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WESTON

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Stunning Landmark Ranch Estate Home on a Cul-de-Sac. Home features 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms.

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PLANTATION

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PEMBROKE PINES

This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom. Open floor plan with family room and nice kitchen. Centrally located near shops, schools and restaurants. Home has accordion hurricane shutters.

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WESTON

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CORAL SPRINGS

This is a spacious home with no homeowners association. Features 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 half bathroom. Over 3,100 sqft living area. Under 2 A/C units with a screened pool, on a corner lot. Features a wrap around driveway, 2 car garage.

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38 Dr. Gamaliel Herrera Gets Creative with Collage 42 Summer Intern Studies Social Justice Issues

feature story 40 Animal Health Center @ Weston Is the Gentle Practice You Can Rely On

Can do Kid 44 Extreme Weight Loss Inspires Healthy Living Program 50 Student’s Drone Project Could Revolutionize Search and Rescue Efforts 51 Teen Carries on Family Tradition of Making Music

Health and Wellness 45 Women - Improve Your Sex Life and Possibly Cure Urinary incontinence!

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Community News 16 Extensive Arts and Cultural Offerings Available This Season 18 Saturday Night Movies in the Moonlight Return to Regional Park 18 Weston Foreign Film Series Spans the Globe

46 What is ADM? 61 The Fountain of Youth – Bioidentical Hormones 66 Beware of the Sippy Cup 72 The Role of Plastic Surgery in Breast Cancer Treatment

School News 52 Cypress Bay Debate Team Ranks in Top Ten Nationally

58 Indian Trace Students Learn Compassion Collecting Caps

22 Temple Dor Dorim Hosts Two-Day Holiday Boutique

59 New Visual and Performing Arts Center Puts Sagemont’s Arts Program at Center Stage

Legally Speaking

32 All Ages Must Practice Bicycle Safety

62 Are There Alternatives to Going to Court in a Personal Injury Case?

33 Tips to Safely Share the Road

64 Stature of Limitations Are Tricky in Foreclosure Cases

34 Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Transplant Program Celebrates Milestone

70 What is a Paternity Action?

Real Estate 30 Real Estate As Part Of Your Asset Allocation

Inspiring Individuals 38 Weston Artists Featured in All Florida Juried Exhibition 38 Jami Nix Rahn’s Landscapes Are Influenced

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business spotlight 98 Falk & Falk Relocates Its Personal Injury Law Firm to Weston 99 Temple Dor Dorim Introduces The Nest, a Nurturing Infant Care Option

103 Let Architecture & Awnings Corp. Protect and Beautify Your Home

it’s their business 104 Bullseye Powder Coating Offers the Perfect Finish

Snapshots from School 106,108 Class Acts!

seen on scene 110 Community Snapshots

53 Eagle Point Elementary Students Discover The Leader in Me

22 Harvest Drive Community Fun Day Starts Season of Giving

28 511 Provides Up-To-The-Minute Roadway Reports

96 Local Students Place “Service Above Self”

82 Habitual Toe Walkers

56 Manatee Bay Elementary Opens Wellness Clinic for School Staff

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20 Cirque de la Symphonie Appeals to All Ages

34 Broward Health Weston Welcomes MAMMOPALOOZA

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102 Pines Express Car Wash Will Keep Your Car Looking Its Best

54 Sagemont Students Express Themselves with an Image in a Bottle

26 Weston BSO Fire Rescue Reminds Residents that Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives

95 How Good is Your Practice Session?

74 Weight-Loss Surgery Can Bring Unforeseen Challenges

20 Seven City Charter Changes on November Ballot

24 Chip In for Kids In Distress

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100 Comfort Suites Weston Offers All the Comforts of Home

93 Yoga: A Healthy Practice

12 Treat Your Loved Ones to Magical Memories this Halloween

90 Cozy Bedroom

71 Test Your Whiplash Quotient 80 My Child Only Sees Things Up Close?!?!

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Positive Parenting 68 How to Get Kids Moving in the Morning

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Pet Care 78 Periodontal Disease in Dogs

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At the end of the month is Halloween – a favorite holiday of children and kids at heart. What better way to spend some family time than searching for the perfect pumpkin in one of the area’s many pumpkin patches, then rolling up your sleeves to carve a jack-o-lantern? It’s the quintessential Halloween decoration.

Soon our streets will be filled with pint-sized princesses and witches, villains and superheroes. Let’s all have some fun while watching our little ones (and big ones too!) roam the neighborhood dressed up as their favorite characters. Don’t forget to take lots of pictures, as these are the memories that will last a lifetime.

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JAFCO Spirit of Life Luncheon – The 12th annual Michelle Goldstein Spirit of Life Luncheon benefits JAFCO, a one-of-a-kind organization providing programs and services for at-risk children and their families.

The luncheon festivities begin at 10am at Weston Hills Country Club with a vendor boutique, followed by a delicious lunch and special candle lighting ceremony celebrating the love and bond between children and their parents. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased at www.JAFCO. org by clicking on “Events.”

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Weston Friends Club “Bookmarkers” – This book club will meet at 1pm in a member’s home to discuss The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty. For more information about this program or other Weston Friends Club activities, contact Nancy Russo at (954) 385-1445.

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Fall Chorus Concert – The Cypress Bay High School Chorus will perform at 7pm in the school’s theater. This free concert open to the community. For more information call (754) 323-0350.

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Ladies Day Out – Join the Weston Friends Club for lunch and shopping at The Village at Gulfstream Park.

For more information contact Claire Jargiello at (954) 384-2722.

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“Muppets Most Wanted” – Bring the blankets, lawn chairs and plenty of popcorn it’s time for Moonlight Movies in the Park. Kids of all ages will enjoy this comedy adventure starring the beloved Muppets. This free, family event takes place at the Event Stage in the Weston Regional Park. The movie begins at 8pm. For more information, please call 954-389-4321 or visit www. westonfl.org.

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French Café – Join the Bonjour Weston French Club at Paul Bakery at Sawgrass Mills Mall from 9:30-11am for conversation (all levels) and to meet

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new friends who share an interest in French language and culture. For more information email bonjourweston@ gmail.com.

16th-18th “Vanities the Musical” – The Sagemont School will present an encore of this production in its new Black Box Theater. The story follows the lives and friendship of three Texas cheerleaders. The Friday and Saturday shows are at 7pm and the Sunday shows are at 2pm and 7pm.

Tickets are $10. For more information contact Director Elizabeth Garrard at (954) 389-2454.

18th Fall Festival – The community is invited to Eagle Point Elementary’s Fall Festival.

The familyfriendly event will feature one-of-akind vendors, handmade products, raffles, food trucks, pumpkin patch, bounce houses and much more. The event takes place at the school from 8am to 3pm, with shopping from 9am to 2pm. To become a vendor or for more information contact Tamara Thovtrup at EPEFallFestival@gmail.com or visit www.eaglepointfoundation.com.

Community Garage Sale – It's time to empty out your garage and closets or simply come shop to support the Cypress Bay Sound of Thunder Marching Band. The garage sale and flea market takes place from 8am to 1pm at the school. For more information or to rent a space, contact (954) 235-0176.

19th Yoga Certification Meeting – Weston Yoga is hosting an informational session from 1-2pm on its Yoga Alliance approved 200 hour RYT Yoga Teacher Certification Program.

The 18 session program runs from January through May 2015. Participants receive special membership and class discounts. Weston Yoga is located at 2600 Glades Circle, Suite 400. For more information call (954) 349-6868 or visit www.westonyoga.com.

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Crystal Sound Bowl Meditation – Experience a healing “sound massage” and be gently guided through a meditation of all your chakras. This workshop is designed to clear, cleanse and balance all the energetic centers of the body, clear and balance the mind, and remove toxic energy. It takes place from 4-6pm at Weston Yoga, 2600 Glades Circle, Suite 400. For more information call (954) 349-6868 or visit www. westonyoga.com.

22nd-25th Bulk Garbage Pick-up – FREE Bulk Pick-Up will take place on your regularly scheduled garbage collection day, which is Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for single-family homes and Saturday for multi-family units with dumpsters. All items should be curbside by 7am on your collection day. For questions regarding bulk pick-up please call the City of Weston Public Works Services Center at (954) 385-2600 or visit www.westonfl.org/ Departments/PublicWorks/BulkPickup. aspx.

24th Kids In Distress Auxiliary Golf Tournament – Tee up to benefit Kids In Distress.

The Weston-based KID Auxiliary is hosting its annual golf tournament fundraiser at Jacaranda Country Club in Plantation. Open to all skill levels, the event features a BBQ lunch, 18 hole shotgun start scramble and delicious dinner, along with an awards ceremony, prizes, raffles and an auction. For more information call (954) 882-8956 or go to www.kidaux.org.

27th Weston Art Guild Meeting – This month’s meeting will feature a demonstration by Dr. Gerald Goldberg on how to transform photographic images to a higher art form using Photoshop. The meeting is free and open to the public. It takes place from 7-9pm at Rick Case Hyundai. Call Barbara Burk at (954) 382-6397 for more information.

30th Weston Art Guild Exhibition – Members of the Weston Art Guild will host a reception from 6-8pm to

celebrate the opening of its newest exhibit “Weston Art Guild Presents” at Westfield Mall in Plantation. The gallery space is located near Sears.

The exhibition runs from October 27th through December 14th during mall hours.

For more information go to www. westonartguild. blogspot.com.

Nov. 2nd Adopt-A-Bike Bicycle Ride – The South Broward Wheelers present this annual fundraiser for the club’s Adopt-a-Bike program, which donates bicycles and helmets to underprivileged and physically challenged children. The ride starts at 7:30am at Markham Park. Bikers can take part in one of four rides: metric (62), 40, 25 or 10 miles. To register or for more information go to www. adoptabike.org.

B’nai Aviv ECEC Holiday Boutique – Start your holiday shopping early.

Over 40 vendors will be selling a variety of gifts including women's and children's clothing, jewelry, accessories, home goods, beauty items, sports paraphernalia, and more. Hours are from 9am to 2pm. The temple is located at 1410 Indian Trace. For more information call (954) 384-6605.

Nov. 5-6th Holiday Boutique – CHAI, the parent-teacher organization for Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center, is hosting its 16th annual holiday boutique. This year’s event will feature two days of shopping, with 40 plus vendors, as well as food trucks. Hours are Wednesday from 4-8pm and Thursday from 9am-1:30pm. The temple is located at 2360 Glades Circle. For more information call (954) 389-1232.

