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Custom built equestrian home in one of Davie’s most desirable communities. 8Bd/7.5Bth, 4 car gar, approx 8400 sq.ft. on builders acre. Fireplace, tray ceilings & crown moldings. Theater room. Exotic granite counter tops, Marble & distressed wood floors, California closets, water filtration/softener systems, central vacuum, impact windows/doors. Upstairs & downstairs laundry rooms. Resort style pool with waterfall Offered at $ 2,699,900 Call Stan Rosen - 305-510-8032

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Not a Short Sale or REO and NO HOA! A spectacular mansion in SW Ranches on 3 acres of land. This house was owner designed & built to have EVERYTHING state of the art imaginable & storm ready. Built up above flood level with Poured concrete walls, concrete roof with, impact glass & accordion shutters, House features 6 bedrooms PLUS a den LOTS of upgrades! Offered at $ 1,849,000 Call Stan Rosen – 305-510-8032

WESTON

One-acre estate in secluded Windmill Lake Estates. 5 bedrooms, 6 ½ baths master bedroom with Gym, morning bar & fireplace.+ spacious library, children’s wing. Heated oversized pool with summer kitchen, basketball court, all fenced. 2-room in-law quarters with kitchen and separate entrance. Whole house generator + accordion type shutters. Truly a GEM! Offered at $ 1,999,000 Call Flor Blanchett - 305-439-3320

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YOUR OWN PRIVATE GARDEN OF EDEN! Unbelievable value in this private gated, 5,900 sq ft 6 bedroom, 5 full bath home situated on 3 manicured acres plus 1700 sq ft guest house/barn. Home features wood floors, gigantic kitchen, exercise room, pool and tiki hut for bbq and lighted basketball court. Offered at $ 1,695,000 Call Jean Kachik - 954-646-0777

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Impressive custom home 6 bedroom home in exclusive Weston Hills Country Club. Huge fenced backyard overlooking lake & spectacular heated salt water pool, accordion shutters & much more. Offered at $ 1,685.000 Call Victoria Reese - 954-990-3512

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Bright and airy townhome located in desirable community. Low monthly HOA includes outside maintenance, cable and more. Enjoy spectacular lake views from enclosed patio. A+ schools. Great amenities. Offered at - $ 190,000 Call Rosa Rosales - 954-303-2701

WESTON

Ready to move in! Impeccably kept home located In The Meadows. Features accordion shutters, new carpets, tile and crown mouldings throughout, screened in patio and more. Offered at $ 420,000 Call Mirtha West- 305-773-0308

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Exquisitely Upgraded & Maintained by the Original Owner. Split Floor Plan. Surround Sound, Private Office/5th Bedroom, Large Gourmet Island Kitchen, Granite Countertop, Wood Cabinetry and Large Pantry. Formal Dining Room, Step Down Wet Bar with Granite Counter, Master Suite and Sitting Area. Oversize Heated Pool with Spa overlooking Peaceful Lake Views from all the Main Living Areas. Offered at – $848,000 Call Adam Ross - 954-830-8983

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This is true Country Club living at its finest. 5 bedroom, 3 bath with BRAND NEW $100k Custom kitchen Granite countertops and CUSTOM wood cabinetry. Marble floors throughout main living areas and so much more. Custom built free-form pool. Sold for $ 775,000 Call Jorge Prieto - 954-817-0401

WESTON

This beautiful home is priced to sell! Over 100k in upgrades; spectacular kitchen, salt water screened in pool, roll down shutters. Sold for $ 620,000 Call Angie Guerrero – 954-815-0671

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34 Weston Is Home To Three “Top 50” Tennis Players 36 Weston Rugby Festival Celebrates Sport and Camaraderie

14 Community Events

44 Kids Flip for TAG USA Gymnastics’ Summer Camp

Health and Wellness 39 74 78 80 86

Top 10 Causes of Hair Loss (Part 1) Doctor, Heal Me! Time Sharing — Difficult But Not Impossible. Mineral Makeup: Hot For What It’s Not What You Need to Know About Glaucoma

Positive Parenting 68 Here Today…Gone Tomorrow

pet of the Month 82 “Yoshi and Maddie”

Pet Care

84 Helping Your Itchy Pet

Haute Hair

88 Addicted to London Style!

Car Care

Community news

90 Prepare Your Vehicle For The Summer Heat

16 Weston Officially Designated a Bicycle Friendly Community 18 Weston Philharmonic Society Presents Summerfest

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18 WPS Installation Includes Student Musician Scholarship Presentation

91 The World’s Favorite Newspaper™

20 City Honors Heroes and Touts Benefits of CPR 22 Weston Bar Association Sponsors Law Day Project for Sagemont Seniors 23 KoRes Debuts TV Show Spotlighting Weston Community and Real Estate 24 Stay Safe This Hurricane Season

Mayor’s Message 26 City Working to Keep Weston Safe This Summer

Real Estate 30 Weston Is Rebounding – Not Bubbling!

Inspiring Individuals 32 Two Weston Women Among the Hispanic Women of Distinction Honorees 32 Elizabeth Briceno Promotes Lifelong Learning In Latin Community 32 Dr. Dalia McCoy Influences Future of Family Medicine

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Which Breast Surgery is Right for You? Have No Fear Ladies, Bioidenticals Are Here Flat Feet & Tight Calf Muscles: A Bad Combination The Facts about Laughing Gas Breast Implants: Is It Time to Change Saline to Silicone?

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Manatee Bay Ranks First in Nation in First in Math Competition Imagine Charter School’s Medical Museum Impresses and Informs Everglades Elementary Students Explore Future Careers Veteran’s Visit Surprises Students Holocaust Survivor Enlightens Everglades Elementary Students Gator Run Students Tour Tallahassee and Witness Government In Action MarineLab Teaches Country Isles Fifth Graders About Sea Life Indian Trace Elementary Recognized for Its Environmental Efforts Cypress Bay Teacher Mentors Peers at Justice Teaching Institute Falcon Cove PTA Presents Citizenship Awards Young Entrepreneurs Cash In at Country Isles’ Market Day Sagemont Principals Walk the Plank to Promote Reading Manatee Bay Players Present Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr.

66 How to Effectively Wipe Out Second Mortgages, Avoid Foreclosure and Stay in Your Home 72 Alimony and Retirement

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92 Weston Area Chamber Business Networks at AmTrust Bank

Rotary news

94 Rotary Club of Weston Presents Scholarships

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96 The Crexent Business Center Offers Elegant, Worry Free Office and Business Services

School News

Legally Speaking

Chamber News

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80 Swing Easy When It’s Breezy

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seen on scene 106. Community Snapshots

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Make Time for Family

he kids are out of school and the tempera-

tures seem to reach new record levels every day. While we struggle to find meaningful things for our kids to do, we should not forget that summers are meant to spend time together as a family. We all get caught up in our busy professional lives and sometimes need to be reminded of why we are working so hard. Our children are the core of our family life and their bored expressions these days remind us to head out for one of those great American traditions -- the family summer vacation. So let’s turn off the smartphones and tablets for a few days, disconnect from the internet, and instead spend some time at the beach, visit the Everglades, read a book, go camping, play a board game, see a movie together, jump in the pool, or just chill out in the back yard. These quality moments together are what we and our children will remember for some time to come. So let’s enjoy the heat and each other. Have a great summer! Sincerely,

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Weston Friends Club Bunco – This group plays on the second Wednesday of the month at 9:30am in a member’s home. For more information about this activity contact Bunco Chair Becky Hooker at (954) 557-3460.

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Friends Club activities, call President Claire Jargiello at (954) 384-2722.

18th Summerfest Concert – The Weston Philharmonic Society presents Summerfest 2013. Fort Lauderdale’s Symphony of the Americas will host the I Musici Estensi Chamber Orchestra from Milan, Italy, under the baton of the Symphony’s Artistic Director Maestro James BrooksBruzzese. Wine and appetizers will be served at 6:30pm, followed by the concert at 8pm at Temple Dor Dorim. For tickets or more information visit www.westonphilharmonic.com or call (954) 849–8374.

homes and Saturday for multi-family units with dumpsters. All items should be curbside by 7am on your collection day. For questions regarding bulk pick-up please call the City of Weston Public Works Services Center at (954) 385-2600 or visit the City of Weston website at www.westonfl.org, click on Public Works and then Bulk Pick-Up.

25th Family Storytime Special – The Weston Branch Library hosts a special program for children under the age of five and parents. It is from 11-11:30am in the multi-purpose room. It is also offered on August 1st. For more information contact the Youth Services Desk.

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Babysitting Class – The Weston Branch Library offers a babysitting class for children ages 11-15 from 2-4pm. Learn about childcare from registered nurse Susan Welke of Memorial Hospital West. Preregistration is required; call (954) 357-5420. Students must bring a newborn-sized doll or teddy bear to class.

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Relay Rally – Support the Weston Relay For Life by attending the Relay Rally at Blue Martini at the Galleria Mall in Fort Lauderdale from 6:309:30pm. It’s a friendly competition to raise money to benefit the American Cancer Society. Twenty-four cities in Broward will be vying to see who gets the most donations, so be sure to say you support the Weston Relay. For more information contact Lindsay Malpica at (954) 609-9344.

Children’s Storytime – Storyteller Carrie Sue Ayvar presents “Digging Up Buried Treasure” in the multipurpose room of the Weston Branch Library at 11am. All ages are welcome. For more information contact the Youth Services Department.

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Weston Friends Club Canasta – This group meets in a member’s home to play 5-Deck Canasta. They play the first and third Wednesday of the month at 11:30am. For more information about this card game or other Weston

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Ongoing Art and Medicine Concert – Roger Lander performs piano classics every Tuesday, from 1 to 2pm, to soothe the soul and bring joy to patients, caregivers, visitors, and the entire Cleveland Clinic Florida community. The Arts & Medicine program has been created with the purpose of enhancing the experience of all who come to Cleveland Clinic Florida for their care and to practice and investigate the use of the arts in healing. Lander is the president of the Weston Philharmonic Society. For more information call (954) 659-5000.

27th Children’s Storytime – Join Geo Jane and her sidekick Diggy-Boo as they go on a thrilling quest to uncover buried mysteries. All ages welcome to this special storytime with Suzy Hammer. It takes place at 11am in the multipurpose room. For more information contact the Youth Services Desk.

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Back to School Bash – Join former NFL alumni for an afternoon of entertainment, live music, raffles, giveaways and much more at Weston Town Center. Guests are invited to donate school supplies to benefit the Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation reading rooms. The event takes place from 3-7pm.

Weston Run Club – This free running club is open to everyone; all fitness levels welcome. The group meets every Wednesday at 7pm at the Bell Tower in Weston Town Center. For more information contact Carla Duenas at (954) 235-8992 or check out “Weston Run Club” on Facebook.

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Weston Officially Designated a Bicycle Friendly Community By Stacey Bomser

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miles of paved bike lanes to the annual Family Fun Ride and Bike Rodeo, it’s no secret that Weston welcomes two-wheeled transportation. But now, the whole country knows. The League of American Bicyclists recently announced its list of the 2013 Bicycle Friendly Communities and Weston has been awarded the Bronze Level. “We are inspired when we see places like Weston, Florida, making bicycling safer and more convenient,” said Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists. “We know that investment will be returned many times over in the health, environmental, transportation, and quality of life benefits of a thriving, attractive community.” Weston City Manager John Flint says the City is proud to have been recognized by the League of American Bicyclists. “The designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community demonstrates the City’s commitment to providing a safe and enjoyable bicycling experience for our residents and visitors alike. Being bicycle friendly isn’t just for bicyclists; education, safety, and consideration extends to pedestrians and motorists so that all may coexist when utilizing Weston bicycle lanes and roadways. Weston, with its miles of bicycle lanes and lush landscaping, is a regional attraction for avid and recreational bicyclists.” There are now 259 Bicycle Friendly Communities in 47 states across America. The Bronze Level award recognizes Weston’s commitment to improving conditions for bicycling through investment in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure and pro-bicycling policies.

