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Contents

Legislative Look

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Inspiring Individual

calendar

Can Do Kid

32 Cypress Bay Students’ Bill Going to Tallahassee

33 Weston Preschool Director Walks so that Her Students May Live a Life Free from Cancer

12 Wishing You a Happy New Year!

14 January, 2014

community news 16 16 17 18 18

Strong Start to Weston Philharmonic Society Season Weston Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting Weston Brings Back Winter Safety Expo Imagine Charter School Wins Third Mayor’s Challenge Cup Rotary’s Run For Tomorrow Makes Strides for Fitness and Philanthropy $30 Million Gift Allows Cleveland Clinic Florida to Establish Neurological Center Students Remain the Driving Force Behind the Harvest Drive Watch and Learn with “Lit and the Law” Weston University Students Suit-up for Fire and Emergency Services Day B’nai Aviv Kehillah Club Cultivates Compassion and Commitment to Community Service Tree of Life Preschool Spreads Holiday Cheer

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Mayor’s Message

24 This New Year, Resolve to Enjoy All That Weston Has to Offer

Real Estate

30 Where Will 2014 Lead Us?

34 Weston Teen’s Friends For Soldiers Spreads Holiday Cheer

School News

36 Manatee Bay Elementary Fourth Grade Class Project is For the Birds 36 Young Environmentalist Gets Grants to Help Wildlife 40 Weston Christian Academy Students Celebrate Community Helpers 42 Three-peat: Lady Falcons Soccer Team Defends Championship Title 42 Cypress Bay Hosts Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Event 50 Sagemont Breaks Ground on Visual & Performing Arts Center 52 Tequesta Trace Seventh Graders Learn Lifesaving Lesson 52 Students Recognized as Heart Heroes 54 Country Isles Fourth Graders Get Knee-Deep in Learning 54 PTA’s Reflections Program Recognizes Artistic Talent at Eagle Point 56 Indian Trace Elementary Green Day Continues to Grow 58 Thunder Challenge Is No Match for Indian Tracers 61 Students Can Compete in Video Documentary Contest

Health and Wellness

39 New Year's Resolution: Thicker, Fuller, Natural Looking Hair Can Be Achieved 74 When Back Pain Strikes, Who Should You See? 78 Coping with a Breakup or Divorce: Moving On After a Relationship Ends 84 The Benefits of Vision Insurance

feature story

44 Pediatric Dentistry of Weston Helps Children Achieve Healthy and Beautiful Smiles

ask the expert 48 69 76 86

Put Your Best Face Forward for 2014 A Whiter Brighter Smile 7 Sensational Plastic Surgery Procedures to Start the New Year Shoulder Surgery: Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Fitness Forum

62 Mindfulness, Meditation and Movement Training – A New Approach for the New Year

Legally Speaking

64 Using a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan to Keep Your Home and Investment Properties for Much Less Than You Owe 72 A Thought for the New Year

Tee to green

65 Playing in Windy Conditions

Tax Talk

66 Foreign Account Tax Compliance

Positive Parenting 68 Eat, Live, Play!

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pet of the Month 80 “Sophie”

Pet Care

82 The Best New Technology in Veterinary Medicine

home Décor 87 A Whole New Light

Rotary News

88 Rotarians Rock – Free Concert in the Park Planned for March

chamber news

90 Weston Area Chamber Networks at SpeedPro Imaging

photo of the month 91 The World’s Favorite Newspaper™

dining out

92 Ring In the Chinese New Year at Parc 28

snAPSHOTS FROM SCHOOL 94,96,98 Class Acts!

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100,102 Community Snapshots

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Wishing You a Happy New Year!

s the holiday season comes to a close and

we return to our daily work routines, the Happy New Year toasts slowly fade away. We are trying to recover from all the festivities of the season, the get-togethers with friends and families, and the holiday feasts. Now we wonder what the year 2014 has in store for us. On behalf of my staff, I am happy to announce that we are once again growing our family of publications. Starting in March, we will be expanding our local community new magazines to reach an additional 20,000 homes and businesses in the City of Sunrise. The new Sunrise Town Times will provide our readers with truly local school and community news while allowing local and regional businesses to reach the residents of that community. While we are making resolutions to better ourselves, we should remember that the most important improvement to our daily lives is to spend more quality time with our family and friends. To enjoy each other’s company and companionship, to truly listen to each other’s concerns, and to offer understanding and a helping hand are resolutions all of us can achieve. Have a Happy New Year from all of us at Our City Weston and the Town Times magazines. Sincerely, Sven Budzisch Publisher/Owner

Happy 2014! Committed to giving your child

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

Vanessa da Rocha, Kim Mills, Mariem Garcia, Ada Rivera Office manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabriela Moscoso Graphic Design & photographY . . . . . . . Barry Stock, Grace Umlauf Web Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grace Umlauf

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Weston Friends Club Canasta – This group meets in a member’s home to play “Standard American Canasta” every Tuesday from 1-4:30pm. For more information about this or other Weston Friends Club activities, call President Claire Jargiello at (954) 384-2722.

with this highly-acclaimed Belgian thriller about a hitman who discovers the child he refused to assassinate was subsequently killed and his search for the real killer. Showtimes are at 5pm and 7:15pm at Weston 8 Cinema. Tickets are $7; series tickets are $30. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.ArtsCouncilWeston. com or call (954) 389-4321.

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Lit and the Law – After viewing The Long Walk Home starring Sissy Spacek and Whoopie Goldberg, attorney Andy Kassier will lead a discussion on Voting: the Prime Civil Right. The program begins at 12:30pm at the Bonaventure Town Center. The cost is $7, or $20 for the three-film series. For more information call (954) 384-9428.

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Free Yoga Day – Weston Yoga will be offering free yoga classes throughout the day with a donation to benefit Kids In Distress. The classes include Heated Yoga, Hatha (all levels), Mindfulness, Meditation & Movement, Kids Yoga (ages 7-12), and an information session on 200RYT Teacher Training. To see the class schedule or to register, call (954) 349-6868 or go to www. westonyoga.com. Weston Yoga is located at 2600 Glades Circle, Suite 400.

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“Despicable Me 2” – Bring the blankets, lawn chairs and plenty of popcorn, it’s time for Moonlight Movies in the Park. In this animated comedy, devoted new father Gru must divide his time between saving the world from super-villains and saving Miranda from heartbreak. The free, family event takes place at the Event Stage in Weston Regional Park at 7:30pm.

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“The Memory of a Killer” – The Weston Foreign Film Series continues

Hot Topics – Dr. Albert Williams of the NSU Huizenga School of Business will discuss the economics of Florida, the U.S., and the world. It takes place at 7:30pm at the Bonaventure Town Center. It is free for Bonaventure residents and $1 for non-residents. Please RSVP to Larry Rothman at rothmla@yahoo.com.

18th Farmer’s Market – Shop for locally grown and organic produce, natural food products, soy candles and soaps, plants, organic spices and more. There will also be live music. It takes place from 9am to 1pm in the parking lot of St. Paul Lutheran Church & Preschool, 580 Indian Trace. For more information call (954) 801-8474.

22nd – 25th Bulk Garbage Pick-up – FREE Bulk Pick-Up will take place on your regularly scheduled garbage collection day, which is Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for single-family homes and Saturday for multi-family units with dumpsters. All items should be curbside by 7am on your collection day. For questions regarding bulk pick-up please call the City of Weston Public Works Services Center at (954) 385-2600 or visit the City of Weston website at www.westonfl.org, click on Public Works and then Bulk Pick-Up.

26th Colorful Family Run – B’nai Aviv Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) is hosting a 1-mile fun run to motivate families to lead a healthier lifestyle. All participants will receive a white t-shirt to wear. At various intervals along the course, different colors will be sprinkled on the runners. The race starts at noon at Tequesta Trace Park. Proceeds will be used for renovations

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“Turbo” – Bring the blankets, lawn chairs and plenty of popcorn, it’s time for Moonlight Movies in the Park. All ages will enjoy this underdog story of a speed-obsessed snail who dreams of becoming the world’s greatest racer. The free, family event takes place at the Event Stage in Weston Regional Park at 7:30pm.

Feb. 2nd 28th Chloe’s Challenge – Help support children with autism. Proceeds from this event benefit the Bridge to Healing Foundation. It takes place from 7-10pm at Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill in Plantation. Tickets are $50 in advance or $60 at the door. For more information contact Cindy Smith at (954) 295-8994.

31st Winter Safety Expo – Tequesta Trace Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland as the City of Weston and Broward Sheriff’s Office present this fun-filled, family-friendly event. It features police, fire and rescue vehicles, kids activities, hot chocolate and cookies and much more – including SNOW! It takes place from 6-8:30pm. Call (954) 389-4321 for more information.

Hazardous Waste & Electronics Collection – Drop off your household hazardous waste and electronics items at the Weston Public Works Services Center, 2599 South Post Road, between 8am and 3pm. There is no fee for Broward County residents. This is the safe way to dispose of paint, pesticides, pool chemicals, tires, batteries, computers and televisions. For more information contact the Weston Public Works Service Department at (954) 385-2600 or visit www.westonfl.org.

Feb. 8th “Celebrating Romance” Symphony Concert – The Weston Philharmonic Society and the City of Weston present this concert featuring the romantic sounds of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto #2 and Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor. It will be performed by the Symphony of the Americas under the baton of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese. The performance takes place at 7:30pm in the Cypress Bay Theater. Tickets may be purchased at the Weston Community Center and Community Bank of Broward. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door; student tickets are $10. For more information call (954) 389-4321.

Feb. 9th Feb. 1st “The Frog Prince” – Professional puppeteers perform this enchanting and updated version of the classic fairy tale. Two performances are scheduled at the Weston Community Center, at 1:30pm and 3pm. The puppet show is free and best suited for children ages pre-K through second grade. For more information call (954) 389-4321.

Celebrate the Arts – Join your friends and family from 11am to 5pm at Weston Town Center. Celebrate the Arts will feature an exhibit by the Weston Art Guild, hands-on activities by Young At Art, a musical playing patch with instruments to try, a graffiti wall, and continuous entertainment by the Cypress Bay and Sagemont drama, band and choral departments. For more information call (954) 3894321 or visit http://artscouncilweston. wordpress.com/events-calendar/.

