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power of meditation at Alma Nova, a Holistic Center promoting healing, renovation, and transformation. This Spanish-language class will teach you how to find your inner peace with meditation with angels. The class is offered every Thursday at 7:30pm. No charge; donations welcome. For more information contact Alma Nova at (954) 496-6963 or visit www.almanova. com. Alma Nova is located at 16606 Saddle Club Road in the Bonaventure Town Center.

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opportunity for parents and children (ages 18 months to four years old) to get active together. Young children will develop coordination, concentration, and motor skills, while having fun in a safe, non-competitive environment. Every week focuses on a different sport. Activities include soccer, hockey, basketball, hula hoops, bean bag skills, football, tennis, t-ball, obstacle courses, golf and much more. Class meets INDOORS at the Weston Community Center on Saturday mornings. The cost is $50 for the six week session. For more information, please call (954) 385-8511 or go to www. Kidokinetics.com.

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City Commission Meeting

– A regular meeting of the Weston City Commission begins at 7:00pm in the City Commission Chamber located in Weston City Hall, 17200 Royal Palm Boulevard.

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event, sponsored by the City of Weston, The Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Hotel and presented by the Arts Council of Greater Weston, celebrates our community’s diversity, arts and culture. The showcase is a chance to preview the many artistic exhibits and cultural programs planned for this season. The free event takes place from 7-9:30pm in the Grand Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure. There will be entertainment, a silent auction, and refreshments throughout the evening. For more information call 954389-4321 or visit www.artscouncilwestonfl.com.

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Association of Professional Business­ women – Meet local businesswomen, top executives and business owners at monthly networking luncheons hosted by the Association of Professional Businesswomen. It is held on the second Wednesday of each month at the Bonaventure Country Club from 11:30am until 1:00pm. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests. Visit www.apbweston.com for more information.

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– Take your business to the next level of success. Connect with others and create lasting relationships that turn into strong business connections at weekly Level Up Networking breakfasts. The group meets every Tuesday morning at 8am at American InterContinental University, 2250 North Commerce Parkway in Weston. Cost is $10 including breakfast. Reserve a spot at www.levelupnetwork.com.

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Fiesta 2010 – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

at the Sheinberg Family YMCA of Weston. This fun, free, family fiesta is open to the entire Weston community. The party is from 1 to 4pm. For more information, please contact Stephanie Brassie, Member Relations Director, at sbrassie@ymcabroward.org or (954) 424-9622.

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Weston Welcomes SummerFest Concert

Master Concert Violinist Laszlo Pap poses with Judi Robaina, President of the Weston Philharmonic Society.

A magical evening was had by all when the Weston Philharmonic Society presented SummerFest 2010. This world-class concert featured the Mont Blanc Symphony Chamber Orchestra of France and Switzerland playing in concert with musicians from the Symphony of the Americas, under the direction of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese. The performance included Paganini’s Witches’ Dance, Vivaldi’s Concerto in G Minor, and “Hoe Down” from Aaron Copland’s Rodeo.

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Weston All Stars Win Division

It was a close game, but the Weston All Stars, Junior Division ages 13-14, pulled it off, beating the Plantation Little League and cinching the District 21 Championship. The final score of the play-off game was 4-3. The team advanced to the Sectional Tournament, where they beat Doral, but lost in overtime to North Springs with a bases loaded walk-off in the bottom of the 10th inning.

Standing Ovation for Inside Out Theatre Actors

Inside Out Theatre’s musical theatre production class ended the summer with an outstanding performance of “When the Lights Go Out,” an original musical. Pictured here are Alyssa Kushner (left), Valeria Hansen, Sarah Cohen, and Fiona Gain.

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Dr. Heilig Takes Patients on Undersea Adventure

Dr. Heilig is giving his young patients something to smile about. The pediatric dentist has turned his Weston office into an undersea adventure. Lifelike murals of exotic fish and playful dolphins grace the walls.

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crop in each square foot. Depending on the type of plant, you will use 1, 4, 9 or 16 per square foot. When you finish harvesting a square foot, add compost and replant it with a new and different crop. Come and See our Display Gardens! At Flamingo Road Nursery, we built and planted 8 Square Foot Gardens. A wide variety of our 4.5” vegetable plants, including tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, zucchini, squash and numerous herbs have been planted. Additionally, one of the SFG gardens was converted into a Butterfly Garden, with 16 different host and nectar plants. We’ve Made It Easy! At Flamingo Road Nursery we have pre-built SFG boxes and grids, compost, vermiculite and the best selection of vegetable plants in S Florida. We also offer the Best Selling garden book in America “Square Foot Gardening” by Mel Bartholomew. Our staff is eager to assist you so don’t delay, the Fall Planting Season is here!

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Jim Dezell, owner of Flamingo Road Nursery, loves celebrating life in the tropics. Stop by and visit him and his expert staff at Flamingo Road Nursery, 1655 Flamingo Rd., one mile south of 595. Open 7 days a week, 8am-6pm. For more information, call 954-476-7878 or visit www.FlamingoRoadNursery.com

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lanning a special occasion or event doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience. The Sisterhood at Temple B’nai Aviv has gathered every type of vendor you could need under one roof for its fourth 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 26th from 11am until 3pm in the synagogue’s beautiful ballroom. The party showcase will provide families with an opportunity to explore the services available for the planning of weddings, bar or bat mitzvahs, quinceaneras, sweet sixteen parties and other special occasions. “Often times families are overwhelmed with the decisions required when planning a milestone,” says Michelle Donner, Through the Years Showcase event chair. “This showcase provides an opportunity for individuals to meet with companies, develop a rapport, generate new ideas, and help make the planning process a little easier.” The event brings together businesses from throughout the tri-county area, providing guests with a variety of styles and pricing options. Event organizers are excited to offer many new vendors this year, presenting excellent options for all budgets. This year’s Showcase promises to be bigger and better than ever. Vendors will include disc jockeys and entertainers, party planners, florists, decorators, photographers and videographers, invitations, unique party favors, and so much more. 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 event will also feature college planning services.

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Temple B’nai Aviv’s “Through the Years Showcase” features more than just social occasion vendors. There are also representatives from summer camps and other educational and enrichment opportunities.

This will be the first year the Sisterhood is 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 community. The B’nai Aviv Sisterhood invites anyone planning a special event to join them for this wonderful program. Temple B’nai Aviv is located at 1410 Indian Trace in Weston. For more information call the synagogue at (954) 384-8265.

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ur Sweet JAFCO Children” is the theme of the eighth annual Michele Goldstein Spirit of Life Luncheon. The event, sponsored by the Weston/ West Broward Chapter of JAFCO (Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options), will be held on Wednesday, October 13th at Weston Hills Country Club. The event is named in honor of Michele Goldstein, a young woman whose life was tragically ended during the 9-11 attack on the World Trade Center. Her mother, Ingrid Jaffe, created the Spirit of Life Luncheon to celebrate Michele’s life and her love of children. Proceeds from the annual event go to the Michele Goldstein Children’s Fund to benefit JAFCO, an organization she was actively involved with here in South Florida. JAFCO is a one-of-a-kind organization providing programs and services for atrisk children and their families, including foster care, adoption, emergency shelter, group homes and counseling. The agency is now branching out to offer support to developmentally disabled children and their families through the JAFCO Respite and Family Resource Center, which is scheduled to open in 2012. Set in a peaceful, natural environment in West Broward, this state-of-the-art facility will serve special needs children and their families from throughout the tri-county area. JAFCO has decided to take on this project given the alarming increase in the numbers of children affected with developmental disabilities and the tremendous stress and hardships this places upon their families. Statistics show that approximately 4.5 million children in this country have some type of development disability; that’s about one in every ten children. The five major types of developmental disabilities are autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, Spina Bifida and Prader Willi. Like JAFCO itself, the new center will be unique. It will be the first inclusive program offering therapy and programming for developmentally disabled children, as well as educational and social support services to their families. It will also be the first facility in the area to provide respite care for children. “We are extremely excited to be able to offer up to two weeks of respite care each year for a child with a developmental disability to allow the parents and siblings to have an essential break from the sometimes overwhelming stressors of caring for a child with special needs,” explains Linda Sachs, JAFCO Developmental Disabilities Program Coordinator. In addition to supporting this wonderful cause, guests at the Michele Goldstein Spirit of Life Luncheon will enjoy a deliciously sweet affair complete with yummy chocolate treats. Guests will be treated to a mini fashion show, have the chance to win fabulous raffle prizes, bid at the silent auction on everything from guest memberships to Weston Hills Country Club to fitness equipment, and shop at the exclusive vendor bazaar featuring clothing, jewelry, handbags, giftware, party supplies and much more. Guests can also purchase vintage collectible dolls featured as table centerpieces. “We’re excited to offer a Name That Table option this

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Mara Gober (left), Vice President of JAFCO and President of the Weston/West Broward Chapter, poses with Michele Goldstein Spirit of Life Luncheon Co-chairs Ingrid Jaffe and Gayle Pifer.

year,” says Gayle Pifer, luncheon co-chair. “For an additional $100 donation, guests will have their name featured on a delicious chocolate plaque that will be displayed at their table as well as theirs to take home, plus they will receive 10 raffle tickets.” More than 300 guests are expected to attend the eighth annual Michele Goldstein Spirit of Life Luncheon. The festivities begin at 10:30am on Wednesday, October 13th at Weston Hills Country Club. Tickets cost $50 per person, with all proceeds going to JAFCO. For more information or to purchase tickets, email JAFCOweston@bellsouth.net. You can also purchase tickets online at www.jafco.org; click on “Events & Info” on the homepage and then “Weston Luncheon” on the left-hand column.

Artist rendering of the JAFCO Respite and Family Resource Center to serve developmentally disabled children and their families.

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Here are the three biggest wealthdestroying lies Wall Street is telling you… and what you can do about it: Wall Street Lie #1: You can come Pamela Yellen, President, close to getting the long-term return of the Bank On Yourself overall stock market Fact: The average equity investor has actually been making less than one percent a year for the past 20 years, after adjusting for inflation, according to the research firm, DALBAR. Another shocking fact is that, for the last 40 years, longterm treasury bonds have outpaced the stock market, according to a study in the Journal of Indexes. Long-term treasury bonds are what grandma buys so she can sleep at night! So the only “rewards” investors have received for taking the extra risk of stocks and mutual funds for the past four decades are sleepless nights and broken retirement dreams. Wall Street Lie #2: Rate of return matters Wall Street would have you believe that “rate of return” is the holy grail of investing. But here’s a revealing little quiz… Do you think it’s possible to invest $50,000, get a 25% average annual return on your money every year for many years… and end up with only the $50,000 you started with? If you answered “no,” you’re in for a real surprise! Let’s assume your money increases by 100% the first year, and then goes down by 50% in the second year. If you average those percentages, you have a 25% annual return. Not bad, huh?

But let’s see how much money you actually have in your account… Your 100% increase in the first year doubled your $50,000 to $100,000. Then you lost 50% in year two, leaving you with…the same $50,000 you started with two years earlier! So what good did getting a 25% average annual return do you? You have nothing to show for your roller-coaster ride. But this is the kind of smoke and mirrors Wall Street illusionists have been using to pull the wool over your eyes for decades! Wall Street Lie #3: Hire an expert for better results Fact: Eighty percent of investment advisors and mutual funds underperform the overall market – and many do so by a significant margin and with considerably more risk, according to The Hulbert Financial Digest. Take this Simple Test to Find Out if Your Financial Plan is On Track… Do you know how much your retirement account will be worth in ten or 20 years, or when you plan to tap into it? If you can’t answer that question, you don’t have a plan. But don’t give up hope. There are proven and time-tested ways to grow a substantial nest egg – without the risk or volatility of the stock and real estate markets. For example, there is an asset class that has increased in value during every stock market decline and every period of economic boom and bust for more than a century – dividendpaying whole life insurance. These policies grow by a guaranteed and pre-set amount every year. In addition, the growth is exponential, meaning it gets more efficient every

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Financial security expert, Pamela Yellen, is author of the best-selling book, Bank On Yourself: The LifeChanging Secret to Growing and Protecting Your Financial Future. For more information and to receive a FREE Special Report on “How to Safely Grow and Protect Your Wealth – Even When Stocks and Real Estate Tumble,” go to www.FindOutMoreNow.com and enter the 4-digit Passcode: SB74. © 2010 Pamela Yellen

COmmuniTy neWs Weston Foreign Film Series Tıckets Go On Sale

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brood and enjoy his misery in solitude, but is reluctantly drawn back into the community through music. He makes friends and enemies, but will he find love? Weston 8 Cinema plays host to the Weston Foreign Film Series. Movies are shown on the second Monday of the month, November through March. The early show starts at 5:00pm, while the late show begins at 7:15pm. All foreign language films have English subtitles. Guests attending the early showings of Empire of Silver and Kodosh are invited to attend a movie discussion with Hal Axler, executive director of the prestigious Fort Lauderdale Foreign Film Festival/Pardiso Cinema. He will conduct a short Question and Answer session following each movie. Weston Foreign Film Series season tickets go on sale on September 13th. The cost is $30 for all five films. Single tickets will be sold starting November 8th. Pre-sale tickets are limited to 200 for each performance. Season tickets are available at the Community Bank of Broward (1504 Weston Road), Friends of the Library Book Store (inside the Weston Branch Library), and the Weston Community Center (at Weston Regional Park). Both Community Bank and the Friends of the Library accept cash or checks. There is a check only policy at the Weston Community Center. Please make checks payable to the Arts Council of Greater Weston.

