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Happy New Year!

s the holiday season comes to a close and

we return to our daily work routines, the Happy New Year toasts slowly fade away. We are trying to recover from all the festivities of the season, the get-togethers with friends and families and the holiday feasts. Now, we wonder what the new year has in store for us. While we are making resolutions to better ourselves, we should remember that the most important improvement to our daily lives is to spend more quality time with our family and friends. To enjoy each other’s company and companionship, to truly listen to each other’s concerns, and to offer understanding and a helping hand are resolutions all of us can achieve. Therefore, let me make one last toast to 2013: “Appreciate your family and friends!” Have a Happy New Year from all of us at Our City Weston and the Town Times magazines.

Contents calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Community News

New Weston Leaders Take Oath of Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Weston Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Weston’s Drainage Manager Recognized for Aquatic Plant Management . . . . . . 16 Weston Art Guild to Exhibit at Cleveland Clinic Florida Farmer’s Market . . . . . . 18 Symphony of the Americas’ Pop Concert Gets Standing Ovation . . . . . . . . . . 20 Weston Philharmonic Society Presents Jazz Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Rotary’s Run for Tomorrow Makes Strides for Fitness and Philanthropy . . . . . . . 22 Imagine Charter School Wins Second Mayor’s Challenge Cup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cypress Bay Site Contributes to Harvest Drive’s Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 B’nai Aviv Brings Back “Jews in Baseball” to Bring Generations Together . . . . . . 26 Celebrate the Arts and Local Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Redefining Reality is the First Step to Ending Eating Disorders . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 B’nai Aviv Formally Installs Rabbi Watstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

mayor’s message

New Year Brings New Changes to Weston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Can do kids

Weston Miracle League Promotes Camaraderie and Compassion . . . . . . . . . . 34

Inspiring Individual

Weston World-Traveler Learns There Is No Place Like Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

real estate

Is Our Weston Real Estate Market Recovering? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Health & Wellness

Dr. Wexner Recognized as Pioneer in Field of Colorectal Surgery . . . . . . . . . . 39 New Year’s Resolution…Nutritional Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Finding Happiness During Difficult Economic Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 How Fit Is Your Back? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Dry Eye Syndrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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Lolita’s Kitchen Offers “Honest Food that Makes You Feel Good” . . . . . . . . . . 44

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Which Filler Is Right For You? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Pediatric Foot or Ankle Sprain May Be a More Complex Growth Plate Injury . . . . 64 New Year, New You: Five Plastic Surgery Procedures to Start the New Year . . . . 76

Legally Speaking

Why Do Young Families Need A Revocable Trust? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Quiet Title Actions – A Timely Solution That May Eliminate Your Mortgage . . . . . 66 Alimony and the Effect of a Supportive Relationship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Immigration: What to Expect in 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

School News

Imagine Weston Named National Blue Ribbon School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Sagemont Integrates iPads Into Academic Pre-Kindergarten Program . . . . . . . 52 Gator Run Fourth Graders Study Native American Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Scholarships Available for Aspiring Chefs/Government Studies Students . . . . . 56 Everglades Elementary School Second Graders Experience Ellis Island . . . . . . . 58 Mock Trial Teaches Falcon Cove Students About Legal System . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Tequesta Trace Students Rise to Cougar Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Positive Parenting

Pre-Med or Pre-School? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

home decor

Creating a Beautiful Home in 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Haute Hair

REACHING MATURITY: Sorting Fact from Fiction Regarding Mature Hair . . . . . 73

Fitness Forum

Don’t “Weight” for a Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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“Cello” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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

Vanessa da Rocha, Kim Mills, Mariem Garcia Office manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabriela Moscoso Art Direction, Design & Production . . . . Barry Stock, Grace Umlauf staff photographer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barry Stock

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pet care

Spaying or Neutering Your Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

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More Putting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Tax Talk

Can Same-Sex Partners File Tax Returns Jointly or Married Filing Separately? . . . 89

Car care

Simple Suggestions to Save Money on Gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Chamber news

Weston Chamber Business Networking With Memorial Healthcare . . . . . . . . . 92

Networking News

Oye! Weston Hosts Happy Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Rotary News

Rotary Club of Weston: Putting the Unity back in Community . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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Helen Charles Salon London Brings World-Class Hair to Weston . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Taste the Results at Orange Theory Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

dining out

Ring In The Chinese New Year At Parc 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

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business spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 snapshots from school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 seen on scene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 best of weston ballot. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Holiday Happenings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

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11th Lit & The Law – Join ORT America for Literature and The Law. The topic of campaign finance reform will be explored through The Candidate, starring Robert Redford and Peter Boyle. Attorney Andy Kassier will moderate a discussion on the legal aspects depicted in the movie. The film is at 12:30pm at the Bonaventure Town Center Club. Tickets are $7, payable at the door.

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12th Classic Car Show – Come bring the family for a fun-filled day of vintage vehicles, live music and more. Weston Town Center’s Classic Car Show takes place from 11am to 4pm. The event is free. For more information visit www.westontowncenter.net. “Doodles The Clown” – Professional puppeteers perform this enchanting story of a lonely clown who builds his own dog and the adventures they share. Two performances are scheduled at the Weston Community Center, one at 1:30pm and another at 3pm. The puppet show is free and best suited for children ages pre-K through second grade. For more information call (954) 389-4321.

Yoga Open House – Weston Yoga is offering a free yoga class with a donation to the Conine Clubhouse, a non-profit organization providing room and board for families with children hospitalized at Joe DeMaggio’s Children’s Hospital. Weston Yoga is located at 2600 Glades, Circle, Suite 400. For more information or class schedule, call 954-349-6868 or visit www.westonyoga.com.

13th Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon – The Weston Philharmonic Society presents a music salon featuring jazz pianist/organist Mitch Goldstein and the MGB Trio. The program begins at 3pm at a private home. Tickets are $25 for WPS members and $35 for non-members and can be purchased at Comerica Bank or Community Bank of Broward. For more information visit www.westonphilharmonic.com.

15th Art Exhibit Reception – Members of the Weston Art Guild will host a reception from 7-9pm to introduce their latest art exhibit, “Weston Art Guild and Friends,” on display at the Glass Gallery in Pembroke Pines through March 10th. For more information visit www.westonartguild. blogspot.com.

20th Relax & Renew® Workshop – From 4-6pm experience this gentle, therapeutic style of Yoga that uses props to support the body to deepen the benefits of the poses. No experience needed. Weston Yoga is located at 2600 Glades, Circle, Suite 400. For more information call 954-349-6868.

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“Ice Age 4 – Continental Drift” – Bring the blankets, lawn chairs and plenty of popcorn it’s time for Moonlight Movies in the Park. Scrat’s pursuit of an infernal acorn has world-changing consequences for Manny, Diego and Sid in this wild and wooly adventure. This free, family “La Nostra Vida” – The Weston Foreign event takes place at the Event Stage in Film Series presents this Italian film about a

couple madly in love whose lives are forever changed after the discovery of the remains of an illegal immigrant. Showtimes are at 5pm and 7:15pm at Weston 8 Cinema. Tickets are $7. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.artscouncilweston.com or call (954) 389-4321.

Free Pet Care Seminar – All Friends Animal Clinic will host a free seminar on pet nutrition, behavior and resources from 12-2pm. The clinic is located at 4476 Weston Road. Space is limited, please call (954) 659-9913 to register.

23rd-26th Bulk Garbage Pick-up – FREE Bulk Pick-Up will take place on your regularly scheduled garbage collection day, which is Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for single-family homes and Saturday for multi-family units with dumpsters. All items should be curbside by 7am on your collection day. For questions regarding bulk pick-up please call the City of Weston Public Works Services Center at (954) 3852600 or visit the City of Weston website at www.westonfl.org, click on Public Works and then Bulk Pick-Up.

25th Winter Safety Expo – The City of Weston and Broward Sheriff’s Office are hosting an entertaining, educational and fun-filled evening featuring police and fire vehicles, helicopters, winter wonderland photo area, kids activities, DJ, sno-cones and special surprises. Children should bring a bag to collect candy treats at every booth. It takes place from 6-8:30pm at Tequesta Trace Park. For more information call (954) 389-4321.

26th Lonnie Shorr – Described as a contemporary observer of life, Comedian Lonnie Shorr uses his lightning quick wit in a most charming manner. His 8pm show kicks off the Bonaventure Town Center Club’s 2013 Center Stage Showcase. Tickets are $20 each. To purchase tickets call (954) 384-8330 or stop by the Bonaventure Town Center Club at the intersection of Saddle Club Road and Bonaventure Boulevard.

Feb. 2nd Paul Tanner – This singer-impressionist has often been compared to the Man of Many Voices, Danny Gans. His music variety show is jam-packed with impressions from the worlds of celebrity, comedy and music. Showtime is at 8pm at the Bonaventure Town Center Club. Tickets are $20 each. To purchase tickets call (954) 384-8330 or stop by the Club.

Feb. 3rd Author Event – Weston author Wendy Ramer will present her newest novel, Love Letter to Spain: 3 Stories of Discovery, at the Weston Branch Library at 3pm. For more information call (954) 389-2098.

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New Weston Leaders Take Oath of Office By Stacey Bomser

t was standing room only at City Hall when Weston’s new mayor

and commissioners took the oath of office. The swearing in ceremony for Mayor Daniel J. Stermer and Commissioners Angel M. Gomez (Seat 1) and Thomas M. Kallman (Seat 2) took place during a city commission meeting in November. The Broward Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard performed the official salute and then joined in the Pledge of Allegiance, which was led by students from Indian Trace Elementary School. Commissioner Kallman was administered the oath of office by long-time friend, former State Representative and newly-elected Broward County Commissioner Martin Kiar. Commissioner Gomez was administered the oath of office for his second term by

outgoing City Commissioner and friend, Mercedes Henriksson. The last to be sworn in was Mayor Daniel Stermer. The Honorable Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz proudly administered the oath of office. Mayor Stermer addressed the legacy that he takes over from former Mayor Eric Hersh, who was on hand to congratulate him, and Weston’s first mayor, Harry Rosen. Stermer poignantly stated: “There is no ‘I’ in Weston, but there is ‘We’, and that the evening represents the orderly transition of our elected representatives and the mission, drive and reason why those that have had the honor to serve and those of us that do now, do so.” The Weston City Commission consists of Mayor Daniel Stermer and Commissioners Toby Feuer, Angel Gomez, Thomas Kallman and Jim Norton.

Left: Mayor Stermer was sworn into office by Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz. He was joined by his wife and one of his children. Center: Commissioner Gomez stands with his family as he was sworn into office by outgoing Commissioner Mercedes Henriksson. Right: Commissioner Kallman was sworn into office by County Commissioner Martin Kiar. Photos courtesy City of Weston.

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Weston Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting By Stacey Bomser

or the 14th consecutive year, the City of

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

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was prepared by Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer David Keller, Treasurer Darrel Thomas, and Accounting Manager Cindy Tao. They will be formally recognized at a City Commission meeting once the Certificate of Achievement plaque has been received. The GFOA established the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Program in 1945 to encourage and assist state and local governments to go beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles, to prepare comprehensive annual financial reports that evidence the spirit of transparency and full disclosure, and then to recognize individual governments that succeed in achieving that goal. Weston’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the document. 2011 The City of Weston, Florida

Weston received the Certificate of Achievement for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2011. This report can be viewed at http://www.westonfl.org/media/docs/budget/ FY_2011_CAFR.pdf.

