be patient and kind to yourself.

Coping with patience and kindness: ▸▸ Feelings are OK. It’s normal to feel sad, angry, exhausted, frustrated, and confused at a very intense level. You also may feel anxious about the future.

Expect that reactions like these will lessen over time. ▸▸ Give yourself a break. On days when feelings are more intense you may be functioning at a less than optimal level for a period of time. You may not be able to be quite as productive on the job or care for others in exactly the way you’re accustomed to for a little while; take time to heal, regroup, and re-energize. ▸▸ You don’t have to go through this alone. Sharing your feelings with friends and family can help you get through this period. Consider joining a support group where you can talk to others in similar situations. Isolating yourself will only raise your stress levels, reduce your concentration, and get in the way of your work, relationships, and overall health.

Going through a breakup of a relationship takes time and you may go through the emotional phases similar to those that one goes through with the loss of a loved one.

You deserve to honor that mourning period without guilt or shame.

If you feel that you or a loved one is struggling with coping with the break up of a relationship, you may want to contact a professional. Alina Gastesi-de Armas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida Supreme Mediator, and Parent Coordinator who specializes in recovery from the grief and loss often felt as a result of a breakup. Alina can be reached at 954-384-9373 or visit her website www.APlaceforGrowth.com.

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golf, in addition to learning correct technique and using the right equipment, it is also important to know how to properly manage the course. Rather than simply going out and hitting the ball, you should employ a strategy for each hole.

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Plan for the Elements – Be sure to take into account any weather that could affect your play. Note the wind direction and plan your shots to compensate for how it may carry the ball. When the wind is right into your face always select an additional two clubs. For example, if you are hitting into a green from 150 yards out and you always use a 7 iron from that distance, select a 5 iron and swing easier; you will see a stronger shot that will have more carry and thus a lower trajectory towards the target.

Approach – If you are uncomfortable with approach shots, a good rule of thumb is to hit the ball short instead of long. If you hit the ball too hard, you could find yourself trying to hit out of the woods or another hazard. By hitting the ball short, you can usually avoid trouble, and there is also the possibility of getting a favorable roll onto the green. Also, when selecting a driver just for distance alone you may find yourself hitting the ball off line and into a fairway bunker or in the rough. It is much better to select a 3 wood instead of that long hitting driver on a tight hole guarded by water and out of bounds. It is always better to be safe than sorry.

Avoid Risks – You should know your strengths and weaknesses and play accordingly. For example, if you are not strong off the tee, on a long hole you could find yourself in trouble by trying to hit the ball too hard, resulting in an inaccurate drive. If your weakness is your short game and you are faced with a downhill putt, it may be smarter to make a conservative first putt attempt and come up short instead of badly overshooting the hole. I always try to make sure I get my first putt past the hole as it has a greater chance of going in than lagging up a short putt.

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Noncore vaccines are considered optional. Examples include coronavirus (which causes intestinal problems such as diarrhea and vomiting) and Bordetella (which causes kennel cough). These diseases tend to be less severe and/or less widespread. Your veterinarian can help you decide which noncore vaccines your dog may need based on lifestyle, geography, and other considerations.

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This disease is the leading cause of irreversible blindness and produces no symptoms until it is too late and vision loss has begun. Glaucoma is usually, but not always, associated with elevated eye pressure in the eye. The elevated eye pressure is what generally leads to the damage to the optic nerve. In some cases, glaucoma may occur in the presence of normal eye pressure. This is the form of glaucoma that is believed to be caused by irregular blood flow to the optic nerve.

Worldwide, as many as six million individuals are blind in both eyes from the disease. In the United States alone, over three million people have glaucoma. As many as half of those individuals may not know they even have the disease.