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Strong Start to Weston Philharmonic Society Season By Stacey Bomser

The Weston Philharmonic Society has an exciting season in store, including a Symphony of the Americas’ concert featuring a selection of romantic songs just in time for Valentine’s Day. The season started with the intimate Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon concert at the home of Tim and Debbie Martin. Approximately 120 music lovers attended the concert by the Don Wilner Jazz Trio, featuring Brazilian jazz vocalist and Weston resident Beatriz Malnic. The highly respected interpreter of Bossa Nova and Samba won the Brazilian Press Award in 2009 as the best Brazilian singer living in the United States. The afternoon also featured the presentation of the Society’s first Platinum Circle Award, which recog-

Weston City Commissioner Angel Gomez reads a citation recognizing Rochelle and Paul Koenig for their contribution to the arts in Weston.

nizes outstanding individuals for their contribution to the advancement of music and music education in Weston. Rochelle and Paul Koenig were honored. They are founding members of the Weston Philharmonic Society (WPS) and Rochelle served as the first president. “About 18 years ago we moved to this beautiful community, Weston. It was an ideal place to relax, raise children, participate in sports, and retire. However, as the population grew, we recognized the need for local artistic and cultural activities,” explained Rochelle during her acceptance speech. She had been an officer in the Fort Lauderdale Philharmonic Society and knew the importance of adding professional presentations in a community. As WPS president, she approached city leaders and with their support, Weston welcomed its first Symphony of the Americas concert. “With scarcely 100 people in the huge theater, it was a very, very intimate first audience,” shared Rochelle, noting that today’s concerts often sellout the 650-seat theater at Cypress Bay High School. In addition to receiving the WPS Platinum Circle Award, City Commissioner Angel Gomez presented the couple with a special citation from the City of Weston acknowledging their contributions to arts and culture in our community. One of the things Rochelle says she is most proud of is the Society’s music enrichment program offered to Weston schools. The In School Music program introduces over 12,000 elementary school students

Weston Philharmonic Society Co-Presidents Roger Lander (left) and Victoria Jolson (right) with Rochelle and Paul Koenig, recipients of the first Platinum Circle Award.

to fine music each year. In December, members of the string section of the Symphony of the Americas explained their instruments, demonstrated with a brief solo, and then performed together. On Saturday, February 8th, the entire Symphony will perform “Celebrating Romance: A Concert” under the direction of Maestro James BrooksBruzzese. It will feature the romantic sounds of Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto #2 and Elgar’s Cello Concerto in E minor. On March 9th, the Symphony of the Americas will perform a free outdoor Pops Concert at Weston Town Center. For more information on the Weston Philharmonic Society and its upcoming concerts, visit www.westonphilharmonic.com or call (954) 849-8374.

Weston Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting By Stacey Bomser

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City of Weston has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This prestigious award, presented by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the U.S. and Canada, is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. For the City of Weston to consistently attain this award represents a significant accomplishment by the Weston Finance Department led by Assistant City Manager/CFO David Keller. “Being recognized by the GFOA and attaining this achievement should give Weston’s shareholders comfort in knowing that the City’s staff subscribes to the highest principals in governmental accounting and confidence that the City’s financial matters are performed with transparency and accountability,” states Weston City Manager John Flint. “This is a job well done and recognition well earned.” The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2013

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was prepared by the Weston Financial Services Staff. Members will be formally recognized at a City Commission meeting once the Certificate of Achievement plaque has been received. The GFOA established the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program in 1945 to encourage and assist state and local governments to go beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles, to prepare comprehensive annual financial reports that evidence the spirit of transparency and full disclosure, and then to recognize individual governments that succeed in achieving that goal. Weston’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the document. To review the award-winning document go to http://www.westonfl.org/media/docs/annualreport/ FY_2012_CAFR.PDF. The cover images, as well as the internal tabs, were drawn by Weston elementary school students.

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Weston Brings Back Winter Safety Expo By Stacey Bomser

Photos courtesy City of Weston.

equesta Trace Park will be transformed into a winter won -

derland for the second annual Weston Winter Safety Expo. This year’s event takes place on Friday, January 31st from 6-8:30pm. Be sure to bundle up, as the weather forecast calls for snow. “For several years now October has given us rain on our Halloween Safety Expo. Last year we decided to turn that rain into snow…with rave reviews,” states Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation. “Moving the Safety Expo to January allows us to tap into Florida’s cooler, drier winter weather. Attendees last year were treated to a Weston ‘snowfall’ and scenes of winter along with the popular displays set up by BSO Police and Fire personnel. It is a popular event for the entire family.” A severe rain storm prompted the postponement of the 2012 Halloween Safety Expo, which had been a popular program for Weston youngsters for many years. Children would dress in Halloween costumes and collect candy as they visited the

various police, fire and rescue vehicles. When the event was moved to January, it was reinvented with a winter wonderland theme complete with falling snow. That program proved so popular, the City of Weston and Broward Sheriff’s Office are bringing it back. BSO will be out in full force, showcasing its impressive fleet with fire and rescue trucks, motorcycles, helicopters, and other emergency vehicles for guests to admire and explore. Highlights from past years have included the Presidential limousine and SWAT truck. There will also be informational booths and displays educating the Weston community on all of the resources available to keep them safe. The evening will also feature entertainment and children’s activities including games, bounce houses and a DJ. Guests will enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. For more information on the Weston Winter Safety Expo, contact the Weston Community Center at (954) 389-4321.

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Imagine Charter School Wins Third Mayor’s Challenge Cup By Stacey Bomser

And They’re Off! Students pass Mayor Stermer (in red) and Commissioner Gomez (in yellow) as they dart from the starting line at the beginning of the Mayor’s Challenge Cup 1-mile Family Health Walk. Photos courtesy City of Weston

magine Charter School at Weston won the Mayor ’ s Challenge Cup for the third straight year. The one-mile Family Health Walk was part of the Rotary Club of Weston’s 16th annual Run For Tomorrow. Mayor Daniel Stermer challenged students, families, and faculty from every elementary school in Weston to join him in taking the first step toward a lifetime of physical fitness. Hundreds of students and parents rose to the challenge. Imagine Charter School clinched its third straight victory, once again taking home the Mayor’s Challenge Cup. In addition to the prestigious trophy, the winning school also received a $1,500 check from the Rotary Club of Weston. Indian Trace Elementary placed second and received $1,000, while Gator Run Elementary got $500 for winning third place. During the closing ceremony and awards presentation, Mayor Stermer spoke to the students about the importance of daily exercise and living a healthy lifestyle. “It was incredibly rewarding for me

Principal Laham and students from Imagine Charter School at Weston celebrate winning their third Mayor’s Challenge Cup.

to see hundreds of elementary school children and their parents coming out once again on a weekend to participate in a physical fitness event, which also entailed some healthy between-school competition. Imagine Charter certainly takes their school spirit seriously and turned out a huge contingency to again take home the Mayor’s Get Fit Challenge Cup trophy and grand prize,” states Mayor Stermer. “The Rotary Club of Weston must be commended for their generosity in providing these cash prizes for our schools. I look forward to challenging every elementary school in Weston to culminate year-long healthy eating habits and focus on exercise with next year’s Mayor’s Challenge. Come on out!”

Imagine Charter School at Weston students were out in full force.

Rotary’s Run For Tomorrow Makes Strides for Fitness and Philanthropy By Stacey Bomser

he streets around Weston Town Center were filled with

runners for the Rotary Club of Weston’s 16th annual Run For Tomorrow. The 5K and half marathon race event is the Rotary Club’s primary charity fundraiser. The Rotary estimates it netted $42,000 to benefit its many charities and service projects. Proceeds help fund projects such as Rotary International’s fight to end Polio and help support local causes including Harvest Drive, LifeNet4Families, Sandy Nittinger Veterans Home, Children’s Harbor, Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center, and many others. Proceeds also help fund YMCA Y-Fit afterschool physical activity programs in Weston elementary schools. The Weston Rotary is a strong supporter of the Rotary Run Chair Julian Gazzano (left), BSO Deputy Kari health and well-being Pallotto, Commissioner Angel Gomez, Commissioner of Weston students. It Jim Norton, Mayor Daniel Stermer, Ashley Boxer Dalley from Baptist Health, Rotarian Gene Harvey, Police Chief pledged $3,000 in prizes Kevin Butler, and Weston YMCA Executive Director John Gorman. Photos courtesy City of Weston. to the top three schools in

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this year’s Mayor’s Cup Challenge. That program encourages Weston children and their families to take the first step toward getting healthy by walking in the 1-Mile Family Health Walk, which follows the Run For Tomorrow 5K. Run For Tomorrow is part of a full-day of fitness. Following the race, Weston Town Center hosted the Get Fit Festival. It featured health and wellness vendors showcasing everything from health foods and supplements to exercise equipment. There was live entertainment throughout the day, along with workout demonstrations. Local healthcare providers offered health tests and screenings. Baptist Health South Florida was the Title Sponsor of the Rotary Club of Weston’s Run For Tomorrow and DynaServe, Inc. was the Presenting Sponsor. The City of Weston partnered in the event.

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$30 Million Gift Allows Cleveland Clinic Florida to Establish Neurological Center By Stacey Bomser

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Florida, today and in the future. campus should be complete by She previously established early next year. This project is a multi-million dollar fund made possible by a $30 million to support Cleveland Clinic donation from longtime patient Florida’s Neurology Program Pauline Braathen. This is the and the Pauline M. Braathen largest gift in the organization’s Endowed Chair in Neurology, 25-year history. held by Neurology Department “Since her first Chair Nestor Galvez-Jimenez, MD. visit to Cleveland Artist’s rendering of the new Egil “I have traveled the world Clinic Florida in and Pauline Braathen Facility and experienced more medical 2001, Mrs. Braathen to be built on Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Weston campus. institutions than I care to has become one of remember, but the quality of the our most ardent and clinicians and the depth of care that I have received generous supporters,” states Bernie from Cleveland Clinic Florida are unrivaled,” Fernandez, MD, President of Cleveland shares Mrs. Braathen. “Dr. Galvez, in particular, Clinic Florida. “The Egil and Pauline has provided me with outstanding care and Braathen Facility will include statesupport. He is knowledgeable, compassionate and of-the-art, technologically-advanced undoubtedly one of the best in his field.” equipment that will allow us to elevate Mrs. Braathen says this donation will celebrate the level of healthcare in South Florida her late husband’s genius and success, “in the while continuing to exceed the patient certain belief that it will improve many lives for experience.” years to come.” Mrs. Braathen has been a Dr. Steven Roshon, Cancer Center Director, Cleveland Clinic Florida; Bill Peacock, Chief of Operations, Cleveland Clinic (OH); Dr. Nestor Galvez, Property developer Egil Braathen was one of philanthropic supporter of Cleveland Chairman of Neurology, Cleveland Clinic Florida; Dr. Bernie Fernandez, President, Cleveland Clinic Florida; Mike Maroone, President and COO, Norway’s wealthiest men. He died in 2009, after Clinic Florida for many years. Her $30 AutoNation; Pauline Braathen, donor and Cleveland Clinic Florida patient; suffering the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s million donation will help maintain a Al Maroone; Michael Modic, Chairman, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic (OH); Janet Williams, Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Florida. disease for more than a decade. cutting edge neuroscience program in ground on the new Egil and Pauline Braathen Facility which will house the expanded Pauline Braathen Neurological Center and Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Cancer Center. Construction of the five-story, 143,000 square foot building on the Weston