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Weston’s Drainage Manager Recognized for Aquatic Plant Management By Stacey Bomser

innesota may be known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, but

Weston certainly boasts its fair share. Weston has over 1,877 acres of lakes and canals which are carefully maintained by the City’s Public Works Department. For the past 20 years, City Drainage Manager David Dove has monitored and maintained the health of our aquatic environment. So, it’s not surprising that the Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society (FAPMS) named him Aquatic Plant Manager of the Year. The award, however, did come as a surprise to Dove. Unbeknownst to him, Public Works Director Karl Thompson, with the help of his staff, nominated Dove for the award. “David’s knowledge and experience has been a tremendous resource for us,” states Thompson. “With the City of Weston having that unique blend of sub-urban drainage lake aquatics combined with natural plants and animal wildlife, only someone of David’s caliber can successfully manage our vast network of water bodies to consistently ensure that our lakes and aquatics remain healthy and atheistically pleasing to our residents and visitors alike.” Aquatic Plant Manager of the Year nominees must show experience and accomplishments in a series of categories including herbicide control, biologiDrainage Manager David Dove was awarded the Aquatic Plant Manager of the Year Award. Photos courtesy City of Weston.

cal control, mechanical control, ingenuity, research, education, public relations and FAPMS activities. Dove certainly fulfilled the requirements. His list of accomplishments includes: responsible for the implementation of controlling triploid grass by introducing into the lakes of David Dove gives Weston University students a Weston 25,000 grass tour of the City’s wetland preservation area. carp, which naturally feed on the invasive species; developed the industry standard “Spray Protection Protocol” which insures the correct application of chemicals, personal protection, and communication of legal and safety issues with all agencies; designed a truck spray rig and all boat spray systems used by the City; rebuilds and repairs all rigs and spray guns. In addition, Dove leads a portion of the Community Services Day program for Weston University. In addition to his work in Weston, Dove is active in the Everglades Restoration Group and is a member of the task force for Fuel Distributions for Broward County Hurricane Research. He has a Bachelor degree in Zoology and did graduate work in biology. He is a certified commercial diver, diver medic, Ocean Corps Certified EMT Paramedic, and has trained as a NASA Medic for six months.

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Weston Art Guild to Exhibit at Cleveland Clinic Florida Farmer’s Market By Stacey Bomser

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farmer’s market on Thursday, January 24th. In addition to the vendors selling fresh produce and other gourmet items, the market will feature an art exhibit by members of the Weston Art Guild. It’s all part of the hospital’s Arts and Medicine program, which incorporates the performing and visual arts into the healing environment. The performing arts component is well underway with several musical performances held each month on the Cleveland Clinic campus. The Weston Art Guild was asked to partner with the hospital to help launch the visual arts component of the Arts and Medicine program. “Artists from all over Weston will benefit from this as there is no other venue in Weston, besides the Weston Branch Library, that will allow local artists to display their work,” states Joyce Albrecht, president of the Weston Art Guild. “The community will benefit as well as they will be able to view high quality artwork from local artists.” According to Albrecht, Oil Painting by Clara Hada (left) and Fabric Art by Maya Schoenberger (right) Cleveland Clinic Florida has asked

the Weston Art Guild to present a small exhibit at the farmer’s market to let the public know that art is coming to the facility. “It will be a small preview of what is coming on a larger grander scale.” The Weston Art Guild will have two tents featuring the work of local artists. Painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and other handmade items will be on display. Artists will be manning the tents and they will be happy to talk with viewers about the work. In addition, there will Collage by Melanie Margolies be artwork for sale in all price ranges. This is a busy month for the Weston Art Guild. It will feature an exhibit of 100 pieces at the Glass Gallery in the Government Center in Pembroke Pines. That exhibit runs January 10th through March 10th. Members will host a reception from 7-9pm on January 15th to introduce the exhibit. Next month, the Weston Art Guild will present four tents at the “Celebrate the Arts” event at Weston Town Center. The Weston Art Guild is open to all artists in the community. It meets the last Monday of every month (September through May) and exhibits throughout Southwest Broward. For more information, call (954) 384-1822. To view images from past exhibits, visit www.westonartguild.blogspot.com.

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Symphony of the Americas’ Pop Concert Gets Standing Ovation By Stacey Bomser

he Symphony of the Americas’ pops concert may be over, but

the calls for an encore continue to echo throughout Weston. Well over 600 people packed the streets of Weston Town Center for the free twilight performance. It was presented by the City of Weston, the Arts Council of Greater Weston and Weston Town Center, in partnership with the Weston Philharmonic Society. “The outdoor twilight setting at Weston Town Center was a triple success: the venue, the music and the audience reception,” said Weston Philharmonic Society President Roger Lander. “I was personally thrilled by the diversity of the audience – toddlers to grannies, families and individuals, ethnically diverse – all loving everything from West Side Story to the Stars and Stripes march,” stated Joy Rodenberg, president Over 600 people filled the streets of Weston Town Center for the twilight pops concert performed by the full Symphony of the of the Arts Council of Americas under the baton of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese. Greater Weston. Part of the concert’s wide appeal was its song selection. The full Symphony of the Americas, under the baton of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese, performed beloved tunes from stage, screen and history. Guests hummed and sang along to popular melodies such as Grease, Cabaret, and New York, New York, as well as traditional symphonic songs including a Salute to Richard Rogers and the Washington Post March. Weston resident Herb Stein enjoyed the evening. “I can’t tell you enough how delightful and wonderful this evening’s concert was for my wife and me. The performance was contemporary and the atmosphere in the audience was laid back and delightful.” He thanked the City and its partners for Weston Philharmonic Society’s President Roger Lander bringing outstand(left), VP Membership Gina Catone, VP Ways and Means

ing cultural events to Weston. “And in this instance, at the absolute right price.” Betty Silva, an Arts Council Board Member and former president of Mujeres Latinas, enjoyed the music and how it brought the community together. “I was Arts patrons Kate Jolson (left), Renee LeBonte and extremely happy to see Victoria Jolson with Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese, Symphony of the Americas Artistic Director. so many Spanish speaking people attending and providing so many praises for the event. It was a great event promoting integration. I was so proud.” The pops concert was such a success, many patrons would like to see it become an annual event. That is music to the ears of City leaders, and members of the Arts Council and Weston Philharmonic society who worked together to bring this unique performance to the people of Weston. All agreed, the wonderful open-air venue at Weston Town Center was the icing on the cake to an otherwise perfect pops concert. The Symphony of the Americas will return to Weston on Saturday, March 2nd with its Opera to Broadway performance. Back by popular demand, this concert features four internationally-acclaimed vocalists joining the full orchestra performing famous opera and Broadway selections. This concert will celebrate the Symphony’s 25th Anniversary Season with Artistic Former Weston City Commissioner Mercedes Henriksson (left) with Renee Smolley Director James Brookes-Bruzzese. and Commissioner Angel Gomez. The Symphony of the Americas’ Opera to Broadway is part of the Weston Symphony Series presented by the City of Weston in partnership with the Weston Philharmonic Society. Showtime is at 8pm at the Cypress Bay Theater. Tickets are $20 in advance for adults and $10 for students, or $30 at the door for adults and $15 for students. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Weston Community Center (at Weston Regional Park), Comerica Bank (2800 Weston Road) or the Community Bank of Broward (1504 Weston Road). For more information, call (954) 389-4321.

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Weston Philharmonic Society Presents Jazz Salon By Stacey Bomser

he Weston Philharmonic Society does not

limit itself to one musical genre. The all-volunteer, non-profit organization is committed to promoting fine music in Weston. “We feel there is a great variety of taste in music which we hope to accommodate through a range of musical settings,” explains Weston Philharmonic Society President Roger Lander. “The Weston Philharmonic Society prides itself on supporting and promoting a variety of musical experiences including: symphony orchestras, opera and pop singers, guitarists, piano soloists, percussion, woodwind, brass, jazz ensembles, and flamenco dancers.” On Sunday, January 13th, the Weston Philharmonic Society will present “Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon” featuring Mitch Goldstein and the MGB Trio. Goldstein is a well

known jazz pianist/organist who has performed with many world-famous musicians. He is one of the most in-demand players in South Florida and performs frequently with his group at the Hard Rock in Hollywood. This music salon is one of the Weston Philharmonic Society’s more intimate offerings. It will be held at the private home of Cate and Kevin Garrison. “Last year we were in a similar private home setting for our Valentine’s presentation featuring a string quartet and it was a tremendous success,” notes Lander. “Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon” begins at 3pm. The concert will start with a catered reception of appetizers and wine followed by great jazz. Tickets are $25 for Weston Philharmonic Society members and $35 for non-members, and may be purchased at Comerica Bank or the Community Bank of Broward. For more information visit www.westonphilharmonic.com.

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

he Rotary Club of Weston’s 15th Annual “Run for Tomorrow”

was a huge success. Close to 1,000 runners gathered at Weston Town Center for the pre-dawn start to the 5K and half marathon. That doesn’t even take into account the thousand-plus participants in the Mayor’s Challenge Cup 1-Mile Family Health Walk for elementary school students. The “Run for Tomorrow” is the Rotary Club’s biggest charity fundraiser of the year. According to Weston Rotary President Carolyn Burk, “Fifty percent of the net proceeds from this event will go to the YMCA for their Y-Fit program.” The YMCA of Broward County’s Y-Fit physical fitness programs are designed to build agility, cardioRotary Run Chairperson Larry Herman gets ready to call the start of the 15th Annual “Run for vascular health, muscle health and Tomorrow.” Photo courtesy Weston Town Center endurance in children. To date, a total of 4,250 students in Weston schools have taken part in the Rotary Y-Fit programs. This includes students at Imagine Charter School at Weston, Gator Run Elementary, Indian Trace Elementary and Everglades Elementary. The Rotary’s “Run for Tomorrow” was followed by the Get FIT Festival, a free health, wellness and fitness event for the Forty vendors lined the streets of Weston entire community. It featured 40 Town Center as part of the Get FIT Festival, vendors showcasing everything a free health, wellness and fitness event. Photo courtesy City of Weston from health foods and supplements

to the latest exercise equipment and health services. Local healthcare providers were on hand providing on-site health screenings. There was live entertainment throughout the day, as well as fitness classes and demonstrations. Y-Fit coaches led children in some of their fun, fitness activities, while all ages were encouraged to take part in a Zumba class. “Bringing the community together for a day of health-oriented Weston Y coaches lead children in a Y-Fit activities requires many volunteer exercise class. Photo courtesy City of Weston hours, as well as the support of dozens of local businesses,” explains Rotary Run Chairperson Larry Herman. “We’re thrilled to have so many kids and adults participating in the Rotary Run and Get FIT Festival, and look forward to bringing our message of healthy living and fitness to the families of Weston again next year.” The Get FIT Festival along with Get FIT Weston, a six-week program providing low-cost exercise and wellness programs leading Hundreds of people took part in a Zumba class up to the Rotary Run, are made along Main Street. Photo courtesy City of Weston possible through a partnership between the City of Weston and the Weston Rotary Club. The Rotary’s 15th Annual “Run for Tomorrow,” presented by Title Sponsor DynaServ, not only raised awareness about the importance of health and wellness, but also raised close to $50,000 for the Rotary’s charities.