Members of the Arts Council of Greater Weston’s Foreign Film Committee are busy getting ready for the upcoming season. Pictured from left to right are Eli Habib, Norma Sonnenklar, Joy Rodenberg, and Muriel Fields.

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he Arts Council of Greater Weston has five fantastic films selected for its fifth annual Weston Foreign Film Series. Each year the Arts Council works with the Fort Lauderdale Foreign Film Festival to select the feature films. This year’s selections include dramas, comedies and romance. Season tickets go on sale on September 13th. Due to the Series’ popularity in the past, there will be two showings of each movie this season. The 2010-2011 season starts on November 8th with Empire of Silver. This film was produced in China and is the true recounting of a great financial dynasty struggling to adapt from the old feudal methods to the new industrial and cultural revolutions. The father, owner and totalitarian head of the family business, challenges the prodigal son who wants to modernize the company and move it into the future. The movie is beautifully filmed, with great attention to mores, customs and styles. The clothing is true to the period and gives viewers a real glimpse of what life was like in China and how far it has come today. A Deal is a Deal will be shown on December 13th. This is a British comedy about a blue collar worker who drives a train and has had the misfortune of having two people killed on the tracks. He finds out that if a third suicide or accident happens, he will be retired from the job with a very large pension. Will some poor soul pave the way to a future of moneyed leisure for the motorman? Can he make it happen? Does he have to wait for fate to take its toll? The Israeli film Kodosh will be featured on January 10th. This movie tells the story of a happily married young couple who cannot produce children. The drama ensues when the wife’s ultra-orthodox Head Rabbi father seeks to have the husband ask for a divorce and then marry the wife’s younger sister. It’s a clash of love versus religious fervor. Celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th with the hilarious two-part comedy Italian. Act One is about two lovable crooks transporting stolen Ferraris for a Roman company to sell. Act Two is about Guilio’s failed marriage which depresses him to the point that he refuses to attend a convention in Russia. His friends convince him that his future lies there. What happens along the way will leave you laughing. The Weston Foreign Film Series concludes on March 14th with the Swedish romance As In Heaven. This film is about a successful symphonic conductor who suddenly gives up his career to return to his childhood village. He has come home to

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icking out a new backpack and lunchbox is almost a rite of passage for most Weston kids. Every August they scour the store shelves selecting the coolest back-to-school supplies. Sadly, many children, in communities close by, never get to experience this ritual. But thanks to Kids Helping Kids, classrooms in one area school were stocked with generous donations from Weston children. Kids Helping Kids is the brainchild of Lisa Lerner. The Weston mother has always been charitable and tried to share her philanthropic ways with her own children. While working at Jewish Family Service she brought her kids to work one day and had them help pack food for needy seniors. That’s when she realized the power in teaching children to help those in need. “My kids were only four and six at the time, but they were able to do this, and they really enjoyed it,” shares Lerner. “We actually delivered a bag of groceries to some seniors. It was so special to see how appreciative they were of my children. But more importantly, it was wonderful to see the joy in my own kids when they realized how much this gesture meant to those people.” After that, Lerner looked for other ways her children could help the community. Unfortunately many charitable organizations have restrictions prohibiting young children from hands-on participation. It was while back-to-school shopping four years ago that she came up with the concept of donating school supplies to a school in an underprivileged area. Through a contact at Jewish Family Services, she was connected to Royal Palm Elementary School in Lauderhill. That first year, Lerner and a few friends collected enough backpacks and materials to supply one classroom. First grade teacher Maira Medina’s class was the lucky recipient. “Words can not express how Kids Helping Kids has affected us. We are very appreciative of everything they have done. My students are so excited to see all the backpacks waiting at their desks on the first day of school.” Max Horn proudly shows off the nearly 250 backpacks he collected for his Bar Mitzvah project to benefit Kids Helping Kids.

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Lisa Lerner organizes donated backpacks and school supplies with help from Eli Nir (left), Rachel Lerner, and Aaron Lerner.

But for as excited as the Royal Palm Elementary students are each year, the feeling is even more rewarding for the children participating in Kids Helping Kids. “It’s about more than just collecting or donating items,” explains Lerner. “This is a hands-on opportunity for kids to truly make a difference helping other children.” Like Santa’s elves, a few days before school starts Lerner and her friends, along with all their kids, deliver all of the donations to the school and help decorate the classrooms to welcome the students back to school. “The teachers and principal are so appreciative, they bake cookies to thank the kids. It is such a wonderful and heartwarming experience,” shares Lerner. She says this year was particularly rewarding because Kids Helping Kids was able to help multiple grades. For the first time, Temple Dor Dorim adopted the organization as one of its Mitzvah Day projects and collected 40 backpacks. In addition, several kids took this on as their personal mitzvah project in preparing for their bar or bat mitzvah. Max Horn, a seventh grader at Falcon Cove Middle School, collected 249 backpacks himself, plus over 300 books and another 200-plus school supplies, everything from pens and pencils to paper and glue. Although this was not his first time doing community service work, this was the first time Max took the lead. “To get the word out I made flyers, posted things on my Facebook and my mom’s. I also asked my hockey teammates,” he explains. Now that all the backpacks and supplies have been packed up and delivered, Max says he has learned what a great feeling it is to help others who can not help themselves. “No matter how much you have or how rich you are, there are so many people, young and old, that need you. It makes you a better person to give some of yourself.” And that is exactly the message Lerner was hoping children would gain by joining the Kids Helping Kids efforts. “I hope that by encouraging children to help at a young age, it will lay the ground work for when they’re older. The more people we get involved and who give of themselves, it will make this a better world.” In addition to the annual backpack collection, Kids Helping Kids visits the Chris Everett Children’s Hospital at Broward General each year to celebrate Chanukah with the patients, bringing in latkes and presents. To learn more about how you can get your children involved with Kids Helping Kids contact klerner5@yahoo.com.

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hange is good - and for the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel, changing the name was just the beginning. Formerly the Sheraton Yankee Clipper, the hotel has recently been renovated giving this Fort Lauderdale landmark a fresh, new look. From the outside, the main hotel building still maintains its cruise ship façade, but the hotel’s interior redesign mixes modern, contemporary décor with laid-back Key West style. All 486 guest rooms and suites at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel have been transformed and feature new furnishings, flat panel televisions and Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Beds. Many of the rooms offer sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway - either one is picture perfect and relaxing to look at. Take a lesson from the tourists and take advantage of your location! You are just steps away from the beach where lounge chairs beckon and the staff is happy to assist you with an umbrella for shade and perhaps a tiny umbrella in that delicious cocktail from the hotel’s Baja Beach Bar and Grill. Too much sand between your toes? Cool off in the ocean or take a dip in either of the two heated swimming pools. If you really want to see South Florida like a tourist, the staff will be happy to arrange everything from jet skiing, scuba diving, fishing charters, golf tee-times, dining, theater and sporting events. You can also beat the heat and enjoy a tropical drink indoors at the hotel’s Wreck Bar, which has porthole views of the main swimming pool. Dine on American comfort foods in a casual atmosphere at the Clipper Diner or grab a sandwich or pastry from Link@Sheraton Internet Café. The Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel is the perfect venue for mid-sized conferences, with 7,300 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities. The experienced catering and conference service team will assist you in making your next meeting a success. The location is also ideal for weddings and honeymoons. There are many different hotel offers available such as Sunsational Savings, Family Time in Paradise, and Florida Residents Rates. To find the best deal for your stay at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel visit www.Sheraton.com People come from all over the world to visit South Florida and for good reasons! We’ve got the sand and the surf, great weather (if you like it HOT), world class dining options and fabulous arts and entertainment. So why not act like a tourist and check out SoFlo by checking in at The Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Beach Hotel. The hotel is conveniently located at 1140 Seabreeze Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, phone 954-524-5551 or contact the Special Offer Reservations Desk at 866-716-8106.

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Weston retains School  resource Deputies By STAcey BOmSer

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he City of Weston has once again proven its commitment to the safety and well-being of its youngest residents. City leaders have pledged to continue the Broward Sheriff Office School Resource Deputy (SRD) program within the City’s nine Broward County Public Schools. At a time when budget cuts are forcing many communities to eliminate this Courtesy Broward Sheriff’s Office very valuable resource, the City of Weston, with a contribution from the School Board, will continue to fund this program making our schools safer for all Weston students. “While budgets might be tight, and we need to look for ways to save money, eliminating the School Resource Deputies from our schools would diminish the quality of life in Weston and the safety of our children,” states Weston Mayor Eric Hersh. City Manager John Flint agrees that School Resource Deputies are an integral component in making Weston one of the safest communities in which to live, work and go to school. “The SRD’s provide both safety and education in the schools, and share their information gathered during the school day with Weston’s BSO patrol deputies to provide the safest environment both in and out of school.” During 2009, over 500 calls for service were generated at Cypress Bay High School alone. This number could rise substantially if SRD’s were eliminated because these officers are able to intervene and avoid many incidents. “Having instant access to our School Resource Officer, Deputy Rawls, immediately deescalates any conflict and provides instantaneous, specialized intervention that only an on-site law enforcement personnel can provide,” explains Jeff Nelson, Assistant Principal at Cypress Bay High School. “His on-campus presence also acts as a deterrent for anyone with thoughts of engaging in any improper or unacceptable behavior. While inappropriate behavior or criminal activity is not as much of a concern at the elementary level, the School Resource Deputies play an integral role at these schools as well. In addition to patrolling the schools, the officers teach D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) and G.R.E.A.T. (Gang Resistance Education and Training) programs. Ryan Bush, a fifth grader at Everglades Elementary School and Safety Patrol member, says he feels safer having a School Resource Deputy at his school. “He helps keep our school safe and helps keep things under control. Plus he also taught us about making the right choices and not bullying during his G.R.E.A.T. presentation in fourth grade.” This year Weston has five School Resource Deputies. One is assigned to Cypress Bay High School, one to Tequesta Trace Middle School, one to Falcon Cove Middle School, and two deputies are shared among the City’s six elementary schools. The School Resource Deputy program has grown beyond the initial mission of providing security on school grounds to incorporate the goal of addressing the risk factors that contribute to juvenile delinquency. This is accomplished both by enhancing the relationship between law enforcement and students, as well as through the implementation of specific prevention and intervention programs. These efforts are focused primarily on the issue of school safety, violence prevention, drug awareness, and gang resistance.

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sChOOl neWs Sagemont’s Triple Threat

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tudents at The Sagemont School are encouraged to explore the many opportunities available to them. Even the school’s youngest students starting in elementary school can participate in everything from athletics to the arts to community service. Students are limited only by their own level of commitment. No where is this more evident than with the Leontarakis triplets. These students started at Sagemont last year when they entered middle school. The three siblings were encouraged to

Lali Leontarakis (right) won the Sagemont Community Service Award. One of her many activities was helping make sandwiches, with help from friend Maria Gutierrez, to donate to the needy.