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Students Remain the Driving Force Behind the Harvest Drive By Stacey Bomser

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site. That includes over 75 families right here in Weston, as well as an additional 75 families in Fort Lauderdale. “Our site at Fort Lauderdale High School was closed this year because of construction at the school,” explains Herman. “The students at Cypress Bay stepped up and adopted this as a sister school, collecting donations to provide each family with six to ten grocery bags filled with food and basic household necessities, along with a gift card to purchase perishable items such as a turkey for their holiday meal.” Beyond their generosity, what really impressed Herman was that after they finished, many of the Cypress Bay students Worker Bee Kim O’Neill, Florida Gubernatorial Candidate went over to Western High Nan Rich, Harvest Drive Founder Renee Herman, Worker Bee School, Harvest Drive’s main Amy Freund, School Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson, and Western High School Principal Jimmy Arrojo. distribution site, to help pack bags for over 400 families. bee Amy Freund. The volunteers at Western also included This year she wants to call attention to the “boumany college students, who had been tique babes,” led by Susan Gross and Davi Leoniff, Harvest Drive volunteers while in high who spend countless hours turning the Western school. “Seeing those kids come back High School auditorium into a full-service departto help us makes me so happy,” states ment store, complete with personal shoppers. Herman. “Look at what they learned from “The day before we give out the food, recipient Harvest Drive…the importance of giving families are invited to come ‘shop’ the Harvest back. They are the heart of Harvest Drive. Boutique to pick out clothes and toys and books. Our students are the ones who keep us Each family is assigned a volunteer who helps going year after year.” them find sizes and pick out special items for their She says she is always amazed at how children,” explains Herman. “It’s wonderful, crazy Susan Gross and her team of Harvest Boutique worker bees prepare for families to choose clothing, toys and books in Western High’s auditorium. connected the students are to this cause. and sad to see. We had eight rows of shoes and She shares the story of a college sophothey were all gone in just a few hours. We never more, who had been a recipient family have enough toys. The families are so appreciative; while he was a student at Western High many are brought to tears. For most of them, this is School, who saw a post on facebook that their Christmas.” the Harvest Drive was short on some food Even though the holidays are over, the Harvest items. He came back to his alma mater to Drive continues. It has become a year-round effort, make a donation. stocking a food pantry at Western High School. Students aren’t the only ones dediHerman and her worker bees are now busy preparcated to helping the Harvest Drive year ing for a Spring Harvest Drive to help provide food after year. Herman also credits the volun- for recipient families over the summer. teers, which are lovingly called “worker bees,” especially her co-founders Kim To learn more about the Harvest Drive and how you can help, visit O’Neill and Patti Bradley and new worker www.harvestdriveflorida.com. The Black family and the Lerner family help out at Harvest Drive. thanks this past holiday season to the generosity of children from across the county. The Harvest Drive has grown from its humble beginnings as a simple canned food drive at Country Isles Elementary into a year-round endeavor fueled by the same three “PTA moms” who started the event and thousands of dedicated students. “Our mission has always been to teach children at a young age that their contributions can make a difference in the lives of others,” explains Harvest Drive Inc. Founder Renee Herman, who credits the student volunteers for making this project possible each year. For the second year, Cypress Bay High School served as one of the distribution sites. Herman estimates that at least 175 families were served from this

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Watch and Learn with “Lit and the Law” By Stacey Bomser

t ’ s been over 50 years since affirmative action was intro -

duced, and it’s still a highly-debated topic in this country. It will be one of the sensitive legal issues explored this season during “Lit and the Law.” Presented by the BonWest Chapter of ORT America, this popular and thought-provoking program shows a series of films followed by a discussion of the legal matters raised in each movie. Don’t be confused by the name. “Lit and the Law” started as a book club, but now uses film as its format to explore legal issues. Attorney Andy Kassier has been facilitating the group since its inception in 2000. Each season he carefully selects the topics. “This year we are focusing on really current issues – voting rights and affirmative action, both before the U.S. Supreme Court, and Edward Snowden. We all have our opinions on each of these hot-button topics. It’s important to clarify the legal underpinnings and history as well.” “He is wonderful at clarifying the issues and setting them in proper perspective,” states Joy Rodenberg, one of the founding members. “His knowledge and research leads our group through lively discussion.” “Lit and the Law’s” thirteenth season begins on Friday, January 10th with the movie The Long Walk Home starring Whoopie Goldberg and Sissy Spacek. Following the movie will be a discussion on the topic Voting: the Prime Civil Right. In February, the focus will be on Affirmative Action. Instead of a movie, the group will watch a Law and Order episode titled “Haven” which focuses on the pros and

cons of affirmative action. The “Lit and the Law” series wraps up in March exploring Edward Snowden: Traitor, Criminal or Whistleblower. The movie has not been selected yet. “Lit and the Law” takes place the second Friday of the month, January through March, at the Bonaventure Town Center Club. The film is shown at 12:30pm, followed by a discussion at 2pm. The program is open to everyone. The cost is $20 for the series or $7 per session; fees payable at the door. Proceeds benefit the BonWest Chapter of ORT America. ORT is a world-wide charitable organization committed to the education and training of young people throughout the world to enable them to become self-supporting and independent. The BonWest Chapter has been serving the Weston community for 28 years.

Weston University Students Suit-up for Fire and Emergency Services Day By Stacey Bomser

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up, but the 21 students enrolled in Weston University got to do just that during their visit to Weston Fire Station No. 81. On Fire and Emergency Medical Services Day, students visited with Weston BSO firefighters and paramedics where they learned how physically demanding and academically complex the fire and emergency services really are. The students were surprised to learn that firefighters must utilize complex math and science during the course of their job. For example, as firefighters fight a structure fire, they must account for the rate of water flow (up to 150 gallons per minutes dependent upon hose size) and its weight (8.35 pounds per gallon) to ensure that the building can withstand the extra load. If not, firefighters must ensure that there are outlets or holes added so the water can escape at a proper rate. The Weston U students were put to the test, donning the 80-pound fire gear,

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B’nai Aviv Kehillah Club Cultivates Compassion and Commitment to Community Service By Stacey Bomser

ehillah is the H ebrew word for community. So,

Kehillah Club is the perfect name for the new club at B’nai Aviv, Weston’s Conservative synagogue. It fosters a sense of community within the synagogue while also promoting community service. Rabbi Adam Watstein originally created this club at the urging of two young congregants at his former temple in Las Vegas. In the few short years since its inception he saw the impact it made on religious school students and their families, as well as the greater community. He knew he wanted to bring that same experience to Weston. “As a rabbi, this is probably the most effective thing I have done,” explains Rabbi Watstein. “It’s been incredible to see these kids develop over time to have such maturity and worldliness.” He’s already seeing the impact the Kehillah Club has had here after just a few months. Its first event was a project with Hispanic Unity, an organization that helps acclimate immigrants of all regions and languages. “Our children spent three weeks collecting 2,000 books, which we delivered to the Hispanic Unity preschool,” explains Rabbi Watstein. “The event coincided with their Literacy Night, and we set up a ‘book store’ for the families where we gave away books and our children read them to the preschoolers.” The rabbi says it was incredible to watch his students play the role of inspirer and transformer. “The purpose of the Kehillah Club is to help our children gain a deeper understanding that a single individual can make a difference in another person’s life.” Each month the Kehillah Club supports a different organiza-

Left: Kehillah Club members Michael Fiedel and Mark Kava reading at the Hispanic Unity Literacy Night. Right: Kehillah Club members at the Light the Night Walk. Below: Rabbi Adam Watstein at the Light the Night Walk.

tion or agency within our community. Before the holidays, the group walked in the Light the Night fundraiser to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. This month they will be visiting the Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center. Upcoming programs will help the Broward Outreach Center (a homeless shelter) and the WECARE kosher food bank. Before each program, Rabbi Watstein meets with the students and families to talk about the Jewish values (mitzvahs) embodied by the project. B’nai Aviv’s Kehillah Club is for students in fourth through eighth grade and their families. Interested students must submit an application and sign a contract committing to participate in the entire program. The club is funded by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Broward County.

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chocolate and Christmas cookies for everyone. The highlight was the opportunity to get your picture taken with Santa Claus. Guests were asked to bring a toy to donate to Toys for Tots. “This charity organization has blessed over 217 million children during its 54 year history,” notes Gabriel. “We felt that being a preschool, which is in the business of helping and teaching children in our community, what better foundation to support than one that is helping children.” Tree of Life collected two oversized boxes filled with toys. “This is what Christmas is all about…giving to others with a Children enjoyed face Donations were collected joyous heart,” says Marcy. painting and other activies. for Toys for Tots. to the Weston community. The Buitragos say the reacGabriel says he hopes the tion from guests was one of amazement when they children who attended, and the preschool’s walked in and entered the main area to find a huge students, learned a valuable lesson from this tree in the middle of the school, multiple playgrounds experience. “It’s very important for little ones outside, and the large classrooms filled with all the to start at a young age to understand that givlatest learning tools. ing is probably the most important principle Tree of Life Preschool plans to continue supporting we must practice.” charitable causes in 2014. The couple says the comThe holiday party and pictures with Santa Tree of Life Preschool hosted a holiday party for the community. Families were invited to take pictures with Santa Claus. munity can look forward to more great events to come. were a great way to introduce the preschool he season of giving took on a special

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N ew Year begins as well as a new legislative session in Tallahassee. I have a renewed enthusiasm that my colleagues will pass laws that will benefit all Floridians. As a State Representative, I am allowed to introduce six bills and I have an opportunity to carry bills that repeal existing bills without a limit. Several months ago, I wrote about the Democracy in Action contest for Broward County high school seniors to write their own law. We had nine entries and two were selected for my sponsorship, including one by a group of Cypress Bay High School students. John Potito, Paola DeZubiria, Paola Lozano, Remy Miller and Susana Mejia from Mrs. Marks’ class won for their Amendment to Florida’s Texting while Driving Ban to include enhanced penalties for Texting while Driving in a School Zone. Their submission reads: “Florida has recently instituted a law banning the use of personal electronic devices while driving. Texting and other cell phone use while driving is a major safety hazard for Florida citizens. The ban was put into place based on significant evidence that the majority of accidents occurring on Florida’s roadways involve distracted driving in general, and cell phone usage, in particular. This evidence further indicates that the death and injury toll in Florida in accidents involving the usage of a personal electronic device is one of the highest in the nation. In conjunction with Florida’s Ban on Texting and Driving, we propose the law be amended to include a subsection that enhances the penalties for texting while driving in a school zone. Specifically, the punishable fine for the

traffic infraction of texting while driving should be doubled when it is committed within a school zone during active school zone hours. The intent of enhancing the penalty for violating the ban while driving in a school zone is that it will increase the law’s effectiveness as a deterrent and help to decrease the incidence of death or injuries to children going to and from school on foot or by bicycle. Protecting children is the reason for the reduced speed limits in school zones. Since children are Florida’s most vulnerable citizens and texting while driving is such a significant cause of death and injury to Florida’s citizens, it only makes sense to enhance the new law so that it accomplishes its goal of protecting ALL of Florida’s citizens, including children in the place where they are most vulnerable. Finally, because the ban is already enacted, amending it to protect children in the place they are most vulnerable (school zones) will not require any change in the law’s enforcement.” Taylor Jacobs from Atlantic Technical High School won for her Abolishment of 798.02 Act, a repealer bill. It calls for the abolishment of an archaic law prohibiting an unmarried man and woman from cohabitating. She states that the law does not reflect modern culture and the State should not be involved with citizens’ private lives. I am happy to introduce these bills in Tallahassee. I will keep you posted on their progress. Democracy In Action is a wonderful opportunity for our Broward County students to participate in government. State Representative Richard Stark (D-Weston) represents House District 104 which includes all of Weston. You can reach Rep. Stark at Richard.stark@myfloridahouse.gov or by calling his legislative office at (954) 217-0287.