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

magine Charter School at Weston won the Mayor’s Challenge

Cup for the second year in a row. The one-mile Family Health Walk was part of the 15th Annual Rotary “Run for Tomorrow.” Mayor Daniel Stermer challenged students, and families and faculty, from every elementary school in Weston to join him in taking the first step toward a lifetime of physical fitness. One-thousand students and parents rose to the challenge.

And They’re Off! Students dart from the starting line at the beginning of the Mayor’s Challenge Cup 1-mile Family Health Walk. Mayor Stermer (wearing gray shirt) is in the center of the action. Photos courtesy City of Weston

With more than 500 participants, Imagine Charter School clinched its second victory, once again taking home the Mayor’s Challenge Cup. In addition to the prestigious trophy, the winning school also receives a $500 check from the Rotary Club of Weston. At the kick-off event hosted by Imagine Charter School at Weston in October, Principal Nadine Laham challenged other schools to try to take away their title. Gator Run Elementary made a valiant effort, coming in second place in the Mayor’s Challenge Cup.

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

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Cypress Bay Site Contributes to Harvest Drive’s Success By Stacey Bomser

t was only fitting that on

the 20th anniversary of the Harvest Drive it returned to its roots here in Weston with the addition of Cypress Bay High School as a distribution site. The Harvest Drive’s humble beginnings were at Country Isles Elementary, where it began as a simple canned food drive. “Our mission has always been to Renee Herman, Kim O’Neill and Patti Bradley, the Harvest Drive’s “queen” teach children at a young age that their worker bees, accept a donation. contributions can make a difference in the lives of others,” explains Harvest Drive Inc. Founder Renee Herman, who credits the student volunteers for making this project possible every year. The 2012 Harvest Drive served over 2,000 families across Broward County. The new Cypress Bay site served 52 Weston families, and Harvest Drive organizers are hoping to serve even more next year. The recipient families are all referred by social workers and social service agencies. Right before Thanksgiving, each family is provided with six to ten grocery bags filled with food and basic household necessities, along with a gift card to purchase perishable items such as a turkey or pumpkin pie for their holiday meal. The days leading up to that pick-up are when the real magic happens. School gymnasiums are transformed into food warehouses with students sorting donations and packing bags.

Renee says when she walked into Cypress Bay the bags were literally bursting at the seams. The Weston community was so generous, the extra food was donated to the E.A.S.E. Foundation, which lost its food pantry to a fire just weeks before Thanksgiving. “Those students, including about 74 from the Key Club, made such a miracle happen,” shares Renee. “In less than 30 minutes they took all the food from the floor, packed it into bags, and then loaded it all into the box truck. It was simply incredible.” What’s really remarkable are how the Harvest Drive is able to touch so many lives year after year. “We couldn’t do it without the kids. They are the heart and soul of Harvest Drive.”

Top right: Harvest Drive served 52 Weston families from its new site at Cypress Bay. Bottom right: Cypress Bay student volunteers helped make the school’s first year as a distribution site a huge success.

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B’nai Aviv Brings Back “Jews in Baseball” to Bring Generations Together By Stacey Bomser

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the University of Miami. He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in 2006 and nearly won Rookie of the Year. Valencia played for the Twins and Boston Red Sox last season, but was recently traded to the Baltimore Orioles. The synagogue’s new rabbi is looking forward to this event. “What people may not know about Rabbi Watstein is that he is not only a learned scholar, but also a Jewish baseball encyclopedia!” shares event organizer Rob Isbitts. “He will give one of the introductory addresses, and it will be worth the price of admission just to hear him speak.” In addition to a panel discussion with the players and other speakers, attendees will be treated to ballpark-style food, souvenirs, raffles and a live auction. “Jews in Baseball” benefits two groups at opposite ends of the generational spectrum: the B’nai Aviv Youth Department, which provides scholarships for students to attend regional conventions and the annual March of the Living program, and the Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center, which is home to one of the largest Alzheimer’s Day Care Centers in the state.

From a game of catch in the backyard to weekends spent playing little league to the excitement of taking in your first major league game; it’s no wonder the sport is called “America’s favorite pastime.” Temple B’nai Aviv is hoping to bring families together with “Jews in Baseball – from Generation to Generation” on Sunday, January 27th. The event will feature players from past and present, again appealing to all generations. Adam Greenberg made his heroic comeback this past season. His career ended almost before it began in 2005 with a traumatic head injury on the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues. He gained national attention this year when he was granted a one-day contract with the Miami Marlins, which was filmed for the documentary One At Bat. Former New York Yankees Ron Blomberg and Elliott Maddox certainly saw their time in the major leagues. Although his career was derailed by injuries, Blomberg has the distinction of being the first-ever Designated Hitter in baseball history. The importance of “Jews in Baseball” takes place on Sunday, January 27th, from noon religion in his life is evident in the title of his biography, Designated to 2:30pm, at Temple B’nai Aviv. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for Hebrew. Blomberg’s teammate Elliott Maddox also shares strong children ages 5-12, $10 for adults 65 and older, and free for children ties to Judaism; the African-American ballplayer converted in 1975. under age 5. A “Family Pack” for two adults and two children is Local baseball fans are probably familiar with the final player on $60. Tickets can be purchased at www.jewsbaseball.com. For more the panel, Danny Valencia. He grew up in Boca Raton and played for information call (954) 384-8265.

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Celebrate the Arts and Local Artists By Stacey Bomser

rt is different things to different people. From a child’s first

self-portrait to a beautiful ballet to a street corner guitarist, each form of expression is unique and inspiring. Celebrate the Arts will recognize the tremendous talent in our community and encourage everyone to discover their hidden artist. The brand new event, sponsored by the City of Weston, the Arts Council of Greater Weston and the Weston Town Center, will take place on Sunday, February 10th. That afternoon, the streets of Weston Town Center will be transformed into a temporary gallery, studio, theater and music hall. “Art is all around us. Art is what brings us together, what gives us pleasure and joy, what provides moments of beauty,” explains Joy Rodenberg, President of the Arts Council of Greater Weston. “What better way to appreciate this than to gather many of the organizations that promote and foster art.” Children can get creative at the Young At Art Open Air Studio.

The Weston Art Guild will present an exhibition of artwork by its incredibly talented members. “It’s always a pleasure for the Art Guild to display art in our own community,” shares Joyce Albrecht, Weston Art Guild president. “Art gives a community beauty and enhances life, and enjoying a good life is what makes a community thrive. We hope the entire community will come out, enjoy life, and support the arts in Weston.” The Arts Council will build a giant graffiti wall so all attendees can discover their inner artist and express their creativity. The Young At Art Museum Open Air Studio will bring a hands-on exhibit for artists of all ages. “It is a wonderful opportunity for children At the “playing zoo” and families to experience the joy, delight and freedom they aspiring musicians can try different get from the process of art,” notes Mindy Shrago, Executive instruments. Director and CEO of Young At Art Museum. The Weston Philharmonic Society and Jammin’ Kids International Music Academy will present a “playing zoo” where aspiring musicians can try out violins, drum, trumpets and other instruments. In addition, Weston performing arts students will present continuous entertainment throughout the afternoon. The Cypress Bay band, chorus and drama department will perform, as will students from The Sagemont School. Celebrate the Arts takes place on Sunday, February 10th from noon to 5pm at Weston Town Center. For more information call 954-389-4321 or visit http://artscouncilweston.wordpress.com/events-calendar/.

Redefining Reality is the First Step to Ending Eating Disorders By Stacey Bomser

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genders suffer from an eating disorder (anorexia, bulimia and binge eating) in the United States. One of the reasons eating disorders are so prevalent, especially among young women, is because of the media. The body type portrayed in advertising as the ideal is possessed naturally by only 5% of American females. “The media and society promote this ‘thin ideal’ that people feel the need to meet, yet they don’t realize that this ‘ideal’ is extremely unrealistic. People are being influenced by these negative messages and it, in turn, affects the way they view and think about themselves,” shares one Weston teen who suffers from Anorexia. “It is important for people to understand that they should love themselves for who they are and not what other people say they should be.” That’s the same message The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness is promoting with its second annual “celebrating everybody: a walk to re(Define) (Real)ity™” next month. Proceeds from the event go directly towards The Alliance’s programs and efforts to promote positive body image and self esteem and build awareness of the dangers of eating disorders. Lara Baker got involved with The Alliance after her daughter was diagnosed with Anorexia. She found that their monthly support group meetings in West Palm Beach were too far away to attend regularly, so she creating an Eating Disorders Support Group here in Weston. “The group is facilitated by wonderful local professionals who volunteer their time and also felt the need for a support group in our community.”

While this support group is for friends and family only, Dr. Nicolle Arbeleaz-Lopez runs a teen-based recovery support group in Weston. Baker is also committed to educating the community about eating disorders. She says it’s an issue everyone needs to be aware of. “While the most prominent group affected by eating disorders is girls ages 17-24, the groups with the largest rise in numbers are boys, particularly those in weight-managed sports such as wrestling, rowing and weight lifting, as well as girls 10 and under and women over 50.” She says parents, spouses or significant others should be looking for signs such as strange eating behaviors, excessive exercising, excessively weighing themselves, or always being cold. Because different eating disorders have different symptoms, Baker recommends anyone concerned about the health of a loved one visit www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com or www.nationaleatingdisorders.org to learn more. “The biggest thing I want people to know is that having an eating disorder is not shameful or something to keep a secret,” shares Baker. “There is help and hope for recovery; all you need to do is ask.” The Weston Eating Disorders Support Group meets monthly at Temple Dor Dorim. For more information email larabaker@att.net. To register for the re(Define) (Real) ity™ Event celebrating everyBODY or to make a donation, go to http://www.firstgiving.com/allianceforeatingdisorders/celebrating-everyBODY. The walk takes place on Saturday, February 2nd at 9am at the Pond Apple Pavilion at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton.

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ward to this new year. Shortly before the holidays, the synagogue formally installed Rabbi Adam Watstein as its spiritual leader. The event was a weekendlong affair. It began with Friday evening services followed by a traditional Shabbat dinner for the congregation. The actual installation service was held Saturday night. More than 250 congregants, friends and family attended the program which featured a special performance by B’nai Aviv’s Youth Choir directed by Cantor William Lieberman. The sermon and priestly blessings were delivered by Rabbi Howard Mandell, one of Rabbi Watstein’s rabbinical school classmates. The festive weekend culminated with a sold-out dinner dance in the Rabbi’s honor. “A lot of people served on our search, transition and installation committees to make this weekend possible,” said Joel Nirenberg, President of B’nai Aviv. “This community has embraced our new Rabbi and his family and we look forward to many years of his spiritual guidance.” B’nai Aviv President Joel Nirenberg along with Rabbi Howard Mandell and Cantor William Lieberman (right) presented Rabbi Adam Watstein and his wife Angie a painting during his installation as senior Rabbi of B’nai Aviv.

In honor of his installation, the synagogue commissioned a painting for Rabbi Watstein and his wife, Angie. The artwork, by contemporary Florida artist Sharon Segal, depicts the Tree of Life whose roots cradle the Earth. It represents growth and family, as well as the fruits of righteousness and good deeds branching out into the B’nai Aviv celebrated the installation of community and beyond. Rabbi Watstein with a dinner dance. An interpretation of the Israeli flag is woven through its branches, representing the importance of the State of Israel to Rabbi Watstein, as well as the Jewish people. According to Nirenberg, the painting represents the congregation’s desire and prayer for Rabbi Watstein and his family to firmly plant their roots in our community. They did just last month when they welcomed their second child. “I knew B’nai Aviv was a special place when I first visited here last February with my family,” shares Rabbi Watstein. “I did not appreciate how special and wonderful a community Weston is until we were fully embraced during my first weeks here last summer.”

