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TABLE OF CONTENTS PUBLISHER PAGE 18 Black History is American History! FEATURE STORY 20 Tiny Planet Preschool Providing a World-Class Education CALENDAR 22, 24 February 2022 COMMUNITY NEWS 26 It’s a Party in the Park with WestonNights Concert Series 30 Weston Credit Rating Stays AAA 32 Weston World Fest Returns March 6th 34 40

Raise Your Right Paw and Bark After Me, BSOs Newest Member Sworn In The Stars are Out at Moonlight Movies in the Park

Aye! It’s Time for the 38th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games

Fur the Love Pet Fest

Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit is coming to South Florida to Honor Veterans & Supporters

Don’t Let them Slither Away Python Elimination Program Accepting New Participants

LEGALLY SPEAKING 28 How to Select an Estate Planning Attorney ASK THE EXPERY 36 How Much Do You Really Need for Your Down Payment? 66 Arthroscopy of the Foot & Ankle 68 The Aging Eye FROM THE STATEHOUSE 42 Legislative update SCHOOL NEWS 48 Cypress Bay Band is Proud to Toot Their Own Horn 50 Falcon Cove NJHS Spreads Love...Not Germs 54 Show Me the Money!

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POSITIVE PARENTING 58 Can We Live Without Love? ROTARY NEWS 64 Rotary Club of Weston in 2022 FROM TEE TO GREEN 70 How Often Do You Hit Solid Shots? ANIMAL HEALTH 72 Gum Disease in Dogs PET OF THE MONTH 74 Meet “Rolex” SAFETY CORNER 76 Focus on Your Cardiovascular Health February is American Heart Month PUZZLE PAGE 80 Crossword and Sudoku 74 Answer Key

6 Deadly Heart Conditions Knowing the Signs of Heart Disease Can Save Your Life By Mammen P. Zachariah, M.D. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. With the heart, immediate treatment can lessen the damage and having access to a specialized cardiac team is crucial. See a doctor if you have these symptoms:

• Feelings of indigestion or heartburn, any discomfort, pressure, aching, burning, or squeezing or chest pain • Shortness of breath • Palpitations – irregular heartbeats or a “flip-flop” feeling in your chest • An elevated heartbeat • Weakness or dizziness, nausea or sweating

• Pain in the shoulders, arms, neck, throat, jaw or back

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Arrhythmia: occurs when the heart beats out of rhythm. If untreated, arrhythmia can lead to stroke, heart failure or cardiac arrest.

Coronary Artery Disease: occurs when not enough oxygen rich blood is delivered to the heart. Symptoms can vary and many experience no symptoms. Cardiomyopathy: reduces the heart muscle’s ability to pump blood. Symptoms include irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, exhaustion, ankle and legs swelling or fainting.

Heart Valve Disease: occurs when one or more of the valves doesn’t work properly. Symptoms include unusual heartbeat, fatigue, shortness of breath and swelling of the lower extremities.

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Black History is American History

ebruary is Black History Month. The annual observance is celebrated in the United States, Canada, and the UK. In the U.S., school students learn about the contributions people of African descent have made to our county, communities, and the world. Many public observances are held across the country, and a renewed focus is made on the continuing struggles African Americans face. Before Black History Month was a nationally recognized observance, “Negro History Week” was created in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson. He chose the second week of February for its observance because that week typically includes the birthdays of Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln. He wanted to encourage the teaching of Black History in schools. At that time, there was frequently little to no inclusion of the contributions and plight of African Americans in history classes. In the 1970s Negro History Week became Black History Month and is celebrated across the country. It is more important now than ever to remember the severe sacrifices African Americans have made. We must all remember historian George Santayana’s famous quip, “Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Remembering the worst of our past, as well as, the best, will help us all continue to become better versions of ourselves. Sincerely,

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s a parent, you want the best for your child. That starts with selecting an early education program that will nurture your child while allowing him/her to explore, play and create in their first step to a lifetime love of learning. Tiny Planet Preschool is committed to providing the best educational experience possible for preschool students in a loving and caring environment. Its award-winning bilingual curriculum and culturally diverse enrollment prepares students for the future. Tiny Planet General Manager Ivis Mateos answered some commonly asked questions about the preschool and daycare facility.

What is Tiny Planet’s educational philosophy?

Tiny Planet believes in a multi-disciplinary approach to learning to promote a child who has strengths in all disciplines. Our bilingual curriculum enforces the importance of dual language education, and we are proud of being the Best of Weston winner (2016 through 2020) for Best Bilingual Preschool and Best Preschool overall in 2021

At Tiny Planet, we offer our students and parents a variety of different enrichment programs such as swimming classes, Spanish, yoga, and many more sports enrichment classes. Our facility includes a swimming pool and full-functioning gymnasium. Our school is also equipped with iMac’s, Apple Smart TV, as well as iPads in the classrooms which teachers use as educational tools and homework help for our afterschool program.

What is special about your staff?

