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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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Spectacular home in small enclave of estate homes in Davie. This newer 1 story home is incredible! Featuring: 4 Bedrooms plus a Den/ office-playroom, 4 baths and 1 half bath, a dream kitchen with great pantry, top of line stainless steel appliances, huge master wing with office-gym space. Beautiful saltwater freeform heated pool. Offered at $ 999.987 Call Thamara Pichardo - 305-244-1584

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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! NO HOA! Offered at $ 1,795,060 Call Stan Rosen – 305-510-8032

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Elegant 2 story classical design on 2.28 acres private gated lighted tree lined circular driveway with huge fountain. Featuring 6 bedrooms, 5 baths. Master downstairs with sitting area and gorgeous master bath with onyx. 2 other bedrooms downstairs. 3 bedrooms with loft upstairs. Exquisite marble flooring. All windows and doors impact glass. Offered at $ 2,499,000 Call Jean Kachik - 954-646-0777

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Incredible Custom Home in Majestic Groves boasts of 6500 SqFt home on WELL OVER an acre of land. Circular Drive, Accordion Shutters, Office has closet & can be used for additional bedroom. Walk in closets, wet bar w/ cooler & ice maker, wood burning fireplace, Summer Kitchen, Private lighted Basketball/Tennis court, pool/heated spa/waterfall, Upstairs & Downstairs bedrooms, Loft, Huge. Too many features to mention & NO HOA fees!! Offered at $ 1,199,000 Call Stan Rosen – 305-510-8032

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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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Elegant custom built home, located in Windmill Lake Estates. Gigantic living room, wood floors in bedrooms, marble in living areas. Built in bar and entertainment center. Large inviting pool and Jacuzzi over looks serene lake. Offered at $ 1,600,000 Call Minerva Strum - 754-366-3072

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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

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Incredible opportunity to own a one story house in Savanna Weston, 10,000 sqft LOT, Screened Pool Spa with Cover, Tropical trees with lots of privacy, private deep 95 feet well for Lawn ONLY with fertilizer feature. Spanish tiles, Family Room and Breakfast Area, 42” Tall Cabinets with Corian Tops, Automatic Generator and Subterranean Gas Tank can run house for 2 weeks. Offered at $ 454,999 Call Lourdes Maestres - 786-385-8422

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Well cared for home of original owners in desirable Glades neighborhood of Savanna. Flexible split floor plan with 4 bedrooms or 3 bedrooms + Office / Den. Updated kitchen has granite counter tops and opens to the family room. Accordion shutters and gutters. Sold for $ 360,000 Call Adriana Bohorquez 954-670-3134 or Courtney Silverman 954-315-6925

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Bring your toothbrush! This 5 bedroom, 5 bath home is in pristine condition. High ceilings, cherry wood floors and ceramic tile through out home. Separate office with wood flooring. Built in barbeque area and accordion shutters. Sold for $499,900 Call Angie Guerrero – 954-815-0671

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4 bedroom, 2 bath pool home, Open floor plan, great for entertaining. Offered at $ 290,000 Call Thamara Pichardo - 305-244-1584

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Beautiful corner Villa on the garden. Very clean well maintained. Tile & wood flooring. Mirrors reflect the light cheerful home. Roofed 30ft. patio for eating, relaxing & entertaining has a panoramic view of the large yard with no homes behind. Offered at $ 179,000 Call Patricia LeMarier - 954-661-6918

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Contents

Health and Wellness 39 74 78 86

publisher's page 10 Back-to-School Time is Here

Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Posture...Who Cares? Easing The Pain Of Divorce For Your Child Managing Your Ocular Health

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What is Gynecomastia? Transplant of Knee Cartilage Through Small Incisions Early Dental Visits Are Important Plastic Surgery and 4 Other Wellness Ideas

Automated Curbside Recycling Collection to Start This Month Weston Residents Support Recycling Efforts City Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Weston Assistant City Manager Honored by Florida League of Cities Weston Hosts Disaster Preparedness Symposium Stay Safe This Storm Season Weston Celebrates a Hometown 4th of July The Swim Academy Helps Set Guinness World Record Weston Women Recognized as Hispanic Women of Distinction Weston Town Center Hosting Back to School Bash Community Support Expands Kids Helping Kids’ Backpack Collection First Baptist Church Welcomes Guest Pastors Weston Named One of the Top Booming Suburbs in America

Inspiring Individual

34 Weston Student Completes Cross-Country Run for Cancer 36 Weston Artist Wins Honorable Mention in Graceful Envelope Contest 52 Weston Law Student Completes Prestigious Fellowship

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84 Summer Time Pet Safety

90 Get Your Vehicle Ready for a Road Trip

photo contest 91 The World’s Favorite Newspaper™

Chamber News 92 Weston Area Chamber Business Networks at Regus Weston

58 Easing Back to School Stress

33 Implementing the Affordable Care Act in Florida

Pet Care

Car Care

Education Connection

Legislative Look

82 “Jack”

88 Going Back To School With Style

50 Sagemont Guidance Counselors Offer Advice for Back to School Success 54 Eagle Point Elementary Introduces Dual Language Program 56 Eagle Point Elementary Unveils Masterpiece Hallway 57 Council for Educational Change Seeks Corporate Partners 60 Re-Registration Required for 6th and 9th Graders 62 School Bus Stop Safety

30 How Interest Rates Will Impact the Real Estate Market

pet of the Month

Haute Hair

School News

Real Estate

81 The Short Pitch Shot Around The Green

fitness forum 80 Make the Most Of Your Summer Workout

Legally Speaking 66 How to Effectively Wipe Out Second Mortgages, Avoid Foreclosure and Stay in Your Home 72 Why Is It Taking So Long?

Positive Parenting 68 A “New Year” Resolution

Rotary news 94 Rotary Youth Services in Weston

it’s their business 96 Weston Yoga Benefits the Mind, Body and Spirit

Camp Round-up 98,100

Seen on scene 102-103 Community Snapshots

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Back-to-School Time is Here

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venate from the constant chaos of our daily lives. Although we still have a few weeks left of the “lazy days of summer,” we’ll be back-to-school before we know it. It seems like the stores started stocking school supplies within minutes of pulling the leftover July 4th sparklers off the shelves. As we work through the school supply lists, buy new school clothes and get the school physicals done, our kids will soon realize that their summer school vacation is quickly coming to an end. They are starting to look forward to seeing their school friends again. On rare occasions, we might even catch them picking up a book on their own. Before we know it, we will be getting back to our school-time routine with early morning carpool, after-school activities and evening sports practices. But, before that first day of school arrives, let’s enjoy the final days of summer break with our loved ones. Enjoy the beaches, the backyard pool, or a simple BBQ with friends, because soon enough we’ll be back-to-school, again! Sincerely,

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Weston Friends Club Book Markers – This book club will meet in a member’s home to discuss Night Fall by Nelson DeMille. For more information about this book club or other Weston Friends Club activities, call Nancy Russo at 954-385-1445.

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Weight Loss Seminar – Learn how to lose 10 pounds or more the right way, and in less time than you think, at “Your Best Body Ever…The Missing Link.” This free seminar, offered by Functional Medicine Specialist Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette, DO, and Registered Dietitian and National Fitness Champion Chrisie Allemand will provide an overview of why diet and exercise are sometimes not enough, the role hormones play on weight maintenance, why most diets are programmed to fail, how to eat more and weigh less, and which “healthy” foods pack on body fat. The event will take place at 6pm at Bellissimo Medical, 2665 Executive Park Drive, Suite 3. Space is limited; call (954) 384-8989 to register.

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home. For more information about this event or other Weston Friends Club activities, please contact President Claire Jargiello at (954) 384- 2722 or VP Programs Jacqueline Stewart at (954) 384-6389.

16th Friday Night Lights Yoga– aLaya Spa at the Bonaventure Resort & Spa welcomes Corbin Stacy of NamaStacy Yoga for this special session beginning at 7pm. Unleash your energy and feel the vibe as DJ Aulden Brown spins heart-pumping beats enhancing this soul searching Vinyasa class. Tapas and drinks will be available postclass. Tickets are $25 in advance for aLaya Spa members and $30 for non-members, or $35 on the day of the event. For more information call (954) 389-5500.

19th First Day of School – It’s back to school for Broward County Public School students. Please drive carefully and remember to slow down in the school zones.

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Anime Club – The Youth Services Department at the Weston Branch Library hosts this program for students, ages 13-18. The Anime Club meets from 3:30-5:30pm. For more information call (954) 357-5430.

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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 or President Claire Jargiello at (954) 384-2722.

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25th Special Occasion Showcase – The Sisterhood of Temple B’nai Aviv will host its seventh annual “Through the Years Showcase, Memories and Milestones” from 11am-2pm. Vendors will be present for every milestone in your family’s life – summer camp, Bar/ Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceañera, Sweet Sixteen parties, weddings, and more. Find disc jockeys and entertainers, party planners, florists, photographers and videographers, unique party favors, and anything else you need to create your special occasion. The temple is located at 1410 Indian Trace. For more information call (954) 3848265 or visit www.bnaiaviv.org. 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. The event takes place from 3-7pm. For more information visit www. westontowncenter.net.

Talk takes place from 5-7pm in the Jagelman Conference Center. For more information call (800) 691-6555.

20th Spine Health Talk – Join Cleveland Clinic Florida for “Secrets of the Spine: Solving the Mystery of Back Pain.” Cleveland Clinic Florida physicians will speak on a variety of topics including back health, spinal stenosis and spinal restoration surgery. A question and answer session will follow the panel talk. The program will also include back stretching exercises, a yoga demonstration, chair massages, and various ergonomic back products. The Spinal Health

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Temple Dor Dorim Open House – Enjoy food trucks, bounce houses, rock climbing wall, mobile video gaming truck and more while learning about Weston’s reform temple. Stop by Temple Dor Dorim, 2360 Glades Circle, from 11am to 1pm. Call (954) 389-1232 for more information.

31st Free Yoga Day – Enjoy a free yoga class with donations to the Humane Society of Broward County. Classes include Heated Vinyasa, Hatha – all levels, Yoga Basics, Kids Yoga (ages 7-12), and Mood, Mind & Essential Oils. Weston Yoga is located at 2600 Glades Circle, Suite 400. Visit www. westonyoga.com for a class schedule. Call (954) 349-6868 to register.