An eye exam may be used to diagnose glaucoma. The doctor will need to examine the inside of the eye by looking through the pupil, often while the pupil is dilated. The doctor will usually perform a complete eye exam. Checking the intraocular pressure

alone (tonometry) is not enough to diagnose glaucoma because eye pressure changes. Other tests to detect glaucoma are as follows: ▸▸ Gonioscopy (use of a special lens to see the outflow channels of the angle) ▸▸ Optic nerve imaging (photographs of the inside of the eye) ▸▸ Pupillary reflex response ▸▸ Retinal examination ▸▸ Slit lamp examination ▸▸ Visual acuity ▸▸ Visual field measurement Everyone is at risk for glaucoma from babies to senior citizens. Yes, senior citizens are at a higher risk for glaucoma but babies can be born with the disease as well, approximately one out of every 10,000 babies.

Glaucoma is not curable, and vision loss cannot be regained. With medication and/or surgery, it is possible to halt further loss of vision. Since glaucoma is a chronic condition, it must be monitored for life.

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rthritis is a joint condition of damaged carti-

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The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (degenerative), rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory) and post traumatic arthritis. Arthritic hips and knees are replaced all the time—but did you know that arthritic ankles can also be replaced? In fact, ankle replacements in the U.S. more than doubled last year, thanks in part to technological advances in ankle implants (prostheses).

Total ankle replacement surgery or (TAR) - also called Ankle Arthroplasty - involves replacing the damaged joint with an artificial joint. The procedure greatly improves function for people who cannot perform everyday activities without experiencing severe pain. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and previous injuries are the most common causes of this pain.

In the past, the gold standard for treating these problematic patients was a fusion, or arthrodesis, in which the joint is removed and the bones are fused. This takes away the pain, but also renders the ankle immobile. With more implants currently available and FDA approved, we will begin to see fewer fusions and more ankle replacements in the future.

Patients undergoing ankle replacement are typically in their 40s through 60s, although older individuals who are “physiologically young” may also be good candidates. The procedure takes about two hours. After making an incision on the front portion of the ankle, the surgeon removes the arthritic bone and cartilage from the tibia (leg portion of the ankle) and talus (foot portion of the ankle). The implant typically consists of two metal components and a plastic spacer that fits between those metal components.

These are then inserted to form a new ankle joint that will now have a smoother motion.

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Ankle implants generally last at least a decade or more. There have been many implants implanted in the ‘90s that are still functionally doing well. In addition, implants will improve with today’s technologically advanced prostheses and surgical techniques. Although total ankle replacement has been around for more than 30 years, only recently have industry breakthroughs expanded the choices of effective implants.

In the late 1990s, only one ankle prosthesis was FDA approved in the U.S. Today, surgeons can select from four FDA-approved prostheses. Surgeons note that not everyone is a candidate for an ankle replacement. For example, people with poor circulation (peripheral arterial disease), loss of sensation (neuropathy), or significant deformity related to a birth defect or previous traumatic event should not undergo this procedure.

For those who do meet the criteria for consideration, ankle replacement offers tremendous advantages over previous treatment for severe ankle pain related to arthritic changes. With the growing number of surgeons now being trained to perform this procedure, ankle replacement is likely to flourish as an effective treatment for painfully arthritic ankles.

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visual effects, the International Spy Museum traces the research complex consisting of 19 museums and galleries, evolution of espionage through the people who practiced ashington, DC offers something for everyone. Where else can you stand in the National Zoological Park and nine research facilities. the profession and illustrates the role intelligence plays Among the most popular are the National Museum in current events. Visitors adopt a cover, break codes, the shadows of former presidents, read the original U.S. Constitution, see Dorothy’s ruby red slip- of Natural History where visitors can go back in time to identify disguised spies, and become the subjects of pers and soak in internationally acclaimed art, all in one when dinosaurs roamed the earth, explore underwater covert surveillance throughout their visit. Through these day. From awe-inspiring monuments and memorials to environments including our own Florida ecosystems, interactive experiences and immersive environments, the family-friendly, interactive museums, Washington, DC and marvel at magnificent jewels; the National Air and Museum examines actual events, reveals true stories, and Space Museum where visitors can share the excitement presents hundreds of original tools of the spy trade from makes a great getaway. of man’s first flight or imagine life in outer space as they an authentic Soviet shoe transmitter to the Enigma, the The best place to start any visit to Washington, DC is legendary WWII German cipher the National Mall, home to many machine. of its monuments, memorials and The Newseum is dedicated to museums. Perhaps the most recognews and history. It offers visitors an nizable of all of the city’s iconic sites experience that blends five centuries is the Washington Monument. At of news history with up-to-the555 1/8 feet, the marble monument second technology and hands-on towers above the National Mall. It exhibits, including the opportunity was built as a powerful tribute to to deliver a weather forecast in front the country’s first president, George of a green screen.

