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City Commission Meeting – A regular meeting of the Weston City Commission begins at 7:00pm in the City Commission Chamber located in Weston City Hall, 17200 Royal Palm Boulevard, Weston.

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Free Bulk Garbage Pick-Up – Takes place on your regularly scheduled garbage collection day only -- Wednesday, July 21st, Thursday, July 22nd and Friday, July 23rd for residential properties, and Saturday, July 24th for multi-family units with dumpsters. Items should be placed curbside by 7a.m. on your collection day. For questions regarding bulk pick-up please call the City of Weston Public Works Services Center at 954-385-2600 or visit the City of Weston website at www.westonfl. org, click on Public Works and then Bulk Pick Up.

24th

Book ’n’ Cooking with Miss Robyne – It’s a very special story time at

the Weston Branch Library when Miss Robyne comes to cook. The program is from 1-2pm. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. The Weston Branch Library is located at 4205 Bonaventure Boulevard. For more information contact the Youth Services desk at 954-389-2098 x. 252.

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Magician Brent Gregory – Enjoy the wonder and possibilities of the magic

of Brent Gregory, one of South Florida’s favorite magicians. His performance is from 1-2pm at the Weston Branch Library. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. The Weston Branch Library is located at 4205 Bonaventure Boulevard. For more information contact the Youth Services desk at 954-389-2098 x. 252.

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Ladies Day Out – The Weston Friends Club is having a “Ladies Day Out.” Join the group for a shopping trip to the Festival Flea Market followed by lunch at a nearby restaurant. For more information about this event please call Nancy Russo at 954-385-1445 or Nancy Dunlop at 954-384-6456.

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Ceramics on Wheels – Children will have a chance to paint pottery when Ceramics on Wheels comes to the Weston Branch Library from 1-2pm. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. The Weston Branch Library is located at 4205 Bonaventure Boulevard. For more information contact the Youth Services desk at 954-389-2098 x. 252.

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SummerFest Concert

The Weston Philharmonic Society presents SummerFest 2010. This world-class concert features the Mont Blanc Symphony Chamber Orchestra of France playing in concert with musicians from the Symphony of the Americas, under the direction of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese. The concert takes place at 8:00pm at Temple Dor Dorim. For more information visit www.westonphilharmonic.com.

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Association of Professional Businesswomen – Meet local businesswomen, top executives and business owners at monthly networking luncheons hosted by the Association of Professional Businesswomen. It is held on the second Wednesday of each month at the Bonaventure Country Club from 11:30am until 1:00pm. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for guests. Visit www.apbweston.com for more information.

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Seen on Scene B’nai Aviv Preschoolers Perform

The pre-kindergarten classes from B’nai Aviv Early Childhood Education Center ended the school year on a high note. The young students sang songs for the seniors at the Daniel Cantor Senior Center. In addition to providing entertainment, the children presented a donation from Tzedakah (charity) collected at the preschool. Submitted photos.

Rally to Support Colombian Presidential Candidate

Dozens of Weston residents, most of them of Colombian descent, rallied at Weston Town Center in support of Colombian Presidential Candidate Antanas Mockus. Nearly 75 people dressed in green to show their support for the Green Party candidate. During his two terms as mayor of Bogota, Mockus promoted many “green” measures to preserve the environment, such as the TransMilenio public transportation system and use of bicycles. Submitted photo.

Artist Anne Marie Brown, Peter of Weston Salon owner Peter Bitetto and art patron Grace Diaz enjoy the Plein Air Fine Art event at the Shoppes on the Green. Submitted photo.

Shoppes on the Green Hosts Art Event

Art patrons enjoyed a colorful afternoon at Shoppes on the Green’s inaugural Plein Air Fine Art event. Local artists were on hand to showcase and sell their masterpieces. The artists were affiliated with Kosh’s “State of the Artists” group. A donation was made on behalf of the event to the Children’s Harbor, a residential service for foster children. The event was sponsored by Lirios, Stevie B’s Ribs, Art of Flowers, Ice Cream Club, Carl’s Barbershop, Cyberscape Café, UPS Store, New Life Chiropractic, Peter of Weston Salon, Hyatt Regency Bonaventure, and the Red Door Spa.

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can do kid Kids Flip for Alzheimer’s Fundraiser

wo of Ariana Feldman’s greatest loves are her grandparents and gymnastics. So, when it came time for the Weston middle school student to plan a Mitzvah (good deed) project as part of her Bat Mitzvah preparations, she decided to put on a cartwheel-a-thon to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease. Both her grandmother and grandfather are suffering from this terrible disease. Her goal was to raise $3,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association, which is dedicated to researching the prevention, cures, and treatments of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Ariana Feldman (holding sign) hosted a cartwheel-a-thon to raise money and awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease. Photo by Dan Mintz, Acclaim Photography.

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The event was held at TAG USA Gymnastics, where Ariana is a Level 7 Optional gymnast. Many of her teammates and friends joined her for the event, performing cartwheels for one minute each. Prizes were awarded to the participants who did the most. Ariana, who was recovering from a stress fracture in her left foot, was determined to do 30, but was actually able to do 38 cartwheels in just sixty seconds. Olivia Medina does a cartwheel to help raise money for Dozens of people, includ- the Alzheimer’s Association. Photo by Dan Mintz, Acclaim ing Ariana’s grandparents, Photography. were there to cheer on the cartwheelers. Jammin Express provided music to keep the momentum going. TAG USA Gymnastics owners Michael and Marissa Zoldan generously allowed Ariana to use their gym for her cartwheel-a-thon. Their daughter Maia, an Elite gymnast, participated in the event. Alzheimer’s is a progressive and fatal disease that attacks the brain. It is the most common form of dementia. More than five million people have this disease, including more than 200,000 in Southeast Florida. The Alzheimer’s Association provides information, education and support to people suffering from Alzheimer’s and their loved ones. To learn more or to make a donation visit www.alz.org/seflorida.

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can do kid cypress Bay’s Jiaqi Xie Scores at Junior math olympiad

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ongratulations to Jiaqi Xie. The rising eleventh grader at Cypress Bay High School is one of the nation’s top math students. He flexed his math muscle, placing seventh in the United States of America Junior Mathematical Olympiad. Jiaqi was one of 237 students, in tenth grade or below, nationwide, who qualified to take the test. As one of the top finishers, Jiaqi was invited to attend the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program, which was held in

“Jiaqi’s intelligence astounds me. I watched him take the exam and he made this test look easy, which it is not.” — Lisa Herron, Cypress Bay Math Teacher and Mu Alpha Theta sponsor June at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The three-week math intensive program included lessons on various math topics and writing mathematical proofs, lectures and daily practice exams. For many students, this would not have been the ideal way to spend their summer. But, for Jiaqi, it was a dream come true. “I enjoy math probably because there is only one answer in arithmetic, and math presents a logical way of representing the world,” he explains. Jiaqi is lucky, math comes easily to him. He just completed his sophomore year and has already taken geometry, algebra 1, pre-calculus, and statistics. He will take calculus this upcoming school year. In addition to his classes, Jiaqi is also a member of Cypress Bay’s Mu Alpha Theta math club. “I enjoy math competitions because of the thrill of the race, the people I meet there, and the fun that can be had when we’re not doing math.”

He dedicated extra time to math studies, while preparing for the USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad. “My teachers encouraged me to do well and taught me everything I needed to know. We learned more than just the standard benchmark in class and there were weekly practices,” says Jiaqi. While he credits his teachers with his success, they say he truly earned this recognition. “Jiaqi’s intelligence astounds me. I watched him take the Do you have what it takes to compete in the United States of America Junior Mathematical exam and he made this test look easy, Olympiad? Here is one of the questions Jiaqi Xie had to answer: which it is not,” states Lisa Herron, Cypress Bay math teacher and Mu Let AXYZB be a convex pentagon inscribed in a semicircle of diameter AB. Denote by P, Q, R, S Alpha Theta sponsor. “This test was the feet of the perpendiculars from Y onto lines AX, BX, AZ, BZ, respectively. extremely difficult, and for him to perform so well is a testament to his Prove that the acute angle formed by lines PQ and RS is half the size of angle XOZ, where O is the knowledge and mathematical abilities. It is also a testament to the Cypress midpoint of segment AB. Bay Mathematics program and its to see the answer to this question and other test questions from the 2010 Junior Mathematical teachers, as well as our Mu Alpha Theta team and his coaches, Nick Pero, Olympiad contest visit http://amc.maa.org/usamo/2010/2010usamo.shtml. Alex Palilunas and Richard Farmer.”