09/08 Gong Yoga – Weston Yoga presents Gong Meditation with Jiwan Kaur from 4-5:30pm. It uses the sound of the symphonic gong in association with classical yoga practices to create a state of therapeutic relaxation, rejuvenation and spontaneous meditation that facilitates the movement of vital life energy through the body for healing and to awaken the consciousness for transformation. No experience necessary. Investment in self: $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Weston Yoga is located at 2600 Glades Circle, Suite 400. Reservations suggested, call (954) 349-6868 or visit www.westonyoga.com.

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. 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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Automated Curbside Recycling Collection to Start This Month By Stacey Bomser

Although much larger in volume, the new recycling cart will take up the same yellow and blue recycling bins. amount of space in your garage as the Starting August 19th, Weston will yellow and blue recycling bins. As an introduce a new, automated system for added benefit, all recyclable materials go curbside recycling collection. into the cart together. There is no need to “This new program will significantly separate paper from glass, aluminum and enhance the City’s recycling efforts,” plastic. Plus, the wheeled cart is easier to explains Denise Barrett, director of commaneuver to place curbside and protects munications for the City of Weston. “The recyclables from inclement weather. cart system has multiple benefits: it proUse of the new recycling cart system vides residents a vehicle for the storage begins the week of Monday, August 19th. of more recyclables; ease of placement Recycling collection schedules will remain at curb for pickup; and there is efficiency the same. You can choose to keep your old in collection with an automated collection recycling bins to use for other purposes, vehicle.” or simply place them curbside on your Between August 5th and 16th, each recycling collection day and All Service home with curbside recycling collection Refuse will remove them. will be delivered a new, 35-gallon wheeled An informational video explaining the cart. Please make note of where the cart is new automated curbside recycling proplaced, as that is where you should place gram and use of the cart is airing on the the cart for pick-up. City of Weston government access cable The new recycling cart should be City is switching to automated curbside recycling collection this TV channel (Advanced Cable, Channel 25; placed at the end of the driveway or curb- The month. New blue recycling carts are now being delivered. Comcast, Channel 78), as well as on the side with the handle facing your house, City website at www.westonfl.org and the City YouTube channel. just like you do with your green garbage cart. Please leave three feet of space between the recycling cart and the garbage cart. In addition, both carts should be placed at least three feet from any obstruction such as a mailbox, tree or fire The new automated recycling carts were purchased with grant funding to further enhance the City’s hydrant. recycling efforts. For questions, please contact Weston Public Works at (954) 385-2600. ou can soon recycle your

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a household hazardous waste collection and electronics recycling event. This year over 40,000 pounds of hazardous waste and electronics were collected and properly recycled. This is significant because these products are extremely dangerous if not disposed of properly. For instance, did you know that putting pool chemicals in your garbage can actually start a fire inside a garbage truck? “Many of the products we use every day contain chemicals that are potentially hazardous to our health and the environment,” explains Karl Thompson, public works director for the City of Weston. “Improper disposal of those products can pollute our environment and cause injury to collection workers. It is our responsibility, therefore, to properly use, store and dispose of hazardous waste.” At the Weston Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Electronics Recycling event, residents disposed of 27,219 pounds of household hazardous waste including 18,500 pounds of latex paint, 2061 pounds of batteries, 536 pounds of aerosol cans, and 139 pounds of fire extinguishers. In addition, residents recycled 13,568 pounds of electronics such as unwanted computers and televisions. Although the Weston Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Recycling Event is only held once a year, Broward County has permanent disposal locations in Pompano Beach (2780 N. Powerline Road) and West Park (5601 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd, east of 441). The drop-off locations are open every Friday and Saturday from 8am to 4pm. There is no fee for Broward County residents, but proof of residency is required. For more information call (954) 765-4999. All items are either recycled or disposed of in an eco-friendly manner.

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City Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award By Stacey Bomser

or the eleventh consecutive year , the City of Weston has received the

Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). “This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement by our budget and finance staff,” states City Manager John Flint of the designation. “Our congratulations to our Assistant City Manager/CFO David Keller and Assistant City Manager/COO Darrel Thomas for their leadership in the City’s budgeting process and their commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.” In order to achieve the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, the submitting entity must publish a budget document that meets the following program criteria: it must serve as a Policy Document; it must serve as a Financial Plan; it must serve as an Operations Guide; and it must serve as a Communications Device. Publication of an award-winning document reflects the commitment of the government body and staff to meeting the highest principals of governmental accounting. Mr. Keller and Mr. Thomas worked diligently with the City finance staff to prepare the annual budget for the Fiscal year beginning October 1, 2012, pursuant to the GFOA guidelines. They will formally accept the award at an upcoming commission meeting. In the meantime, the City finance staff is currently working on the budget plan for Fiscal Year 2014. Two public hearings on the proposed budget will be held in September. According to Mayor Stermer, 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 so the City takes the budget process very seriously. The GFOA is a non-profit professional association serving over 17,800 government finance professionals throughout North America. The GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Awards program is the only national awards program in governmental budgeting. Weston residents can review the City’s 2013 Fiscal Year award-winning budget document online at http://www.westonfl.org/ media/docs/budget/FY2013_Adopted_Budget.pdf.

Weston Assistant City Manager Honored by Florida League of Cities By Stacey Bomser

eston A ssistant City Manager /CFO David K eller is being

honored by the Florida League of Cities. He will receive the 2013 Home Rule Hero Award. It is presented to local government officials statewide who advocated for the rights of municipal constituents during the state’s 2013 legislative session. Mr. Keller was recognized for his efforts to protect home rule rights. This past March, the Weston City Commission adopted a resolution written by Mr. Keller urging the administration and Congress of the United States to preserve the current taxexempt status of municipal bonds, and reject any proposal that would reduce or eliminate the federal tax exemption on interest from tax-exempt municipal bonds. Mr. Keller forwarded his resolution to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), which circulated it to members in all 50 states. Assistant City Manager/ CFO David Keller

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Broward League of Cities President Susan Starkey says this recognition is well deserved. “David Keller is an outstanding member of our organization who passionately protects the home rule powers of Florida’s cities, towns and villages.” Mr. Keller was presented this prestigious award for his tireless efforts to advance the League’s legislative agenda and help protect the home rule powers of Florida’s cities. Home Rule Hero Award recipients are local government officials – both elected and nonelected – who consistently responded to the League’s request to reach out to members of the legislature and help give a local perspective to an issue. Mr. Keller has worked in local government finance and budgeting since 1977 and has served the City of Weston since 2006. He is a member of the Florida League of Cities Finance and Taxation Subcommittee of the Legislative Committee and the Broward League of Cities Fiscal Sustainability Committee. Founded in 1922, the Florida League of Cities is the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments. Its goals are to serve the needs of Florida’s cities and promote local self-government. The League was founded on the belief that local self-government is the keystone of American democracy.

TAG USA Gymnast WINS the National Champoinship The 2013 USAG Trampoline & Tumbling Championships were held July 3-10 in Kansas City , Missouri. Hundreds of trampoline and tumbling team athletes from around the country competed for “Best in the Nation” honors. To qualify for the National Championships, an athlete must successfully compete in local competitions and excel in state and regional championships.

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Weston Hosts Disaster Preparedness Symposium By Stacey Bomser

s we head into the height of hurricane season , Weston resi -

dents and business owners are better prepared thanks to a Disaster Preparedness Symposium. The two hour presentation covered important preparedness, disaster and response information. Weston Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon moderated the panel of experts which included Director of the National Hurricane Center Dr. Rick Knabb, Director of the Broward County Emergency Operations Center Charles Lanza, and Weston City Manager John Flint. To start the program, Dr. Knabb, a Weston resident, stressed the three things people should do now, before a storm event: go shopping, determine if you live in an evacuation zone, and talk to your insurance agent. Dr. Knabb stressed that it is exponentially easier to purchase hurricane supplies in advance of a storm than once we go into a storm warning and people rush to the stores and supplies run out. Families should have three days worth of nonperishable food and water on hand, in addition to basic emergency supplies such as a radio, flashlights, batteries, etc. Although Weston is not in an evacuation zone, chances are you know someone

Weston Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon with Dr. Rick Knabb, director of the National Hurricane Center, John Flint, Weston City Manager, and Charles Lanza, director of Broward County Emergency Operations.

who does live in one. Both Dr. Knabb and Mr. Lanza encouraged Weston residents to “adopt an evacuation zone individual” and invite them to shelter at your home in the event of a storm. This will lead to less confusion at storm shelters and less traffic on roadways during an impending hurricane. Finally, if you have not already done so, contact your homeowner’s insurance agent to review your policy and make sure you are sufficiently covered. National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Knabb All three panelists reminded discusses hurricane preparedness with residents not to be complacent. attendees at the Weston Disaster Symposium. Just because it has been eight years since Hurricane Wilma hit Weston, it doesn’t mean we are safe this year. The danger is not just from hurricane force winds, but flooding as well. While storm surge does not affect Weston, clogged catch basins can cause extensive flooding in our neighborhoods. City Manager John Flint reminded residents to take note of the catch basin nearest their home and ensure there is nothing blocking or clogging it. Mr. Flint also provided attendees with an overview of how the City responds to a disaster, the policies, structures and funding in place, and ensured the public that everyone would be taken care of. In the event of a disaster, the main roadways will be cleared first. Mr. Flint explained that as for residential debris, the areas receiving attention first will be dependent upon access, the size of equipment that first responds, and other factors all of which determine the most effective and efficient response. For more information on hurricane preparedness visit the City of Weston website at www.westonfl.org/ Residents/Hurricane/Default.aspx, the Broward County Hurricane information at www.broward.org/ Hurricane/Pages/Default.aspx, or the National Hurricane Center at www.nhc.noaa.gov/.

