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Happy Valentine's Day!

ove is in the air. Many of us are busy Making plans for a special

evening with our valentine. While we contemplate what gift best expresses our love and devotion, we need to remember that the monetary value of a gift is a secondary notion. It is more important that the gift come from the heart. Keep in mind, there is no better gift than spending valuable time with the ones we love. Give from your heart and enjoy each other’s company this Valentine’s Day, and every day! February is also the month to recognize the restaurants, doctors, cleaning services, and other merchants you love. Our annual “Best of Weston” awards issue will be published late next month. Be sure to cast your vote for the Weston businesses you frequent the most. Ballots are included inside Our City Weston magazine and are also available online at www.ourcityweston.com. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Dr. Steven Wexner Elected to Commission on Cancer IV Nutritional Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Silent Thief of Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not Tonight, Honey, I Have A Headache. . . . . . . . . Is Your Marriage a Diamond in the Rough? . . . . . . . The Problems with Breast Implants from France . . .

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Friends Share Passion for Surfing and Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Cypress Bay Students Help Fill Becca’s Closet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Reasons Why You Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 New Tools to Defend Residential Mortgage Foreclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 The True Meaning of Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

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The Gentle Gynecology & Obstetrics Family Is Expanding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Sculptor Finds Inspiration from Mother Nature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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Western High School College Fair Open to Weston Community . . . . Sagemont Fifth Graders Learn Laptop Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tequesta Trace Middle School Band Boosters Show Support. . . . . . Eagle Point Elementary Students Rack Up Reading Points . . . . . . . Cypress Bay Teacher Feeding Minds and Bodies . . . . . . . . . . . . . Imagine Charter School Students are SUPERB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weston Students Win Coloring Contest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indian Trace Elementary Students Enjoy Intimate Author Experience .

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A “Heartier” Valentine Tradition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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2012 FEBRUARY 2012

7th Promoting Positive body image in Children – Help your child learn to love the skin they’re in and develop better body esteem. This program is part of Temple Dor Dorim’s series on “Decoding the Secrets to Raising Today’s Children.” To RSVP or for more information, call (954) 389-1232 or email lmarks-cabanas@ templedordorim.org.

9th Weston Friends club Book markers – Join the Weston Friends Club for a discussion of Helen Simonson’s novel, Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand. For more information call Book Markers Chair Nancy Russo at (954) 384-1445 or Co-Chair Ann Lundeen at (954) 217-6100.

10th lit & The law – Join ORT America for its 13th season of Literature and The Law. The topic of Right to Privacy will be explored through Article 12: Waking Up in a Surveillance Society, based on Article 12 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights. Attorney Andy Kassier will moderate a discussion on the legal aspects depicted in the movie. The film is at 12:30pm at the Bonaventure Town Center Club. Tickets are $7, payable at the door. For more information email saponl@bellsouth.net.

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at 1:30pm at Cypress Bay Theater. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Presale tickets can be purchased at the Weston Community Center. For more information “Crossing the line – The intifada call (954) 389-4321. comes to campus” – Join the Women’s Initiative for Israel in viewing this Four Divo – These dynamic young documentary offering an in depth view of the performers blend the best of opera, rock, anti-Israel movement, looking at its activities Broadway, jazz, and classical crossover. and messages on university campuses. A They sing everything from Hallelujah pro-Israel advocate with Step Up for Israel to Bohemian Rhapsody. Showtime is at will serve as moderator. The program is free 8pm. Tickets are $20 each. To purchase and open to the community. The film will tickets call (954) 384-8330 or stop by the be shown in a private home. Please RSVP Bonaventure Town Center Club. by February 10th to akidsbook@aol.com.

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valentine’s music salon – The Weston Philharmonic Society presents an afternoon of music, food and fun. This intimate performance will take place from 3-5pm at a private home in Weston. For more information email Roglander@aol.com.

Community Association seminar Kaye & Bender P.L., a leading community association law firm, is hosting a free seminar from 6:30-8:30pm at the Bonaventure Town Center Club. Attorneys will introduce, review and explain changes to laws affecting condominium, homeowner and cooperative associations. Please RSVP to KayeBenderSeminar@piersongrant.com or call (954) 776-1999, ext. 230.

Now she’s bringing her hilarious sense of humor to Weston as part of the Bonaventure Town Center Club’s Center Stage Showcase. Showtime is at 8pm. Tickets are $20 each. To purchase call (954) 384-8330 or stop by the Bonaventure Town Center Club.

26th brunch and learn – The Israel Solidarity Committee at Temple Dor Dorim is hosting Steven Stotsky, senior research analyst with the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America. Stotsky monitors news coverage, academic studies and film documentaries dealing with the IsraelPalestinian conflict. The program is free and open to the public. RSVP to akidsbook@ aol.com or call Temple Dor Dorim at (954) 389-1232. Beauty, Fashion & Fitness – Join the Weston Town Center merchants for an afternoon focused on self-improvement. From 2-7pm, Main Street will come alive with entertainment, live music and an exotic car showcase. For more information call (954) 349-5900.

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tremendous talent on Display at student artist showcase By Stacey BomSeR

and our goal to help focus attention on the arts,” states Joy Rodenberg, Arts Council of Greater Weston President. young artists is on display this month at the Weston “This exhibition is an opportunity for the public to see Branch Library. The 6th annual Student Artist the creative work being produced in our children’s art Showcase, presented by the Arts Council of Greater class rooms.” Weston, runs February 8th through the 25th. Each year, the Arts Council invites all the art teachThe Arts Council hosts this program each year to ers from the local Weston public and private schools to showcase the incredible wealth of talent we have right submit up to twelve original works of art that they feel here in Weston. The Student Artist Showcase is a wonder- represent the exceptional talents of their students. Last ful way for these talented youngsters to experience the year’s Showcase featured 174 pieces of student work repexcitement of displaying their work in a gallery setting resenting 15 Weston schools. The Arts Council expects a for all to admire. similar number of entries this year. “In this time of drastic school cutbacks, it is our pleasure All mediums are accepted into the exhibition. It will feature everything from tra- Image Arts Council Board members: Joyce Albrecht, board member; Joy Rodenberg, Current Arts 1. The Sagemont School’s Alfredo Trisini won first place in the Grades 3-5 ditional drawing, painting ACGW Council of Greater Weston President; Jami Nix Rahn, category last year for his “Colorful Land” mixed media work. and photography to ceramics, ACGW board member and Chairperson Student 2. Andrea Sucre of The Sagemont School is graduating early to attend art school. She won first Artist Showcase; Eli Habib, ACGW board member place for her acrylic painting “Into the Mirror I Stare” in the Grades 9-10 category last year. jewelry, and recycled materials. and Weston Friends of the Library member. 3. Country Isles Elementary student Rebecca Ross won first place in the Qualified judges in the field of K-2 category last year for her “Morning Flower” painting. art and education will award The awards will be presented at a private reception first, second and third place attended by Weston Mayor Eric Hersh, members of the 1 ribbons in five different grade City Commission and other dignitaries. Every student level categories: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, artist will receive a certificate of participation. 9-10, and 11-12. For many past winners, the Student Artist Showcase “The judges aren’t looking was the start of a successful career in the arts. Take for for the best artist, they are example Brian Suter-Maury. The Sagemont School alum looking for ideas, creativity is now an assistant director at a huge fashion line in New and an original visual perspec- York. He has also exhibited his own line. tive,” explains Jami Nix Rahn, Creativity such as this needs to be cultivated and that Chairperson for the Student is why the Arts Council of Greater Weston is such a strong Artist Showcase. proponent of school arts programs. “Teaching art in our schools helps to foster 3 creativity and innovation which is highly sought by top employers in the 21st century,” explains Nix Rahn. “By holding events like this we hope to encourage students to continue developing their creative 2 instincts and to show them that their efforts will be rewarded not only by local organizations but by future employers who are looking for creative thinkers and problem solvers.”

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“get up and go!” conference encourages women to explore entrepreneurship By Stacey BomSeR

ntrepreneurship is the focus of this year’s

“Get Up and Go!” Conference presented by the Weston branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The February 25th program is specifically designed for business and professional women in career transition. “This conference is intended for women who are currently unemployed, underemployed, or unhappy or uncertain about their present job,” explains Dr. Kamala Anandam, president of AAUW Weston. Many of these women are at a loss as to what their options are and need help in taking the next step. That is where the “Get Up and Go!” Conference comes into play. Participants will learn about the tools and resources available to help them take charge of the next phase of their professional life, including exploring entrepreneurial opportunities. “‘Get Up and Go!’ will provide insight into the fundamentals of building a sound foundation, including legal issues, strategic planning and the challenges of marketing both the business and themselves,” explains conference emcee Elise Boston. “Participants will come away with an understanding of the basics involved in becoming an entrepreneur, as well as the variety of resources available for ongoing support. With those tools in hand, women will be empowered to take the next steps to maximize their potential.” Gloria Faus attended last year’s conference and found it inspiring. “For the last few years, I have been toying with the idea of quitting my current job and taking a differ-

ent path in life. The ‘Get Up and Go!’ Conference helped me put together my ideas and assisted me in making this once dream to now reality.” The program will feature motivational speakers and interactive sessions. Lisa Marie Platski, CEO of the leadership development company Upside Thinking, and Thea Sommer, world-class master coach and international leadership consultant, will be the keynote speakers. Other speakers include members of AAUW Weston: Cary Ben Basat, Attorney at Law with Ben Basat Law Group; Gloria LaFont, president of the promotional agency Action Marketing; and Sheila Bermudez, instructor in the business department of American InterContinental University. Representatives from Metro Broward, ABWA Coral Springs, and the Miami Herald business division will also participate on the panel. The Weston branch of the American Association of University Women presents its second annual “Get Up and Go!” Conference on Saturday, February 25th, from 9am until 3pm, at American InterContinental University, 2250 N. Commerce Parkway in Weston. In order to provide personal attention to each participant, advance registration is required and space is limited. To register at a special Our City Weston rate of $25, which includes conference materials and lunch, go to http://weston-fl. aauw.net/gug/ocw. There is no onsite registration. For more information, email aauwweston@gmail.com.

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school superintendent Hears Parents' concerns By JuLie LeVin

mean as a standard for Broward Schools. Parents primarily wanted to know what Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie Runcie intended to do about the loss of specame to listen to what parents had to cials, such as art, music and physical education, say during a recent stop in Weston, and he overcrowding in schools, concerns about block left with an earful. Several hundred parents scheduling, how the district intends to keep and packed into the Cypress Bay High School attract new teachers and boundary issues. Not auditorium January 17 to let Runcie know everyone came away satisfied with his answers. what they consider be the district’s biggest “I am concerned that we are going to be problems right now. “I want to hear your moved to new boundaries next year,” said thoughts on what’s working well in the district, parent Wanda Rodriguez. “He seems sincere what you see our biggest challenges are given but didn’t really say anything I didn’t know.” the financial struggles we face, and everyone Runcie took the helm of the nation’s sixth is facing,” said Runcie. largest school district in 2011, and the tour is The stop at Cypress Bay was the 7th on his way of getting to meet and connect with Runcie’s tour of “listening sessions” across parents and community members. The tour Broward County. Since November, he has been ended January 19 at Dillard High School in visiting high schools throughout the county to Fort Lauderdale and Runcie said the input and get their take on exactly what the biggest school concerns of parents will be used in developconcerns are right now. After making a brief ing the district’s next Strategic Plan. Among opening statement, Runcie turned the floor over the biggest challenges they are facing: budget to parents, who had signed up to speak. Given issues, legislative mandates such as class size, a three-minute window, they were invited to Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie speaks with boundaries and facility issues, and a graduation step towards a microphone and express their parents during his "listening tour" stop at Cypress Bay High School January 17. rate at 78%. “We know we’ve got tremendous concern in six general areas; areas that need improvement, the district’s strengths, what challenges in Broward, and we know what got us to where we are today is not what its biggest priorities should be given the financial crisis, how to raise the bar of success will get us to where we need to be tomorrow and ensure all our children have a great for all students, the community’s role within the district and what should “world class” future,” Runcie said.