Avid cyclists enjoy Weston’s paved bike lanes.

As part of the application process to become a Bicycle Friendly Community, Weston had to draft a Bicycle Master Plan. This extensive 80-page document was created with help from the Weston Bicycle Alliance, a group of residents interested in promoting the use of bicycles for transportation and recreation. You can read the City’s Bicycle Master Plan online at http://www.westonfl.org/media/docs/misc/Weston_ Bike_Master_Plan_010213.pdf. For more information on Weston’s Bike Friendly Community including bicycling safety tips and information on how to register your bicycle with BSO, visit www.westonfl.org/Residents/ BikeFriendly/BikeFriendlyHome.aspx.

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Weston Philharmonic Society Presents Summerfest By Stacey Bomser

ble formed in 2004 by Association he S ymphony of the ImmaginArte of Milano. It has perAmericas’ Summerfest concert formed numerous concerts in Italy and tour stops in Weston this month. abroad, receiving notable acclaim. This year’s performance will feature This orchestra’s versatility in musical the I Musici Chamber Orchestra of repertoire is due do the willingness of Italy joined by selected musicians from its eclectic group of musicians to experithe Symphony of the Americas. The ment with different genres of music. I Weston Philharmonic Society (WPS) Musici Enstensi performs a varied has arranged for these world-renowned repertoire ranging from Baroque music, musicians to perform on Thursday, July using original instruments, to twentieth 18th at Temple Dor Dorim. century music including pop, gospel Each summer, as part of a culand jazz. tural exchange, the Symphony of the Just in time for Summerfest, the WPS Americas hosts an acclaimed European is introducing its 2013 Virtuoso Society, a chamber orchestra. Under the baton select group who support the WPS and of the Symphony’s artistic director, its efforts to bring world-class music to Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese, the The I Musici Estensi Chamber Orchestra in Torino, Italy, with select members of the Symphony of the Americas and Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese. Weston. Virtuoso Society members will musicians will play nearly 20 perforreceive complimentary concert tickets mances throughout Florida before continuing the concert series in Panama. with seating in the VIP reserved section as well as program recognition. The Summerfest concert will feature the music of Dvorak, Telemann, Purcell, Verdi, and the legendary Argentine composer, Piazzolla. These concerts will also feature the Florida premiere of Remembering Naples, an original composition The 2013 Summerfest concert featuring select members of the Symphony of the Americas joined by the by composer Guido Galterio, and a world premiere of Suite for String Orchestra, I Musici Estensi Chamber Orchestra is scheduled for Thursday, July 18th at 8pm at Temple Dor Dorim. commissioned for Summerfest 2013 by Italian composer and soloist Lorenzo Tickets are $20 for Weston Philharmonic Society members, $30 for non-members, and $10 for students Turchi-Floris, Summerfest Composer in Residence. Performances are highlighted (up to age 18). Tickets may be purchased at Community Bank of Broward, 1504 Weston Road. Admission by the Symphony’s principal flutist, Marilyn Maingart, Summerfest Concertmaster includes appetizers and wine before the concert beginning at 6:30pm. For more information on the Orlando Forte, and violinist Svetlana Forte. Summerfest concert visit www.westonphilharmonic.com. To learn more about Virtuoso Society memberThe audience is in for a real treat. I Musici Enstensi is a professional ensemship, please call (954) 849-8374.

WPS Installation Includes Student Musician Scholarship Presentation By Stacey Bomser

The scholarships were presented at the he Weston Philharmonic Weston Philharmonic Society’s installaSociety is dedicated to helping enrich tion ceremony. Weston City Commissioner our community through music, arts Angel Gomez served as master of cerand culture, as well as by supporting music emonies for the event. The scholarship education programs in our schools. recipients each performed a solo. For over 15 years, with support from the The WPS officers for the 2013City of Weston and the Weston Arts Council, 2014 season include Co-President of it has brought world-class symphony Operations Roger Lander, Co-President orchestras to Weston as well as fostered of Development Victoria Jolson, VP Ways music appreciation through its In Schools & Means Diane Stockton-Breese, Co-VP’s Music program, which brings professional Public Relations Cary Keshen and musicians into the classrooms. Rochelle Koenig, VP Membership Gina In addition, the Weston Philharmonic Catone, VP Education Christy Blackford, Society (WPS) supports young musicians by Treasurer Andrea Burghardt, Recording awarding annual scholarships to four high Secretary Elena Artidiello-Santiago, school seniors. This year’s recipients were Corresponding Secretary Ana Valladares, Cypress Bay’s Justin Hochberg, saxophone, and Past President Advisors Mona Bentz, Santiago Vivas-Gonzalez, oboe, and Weston Philharmonic Society President Roger Lander with 2013 scholarship recipients Esq., Dr. Joseph Pomerantz, Rochelle Taylor Shorey, bassoon, as well as Melissa Justin Hochberg, Santiago Vivas-Gonzalez, Taylor Shorey, and Melissa Montoya. Koenig and Judi Robaina. Montoya, soprano, from Western High The officers are now working with the City of Weston on the upcoming School. Each student received a $1000 scholarship to further their studies. Symphony Series schedule. Past performances have included “Opera to In addition, the WPS presented the Cypress Bay band program and the Broadway,” “Cirque de la Symphonie,” “Broadway Goes to the Movies,” “Jazz on a Western High School choral department each with a check for $1000. Sunday Afternoon,” and last season’s finale, The Dallas Brass, who were joined on “Giving annual scholarships to local students pursuing music careers and stage by the Cypress Bay Band for a show-stopping medley of patriotic songs. grants to our two high schools is one the most fulfilling things the Weston Philharmonic Society does as an organization,” states WPS President Roger Lander. “Helping to enhance music education is the essence of what we are trying For more information on how you can get involved with the Weston Philharmonic Society to support fine to do in the community.” music in Weston visit www.westonphilharmonic.com.

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City Honors Heroes and Touts Benefits of CPR By Stacey Bomser

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Statistics show that only eight percent of patients experiencing cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting will survive. up game could have turned tragic if not for the heroic efforts of four “Studies have shown that citizens play an imperative role in affording cardiac Weston men. Brian Tillinghast, Dr. Daniel Perez, Dr. George Gounakis and Dr. Luis Cardenas arrest victims the best opportunity for survival,” explains Weston Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon. “When the heart are credited with saving the stops beating, the brain rapidly life of a 65-year-old man who stops functioning; brain death collapsed while playing soccer. can begin to occur within minThey were honored at a recent utes. When citizens provide CPR, City Commission meeting and they provide the victim’s brain presented with the BSO Citizen with oxygen until the paramedLife Saver Award. ics arrive and can provide definiThe man suffered a mastive treatment.” sive heart attack and showed This incident at Weston no pulse or signs of life. Regional Park is proof that CPR Recognizing that he was in saves lives. Chief Bouchillon cardiac arrest, the four “heroes” encourages everyone to learn immediately called 9-1-1 and CPR. “Statistically, a person is performed CPR until paramedics most likely to have the need to arrived. provide CPR to a loved one such Weston BSO Fire Rescue Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon and the Weston City Commission honored Captain Cynthia as a family member or close defibrillated the patient, estabKelley, Lt. Phil Kalarovich, Driver/Engineer Aileen O’Neill, and Firefighter/Paramedics Gisela Bass, Carl King and Daniel Cook, as well as Mr. Tillinghast, Dr. Gounakis and Dr. Cardenas friend.” lished an advanced airway and for their heroics. Dr. Perez was not able to attend. Photo courtesy City of Weston. other life support measures, and then transported him to Cleveland Clinic where he was rushed to the cardiac lab. The Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue in Weston provides free CPR classes several times a month. For Doctors removed a significant blockage in one of his main coronary arteries. He is more information regarding the class schedule, please contact Mary Ann Caporrino at Fire Station 81 at expected to make a full recovery. (954) 389-2015. This gentleman was fortunate that several fellow soccer players knew CPR.

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Weston Bar Association Sponsors Law Day Project for Sagemont Seniors By Stacey Bomser

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Congratulations to Elizabeth Aguerrevere, Nicolas Froemming, Ben Fruitman, Laura Gaddini, Alexis Lema and Alejandra Pages. the Weston Bar Association sponsored a Law Day project with The The six student winners and their teacher were invited to the Weston Bar Sagemont School. Association’s monthly luncheon at Weston Hills Country Club. Each student preLaw Day is a nationwide event, established in 1958 by President Dwight D. sented his/her project to the members Eisenhower, to raise public awareand was awarded a certificate and ness of American law. The American $50 check. Bar Association utilizes Law Day to The Weston Bar Association is promote the rights of citizens of this committed to giving back to the comcountry. munity it serves, and that includes proThis year’s theme was “Realizing moting programs within the schools. the Dream: Equality for All.” A par“Our belief is that we, as attorneys, ticularly poignant topic considering should help educate young people this is the 50th anniversary of Martin about our laws and rights as citizens,” Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” explains Baron. speech and the 150th anniversary He says the Weston Bar of the issuance of the Emancipation Association has communicated a Proclamation. commitment to both The Sagemont To celebrate Law Day, the Weston School and Cypress Bay High School Bar Association partnered with Ms. to develop future programs. In addiAshley Andress’ 12th grade governSagemont seniors Ben Fruitman, Nicolas Froemming, Alexis Lema, Alejandra Pages and Laura Gaddini were recognized by the Weston Bar Association for tion, the organization is in discussion ment classes. Students were asked to their winning Law Day projects. Not pictured: Elizabeth Aguerrevere. with the Weston YMCA to become express their thoughts on this year’s involved in its teen leadership program. theme by writing a short story or creating a painting, drawing or comic strip. The essays and artistic projects were judged by Weston Bar Association board members. “The judges were looking for creativity in the students’ understanding The Weston Bar Association is open to all attorneys who practice or live in Weston. For more information and interpretation of the Law Day theme,” explains Evan Baron, President of the visit www.westonbar.com. Weston Bar Association.

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KoRes Debuts TV Show Spotlighting Weston Community and Real Estate By Stacey Bomser

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Stay Safe This Hurricane Season By Weston Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon

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▸▸ Do not reenter the area until it is declared safe – Reentry to the area too soon may cause unnecessary risk. It may also hinder emergency responders and utility workers from doing their jobs. ▸▸ Stay away from flood waters – Dangers can lurk in flood waters. Downed power lines may still be electrified, along with everything they are in contact with. These dangers are real and claim the lives of unsuspecting victims. ▸▸ Turn off utilities – If there is a gas smell or a fire, turn off the gas valve if your home uses natural gas. If you turn off a gas valve, only the gas company should restore the service. If there is damage to electric lines or supply, shut off your electricity by turning off your small circuit breakers first, then turning off the main breaker. ▸▸ Listen to your local emergency broadcast systems – Local officials will use these systems extensively to provide emergency information and instructions. Tune in! For assistance with creating your disaster plan and identifying what you need to prepare, FEMA has excellent information on their website (FEMA.gov). Additionally, we offer Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training several times during the year. This program teaches participants how to prepare and respond to a host of disaster scenarios, providing education on disaster preparedness, fire extinguishment, first aid, and other useful topics, and this training is provided at no cost! For more information, please contact Chief Bouchillon at Fire Station 81, 954-389-2015, or by email at Harris_Bouchillon@sheriff.org.