Its newest exhibit, Washington. The Washington Every Four Years: Presidential Monument is currently closed to Campaigns and the Press, features visitors for renovations as a result of iconic pieces of presidential history earthquake damage; it is expected from the radio microphone used by to reopen in 2014.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt On the other side of the reflectfor his “fireside chats” to the red ing pool sits the Lincoln Memorial, suit comedian Tina Fey wore in honoring the nation’s 16th president, her portrayals of Sarah Palin on Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln Saturday Night Live. statue, which tops out at 19 feet, is Of course, there is no forgethoused within a Greek-inspired ting that Washington, DC is our temple. Murals and an inscription Left: The Washington Monument is probably the most recognizable of all of the city’s iconic sites.

Middle top: Stand in the footsteps of greatness. Visitors to the Lincoln Memorial can stand nation’s capital. So no visit would of the Gettysburg Address adorn its where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his infamous “I Have A Dream” speech.

Middle bottom: View the impressive artwork adorning the Capitol be complete without witnessing walls. Outside, look for the plaque rotunda while touring the U.S. Capitol Building. government in action. The White Right: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is the nation’s newest identifying where Martin Luther memorial. It is also the first to honor a non-president.

House, the U.S. Capitol and the King, Jr. stood when he delivered walk through Skylab, America’s first space station; the Supreme Court are all open to the public.

Tours are his now infamous “I Have a Dream” speech.

National Museum of American History which has required for access both the White House and Capitol and Just steps away is the newest memorial, the Martin amassed a collection of more than 3 million artifacts can be arranged through your member of Congress; it is Luther King, Jr. Memorial, dedicated last October. It is ranging from the hat President Lincoln was wearing recommended you contact their office at least six months the first memorial to honor a non-president and a man of color. Designed as a lasting tribute to Dr. King’s legacy, it when he was assassinated to a Kermit the Frog puppet; in advance. Capitol tours may be booked online, but by serves as a monument to the freedom, opportunity and and the National Museum of the American Indian going through your representative’s office you will receive justice for which he stood. The centerpiece of the memo- where visitors can learn about our nation’s first inhabit- a personal tour by a member of their staff. No ticket is needed to visit the Capitol Visitor’s Center or the White rial is a 30-foot statue of the famous civil rights leader. A ants, sharing their stories, arts and crafts.

Washington, DC offers a variety of specialty museHouse Visitor’s Center. crescent-shaped stone wall features a number of engraved ums as well.

Those who appreciate the arts will love the To make the most of your trip to Washington, DC, stay quotations from his sermons and public addresses.

National Gallery of Art, where the U.S.’s only Leonardo at the Marriott at Metro Center. It’s conveniently located The Dr. King statue faces the Thomas Jefferson Da Vinci painting hangs, while history buffs may prefer the within walking distance of every major attraction, plus Memorial, across the tidal basin. The memorial to our National Archives, which houses the original Constitution, it’s just steps from the Metro Center subway stop which third president is reminiscent of the famous Pantheon in Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights. can connect you to Arlington Cemetery, the National Italy and was designed to incorporate one of his favorite The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Zoo and Georgetown.

The upscale yet family-friendly design elements, the rotunda. Jefferson stands proudly is America’s national institution for Holocaust rememhotel features an indoor pool, fitness center, full-service at 19 feet tall under the rotunda surrounded by engraved brance and education.