Tiny Planet teachers are dedicated, passionate and, most importantly, focused on stimulating the strengths of each student. They are all bilingual professional educators that meet or exceed the criteria set by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). Please explain your Every teacher is CPR and First curriculum. Aid Certified with background Our teachers and students benefit from the use of a creative checks cleared on both a local and national level. curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy. This What are the ages of the allows the children to make their children you serve? own inferences and the ability to Describe the Tiny Planet explore their own outcomes. Preschool. Along with our cognitive Tiny Planet Preschool is a part Creative Curriculum, we have of Graven International Group, included our own HEART AND Inc., an educational company MIND section which focuses with more than 33 years of on teaching our children the experience and a winner of importance of kindness, empanumerous International Awards thy, manners, and love, among of Excellence in education. Tiny other important areas we feel Planet was established in the United States as an extension of are necessary to provide a wellrounded education. the organization whose priority is to continue to spread its What differentiates philosophy of modern education Tiny Planet from other with traditional values. preschools? 20 / Our City Weston / February 2022 / OurCityMedia.com

Our preschool serves children from six weeks to five years of age. We offer an aftercare program for children ages six to eight years.

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Tiny Planet provides transportation from local elementary schools, along with tutoring and homework help. Students in our aftercare program follow a curriculum filled with fun activities. They can also use the computers and iPads for homework and to access educational sites necessary for success in school.

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Since you entrust your most precious gifts to us, which are your children, we commit to molding them into happy, wellrounded boys and girls.

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WestonNights Outdoor Concer: Shane Duncan Band

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music under the stars -- perfect for a date night or family fun night! FREE Admission. Enjoy the popular The Shane Duncan Band, a high-energy Country Rock band from South Florida that delivers a nonstop performance that leaves you wanting more. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets and come early to pick your perfect seating location. The event stage is close to the park’s largest playground. Coolers are welcome; however, alcohol is not permitted to be brought into the park. 7:00-10:00pm. FOOD TRUCKS ON SITE! For more info, call 954-389-4321.

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FEBRUARY 12 Mayors’ Countywide Chess Challenge

Renowned soprano Karen Slack joins Symphony of the Americas. From her Met Opera debut in 2006 and returning recently leading in its production of Porgy & Bess, Karen has become one of the world’s most sought-after sopranos appearing with leading opera companies to symphony orchestras, and garnered accolades from winning the Montserrat Caballe International Competition and Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. Concert is at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale. Tickets are avialble at browardcenter.org.

Join Cooper City Mayor Greg Ross, children, and adults of all ages for this free event in support of Scholastic Chess! Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in open play. At the Pool & Tennis Center located at 11600 Stonebridge Parkway from 9:00am till 11:00am. For more info call 954-434-4300 #272.

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Show off your bikini bodyq! Boot camp workouts every Saturday in September. Led by personal trainer Susan Malinski, these sessions will get your blood flowing and set you off with a positive mindset. Boot camps are held at Peace Mound Park at 10:00 am. Plus, get the kids moving on Tuesday evenings at 5:00 pm. For more info visit www. SusanMalinski.com or call or text 954-245-2071.

Valentine’s Day Concert

Italian Tenor Andrea Bocelli will have you swooning during his annual “In Concert for Valentine’s.” Doors to the FLA Live Arena open at 7:00pm while the concert begins at 8:00pm. Tickets are avialble at ticketmaster.

FEBRUARY 12 Moonlight Movie in the Park: The Boss Baby: Family Business

Gather up the family and head to Regional Park. Enjoy a FREE full-length feature film projected on a giant inflatable screen with family and friends. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Coolers are welcome (no alcohol permitted). Shows are at Weston Regional Park on the Event Stage 7:00pm - 9:00 pm. For more info call 954-389-4321. 22 / Our City Weston / February 2022 / OurCityMedia.com

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FEBRUARY 26

Weston Foreign Film Festival

Doggie-Palooza: A Dog Expo

Presented by the Arts Council of Greater Weston, come watch French Toast (South Africa). Lisa leaves her father, the wine farm that she calls home and her soon-to-be fiancé to journey to France in search of her long-lost brother and sister that she discovered only through her late mother’s diary. Two shows will air at the AMC Weston 8 Theater. Showtimes are 4:45 and 7:30 pm. For more info or advanced tickets visit www.1weston.com.

The City of Plantation will be hosting their 20th Annual Doggie-Palooza (a dog expo) from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Happy Tails Dog Park, located at 6600 SW 16th Street. The expo will collect an entrance fee of $2 per human that will be donated to local non-profit Good Karma Pet Rescue (dogs enter free). Doggie-Palooza will feature a variety of local vendors showcasing their products and services, a police K-9 demonstration, a frisbee dog show, a FREE photo booth to take a cute photo with your pooch, a lure course, pet adoption and more!