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Sarah Braisted takes in the breathtaking scenery along the California coastline during the Susan G. Komen 3-Day in San Diego.

Teammates Gina Brooker and Sarah Braisted hold the banner they made to honor all the people in their lives who have been touched by cancer.

Sarah pitches her tent in Mission Beach, California. During the 3-Day breast cancer walk, walkers camped out as temperatures dipped into the 40’s at night.

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Can Do Kid

Weston Teen’s Friends For Soldiers Spreads Holiday Cheer By Stacey Bomser

fter E mma Woldenberg’ s older brother was deployed to

Iraq, she and her mother would send him care packages filled with his favorite treats. Today Emma’s doing the same thing for dozens of American servicemen and women through her club, Friends For Soldiers. “My brother, Will, would tell me how some of his friends never got care packages because they didn’t have family to send them things,” explains Emma, a junior at Cypress Bay High School and Founder and President of the Friends For Soldiers club. “I was inspired to send care packages to soldiers who never received them. That’s how Friends For Soldiers came about; to help put a smile on the faces of each and every soldier.” The club works with Americas Moms For Soldiers to collect items and pack gift boxes to send overseas. Emma became involved with that organization after working with them for her Bat Mitzvah project when she was in seventh grade. This year, Friends For Soldiers enlisted the help of Temple Dor Dorim in order to expand its donation drive to fill care packages for the holidays. Emma says temple members were asked to donate frequently Emma Woldenberg, founder and president of the Friends For Soldiers Club, stands next to care packages to be sent to soldiers serving overseas.

requested items such as baby wipes, beef jerky, powder drink mixes, nuts, candies, Chex Mix, Chapstick and eye drops. The Empty Nesters Club organized a collection at the synagogue, while students enrolled in the Early Childhood Center made cards for the soldiers. Members of the Friends For Soldiers club at Cypress Bay worked with Americas Moms For Soldiers to pack the care packages, which were shipped to soldiers serving in Iraq and Maria Sojo, Jenny Blum, Emma Woldenberg, Audrey Evans, Afghanistan dur- Brooke Schachtman, Noa Saint-Marc, and Danielle Saxe. ing the holidays. This year the club was able to provide almost 100 boxes filled with treats, hygiene items, a letter from Friends For Soldiers, and a handmade card from one of the preschool students. That far exceeds last year’s efforts in which the club packed and shipped over 60 boxes. Emma says she is proud of the work Friends For Soldiers is doing, especially at the holiday time. “Everyone needs to be reminded that they are loved and appreciated, and my one ultimate goal for this club is to make the soldiers feel happy, even in the middle of something so unhappy such as war.”

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644 HONEYSUCKLE LN

SOLD PRICE BEDS BATHS

549,000

SQ. FT. GARAGE POOL WATER

3,403

540 SW 167TH TE

315,000

2,046

1578 BANYAN WY

482,000

2.5

2,345

511 SW 169TH TE

285,000

2,031

1545 WINTERBERRY LN

400,000

2,100

1417 MAJESTY TER

375,000

2.5

1,760

590,000

2,780

1199 CEDAR FALLS DR

402,500

2.5

2,471

728 SAND CREEK CR

315,000

1,468

580,000

3.5

3,630

374 MALLARD RD

775,000

4,162

401 MALLARD LN

690,000

3,638

354 MALLARD RD

565,000

3,638

360,000

1,906

3778 FALCON RIDGE CIR

415,000

2.5

2,242

4064 PINE RIDGE LN

380,000

2.5

1,833

4423 MAGNOLIA RIDGE DR 345,100

2.5

1,933

1,255,000

4.5

5,445

1526 VICTORIA ISLE WY

910,000

3.5

3,918

CAMELLIA ISLAND 1294 CAMELLIA CR

400,000

2.5

2,255

COUNTRY ISLES PATIO HOMES 2031 SACRAMENTO

1044 POPLAR CR

220,000

1,547

350,000

2.5

1,984

16425 TURQUOISE TR

410,000

2.5

2,414

16409 SAPPHIRE BND

315,000

1,628

340,000

2.5

1,581

19124 SENECA AVE

550,000

3,061

3695 W GARDENIA AV

540,000

2,820

19252 S HIBISCUS ST

510,000

3.5

3,151

4339 W WHITEWATER AV

470,000

3,040

385,000

2,320

735 SW 158TH TER

379,900

2,535

15870 E WIND CIR

250,000

1,392

EMERALD COURTS 16014 OPAL CREEK DR EMERALD ESTATES

EMERALD ISLES 851 GARNET CR ISLES AT WESTON

LAGUNA SPRINGS II 658 SPINNAKER

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NEW RIVER ESTATES

NORTH LAKES

THE FALLS

THE LAKES 500 STONEMONT LN THE LANDINGS

THE MEADOWS 702 WILLOW BEND RD THE RIDGES

WESTON HILLS 2683 RIVIERA CT

480 CARRINGTON DR

515,000

2,771

2452 EAGLE RUN WY

825,000

3.5

4,298

384 CARRINGTON DR

490,000

2,771

2557 MONTCLAIRE CIR

725,000

3,507

2823 OAKBROOK DR

575,000

2,550

510,000

2,502

5,114

SAVANNA 1118 SKYLARK DR

741,000

4,062

1806 MARINERS LN

1709 ROYAL GROVE WY

590,000

3,403

WINDMILL RANCH ESTATES

844 SUNFLOWER CIR

585,000

3,014

3320 PADDOCK RD

1,235,000

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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▸▸ What is FUE? The Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) is a unique FDA approved technique. It is minimally invasive, eliminating the use of scalpels, staples and anesthesia. It simply harvests individual hair follicles from the back of the head where hair growth is dominant. It is then carefully re-implanted into the balding or thinning targeted areas, providing a natural re-distribution of hair. ▸▸ How does the FUE differ from other hair transplantation? The FUE method is an advanced hair transplant method that harvests individual follicles from the donor area without the use of scalpels or stitches, which means there is no linear scar. Other methods of hair transplantation use a linear incision in the back of the head to harvest the donor hairs. This method tends to be painful, has a longer healing time, and leaves a telltale scar if the client wears his/her hair short. Using the FUE method,there are no scars and no incision. As a result, healing is quicker. ▸▸ How long does it take? The hair transplant using the FUE is done in a single day. It is an outpatient procedure performed when the client is fully awake. The client is medicated so he/ she feels no pain. Clients can expect to return to normal activity as quick as the next day. ▸▸ Is the FUE suitable for both men and women? Yes. Because the FUE is a minimally invasive procedure, it is a viable option for both men and women looking to restore their own hair with transplantation. Are you ready to take the next step to achieve a permanent solution and grow thicker, fuller, natural looking hair? To determine if you are a candidate for hair transplantation using the FUE method, call Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette Jr., D.O. for your free consultation at 954-384-8989. Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Functional Medicine, Hair Loss &Transplantation, IV Nutrition Therapy and BioIdentical Hormone Pellet Therapy. His practice Hair Restoration Institute is located within Bellissimo Medical at 2665 Executive Park Drive, Suite #3, in Weston. Visit the website at www.GotHairFl.com.

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School News

Weston Christian Academy Students Celebrate Community Helpers By Stacey Bomser

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of Support Services for Weston Christian Academy. are learning a valuable lesson this year: to love She says the response one another. This theme, based on the Bible from the community workverse John: 13-34, extends beyond family and friends ers has been incredible. to the community. “They have received us Through the school’s “Love our Community” prowith open arms. They are gram, kindergarten through fifth grade students are surprised and grateful that going out in the Weston community each month to this type of selfless expresshow their love and appreciation to community sersion of gratitude is still vice workers, many of whom risk their lives every day. being taught in schools,” The school has “adopted” various agencies that states Vasquez. serve the community, including the fire department, Even more impressive, Broward Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Galarza helps Drew Rivera prepare a pastry basket students have learned to and post office. The students began the project by for firefighters at Fire Station 81. give to others without the delivering plates WCA Director of Support Services of homemade chocolate chip cookies, and con- expectation of receiving anything in return. Esther Vasquez and third graders give Postal Carrier Anne Smart a holiday Fourth grader Gabby Brissett says she tinue to show their appreciation throughout the treat bag. has learned that there are people who want school year with little gifts and written expresto take care of us and look out for us. “It is good to reach out to others to show that sions, including cards, letters and pictures. you appreciate them and care about them.” “We are teaching our students to not just Weston Postal Carrier Ann Smart, who delivers mail to Weston Christian wait for opportunities to love others, but to go Academy, says she was very moved by the students’ kindness. “I appreciate this out of their way and look for different ways to from the bottom of my heart!” show the unconditional love of God to everyThat, ultimately, is the lesson Weston Christian Academy wants to teach its stuone they meet,” states Esther Vasquez, Director dents. According to Vasquez, “We want our students to learn that it’s easy loving close friends and family, but loving those we don’t necessarily know takes a little Mrs. Fountain watches as first graders Ireland O’Brien (left) and Bella Galarza decorate more effort and a special heart.” ornaments for the Weston BSO officers.

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Chiropractic? Why Not?

“A Doctor’s Confession to West Broward” Dear Friend,

want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a confession can help clear the air so there’s no misunderstanding.

Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first.

Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy on the bottom. Twenty-five years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood. Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists. I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more… A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess what…I started feeling so much better! From daily migraines, I went down to three a week, and then to once in a great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted to become a chiropractor and help others. That’s how it happened! It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their migraines. They also come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few. Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “Due to an auto accident, I suffered from severe neck pain, vertigo and I could not raise my arm to comb my hair. Now I am symptom free with no medication and I can do everything I could not do before.” – E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL

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Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. My confession is that I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that! Forty-five million Americans no longer have health insurance, and those who do have found that their benefits have been greatly reduced. That’s where chiropractic comes in. I have a significantly lower fee plan so that more people are able to afford the care they need. An entire week of care in my office costs what you could pay for one visit elsewhere. Another way to save… studies show that chiropractic can double your immune capacity, naturally and without drugs. The immune system fights colds, the flu, and other ailments. So you may not be running off to the doctor as much. Studies show that people actually pay less for their long-term overall health care expenses if they are seeing a chiropractor.

You Benefit from an Amazing Offer-Look, it “Thanks to the DRX 9000 and the doctors, I no longer have chronic sciatic pain. It’s been a long shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg to correct your health. You are going to write a check to time since I have taken pain medication.” – J. Walker, Miramar someone for your health care expenses, you

may as well write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. When you bring in this article (by 01/31/14) you will receive my entire new patient exam for $45. That’s with x-rays, biomechanical exam, history and consultation…the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you $250 elsewhere. The law says that I must tell YOu THAT YOu OR AnY OTHeR peRSOn ReSpOnSIBLe FOR pAYMenT HAS THe RIgHT TO ReFuSe TO pAY, cAnceL pAYMenT, OR Be ReIMBuRSeD FOR TReATMenT, WHIcH IS peRFORMeD AS A ReSuLT OF AnD WITHIn 72 HOuRS OF ReSpOnDIng TO THe ADveRTISeMenT FOR DIScOunTeD, OR ReDuceD Fee FOR SeRvIce, eXAMInATIOn, OR TReATMenT. great care at a great fee…please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at a great fee. My qualifications… I’m a graduate of Life college and have been practicing for over 10 years. I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babies to pro athletes that you may know. I am constantly going to seminars and updating my knowledge so I can give my patients the latest information and techniques of my profession. My assistants are Mylene and Johanna – really great people. Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. We have a wonderful service, at an exceptional fee. Our office is called Windmill Health center and it’s at 17160 Royal palm Blvd., Suite 1 in the Windmill professional plaza. Our phone number is 954-217-4881. call Mylene, Johanna or Annie for an appointment. We can help you. Thank you. For more information regarding our services please visit our website www. WindmillHealthcenter.com. If you would like to email us with your questions, you may reach us at WindmillHealth@att.net – Rick Behar, D.C. P.S. I am also offering the second family member for only $37. p.p.S. Your time is as valuable as mine. That’s why I have a no-wait policy. You will be seen within minutes of your appointment.

School News

Three-peat: Lady Falcons Soccer Team Defends Championship Title By Stacey Bomser

ongratulations to the Falcon Cove M iddle School girls

soccer team. The Lady Falcons defended their County Championship title for the third year in a row by defeating Westglades Middle School, 2-0. The team finished the season undefeated, 12-0, and were not scored on the entire season. Emilee Fenster scored both goals in the championship game and was named MVP. Assisting the first goal was Mariana Mazzocca, and Emilee followed Mandy Kopecki’s shot off the goal post for the second goal. Goalie Jessica Kaufman had a shutout, the twelfth of the season.

Coach Shari Stupp says she is proud of the girls for their achievement. “I did not have any expectations this year with such a young team and only two returning players, however the chemistry between the players was amazing and the way they adapted to our style of play made these young ladies champions.” These athletes are champions in every sense of the word. “We support each other not only on the field, but off as well,” states MVP Emilee Fenster. “Everyone is so dedicated to each game, nobody misses practice. Everyone gives 100% and we all respect each other.” Many of the players attribute their success to the team’s sense of family. “The Lady Falcons are nowhere near like other teams,” explains Mariana Mazzocca, one of the Team Captains. “All the girls on the team carry such a special bond together that we are able to put on the field like magic and it’s incredible. We play with such passion and that is thanks to our coaches.” Team Captain Mandy Kopecki also credits the coaches. “They have taught me so much. Our coaches work really hard to prepare us not just physically, but mentally as well. All the girls/players that come through this program say the same thing about how great it is and always talk about the amazing memories they will have forever. We are all a family; every girl that has ever played at Falcon Cove.” That is music to the ears of Coach Evie Hoopes. “The experiences the girls have playing here bond them together forever, and that sisterhood is what they fight the most for when they are on the field. It goes beyond soccer for us. We try to instill an unwavering work ethic that we know will benefit them throughout their lives. We try to build strong young ladies that will be confident members of our society one day. We are so proud of this team and who these young ladies are. Getting to coach and work with these superstars every day is a blessing. Winning with them is a bonus.”

Cypress Bay Hosts Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Event By Emily Chaiet, student writer

fter experiencing the loss of many

teachers and students at Cypress Bay to cancer, basketball coach Jason Looky decided to create a basketball tournament to raise money for the cause. The second annual Coaches vs. Cancer basketball event raised around $4700 for the American Cancer Society. “Last year, we had a teacher here at Cypress diagnosed with cancer. We wanted to do something special,” explained Coach Looky. The 2012 tournament raised about $3500 for Gilda’s Club. Coach Looky said this year the money was donated to the American Cancer Society. He plans to pick a different charity each year. The money is raised through ticket sales. The admission price is $6. “All the money raised was from ticket sales, but the Broward County officials donated their time in order for us to save $2000, and we had equipment donated,” said Coach Looky. The fundraiser has expanded since last year to two days instead of one and more basketball teams. Seventeen varsity boys basketball teams competed as opposed to the ten that competed during the first Coaches vs. Cancer tournament. In addition to basketball, this year’s event included a varsity girls soccer tournament. Teams from Cypress Bay, Ransom Everglades, North Broward Prep and Cardinal Gibbons played in the fundraiser.

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“It was nice for Coach Looky to create the soccer event for us,” said Cypress Bay girls soccer coach Kate Dwyer. “It’s a great thing for the soccer team to participate in.” Cypress Bay’s varsity girls soccer team participated in honor of Angie Kraemer-White, the school’s PE department head who passed away from cancer. “Mrs. White’s initials are on all of the girls’ soccer shirts to honor her,” said Coach Dwyer. Coach Looky said he plans to expand the Coaches vs. Cancer event even more next year by adding more sports teams and getting the art programs involved. “I want more sports involved, like A North Broward Prep varsity basketball player attempts to make a basket in the Coaches vs. Cancer basketball tournament. wrestling, and some arts involved. Photo by Alyssa Bonchick, student photographer. I would like to have a show from drama club,” said Coach Looky. “Any time people can have a good time doing Cypress Bay basketball player Zach Levine said something they enjoy and give back to the community, he enjoyed participating in Coaches vs. Cancer. “I it’s great,” said Looky. “It’s great for the charity and think it’s a great thing that were doing. We’re raising great for the kids.” money for a great cause.” That is exactly why Coach Looky created the Emily Chaiet is a sophomore at Cypress Bay High School. She is a Coaches vs. Cancer tournament. staff writer on the school’s newspaper, The Circuit.

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Pediatric Dentistry of Weston Helps Children Achieve Healthy and Beautiful Smiles by debby teich

ediatric Dentistry of Weston offers comprehensive dental care for children, from infants to teens, and helps them develop beautiful, healthy smiles. Dr. Samira Alempour and her experienced staff work together to provide state-of-the-art treatment in a safe, fun, and kid-friendly environment. They understand that visiting the dentist can be difficult for children and make every effort to make them feel at ease. They encourage patients with positive reinforcement, praise, and prizes to help them maintain a positive outlook on oral health for the rest of their lives. Pediatric Dentistry of Weston is located at 2863 Executive Park Dr., Suite 101, in Weston.

Dr. Samira Alempour answered some commonly asked questions about her practice. What are the ages of your patients? Our patients include infants, children, and adolescents. We also have special training to comfortably treat patients with specific and special healthcare needs. What services does your practice offer? Our practice offers comprehensive dental care and focuses on preventative treatment modalities and oral health education to prevent the formation of dental caries (cavities). We offer the latest state of the art technology, including digital (lowest radiation) x-rays and the highest quality dental materials. In addition to routine dental exams, we offer sealants to help prevent tooth decay by up to 90%, restorative treatment of cavities, extractions, and counseling for early intervention of harmful childhood habits, such as thumb sucking.

Dr. Alempour teaches her own son, Riad, how to brush at an early age.

What is Dr. Samira Alempour’s background? Dr. Samira Alempour moved to South Florida when she was 13 years old and has lived here ever since. She speaks English, Spanish, and Farsi. She is a published author and a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. Dr. Alempour obtained her Dental Degree from Nova Southeastern University, where she continued on and earned her Degree in Pediatric Dentistry (specializing in the oral healthcare of infants, children, teens, and patients with special needs). She currently lives in Weston, with her husband, Robert, 15-month-old son, Riad, and their dog, Bailey the Boxer. What can patients expect when they visit the office? We treat each child as if they were our own. Our staff has many years of experience working with children and adolescents. We build lasting

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and trusting relationships with our patients and their families. The office has games, toys, televisions, and a toy tower of prizes in order to create a fun and inviting child-friendly atmosphere. All of our patients are given prizes for their efforts and for being the wonderful patients that they are.

health for all of the years to come. We offer special infant toothbrushes with unique handles to our patients for creating safe and healthy brushing habits from an early age.