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ireland’s steakhouse named One of broward’s best restaurants By Stacey BomSeR

he list of accolades for ireland’s steakhouse is growing and

may soon be as long as its wine list. The AAA Four Diamond restaurant, located within the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Resort, has just picked up several honors for its exceptional service and high-caliber cuisine. Ireland’s received high ratings and reviews of “extraordinary” to “perfection” in the service, food and décor categories of the recently published Zagat Survey 2012 South Florida Restaurant Guide. The Zagat guide covers more than 1,350 of the best places to eat in South Florida, from Palm Beach to Key West, and contains Zagat’s trusted ratings and reviews for restaurants based on the opinions of consumers. As a result of the Zagat Survey, the South Florida Business Journal recently published Zagat’s top ten list of restaurants in South Florida and recognized Ireland’s Steakhouse as the seventh highest rated business dining venue in Broward County. In addition, Ireland’s received the number one spot in a South Florida Business Journal reader’s poll as the best business restaurant in Broward.

Ireland’s Steakhouse was also recognized in the OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards 2012. It was named the Best Overall Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, and received the Best Service and Best Food awards. The OpenTable Diners’ Choice lists are determined by thousands of OpenTable diners’ reviews. “Receiving these honors is a spectacular accomplishment and we are thrilled to be recognized for the continued hard work and dedication of the Ireland’s Steakhouse team,” said Joe Kramer, director of sales and marketing for the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center and Spa. According to Bob Axenfeld, executive chef at Ireland’s Steakhouse, “Our restaurant is truly one of Weston’s best all-around dining experiences and we are proud that our exceptional level of service combined with our culinary creations, including dishes from the sustainable seafood menu and signature family-style sides such as the renowned Lobster Mac n’ Cheese, are what drive guests to keep coming back time and time again.” Ireland’s Steakhouse is open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 to 10pm. Reservations are recommended; call (954) 616-1234.

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weston replacing residential water Meters By Stacey BomSeR

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being completed in conjunction with the City of Sunrise which supplies water to Weston. This replacement program is a necessity, as industry standards dictate that meters be replaced approximately every ten years. After this time, meters can become inaccurate and older units begin to deteriorate. “Replacing old water meters help ensure that we can accurately track both individual usage for billing purposes, and also monitor and evaluate community water demands in the future,” explains Brad Kaine, Director of Public Works for the City of Weston. Work began on January 3rd in Country Isles, the oldest community in Weston, and should wrap up this month. After which, workers will begin replacing meters in Tequesta, followed by The Springs neighborhood in mid March. Over 7,700 meters will be replaced in the first year. The work is being completed by installers from LineTec. They will leave a doorhanger on your front door 24 hours prior to your scheduled replacement and once it is complete. Kaine says there is no need to be concerned if your neighbor gets a notice, but you do not. “Not every home

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weston university students Partake in Park Planning By Stacey BomSeR

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just some of the suggestions by Weston University students during a recent field trip to the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. “While park design has come a long way in the last 20 years, it is always interesting to see the students’ new ideas,” shares Don Decker, Director of Parks and Recreation. “The Weston U class of 2012 didn’t fail in that regard and I will be happy to steal some of their ideas to improve Weston’s parks.” Weston University is an eight-month program for high school students providing a unique civic education. Students spend time interacting with city leaders and experience hands-on activities such as their recent park planning project. This was just one of the programs presented to students during their field trip to study the City’s parks and recreation, landscape and public works departments. Students began their day at the Weston Community Center where City Manager John Flint introduced the staff responsible for managing Weston’s elaborate parks system, maintaining our lush landscaping, and overseeing the City’s utility and emergency operations. For their first activity, students Weston University students were given the opportunity to create the park of their dreams.

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Disco-themed Dinner gala supports Kids in Distress By Stacey BomSeR

Success stories such as Natalie’s would not be possible without support of events like the KID Auxiliary’s “Saturday Night Fever” Dinner Gala. The evening features cocktails and appetizers, followed by dinner and dancing. There will also be both a silent and live auction. Proceeds raised from the event go directly to Kids In Distress. The agency supports more than 6,000 children and their families and operates one of the only remaining emergency shelters for children from birth to age 15. KID is also the largest provider of foster homes in both Broward and Palm Beach counties. According to Carraway, many of these foster homes become adoptive homes for children who cannot be reunited with their biological families. In addition to emergency services, KID also operates

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the Kids In Distress Auxiliary’s “Saturday Night Fever” Dinner Gala. It benefits abused and neglected children in our community. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, March 3rd at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure. The annual gala is the Auxiliary’s largest fundraiser to support Kids In Distress (KID). “It is a premier event and all the proceeds go directly to help prevent child abuse, preserve the family, and treat children who have been abused and neglected,” explains Irene Carraway, co-president of the Kids In Distress Auxiliary. Each year, Kids In Distress cares for Enjoy a blast from the past at the KID Auxiliary’s “Saturday Night Fever” Dinner Gala. The thousands of children and families who gala committee members have planned a delicious dinner and entertaining evening. need a safe place to live or simply support. In these challenging economic times, the need is greater than ever. state-of-the-art dental and optometry clinics. Take for example the case of Natalie. She was about to lose her home and with no home, she would also lose her children. Kids In Distress stepped in and gave Natalie All of these services are made possible through events such as the KID Auxiliary’s two months of mortgage payments from its emergency fund. KID also provided Natalie “Saturday Night Fever” Dinner Gala. The event will take place on Saturday, March with parenting classes to teach her how to help her children with their schoolwork 3rd at 6:30pm at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure. Tickets are $150 per person. For and social relationships. In two months time, Natalie was able to get back on her feet more information or to purchase tickets, please contact the Kids In Distress Auxiliary financially and her children’s grades improved and they started making new friends. at (954) 252-3365 or www.kidaux.org.

st. Katharine Drexel Hosts Hearts afire gala By Stacey BomSeR

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St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church. The fifth annual Hearts Afire gala will take place on Saturday, February 11th at Weston Hills Country Club. Proceeds from this enchanted evening will benefit operations of the church, which is set to break ground on its permanent house of prayer next month. “The plan is coming together and the pace is quickening,” states Pastor Father Delgado. “This is very exciting.” St. Katharine Drexel is the only Catholic Church in Weston. It has been serving the community for the past ten years. With over 1,300 registered families, the parish has outgrown its temporary quarters in a warehouse facility. In March, St. Katharine Drexel will break ground on a 15,000 square foot multi-purpose building on the church’s land located on South Post Road near Weston Regional Park. Phase two and three call for construction of a school and new church. "We have a beautiful sense of community at St. Katharine Drexel; we have been tirelessly working to build our house of prayer with a strong united effort that loving families possess," says Kristin Miller, events committee. Gala guests will feel the energy as anticipation grows for this exciting groundbreaking. The evening will feature delicious food, an open bar, music and dancing to the fabulous Brad Raker Band of Showtime Entertainment, plus the excitement of both a live and silent auction and cash raffle. Event organizers promise this year’s gala will be amazing. Last year’s gala raised almost $85,000 and organizers are expecting an equally successful event this year. The auctions will feature a wide variety of products and services highlighting Weston businesses, as well as sports memorabilia, travel packages, fine art and jewelry. The Weston community is invited to attend the Hearts Afire gala. Couples and singles are welcome. “This event always sells out. Come celebrate Valentine’s while supporting a worthy cause,” says Michaele O’Neill, event planner.

Members of the St. Katharine Drexel Events Committee. Standing: Peggy Barnett (left), Betty Politte, Kristin Miller, Saskia DeJesus, Doretta Maciel and Yayita Contreras; Seated: Michaele O’Neill and Alexandra Arce: Not pictured: Vicky Osorio.

The fifth annual Hearts Afire Gala will take place on Saturday, February 11th from 7:00 pm to midnight at Weston Hills Country Club. Tickets are $105 per person and may be purchased after all masses and during parish hours at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, 2700 Glades Circle, Suite 200, or online at www.st-katharinedrexel. org/gala. For general information on the event or to donate auction items, contact Michaele O’Neill at (954) 608-6838 or michaeleo@bellsouth.net.

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It’s strange how life is, because now people chiropractic. When you bring in this article come to see me with their migraines. They also (by 2/29/12) you will receive my entire come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, new patient exam for $35. That’s with x-rays, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, biomechanical exam, history and consultation… backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal $250 elsewhere. The law says that I must tell YOu tunnel syndrome, just to name a few. THAT YOu OR AnY OTHeR peRSOn ReSpOnSIBLe FOR pAYMenT HAS THe Here’s what some of my patients had to say: RIgHT TO ReFuSe TO pAY, cAnceL pAYMenT, OR Be ReIMBuRSeD FOR “Due to an auto accident, I suffered from severe TReATMenT, WHIcH IS peRFORMeD neck pain, vertigo and I could not raise my AS A ReSuLT OF AnD WITHIn 72 arm to comb my hair. Now I am symptom free HOuRS OF ReSpOnDIng TO THe with no medication and I can do everything I ADveRTISeMenT FOR DIScOunTeD, could not do before.” OR ReDuceD Fee FOR SeRvIce, – E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL eXAMInATIOn, OR TReATMenT.

“Thanks to the DRX 9000 and the doctors, I great care at a great fee…please, I hope that no longer have chronic sciatic pain. It’s been a there’s no misunderstanding about quality of long time since I have taken pain medication.” care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll – J. Walker, Miramar get great care at a great fee. My qualifications… I’m a graduate of Life college and have been Several times a day patients thank me for practicing for over 10 years. I’ve been entrusted helping them with their health problems. But to take care of tiny babies to pro athletes Let me start by explaining the photo in this I can’t really take the credit. My confession is that you may know. I am constantly going to letter. You know, when I meet people in town that I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What seminars and updating my knowledge so I can they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to give my patients the latest information and Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture remove nerve pressure, and the body responds techniques of my profession. My assistants are of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy on by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It’s Mylene and Johanna – really great people. Our the right. a simple as that! office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. We have a Twenty years ago something happened to me Forty-five million Americans no longer have wonderful service, at an exceptional fee. that changed my life forever. I was a junior in health insurance, and those who do have found high school and I started getting migraines. I that their benefits have been greatly reduced. Our office is called Windmill Health center had suffered from intense headaches since That’s where chiropractic comes in. I have a and it’s at 17160 Royal palm Blvd., Suite 1 in the childhood. Over the years, I consulted many significantly lower fee plan so that more people Windmill professional plaza. Our phone number medical doctors, and specialists. I went through are able to afford the care they need. An entire is 954-217-4881. call Mylene, Johanna or Lindsay all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried week of care in my office costs what you could pay for an appointment. We can help you. Thank you. every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet for one visit elsewhere. Another way to save… looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, studies show that chiropractic can double your For more information regarding our nothing helped. But there’s more… immune capacity, naturally and without drugs. services please visit our website www. The immune system fights colds, the flu, and WindmillHealthcenter.com. If you would like A friend of mine convinced me to give a other ailments. So you may not be running off to email us with your questions, you may reach us chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined to the doctor as much. Studies show that people at WindmillHealth@myacc.net me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. actually pay less for their long-term overall health – Rick Behar, D.C. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt care expenses if they are seeing a chiropractor. good. And guess what…I started feeling so P.S. I am also offering the second family much better! From daily migraines, I went You Benefit from an Amazing Offer-Look, it member for only $27. down to three a week, and then to once in a shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg to correct great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted your health. You are going to write a check to p.p.S. Your time is as valuable as mine. That’s to become a chiropractor and help others. That’s someone for your health care expenses, you why I have a no-wait policy. You will be seen how it happened! may as well write one for a lesser amount for within minutes of your appointment.