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camp newS “GeT in The GAme!” at Sagemont Sports camp

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agemont Sports Camp scores with boys and girls looking for summer fun. From baseball to badminton, campers can get in the game at weekly sportscentered camps. Each week the camp focuses on one or two specific sports, teaching campers the skills and techniques to play these games. Campers can choose which weeks they want to attend depending upon which sports interest them. Choices range from more mainstream sports such as soccer, basketball and flag football, to lesser known activities such as badminton, ultimate frisbee or lacrosse. Sports Camp Coordinator Gina Florio, who has been running the program for the past five years, says campers learn much more than just the rules of the game. They develop confidence, courage, leadership, teamwork and perseverance. “Seeing a child develop confidence is one of my greatest joys,” shares Coach Florio. “Watching a child throw a football correctly for the first time, officiate an activity, make a great flag pull to save the game, or score their first goal ever. All these life-changing moments can be experienced through sports. Especially in the uncomfortable or disappointing moments, this is where the true character can be developed.” Sagemont Sports Camp is open to boys and girls entering second through eighth grades. Monty’s Roaring Junior Sports Camp is for second through fifth graders, while Monty’s Roaring Senior Sports Camp is for middle school students. Campers do not need to be athletic or have any mastery in a particular sport, just

Field trips to Florida Marlins games are among the exciting outings awaiting campers at Sagemont Sports Camp.

the willingness to learn and have fun. “We create a healthy competitive atmosphere by initiating game situations to bring out all the campers’ strengths as well as understand and recognize weaknesses,” explains Coach Florio, noting that campers will be taught by experienced coaches in each of the various sports. In addition to the learning the sport(s) of the week, camp activities include playing capture the flag, dodge ball, swimming, Iron Man Competition, color war and much more. A variety of sports-related field trips are also planned. Depending upon the week’s theme, campers could attend a Marlins game, go bowling, kayaking, fishing, play paint ball, or other exciting adventures. Coach Florio says regardless of the activity, the focus will always be on fun and fitness. “As a parent of two boys, I experienced firsthand the importance of healthy physical activity in a child’s life and the positive impact it can produce. Our focus is on the overall individual child’s development, physically, socially and character.”

Lacrosse is just one of the many sports campers will learn at Sagemont Sports Camp.

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Monty’s Sorts Camp is a division of Camp Sagemont located at The Sagemont School, Lower School Campus in Weston. For a camp brochure and registration form, please go to www.campsagemont.com or call (954) 384-5454. Camp weeks are sold by the week and nine total weeks are offered.

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communiTy newS Weston Philharmonic Society Promotes music Appreciation to All Ages

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he Weston Philharmonic Society does much more than simply present worldclass musicians in concert. It also promotes music appreciation to all ages. “In addition to presenting symphony orchestras, we support and promote a variety of musical genres including jazz and pops concerts and even classical guitar,” says Judi Robaina, who is starting her second term as President of the Weston Philharmonic Society. This year, she says the organization’s primary focus will be on the youth of Weston. “In light of the budget cuts and schools eliminating arts and music programs, we would like to fill that gap and bring more music into the schools.” Robaina says the Weston Philharmonic Society plans to expand its “In Schools Music Program” this year, which last year reached an estimated 10,000 students in the Weston public schools. “A key component of our mission is to enhance the exposure of our children to fine music,” says Robaina.

Members of the Weston Philharmonic Society Joy Rodenberg (left), Elena Artidiello-Santiago, newly installed treasurer, and Mona Bentz, past president.

Paul Koenig (left), Dr. Joseph Pomerantz, Event Chair Rochelle Koenig, Louie Robaina, and Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese share a moment at the Weston Philharmonic Society’s Installation of Officers and Board of Directors.

Through its “In Schools Music Program”, the Society has offered mini operas to elementary school students and a “Meet the Musicians” program for older students. By bringing professional musicians into the classroom, students are introduced to various instruments and musical styles. “Many professional musicians say they were inspired by something they saw or heard as a child,” says Robaina. “Who knows, perhaps tomorrow’s famous musician is being inspired by one of our presentations.” The Society further supports the Weston schools by donating musical instruments, music and other equipment, as well as awarding scholarships to high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in music. 2010 Cypress Bay High School graduates Alec Shulman, who will be attending Northwestern University to study the saxophone, and Andrea Villalba, who will be attending Florida State University to study the flute, were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. In addition, the Society awarded a scholarship to Lisandro Crouzzeiles. Although not a musician, Robaina says his volunteer work has been invaluable to the Society. “He created and maintained our website over the past year. We will miss him when he attends Florida Gulf Coast University this fall.” These scholarships were presented at the Society’s annual Installation of Officers and Board of Directors. Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese, artistic director/conductor of the Symphony of the Americas, was the installing officer. The new officers for the 2010-2011 season include: Judi Robaina, President; Gene Harvey and Roger Lander, Co-Vice Presidents Ways and Means; Hal Hammel, Vice President Public Relations; Monique Pepper, Vice President Membership; Rochelle Koenig and Pauline MacRae, Co-Secretaries; Elena Artidiello-Santiago, Treasurer, and Monique Graham, Vice President Education. The event was also an opportunity to announce some of the upcoming concerts. The SummerFest Concert featuring the Mont Blanc Symphony Chamber Orchestra is scheduled for Monday, July 26th at 8pm at Temple Dor Dorim. These French musicians will be accompanied by members of the Symphony of the Americas under

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the direction of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese. “SummerFest is always one of the most anticipated events of the year,” shares Robaina. “We are very fortunate to have Weston as one of the stops on the national tour by these world-class musicians.” On February 19, 2011, the Weston Philharmonic Society will present a concert by the New Philharmonic, a 50-piece orchestra. They will be playing Beethoven’s Seventh and several numbers by Grieg with a piano solo. On April 9, 2011, the Symphony of the Americas will return with a new “From Opera to Broadway” concert. “This was our most popular and successful concert of the year. We had more than 500 people attend,” boasts Robaina. “We are looking forward to bringing it back with new songs and new vocalists.” Both of these concerts will take place at the Cypress Bay High School auditorium.

Dr. Joseph Pomerantz, former president of the Weston Philharmonic Society (left), Judi Robaina, current president, Ester Brewda, operatic vocalist, and Rochelle Koenig, former president and current co-secretary pose for a picture.

Robaina says the concerts and other events are made possible through support from the City of Weston and Weston Philharmonic Society sponsors, including Title Sponsor Mercedes Benz of Pembroke Pines. “You don’t have to be a big sponsor to support the Weston Philharmonic Society. You can support the arts in our community by becoming a member,” states Robaina. Annual membership is $40 for individuals and $65 for families. To learn more about how you can support the Weston Philharmonic Society visit www.westonphilharmonic.com. Membership information and a schedule of events are available online.

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communiTy newS construction Underway on Bonaventure Blvd. roundabouts

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f you’ve driven north on Bonaventure Boulevard lately, you may have noticed construction. The City of Weston is installing a traffic roundabout at the intersection of Bonaventure Boulevard and Blatt Boulevard. The project should be completed by November. A second roundabout is planned for the intersection of Bonaventure Boulevard and Saddle Club Road. A date has not been set for that project. Currently, both intersections have four-way stops and are not approved by Broward County for traffic signals. Neither intersection has generated enough volume to require a traffic light. In lieu of waiting for possible future approval from the County, the City of Weston has decided to construct a roundabout at each location. Basically, a roundabout is a circular intersection at which traffic is slowed down and enters a one-way stream around a center island. Roundabouts are designed to process high traffic volumes at lower speeds resulting in lower accident rates than traditional four-way intersections. In addition to being safer and improving traffic flow, the roundabouts will be much more aesthetically pleasing. Each will feature enhanced landscaping in the median and center island. The landscaping cost is being supplemented by a $30,186.94 donation from the Homeowners Association of Bonaventure. The remainder of the project is funded by the City’s Capital Projects Fund. The City is in the process of obtaining final approval for a $133,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation to help defray costs. The intersections will remain open during construction, with intermittent lane closures. Motorists should use caution when approaching. Up-to-date information on the lane closures is posted on the City of Weston website at www.westonfl.org under the Happening Now section of the homepage.

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carinG & SharinG Doubly Blessed, Family’s Foundation Pays it Forward