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for the past two months a very special group of young people have gathered for a game of baseball. They are the players and “buddies” of the Weston Miracle League. It was founded by Weston’s Linda and Blaz Jurko and their four sons, Andre, T.J., Alex, and A.J. “My three brothers and I are very competitive athletes like our father,” explains Alex, a senior at Cypress Bay High School and varsity basketball player. “Seven years ago, when we were ages 8, 10, 12 and 13, we started talking about doing something to give back to our community and, of course, sharing our love of sports made the most sense. We started checking on the internet and discovered a national organization called the Miracle League, so we decided Alex Jurko assists Weston to start a local league in our area.” “Buddy” Miracle League player Seth Reales. Now in its sixth season, the Weston Miracle League allows children with mental and physical disabilities to experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime. They play on a special field located at Rose G. Price Park in Pembroke Pines. It features custom-designed, synthetic turf that accommodates wheelchairs and other assistive walking devices. The field is painted green and white to create the appearance of grass and base striping. The league is open to any child or young adult with a disability who has an interest in playing baseball. Their younger siblings are invited to play as well. According to Alex, “We pair up at least one volunteer ‘buddy’ with each disabled player and they work together to hit home runs, run/walk or wheel around the bases, and some enjoy playing in the outfield.” Although called the Weston Miracle League, there is only one team. Over the years they’ve had about 70 players participate; about one-fourth of those are from Weston. “We don’t play against other teams. If enough players participate, then we are able to divide into two teams and take turns at bat,” explains Alex. “We keep it noncompetitive and we just have all the kids hit and play outfield and, most importantly,

2011-2012 Weston Miracle League players and buddies.

have a good time.” The game is rewarding for both players and buddies. “For the players, everyone gets the satisfaction of having friends cheer them on and boost their self-esteem,” states Alex. “Although the buddies may be fulfilling their school requirement for service hours, that’s not the reason they are involved. We have so many dedicated buddies who return year after year; occasionally alumni volunteers even return during college breaks.” Count Alex’s older brothers among the alumni “buddies.” Andre is a junior at Florida State University and T.J. is a sophomore at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Younger brother A.J. is a sophomore at The Sagemont School. “My parents have every intention of continuing the program even after A.J. graduates from high school,” notes Alex. “My brothers and I will probably always stay involved in programs like this because it has been such a great experience.” The Weston Miracle League season runs from the beginning of November through the end of January. It is open to any disabled child, ages 5 to 18, with a desire to play baseball. Students over the age of 13 can serve as volunteer ‘buddies.’ For more information visit www.westonmiracleleague.com.

The Jurko boys’ love of sports led them to found the Weston Miracle League with their parents. From left: TJ, Andre, Alex and AJ.

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Weston World-Traveler Learns There Is No Place Like Home By Stacey Bomser

yan Astaphan grew up in Weston , having moved to the

community when he was only four years old. He lived the typical Weston lifestyle — weekends of his youth spent on the ball fields playing soccer and football, teenage nights hanging out with friends. To his parents’ delight, Ryan graduated with honors from the University of Florida. Despite all the advantages he was given and awards he had earned, Ryan was not happy. “Earlier in my life I was a slacker. I had no real direction,” he shares. “In the years following my graduation from UF, I toiled around in temporary jobs. I was working as a web designer and I was miserable.”

Ryan Astaphan had the opportunity to meet Atiqua, the little girl he has sponsored for the past three years, and her family, while in India. The family of five share a bed in the tiny house.

Then, something tragic happened that forever changed his life. Ryan’s childhood best friend passed away. It was the first time he had faced the reality of death. “He was such as special person who touched so many lives. Following his funeral, I was a different person. What was I doing accepting a life that made me miserable? Once I asked myself that question, I knew what I had to do. I quit my job and set out to live a dream.” That dream was to travel the world. The experiences and adventures that followed can be compared to the best-selling novel, Eat, Pray. Love. “When I planned my trip I had never even heard of Eat, Pray, Love,” notes Ryan. “Once I started telling friends about my upcoming adventure they all told me it sounded like that book. After enough people told me that, I decided to give it a read.” Ryan says his story could be considered a male-version of Eat, Pray, Love. “Elizabeth (the main character in the book) and I share a similar experience in that neither of us was living a life in which we were true to ourselves. For whatever reason, so Ryan playing with one of the children at Sarnelli House, many of us don’t trust that an orphanage for HIV-infected children in Thailand.

person inside us, our gut, our heart, our intuition, and we go down the expected path. In Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth is at the brink of despair before she is able to break away and live her dream; for me it was much the same.” The experiences he had during his six month journey have forever changed his life. “Within the first week of my travels, I had an epiphany of sorts. We as people tend to focus on our few differences rather than on our overwhelming similarities.” Ryan came to this realization on his third day in India, after being invited by a man he shared Ryan with a member of the bridal party at a Sikh wedding he attended on his third day in India. a cab with to attend his sister’s Sikh wedding. “I was surrounded by hundreds of people, most of whom had probably never seen a Westerner. We had a different language, a different religion, a different nationality, and a different upbringing, but it all clicked to me as I heard a father and his son laughing. All humans laugh the same, regardless of culture.” Experiencing other cultures and meeting other people were the highlights of his trip. Ryan rode camels with nomadic people in India, did kickboxing in Thailand, taught English as a volunteer near Laos, and lived in a kung fu academy for two months in China. “But my two favorite highlights of this trip were two days of charity work.” For the past three years, Ryan has sponsored a little girl in India. Since he was in that country, he contacted Children’s International to see if he could meet Atiqua and her family. With permission granted, Ryan launched a fundraising campaign on Facebook. He raised enough money to buy the family a year’s worth of groceries. He spent a day with Atiqua and her family, taking the children shopping for new clothes and toys, and then out for lunch and ice cream. Atiqua’s mother told Ryan how grateful they all were for all he has done for them over the years. A visit to the Sarnelli House in northern Thailand also left a lasting impression on Ryan. “It is an orphanage that unknown to me at the time, houses HIV-infected children. A group of English teachers and I went there for a day to play with the kids. They were fabulous and their energy was contagious. Once we were leaving, I learned of the kids’ health issues. It floored me that these bright and happy kids had a potentially terminal disease. How could I allow myself to be upset over trivial matters after having seen how positive these children were.” That’s a feeling that has stayed with him since he returned home. His journey was so powerful, Ryan was moved to write his own version of Eat, Pray, Love. The online journal, travelphan.com, captures the events that led up to his decision to quit his job and travel the world and the adventures that ensued. Now back at home here in Weston, Ryan is already planning his next travel adventure. Next January, he and his best friend will spend six months traveling through South America. “We’ll start in Colombia and head down the Pacific coast through Ecuador, Peru and Chile, then move east through Argentina to Uruguay, and then finish off in Brazil for the World Cup.” Ryan plans to write another book about the trip, but also film it. “Just as Anthony Bourdain has a travel show based around food, we will have one based around soccer.” In the mean time, Ryan hopes to pass on his spirit of wanderlust to other Weston kids. Looking back on what he learned from his journey, he shares this piece of advice: “Life is too short to be unhappy, and there is no guarantee that you will get to live it again. Do what makes you happy, don’t fear failure, and live your life in a way that will leave you with no regrets.”

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Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is extending its bet on the U.S. housing market by forming a venture with Brookfield Asset Management Inc. as low interest rates, inventory and prices spur a real-estate rebound.” One would assume this is a great sign that he believes a real estate recovery is guaranteed. Although the average family has lost over $21,000 in personal “household” wealth because of foreclosure activity, in the grand picture, it is only a matter of time before our housing market fully rebounds. In October, 2012, Lawrence Yun, National Association of Realtors’ chief economist, said the market trend is up. “Despite occasional month-to-month setbacks, we’re experiencing a genuine recovery,” he said. “More people are attempting to buy homes than are able to qualify for mortgages, and recent price increases are not deterring buyer interest. Rather, inventory shortages are limiting sales, notably in parts of the West.” Consider my current evaluation: ▸▸ There are 23.7% fewer homes on the market the same quarter one year ago. Sales are up 11.7% and 12.9% more homes have pended. ▸▸ There are 2% fewer homes on the market over last month! There is a 10.1% increase of pended sales which is indicative of a recovering market! ▸▸ What about prices? The Average Active Price is up 26.7% over last year and 22.8% over the same quarter one year ago. ▸▸ Sold prices? A little different story – down over 4.8% over the same quarter one year ago. Currently, there is only 3.7 months of inventory in the single-family home market. Homes are staying on the market no longer than 47 days and are selling within 94% of their original list price.

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Chief of Staff and Chief Academic Officer at Cleveland Clinic Florida has recently received two prestigious honors. Dr. Wexner was elected to a three-year term as a member of the Board of Regents of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). In this position, he will have a role in formulating policy and directing the affairs of the College, which currently has 78,000 members. There are only 22 members of the Board of Regents. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons since 1991, Dr. Wexner has been actively involved in its governance activities. He was a former Chair and member of the College’s Advisory Council for Colon and Rectal Surgery. He also served as a member of the College’s Board of Governors. Currently, Dr. Wexner serves as a member of the College’s Commission on Cancer and is on its Accreditation Committee. Dr. Wexner is highly regarded as a world leader and pioneer in the field of colorectal surgery and digestive diseases. He was one of the first surgeons in North America to popularize the colonic J-pouch for rectal cancer, a procedure that is now considered a standard of care for patients with rectal carcinoma. In addition, his innovations for the treatment of fecal incontinence and his research in laparoscopy for a wide array of colon and rectal disorders are now part of the standards of care for those conditions. Because of his virtually unparalleled contributions to surgical science, the University of Belgrade in Belgrade, Serbia, recently awarded Dr. Wexner an honorary PhD degree. He was awarded the degree during a ceremony presided over by the rector, the dean of the medical school and the university senate president. Each year, the University of Belgrade’s senate reviews nominations for candidates for honorary degrees from its 31 schools. After a rigorous review process, the senate offers a maximum of one honorary degree for the university annually. According to Dr. Bernie Fernandez, Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Clinic Florida, this is further proof that “Dr. Wexner’s reputation for clinical and academic excellence is world-wide. This new accolade is another crowning achievement in his distinguished career.”