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Orange Blossom Festival Rodeo Head over to the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds after the Orange Blossom Festival Parade to watch the Rodeo! Watch professional cowboys and cowgirls get after it. Everyone should visit the rodeo at least once! At the Davie Arena, 4271 Davie Road. Tickets available at https://davieprorodeo.com/dpr/ tickets/

Paramount’s Laser Spectacular Featuring The Music Of Pink Floyd

Surrounded by walls of concert-quality sound, listeners are swept away on a mind-expanding journey driven by cutting-edge lasers, high-definition, largescreen video projection and stunning lighting effects, all choreographed to the music of Pink Floyd. This year’s show celebrates Pink Floyd’s massive chart-topper Dark Side of the Moon, an album that sold more than 40 million copies and spawned hits like “Money” and “Us and Them,” as well as timeless classics from The Wall. Hosted at the Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, 707 NE 8th Street. Visit www.browardcenter.org

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FEBRUARY 25&26 85th Annual Orange Blossom Festival

Hold your horses and come on down! Join your neighbors and help The Town of Davie celebrate the 85th annual Orange Blossom Festival. Events will take place at the Bamford Sports Complex. There will be a parade, concerts, Kiwanis Pancake breakfast and so much more. For more info visit https://www.davie-fl.gov/1252/7739/ Orange-Blossom-Festival.

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It’s a Party in the Park with WestonNights Concert Series By Jon Duka

he popular WestonNights Concert Series continues with another evening of music under the stars. On Saturday, February 5th, the Shane Duncan Band takes the stage at Weston Regional Park. The Shane Duncan Band, a high-energy Country Rock band from South Florida that delivers a nonstop performance that leaves you wanting more. They are frequently referred to as the “ultimate party band” and play on both coasts across South Florida. All WestonNights concerts take place from 7-10pm on the event stage in Weston Regional Park. The event stage is close to the park’s largest playground, which is a plus for families with smaller children. There is plenty of room to get your groove on and dance as the tunes ring out. Concert goers should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to sit back and enjoy the music under the stars. Guests are welcome to bring coolers and picnic dinners; alcohol is not permitted. Food trucks will be on site selling a variety of food and beverages.

The concert series is provided free of charge by the City of Weston. It is a perfect event for date night or to bring the whole family. It is one of many fun family-oriented events hosted at Weston's award winning parks throughout the year.

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inding an estate planning attorney can be overwhelming. Here are some pointers to help you make the right choice. Qualifications. It is fair to question an attorney as to how they developed their estate planning expertise. Often attorneys who are transitioning from other practice areas may present themselves as an estate planning attorney although they have little actual training or experience. Ask how many trusts have they drafted. Do they hold any advanced degrees? To which professional associations do they belong? Keep in mind that it is impossible to be an expert in all areas of the law. Attorney’s Fees. Price is always an important factor. However, making your selection solely on price may not be wise. In setting fees, a reputable attorney will consider the amount of time that they will need to invest and the complexity of the plan. Once they know what needs to be done, they can quote a fee. Customized Documents. A high-quality estate plan should be custom drafted to fit your individual and family needs. Be suspicious of firms who quote flat fees over the phone for anything more than a simple will, or who advertise low prices for trusts. This often means the attorney does not draft custom documents but rather uses the same boilerplate document for each client and simply fills in the blanks. That is not planning, it’s word processing. The Process. During your planning meeting, your attorney should spend several hours with you and your spouse gathering detailed information about you and your loved ones, including your hopes and fears. Whether you are single, divorced, widowed, married, or have a blended family, the planning process should also include a lot of interactive questions intended to help formulate your unique plan. Additional Services. Be sure to ascertain exactly which services your attorney provides and whether there are additional costs for: trust funding (changing title and/or ownership to your trust), answering questions and telephone conversations with you or your financial advisors, reviewing and explaining your estate plan with your successor trustees and with your family in the event of your disability or death, future modifications to your estate plan, and recording and filing fees. Success. A successful estate plan establishes clear instructions for your successors and trustees as to what they should do to achieve your objectives. Your attorney should work with your team of professionals ( financial planners, accountants, life insurance advisors), to advise and assist you and your successors. Be sure to look for an estate planning attorney with whom you and your spouse feel comfortable and at ease. Planning is not a transaction, it is a lifelong exercise. Chemistry is important, as is competence and shared values. Do your research. Ask questions. Life can change in an instant. What are you waiting for?

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Investors in municipal bonds use credit ratings to assess creditworthiness, or the ability and willingness of the state or local government issuing the bond to pay investors their money back, plus interest. Bond ratins are roughly analogous to consumer credit scores and are used by lenders in the same way. Attaining a Triple-A rating ensures the City of Weston’s ability to borrow and to borrow at the lowest possible costs relative to other municipalities.

Only 7% of the 16,255 municipal bond issuers that Moody’s evaluated received its highest Triple-A rating. The agency’s review of Weston noted “Weston's credit position is excellent and its Aaa rating is much stronger than the median rating of Aa3 for US cities. Notable credit factors include a substantial tax base, a very strong resident wealth and income profile, a robust financial position, and exceptionally low debt and pension liabilities.” Moody’s rating system for local governments analyzes 13 different criteria in four categories: Economy/tax base, finances, management, and debt/pension liabilities. Generally speaking, the reaffirmed rating indicates that Weston’s financial management practices are extremely sound and that the city would be able to borrow at the lowest possible rates and best terms available to American cities. more information about Weston's finances, visit: ▸ For www.westonfl.org/government/finance