Nov. 22nd Indian Trace Elementary 25th Reunion – Current and former Indian Trace Elementary students and families are invited celebrate the school’s 25th anniversary. The festivities will take place from 1-4pm at Indian Trace Park. The free event will feature music, games and activities. For more information call (754) 323-6330.

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The Arts Council of Greater Weston further encourages children’s exposure to the arts through art exhibits and symphony concerts, and its Student Artist Showcase. Scheduled for April literally everything in between, the upcoming 28th through May 9th at the Weston Branch Library, cultural arts season in Weston promises somethis popular exhibit features the impressive artthing for everyone. The City of Weston and the Arts work of Weston’s most talented student artists hung Council of Greater Weston have been busy schedin a gallery setting. Prizes are awarded to the top uling a selection of performances and events sure artists in multiple grade categories, from kinderto appeal to all ages and interests. garten through high school.

“We have all been working behind the scenes The library will host an exhibit by the Weston for months, meeting with members of the comArt Guild starting next month. “Kaleidoscope of munity who are eager to get involved with the arts Colors” will run November 11th through December in Weston,” states Arts Council President Jami Nix 29th. This is one of four art exhibitions scheduled Rahn. “We will be exploring new music and enterthis season. “Weston Art Guild Presents” runs tainment events for all audiences.”

October 27th through December 14th at Westfield Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Mall. “Timeless” runs December 3rd through Recreation, is grateful for the Arts Council’s January 2nd at the Coral Springs Museum of Art. dedication to enhancing the arts in our community.

A children’s theater performance of Cinderella is among the many “Visual Concertos” runs March 12th through April “Thanks to the efforts of groups such as the Arts cultural offerings geared towards Weston’s youngest residents.

30th at the Pembroke Council of Greater Weston Pines Glass Gallery. In and the Weston Philharmonic addition, the Weston Art Society, Weston is no longer Guild hosts monthly meetviewed solely as a commuings with art demonstranity with great parks and tions which are open to great schools. The arts and the community. For more culture scene is alive and information visit http:// thriving in western Broward westoartguild.blogspot.

County.” com.

The 2014-2015 performThe visual, performing ing arts season begins on and literary arts will all Saturday, November 8th with be featured at the third the Magic of Cirque de la annual Celebrate the Arts Symphonie. Presented by the Members of the Cypress Bay band on Sunday, January 25th.

Weston Philharmonic Society The Symphony of the Americas will perform a free twilight Pops Concert at Weston Town Center. entertained the audience at Celebrate the Presented by Weston Town and the City of Weston, this Arts. Photos courtesy City of Weston.

Center in partnership show features fabulous with the City of Weston and Arts Council of Greater Weston, this family-friendly cirque-style performances carefully choreographed to music by the Symphony of event features interactive activities as well as performances by high school bands, the Americas. choirs and drama departments. “This year we will be working with students from Magician Dave Kaplan kicks off the Community Center presentations for chilTequesta Trace Middle School to include a literary tent,” shares Nix Rahn. dren on Saturday, December 13th. He will return on February 21st for an encore Weston Town Center will also play host to the Symphony of the Americas’ Pops performance. Little ones will also love the professional puppet productions of Concert on Sunday, March 8th. Presented by the City of Weston and Weston Little Red Riding Hood on January 10th and Doodles the Clown on March 14th. Two Philharmonic Society, in cooperation with the Arts Council of Greater Weston, performances of each show are scheduled at the Weston Community Center, one this free concert will feature a selection of pops and light classics performed by at 1:30pm and the other at 3pm. The magic shows and puppet shows are free the full Symphony of the Americas orchestra, under the baton of Maestro James and best suited for children ages pre-K through second grade. Children must be Brooks-Bruzzese. accompanied by an adult.

The Bonaventure Town Center Club presents Holiday Magic with the Rockettes Children will be able to experience the excitement of live theater with two on Sunday, December 14th. Guests of all ages can experience the magic of the performances by Stages Productions. The classic tale of Charlotte’s Web will be season in the tradition of New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. This holiday show performed on Saturday, February 7th and the enchanting story of Cinderella on features Rockettes-style dancers, Ringling Bros. Circus dog act, magician and Saturday, April 25th. The professional children’s theater performances are held in much more, including a visit from Santa Claus. Tickets are on sale now at the the Cypress Bay High School Theater. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door.

Bonaventure Town Center Club. If purchased before November 1st, the cost is $20 Pre-sale tickets are available at the Weston Community Center. per tickets or $75 for four tickets; after November 1st tickets are $25 each.

Another wonderful way to expose children to the arts is by watching perforCleveland Clinic Florida hosts a variety of performances through its Arts & mances by Weston students. Cypress Bay’s Fall Choral Concert is scheduled for Medicine Program. Past recitals have included Weston’s own Roger Lander, October 9th. The Chorus Winter Concert will be on December 4th and the Band/ Weston Philharmonic Society Vice President, performing piano classics, jazz Chorus Winter Concert on December 11th; dates subject to change. The Cypress pianist Tom Alexander, Suzuki Ensemble led by Ira Gutziet, Florida Youth Bay drama department has a busy spring schedule planned with In The Heights Orchestra, and Brazilian Voices. Contact Amy Powers at powersa@ccf.org for (March 11-14th), Beauty and the Beast (April 8-10th), Once On This Island, Jr. (April more information.

16-17th), and Slice of Broadway Musical Review (May 18th). The Chorus and Band In addition to shows, concerts and art exhibits, there are many other cultural will conclude the season with their spring concerts in May. All performances take programs available to Weston residents. Lit and the Law will return for its 17th seaplace at the Cypress Bay Theater. Tickets are $5 presale and $10 at the door. For son starting in January and Hot Topics begins its fifth season in November. Both information on school shows, contact Cypress Bay at (754) 323-0350. programs take place at the Bonaventure Town Center Club.

The Sagemont School presents Vanities the Musical from October 16th-18th.

The story follows the lives of three friends from high school through adulthood.

Sagemont thespians will perform The Miracle Worker on November 13th, 14th and For more information on cultural events taking place in Weston, visit the Events Calendar on the City of 16th. Both shows will be presented in the school’s new Black Box Theater on the Weston website at http://www.westonfl.org/Events/EventsCalendar.aspx or the Arts Council of Greater Upper School Campus. Tickets are $10. Call (954) 389-2454 for more information.

Weston website at http://artscouncilweston.com, where you can sign up for a monthly events e-blast.

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Community News

Saturday Night Movies in the Moonlight Return to Regional Park

By Stacey Bomser

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hat better way to spend a Saturday night than watching

movies under the stars with your family and friends. Weston’s popular Moonlight Movies in the Park series returns this month with seven fantastic, free, family-friendly films.

The season starts on October 11th at 8pm with Muppets Most Wanted. In this comedy adventure, the Muppets find themselves mixed up in a European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.

This movie is rated PG. In Novem­ber, visit the exotic Amazon in Rio 2.

The beloved Blu, Jewel and their three kids realize “it’s a jungle out there,” when they are hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon.

All ages will enjoy this animated comedy adventure, where Blu tries to fit in, going beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets his fatherin-law. This movie is at 7:30pm on November 15th.

It will begin to feel a bit like winter here in Weston with the December moonlight movie.

Disney’s Frozen will be shown on December 13th at 7:30pm. In this popular, animated film, fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff

in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to find Anna’s sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter. This movie is rated PG. In an effort to present new releases, the City of Weston has not yet selected its spring movie titles. However, mark your calendar now to save the dates for the January through April Moonlight Movies in the Park: January 10th, February 21st, March 14th and April 11th.

The titles will be announced as those dates get closer.

All movies are projected onto a giant inflatable screen at the Event Stage inside Weston Regional Park, next to the Weston

Community Center. Moviegoers should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Coolers are permitted, but alcohol is not allowed in the park. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information on the Moonlight Movies in the Park series call (954) 389-4321 or check out the Calendar of Events at www.westonfl. org/Departments/ParksAndRecreation/ ParksAndRecreationHome.aspx.

Weston Foreign Film Series Spans the Globe

By Stacey Bomser

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he Arts Council of G reater Weston has five fabulous films

selected for its 9th annual Weston Foreign Film Series. This year’s lineup spans the globe with genres ranging from romantic comedy to mystery and adventure.

“Our dedicated film committee worked with the same advisors as last year, preeminent foreign film expert and lecturer Shelly Isaacs, and Rochelle Winters, a film exhibitor who regularly shows foreign films in her theaters,” explains Vicki Rosen, Film Selection Chair. “After reviewing over 20 titles, we have selected these five films which we hope the Weston community enjoys as much as we did.”

Weston 8 Cinema hosts the Foreign Film Series. Movies are shown on the second Monday of the month, November through March. Show times are at 5pm and 7:30pm. All foreign language films have English subtitles.

The 2014-2015 season starts on November 10th with Only Human. It’s a comedic tale of mistaken identity. The Spanish film is about a Jewish girl who brings her fiancé home to meet her parents in Madrid. The family assumes he is also Jewish.

He is definitely not and hysterical pandemonium ensues.

The Austrian movie My Best Enemy will be shown on December 8th. This dark World War II comedy is about two friends, stolen artwork, and an unfortunate case of mistaken identity as a Jewish man changes places with his former best friend, a Nazi, in order to survive.

The Chinese movie Together will be shown on January 12th. It’s a tender story of a violin prodigy and his father who travel from the countryside to Beijing, where the father seeks to give his son greater opportunities to enhance his talents. There are frustrations and surprises along the way, but the music soars above all the problems.

Get in the Valentine’s Day mood with Romantics Anonymous on February 9th.

This French film is about a man and woman and the common passion they share for chocolate and each other.

The Weston Foreign Film Series concludes on March 9th with Walk on Water.

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This Israeli film is an enthralling and insightful story of an Israeli Mossad agent assigned to hunt down an aged Nazi. Posing as a tour guide for the old man’s grandchildren, they each learn more about one another.

Weston Foreign Film Series season tickets are on sale now. The The Weston Foreign Film Series Committee has planned an cost is $30 for all five exciting lineup this season. Pictured from left: Jami Nix Rahn, films. Series tickets Muriel Fields, Andrea Sanders, Betty Silva, Irene Carraway, Vicki Rosen, Eli Habib, Carol Lema, and Joy Rodenberg. are available at the Weston Community Center (inside Regional Park), the Weston Friends of the Library Bookstore (inside the Weston Branch Library), and at the Community Bank of Broward (1504 Weston Road). The Community Center accepts checks only (made out to the Arts Council of Greater Weston); the other locations accept check or cash.