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to Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti. According to Rosen, the Broward Sheriff’s Office has been working with FISP to start a SUN program within the BSO. “There is a very high rate of suicide among police officers, as with other first responders,” explains Rosen. “In addition, police deal with suicide victims as part of their job and this can have a profound affect on them. Many suffer from anxiety and depression due to the stresses of their dealing with these types of situations.” FISP will also recognize Sheriff Lamberti for his commitment to preventing bullying. Sadly, many children are turning to suicide as a means of coping with bullying issues. A recent Yale University study found that bully victims are between two and nine times more likely to consider suicide than non-victims. FISP is working to start a new HOPE program at Cypress Bay High School and other area schools to focus on suicide prevention.

Weston-based Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention is hosting its 11th annual dinner dance on Friday, February 10th at the Signature Grand. Guests are invited to dress in red and white dressy attire and “Open Your Heart to FISP and Fall in Love with Our Cause.” That cause is reducing and eliminating suicide. FISP seeks to prevent suicide and support survivors (anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide). The agency offers a variety of programs to the community including sponsoring Suicide Survivor Support Groups, hosting an annual National Survivor’s of Suicide Day Conference, and offering prevention programs such as Solutions Unlimited Now (SUN), and the Tri-County Triangle of Care Suicide Prevention Conference for medical professionals. These programs would not be possible without public support. The annual dinner dance is FISP’s largest fundraiser. “It is always a fun night and this year will be no exception,” states Jackie Rosen, Executive Director/CEO of FISP. “The evening will include cocktails, a delicious dinner, and dancing to the doo-wop sounds of The Five Buroughs. There will also be a $1000 cash raffle and an amazing silent auction.” Auction Chair Josette McDonnell (left), FISP Board Members Joe Dawn Nunziato, Judge Arlene S. Backman, Friend of FISP Eli The highlight of the evening will be the presenta- Steinman, Habib, Board Members Mona Habib, Larry Rothman, Executive Director/ tion of the FISP Humanitarian of the Year Award CEO Jackie Rosen, Board Member, and FISP President Harry Rosen.

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Yard sale to benefit b’nai aviv Youth scholarship fund By Stacey BomSeR

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all three on Sunday, February 12th at Temple B’nai Aviv. The synagogue’s youth group is hosting a flea market and yard sale to benefit the B’nai Aviv Youth Scholarship Fund. “The youth scholarship fund enables Jewish teens to attend worthwhile educational and leadership programs that they may not otherwise be able to attend for financial reasons,” explains Youth Director Todd Morchelies. Participation in these types of programs reinforces the bond children have with other Jewish teens. “Plus, religious-based youth programs keep kids and teens in a safe, wholesome Youth group members enjoy field trips and other exciting activities. atmosphere that parents can feel comfortable with and know they are under a positive influence,” adds Morchelies. people of all ages. For children it offers a preschool and religious school, as well as kids’ There are over 150 children involved in the youth program at B’nai Aviv. They will sports programs and youth activities. For adults, B’nai Aviv offers a men’s basketball be selling refreshments at the flea market and yard sale. Members of the community league, sisterhood, men’s club, and adult educational programs. can rent vendor space. “This is a great opportunity for residents of Weston to sell their new and used items, earn a profit, and help kids and teens in our community,” notes The B’nai Aviv Community Flea Market and Yard Sales takes place on Sunday, Morchelies. February 12th from 8am to 2pm at the temple, 1410 Indian Trace. Vendor space is This is the first time the B’nai Aviv youth group has hosted a flea market and yard still available. The cost is $50; tables and tents are not provided. All proceeds benefit sale. Morchelies hopes it will become an annual event. the B’nai Aviv Youth Scholarship Fund. For more information email Youth Director In addition to its incredible youth group, B’nai Aviv offers a variety of programs for Todd Morchelies at todd@bnaiaviv.org or call (954) 349-1879.

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in case of emergency, communication is Key By Stacey BomSeR

t’s been ten years since the city of weston subscribed to the

CodeRED Emergency Notification System. And, while it’s only been activated on occasion, it gives both residents and city leaders peace of mind. “We elected to subscribe to the CodeRED system because our city leaders felt it was critical to be able to reach our citizens and provide information to them in a timely and efficient manner,” explains Denise Barrett, Director of Communications for the City of Weston. “CodeRED can make up to 60,000 calls per hour.”

Capable of dialing the entire City within minutes, CodeRED delivers a recorded message from the City Manager’s office describing the emergency situation and any instructions for immediate or future action. It was used extensively in the days following Hurricane Wilma when other means of communication were rendered useless. With its one-of-a-kind internet mapping capability, the City can geographically target calls. This makes CodeRED ideal for communicating information in the event of drinking water contamination, extended utility outages, missing person, chemical spills or street closings. If you have not registered for CodeRED, simply go to the City of Weston homepage (www.westonfl.org) and click on the CodeRED icon. If you have already registered your

home phone number, you can now also receive text message and/or email alerts. All you need to do is revisit the CodeRED registration page and enter your information. Rest assured, all your contact information is private and is used for critical communications only. In the event of an emergency at your home, a simple sticker can communicate information about your pets to first responders. The Broward Sheriff’s Office Police and Fire Departments in Weston are offering free pet safety stickers to residents. Homeowners can adhere these stickers to their window or door so that rescue personnel know there are pets in the house. The sticker allows residents to identify how many dogs, cats, birds or other pets they own. You can pick up a free sticker at the Police Services Building located at 17300 Royal Palm Boulevard, at the corner of Royal Palm Boulevard and Bonaventure Boulevard.

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Kores corp embraces spirit of giving By Stacey BomSeR

work and giving back is our way of making others aware of the impact we can have when we work together,” state is committed to supporting the communities it Tulio Rodriguez and Monica Cataluna-Shand, principal serves. This year, it took that a step further, turn- owners of KoRes Corp. ing its annual holiday party into a fundraiser to support The company decided to hold a silent auction during two local charities. its holiday party. According to Rodriguez, “Once we “At KoRes Corp we believe that we have a responsibility told our vendors and clients about the new direction we to help and support the communities where we live and wanted to undertake, we immediately started receiving items which ranged from gift cards to autographed sports memorabilia.” These items were auctioned off, raising $6,230 for two local organizations: SIDES (Sydney’s Incredible Defeat of Ewing’s Sarcoma) Foundation and the Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation. “We selected two organizations where we could have the greatest impact on the community,” states Cataluna-Shand. “SIDES has a personal connection to us, as this foundation is dedicated to one of our real estate agent’s daughter, Sydney Lister, who at the age of 15 was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer known as Ewing’s Sarcoma. Sydney’s incredible spirit in the face of adversity at such as young age is one to be admired by us all.” Monica Cataluna-Shand and Tulio Rodriguez, principal owners of KoRes Corp, present Tracy The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation was Schuldiner of The Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation with a check for $3115. founded by former Miami Dolphin Twan Russell to aid

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Monica Cataluna-Shand and Tulio Rodriguez present the Lister family and SIDES Foundation a check for $3115 on behalf of KoRes Corp.

underprivileged children by emphasizing the importance of reading. “Being parents ourselves and knowing the importance of reading, we were instantly drawn to what this particular organization has to offer its kids,” states Rodriguez. “Our greatest appeal to this organization was their Vision Statement – empowering, inspiring and encouraging at-risk youth to become successful and productive citizens.” Each organization was presented with a check for $3,115 from KoRes Corp to continue their efforts.

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Dr. steven wexner elected to commission on cancer By Stacey BomSeR

teven d. weXner, Md, chairMan of the departMent of colorectal

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Build N Barrel Founders Michael Jones (left) and Chad Meissner, with BNB Directors Amanda Jones and Teddy Meissner.

The local children posed with members of Build N Barrel on the new playground. BNB members Teddy Meissner (bottom left), Harrison Doyle, Will Wittich, Austin Krystoff (top left), Chad Meissner, Michael Jones, Kyle Bartholomew, and Jeff Jones.

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DR. MICHAEL AUGUSTINO AND STAFF WELCOME DR. FABIENNE ACHILLE

r. Michael augustino and the staff at gentle gynecology & obstetrics are eXcited to announce that Dr. Fabienne Achille has joined the practice. Both physicians are committed to delivering personalized patient care to the women of Weston. As an added bonus, with another doctor on staff, the practice has extended its office hours to better serve patients.