Stay Safe This Storm Season By Stacey Bomser

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season, now is the time to make sure you have taken the necessary steps to keep your family and your home safe. One of the easiest and best things you can do is register for Weston’s CodeRED Emergency Notification System. For the past ten years, the City of Weston has utilized CodeRED to send critical information to residents and local businesses. The ultra high-speed telephone communication service is capable of dialing the entire City within minutes in the event of an emergency. It can also be used to pinpoint specific areas or neighborhoods for isolated events. “We elected to subscribe to the CodeRED system because our city leaders felt it was critical to be able to reach our citizens and provide information to them in a timely and efficient manner,” explains Denise Barrett, Director of Communications for the City of Weston. “CodeRED can make up to 60,000 calls per hour.” The way it works is quite simple. CodeRED delivers a recorded message from the City Manager’s office describing the emergency situation and any instructions for immediate or future action. The message will play when answered by a live person or voice mail. Participants may also opt to receive text message and/or email alerts. In addition to notifying residents and businesses of storm related emergency

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situations, CodeRED can also be utilized for life safety purposes. For example, the City can issue a CodeRED alert in event of drinking water contamination, bomb threat, missing person, chemical spill or gas leak, even extended power outages. CodeRED is used for emergency communications only. Rest assured, your contact information is private. It can not be shared, requested or sold. It is also exempt from public records laws. Now you can stay safe while you travel too. You can download the free CodeRED Mobile Alert App. It taps into the national CodeRED Emergency Notification System and alerts subscribers located within the reach of a given notification generated by public safety officials. The App tracks your exact location, so no matter where you are when an alert is issued, you will receive notifications on your mobile device that affect you. This is a valuable service for those traveling through storm sensitive regions. All Weston residents and businesses are encouraged to register for the City’s CodeRED Emergency Notification System. There is no fee to participate. To sign up, go to http://www.westonfl.org/Residents/ Hurricane/CodeRed.aspx. If you have any difficulty submitting your information, or at any time wish to be removed from the CodeRED database, simply send your information by email to CityHall@westonfl.org or call the City of Weston Communications Department at (954) 385-2000.

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Weston Celebrates a Hometown 4th of July By Stacey Bomser

Longtime Weston Public Works employees Dave Bochenek, Rich Ropke and David Dove served as Grand Marshals of the July 4th Hometown Parade. Photos courtesy City of Weston.

The RisingStarz dance team led by Arts Council banner bearers Carolina Almazora and Valeria Gutierrez. Photo courtesy Arts Council of Greater Weston.

Weston City Commissioner Jim Norton, Mayor Daniel Stermer, Commissioner Tom Kallman, and Commissioner Angel Gomez and his family rode on a float, while Commissioner Toby Feuer rode in the truck because of a foot injury.

The Stolzenberg brothers, Harris, Justin and Michael (in orange hat), and friend Hutch Torregrosa carry a Boston Strong banner. Photo courtesy Jami Nix Rahn.

The Drum Corps from Plantation High School provided patriotic tunes for parade-goers.

he Weston community celebrated our nation ’ s independence

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

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with a patriotic parade on July 4th. Thousands of spectators lined the streets of the Weston Town Center to watch the 16th annual Weston Hometown July 4th Parade. This year’s theme was “Let Freedom Ring.” The parade featured more than 50 entries ranging from boy scouts to dancers and civic clubs to superheroes and other costumed characters. “The 2013 July 4th Hometown Parade was a fantastic event marked by an enthusiastic crowd and community groups and businesses who displayed great patriotism as they marched down the streets of Weston Town Center,” shared Don Decker, Weston’s director of parks and recreation. “And while we had a little rain before and after the parade, Mother Nature cooperated with sunny skies and a hint of a light breeze to keep parade goers happy.” Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer and all four members of the Weston City Commission, Angel Gomez, Toby Feuer, Tom Kallman and Jim Norton, participated in the parade. Three longtime City of Weston Public Works Department employees served as Grand Marshals. Utilities Manager Rich Ropke has worked in Weston since 1987. Drainage Manger David Dove has been here since 1992. He says he enjoys working in a city that is clean and well-maintained, and where residents are as environmentally conscious as he is. This December, Dave Bochenek will celebrate his 25th anniversary of working for the Weston Public Works & Sewer division. With over 45 years

The Rotary Club of Weston and Weston AYSO were among the many community groups to participate.

Runners in the Weston July 4th 5K Run/Walk showed their patriotic spirit.

of combined experience serving the City of Weston, these three gentlemen say they were privileged and honored to serve as the parade’s Grand Marshals. The Broward Sheriff’s Office had a strong presence in the parade including members of its mounted and motorcycle units. Weston’s religious and community organizations also participated. The Arts Council of Greater Weston made quite an impression with members decked out from head to toe in red, white and blue. In addition, they entertained the crowd with music and dancers, and even a “visit” by President Abraham Lincoln and Lady Liberty herself. The Stolzenberg brothers, along with MikeysRun supporters, marched holding a “Boston Strong” banner. Michael and Harris started the non-profit charity following the bombing at this year’s Boston Marathon. The Weston brothers are determined to raise $1 million to benefit the victims, many of whom suffered amputations as a result of their injuries. The Stolzenbergs are well on their way to reaching this goal thanks to a $100,000 donation from Oprah Winfrey. Michael is a quadruple amputee who is offering words of encouragement to the bombing victims, while his older brother, Harris, is now training to run in the 2014 Boston Marathon. Weston’s Hometown Parade was preceded by the July 4th 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Broward Health Weston and the City of Weston. This was one of the biggest races to date, with over 1,700 runners and walkers of every age level. Perhaps it was the new venue at Weston Regional Park that drew the maximum capacity crowd of participants.

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The Swim Academy Helps Set Guinness World Record By Stacey Bomser

The Swim Academy broke its own record with 152 participants in this year’s The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™.

he Swim Academy is helping save lives , one stroke at a time .

For the third year, it teamed up with Camp Sagemont to participate in The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™. This year, 152 swimmers attempted another Guinness World Record. It’s estimated that over 30,000 participants from Anchorage to Abu-Dhabi took part in The World’s Largest Swim Lesson™, which was held simultaneously at venues across five continents. Its purpose was to build awareness about water safety, the importance of learning to swim, and to ultimately prevent drowning. “This is a great opportunity for us to share with the community the importance of teaching our children to be safer in and around the water,” states Marcella Miciano, director of The Swim Academy.

Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under the age of four in Florida, and nationally is the second leading cause of unintended injury-related death of children under the age of 14. For every drowning, there are 11 non-fatal drowning cases resulting in severe brain injury. These tragedies can be prevented. Research has shown that formal swimming lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by up to 88 percent. While The World’s Largest Swim Lesson™ aims to provide children with fundamental water safety skills, for the kids it was all about fun. Miciano says one of the campers said, “This is cool! I hope those other kids across the world are having just as much fun as we are.” Following the swim lesson, the children were treated to the “Largest Lawn Camp Picnic.” They enjoyed pool play, water slides, DJ, games and prizes. The Swim Academy has been successfully teaching children water safety skills for nearly 20 years. The Swim Academy’s learn-to-swim program is designed to enable children at a very young age to master basic swimming and survival skills. To learn more about swimming lessons call (954) 3844500 or visit www.TheSwimAcademy.com.

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Weston Women Recognized as Hispanic Women of Distinction By Stacey Bomser

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Weston Town Center Hosting Back to School Bash By Stacey Bomser

eston Town Center is hosting its third annual Back to School Bash and the entire community is invited to come celebrate. The family-friendly event will take place on Sunday, August 25th from 3 to 7pm. It will feature entertainment, appearances by former NFL players, activities, giveaways and much more. “This promises to be an exciting start to the new school year!” states Phillipa Stephenson, director of marketing and events for Weston Leasing. “It’s a chance to welcome students and teachers back to school and get everyone in the Weston community back into the groove of things, all while supporting a wonderful children’s charity, the Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation.” Former Miami Dolphins linebacker Twan Russell will be on hand, along with some of his NFL alumni friends. They will be signing autographs and collecting donations of school supplies to benefit the Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation. The Foundation was established over 15 years ago by Russell and his mother, who was a middle school teacher. Russell grew up in the inner-city and felt that having a mastery of reading played a large part in being able to overcome his circumstances. His Foundation helps disadvantaged children by teaching and reinforcing reading skills that are critical for success in life. Through after-school programs throughLocal dance studios will entertain the crowd.

out South Florida, the Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation’s certified teachers work with small groups of children to nurture a love of reading and a passion for learning. The event will feature performances by local studios including Weston Dance Academy, Jammin Kids International Phillipa Stephenson, director of marketing and special events for Weston Town Center, with Twan Russell, former Music Academy, Miami Dolphin and founder of the Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation, former Miami Dolphin Troy Dayton, and and the School of Foundation volunteers at last year’s Back to School Bash. Rock. RockWithU Entertainment will provide music throughout the day. The Weston police and fire departments will be on hand to show children their emergency vehicles. The Back to School Bash is also a chance for Weston families to see what types of after school activities are available in our community. Representatives from The Swim Academy, i9 Sports, Mommycise and other vendors will be on hand. The event is sponsored by Weston Town Center, Rick Case Automotive, Advanced Cable Communications, and Baptist Health Urgent Care. For more information about the Weston Town Center’s Back to School Bash call (954) 349-5900 or visit www.WestonTownCenter.net. To learn more about the Russell Life Skills and Reading Foundation, visit www.russellreadingroom.com.

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Helping Kids has expanded from one family’s personal commitment to purchase school supplies for children in need to a community-wide effort. It all started with a mom on a mission. Lisa Lerner was looking for a way to teach her children the importance of giving back. She thought donating backpacks and school supplies to a disadvantaged school was the perfect way to demonstrate the act of charity to her kids in a way they could understand and actively participate. Over the years, other families joined her efforts, and now Kids Helping Kids has the support of local businesses and civic clubs throughout Weston. Lerner says she is proud to be part of a community that is so supportive. “So many businesses and people that I have met on this path are so willing and happy to be a part of this project. It makes me realize how many good, giving people there are in this world.” This year, Temple B’nai Aviv, St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Kiwanis Club of Weston, Jean Michaels Salon and the Midtown Athletic Club are all hosting collection drives. In the true spirit of Kids Helping Kids, many children are supporting the effort. Weston Junior Girl Scout Troop 10646 is collecting backpacks for the second year and Issabelle Bugda is collecting backpacks and school supplies as her Bat Mitzvah project.

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This is the first year that Kids Helping Kids has expanded its reach beyond the Weston community. According to Lerner, the Key Clubs at all Broward County public high schools have adopted this service project. Kids Helping Kids is seeking new backpacks, notebooks, folders, boxes of crayons, packs of colored pencils, pink erasers, and assorted other school supplies. Lerner says she is hoping to collect enough supplies this year to outfit all of Royal Palm Elementary School in Lauderhill. She has been working with that school, which serves many underserved children, since the program’s inception. Reflecting back to that first year, Lerner says her children have learned so much from this experience. “I truly feel that I have taught my kids the meaning of philanthropy and they have incorporated this into their lives. They always step up to help with their friends and school and have realized no matter how big or small the project is – you can make a difference.” To learn more about how you can get involved with Kids Helping Kids, contact Lisa Lerner at kidshelpkids411@gmail.com. You can drop off donations at Jean Michael’s Salon, 1348 Weston Road, through August 12th.