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ennifer Cohen considers herself to be the luckiest and-go moments, the Cohens were finally able to take their baby girls home. “Even mother in the world. Her husband Brian believes after they were healthy enough to come home, we still couldn’t relax. Then we were they hit the jackpot, twice. Not only is the couple watching to see if they hit their developmental milestones,” says Jennifer. Thankfully, parents to beautiful twin daughters, Sydney and the girls did not have any lifelong health complications from being born so early. Alexandria, but their girls are happy, healthy soon“We felt so blessed to have healthy children and knew we had to do something to to-be second graders. But, things weren’t always so help ‘pay it forward’ for others who are forced to deal with the heartbreaking road picture-perfect for of prematurity,” shares Jennifer. “We will always the Cohens. be thankful that our daughters are healthy and we When Jennifer wanted to give something back to our community.” was five months So, they started The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen pregnant she found Foundation. The 501(c)3 non-profit organization is out she was having raising funds to purchase two GE Giraffe incubators twin girls. Her for Memorial Hospital West. The Giraffe incubator Alexandria (left) and Sydney Cohen introduced a Pennies for Preemies lifelong wish had combines state-of-the-art technology and design collection at their school to benefit come true. She was to create an unsurpassed healing environment The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation. on cloud nine. A for premature infants. It also allows for multiple mere six weeks later, her world came crashing down. procedures to be performed in the main isolate, She was rushed to the emergency room in premature eliminating the stress of moving critically ill infants labor. Fortunately, doctors were able to stop her from bed to bed. contractions. She was sent home on total bed rest. “The Giraffe incubators are the best technology “I felt like a ticking time bomb,” states Jennifer. has to offer,” says Brian. “Even better than the “There was nothing I could do. It was a helpless and incubators our own daughters were in seven years terrifying feeling.” ago. We wanted to do something that would leave At 30 weeks, she ended up back in the hospital a lasting legacy in honor and in celebration of our and five days later her daughters were born. “I didn’t daughters, while at the same time, do something get to hold them. I barely saw them. They were that would help others.” whisked away,” shares Jennifer. The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation The Cohen family (from left: Sydney, Jennifer, Brian and Alexandria) were Too tiny to even hold for their first few days, the recipients of the Guardian Angel award from Healthy Mothers, Healthy is trying to raise $60,000 to cover the cost of two Alexandria weighed just 2 pounds 14 ounces and Babies of Broward County. incubators. The organization is close to reaching its Sydney weighed 3 pounds 3 ounces, the girls spent five weeks in the neonatal fundraising goal to purchase the first incubator. intensive care unit (NICU) at Memorial Hospital West. Some of that money was raised by the girls themselves. Sydney and Alexandria After more than a month of round-the-clock, incubator-side vigils and scary touchintroduced a Pennies for Preemies program at their school, the David Posnack Hebrew Day School. Students and faculty embraced the program and surpassed the $1,800 goal, raising almost $2,400. Even though a penny is something small, Jennifer says the children learned that little things add up. Jennifer and her daughters are currently working on a line of nail polish for moms and daughters to share. Proceeds will benefit the family’s foundation. The entire family was recently awarded the 2010 “Guardian Angel” Award and honored at the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of Broward Mother’s Day Luncheon. Each year, Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of Broward County celebrates better health for mothers and babies, while recognizing the achievements of individuals who have made a difference in the life of Broward’s next generation. In addition, Jennifer was the recipient of the 2010 American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science’s “Women of Vision” award. And Jennifer could not receive a more appropriately-named award, as the family foundation comes closer to fulfilling its vision and purchasing its first GE Giraffe incubator. “To pay it forward and be able to help countless other families bring home a healthy baby will make all the agony we went through okay.” Martin Fajardo of GE shows students at David Posnack Hebrew Day School how the GE Giraffe incubator works. The school raised funds to benefit The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation, which plans to purchase two incubators for Memorial Hospital West.

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Grilled Glazed Salmon ▸ ¼ cup Dijon mustard ▸ ¼ cup prepared horseradish, drained ▸ 2 tablespoons honey ▸ 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each) ▸ Vegetable oil, for rubbing ▸ Salt & fresh ground pepper Mix mustard, horseradish and honey in a small bowl. Rub the salmon fillets with oil and lightly salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat, skin side down, until lightly brown (about 3 minutes). Turn and grill the other side for 3 more minutes. Turn once again, glaze with mustard mixture, grill for 30 seconds. Repeat on the other side. Serve with the additional mustard glaze. Lucille’s recommends serving this salmon dish with wild rice, and for dessert:

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communiTy newS The “Green” initiative Grows in Weston

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he “green” initiative has taken root in Weston. Recycling is not the only way we’re going “green,” residents, businesses and even the City itself are all exploring energy-saving options. The Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center and Spa was recently awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR for superior energy efficiency. It is one of about three dozen businesses in Broward to earn this prestigious recognition. “Through this achievement, we have demonstrated our commitment to environmental stewardship while also lowering our energy costs,” states Fred Euler, general manager of the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure. Simply by replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs throughout the 23-acre resort property, the hotel was able to reduce energy costs by more than $30,000. The City of Weston realized a 25% reduction in lighting energy consumption after it replaced older technology fluorescent lighting fixtures with energy efficient fixtures in all city buildings except City Hall, which was built with energy efficient lighting. In addition, city officials are now exploring potential additional savings by installing LED bulbs in the 1,300 city-owned street lights. That change would provide energy savings of 50-70%. The City is using a $594,600 Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant to help fund this project. Lighting was just one of the “green” changes that earned the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure its ENERGY STAR rating. The hotel has also implemented state-approved recycling, water conservation and energy management programs. Other environmentally-friendly initiatives include donating unused toiletries to local charities instead of disposing of them and providing free valet service to guests with hybrid cars. Hybrid delivery vehicles are just one of many energyefficient, earth-friendly practices by Pizza Fusion. The Weston restaurant has the distinguished honor of being the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified restaurant in Florida, and the world’s first LEED certified pizzeria. The Weston Pizza Fusion features a number of ecoefficient products, techniques and designs. For example, it utilizes Energy Star appliances and low voltage lighting to reduce its energy consumption. To save on air conditioning, extra insulation made from recycled blue jeans was added. The restaurant also strives to be earth-friendly by using nonVOC paints and furniture made from reclaimed wood. Of course there’s more to being “green” than just energyefficiency. Pizza Fusion has the distinguished honor of being the first certified organic restaurant chain. Its gourmet pizzas, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and organic beers and wines are all untainted by artificial additives such as pesticides, preservatives, antibiotics and hormones. The Hyatt Regency Bonaventure boasts its own organic herb garden providing fresh ingredients to the hotel restaurants. In addition, the resort has created a sustainable seafood menu, exclusively serving guideline-approved seafood.

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Installing compact fluorescent bulbs was just one of the measures the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure initiated, which earned it the prestigious Energy Star rating.

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experience to the School Board. “With an Economics degree from Brandeis University and a business background, I can analyze the budget and find ways to eliminate waste, while preserving the integrity of the classrooms, students and teachers.” She has already won over support of many in the Weston community, including Mayor Hersh and all four Weston City Commissioners. Levinson is also endorsed by Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Broward County Property Appraiser Lori Parrish, and State Representatives Martin Kiar and Franklin Sands. But, she acknowledges that on Election Day it is the support of people like Patty De Biase that will make the difference. The Weston mother and third grade teacher at Indian Trace Elementary School attended a recent rally for Levinson. “As a teacher I am supporting her because finally we will have proper representation. Her focus will be the classroom and learning. As a taxpayer I am happy that she is a businesswoman and will be able to analyze the budget and get rid of waste. Finally, as a mom I trust her since she has been active in the schools and has her own three kids in Broward County Public Schools.” Although if elected this would be Levinson’s Broward County School Board candidate Laurie Rich Levinson (center) has three children enrolled in Weston public schools. Pictured from left to first public office, she is no stranger to politics. right Daniel, Laurie, Hannah, Robert and Neil Levinson. Her mother is State Senator Nan Rich, a strong chool’s out, but Laurie Rich Levinson is busier than ever. The Weston mother proponent of public education in Florida. “I grew up in an environment where children of three is running for the District 6 seat on the Broward County School Board. and education issues were championed, and I want to continue this tradition.” She is spending her summer campaigning and encouraging the community to Weston voters will have many opportunities to meet School Board candidate show their support for her on Election Day, Tuesday, August 24th. Laurie Rich Levinson. She is planning several campaign events leading up to the The longtime Weston resident, 18 years to be exact, has three children attending August 24th election. “Please refer to my website at www.laurierichlevinson.com public schools in Weston. Her family has experienced firsthand the elementary, or my Laurie Rich Levinson facebook fan page to keep updated on the latest event middle and high schools in our community. And that is partially what prompted her information and schedule.” to run for School Board. “I became frustrated with the overcrowding in our schools,” explains Levinson. Levinson is running against incumbent Phyllis Hope for the Broward County “Plans to build a new high school, middle school and elementary school never came School Board District 6 seat which encompasses Cooper City, Davie, Lauderhill, to fruition, while unneeded schools and additions were built all over the County. I Sunrise and Weston. decided proper representation was what this District sorely needed.” Levinson has worked on improving student achievement within the system as a parent activist. She has been involved with the School Advisory process, serving on the SAC and SAF, and just completed two years as the Central Area Advisory Chair and three years on the District Advisory Council. She was also on the Gifted Advisory Council. If elected, Levinson says she plans to get the focus back on children and education. “Our children need a strong, well-rounded curriculum that preserves electives, and is differentiated to meet their needs. A one size fits all cookie cutter approach does not engage our students. Teachers must be able to teach in innovative, creative ways, instead of teaching to the FCAT.” She would like to see more public/private partnerships relating to curriculum to benefit students. “I think these partnerships are becoming increasingly more important with the weak way the State funds education in Florida,” explains Levinson. “Recently I have been working with the Weston Arts Council and Weston Philharmonic Society, forming partnerships at both middle schools and high schools that Weston residents attend.” Broward County School Board candidate Laurie Rich Levinson (center) poses with supporters Rosie Levinson says in addition to fresh ideas, she will bring extensive business Koznitsky (left) and Patty De Biase (right) at a recent campaign rally in Weston.