It has been three years since Dr. Augustino left tion. He used his connections to check out Dr. Achille’s the world of corporate medicine and opened his own reputation, and all agreed she was exceptional. private practice. He considers himself fortunate that “She proved this her first night on call at our pracGentle Gynecology & Obstetrics has grown so success- tice,” states Dr. Augustino. “There was an emergency ful that he has been able to bring on an associate. “Dr. situation, but she handled it beautifully herself. Most Achille is a wonderful addition to the practice,” states other doctors would have needed to call in a specialist.” Dr. Augustino. “She comes highly recommended and Dr. Achille is a highly-skilled surgeon. “As a new credentialed and it is a privilege to work alongside her.” doctor, she has an advanced level of training in some Dr. Achille is a South Florida native. She was born at procedures, such as laparoscopic hysterectomies, that University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital and, only recently trained physicians can provide,” notes Dr. coincidentally, that’s where she completed her residency. Augustino, adding that the two doctors complement She also attended UM for her undergraduate studies. each other in terms of services and skills. There she successfully balanced a rigorous academic Dr. Achille also offers patients something Dr. load while dancing for the Miami Heat. Augustino can not -- a female perspective. “I underIt’s really no surprise that she chose to go into the stand that some women prefer to see a female doctor. medical profession. Both her mother and her aunt are With the addition of Dr. Achille, our practice can nurses who have dedicated their lives to helping others. now satisfy that comfort level,” states. Dr. Augustino. The identical twins and Haitian immigrants run the “She also offers insight as a new mother. Her beautiful Good Samaritan for a Better Life – Jackson Memorial daughter was born in September.” Foundation, which brings children from Haiti to Miami Both Dr. Augustino and Dr. Achille are accepting for medical treatment and covers all costs. new patients. Their services include, but are not limited Dr. Achille had the privilege of working with the to: obstetrics (complete prenatal care including highAlthough there have been many changes at the Foundation on one of its most noteworthy cases. It was risk pregnancy); in-office ultrasound; annual exams; practice, Dr. Augustino says patients can expect the even featured on National Geographic. “Marlie Casseus menopause care; family planning and contraceptive same level of care and personalized attention that they was a 14-year-old girl suffering from an enormous and counseling; in-office lab testing; mammography and have come to expect at Gentle Gynecology & Obstetrics. aggressive facial tumor,” she explains. “The young girl bone density screening; and surgical procedures and After all, it’s not for nothing that he has been voted Best received life-saving surgery at Jackson Memorial, but alternatives. Gentle Gynecology & Obstetrics is pleased Gynecologist in Weston for the past three years. must return for facial reconstruction in the future.” to offer patients in-office sterilization. Dr. Augustino credits his wife, Dana, for his success. It was Dr. Achille’s experiences through Good The practice was also one of the first to offer bio- “When Dr. Achille joined the practice, she brought her to Samaritan for a Better Life that sparked her involvement identical hormone treatment. “Natural hormone replace- the hospital to introduce her to all the nurses. They even in Project World Health. This student-run organization ment is safer, healthier and has far less side effects than catered dinner for the entire nursing staff. Plus, Dana at the University of South Florida College of Medicine synthetic hormones and delivers better results,” explains always makes sure there are plenty of yummy snacks conducts a medical mission trip to the Dominican Dr. Augustino. for our office patients and she personally delivers baby Republic each year, providing care to over 2,500 people. Unlike traditional prescription drugs, natural hormone gifts to all patients after they deliver.” Dr. Achille served as President of the club during her replacement therapy can be tailored to each individual final year of med school. patient. According to Dr. Augustino, “Dosage is based Dr. Michael Augustino and Dr. Fabienne Achille have Through experiences such as this, she was exposed to on actual lab work, as well as weight and age, so each offices in Weston and Pembroke Pines, with privileges various facets of the medical profession. Dr. Achille says patient has a personalized treatment plan. I measure at Memorial Hospital West. The Weston office is located she was drawn to the field of obstetrics and gynecology. these parameters at each office visit and can alter the at 1605 Town Center Boulevard. Appointments can “I love everything about being an OB/GYN. I get to see dosage accordingly.” be made in Weston by calling (954) 384-8668. The patients of all ages and aspects of women’s health, from The results have been so successful, Dr. Augustino is Pembroke Pines office is located next to Memorial puberty to pregnancy to post-menopause. It offers a nice now offering this service to men. “Many of my patients Hospital West at 603 N. Flamingo Road, Suite 360A. mix of services, from office visits to surgeries.” inquired about treating their husbands for low testos- Call (954) 436-7667 to schedule an appointment in Dr. Achille’s surgical skills are exceptional. In fact, that terone. It has been well-documented that the best way Pembroke Pines. To learn more about Gentle Gynecology is one of the things that most impressed Dr. Augustino, to replace testosterone is with pellet-implant therapy.” & Obstetrics, visit www.docAobgyn.com. making her stand out from the field of candidates he Although this specialty celebrates birth and new life, this past year was saddened interviewed from across the country. “Dr. Achille was by the loss of two esteemed physicians: Omar Pasalodos, MD, and Lawrence Stempel, DO. Dr. Augustino and referred to me by one of the most prominent OB/GYN Dr. Pasalodos shared the ups and downs of training together at Jackson. They remained close friends for surgeons in South Florida. He had worked alongside her nearly 30 years and Dr. Pasalodos was instrumental in guiding Dr. Augustino with regard to establishing his while she was finishing her training at Jackson and said practice. Dr. Stempel was a colleague at Memorial West and a tremendous source of help, knowledge, and he had not seen anyone of her caliber in quite awhile.” support. “Both men were true and honorable friends. They shared integrity and character of great magnitude,” As a Jackson graduate himself, Dr. Augustino knew shares Dr. Augustino. “I am proud to call them my friends, happy for the time we could share, but saddened by first-hand the level of training provided by that institu- their passing. Rest in Peace Omar and Larry.”

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sagemont fifth graders learn laptop skills By Stacey BomSeR

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logically advanced. For years, students on the Upper School Campus have shared a networked wireless laptop environment. This year, the school has expanded the program to the Lower School Campus where, for the first time, fifth graders are using laptop computers in the classroom. The students are being trained on laptop note taking, learning the ins and outs of Microsoft Office, accurate MLA formatting, creating and presenting Power Points, e-mailing and proper email etiquette, keyboarding, caring for their laptops and more. The fifth grade educational team has been working hard to integrate the use of laptops into the curriculum. Karen Rainone has found the laptops particularly helpful in teaching research and writing skills. “With each child having his or her own laptop, we can show the students how to format papers and they have instant gratification through hearing the instructions, having a visual with my laptop connected to the MIMIO and their own practice as they set up their papers while we lecture.” Ms. Rainone believes the laptops are laying the foundation for collegiate level papers in true MLA format. Colleague Janelle Kenny is also using the laptops as a teaching

Ms. Eisensmith reviews Clare Collins’ work on her laptop.

tool. “Social studies has been an incredible learning experience this year because the students can click on links within their own computers for virtual field trips or research. When we are discussing a place or historical event, the students are able to get an instant image.” For example, while teaching students about the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C., Ms. Kenny described the beauty of the wall and what it stood for, but could tell her students were having a hard time capturing its essence from her words alone. “Through site navigation on their computers, we were able to take a virtual tour of the memorial. The tour took us to the wall, explained how long it took to construct the memorial, the names on the wall and went into detail about what the symbols next to each name meant,” she explains. “By actually getting a visual of the wall, with a narration to go with it, the students were so much more impacted than they would have been if we just would have read about it.” Ms. Kenny is planning on utilizing the laptops again when her class studies the American Revolution. “There are several sites that I can visit with the kids to showcase the clothing and give them actual narration of the different types of jobs and what it was like to live during that time. The students can also play a game where they are asked

Sagemont fifth grader Baja Rodgers uses her laptop to help complete a classroom assignment.

to choose between different scenarios to see how their choices affected the outcome of their lives during the American Revolutionary War.” The students also appreciate the opportunity to take part in this hands-on learning. “I like having my laptop every day because if I need to look up something or do computer assignments, I don’t have to wait. Everyone has their own computers,” explains fifth grader Clare Collins. Many of the children have discovered that using the laptop has made them better students. Taylor Solomon says using a laptop has made her more organized and neater. Keshav Babu finds note taking easier and faster with the laptop. “I’m a slow writer so when the teacher is writing something on the board it is easier to just punch it in.” Alexandra Kreitenstein has also seen the benefits of laptop use. “It has changed the way I take notes and study because for me typing is faster. I can make more detailed sentences to study from. I can also easily find sources for my reports.” The teachers are also realizing the advantages. “Revising papers has never been easier,” says fifth grade teacher Erin Eisensmith. “Students can either email their work to us or bring us their laptops and we can open a revision pane and edit their work. This allows the students the freedom to create creative work and then revise it within Keshav Narendra-Babu, Giesela Boodaghian, Andrea Altamirano, the document they are and Ana Curi take pride in having their own personal laptops. working on.” Integrating technology into student life and the curriculum has always been a key item in Sagemont’s mission. As technology rapidly advances, The Sagemont School is always in search of new ways to enhance the students’ experience and their preparation for the future.

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tequesta trace Middle school band boosters show support By Stacey BomSeR

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new equipment is a priority. “The school is over 20 years old and so are some of the instruments.” To raise funds, the Band Boosters are selling custom “Entertainment” Super Saver discount cards for only $20. It features discounts at 16 Weston businesses such as Pizza Fusion, Cold Stone, Sabor Latino, Hair Cuttery and Jammin’ Kids, as well as numerous regional and national merchants including Party City, Regal Cinemas, Aeropostale and National Car Rental. “Unlike other discount cards, this program also offers online access to thousands of dollars in savings through the Entertainment Book national network,” states Stockton. In addition to raising money to support the school’s band program, the TTMS Band Boosters provide volunteer support at the band’s three inhouse concerts each year. According to Stockton, the boosters will also provide chaperones and help offset any transportation costs for the bands to participate in performances within the community as well as participate in music competitions.

music programs due to budget constraints, Tequesta Trace Middle School is making its stronger. The new Band Boosters program raised over $500 just in its first month. That money will be used to support the school’s band program. It is comprised of about 140 students within three bands: a beginning band comprised of mostly sixth graders; an intermediate band; and a jazz band comprised of seventh and eight grade musicians selected by audition. Tina Gill, the school’s band and chorus director, says she has big plans for the Tequesta Trace band program. Her ultimate goal is to enhance the love and desire for music performance at the school. She would also like to see more student participation and more involvement in the All County Band and All State Band. To that end, Mrs. Gill would like to hire clinicians to offer workshops for different sections of the band. That is something the Band Boosters would like to see as well. They would also like to raise funds to help purchase new instruments and repair existing ones. According to Diane Stockton, Tequesta Trace Middle School Band & Chorus acting president of the TTMS Band Boosters, Director Tina Gill leads a band rehearsal.

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is busier than ever this year. Students are devouring books determined to rack up the most points in the Accelerated Reader program. The PTA purchased this reading software with money raised from its inaugural Eagle Strut last year. “This is just one more way for the PTA to supplement the learning experiences for our students at a time when so much is being eliminated because of budget cuts,” explains Aimee Fretwell, Eagle Point PTA Vice President. Accelerated Reader is an interactive way to measure a students’ reading comprehension. A student reads a book and then takes a quiz. Club receive special recognition. Last quarter They earn points based on the level of the book read and the number Principal Chuckman presented each student with of questions they got right. a book mark and certificate, and treated them to Teachers love Accelerated Reader because it is a hands-on tool to doughnut holes for breakfast. At the end of the support what students are learning in the classroom. It’s another way year, the top scoring students in each grade will Mrs. Samaniego uses race cars to motivate her second to ensure that students comprehend what they read. receive a Barnes & Noble gift certificate. graders to read. Kevin Maehlmann, Ryan Machado, Kailey Evan Rubensten and Antoine Hamaide pose The students love it because of their competitive nature. The more Fretwell, Fretwell says many teachers have come up in front of their Accelerated Reader bulletin board. books a student reads and gets tested on, the more points they earn. with their own incentive programs. “The major“Accelerated Reader Chair Linda Ibanez-Johnson and her committee have done an ity have classroom bulletin boards where they post the names of the top readers and amazing job of motivating students to read with incentive prizes and school-wide some give prizes to those students who meet class reading goals.” recognition,” says Fretwell. Students can take tests on books read in class, as well as personal choice reading. On a monthly basis, the school recognizes all the students participating in the The Accelerated Reader program has an inventory of over 130,000 books with titles Accelerated Reader program with small prizes such as coupon for a free Wendy’s Frosty. for all ages and reading levels. It incorporates all the Sunshine State books, as well as Those students who accumulate enough points to qualify for the Quarterly Points all the classics. It even includes popular kids’ series such as Harry Potter.