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By Mayor Daniel J. Stermer

ummer is well under way and I hope that

everyone is getting to enjoy some relaxation and time with their families. While the City Commission also takes a summer recess from public meetings, your City Commission remains active and engaged as there are many projects that we are involved with that are well underway. I’d like to address a few of those in this column. First, we cannot stress enough the importance of emergency preparedness, particularly during hurricane season. Our City departments and first responders prepare year-round to ensure our response to a crisis is seamless. City communications touch weekly on hurricane preparedness tips in our Newsday Tuesday online news articles. I am here to ask that if you have not already done so, that you sign up for Weston’s CodeRED Emergency Notification System through which the City provides messages and important information at the telephone number(s) you provide. Upon registration, your contact information is strictly confidential and protected by state law. Sign up today by clicking on the CodeRED Enrollment link on the city website homepage at www.westonfl.org. Your City Commission and the City’s team of professionals are hard at work preparing the upcoming fiscal year’s budget, during which the Commission will review the City Manager’s financial blueprint for the next year and review and discuss each and every line of revenue and expenses. The annual budget, with its implications on the City’s millage rate and the services provided, is one that touches every resident and business owner personally and financially. This is the most important decision we make each year; we take this responsibility very seriously and it is just as personal to each of us sitting on the dais as it is to you. City staff are hard at work projecting our anticipated revenues while crafting each department’s budget proposals in advance of each Commissioner meeting individually with staff and our City Manager in order to prepare for the public workshops to discuss the budget plan for Fiscal Year 2014. I hope that you will take the time to let us know your thoughts and concerns and what services are most important to you prior to our two budget public hearings in September. As part of the City’s new waste hauling contract with Republic Services approved last November, which will reduce upcoming rates for both residential and commercial property, is the roll-out of recycling carts to replace the current use of recycling bins at no cost to residents. Between August 5th and August 16th, a new blue 35-gallon Weston recycling cart will be delivered to your home. Use of the new cart system for recycling will begin on Monday, August 19th. There is no change to your current recycling schedule. This system makes recycling easier and more efficient and your new cart provides more space for you to store items that are to be recycled. All recyclables go into the cart, making separating unnecessary while the lid keeps in odors and protects items from the weather when curbside. Watch your mail and City media for detailed information on this enhanced service. The recycling carts were purchased entirely through grant funding to further recycling efforts. While everyone enjoys the remainder of their summer, please keep pool safety in mind. Our Sheriff’s Office offers free home pool safety inspections by a deputy certified in pool safety. Simply contact Deputy Kari Pallotto at 954-389-2010 for an appointment. Our Fire Rescue Department offers free CPR training for residents or businesses, something each of us should learn. For the next available class, please call 954-389-2015. We want everyone to have a safe summer. Mayor Stermer can be contacted via email at dstermer@westonfl.org or 954-385-2000.

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Two Weston Women Among the Hispanic Women of Distinction Honorees By Stacey Bomser

eston ’ s E lizabeth Verna B riceno and D r . Dalia Sobrevilla

McCoy will be among the honorees at next month’s 12th annual Hispanic Women of Distinction luncheon. The charity event plays tribute to twelve distinguished Latinas who have contributed to the South Florida community, while maintaining their Hispanic heritage. Briceno and Dr. McCoy were selected from more than 50 nominees for the award. According to event organizer Elaine Miceli-Vasquez, “What the women have in common, and is a major part of the judging process, is their American

entrepreneurship intertwined with their values and traditions. They represent a cross-section of creative disciplines that are changing the face of American culture.” You can show your support for Weston’s Elizabeth Briceno and Dr. Dalia S. McCoy, and all of the 2013 Hispanic Women of Distinction honorees. The charity luncheon, benefitting the Light of the World Clinic, takes place on Friday, August 16th at Signature Grand. Tickets are $80 per person and can be purchased by calling (954) 646-6991 or by visiting www.wedoevents.net.

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Editor of Aldea Educativa Magazine. Although she holds a law degree from Venezuela and France, after relocating to Weston Briceno chose to focus on helping the Hispanic community by promoting educational opportunities. She incorporated Beyond Language LLC. Her first project was publishing Manual de Ejercicio de Español (Spanish Workbook), which she wrote to help students in their native language. Her next project was Adlea Educativa Magazine, which provides information to the Hispanic community regarding educational Elizabeth Verna Briceno issues, from preschool to higher education, including special education, music and other related topics. The magazine was originally published only in Spanish, but is now bilingual at the request of readers. It serves the communities of Weston, Davie, Miramar and Pembroke Pines, and will soon be expanding to Plantation and Sunrise. The magazine also has an online version to reach an even greater audience. Briceno also publishes a weekly newsletter providing educational information from public and private entities. It is sent to a database of over 5,000 people in the United States and overseas. She is currently finishing a printed and digital book to teach the Spanish language. Briceno is active in Mujeres Latinas Impulsando Mujeres Latinas, having been a Board Member for several years and currently serving as Secretary. She wrote the organization’s program guide, Learning and Training Center for Mujeres Latinas. The Hispanic Women of Distinction Award is not Briceno’s first recognition for her efforts to promote education. In 2011 she received the Woman of the Year Award from Mujeres Latinas. This year she is also the recipient of the Entrepreneur Award from Portada Magazine of Florida. In reflecting upon receiving the Hispanic Woman of Distinction Award, Briceno said “The role of Hispanic women has become more participative and active in our society. Today, Hispanic women have a key role as mother, wife, and professional and have been able to reach important positions in which they have been able to express and impose their opinions, the actions, and their influence on the conduction of new programs.”

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family medicine physician at Cleveland Clinic Florida. She is also actively involved in the future of medicine in this country. Dr. McCoy is a preceptor for the students of Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, Broward College, Barry University, Nova Southeastern University, Miami Dade College, Keiser University and St. George’s University. “It gives me great delight to help the students realize their dreams,” she shares. In addition, she has held assistant professor and adjunct faculty positions at several universities. Dr. McCoy is equally committed to educating the local community, particularly the Hispanic community. She has frequently been interviewed by Dalia Sobrevilla McCoy, MD Spanish-language television regarding various medical topics. Her appearances include an interview on the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine by Mega Television’s Consulta Medica TV, an interview on Obesity for Univision Television, and an appearance on CNN en Espanol’s NotiMujer, a daily women’s interest show. As a member of Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Speaker’s Bureau, Dr. McCoy has addressed issues such as health and nutrition, how to respond in an emergency, and hypertension. She has also participated in events such as Cleveland Clinic’s Community Health Fair and the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day. Dr. McCoy is the recipient of numerous awards including Mujeres Latinas’ Inspirational Community Award. Although proud of her accomplishments and contributions to the Hispanic community, Dr. McCoy says she is most thankful for her role as a family physician. “I have more than 14 years in this community caring for my patients, and I say ‘my patients’ because I’m partaking in their lives and that of their families’. Listening to my patients lives is a long-term relationship of daily contact, not simply diseases, but treating my community in which we all live. I am grateful to see their children grow and be part of all their lives.”

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Weston Is Home To Three “Top 50” Tennis Players By Stacey Bomser

Justin Touchstone is ranked among the top ten tennis players in the country by USTA.

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he Weston R ugby Club ended its season with the fifth annual Weston Rugby Youth Festival. Clubs and teams from throughout South Florida competed in tournament-style play and enjoyed a social together. This year’s festival featured teams from Boca Raton, Miami, Key Biscayne, Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach. The day-long event at Tequesta Trace Park offered matches in four divisions: U10, U12, U15 and U16. Parents, family members and fans set up chairs and tents to watch the games and cheer on the players. After all the matches, players and parents gathered for a traditional Argentinean-style barbecue hosted and prepared by volunteers from the Weston Rugby Club. “The Weston Rugby Youth Festival emphasizes demanding competition, but also the camaraderie and good sportsmanship so unique to the sport of rugby,” notes Javier Esteve, head coach of the Weston Youth Rugby Club. The rugby season starts again in the fall. The Weston Rugby Club is comprised of three divisions for players under the ages of 12, 15 and 19. There are more than 60 current members making up five teams. Weston Rugby Club U12 in green jerseys take For those unfamiliar with the sport, on the team from Miami, in black and yellow. rugby is unique in that it features ele-

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BY KENNETH N. WOLINER, M.D., A.B.F.M.

A case of Hair Loss

“People just don’t understand.”Marisa definitely had hair, but

that didn’t stop her from being devastated. “I’m afraid to wash my hair. I’m shedding worse than a German Shepherd in spring [1].” I’ve learned how important it is to listen to all of what my patients’ have to say; and this is especially true when doing consultations about hair loss. After a good five minutes of venting, I was able to start asking some questions. “Anything else?” “Besides my pony tail not being as thick as it used to be? I’m so worried I won’t have any hair left that my stomach is tied up in knots. I wear St. Agnes of Rome around my neck hoping my prayers will be heard soon [2]. Until then, I have to take Pepcid with my coffee.” “Other than prayer, have you tried anything else?” “I’ve seen every type of doctor you can imagine. My primary scolded me for doing the hCG diet and made me start eating again [3]. My GYN said I’m not yet in menopause so she referred me to an Endo. My thyroid tests were ‘in range’ so he sent me to the dermatologist. I’m not a candidate for steroid injections so I then went to the hair transplant surgeon for a consult. I left him with Viviscal vitamins and shampoo, prescriptions for spironolactone, Propecia, and Rogaine, but still, no hair.” “Hmmm …” As Marisa was speaking, I was simultaneously reviewing her old records. “I don’t see where they every checked you for estrogen dominance, thyroid antibodies, insulin resistance, or adrenal fatigue [4].” “Dr. Woliner, that’s why I’m here. You’re known all over the Internet as someone that looks at everything.” “My practice is named ‘Holistic Family Medicine’ because I take a holistic approach. After our 80-minute consultation today, I’ll check for things that weren’t looked at yet to find the cause(s) of your hair loss. Then, we’ll put together a comprehensive plan of behavior changes, diet, exercise, vitamins, OTC meds, and even prescriptions, as necessary.” Marisa came back ten days later to go over her labs. “I have bad news and good news. It’s not just one thing; you have twelve different findings that are abnormal. I break them down into ‘things you’re missing that you need to get’, ‘things you got that you need to get rid of’, and ‘hormone balancing’ [5].” “What’s the good news?” “They’re all treatable! Instead of using the same cookie-cutter approach to everybody, I can tailor my therapies directly to the specific problems you have.” “Like what?” “For starters, you might not be anemic, but you’re really low in iron [6].” “I can’t take iron pills. I’m nauseated already.” “That’s okay; we can give iron to you by injection here in the office. Quite a few of my patients periodically tank up their body’s iron stores that way.” “What else did you find? “When I see a slightly low WBC (white cell) count; that’s a sign of excessive stress [7]. Your coffee isn’t the culprit, but it’s your half-fast way of self-medicating this problem. Herbs and other supplements that support your adrenals are a better answer.” “And you said something about hormones?” “Thyroid hormones (not just T4 but also T3), are necessary to keep your hair in anagen,

or the ‘growing phase’, as well as to keep its coloring [8]. Without thyroid your hair looses its luster and becomes dull, dry, and grey. Your TSH might be normal, but you tested positive for Reverse T3 and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, both of which cause thyroid hormone resistance [9].” Over the next 40 minutes, I went over the rest of Marisa’s labs and the game plan to regrow her hair and rejuvenate her body. “You’ll first notice less shedding, but since hair grows only at a rate of one-half inch per month, it might take a year and a half to regain the length you used to have [10].” Six months later, Marisa gave me an update. “Dr. Woliner, my hairdresser thinks St. Agnes answered my prayers, but between you and me, I think you had something to do with it too.” REFERENcEs: 1. Reid EE, et al. Clinical severity does not reliably predict quality of life in women with alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, or androgenic alopecia. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2011 May 24. 2. Trüeb RM. St. Agnes of Rome: patron saint for women with hair loss? Dermatology. 2009; 219(2):97-8. 3. Trozak DJ. Letter: Hair loss after therapy with chorionic gonadotropin. Arch Dermatol. 1976 Jul; 112(7):1035. 4. Mirmirani P. Hormonal changes in menopause: do they contribute to a ‘midlife hair crisis’ in women? Br J Dermatol. 2011 Dec; 165 Suppl 3:7-11. 5. Baker SM. What is Biomedical? Presentation to the National Autism Association. April 7, 2011. 6. Deloche C, et al. Low iron stores: a risk factor for excessive hair loss in non-menopausal women. Eur J Dermatol. 2007 Nov-Dec; 17(6):507-12. Epub 2007 Oct 19. 7. Dhabhar FS, et al. Diurnal and acute stress-induced changes in distribution of peripheral blood leukocyte subpopulations. Brain Behav Immun. 1994 Mar; 8(1):66-79. 8. van Beek N, et al. Thyroid hormones directly alter human hair follicle functions: anagen prolongation and stimulation of both hair matrix keratinocyte proliferation and hair pigmentation. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Nov; 93(11):4381-8. 9. Guran T, et al. Alopecia: association with resistance to thyroid hormones. J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2009 Nov; 22(11):1075-81. 10. Sinclair R, et al. Hair loss in women: medical and cosmetic approaches to increase scalp hair fullness. Br J Dermatol. 2011 Dec; 165: Suppl 3:12-8.