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$324,500

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$575,000

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2,855

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$285,000

1,782

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$520,000

2,648

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$280,000

1,530

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$505,000

4,200

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$265,000

1,395

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$475,004

2,833

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$260,000

1,390

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$457,000

3.5

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learning about these high level models of training, it is those types of gymnastic programs that we have already established at tAG USA and it is those types of coaches who we continuously recruit from around the country to come to tAG USA. Q: What are the upcoming new changes planned at TAG USA? A: First, we are pleased to announce our move to a brand new state-of-the-art facility in Weston. the new gym is triple in size and will accommodate our amazing growth and expanded programs. Second, we are expanding our cheerleading team to a full size, multi-level, competitive travel team. the third major addition will be our Athletic training Center for middle and high school athletes. Our program will have professional coaches from football, track, baseball, soccer, and basketball train young athletes with performance enhancing conditioning programs in their own section of the new gym. Q: What can people expect to see at the new gym? A: Most important is the 100 convenient spaces for parking! the gym itself is built from the floor up where every inch of space is designed to create the ultimate beginner to elite gym. each of our programs will have separate sections of use. there is a large separate area for our Mommy & Me and Preschool classes with added special sized equipment. the parents will love the easy parking, optimum view seating area, and the

toddler open play area. the boys gymnastics team, trampoline team, and beginner gymnastics classes will each have separate training areas from the girls gymnastics team. Also, we are adding a rod floor, three vault runways, and a spring floor runway for all tumbling athletes. Q: Will you be adding anything else? A: the new facility will have a large open bonded foam floor for martial arts and tumbling classes and a full-sized dance studio. We are also excited about the Athletic training Center for middle and high school athletes. Q: With so many classes and kids at the gym, will there be space for parents? A: the parent will love the parking area with two separate entrances for their convenience. We will have a spacious quiet lobby for parents who want to read, converse, or wifi. the open interior viewing area runs 100 feet in length so parents can watch their child train and see how they interact with other children and coaches. As parents with a lot of kids, Michael and i know what is important to a parent and took it all into consideration when designing our new gym. Q: TAG USA has an amazing reputation for hosting the best birthday parties and open gyms. Will you still offer them in the new gym? A: Absolutely! Our new gym will have three large and comfortable party rooms and even more activities for the kids. the added trampolines, bounce houses, rock wall, and game room just adds to our already action-packed parties. Q: All of this sounds like a huge undertaking. What made you and Michael take on this enormous project? A: When we bought tAG USA, we committed ourselves to offer the best gymnastics experience possible at every level. We don’t follow other gym’s ideals, rather, we have our own goals of success and will continue to progress until we get the expected results. it is our customer satisfaction, commitment to our athletes, and our continuous improvements that voted tAG USA as Best of Weston! TAG USA Gymnastics offers recreational classes for children from ages 12 months and up. Classes are offered in ten-week sessions. For more advanced students, there is a competitive gymnastics team and a trampoline and tumbling squad. In addition, TAG USA offers a summer camp for children of all ages and skill levels. Campers enjoy arts and crafts, races, obstacle courses and a color war, in addition to learning gymnastics and tumbling. The TAG USA summer camp runs through August 20th. For more information on any of these programs call (954) 3849393 or visit www.TagGymnastics.com. TAG USA Gymnastics is currently located at 15851 SW 41st Street, Suite 100, next to Home Depot.

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Are you Fatigued? By Dr. JeAn-clAUDe nereTTe

re financial pressures, emotional stress, unemployment, poor eating habits, smoking or drugs causing your adrenal glands to fail? Have you felt as though you just cannot seem to get yourself together? It is hard for you to relax or to get exercise? Do you find that you get sick more often? If so, then you like many others may be experiencing symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue. What is Adrenal Fatigue? Adrenal Fatigue is a collection of signs and symptoms that results when the adrenal glands function below the necessary level. Most commonly associated with intense or prolonged stress, it can also arise during or after acute or chronic infections. As the name suggest, its paramount symptom is fatigue that is not relieved by sleep. You may look and act relatively normal with adrenal fatigue and may not have any of the signs of physical illness, yet you live with a general sense of un-wellness, tiredness or “gray” feelings. People suffering from adrenal fatigue often have to use coffee, colas, or other stimulants to get going in the morning and to prop themselves up during the day. Although it affects millions of people, conventional medicine does not yet recognize it as a distinct syndrome. Adrenal fatigue can wreak havoc with your life. With each increment of reduction in adrenal function every organ and system in your body is more profoundly affected. Changes occur in your carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, heart and cardiovascular system, and even sex drive. Your body does its best to make up for the under-functioning adrenals, but it does so at a price. What are the adrenals? No bigger than a walnut and weighing less than a grape, each of your adrenal glands sits like a tiny pyramid on top of a kidney. But don’t let their size fool you; these powerful little endocrine glands manufacture and secrete steroid hormones such as cortisol, estrogen and testosterone that are essential for life, health and vitality. They modulate the functioning of every tissue, organ and glad in your body to maintain homeostasis during stress and keep you alive. They also have important effects on the way you think and feel. What causes adrenal fatigue? It is produced when you adrenal glands cannot adequately meet the demands of stress. The adrenal glands mobilize your body’s responses to every kind of stress (whether it’s physical, emotional, or psychological) through hormones that regulate energy production and storage, immune function, heart rate, muscle tone, and other processes that enable you to cope with the stress. Whether you have an emotional crises such as a death of a loved one, a physical crises such as major surgery, or any type of severe repeated or constant stress in your life, your adrenals have to respond to the stress and maintain homeostasis. If their response is inadequate, you are likely to experience some degree of adrenal fatigue. What are some of the key signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue? Salt cravings, increased blood sugar under stress, increased PMS, perimenopausal, or menopausal symptoms under stress, mild depression, lack of energy, decreased ability to handle stress, muscle weakness, absent mindedness, decreased sex drive, mild constipation altering with diarrhea, as well as many others. How common is adrenal fatigue? It is estimated that approximately 66% of the population has some degree of low cortisol levels, especially taking into account these severe economic recession we are experiencing. How can I tell if my adrenals are fatigued? ▸ Tendency to gain weight especially at the waist and inability to lose it. ▸ Reduced sex drive. ▸ Unable to remember things and unclear thinking. ▸ Lack of energy in the mornings and also in the afternoon between 3 to 5 p.m. ▸ Need coffee or stimulants to get going in the morning. ▸ Unexplained hair loss. ▸ Crave for salty, fatty, and high protein food such as meat and cheese.

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ver the past few decades we have often heard the term “dysfunctional families” and in many social circles it has become a source of comic relief when describing one’s childhood. Rather than describe a dysfunctional family system, I find it valuable to help you to evaluate whether your family is functional, that is, operates in a healthy versus unhealthy way. Functional families are distinguished by the following clusters of characteristics: openness, conflict/stress management skills, love, self expression and setting necessary limits. Evaluate your own family’s health by answering the following groups of questions, yes or no:

Openness

▸ Are there family secrets such as abuse, addictions or affairs that members go to great lengths to keep hidden? ▸ Are members allowed to reach out to others for help when they need to, without being accused of disloyalty? ▸ Are family issues discussed openly and honestly? ▸ Does the family focus its energy on solutions, rather than blame when mistakes are made or problems arise?

Conflict/Stress Management ▸ Does the family try to acknowledge that conflicts and stressful situations are inevitable and temporary? ▸ Does the family attempt to work together to minimize and handle discord positively and appropriately? ▸ Does the family see challenges as opportunities rather than roadblocks? ▸ Does the family focus on what is controllable as well as do they make the best of unpredictable situations?

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Do members express love verbally and through physical forms of affection? Are all members consistently treated with respect? Do the parents set clear, age appropriate boundaries? Do the parents acknowledge their role as primary caregivers?

Self Expression ▸ Does the family focus on its strengths as a family as well as on the strengths of each individual? ▸ Are individuals encouraged to express negative feelings such as anger, sadness and disappointment appropriately?

Setting And Observing Necessary Limits ▸ Are there explicit rules to deal effectively with the dynamics of day to day life? ▸ Do family members recognize that decisions and routines are consistent but can be flexible? ▸ Are rigid rules and expectations re-examined? ▸ Do the adults take responsibility for and shelter the children from their own emotional, financial, and relationship issues? If the majority of your answers were “yes” than you are most likely a part of a healthy, functional family. Virginia Satir, a noted author and psychotherapist, once wrote, “Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.” If too many of your answers were “no” then you may need to identify which cluster

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ou’ve just brought home your newborn baby girl. You can’t wait to send all your friends and family her picture. You’ve bought the pink bow and the cutest outfit from the hippest boutique. But, the only problem: Her skin. She is blotchy and patchy. She has red spots with white bumps. This is not the picture perfect skin you expected.

Most babies do not, in fact, have picture perfect skin. Babies can come out bruised and misshapen. They can be yellow. They can have any one of a number of newborn rashes. In our sample baby’s case, she has a common rash called Erythema Toxicum. This rash occurs in over 50% of newborns over the first few days of life. It looks like little white pimple heads over a red patch of skin. You may see only a few bumps or there may be many. This rash resolves over the first few weeks of life and is usually gone by one month of age. It causes no discomfort and does not need to be treated. Other babies have bumps on their faces. Milia are little white bumps often seen on the cheeks or nose. They are blocked pores and require no intervention. They will eventually go away. Some babies can also get acne from the hormones of pregnancy circulating through them. Again, no treatment is needed. The acne will resolve over the first 4-6 months of life. Some babies develop a red flaky greasy rash over the eyebrows and scalp which can

spread over the forehead, ears, nose and beyond. This scaly rash may be Seborrheic Dermatitis. Seborrhea usually starts in the 3rd-4th week of life with a little cradle cap on the scalp. This inflammatory rash can easily be treated. Start by loosening the scale of the scalp with mineral oil and combing out the scale with a fine tooth comb. It is sometimes helpful to use a soft bristle baby toothbrush to scrub the scalp during shampooing since many parents are a little afraid of scrubbing over the soft spot. The toothbrush is a gentle way to scrub off the scale. If that doesn’t work, consult your doctor who may recommend an over the counter hydrocortisone ointment and a shampoo containing selenium sulfide, such as Selsum Blue. In general, the face and body rash clear once the scalp is treated. Many babies develop a transient red rash on the chin or near the mouth. This rash is usually due to wetness either from drool or the pacifier. Keeping the skin dry will eliminate this rash. There certainly are some baby rashes that indicate disease. If your child has a rash or other symptoms, you should see you doctor so that it can be correctly diagnosed. Your doctor can then offer further advice which is tailored to the needs of your child. Lori Leiman, M.D., FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician with Pediatric Associates, South Florida’s largest and oldest pediatric practice, with 21 locations from West Kendall to Port St. Lucie. She can be reached at Pediatric Associates Weston, 1835 Corporate Lakes Blvd. 954-389-7000.