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the world. Expect to ravel the world without leaving town see colorful costumes, at the 7th annual Weston World Fest. cultural displays, and This highly acclaimed community activities highlighting event celebrates Weston’s diversity by exposing patrons to the culture, cuisine and this year's event theme "Seasons." entertainment of various countries around the world. This year’s event takes place on There will be snapSunday, March 6th at Weston Regional Park. shots of life year-round in countries around the The Arts Council of Greater Weston and world. Check out the the City of Weston introduced this event exciting international in 2015. It is a six-time award winner for entertainment onstage, “Best Cultural Event” in the Best of Weston try delicious foods from competition. After hosting a “drive-thru” local restaurants, stop event last year, organizers are hopeful to by our Fest activity build upon last year’s success with new and stations, and visit the exciting activities, country booths, and a "Garden" area featurreturn to “normal.” ing event sponsors “The Weston World Fest has quickly and local nonprofit become the area’s number one cultural organizations. event,” states Don Decker, Weston’s “I’m very excited about this year’s Weston Director of Parks and Recreation. “The World Fest,” announces Event Founder and event is even more impressive when you consider that it is produced by our residents, Director Carol Lema. “We have incredible on-stage entertainment including Chinese for our residents, and with our residents instrumentals, international show tunes and coming together to make it all happen.” dances, Brazilian vocals and American jazz. Weston World Fest is a celebration of the And our restaurant line-up is fantastic.” diverse international cultures here in South A Kids Zone with face painting and Florida and beyond, the festival features balloon twisting, a henna booth for all ages, 20 different country booths with a passport and an Inflatable Zone for teens and adults activity for students, international enterare among the other activities. There will tainment onstage, and foods from around

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Raise Your Right Paw and Bark After Me BSOs Newest Member Sworn In

SO Weston District's newest dedicated member raised her right paw to be sworn in... Olivia is a K-9 Therapy dog and is partnered with Deputy Danielle Quinones. The pair are making a PAWsitive impact on our community. Olivia was officially welcomed into the BSO family on Tuesday, December 14 at a ceremony at Weston City Hall at 9:00 a.m. which included remarks from City Manager Don Decker, Mayor Margaret Brown and an official welcome from Undersheriff Nicole Anderson. Olivia now has a badge just like any other deputy. K-9 Olivia, a three year old Labrador Retriever, originally came through the Brevard County Sheriff's Office Paws and Stripes program. There they select dogs from the local Animal Shelter that they feel would make good therapy K-9s. Olivia and Deputy Quinones went through training and graduated from the Paws and Stripes College. So Olivia is literally a rescue story of great proportions. She was rescued and now she helps others.

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A Therapy Dog is a great asset for a community in many ways. What immediately strikes you is that a friendly dog knocks away the barrier of hesitancy to approach or engage a police officer. People forget they had any fear and go straight toward the dog. The dog helps her handler build a rapport with community members. Olivia assists Danielle in community outreach including visiting our senior facilities, City events, and the 15 public, private and parochial schools within our City boundaries. Therapy dogs provide relief to those in anxiety-provoking situations, bring comfort to those who are grieving or lonely, and offer affection to individuals who are in institutions such as hospitals, nursing homes, and schools. Lastly, therapy dogs assist victims of crimes, abuse and trauma. According to Deputy Quinones, one of her favorite visits is to 'Seniors and Snuggles,' a program for the independent and assisted living facilities. She said "you can just see the light come back into their eyes when they see Olivia". With all that Olivia and

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The Paws and Stripes College carefully selects and trains rescued dogs. Inmates are paired with shelter dogs and help train the dogs in both voice commands and hand signals. The dogs were housebroken, and learned basic obedience skills to include, heel, sit, down, stay, and come, all with the anticipation of getting the dog adopted into its Fur-ever home. The Paws & Stripes® program has advanced into the “Paws and Stripes® College” and offers the basic tenants of the original program (now called the Comfort Dog Program) while serving as the foundation for the “College”. Selected canine graduates of the original 8 week course now move into the advanced training program to serve as Law Enforcement & Multidiscipline Crimes Against Children Therapy Dogs.

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he City of Weston's popular Moonlight Movies in the Park series will retrun this month.

With the spring lineup of films for Moonlight Movies in the Park, moviegoers will discover that heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Residents of all ages can gather at Weston Regional Park on one Saturday night each month, now through April, to enjoy movies under the stars. All of the films are free and appropriate for the whole family. The Boss Baby: Family Business premieres on February 12th at 7:30pm. In a follow up to the original Boss Baby film, the adult Templeton brothers have drifted away from each other, but team up after consuming a magical formula that turned them into babies for 48 hours. Joining forces, both brothers go on a undercover mission to stop a new boss baby, that inspires a new family business. Ron’s Gone Wrong is scheduled for Friday, March 4th at 7:30pm. In this animated movie, Barney, a socially awkward middle-schooler, and Ron, his new walking, talking digitally connected device, launch into an action-packed journey against the backdrop of social