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Holocaust Survivor Enlightens Everglades Elementary Students By Stacey Bomser

or the past seven years , Sandra G oldglantz has coordinated

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children become active participants rather than outside observers. I explain to these students that the children are about their own age and to imagine what it would be like to be in their shoes.” The assembly allowed students to empathize with the children of the Holocaust, but also empowered them to ensure an atrocity Everglades Elementary Art Specialist Sandy Goldglantz with such as this never her mother Miriam Mitzner, a Holocaust survivor, in front of happens again. “If one of Mrs. Goldglantz’s paintings inspired by the Holocaust. I ever saw the Holocaust going on, I would stop it because no one should be treated like that no matter what they believe or how they look,” stated Nadine Pecci. Mrs. Goldglantz admits she was nervous about having her mother attend the assembly. “I knew she would be affected by what she saw and what she remembered of her own experiences. I feared she might be reliving those events. But, at the end, she gave me a big hug and kiss and told me she couldn’t be prouder of me than at that very moment.”

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

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want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a confession can help clear the air so there’s no misunderstanding. Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first. Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy in the back. Twenty-five years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood. Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists. I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more… A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess what…I started feeling so much better! From daily migraines, I went down to three a week, and then to once in a great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted to become a chiropractor and help others. That’s how it happened! It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their migraines. They also come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few. Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “Due to an auto accident, I suffered from severe neck pain, vertigo and I could not raise my arm to comb my hair. Now I am symptom free with no medication and I can do everything I could not do before.” – E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL “Thanks to the DRX 9000 and the doctors, I no longer have chronic sciatic pain. It’s been a long time since I have taken pain medication.”

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

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Manatee Bay Ranks First in Nation in First in Math Competition By Stacey Bomser

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learned a valuable lesson this year – hours of practice add up to success. Manatee Bay was the number one school in the nation in the First in Math competition, beating out over 6,000 other schools. Despite maintaining a ranking in the top ten all year, fifth grade teacher and First in Math coordinator Robin McClain says it was a nail-biter up until the very end. “We held our breath until 4pm on April 30th when the competition officially ended. Then we cheered and cheered. We have been celebrating ever since!” During the last week of school, Mr. Robert Sun, creator of First in Math, came to the school to personally congratulate the students on their amazing accomplishment. In addition to being the top school in the country, two of the Manatee Bay teams ranked in the top ten: Team Icarus was number three and Team Steed was number nine. The students competed against their peers as well as students at other schools. According to Mrs. McClain, every week the Players of the Week and the Team of the Week were announced on the morning TV show. “We have a trophy that rotates around the classes for the Top Team and prizes are Zoe Meszaro, Riley Carpinteri and Natalie given out each week to the Neira with the First in Math trophy.

top players.” Principal Heather Hedman-DeVaughn supported the program by offering challenges to students in which they could earn the right to have lunch in her office. While the spirit of competition was certainly a motivating factor for the Abbie Holt, Madison Sophia, Sapir Shtainweiss students, in the end they and Alejandro Rodriguez complete were all winners, as each First in Math questions online. participant increased his/her math skills. Natalie Neira says “First in Math has given me more speed in math,” while classmate Zoe Meszaro credited the competition with improving her mental math capabilities. She was ranked 13th in the country. The school is hoping it will also reap the benefits of this program. “First in Math aligns to our state standards as well as the Common Core Standards,” explains Mrs. McClain. “This year is the first time our fifth graders took the FCAT on computers. I feel that our kids were better prepared because they were so used to working out math problems on the computer.” First in Math is an online competition that challenges students to increase mental math skills while completing a variety of math problems. The program starts out very simple with basic facts, but as students work their way through the skill sets they encounter advanced skills such as decimals, fractions, variables, exponents, algebraic thinking, and measurement.

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Imagine Charter School’s Medical Museum Impresses and Informs By Stacey Bomser

a big job to pump blood all over your body, the brain is the control center of your whole entire body, and the stomach has three best friends: the pancreas, liver and Adriana Romero’s gall bladder.” second grade “Doctor” Nickolas Jacobson enjoyed sharing some of the interesting facts he gifted class at Imagine learned while studying the digestive system. “Did you know that food travels for Charter School at Weston four hours just to get through the intestines?” hosted a unique career Mrs. Romero was able to measure what her students were learning using a day. Instead of parents RAN Chart. The students started by writing down “What I think I know” about coming to talk about their the human body on small slips of paper. Then, as the students started learnprofessions, these young ing about the topic they moved these notes into the category of “Confirmed” or students took on the role of medical professionals, “Misconception.” For example, one thought that was confirmed was “The bladder is where urine is stored,” while “You can donate a brain” was determined to be a including dressing the misconception. part of physicians. It was Following the project, students added additional items to the chart under the all part of Mrs. Romero’s categories of “New Information” (things they learned while doing research) or annual Medical Museum “Wonderings” (questions they now have). One of the new pieces of information they project. Gastroenterologists Nickolas Jacobson (left), Michael picked up from the Medical Museum was that “The large intestine can stretch out The second grade Green, Daniel Sasser, Xabier Sienra and Enzo Montes. to be five feet long.” science curriculum includes a study of the human body and basic organs. Mrs. Romero takes that lesson to the next level by having her students choose an area of interest and study that field in greater detail in small groups during what she has dubbed, “specialization week.” Students could pick from pulmonology (respiratory system), cardiology (circulatory system), gastroenterology (digestive system), and neurology (nervous system). To supplement their studies, several “real” physicians, including an ER doctor, came to speak to the class. To prepare for the Medical Museum, each group used Crayola Model Magic to build the body organs involved in their particular system. These were mounted on a display board and labeled. The pulmonologists also created models of smokers’ lungs (gray) and non-smokers’ lungs (pink). Each group of students prepared a written report explaining how the system works, as well as an oral presentation. Mrs. Romero tasked the children with researching the body organs, their function, size and problems that can arise within that particular system such as heart attacks, asthma, or Alzheimer’s disease. To complement each exhibit, the students also created handson activities to demonstrate how their system works. For example, the pulmonologists had visitors blow up a balloon to measure lung capacity while the cardiologists had visitors measure heart rate both at rest and again after jogging in place or doing jumping jacks. The young cardiologists explained that the heart rate increased because Mrs. Romero and her second grade class dressed as doctors for the Medical Museum. the heart had to beat faster in order to get more oxygen to the lungs. The museum’s visitors, which To illustrate the digestive system at work, the gastroenterologists made a visual included parents and Principal aid using mashed strawberries and bananas to illustrate stomach contents. The Laham, were all impressed neurologists challenged visitors to play a memory game. by the students’ knowledge of Some of the groups also provided visitors with supplemental materials to their selected medical specialreinforce what they ties. In addressing the museum learned. For instance, the cardiologists made heart- patrons, Mrs. Romero stated “Parents, please continue to shaped books with tips encourage your child’s curioson “Ways to Keep Your ity and learning for they may Heart Healthy” such as don’t smoke, exercise, get become these specialists one day.” lots of sleep, etc. “Doctor” Paola Chapilliquen learned a lot from this project, including “the heart has four chambers and has tudents in

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Everglades Elementary Students Explore Future Careers By Stacey Bomser

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commentator have in common? As guest speakers at Everglades Elementary School’s Career Day they all stated that education is the key to success. During Career Day, students spent the morning rotating through different classrooms listening to parents and community members speak about their chosen professions. The occupations presented ranged from SWAT team members to robotics engineers to choreographers, and everything in between. Students met professionals such as doctors, lawyers and a university dean, as well as community helpers including fire fighters, sheriff’s deputies and military officers. Fourth and fifth grade students began the morning with a presentation by Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie, and School Board Member Robin Bartleman, who also happens to be an Everglades Elementary parent. In addition to explaining his job duties as superintendent, Mr. Runcie shared why he is so passionate about public education. “I always felt public education was the path to the American Dream,” he stated. “It is where opportunities, hopes and dreams are created.” That was certainly true in his life. Mr. Runcie is the child of Jamaican immigrants. He told students that neither of his parents went beyond third grade, but they saw the value of education. He also credits the inspiration of some of his teachers. With their support and encouragement, he was able to attend Harvard University and is now running one of the largest public school systems in the country. Mrs. Bartleman was also the first in her family to graduate from college. She says her passion for public education goes back to childhood, sharing a story of lining up her stuffed animals to play “school” when she was still in kindergarten. With hard work and dedication, she was able to achieve her dream of becoming a teacher. But, Mrs. Bartleman says she always knew she wanted to do more and make more of an impact which is why the former special needs teacher became Mrs. Miller’s 1st grade class with Ft. Lauderdale SWAT Detectives Dustin Miller and Chad Robertson.

an assistant principal and later a school board member. Her message to the young audience was to be lifelong learners. Both she and Mr. Runcie encouraged students to be the change they want to see. “Have a vision to do something different to make the world a better place,” urged Mr. Runcie. FBI Agent George Nau is certainly doing that. In addition to helping catch criminals, he also works to protect children School Board Member Robin Bartleman and Superintendent Robert Runcie showcase additional from predators. “Don’t post anything personal talents before their Career Day presentation. on social networking sites such as Instagram or Facebook,” he cautioned students. “You must be careful. You don’t know who you are talking to and the information you post is there forever, even if you hit delete.” Agent Nau also used this opportunity to stress the importance of education, noting that you must have a college degree to be an FBI agent. “95% of my job is done with a pen and pad of paper. If you can not interview someone and write a report, then you can not be a good agent.” Marlins broadcaster Glenn Geffner explained that while traveling with the team may seem glamorous, it is hard work. “Just like you, I have a lot of homework. I need to study so that I can talk for three or four hours non-stop, every night. I do a lot of math and statistics to prepare. I go to the stadium about five hours before game time to interview players, coaches and team executives.” He told a class of third grade students that he had known since he was their age that baseball broadcasting was his calling. “I would set my alarm to wake up before my parents to get the newspaper and read about all the games from the day before. Then, I would wake up my parents with my ‘report.’ I would also watch baseball games on TV, but I would turn the volume off and do my own play-by-play using the information on my baseball cards.” While some Career Day presenters regaled students with stories of heroics and celebrity interactions, others impressed them with hands-on activities. Computer engineers Joanna Vargas and Carlos Alfonso found the best way to explain their jobs was to show students how computers work. The children played “capture the flag” using remote control robots. Regardless of occupation, all Career Day presenters shared a similar message with students: work hard and do your best and you will succeed.