Why choose Polarized lenses? By Dr. JAne Therrien

or years, boaters at all. The darkness of the lens can cause and fisherman the pupil to dilate, letting more ultraviolet have used rays into the inner parts of the eye. polarized sunglasses Polarized lenses solve both problems by to reduce glare from eliminating glare and also have ultraviolet the water that they absorbing properties. spend so much time on. Advantages of Polarized Lenses In the past few years, ▸ Filters glare however, the benefits of ▸ Enhances contrast polarized lenses have been realized by a ▸ Reduces squinting variety of other outdoor sports enthusiasts ▸ Constant density tints as well as drivers and general use wearers. ▸ Backside AR compatibility The popularity of polarized lenses has ▸ Tintable and coatable increased dramatically, as has availability. ▸ Lightweight Besides boaters, people that benefit most from polarized sunglasses include golfers, ▸ Thin bikers, joggers, and skiers who enjoy a Benefits of Polarized Lenses clearer view and elimination of glare. ▸ Reduces eyestrain These sunglasses can be used for ▸ Improves visual acuity, provides safety driving and in fact can reduce the glare ▸ Eyes feel rested Polarized sunglasses aren’t just for boaters and outdoor sports enthusiasts any more. that comes off a long, flat surface such as ▸ Realistic perception the hood of the car or the surface of the road. Polarized sunglasses can also be used ▸ Reduces reflections and enhances visual clarity indoors by light-sensitive people such as post-surgery patients or by those exposed to ▸ Certain lens materials can be darkened and provides limitless color options bright light through windows. ▸ Comfortable, attractive-looking sunwear

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Although darkly tinted sunglasses may reduce brightness, they do not remove glare like a polarized lens. In addition, dark sunglasses without added ultraviolet protection may cause more damage to the patient’s eyes than not wearing sunglasses

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FiTneSS Forum help for Bad moods By ellen lAThAm, mS

wake up in a bad mood…help! If you wake up to the sound of the annoying alarm, you’re dead tired, and feel out of sorts, how do you get up and get excited about your day?

Do A Body Scan

Get in the habit of scanning your body. Find the tension areas and where you are already holding negative energy. Now give it a number one to ten (ten being the worst). Recall a time when that area was a number one in tension – a more peaceful, relaxing moment for you - and try to go there in your head. Notice your breath during this and count six counts in and six counts out. Keep doing this while you are getting dressed. Then for 30 seconds before you leave your bedroom look up at the ceiling and smile.

Meditate For A Few Moments

Again, bring your attention to your breath. Each inhalation should bring in positive energy and each exhalation gets rid of negative energy. Sometimes doing this for 15 minutes is all it will take. If you are still stressed, think of a drawer, a closet and a window in your mind. Put all the small issues in the drawer, larger issues in the closet and the things you cannot control out the window. Now shut everything. Leave the problems, or issues, to be dealt with at a more appropriate time or give them to my higher power (those things I have no control over). Then fill yourself with light from the top of your head down and start your day.

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Pay Attention To Nutrition

If you ignore your daily nutrient needs, you may find yourself in a bad mood more often than you want. Be very careful about your food selections. A morning meal of balanced carbohydrates, protein and some fats are ideal.

A Consistent Positive Mood

You can proactively work to shift things in your life so that your bad moods occur less often. Change your mental dialogue. Your most dominant thought determines the mood you will be in. Instead of dwelling on the dark and the angry, focus on solutions. Think of the ideal person you want to be and start living their life!

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very man wants a full head of hair that looks nothing less than terrific and there is no reason why he can’t have it! The secret to maintaining a healthy, sexy head of hair is to keep it clean. Here is everything you need to know about when, what and how to shampoo. If you get your hair wet in the shower every day that counts as a shampoo, right? Wrong! Yet many men think that a daily wet-down does the trick. Although men have been washing their own hair from the time they were six or seven, nobody ever taught them how to do it properly.

Often a man will reach for whatever shampoo happens to be in the shower – whatever his wife or girlfriend or teenage daughter stashes there. This shampoo might be perfect for them, but not for him. We are not really talking about shampoo for the hair as much as selecting the right product for the scalp and the hair roots. Hair is dead. The scalp and roots are alive and these are the crucial factors in making a decision. So when men are choosing a shampoo they should pay attention to the need of their scalp and not the hair condition. There is a lot of attention seeking verbiage in products for hair. For example, for dry hair “moisturizing,” for thin hair “volumizing,” for dull hair “brilliance adding,” and so on. The most important factor to remember when choosing hair products for

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disease.” Over 70% of the US population is overweight and over 30% is considered obese. In my prior articles I stated that in order to find a lasting solution to being overweight, one must identify the true root cause of what has gotten us overweight and what keeps us this way. Only then can we implement a strategy/lifestyle - not only to lose weight but to keep it off. Thinking we can diet sporadically and keep the weight off after resuming our prior nutritional patterns is the re-enactment of the definition of insanity; it simply does not work. In my last article, I alluded to three points that have contributed to us being overweight. 1) As a consequence of technology and having economic demands on us, we have become sedentary. We often rely on ‘fast food’ or other prepared foods that are relatively inexpensive, high in calories and often not nutritionally balanced. 2) Many of us eat not because we are hungry, but because we are stressed or need to be soothed or because we are bored. The 3rd and probably the most complicated piece to the puzzle is that certain foods are TRULY addicting. The things that we crave affect us like drugs. I contend that the manner in which we respond to and ingest certain foods substantiates that they are both physiologically and psychologically addicting. Some of us have a closer relationship with food than we do with people. The foods that we think are our friends are not. Because of our connection to certain foods and our desire to ingest them, we are not able to see the reality clearly. Let me attempt to clarify this but NOT in relationship to food but in relationship to people. Each of us has had close relationships with individuals that seem to change over time. They become more of a burden than of value. Often we struggle; trying to make it work yet the relationship is no longer what it used to be or what we perceived it to be. At some point, we recognize that even though there is a part of us that wants to hold on to it, we realize it is futile. The relationship is too painful and simply not worth it. Thus, we end it and detach from it. Years later many of us may have had the experience of encountering this person again. Often, we find ourselves thinking, ‘I can’t believe that I could have ever had a relationship with that person,’ never caring to see them again…When we are intimately involved in a relationship, we often don’t see what others see. Because of our enmeshment with that person, we lose our objectivity and don’t see how the relationship is toxic and truly not in our best interest. Many of us have a similar ‘toxic relationship’ with food. In order to better understand this, we need to know more about the foods we eat and their physiologic impact on us. Nonmedical people cannot be expected to know the physiologic ramifications of eating certain foods. However, through awareness, many can identify their effects on our behavior, and to some extent, our bodies. Certain foods, soon to be identified, were once thought to be innocuous or even good for us. The reality is, if we consume them in an unbalanced fashion, there are undisputable physiologic consequences. In a sense, we become both enmeshed with and addicted to them. Many of us are neither able nor willing to recognize this at first blush. All of the foods that we eat and derive energy or calories from fall into three groups: protein, fats and carbohydrates. Most of us get protein from eating animal products such as meats or fish; they may also be found in plants. Fats usually accompany protein from an animal source. Plants may also be a source of fat, typically healthy, i.e. olives, safflower and corn. Plants are also a source of carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates occur in table sugar and fruit. Complex carbohydrates are sugars that are linked together something like beads on a necklace and are in wheat, potato, corn and rice. Wheat is often made into flour which may then be made into bread, pasta, cakes and cookies. All forms of complex carbohydrates when eaten are digested and broken down into sugar. Proteins are digested into amino acids and fats into fatty acids. If we consume a diet that contains more calories than we require, regardless of the source, we gain weight. If we take in fewer calories than we need, we lose weight. America got fat when Americans went on a low fat diet! In my next article, I will review the evolution of how the Low Fat Diet set the stage for a culinary affair that fueled our addiction to certain foods, specifically carbohydrates and our never ending struggle to lose weight. The awareness of this paradigm can ultimately empower us to gain control over food as opposed to food having control over us! Dr. Barry Schiff is currently the Medical Director of University Wellness and Weight Loss Centers, LLC located at 601 NW 179th Ave. in Pembroke Pines, FL. He is a board certified Cardiologist and a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, and has served as both the Chief of Medicine and Chief of the Medical Staff of Memorial Hospital Pembroke and as the President/CEO of University Heart Institute Cardiovascular Group, LLC. For more information please contact him at 954-628-3802 and read success stories at www.uwwlc.com.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2122;m rushing through the house trying to get through my laundry list of chores. Every corner I turn serves as a reminder that there are more items to add to the never ending list that seems to be determining how I will spend the next hours, days and years of my life. As I trudge through the motions of accomplishing tasks, a little voice suddenly draws my attention away from this world of â&#x20AC;&#x153;chore eternity,â&#x20AC;? where I had become momentarily lost. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom, will you play a board game with me?â&#x20AC;? Jeffrey asks. I want to scream at him. Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t he see I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have time for a game right now? How does he think his uniform will ever get washed in time for tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game? Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to make dinner? Should the fruits and vegetables I bought three days ago just rot and go bad in the fridge because I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find the time ONCE AGAIN to cut them up? As I yell out these justifications of why I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t possibly fit in time for playâ&#x20AC;Ś on the insideâ&#x20AC;Śon the outside I am looking at a little boy who can not fathom a schedule that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t permit the time for play. I realize at this point I have no choice but to agree to a game or be ridden with guilt as those big puppy dog eyes follow me around the house until I finally surrender. As Jeffrey cheerfully sets up the Game of Life one would think I am in excruciating pain. As I idly sit there, I am tormented by all there is to do that needs to get done. My lack of patience and need to rush resembles a child squirming, as they wait for