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First Baptist Church Welcomes Guest Pastors By Stacey Bomser

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pleased to welcome guest pastors Dr. Bob Reccord and John Hull. They will provide preaching support while the congregation searches for a new senior pastor. Bob Reccord is a nationally recognized speaker, author and consultant. He currently serves as Executive Director for the Council for National Policy (CNP), a non-profit foundation based in Washington, DC. CNP’s mission is to restore and sustain American freedom by seeking to advance the “first principles” of the nation’s Founding Fathers and to draw the country back to its constitutional moorings. Pastor Reccord also serves as the founder and president of Total Life Impact Ministries, which challenges people around the world to “live a life Pastor Bob Reccord that matters.” He has reached over 210,000 men in the last seven years. He also spent nine years as president of the Southern Baptist Convention’s North American Mission Board, where he oversaw 5,000-plus missionaries, one of the top three national disaster relief entities, and a national radio/TV network. During that time, he hosted the national radio show, Strength for Living. An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Reccord has written several books including A Heart for Adventure and Beneath the Surface. He was the keynote speaker at the NRA’s National Prayer Breakfast. Joining Pastor Reccord as guest pastor is John Hull. He has served as presi-

dent and CEO of EQUIP since 2000. EQUIP is the world’s largest and most comprehensive grass roots leadership/ personal growth and development organization. It is active in over 170 countries training millions of leaders with resources developed by EQUIP Founder John Maxwell. Pastor Hull has been successful in both the corporate and faith-based worlds. He is the voice of Leadership Moment, a daily radio commentary based on the teachings of John Maxwell, which can be heard on over 1,500 stations and outlets. He also created the EQUIP World Relay, a 2,500 mile walking and cycling event from Pastor John Hull Atlanta to Guatemala. The 98-day event involved thousands of volunteers in three countries. Later this year, he will be awarded the White Rose of Peace by the President of Guatemala. It is the highest honor Guatemala presents to a non-citizen. Pastors Reccord and Hull will be sharing preaching duties until the church hires a new senior pastor this fall. First Baptist Church at Weston worships every Sunday at 9:30am and 11am. The church is located at 1420 Indian Trace. For more information visit www.fbcweston.org or call the church office at (954) 389-4555.

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The fact is that mortgage rates will continue to rise. The head of the Federal Reserve, Mr. Bernanke, recently announced that easing has stopped for now and, that going forward, there is a possibility of slowly increasing rates. My personal belief is that we will probably go to 5-5.5 percent by this time next year, compared to the 3.5 percent average in the previous 12 months. Rates may be even higher in 2015 and 2016. The economy is improving. Over two million new jobs were added in the past 12 months and another two million are likely for 2014. As more new jobs are created, there is a higher demand for home sales; however, rates will not go out of control, so there is nothing to worry about for the next year. According to Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist, “Even though rising rates are bad news for buyers and some potential home buyers will be pushed out of the market, the flipside of this situation is that there are many good buyers who were denied a mortgage where in past normal years would have easily qualified. The comparison is with normal years and not the wild bubble years. The Federal Reserve has also often commented about the excessively tight underwriting standards in today’s mortgage market. At the same time, banks have been reporting a strong profit growth from mortgage originations due to exceptionally low default rates on recently originated mortgages, particularly since 2010; therefore, we also expect easing of the tight underwriting rules.” This is the way I see this situation: interest rates rising; home prices continuing to move up; lower inventory of existing homes; more buyers coming into the market. Notwithstanding, existing homeowners still have a chance to upgrade to a bigger home and refinance their mortgages. Florida will continue to be extremely attractive to international investors looking to relocate to the United States because of the opportunities, incentives, and ease of obtaining US residency by investing in our real estate market. Therefore, rest assured and confident that your home value is currently adjusting to reflect the positive market momentum and sound fundamentals reaching the normal market levels expected. Owning real estate has never been better than nowadays, whether it is a part of your personal portfolio of investments, or your homestead. Angie C. Guerrero is a Realtor Associate at The Keyes Company, Weston Office. She is a St. Thomas University graduate with a Bachelors of Science in International Business, who worked as a Vice President & Team Leader in the Private Banking Industry for over 18 years with Merrill Lynch, ABN AMRO Bank, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. She has been real estate investor for the last 13 years. Mrs. Guerrero has been a Weston resident since 2001 and is proud to be a member of this community. You can reach her at (954) 815-0671 or AngieGuerrero@Keyes.com.

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Weston Named One of the Top Booming Suburbs in America By Stacey Bomser

n the new B est Places to Live ranking compiled by Coldwell

Banker Real Estate, Weston was named as one of America’s top Booming Suburbs. Weston ranked #51. It was one of four Broward County cities to make the Top 100 list; Cooper City was #9, Parkland was #14 and Pembroke Pines was #67. The Booming Suburbs ranking rated 1,000 communities nationwide based on a variety of attributes including access to suburban amenities such as grocery stores and banks, proximity to good schools, commuting by car, and community safety. Additional attributes included a low unemployment score, growth in employment levels and positive change over time in employment with unemployment percentages below the national norm. Coldwell Banker Weston Realtors Rose and Dean Sklar say they are not surprised by this year’s rankings. “It’s easy to see why Weston remains in the top 100 consistently for suburbs across the United States. For years now, Weston has been the diamond jewel of Broward County,” explained Rose. The Weston real estate experts cite the community’s consistently A-rated schools, outstanding parks, entertainment, fine dining, high-end shopping and focus on the needs of growing families for its appeal. “Housing prices in Weston have remained stable during the economic downturn and, more recently, have been increasing steadily by large percentages monthly,” states Dean. “In addition, the highly coveted government of the City is sub-contracted and has become a model for many other cities around the nation for its ability to provide cost-effective high-quality services.” According to Budge Huskey, president and chief executive officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC, the communities identified by the Booming Suburbs rankings are proof that America is bouncing back from the recession. “These communities have the American ideals we love, the suburban dream intact and a

population that is finding jobs at a better rate than the national average. That is the definition of a thriving community.” The number one ranked city was Cottage Lake in Washington. It was one of four Seattle suburbs to be included in the top ten ranked Booming Suburbs. Fruit Cove, a suburb of Jacksonville, was the only Florida city to make the top ten list. Coldwell Banker partnered with Onboard Informatics, a leading provider of trusted real estate information and technology solutions, to indentify the Coldwell Banker Best Places to Live for “Booming Suburbs.” For more information on the rankings or to see the full list of the 100 top booming suburbs, visit http://bestplaces.coldwellbanker.com/best-places-to-live/booming-suburbs.html.

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Implementing the Affordable Care Act in Florida By Representative Richard Stark

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only our community, but also our state and the nation. While serving this past year as your Freshman Representative in the Florida House of Representatives the most important items on the agenda were several proposed pieces of legislation regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) often referred to as ObamaCare. The Affordable Care Act affects every single American, and every business owner nationwide. The United States has been the only developed nation to not have a basic health plan available for every citizen, and the Affordable Care Act addresses this. There has been much confusion as to just what PPACA does, and how it works, and the law is so broad that it will continue to take several more years to be implemented and to evolve. The best parts of the law are that it guarantees that all Americans can buy and be approved for health insurance, subsidizes citizens up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) who apply for coverage, and allows for more freedom in the job market. During the legislative session in Tallahassee this past spring, three important aspects of the PPACA were discussed, and three bills voted upon,

one of which has become law. The first item was how Florida would participate in an internet marketplace. Over my objection, the Florida Legislature decided to rely on the Federal Government to implement this part of the law instead of creating one specific to Florida and no bill was proposed. The second item was to merge Florida’s law regarding health insurance with PPACA which I voted in favor of, and which passed and will become law. Lastly was the expansion of the Medicaid program. Unfortunately the Florida House of Representatives, again over my objection, failed to agree upon a plan to expand fully subsidized coverage to individuals and families up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level, leaving 1.2 million Floridians without a clear choice of how to obtain health insurance. The bill to expand coverage was defeated, and another bill to expand coverage to a proposed 100,000 more citizens that I did not like, failed as well. Within the next several months, I will be planning a number of community events where we will discuss how all stakeholders are affected by ObamaCare and how we can move forward to get people without health insurance enrolled. This also includes Medicare beneficiaries. State Representative Richard Stark (D-Weston) was elected last November and is presently serving a two year term. He represents District 104 which includes all of Weston. You can reach Rep. Stark at richard.stark@myfloridahouse.gov or through his legislative office at (954) 217-0287.

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Inspiring Individual

Weston Student Completes Cross-Country Run for Cancer By Stacey Bomser

Laura was joined for the last mile by her brother, her friend Charlotte, a cancer survivor, and Charlotte’s son, Jack.

Laura Grau stretches before running across the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to start the 4K for Cancer Run.

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spent her summer vacation from Johns Hopkins University traveling the country. She wasn’t sightseeing; she was running from San Francisco to Baltimore to raise money for cancer awareness. Laura took part in the inaugural 4K for Cancer Run. Since 2001, the Ulman Cancer Fund has organized The 4K for Cancer Run began with 4K for Cancer. Each Laura and her teammates running in the San Francisco Marathon. summer, teams of college students ride bicycles across the country to raise funds and awareness for young adults with cancer. This was the first time they organized a cross-country run. Laura was one of 23 students to complete the 4K for Cancer Run, each running about twelve to 16 miles per day to complete the 4,000 mile trek. The avid runner first got involved with the Ulman Cancer Fund as a volunteer for Cancer to 5K, a program that trains cancer survivors to race in 5Ks. “I saw the 4K for Cancer website and I thought, “Jeez,

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those people must be crazy!’” jokes Laura. “A week later, I signed up.” Laura ran in honor of her best friend, Sandy. “I met Sandy when I was a freshman at American Heritage. She was battling a rare form of cancer. We were friends throughout my high school years, and she passed away in the middle of my senior year,” shares Laura. “Sandy was always the epitome of strength in my eyes, and I always considered myself to be weak compared to her. I ran the 4K to show her that I am strong.” Laura says thinking about Sandy, and all the warriors battling cancer, gave her the strength to run mile after mile. She says the mental strain was much more exhausting than the physical one. “I think the hardest thing about running across the country was not the fact that we were running a total of 4,000 miles. The hardest part was having to push myself everyday, despite injuries and pain,” explains Laura. “Being on this run with 22 other people who have had connections with cancer made me realize how many people are affected by cancer. The biggest challenge was being able to push myself as I was flooded with memories of Sandy, and at the same time, push my teammates who had lost parents, siblings, and other loved ones.” Laura and her teammates wrote the names of the people they were running for on their calves. She said seeing those names gave her the strength to keep running. “Each day, when I ran behind my running partner, I looked at their calves, read the

names and realized that the pain I was feeling was nothing compared to the pain those people have felt, and I pushed on. I felt strong because I had so many people giving me strength.” She ran the last mile with three very special people, her brother, her friend Charlotte, and Charlotte’s son Jack. “Charlotte is a cancer survivor that I helped train to run 5K’s. She’s grown to be one of my closest friends,” shares Laura. “Having them there, holding my hand as I crossed the finish line, meant the world to me. It was as if the whole 4,000 miles were completely worth it just for that single moment.” Laura says one of her best memories of the 4K for Cancer Run was running over the Golden Gate Bridge with the San Francisco Marathon. She says the 4K was an incredible way to see the country, from coast to coast. “One of the cool things we saw was the Delicate Arch in Arches National Park in Moab, Utah,” notes Laura. “We took a four-mile hike on our rest day to go see it. It was so nice there, in such a beautiful place, surrounded by my amazing teammates.” To learn more about Laura’s adventures, read her blog at www.4Kforcancer.org/profiles/laura-grau. For more information on the Ulman Cancer Fund’s 4K for Cancer, visit www.4Kforcancer.org.