Individual tickets for Only Human, if available, will be sold at the door on the day of the showing at 4:30pm and 6:45pm. Tickets for the other four films will be available on the second Tuesday of the month preceding each film. Individual film tickets are $7.

The Weston Foreign Film Series is presented by the Arts Council of Greater Weston and the City of Weston.

For more information visit www.ArtsCouncilWeston.com and click on Foreign Films, or call (954) 389-4321.

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Cirque de la Symphonie Appeals to All Ages

By Stacey Bomser

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he City of Weston

led by Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese.

The show has received rave reviews. The Miami Concerts Examiner wrote and Weston "When the artists of Cirque de la Symphonie perform in front of a full orchestra, Philharmonic Society an incredible fusion of these two great art forms take place, turning the concert are pleased to present Cirque into a three dimensional entertainment extravaganza." The Grand Rapids Press de la Symphonie on Saturday, declared "What Ravel and Tchaikovsky do for the ear, Cirque de la Symphonie November 8th. This unique does for the eye with lingering routines in the air and inexplicable feats of show, which brings the magic strength on the ground." And Express Milwaukee called it “the most exciting idea of cirque-style performances to hit the symphonic pops circuit in some time.” to the music hall, is sure to This show is certain to be a sell-out. Tickets are on sale now at the Weston please adults and children Community Center and Community Bank of Broward. Ticket prices are $20 in alike. advance for adults or $30 at the “Our Cirque de la door (if available). Student tickets Symphonie event is a wonderare $10 in advance or $5 at the ful way of engaging children door (if available). in the experience of attending To insure quality concerts like a symphony concert,” explains this continue in Weston, conVictoria Jolson, President of the sider becoming a member of the Weston Philharmonic Society.

Weston Philharmonic Society. It “Since they learn about the offers a variety of membership different instruments in the packages for individuals and schools, it is an amazing way of bringing it all to life, and including the acrobatic artists is both exciting and fun.” families. This year, it is pleased to offer a new two-year membership Cirque de la Symphonie’s performing artists include mesmerizing veterans of ctategory. exceptional cirque programs throughout the world. The show features acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strong-men. Each artist’s electrifying selection is professionally choreographed to classical masterpieces and For more information go to popular contemporary music in collaboration with the Symphony of the Americas www.westonphilharmonic.com.

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Seven City Charter Changes on November Ballot

By Stacey Bomser

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n E lection Day next month , N ovember 4th , Weston voters

will decide on seven proposed amendments to the City Charter.

The City Charter is the foundation of Weston’s government. According to City Manager John Flint, the Charter defines the roles and powers of the legislative (City Commission) and executive (City Manager) branches of our government.

“The Charter provides that every ten years the City Commission shall appoint an independent Charter Review Board to review the City Charter and make recommendations to the City Commission for any changes to be placed before the voters in a referendum. In 2013 the City Commission appointed a five-member Charter Review Board composed of Weston residents. The Charter Review Board meetings were publicly noticed and were open to the public,” explains Mr. Flint.

“The Charter Review Board ultimately recommended to the City Commission seven amendments to the City Charter, which in June 2014 the City Commission accepted and have placed on the November ballot.”

Mr. Flint says this is an opportunity for Weston residents to shape their local government. “Voters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each of the seven charter amendments so that they may make a fully informed decision when they cast their vote.”

The proposed amendments include: Delete Obsolete Language – would give the City permission to remove references in the City Charter that are no longer relevant.

Holding of Special Elections – would extend the time frame for special elections, such as filling of vacancies or approval of charter amendments, to up to 180 days.

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City Commission Procedures Relating to Quorum and Voting – would allow unanimous approval when less than three members of the commission are eligible to vote due to vacancy or conflicts of interest. The current City Charter requires affirmative votes of at least three members of the Commission to take action.

Initiative and Referendum – would add exceptions to the Charter on how electors may propose ordinances to the City Commission. Consistent with state law, the proposed amendment would add the following exceptions: ordinances regarding development orders, comprehensive plan amendments or map amendments. It would also provide for confirmation by the Supervisor of Elections of a sufficient number of valid petition signatures.

Criteria for, and Limitations on, City Charitable Contributions – would increase the total amount of City charitable contributions to $50,000 per year.

Charter Review Board Members – would provide that the Mayor’s appointee to the Charter Review Board live in Weston. It also eliminates the requirement that a majority of the City Commission approve each appointment.

Limitation on Economic Development Incentives – would provide that the City shall not grant economic development incentives to any person or entity unless it is part of a federal, state or county program. In addition, it must ensure that the City will recoup at least the full amount of its portion of the incentive within seven years.

Weston voters will not vote for City Commissioners this election. Commissioners Toby Feuer and Jim Norton were re-elected without opposition. They will each serve another four-year term beginning in November.

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Harvest Drive Community Fun Day Starts Season of Giving

By Stacey Bomser

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he Harvest

Drive is hoping for a bountiful harvest of donations from its fourth annual Community Fun Day. This family-friendly event takes place on Sunday, November 9th from 2-6pm at Weston Town Center.

The Community Fun Day is a kick-off to the annual Harvest Drive, now entering its 22nd year. Originally started at Country Isles Elementary School as a simple holiday canned good drive, Harvest Drive now provides complete Thanksgiving meals, plus a week’s worth of grocery staples and other household necessities, to more than 2,000 families throughout Broward County. This is accomplished through its network of distribution sites in Broward schools, including Cypress Bay High School. Harvest Drive’s flagship site is at Western High School.

“Since we started over two decades ago, Harvest Drive has always been about kids helping kids. To this day, we couldn’t do what we do each year without the support of our students,” states Harvest Drive Inc. Founder Renee Herman.

She notes that community support is also critical to this cause. “Every day across this country there are children who go hungry. It is a problem everywhere, including here in Weston,” notes Herman. “Harvest Drive is working to help feed children and families in our own community.”

Harvest Drive volunteers, including members of the Student Government

Association, Interact Club and National Honor Society, will be on hand at the Community Fun Day collecting donations of non-perishable food and household items.

Herman says there is a big need for cereal, packaged gravy, cookies, apple juice, laundry detergent and shampoo.

“This year we are asking the community to also consider donating gently used children’s toys and books,” says Herman. “Along with the Harvest Drive, we run a boutique where select families are invited to come ‘shop’ for holiday gifts for their children. We desperately need toys, games, books, and even gently worn clothing and shoes.”

The fun-filled afternoon will include music by DJ A-Herm, live entertainment by local dance studios and a performance by the Western High Wildcats cheerleaders, face painting and other activities for children. There will also be vendor booths featuring local artisans.

For more information on how you can support Harvest Drive, call (954) 444-5548 or visit www.harvestdriveflorida.com. If you can’t make it to the Community Fun Day, you can still support Harvest Drive by dropping off donations of non-perishable food items at Western High School on Friday, November 21st from 3-9pm. Harvest Drive is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; 100% of donations go directly to families in need.

Temple Dor Dorim Hosts Two-Day Holiday Boutique

By Stacey Bomser

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emple Dor Dorim is expanding its

help in the most beneficial way possible.”

TDD ECC Director Jodi Cohen says she is popular Holiday Boutique to two days grateful for CHAI’s generosity over the years. this year, November 5th and 6th. Hosted “CHAI has made so many things possible for our

by CHAI, the Early Childhood Center’s parent/ Early Childhood Center. Even during a difficult teacher organization, the boutique has earned a economic climate, through events like the Holiday reputation as one of Weston’s premier shopping Boutique, they have been able to raise funds so events. It brings together more than 50 of South we can continue to provide top-notch, quality Florida’s most popular vendors under one roof. programming and a state-of-the-art facility to our Now in its 16th year, CHAI is expanding the children and families.” boutique to allow more people the opportunity With 50-plus vendors, shoppers can surely find to shop, with hours from 4-8pm on Wednesday, something for everyone on their holiday gift list.

November 5th and from 9am-1:30pm on Thursday, In addition, the boutique will feature a 50-50 cash November 6th. raffle and silent basket auction. There will be “Many people work during the day,” explains themed baskets such as Sports Spectacular, Girly CHAI Fundraising Chair Lisa Stoss. “Adding an Girl, Legoland, Dine Around Town, Game Night, evening opens up the boutique to many more and Arts and Crafts. shoppers.”

In the spirit of giving, CHAI will collect canned Also new this year will be the addition of food food donations for the WE CARE Food Pantry at trucks, perfect for evening shoppers to grab a Members of the CHAI Fundraising Committee, Nicole Gardner (left), Stoss and Karla Gamberg, invite you to shop the 16th annual the Soref JCC. This community outreach program bite for dinner or daytime shoppers to enjoy lunch Lisa Holiday Boutique. Not pictured: Jaimee Rashbaum and Jami Comer. provides approximately 3,500 bags of groceries or simply a tasty treat. to neighbors in need, regardless of race, religion, age, gender or nationality.

“We will be welcoming back a lot of our favorite vendors, as well as some exciting new ones,” shares Stoss. “The Boutique will have children’s and women’s clothing, jewelry, handbags, sunglasses, candles, housewares, personalized gifts, The entire community is invited to attend Temple Dor Dorim’s 16th annual Holiday Boutique to benefit its and much more.”

Early Childhood Center. Admission is free. The event takes place November 5th from 4-8pm and November The Holiday Boutique is CHAI’s largest fundraiser. All proceeds directly benefit 6th from 9am-1:30pm at the synagogue, 2360 Glades Circle. Shop early – the first 100 shoppers receive a the preschool. “CHAI gives back however deemed necessary,” explains Stoss. free reusable shopping tote. All forms of payment are accepted. For more information call (954) 389-1232 “We work closely with administration as well as the faculty to distribute the funds to or visit www.dordorim.org.

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Chiropractic? Why Not?

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Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re Dr. Rick. I’ve seen your ad with that picture of you and your family.” Well, I’m the guy on the right.

Twenty-five years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. I was a junior in high school and I started getting migraines. I had suffered from intense headaches since childhood.

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Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. My confession is that I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that!

A friend of mine convinced me to give a Forty-five million Americans no longer have chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined health insurance, and those who do have found me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. that their benefits have been greatly reduced.

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Chip In for Kids In Distress

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Kids In Distress Auxiliary Golf Committee members Rita Poh (left), Anita Rucker, Sandi Hertzbach and Elaine Boone.

abuse, and the preservation of the family.