All three of the Leontarakis triplets are members of the Sagemont Builders Club, which supports agencies such as March of Dimes. Here club members pose with 2010 National Ambassador for the March of Dimes Joshua Hoffman and his little brother Alex, who just happen to be from Weston.

jump in and participate in many new academic and community service oriented opportunities. This was a welcome change for the triplets as in the past, they had felt limited in their choices for activities. These students were eager to express their unique talents and pursue their own track of activities. Alina, Lali and Niko quickly found their place at Sagemont and clearly were able to let their personal skills and interests shine. Alina joined the Environmental and Builders Clubs. In addition to joining these service clubs, she played basketball and ran track. Alina is hoping to make the tennis team this year. Lali found a passion for community service. She participated in a walk for Cystic Fibrosis, made sandwiches for the disadvantaged, and helped clean up the beach. While these activities were all part of school-sponsored programs, on her own Lali

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collected clothing from her friends and the community which she shipped to an organization called Fundamas in Colombia. She was the recipient of the 2010 Sagemont Community Service Award. And Niko earned a name for himself as a student athlete. He was on the basketball and baseball teams, and is planning on trying out for the Sagemont soccer team this year. His athletic pursuits stretch outside of school as well. Niko completed his first 5K race last Memorial Day. Regardless of what they are doing, all three make sure school always comes first. “Good grades come first in my family,” states Niko. “I worked hard not to fall behind with my schoolwork so I could participate in other activities.” Niko made the honor roll three times last year. His sisters earned equally impressive grades. Alina made the honor roll all four marking periods. And Lali made the principal’s honor roll three times and the regular honor roll once; she finished sixth grade with an A average in all of her classes. Dr. Brent Goldman, President of The Sagemont School commented, “These students embody what our school is about. They are great kids, outstanding students, and are actively involved in school activities.” Although only a few weeks into the new school year, these seventh graders are shaping up to be Sagemont’s Triple Threat! Niko Leontarakis proudly displays the ribbon he won competing in a 1-mile race on Siesta Key Beach.

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COmmuniTy neWs rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Launches Video Updates

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t’s no secret that Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz is a Washington powerbroker. Not only is she the Chief Deputy Whip, but she also serves on the House Committee on Appropriations and Select Intelligence Oversight Panel. But have you ever wondered what she does between the congressional meetings and press conferences? Now is your chance to go behind the scenes with our congresswoman. She has just launched a series of videos profiling her work in Washington D.C. and here at home meeting with her constituents in the 20th District of Florida. “I’ve always valued openness in Congress. And I’ve always wanted to keep you, as my constituents, in the loop,” explains Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-20). “The videos explain my priorities in Congress. They show the work I’m doing and how it affects you.” Rep. Wasserman Schultz plans to regularly post new videos showing what she and her staff, both in Florida and Washington, are doing and how they can help you. If you have Comcast cable with on-demand, you can access the congresswoman’s videos by going to channel 888, opening the “My Government” folder and clicking on “MiCongress.” For those who do not subscribe to Comcast, you can watch her introductory video, “Profile of Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz,” on YouTube. The link is http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7BmScSP2EI.

Rep. Wasserman Schultz represents Florida’s 20th Congressional district, which encompasses parts of Broward and Miami-Dade counties, from as far west as Weston all the way to Miami Beach. She and her husband Steve live in Weston with their three children.

Phyllis Scarberry named to Top 5 in real estate network

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hyllis Scarberry, of EWM Realtors in Weston, has been selected to join the prestigious Top 5 in Real Estate Network. To qualify for membership, agents must meet specific criteria in five key categories: experience; results; education; information technology; and commitment to community. It should come as no surprise that Phyllis was selected. With more than 20 years of experience, she is ranked in the top 1% of Realtors nationwide and is a member of the Master Brokers Forum of Broward, an elite Real Estate organization consisting of the top 100 brokers in the county. In addition, Phyllis has won the Top Producer award at EWM Realtors consecutively from 2000 through 2009 and has been in the Chairman’s Club from 2001 through 2009. “Phyllis has reached the very highest level of North America’s residential real estate industry. Not only are her professional accomplishments extraordinary, she has long been a true champion for home buyers and sellers in her area,” states Allan Dalton, president and co-founder of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network. One of the reason’s Phyllis has been so successful is because she not only grew up in South Florida, but she also raised her family here. “The only thing better than living here is using my local expertise and passion for the area to help introduce this amazing community to others,” she shares. Phyllis has been serving the Weston community professionally since it was first built. Her expertise in this market is a major benefit when it comes to creating and implementing effective marketing strategies to get homes sold fast and for top dollar.

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“It’s a privilege to provide my customers with the most up to date information and what’s really happening in the housing market. Nothing makes me happier than exceeding my clients’ expectations,” states Phyllis. As a new member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network, Phyllis will be able to provide clients with an ever greater wealth of information. Top 5 enables successful real estate agents to increase their personal marketing share through the effective use of information technology, social networking, peer-to-peer real estate brainstorming, coaching, and personal branding. Phyllis Scarberry has assembled a team of highly specialized professionals to help take care of the many details that come with buying and selling a home. She is a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist as well as a Certified Relocation Specialist. To reach Phyllis Scarberry at EMW Realtors of Broward County call (954) 980-3385.

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BONAVENTURE 203 LA COSTA LN 16743 GOLFVIEW DR 175 ALHAMBRA WY 16031 LA COSTA DR COUNTRY ISLES 1599 EASTLAKE WY 1734 BREAKERS WY 2080 AUGUSTA EMERALD COURTS 16205 OPAL CREEK DR

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Sold Price Beds Baths Sq.Ft. Garage Pool Water

SUNSET SPRINGS $319,000

4

3

2,494

2

N

N

1199 WATERVIEW LN

$303,000

4

3

2,302

2

Y

Y

$275,000

4

2.5

2,264

2

Y

Y

TEQUESTA

$230,000

3

2

1,930

2

N

N

$390,000

5

3

2,695

2

Y

Y

$305,000

3

2

2,000

2

N

N

THE FALLS

$163,000

2

2

1,325

N/A

N

N

798 CHIMNEY ROCK RD

$440,000

4

2.5

2,458

2

Y

Y

1245 JASMINE CR

$650,000

4

4

3,075

2

Y

N

1012 PINE BRANCH CT

$547,450

5

4

3,470

2

Y

N

1004 TRAILMORE LN

$545,000

5

3

2,615

2

Y

Y

$315,000

4

2.5

2,100

2

N

N

$410,000

4

3

2,705

2

Y

N

THE ISLANDS $267,000

4

2

1,867

2

N

N

1125 GINGER CR

EMERALD ESTATES 4125 AMBER WY 4026 TURQUOISE TR

$430,000

4

3

2,873

2

Y

Y

738 VERONA LAKE DR

$465,000

4

2.5

2,380

2

Y

Y

$392,000

4

2.5

2,481

2

Y

Y

528 STONEMONT LN

$425,000

4

2.5

2,676

2

Y

N

EMERALD ISLE 839 GARNET CR

$245,000

4

2

1,581

2

Y

Y

ISLES AT WESTON 19222 CRYSTAL ST

126 DOCKSIDE CR

$925,000

5

3.5

4,102

3

Y

Y

$402,000

4

3

2,450

2

N

Y

389 MALLARD LN

$695,500

5

3.5

3,631

2

Y

N

$334,000

4

2.5

2,281

2

N

Y

3781 OAK RIDGE LN

$540,000

6

4

3,684

3

Y

N

$260,000

3

2

1,549

2

N

N

4010 SANDERLING LN

$520,000

4

3

2,858

2

Y

N

$250,000

3

2

1,549

2

N

N

4102 PINEWOOD LN

$495,000

5

4

2,966

2

N

Y

3755 OAK RIDGE CR

$472,500

4

3

2,605

2

Y

Y

3959 PINEWOOD LN

$425,000

4

3

2,325

2

N

Y

4174 LAUREL RIDGE CR

$405,000

7

4

3,336

2

N

N

NORTH LAKES 840 STANTON DR 698 STANTON DR 613 STANTON LN SAN MESSINA 1698 SALERNO CR SAVANNA 1230 PEREGRINE WY 941 NANDINA DR 800 HAWTHORN TE 1371 CROSSBILL CT 1439 BANYAN WY 1348 CROSSBILL CT 958 TULIP CR 1126 SUNFLOWER CR 959 LAVENDER CR 1308 CANARY ISLAND DR 956 GOLDEN CANE DR 982 BLUEWOOD TE

THE LAKES

$209,000

3

2

1,353

2

N

N

THE LANDINGS

THE RIDGES

$524,000

5

5

3,506

3

Y

Y

4458 STONE RIDGE WY

$330,000

4

2.5

2,116

2

N

N

$490,000

6

4

3,489

2

N

N

4143 LAUREL RIDGE CR

$305,000

4

2.5

1,883

2

N

N

$475,000

5

4

2,880

2

Y

N

WESTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB

$475,000

5

2.5

2,684

2

Y

Y

2543 JARDIN

$725,000

5

4

4,392

3

Y

Y

$457,000

5

3.5

2,600

2

Y

N

1397 VICTORIA ISLE WY

$720,000

5

3

3,800

3

Y

N

$391,000

5

3.5

2,534

2

N

N

$375,000

5

3

2,520

2

N

N

1701 HARBOR VIEW CR

$563,000

4

4

3,010

2

Y

Y

$355,000

4

2

1,883

2

Y

N

2554 JARDIN WY

$550,000

5

3.5

2,900

2

N

N

$335,000

4

2

1,940

2

N

N

2463 BAY ISLE CT

$540,000

3

3

2,652

2

Y

Y

$285,000

3

2

1,638

2

Y

Y

2674 OAKMONT

$465,000

3

2.5

2,551

2

N

Y

$280,000

3

2

1,897

2

N

N

WINDMILL RANCH ESTATES

$250,000

3

2

1,546

2

N

N

3455 WINDMILL RANCH RD

5

6.5

6,095

3

Y

Y

$1,650,000

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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Our brand new, 38,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility includes separate areas for preschoolers, beginners, as well as designated boys and girls team areas. Our special family activity rooms create a comfortable play for everyone to enjoy.

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We now offer 100 designated parking spaces with convenient front and back entrances, as well as a covered, safe drop-off area.

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TAG USA incorporates state-of-the-art equipment to provide air conditioning comfort and fresh air fans to cool, clean, ventilate, and oxygenate the air for athletic use.

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Our new gym offers a private toddler play area, parent lounge, children’s movie room, after-school study room, in addition to 200 feet of front row seating to watch your children train.

2. Most Champions in 2009-2010

TAG USA is Florida State Champs for Level 3 Girls Gymnastics. It earned 93 First Place finishes in girls gymnastics competitions, 15 Girls Gymnastics State Champs in multiple events, 5 All Around Girls Gymnastics State Champs, TOPs Girls National Qualifier, Boys Gymnastics State Champ, Boys Gymnastics Regional Champ, Boys Gymnastics Team Florida, Trampoline Regional Champ, and 12 Trampoline National Championship competitors.

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TAG USA Gymnastics is now located at 1951 North Commerce Parkway, Weston. TAG USA offers

TAG USA offers classes for all ages and levels. Classes include: Mommy & Me, Preschool, Boys & Girls Gymnastics, Trampoline Squad, Martial Arts, Tumbling, Cheer, Athletic Training, Special Needs, and Adolescent Conditioning.

5. Best Recreational and Team Coaches

TAG USA boasts nationally known compulsory, optional, and Elite team coaches. In addition, all TAG USA recreational gymnastics coaches are highly trained and work under the supervision of our Recreational Director.

4. One-of-aKind Owners

Featured in the South Florida Business Journal and a variety of Broward County magazines, Marissa and Michael Zoldan and their family are well known and active in community events and charity fund-raisers. All TAG USA members have witnessed the personal and friendly care and outstanding customer service given by the Zoldans.

recreational classes for children from ages 12 months and up. Classes are offered in ten-week sessions. For more advanced stu students, there is a competitive gym gymnastics team and a trampoline and tumbling squad. For more information on classes or its popular birthday party packages, visit www.TagGymnastics.com or call (954) 384-9393.

3. National and Local Award-Winning Gym

TAG USA was named “Best Gymnastics Center” in Best of Weston 2009-2010. It was also American Gymnast “Gym of the Year” for 2010, Best of Broward 2009-2010.

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he lazy days of summer are long gone. The kids are back in school and that means nutritious and delicious meals are more important than ever. To feed your child’s mind and body, try this amazing recipe compliments of Lucille’s American Café. Lucille’s Shepherd’s Pie is fast and easy to prepare. It will warm your soul and provide the kids with the energy to power through their homework. And the leftovers are always handy to warm up on busy nights!