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or over three decades, the Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Highland Games has become well-known around the country for its high-quality organization and featured entertainment celebrating Scottish Culture and Heritage. Once again, the anticipated 38th annual event will be held on March 5th at Plantation Heritage Park. The centrally located premier venue will be transformed into an exciting exhibition of Scottish culture. The Scottish Festival is a very colorful cultural event, and highlights include a wide variety of Scottish heritage activities such as international entertainers, massed bagpipe bands, heavy athletics, Scottish country dancing, Highland dancing, Scottish clans and societies, fiddling, piping, and drumming competitions, children’s games, sheepherding, Scottish food, drink, and merchandise. This is coupled with a Highland Games which comprises competitions in bagpiping, drumming, and heavy athletics with participation by people of all ages, ethnicities, and sexes and is not restricted to those of Scottish heritage. Additionally, an area of children’s activities will immerse young lads in Scottish culture through dress-up, coloring, child-appropriate athletics, and a passport game that guides them around the heritage displays. This year the impressive lineup of live music performances features Piper Jones Band, Dunedin City Pipe Band (Grade 2 winners at 2018 World Pipe Band Championship held in Scotland), and Mudmen from Canada. Hours are 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM., rain or shine, no refunds. Admittance is $15 at ticket outlets in advance & online and $20 at the gate. Children 6-14, $3. Under 6 free. Ticket price includes park entry fee and parking. For further information and advance tickets please click on the QR code, visit www.SASSF.org or call 954-460-5000. Scottish American Society of South Florida, Inc., is a not for ▸ The profit 501(c) 3 Florida corporation. Over the years, in addition to

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t has been a trying time especially with a quiet one-year interruption, but Cypress Bay High School’s (CBHS) music program has had a successful start to the school year. The “Sound of Thunder” has been making plenty of noise this fall as they marched their way into the top 10 at the Florida Marching Bands Championships (FMBC) in Ocala, performed in a two-night winter showcase, and mentored their younger neighborhood middle school students. “The success of a marching season relies on many factors, but one critical ingredient is the student body! Usually, seniors and juniors are leading by experience. Sophomores can rely on one past season, and freshmen are the ones who must learn everything. So, beginners are usually 1/4 of the band. With the COVID19 interruption, our beginners were sophomores and freshmen and counted for almost 50% of our marching band this year! So that was one big challenge, added to the fact that the summer was rainier than usual, and many

rehearsals had to happen indoors, focusing on music only rather than choreography drills,” explained Stephanie Bescherelle, Sound of the Thunder Parent & CBBPA President. This year the program has 130 registered students with 79 who participated in marching season (May-November). Cypress Bay offers three levels of Concert Band (one jazz band, one percussion ensemble, and one color guard ensemble). Marching band is an afterschool addition to these classes which is open to all band members and color guard students. But besides all the accolades and competitions, playing at all the home football games will always remain a highlight. Despite all the difficulties, making it to the FMBC Finals in Ocala and placing 9th out of 17 bands in the same size category was quite an accomplishment. CBHS students worked long hours, developed resilience, and forged lifelong friendships and memories preparing for the competition at the World Equestrian Center. As one knows, it takes a village to get so far; the 10 coaches/marching instructors collaborated with CBHS Band Director Brett Dawson and dedicated themselves to making sure the beginners would reach the required performance levels. Student leaders went above and beyond to keep the group together while relaying all the necessary information. Parents were behind the scenes making sure costumes, props, food, and fundraising were

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above par, and the school administration gave some extra love and support. After Thanksgiving, the “Sound of Thunder” switched to its “Concert & Jazz” season. Their Winter Extravaganza concert filled the school auditorium with two nights of live music which included the entire CBHS chorus. More concerts and competitions are scheduled in the upcoming months such as Winter Color Guard and Solo and Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Concert Band Music Performance Assessments (MPA). Although these students have an incredibly busy schedule between academics and practice, they still find time to mentor 8th- grade students at Tequesta Trace and Falcon Cove Middle Schools every week. "Ensuring good communication between the local school programs is key to reaching a high level of benefits for all band and guard students along their artistic journey,” added Bescherelle. "I am really proud of the Cypress Bay Band students so far this year. They have worked very hard and done a great job performing in real performing ensembles such as marching band, concert band, jazz band, and guard. With half of the Marching Band members never having marched before this year and no one marching for the past two years, their accomplishments this season were tremendous,” exclaimed CBHS Band Director Brett Dawson.

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“The opportunity to put a smile on a child’s face is the greatest gift one could ever ask for. You’re not only helping those who aren’t as fortunate as you, but you get the chance to experience life from a different perspective, and that’s truly a blessing,” said NJHS member Ana Romero Aguirre.

ne of the requirements of our local middle and high schools is for students to not only earn good grades but also community service hours. However, the ongoing pandemic has made this extremely difficult for those students looking to make a difference in someone else’s life while enriching their own. Fortunately, Falcon Cove National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) discovered the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital (JDCH) All-Stars Program. Without hesitation, the ambitious group jumped in to participate. The program allows local schools to continue earning service hours by ways of doing virtual activities and projects for patients, parents, and healthcare workers. This past fall and into the holiday season, NJHS students created over 500 cards and collected over 50 bears to send over to South Florida’s premier children’s hospital. The project, “Cards and Cuddles”, brought plenty of smiles to the many patients and staff members. Naturally, the NJHS wanted to do overdeliver, so they invited other organizations within the school to join them. Latinos in Action, peer counselors, and the art students were happy to participate. The Art 2 classes made 3D cards to give to critically ill patients. “These types of projects are the foundation of the National Junior Honor Society. They allow us to give back to our community especially during an extremely difficult time. We are also happy that we can make someone’s day a little bit brighter! Our goal is to continue with the program at our local high school and to continue helping and volunteering in our community,” said NJHS secretary Shreya Anand. “It makes me feel grateful