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cypress bay teacher feeding Minds and bodies By Paige LeVin, Student WRiteR

ypress bay high school is now on its way to a healthier life-

style, thanks to physical education and health teacher Kim Love. After winning a $3,000 grant from Fuel Up to Play 60 last year, Love applied to the program again in August, and recently found out she had won a $4,000 grant for the school this year. “When I found out, I was very excited and thankful,” Love said. “It’s really going to help motivate the students and the staff.” Fuel Up to Play 60 is a nationwide program that was developed by the National Football League and the National Dairy Council, with help from the United States Department of Agriculture. The in-school program is designed to help prevent childhood obesity and promote nutrition. The program provides up to $4,000 per year to schools that promote ideas to advance and sustain healthy living and physical activity. To apply for the grant, Love had to answer questions about how Cypress Bay planned to do just that. Love, who’s been at the Bay for ten years, said she plans to use $1,500 of the grant to purchase new kitchen appliances, such as a second refrigerator for her classroom. The rest of the money is to go Bay sophomores in Coach Kim Love's into buying new exercise Cypress aerobics class sell a kale smoothie to a Cypress equipment and bringing Bay staff member. Photo by Paige Levin. in guest speakers for her classes. “We needed kitchen supplies and PE equipment, so I’m going to buy weights for circuit training and Vitamix machines to mass produce smoothies,” Love said. Already, Love has started to help advocate Fuel Up to Play’s healthy principles in many ways, such as making and selling nutritious smoothies to students and teachers in the mornings at Cypress Bay. “We are concentrating on breakfast and selling smoothies, and I started an after school workout program,” Love said. As a part of her curriculum, Love cooks healthy meals for around 50 to 60 students each day, and takes about 20 students to the local YMCA three days per week. She additionally has guest speakers come to give lectures to her students, ultimately aiming to help her students modify regular meals to add vegetables and make them healthier. Love says these are changes anyone can make. “For example, I teach my students to eat Greek yogurt in the place of sour cream, and turkey breast in place of red meat,” Love said. “It’s important to teach kids about healthy living because of the increase in childhood illnesses and more sedentary lifestyle.” Senior Alexia Marchetti is enrolled in Love’s PE honors course. She can’t wait to see how the extra financing for the class will aid her understanding of eating well and being active. “With the help of the grant, the school is able to purchase more kitchen appliances, so Ms. Love will now be able to store and provide us with even more healthy meal options,” Marchetti said. “I’m confident that I will gain a lot of knowledge from her class.”

Paige Levin is a junior at Cypress Bay High School. She is the Online Copy editor for her school newspaper, The Circuit. In addition to journalism, her other interests include dance, writing and photography.

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propor tions in our society. According to the School Psychologists Association, 160,000 American students skip school every day because of fear of being bullied. A recent National Institute of Health study found that 30% of school children report being bullied or bullying others “on a regular basis,” with over one-third of students of both genders reporting they are bullied at least once a week. School should be a place to learn; not a place to learn fear and hatred. That is why Imagine Charter School at Weston has instituted an interactive anti-bullying program called SUPERB (Students United with Parents and Educators to Resolve Bullying). The program is designed to promote bystander intervention, reduce social exclusion, and decrease verbal and physical violence by educating all members of society. Simply stated, SUPERB’s mission is to produce a climate where bullying is not an acceptable community behavior. “It’s a unique curriculum to systemically work to prevent bullying by involving all members of society: students, teachers and families,” explains SUPERB Program Manager Katherine Hatzitheodoru. The revolutionary program was created by a Nova Southeastern University professor and is facilitated by NSU students completing their externship in family therapy. Once a week for eight weeks, Hatzitheodoru and her team visit Imagine Charter School at Weston to work with fourth and fifth graders on a host of techniques to prevent and cope with bullying. Although the school has never had a bullying problem, Guidance Counselor Lauren Steinman wanted to offer the program to empower students and prepare them for when they move on to middle and high school, when bullying has a more profound affect on children. “The beauty of the SUPERB program is that it offers much more than just anti-bullying messages,” explains Steinman. “It builds confidence, promotes self-esteem and teaches respect for cultural diversity. It offers coping skills for life.” Children are taught to be mindful and respectful of their peers. They learn to embrace their individuality and accept other’s differences. “The first few weeks SUPERB facilitators host a Jeopardy-style game, we don’t even mention the word complete with Alex Trebek, to assess what students ‘bully,’” explains Hatzitheodoru. learned during the eight-week anti-bullying program.

Fourth grade students at Imagine Charter School at Weston work in teams to answer Jeopardy-style questions reviewing what they have learned about preventing bullying.

“We focus on what it means to be unique and different, and how we all complement each other.” She says one of the most profound lessons is about stereotypes and assumptions. “The students are always amazed to hear that many celebrities and superstar athletes were actually bullied when they were children,” she notes. “For instance, when Shaquille O’Neal was little he was picked on and shoved into trash cans and told he couldn’t play basketball, but now look at him. He’s one of the greatest players ever!” Another example is Rihanna. The pop star grew up in Barbados and was teased because she was different; she had lighter skin than the other kids. Hatzitheodoru says Oprah and Twilight star Robert Pattinson were also bullied. Once the lines of communication have been opened, the program begins to shift gears to focus more on anti-bullying strategies. Students are taught to be socially responsible and not to be a bystander. If they witness bullying, or are a victim, SUPERB teaches children to use the D.E.F.E.N.D. acronym to resolve the bullying situation: Distract (change the subject), Empathy (help bully understand how the victim feels), Funny (use humor to distract), Express (tell someone of authority), No! (speak up; be assertive), Disappear (get out of the situation). The program focuses on the four types of bullying: verbal, physical, mental/emotional and cyber. “Social media has changed the intensity of bullying,” explains Hatzitheodoru. “It is now prevalent 24 hours a day. We teach students to be socially responsible when using technology.” The fourth grade recently completed the SUPERB program and Steinman says she is already seeing changes at school. “Students are using their tools to handle situations. After SUPERB, they have the knowledge, power and confidence to diffuse bullying situations.” The students are not the only ones to benefit from this program. SUPERB provided a staff training program. “It gave teachers the information to help their students and empower them,” explains Steinman. SUPERB also provided teachers with material and tools to reinforce lessons in their classrooms, taking the anti-bullying message a step further. The program also encourages parental involvement. A “Parent Night” was held at the beginning of the year to introduce the SUPERB program. In addition, students bring home a weekly letter explaining what they learned, thus opening up the lines of communication and giving parents tools to talk to their children about bullying. Steinman says Imagine Charter School at Weston families have been very receptive. In fact, the SUPERB program is being funded by the school’s Parent-Teacher Partnership. “We are very fortunate that they support us and allow us to bring programs such as this to our school.” To learn more about SUPERB, contact Executive Director Aurelia Bickler at (305) 778-4707 or visit www.flgraduates.org/superb.

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weston students win coloring contest By Stacey BomSeR

rt funding May have been cut in broward schools, but that

hasn’t squashed students’ artistic abilities. Three Weston elementary school students were winners in the Broward Education Foundation’s annual holiday card contest. More than 200 students, from kindergarten through 12th grade, submitted holidaythemed art for consideration. Only six pictures were picked, three from the elementary school division and three from the middle/high school division. Nicole Svennson, a fourth grade student at Manatee Bay Elementary, was the first place winner for her drawing of a snowman. Second place went to David Calderon, a second grader at Manatee Bay. Morgan Chason, a fifth grade student at Gator Run Elementary, received third place. The students were recognized by members of the Broward County School Board and the Broward Education Foundation. As a first place winner, Nicole received either a pizza party or a $50 gift certificate to a store selected by her teacher. In addition, the winners received backpacks stuffed with free school supplies from the Kids in Need Resource Center. While the winning designs were included on a holiday card send to Broward Education Foundation supporters, all other entries were donated to America’s Moms for Soldiers, a local non-profit organization that sends monthly “care packages” to servicemen and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Broward Education Foundation supports programs in the public school system. Using private funds, it provides scholarships for graduating seniors, awards grants to teachers that enable them to develop educational programs and projects, provides supplies for classrooms, and reimburses tuition for district paraprofessionals who wish to continue their education.

Broward Education Foundation holiday card contest winners Nicole Svensson (left), David Calderon, and Morgan Chason.

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indian trace elementary students enjoy intimate author experience pick the girls up from school. “They went to Nob Hill Elementary a quiet place. That was certainly not School in Sunrise, not too far from here,” the case when children’s author, poet, he told students. “I would park under a singer, songwriter and storyteller Darrell House big shady tree and think about ideas for visited Indian Trace Elementary School. He stories and poems. One year, the school had students clapping, laughing and singing planted a butterfly garden by that tree along as he shared some of his beloved stories, and that’s where I got the idea for Miller songs and poems. With a special presentathe Green Caterpillar.” tion geared specifically for each grade, the Mr. House recited the story, telling children enjoyed an intimate and personal children that what he likes most about experience with the author. this book is that it has two really imporMr. House’s visit was spearheaded by tant life lessons: you need to set goals, Laurey Tomlinson. “I’ve been a parent at in this case Miller wants to fly; and not this school for 14 years. I’ve always thought to give up on your dreams, you need to how wonderful it would be to have an author believe in yourself. through second come speak to and inspire the children. I know Kindergarten In addition to storytelling, Mr. House grade project winners enjoyed “Lunch with the Author”. They other schools do this,” she explains. also entertained children with his poems are pictured here with Mr. Tomlinson says the timing was perfect this House (seated), Vice Principal including The Veggie Man who was Savage and Curriculum year because of the school’s theme: Living and John good enough to eat, which told the tale Specialist Linda Marks. Learning through Literature. She approached of how he and his friends gathered all Principal Ross with the guest author idea and she loved it. In fact, the entire the vegetables from their refrigerators, faculty embraced the project. gardens and local farms, and then laid out “I met with the teacher representatives for each grade to discuss how this all the vegetables to build a Veggie Man. could be tied into the curriculum,” explains Tomlinson. “It took on a life of The Tracers were also treated to Mr. its own. The teachers were the inspiration for the wonderful projects the House’s brand new song, which has students created.” not even been recorded, Shine, Shine, Students in kindergarten, first and second grades read House’s acclaimed Shine, Instead of Whine, Whine, Whine. picture book, Miller the Green Caterpillar, while students in grades three He told the children that this, too, was through five read his newly released children’s book, The King of Fish. According inspired by his daughters who used to to Tomlinson, “Each grade created an unique project tied to their book. For whine so much it made his head hurt. instance, the first graders made caterpillars with their dreams written on The silly song actually encourages kids them and the second graders made beautiful butterflies and wrote a story to “shine,” and be happy and positive, author, poet, singer and storyteller Darrell about Miller's next adventure as a butterfly. The first and second place project Children’s rather than whine. House posed with student ambassadors at Indian Trace School. Front row: Emma Row (left), Korina winners were then laminated and used as placemats for the author lunch.” Elementary There was no whining at Mr. House’s Pena, Jared Schaffer and Brian Pires. Back row: Author Visit The projects were all so incredible that the school decided to reward the Chair Laurey Tomlinson, Robbie Goldstein, author Darrell shows. The students all loved his perHouse, Principal Wanda Ross, and Zane Humphreys. students. Each teacher chose a first and second place winner and these 70 formances. According to second grader students enjoyed a personal interaction with Mr. House. The 35 first place winners were Reid Meyerson, “Mr. House made the kids laugh. He is so funny and very creative treated to lunch with the author. Fifth with all his songs.” grader Heather Toulson was one of the Second grader Haydn Tomlinson was a bit star struck. “I could not believe a real winners. “I enjoyed making my diorama life author came to our school! He was awesome and I keep reading his books over project and the wonderful opportunity and over because they are sooooo good!!!” to have lunch with Mr. House.” The The students all had a chance to purchase copies of Mr. House’s books and CDs. 35 second place winners were given He even autographed copies important jobs such as serving as an for the children. “Best of all, he ambassador during Mr. House’s visit, donated 20% of the book and interviewing the author or appearing CD sales back to our school,” on the school news to promote his visit. notes Tomlinson. “This makes Excitement was definitely in the air on a nice nest egg which we will that day. Mr. House shared his personal put towards next year’s author stories as well as his books and songs visit. This program has been so with the students. He started writing amazing we definitely want to when his daughters were young. He got make this an annual event.” the inspiration for his first book, Miller the Green Caterpillar, while waiting to By Stacey BomSeR

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The Indian Trace Elementary Green Team presented Mr. House with a stone, designed and created by Cythnia Ciuffardi, for the school’s butterfly garden.