Veteran’s Visit Surprises Students By Stacey Bomser

tudents in Marcy Winer ’ s first

grade class got a surprise visitor on Career Day – Retired Corporal Kevin Chaskalson of the U.S. Marine Corps. As part of a Veteran’s Day lesson, the class prepared a care package containing thank-you letters to soldiers along with comfort items to remind them of home. Mrs. Winer sent the care package to Corp. Chaskalson, who was serving in Japan, to share with his fellow servicemen. On Career Day, Mrs. Winer decided to keep his identity a secret; her students thought they were hearing a guest speaker. Corp. Chaskalson spoke to the class about the sacrifice and commitment needed to serve your country. He also told them about the places he had been, what boot camp training was like, and about how challenging

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Corporal Kevin Chaskalson with Mrs. Winer’s first grade class.

military service can be at times. “I was explaining how one time, while deployed in Japan, we had just come back from a training mis-

sion and how tired everyone was,” shared Corp. Chaskalson. “Then we received the care packages from a first grade class from Everglades Elementary and it helped lift our spirits. As soon as I said that, their eyes lit up and they instantly knew who I was.” Corp. Chaskalson told the students how much their gift was appreciated. “While on deployment, comfort items can be rare. Receiving these gifts and letters gave us a chance to enjoy some items we wouldn’t normally be able to come by. It really meant a lot to see that people back home were thinking of us while we were on deployment, especially a group so young.” To reciprocate their kindness, Corp. Chaskalson gave each of the students a care package with an American flag and candy treats.

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Gator Run Students Tour Tallahassee and Witness Government In Action By Stacey Bomser

Gator Run fifth graders toured the Capitol buildings. Photos courtesy Meredyth Hope Hall.

he fifth grade curriculum includes a study of American his -

tory and government. To enhance the curriculum in such a way that students are actively engaged in learning, Gator Run Elementary took its fifth grade class on a field trip to Tallahassee. While in the state capital, students had the chance to meet the First Family. They toured the Governor’s Mansion where they were greeted by First Lady Ann Scott. From there, the children visited the Old Capitol and New Capitol buildings where they met with Governor Rick Scott, who spoke to them about the importance of education and working hard in school. The students enjoyed a 360-degree view of Tallahassee from the top of the New Capitol and were able to watch part of a State Senate session while touring the Old Capitol. Fifth grade team leader Francesca Fazio says that was one of the trip high-

lights. “Our students loved seeing the decision-making process in action. It made classroom lessons about the three branches of government become real.” The field trip also included a stop at the Orlando Science Center where students participated in science labs and activities, as well as tours of both the University of Florida and Florida State University. In Gainesville, students toured and gathered statistics on Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. In Tallahassee, they visited FSU’s athletic department and Doak Campbell Stadium. Students then practiced their math skills by comparing statistics on the two football stadiums. While at FSU, students also met with a student athlete who discussed the importance of staying focused on school. Sam Sherman gets a hug Their final stop was a visit to the from Governor Scott. Tallahassee Museum. It features a natural habitat zoo, historic buildings, and educational programs on Florida history. Secretary Craig Nichols, of the Florida Department of Management Services, coordinated the students’ visit with Governor Scott. Mr. Nichols is a Weston resident.

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MarineLab Teaches Country Isles Fifth Graders About Sea Life By Stacey Bomser

t ’ s not every day a science lesson calls

for a bathing suit and snorkel equipment, but that’s exactly what fifth graders from Country Isles Elementary needed for their three-day stay at the MarineLab in Key Largo. The aquatic classroom allows students to explore ecological concepts and observe sea life interactions. Day one started with a swim test, gear orientation and lagoon snorkel, followed by indoor and outdoor classroom discussions about marine ecology. Students were taught the importance of a healthy seagrass community and the biology of reef-building coral and the abiotic parameters necessary for coral

reef formation. That evening, students took part in an invertebrate diversity lab where they chose an algae covered rock from the beach and took it into the lab to shake into a tub of saltwater. The various creatures and plants that “fell out” into the water where then identified and classified into phyla. Day two began bright and early with a snorkel trip around Molasses Reef. Students saw dolphins, nurse sharks, barracudas, stingrays and many schools of fish within the coral reef. Danielle Brewer says that was her favorite part of the field trip. “Being so close to dolphins and a nurse shark was incredible. I’ve never had so much fun studying!” Elizabeth Hurt, Kaila Deckelbaum, Danielle Brewer and Ariel In the afternoon, students studied Russel are all smiles on the boat ride to their snorkeling site. the mangrove community, a crucial and magnified on a screen to be identified and classitransition zone between land and sea. fied by the students. They snorkeled among the mangrove roots Before heading home the following day, students exploring the sea life. Instructors collected enjoyed one more coral reef snorkeling trip. small invertebrates for further examination “The MarineLab field trip is an educationally rich back on the boat. experience for our fifth graders,” shares Assistant That evening, students were treated to Principal Vanessa Cox, who went along as one of a night boat ride in Largo Sound. While the chaperones. “This was my first time and I was returning to the dock, a plankton net was amazed at the amount of education infused within towed behind the boat. Once ashore, the each activity. Our students gained knowledge and plankton was placed into deep well slides had a great time doing it!” Alan Trujillo, Ryan Palmer and Bryan RussellMiller with specimens for the Invertebrate Lab.

Indian Trace Elementary Recognized for Its Environmental Efforts By Stacey Bomser

nder the leadership of Principal Wanda

Ross, Indian Trace Elementary has implemented numerous environmental efforts from its annual Green Day campus clean-up program to its most recent project, the release of thousands of ladybugs as an organic and natural pesticide to protect the school’s butterfly gardens. So, it was only fitting that as one of her last duties as principal, Mrs. Ross accepted the environmental stewardship awards on behalf of the school. For the past 14 years, the Environmental Education Council of Broward County, with support from the Broward County School District, sponsored the annual Environmental Stewardship of the Year awards. This year, it partnered with the School Board and Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management Division for the first annual Broward P3 Eco-Challenge Awards. P3 stands for Preserving Our Planet for Posterity. The purpose of this program was to recognize and School Board Member Ann Murray (left), a representative from Tequesta Trace sixth grader Deerfield Beach Middle School, ITE Third Grade Teacher and Dreyton Thomas won third place reward schools, administrators, teachers, students, and Green Team Co-Sponsor Marianne Barr, ITE Principal Wanda Ross, in the P3 Eco-Challenge. volunteers for their efforts to learn about and implement ITE First Grade Teacher and Green Team Co-Sponsor Kathryn Puccio, and Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie. environmentally sustainable measures and green initiatives within their schools and communities. In addition, Christine Cury, co-chair of the PTA Beautification Committee and Indian Trace Elementary School received three awards. The school won secGreen Day, was a runner-up for the Environmental Volunteer of the Year Award. ond place in the Environmental School of the Year category. Principal Ross won In the P3 Eco-Challenge student category, Dreyton Thomas, a sixth grader at second place in the category of Environmental Administrator of the Year. She was Tequesta Trace Middle School, won third place. Drey volunteers every Friday afterrecognized during the awards ceremony by Superintendent Robert Runcie who noon to help his science teacher, Mrs. Andreolas, weed and water the school’s butpresented Mrs. Ross with a plaque recognizing all of her environmental efforts terfly garden. He also helps out within the community by doing gardening chores during her 17 years as principal, as well as a check for $500. for elderly neighbors.

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Cypress Bay Teacher Mentors Peers at Justice Teaching Institute By Stacey Bomser

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In the days leading up to the culminating mock oral argument, Wendy Wuenker recently the teachers took a crash course faced her toughest audion the legal system. Sessions ence. Not the students in her Legal included discussion and comSystems/Court Procedures class parative overview of the state and or the Constitutional Law Honors federal courts, instruction on the class, but the 24 middle and high Fourth Amendment and relevant school government and civics case law, lesson on the Code of teachers who took part in the Judicial Conduct and the Judicial 2013 Justice Teaching Institute. It Qualifications Commission, is a collaborative project of the session on the role of a fair and Supreme Court of Florida and the impartial judiciary, and direction Florida Law Related Education in the art of effective oral arguAssociation. ment. The teachers also toured Ms. Wuenker first participated the Supreme Court building and in the Justice Teaching Institute the Leon County Courthouse. program in 2004. This year, she Wendy Wuenker (front row, right) was a teacher mentor at the 2013 Justice Teaching Institute at the Florida Supreme Court. The program concluded was invited by Justice Fred Lewis with the mock oral argument. to be a mentor. She was one of Following their simulations, the teachers watched the actual oral argument in two mentor teachers who worked alongside the Supreme Court Justices in educatMackey v Florida, comparing the two hearings. Ms. Wuenker says the teachers’ ing teachers about the state courts system and appellate process. mock oral argument wasn’t all that different from the “real” one. “My main role was to assist my assigned teachers with their preparation in the “Watching the participants’ success at their mock oral argument was the most culminating activity of the week; participation in an appellate oral argument,” memorable experience because it was a culmination of all their hard work and explains Ms. Wuenker. “Teachers were assigned roles as petitioner attorneys, mastery of new found knowledge from the Institute,” shares Ms. Wuenker. “It respondent attorneys, chief justice or justice in the mock oral argument of Mackey served as a model in that they too could teach their students this information and v. State of Florida, a real oral argument heard by the Florida Supreme Court in observe their success in using the case study method to master content.” April.”

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Falcon Cove PTA Presents Citizenship Awards By Stacey Bomser

here is more to being a good student than simply getting

good grades. That is why the Falcon Cove Middle School PTA presents its annual Citizenship Awards. At the end of each school year, the PTA recognizes six students, two from each grade, who were nominated by their teachers for demonstrating outstanding citizenship, striving to do their best academically, and consistently helping their peers and teachers. “We want to reward students who not only achieve academically, but go the extra mile to help others in need,” states Falcon Cove PTA President Ana Maria Pol. “These are students who stand out to the teachers because of their good hearts and commitment to education.” At the PTA Citizenship Awards assembly, a few words were shared about each recipient based upon comments from their teachers: ▸ A teacher called sixth grader Lucy Celentano’s passion for learning admirable, stating “Her hard work, dedication, kindness and passion for learning should be recognized and cherished by all those who have the privilege to know her.” ▸ Sixth grader Gustavo Vidal was credited for setting an example for others in

terms of being ready to work, following through and assisting others when needed. ▸ Seventh grader Macarena Bazan was a new student who came from another country. She worked hard to get good grades and won the hearts of all of her teachers. She also has a giving heart. Macarena created a fundraiser, called the Believe project, to bring special needs children to a Justin Bieber concert. ▸ Seventh grader Ethan Silvey is a peer tutor who demonstrated good character and citizenship throughout the year, as well as outstanding academics. ▸ Eighth grader Antares Tobelem was recognized for going above and beyond to help others whenever needed, both in school and in the community. Not only is she a peer counselor, she also volunteers on weekends helping underprivileged students learn to read. ▸ The final award went to eighth grader Nicholas Kopp. He was described as “the kind of student every teacher wants to have in their class.” He is an excellent role model, who is always respectful and well-mannered. Each of the PTA Citizenship Award winners received a $100 savings bond.

Falcon Cove PTA Citizenship Award recipients Antares Tobelem, Macarena Bazan, Gustavo Vidal, Nicholas Kopp and Lucy Celentano. Not pictured: Ethan Silvey.