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December 2012 sales of Weston single-Family Homes Mollie Light, Realtor

Betty Frongello, Realtor

mollielight@bellsouth.net COMMuNiTY / ADDRESS

SOLD PRiCE BEDS

bettyfrongello@yahoo.com

BATHS Sq. FT. GARAGE POOL WATER

BERMUDA SPRINGS 603 BEDFORD AVE 513 BEDFORD AV 205 SOMERSET WY

260,000 310,000 240,000

3 3 3

2 2.5 2

1580 1481 1669

2 1 2

N N N

N N Y

BONAVENTURE 16790 HARBOR CT 16617 WATERS EDGE DR 563 SW 169TH AVE 16808 SW 5TH WY 409 KELLY LN

335,000 395,000 267,000 225,000 197,000

3 4 3 3 2

2.5 2 2 2 2

2289 2422 1989 1436 1418

2 2 2 2 1

Y Y Y N N

N Y N Y Y

cORAl hARBOUR 1731 HARBOuR SiDE DR

316,000

1894

cOUNTRY ISlES 1268 MANOR DR 1870 LAKESHORE DR

516,000 285,000

5 4

4 2.5

3470 2106

2 2

Y Y

N Y

EMERAlD ESTATES 4306 DiAMOND WY 16416 SAPPHiRE PL 16418 SAPPHiRE ST

425,000 339,000 344,500

4 4 3

2.5 2.5 2.5

2926 1960 1913

SAVANNA - $564,900.00 1095 SuNFLOWER CiRCLE 7 BED 4 BATH LARGE CORNER LOT

2 2 2

Y N N

Y N Y

COMMuNiTY / ADDRESS

SOLD PRiCE BEDS

BATHS Sq. FT. GARAGE POOL WATER

SAN REMO 809 SAN REMO DR

282,000

2.5

1866

SAVANNA 943 GOLDEN CANE DR 824 REGAL COVE RD 1471 CARDiNAL WY 1785 iBiS LN 1713 WiNTERBERRY LN 1374 CANARY iSLAND DR 559 TALAVERA RD 944 MARiNA DR 1206 ALEXANDER BND 701 TANGLEWOOD CR 1354 SABAL TR 980 GOLDEN CANE DR

375,000 645,000 585,000 480,000 360,500 345,000 255,000 824,000 266,000 298,500 250,000 420,000

5 5 6 5 4 4 3 5 3 3 4 5

2 3 5 3.5 2.5 2.5 2 4 2 2 2.5 2.5

2443 3727 3888 3584 2386 1906 1368 4692 1750 1639 1754 0

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

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

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

ThE FAllS 877 BRiAR RiDGE RD 957 BRiAR RiDGE RD 740 FALLiNG WATER RD

250,000 327,000 262,000

3 3 3

2 2 2

1601 1921 1897

2 2 2

N N N

TEQUESTA 1057 POPLAR CR

520,000

2586

EMERAlD ISlES 805 GARNET CR

269,000

2.5

1737

EXEcUTIVE hOMES 1601 EASTLAKE WAY

ThE ISlANDS 1224 GiNGER CiR

575,000

3503

409,000

2.5

2565

GABlES 182 ALHAMBRA WY

ThE lAKES 310 FAiRMONT WAY

485,000

2866

249,000

1681

hIBIScUS 1280 BAYViEW CR

ThE MEADOWS 1553 ELM GROVE RD

361,000

2.5

2046

325,000

2.5

2054

ISlES AT WESTON 19441 STONEBROOK ST

440,000

3040

lAGUNA SPRINGS 1054 LAGuNA SPRiNGS DR

360,000

1918

ThE RIDGES 4311 FOXTAiL LN 4419 FOXTAiL LN 3838 FALCON RiDGE CR 3827 EAGLE CT 3884 HERON RiDGE LN

325,000 375,000 449,000 490,000 480,000

3 4 4 6 5

2 2.5 3 4 2.5

2003 2114 2483 3403 2633

2 2 2 2 2

Y Y Y N Y

N Y Y Y Y

WESTON hIllS 1397 ViCTORiA iSLE DR 2786 MEADOWOOD DR 2561 JARDiN TE 2552 JARDiN DR 2569 JARDiN CT 1817 HARBOR POiNTE CR

829,000 800,000 667,500 615,000 538,000 527,000

5 5 4 4 4 5

3.5 4 4 3.5 2.5 3

3900 3924 2941 3664 2821 2900

3 2 2 2 2 3

Y Y Y Y Y Y

N Y Y N N N

MEADOWS 1424 MEADOWS BL

417,500

2.5

1980

NEW RIVER 142 E RiVERBEND DR

140,000

2026

PATIO VIllAS 16825 PATiO ViLLAGE LN

237,000

2068

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New Year’s Resolution… Nutritional Optimization

By Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette

nother year is upon us, and New Year’s resolu-

tions are in high drive. Some of you are opting for tighter and leaner bodies or simply correcting areas where age and gravity have wrecked havoc. These plans for correction may consist of exercise, as well as surgery. What’s most important to either plan is nutritional optimization. Nutritional optimization will allow the body to heal faster, improve energy levels, decrease risk of infection, and improve general health. Many scientific studies have demonstrated that most people lack adequate levels of minerals and vitamins that are necessary to properly heal after taking into account their daily stressors. Nutritional status is imperative for optimal health and recovery. Without it, healing time becomes longer and more uncomfortable. How can I optimize my nutritional status? Diet and nutritional supplements in oral form is a good start; however, it can be overwhelming to determine what you should take and what amount is needed daily. This is why it is important to be under the care of an expert, a physician who specializes in Functional Medicine to help guide you in developing an individualized nutritional plan. Oral supplementation vs. Intravenous (IV) Nutrition Even with the best functioning gastrointestinal system, it is estimated that only 20-30% of vitamins taken orally are actually being absorbed. Once a nutritional deficiency is recognized, it may take several weeks to months to optimize levels orally. This is very different from IV nutrition, since 100% absorption occurs once the IV is initiated. In addition, there are many substances and dosages that can be placed in the IV that the body cannot handle orally due to gastrointestinal discomfort (upset stomach/ diarrhea). With IV nutrition, not only do you absorb 100%, but it can be at higher dosages, thus improving your nutritional status quicker. Will I heal quicker from surgery with IV Nutrition? Research has documented that wounds heal approximately 75% sooner with those receiving Intravenous Nutrition pre/post operatively. In addition, pain is also reduced as the IV nutrition assists in decreasing inflammation. Infection is less likely, as the body’s immune status is functioning at a higher level with optimized nutrition. Can I receive an IV if I’m not having surgery? Yes, absolutely! Aside from significantly reducing healing time and decreasing the risk of scarring, IV nutrition may be used to simply increase energy levels and stamina to conditions affecting under/over functioning adrenals. Some indications for IV nutrition: ▸▸ Fatigue ▸▸ Chronic Illnesses ▸▸ Before and After Surgery ▸▸ Adrenal Fatigue ▸▸ Improving sports performance and recovery ▸▸ Impaired Intestinal absorption i.e., post bariatric surgery, celiac disease, IBS ▸▸ Post radiation or chemotherapy ▸▸ Improve general health Call us to schedule a free consultation 954-384-8989. Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Stephanie Muniz Nerette is Board Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. They both specialize in Functional Medicine, Bio-Identical Hormone Pellet Therapy and IV Nutrition Therapy. Their practice Bellissimo Medical Spa is located at 2665 Executive Park Drive, Suite #3, in Weston.

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Lolita’s Kitchen Offers “Honest Food that Makes You Feel Good”

f you are looking

for a restaurant that is a unique dining experience, be sure to visit one of the most innovative restaurants in Weston. Lolita’s Kitchen is located in the heart of Weston at 2219 N. Commerce Parkway. Lolita’s Kitchen boasts a fresh concept; young and fashionable with a menu that offer diners exquisite Mediterranean and Oriental tastes. Lolita’s Kitchen is owned and operated by Hector Alonso and Hans Certuche, who see to it that guests feel comfortable as soon as they enter. They are greeted by the slick, modern decor, great music which plays an important role and all the little details that make Lolita’s Kitchen the most innovative cuisine in Weston. Diners can choose to start with delicious Breaded Mozzarella Cheese on a bed of Basil Pesto, followed by a tasty Grilled Pork Tenderloin and topped with Jalapeño sauce and sautéed tomatoes or a Shrimp Wok along with a good white wine. For something sweet, why not try Nutella Crepes with strawberries flambéed in red wine. Lolita’s Kitchen also offers daily specials. Many diners enjoy their Mexican soup or love digging into Breaded Calamari accompanied by their special house sauce. Even better, why not try the best Fettuccine Carbonara in the area? Lolita’s Kitchen also serves wine, beer and their famous white sangria. It is also a great meeting place on Friday and Saturday nights, with live entertainment. Come and enjoy with family and friends and experience “Lolita’s Nights”, where Hector, Hans and George show their musical side. They’ll take the stage and share their professional singing talent by performing current hits that will make your visit an unforgettable experience.

Come join them for lunch, dinner or a great night of music and entertainment. Lolita’s Kitchen is located at 2219 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston FL 33326. You can call 954-389-8871 or visit online at www.facebook. com / Lolita’s Kitchen is open Monday to Thursday from 11 am to 11 pm Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. - Sunday 1 pm to 10 pm.

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Why Do Young Families Need A Revocable Trust? By Alan J. Reinfeld, Esq.

n today’s society, it is important to plan for the

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Sagemont Integrates iPads Into Academic Pre-Kindergarten Program By Stacey Bomser

he Sagemont School has always embraced technology. Its

middle and high school students were using laptops long before they became commonplace on school campuses. Now, even the school’s youngest students are engaging in a technology-rich curriculum. This year, the school introduced iPad technology and Interactive Whiteboards to its pre-kindergarten classes. Sagemont’s Academic Pre-Kindergarten Program boasts a strong curriculum. It focuses on cognitive skills such as number recognition, counting, sequencing, sorting, matching, simple addition and subtraction, opposites, and simple geometry, as well as language arts skills such as letter recognition, letter sound, beginning and ending sound recognition, beginning sight words, rhyming words and phonics.

Tomas Von Zehmen and Sophia Strelnikova work together on an app.

Preschool teacher Chaandra Weber helps Adrian Erazo, Kellson Sandi and Chanel Miller reinforce their skills using iPad apps.

Pre-K teachers are using iPads in center-based learning activities. With over 750,000 apps available on Apple’s App Store, there’s one for each of these academic skills. “We use specific learning apps that help our Pre-K students learn pre-reading skills, sequencing, sound-letter recognition and patterns,” explains Pre-K Teacher Mrs. Carluccio. “The apps help our students learn important concepts while having fun, all through the use of their tiny fingertips.” In addition to being fun for the children, the iPad technology allows teachers to integrate differentiated instruction into every lesson and heighten student learning. Teachers can pick and choose the apps and learning games each student will explore

based on the student’s academic level. The apps can be used for both remediation as well as enrichment. “Based on student’s pre-assessments, we can present each student with a wellresearched, educational app based on their level. For instance, some students may need remediation in letter writing skills, while others can benefit from enrichment activities such as sight word recognition,” states Pre-K Teacher Mrs. Eisensmith. Another benefit to iPad technology is that is provides instant assessment and feedback to the children. “Because these education apps are interactive, developmentally appropriate and incorporate game technology-based learning, the children have fun while learning at the same time,” notes Preschool Teacher Mrs. Weber. Although this technology has only been in place for a few months, the Sagemont Pre-K teachers are already noticing the benefits. Not only are iPads an incredible teaching tool and motivator to learn, they have also helped students develop critical social skills such as sharing, taking turns and working together. The school did not jump into this technology lightly. A great deal of planning was involved before the introduction of this curriculum. According to Principal Joann Laskin, the teachers were trained on how to use the iPad as well as how to find the most modern and comprehensive learning apps. “Sagemont teachers also participate in comprehensive training programs for Whiteboard technology throughout every school year to remain contemporary in our mastery of its use.” But, ultimately it’s about making certain the students master the use of technology. “Technology is an integral part across all grade-level curriculums,” explains Principal Laskin. “Sagemont’s mission statement affirms that we are ‘committed to delivering a college-preparatory Preschool through 12th grade education in a technologically-rich, supportive, and culturally-diverse learning community.’”