as well as thankful for everything I have. It also makes me feel proud to be a part of NJHS.” The JDCH Administrative Director of Outreach and Liaison Development, Maggie Portela, picked up the Halloween cards, and Falcon Cove NJHS advisors, Ms. Stella Stringer and Ms. Alison London with NJHS member, Ana Romero Aguirre, delivered the holiday cards with the cuddly bears to the Jeff Conine Clubhouse. “These types of projects make me feel good knowing that we’re making someone’s day better. It was a huge success! It brought smiles to the patients and healthcare workers at the hospital,” explained Valentina Castellanos, NJHS member. “What we’ve done the last few months with NJHS has taught me a lot. It has taught me how to become a better leader and a better person, so I hope to continue with these projects throughout my life.”

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ur the Love Pet Fest returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach on Sunday, Feb. 20, at its new location, Las Olas Oceanside Park, aka The LOOP. Celebrate your love for your furry companion with a day of four-legged fun. The event is once again hosted by the dynamic mom and pup duo behind the award-winning Instagram @TourwithTeddy and blog "Living A Fairytail." Coinciding with National Love Your Pet Day, ﬂower crowns and fur will ﬁll the air during this “ulti-mutt” Sunday Funday experience. New this year is the VIP bark brunch picnic featuring indie-acoustic tunes courtesy of JJ and the Florida Oranges band. Welcoming locals and visitors of all ages, attendees can capture Instagramable moments through a variety of activities, including the Pawzitive Dog Training Agility Course and Road-Tripping Rover VW Bus photo booth, sponsored by Good Times Roll. Those seeking a unique way to bond with their pup can get down with their dog at the Red Cheetah DOGA (dog yoga) session. A people and pets’ marketplace will feature three dozen new and returning vendors, ranging from pet services to a plethora of pet and people clothing, food, and accessories. Vendors include Pet Wants Fort Lauderdale, Petit Pups Pawtique and More, and Ruff House, to name a few. Fur the Love Pet Fest’s 2022 theme, Pupchella, is a nod to the music festival Coachella. Guests are encouraged to dress in theme with flower crowns, tie-dye and boho accessories. A limited number of FURshionista tickets ($40), provide VIP entry and entry in the Pupchella Fashion Show for a chance to win a variety of prizes, which include a one-night stay with your pet at The Kimpton Goodland Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach in a premium guest room, a professional pet photo session with FTLPetFest official photographer, Lorena Cora Photography (a $499 value) and a $100 Ruff House Gift Card. 100% of event profits will benefit 100+ Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Florida, a nonprofit organization that was established as a community effort to end the neglect and abuse of animals. Prior to the event, guests are encouraged to enter the #PUPCHELLA photo contest by uploading a photo of their pet in its Pupchella-inspired finest tohttps://theloopflb.com/fur-the-love-photo-contest/. The pet who earns the most votes by Feb. 13 will have the opportunity to win a FURshionista VIP package, including two VIP tickets to the Second Annual Fur The Love Pet Fest and one entry in the Pupchella fashion show (a $70 value). FTL Pet Fest is generously supported by the City of Fort Lauderdale Beach Business Improvement District. For tickets, details, or to participate as a sponsor or vendor, visit www.FTLPetFest.com

The VIP Bark Brunch includes: Picnic for 2 Adults and 2 Pets – $110.00 • A picnic setup for two guests and two pets • Brunch and beverages and a picnic blanket • One gift bag per guest, one flower crown per guest, one tie-dye bandana per dog, and raffle tickets per guest. VIP Picnic for 6 Adults and 6 Pets – $100 per person/$600 per table • A picnic setup for six guests and six pets for the entire day • Brunch and beverages • One gift bag per guest, one flower crown per guest, one tie-dye bandana per dog, and three raffle tickets per guest • Tickets for DOGA Yoga and Fashion Show Entry There are a limited number of VIP Bark Brunch tickets available. Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. The Caribe Vegan, 30 Slide, Tropical Smoothie Café, and Coffee Vibes Miami will also provide food al la carte to the public. The schedule of activities includes: • All Day: Meet Your New Furever Friend at 100+ Abandoned Dog Rescue Adoption Tent • All Day: Agility Course sponsored by Pawz-itive Dog Training • 10:30 am: DOGA (dog yoga) – 30-minute session with Red Cheetah Yoga • 11 am: Bark Brunch • 12 pm: Live Music with JJ and the Florida Oranges • 1 pm: Fashion Show and Contest • 2 pm: Police K9 demonstration • 3 pm: Raffle prize drawing Selfie Stations includes: • Road Trippin’ Rover – sponsored by Good Times Roll • Sit, Stay, Play – sponsored by the City of Fort Lauderdale Beach Improvement District (BID) • Smooch a Pooch When: Sunday, Feb. 20, 10 am – 4 pm Where: Las Olas Oceanside Park: 3000 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 The most convenient place to park to access the event is the Las Olas Beach Parking Garage. Cost: $10-$40. Children ages under 12 are free. Package options include: • General Admission – $10: Three raffle tickets or choice of flower crown or tie-dye dog bandana • VIP – $30: DOGA experience, one gift bag, one flower crown, one dog tie-dye bandana and three raffle tickets • FURshionista –$40: Entry in the Pupchella Fashion Show, VIP gift bag, three raffle tickets, one flower crown and one tie-dye dog bandana How: For tickets, details, or to participate as a sponsor or vendor, visit www.FTLPetFest.com