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rom t-shirts and tank tops to totes and towels, Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More does it all, and for a lot less than you would think. The company specializes in one-of-a-kind custom designs. And the beauty of it is – you can print just one. “At Big Frog, anyone can order a quality custom t-shirt at a very reasonable price with one color or a million colors in any design,” states Nelida Coelho, owner of Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More. “And they can get it done in less than a day.” That’s because Big Frog is revolutionizing the custom printing industry with its cutting-edge technology called direct-to-garment, or DTG, printing. Basically, DTG printing uses a giant, high resolution ink jet printer to print multi-colored images directly to individual garments or other items. Unlike traditional screen printing, which essentially just layers paint on top of the fabric, Big Frog’s DTG printing actually imbeds the dye right into the fabric. “Our ink actually becomes part of the fabric,” explains Coelho. “Images and graphics look better and last longer than any other process. Your Big Frog shirts will last through hundreds of washings and still look great.”

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to women’s tank-tops, Big Frog also prints aprons, coasters, golf towels, tote bags, puzzles, car flags and mouse pads, although they call those frog pads. Whether you need one item or one hundred, Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More is always your best value. That’s because Big Frog never charges design or artwork fees, set-up fees or minimums. The store offers 24-hour turnaround, although many items can be printed while you wait. If those aren’t enough reasons to hop on over to Big Frog, the store is also environmentally-friendly. The DTG printer uses water-based ink and no harsh chemicals. The store also offers organic cotton t-shirts. Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More is conveniently located in the University Shoppes at 1633 South University Drive in Plantation, just north of I-595 and next to IHOP. Store hours are Monday through Friday from 9am until 6pm and Saturday from 9am until 1pm. For more information call (954) 530-5670 or visit www.bigfrog.com/plantation.

Another benefit of DTG printing is that the customer is not limited by color, only their imagination. Big Frog can print over 16 million colors. “Full color prints are possible with photo quality resolution,” says Coelho. “That’s the beauty of our digital process.” Because everything is digital, customers can submit their designs electronically or create something special using the store’s in-house design center. Big Frog’s design specialists are always on hand to help customers access its enormous inventory of online images and fonts or incorporate personal photographs and company logos into the design. According to Coelho, “Customers come to the store with an idea of what they want to print for a family reunion, group 5K run, a cruise trip, sports team, or bowling tournament and with the professional help of our graphic designer we can make their idea a reality.” In addition to its selection of t-shirts in all sizes and styles, from infant’s onesies

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izza lovers no longer have to travel very far to enjoy authentic New York Style pizza. Leone’s Pizzeria opened last month, offering quality Italian food at affordable prices. The restaurant is conveniently located at 1370 Weston Rd., near Einstein Bros Bagels, in the Country Isles Shopping Plaza. Owner Debra Leone grew up eating her great grandmother’s Italian recipes, which have been passed down from generation to generation. She and her husband opened Leone’s Pizzeria so they could share Grandma Loretta’s most famous recipes with their customers. “Grandma Loretta made everything from scratch, using only the freshest and finest ingredients,” said Leone. “There is nothing like the taste of authentic Italian cooking!” Leone teamed up with Chef Mike Perez, who has been making New York style pizzas for more than 30 years. He perfected his pie making skills in New York, as well as on Las Olas and South Beach. He arrives early each day to make fresh dough for the hand tossed pizzas. He tops them with homemade sauce, the finest mozzarella cheese available and a wide variety of toppings. Customers can order by the pie or slice. At any one time, there are more than 18 different combinations of pizza displayed in the 9 ft., three level case in the front of the restaurant – just like in New York! Some of the pizzas include pepperoni, meatball, margherita, sausage, Hawaiian, veggie, broccoli rabe and more. There is also a large selection of specialty “white pies,” including favorites like Verde, with fresh spinach and ricotta; BCR, with bacon, chicken, red onions and ranch; Buffalo, with garlic chicken, wing sauce and ranch; and Shrimp Pesto, with shrimp and homemade pesto sauce. Leone’s also offers pasta dishes and entrees – all made from scratch. Each is served with fresh baked garlic knots and a choice of soup or salad. The portions are very generous and most people leave with enough food for another meal. Customers can choose

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from Meat Lasagna, Pasta Broccoli Chicken, Eggplant Parmesan, Veal Parmesan, Baked Ziti and more. Many customers come just for the Heroes, served on a freshly baked 12 Inch Italian roll. All of the cold Heroes feature Boars Head meat products. Some of the most popular are the Italian Combo, with ham, salami, Cappacolla and provolone; Tuna Salad, made with real albacore tuna and the Chicken Salad, made with fresh chicken. The hot heroes are also popular, especially the Meatball Parm, made from Grandma Loretta’s recipe; Chicken Parm, made with fresh chicken, and Veal Parm, made with real veal cutlet. Many customers like to start off their meal with a salad, appetizer or wings and end with a dessert. The salads are made-to-order and hand tossed with Leone’s homemade vinaigrette or Caesar dressing. Customers love the Mediterranean Salad, made with fresh greens, black olives, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers and feta cheese. The Antipasto and Chicken Caesar Salad are also both very popular. All of the appetizers are made on the premises and include selections like Mozzarella Sticks, Fried Mushrooms, Fried Zucchini and Mozzarella Caprese. The select jumbo wings are fresh and never breaded. They can be ordered a variety of ways, including buffalo, teriyaki, sweet and sour, garlic butter, barbeque and more. A handmade Zeppoli, Italian ice or NY cheesecake are all great way to finish any meal. Leone’s is the perfect place for family meals, office lunches, birthday celebrations or team functions. The restaurant also delivers to homes, businesses and schools, as well as sports fields. Kids love the game area and parents love the children’s menu, where most meals are under $5, including a drink. Many customers also visit Leone’s to take advantage of the lunch special, which includes two slices and a drink for only $7 or three slices and a drink for only $9. Customers can mix and match slices from the pizza case or create their own combination – all for one low price. Leone’s Pizzeria is open from 11 a.m. to 10 a.m., Sun. to Thurs., and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Fri. and Sat. For more information call 954-384-2388 or visit www.leonespizzeria.net.

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onfused about all the golf terminology? This golf glossary is here to help. I have compiled the following list of frequently used golf, golf club and fitting terminology to help you make sense of it all.

Bounce – Measurable bounce is the angle formed between the leading edge of the golf club and the lowest part of the sole. More important than measurable bounce is “effective” bounce, which is a combination of many sole design features that contribute to a club’s overall playability? Generally, clubs with low bounce tend to dig into the turf (requiring more precise ball contact), while clubs with higher bounce tend to resist digging and are, therefore, more forgiving in terms of ground impact. Bulge – A design characteristic of woods, bulge is the horizontal curvature of the

face measured in inches of radius. Bulge helps compensate for the spin created when the ball is struck on the heel or toe, resulting in straighter drives. The amount of bulge required is based on the location of the center of gravity — the farther from the face the center of gravity is located, the more bulge is required.

Center of Gravity – Optimizing the center of gravity (CG) location in a clubhead

design is critical for achieving the most favorable performance characteristics. The CG location significantly affects the golf ball flight (or roll for putters) by directly influencing all three of the major golf ball performance initial conditions: Ball Velocity, Launch Angle, and Spin Rate. The CG location can also significantly affect the moment of inertia (MOI) of the clubhead, which is the most critical factor in improving a clubhead’s forgiveness and consistency.

Divot – The mark left on the ground after turf is uprooted by the golf club during

the swing. The shape, direction and depth of a golfer’s divot reveal the position of the clubhead at impact and the path of the golfer’s swing, providing the fitter with valuable insight to the dynamics of the golfer’s swing.