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Young Entrepreneurs Cash In at Country Isles’ Market Day By Stacey Bomser

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when coming up with a business concept. All products were created in class. “Students could not just take a pencil grade class at Country Isles Elementary and sell it. They had to find a way to make it better. So, for this product, students turned their classroom into a marketplace decorated pencils with paint, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, stickers and puff balls,” for a first-hand lesson in economics. Through explains Mrs. Adams. Market Day, the young entrepreneurs learned On the day of the market, students took turns manning their shop while their about consumers and producers, marketing, business partner shopped. Students used play money they had earned the week goods and services, start-up costs and profits, before for things such as being caught doing something nice for a neighbor, turnand budgeting. ing in homework and assignments on time, spot desk checks, etc. Mrs. Adams says she likes to incorporate real Budgeting was another important economics lesson learned from Market Day. world projects into her lesson plans because they “Students not only had to think about their ‘wants’ but if they could afford it,” states get students excited about learning. “’Learning by doing’ is considered very effective in the reten- Mrs. Adams. “All of the products and services were different prices so they had to budget and stretch their tion of material and student achievement. This money in order to get what project provided the students with a challenging they wanted the most.” task to complete. They had At the end of Market Day, to put into practice what prizes were awarded. Pet they had been learning Rocks won Most Profit; it and use critical thinkearned $96. Fortune of the ing skills throughout the Future won Best Business process.” Tyler Lindh and Name and Jewelry Store won Market Day was the Sienna Rapp sold hand-made pet Best Store Front. culminating activity to the rocks at Market Day. economics unit in social Josh Sarkarati (left), Gil Nalder studies, and a great followand Anthony Sanchez chose up to the money unit the class had just finished in math. Working in groups of two to sell a service rather than a product at their Fortune or three, students had to come up with a good or service to sell at the class market. of the Future booth. Students were reminded to 1 consider the needs AD_OurCity_1/4:Layout 4/23/13 6:40 and PM wants Page of1 their fellow students

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Sagemont Principals Walk the Plank to Promote Reading By Stacey Bomser

1. Assistant Principal Monica Vigna walks the plank with a little help from Monty, the Sagemont mascot. 2. Principal JoAnn Laskin takes the plunge. 3.Eiko Alzamora read over 120 books and was top AR student for The Sagemont School.

he principals at The Sagemont School are willing to do any-

thing to encourage their students to read. In the past they have had to kiss pigs and endure buckets of slime poured over their heads, but this year was a real test of courage – swimming with sharks. As the reward for students meeting the Accelerated Reader (AR) Challenge, Principals Laskin and Vigna had to walk the plank and then swim across a pool filled with sharks, of the inflatable species. It was part of a pirate-themed celebration sponsored by the school’s PTO. Students also enjoyed a buccaneer-themed bounce house and obstacle course. At the beginning of the school year, students in kindergarten through fifth grade were challenged to earn 16,789 AR points. By April, the students had exceeded that goal, having earned over 24,000 points and read close to 12,000 books. The top reader from each grade was recognized at the pirate party. They were each presented with a certificate and inflatable shark to mark the occasion.

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Fifth grader Eiko Alzamora was the top reader in the school. She read 127 books and earned 660 AR points. “With AR you get to read a lot. I love reading and dreaming of all the adventures.” Sagemont’s annual AR Challenge creates excitement within the school with students and classes competing to see who can earn the most points. Each child set a personal reading goal and each month the class with the most points was awarded a pirate trophy to proudly display for the month. This friendly competition encourages students to read more, which ultimately helps improve reading and writing skills. Media Specialist Janet Padron promotes the AR program and says the school has seen great success from it. “Sagemont has always been very vested in promoting Accelerated Reader and all of our literacy programs. We feel these types of exciting programs have helped us achieve excellent standardized test scores and overall achievements in reading and writing.”

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Manatee Bay Players Present Disney’s Little Mermaid Jr. By Stacey Bomser

Eric,” Alejandro Rodriguez as “Sebastian,” Timmy Schubarg as “King Triton,” and Amanda Cortes as Thursday night’s “Ursula” and Alexa Bieber as Friday night’s that a school named “Ursula.” after manatees Ms. Jefferson and Ms. Haley, along with the cast and crew, put in countless produced a play about hours preparing for the production life under the sea. After including building sets and makmonths of preparation ing costumes. Professional choand rehearsals, Manatee reographer Ron Hutchins, artistic Bay Elementary School’s director of Destined to Dance, Manatee Bay Players choreographed the show. presented Disney’s Little Ms. Jefferson says it’s all a labor Mermaid Jr. to a packed of love. “I started the Manatee Bay house of parents, siblings, Players nine years ago and each teachers and faculty. year love to watch a show start Fourth grade teacher from an idea and blossom into a and Manatee Bay Players full scale production.” Director Meryl Jefferson She says it is an incredibly says she selected this Friday night’s “Ariel,” played by Rebecca Dilling, sings rewarding experience for the stushow because it is familiar about her treasures to “Flounder,” played by Ellie Koch. dents. “The show creates so many to the children. “The opportunities for the students to songs are fun and upbeat and the characters are endearing.” learn many skills, such as coopFellow director and fourth grade teacher Lara Haley said another reason this eration, team work, taking direcparticular play appealed to them was because it offered numerous parts for the tion, responsibility and creative various singing and acting strengths of the students who were coming in to the thinking.” program. The cast was made up of 45 fourth and fifth grade students who take part in Alejandro Rodriguez the extracurricular club. The lead roles included Kiley Shafer as Thursday night’s starred as “Sebastian.” “Ariel” and Rebecca Dilling as Friday night’s “Ariel,” Tristan Wertanzl as “Prince t was only fitting

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when I was riding my bike in my neighborhood when I was seven years old. Next door were the Dicristafaro’s. I’ll always remember the way they decorated their house each Christmas and how I was in awe by the feeling of serenity it created at night. The sweet older lady on the corner in the blue house always handed out the best Halloween treats. I spent many afternoons swimming at the Weisman house giggling with my pal Jennifer. These are not fleeting moments from my childhood. These memories became permanent fixtures from my youth ingrained in my mind. Why? I went to my Senior Prom with one of the Zucker boys. I remember the sight of one of the Dicristafaro girls leaving for the church in her wedding gown and wondering if I would look as beautiful on my special day. I felt such pride when I showed off my newborn baby boy to Jennifer and her fiancé. Here today, gone tomorrow are the neighbors of our children’s youth. Modern day technology has allowed children to have friends without human contact. Instant messaging, interactive games and email have eliminated the need to get to know neighborhood pals. Being aware of the threat of child predators, parents are hesitant to allow their children to walk freely to the homes of nearby neighbors. Today’s neighbors might not necessarily even be tomorrow’s neighbors. An unstable housing market has had a profound effect on who is here today and who is gone tomorrow. Our children have unfortunately become accustomed to transience and have substituted the comforts of a traditional neighborhood for a “Sim City.” At least they have the comfort in knowing when they go to bed at night that their simulated neighborhood will stay the same which is guaranteed by a memory chip. Does that mean then that we should give up hope of our children experiencing the kind of memories we may have had in the traditional neighborhoods of our youth? I will not allow my children to live in a “Sim City.” If I allow this, then I may as well be raising them in Anywhere, USA. I chose to live in Weston so that I could provide my children with a real childhood like I remember. Weston has incredible schools, beautiful parks and the feeling of community, all at our fingertips. The only difference is that we may have to work a little harder today at bringing these opportunities to our children. We don’t have the luxury we once had of it happening naturally. The “old neighborhood” is there for the taking. Be creative. We may not be comfortable about letting our children go off on their own to meet neighbors, so why not join them? Take a family walk before dinner. Spend a little time at the community pool on Saturday. Stop by the park closest to your home and see who is there. If your neighborhood is too transient for your tastes, be a part of a smaller community inside your community. Join a temple or a church that become your neighbors. Join a parenting group or be active in an interest group that meets the needs of your family. Times may change but that doesn’t mean we have to change what we want. We may just have to change how we go about getting it. Jodi Cohen has a Masters Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education as well as a Bachelors degree in Psychology. Jodi has led many workshops on parenting, behavior modification techniques, curriculum development, special needs training and crisis management. She has been the Director of Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center in Weston for the past 15 years. For more information, please contact Ms. Cohen at the Early Childhood Center at (954)389-1232.

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approach the use of any medicine for my children with a discerning eye. What are the risks and benefits of its use? How long will it last in the system? Are there any side effects I should look for or take home instructions needed? It is for this reason, that I am happy to educate the public on the use and safety of Nitrous Oxide (also known as “laughing gas”) for use with the apprehensive pediatric dental patient, when indicated. It is first important to point out the very long history and safe track record of its use. Nitrous oxide (N20) was first discovered by Joseph Priestly in 1772. Interestingly, its use for the first 80 years was mostly for entertainment purposes receiving its current nickname “laughing gas”. In 1845, Horace Wells, a dentist from Hartford CT, demonstrated its use as an anesthetic during the extraction of a wisdom tooth at Harvard University. His work on nitrous oxide would eventually earn him the distinction of being the discoverer of anesthesia. Once accepted by the medical community, its method of delivery had been improved and in turn its impeccable safety record had become established.

Nitrous oxide is a gas that is delivered through inhalation. Although early documentation showed safe delivery in its pure form, safety has increased exponentially with its combination with oxygen. The addition of oxygen assures that there will be no decrease in oxygenation of the body throughout its use. New sophisticated equipment also assures desired concentrations by a titrating delivery mechanism, allows for rapid reversal, and disallows usage of more than 70% nitrous gas. The combination with oxygen has not only made the use of nitrous safer, but has also made its use more versatile. Its first use was prior to the discovery of the local anesthetic, lidocaine. For this reason, it was administered at higher concentrations in order to achieve some form of anesthesia (relief of pain). In the dental environment, it is given at a much lower dosage (much lower than the recommended limit) in order to achieve anxiolysis, or reduction of anxiety. Its safety record at these lower doses is impeccable. In the 1970’s, H. Ruben had documented 3 million cases of its use for dentistry without adverse reaction. In answer to my initial questions, nitrous oxide is a safe and odorless inhalant, which exits the body immediately after removal. The only routine recommendation we give is no ingestion of food or drink 60 minutes prior to its use to eliminate chance of nausea. Although we prefer to treat our patients without the need of an anxiolytic, Nitrous Oxide remains a perfect alternative for pediatric patients who may otherwise have a “bad experience”. Negative experiences in youth have been shown to create long term dental anxiety lasting into adulthood for some dental patients. It is for this reason, that over 80% of all pediatric dentists report using it in their practice. Drs. Maria and Alon Grosman are Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist. Their office is located at 4401 S Flamingo Rd on the NW corner of Griffin and Flamingo Rd. For more information or to schedule an appointment call 954-236-3434.

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Alimony and Retirement By Evan Baron

hen a spouse is ordered to pay Permanent Alimony, it will terminate upon the re-marriage of the receiving spouse or the death of either party. Does that mean if one of the above conditions is not met alimony continues forever? Not necessarily. Florida law allows a party to modify or terminate an alimony obligation if there has been “a substantial change of circumstance.” A substantial change of circumstance requires an involuntary change which could not be anticipated at the time of the Final Judgment. Therefore, if someone voluntarily reduces his income, by quitting a job or switching to one which pays less, he cannot seek a modification. The above would be considered a voluntary change, which is not cause for a reduction. Can an individual who is paying alimony voluntarily retire and either reduce or terminate his alimony obligation? Retirement, unless it’s a mandatory retirement, is voluntary. Does a person paying alimony have to work until he dies? The answer is no! A person has the right to retire, but only under certain circumstances. The courts have ruled that a person can retire at an age which is customary in the industry in which he is employed. There are court cases which approve retirement at 55, for a law enforcement officer who is eligible after 30 years of service. There are court cases which state that a person cannot retire until he reached normal retirement age, generally considered to be over 65. Therefore, every situation is different, based upon the circumstances. The proposed alimony reform bill would have clarified this, but as we all know Governor Scott vetoed it.

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The 1990’s and first half of the last decade were defined by a growth in breast augmentation surgery using saline implants. These implants are not without occasional problems such as deflation. In addition, patients can often feel, or even see, the rippling edges of the implant. In some cases this is very bothersome. Saline implants ruled in the U.S. until late in 2006, when the F.D.A. approved silicone gel implants for primary cosmetic augmentation. The two U.S. manufacturers partnered with selected plastic surgeons with expertise in breast augmentation. The National Council of Leaders in Breast Aesthetics was formed to provide feedback on the new prostheses.