Its moving and graphic exhibits restaurant and Starbucks in the lobby. passages from the Declaration of Independence and other tell the story of the Holocaust.

It begins with life before famous works by the president.

Nearby are the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, the the Holocaust in the early 1930s, through the Nazi rise For help in planning your trip to Washington, DC visit Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the World War II Memorial to power and subsequent tyranny and genocide, and www.washington.org, the city’s official tourism website. concludes with the post-1945 aftermath of the Holocaust. Here you will find all the trip-planning tools (maps, photos, and the Korean War Veterans Memorial.

This museum is suitable for ages 11 and older; Daniel’s itineraries, videos, listings, bookings capabilities, and The National Mall area is also home to many of the Story is a special exhibit geared towards young children. more) to imagine, create and book your Washington, museums of the Smithsonian Institution. Founded in Through interactive exhibits with state-of-the-art audio- DC vacation.

1846, the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and

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By Charles J. Bonfiglio

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After all, you can take the heat until you get the windows down and the AC going, but your interior might never recover. Harsh UV rays and excess heat cause cracking and fading of vinyl, plastic, leather, and rubber surfaces, which significantly reduces resale value. Keep the following tips in mind to protect your car’s interior and yourself this summer.

Park in the Shade Parking in the shade is an obvious solution to a steamy interior, but you’re also doing your vinyl, fabric, and leather interiors a favor by protecting them from those harmful UV rays that cause cracking and fading. While everyone else is battling for a space up front, take the extra time to find a shady spot to prevent permanent damage and preserve resale value.

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Window Tinting Window tinting is relatively affordable and is designed to block the UV rays that cause damage to your skin, eyes and your car’s interior. Window film also blocks much of the unwanted heat transferred from the sun’s rays so you can stay cool and your interior can feel safe. Window tinting comes in a variety of shades and properties and can even appear clear while still blocking the sun’s harmful UV rays, but be sure to review the state laws and regulations for tint application to maintain within the state’s darkest legal limit.

So the next time you leave your car in a sun-baked parking lot, keep in mind that you aren’t the only one that’s going to suffer. Considering the tips above will not only keep you comfortable in many cases, but also preserve your interior, maintain a new car look and hold better resale value.

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The Weston Area Chamber is doing all it can to help businesses survive in this weak economy. It promotes small and large businesses working together to create jobs and grow their bottom line. Chamber members also have the benefit of an unique national advertising campaign between the Weston Area Chamber and America Chamber. Members will also have access to new online and offline virtual leads groups.

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That is why the Rotary Club of Weston is committed to involving youth and young adults in our programs and of a worldwide network that consists of over providing the resources that support them. We currently 34,000 clubs in approximately 200 countries sponsor Interact clubs at Western High School, Cypress and geographical regions. We pride ourselves in Bay High School and our new partner at The Sagemont helping the communities we serve in what now School. Additionally we sponsor a Rotaract club at Nova stands as the “Five Avenues of Service” with New Southeastern University.

Generations being added as an avenue less than Along with our local programs, we have a long history three years ago. of sending and receiving exchange students all over the New Generations focuses on the positive change globe. If you have a high school student interested in our A group picture of the Rotary Club of Weston’s scholarship implemented by youth and young adults involved recipients from Cypress Bay and Western High School. The exchange program, make sure that you contact our club. scholarships are funded by the proceeds from the club’s in leadership development activities, community annual golf tournament. This is just one example of Rotary’s Rotary youth programs can be a starting point for a and international service, and exchange programs objective to make a difference in the lives of youth. lifetime of service. It’s an opportunity to make significant that enrich and foster world peace and cultural contributions to their communities as well as internationally. It is often said in the Rotary understanding. world that “if every 16 year old in the world were to join Rotary Youth Exchange, there Rotary truly has the finest youth programs in the world. Among them are Rotaract would be no more war.” We think this is the best compliment that can be bestowed which can either be a university-based or community-based service opportunity for upon Rotary clubs worldwide! young adults ages 18-30, Interact which encompasses service for middle and high school students, and Rotary Youth Exchange for high school students which provides The Rotary Club of Weston is recognized as one of Southwest Broward’s leading an opportunity for teenaged young adults to spend a year abroad studying, living with community service organizations. Weston Rotary meets at Weston Hills Country host families, and just enjoying a cultural experience that will be life altering.