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Weston Artist Wins Honorable Mention in Graceful Envelope Contest By Stacey Bomser

.L. B rooks is a self -taught cartoon ist. Her whimsical artwork has appeared in galleries and juried art shows. Her first foray into the art of calligraphy earned her an Honorable Mention in the Graceful Envelope Contest, sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers and the Washington Calligraphers Guild. This year’s theme was “A World of Change.” Artists were challenged to ponder a change from the past or look into the future to the kind of change they would like to see in the world. Winners were chosen based on artistic hand lettering, creative interpretation of the theme, and effective use of color and design, including incorporation of postage stamps. Brooks says the images of American flags and the words Equality, Freedom and Liberty on the stamps served as part of her design inspiration. She was also inspired by the first family’s Hawaiian vacation. “All I could think was how far this country has come from its beginnings.” To illustrate “A World of Change,” Brooks drew a cartoon of America’s first President, George Washington, and his crew battling the elements so that Americans, today, could enjoy Equality, Liberty and Freedom, with a split screen of President Obama and his family enjoying themselves on

the beach. “The calligraphy, which also had to be included in the theme, changes from side to side with ornate for President Washington to a more simple style for President Obama to show the change over the centuries,” explains Brooks. Brooks says when she found out her design was chosen as one of the Honorable Mention winners she felt like “I had won the equivalent to an Oscar!” Brooks’ envelope is now on display in the lobby of the National Association of Letter Carriers headquarters building in Washington, DC. It is also posted on the Washington Calligraphers Guild website (www.calligraphersguild.org). There were 20 winners in 2013 Graceful Envelope Contest; ten winners and ten honorable mentions. Brooks was the only winner from Florida. The international contest had winners from as far away as Tokyo, Japan.

Top: Cartoonist P.L. Brooks was encouraged by a fellow Weston Art Guild member to enter the Graceful Envelope Contest. Bottom: P.L. Brooks won Honorable Mention for her interpretation of “A World of Change.”

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The Graceful Envelope Contest was created in 1995 by the Smithsonian Institution’s National Postal Museum. It is now administered by the Washington Calligraphers Guild and National Association of Letter Carriers. The prestigious international contest celebrates the role of letters in binding people together and serves as a reminder that the people who deliver the mail are career government employees who take pride in their work and care about the communities they serve.

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SOLD PRICE

BERMUDA SPRINGS 537 BRIDGETON RD

BONAVENTURE 228 LA COSTA WAY

BONAVENTURE LAKES 16941 SW 5TH ST 16560 ROYAL POINCIANA DR

$255,000

1,578

$350,000

2.5

2,619

N N

2.5

2,503

$275,000

2.5

1,849

$284,000

2.5

1,615

504 STONEMONT LN 536 STONEMONT LN 131 CAMERON CT

$287,900

2.5

2,140

THE LANDINGS

$535,000 $494,000

5 4

4 3

3,217 3,013

2 2

N N

N Y

$230,000 $180,000 $379,000

3 3 4

2 2 2

1,833 1,365

2 2 2

N N Y

N Y N

$378,500

2.5

1,990

$345,000

2.5

2,200

$815,000 $675,000

5 4

3.5 3

4,300 3,082

3 3

Y Y

Y N

$1,375,000

6,497

$340,000 $240,000 $355,000 $330,000

4 3 4 3

2.5 2 2.5 2

1,866 1,353 1,951 1,353

2 2 2 2

N N N N

Y Y Y Y

$315,000

1,368

$900,000 $395,000 $425,000 $425,000 $435,500 $410,000 $339,900 $300,000 $435,000 $380,000 $620,000 $545,000 $360,000 $311,000 $515,000

5 4 5 4 5 4 3 3 4 4 5 5 4 3 5

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

4,607

3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0

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

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

$375,000

EMERALD ESTATES 4125 SAPPHIRE TE

HAMPTON LAKES 229 SW 159TH WY

ISLES AT WESTON 19324 SENECA AVE 3910 W WHITEWATER AV

NEW RIVER ESTATES 248 W RIVERBEND DR 15821 E WIND CR 715 SW 158TH TER

NORTH LAKES 608 STANTON DR

ORCHID ISLAND 760 BAYSIDE LN

PALM ISLAND

397 COCONUT CIR 375 ALEXANDRA CR

SADDLE CLUB ESTATES

SAN SEBASTIAN 1476 PRESIDIO DR

SAVANNA

880 TRADEWINDS BND 626 CONSERVATION DR 760 NANDINA DR 1282 CHINABERRY DR 996 LAVENDER CIR 1731 OSPREY BND 1367 BANYAN WAY 1236 MAJESTY TER 761 NANDINA DR 971 TULIP CIR 1200 PEREGRINE WY 1104 LAVENDER CR 1776 ASPEN LN 1134 ARECA WY 808 SUNFLOWER CIR

1509 ISLAND WAY 1187 CAMELLIA CIR 1430 LANTANA DR 1466 LANTANA DR

$445,000 $609,500 $610,000

4 4 5

3 3.5 4

$775,000 $500,000 $509,000 $675,000

5 4 4 5

$460,000 $525,000 $482,000

2,509 4,008

2 2 2

Y Y Y

N N N

4.5 2.5 3 4.5

4,446 2,755 2,608 3,341

3 2 2 2

Y Y Y Y

4 4 5

2.5 2.5 3.5

2,646 2,800 2,887

2 2 2

Y Y N

N N N

$687,500 $1,028,000

5 5

3 5

2,916 4,046

2 3

Y Y

$407,500 $414,900 $385,000

4 4 3

2.5 2 2.5

2,563 2,503 1,918

2 2 2

N N N

$715,000 $710,000 $300,000 $325,000

5 6 3 3

4.5 4 2 2

3,888 4,123 1,573 1,542

2 2 2 2

Y Y N N

$540,000

2,846

1,304

6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 6 5 5 5 6 5

4 4 4.5 3.5 3 3 4 3 3 3.5 4 3.5 5 4.5 4 3.5

3,774 4,197 5,082 2,901 3,948 4,197 2,623 3,000 2,593 4,323 3,681 4,136 4,794 4,911 3,294

3 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 3

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

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

8,108

THE LAKES

209 LANDINGS BL 108 DOCKSIDE CIR

THE MEADOWS 1117 BIRCHWOOD RD 1271 MEADOWS BLVD 756 TANGLEWOOD CIR

THE RIDGES 3888 HERON RIDGE LN 3628 HERON RIDGE LN 4232 MAHOGANY RIDGE DR 4482 MAHOGANY RIDGE DR

THE SPRINGS 1205 BALBOA CT

TURTLE RUN AT BONAVENTURE 119 DANIELLE CT

2,667 2,336 2,520 3,154 1,924 1,687 2,012 2,384 3,034 3,030 1,817 1,390 3,216

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THE ISLANDS

2 1

1453 GARDEN RD

1645 SALERNO CR 1677 SALERNO CR 1617 SALERNO CIR 1549 SALERNO CR

1068 TWIN BRANCH LN 1260 LAUREL CT 1285 LAUREL CT

2,722 2,367

COUNTRY ISLES GARDEN HOME

SOLD PRICE BEDS BATHS

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1608 NEWPORT LN

SAN MESSINA

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BEDS BATHS Sq. FT. GARAGE POOL WATER

$348,000 $290,000

Feature ProPerty ESTATES OF SWAN LAKE $1,901,000

$247,000

WESTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 1818 MARINERS LN 2515 MONTEREY CT 3017 BIRKDALE 2611 OAKBROOK CT 2448 GREENBRIER CT 2426 DEER CREEK RD 2564 MAYFAIR LN 2714 OAKBROOK DR 2843 OAKBROOK DR 2464 BAY ISLE CT 2509 HUNTERS RUN WAY 2708 MEADOWOOD DR 2697 CYPRESS MNR 2454 PROVENCE CT 2506 EAGLE RUN DR 2475 EAGLE RUN DR

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WINDMILL RANCH ESTATES 2950 SURREY LN

$1,960,000

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Weston Teen Competing for Miss Teen USA Title By Stacey Bomser

rianne Bailey is not your typical “ pag -

eant queen.” In fact, the beautiful blonde did not even start competing in beauty pageants until a few years ago. She is the reigning Miss Florida Teen USA, and will be competing for Miss Teen USA this month. “This past year has been a dream come true,” states Brianne. “I’ve had the honor to meet and work with so many amazing people and charities.” Brianne is drawn to children’s charities, especially those serving the special needs population. She has worked with Best Buddies and WalkAbout Autism. At Cypress Bay, she co-founded the HOPE Club (Helping Overcome Problems Effectively). Brianne is fluent in American Sign Language and spends much of her time volunteering and fundraising for the deaf community. In fact, she helped raise $4,000 for the Center for Hearing and Communications. Brianne plans to continue studying sign language while attending Nova Southeastern University this fall, where she will major in Communications Science. Since graduating from Cypress Bay in June, Brianne has spent the summer preparing for the Miss Teen USA competition. “I realize that I’m competing against 50 smart and beautiful girls. I was lucky enough to make some amazing friends last year. So, competition or not, I’m really looking forward to seeing them again.” Brianne says she loved meeting friends from so

Weston’s Brianne Bailey being crowned Miss Florida Teen USA.