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he Carbonell Awards are seeking college-bound high school students to apply for 2022 Jack Zink Memorial Scholarships. Theater and journalism students from Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties are encouraged to apply for $2,000 Scholarships. Since 1978, the Carbonell Awards has given out more than $110,000 in scholarships to winning applicants. The selection of scholarship recipients is based on talent, experience, and demonstrated commitment to theater and/or journalism, with one winner from each of the three area counties (Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach) receiving a $2,000 scholarship. The selection process is chaired by Carbonell Vice President Javier Siut, a member of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. Eligibility Requirements: • Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with a minimum 2.5 GPA.

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roward Health is committed to investing in advanced cardiac services upgrades. With its more than 50-year history of providing heart care, Broward Health is considered a leader in cardiovascular treatments. As one of the nation’s top 10 largest public hospital systems, Broward Health’s multidisciplinary team of experienced cardiac team provides comprehensive clinical, surgical and rehabilitative care.

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“When it comes to a heart attack, time is of the essence,” said Mammen P. Zachariah, physicians perform a variety of diagnostic tests M.D., Director of Cardiovascular Services, associated with cardiac and vascular diseases, Broward Health Imperial Point. “Having a so patients are treated closer to home,” said cardiac catheterization lab close to home Jared Smith, CEO of Broward Health Coral allows our multidisciplinary medical team to Springs. quickly determine crucial and life-saving next A Leader in Cardiac Technology steps in treatment.” In bringing the latest in cardiac care to At Broward Health Imperial Point, the cath Florida, Broward Health Medical Center recently lab and interventional radiology suite is on the established a robotic electrophysiology program ground floor -- just steps from the Emergency to treat heart rhythm disorders. By partnering Department. This provides cardiac patients and with Stereotaxis, a global leader in innovative their families with a more seamless experience. robotic technologies for cardiac arrhythmias, The new cardiac suite includes two procedures the Fort Lauderdale hospital expands access to rooms, seven patient care bays, an isolation advanced minimally invasive heart treatments. room, a room devoted to echocardiograms, Broward Health Medical Center is the only three diagnostic stress lab stations, and a hospital in South Florida offering robotic-assisted spacious waiting room equipped with the latest procedures to treat patients suffering from patient monitoring technology. The compre- arrhythmias and is the first in Florida, and hensive cardiac and interventional radiology among the first in the nation, to adopt the latest

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oot and ankle injuries are very common in sports or in general activities of daily living. Many structures including bone, ligament, cartilage, and joint lining may be injured. Injuries may occur from a single traumatic event or from overuse. Injuries may occur during the teenage years that may manifest themselves later on. These injuries may cause stiffness and pain in the foot or the ankle joints, especially after getting out of bed first thing in the morning to walk. This stiffness and pain will be present for a proportional period of time usually to the degree of joint injury. With weightbearing, the joint usually loosens and the person is able to ambulate. This stiffness and pain will redevelop if the person sits for a period of time and tries to get up and walk. As the day goes on, the foot or ankle may ache, especially with excessive activity. Swelling may be present over the area that is injured. Instability may develop if the ligaments have been injured causing the foot or ankle to constantly twist. When these injuries are unresponsive to conservative treatment which may include orthotics, medication or rehabilitation, arthroscopic surgery may be necessary to remove the damaged tissue in the foot and ankle. A m i n i a t u re camera is placed into the injured joint allowing an image to be seen on

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a television screen. The joint is visualized, and small instruments are introduced into the joint to clean out and repair the damage. Fragments of bone and cartilage are often removed. Suctioning of debris and smoothing rough surfaces will often allow a joint to resume its normal gliding motion. Arthroscopic surgery may be used to treat chronic joint pain and swelling; arthritis and bone spurs; loose bone and cartilage fragments; stiff, scarred joints; and ankle fractures that have not completely recovered. The advantages of this treatment include faster recovery; less pain and swelling; avoids large incisions; low risk of infection; it is an outpatient procedure; and a quicker return to activities. Joints are designed to give our bodies freedom of movement. Wear and tear of a joint due to injury or due to aging may alter the lifestyle of an individual. When conservative treatments fail, arthroscopic surgery should be considered. The surgery is especially helpful for a fracture that has occurred to the ankle even after the ankle has been fixed surgically. The cartilage in the ankle joint may have been damaged during the injury causing chronic stiffness and pain that may be mild but never goes away completely. Patients often think that this is a very livable condition. However, once treated arthroscopically, a full return to activity may be possible.