You can help your child reinforce academic skills by downloading many of the apps the Sagemont teachers use. Recommended math skill-based apps: 123 Writing, Shape Puzzles, Mad Math, Sort It Out 1, and Patterns Recommended language skill-based apps: ABC Alphabet, ABC Phonics, BrightStart, Rhyming, and Sight Words Chanel Miller (left), Kellson Sandi, Adrian Erazo, Heidi Klink, Ethan Hendrickx share an iPad

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Imagine Weston Named National Blue Ribbon School By Stacey Bomser

Bartleman, Weston Mayor Daniel Stermer, who had two children attend Imagine Weston, and Commissioner Tom Kallman. Jacquelyn Vernon, former Imagine Weston ongratulations to Imagine Charter School at Weston. It has principal and current regional director, presented a plaque in honor of the achievement. been recognized as a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department One of the highlights of the event was a presentation by Imagine Weston parent of Education. Imagine Weston was one of only nine schools in Florida, and Autumn Karlinksy. She read a congratulatory letter from Governor Rick Scott and First the only school in Broward County, to be recognized under the “Exemplary High Lady Ann Scott which praised the school for its academic achievement. The Governor Performing” category of Blue Ribbon Schools. wrote that Imagine Charter “I am so proud of our School at Weston has set an students and staff for earnexample for other schools to ing this national recognifollow when striving for success. tion highlighting our acaSuccess is one thing demic achievements,” states Imagine Weston knows well. In Principal Nadine Laham. 2012, the Florida Department “The Blue Ribbon Schools of Education ranked it as the flag waving on our campus third best school in the state each day will remind us of among 1,800 elementary the high expectations we schools. Last year, it also won met in the past and must the Imagine Schools National continue to exceed in the School of the Year Award, as future.” Left: Imagine Charter School at Weston Principal Nadine Laham and Imagine Schools Executive Vice President Rod Sasse unveil the Blue Ribbon Schools flag. Right: Mrs. Cieslak and Ms. Ventura’ssecond grade bi-literate well as awards specifically The flag was unveiled classes performed Cumbia Cienaguera, a Colombian song and dance. for academic growth, parent during a special recognition choice, and character development. ceremony for the school’s 950-plus students, teachers, and faculty. In attendance were The National Blue Ribbon School recognition ceremony ended with a giant pep the founders of Imagine Schools, Dennis and Eileen Bakke, members of the school’s rally. Ms. Laham led students in chanting the Imagine Schools’ six measures of excelgoverning board, former State Representative Ralph Arza, a champion of charter lence. It concluded with the entire student body chanting in unison: “We are Imagine!” schools, Broward County School Board members Laurie Rich Levinson and Robin

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Gator Run Fourth Graders Study Native American Architecture By Stacey Bomser

panish explorer Ponce de Leon may be credited with discover-

ing Florida, but the area was occupied by Native American tribes long before he landed on our shores. Each year, fourth grade students study these first Floridians as part of the social studies curriculum. “Our focus was on the Calusa, Tocobaga, Tequesta, Timucua and Apalachee tribes which flourished throughout Florida in the early years,” explains Cheri Edler, a fourth grade teacher at Gator Run Elementary School. Her students took a particular interest in the Native Americans’ housing. “My students were so intrigued by the different kinds of homes the Native Americans built and lived in; I felt it would be an interesting learning tool to have them create their own Native American home.” Each student was tasked with creating a model of a house built by one of the Florida tribes using many of the same materials used long ago. Students gathered palm fronds, branches, wooden poles, grass, mud, shells and clay to build the structures. “From this hands-on project, the students learned how difficult it must have been in the early years for the Native Americans to provide shelter for their family,” states

Mrs. Edler. “Students were also able to compare and contrast the homes in which we live in today to the homes of the Native Americans.” While the models of the Native American houses were completed independently as homework, in class the students worked in small groups on another project. Each group studied the lifestyle of one of the five main tribes in Florida and created a poster depicting the tribe’s way of life. “The students were able to work cooperatively to identify the different activities from each tribe,” explains Mrs. Edler. “By creating a drawing, they were able to visualize the experience and describe what a Native American tribe might have looked like long ago.” Mrs. Edler’s class had the opportunity to visit a real-life Native American village when the entire fourth grade took a field trip to the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. While there they toured the Ah-Tha-Thi-Ki Museum, a full-scale museum devoted to the history of the Seminole tribe, and visited Billie Swamp Safari to learn about native animals and life on the reservation. The Gator Run fourth graders will continue to explore Florida history this spring with a visit to St. Augustine. First discovered by Ponce de Leon in 1513, St. Augustine is the oldest continually-occupied city in the United States.

Top Left: Kaylee Jordan made a replica of a home built by the Tequesta tribe. Bottom Left: Shera Bowe shows off the Tobacoa Native American house she crafted out of palm fronds, grass and sticks. Center: Joey Milberg created a typical Tocobaga Native American house. Top Right: Students in Mrs. Edler’s class proudly present their models of Native American houses. Bottom Right: Julia Gamache, Alberto Tinedo, Gavin Vigoa and Roshni Sawlani present their group project on the lifestyle of a Native American tribe.

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Scholarship Opportunities Available for Aspiring Chefs and Government Studies Students By Stacey Bomser

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Everglades Elementary School Second Graders Experience Ellis Island By Stacey Bomser

came to the United States. “One family has recently emigrated from Jamaica, and yet another came as part of the “Peter Pan” project from Cuba.” they will probably say something like New York or Ohio. Students in Mrs. To bring history to life, Mrs. Fernandes adopted the “Ellis Island Experience” from Anabela Fernandes’ second grade class at Everglades Elementary School can fellow teacher Lorraine Williams. “After having become so involved with their famitrace their family lineage back generations to how their ancestors first came to America. lies’ heritage and history, the children reenacted the immigration process to better Through their “Ellis Island Experience” project, students were able to visualize the understand what that journey may have been like. They had to fill their suitcases with immigration process. only the most essential items, understanding that their beloved toys and video games According to Mrs. Fernandes, the second grade curriculum includes a unit on immiwould have to stay behind. They better understood that in coming to America, their grants in which students are introduced to what caused people to move to America. ancestors had to think about survival and not luxuries.” “It helps the children better understand how different cultures have shaped America For this activity, students rotated through three stations. First, they had to sign the into the melting pot that it is today.” Ellis Island Registry where they provided their personal information and information Her class, along with Ms. Lindsey MacNeill’s, took this a step further, with each as to where they would be living and what kind of work they would be able to do in student researching their family’s history. This was a homework assignment and stuAmerica. Next, they had to go through a medical examination. Then the students dents were encouraged to speak to family members. “I had families share with me that went through Customs. They made their own suitcases which they filled with essenthis lesson brought tears to their family as tial items from home. They had to fill out they witnessed the younger generation of forms declaring what they were bringing the family completely enthralled by stories into America. Finally, the students had that the elder members were telling,” shares their passports stamped. The agent would Mrs. Fernandes. stamp the passport, hand them a flag and She says many of the students were able welcome them to America. to track their ancestors to Ellis Island. A Hearing those words were Ethan couple even printed out the information Goldberg’s favorite part of the “Ellis Island with the original manifests from the ships Experience.” Classmate Evan Rothenberg they had traveled on. enjoyed stamping the passports “because Zachary Horwitz learned that his great, I liked giving people the privilege to enter great grandmother had to wait for hours America.” on the ship when she arrived at Ellis Island. For Connor Lirio, entering America Elijah Griffin learned that his great, great meant that he was freed from dictatorship. grandfather came from Ireland. Classmate “That is why my ancestor came to America.” Sasha Kaiser learned that her great, great Mrs. Fernandes says by actively engaging grandmother “did not go straight through students in the whole Ellis Island experience, Ellis Island, she came through Boston.” she was able to bring history to life. “It was Mrs. Fernandes notes that with Weston relevant to the children in that they were being such a multi-cultural community, discovering their own history as they tied Mrs. Fernandes’ second grade class celebrates “Immigration Day” dressed many of her students’ families just recently as their ancestors who immigrated to the United States. it to American history.” sk most second graders where their family comes from and

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Mock Trial Teaches Falcon Cove Students About Legal System By Stacey Bomser

orty-five Falcon Cove Middle School students saw their day

in court. They weren’t in trouble; rather, they were participants in the “Street Law Mock Trial Competition.” This is the fifth year the school has competed in this program, which is sponsored by the Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law School. During the ten-week program, law students Emily Pineless, Alex Ostrovsky and Steven Papadonikolakis, came once or twice a week to teach students in Mrs. Angelo’s and Mr. Malca’s 8th grade U.S. History classes and Mrs. Stewart’s 7th grade Civics classes. The law students explained the legal process, how a trial is conducted and prepared the middle schoolers for the Mock Trial Competition. “Students were given a hypothetical case to research and volunteered to be attorneys for the Prosecution, Defense or witnesses in the trial,” explains Mrs. Angelo. “They wrote their own opening statements, questions for the witnesses, and closing statements.” Eighth grader Dana Aponte says the most challenging part of the mock

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Tequesta Trace Students Rise to Cougar Challenge By Stacey Bomser

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Trace Middle School Cougar Challenge was a huge success. With over half of the students participating, the school’s PTA exceeded its fundraising goal. It collected approximately $14,000. “Cougar Challenge is our one and only school-wide fundraiser for the year,” explains PTA Co-President Claudia Rivero. “All of the dollars donated by the students and their families will go directly back into the school for technology updates and improvements Seventh grader Jared Dougherty his strength at the Billy for our campus, students and faculty.” Top tests Beck III obstacle course. on the PTA’s priority list is purchasing the equipment needed to make Tequesta Trace a wireless campus. While that will certainly benefit everyone, for students Cougar Challenge was all about fun. For a $20 donation, students could partake in an afternoon of fun-filled activities, many with a fitness focus. According to Cougar Challenge Chair Edwin Perez, the Weston YMCA provided team-oriented sports activities, while Billy Beck III challenged students with an obstacle course. Other popular activities included temporary tattoos, inflatables, and a dunk tank with the opportunity to try to plunge teachers, guidance counselors and even the school’s BSO resource deputy into the cold water. Some students chose to use the event as an opportunity to socialize, simply hanging out with friends or walking a few laps

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our age. Hair is always a hot topic for this age group, who are disappointed to be going grey, anxious about losing hair, and horrified to be losing it all together. However, there is a myriad of myths and misinformation out there and we feel it is our job as hair experts to set you straight. With the help of my husband Jeff Charles, who is a member of the Institute of Trichologists (MIT) in London, I would like to enlighten readers about what can be taken as gospel and what can be dismissed as old wives’ tales. Hair can turn grey overnight in instances of extreme trauma There is a slight truth in this. When I think of the British history I learned years ago, it is a well-documented phenomenon with Anne Boleyn and Marie Antoinete famously described as “going white overnight” before their public executions. I doubt it happens overnight, but possibly over a few days, as studies have shown that white hairs are more resilient to this auto-immune action and so the pigmented hair is more prone to fall out, leaving the white hair behind. Pull out one grey hair and two will grow in its place This is untrue. If only growing hair back was so simple. Here is my question: if this was true, could bald people not eliminate their baldness altogether by tweezing their thinning hair. This myth comes from the basic fact that the more they try to get rid of them, the more they see. Psychologically speaking, this is called the “spotlight effect” and rather than going down this route, we recommend a nice moisturizing color to get rid of the evidence. Brushing thinning hair makes it fall out quicker Not true at all. For general hair thinning, which is the most common problem facing women, the shedding and resting cycles stay the same, between six weeks to four months, depending on the person. Therefore, when hair dies and sheds, it takes up to four months to travel up the hair shaft and be dislodged. In other words, there is a time difference between the death of a hair strand and when the person sees the hair fall out. Any hair which is dislodged while brushing has died a long time ago and cannot be affected by anything you do to it now. However, when excessive shedding is experienced, a hair loss treatment can help eliminate future loss. Menopause can have a detrimental effect on the hair. True. Hair genetically thins as we age, gradually losing density. This thinning can be increased by medication and illness and the onset of the menopause, when estrogen levels drop and testosterone levels exert a greater influence. Managing expectations for this age group is the key. There are many remedies to help with support, attention and aesthetically adding back the ‘femininity and youth’ factors into, what we all want, feeling ‘young’ again. Helen Charles boasts thirty-five years of experience as a hair fashion designer, master stylist and innovative colorist. She owned and operated four salons in London before moving to Weston and opening Helen Charles Salon London. To schedule an appointment with Helen or any of the salon’s talented stylists, call (954) 349-9220. The Helen Charles Salon London is conveniently located at 1660 Market Street in the heart of the Weston Town Center. For more information, visit www.helencharlessalon.com.