Lucille’s Famous Shepherd’s Pie Mashed Potatoes: ▸ 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed ▸ ½ stick butter ▸ ½ cup milk

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2 pounds ground beef 1 small yellow onion, finely diced ½ cup peas, frozen 1 carrot, diced

2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup beef stock or broth Salt, dash or to taste Pepper, dash or to taste

Topping: ▸ 1 cup cheddar cheese Boil potatoes until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and place them in a bowl. Add butter and milk and mix well until smooth. Sauté ground beef and onion together until beef is cooked. Drain well in colander. In a separate pot, boil carrots for 10 minutes. Add peas to carrots during the last 3 minutes. Drain well in colander. Cook butter and flour in a saucepan for 2 minutes to create a roux. Whisk in the beef broth. Allow the gravy to thicken for 1 minute. Mix gravy, beef, peas, carrots together. Pour into a casserole dish. Spread the mashed potatoes over the beef mixture until even. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy! Lucille’s American Café is Weston’s neighborhood café. Located at 2250 Weston Road in the Waterway Shoppes of Weston, you will find homemade classics and comforting favorites. For restaurant hours and more information, call 954-3849007 or visit www.lucillescafe.com

Lucille’s American Café, your neighborhood café

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heAlTh & Wellness Sciatica By Dr. BrOWner & Dr. BeHAr

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ost of us have heard of it. For some, sciatica may be so familiar the mere sound of the word sends reminder pains down the leg! Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve the longest and largest in the body - becomes irritated and inflamed. The sciatic nerve is made up of five nerves that leave the spinal cord from the lower spinal column, join in the pelvic area, and travel down the leg. It is not surprising, then, that sciatica sufferers may experience pain at several locations along the sciatic nerve path, from the back of the thigh to the ankle, foot or toes. The pain of sciatica is often a deep ache which, upon movement, can become very sharp and may range from occasional to constant. Often accompanying sciatic pain are other sensations such as numbness, pins and needles, tingling, irritability or tenderness. Sciatica has a wide variety of causes: strain or sprains of the lower back; disc problems; arthritic problems of the lower back or hips; poor posture; obesity; bone diseases; or internal diseases such as diabetes. One of the primary causes of sciatic nerve irritation is abnormal position and motion of the vertebrae in the lower back. Proper treatment for any symptom, including leg and back

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pain, must begin with a correct diagnosis. Your chiropractic doctor is specifically trained to diagnose the cause of your symptoms, and to recommend appropriate treatment. Research has found chiropractic care to be very effective for the relief of most forms of sciatica and back pain. The chiropractic profession emphasizes the importance of restoring and maintaining proper structural integrity (correct alignment and biomechanics) of the spine. A healthy spine involves, among other things, normal positioning and mobility of all joints of the back and pelvis. Many causes of sciatic pain irritate the sciatic nerve by adversely altering the normal positioning and mobility of the spine. Through gentle spinal adjustments and other procedures, your chiropractor can help to restore normal position and optimum mobility to the spine and pelvis. Correct spinal biomechanics allow normal nerve function to return. Relief from sciatica pain may be as simple as a call to your chiropractor! For a consultation or more information you can reach Dr. Browner and Dr. Behar at Windmill Health Center, Weston, 954-217-4881. We also have two additional locations to serve you in Pembroke Pines and Plantation. Contact our Weston office for more information.

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For Your Health For His Health and Vitality Join Cleveland Clinic Florida for a day dedicated to men’s health, offering vital information for men of all ages. There will be experts speaking on a variety of topics; including urology, robotic surgery, orthopaedics, colorectal surgery and cardiology. A Q&A session will follow each talk.

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Joshua Owen, MD Orthopaedic Surgery Fellow

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Community Lecture September 29 Get the Facts on Breast Cancer: Risk, Detection, Treatment If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer, we encourage you to attend this educational talk. Cleveland Clinic experts will explain everything from screenings through treatment options. There will be a Q&A session following the panel talk. Speakers: Elizabeth Stone, MD Oncologist Margaret Gilot, MD Breast Surgeon Martin Newman, MD Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

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A patient with prostate cancer may experience no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. Prostate can- Bassem Eldaif, M.D., Alok Shrivastava, M.D., Urologist Urologist cer that is more advanced may cause symptoms that include difficulty urinating, decreased force in the stream of urine, blood in urine, swelling in the legs, discomfort in the pelvic area and bone pain. Unfortunately, by the time symptoms develop, the disease is often incurable.

Diagnosis

Physicians at Cleveland Clinic Florida can screen for prostate cancer by performing a rectal exam and evaluating the results of a PSA test. “This test measures how much PSA, a protein essential to reproduction, is in a patient’s blood,� said Bassem Eldaif, MD, Urologist at Cleveland Clinic Florida. “A higher reading may serve as a warning sign of prostate cancer, although it may be raised due to some other benign condition of the prostate.�

Radiation Therapy Treatment Options

Prostate cancer is one of the most treatable cancers if found and treated in its early stage. Options and prognosis depend on the type and stage of the cancer as well as the patient’s age and general health. In some cases, radiation therapy may be used to treat prostate cancer. In this instance, the patient may undergo either of two types of radiation treatment. With external beam radiation therapy, a beam from a machine outside the body is aimed at the patient’s tumor. The radiation treatment lasts a few minutes and is usually given five times a week for several weeks. A prostate cancer patient may also undergo brachytherapy, in which radioactive pellets, each the size of a grain of rice,is implanted into the prostate.

Surgical Treatment Options

For some prostate cancer patients, surgery is the best treatment option. Cleveland Clinic Florida offers a laparoradical prostatectomy, a minimally invasive procedure in which the surgeon removes the prostate gland by making button-hole incisions. Through these incisions, the surgeon uses a tiny camera and surgical instruments to conduct the operation and remove the prostate.

Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Cleveland Clinic Florida also offers robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, which is another minimally invasive surgical procedure. This procedure enables surgeons to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures through very small incisions with unmatched precision. A 3-D camera provides a magnified view from inside the patient while the surgeon controls a set of robotic arms from a nearby console. The robotic arms mimic the movement of the human hands, wrists and fingers, providing surgeons an extensive range of motion and a precision that is difficult to reach through traditional surgery. Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Urologists Alok Shrivastava, M.D.and Bassem Eldaif, M.D. specialize in robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, and Dr. Shrivastava stresses the benefits of robotic surgery performed by experienced surgeons. “Though prostate cancer treatment plans take into account the patient’s type of cancer and his specific needs, we offer this option to all patients with localized cancer,� Dr. Shrivastava said. “In experienced hands, patients experience significantly less blood loss, and they benefit from reduced hospital stays, faster healing, less postoperative pain, and shorter recovery times.� For an appointment with Dr. Alok Shrivastava or Dr. Bassem Eldaif, please call 1-877-463-2010 or visit clevelandclinicflorida.org.

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Why choose Cleveland Clinic Florida for cancer care? Because we offer more than just hope. Our accredited Comprehensive Cancer Center leads the way in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Here you will find nationally ranked cancer experts* who are engaged in groundbreaking research in order to provide patients with innovative treatment options. As an academic medical center, we are home to some of the most progressive clinical trials and protocols, which reinforces our commitment to world class cancer care. Our specialists collaborate to offer each patient a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan in a warm and compassionate environment. We offer you hope and the best chance for a positive outcome.

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igraine headaches cause disability, suffering, and loss of quality of life. As a result, they have been ranked among the top ten most disabling disorders for both sexes by the World Health Organization. Approximately 30 million people in the United States suffer from migraine headaches, and about 75 percent are women. The majority of women who experience migraines are between the ages of 20 and 45. Unfortunately, these women who experience headaches are those who can least afford taking time off since they are juggling the responsibilities of home and work. Typically, the women of this age group have young children, busy careers, or both. Medical research supports a strong link between hormones and migraines since migraine occurrence tends to be the same for both boys and girls until puberty, at which point there is a sharp increase in migraines among girls who begin menstruating. Moreover, migraine attacks tend to worsen in frequency and severity around the menstrual period. The good news is that the majority of migraine sufferers benefit from the treatment of bio-identical hormone therapy that is aimed at correcting hormonal imbalances. As a result, most women find that their headaches become less frequent or disappear completely. Unbalanced estrogen, testosterone and progesterone can cause debilitating headaches and may be triggered by numerous factors, such as stress, fatigue, menopause, menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum and oral contraceptives. Unfortunately, many women are treated with birth control pills, pain relievers or both, which do not treat the underlying hormonal imbalance. In addition to a comprehensive medical history, a simple blood test may be all that is needed to determine a hormonal imbalance. Once an imbalance is determined, it is essential that the proper type of hormones and method of delivery be chosen to adequately treat the imbalance and improve migraines. The type of hormone chosen, synthetic versus bio-identical, is extremely important. Bio-identical hormones exactly mimic your own body, molecule per molecule, versus their synthetic counterparts, with known cancer-causing agents within their chemical structure. The delivery method of the bio-identical hormone is paramount. It is key that the delivery is constant with no high peaks and lows since these peaks and lows in hormones may trigger migraines. All methods of delivery, except that of pellet form, unfortunately give you inconsistent absorption of hormones. When you place a cream on the skin in our hot humid South Florida climate, how much are you exactly absorbing and what is wearing off? When you place the hormone in a liquid underneath the tongue or give an injection, you have rapid absorption immediately, but what is left to be absorbed the remainder of the day? The absorption rates with these methods are extremely unpredictable. Unpredictable absorption is unacceptable when trying to maintain constant hormonal balance. The bio-identical hormone pellet provides a consistent flow of hormone delivery. The pellet which is less than the size of a tic-tac is inserted underneath the skin. The body has 24 hour access to the hormone in pellet form and takes it as it is needed. The pellets last up to 6 months, thus avoiding the hassle of taking daily medications. The absorption is predictable and monitored with lab values. The benefits are seen as quickly as five days. Dr. Jean Claude Nerette owns and operates Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon. Bellissimo strikes the perfect balance between the clinical and the luxurious. It provides an all-inclusive facility where clients can receive salon services, as well as a visit with a Board Certified Physician for all their medical and health care needs. With a passion for safety, service and innovation, it is committed to exceeding the expectations of its clients. Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon is located at 2665 Executive Park Drive #3,in Weston. For more information, call 954-384-8989 or visit www.BellissimoMediSpa.com. Call for a complimentary consultation to see if Bio-Identical Hormone Sottopelle Treatment can help you decrease, if not completely take away, your migraines.

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heAlTh & Wellness

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chool is back in session and now is the time many children notice a change in their vision. Between the hours in the classroom and all the homework, students’ eyes are under a great deal of strain. That’s why the American Optometric Association (AOA) recommends children visit the optometrist as part of their back to school routine. Healthy vision is an important part of the learning process and success in school. Reading, writing and computer work are among the visual duties that students are required to do daily. Studies show, however, that 86 percent of children start school without ever having an eye examination. Many experts believe that about 80 percent of learning comes through a child’s eyes. In spite of the strong relation between vision and learning, many Americans underestimate the number of children affected by eye and vision problems. According to a recent survey provided by the AOA, 88 percent of respondents did not realize that one in four students has a visual impairment. According to the AOA survey, 58 percent of parents did not take their child for an eye exam until age three or older. Children should have their first eye assessment at six months of age, then comprehensive eye exams beginning at age three, before a child enters school, and then every two years, unless otherwise advised by an optometrist. In between visits to the eye doctor, parents, as well as teachers, should keep a watchful eye out for some of the more prevalent signs that a child’s vision may be impaired. Contact your eye doctor if your child frequently: ▸ Loses place while reading ▸ Struggles to complete homework ▸ Holds reading material closer than normal ▸ Avoids close work ▸ Tends to rub eyes ▸ Turns or tilts head ▸ Makes frequent reversals when reading or writing ▸ Uses finger to maintain place when reading ▸ Omits or confuses small words when reading ▸ Consistently performs below potential ▸ Squints while reading or watching television ▸ Has headaches ▸ Has behavioral problems The earlier a vision problem is detected and treated, the more likely treatment will be successful. Comprehensive eye exams play a critical role in this process. It is important to keep in mind that a school vision screening, while helpful, is not a substitute for a comprehensive eye examination. Screenings vary in scope and are not designed to detect many visual problems that can significantly impact skills like reading where more than clarity of vision is needed. Comprehensive eye exams performed by optometrists are essential for clear, comfortable and healthy vision. For a consultation or more information, you can reach Dr. Jane Therrien at Weston Family Eyecare, 4472 Weston Road, Weston, 954-888-9393. Dr. Therrien and her staff look forward to exceeding your expectations.

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heAlTh & Wellness Support massage envy’s massage for the Cure

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ou can help the fight against breast cancer and help yourself to a wonderfully relaxing massage at the same time. On Tuesday, September 14th, the Weston Massage Envy will be offering specially priced massages to benefit breast cancer research as part of Massage Envy’s Massage for the Cure. More than 600 Massage Envy clinics nationwide are expected to participate in this one-day, handson charitable event to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. Corporate-wide, Massage Envy hopes to raise over $500,000 this year for education, screening and treatment programs in local communities. Over the past five years, the company has raised more than $1.4 million for breast cancer research. This is the third year the Weston Massage Envy has participated in Massage for the Cure. Owner Andrea O’Brien says it’s a wonderful way to support a great cause; the fact that the money is used to help local women makes it even better. You can help support Massage for the Cure by making an appointment for a $49, one-hour massage session; $15 from every massage will go directly to Susan G. Komen. Each therapeutic massage is customized to the client. Customers may choose from Swedish or Deep Tissue techniques. All of the massage therapists at Massage Envy are licensed, certified and have extensive experience.