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ince your 40s, you h ave p ro b a b l y noticed that you needed glasses to see up close. You may have more trouble adjusting to glare or distinguishing some colors, particularly shades of green or blue. These changes are a normal part of aging. They alone cannot stop you from enjoying an active lifestyle. They will not stop you from maintaining your independence. In fact, you can live an active life well into your golden years without ever experiencing severe vision loss. But as you age, you should know you are at higher risk of developing age-related eye diseases and conditions.

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These conditions affect different parts of the eye. If not caught early and treated, they can lead to vision loss and even blindness.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

AMD is a common eye disease among people aged 60 and older. It gradually destroys the macula, the part of the eye that provides sharp, central vision needed for seeing objects clearly. It comes in two forms: dry and wet. Each form requires different techniques to be used by eye care professionals to treat the condition.

Cataract

A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens and is common in older adults and people with diabetes. Vision loss by cataracts is successfully restored with surgery. Although cataract surgery is one of the most common procedures performed in the United States today, some people never need it. Many others are able to postpone it for years.

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Diabetic retinopathy is the most common condition among people with diabetes. It damages the blood vessels in the retina, usually in both eyes. If you have early-stage retinopathy, your eye care professional may suggest controlling your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol to prevent the disease from getting worse. For the more advanced stage, you may need laser surgery.

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can help control glaucoma by prescribing eye drops or pills. Laser surgery is another way to open clogged areas so that the eye fluid drains and eases pressure against the optic nerve. Surgery is another option, but is used only when drops or laser surgery fails to control the pressure.

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People who have age-related eye disease are more likely to develop low vision. Low vision means that, even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine, and surgery, everyday tasks are difficult to do. Reading the mail, shopping, cooking, seeing the TV, and writing can seem challenging. Fortunately, help is available. Low vision specialists can offer a variety of services that help people make the most of their remaining vision. They cannot, however, restore lost vision. As a result, people with low vision can

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mproving your golf game begins by improving your ball striking, as there’s nothing in golf quite like making pure contact. Once you experience this sensation, you’ll be hooked, trying to repeat it over and over again. Achieving solid contact tends to be difficult for many golfers; it’s what separates the pros and better players from average to higher-handicap golfers. The good news is, if you experiment with the accompanying tips and drills, you can learn how to hit solid and pure golf shots more often. Hands forward upon impact – As you strike the golf ball, the grip end of the club needs to be leading the hands and club head through the hitting area (a mandatory ingredient for hitting solid iron shots). This move causes the club head to compress the ball into the ground, which helps make your divot after the ball, not before. Correct posture – The second key to achieving solid contact is having correct posture throughout the swing, as this allows you to swing the club on the proper plane. The majority of golfers who struggle with making solid contact lose their posture as the club head connects with the ball. This leads to many miss-hits; fat and thin shots, hooks, slices and chunks. It is essential that you keep your posture, just as it is at address, throughout the swing. Control the Clubface – The final ingredient for solid ball striking is controlling the clubface through impact. In other words, the face of your club must be square when it contacts the ball. Most golfers have the face of the club too open at impact, which leads to miss-hits that cause loss of power and distance. The clubface should rotate from open (prior to impact) to square (at impact) to slightly closed (after impact). The timing of this face rotation is what separates good ball strikers from not-sogood ball strikers. Proper practice will improve this timing. Here are a few practice drills to try: Golf Ball drill – By placing an extra golf ball behind your ball (12 to 14 inches behind the target line), you will learn to strike the ball with a descending blow and have your hands leading the club head through the hitting area. If you use a scooping motion (hitting the ground

before you make contact with the ball), you won’t be able to strike your ball without first hitting the extra ball. Posture drill – Controlling your posture throughout the swing is something that all good players do, and most amateur players don’t. When the clubface strikes the ball, you must return to the same posture that you had at address. Practice by facing a mirror and taking a half backswing, then swing the club down to the ball, and stop. You should return to your address position. Keep repeating this motion until it starts to feel natural. On the range, run through this drill before you hit each practice shot. Release the Clubface drill – Put a band-aid

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By Miguel E. Cordova, DVM Pawing at the mouth polishing, can help reverse the problem. Your veterinarian may also recommend a dental Loose or missing teeth sealant that helps prevent tartar from accuFacial swelling, especially under the eyes mulating on teeth. Nasal discharge If there has been a loss of the supporting structures around the teeth, however, this Gum recession cannot be reversed. Your veterinarian may How Is Periodontal Disease need to apply antibiotics beneath the gums Diagnosed? and perform dental procedures, which may Your veterinarian can see signs of gingivitis include tooth extraction. and tartar buildup by examining your dog’s Ask your veterinarian which dental diets or mouth. However, since most periodontal dis- treats are best for your pet. ease occurs beneath the gum line, the only After a dental cleaning, your veterinarian may way to truly assess your dog’s mouth is to also recommend a plaque prevention gel that perform an examination while your pet is un- adheres to the teeth surfaces to inhibit tartar. der anesthesia. Your veterinarian can use a Ask your veterinarian what dental hygiene dental probe to measure any loss of attach- methods are recommended for your dog, and ment around each tooth and take dental ra- don’t forget to keep scheduled appointments diographs (x-rays) to assess for bone loss, ab- for follow-up dental checkups. scesses, and other problems.

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Our City Weston • February 2022

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