At what age should children start flossing? Flossing with parental supervision can begin as The office has games, toys, televisions, and prizes, Do you offer sedation young as needed when the which create a fun, child-friendly atmosphere. dentistry? For children space between a child’s that have dental anxiety, we offer different types teeth is tight and too small for a toothbrush to of sedation techniques to help them have a more properly clean the area. The benefits of flossing at pleasant dental visit. These techniques include a younger age help children to learn healthy habits nitrous oxide sedation (laughing gas), oral conearly on and make flossing a part of their daily scious sedation, and IV sedation, which is adminisroutine. tered by a pediatric anesthesiologist. We employ At what age should children start getting fluothe safest and most effective sedation standards ride? Fluoride use depends on the patient’s age by following the guidelines of the American and the patient’s risk for dental caries (cavities). Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American The best way to determine if your child is ready Board of Pediatric Dentistry. for fluoride toothpaste under the age of two is by Do you educate your patients? We believe that having a complete oral assessment by a pediatric a team approach between the patient, parent, and dentist. dental staff is the key to a successful lasting smile! We take pride in educating patients and parents in Should parents limit juice and snacks? Juice the areas of cavity prevention, and snacks rich in carbohynutritional counseling, and oral drates can increase the risk hygiene. for dental caries, and thus should be limited in freAt what age should parents quency throughout the day. bring their children for the The American Academy of first time? One year of age Pediatric Dentistry recomis the ideal time to bring in mends 4-6 ounces of juice your child for their first dental per day and it is always best visit to establish a dental to dilute it with water and home, as is recommended consume it at meal time. by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy Is thumb sucking a probof Pediatric Dentistry, and the lem? Thumb sucking and American Board of Pediatric pacifiers provide comfort Dentistry. Visits are compliand a sense of security for mentary for children under the many babies. Both are a age of two. common way to self sooth. If thumb sucking continWhy is it important to bring ues beyond two to three children for early dental Dr. Alempour loves children as much as she years of age, it may cause loves dentistry. She teaches her patients visits? Early dental visits crehow to take good care of their teeth, prevent malpositioning of the teeth ate the concept of a dental cavities and promote good oral health. and future discrepancies in home, where young patients the child’s bite. Such habits can learn to trust their pediatric dentist and staff. This helps to create familiar and comfortable dental should be discussed with your pediatric dentist. visits. Also, early visits help detect cavities when they are small and more manageable and therefore much easier to treat. Another great benefit of early dental visits is to ensure that patients are brushing well and taking all the correct measures to prevent early childhood decay.

At what age should children start brushing their teeth? The best time to start brushing is when the first primary tooth erupts to ensure good oral

At what age do most children start losing their teeth? Most children begin to lose their first tooth around the age of six, but every child is different and sometimes it is sooner or later than six years of age. Pediatric Dentistry of Weston is located at 2863 Executive Park Dr., Suite 101, in Weston. For information, call 954- 217-1121, visit www. westonkidsdentistry.com, or send an email to info@westonkidsdentistry.com.

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Sagemont Breaks Ground on Visual & Performing Arts Center By Stacey Bomser

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has broken ground on a 10,000 square-foot Visual & Performing Arts Center. When it opens at the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year, this state-of-the-art facility will fill a void at the school known for its exceptional visual and performing arts program. It will feature a 150-seat black box theater, two large art rooms and two sound-proof music rooms. “We are excited to see this final building added to our Upper School Campus,” states Dr. Brent Goldman, president of The Sagemont School. “It speaks to our goals of promoting the arts on campus as over 50% of our student body participate in visual and performing art programs such as drawing and painting, digital art, drama, concert band, chorus, key boards and more.”

levels in technical design and processes in the areas of set and prop construction, lighting, and sound. This technical aspect of theater allows the students who are interested in performing arts, but are not performers, to actively participate with a greater depth in the area they enjoy.” The Visual & Performing Arts Center will also feature art studios and music rooms. They will be used for Sagemont’s numerous art and music classes such as graphic design, ceramics, jazz band, drum line, keyboard and rock band. Dr. Goldman believes the addition of this visual and performing arts center to the Sagemont campus will help the school retain and attract students. It is the perfect Sagemont Admissions Director Beth Hjartnes-McMahon, Lower School Campus Principal JoAnn Laskin, complement to the school’s Upper School Campus Assistant Principal Doris Quintero, Upper School Campus Principal Gayle Iacono, Nobel Learning Communities Representatives Lee Bohs and Linda Grobman, Sagemont President Dr. Brent stellar reputation for excelling Goldman, Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer, Commissioner Jim Norton, and Commissioner Toby Feuer. in the arts. Sagemont students have earned numerous awards once the new facility is complete.” and accolades including prestigious Cappie Awards Sagemont’s award-winning theater for theater productions and top prizes in the Weston department will have its very own Student Artist Showcase. black box theater to stage its numerous Although housed on the Upper School Campus, all productions. The theater gets its Sagemont students will benefit from this new facility. name because the open and flexible Quintero says the Lower School’s annual spring musiperformance space features black cal will be performed in the new Sagemont Theater. walls and a black floor. According to The Weston community will also benefit from The Quintero, Sagemont’s black box will Sagemont School’s Visual & Performing Arts Center. have moveable seating and adjustable The school will rent out its facility when the building is lighting allowing for flexibility in not in use. This will enhance Weston’s abilities to offer staging plays, concerts, school more performing arts opportunities to the community. assemblies, etc. The Sagemont School’s Visual & Performing Arts “Having a theater on campus opens Center will be located on the Upper School Campus avenues for curriculum development in this area,” explains Quintero. “Students directly across from the Athletic Center. It will open in August 2014. will be able to develop higher skill

The new black box theater will allow Sagemont to host its own theater productions. In the past, the school had to rent space for performances such as Little Women: The Musical.

Doris Quintero, Assistant Principal of the Upper School Campus, says the new facility will enhance Sagemont’s extensive offerings in the arts. “Knowing the visual and performing arts building was coming to fruition, Gayle Iacono, Principal of the Upper School Campus, added courses such as AP Music Theory and Rock Band as new electives. In addition, the afterschool clubs offered by our art, music and theater teachers will have an opportunity to grow

The new Visual & Performing Arts Center will feature two large art rooms, as well as two sound-proof music rooms and a black box theater. Renderings courtesy Synalovski Romanik Saye.

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Tequesta Trace Seventh Graders Learn Lifesaving Lesson By Stacey Bomser

Connor Lewis practices chest compressions to the beat of Stayin’ Alive.

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lthough it’s been 35 years since the Bee Gees released their hit song Stayin’ Alive, seventh graders at Tequesta Trace Middle School can be heard humming the tune. Shortly before the holidays, more than 500 students learned the American Heart Association’s Hands-Only CPR, which is performed to the beat of this classic disco song. Performing Hands-Only CPR to this rhythm, 100 chest compressions per minute, can more than double or triple a person’s chance of survival. According

to the American Heart Association, this method has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for sudden cardiac arrest at home, work or in public. That is precisely why Tequesta Trace teaches this technique to students right before the holidays. “This is the time of year when families gather for festive meals. You never know when someone could start choking or become ill,” explains science teacher Paul Passman. “The most important person to save would be your family member.” More than 500 seventh graders took part in a Hands-Only CPR class led by American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care volunteers from several Broward County Training Centers including Baptist Health South Florida – Urgent Care & Outpatient Services, Broward Health, Broward College, Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue, Nova Southeastern University, and TeamHealth. Miami Marlins Bullpen Coordinator Jeff Urgelles was also on hand to help teach students this life-saving technique. In August 2012, he helped save the life of a woman who collapsed at the Arizona Diamondbacks stadium. Urgelles, who is a certified paramedic, coached Major League Baseball Umpire Jim Joyce in performing chest comJosie Clancy and Kandace pressions and helped adminMarciniak were presented with ister the automated external the Heartsavers Hero Award by the American Heart Association. defibrillator (AED) until medics arrived. recognized the girls in front of their Urgelles says he was happy classmates for their life-saving to get on the floor at Tequesta efforts. Because Josie and Kandace Trace and show students took action, and there were two how to perform CPR. He also people on the scene trained in CPR, showed students how to work this little boy was saved.

Students Recognized as Heart Heroes By Stacey Bomser

he American H eart Association recognized two Tequesta Trace Middle School seventh graders for their help in saving the life of a little boy, just one day before his third birthday. Josie Clancy and Kandace Marciniak were presented with the Heartsavers Hero Award. The girls were swimming in a community pool when they saw a boy underwater who was not moving. They originally thought he may have been playing, but quickly realized something was wrong. Josie swam down and picked him up, bringing him to the surface. That’s when she and Kandace called for help. Fortunately, Josie’s father as well as a neighbor, who happens to be a nurse, were at the pool and were both trained in CPR. They were able to revive the boy before the paramedics arrived. He was taken to the hospital and made a full recovery. During the Hands-Only CPR class at Tequesta Trace, the American Heart Association

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Volunteers from Weston BSO Fire Rescue help teach students how to perform Hands-Only CPR.

an AED, a portable device that checks the heart rhythm. If needed, it can send an electric shock to the heart to try to restore a normal rhythm. It is often used along with chest compressions. Urgelles is committed to educating children about heart health and CPR through his Compressions for Life Foundation, which teams up with the American Heart Association and the Boys & Girls Clubs. The Hands-Only CPR training at Tequesta Trace was the American Heart Association’s biggest CPR event in Florida. It was made possible through an educational grant from the Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. Foundation which provided this training to 5,000 middle school students in Broward County. Tequesta Trace was the only school in Weston to take part in the program. Each student was provided with a “flat-Annie” to practice chest compressions. It is part of the Family & Friends® CPR Anytime kit, which also includes an instructional DVD. The hope is that students will share the CPR kits with their families, teaching others this valuable life-saving technique. The American Heart Association estimates that if each student does this, then 15,000 people will be trained in Hands-Only CPR. Weston BSO Fire Rescue offers free CPR classes to the community. For more information call (954) 389-2015.

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Country Isles Fourth Graders Get Knee-Deep in Learning By Stacey Bomser

uring an E verglades field trip, fourth graders at Country

Isles Elementary School got up close and personal with Florida’s unique natural treasure and one-of-a-kind ecosystem. The students took part in a Science Eye field trip at Everglades Holiday Park. The day was broken into three parts, beginning with a study of the sawgrass prairie community. Students slogged through the slough in knee-deep waters while learning the history of the Native Americans who once lived in the Everglades. Olivia Wagner, from Mrs. Bautista’s class, was impressed with their ingenuity. “They used pieces of the Florida willow tree to relieve pain. They would chew on either the leaves, the bark or the root depending upon how much pain they were in.” The Florida willow contains salicytic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin. Next stop on the field trip was the outdoor laboratory where students compared annual water levels, studied pollutants that harm the natural environment, and

identified small critters in a sample pool of water. Naiya Rampat, from Mrs. Cohen’s class, says this was her favorite activity. “It’s crazy what creatures you can identify with a water microscope. There was an entire ecosystem in just that small sample of water.” The day concluded with an airboat ride through the Everglades marsh. Students studied the depth, pH balance and temperature of the water, as well as spotted alligators, birds and native plant species in the “river of grass.” The Everglades field trip complements the fourth grade focus on Florida. Mrs. Cohen says this is always one of her favorite parts of the curriculum. “Students design a triorama with poetry and a PowerPoint presentation about an animal of their choice. They also create an Everglades handbook detailing the different habitats, the potential dangers to the ecosystem, and how we can help protect it,” explains Mrs. Cohen. At the end of the school year, she transforms her classroom into a Florida Museum showcasing her students’ work.

Left: Students use a water microscope to identify tiny critters in the water sample. Center: Olivia Wagner and Sydney Ford enjoy the airboat ride. Right: Aubrey Havens leads the way, slogging through the slough.