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To schedule an appointment for Massage for the Cure, call the Weston Massage Envy at (954) 660-ENVY (3689) or visit www.MassageEnvy.com. The clinic will be offering Massage for the Cure massages from 9am until 10pm on September 14th. Monthly pre-paid massages are not available during this one-day charitable event. Massage Envy is conveniently located at 1364 Weston Road in the Country Isles Plaza.

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Facebook’s relationship Pitfalls By ALInA GASTeSI-De ArmAS, mA, med, LmHc

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ost people think of Facebook and other social media sites as harmless interactions between friends. For some, it’s also a place where spouses can be led astray and marriages destroyed. In my counseling practice, I have spouses that have run across Facebook pages of their significant others that they did not even know existed. Then, to add insult to injury, the Facebooker registers him/herself as single. Facebook infidelity begins when the amount of time and emotional energy spent on it becomes obsessive and intrudes into their and their family’s lives. Many Facebook relationships begin as subtle harmless traps. They start out innocently and develop quickly into private liaisons. Facebook sets the stage for communication that often leads to infidelity. Quite often people’s rationale for joining is harmless; the Facebooker may join for professional reasons, as a way to keep up with family, or because of numerous invitations from friends. But in some cases, soon after joining, the couple begins to argue about “friends” that are ex-lovers, who “friended” whom, and why people mention certain pieces of information in their status updates that they haven’t brought up to one another. Often couples complain about the number of Facebook friends their spouse has, “How does he have 500 friends? Who are these people?” The same mechanism that makes Facebook so appealing as a social networking site is what makes it so dangerous to the relationship. It allows one to keep up with old friends, communicate privately without scrutiny, and involves a degree of distance which can be romanticized as mysterious. For the most part these are not clear cut physical affairs, but rather what are more frequently known as emotional affairs. When I counsel an individual or couple struggling with issues related to Facebook use, I begin by asking them to log off for at least a weekend. The couple and/or the individual is to avoid Facebook, and email as well, for that weekend; only emailing for work and only at two agreed upon times. I ask the couple to begin asking each other questions, giving each other the updates they might put in cyberspace. Each is to be encouraging and available for the other throughout the weekend; while the individual is to be connecting with friends and family in person or spending quiet time alone with a book or in spiritual endeavors. It is very likely that both will find a great deal of satisfaction and may even question the amount of time and energy they are spending in cyber relationships. If you continue to feel like a Facebook “widow/er” or you find that you can’t tear yourself away from this site, you may need professional help. Alina Gastesi-de Armas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida Supreme Court Mediator and Parent Coordinator, and is the founder of A Place for Growth in Weston, Florida. She can help you to better understand your need to disconnect from the overuse of Facebook. Visit her website for more information at www. APlaceforGrowth.com or call her at (954) 257-6393.

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here are as many misconceptions about the practice of yoga as there are forms of yoga practice. Regardless of which form you choose, all yoga offers numerous benefits. Here are the top ten reasons why you should try yoga: 1. Focus and Concentration: While engaged in the various movements, poses, and breathing involved in yoga, you are engaged in the present moment rather than the past or future. Over time this ability to focus becomes a skill you can use throughout your day. 2. Mood: Through concentration and relaxation techniques yoga reduces stress by lowering levels of the stress hormone cortisol. In addition, all forms of yoga generally end in a five to ten minute relaxation phase (sivasana). There is no movement, no effort. The result is a feeling of euphoria that is often missing in our daily lives. 3. Breathing: Yoga helps increase lung capacity. Poses like side angle, triangle and swaying palm help stretch the body to allow more space for the lungs to expand. Ordinarily we do not think about our breathing, it is simply a reflex. During yoga class we bring our attention to our breath; we count our breaths, we extend our inhalation and exhalation, and use breath retention. These breathing techniques (pranayama) help increase oxygen intake to our lungs and our blood cells. 4. Flexibility and Posture: Flexibility is not about just touching your toes. Even if you can only touch your knee caps your body receives a stretch. Plus, by aligning your body correctly as practiced in yoga, your posture improves which helps relieve back, neck, joint and muscle strain. 5. Strength: In yoga the whole body is engaged. For instance, in Warrior 2 pose, you are in a lunge and hands are extended to the side. You’re using your quadriceps, hamstrings, biceps and triceps and many smaller muscles. Many yoga poses have counter poses to release the tension of the muscles just used. This action helps elongate the muscle so it is long and lean as opposed to being bulked up. 6. Cardiovascular: Yoga helps improve your circulation as well as your heart health by lowering resting heart rate, increasing endurance and improving oxygen uptake during exercise. Poses like head stand and shoulder stand use gravity to allow the blood to flow back to the heart. 7. Pain Relief: Yoga poses, meditation, and breathing techniques have been demonstrated to help reduce pain for people with conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, auto-immune diseases and hypertension as well as arthritis, back and neck pain. 8. Digestion: The tensing and releasing of muscles in different poses allows the blood to flow freely and release toxins. Poses like Apanasana (knees to chest) and Marichyasana (seated spinal twist) squeeze the digestive organs to help the motility of the intestines which aids digestion. 9. Weight Management: Yoga helps you become more aware of your body and mind. You listen to your body more and become more aware of hunger and fullness. In addition, yoga classes burn calories. 10.Aging: Yoga poses like Turtle, Happy Baby, Crocodile and Cobra resemble positions we all are familiar with from our youth such as hand or head stands. With yoga practice these poses give many health benefits that we did not even think about (or need to) as kids. These poses and the general health benefits noted above result in improved physical and mental aging in yoga practitioners. Fabienne C. Grossman is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian, ACSM Health Fitness Instructor, and Registered Yoga Instructor. For more information about starting a yoga practice call Weston Yoga at 954-349-6868 or visit: www.westonyoga.com. Located at 2600 Glades Circle, Suite 400, Weston Yoga offers more than twenty yoga classes each week for all ages and abilities

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hen I design color, I always look at clients’ eye color, natural hair and skin tones. I then decide if my client is light, medium or dark. I next check to see whether they have a warm or cool skin tone. Only then do I pick the depth and tone of the desired color for my client. With this said, color needs to be unique, tailored to the individual, and an expression of the client’s personality. Assessing all of the above, as well as hair type, shape of the haircut, and lifestyle of the client will determine the success of my color creation. The hair color should enhance the face, and in particular, the eyes. The key to great coloring is all about good consultation, taking into account everything from the eyes to skin tone, to face and even to body shapes. With the effects of recession still being felt, it is easy for clients to be tempted to travel the DIY (do it yourself) hair color route. However, when you decide to go down this road, be prepared to forfeit all of the above benefits. When a truly professional, k nowledgeable hair stylist is carrying out this service, their expertise should excite you to color your cut and give you an unforgettable salon experience.

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Well my view on this is you get what you pay for in this life. However, we professional stylists need to respect your needs and draw up an affordable budget for your hair requirements, throughout the year. It does not need to cost you and arm and a leg to have groomed, well-polished and strikingly well-colored hair. Color by design, keeping the principle of correct coloring, should be done at least once every four months. But, it can easily be kept up between visits with more regular touch-ups or even using Soft Color, a home/professional color recently created by Goldwell. This product can be purchased from any salon using Goldwell colors and is very popular by those clients who need their touch-ups more often Correct color placement is crucial than every five weeks. achieving a natural-looking hair The consumer must appreciate that great color in color. only happens in well-educated, professional salons and costly mistakes can be avoided if only we all understand correct color placements and precise formulations are what help create the most admired looks. Helen Charles boasts more than thirty 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 now conveniently located at 1660 Market Street in the heart of the Weston Town Center. The original salon in the Indian Trace Center, now known as Helen Charles Salon London Annex, is still open and is home to many of the original salon team. For more information, visit www.helencharlessalon.com. It’s important to choose a hair color that compliments your eye color and skin tone.

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HeAlTH & Wellness Dr. Wexner appointed President-elect of american Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

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ne of the reasons Cleveland Clinic Florida is continually named one of the nation’s top hospitals is because of its tremendously talented team of physicians; doctors such as Steven D. Wexner, M.D. Not only is Dr. Wexner Chairman of the Department of Colorectal Surgery, Chief Academic Officer and emeritus Chief of Staff at Cleveland Clinic, but he was just elected President-Elect of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS). He will assume the presidency in 2011. This is not his first time Dr. Wexner has presided over a medical society. He served as President of the Florida Gastroenterologic Society from 2004 to Steven D. Wexner, M.D. 2005 and the South Florida Chapter of the America College of Surgeons from 2000 to 2004. Nor is this his first elected position within the ASCRS. Dr. Wexner served a three-year term on the Executive Council as well as three years as ASCRS Secretary, before becoming President-Elect. He also served a two-year term as Vice President

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of the ASCRS Research Foundation. In addition, Dr. Wexner is currently a senior editor of the ASCRS Textbook and was a member of the Diseases of the Colon and Rectum Editorial Board. Dr. Wexner is the editor and co-editor of 25 textbooks or freestanding volumes to date. He is a member of 30 editorial boards and has reviewed for an additional 32 journals. He, himself, has published over 500 manuscripts, more than 200 textbook chapters and more than 90 editorial and invited commentaries. In addition to the ASCRS, Dr. Wexner is an active member of 41 learned societies and has held more than 36 appointed or elected offices in these societies. He is an honorary member of the surgical societies of eight other countries and has held over 40 visiting professorships and delivered more than 1200 scientific lectures. “Dr. Wexner is world-renowned for his work in pioneering new treatment options for patients with colon and rectal diseases,” said Bernie Fernandez, MD, Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Clinic Florida. “It is fitting for him to be elevated to President-Elect of ASCRS where, on a national level, he can continue to advance science through research and education for the prevention and management of colorectal diseases.” Dr. Wexner has been a physician at Cleveland Clinic Florida since 1988. He has been included in the national editions of Best Doctors in America and America’s Top Doctors every year for the last ten years. Dr. Wexner also serves as Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Florida Atlantic University College of Medicine in Boca Raton and Professor and Associate Dean for Clinical Education at Florida International University Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami.

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COmmuniTy neWs new Year, new Home for Temple Beth israel