Kids In Distress strives to establish strong and healthy families. Its goal is not only to protect children from abuse and neglect, but to provide them with a safe, caring environment in which they can flourish and grow, and when possible, return them to their birth home. Of course, these efforts would not be possible without the support of the community.

“We are grateful to have such generous supporters of our KIDS golf tournament year after year,” states Rita Poh, co-chair for this year’s tournament. “What better way to support such a wonderful organization than taking to the golf course for a fun tournament.

Together as a community, we will not only raise funds for Kids In Distress, but we will also raise awareness for one of the most important organizations in South Florida.”

The golf tournament begins at 11:30am with registration and a BBQ lunch, followed by a shotgun start at 1pm. Players of all skill levels are welcome to participate in this 18 hole scramble and enjoy a great afternoon of golf, contests, prizes and gifts. A Caribbean buffet dinner will be served after the tournament and awards will be presented.

The individual player fee is $175 and that includes greens fee, cart, lunch, dinner and prizes. Non-golfers can purchase dinner tickets for $40, in advance.

The Kids In Distress Auxiliary is a talented and dedicated group of mostly Weston women committed to helping children who have been given no choice in their circumstances.

Its fundraising efforts are used to support the programs provided

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Auxiliary members also act as “ambassadors” in the community, raising awareness about the plight of these children and partnering with Kids In Distress in its efforts to offer prevention programs to help break the cycle of abuse and neglect.

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By Stacey Bomser

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n a fire , when seconds count, a

working smoke alarm can save your life. That’s the message the Weston Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue is promoting during Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11th, and throughout the month. The theme of this year’s campaign is “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives, Test Yours Every Month!”

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), nearly 3,000 people die in fires each year, with most of those deaths occurring in homes. Working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying in a fire in half.

“Roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported at night between 11pm and 7am when most people are asleep,” notes Weston Fire Chief Harris Bouchillon. “Home smoke alarms can alert people to a fire before it spreads, giving everyone enough time to get out.”

BSO Fire Rescue offers the following smoke alarm safety tips: ▸▸ Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home. ▸▸ Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home, so when one sounds, they all do. ▸▸ Test smoke alarms at least monthly by pushing the test button. ▸▸ Replace all smoke alarms every ten years or sooner if they don’t respond properly. ▸▸ Make sure everyone in the home knows the sound of the smoke alarm and understands what to do when they hear it.

It is especially important that children know what to do if the smoke alarm sounds.

That’s why BSO Fire Rescue is hosting fire safety education events, through the Broward County Juvenile Firesetter Prevention and Intervention Program, in local schools this month. The goal of the program is to reduce the likelihood of firesetting and to increase the awareness of fire safety and fire prevention strategies.

The presentations include a combination of age-appropriate fire safety curriculum and interactive activities.

In addition, Weston BSO Fire Rescue is sponsoring a Fire Safety Month poster contest in the schools. Students were invited to make a poster promoting the 2014 Fire Safety Week theme. One winner from each participating school will be selected.

Fire safety education and outreach is an ongoing effort by the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Fire and Life Safety Educator Melanie Oren is available to speak at schools, businesses and homeowners associations. She is able to present to a minimum of 20 participants at no cost to the community.

Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. According to the National Archives and Records Administration’s Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record. To learn more about this program visit http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/fire-prevention-week/about-fire-prevention-week. To schedule a fire safety presentation, contact BSO Life Safety Educator Melanie Oren at Melanie_Oren@sheriff.org.

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My Florida 511 users can create custom profiles for up to two phones. To sign up for free custom profiles, you will need to register a primary and/or secondary phone number. By registering for My Florida 511 personalized services, you will: ▸▸ Create a personalized services profile to add an unlimited number of custom routes ▸▸ Hear travel information along those routes first when you dial 511 from a registered cell or landline phone ▸▸ Receive phone, text or e-mail alerts about incidents along your routes

▸▸ Set your language preference as English or Spanish 511 is a voice-activated and touch-tone phone system that will guide you through menu options. 511 will ask if you would like information on traffic, transit, travel times, airports and seaports. Callers can skip the language and main menu prompts by interrupting the system and immediately asking for any of the main menu options or by naming a city, county or roadway in English. Spanish-speaking callers must first request "Español" before giving other commands.

Traffic information is updated on an ongoing basis as incidents occur and situations change on roadways. Travel times are automatically updated every few minutes around the clock.

Wildfires, smoke, fog and heavy rain can all lower visibility on the roads. It is important for drivers to drive as safely as possible in these conditions. The Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) give these tips for driving in low visibility conditions: ▸▸ Call 511 — Get up-to-the-minute reports on roadway conditions, including emergency evacuation and toll-suspension information ▸▸ Slow Down — Fog and smoke create a visual illusion of slow motion for the driver and reduce visibility.

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It is my pleasure to serve our community and to share these free resources with you. Please call if you have difficulty accessing this service.

State Representative Richard Stark (D-Weston) represents House District 104 which includes all of Weston. You can reach Rep. Stark at Richard.stark@myfloridahouse.gov or by calling his legislative office at (954) 217-0287.

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One of the most ridiculous statistics I have ever heard is that 87% to 90% of your total investment return comes from asset allocation of your portfolio, rather than from the selection of individual investments within an asset class. Take a look at the index returns compiled by Ibbotson Associates of the three major financial asset classes: stocks – 10.4%; bonds – 5.5%; and cash – 3.7%. The rate of inflation is 3.0%.

Looking at various indices for real estate, which is a little vaguer, we find conclusive historical returns: Real Estate -- 8.2-12% (except for the years 2007-2011).

An investor may infer that the more assets in the things that returned 8-12% as opposed to the things that returned 5.7% and 3.7%, the higher the portfolio return would be.

Asset allocation, as defined by William F. Sharpe the inventor of the Sharpe Ratio which measures reward to risk, concludes that, “investors can allocate their money among three major asset classes --stocks, bonds and cash -- and numerous subcategories within those asset classes.”

It’s no secret that investors are hailing the U.S. residential real estate market as the new alternative asset class. By asset class, I mean a group of investments or things whose value rises and falls together, and they rise and fall independently of other asset classes. When you talk about asset classes, you must include international equities or emerging markets, along with U.S. stocks, bonds and cash. The point is, there’s continuous debate about what constitutes an asset class and which asset classes will thrive. One strategy is to buy cheap foreclosed houses and rent them until prices increase. Really? Inventories in this category keep shrinking, because such properties are being purchased by major international companies; in a way that has helped our local real estate market.

I would like to propose a theory of diverse or multi-type asset allocation as follows: diversify your assets between separate but equal returns. Consider using equities from the financial world and real estate from the hard asset world causing a portfolio to create “higher returns with different market risks.” It’s simple and possible. An individual can take more control over their future and direct their retirement plans towards things that are concrete and tangible. Divide your funds into three areas: 25% Bonds, 25% Equities, diversified into five areas of the stock market, and 50% real estate; all will provide dividends and growth.

Things in life will not always run smoothly. It is most difficult to ascertain which asset class; and at which moment in time it will have the best performance, so be weary if someone claims to be able to predict this premise. Market behavior is unpredictable; sometimes we will be rising toward new heights----then all will seem to reverse itself and start downward.

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All Ages Must Practice Bicycle Safety

By Stacey Bomser

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the tires have enough air. B is for brakes; test the brakes before riding. C is for cranks, chain and cassette; spin the pedals and cranks to see if the chain drives the rear wheel and check to make sure the gear mechanisms work to shift the chain between gears. Quick is for the quick release; check to make sure the quick releases on the wheels and seat post are tight, closed properly and facing in the correct direction. Finally, check to make sure the seat and handlebars are tight and at the proper height.

The Centers for Disease Control says bicyclists can further reduce the risk of accident by increasing visibility.

It has found that fluorescent clothing makes riders visible from further away than regular clothing during the daytime, and retro-reflective clothing can make cyclists more visible at night.

Lighting greatly improves visibility. Florida law mandates that every bicycle in use between sunset and sunrise be equipped with a lamp on the front exhibiting a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and a lamp along with a reflector on the rear each exhibiting a red light visible from a distance of 600 feet to the rear.

To further promote bicycle safety in our community, the City of Weston and Broward Sheriff’s Office host a Family Fun Ride and Bike Rodeo each spring. The clinic teaches children the basics of bike safety and important roadway signage.

hether it be adults riding for exercise

or children biking to school or the park to play, hundreds of bicyclists travel Weston’s roadways every day. That’s why the Broward Sheriff’s Office is urging everyone to practice bicycle safety.

In this country, more than half-a-million people go to the emergency room each year for bicycle-related injuries.

In fact, bike accidents send more children to the ER than any other sport. It’s critical that riders follow the rules of the road and use proper equipment.

According to BSO, proper use of a bike helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by as much as 88%. Florida law requires that all children under the age of 16 wear a helmet when riding a bike or being a passenger on a bike.

It is strongly recommended that adult riders also wear a helmet.

When purchasing a helmet, make sure it fits properly and is level on the head. The helmet should not be tilted back on the crown or pulled low over the forehead. In addition, make sure it meets one or more of the voluntary bicycle helmet standards such as ASTM, Snell or ANSI. Another way to help prevent injury is to make sure the bicycle is in working order and properly adjusted. It is a good idea to have a bicycle shop professional inspect and tune up your bicycle at least once a year.

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With so many bicycles sharing the roadways with motor vehicles, we can expect an increased risk of accidents that may involve serious injuries or deaths. To minimize the potential for accidents between bicycles and cars, it is important that both bicyclists and motorists understand their responsibilities as they relate to sharing the road.

For Bicyclists In Florida, the bicycle is legally defined as a vehicle. Bicyclists have the same rights to the roadways and must obey the same traffic laws as motorists. While the laws regulating use of the roadways for cyclists may seem restrictive, legislators created them to improve safety and reduce accidents. ▸▸ A bicyclist must obey all traffic controls and signals. ▸▸ A bicyclist must ride as close as practical to the edge of the roadway or designated bike lane except when reasonably necessary to avoid a hazard, or when a lane is too narrow for a bicycle and a car to share safely. ▸▸ A bicyclist intending to make a left turn is entitled to the full use of the lane from which the turn is made. The bicyclist must first scan, signal and move to the center of the lane and proceed only when the light is green. ▸▸ A turn signal must be given during the last 100 feet traveled by the bicycle.