PTA’s Reflections Program Recognizes Artistic Talent at Eagle Point By Stacey Bomser

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School are encouraged to express their inner artist. Each year the school participates in the National PTA Reflections Program. “We feel that this is a wonderful way for children to showcase their artistic abilities,” states Julie Valent who coordinated this program along with Niki Hinesley. Each year, a different theme is selected and students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve are recognized for bringing the theme to life. This year’s theme, selected by the National PTA, is Believe, Dream, Inspire. “It was wonderful to see how students incorporated their dreams and aspirations into their finished product,” notes Valent. “For example, one child dreams of being a baseball player and he used his photography skills to create a photograph of baseball shots in a heart.” The Eagle Point PTA asks local artists to serve as Principal de Zayas presents judges. Winner are selected for the primary (kinfifth grader Abby Siegel with her first place trophy dergarten through second grade) and intermediate in the intermediate Musical Composition category. (grades three through five) levels. Students may enter using various mediums including visual arts, photography, dance choreography, film production, literature, and music composition. Congratulations to Diya Chavva, Joshua Burke and Ben Burke for Musical Composition – Primary and Abby Siegel, Megan Vaz and Parker Knabb for Musical Composition – Intermediate; Aoife Porter, Megan Vaz and Andrea Sokalski for Dance Choreography – Intermediate; Alexander Meredith, Alejandro

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Indian Trace Elementary Green Day Continues to Grow By Stacey Bomser

Angel Gomez helped out by moving cement stones commemorating past Green Days, while Commissioner Jim Norton helped spread mulch and move debris. Weston Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon was there with his daughter, helping Junior Girl Scout Troop 10258 complete their project beautifying the Administrative Office entrance, under the leadership of Linda DiGennaro. Three other Girl Scout troops participated in Green Day, along with one Boy Scout troop. Girl Scout Cadette troop 10237 worked with Ms. Golding, the school’s art teacher, to complete the Art Courtyard project. Troops 10256 and 393 helped renoTatiana Mora smiles as she transports her son, Brian Power, and a plant for their Green Day project.

ndian Trace E lementary ’ s Green Day started six years ago when first grade teacher Kathryn Puccio enlisted the help of her students and families to help spruce up the school’s butterfly garden. Over the years Green Day has blossomed into one of the PTA’s biggest events. This year close to 500 volunteers completed 40 campus beautification projects; that’s eleven more than last year. Green Day Co-Chair Haydee Nunn says they had 40% more participation this year. She attributes this success to the tremendous support by the school’s new administration. “Principal Winder does the news every day and helped promote our event. In addition, she does a Sunday night phone-out outlining the upcoming events every week and she reminded everyone about Green Day. We could not have done it without her contagious enthusiasm and constant communication,” states Nunn, who chaired the event with Julianne Dinda. Principal Winder says she was impressed with the entire Green Day experience. “I was overwhelmed by the amount of people that came out to support Green Day. Families worked together to complete so many projects to beautify our home away from home. I can’t help but smile as I walk the campus each day and admire the efforts of the Green Day volunteers.” Nunn also credits Litza Delgado, who supervises the After School program, for the Green Day success. “Not only did she promote Green Day in the program’s newsletter, but she offered an incentive to all attendees. The largest increase in registrations came from our After School program.” This year’s Green Day also drew support from the community. Broward County School Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson and Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer dug right in, helping carry paint pots to different class gardens. Weston City Commissioner

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Tracer Teepees. “They became a beautiful reality thanks to the generous donations of Home Depot and a dozen parents who took leadership of the project.” She also credits Irene and Carlos Villanueva of Creative Landscape Management, and parents of an Indian Trace first grader, for donating $500 worth of plants and invaluable advice. With their help, the school was able to achieve a beautifully landscaped entrance, breezeway, Media Center and front of the Administrative Office. In total, Indian Trace Elementary received over $3,400 worth of supplies, including mulch, soil, plants, refreshments and services. Nunn estimates volunteers provided more than 1,000 hours of adult man-power. Some of that time was spent preparing for Green Day. Nunn credits her husband, Steve, for serving as project manager as well as climbing up on the roof to trim palm fronds and trees, as well as Andrew and Corey Alles for handling logistics for the past six years. Nunn also acknowledges Coach Mark, the school’s physical education teacher, and Partner in Education with his company Mark at the Park, for providing the use of his golf cart to transport mulch and soil throughout the campus and helping transport the plant donations. Left: Volunteers from Mrs. DeBiase’s third grade class pose with School Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson (left) and Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer. Bottom Left: Volunteers Jerry and Julia Dougherty, Dylan and Celia Dervishi, and Tania Liu prepare the Pizza Garden for planting new crops. Home Depot donated a water barrel. Bottom Right: Green Day Co-Chair Haydee Nunn with her husband Steve, the project manager, and sons Max, a fifth grader at Indian Trace Elementary, and Harry, a former Tracer and current seventh grader at Tequesta Trace Middle School.

vate the Butterfly Garden, and helped with individual class projects as well. One of the new projects was tackled by Boy Scout Troop 183. The boys, many of whom are former Indian Trace Elementary students, created a giant purple awareness ribbon out of Setcreasea (Purple Hearts) at the entrance of the school with the message to “help stop bullying.” Just like on the very first Green Day, Mrs. Puccio and her volunteers transformed the Butterfly Garden. A trellis and a planter were installed to tame the Passion Vine and try to keep it from strangling some of the other plant species. One of the projects Nunn is most proud of is the

But at the end of the day, Green Day remains a grass roots effort in every sense of the word. It would not be possible without the hundreds of students, parents, siblings, staff and members of the Weston community who work side-by-side to complete this campus beautification project. It’s about creating a sense of community that the students can be proud of. “The purpose of Green Day is to improve the physical environment at the school, with the hopes that a beautiful campus will inspire pride and the community will want to work cooperatively to keep it that way,” explains Nunn. “The other part is to show our children how to work together to improve the environment that surrounds them.”

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Thunder Challenge Is No Match for Indian Tracers By Stacey Bomser

tudents at I ndian Trace E lementary School rose to the chal-

lenge, collecting over $15,000 in the school’s inaugural Thunder Challenge. Proceeds from the PTA-sponsored event, which put the “fun” in fundraising, will be used for technology. “The Thunder Challenge was an excellent way to combine fitness, fundraising and school spirit,” states Principal Amy Winder. “Everyone was a winner in the end. I am sure this is the start of an annual Indian Trace tradition. Now I look forward to ordering new laptops and iPads for the students to use in their classrooms from the proceeds.” In the weeks leading up the big day, students and teachers were challenged to come up with team names, color war outfits, and team cheers to build school spirit. Administrators got in on the fun, challenging teachers to plasma car races around the school. Even Little Thunder, the school mascot, was spotted wearing the colors of every team. The students were also challenged to raise money. While many asked their

family and friends for donations, some students were more enterprising. Talya and Landon Scheppke set up a lemonade stand in their neighborhood. Talya, a fourth grader, says that was really fun, especially when Principal Winder stopped by to buy a glass. The PTA offered incentives to the students and classes which collected the most donations. Prizes included homework passes, vouchers for Rainforest Café Kids meals, and raffle tickets for prizes. The four students who collected the highest amount of donations won the honor of being “Principal for a Day.” Second grader Sophia Monioudis was one of the four winners. “I really wanted to help the school and I’m glad I get the privilege to spend the day with Mrs. Winder.” In addition to raising money, Thunder Challenge raised school spirit. Each class was assigned a color for the Spirit War. Students and teachers came up with team names, banners and cheers. For example, Mrs. Sanchez’s third grade class was yellow, so they nicknamed themselves “Sanchez Stars,” while Mrs. Clinton’s kindergarten class was assigned purple and took on the identity of “Clinton’s Crew of Purple Pirates.” On the day of the event, each class came dressed for their theme. The entire school was treated to fun fitness activities provided by YMCA YFit instructors. Left: Curriculum Specialist Marc Horowitz and Litza Delgado race to create excitement for Thunder Challenge. Middle: Mrs. Doren’s fifth grade class showed team spirit for Doren’s Dynamites. Right: Mrs. Brownell’s second graders, also known as the Golden Cheetahs, are on the prowl.

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a pur pose for her c onsult ation with me. “ N ew year, same old resolution – get the weight of f.” Tired of being over weight, she wanted to f ix her met abolism onc e and for all and to be thin. “ So what have you tr ied in the past,” I inquired. “ D r. Woliner, what haven’t I tr ied you mean.” J es sic a c ontinued, “ I fall for whatever quic k weight los s sc heme that c omes around [1]. You k now, ’ 3 0 lbs, 3 0 days, $ 3 0 ’.” “ H ow ’d that wor k for you? ” “ Well, it wasn’t $ 3 0. Somehow they got me to sign a c ontrac t for over $2,0 0 0. A nd you k now, I would have gladly paid that if I only got result s.” “ I c an as sure you that I will be honest and upf ront with you. A patient has to have faith in her do c tor.” “ That was probably my problem. I never really saw a do c tor. Even at the so - c alled medic al c linic s, the do c tor was only there for 3 hour s a week and the gir l that wor ks up at the f ront desk was the one doing the c onsult ations, dispensing me my H CG, and selling me other pills.” “ The Sun - Sentinel ran an expose on H CG diet c linic s showing how they of fered more hype than help [2]. O n these c rash diet s, you might lose some weight, but you’re also likely lose your hair, develop life - threatening hear t ar r hy thmias, and gain the weight bac k [3].” “ I ’m done with fad diet s and c linic s that fo c us only on weightlos s. I need a do c tor to lo ok at all of me, and f ind out why I have a weight problem to begin with.” “ I ’m not just a do c tor who c ould presc r ibe appetite suppres sant s; I ’m a board - c er tif ied family medic ine physic ian with a degree in Nutr ition f rom C or nell. I prefer to lo ok at the c auses of weight gain, and treat them instead.” I pro c eeded with my 8 0 - minute new patient exam, “ You’re lo ok ing r undown. Thinning hair, fatigue and musc le spasms. You k now, c onst ant dieting c an c ause CENTR A L H Y POTH Y ROI DIS M , low iron, and elec troly te imbalanc es. We should c hec k for all those. “ Sinc e you’re fasting to day, we c an do a KO R R I N DI R ECT CA LO RI M E TRY test to measure your met abolism [4].” J es sic a’s met abolism measured at “minus 18% les s than nor mal ” and blo o d test s c onf ir med that her thyroid had shut down (nor mal TS H, but other thyroid test s abnor mal) [5 ]. “ Your low magnesium c an c ause those musc le spasms, and even though you’re not anemic, your iron isn’t adequate to grow hair or keep your energy levels up [6].” “ Is there a way I c an jumpst ar t things? ”

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“ I won’t make the false promise of a pound a day, but you’ll see result s pret t y quic k ly. My diet suggestions will make it easier to get adequate protein in eac h day, c ausing your met abolism to rec over, but until that happens; we’ll need to presc r ibe T3 - based thyroid medic ation. We c ould also do iron injec tions to give your hair raw mater ials to grow again [ 7 ].” 3 months and 20 pounds lighter, J es sic a was ver y upbeat. “ The way I ’m going, this is one N ew Year ’s Resolution that will be easy to keep.”