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ache is a favorite avoidance tactic used among couples. It is also one of the most frequent reasons people seek medical attention. Unfortunately, headache is no simple condition. So numerous are the varieties of headaches, the list of headache categories published by the International Headache Society comprises five full pages. In fact, migraine headache alone has 14 sub-varieties. Although a small minority of headaches may have a sinister cause, such as traumatic injury, brain lesion or other disease process, the vast majority of headache is benign. Benign in this case simply means, though symptoms may be severe, the headache is not related to any life-threatening condition. Most headaches have more than one contributing cause. However, abnormal spinal position and incorrect motion in the joints and musculature of the neck is now known to be an important factor in many different types of headaches. For example, Otter Sjaasted, M.D., neurologist and editor of the international journal of headache, Cephalagia, recently suggested most “migraine” should probably be diagnosed as “cervicogenic headache,” meaning related to mechanical problems in the neck. Yet, according to this leading headache authority, the importance of cervical spine problems in headaches remains greatly undervalued among the majority of medical practitioners.

warning signs Both chiropractic and medical management of headaches begin with careful history and examination to determine whether the headache is benign or has a more serious cause. The following is a brief list of warning signs that may indicate the need for

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sweet and delicious, but you don’t know exactly what will satisfy that craving? Make sure you check out Royal Treatz, a new dessert shop in Pembroke Pines that offers a complete menu of cupcakes, chocolates, candies, gourmet cookies, pops and more to satisfy any sweet tooth. Staffed by dessert and pastry experts, customers will always find something new and tasty at Royal Treatz. Doug and Lisa Cann, the owners of Royal Treatz, provided some answers to questions about their dessert shop.

What is royal Treatz? Royal Treatz is a complete dessert shop. We offer gourmet cupcakes - sweet and savory,cake balls, frozen yogurt bar, gourmet coffees and teas with a complimentary coffee topping bar, Cookies, brownies, chocolates and custom designed cakes. We also offer “Cupcake Shakes” that the customer can create with their own flavors When did you open and why did you choose the Pembroke Pines area? We opened July 24, 2011. We chose this location because it is centrally located. What differentiates royal Treatz from other dessert shops? First of all, I don’t even know of another “Dessert Shop”. There are ice cream and yogurt shops and bakeries. We are all that rolled into one and then some. is there a “must try” specialty item? Everything is a “must try”. Our cupcake shakes are awesome! The customer chooses 2 “cuppie” cupcakes in any flavor and then chooses their base flavor frozen yogurt (which tastes like ice cream) chocolate, vanilla or a twist. We blend them together and a magical custom flavor is created just for them. As far as a unique cupcake, people are always

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your logo is “royal Treatz Where stressed is spelled backwards” how does that fit the overall theme of your shop? From the time you walk in the front door you are wowed with the decor and details. The sweet smells and friendly atmosphere automatically put you into a relaxed mood. You may come in stressed but you will leave happy. We have been told by many guests that every time they step foot into our shop, they feel as if they are stepping into Disney World. We always know the “newbies” because it never fails, when they first walk in the front door, the “ooooh’s and ahh’s” are heard from across the room. What is your background and how did you get into this business? I was previously a party planner, who offered custom cakes as an “add on” to party packages and people loved them. I had people calling me all the times for cakes and the “cake” part of the business really took off. On a whim and by all things pointing to “cupcakes”, I discussed with Doug about opening a “cupcake/specialty cake” shop and without hesitation he said “Let’s do it”. We decided to make it a “complete” dessert shop to accommodate all tastes. On a personal note, we first met when we were 14, but married others and raised our families. We reconnected in 2007

Why should customers make royal treatz the dessert option of their choice? There is no other COMPLETE Dessert shop around. There is something for everyone! A family can walk in, all with different tastes and desires, and they will all leave satisfied. Every time you walk into the shop, you will find something new in the decor or menu that you missed the time before. All employees are experienced and very knowledgeable in the pastry and dessert field. New inventions are discovered weekly. At least once every day, customers tell us “You need to be on Cupcake Wars”! We also just opened a party room available for birthdays, meetings, and other special events. We also plan on having a teen night starting in January with a Kinect game night. Royal Treatz is located at 7855 PInes Boulevard in Pembroke Pines. For more information, call them at 954986-2424 or visit them online at www.royaltreatz.com.

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West has grown from a 100-bed hospital near the edge of the Everglades to Broward County’s third-largest and one of South Florida’s most comprehensive healthcare facilities. Over this same period of time, southwest Broward County was among the fastest-growing areas in the nation. “Growing up together provided valuable insight,” says C. Kennon Hetlage, Administrator and Chief Executive Officer at Memorial Hospital West. “Today, the hospital continues to develop services around the specific needs of the community.” The recent expansion, completed in December, increases Memorial Hospital West’s licensed beds to 384 – all private rooms. The 80 additional inpatient beds help expedite hospital admissions and reduce waiting times for patients in the Emergency Department – the third-busiest in the county, with more than 88,000 patients last year. In the new wing, an entire floor with 40 beds is dedicated to advanced oncology treatments for patients of the Memorial Cancer Institute. Broward County’s first inpatient bone marrow transplant unit makes it possible for patients to receive this intensive, specialized treatment locally. In the past, patients often had to relocate to another region of

the country for lengthy transplant procedures. Another floor in the new wing houses medical/surgical and telemetry units with a total of 40 beds. Even the hospital’s new entrance and lobby were thoughtfully designed with large windows, soft colors and a player piano to create a welcoming, healing environment. “Residents have trusted us with their care for almost two decades,” says Hetlage. “We’re so pleased to offer these enhancements. They clearly demonstrate our unwavering commitment to improving the health of our community.” As the hospital prepares for its 20th anniversary in April, its wide-ranging programs and services paint an impressive picture. Last year alone, Memorial Hospital West admitted more than 22,000 patients with a diverse array of medical needs.

Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute’s Rapid Response Heart Attack Teams and Memorial Neuroscience Center’s Brain Attack Teams are saving lives around-theclock, while Memorial’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Center is among the county’s busiest. Memorial Cancer Institute, with CyberKnife® and RapidArc™ technology, and Memorial Breast Cancer Center are the leading programs in Broward County. Florida’s first Image Recovery Center® uses innovative methods to help patients adjust to cancer treatment and recovery. With almost 5,000 deliveries last year, the Family Birthplace at Memorial Hospital West is the largest obstetrical program south of Orlando and is third-largest in the state. Parents are reassured by the level II neonatal intensive care unit. “As surely as healthcare continues to change, South Florida will continue to grow and evolve,” says Hetlage. “Memorial Hospital West is dedicated to providing the superior patientand family-centered care our community trusts – today and for generations to come.” Memorial Hospital West is located at 703 North Flamingo Rd., in Pembroke Pines. For information, call 954-436-5000 or visit www.MemorialWest.com

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securitization analysis During the real estate boom from 2003 to 2007, many lenders sold groups of mortgages in “securitized pools” to investment trusts on Wall Street. These trusts were created as investment tools that allowed lenders and investors to receive highly preferential tax treatment. In order to receive these tax benefits, however, strict regulations had to be followed. A securitization analysis by a qualified and credible firm can reveal whether an individual loan transaction was properly and timely transferred to a valid trust, i.e., was the loan properly “securitized.” If the loan obligation is proven not to have been properly securitized, an investment trust cannot foreclose.

transfer History analysis Even if the loan is not part of an investment trust, many loans have been sold multiple times. Each time a loan was sold, certain legal transfer requirements had to be fulfilled to legalize the transfer and to allow the new transferee to foreclose, if necessary. A transfer history analysis tracks the mortgage from its originator to the true current legal owner and holder of the obligation, and also identifies any breaks in the transfer chain which could prevent the current lender from foreclosing. In some cases, this analysis has uncovered that certain lenders even forged mortgage assignment documents through the use of so-called “robo-signers” to overcome transfer issues, which led to findings of fraud and the cancellation of the mortgage debt altogether. Detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners in foreclosure, or at risk of foreclosure are discussed in a new instructional DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight for Your Home.” If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine you will receive a FREE copy when you make an appointment to discuss your case in detail with a member of our qualified legal team. You may also purchase the DVD online at www.arcialawfirm.com. If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, or if you just received a foreclosure summons, contact the Arcia Law Firm at 1-800-770-7102 to schedule a free consultation, or visit www.arcialawfirm.com for more information.

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autism Year in review By BRian d. udeLL, md

he environMental protection agency finally

issued the first U.S. standards to cut mercury and other toxic emissions from coal-fired power plants. This represents government recognition that such chemicals have negative effects on the population. Living near highways and power plants has been shown in previous studies to increase autism risk. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania reported that infants less than 4 lbs. were 3 times more likely to develop autism. I believe that this strengthens the environmental component of etiology – the smaller the human, the more toxins have an effect. In August, an Institute of Medicine study reported “no evidence that childhood vaccines cause autism…” Also this year, a Pace Environmental Law Review study reported compensation for 83 cases of autism, “showing that the government has known about the autism-vaccine link” for a while. So, on one side are the experts and thousands of papers demonstrating safety, and on the other side are thousands of parents who do not feel assured. On neither side are the important studies which would really prove the issue. What parent is going to agree to be in a study in which one child is offered careful observation and judicious vaccine protocols, while another family experiences the present non-specific regimen? What review board would allow one set of children to get many ‘shots’ even if they are sick and a control set that only gets the necessary vaccines and only if they are well? University of Missouri doctors this year reported promising results in speech and language and social domains utilizing a common blood pressure medicine. This is important because it is so difficult to address these weaknesses in affected individu-

als. The ‘conventional medications’ that are utilized by most neurologists and psychiatrists to treat ASD symptoms were reported to be either ineffective or too risky to be used in children. This past May, “the punishment machine” (think, backpack with a punch), a long-time treatment of disruptive behaviors was finally addressed. The inventor of a portable electroshock treatment was forced to quit at The Judge Rotenberg Center in Boston. Several studies have documented differences in the brain that could explain many of the unusual signs and symptoms of autism. It’s not just a genetic problem. The role of epigenetics – the interaction of genes and the environment – continues to surface in conventional research. As in other autoimmune disorders, it appears that the susceptible individual is attacked by a harsher-than-expected environment. The role of autoimmunity continues to gain traction as playing a key role in autism. Studies have documented missing or malfunctioning switches, which make important proteins. Research continues to document the association between G-I issues and autism. Gut issues are important because, in a relatively non-verbal patient, improvement in the intestinal milieu can result in significant improvement in behavioral and other problems. In 2011, I treated hundreds of patients. Other physicians addressed thousands more. Complementary and alternative medicine has helped almost all of the families and has helped to recover many children. Dr. Brian Udell is a board certified pediatrician and neonatologist with over 35 years of practical experience. He is the Medical Director of The Child Development Center of America and practices developmental pediatrics in Weston. His blog can be found at www.theautismdoctor.com.