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embers of Temple Beth Israel are ushering of Frances Ghitis. Children ages five through twelve in the Hebrew New Year in a new home. can take part in a religious studies program where they West Broward County’s oldest conservawill learn about Judaism and take Hebrew lessons. This tive congregation is inviting its Weston neighbors twice-weekly program is directed by Idit Cohen, who to experience everything the new synagogue has to is also a teacher at the David Posnack Hebrew Day offer. The shul is just minutes from Weston on the School’s Upper School. Arlene Needleman leads the Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, just north of Ikea. Talmud Torah program which prepares students for The brand new building features a beautiful sanctheir Bar or Bat Mitzvah. For older students there is the tuary with stunning stained glass windows, an eleKadima youth group. Temple Beth Israel also offers a gant ballroom, plus plenty of classrooms to accomHazak program for Seniors. modate the synagogue’s growing religious studies Rabbi Bater offers various educational programs programs. for adults including his monthly Lunch & Learn, at “The new building is bringing new life to our which congregants discuss relevant topics over lunch. synagogue,” states Rabbi Marcelo Bater. “This was Once a month he hosts Rosh Chodesh for Women, a a long time coming and we are so excited to be in our class which focuses on issues of interest to the female new home and we welcome others to join us.” congregants such as the role of women in Jewish ritTemple Beth Israel’s Rabbi Marcelo Bater (left) and President Stuart Rabbi Bater says he hopes the new location will Epstein invite the community to visit their new synagogue. uals today. draw new members, especially those from the large The Rabbi encourages congregants to be active Latin and South American Jewish population in participants in the synagogue. Volunteers help lead West Broward. The rabbi, originally from Argentina, the Shabbat services. This includes Jessy Wald, a 16is the only Spanish-speaking conservative rabbi in year-old from Weston. The rabbi says she has a beauBroward County. tiful voice and often helps lead Kabbalat Shabbat, a Rabbi Bater studied at the Seminario Rabinico lively Friday night Shabbat service featuring music. Latinoamericano in Buenos Aries. He completed his Once a month the temple hosts a special children’s final year of rabbinical studies in Israel. Following service called Singing Shabbat. his ordination, he became the spiritual leader at Beth Many of the synagogue’s programs marry reliIsrael Synagogue in Aruba. During his four years gious services with social programming, such as there, he also served as Executive Director of the Havdalah Movie Night. After the Havdalah service, Union of Jewish Congregations of Latin America members stay to watch a movie with a Jewish theme and the Caribbean. followed by a discussion. Once a month, the temple The Rabbi and his wife, Sonia, started their hosts a Shabbat dinner for the entire congregafamily while living in Aruba. Although they tion. This often includes a special guest speaker or loved the island and the synagogue, they realized entertainment. it was time to move on when their daughter Gali By far one of the synagogue’s most popular was ready to start preschool. The couple wanted a programs is the Latino Salsa Shabbat. “Every few Jewish education for their children and Gali was months we do a Friday night service in Spanish, then the only Jewish child in Aruba. They decided to everyone stays to enjoy a delicious Kosher Latin move to the United States. meal and entertainment,” explains Rabbi Bater. “We Rabbi Bater accepted a position at Temple Beth always get a huge turnout for this program, including Israel in September 2007. He and his family quickly many non-Spanish speaking people.” became part of the South Florida Jewish commuRabbi Bater believes the fact that he speaks nity. Today, Gali attends kindergarten at the David Spanish is an added benefit for many congregants. Posnack Hebrew Day School, son Benjamin is in pre“It’s often easier for people to speak in their native school at the Jewish Community Center, and Sonia tongue, especially when seeking advice or solace stays home with the couple’s newborn son, Tommy. during difficult times.” Since he joined the synagogue, membership has Rabbi Bater performs all rituals of Jewish life increased with many young families joining the congregation. Rabbi Bater says he cycle events from baby namings to bar and bat mitzvahs to weddings and funerals. credits this to the friendly atmosphere he has created at Temple Beth Israel. “We are Temple Beth Israel is dedicated to Jewish traditions, customs, values and culture, and working hard to make this a warm and welcoming congregation. I want everyone to to making Judaism more meaningful in a family-friendly atmosphere. feel welcome every time they come to synagogue. This should be your home away Temple Beth Israel is located at 481 Sawgrass Parkway in Sunrise. That is just from home.” One of the ways he has accomplished this is by creating different programs to west of 136th Avenue, north of Ikea and next to the La Quinta hotel. To learn more about the synagogue call (954) 742-4040 or visit www.tbifl.org. New members are appeal to all members of the congregation. “I believe a synagogue is a house of always welcome. Temple Beth Israel offers very affordable dues with different pricprayer, study and gathering,” shares Rabbi Bater. “I tried to follow this when coming ing programs. There are no building funds, and new members can ask for special up with innovative programs and ideas.” Temple Beth Israel offers a variety of religious studies programs for all ages. Singing “Empty Nester” rates. Call the synagogue to inquire about High Holiday tickets. Services are being held at the Crown Plaza Hotel across from Sawgrass Mills Mall. Chaverim is a Hebrew music program for parents and children, from babies up to age Cantor Natalia Arazi from Argentina will serve as guest cantor. five. The synagogue also offers a traditional Music Together class under the direction

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ioVital Med Spa encourages the preservation of natural beauty through preventive and corrective skin care. BioVital offers clients a complete menu of spa services enhanced with revolutionary procedures, state-of-the-art technology, and exclusive products. Co-owners Vidalina Malaise and Tata Navia bring extensive industry experience to their new day spa. Vida is a specialist in the field of medical aesthetics and massage therapy. She has been working in the industry for over 20 years. In fact, BioVital is the third spa Vida has opened in Florida. Her comprehensive approach to beauty combines wellness and relaxation. Tata has a background of twelve years in dentistry and a bachelor of fine arts which she combines to apply to the field of aesthetic beauty, boosting her experience in natural, permanent make-up. Some of the more popular procedures include a unique technique of individually stroking each hair, as well as tattooing dots between lashes, to make eyelashes appear fuller. BioVital Med Spa is able to offer a full range of medical aesthetic treatments because of its relationship with on-site physician Dr. Michael Alea. He boasts over 20 years of experience as an aesthetic surgeon, specializing in non-invasive treatments. In fact, Dr. Alea was one of the first in the medical field to offer PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma), the latest in skin rejuvenation. He is now training other aesthetic physicians on how to perform this technique. PRP uses the client’s own blood products to produce a more youthful appearance. Dr. Alea begins by drawing blood and separating it into red blood cells, plasma and platelets. He then mixes the platelets and plasma and injects it into the client’s face and/or neck. The results are softer and younger looking skin, with improved texture, smoothness, tone, brightness and color. PRP diminishes fine wrinkles and expression lines while tightening sagging areas of the skin. “Platelet Rich Plasma is highly effective as an anti-aging treatment and offers the advantage of using a biological substance completely personal, made by our own body and completely chemical free,” explains Dr. Alea. Not only is PRP a safer alternative to chemically-processed injectables, its results last for several months. PRP is not the only one-of-a-kind procedure offered at BioVital Med Spa. The spa is one of only three facilities in all of Florida to offer patients the Lumicell Wave 4 cellulite and body contouring system. Using a combination of infrared technology and endermology, the Lumicell Wave 4 is able to successfully target and reduce cellulite deposits, as well as reshape and redefine the body. The results are remarkable

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and long-lasting. BioVital Med Spa offers clients the exclusive GentleMax laser system. This advanced laser technology is effectively used for both skin rejuvenation and laser hair removal. Dr. Alea uses the GentleMax system to gently and safely remove age spots, fine lines and wrinkles; treat leg and facial veins; and even to tighten skin. Vida and Tata are both trained to use GentleMax to gently and safely remove unwanted hair for all skin types. In addition to its numerous technologically-advanced anti-aging and skin rejuvenation treatments, BioVital Med Spa offers a complete menu of facial and massage therapies utilizing only all-natural products. “Our skin care products combine essential oils, vitamins, and minerals fundamental to healthy, glowing skin,” says Vidalina Malaise, Spa Director at BioVital Med Spa. The spa features two exclusive skin care lines: Phyto5 and Germaine de Capuccini. Phyto 5 is a line of professional grade skin care products made in Switzerland. It harnesses the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal and water) to treat various skin issues. Estheticians select the product best suited to each client’s individual skin concerns. “At BioVital Med Spa client comfort is our top priority,” states Tata Navia. “Our therapeutic environment heals the mind and body, making sure our clients feel rejuvenated every time they leave.” The spa offers five tranquil treatment rooms providing ultimate privacy. BioVital Med Spa is pleased to offer clients the hCG diet, joining a low calorie diet protocol with injections of the human chorionic gonadotropin hormone (hCG). Research shows that a small, daily hCG injection results in weight loss of one to two pounds per day; and even more when combined with a low calorie diet. This effective combination takes advantage of the body’s natural hormonal system in regulating fat, allowing you to lose weight while protecting lean muscle mass. BioVital Med Spa is located at 17120 Royal Palm Boulevard, Suite 3, in the Windmill Professional Campus. Spa hours are 9am to 7pm Monday through Friday and 10am until 4pm on Saturday; closed Sunday. Call (954) 217-1221 to schedule an appointment. To learn more about the spa services and current specials, visit www.biovitalmedspa.com. BioVital Med Spa is one of only three spas in Florida to offer Lumicell Wave 4, a cellulite and body contouring system.

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few years ago when I sat down to write to parents about separation anxiety, I had just dealt with leaving my son, Mitchell, with a babysitter for the first time when I went back to work. I spoke about how difficult this process had been for me as a parent. We had finally gotten to the point where he greeted the sitter with a smile each morning and a tiny sad good-bye to me, but no more tears. I won’t lie, getting to this point had been tough but this daily routine had become ritual for Mitchell. Then our routine changed again... Mitchell entered school when our Early Childhood Center first opened. Again, we went through the transitioning process. Leaving him and trusting him in the arms of someone else those first few weeks was the most difficult task I had faced as a mother. Walking away from his pleading and tears was heartbreaking. As I stood comforting other parents as my job as a director calls for, I fought back tears in dealing with my own anxiety over the separation I was experiencing. Was I making the right decision to send him to school? Was the class right for him? Would the teachers provide him with the right amount of hugs? Would he learn to trust them? When a preschooler is hesitant or even unwilling to leave a parent it is not a sign of a problem as it is often labeled. It is a good sign that the child has developed strong, secure attachments that researchers say are a strong prerequisite for becoming a healthy, well-adjusted child. However, from experience, I know this is often little comfort to a parent whose child is clinging to them for dear life when they drop them

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off at school. Separation should not be looked at as a problem, but as a process. When children fear that their loved one is “out of reach” they feel a sense of panic and distress. This is often seen in a new environment or with a new teacher or caretaker. It is a new experience in which children have no ability to “predict” what will happen to them in this environment. As adults, we have all experienced this type of anxiety over a new situation, but are able to deal with it better by pulling from past experiences. Our children will go through these normal, healthy transitions all their lives; womb to world, beginning school, taking a job, moving away from home, and getting married. These will all be key experiences in their lives that help them to grow independently and responsibly. Although these experiences will sometimes be painful they are necessary opportunities for growth. In the long run, it’s the learning that takes place and the accomplishments that remain with your child…in other words, short term pain for long term gain. Some things parents can do to help make the separation process a little easier: 1. Minimize stress by helping your child become familiar with their new surroundings and the people who will be with them during this time. Attending a school’s Open House and meeting the teachers is a great start. 2. Discuss the upcoming situation with your child. Don’t overdo it but make it a part of your nightly bedtime ritual to discuss school, teachers, and the routine.

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leveland Clinic Florida has been ranked as one of America’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. According to the magazine’s recently released 2010-2011 Best Hospitals evaluation, the Weston-based hospital ranked #17 in Gastroenterology and #40 in Diabetes/Endocrinology. Each year, U.S. News & World Report evaluates almost 5,000 hospitals to rank the best in 16 adult specialties from cancer to urology.

The hospital’s Endocrinology and Metabolism Department achieved a ranking of #40 in the diabetes and endocrinology category. “We credit every member of our endocrinology team, which includes endocrinologists, educators, nurses, dieticians, radiology technicians and administrative assistants whose hard work and dedication results in superior care for the patients we serve,” said Dr. Fernandez. Cleveland Clinic Florida was the only hospital in Broward County to be recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2010-2011 report. A complete listing of the top hospitals for each of the 16 evaluated specialties is available online at www. usnews.com/besthospitals. This is not the first time Cleveland Clinic Florida has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the country. Earlier this year Thomson Reuters named it one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals®, in addition to recognizing it as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® in cardiovascular care in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Cleveland Clinic is also one of only 13 hospitals in the nation recognized at the Gold level by the American Heart Association for performance in all three categories of the “Get with the Guidelines” program: coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke. Cleveland Clinic Florida is a not-for-profit, multi-specialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. It employs nearly 180 physicians with expertise in 35 specialties at its Weston and West Palm Beach campuses. The Weston medical campus is fully integrated and includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery, and a 24-hour emergency department. For more information about Cleveland Clinic Florida, visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org.

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f you are looking for ways to further your career or While Lederman says he would like to see The increase your involvement in the community, consider Sawgrass Jaycees get involved with the American joining Jaycees. The Jaycees is an organization of people, Cancer Society’s Relay For Life, other projects could ages 18 to 41, dedicated to social and business networking, include back to school shopping tours for needy chilpersonal development and community service. Interested dren, food drives at Thanksgiving, and visits to the members in the Weston community are invited to join The Ronald McDonald House. Sawgrass Jaycees, a new chapter serving the West Broward “The great thing about Jaycees is that the members area. dictate what projects they would like to run and it can A Meet and Greet is planned for Wednesday, September run the gamut from a back to school drive to a carnival 22nd. This is wonderful opportunity for interested individuals for charity,” says Lederman. to learn more about The Jaycees and all it has to offer both proHe encourages anyone interested in joining The fessionally and personally. Jaycees to attend the Meet and Greet and share their Jonathan Lederman, a Junior Chamber International thoughts and ideas. “Once we have the 20 to 30 Senator, is spearheading the efforts to create The Sawgrass Jonathan Lederman met Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi at a Jaycees members needed to charter the chapter, we will then Jaycees. He has been involved with The Jaycees for almost charity event. have elections and start to plan projects,” explains 20 years. “I decided to undertake the starting of this new chapter as I believe that Lederman. 18 to 41 year olds need a voice in their community and if they get involved they can He expects the chapter to host one social or business networking event each improve both personally and professionally while positively impacting the lives of month, in addition to offering career development programs such as resume writing, others.” interview skills, and public speaking. Program choices will be based on members’ Lederman is living proof. Through his involvement in The Jaycees’ public speakinterests. ing program, he was given the opportunity to emcee many events and hone the skills he uses today as a paid emcee and announcer. The Sawgrass Jaycees will be part of The Florida Jaycees, The U.S. Jaycees and In addition, Lederman says his community service work has had a lasting impresJunior Chamber International. To learn more about the organization visit www. sion on him. “Some of my fondest memories are of taking needy children holiday usjaycees.org. For the latest information on The Sawgrass Jaycees, join their shopping over the years.” Facebook group or call Jonathan Lederman at (954) 254-8227.