The signal does not have to be given continuously if the bicyclist needs both hands for control. ▸▸ Persons riding on the roadway may not ride more than two abreast except on parts or paths of roadways exclusively designated for bicycle use. ▸▸ Persons riding two abreast may not impede traffic when traveling less than the normal speed limit. ▸▸ Although lighting is required between sunset and sunrise, it is permitted and recommended during all hours.

For Motorists ▸▸ Every driver shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with bicyclists and give warning when necessary. ▸▸ Drivers are required by law to pass a cyclist with no less than three feet of horizontal clearance. ▸▸ Do not pass a bicyclist before making a right hand turn. Always look over your right shoulder before merging or turning right. Bicyclists move faster than you think. It is safer to slow down and wait for the cyclist to clear the intersection before making the turn. ▸▸ Yield the right-of-way to bicyclists when pulling out from a side street or driveway into a cyclist’s path, just as you would with any other vehicle.

According to the University of Florida, the most common accident between cars and bicycles is caused by a failure on the part of the bicyclist or motorist to yield the right-of-way. With few exceptions, there is only one road and it is up to bicyclists and motorists to treat each other with care and respect to avoid collisions and reduce injuries. Following the rules of the road is the foundation for this respect.

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Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Transplant Program Celebrates Milestone

By Stacey Bomser

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program is marking a major milestone. In July, it celebrated completing more than 40 adult liver and kidney transplants during the inaugural year of that program. Cleveland Clinic Florida is the only hospital in Broward County approved for adult liver, kidney and heart transplants.

“We are proud of the exceptional results we have achieved on behalf of our patients,” states Wael Barsoum, President of Cleveland Clinic Florida. “Our team of nationally recognized transplant specialists has worked tirelessly to provide the highest level of care for transplant recipients and donors.”

World-renowned transplant surgeon Andreas Tzakis, MD, PhD, heads the hospital’s transplant program. The transplant team includes highly specialized surgeons, organ procurement specialists, nurses, dieticians and social workers.

According to Dr. Tzakis, “For the last two years, we have recruited an outstanding team of transplant professionals. These caregivers are filling a critical need and providing patients, who might otherwise leave South Florida, with highly specialized healthcare services.”

In the past, patients had to go to outside the Broward area for a kidney transplant. That travel affected patient recovery. Studies have shown that transplant recipients benefit from having a local network of family and

friends.

“Cleveland Clinic’s commitment to developing the transplant service line in Florida demonstrates our philosophy of world class care,” said John Fung, MD, Chairman of the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. “We have worked closely with our colleagues in Florida to implement the model of success for high quality transplant services that we have here in Cleveland.”

Cleveland Clinic Florida has UNOS approval to perform adult liver and kidney transplants as well as heart transplants. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) granted its approval this past July to perform liver and kidney transplants. CMS approval is a standard prerequisite for commercial insurers when evaluating transplant programs for inclusion in provider networks. Patients may now obtain Medicare coverage for liver and kidney transplant services at Cleveland Clinic Florida.

World-renowned transplant surgeon Andreas Tzakis, MD, PhD, head of the Cleveland Clinic Florida transplant program, has performed many of the more than 40 adult liver and kidney transplants during the program’s inaugural year.

Cleveland Clinic Florida is a not-for-profit, multi-specialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. The state-of-the-art hospital here in Weston was ranked third among the 68 best hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area in US News & World Report’s 2014-2015 Best Hospitals metro area rankings.

For more information on its transplant program or other services visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org.

Broward Health Weston Welcomes MAMMOPALOOZA

By Stacey Bomser

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reast cancer is

the most common non-skin cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in women in this country. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), the breast cancer fatality rate has declined in recent years, in part due to early detection from a mammogram. A mammogram is a quick, safe and painless x-ray that can detect breast lumps up to five years before they can be felt during a self-breast exam. The ACS recomBroward Health Weston's Missy Candido mends all women over (Mammographer), Kristin Muhr (Ultrasonographer), Yolanda Ramos-Cruz (Women's Center Film Librarian), the age of 40 receive an and Melanie Bello (Lead Mammographer). annual mammogram.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Broward Health Weston is hosting its sixth annual MAMMOPALOOZA throughout the month of October. Last year the Women’s Center at Broward Health Weston provided 995 mammograms. It hopes to provide even more this year in an effort to reach the goal of providing 4,200 mammograms throughout the entire Broward Health system.

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“MAMMOPALOOZA is one of our favorite events,” states Sharel Morelock, manager of Broward Health Weston’s Women’s Center. “Early detection of breast cancer can mean the difference between positive and negative patient outcomes. So, the more women we can get to have their annual mammograms, the more lives will be saved. And that, ultimately, is the goal of Broward Health Weston and MAMMOPALOOZA.” The Women’s Center will offer extended hours to help accommodate as many patients as possible. Patients should bring a prescription from their doctor for a mammogram. If patients do not have one, physician prescriptions for the screening are available by calling the Broward Health Line at (954) 759-7400.

All appointments include a mammography screening and diagnostic analysis by a board-certified radiologist. Most insurances are accepted; for anyone without insurance, the cost is $115, cash or credit. As an added incentive, women who get a mammogram during MAMMOPALOOZA will receive a pink Mammopalooza nail polish (while supplies last).

To schedule a mammogram appointment or for more information on Broward Health Weston’s MAMMOPALOOZA call (954) 759-7500 or visit www.BrowardHealth.org/mammo. Appointments are strongly encouraged; weekend and evening hours are available. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday from 8am to 3pm. Broward Health Weston is located at 2300 North Commerce Parkway. The entire Broward Health system participates in MAMMOPALOOZA; other sites include Broward Health Medical Center (1600 S. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale), Broward Health North (201 E. Sample Road, Deerfield Beach), Broward Health Coral Springs (2901 Coral Hills Drive, Coral Springs), and Broward Health Imperial Point (6401 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale).

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Weston Artists Featured in All Florida Juried Exhibition

By Stacey Bomser

T

he 63 rd annual All Florida J uried Competition and Exhibition features the work of Florida’s most talented artists, including two Weston artists. Over the years, the state’s oldest juried competition has introduced the work of thousands of

Florida artists working in all media: emerging, midcareer, and established artists.

More than 1,600 works by 628 artists were submitted for the prestigious exhibition this year which runs through October 18th at the Boca Raton Museum

Jami Nix Rahn’s Landscapes Are Influenced by Nature and Natural Phenomena

J

ami N ix R ahn has lived in

Weston since 2001. Over the years she has become active in our arts community, serving as the current President of the Arts Council of Greater Weston. She has also been instrumental in developing the Student Artist Showcase and Celebrate the Arts Day. An ardent supporter of the arts, she manages the Arts Council’s blog, www.artscouncilweston.com, as well as her own, www.artsouthflorida. com, both of which are filled with information on events and arts programs taking place in the area.

Nix Rahn’s arts education is vast.

She studied graphic design, but it was a trip to Lisbon, Portugal, that inspired her to study more classical art. “I connected with a gallery and other local artists who inspired me to begin working in sculpture, taking advantage of the beautiful marbles available in the Jami Nix Rahn poses next to “The Morning country.” of the Magicians” on display at the All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition After living and working as an artist at the Boca Raton Museum of Art. in Europe for ten years, she returned to the United States where she studied painting at the Glassell Museum School of Art in Houston and attended masters classes at the Arts Students League and the National Academy School, both in New York.

Today, Nix Rahn works from a studio space inside her home. Although she works in all media, she considers her strengths to be stone carving, bronze casting, painting and drawing.

“I am currently working on a series of large scale paintings, Earth-Scapes, that are influenced by nature and natural phenomena,” explains Nix Rahn. “Living so close to the Everglades has made me more aware of the fragility of nature and our responsibility to protect and preserve the natural world.”

She says her work draws from “the creative influence of urban environments, the reverberations of geopolitical events and the solitude of the spaces in between.”

Nix Rahn is also influenced by her travels, collecting reference materials, much of which are in the form of digital photography, wherever she goes. An image of rocks on a beach from a trip to Hawaii is depicted in the painting she entered in the All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition.

“My work, titled ‘The Morning of the Magicians,’ was influenced by a graffiti quote written on an ocean jetty in Barcelona. It came from a 1960’s French occult classic of the same title, a dialectic between materialism and metaphysics. The image I painted is taken from a photo, shot in Hawaii, but it had the same feel of the Barcelona quote.”

To see more of Jami Nix Rahn’s work, visit www.jaminix.com.

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of Art. Brooklyn-based curator and artist Trong Gia Nguyen reviewed the entries and selected 80 works from 53 Florida artists, including Jami Nix Rahn and Dr. Gamaliel Herrera of Weston, for the exhibit.

Dr. Gamaliel Herrera Gets Creative with Collage

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r . Gamaliel H errera moved to Weston about a year ago. The

emergency radiologist at Cleveland Clinic Florida says he has always had a passion for art, as a collector, curator and now artist.

“I started studying painting at the School of Fine Arts in San Juan at an early age, studied art history and the humanities in college between San Juan and Madrid, and eventually went on to medical school, diagnostic radiology residency, and imaging fellowship,” shares Dr. Herrera, noting that his interest in the arts never waned.

He began collecting contemporary art and getting involved in projects with artists, curators and cultural agents. In 2004, he founded and directed Space Other Gallery, a project space for contemporary art in Boston.

“This was a great opportunity to learn by doing. I mainly focused on emerging artists who lacked a venue in New England,” explains Dr. Herrera. “I initially invited independent curators to work on each show, but later collaborated with them or curated the exhibitions myself. The gallery also participated in several international art fairs, so it nurtured a sort of extended family or network.”

After moving to South Florida, Dr. Herrera began to focus on his own artistic production. He works mostly with collage, non-figurative painting and mixed media installations.

He says he is influenced by the avant-gardes of the early 20th century, philosophy, the history of medicine, and radiologic imaging. “I also like to sort through inventories and collect paintings, posters and photographs that I find in thrift shops, second-hand stores, online, or literally in the dumpster.”

“Quaternity Series #41 (Droppings),” the piece included in the All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition, includes a cutout from a 1937 Life magazine.

“This piece belongs to a series derived from an exploration of Carl Jung’s concept of ‘quaternity’, motifs related to the number four found in mandalas,” explains Dr. Herrera. “I am interested in the potential healing effect that mandala images may be able to elicit, both in the processes of creating and viewing.”