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fringe benefits as other business entities. However, more than two percent corporation shareholder-employee (referred to as 2% shareholder) are treated like partners for fringe benefit purposes. The attribute rules under IRC Sec. 318 (a)(1)(A) apply. For instance, Maria owns 100% of the stock of Pembroke, Inc. She retired, but her son runs the business. The company provides health insurance for all employees (including son). Annual premiums are $7,000 per individual. Since Maria owns 100% of the stock, her son is also deemed to own 100% of the stock under IRC Sec. 318. Pembroke, Inc. will deduct 100% of the premiums for the son as compensation expense on the corporate return, and include it on the son’s Form W-2. The following items are deductible to an S corporation but must be included in wages of 2% shareholders who are employees: 1. Medical expenses under IRC Sec. 105(b), 2. Accident and health care insurance premiums (IRC Sec. 106), 3. Medical Savings Account (MSA) deposits under IRC Sec. 220, 4. Health Savings Account (HSA) deposits, and 5. Cost of meals or lodging furnished for the convenience of the employer. Accident and health insurance premiums paid by a corporation on behalf of a 2% shareholder-employee must be included in wages on the Form W-2 but are excluded for purposes of Medicare and FICA under IRC Sec. 3121 (a) (2) (Announcement 92-16). Employee-shareholder (and family members by attribution) that include health insurance as compensation are allowed to take the selfemployed health insurance deduction subject to meeting other requirements. S corporations generally are eligible to establish the same type of qualified retirement plan that C Corporations can establish. IRS guidance, per Notice 2008-1, deems a plan as established when: ▸ An S corporation pays health insurance premiums directly or reimburses a shareholder for the premiums, and ▸ Premiums are included in the Shareholder’s Form W-2 as a taxable benefit and he or she reports the payments or reimbursements as gross income. A corporation’s contributions to a qualified retirement plan are deductible by the corporation and tax-deferred to employees. The fringe benefit rules for 2% shareholders do not limit deductions for qualified plan contributions. This means a 2% shareholder who works for the S corporation and receives a Form W-2 can participate in the S corporation’s qualified retirement plans. The shareholder’s W-2 wages are qualifying compensation. The amount of the expense for a contribution to a retirement plan is deducted on Form 1120S before arriving at ordinary income (loss) from trade or business activities.

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How Do i Know if My Pet needs a Dental cleaning? Regular inspection of your pet’s mouth is important to catch dental disease in the early stages. Tartar may appear as a brownish-gold build-up on the teeth, close to the gum line. Redness or bleeding along the gum line may indicate gingivitis. Other signs of dental disease include bad breath, drooling, pawing at the mouth, difficulty chewing, loose or missing teeth. If you notice any of these signs in your pet, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian.

what can i Do to Keep My Pet’s teeth clean? Once a dental cleaning has been performed, you can take a number of steps at home to keep your pet’s teeth clean and lengthen the intervals between professional cleanings. Daily brushing can help remove food particles from between your pet’s teeth. You can use a child’s toothbrush or purchase a finger brush from your veterinarian. Human toothpastes should be avoided because they contain ingredients that should not be swallowed by your pet. Your dog or cat may like the taste of pet toothpaste, which is available in flavors such as chicken, seafood, and malt. Several dental diets and treats can also help keep plaque and tartar to a minimum. The diets tend to have larger kibbles to provide abrasive action against the tooth surface when chewed and may contain ingredients that help prevent tartar mineralization. Your veterinarian may also recommend a plaque prevention product—a substance that you apply to your pet’s teeth and gums on a weekly basis. The product adheres to the surface of the teeth to create a barrier that prevents plaque from forming.

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Bankruptcy and debt consolidation provide viable options for families facing financial difficulties during these trying times. But, there are risks involved. That is why it is imperative that you consult a bankruptcy attorney to evaluate all your options and alternatives. Caroly Pedersen has been practicing law for over 22 years. During that time, she has helped thousands of clients get a fresh start and get back on their financial feet. She specializes in consumer bankruptcy and debt relief. Pedersen Law is dedicated to providing clients with exceptional, friendly, compassionate and caring legal representation. Ms. Pedersen provided answers to some commonly asked questions about bankruptcy law and the services provided by Pedersen Law’s Bankruptcy Law Center.

Why did you choose to go into bankruptcy law? I was

attracted to bankruptcy practice because it is one of the few areas of law that can actually improve a person’s quality of life, relieve mental suffering and even repair marriages. It is such a gratifying feeling for me to be able to assist people in making a positive change that enriches their lives and provides real relief.

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families struggling with financial challenges, there are a few sensible options available for effectively dealing with debt: Debt consolidation, Debt management and Bankruptcy. The best option often depends upon many factors, including: the amount of the debt you owe, your income, whether you have a lawsuit or foreclosure pending and any threatened property seizures or garnishments. Debt settlement, while heavily advertised, is not, in my opinion, a good option for most consumers to even consider due to its negative tax consequences.

What is the difference between debt settlement and debt consolidation?

There is a crucial difference between the two: Debt Settlement, also called debt negotiation, means that the debt you owe to a creditor is settled for less than the original amount owed. What consumers do not realize is that when a creditor receives less than what is owed on the original debt, IRS law considers forgiven debt as

income and the taxpayer must pay taxes on that amount. So, at the end of the year, consumers receive a “1099-C” (cancellation of debt) tax notice in the mail, similar to a 1099, and the taxpayer is obligated to report that "income" on their tax return. This can often begin the financial nightmare rather than solve it! I believe Debt Consolidation is a much better choice for consumers who have savings, or good credit, which would allow them to qualify for a second mortgage or home equity loan. This option allows consumers to consolidate all their debt into a single, lower monthly payment and reduce interest rates. However, due to these tough economic times, this is not often a viable option for most families.

Then what’s a person to do? One of the best options for

consumers who have a steady job and good income is to manage their debts through a Debt Management Plan. Non-profit counseling agencies negotiate with creditors to reduce interest, waive fees and consumers make one monthly payment which is disbursed to creditors. The main drawback is that in order to qualify, consumers must have regular income that allows for debts to be paid off in five years or less, and many consumers simply do not qualify.

Are there any other options? For many

families in financial crisis, bankruptcy is really the only viable option. Often, the loss of a job or reduced income makes it impossible to qualify for an alternative such as a debt management plan. And, without a program in place to effectively deal with the creditors, the situation becomes more serious until finally court judgments, foreclosures and garnishments are looming. Even some consumers who initially participate in debt management plans eventually end up filing bankruptcy due to job loss and other circumstances beyond their control.

Does bankruptcy still have a stigma? As a result of our country’s financial crisis, record numbers of people continue to find debt relief through bankruptcy. Once a person fully understands how beneficial and quick the entire bankruptcy process can be, they often wonder why they waited so long and wish they had done it sooner. Consumers have absolutely no reason

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to feel guilty about filing for bankruptcy, especially if it is used as an opportunity to provide future financial happiness and security for the family. Bankruptcy is often the beginning of a person’s new financial freedom.

Why is it important to consult a bankruptcy attorney before you do anything?

A legal assessment is crucial to determine eligibility for bankruptcy or other alternatives, to obtain an understanding of the severity of your circumstances which can often be much less frightening than your perception of it, to avoid costly mistakes, and to provide a clear plan of action about how to effectively deal with your debts based on knowledge and understanding, not fear.

What do you discuss with clients during the free consultation? My consultation

begins with a complete discussion of a person’s debts, lawsuits and foreclosure actions, income, assets and personal information to give me a good overview about my client’s current circumstances, then I fully explain the bankruptcy process and alternatives. Finally, and most importantly, we go over all the questions and concerns that often have been causing so much fear and anxiety, addressing them one by one. In the end, clients are relieved to find that most if not all of their worries were unfounded and a quick solution is at hand - whether it involves filing for bankruptcy or not! Caroly Pedersen of Pedersen Law’s Bankruptcy Law Center can be reached at (954) 382-5378 or at 2771 Executive Park Drive, Suite 4 in Weston. Her office hours are Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Fridays from 9am to 4pm. For more information visit www.bankruptcyfreshstartsolution.com.

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Financial Difficulties: Options & Alternatives To Bankruptcy By Attorney Caroly Pedersen, Bankruptcy Law Center

amilies struggling with financial challenges often find themselves in an exhaustive cycle of juggling bills, debts & mortgage payments! And typically, good people with financial difficulties always try to do the right thing…keep paying creditors - putting themselves further and further into debt. But for every family facing financial crisis, there comes a critical point when important decisions must be made about dealing with debt. Here’s a simple explanation of the alternatives to bankruptcy, to help you understand the options available: Debt Settlement: Many consumers think of making settlements with creditors, usually involving borrowing money from family or retirement accounts. It seems like a great strategy -makes perfect financial sense…but, unfortunately it can end up in disaster…thanks to the tax man. What consumers do not realize is that when a creditor receives less than what’s owed on the original debt, IRS law considers forgiven debt as income and the taxpayer must pay taxes on that amount. So, at the end of the year, consumers receive a “1099-C” “cancellation of debt” tax notice in the mail, similar to a 1099 and the taxpayer is obligated to report that “income” on their Tax Return. This can often begin the financial nightmare rather than solve it… Debt Consolidation: Consumers with good credit and income may qualify to use the equity their home through a 2nd mortgage or home equity loan to consolidate debts into one lower monthly payment. Debt Management Plan (DMP)Through Credit Counseling: Consumers who have regular income may qualify for a DMP, if current monthly income allows for credit debts to be paid off in 5 yrs or less. Non-profit counseling agencies negotiate with creditors to reduce interest, waive fees and pay debt over 5 yrs. Consumers make one monthly payment to the Agency which it disburses to creditors. The drawback is that because eligibility depends upon a minimum available income, many consumers do not qualify. The key to solving debt issues is taking charge of your financial life! Explore all the good options to see which is right for you. If Debt Consolidation is not an option, consider a Debt Management Plan. If your income does not qualify for a DMP, consider Bankruptcy. But no matter which option you choose…don’t suffer another day - break free from the burden of debt…put it all behind you and start fresh for 2012! Have a Wonderful Holiday & Happy New Year…

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ANAMARIA ATIAS DESIGN creates beautiful Homes By Stacey BomSeR

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task. Styles. Colors. Fabrics. The choices are overwhelming. That’s why many Weston homeowners seek help from Anamaria Atias Design. Believing that “the space we live in should be our sanctuary,” Anamaria can turn any room in your home into your dream room. Anamaria Atias, owner of Anamaria Atias Design, provided answers to some commonly asked questions about the interior design business and her personal design philosophy.

ing a residence I like to incorporate all aspects, from landscaping and exterior materials, color and textures, interior and exterior space planning up to location of accessories. When I develop a commercial project, I take into consideration aspects such as norms and legislations, target and users, location, weather, style and nature of the business, cultural background of the users and clientele, etc.

if they only need consultation, I would charge an hourly fee. If they only want window treatments, they only pay the cost of labor, materials and installation of the treatment suggested by me and previously approved by them.

Do you work with clients of all budgets?

Absolutely! It actually makes my job easier if we discuss budget so we can find the appropriate materials, designs and workroom for each client.