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itness means very different things to

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Tax Talk

Can Same-Sex Partners File Tax Returns Jointly or Married Filing Separately? By Jacqueline F. Rodriguez, CPA

nder Federal law, same-sex partners are not

recognized as married for tax purposes. Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) defines the words “marriage” and “spouse” as follows: the word “marriage” means only a legal union between one man and one woman as husband and wife, the word “spouse” refers only to a person of the opposite sex who is a husband or a wife. But the existence of a rational basis for Section 3 of DOMA is closely argued. Given the broad range of federal laws to which marital status is relevant, the consequences of DOMA are far-reaching. In addition to preventing a surviving same-sex spouse from inheriting money or property free from an estate tax, DOMA prevents same-sex married couples from lessening tax burdens by filing joint federal tax returns; prevents the surviving spouse of a same-sex marriage from collecting Social Security survivor benefits; and prevents federal employees from sharing their health insurance and certain other medical benefits with same-sex spouses. However, the President has already taken steps to mitigate the harms visited upon same-sex couples by DOMA. The President has issued a memorandum requiring all executive departments and agencies to take steps, consistent with existing law, to extend benefits to the same-sex domestic partners of federal employees, and where applicable, to the children of same-sex domestic partners of federal employees. The Obama Administration has decided not to defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and a number of courts have struck down the key provision in DOMA that denies recognition of same-sex marriages for purposes of administering federal law. In a case involving the deprivation of several federal benefits to same-sex spouses, a district court has struck down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The court found that this provision, which denies recognition of same-sex marriages for purposes of administering federal law, violates the equal protection clause of the Constitution. As a result, the same-sex spouses who joined the lawsuit based on IRS’s denial of their amended return claims seeking the difference between the amounts that they paid based on separate vs. joint filing are presumably entitled to tax refunds. Ironically, same-sex couples can take advantage of several interesting estate planning techniques stemming from the disconnect between the DOMA and state family law. The federal government’s unwillingness to recognize same-sex marriages actually creates certain tax opportunities that are unavailable to opposite-sex married couples. If and when the DOMA is repealed, which seems likely given recent constitutional changes and proposed legislation, same-sex couples will be afforded the same treatment under federal law as, and the protections that are currently afforded to, married couples of the opposite sex. As noted in Santosky v. Kramer, 455 U.S. 745, 753 (1982), “freedom of personal choice in matters of family life is a fundamental liberty interest protected by the Fourteenth Amendment.” Jacqueline Rodriguez, CPA, holds a Masters Degree in Science of Taxation and is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Weston Chapter. She has more than ten years of experience and specializes in tax compliance for J-1, F-1, H-2B, and E-2 visa holders and treaty based returns for Venezuela, Spain, Canada, Belgium and the UK. Her office is located at 2625 Weston Road, second floor. For more information call (954) 389-0729 or visit www.afsb.net/jfrcpa.

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Oye! Weston takes place the last Thursday of every month. For more information, contact them at oyeweston@gmail.com or follow them on Facebook at “Oye Weston.”

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Helen Charles Salon London Brings World-Class Hair to Weston By Stacey Bomser

or the past forty years, Helen Charles

has been making her mark on the hair industry one head at a time. Her creative coifs have graced the pages of high-end fashion magazines and her flair with hair has earned her numerous awards and accolades. But, her true passion is making her clients look and feel their best everyday. The owner of Helen Charles Salon London shared her personal philosophy and predictions for the trends we’ll see in tresses this coming year.

continuously educating myself as well as my team members, improving our skills by continuously adding to our knowledge and sharing our craft with each other.

Why is it important to stay current on the latest techniques and trends? It is important for us to be

aware of the way fashion evolves and give advice on current trends. I find that by visiting London regularly and attending hair shows globally, I am able to maintain a forward thinking attitude in our industry and guide my staff accordingly towards their educational needs. Why is education so important to you and your salon? This is the only way I know how we can build loyalty from our clients and offer the professionalism that they are looking for. I have been in this industry 40 years and can still claim that my work is totally up to date. This could not have happened if I stayed

very modern and present. Hair experts nowadays are armed with a litany of products to achieve overnight success and even jump start slow growing hair. Of course, hair extensions are an extremely fun option. We have the exclusivity of Dream Catcher Microlink extensions, which, in my opinion, is a safe, natural and inexpensive way of adding volume or length, or even panels of color. When it comes to men, grooming will torpedo their personal style to a new level. Regardless of short or long styles, a cut should emphasize a man’s jaw line so that it appears square and masculine.

In addition to hair, what services does the salon offer? We are a full-service salon and offer the best

in hair, facials, nails, waxing, massage and make up, as well as men’s barbering and grooming. We are also able to give extensive scalp advice with regards to hair loss and scalp disorders, due to my husband Jeff’s trichology certification and experience. Any special services you would like to highlight? We have just launched our “Unlimited Beauty” program. This offers members four different packages

Helen Charles (seated) and the staff at Helen Charles Salon London will have you red carpet ready, everyday.

What made you want to become a stylist? Initially,

to create beautiful hair styles and color. This, in time, changed to wanting to help people feel and look beautiful. We all have a purpose in life and it is mostly to help others in one way or another. I believe I have certainly found my purpose, especially now that I am very involved raising funds for different charities including Operation Smile, an international children’s charity that helps treat facial deformities.

What is your expertise? I understand what the client wants and needs in the way of improving their image and self-confidence. I have the ability to match correct techniques of cutting and coloring to different texture hair. In my opinion, all hair textures are beautiful and can be compared with different groups of fabric, such as silk, satin, velvet, cotton or linen. So, to use an incorrect technique on a certain texture can lead to less than perfect results.

with my knowledge of 40 years ago. Hair is just like any other industry, it is forever evolving and as new technology comes in, it is our responsibility to pass the benefits of this to our clients.

What differentiates your salon from others? What makes us unique is the fact that an initial consultation with myself, my husband Jeff, or another creative stylist is always offered before a new client is allocated to a service provider. This is to ensure that the client receives the most suitable service that he or she is looking for according to the experience, creativity, personality and personal budget.

You have come up with some of your own techniques. Where do you get these ideas? Designing haircuts and color is a natural progression in our industry when passion and experience sets in throughout our career. I follow the fashion and film industries very closely and am of the strong belief that trends in hair are always influenced by these forums. My inspiration for new techniques usually comes from studying the great hair artists in London such as John Freda and Trevor Sorbie who, like myself, were both trained by the late, legendary Vidal Sassoon.

As a salon owner, what is your philosophy? My philosophy is to stay at the forefront of fashion by

What do you see as the trends for 2013? I think there is something about long, straight hair. It feels

such as blow dry’s, massages, mani and pedi’s, or facials, for a monthly fee of $87 per package, for as many visits as they wish. What product lines do you use for your salon services? We use L’Oreal (including Inoa) and Goldwell for color, Kerastase, Bumble and Bumble and Moroccan Oil for hair care and styling, SkinCeuticals for skin care, Jane Iredale for make-up, and OPI and Essie and Shellac for nail care. With these carefully chosen, top quality products, we are able to enhance the skills of our service providers even further.

The Helen Charles Salon London is conveniently located at 1660 Market Street in the heart of the Weston Town Center. To schedule an appointment call (954) 349-9220. Salon hours are 10am to 6:30pm daily, except Thursday when the salon stays open until 9pm. For more information on the salon and its services, visit www.helencharlessalon.com.

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Taste the Results at Orange Theory Fitness By Stacey Bomser

f you are like many Americans, you resolved to lose weight and get in shape this year. By next month, almost half of those people will have already broken that resolution. Thanks to Orange Theory Fitness, this can be the year you actually fulfill your weight loss and fitness goal. Manny Ceara, Director of Operations for Orange Theory Fitness of Weston, explains how this innovative fitness program works and why you will see results in just five sessions.

What is Orange Theory Fitness? The foundation of Orange Theory Fitness is our heart-zone based training strategies where we actually monitor your heart-rate during the 60-minute routine to make sure you are getting the most out of every minute of effort you’re giving yourself. We even give you a report card after your session to see how well you really did. Now, we’re all accountable for your results.

How does this fitness program work? Orange Theory Fitness has found success by focusing on the “Orange Effect” of working out. In any traditional fitness environment you see people working out at a certain pace. It’s usually within their comfort zone where they are getting minimal benefit. Then people wonder why they spend hours in the gym and stop seeing results rather

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quickly. Orange Theory Fitness turns that upside down. Our science focuses on heart-zone based training. We issue you a heart monitor pod to wear during the workout so you can see your heart rate throughout your session. Then we focus on interval-based strategies to get you working within three primary training zones using a fun and innovative workout plan built and delivered by a certified Orange Theory Fitness professional. When you do this workout correctly, you will experience the “Orange There’s no way you can go wrong with heart zone based training at Orange Theory Fitness. Effect” or after-burn. Simply put: you will continue to burn calories and body have people walk-in that haven’t worked out in fat for up to 36 hours after you leave our studio. a long time and need more than a traditional It’s almost like a 2-for-1 workout. gym can offer. And yes, we also have first-timers that are tentative but curious. We like to say What type of results can clients expect to that, “anybody at anytime at any level can do Orange Theory Fitness.” see? You will feel a difference after three and you will SEE a difference after five. That’s five sessions, not weeks! How are your instructors trained? Each Orange Theory Fitness trainer holds a national What is the reaction from members? They certification in fitness. In addition, each attended love Orange Theory Fitness! But don’t just take the specialized Orange Theory Fitness Academy my word for it, here’s what Eddie B. had to where they were trained by the top members of say after only seven months: “I’ve seen great our organization including one of our founders, improvement to myself and my health and my Ellen Latham. This ensures we maintain an optiphysical conditioning that I would have never mal level of consistency of our unique product done on my own. I no longer have lower back and the quality of professional that delivers it. pains and that is huge. It used to bother me and I tried stretching and chiropractic appointments Anything else you would like readers to and nothing worked. I’ve never done the type know about Orange Theory Fitness of of core training and cardio like this before. This Weston? We are one of the fastest growing type of interval training has made all the differfitness concepts in the country and for good ence. I went from a 38 to a 34. I pulled out my reason. We’re on to something here. Just rememold jeans and BAM! Just a great wow moment.” ber, there are plenty of fitness options out there but very few solutions. Orange Theory Fitness Who is your typical client? There are has been that solution for many, many people three types of people when it comes to in our community and it could be a solution for fitness. There’s the “engaged” individual you -- but you have to come in and “taste” the who knows the benefits of exercise and Orange for yourself. Whether it’s weight loss, enjoys doing it. The second is the “fencefat loss, muscle tone, energy level, self-esteem, sitting” individual who “hasn’t done anystructured routines, anything that you’ve had thing in a while” but is motivated to try trouble finding a solution for, we’re here to something new. And finally, there’s the help you. “introductory” individual who is literally trying something for the first time, often Orange Theory Fitness is located at 1132 Weston Road motivated by a doctor’s recommendation in the Country Isles Plaza. The studio is open daily, with to lose weight. Our typical client is a blend classes scheduled from 5:15am until 7pm on weekdays, of all three. We have people walk-in all the and from 7:30am until 11:15am on weekends. The first time that currently have fitness routines class is free. The studio offers a variety of membership but have become stagnant and bored packages. For more information call (954) 888-6660 with them and need a “solution”. And we or visit www.orangetheoryfitness.com.