Dr. Herrera says he is currently working on a series of artists’ books. His first book is produced with the support of Florida Gulf Coast University for the exhibition “Self-Published: Artists Making Books, Editions and Zines” on view in the school’s ArtLab from October 9th through November 7th.

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Animal Health Center @ Weston Is the Gentle Practice You Can Rely On

By Stacey Bomser

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r. Miguel Cordova has been caring for Weston pets for over 20 years. In fact, he was the first veterinarian to practice in this community. His goal has always been to deliver the highest level of patient care through all phases of the pet’s life. Animal Health Center @ Weston is the result of Dr. Cordova’s careful planning. The stateof-the-art veterinary facility was custom designed to provide the best preventive care with modern equipment and many features designed for clients’ comfort and convenience.

Dr. Cordova explains what he believes has been the secret to his success and why Weston residents continually trust their pet’s care to Animal Health Center @ Weston.

What is your background? I am originally

from the Caribbean, born and raised in Puerto Rico from a humble family with strong values.

Like most kids, I loved pets and was always surrounded by them. I used to spend my weekends at my grandfather’s farm where I first developed an interest in the care and wellbeing of animals.

That, along with my fascination for science, made me realize that becoming a veterinarian was my calling in life. There was not a vet school in the island, so after completing the first three pre-medical college years I transferred to Louisiana State University and graduated from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 1992.

How did you come to practice here in Weston? After five years living in Baton Rouge, I planned to relocate within the United States and South Florida was my first choice, mainly because of its proximity to my homeland. After various interviews and visits to different animal hospitals, I landed a job with a multiple hospital practice out of east Davie. I was assigned to run the two most western satellites in Shenandoah and Weston. At the time, the City of Weston was just developing, but I immediately saw the potential in this community and I set my goal

Dr. Cordova with technicians Lidia Belmonte (left) and Marielba Querales.

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to one day live, work and raise a family here and thanks be to God, Animal Health Center @ Weston opened for the community in December 2002.

What differentiates Animal Health Center @ Weston from other veterinary practices?

Animal Health Center @ Weston is the result of a well thought out plan that began many years ago when I decided to take control of my Dr. Miguel E. Cordova and his professional and friendly staff. future and become a chance of disease transmission to you and other practice owner. With members of your family. We will provide for your the support of my wife, Zorimar, I envisioned pet the best care available or refer you and your establishing a new, full-service animal hospital pet to a specialty hospital when necessary. We that would deliver the high standards of animal hope to foster respectful and compassionate care my patients deserved without compromisrelationships with our clients so that the health ing the gentle and personal care my clientele of their pets can best be served. were used to receiving. The result is not your standard vet’s office. It is the combination of a Your staff has been extremely loyal. Why well-designed, high-tech small hospital facility do you think they have been with the pracand warm and well decorated medical office. tice for so long? Loyalty from our staff is one Our goal is to make clients feel good about of our biggest treasures. Most of our full-time bringing their pets to us knowing they are getemployees have been with us from the beginting the best veterinary care from people they ning or soon after, which I believe is a great personally know and trust. One of our proudest accomplishment given the quick turnaround moments was when the clinic was chosen as observed in this field. I like my staff to see me the Best Small Hospital in the 2004 Veterinary not as their boss but as part of their team. We Economics Hospital Design Competition; the treat employees as family and they in turn treat category was open to hospitals across the counour patients as their own. This is something our try that are 3,500 square feet or smaller. clients perceive and appreciate. We also hire temporary staff, mostly students who later go What services do you provide? We are a full on to pursue their own careers as certified techservice veterinary facility providing all the basic nicians, nurses, and at least two are now practicservices our clients expect from basic ing veterinarians. preventive and medical care to more specialized procedures such as in-house What is the secret of your success? I’m very radiology, ultrasound and specialty surpleased with the way things are and after twelve gery. I have a special interest in surgery, years I wouldn’t change a thing about our pracinternal medicine and dermatology. Our tice. Business is booming and this small hospital boarding services are top notch with welcomes many new clients each month. A great dogs and cats having their own separate part of our success is due to our professionalism, areas. honesty, and personal attention, all of which clients appreciate. Our patients receive quality medical Please describe your veterinary phicare in a state-of-the-art facility with a welcomlosophy. Our commitment is to deliver ing atmosphere. At the end of the day, clients feel high standards in veterinary health care good about trusting their pet’s health to us. to each patient we encounter and to live up to our slogan “The Gentle Practice You Can Rely On.” We are convinced that Animal Health Center @ Weston is located at 2701 Executive Drive, Suite 1, in Weston. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from disease prevention through proper nutrition, regular vaccination and comprehen- 7:30am for convenient early drop-offs to 6pm. It is open from 8am to sive parasite control improves the quality 12pm on Saturday. To learn more about Dr. Cordova and his practice, call (954) 385-8389 or visit www.animalhealthcenteratweston.com. of life for your pet. It also reduces the

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Inspiring Individual

Summer Intern Studies Social Justice Issues

By Stacey Bomser

From left: Alyson Samach and other interns work the phone bank at Planned Parenthood promoting universal reproductive health access.

Alyson does the “Gator Chomp” with Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz following the congressional women’s softball game.

Alyson takes a break from her social justice internship to bowl a game in the executive office bowling alley.

W

hen Alyson Samach graduates from the U niversity of

Florida this December, she plans to pursue a career advocating for social justice. The political science and economics major spent this past summer interning in Washington D.C. with Planned Parenthood.

Samach, a 2010 Cypress Bay graduate, says she became interested in public policy after developing an awareness of how government affects our lives. The Hillel rabbi at UF suggested she apply for the Machon Kaplan summer studyinternship program through the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism. The program engages students on critical social justice issues from both an academic and practical viewpoint.

While working at the Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington D.C. (PPMW) Action Fund, Samach says she learned about political organizing, fundraising and policy. “We organized fundraisers and events to fight for Medicaid expansion, but my biggest project was writing PPMW’s testimony for a bill before the Washington D.C. council. The bill would expand IUD access to Medicaid

recipients and young mothers. The research involved was an educating and enlightening experience.”

Other Machon Kaplan placements included The Interfaith Alliance, NAACP, Citizens for Global Solutions or the AFL-CIO. The program is designed to allow students to see firsthand how groups pursue legislative advocacy, how policy is crafted, and how interns can harness their own energy to make social change.

In addition to their internship placements, Machon Kaplan students take specially designed academic courses that teach the application of Jewish values to current social justice issues such as the environment, civil rights, LGBT equality, and church and state separation, among others.

Samach says the most important thing she learned from her internship was the value of networking. “I still tend to treat that as a dirty word, but I think that it’s possible to cultivate relationships with people you find interesting without being manipulative about it. I met so many inspiring young professionals whom I hope to emulate someday.”

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1080 LAVENDER CR

413,000

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2

2,348

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1492 SABAL TR

370,000

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2.5

1,918

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580,000

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3

3,479

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Y

Y

390,000

3

2

1,957

2

Y

N

533,000

4

3.5

3,174

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Y

N

717,150

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5

3,961

2

Y

N

220 EGRET CT

675,000

5

3.5

2,846

2

Y

N

276 LANDINGS BLVD

659,000

4

3

2,683

3

Y

N

500,000

5

4

3

Y

Y

3924 OSPREY CT

627,500

4

3

2,780

2

Y

Y

4355 DOGWOOD CIR

360,000

3

2

1,390

2

N

Y

5

3.5

3,115

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N

N

3

2

1,913

2

N

N

4 4

3 3

3,290 2,264

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Y Y

Y Y

3

2

1,682

2

N

Y

4

2.5

2,506

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N

N

1226 IRIS CT

4

3.5

2,821

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N

354 MALLARD RD

TEQUESTA

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2,954

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N

Y

3

2

1,628

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N

5 4

3 3

3,079 3,051

3 2

N N

N N

3 3

2 2

2,093 1,555

2 2

Y N

N N

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THE MEADOWS 998 SHADYSIDE LN THE RIDGES

WATERFORD LANDING 1950 S LANDING WY

470,000

WESTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB 4

2.5

2,500

2

N

N

3

2

1,576

1

N

Y

3

2.5

2,070

2

Y

Y

3

2

1,542

2

N

N

5 5 5

4 4 3.5

4,809 4,019 2,675

3 2 2

Y Y N

Y N N

2502 MONTCLAIRE CIR

1,069,500

5

3.5

3,616

3

Y

Y

1409 VICTORIA ISLE LN

1,045,000

6

5.5

5,792

3

Y

N

3063 LAKEWOOD DR

688,000

5

3

2,953

2

Y

Y

2566 JARDIN MNR

650,000

5

3

3,584

3

Y

Y

3106 LAKEWOOD CIR

634,500

5

4

3,105

2

Y

N

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4

3

2,550

2

Y

N

3

2.5

2,002

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N

N

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6.5

6,900

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Y

Y

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300,000

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than G ellman has always loved

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The project is currently in the test phase. to build things. For the past year, the Testing includes programming way points, University School at NSU senior has sensitivity of infrared camera, and accuracy been building and programming a potentially of performance. Ethan has been flying the life-saving drone. drone in the field across from his house and at He says the idea came to him while watchMarkham Park. “I learn something new each ing news coverage of the earthquake and tsutime I fly it.” nami that devastated Japan in 2011. Recalling He says the most challenging part of this how drones were being used around the process has been constructing a system to world to reach places people could not go, convert the infrared video into usable digital Ethan thought “this could revolutionize resdata. The most rewarding part of the project cue efforts.” has been learning how to integrate all of the Ethan has been collaborating with Dr. Erik different systems such as the camera, GPS, Ackerman, Dean of the Graduate School of and onboard microcontroller. Ethan plans to Computer and Information Sciences at NSU, enter The Rescue Drone in international scithrough University School’s Science Research Ethan Gellman works with Dr. Erik Ackerman on a drone project. ence fairs.

Mentorship program. Together they built The His hope is that one day his drone will be mass produced and available to Rescue Drone. It has a four-foot wing span, stands about a foot high, and is made any department or agency that assists with disasters. In the meantime, he and Dr. primarily of aluminum with carbon fiber blades.

Ackerman are already discussing phase two of the project.

“It is equipped with a GPS system and infrared camera so that a human can “There are so many ways to modify this to work in different situations,” shares be detected in an area of devastation by body temperature,” explains Ethan. “The Ethan. “For instance, the infrared could be replaced with high tech sonar and help coordinates of that individual will be sent to the rescue workers and they can search for Malaysian Flight 370.” locate that individual quickly on land.”