What is your favorite type of design project? Personally, I love what I do. Everything in

How did you get into this field? I grew up in the industry. My mom used to have her own architecture and landscaping firm (Espacios). I actually have a degree in architecture and worked with my mother for many years in Venezuela, before I moved to Florida. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. Once I graduated and got some experience I decided it was

my field is fascinating and the biggest motivation for me is to have a happy client!!! I enjoy all the resources available nowadays. Interior design is really exiting.

Do you have your own contractors/installers? During all these years of working in this

industry and market, I have contractors for all specialties. I can recommend licensed and insured electricians, plumbers, cabinet makers, even audio and video specialists. I am happy to recommend multiple contractors or estimates and let the client choose who they want to complete their project. If the client already has the contractor and only needs my professional expertise to design details, select materials and supervise the construction process, that’s okay too.

What design trends do you see for 2012?

time for me to open my own firm: Espacios 3D Corp. That was nine years ago.

What made you change from architecture to interior design? I was always committed

to formally finishing up all of my projects to the maximum extent of the details. Since architecture is more oriented to the shape and distribution of the space and inspecting construction, I felt that interior design would allow me to thoroughly complete the project from space planning to selecting materials and layouts (detailing) for flooring and color schemes, until the last arrangement of a coffee table.

What is your design philosophy? My

support in all areas related to space planning, remodeling, lighting design, remodeling, detail and closet designs, flooring, bathroom and cabinet design, coordinating finishes, getting estimates from subcontractors, hiring, conducting and managing projects and logistics. I also offer furniture placement, accessorizing, custom-made window treatments and bedding. Basically, all of the final touches to make a home out of a house.

Do you offer design consultation or only project work? I assist my clients in all their

philosophy is to create clean designs that are functional and livable yet also beautiful and very cozy. My main goal is to interpret the client’s wishes, capturing their basic needs and delivering a final product that is an amazing and creative space.

interior design needs, from design consultation to managing a whole remodeling project, including shopping services and advice in certain specific areas and materials.

What services do you offer? I offer both,

aspects my career involves I decided to adjust my fees depending on the client needs. For example,

residential and commercial design. When design-

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Do you offer any services beyond interior design? I provide my clients my professional

How are you paid? Are you paid hourly, per project, etc? Because of the wide variety of

Design trends are heading to safe, traditional and comforting looks, especially color wise. The biggest neutrals are from gray to camel, but the accents tend to get trendier. We are seeing bold colors such as acid green, crimson and amethyst as accent pieces. I believe it is always important to take into consideration the “green wave” we are all trying to achieve. The use of environmentally safe materials is always a smart approach to design.

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rotary Members enjoy socials and service By cLaRK KiLgaRd, PuBLic ReLationS cHaiR, RotaRy cLuB oF WeSton

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annual golf tournament has raised about $1 million in college scholarships for graduates of Cypress Bay and Western high schools. The annual Rotary Run for Tomorrow has done about the same for the Rotary Foundation. The Weston Rotary supports various other charities as well, including the Harvest Drive, Susan B. Anthony Center, and many more. In fulfilling their commitment to “Service Above Self,” Weston Rotarians sure know how to have a good time. This is not your grandfather’s Rotary club! Weston Rotary members and their families enjoy a host of social events throughout the year, from poolside potluck and Salsa dancing to Country Western line dancing. Rotarians like to have fun and do good at the same time. Fortunately, Bob and Tina Greene dance the night away at service projects and socials often the Rotary Club of Weston holiday party. go together. A $10,000 “draw down” (reverse raffle) held at Weston Hills Country Club raised an additional $20,000 in scholarships for our community’s high school graduates. A comedy night at the Hard Rock Casino raised funds for the Rotary Foundation’s fight against polio. Through the efforts of Rotary International, with help from the Bill Gates Foundation, we are

inches away from wiping polio off the face of the earth. Rotarians enjoy a monthly “thank goodness it’s Friday” happy hour at the Carolina Ale House. Every few months, a Rotary member opens his/her home to fellow members by hosting a social. Many of these gatherings are themed, such as a recent 70’s night. The holidays are always favorite celebrations for Rotarians, from Rotary members “bust a move” with the annual holiday dinner and the help of a DJ at a recent social. dance at Weston Hills Country Club to the July 4th barbeque and pool party to a costumed Halloween party. The most highly anticipated event of the year is always the Installation Banquet in July, when the new Rotary president and board are installed. Now is the perfect time to get in on the fun, by joining the Rotary Club of Weston. New members are always welcome. The Rotary Club of Weston is recognized as one of Southwest Broward’s leading community service organizations. Weston Rotary meets at Weston Hills Country Club every Thursday morning, year-round, from 7:30 – 8:30am to enjoy a buffet breakfast and a lively meeting program. For further information about Weston Rotary, visit www.WestonRotary.org or check out their FaceBook Fan Page (Rotary Club of Weston) for the latest happenings.

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weston area chamber networking and ribbon cutting at Healthsource chiropractic

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a Chamber Business Networking and Ribbon Cutting reception sponsored by and held at HealthSource Chiropractic and Progressive Rehab. The next Chamber business networking meeting will be Wednesday, February 15th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at All Speedpro Imaging, 1776 North Commerce Parkway. The cost is free for members and $15 for non-members with RSVP or $20 at the door. RSVP to Jack Miller, Chamber President and CEO, at (954) 389-0600 or Jack@ westonchamber.com. The Weston Area Chamber is doing all it can to help businesses survive in this

weak economy. It promotes small and large businesses working together to create jobs and grow their bottom line in 2012. Chamber members also have the benefit of an unique national advertising campaign between the Weston Area Chamber and America Chamber For information on membership in The Chamber That Means BUSINESS® visit www. westonchamber.com. The Weston Area Chamber is the only Chamber of Commerce located in Weston and has been a 501C not-for-profit chamber with its office in the same building since 1989.

Chamber Membership Ambassador Jose Fernandez; Chamber Director Martha Bailey, Keller Williams Realty; Chamber Chair Elect Mayra Morales, Sun-Sentinel; and Jack Miller, Weston Chamber President/CEO.

Dr. John Zaretski, Alyson Waite, Dr. Elliott Citron of Healthsource Chiropractic & Progressive Rehab, and Chamber Chair Alex Gomez of PC Solver.

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indicate a “fat” tee shot and most likely would mean you were “swaying” away off the ball during your back swing. I always instruct my students to imagine their head being inside a picture frame during their back swing and try and hold it there to prevent “swaying” out of it. Next time you are practicing, try and imagine that “picture frame” and hold your head within it and you will notice your shots will be more solid, thus eliminating the “fat” shot! If you would like to talk to PGA Professional Dean Sklar about your golf game, contact him at Dean.Sklar@FloridaMoves.com or at the Rose and Dean Sklar Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker, 1760 Bell Tower Lane in Weston, (954) 389-6197 or on Dean’s cell at (954) 298-3616. Visit him online at www. WestonFloridaUSA.com.

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Children’s book author and musician Debbie Clement visited Gator Run Elementary School. She recently won the Indie Award of Excellence for her book, Red, White Blue, written about 9/11. While and Blue at the school, she showed students the handmade quilts that were used as illustrations in her books. Students in Mrs. Boehm’s second grade class presented Debbie Clement with flowers and thanked her for visiting their school.

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Students in Mr. Frezer’s Art II class at Falcon Cove Middle School are completing a pottery project. Here, Daniela Pereira, Alana Barrett and Jorgia Trim Lee carefully paint the vases they created.

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On a recent chilly morning, the children and staff at Temple Dor Dorim Early Childhood Center decided to wear cozy pajamas to school. They also brought along their favorite toys to snuggle with. The children ate cookies and milk for snack and did Winter Wonderland activities while enjoying their pajama party.

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Seven Indian Trace Elementary School students have been selected to represent Broward County Schools at the state level in the PTA Reflections program. It is one of the largest student arts recognition programs in the country. This year’s theme was “Diversity Means…” Students in all grades could submit an entry in any of the six arts areas: literature, musical composition, photography, visual arts, dance choreography, and film/video production. Indian Trace Elementary placed second among elementary schools in Broward County and had one of the highest levels of student participation. In the Literature category, first grader Meredith Niksa placed second for primary students, and fifth grader Eric Bazail placed second for intermediate students. In the Musical Composition category, second graders Whitney Ribnick and Christopher Januario came in second and third place, respectively. In the Photography category, fifth grader Shaina Cohen won first place. And in the Dance Choreography category, second grader Haydn Tomlinson came in second place and first grader Isabella Hernandez placed third.

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Front row: Whitney Ribnick (left), Isabella Hernandez, and Meredith Niksa. Back row: Shaina Cohen (left), Christopher Januario, and Haydn Tomlinson. Not pictured: Eric Bazail.

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Members of the Law and Justice Club of Cypress Bay High School collected canned goods to benefit Women in Distress of Broward County. The club takes part in various school and community events throughout the year. It recently hosted a self-defense workshop for interested students.

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Adri Suarez, Olivia Wisman and Oswaldo Cuadros, from Pet Sitting at Weston, deliver donations to Broward County Animal Care and Adoption. Clients generously donated cat food, dog food, treats, toys, collars, beds, blankets, leashes and much more during Pet Sitting at Weston’s fourth annual food drive with support from Dr. Cordova at Animal Health Center and K-9 Kuts.

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The Inside Out Theatre Company recently presented its original production, Two Kinds. The nonprofit organization is dedicated to building character through the performing arts. Over the past 14 years the theater company, which was founded here in Weston, has served thousands of students, ages 7 to 17, and has created and produced over 35 original works. For more information visit www.insideouttheatre.org.

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Weston’s Gabby Silverstein was featured on Radio Disney. The seven-year-old was invited to talk about her bake sale which raised over $500 for the Epilepsy Foundation. Gabby also sells purple “Gabby Gives 4 Epilepsy” bracelets and donates proceeds to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, where she underwent treatment for her epilepsy.

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Edward and Tracey Dikes, owners of Weston Jewelers, sponsored the Ice & Dice Casino Event benefitting The Florida Panthers Foundation. The casino-style event featured Florida Panther hockey players and coaches acting as dealers, as well as auctions and raffles. The Foundation maintains a focus on children’s health, fitness, education and cultural needs. Weston Jewelers is the official jeweler to the Florida Panthers and Bank Atlantic Center.

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Event Co-Chairs Allison Antevy and Ronnie Greissman, both of Weston, with Ambassador Kylee Jones and her parents, Trace and John. At only four months old, Kylee received a heart transplant at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Close to 1,000 people came out to celebrate Chanukah with Chabad of Weston. The synagogue hosted its 14th annual Menorah Lighting ceremony at Weston Town Center. The street party included music and dancing, delicious treats, and entertainment by a comedy hypnotist. Rabbi Yisroel Spalter was joined by City Commissioners Jim Norton, Angel Gomez and Toby Feuer, along with State Representative Franklin Sands and City Manager John Flint.

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The Diamond Angels of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation raised more than $415,000 for the hospital’s pediatric programs at the 8th Annual Fairy Tale Ball. This year’s theme was The Lion King and the evening served to remind guests that there is a delicate balance in life and it is our responsibility to care for and look after one another. Proceeds from the event will support the new Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital that opened last July, as well as the Pediatric Cardiac Program which recently completed its fourth heart transplant. Over the past eight years, the Fairy Tale Ball has raised more than $2.4 million.

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