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By Stacey Bomser

n today’s global market, it’s an advantage

to be versed in multiple languages. Lingua Language Center is an internationally recognized language and culture training center specializing in teaching world languages to adults and children. It also offers translation and interpretation services for businesses. Andreina Ojeda, President of Lingua Language Center, explained the unique teaching methods her company uses as well as its many programs.

Andreina Ojeda, President of Lingua Language Center.

What distinguishes Lingua Language Center from other language programs? Our Mission is to empower our students with effective communication in English, Spanish, and many languages of the world; to offer quality language education through a proven natural, multisensory methodology, delivered by professional educators who utilize state-of-the-art materials and technology, thus ensuring our students’ success in the acquisition and mastery of a new language; and to provide such education in an immersive, yet relaxed, environment.

What languages do you teach? We teach most languages of the world, from English to Farsi and Arabic, including but not limited to Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Creole, and more. It is worth noting that English, Spanish, French and Mandarin have become the most demanded languages in our area during the last years.

What training, experience and expertise does your staff have? All of our instructors possess a bachelor’s degree in education as a minimum requirement. However, many have a master’s or a doctorate degree and they all share a passion for teaching. Almost all have more than ten years of teaching experience.

All of them are fully bi-lingual or multi-lingual and work as a team. This has been what really differentiates us from other schools.

What special techniques have you developed to teach language? Lingua’s direct, natural approach to language training is called “EnterTraining,” entertainment and training. Following the principles of neuro-linguistics (a multi-

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sensory practice through visual, auditory and physical activities), we promote rapid language acquisition of communication skills for learners at all levels. Oral communication is primarily emphasized during class time. We also utilize online resources to help reinforce our students’ learning experience as everything that we do is hands-on and interactive learning.

Is there a difference between your language programs for adults and children? Basically, the same principle applies to both since we all learn better when our language channels are opened. The main thing is to find out what our best learning channels are, such as visual, auditory or kinetic practice. Once we do this, learning occurs naturally in the same way we learn our mother tongue.

Now that school is starting, do you offer tutoring for students struggling with world language classes? Yes, especially now that the school system is cutting their budget for language education, our enrichment language programs are in high demand from those students who understand that in the small global village we live in, those who speak more than one language will have more opportunities to succeed in their academic and/or professional endeavors.

In addition to after-school classes, what other language programs do you offer children? Our language immersion summer camp offers a unique experience to children. At Camp Lingua, your child will not only learn a new language, but will learn about the culture of the Camp Lingua not only teaches countries where children a new language, but also exposes them to the the language of culture of the countries where study is spoken that language is spoken. and will interact will children from all over the world. Our local children come to learn foreign languages such as Spanish, French and Mandarin Chinese and our international students come to learn English.

They all end up enriching their culture and adding friendships that last a lifetime. We also offer school break camps as a way to enrich the education of children while their parents work.

Are your adult language programs geared to people wanting to learn another language or to non-English speakers wanting/needing to learn English? Our main program for adults is the Intensive English Program. It is aimed at adult and young adult learners of English as a Second Language. This program provides students with extensive coverage of the structures

and vocabulary of American English, but reflects the fact that English is a language for international communication and is not limited to any one country or region. It also features communicative activities to enable students to learn and use lively and natu- At Lingua Language Center, professional instructors ral language for ensure students’ success in everyday situations the acquisition and mastery of a new language. and for meaningful communication. The method combines natural language, everyday situations and practice of four language skills (listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing) with an emphasis on the development of oral interaction. Class practice is provided through conversation, oral drills, games, music, and other engaging activities. The course is supported by a combination of video, interactive audio programs, internet links, lab, full color textbooks, workbooks, and real life objects. The course is divided into four terms of nine weeks each.