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well write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. When you bring in this article (by 08/31/13) you will receive my entire new patient exam for $45. That’s with x-rays, biomechanical exam, history and consultation…the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you $250 elsewhere. The law says that I must tell YOu THAT YOu OR AnY OTHeR peRSOn ReSpOnSIBLe FOR pAYMenT HAS THe RIgHT TO ReFuSe TO pAY, cAnceL pAYMenT, OR Be ReIMBuRSeD FOR TReATMenT, WHIcH IS peRFORMeD AS A ReSuLT OF AnD WITHIn 72 HOuRS OF ReSpOnDIng TO THe ADveRTISeMenT FOR DIScOunTeD, OR ReDuceD Fee FOR SeRvIce, eXAMInATIOn, OR TReATMenT.

want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a confession can help clear the air so there’s no misunderstanding. Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first. Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy on the right. 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

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REFERENCEs: 1. Fraser L. Ten Pounds in Ten Days - A Sampler of Diet Fads and Abuse. In Fraser L. Losing It: False Hopes and Fat Profits in the Diet Industry. New York, NY: Plume; 1998. 2. Judge Orders Kevin Trudeau to Pay More Than $37 Million for False Claims About Weight-Loss Book. www.ftc.gov/opa/2009/01/trudeau.shtm accessed November 21, 2010. 3. Goette DK, Odom RB. Alopecia in crash dieters. JAMA. 1976 Jun 14;235(24):2622-3. 4. Federal Trade Commission Decisions. Complaint in the matter of Simeon Management Corporation et al. Order, opinion etc., in regard to alleged violation of Secs. 5 and 12 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. Docket 8996. Complaint, Oct 15, 1974. Final Order April 29, 1976. 5. Stein M, Julis R, Peck C, Hinshaw W, Sawicki J, Deller J, Jr. Ineffectiveness of human chorionic gonadotropin in weight reduction: a double-blind study. Am J Clin Nutr 1976; 29:940-948. 6. Barrett, Stephen. HCG Worthless as Weight-Loss Aid. www.dietscam.org/ reports/hcg.shtml Accessed November 21, 2010. 7. Louisiana Statutes. Chapter 69. Prescription, Dispensation, and Administration of Medications. Subchapter A. Medications Used in the Treatment of Obesity. §§6901-6913. 8. Florida Statutes 458.331(1)(o). 9. FDA Office of Criminal Investigation. DNP Promoter Receives 60 Month Prison Sentence. www.fda.gov/ICECI/default.htm 10. Dobratz JR, Sibley SD, Beckman TR, Valentine BJ, Kellogg TA, Ikramuddin S, Earthman CP. Predicting energy expenditure in extremely obese women. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2007 May-Jun;31(3):217-27. 11. Barrows K, Snook JT. Effect of a high-protein, very-low-calorie diet on resting metabolism, thyroid hormones, and energy expenditure of obese middle-aged women. Am J Clin Nutr. 1987 Feb;45(2):391-8.

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spectacular success is in the air at International Dance Academy (IDA) as it prepares for the new season. This prestigious educational dance center certainly raised the bar yet again last year. Not only did its annual production of The Nutcracker ballet sell-out with over 7,000 people attending the full-scale, professional production, but its spring performance is becoming equally respected as a ‘must-see’ theater experience. Fairy Tale Classic, danced in May, provided exquisite entertainment for all ages. “What puts IDA head and shoulders above the rest?” one asks. “Many reasons,” says Deborah Buttner, Artistic Director. “Our discipline and love of pure classical ballet, attention to detail, incredible staff, but perhaps most of all,

we place emphasis on taking what is learned in the classroom to the professional stage.” She continues, “Children are highly motivated, learn confidence in themselves, are educated in technique, mostly in the French language. They are exposed to magnificent music by the masters and experience the valuable lessons and excitement of the stage and backstage. Plus, each dancer experiences the camaraderie of friends.” “The dancers of IDA grow and benefit in many, many ways from the experience,” states Deborah. “Fully realizing that not every child becomes a ballerina, our students all graduate as young ladies able to manage their time, have excellent work ethics, and excel in every walk of life.” International Dance Academy is successfully led by Artistic Director Deborah Buttner and Director Mary Buttner. These ladies are highly respected dancers, teachers and choreographers with strong international classical ballet backgrounds Deborah is a graduate of the prestigious London Studio Center Classical Ballet Graduate Program. She trained in both England and South Africa. As a professional dancer, she toured the British Isles and America performing numerous lead roles. As an instructor, she is qualified in both the Royal Academy of Dance and Cecchetti methods. “I believe that demonstrating the most demanding classical techniques and variations is essential to inspiring and correctly training students,” explains Deborah, who continues to

grace the professional stage with her exceptional talent. Most recently, she danced the lead role in Bardo with her partner, Eriberto Jimenez. He is a master teacher/choreographer/partnering specialist at IDA. The exquisite piece of music was composed by her brother, Greg Buttner. “Dancing to my own brother’s music creation with my amazing students, most of whom I have taught since a very young age, was undoubtedly one of the most special moments of my life,” says Deborah proudly. Abbey Kay, one of the principal dancers, is now a contracted ballerina with the Sarasota Ballet. Bardo can be viewed on the IDA website (www.danceIDA.com). A new album of exquisite, original music composed by Greg Buttner and played by “Imprints” will soon be launched. See details on www. Imprintsmusic.com and the IDA website.

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Florida’s proven premier Ballet School. In addition to the directors who are active teachers and choreographers, IDA boasts an exceptionally trained international faculty, acknowledged as superior in the area. IDA has proven, through 14 years of service to the community, to be South Florida’s premier ballet school, and offers a complete menu of dance classes for all ages. IDA is simply the best, taking the dancer from class to professional stage with excellent results. Fall classes, which begin on August 19th, are offered six days a week for all levels of dancers. Class choices include Ballet, Pointe, Partnering and Repertoire; Jazz and Contemporary; as well as Yoga for adults, teens and children. Also offered is the popular TuTu Cuties, a morning mommy-and-me style class for two and three-year-olds. For adults, the academy offers classical ballet classes and yoga at beginner through intermediate levels; the studio is also home to the popular daily Jazzercise adult exercise program. IDA offers the most exciting Partnering and Repertoire classes to dancers on Pointe; an enormous thrill for the dancer in training to partner with an experienced male dancer. Amazing lifts, turns and poses are a dream come true. IDA does not use young trainees, but chooses to have only experienced professionals to safely train their dancers. Rolly Villaverde is the studio’s phenomenal Jazz and Contemporary teacher, offering world-class choreography and tuition to IDA students. Also included is a “Boys Only Class,” for ages four to seven, for Strengthening and Movement. Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Certification. IDA is the only school in South Florida to offer the Royal Academy of Dance instruction and certification. RAD is the most highly-regarded educational training and examining body for classical ballet in the world, under the patronage of Queen Elizabeth II. Dancers study a defined curriculum and must pass a series of examinations satisfying the extraordinarily high standards of the RAD in order to be awarded certification. “Whether dancing for fun or pursuing a dance career, the Royal Academy of Dance credentials put our dancers at a great advantage,” states Mary. “Besides the diploma being an impressive addition to any college application, the dancers also gain the confidence and the great satisfaction of knowing they met the most rigorous international standards in dance”.

International RAD examination and results. A number of students were evaluated this past year by a qualified examiner and all scored extraordinary well. IDA enjoyed a 100% pass rate with ten medals for the little ones, 12 Merits and 36 Distinction. “Year after year, we are in awe of our exceptional RAD results including an unheard of 100% by Seoyeon Kim,” notes Mary. Open House Invitation – Come dressed for a fun day of dance on Saturday, August 10th from 1-4 pm. The open house will feature free ballet classes, free jazz classes, refreshments, plus a chance to meet the directors, teachers and staff. The registration fee will be waived for dancers presenting proof of registration elsewhere. Summer Intensive. Young dancers who want to kick-start their dance year can register for IDA’s one-week Summer Intensive Program taking place August 12-16th. According to Deborah, the stretching, strengthening and technique classes will “shake off the cobwebs” and get dancers ready for the fall classes or to audition for The Nutcracker. Visiting dancers are most welcome! Annual Theatrical Performances. As part of a child’s all-round education and development, the performing company, the International Ballet Company, is established to offer full-length professional performances, rather than recitals or non-descript studio shows. “We like to inspire our young dancers through the challenges, excitement and learning that comes with performing on stage in a spectacular and professional, full-length theater production, before an appreciative audience,” explains Deborah. Two annual theatrical performances are danced before packed audiences giving the dancers the opportunity to showcase their hard work and allowing them to shine in front of family and friends.

The Nutcracker will be performed at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, December 13-15th. “We welcome auditions by dancers who want the experience of dancing in a full-scale professional production at a major performing arts theater. We have roles for all ages and skill levels, from the tiniest mouse to the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy,” says Deborah. This will be the Company’s 14th performance of this holiday spectacle and this year’s production promises to be bigger and better than ever. In addition to a cast of over 150 talented dancers, from three years old to professional, the production will feature fabulous costumes, extravagant scenery and spectacular stage effects. It is an unbelievable experience for all young dancers with memories to treasure forever! Auditions to take part in The Nutcracker will be held on September 7th.

The International Dance Academy has no equal! The family-friendly, 5,500 square foot, teaching facility includes three studios, a large foyer, observation windows, sprung floors, all fully air conditioned. It also offers easy and safe drop-off/pick-up at the front door. FREE TRIAL CLASS! You are most WELCOME! International Dance Academy, founded in 2000, is located in the Broward Lakes Business Park at 825 Shotgun Road in Weston. For more information on all programs, call (954) 476-4419 or visit www.danceIDA.com.

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Sagemont Guidance Counselors Offer Advice for Back to School Success By Stacey Bomser

he first day of school can be emotional for both students

and parents. Children may feel excited, anxious, even terrified, especially if they are starting a new school. Fortunately, there are things you can do to ease back to school jitters and ensure the first day of school is a success for you and your kids.

LeMar and Ms. Zea say it’s important to review academic skills so that your child does not succumb to the “summer slide.” According to Ms. Zea, “Experts agree that a student who reads during the summer gains reading skills, which means gains in reading achievement into the new school year.” She recommends students read daily. “When these students are back to school into the new year, they have a greater probability of being able to read for more sustained periods, show greater confidence as learners, ask and answer more questions, listen and follow directions, and are better able to work in group as well as independently.” Ms. LeMar says refreshing academic skills does not need to be a chore. “Parents can encourage math skills in everyday situations. Shopping, cooking, walking in the neighborhood can become math exercises. Read a book or magazine together and discuss it for comprehension and higher thinking skills.” Ms. Zea cautions parents to avoid drilling your child as this could create unnecessary stress. She says it’s important to avoid overburdening children. “In order to avoid feeling overwhelmed, make sure your school supplies include a wall calendar or personal planner. Mark the due dates of upcoming assignments and tests. List any other time commitments your child may have – sports teams, volunteer activities, etc. When the calendar starts looking uncomfortably full, it’s time to start saying ‘no’ to any additional commitments. Saying ‘no’ before you start suffering from negative physical effects of feeling overwhelmed is the key to remaining sane.”