Draw – A ball flight with a slight-to-moderate right-to-left curve for right-handed golfers, or a slight-to-moderate left-to-right curve for left-handed golfers. Depending on the golfer’s preferences, a draw may be a desirable ball flight. However, golfers who wish to change this type of ball flight may consider a flatter color code (applies to irons only) and/or a thicker grip diameter (applies to both irons and woods). Dynamic Swing Test – The third step in the fitting process, the Dynamic Swing Test is used to identify how the golfer’s hand position, posture and swing affect the position of the club at impact. Using special tape on the sole of the club, the golfer hits balls from an impact board that leaves marks on the tape. While a mark in the center of the club indicates the color code of an iron in the preferred impact position, the golfer should choose the color code that provides the best possible ball flight. Face Balanced – A design characteristic of certain putters that causes the face to

remain parallel with the ground when the club is balanced at its center of gravity. A face-balanced putter may be recommended for golfers with a straight-back-straightthrough putting path or for golfers who tend to push their putts.

Face Angle – Usually described as being open or closed, face angle refers to

the direction the wood clubface is designed to point when the shaft is in the proper position at address.

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certainly don’t think that it is a coincidence that I am seeing an increase in relocation cases over the past several months. With the unemployment rate at about 12% and housing prices tumbling, many people are hoping to find “greener pastures”. The fact that many of the residents of South Florida are originally from another location adds to their desire to move “back home”, where they have emotional and perhaps financial support. The problem this desire to relocate creates often times cannot be resolved by a simple agreement. For example; mom wants to move back to Massachusetts with the parties two minor children. They are either in the midst of a divorce or the divorce has already occurred. Dad is choosing to stay in South Florida and has no desire or intention to move back north. Can mom move? Can dad stop her? The answer to each of these questions is “perhaps”.

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hen a foreign national enters the U.S., it is for a period of authorized stay. Children have an advantage because although that time limit may expire, a child does not have unauthorized presence while under 18 years of age. In other words, children cannot technically be “illegal.” This article discusses several options for children to obtain legal status. If nothing else, they may be able to leave the U.S., obtain permission to return while abroad (if the visa has expired) and return in legal status. For example, a Venezuelan child whose heritage is Greek or Italian can leave the U.S. even if she has been here without permission for several years. Then, she returns on her European passport (Greece recently became a member of the European Union) under the Visa Waiver Program. The child does not even have to apply for a visa.

Step-child of U.S. Citizen - The petition by a U.S. citizen for a step-child (defined as the child of the foreign spouse if the couple married before the child was 18 years old) is independent from a petition for the child’s foreign parent. In other words, even if the foreign parent divorced, a U.S. citizen can still help a foreign child obtain legal permanent residency (LPR) so long as the relationship between the US citizen and the child continues. Of course, with LPR status, the child can live, work and study in the U.S. Removal of conditions, if residency was obtained more than 90 days after the

residency of the foreign parent, does not depend solely on the strength of the parent’s marital relationship. This is important because when a foreigner obtains LPR status before the second anniversary of the marriage, Immigration requires the filing of another application and proof that the parent’s marital relationship is still valid. This is not possible where the foreign parent and the US citizen have divorced or are separated.

Victims of abuse, whether physical or mental, who have suffered at the hands of The law in Florida allows a parent and the minor children to relocate a maximum of 50 miles from the address where they reside. This of course can cause problems as well. If both parents are involved in the children’s lives, a move of 50 miles can drastically change a time sharing schedule. A relocation of even 10 miles can affect a child’s school district. A change of 50 miles will require, more often than not, a modification of the time sharing schedule. Midweek dinners or morning drives to school with the parent remaining in the area will become impossible. If a move of just a few miles can alter a time sharing plan, imagine how a relocation of hundreds of miles will affect the status quo. The law does, however; allow for a relocation under certain circumstances. The court must weigh the benefit to the minor children, against the effect it will have on the parent/child relationship. It’s true that the relocating parent may experience better financial circumstances if allowed to move, but how will the parent/child relationship suffer as a result? There are generally no easy answers. The most important thing to remember is that a parent cannot relocate with a minor child beyond 50 miles without court order or agreement of the other parent. In reality, even a 50 mile change will usually require a modification to be filed, as long as it affects the current time sharing schedule. The parent seeking to relocate must file a petition and fully inform the other parent of his/her intentions; including address of new residence, purpose in moving and a proposed time sharing schedule. If you are faced with a possible relocation issue I suggest you contact my office at 954-385-9160 and schedule a free consultation.

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a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident can obtain status in this country. If the child obtained legal permanent residence based on a parent’s marriage to the abuser, she can apply for citizenship after three years instead of five. This exception applies even if the “child” was 21 years old or older at the time she became a resident.

An abused child can also apply for legal permanent residency by herself. She does not need a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Immediate legal status is also available to victims of domestic violence through a status known as the U visa.

An adopted foreign child has the same rights as a natural child of a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. The child must be adopted before she is 16 years of age and there is also a requirement that the parent have two years of living with the child as well as two years of legal custody.

If the LPR or US citizen is adopting a brother or sister, the child can be

adopted until the age of 18. These cases are sometimes complicated because the natural parent lives with the adoptive parent. When that is the case, Immigration places the burden on the adoptive parent to demonstrate that it is a real parent/child relationship.

This article is not legal advice. No one should travel abroad without discussing his or her personal situation with an immigration professional. Please contact the Weston office of Elizabeth R. Blandon at (954) 985-0157 to schedule an appointment or telephonic conference. More information on her credentials is available at www. Blandon-Law.com or www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethblandon.

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housands of homeowners in our community are now upside-down on their home mortgages and are looking for a way out. Some are frustrated in their attempts to modify their home loans, and others simply choose to give up their home. Wouldn’t it be much easier to save your home if you only had a first mortgage and no other payments? Also, if the market turns around, think of all the equity you could build back up years from now? For homeowners who have taken out a second mortgage on their home and lines of credit, facing our current economic climate can be particularly challenging. Additional liens on your home beyond your initial mortgage, however, can be wiped out through a Chapter 13 personal bankruptcy filing. When a judge removes mortgage liens from a property during bankruptcy proceedings it is referred to as “stripping”

the lien, a “cram down” or “strip down.” In a Chapter 13, second mortgages and lines of credit against a principal residence, can be stripped down to the appraised value of the home. Many bankruptcy courts follow a rule that makes a second mortgage totally unsecured if the first mortgage exceeds the value of the personal residence. To qualify, the court will generally require proof that the home is appraised for less than the value of the first mortgage, which can be established through a certified appraisal that is accepted by the court. In an environment where home prices in most markets have fallen at least 30% or more, many borrowers qualify for this option. Tax liens can also be stripped off in Chapter 13 reorganization proceedings to the extent that the lien does not attach to equity in the property. More importantly, if your income level qualifies, you will be able to catch up on any past due debts (including your home mortgage) through affordable payments spread out over the 3-5 year life of the Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan. Most importantly, none of your creditors will be able to contact you or proceed with a foreclosure during this bankruptcy protection period. To find out more about upcoming consumer seminars offered by the Arcia Law Firm, please visit www.arcialawfirm.com/seminar or www.arcialawfirm.com/ seminario. When registering, mention you heard about this seminar through Our City Weston and Davie Town Times magazine, and you will receive two complimentary admission tickets. The Arcia Law Firm is privileged to successfully represent dozens of homeowners in our community. If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, or if you just received a foreclosure summons, contact the Arcia Law Firm today at 1-800-770-7102, or visit www.arcialawfirm.com. We may be able to help you achieve a long term solution to your personal mortgage crisis.

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pruce up your home with one call to JRL Carpentry & Painting. This Weston-based company specializes in those little projects, such as crown molding, attic access ladders, painting and pressure cleaning, that can make a huge difference in the appearance of your home. The company has been faithfully serving the Weston community for over ten years. “One of the reasons we’ve been so successful is our commitment to customer service,” states licensed contractor and longtime Weston resident Barry Zuckerman, owner of JRL Carpentry & Painting. “We strive to make this experience easy and pleasant. We show up on time and finish on time and on budget.” No wonder clients rave about JRL. Here’s what some satisfied customers are saying: “I didn’t think there were any honest and reliable contractors until we worked with JRL.” and “It’s not often I come across a business that I really enjoy working with. It was a pleasure to deal with JRL.” Zuckerman offers a lengthy list of references, but chances are you’ve seen Zuckerman or one of his crews at work in your neighborhood. The hands-on owner is checking jobsites at least once a day, if not actually doing the project himself. He believes in the pride of doing a job and doing it right. “I’m a perfectionist. I tend to worry more about the job than the homeowner. That’s why we only do a few things, but we do them well.” JRL has developed a reputation as the company to call for crown molding. It also offers other carpentry services such as baseboards, chair rail, window casing and decorative framing. The company provides free, in-home estimates. “We’ll come to your house, take measurements, show you product samples, provide design advice, and come up with a plan and price on the spot,” states Zuckerman. And the prices are all-inclusive. “Our fee includes labor, material, priming, sanding, and two coats of premium paint,” says Zuckerman. “We’ll move the furniture before we start and sweep up and move the furniture back once we’re done. All you need to do is sit back, relax and watch our skilled craftsman add this elegant touch to your room.” And the best part is, you don’t pay until the job is completed to your satisfaction. JRL requires no deposit and all work is guaranteed. That includes all carpentry and painting services. The company specializes in interior and exterior painting, as well as pressure

cleaning. “Weston residents will be happy to know that we can match any pre-approved house color,” notes Zuckerman, who can also help facilitate the paint approval process with homeowners associations. Another JRL Carpentry & Painting service is installing attic access ladders. “If you need more space to store your stuff, consider adding an attic ladder,” suggests Zuckerman. “It provides easy access to hundreds of square feet of storage space.” In addition to the traditional garage attic access system, JRL also offers the Televator telescoping attic ladder. It’s a pulldown staircase designed specifically for interior attic access such as through a bedroom closet. JRL attic access ladders start at $325, including labor and material. JRL Carpentry & Painting is properly licensed and insured in Broward County. To schedule a free, in-home estimate, call Barry Zuckerman at (954) 384-6520. For more information on the company and its services, visit www.jrlhomeservices.com.