What other unique programs do you offer adults? Our Language Spa is for those who would you like to combine the experience of learning a new language with that of a relaxing vacation. In this immersion course you will stay in a hotel and our team of caring language professionals will coach you in the acquisition of your new language through the proven Lingua approach of “enter-training.” Besides your daily classes and lab practice, you will spend time with your instructors having fun practicing your new language in the real world. You will go on fieldtrips to restaurants, coffee shops, libraries, stores, spas, banks, or another location of your choice. Plan your language vacation now. You will be thrilled by the results and the fun!

Your services are not limited to language classes. What services do you offer to businesses? We offer conference and court interpretation, as well as translation of legal, medical, and technical documents from any language into English and vice versa, including all related services such as localization, graphic design, evaluation of transcripts, and so on. We also provide consulting to companies, guiding them to reach diverse target audiences.

Lingua Language School is located in the Weston Town Center at 1792 Bell Tower Lane. For more information on its language classes or business services call (954) 577-9955 or visit www.linguaschool.com.

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By Stacey Bomser

r. Phanor Calle has been serving the

Weston community for the past 14 years.

He maintains a successful solo practice in internal medicine, but has also expanded his services to offer medical aesthetic treatments.

He takes great pride in being on the cutting edge of cosmetic medicine and is currently educating future generations of Spanish-speaking physicians in this specialty.

The founding director of the Weston Medical Clinic and Cosmetic Center spoke about his practice and his participation in two exciting medical aesthetic programs.

dermatologists and plastic surgeons on LaViv Cell Therapy, for which I am a physician consultant, and multiple other aesthetic treatments.

In addition, I was recently named Medical Director of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, Spanish Chapter. I am in charge of training physicians all over the United States to become Board Certified in Aesthetic Medicine. I will be a speaker at the 9th Congress of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine in November in Coral Gables.

This is a very important international medical aesthetic symposium and only well-recognized cosmetic physicians will be participating.

What other events are you taking part in this year? It is important to be on the cutting edge of cosmetic aesthetics because this field is changing every minute with new technologies and new treatments. I created Tempo Belleza MD, the first international aesthetics symposium, which will take place September 21-23rd at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center and Spa here in Weston. It has been specifically designed for Spanish speaking doctors in the aesthetics field.

The dynamic program will include educational sessions, networking opportunities and full access to the exhibit hall where both national and international companies will be showcasing their latest products, devices and equipment.

Dr. Phanor Calle proudly displaying the diploma he received after being appointed Medical Director of the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, Spanish Chapter.

Why does the Latino community regard you as the “Best Doctor” in Weston? I am a Colombianborn physician and was the first Latino internist in Weston. I am considered the best because I am very warm with my patients; they feel they have a doctor who cares and listens to them. I am also involved in many Latino activities, organizations and seminars in the community.

Why did you expand your practice to include medical aesthetic procedures? It was for my patients; they urged me to offer these types of treatments. It was not a decision I took lightly. I felt that the extensive clinical experience I had from over two decades of private practice made me uniquely qualified to customize aesthetic skincare regimens for a wide range of ages and skin types.

Before beginning, I studied the most advanced technologies under the guidance of the leading experts in medical aesthetics including Dr. Shino Bay Aguillera, one of the world’s pioneers in this field. He was one of my mentors.

How are you now mentoring other doctors?

I feel it is important to help educate the next generation of medical aesthetic physicians. I train them on the best use of injectables and lasers. In fact, Weston Medical Clinic and Cosmetic Center has become a physician training center, educating

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Dr. Calle administering a laser facial treatment. He is a member of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery.

You’ve arranged for many well-known speakers to participate. How did you attract them?

Tempo MD has attracted some of the most wellknown physicians in the world because this is the first time that an event will be conducted entirely in Spanish in the United States. In fact, they congratulated me because no other doctor has taken this initiative in the past.