Sagemont students are ready to go back to school with all their supplies.

First and foremost, be prepared. Regardless of what grade your child is entering, it’s important to tour the school and attend Orientation Day. For younger students, this is an opportunity to meet their teacher and some of their classmates and get acclimated to their new classroom, perhaps even put school supplies away in their new desk. “Orientation Day helps students and parents get to know school staff and ease their way into the new school year,” explains Maritza Zea, guidance counselor for The Sagemont School Lower School Campus. She recommends parents use this opportunity to introduce themselves to the teacher and find out how she/he likes to communicate, establishing a partnership for your child’s education. Orientation Day is equally important for older students. “Students get to ‘walk’ their schedule and know where their classes will be,” explains Sagemont Upper School Guidance Counselor Michele LeMar. “Students can also find their lockers and make sure they know how to open them.”

Ms. Sherman welcomes students to Sagemont.

Sagemont High School students are excited to start the new school year.

Ms. LeMar stresses the importance of completing all summer assignments before the first day of school. “In middle school and high school, students are expected to do all homework and turn it in on time.” She suggests students purchase an agenda to keep track of assignments, due dates and test dates. Regardless of whether your child has summer assignments or not, both Ms.

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Despite your best efforts, children may still be scared or apprehensive about the first day of school. Both Ms. LeMar and Ms. Zea agree this is perfectly normal. Your child is entering a new situation and that can be scary, regardless of their age. For little ones, Ms. Zea says there are some wonderful picture books available to help ease the jitters about starting school. She recommends The Night Before Kindergarten by Natasha Wing and The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn. For older students, she suggests reviewing the school’s website and reading the student handbook. Finally, whether your child is starting kindergarten or his/her senior year of high school, to best prepare for the first day of school be sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and eats a healthy breakfast. “This might be the most important back-to-school tip,” states Ms. Zea. “Kids who eat a healthy breakfast are more likely to have better concentration, problem-solving skills, and eye-hand coordination. They have more strength and endurance. They can be more alert and creative.” Before you send your child back to school, Ms. Zea shares this final piece of advice: “Remind them that a new year is a chance to try out new behaviors, make new friends and learn new material. It’s a chance to master new skills, succeed where you once failed, and grow into the adult you want to become.”

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advocating for the rights of immigrants and workers. The third year student at Northeastern University School of Law, and 2008 Cypress Bay graduate, was the recipient of the prestigious Peggy Browning Fellowship. She completed at ten-week fellowship at Murphy Anderson PLLC in Washington, DC. Duarte says she wanted to work for Murphy Anderson because of the firm’s unyielding commitment to the advancement of worker’s rights. “This summer I had the opportunity to work on litigation involving wage and hour violations, employment discrimination, whistleblower protection, and the False Claims Act. I also had the opportunity to help the lawyers advise unions on the effects of the DOMA decision on union pension plans, and on union rights under the NLRB Chairman Mark Pearce National Labor Relations Act and their respec(left), Teamsters Union General tive collective bargaining agreements.” Counsel Brad Raymond and Marie Duarte at a Peggy Browning According to Duarte, “The most challenging Fund event. Photo courtesy Rick Reinhard, Peggy Browning Fund part of the fellowship was trying to find solutions for employees in an area of law that is more often than not very hostile in regards to employee’s rights.” She says the most rewarding aspect was meeting some of the leading figures in the labor law field and getting to learn from their experiences. “I had the opportunity to work closely with George Murphy, one of the main partners at the

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firm, who has more than 40 years of experience in the labor and employment field,” notes Duarte. “Working together with him allowed me to better understand the challenges my generation must address if we want to ensure that the interests of workers will be represented fairly in the coming years.” Duarte will graduate in May and plans to focus her legal career on labor law and the rights of immigrant workers. This area of law is important to her personally. Her family moved to Weston from the Dominican Republic when she was 14 years old. “As an immigrant to this country, I have had the opportunity to witness firsthand the difficulties migrant populations face in the labor market. With the number of Hispanic employees steadily increasing every year, it is important that the Hispanic population has a voice in shaping the future of the labor movement in the United States.” Peggy Browning Fellows are distinguished students who have excelled in law school and demonstrated a commitment to workers’ rights through their educational, work, volunteer and personal experiences. In law school, Duarte worked on an environmental justice project which provided legal remedies for the presence of illegal sanitary sewer overflows in low-income communities along the Mystic River in Massachusetts. She also led a team of 12 students to promote access to justice for people with diminished mental capacity in New York City Housing Courts. Duarte interned with the Office of Legal Counsel for the Cambridge Public Schools and the Legal Department for the Service Employees International Union. She volunteered at the Employment Justice Center providing advice to low income workers needing legal help with employment issues and at the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refuge Advocacy Coalition’s citizenship workshops helping to prepare immigrants for the naturalization process. Duarte is also co-chair of a student organization which raises funds to support Northeastern students in public interest internships.

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Eagle Point Elementary Introduces Dual Language Program By Stacey Bomser

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School is introducing a new Dual Language Program this year. A select group of students in kindergarten and first grade will be taught in both English and Spanish. “This is a full immersion program,” explains Eagle Point Principal Christine de Zayas. “The students will receive all subjects in both languages.” She recognizes this will be difficult, but says her teachers are totally onboard. She says the school also has the support of the Broward County School Board. “We will be the first truly dual language public elementary school in the county,” notes Principal de Zayas. Although this is a new program, it is modeled after the bi-literate program at Imagine Charter School at Weston and the dual language program utilized by Miami Dade County Schools. “Dade County has over 100 elementary schools with some element of a dual language program,” explains Principal de Zayas. “We spent last year visiting these schools, talking to the teachers and learning from their experiences in order to put together our curriculum.” She points out that the beauty of Eagle Point’s dual language program is that

students will be learning in both languages. “They will not simply receive a translation of the lesson in Spanish, but rather the Spanish teacher will pick up where the English teacher left off,” explains Principal de Zayas. She says the outpouring of interest in the program from Eagle Point families has been incredible. The school worked with the Broward County Magnet Program to conduct a lottery to select the students. There will be two classes of kindergarten students and two classes of first graders this year. The plan is to add another grade each year, until it becomes a kindergarten through fifth grade program and students graduate ready to take Advanced Placement high school level world language classes. “Students, and parents, must commit to finishing the program,” notes Principal de Zayas. “It will be challenging, but our goal is to graduate college-ready students who are fluent in another language.” Her vision is to one day offer the dual language curriculum in French and Mandarin, in addition to Spanish. The school currently offers French to its aftercare students. They take part in a weekly immersion program affiliated with the French consulate.

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Eagle Point Elementary Unveils Masterpiece Hallway By Stacey Bomser

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to Eagle Point Elementary School later this month they will be in for a special treat. The walls outside the school’s art room have been transformed into an art gallery. The Masterpiece Hallway features famous paintings by some of the world’s greatest artists. Principal Christine de Zayas was inspired to create a Masterpiece Hallway after reading an article in a professional magazine about a similar project created by an elementary school in Indiana. That school was brand new and looking for a way to fill its hallways. Principal de Zayas thought this would be a colorful way to brighten up the Specials hallway and to introduce students to wonderful works of art that they ordinarily would never be exposed to until they were old enough to take an art history course. In addition to promoting art appreciation, the Masterpiece Hallway reinforces curriculum. While this project certainly supports the school’s Meet the Masters art program, it will also provide an opportunity for classroom teachers to expand upon their lessons. “Teachers can make connections to what they are teaching in class,” explains Principal de Zayas. “For example, if a class is learning about U.S. history, the teacher can point out how Jasper Johns’ “Three Flags” only has 48 stars because it was painted before Hawaii and Alaska became states.”

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The masterpieces can fit into virtually any subject matter. For example, Principal de Zayas points out that M.C. Escher’s “Relativity” features repetitive geometric patterns which illustrate math tessellations. Andy Warhol’s “One Hundred Cans” could be used by first graders in celebrating the 100th day of school. Science teachers can point to Georges Seurat’s use of small dots to demonstration how our eyes see color. Eagle Point Elementary has identified 60 pieces of artwork for its gallery. The list includes traditionally-accepted masterpieces such as Edvard Munch’s “Scream,” Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” and Edgar Degas’ “Ballet Dancers,” as well as more modern masterpieces such as Romero Britto’s “Heart Kids.” The school is working with the PTA to “sell” the artwork. For a $200 donation, a family can purchase a print for the Masterpiece Hallway. All Art Framing will frame it and include a small “Donated by” plaque identifying the family and their lasting contribution to the school, as well as the name of the piece and the artist. The school is planning a “red carpet” event to celebrate the grand opening of the Masterpiece Hallway gallery. Romero Britto’s “Heart Kids” will hang in Eagle Point Elementary’s new Masterpiece Hallway.