Ethan plans to study robotics and computer programming next year at college.

He believes The Rescue Drone can help save lives on both sides of the disaster.

He also has a keen interest in nuclear engineering.

“It will help locate victims quickly, as many drones can go into the area simulta“I have some sketches for a new type of nuclear reactor, but I didn’t think buildneously. It will also keep the rescue workers and first responders safe, as they ing a reactor was in our budget,” he jokes. will only have to go into a potentially dangerous area if someone is located by

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By Stacey Bomser

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rom singing in synagogue to touring

the country with a rock band, Jared Zim says music has always been part of his life.

The Florida State freshman, and 2014 Cypress Bay graduate, spent this past summer performing as a drummer in the School of Rock AllStars, but his first time on stage was singing in his grandfather’s choir alongside his father and two older brothers. Jared’s grandfather is world-renowned cantor Sol Zim. It was while away at camp one summer that Jared first became interested in playing the drums.

His friend had a drum pad and told him about a performance-based music school in New York called the School of Rock. When Jared got home, he asked his parents about it and when they discovered there was no School of Rock in Florida, they decided to open a franchise. The Zims now own the School of Rock in Davie and one in Coral Springs.

As a student of the program, Jared says he’s Jared Zim playing drums while been fortunate to learn five instruments, in addition performing at The Gathering of the Vibes music festival in to drums. “I also sing and play guitar, bass, ukulele, Bridgeport, Connecticut. piano and trumpet.”

Jared’s passion is performing. He has been in several bands. “I started my own band called The Mind Manifest with some other kids from School of Rock, and formed a band called ZIM with my older brothers, Jonathan and Jordan.”

Over the past four years, Jared has also played in the School of Rock House Band, performing at charity and community events throughout South Florida. It

was through this experience that he was eligible to audition for the School of Rock AllStars.

“The AllStars brings together the best-of-the-best School of Rock musicians from a global network of schools,” explains Jared. “Of the 17,000 students enrolled in Schools of Rock, only the top 1.5 percent receive the honor of touring as a School of Rock AllStar.”

He says it was the experience of a lifetime. “I got to be and feel like a real rock star for two weeks. We played shows at great venues in front of live audiences. Being on a line-up and playing on the stage at The Gathering of the Vibes festival with top musicians like Dispatch, Widespread Panic, John Fogerty, and Slightly Stoopid was incredible!”

Jared says the AllStars tour made him a better musician. “Our director knew every part to every song, so if I misplaced a bass drum part or even drum fill, he would tell me to fix it and this really made me learn.”

Right now, Jared is focused on school. He is planning to major in business and minor in music, but he is not giving up playing or performing. Jared brought his guitar with him and is hoping to find some other musicians at FSU and start a band. The School of Rock AllStars.

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Cypress Bay Debate Team Ranks in Top Ten Nationally

By Stacey Bomser

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Bay High School debate team. It placed as one of the top ten teams in the country at the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament, earning the “School of Outstanding Distinction” honor. This is quite an accomplishment for the team’s third appearance at the world’s largest academic competition.

Fifteen debaters qualified for the national tournament, more than any other school in Broward County. Nearly half of them placed in the top 20 for individual achievements in their respective categories, helping secure the school’s spot in the top ten.

“Recently graduated senior Isabella Paretti placed fifth in the country in International Extemporaneous Speaking,” boasts Debate Director Megan West. “She had 30 minutes to prepare a seven minute speech that Isabella Paretti placed fifth in answered the question ‘Is the election of the country in International Extemporaneous Speaking.

Narendra Modi a blessing or burden for China’s interests in Asia?’ Other notable finishes included recently graduated Dylan Warner, who placed 13th in LincolnDouglas Debate, and recently graduated seniors Josh Ulino and David Goldstein, who placed 11th in Policy Debate.”

Ms. West acknowledges that the team lost some heavy-hitters, but is confident its winning streak will continue. “I keep telling the kids, we are not rebuilding this

year, but reloading. The graduating seniors were so important as role models to the younger students on the team, but I genuinely believe that their departure will only make the current team work harder to fill their shoes.”

Much of that work started over the summer. “We had over 60 of our team members go to debate camps across the country,” notes Ms. West. “These camps shake off the rust from the end of the year, teach them new skills, and begin the research process for topics they will debate this season.”

That season stretches from September through April. Cypress Bay travels to one national tournament each month so students gain practice competing against top talent in preparation for Nationals.

“My students gain more life experience from one of these national debate tournaments than I could even give them in an entire year in a classroom,” states Ms. West. “They learn how to interact with students and coaches from all different backgrounds, how to find an equal balance between independence and teamwork, and most importantly, how to lose gracefully and win humbly.”

In addition to the students’ hard work and dedication, Ms. West credits Cypress Bay’s supportive administration for the team’s success. The school has added a fourth full-time debate teacher/coach.

“This is only going to help us have another Fifteen members of the Cypress Bay debate record-setting year,” team competed in the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament. predicts Ms. West.

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Eagle Point Elementary Students Discover The Leader in Me

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School are learning skills that will prepare them to become future community and business leaders. It is the first school in Broward County to implement The Leader in Me, a program based on Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Principal Christine de Zayas first heard about the program while watching a 60 Minutes report showcasing how, by implementing Covey’s 7 Habits, a school in North Carolina was able to positively impact student achievement. That school’s program evolved into The Leader in Me, which is now being implemented at schools all across the country.

The Leader in Me is a five-year transformation program that results in higher academic achievement, fewer discipline problems, and increased engagement among teachers and parents. Principal de Zayas says her teachers have embraced the program. “They gave up their last three days of summer vacation to come into school for three full days of training by a Covey consultant. Next month we will have one more full day of training.”

The teachers have learned to incorporate the 7 Habits life skills, such as being proactive, putting first things first, thinking win-win, and synergizing, into their lessons. “For example, a fifth

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She says the skills learned through The Leader in Me will prepare students for the future. “It teaches the values of structure, ownership, and responsibility giving students a strong foundation upon which they can build to be college and career ready,” notes Principal de Zayas. “In elementary school, children are learning the skills business leaders are looking for: people who can set goals for themselves; who are creative, accountable, problem solvers; and who know how to work in teams and communicate effectively.”

She believes every child is a leader. “My vision is for every student at Eagle Point to see the leader within him or herself. I am looking forward to seeing all students take ownership of themselves and their learning and make decisions that will help them become productive young adults when they venture out into the world.”

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Sagemont Students Express Themselves with an Image in a Bottle

By Stacey Bomser

released at different times and places. “The first 15 bottles were thrown off a private yacht in the ocean currents near the Bahamas in April. Approximately 50 were released off the South Florida coast this summer. Three more were sent out to sea from a boat off the Caribbean coast of Mexico, and two more were released into the Atlantic this summer off the coast of Nantucket.” His plan worked, the first bottle was discovered in late August in Dennisport, Massachusetts.

Seventh grader Andrea Bracamonte says she is hoping hers will be found too.

“This was a very special project because of the fact that the bottles in which we put the pictures of our project, along with our letters to the world, were actually sent out to the ocean. I thought that was amazing because it feels like now there is a part of us as individuals, and as a school, somewhere out there just waiting to be found.”

She says she liked this project because it allowed freedom of expression.

“From this project, I learned to express myself and show who I am in a very artistic and creative manner,” shares Andrea. “It was the first time I got to do a project freely, without many guidelines. I could choose the materials I worked with, and the way I would display the content.”

Hemeon says the students seemed to really enjoy the freedom. “The parameters for creating their collages and letters were broad enough for them all to put their personal touch on them, and I think the different stages of the project kept them engaged for the entire length of a fairly involved project.”

Julia Koltis, now a high school freshman, says she learned a lot from the ‘image in a bottle’ project. “I learned how to better express myself through my collage,

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n this day of text messaging

and skyping, students at The Sagemont School are using one of the world’s oldest means of communication – a message in a bottle. As part of a middle school art project, students created a collage representing themselves which they cast out to sea along with a letter to the world.

“In a rapidly shrinking world, I think it is important, especially at the middle school level, to get students to carefully contemplate their identities, both real and perceived, and to think about how they fit into this new global community,” explains Scott Hemeon, middle school art instructor. “The ‘image in a bottle’ project allowed them to both consider and craft the projection of that identity, with a fun twist.”

Each student built a personality collage made up of a variety of items that represented who they were and how they wanted to be viewed. These objects ranged from family photos and favorite books and movies to ticket stubs from events and memorabilia related to their extracurricular interests and sports. Students also included aspects of their cultural, religious, national and ethnic backgrounds. The collages were then photographed and a print of each was rolled up to be put in the bottle.

According to Hemeon, “The ‘image’ aspect of the project is a play on words in that not only were the students creating an actual physical image, but in a society where one’s image seems to be of great importance, I wanted students to think about what they wanted their ‘image’ to be, and how they wanted to project it.”

Each student also wrote a ‘letter to the world.’ Hemeon asked them to describe the project and themselves, and to speak to some issue of global concern, or a personal hope or dream for the larger world. The letter and collage image were then rolled up and sealed in a personalized bottle.

Seventh grader Shane Hancock says decorating his bottle was his favorite part of this project. “Each and every person decorated their bottle to represent themselves. I decorated my bottle on how I felt and what I had liked at the time. At the end of the project, after the bottles were sent out to sea, I was just glad to know that a part of me was going to be found one day.”

To increase the odds of being discovered, Hemeon says the bottles were

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Michael Leone, Diana DiLododvico, Giuliana Cascarano, and Carla TorresViladegut hold their bottle selections in preparation for their middle school “Image in a Bottle” conceptual art project. Photo by Sagemont student Valentina Rangel.

and it eventually helped me express myself in my projects throughout the rest of the year.”

As a teacher, Hemeon takes great pride in seeing Jared Thau reads an email from the person who found his bottle. such growth in his students, both as artists and individuals.

“I am interested in the concept of doing projects that have some social significance, that get the students to think about themselves and their place in the world.”

Eighth grader Serena Petion says she likes that Mr. Hemeon comes up with creative projects. “It was really fun and ‘outside of the desk’ as Mr. Hemeon will say. It wasn’t that kind of project that you can find in a catalog or magazine.”

With Sagemont’s new Visual & Performing Arts Center now open, Hemeon will have more resources available in the professional setting to allow students to explore their talents and passions. The 10,000 square foot facility features two large art studios, music and practice rooms, and a 150 seat Black Box Theater.