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Students Can Compete in Video Documentary Contest By Stacey Bomser

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student prizes from 75 to 150, and increased the number of teacher advisor awards to 53, all totaling $100,000 in cash prizes. The grand prize winner with the best overall entry will be awarded $5,000, with multiple cash prize awards ranging from $250 to $3,000 to other prize level winners. Another new change this year is that high school students will be competing on a regional basis, with the country divided into three regions. Middle school students will continue to be judged on a national basis. Students may compete individually, or in teams of either two or three members. To enter, students should create a short video documentary related to the 2014 StudentCam theme: “A Message to the U.S. Congress.” C-SPAN’s philosophy is to show varying sides of each issue, so StudentCam documentaries should also show a variety of points of view related to the chosen topic. The deadline for entries is Monday, January 20th. Winners will be announced in March, with the top winning videos airing on C-SPAN in April. For more information on C-SPAN’s 2014 StudentCam national video documentary contest, including competition rules and entry form, go to www.studentcam.org.

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Mindfulness, Meditation and Movement Training – A New Approach for the New Year By Linda Janasz, PhD (Hons)

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Legally Speaking

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▸▸ How to make choices; ▸▸ To use their imagination, improvise, think flexibly and explore new options; ▸▸ To solve problems, both with materials and people; ▸▸ To work cooperatively; ▸▸ To put skills into action; ▸▸ To give a project their attention until it’s done. While academic skills are important, research has shown that the life skills that are learned through play are even bigger indicators of success later in life than a child’s academic readiness. Good grades and academic ability can help a child get to where they need to go, but creativity, determination, follow through and being able to work with others will take them above and beyond that place. Play often involves engaging others socially which is another vital life skill. When children don’t have adequate opportunities to play with other children they don’t have the chance to practice the skills needed in fostering relationships. Two children working together in the sandbox to build a castle, negotiating the give and take of play could translate later in life to two adults “Play has been man’s most working cooperatively as useful preoccupation.” a team on an important – Frank Caplan architectural project for their firm. Play is that vital for future success. Play comes in many forms and can include play dates, the playground, dramatic play and blocks at the preschool age to team sports, neighborhood play and game nights with older children. Play can be structured or unstructured, guided by adults or led by children. For some children, play will come naturally but for others it may need to be coaxed and encouraged. Regardless of how it’s done, it’s important for parents to provide environments that allow for play and foster that type of learning so that our children are well prepared for a competitive future. Make sure your children Eat, Live and PLAY! Jodi Cohen has a Masters Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education as well as a Bachelors degree in Psychology. Jodi has led many workshops on parenting, behavior modification techniques, curriculum development, special needs training and crisis management. She has been the Director of Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center in Weston for the past 15 years. For more information, please contact Ms. Cohen at the Early Childhood Center at (954)389-1232.

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A Whiter Brighter Smile By Dr. Maria Grosman

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out a new tooth whitening product, which we are considering for the practice. We have reviewed the research provided by the manufacturer, have listened to paid experts who lecture on its behalf, and have read over the instructions provided for use. Still the last test is personal. The doctor has become the patient. There is no doubt that cosmetic dentistry has become a big part of public demand over the past decade. The surprising part is that the market has opened up to a younger population. We are asked more and more about the appropriate time to consider dental bleaching for children, as well as the effectiveness of over-the counter products. Let’s first examine the downside/side effects of bleaching. The most commonly documented side effect is sensitivity. This can be from sensitivity of teeth or gum tissue, but is usually the later due to an ill fitting tray. The good news is that sensitivity goes away after the bleaching product is discontinued. The second most common side effect is leakage of the margins of a present restoration. What this means is that it may shorten the lifespan of a filling or crown. However, well prepared/fitting dental work would tend to be less affected. What then is the benefit of a professional system vs. an over-the counter system (OTC)? The main difference between the two is the concentration of the active ingredient, which is carbamide peroxide in most cases. Professional systems work faster, make teeth whiter, and results tend to last longer. OTC systems are more accessible and are usually less expensive. In my opinion, the most important part of the process, no matter which system is used, is making whitening part of the dental treatment plan. For example, whitening may have no effect on specific teeth which were previously traumatized. Whitening in this situation may make the traumatized tooth/teeth more noticeable due to the increased contrast with other teeth after bleaching. Additionally, if you are planning new dental work, it may make sense to whiten the teeth before choosing a shade for your new dental restorations. The reason is that when whitening your teeth, dental restorations will not whiten with your teeth. For these reasons and many others, a discussion with your dentist may save you heartache and possibly money in the long run. Parents often point out a concern that their child’s front teeth are darker than back teeth. In children between the ages of 7 and 12, this is usually due to the contrast between baby teeth and permanent teeth. Baby teeth are typically lighter in color by multiple shades. The reason for this is differing thicknesses of the layers of the teeth which reflect light differently. Bleaching teeth at this stage is not advised, because this would create a situation in which there will be more noticeable contrast each time a new tooth erupted. In fact, we recommend waiting until all baby teeth fall out before considering whitening. From the vantage point of the dental professional, we are looking for a product that whitens teeth effectively and lasts as long as possible. It should cause only minimal sensitivity (hopefully none) and have an easy delivery system. On that note, I will excuse myself to remove my trays and check out my new shade.

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Welcome in the New Year with Realistic Wellness Goals for Long-Term Success Many people ring in the New Year with a vow to live a healthier lifestyle and improve their overall health and well-being. Athletic facilities become crowded with over zealous individuals determined to shed unwanted pounds by eating healthier, exercising, eliminating bad habits and reducing stress. By March, attendance at these facilities is once again back to normal levels and many people return to their sedentary lifestyle. The reason â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the goals they set seem insurmountable, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t plan properly to maintain this new lifestyle, and they give up when results are not immediate. With just a few changes in your daily routine, you can improve your health tremendously. Cleveland Clinic Florida cardiologist, David Wolinsky, MD offers the information below for consideration when trying to improve your overall wellness. To bring about real change people should alter the way they set goals for themselves. For most people, weight gain is gradual and they add pounds slowly over a number of months or years. However, when they make the decision to lose weight, they set high weight loss goals and expect immediate results from dieting and exercise. A more sensible approach is to set weight loss goals in realistic increments. What is a realistic increment? Two to three pounds per week. Use other parameters to assess fat loss because muscle gain may offset fat loss on the scale. How do your clothes fit? Can you take your belt in a notch? A person wishing to lose more than 50 pounds should aspire to lose 10 pounds at a time. When the first 10 pounds are lost, they can then set a goal to lose another 10. And, someone who wants to lose 10 pounds, should set a goal to lose one pound at a time until they reach their goal.

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With the beginning of a New Year right around the corner, perhaps a worthwhile resolution would simply be to stop the pettiness. Nobody anticipates getting divorced, but unfortunately it is a reality in many marriages. So if a divorce is either pending or about to begin, or issues have from a previous divorce have arisen, think about what is important in your life, as well as your children’s lives. Focus on the big picture and not the mini battles. Many couples will not agree to a time sharing schedule. Sometimes the reason for not agreeing is valid, often times it is not. What every child needs is the love of both parents. This doesn’t always have to equate to equal time with both parents. I have had individuals refuse to settle a case and continue to litigate over one or two days a month with a child. Instead of a 50/50 time sharing schedule, it becomes a 48% to 52%. Logically it would seem that a compromise can be reached with these facts. Often times it is in reality a power struggle and nobody wishes to give in. The interests of the children remain secondary. You must ask yourself if the extra day is worth the battle. Personal property can also result in petty disputes. Unless the items in question have either sentimental value or significant value because they are rare, most items are easily replaced. I can never understand couples who spend significant attorney’s fees to litigate over items that have less value than the fees they are paying, but couples routinely do. I am not suggesting that all disputes that occur in the process of a divorce are in fact petty. More often than not the issues to be litigated are of major significance to the parties or the minor children. When issues like these cannot be resolved, then the Judge will be asked to decide. Hopefully the next time an issue arises either during a divorce or after the divorce is final, the parties can simply ask themselves if they are being petty and how can they make better use of their time. The law firm of Evan H. Baron and Associates is located at 1655 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 201, in Weston. For information or a free consultation, call 954-385-9160.

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3. Indeed, several current medical therapies of LBP are generally contraindicated on the basis of the existing clinical trials. There is also evidence in the literature to suggest spinal manipulation is less safe and less effective when performed by non-chiropractic professionals. 4. T here is an over-whelming body of evidence indicating that chiropractic management of LBP is more cost-effective than medical management. 5. There would be highly significant cost savings if more management of LBP was transferred from physicians to chiropractic doctors. Evidence from Canada and other countries suggests potential savings of many hundreds of millions of dollars annually. 6. Workers’ compensation studies report that injured workers with the same specific diagnosis of LBP returned to work much sooner when treated by chiropractors than by physicians. 7. There is good empirical evidence patients are very satisfied with chiropractic management of LBP and considerably less satisfied with physician management. 8. The use of chiropractic has grown steadily over the years. Chiropractic is now accepted as a legitimate healing profession by the public and an increasing number of physicians. For a consultation or more information you can reach Dr. Behar and Dr. Browner at Windmill Health Center in Weston at 954-217-4881. They also have two additional locations to serve you in Pembroke Pines and Plantation. Contact the Weston location for more information.

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Free Bath & Sanitary cut for DogS & PuPPieS

New clients only. First visit. Must present coupon at check-in. Proof of vaccination required. Exp. 02/15/14

Free

BoarDing (Cats only first night with the purchase of 2 additonal consecutive nights). New & Returning clients. Must present coupon at check-in. Proof of vaccination required. Exp. 02/15/14

Vaccine PackageS

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$25 Off

Dental Cleaning or Surgical Procedure Must present coupon at check-in. Proof of vaccination required. Exp. 02/15/14

January 2014 | OUR CITY WESTON

Meet Sophie. This one-year-old Shih Tzu loves to play with her human siblings, chasing them around the house. Her favorite toy is her bed. She sleeps in Mami and Papi’s room. Sophie likes to ride in the car, especially when taking the kids to school. She loves to be outside and feel the wind on her face.