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Council for Educational Change Seeks Corporate Partners By Stacey Bomser

he foundation for the future of education in Florida is being

laid not in Tallahassee, but in a Weston office. The Weston-based Council for Educational Change is a non-profit organization focused on leadership as the means of improving student achievement and education. Dr. Elaine Liftin, president and executive director of the Council for Educational Change (CEC), says its mission is to involve business in education, prepare and empower principals, and address critical issues in education that drive student academic achievement. Now in its 11th year, the CEC was originally established as the $100 million dollar South Florida Annenberg Challenge. “Our purpose was to identify programs and strategies to improve the academic performance of underserved students in the tri-county area,” explains Dr. Liftin. The CEC was founded by Leonard Miller, chairman of Lennar Corporation. He believed that if every child can get a quality education, every child can succeed. According to Dr. Liftin, “That belief is our mantra.” Based on research and insight, Mr. Miller determined that principal leadership was the key to achieving student achievement. His legacy lives on through CEC programs he started such as PASS (Partnership to Advance School Success), in which CEO’s mentor principals and make a financial commitment to the school, the Principal Leadership Academy, a workshop for administrators for the purpose of enhancing their leadership skills in order to improve student achievement, and the Accelerated School Administrator Program (ASAP), to develop new principals. Today, the Council is committed to continuing these programs that promote professional development, as well as developing programs to address critical issues in education such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). While it acknowledges that it can never hope to adequately immortalize Mr. Miller’s legendary work, it can continue it, drawing upon his inspiration. As he

stated: “We must keep discovering better ways to improve education so that schools and children can benefit.” One of the ways the Council is doing this is by cultivating business partnerships. “We are fortunate in Weston that the quality of schools is quite good, but by forging relationships between the business community and school sector we can further improve education,” says Dr. Liftin. For example, Sunset Elementary in Miami is partners with John Hancock Financial Network. To enhance the leadership skills of fifth grade students, the company conducts mini-lessons with the school’s Grade 5 Ambassadors. These students then present what they’ve learned to their homeroom peers and participate in a Student Leadership Symposium. This partnership program helps students develop good presentation and public speaking skills. Since inception the CEC has established over 300 business/educational partnerships statewide impacting the lives of thousands of students. Dr. Liftin says the Weston community can benefit from the CEC’s materials and workshops. For instance, this summer it hosted a Community Conversation on Common Core State Standards in Jacksonville. “It was a two-hour interactive program explaining how the Common Core Standards work and how they are beneficial to the community. Our ultimate goal is to help businesses and parents better work with schools for the success of all students.” To learn more about the Council for Educational Change visit www.changeeducation.org. If you are a business owner interested in establishing a partnership with a local school, call (954) 727-9909.

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Easing Back to School Stress By Maritza Zea

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back to school can mean back to the morning challenges of standing by the classroom door so a student having a temper tantrum can’t run back to the hallway looking for her mom or dad. The majority of students get excited about the start of school, but every year there are few students, usually in Kindergarten and first grade, who demonstrate extreme apprehension about the daily transition from home to school. Guidance counselors are in the privileged position to help young students overcome or at least minimize the separation anxiety that can occur during the first days of school. It is beneficial to emphasize that parents and teachers want the same thing for the student – a happy, successful school experience. With this in mind, there are several recommendations for parents to help make the first day (or days) less stressful on the student and family.

There are three key elements to consider: reliability, routine and relationships. As a guidance counselor, we need to promote these three elements to parents, students and staff and a positive start to the school year for everyone will happen. The feeling of reliability is when parents trust the school. If parents send a positive message to their children about the great school they are going to and its nurturing teachers and staff, parents will help the students to feel confident about their school experience. How do you develop reliability? Reliability should be developed through familiarity and a pattern of helpful response. Over the summer, parents can drive past the school as often as they can while talking to their children about the fun activities he/she will get to do. Tour the school if necessary, just to get her/him more comfortable with the building. In the weeks before the start of school, parents are recommended to start with a routine. Parents should practice their regular school bedtime and morning routine. Parents can scale back gradually having the child go to bed just five minutes earlier each night. This should also include a rehearsal of the separation and a quick good-bye kiss. Another way to ensure a smooth transition is to “make the first day the first day.” By starting out with one plan and sticking to it, parents can tell their children, “This is what you will be doing every school day.” A new school year is a new beginning. It is time for everyone to be positive and upbeat. Guidance counselors can help parents understand they can strengthen their relationship with their children by allowing the children to experience independence at school. Students function best when they know the teachers and staff at school care about them and communicate with the parents at home. Maritza Zea, MSW, LCSW, is the guidance counselor for The Sagemont School Lower School Campus. She also teaches PeaceWorks, the program educates children in the dynamics of conflict and promotes peacemaking skills in school. The Sagemont School is a college preparatory school offering a rigorous academic curriculum for students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. It has two campuses in Weston. The Lower School Campus is for grades preK3 through five, and the Upper School Campus houses the middle school and high school, serving grades six through twelve. For more information visit www. sagemont.com or call (954) 384-5454.

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Innumerable studies and research have concluded on the importance of starting children early in their lives with good dental hygiene and oral care. According to research, the most common chronic childhood disease in America is tooth decay, affecting 50 percent of first-graders and 80 percent of 17-year-olds. Early treatment prevents problems affecting a child’s health, well-being, self-image and overall achievement. The National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research estimates that children will miss 52 million hours of school each year due to oral health problems and about 12.5 million days of restricted activity every year from dental symptoms. Because there is such a significant loss in their academic performance, the Surgeon General has made children’s oral health a priority. Parents are responsible for ensuring their children practice good dental hygiene. Parents must introduce proper oral care early in a child’s life—as early as infancy. The American Dental Hygiene Association states that a good oral hygiene routine for children includes: ▸▸ Thoroughly cleaning your infant’s gums after each feeding with a watersoaked infant cloth. This stimulates the gum tissue and removes food. ▸▸ Practicing proper brushing techniques with a small, soft-bristled toothbrush upon eruption of the first tooth and discussing when your child is able to begin using fluoridated toothpaste as recommended by your pediatric dentist. ▸▸ Regular visits with their dentist to check for cavities in both the primary and permanent teeth and for possible developmental problems. ▸▸ Encouraging your child to discuss any fears they may have about oral health visits, but not mentioning words like “pain” or “hurt,” since this may instill the possibility of pain in the child’s thought process. ▸▸ Determining if the water supply that serves your home is fluoridated; if not, discussing supplement options with your dentist or hygienist. ▸▸ Asking your hygienist or dentist about sealant applications to protect your child’s teeth-chewing surfaces and about bottle tooth decay, which occurs when teeth are frequently exposed to sugared liquids. If you any concerns regarding your child’s oral health, feel free to contact Pediatric Dentistry of Weston. We strive to help all of the kids in our community have beautiful and healthy smiles! Pediatric Dentistry of Weston is located at 2863 Executive Park Dr., Suite 101, in Weston. For information, call 954- 217-1121 or visit www.westonkidsdentistry.com.

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Modifiable risk factors Hypertension is the single biggest risk factor for stroke. It also plays a significant role in heart attacks. It can be prevented and successfully treated, but only if you have it diagnosed and stick to your recommended management plan. Abnormal blood lipid levels, which is high total cholesterol, high levels of triglycerides, high levels of low-density lipoprotein or low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, all increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Changing to a healthy diet, exercise and medication can modify your blood lipid profile. Tobacco use, either smoking or chewing tobacco, increases risks of heart disease. The risk is especially high if you started smoking when young, smoke heavily or are a woman. Stopping tobacco use can reduce your risk of heart disease significantly, no matter how long you have smoked. Non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke increase their risk of heart disease as well. Physical inactivity increases the risk of heart disease and stroke by 50%. People who don’t exercise regularly are 1.5 times more likely to develop heart disease. That’s why exercise is such an important part of a heart healthy lifestyle. Obesity or being overweight, especially if a lot of weight is located in your waist area, increases your risk for health problems, including high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, high triglycerides, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Type II diabetes is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke. Having diabetes makes you twice as likely as someone who does not, to develop heart disease. If you do not control diabetes then you are more likely to develop heart disease at an earlier age than other people, and it will be more devastating. If you are a pre-menopausal woman, your diabetes cancels out the protective effect of estrogen and your risk of heart disease rises significantly.

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system, thus affecting the body’s ability to fend off disease. It is no wonder, then, a study published in the Journal of Pain Management states, “Posture affects and moderates all human functions, both consciously and unconsciously, from breathing to hormone production to thinking”. For these explicit reasons, when a patient enters our office, we do not treat them as a symptom: a stiff neck, a sore back. We believe, as chiropractic doctors, our obligation to every patient is to provide them the opportunity to truly improve their level of health. Since posture is so profoundly important to health and to our ability to enjoy life, what is the most logical thing to do? Get checked! For a consultation or more information you can reach Dr. Behar and Dr. Browner at Windmill Health Center in Weston at 954-217-4881. They also have two additional locations to serve you in Pembroke Pines and Plantation. Contact the Weston location for more information.

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before. However, many misconceptions exist about the role of plastic surgery and overall wellness. We often see patients who believe that surgery is the solution to an overweight or sedentary lifestyle. Here are four suggestions that complement plastic surgery for overall health, wellbeing and fitness.

Eat Right

A well balanced, varied and moderate diet is both healthy and necessary to maintain ideal body weight. Patients sometimes think that liposuction is a treatment to remove large volumes of fat. Liposuction is not intended to be a treatment for obesity. In fact, fat is not very dense tissue so the weight of liposuction fat is often only a few pounds, hardly a dent in an overweight patient. I often recommend that overweight patients work with nutritionists to reach a reasonable weight before considering surgery. The ideal body contour candidate is at a good weight and in physical shape.

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Get to the Gym

Another misconception is that “If I just have a six pack chiseled into my abdomen by a plastic surgeon I don’t have to do crunches”. Wrong. Exercise is critical to developing a lean, well defined physique as well as improving overall fitness. Zumba moms, spin fanatics and ballroom dancers are among our most common patients because they are fit, lean and want to look as good as they feel. We often work in tandem with personal trainers to achieve the best results.

Avoid Cigarettes and Sun Exposure

We all know that cigarettes and excess sun exposure can cause diseases such as cancer. However, both of these vices also damage the skin and impact the risks and limitations of plastic surgery, especially facial rejuvenation. I require facelift patients to stop smoking peri-operatively. They often quit for good, a great consequence of their cosmetic surgery.

Get Regular Checkups

Regular medical checkups, including common tests such as blood pressure, cholesterol, EKGs and mammograms, contribute to a internal healthy lifestyle and complement an improved external appearance.

So What’s Plastic Surgery For?

Diet is to maintain weight. Exercise is for fitness and definition. So where does plastic surgery fit in? Here are a few examples of the more common procedures we perform. Breast augmentation is common for women in such good shape that they’ve lost their breast fat. Breast reduction (for women or men) or breast lift may be necessary if there is too much tissue or loose skin. Tummy tucks are common among moms or yo-yo dieters because neither diet nor exercise will eliminate the stretch marks or tighten the loose belly skin and muscles. Liposuction is best for stubborn areas such as love handles and outer thigh saddle bags. And facial rejuvenation surgery such as eyelids, face and neck lifts help the face look as youthful as the body. However, as with all plastic surgery, a skilled, experienced surgeon, a safe facility, and a competent anesthesiologist are also key to a successful outcome.

Dr. Perez has been selected repeatedly among Castle Connolly/U.S. News and World Report’s America’s Top Doctors. He has lectured internationally and been featured as a plastic surgery expert for major media outlets. Surgery is performed at the Surgery Center of Weston facility. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Perez call (954) 351-2200. To learn more about any of these procedures or to view recent ABC News segments featuring Dr. Perez visit www.PerezPlasticSurgery.com.

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