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he most important thing you can do mentally to give yourself the best possible chance of success is to focus your attention on what you want to have happen. Yes, it is simple in essence. No, it is not always easy to do. Yes, there are distractions. No, it is not always a trivial matter to focus. Let’s consider the following situations: Example 1: You have a putt to win the 2011 US OPEN. Perhaps there are many things going through your mind. Do you focus your attention on thoughts of, “Oh &#%!, I’m putting to become the best golfer in the world,” or do you focus on the process of making the putt? Example 2 (more realistic): You are on the first tee at your usual course on a weekend. There are numerous people in the vicinity and the first three players in your group have hit great tee shots. Do you focus your attention on the fact that they hit great tee shots and what if you don’t? Do you focus your attention on the fact that there are several people watching you? Or do you focus your attention on the procedure of hitting your tee shot where you want it to go? This is obviously easier said than done, but the fact is that you are the only one in control of where and how you focus your attention. If your attention is on something other than the immediate task, it seems unreasonable to expect a good result. Doesn’t it? Having a comfortable pre-shot routine helps tremendously with focusing. In golf, what you do before your swing can sometimes be just as important as how you swing the golf club. The best PGA Tour pros in the world all have a preshot routine and always visualize how their shot is going to be before they get up to hit the ball. With that visualization stored in their memory they step up to the ball and execute the shot with those positive thoughts. Next time you play, for your pre-shot routine, imagine how the shot will be and keep that thought stored inside you and watch how you will be able to minimize your surrounding distractions. If you would like to talk to PGA Professional Dean Sklar about your golf game, contact him at Dean.Sklar@FloridaMoves.com or at Rose & Dean Real Estate Group, Coldwell Banker, 1760 Bell Tower Lane in Weston, 954-389-6197 or on Dean’s cell 954-298-3616. Visit him online at www.WestonFloridaUSA.com.

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The second substantial change does away with the 25% reduction in day care payments. Currently, the parent who does not pay day care directly has his/her share included in the monthly child support payment, minus a 25% reduction. This is to compensate the parent who does not actually pay the bill for his/her loss of a potential tax credit for day care. This 25% reduction has been eliminated as of October 1, 2010 and therefore contributions to day care will be based solely on percentages of income. There are some additional changes which will impact certain cases in the future. If you have any questions please feel free to contact my office at 954 385-9160 to discuss this further.

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here are various opinions on what caused the real estate crisis. Whichever side is to blame, one thing is becoming increasingly evident – traditional loan modifications do not work. In 2009, fewer than 5% of all loan modification applications were approved by lenders, and more than half (55%) of loans modified were 30 days or more late within six months, according to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). While lenders claim to be more willing to modify borrowers’ loans, many just aren’t offering deals that borrowers can afford over the long term. Lenders promote loan modification because it is the best alternative for the lender, not the homeowner.

These are the principal reasons why loan modifications fail:

1. Modified loans often carry “undefined” higher balances than the original loan.

Since many lenders add unpaid amounts to the principal loan balance, after a loan modification, homeowners often end up with more mortgage debt than they originally incurred. A recent study found that an average of $10,800 was added to mortgages when they underwent a modification.

2. Modified loans often carry “undefined” higher monthly payments.

It should come as little surprise that with few lenders reducing principal — and most tacking on fees to the loan balance — nearly half of all loan modifications actually resulted in increasing a borrower’s monthly payment. When a loan modification doesn’t reduce the monthly payment, or reduce it enough, the chances are quite high that the homeowner will fall behind again on payments.

3. Many homeowners are still upside down despite modifications.

Most borrowers owe far more than their home is worth after the real estate collapse. Since most modifications result in an increased principal loan balance, the time consuming process of a modification simply converts most homeowners into “renters” of their own home with no possibility of realizing any equity in their lifetime.

4. Homeowners accept unaffordable terms, and waive important legal rights.

Desperate to save their homes, many homeowners will accept loan modification offers they can’t really afford. Just several months after signing a loan modification agreement, most homeowners are usually in a worse position than when they began the process. Nearly every loan modification agreement contains a waiver of rights in which the homeowner must release the lender from any liability for serious violations of state and/or federal laws.

5. Navigating the system is difficult.

Homeowners could be tied up in the loan modification process for months, will complete several rounds of applications and financial statements, and will wait hours on the phone. Many homeowners seek help from so-called “loan-modification specialists,” claiming to be affiliated with attorneys. Most of these are outright scams. They will take your money upfront and do nothing in return.

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First, perform a detailed audit of your loan, which may reveal serious violations of Federal and State laws committed by your lender. Banks, lenders and servicing companies will only negotiate fairly and justly with homeowners if you can demonstrate that they have violated the law and may be exposed to a judgment for significant damages. Second, hire a qualified law firm with knowledge about the types of claims a consumer has, and who can expose and use this very real threat against banks, lenders and servicing companies. A qualified law firm will also be able to identify and present proven legal defenses to a foreclosure action. The Arcia Law Firm is privileged to successfully represent dozens of homeowners in our community in foreclosure defense cases against lenders. If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, or if you just received a foreclosure summons, don’t sign a loan modification agreement. Contact the Arcia Law Firm today at 1-800-770-7102, or at www.arcialawfirm.com, and we may be able to help you achieve a long term solution to your mortgage crisis.

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Health & Wellness Continued from Page 75 3. Let your child know you understand their feelings and that they are valid. Express empathy without excessive sympathy. (“I know you feel sad”) 4. Do not bribe your child for “controlling” their behavior. (“If you don’t cry…Toys R’ Us”) 5. Be comforting, loving, and reassuring. If you express anxiety about where you are leaving your child, they will pick up on it and try to control the situation. Inform them of when you will return (for example, “Mommy will pick you up after lunch”) and leave them with confidence. 6. Understand that sometimes a child may be fine for a few weeks in a new situation and then a crying child or stranger anxiety suddenly “sets them off.” Discuss the source of anxiety with the child and, if necessary, take your child through the separation steps recommended. 7. Spend a few minutes with your child and then leave them to adapt to their new surroundings. They need to learn to trust the wonderful teachers with whom you are leaving them in order for them to begin to feel comfortable. 8. Take cues from your child’s teacher. They have handled the separation process before and know from experience what is necessary to facilitate the situation. It is not surprising that separation is often viewed as a problem and not seen as a growing process. When pain, fear and confusion are associated with an experience it sometimes overshadows the fact that it is part of a normal developmental process. This is especially true when it involves our own children. This is when we question ourselves. If as parents, we can understand that often in developmental growth there is sometimes discomfort associated with pleasure, and we help our children through these processes, then we are helping our children to learn to navigate their own experiences. This is vital in helping our children grow and develop into well-rounded individuals. By the way, Mitchell eventually adjusted and did great. He still sometimes had mornings where he gave me a hard time about separating, but I learned from the teachers that this was an act just for me! As soon as I rounded the corner he was off and playing! I am now preparing for his transition through middle school! 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 11 years. For more information, please contact Ms. Cohen at the Early Childhood Center at (954) 389-1232.

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Back to School, Back to Sports Injuries If your child is active in sports, here’s your chance to brush up on the basics of treating athletic injuries. Guest speakers: Randolph Cohen, MD, Board-Certified Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon / Tony Milian, Memorial U-18 Sports Medicine Manager

Tuesday, November 2

To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate: That Is the Question Get the latest news about vaccines – including flu, H1N1 – as well as information about antibiotics. Guest speaker: Mario Quiros, MD, Board-Certified Pediatrician

Tuesday, January 11

Raising a Healthy Child – Inside and Out Get tips for talking to your kids about such issues as eating disorders, cutting, texting while driving and bullying. Guest Speakers: Laura Frontera, MD, Board-Certified Pediatrician / Mario Zambrano, MD, Board-Certified Pediatrician

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When to Bring Your Child to the Emergency Room Helpful hints for parents, including how to know if your child requires emergency treatment. Guest speaker: Ana Roig, MD, Board-Certified Pediatric Emergency Physician

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embers and guests recently attended the Chamber Business Networking and Ribbon Cutting Meeting sponsored by and held at the BB&T Bank Weston. Alex Gomez, Chamber Chair, and Donna Adelkopf, EVP of the Chamber, introduced the new members. Jack Miller, Chamber President & CEO, discussed marketing opportunities with America Chamber.com as an added benefit to Chamber members for regional, national and international exposure. He also updated members on the national advertising campaign that the America Chamber and the Weston Area Chamber started online at “Breaking News Weston.” The Weston Chamber and EWM Realtors presented a monthly program the week after the Chamber meeting to help members grow their business immediately with local, regional and national PR during 2010. Members need to verify their contact information at www.westonchamber.com so that they may take advantage of the online traffic.

For information on membership in The Chamber That Means BUSINESS® contact the Weston Area Chamber at 954-389-0600, send e-mail to jack@westonchamber.com or visit www.westonchamber.com. Click “Join” for an investment of $175, with MasterCard, Visa or AmEx. Ask about the Trustee, Corporate or Enhanced membership options. The Weston Area Chamber of Commerce is the only Chamber of Commerce located in Weston and has been a 501C not-for-profit chamber with its office in the same building in Weston since 1989.

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Wednesday, september 15th The Weston area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business networking meeting from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Sponsored by and held at Our City Weston, 17120 Royal Palm Blvd., Weston, 33326. members Free. non-members $10. RSVP to Jack miller at (954) 389-0600, Jack@westonchamber.com, or www. westonchamber.com.

Wednesday, October 13th The Weston area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business networking meeting from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Sponsored by and held at international Finance Bank, 2278 Weston Road, Weston, 33326. members Free. non-members $10. RSVP to Jack miller at (954) 389-0600, Jack@westonchamber.com, or www. westonchamber.com.

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Chamber Director, Gary Silver, The Shay Group; Mary Casey, Expedia CruiseShip Centers, Fort Lauderdale (Weston); Chamber Jr. Ambassador, Jose Faria; and Stuart Slutsky, Stuart M. Slutsky P.A., Attorney at Law.

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aving a game plan is one of the best ways to save money on any design project. Begin by creating a scale drawing of your room on a piece of graph paper. Indicate the size and location of windows, doors, fireplaces, built-in shelves and electrical outlets. Note all architectural and fixed features. Remember to allow 24 to 36 inches for walkways through the room. Now you can start planning where you want to place your furniture. Remember, it’s best to decide on your furniture arrangement and know your maximum sizes, before you go shopping. It’s also helpful to decide on a focal point. This is where your eye will be drawn and becomes the main focus in the room. It can be an architectural detail such as a

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fireplace, window, built-in or large piece of furniture like a sofa, bed, or armoire. The focal point creates balance and harmony in the room. In a living room the seating arrangement should be placed around it. If there are no architectural features to focus on then put the sofa on the longest wall and hang a large painting or a dramatic grouping above it. In a bedroom, the bed being the largest object becomes the focal point. Keep in mind there is no interior design rule that your furniture must line the walls. Place your arrangement on the diagonal and you will widen the appearance of the room and probably create space for additional seating. If your room is large enough, another option would be to float the furniture in the center of the room using an area rug to anchor the collection. Your arrangement can become an interesting design element unto itself at no additional cost. Be sure to place furniture groupings so they allow for an easy flow of traffic. If there is a seating arrangement it should not take up more than 10 to 12 feet of space. When the furniture is farther apart it becomes uncomfortable to carry on a conversation. By practicing on paper, you will have a better idea of what to look for in the stores thereby making your shopping time more productive. Keeping your furniture to scale is a critical element in furniture placement. This technique will give you the tools needed to maintain proper size proportions as well as placement before you even hit the stores. Susan Reich, the proprietor of SR Home Design, has been in the interior decorating field for over 10 years, transferring from the fashion industry, in which she worked for over 20 years. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Susan has inherent creative talents. Her ability to combine colors, fabrics, textures, furnishings, lighting and accents is what sets her apart. Her goal is “Helping Bring Your Visions To Life!” You can reach Susan at SR Home Design at 954-253-1833, on-line at susan@srhomedesign.com and www.srhomedesign.com

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s summer winds down and the everyone goes back to school and back to work, it’s possible that your pets may feel the difference in your schedules. These longer hours alone in the house may translate to separation anxiety and inappropriate behavior, especially if you’ve only had these pets for a relatively short period of time. They don’t understand why there has been a decrease in attention and playtime, and this can lead to frustration and anxiety. Some pets will urinate or defecate inappropriately, destroy or chew things, or even exhibit a change in personality, including aggression. Do not ignore these problems, they will persist and even get worse if not addressed.