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oday’s new homes of large rooms with soaring ceilings and expanses of glass can present daunting challenges to even the most creative homeowners. Since most residential furniture is no more than 3-4 feet high, a common decorating dilemma is what to do with all the “nothingness” above that level. Additionally, guests are always more comfortable when the scale is felt to be more relative to the human form. One solution – ceiling height can be visually lowered by applying a molding on the wall below the ceiling. A rule of thumb is to place the molding at about the ninefoot level. The wall above this detail is then painted the color of the ceiling, thus lowering its perceived height. This can even be done on the gable end of a vaulted room. Since light colors appear to recede and dark colors advance, a ceiling will also look lower if painted a deeper hue of the wall color. But don’t use too dark or too bright a color in a smaller room, as it may become oppressive. Light the lower areas of the room more intensively so that attention remains closer to eye level. Drapery and window treatments in these rooms need to be carefully designed to insure the decorative interest of the design is at an optimum height. Framed wall art, mirrors, and tapestries serve to focus interest at a mid-level height, while corner voids can be filled with well lighted trees for softening, texture, and interest. Volume ceilings in bedrooms can be transformed into a cozier scale through the careful use of canopy bed treatments. An actual canopy bed is not necessary to accomplish this trick. Kitchen ceilings can be brought into a more human scale through the careful use of wall coverings and accessories. The inclusion of crown moldings at the top of cabinets serves to suggest that the ceiling is at that level. A slightly darker color than the walls will again help to fool the eye. The reverse of the ultra-high ceiling situation is the standard eight foot ceiling needing an updating “lift”. Vertically striped wall coverings lead the eye to the ceiling where bordering can be used to further expand the feel. Next, paint the ceiling the background color in the border to give it the feeling of extending the space by minimizing contrast. Borders can also be placed directly on the ceiling abutting the wall rather than on the wall itself. This will make the ceiling seem higher by appearing to be part of the wall and softening the demarcation between the two. Crown moldings are a wonderful way to lift attention to ceilings. For a low ceiling, crown molding can extend more on the ceiling than on the wall by simply having the molding reversed when installed. Paint the molding only a shade lighter or darker (but with more sheen) than the wall to avoid defining the ceiling too sharply. Don’t overlook the effects of lighting. Chandeliers and sconces which reflect up onto the ceiling and are just a bit brighter than the rest of the room will give you the feeling of a larger space. Ceilings should be an important and attractive part of your design plan. A little bit of thought and creativity can add a whole new dimension to your rooms. Myriam Payne of INTERIORS by Decorating Den works and lives with her family in Weston. For a consultation with Myriam, call her design studio at (954) 659-2017.

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embers and guests recently attended the Chamber Business Networking Meeting and Ribbon Cutting sponsored by and held at Mercantil Commercebank Weston. Ely Melchor, Chamber Chair, and Donna Adelkopf, EVP of the Chamber, introduced the new members. Jack Miller, Chamber President & CEO discussed marketing opportunities with America Chamber.Com as an added benefit to Chamber members for regional, national and international exposure. He also updated members on the national advertising campaign that America Chamber and the Weston Area Chamber has started with online “Breaking News Weston.” The Weston Chamber and EWM Realtors presented a Monthly program the week after the Chamber meeting that will help your Business grow immediately with local, regional and national PR during 2010. To take advantage of the online traffic generated by this program, participants need to verify their member information at www.WestonChamber.com.

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food at Sabor Latino is grilled and everything is made-to-order, so you can always make requests. “Traditionally, Peruvian food is very spicy, but we can prepare it mild if you prefer.” The food is not the only thing that is hot at Sabor Latino. It is the place to go for live entertainment in Weston, with diners Latino offers live entertainment every weekend on its dancing into the wee Sabor lakeside patio. hours of the morning on weekends. “We offer live entertainment on our back patio every Friday and Saturday night and Sunday afternoon,” says Giuliana, who coordinates the restaurant’s entertainment. She is excited to announce that the popular Venezuelan band Tartara will be performing this month to celebrate Sabor Latino’s first anniversary. “They perform at the hottest clubs in Miami and many private parties in Broward,” she boasts. Giuliana tries to bring bands from different Latin and South American countries. “I like to focus on different music from different countries to expose people to other cultures.” In the past, Sabor Latino has featured mariachi performers from Mexico, Brazilian dancers to celebrate Carnavales, and Musica Criolla drummers who play Afro-Peruvian music. In addition to celebrating other cultures, Sabor Latino celebrates many holidays. It is the place to go for special occasions like birthdays or festive holidays such as Halloween and Valentine’s Day.

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lisa Epstein is passionate about two things: cooking and helping support the book includes tips on what you need to stock your kitchen. emergency medical efforts in Israel. She combined both in writing two All of the recipes in On Our Own & Making It were compiled, and in many cases cookbooks to benefit American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) modified, by Elisa. She has an undergraduate degree in nutrition and food studies and its efforts to save lives in Israel. from NYU and assures that in addition to being easy, these recipes are healthy. Both For the past 70 years, AFMDA has supported the vital work of Magen David of her cookbooks feature a variety of recipes, with choices for appetizers, entrees, Adom, Israel’s equivalent to the American Red Cross. Magen David Adom provides desserts and more. Israel’s pre-hospital emergency needs, including medical, diWhile Elisa’s cookbooks feature kosher recipes, she learned to cook saster, ambulance and blood services. Much of these efpreparing more eclectic cuisine. As a forts would not be possible without the support of AFMDA which has raised over $135 million in the last five years to build or renovate MDA stations, provide emergency vehicles and blood mobiles, purchase medical supplies, sustain the MDA National Blood Services Center, and more. Much of these funds are raised through grassroots efforts of AFMDA regional offices and Friends groups. Elisa says she got involved through her mother, who is chair of the AFMDA Southeast Region’s Leadership Council and an active member of the Weston Friends of AFMDA. “My family has always been big supporters of Israel. We have a lot of family and friends living there,” Proceeds from the sales of Elisa shares Elisa. “I knew I wanted to do Epstein’s two cookbooks will benefit something to help AFMDA, and writAmerican Friends of Magen David Adom. ing these cookbooks was a way for me to help an organization I believe strongly in, while also helping share my love of cooking.” teen growing up in “The cookbooks are a very creative way to give readers great recipes as well as Weston, she spent a lot of time in the kitchen of her best help our cause,” states Bob Schwartz, Regional Director of AFMDA Southeast friend’s father, Chef Mark Militello. “He taught me to cook in the kitchen at his Region, which receives proceeds from the sale of Elisa’s cookbooks. restaurant, Mark’s Las Olas,” shares Elisa. She also worked for a catering company. Grandma’s Best Recipes – Pass It On! is a compilation of recipes gathered from “Cooking has always been my passion,” she says, noting that she feels privileged friends and family. Her inspiration came from her college roommates. “They were to be able to share her love for cooking while also raising funds for an organization Syrian Jews and I just loved the food,” says Elisa. “This cookbook features traditional providing invaluable support to Israel. “These are great cookbooks for a great cause.” Jewish recipes from different cultures, including Ashkenazi and Sephardic.” Elisa admits she never would have been able to complete the cookbooks without Bubbie’s Book, as she lovingly calls it referring to the Yiddish word for the support of her sister and a dear family friend. Her sister Caroline, who will be grandmother, is much more than just a cookbook. “It’s really personal because it a senior at Pine Crest School next year, took all the food photographs used in On tells the story of these wonderful women. The book is broken up by family story. Our Own & Making It. Rose Weinstein, an artist from Hollywood, contributed the Each section begins with a brief background on the grandmother; stories of who she beautiful watercolor images featured in Grandma’s Best Recipes. is and where she came from, in addition to her favorite recipes.” Elisa’s second book, On Our Own & Making It – The Basics of Cooking is geared more toward her peers. “It’s for young professionals and college students working You can help support American Friends of Magen David Adom by purchasing with the bare essentials in a college dorm or small apartment,” shares Elisa who is one of Elisa Epstein’s cookbooks. Each book is $18 plus $3 shipping and handling. currently pursuing her masters degree. “These are really simple recipes that anyone To order, please mail a check payable to AFMDA to 3470 Windmill Ranch Road, can do. They all use five ingredients or less.” Weston, Florida, 33331. To learn more about American Friends of Magen David There’s no need to cut any recipes in half; Elisa already adjusted the ingredients to Adom and its efforts to support emergency services in Israel, call 1-800-626-0046 make smaller serving sizes perfect for just one or two people. In addition to recipes, or visit www.afmda.org.

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