Dr. Calle’s new digital skin analysis equipment allows him to make a thorough evaluation of a patient’s medical aesthetic needs.

came up with the idea of creating Tempo Belleza, the first international beauty event in Spanish targeting South Florida’s large Latino population.

This program will feature international speakers talking about beauty, fashion, and health issues.

In addition, I will be conducting training sessions for aestheticians along with Luz Jackeline Torres, a well-recognized international aesthetician.

Tempo Belleza will be held at the Miami Airport Convention Center – MACC – from September 15-17th. It is open to professionals and the public.

For more information visit www.tempobelleza.com.

In your private practice, what services do you provide? I offer a comprehensive skin analysis, laser skin rejuvenation, treatment for wrinkles with lasers, skin tightening, body contouring, rejuvenation of the eyes, mouth, lips and hands, as well as chemical peels and full aesthetic services. All treatments are provided by myself and aesthetician services are medically supervised. All procedures are performed in a sterile, fully-equipped medical office with licensed on-site lab. In addition, I provide internal medicine care as well as immigration exams and medical aviation exams.

Dr. Phanor Calle is Board Certified in internal medicine and a member of the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, the American College of Physicians, and the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. The Weston Medical Clinic and Cosmetic Center is located at 17120 Royal Palm Boulevard, Suite 4, in the Windmill Professional Campus.

To schedule a medical appointment or complimentary skin analysis, call (954) 385-9711. To learn more about Dr. Calle and his practice visit www.doctorcalle.com.

In addition to running the program, you will also be speaking. What is your topic? I will be talking about Melanic Diacromias. Skin pigmentations are very common in the Latin community, so I will be training physicians and aestheticians on the diagnosis, management and prevention of this common disorder.

You are also involved with a program for the general population. What is that and how can people participate? I am part of the team that

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At the annual Broward County Friends of the Library Awards luncheon, Weston Friends Lexie Cohen and Mona Habib accepted a Certificate of Appreciation award from Elizabeth Prior, Assistant Director of Broward County Libraries. The Weston Branch Friends were recognized for Outstanding Achievement for their computer, iPod, iPhone, e-reader, and digital photography workshops. Founded in 1993, the Weston Friends of the Library is dedicated to supporting programs at the Weston Branch Library.

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Arts Council of Greater Weston hosted its installation dinner at the Bonaventure Country Club. The 2012-2014 Board members were sworn in by Weston City Commissioner Mercedes Henriksson.

Other evening highlights included Treasurer Andrea Sanders presenting President Joy Rodenberg with a “president’s survival kit.”

Keven Milgram awards Ricki Auerbach the Shirley Gleich Horizon’s Alumni Award.

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Weston’s Ricki Auerbach recently received the Shirley Gleich Award from the Jewish Federation of Broward County. She was recognized during the Federation’s Horizons Leadership Program graduation. A member of the inaugural class, Ricki co-founded the Young Families Division and served as Co-Chair. She also participated in the Women’s Philanthropy Emerging Leaders program to further increase her leadership skills. She is an active member of Temple Dor Dorim. Her husband, Robert, is a graduate of the 2012 Horizons class. The 10-month program educates young men and women about leadership, global issues regarding Judaism and Israel, and the needs of the Jewish community.

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Tropical Financial Credit Union President and CEO Richard Helber, of Weston, has been awarded the prestigious “2012 Professional of the Year” award by the League of Southeastern Credit Unions. He is pictured here holding his crystal award with Patrick la Pine (left), President of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions, and Tina Williams, Chairperson of the Awards Committee.

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Campers at Camp Chameleon enjoyed an afternoon of fishing. Housed at Markham Park, the camp teaches children an appreciation for nature. Arts and crafts is another popular pastime for the campers.

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It’s been a wet and wild summer for Camp TDD campers at Temple Dor Dorim. Young campers got face to face with a parrot during a field trip to All Pets Emporium and cooled off in the camp’s water park.

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