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The new gel implants, sold internationally for years, are different from the prostheses of the 1980’s. The gel is not as liquid as before making leakage less problematic. The new gels are the most natural feeling implants to date. They are also lighter than the saline implants, so they drop less, a feature especially valuable for women with loose skin or droopy breasts. The past two years have seen a transition from saline implants to the new silicone gels. In our practice most new patients choose gel implants because of their softer, more natural feel and lighter weight. In addition, many patients with existing saline implants, especially those with hardness, rippling or deflation, are opting for a change to silicone. In cases of malposition or unpleasantly wide cleavage, reshaping the implant pocket is also possible. Finally, women considering breast augmentation should have multiple consultations with board certified plastic surgeons experienced in the procedure. Dr. Perez is a member of the NOVO National Council of Leaders in Breast Aesthetics and winner of the Aesthetic Academy’s Best Surgical Body Shaping award. He has served as a consultant for both Mentor (J&J) and Inamed (Allergan), leading breast implant manufacturers. He has lectured internationally on the subject of breast surgery and has been selected repeatedly among the Castle Connolly (U.S. News & World Report) America’s Top Doctors. More information is available at www.PerezPlasticSurgery.com. Visit his Youtube channel to see Dr. Perez on ABC News discussing breast augmentation as a graduation gift.

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The impact on the children may be immeasurable for years afterwards. The research on blended families shows that that children fair better when their parents get along and are able to at least tolerate their differences through the process of divorce and afterwards. The laws of the state of Florida have removed such language as primary custody or visitation. The term now is “shared parenting” and the way the time between the mother and the father is “shared” is left to an agreement between them. Furthermore, the traditional structure of the family unit has been changing over the past 15 years. Couples are choosing not to marry and raise their children separately from birth or break up shortly after the child is born. Once again, the child is caught in the middle without a voice as to when or how they will spend time with each parent. Although it takes the court system a while to catch up with the changing familial dynamics of society, the message remains the same, “It is the child’s right to have access to both parents.”

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Initially your survival instincts may kick in--the fight or flight response. You may feel the need to fight for what you believe is in the best interest of your child. In your mind this means most of the time or even exclusively living with you with little or no contact with the other parent. From another perspective, the breakup was hard enough and this stage of negotiating sharing the children may be more than you can handle. Rather than fight for time-sharing you may choose to give up on the relationship altogether so as not to do any more harm to the children. Both of these scenarios are a result of short term and short sighted impulsive decisions that may have serious long term consequences. Although maneuvering of the time-sharing is taxing and may even feel unnatural it is a critical part of your child/children’s adjustment and wellbeing. Here are some tips to get yourself through this time: ▸▸ Get informed. The child’s age is an important factor to consider when deciding how long they should be away from each parent. ▸▸ Take the time to try different schedules before committing to one in writing so as to develop one that is least disruptive to each member of the family. ▸▸ Get professional help. These decisions can be daunting, but there are experts that can help you. It’s never too late to make a difficult situation better. Alina Gastesi-de Armas is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Florida Supreme Court Family Mediator and Parent Coordinator. Her expertise is in helping couples develop creative parenting plans that include shared parenting schedules as well as in family reunification. Family reunification is part of this process when the child has not been in contact with the parent for an extended period of time. Alina can be reached at 954-384-9373 or visit her website www.APlaceforGrowth.com.

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Christina Russillo is guest services manager at aLaya Spa. She has an extensive background in makeup application with an emphasis in skin care. Christina explains to all her clients that the best foundation comes from skin care. aLaya Spa is located inside the Bonaventure Resort & Spa, 250 Racquet Club Road. For more information or to schedule a spa appointment call (954) 349-5500 or visit www. BonavnetureResortandSpa.com/SPA.

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extremely frustrating; good shots turn out bad and bad shots turn out worse, distance control suffers, confidence disappears, and concentrating becomes next to impossible. Even if you’re playing a course you know like the back of your hand, the strategy you normally play with gets tossed out the window when the wind picks up. One of the most common problems for a majority of golfers is uncertainty on how to play in these conditions. Here are a few quick tips to help maintain your game on windy days. Swing Easy – One of the biggest mistakes people make when hitting into a head wind is they think they have to hit the ball harder to compensate for the wind. This actually makes things worse. The harder you hit a golf ball, the more backspin it generates. Combine this with a headwind, and you’ve got a recipe for a sky ball that lands short every time. Next time the gusts are blowing in your face, try making a smooth, controlled swing at about 75%. You’ll take some spin off the ball, get a lower ball flight, and take some of the wind out of play. Club Up, Choke Down – A driver generates more clubhead speed than a wedge. Why? Because the club is longer and generates greater centripetal force, and as we learned speed equals spin. Since we’re swinging easier, take an extra two clubs and choke down a bit. Chocking down will give you a bit more control of the club and stiffen your shaft. A stiffer shaft will whip less and generate less clubhead speed, all helping to keep the ball lower with less spin. Ball Back, Weight Forward – The longer the ball is in the air, the more opportunity for the wind to affect it. If you look at places where the wind blows constantly, like Scotland, players scoot the ball around the ground and hit very few high shots. In the wind, low shots equal low scores. By moving the ball back in your stance a bit, you’ll be sure to hit down on the ball with a de-lofted club, and loft is definitely not your friend in these conditions. Keeping your weight forward will help your hands stay ahead of the ball at impact, also contributing to less loft and a lower ball flight. Fight It or Ride It – In the wind, a straight shot isn’t going to fly straight. The wind is going to drift the ball a little or a lot, depending on the strength of the gusts. However, it you absolutely need a straight shot, try fighting the wind. What that means is, if the wind is right to left, try hitting a fade (for a right handed player) right at your target; the sidespin on the ball should counteract the wind and produce a fairly straight shot. If the hole is cut on the far edge of the green, let the wind help you feed the ball in nice and close. In a far left hole location in a right to left wind, start the ball at the right side of the green with a little draw. The wind will exaggerate the spin and push the ball farther than normal, letting you hit a safer shot that ends up close. Don’t Risk It – One of the hardest things in golf is knowing when to cut your losses and back off. If you’re playing in the wind, you better learn this lesson or the wind will expose you. Don’t shy away from laying up on par 3’s and 4’s; often times you’ll have a better chance to get up and down than getting the ball on the green from far out. Don’t chase sucker pins or challenge fairway bunkers. Play for the fat part of the green and the widest part of the fairway. PGA Professional Dean Sklar is a member of the Quarter Century Club of the PGA of America, an elite group of members who have served the PGA with honor and pride for 25 years. If you would like to talk to Dean 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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Pet Care

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How Is Itching Diagnosed?

Itching is a response to another condition, so identifying the cause of the itching is as important as treating the itch. Your veterinarian will likely begin the process with a complete medical history and physical examination of your pet. Your veterinarian may also recommend diagnostic testing that can include the following: combing your pet to look for fleas; taking samples of hair and skin cells to look for mites and other skin parasites; culture testing to identify bacteria or fungal organisms; allergy testing; and blood work to look for underlying medical issues that can affect the skin.

How Is Itching Treated?

Managing an itchy pet can involve combining several approaches, because multiple factors can be contributing to the problem. For example, if a pet has an underlying allergy problem that is complicated by a flea infestation in addition to a bacterial or fungal infection, all of these issues may need to be addressed. In this situation, be sure to clear up any questions about your pet’s diagnosis or therapy to minimize confusion and frustration during the course of treatment. Treatment for an itchy pet can require a long-term commitment. Because pets respond differently to medications, your veterinarian may need to revise the treatment plan as therapy is progressing. It is important to maintain communication with your veterinarian, especially if a treatment doesn’t seem to be helping, or if your pet seems to be responding negatively to a treatment. ▸▸ Topical products: Your veterinarian may recommend a topical product if your pet has mild or localized itching, or as supportive therapy for more generalized conditions. Examples may include moisturizers, ointments, and lotions. These products may need to be applied frequently to help ease itching. ▸▸ Shampoos: Medicated shampoos can help some pets suffering with itchy skin. The effects of medicated shampoos may last for a few days; some shampoos can be used along with a leave-on conditioner to extend the effects. ▸▸ Medications: For many pets, corticosteroids provide more relief from itching than many other forms of treatment. A variety of products are available, and they can be given as pills, liquid, or by injection. However, corticosteroids have some side effects, and not every pet is a candidate for this treatment. Your veterinarian will evaluate your pet and determine if corticosteroids are a good option. ▸▸ Supplements: Fatty acid supplements and other nutritional supplements can help some pets with skin itching. However, various formulations are available using fish oils, vegetable oils, and other combinations, and effectiveness can vary. Ask your veterinarian if a nutritional supplement can help your pet.

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“A super cute 60’s influenced up-do can be achieved with medium and long hair, but is also a great way to wear a crop with longer fringe.” 1. Blow-dry your fringe first using a paddle brush to smooth and achieve a deep sweep to the side, use the heat to get the hair to move and then blast with cold to set the hair. 2. Tease hair at the crown for volume and smooth over with a grooming brush. 3. Loosely pull the hair back into a ponytail at the nape of the neck, twist into a knot, bun or French twist, securing with hairpins.

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“This is a great example of how a simple side parting can be amplified by creating a different direction on each side.” 1. Apply volumizing mousse and blow dry with a side parting just above temple straight back to crown. 2. Create finger waves and secure with a clip at the fringe section. 3. Use a bristle brush to sweep back the lower section to the center back of the head, gathering at the occipital bone. You can finish with a pony or French twist for a fun and easy summer look.

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It’s likely you’ll be driving your vehicle a lot more than usual during the summer. With a hot pavement lining your destination, it’s essential to keep track of your tires. As heat is multiplied by the friction caused by the weight of your car (loaded with friends, family, and heavy vacation gear), high temperatures push the materials your tires are made of to their limit, causing blowouts and flat tires. Although a mechanic should already be inspecting your tires at least every 3,000 miles, consistently check that your tires are inflated to the manufacturer’s specification -- doing so not only prolongs tire life but also helps reduce fuel consumption. Cars baking outside in the sun for an extended period of time can directly hinder your vehicle’s battery and even its electrical system. While the wintertime is notorious for dead batteries, hot weather can be even tougher on your vehicle’s battery. Heat can speed up the chemical reaction inside a battery, leading it to overcharge which can dramatically shorten the lifespan. By simply keeping the battery clean by detaching battery cables and wiping off the terminals, as well as checking to see if it’s strapped down tightly and that all connections are secure, you are reducing the risk of a heat damaged battery. Just as you should keep yourself hydrated throughout the summer, your vehicle needs the proper level of fluids in its system. Other than your tires, replacing fluids throughout your vehicle will properly keep many of the aforementioned areas in check. Considering fluid levels of not only the motor oil but also the coolant for the engine in the radiator, and fluids for the transmission and brakes are essential to prevent your engine from overheating. Rather than a blown transmission or an overheated engine, preventative maintenance that includes flushing out and replacing all the fluids is a much less expensive alternative. Charles J. Bonfiglio is the President and CEO of the Meineke Car Care Centers and Tint World in Weston and Sunrise. The Weston location is at 2629 Weston Road and can be reached at (954) 385-8696. There is also a Meineke conveniently located on Sunrise Boulevard across from the Sawgrass Mills Mall.

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What else does The Crexent Staff offer clients? The professionals at The Crexent Business Center in Davie become a support team that is unparalleled in the industry. Each week, we arrange business networking and social networking events that help clients grow their businesses.

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then walk into the impressive marble foyer and are greeted by the friendly receptionists. Some of our clients work from home, but need the appearance of “more.” Instead of meeting clients in the living room or a local coffee shop, they meet in the conference room. Instead of answering calls over the din of kids and dogs, they prefer to have a trained receptionist field their calls and take messages. In short, The Crexent Business Center gives you the benefits of having an office outside the home (the space, furniture, technology and personal service) without the hassle of paying utility bills, receptionist salaries and cleaning services, to name a few.