First, discuss this with your veterinarian. A proper history needs to be taken to determine if it’s psychological or physiological….or both! Second, either before you leave in the morning or when you get home at night, spend some good quality time with your pets. Go for a long walk or run. Play with them. In other words…wear them out! Pets tend to be less anxious if they’ve had a good “workout” and burned off a lot of energy. Third, if there’s any question whether this could be a medical problem, get it checked out. A urinary tract infection may be misdiagnosed as a behavioral issue. A poor appetite may be called “depression” and could be any number of things. Fourth, be patient! These pets aren’t being bad intentionally; they just don’t understand why you’re not there as much. Cool Case Of The Month: “Nattie” Parkkonen, a 6 year old mixed breed dog, presented for collapse, shock, not eating and was in critical condition. She had a creamy vaginal discharge but had been spayed. She was diagnosed with a “stump” pyometra, which is a potentially fatal infection of the uterine tissue that was still left over after the spay. She was also having an Addisonian crisis, meaning her body had stopped producing cortisol, which is essential to our everyday vital function. Following surgery for the pyometra, and treatment for the Addisons disease, and a few days in intensive care (and a few very critical nights!), Nattie made a full recovery and has rejoined her family who had just relocated to South Florida. Dr. Peter Birzon has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 20 years and has owned and operated four animal hospitals in South Florida. Indian Trace Animal Hospital is located in Weston at 1420 North Park Drive. You can reach him by phone at 954-384-7147. E-mail: indiantrace@petmedicalcenters.com Web: www.itah.vetsuite.com

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iners are fired-up about D’Queruza. The traditional wood fire oven is the focal point at this Weston restaurant. Chef and owner Juan Funes makes the most of this cooking method, using it to prepare everything from succulent steaks to pizzas and paninis. “I’ve always wanted to have a restaurant with a wood fire oven,” states Funes, who grew up in Argentina where these ovens are very common. “It has always been my dream.” Funes’ eclectic menu features his unique take on many of the traditional dishes his grandmother made for him as a child. This includes many Italian specialties. “In Argentina, we are descendents of Italians, Spanish or Germans,” explains Funes, noting that his family is of Italian heritage. His grandmother would prepare homemade pastas and sauces. His restaurant features adaptations of many of her recipes including D’Queruza Lasagne served pasticho style in a béchamel sauce. “I started experimenting with food with I was young,” shares Funes. “I was a picky eater and my grandmother told me I had to learn to cook for myself or I would be in trouble.” The rest, as they say, is history. After moving to South Florida over ten years ago, Funes opened a deli-type restaurant in Miami. It catered to the business workers in the Coral Gables financial district, serving breakfast and lunch. Over time, Funes expanded the menu to include hot items such as fish and chicken dishes. Before he sold it the successful restaurant was catering business meetings and special events. When it was time to start a new adventure, Funes says his first choice was Weston. “I had been coming here to bring my son to play sports for years and so I got to know the community and make friends here. I knew Weston would be the perfect place to open my new restaurant.” Our multi-cultural community has been very accepting of D’Queruza. After just a few months there was so much demand for Funes’ native Argentinean cuisine that he expanded his menu. Now the restaurant features everything from suc-

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culent Argentinean-style steaks to Argentinean empanadas and pastries. One of Funes’ favorite foods, which he was happy to share with his Weston diners, is the Sandwich de Lominto (beef tenderloin sandwich). This traditional meal features steak, cheese, ham, lettuce and tomato on a light and airy bread made from pizza dough and baked in the wood fire oven. Adventurous eaters may want to try it prepared in authentic Argentinean style with fried eggs. The wood fire oven is also D’Queruza Chef and Owner Juan Funes uses a traditional used to prepare D’Queruza’s wood fire oven to prepare his Argentinean specialties. Argentinean-style pizzas. These are not your typical New York-style pies that most restaurants serve. With Argentinean pizzas the dough, the sauce and even the toppings are unique. The menu features two dozen different pizzas. But for a true taste of Argentina, Funes recommends trying the Fugazeta, a white pizza prepared with onions, mozzarella, olive oil and oregano. Other interesting pizzas include a four cheese pie with buffalo mozzarella, shaved parmesan, brie and gorgonzola or one featuring smoked salmon, ricotta cheese, sundried tomatoes and shaved parmesan. Of course those with more American palates can always order a traditional pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil. D’Queruza also offers jumbo chicken wings and barbecued baby back ribs cooked in the wood-fired oven. One of the best ways to sample D’Queruza’s cuisine is by taking advantage of its lunch specials. For just $7.99 diners can pick either soup or salad served with pasta, pizza or panini, plus a soft drink. Nightly dinner specials include salmon, chicken or steak. On weekends, D’Queruza serves breakfast. Choices include omelets, eggs any style, pancakes, even French toast, accompanied by fresh-squeezed orange juice. Children are always welcome at D’Queruza. Funes created a special kid’s menu named after his son, Mathias. Choices include pastas, pizza or chicken tenders. Children eat free on Monday nights, when ordering off the kid’s menu. D’Queruza is located at 2780 Weston Road in the ComericA Bank building just north of Cleveland Clinic. (It’s in the same location where Don Pan was located.) D’Queruza serves lunch and dinner daily. It is open from 11am until 10:30pm Monday through Thursday, from 11am until 11:30pm on Friday, from 8:30am until 11:30pm on Saturday, and from 8:30am until 10:30pm on Sunday. It offers free delivery throughout the Weston community, as well as free WiFi. To place an order call (954) 384-1838.

The Sandwich de Lominto is an Argentinean favorite.

102 September 2010

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outh Florida’s transition from summer to fall is a barely noticeable Members: No Charge • Visitors: $15.00 climatic event, but all else seems to change. Summer vacations are done. Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, Thursday, The kids are back to school. Youth sports September 9th September 16th September 23rd September 30 October 7th teams are back in uniform. Home work. No meeting in Student of the Miami Dolphins New Member General Businesses return to ‘quick-step’ tempo. The Dolphins are on observance of Month Program 2010 Outlook Inductions & Assembly the gridiron. The Panthers on the ice. The Miami Heat are Rosh Hashanah Cypress Bay & Guest Speaker: Reception Meeting headed for the practice court. And, morning and evening trafWestern High Kim Bokamper fic has gotten decidedly thicker. Schools At Weston Rotary our summer was packed with a full schedule of club meetings and activities, service projects, and planning for our upcoming slate of major projects and events. We welcomed a quinpat, some others…not so much! tet of enthusiastic new members. We proudly welcomed the homecoming visit of September at Weston Rotary heralds the return Douglas R. (“Doug”) Maymon, Rotary District Governor, District 6990 to his home of our longstanding “Student of the Month” proclub. We also gained insight to what it takes to be a college football referee from grams at both Cypress Bay and Western High Doug Rhoads, coordinator of football officiating for the Atlantic Coast Conference, Schools. Each month our scholarship committee, who presented his entertaining “You Make the Call” program. working in cooperation with the administration and Among our meeting guests this summer were two members of the Rotary District faculty at both schools, selects one student from #6990’s outbound Group Study Exchange Team: Krissi Strohsal, an interior designer each school for this special recognition. The award with IKEA; and Gina Montagnino, assistant principal at Western High School. The is based on academic achievement and the students’ 2010-2011 GSE Team is readying for this fall’s visit to Sweden and Latvia and Weston demonstrated commitment to community service. Rotary is pleased to sponsor Krissi and Gina on this journey. Each month throughout the school year, we host Group Study Exchange is a unique cultural and vocational exchange opportunity the designees, their parents/guardians, and their for young business men and women between the ages of 25 and 40 in the early faculty advisor to an awards breakfast where the years of their professional careers. The program provides travel grants for teams to honorees are given a scholarship grant, an award More New Weston Rotarians Mariana exchange visits between paired areas in different countries. For four weeks, team plaque, and the opportunity to address the mem- Cuevas and Peter Messina. Mariana Cuevas is an interior designer and members experience the host country’s institutions and ways of life, observe their bership of Weston Rotary. owner of Time to Shine Designs. Peter own vocations as practiced abroad, develop personal and professional relationships, In closing we want to thank Sven Budzisch, Messina is a realtor associate with Total Real Estate Consultants. Publisher of Our City Weston, and his staff for and exchange ideas.

2010 Group Study Exchange team members Krissi Strohsal (left) and Gina Montagnino (right) with Weston Rotarian Joe Roth, GSE District Committee Chairperson.

Our incoming Rotary Youth Exchange students for the coming school year arrived in Weston: Sergio Castellano Gomez from Spain and Severin Wiesbauer from Austria. During their stay Sergio and Severin will be living with their Weston Rotary host families and attending Cypress Bay High School. And, our outbound Rotary Youth Exchange Student, Luis Corredor of Weston, has arrived in Belgium for his memorable school year abroad. On the ‘fun front,’ we kicked off the summer with our annual July 4th BBQ for members, their families and friends, and wrapped up with our “Sizzling Summer Salsa Night,” where we found that while some Weston Rotarians definitely have that rhythmic salsa beat down

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New Weston Rotarians Anthony Iovino (left), Keith Heron, and Luis Perez share a moment after their induction. Anthony Iovino is Assistant Director - Custodial and Transportation at Nova Southeastern University. Keith Heron is a fitness professional associated with the Billy Beck III Training Center. Luis Perez is a realtor with the Keyes Company.

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

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the area, if you have a negative focus, get yourself into the habit of consciously forcing yourself to find 10 good things in every situation or person you come across and dislike. Over time, exercising this mental muscle, your balance will improve, and we will be able to automatically see a more complete picture of our circumstances, seeing opportunities along with changes, and solutions with problems. Always keep perspective by reminding yourself of the bigger picture of your life. Uncomfortable changes today will mean very little when we are sitting at the beach with our grandchildren and look back upon the full scope of our life. Some sources of stress, we can simply avoid. Perhaps it means deciding to not watch the news, to leave earlier for work avoiding rush hour traffic, or to relocate to a new office away from the relentless gossip. But even if the source of stress is beyond our control, we can always find some relief in stabilizing our morning or evening. A regular routine such as a lengthy personal care routine in the morning with exercise, cleansing, skin care, beauty, and dressing prior to our breakfast can not only set you up for a great vibrant day, but also help you feel stable, even when much of the rest of the day seems to be chaotic. Knowing what to expect during the process gives us assurance, and with it a perspective that is more suitable for solving issues. Another area we can usually influence is

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our surroundings, where we can add uplifting music, plants, scenery, and relaxing scents, helping us to feel the energy and inspiration of life as we work. We can prioritize, taking care of the bigger pieces in our agenda and delegating some of the things

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“I lost 40 lbs on Dr. Bo’s Diet and am in the best shape of my life!” —Steve Dr. Bo is Board-certified in emergency medicine. He is the medical director of an emergency department in South Florida and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Nova Southeastern University School of Medicine. During his practice, he has worked with many patients whose obesity was a contributor to diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, elevated cholesterol, heart disease and back pain. In an effort to help these patients lose weight, he began investigating existing diet programs and learned about the HCG diet program, originally developed by Dr Simeon. “Many of the popular diet programs are prohibitively expensive, or require medications that are dangerous and potentially addictive,” said Dr. Bo. “The HCG diet combines rapid results, safe medications and behavioral modification to improve longevity. It offers patients an affordable weight loss solution.” Dr. Bo’s Diet includes a safe medication that can only be prescribed by a doctor. Dr. Bo oversees the entire process and answers any questions along the way. “Obesity is caused by an imbalance of the body’s hormones,” said Dr. Bo. “When the hypothalamus is overwhelmed by excess energy intake, it turns off its normal process of storing energy reserves in the form of “normal” fat storage, and begins banking this energy in an “abnormal” form of fat. By using a bio-identical hormone, we are able to safely alter this process so patients begin to break down this “abnormal” fat storage and sculpt their bodies Before while they lose weight. Patients keep their desired lean muscle mass, and only lose the unsightly fat.” New patients meet with Dr. Bo to determine if they are a suitable candidate. He explains how the program works; reviews their medical history; and tries to determine some of the reasons that the patient is prone to weight gain. After patients are weighed and measured, they review the complete diet instructions and menus. Once they start, they can come in daily or weekly to get weighed and have access to Dr. Bo and his staff, who can answer any questions. At the end of 30 days, Dr. Bo analyzes their results and explains the next phase of the diet, which includes continues support for another six weeks.

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