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food much more flavorful. For someone unfamiliar with Malaysian cuisine, I think it’s the best of all Asian cuisine. It is a blend of Chinese, Thai and Indian.

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arc 28 has been serving authentic Asian

cuisine in Weston since 1990. Owners Felicia and Leeman Chan take great pride in sharing their cuisine, as well as their culture and traditions, with their Weston neighbors. This year, the Chans invite the community to celebrate Chinese New Year with them on Sunday, February 10th. Chinese New Year is one of the most festive days of the entire year. It is filled with family traditions and fabulous food. The Chans believe this is the perfect time to introduce diners to the rich customs of their culture. Felicia Chan shared the significance of this holiday as well as some of her favorite dishes at Parc 28. Why is Chinese New Year a special holiday?

Chinese New Year is the beginning of the New Year according to the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. The calendar is based on a lunar cycle, so the New Year changes every year. It usually falls in late January or early February. Chinese New Year is more than just the start of the new calendar, it is also signifies the start of the farming season. Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival, and in pre-modern times it would signal to farmers in China that they must begin preparing for the sowing of their fields. Unlike in America, the Chinese New Year festivities officially last for 15 days.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Parc 28. This is the Year of the Snake.

Chinese New Year. Family, friends and business contacts exchange boxes of oranges, or live orange trees. It is traditional for elders to give children little red envelopes with lucky money to symbolize wealth and prosperity for the coming year. The most important element of Chinese New Year is the reunion dinner which is held on New Year’s Eve. This is the time when all family members come together for a meal, either in the parents’ or eldest brother’s home, or nowadays in restaurants. The reunion dinner is usually lavish, with multiple courses including dishes of chicken, pork and fish. In Chinese communities, there will be fireworks to welcome the New Year as well. Is Parc 28 doing anything special to celebrate the Chinese New Year? On Sunday, February 10th, we will celebrate by introducing some new dishes for Chinese New Year. In the Chinese culture, the whole family shares a meal for the new year. There is always a seafood such as shrimp or fish, a chicken and a beef dish, as well as soup. It is a complete meal to provide balance. We will also have special activities for children at our New Year’s celebration. Parc 28 serves more than just Chinese food. What other cuisines do you offer? We serve authentic

Chinese cuisine, as well as Malaysian, Thai, Indian and Singaporean specialties. Felicia Chan, owner of Parc 28, celebrates the Chinese New Year with diners Bennett and Marianne Falk and their grandchildren.

This is the Year of the Snake. What does the snake signify? The symbol of the snake is one of the more popular Chinese zodiac signs and is featured on many different art forms. The snake represents an intelligent personality that is full of grace. Known to possess a spirit of materialism, the snake has a personality that is sharp at decision making. Chinese mythology holds that a half-human snake was the father of the Chinese emperors. They are associated with beauty and wisdom, esoteric knowledge and spiritual discovery. How do Chinese people celebrate the New Year?

Do you have any special customs? It is tradition

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You are one of the only restaurants around to serve Malaysian food. What makes Malaysian cuisine unique? Malaysian food is very exotic with different assorted spices. Malaysian cooking uses many more spices than traditional Chinese cooking, making the

What are Parc 28’s specialty dishes? I would definitely recommend the Satay, featuring marinated chicken or beef grilled on skewers and served with peanut sauce. Other specialty dishes include the Chow Kueh Teow, Malaysian-style fried noodles, and Ayam Rendang, Malaysian-style chicken curry cooked in coconut milk flavored with spices. From our Chinese menu, the Four Seasons is very popular. This unique pork dish represents the four seasons in its ingredients: baby corn for spring, celery heart for summer, pork for autumn, and Chinese dried mushrooms for winter. The Sizzling Beef is another favorite dish. What would you recommend for someone wanting to try something different? It will depend on the customer’s preferences, but we are always happy to make recommendations. We can also customize dishes based on the customer’s special requests, such as low sodium.

Do you offer any specials? Our “specials” have always been popular. We have more than 28 entrees to choose from. For lunch specials, the price range is from $5.50 to $7.50. As for dinner specials, the price range is from $8.50 to $9.75. For take-out, you can order small (pint) or large (quart) portions so you can try different types of food, perhaps some Malaysian and some Thai-style. You’ve been in business over 20 years. Why do

you think Parc 28 has been so successful for so long? The three secrets to our success are the

consistency in food quality, excellent customer service, and the new dish innovations. Parc 28 is a family-owned and operated restaurant. We use different kinds of herbs to enhance the flavors of our dishes. You have not experienced authentic Asian cuisine until you have eaten at Parc 28.

Parc 28 is located at 1382 Weston Road in the Country Isles Plaza. It is open from 11:30am to 9:30pm Monday through Thursday, from 11:30am to 10:30pm on Friday, from 12:30pm to 10:30pm on Saturday, and from 12:30pm to 9:30pm on Sunday. The restaurant offers dine-in, take-out, delivery and catering. To place an order call (954) 389-7029. To see the menu, visit www. Parc28Weston.com.

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snapshots from school Signing Day

Congratulations to Kori Beck. The Archbishop McCarthy senior from Weston recently signed to play for the University of Tampa mens lacrosse team. The four-year varsity starter is the first Archbishop student to sign from the school’s lacrosse program. Kori is pictured here on signing day with his parents, Jeanne and Eugene Beck.

Rotary Recognition

Each month the Rotary Club of Weston recognizes two outstanding students, one from Cypress Bay High School and one from Western High School, for their service, academic success, leadership and exemplary character. Pictured here are Rotarian Bob Harms, Cypress Bay senior Daniel Croitoru, Western High School senior Jack Henry Kapp, and Rotarian Julian Gazzano.

Legally Blonde

Sagemont’s award winning High School Drama Department performed Legally Blonde: The Musical at the Nova Southeastern University Black Box Theatre. It featured a cast and crew of over 50 students, including some of Sagemont’s Competition Cheerleaders and Drum Line. Ninth grader Jessica Jordan played the lead, Elle Woods. The production will be judged for this year’s Cappies Awards.

International Fest

Cypress Bay students were able to explore the school’s cultural diversity at International Fest hosted by P.R.I.D.E. (Promoting Relationships in Diversity through Education). The event featured the traditions, customs and foods of various countries.

All Star Musicians

For the first time in Falcon Cove history, the middle school had six students earn a coveted spot in the All State Middle School Band. Hundreds of students Angela Liu (clarinet), Martin Mayo (oboe), Rande Nieto auditioned on (bassoon), Martin Vivas (trombone), Anna Lee Bossory each instrument. (bass clarinet), Director Ian Loew, and Eric Juarez (tuba). Only 11 students from Broward County were chosen.

Door Décor

Mrs. Sznapstajler’s first grade class at Gator Run Elementary School won the door decoration contest for its “Don’t get caught up in a web of drugs” design. It was part of the school’s Say No to Drugs campaign. Each student created spider out of a black paper plate and wrote a message about why they were refusing to do drugs.

Hurricane Help

Students at Indian Trace Elementary School collected nearly $400 to benefit the victims of superstorm Sandy. Tzaicel Hernandez, Major Gifts Officer for the American Red Cross - South Florida Region, gratefully accepted the check from Joseph Mullen, President of the Indian Trace Student Council, during a Leadership Assembly at school.

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Book Share

Eagle Point Elementary School donated more than 600 beginner books to Watkins Elementary School in Pembroke Park. The books were excess inventory from the school’s Book Exchange, along with about 50 Big Books teachers donated. In addition, kindergarten and first graders wrote letters to the students at Watkins Elementary encouraging them to read. Eagle Point’s former reading specialist, Mrs. Reynolds, came to pick up the enormous donation to her new school, where she is assistant principal.

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Arts Council of Greater Weston Board Members Steve Enfield (seated), 1st Vice President Jami Rahn (standing left), President Joy Rodenberg, and Betty Silva.

Kate Jolson (left), Kristen Noffsinger, Renee LaBonte, Roger Lander, Joe Friedman.

Betsy Bennett (left), Bill Burd and Arnie Bennett (far right) with guests.

Music Appreciation

More than 600 people filled the streets of Weston Town Center for a free, twilight Pops Concert performed by the Symphony of the Americas. The program was presented by the City of Weston, the Arts Council of Greater Weston and Weston Town Center, in partnership with the Weston Philharmonic Society.

Merta Wincelle (left), Joy Rodenberg, Rosalind Burd, and Maria Metzger. Jessica Weissman (left), of Weston, Robin Steinman, Dana Rabinowitz and Event Co-Chair Ronnie Greissman, also of Weston.

Enchanting Evening

Fairy Tale Ball co-chair Allison Antevy, of Weston, presents a gift to Jayden Villano, held by his mother Alexa Gutierrez, joined by Dr. Scholl.

Festive Friends

The Diamond Angels of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation’s 9th Annual Fairy Tale Ball raised more than $400,000 for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Cardiac Program. One of the highlights of the evening was an emotional heartfelt speech by Alexa Gutierrez whose son, Jayden Villano, received a heart transplant last April. He was the event’s Special Ambassador.

Thirty-three members of the Weston Friends Club attended the holiday luncheon at Banyan Restaurant. Pictured here are Georgia Spry (left), Mardi Steffen, Mary Sedlak, Frances Yesbeck, Shirley Kelly and Ruby Owens (sitting).

Touching Tribute

The Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention (FISP) Survivors of Suicide Loss Day of Healing conference concluded with a balloon release. FISP Executive Director/CEO Jackie Rosen (in green/blue print jacket) joined program attendees in releasing balloons with personal messages to loved ones lost to suicide. The annual conference, held at Cleveland Clinic Florida, included sessions with licensed psychologists, grief counselors and mental health experts.

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Brunch and Books

The Weston Friends Club recently held a Pot Luck Brunch and Book Exchange at the home of Nancy Russo. Members brought more than 50 books to share and donated about 20 to the Friends of the Weston Library. Pictured here are Betsy Zima (left), Shirley Kelly, VP Membership Judy Good, VP Programs Jacqueline Stewart, and Mardi Steffen.

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