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Is The Crexent Business Center centrallylocated? The Crexent Business Center in

Davie is located at a transportation hub for the Broward and Miami-Dade area and just 90 minutes from Naples. Nearby I-75, I-595, Sawgrass Expressway and Florida Turnpike give clients of The Crexent Business Center in Davie and their customers easy access to the building as well as anywhere in the two counties. Nearby restaurants and shopping also make it a desirable area to entertain clients.

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looking for and find something that fits their budget. We are unwavering in our commitment to provide them with high quality goods and services at affordable prices.

Co-owner Jason Lieberman answered some commonly asked questions about the store.

What types of flooring do you offer? We offer a full line

How long has Distinctive Carpet and Tile been open? We have been in the same Davie location since 1992.

Who are the owners and what is their role? My brother Paul and I own the store. Whenever clients walk into the store, they are always be greeted by one of us, not an employee who is simply putting in their hours.

How do most of your clients find out about your store? We have been in business for over

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What sets Distinctive Carpet and Tile apart from similar stores? Our prices are very competitive and we have excellent service. Clients are always dealing with the boss.

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A group of art students from Tequesta Trace Middle School helped beautify the Broward Sheriff’s Office Civil Division. Each of the 18 students painted a 12 x 12 inch canvas which, when placed together, created a mosaic mural representing the Florida Everglades. TTMS Resource Deputy Kevin Maccagli constructed the frame and helped organize the unveiling at the BSO Public Safety Building.

Weston City Commissioners Angel Gomez and Toby Feuer, Mayor Daniel Stermer, Cypress Bay Teacher and Team “Maui” Coach Angela Ashley, Team Members Jackie Linevsky, Robert Gitten, Reagan Fuhr, Jonathan Schiller, Advanced Physics Teacher and Team Coach Jeffrey Rose, and Commissioners Tom Kallman and Jim Norton. Not pictured: Gabriel Teixeira and Zared Schwartz. Photo courtesy City of Weston.

NASA Award Winners

The Weston City Commission recognized the six Cypress Bay students whose “Maui” project won grand prize in the 2013 NASA Ames Space Settlement Design Contest. This was the second year in a row that a group of advanced physics students from Cypress Bay won this prestigious award. The “Maui” team attended the International Space Development Conference in San Diego in May, where the students presented their paper and accepted the $5,000 grand prize award. Photo courtesy City of Weston.

Graduation Day

Congratulations to the Weston University Class of 2013. Plaques, certificates and memory books were presented to the 23 Cypress Bay, Western and Sagemont high school students who completed the seven-month civic education program. The graduates were recognized at a Weston City Commission meeting, which was also attended by School Board Members Robin Bartleman and Laurie Rich Levinson and State Representative Richard Stark.

Canine Care

Members of the Cypress Bay girls soccer team enlisted the help of friends and family to collect donations to benefit the 100+ Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Florida. Coach Kate Dwyer is a dog lover and likes her players to participate in community service projects. The team collected 2,000 pounds of dog food which it donated to the organization that cares for and helps adopt the hundreds of abandoned dogs roaming the Everglades.

Jump for Joy

A Children’s Carousel invited families to a fun-filled playdate at Monkey Joes. Parents were able to socialize while the children enjoyed a trip down the inflatable slide with their favorite preschool director, Miss Anne.

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Tequesta Trace Middle School’s Advanced Drama program hosted its second annual Locks of Love Event. It started the program last year after several of the cast members of Thoroughly Modern Millie planned to cut their hair for their roles. The event was so successful, the drama club decided to make it a school tradition. Professional stylists from Weston salons donated their time to cut and style the hair of participating students, faculty and community members who donated at least 10 inches of hair to Locks of Love. The organization creates hairpieces for children who have suffered permanent hair loss due to illness. This year, the Tequesta Trace collected an incredible 890 inches.

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Students in Mrs. Crowther’s and Ms. Genovese’s third grade classes at Gator Run Elementary engaged in some friendly competition as they competed in their own version of The Lemonade War. The fictional story is about a brother and sister who have a lemonade war to see who can earn the most money. It covers many of the skills learned in the third grade social studies lesson on economics such as supply and demand, buyers and sellers, as well as marketing and advertising. The project also reinforced math skills as students tallied and graphed favorite lemonade flavors and calculated quantities. Every third and fourth grade student was given a ticket and asked to choose which lemonade stand, Mrs. Crowther’s Commanders or Ms. Genovese’s Sour Power, to “buy” from based on advertisements and the look of the stands. The Gator Run Lemonade War ended in a tie. Ms. Nobil with kindergarten students.

Environmental Clean-up

Students from the Country Isles Elementary Environmental Club helped clean-up Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Instead of picking up trash, the students were taught to identify and remove the air potato, a non-native plant introduced from Asia that has become one of Florida’s most invasive plant species. Ranger Mark Foley showed the group how to follow the vine to its root and pull out each plant. The students were divided into four groups and challenged to see which team could collect the most plants with roots intact; together they cleared over 800 plants from the park.

Mrs. Barad, Mrs. Bautista and their teams show off the plants they collected.

Bowling Party

Ms. Handler with fourth and fifth grade students.

First graders Kailynn Harmon and Zoe Khan.

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Eagle Point Elementary rewarded its top readers with a bowling party at AMF Lanes. The PTA organized the event and Ms. Handler, the school’s media specialist, and Ms. Nobil, the reading specialist, helped chaperone. Students were challenged to see who could read the most books and pass the most Accelerated Reader (AR) quizzes during the school year. The top 15 students in each grade were rewarded with the bowling party. The top three AR point-earners in each grade received certificates and were recognized on the morning news.

Ranger Mark Foley was pleased with the students’ clean-up efforts in ridding the park of the air potato vines.

Mathletes Compete

Congratulations to Cameron Kang. The Eagle Point Elementary fourth grader won first place in the Broward County Math Competition with the highest individual score. Students from Eagle Point’s Math Club participated in the Cameron Kang with her mother, Jung Won. team round. Cameron Kang, Diego Morales, Jack D’Avi, Adesh Ramdhanas, Dylan Riffle, Ashely Valent, Matthew Whalen and Jenesis Williams represented the school at the math competition.

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Principal De Zayas congratulates Megan Vaz and Valeria Arrango and their teacher, Mrs. Wucher.

Super Spellers

Congratulations to Valeria Arango and Megan Vaz from Mrs. Wucher’s class at Eagle Point Elementary. The girls won the Fourth Grade Florida Bowl Social Studies Spelling Bee and the District Spelling Bee. They competed against students from 20 other schools. Third grader Pilar Kato tries the art of Sumi-e painting.

Work of Art

Everglades Elementary hosted “A Night at the Museum” to showcase the incredible artwork created by students. At the end of each school year, Art Specialist Sandy Goldglantz transforms the school into an art gallery. Students and families are invited to view these modern masterpieces of various mediums including watercolor, pastels, chalk, sculpture and ceramics.

¡Muy Bien!

Señora Cuervo’s Spanish class at Indian Trace Elementary was awarded two 1st Place ribbons and one 2nd Place ribbon in the World Languages Poster Competition held by Broward County Public Schools. The theme was “World Languages Connect Culture and People” and the entries were judged based upon creativity, visual ingenuity, adherence to theme and appearance. Congratulations to Sachi Brioso (left), Samantha Henky, Victoria Sampedro, Hannah Lassner, Sydnee Dymock and Hannah Jarvis.

Third grader Marc Forrester proudly shows off his artwork.

Rosie, played by Sophia Pulgar, and Conrad Birdie, played by Max Berger.

Adoring fans greet Conrad Birdie (center), joined by Rosie and Albert, played by Daniel Rasaiepour.

Bye Bye Birdie

Tequesta Trace Middle School’s Advanced Drama class presented the musical Bye Bye Birdie2. The production involved all 60 members of the Advanced Drama program, under the direction of Susan Euler. Students from the Western High School drama program provided technical support. The Tequesta Trace thespians performed three shows to rave reviews.

Band Concert

Conrad and the Sweet Apple teens.

Cypress Bay musicians performed an end-of-the-year concert. It featured performances by the school’s talented bands and ensembles. Highlights included the Wind Ensemble performing the Overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein, the Jazz Band performing Little Big Gumbo by Victor Lopez, and a Japanese taiko drum style performance by the school’s award-winning percussionists. During the concert, Roger Lander, president of the Weston Philharmonic Society, presented Band Director Brian Travelsted with a check for $1000 in support of the band program.

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Pianist Jose Veliz performed his original composition, Trio. He was accompanied by percussionists Caleb Moore and Stephanie Nijhuis.

Shelbie Rassler performed an alto sax solo with the Jazz Band.

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Beth Katz (left), Dr. Sharry Kimmel, Susan Carley and Linda Fuller enjoy Fiesta Night.

Harvest Drive Founder Renee Herman with Fiesta Night host Susan Gross.

The Harvest Drive hosted Fiesta Night to support its ongoing efforts to feed our area’s neediest families. The evening featured boutique vendors, a Mexican-themed buffet, drinks, and entertainment by DJ A-Herm. Proceeds from Fiesta Night were used for the Spring Harvest Drive, which provided recipient families with staple goods to help get them through the summer.

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Volunteer Appreciation

The Weston/West Broward Chapter of JAFCO hosted a volunteer appreciation luncheon, at the home of Kerri Olinick, to recognize members for their efforts throughout the year to support the children of JAFCO. The event also included the installation of the new Board of Directors, pictured here. Standing: Doris Berkell, Elsa Zoberg, Kerri Olinick, Evelyn Beddow, Lyssa Flayman, Joy Werman and Beth Salamone. Seated: Vice President Debbie Grossman, President Jennifer Alman, Mara Gober and Dr. Sandy Rizzo-Weiner. Not pictured: Miriam Bedells, Louise Jacowitz, Lori Meyers, Aliza Novie, Rochelle Umschweis, Elizabeth Wan Lender and Mariann Marinberg.

Spin-A-Thon

Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer, Katina Taylor, and Midtown General Manager Steve Strumpf.

Midtown Athletic Club hosted the 4th annual Katina Taylor Spin-AThon to benefit the Jason Taylor Foundation in its ongoing efforts to improve health care, education and quality of life for South Florida’s children in need. The event, which included a 99-minute cycling workout for adults and a Cardio Camp for kids, raised $21,600. It was sponsored by Audi of Pembroke Pines and presented by KoRes Realty.

Maritza and Zach Thomas with Jason and Katina Taylor.

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The Weston Friends Club installed its Board of Officers for 2013-2014. Pictured here are Past President Nancy Dunlop (left), President Claire Jargiello, VP Programs Jacqueline Stewart, VP Membership Judy Good, Treasurer Frances Yesbeck, and Secretary Harriett Brief. Not pictured: VP Communications Nancy Russo. The Weston Friends Club offers residents the opportunity to make new friends while enjoying monthly activities such as lunches, book clubs, card games, and a variety of social outings. For more information call Claire Jargiello at (954) 384-2722.

Reality Check

Weston’s Garfield Grifis competed for a $100,000 cash prize in the new TNT adventure competition, 72 Hours. He appeared in the premiere episode as part of the blue team. The reality show drops three teams of three strangers into the wilderness with only the clothes on their backs, a single bottle of water and a GPS tracking device. Teams have just 72 hours to find a hidden briefcase full of cash. Although he did not win, Grifis says it was an incredible experience.

Diamond Angels

Fairy Tale Ball Co-Chair Elizabeth Jacobs (left), Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Administrator Chantal Leconte, and Fairy Tale Ball Co-Chair Allison Antevy, of Weston.

The Diamond Angels of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation revealed plans for the 10th Annual Fairy Tale Ball, which takes place in November. This year’s theme is The Wizard of Oz. The announcement was made by co-chairs Allison Antevy and Elizabeth Jacobs during the Diamond Angels annual spring luncheon.

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