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Manatee Bay Elementary Opens Wellness Clinic for School Staff

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Manatee Bay introduced its Wellness Clinic at the start of the school year. Organized and run

by PTA President Shari Perez, a licensed RN/BSN, the facility offers free health screenings and wellness support.

“I really want to help keep the Shari Perez monitors the blood pressure teachers healthy and happy since of fifth grade gifted teacher Lisa they are teaching and taking care Leider in the new Wellness Clinic. of our children,” shares Perez, who has worked as a nurse in the emergency room, oncology, infectious diseases, and ICU units.

Her focus is on preventative health care. The week before school started, Perez arranged to have technicians from the Publix Pharmacy at Weston Commons give flu shots to any teacher or faculty member who wanted one.

She has also partnered with the Publix Pharmacy to help stock the wellness clinic, which operates every Friday out of the PTA office. “They graciously donated a blood pressure cuff, scale and glucometer to check blood sugar levels.”

Perez says staff members are welcome to discuss any health concerns with her; everything is kept confidential. She says if she finds something they should

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be concerned about, she suggests the faculty member see their doctor for further testing or a physical. “The main objective is for the staff to know I’m there for them to help them in any way I can.”

The wellness clinic also promotes exercise as part of healthy lifestyle. “I plan on giving out 24 pedometers to help boost physical activity and I am meeting with the Weston Family YMCA to try to arrange for the Manatee Bay staff to be able to use their facility,” explains Perez. “Just 30 minutes of exercise three times a week can significantly improve a person’s health and reduce stress levels.”

Perez is also working with the PTA’s Health and Safety Committee to promote health and wellness within the school. “We are planning a Jump Rope for Heart event, through the American Heart Association, in March to target the staff and students on the importance of exercise.”

To her knowledge, Perez believes Manatee Bay is the only elementary school offering an onsite wellness clinic.

“I’m so happy that the staff has this opportunity to seek medical advice and monitor their health while they are at school,” states Principal Heather DeVaughn.

“It’s a unique program and I hope the staff Shari Perez weighs custodian David will really utilize it this year.”

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Indian Trace Students Learn Compassion Collecting Caps

By Stacey Bomser

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According to Ms. Gannon, a school in Palm Beach collects 2,000 pounds a has always been an environmentallyyear and she’s hoping Indian Trace can conscious school. It was one of the first collect at least that amount, if not more. schools to adopt the zero-waste lunch “A wheelchair costs $7000. Caps of Love program. This year, students are collectgets approximately 26-cents per pound,” ing plastic caps to help children in need she states. “We would love to be able to through Caps of Love. contribute as much as possible.”

“It is the ideal charity for children to The potential is there. “Every student learn the value of recycling and how it who drinks water with lunch has the can help the less fortunate,” explains opportunity to participate,” says Ms. fourth grade teacher Randi Gannon, who Gannon. “Every child has access to these is coordinating the project. “Caps of Love plastic caps in their homes and it costs collects plastic caps and then sells them them nothing to contribute their discarded to a recycling plant and uses the money caps and lids. They come from household raised to purchase wheelchairs for disitems they touch every day such as toothabled children.” paste, peanut butter, beverages, laundry Ms. Gannon says when she first heard Ms. Gannon and her fourth grade class show off some of the caps detergent, lids off butter tubs, ice cream of Caps of Love, which is based in Palm Indian Trace Elementary has collected for Caps of Love. tubs, and the list goes on and on.”

Beach County, she knew it was a project To further promote the project, Caps of Love President Valerie Jones-Mathieu will the entire school would support. “We are always looking for ways that we can be visiting the school to talk to parents. In the future, fourth and fifth graders may go make a difference in the community. I knew immediately that everyone would get on a field trip to visit the facility that does the sorting and storage of the plastic caps. behind this cause and they have. Our Environmental Club advisor, Mrs. Puccio, “In my opinion, it is extremely powerful to feel a part of something greater than contacted me the first day of school and offered to get her students involved.” ourselves and to know we are truly making a difference in someone’s life, one cap Other teachers embraced the project by making special collection containers at a time,” shares Ms. Gannon. for their class or incorporating the caps into the curriculum, using them in estimation jars and as manipulatives.

To encourage participation, Indian Trace has launched a contest to reward the The Weston community can support Indian Trace Elementary’s Caps of Love collection. If you have plastic class that brings in the largest amount of caps calculated by weight. Each week, caps to donate or if you would like to place a collection bin at your office or business, please contact Randi all of the caps are weighed and the school’s progress is announced on WABES. Gannon at randi.gannon@browardschools.com.

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New Visual and Performing Arts Center Puts Sagemont’s Arts Program at Center Stage

By Stacey Bomser

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he Sagemont School is known for its stellar arts program .

Students excel in both the visual and performing arts, winning statewide and national competitions such as the Cappie Awards and Scholastic Art Competition. With its new Visual and Performing Arts Center now open on campus, students have access to state-of-the-art equipment and the Weston community has access to the incredible talent these students possess.

“The new Visual and Performing Arts Center is a transformational addition to our Upper School Campus,” states Dr. Brent Goldman, President of The Sagemont School. “The hundreds of students interested in the arts at our school finally have a home of their own.”

For the first time, the Sagemont drama department will be able to present its award-winning productions right here in Weston in the facility’s 150 seat Black Box Theater. According to Theater Instructor Elizabeth Garrard, high school students will produce two full-length productions this season as well as an evening of student directed one-act plays. The middle school drama club will add a one-act play to its schedule, in addition to its popular spring musical. Even the school’s youngest students will benefit from the new Black Box Theater. The Lower School drama club will present its spring performance at the venue.

Sagemont’s choral and band students Sagemont thespians use the new Black Box Theater also benefit from the new building thanks everyday as their classroom.

to two soundproof music rooms. “There is more space to perform, more storage for the plethora of guitar cases, and fantastic new equipment to bring our music program to the next level,” shares Music Teacher Matthew Goldberg. “It is exciting to be able to work out of a classroom that has been built specifically to address the growing needs of our students and our music program.”

The 10,000 square foot Visual and Performing Arts Center also features two large art rooms.

Middle School Art Teacher Scott Hemeon says he is grateful The Sagemont School dedicated the space, funds and energy to create a larger studio. “A new art room Sagemont musicians have plenty of is like a fresh canvas…so many room for their drum sets, guitars and possibilities.” equipment in the new music studio.

Members of the Weston community will soon have access to this facility. The Fort Lauderdale Children’s Theatre will offer after school and weekend classes at Sagemont’s Visual and Performing Arts Center. This summer, Camp Sagemont will utilize the facility for new music and art-oriented camp Sagemont artists enjoy a spacious programs. studio on the Upper School Campus.

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The Fountain of Youth – Bioidentical Hormones

By Michael F. Augustino, MD, FACOG

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Out of concern for my patients, many of whom suffer from changes associated with their ovaries in approach to menopause or in reaching full menopause, and a genuine interest in finding a safe and suitable solution, I spent nearly a year researching medical literature with regard to bioidentical hormones. I discovered that those studies, which caused all the fear, had to do with synthetic hormones.

These risks do not pertain to bioidentical hormone therapy.

It is also a viable treatment for menopausal women. Lifespan has increased over time and now women can spend over one-third of their lives in menopause. Realizing the effects of hormone deficiency is the key to understanding the many benefits of hormone therapy; once the knowledge is there, this therapy becomes self-explanatory.

At some point in a woman’s life, menopause is inevitable.

Bioidentical hormones can alleviate the symptoms associated with lack of estrogen and testosterone as these levels fall with age. Quality of life is enhanced as skin tone, hair, nails, energy, libido, mind clarity, sleep, hot flashes, night sweat, and memory are all improved.

Bioidentical hormone therapy also offers many health benefits. After using natural hormones, women experience an increase in bone density which protects against osteoporosis. Muscle metabolism is also improved leading to an increase in muscle mass and reduction of body fat. Testosterone protects the heart and heart disease is the number one medical problem in this country.

It is important to point out that bioidentical hormone therapy is not a one size fits all treatment. In other words, every patient has their therapy individualized, so it is custom prepared to fill their body’s deficiencies and put the body back into balance. Patients sleep better, therapeutic levels are more consistent, and everything improves over time.

Patients who are using bioidentical hormone therapy have a high degree of satisfaction. I am consistently told: “I should have done this sooner,” “my children want to be around me again,” “I have more energy,” and “my relationship with my husband has been enhanced and is getting back to the way it used to be.”

Men can also benefit from bioidentical hormone therapy. As men age, testosterone levels decrease. With hormone therapy men notice increased muscle strength, more energy, and a better libido.

Do you own research; talk with others who have benefitted from bioidentical hormone therapy. It’s a natural and safe way to improve your health and quality of life.

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During the initial interview, many clients also ask me if I can give them the amount that I feel their case is worth. The answer to this question is determined by many factors, many of which, I do not have the information on at the time of being retained, such as the liability and full measure of damages sustained by my client initially and in the future. Is the client going to have a permanent disability and the amount of permanent disability, the amount of medical, loss of income, loss of enjoyment of life, mental anguish, pain and suffering now and potentially for the rest of my client’s life? The answers to these questions cannot be accurately or realistically determined when the client first retains their attorney.

When I have investigated their case as to liability, obtained ambulance, hospital, and all medical records, loss of earnings information and carefully reviewed with my client how the injuries have effected their life and determined the activities they can no longer perform at all or are limited in doing, only then am I in a position to evaluate the amount to request from the defendant’s insurance company.

My next step in attempting to settle the claimant’s case is to prepare a detailed demand letter to the defendant’s insurance company outlining the liability and damages and requesting an amount to settle the case. My client’s communication skills, honesty, and candidness also help me evaluate whether the client will make a favorable or unfavorable witness in the front of a jury. This is an important factor in determining the value of the case for settlement purposes.

If I am unable to settle the case, I then have no alternative but to file suit.

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Stature of Limitations Are Tricky in Foreclosure Cases

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is the proper application of a statute of limitations defense. The laws that set deadlines by when lawsuits must be filed are called statutes of limitations. Different deadlines exist for different types of lawsuits, and they vary by state. If properly asserted, a statute of limitations defense can prevent a creditor from obtaining a judgment against you even if you owe the money! In Florida, there is a five year statute of limitations to file a foreclosure case, and a one year statute of limitations for a deficiency judgment after foreclosure against a homeowner. The tricky question for Florida homeowners is when does the statute of limitations begin to run?

According to Florida law, the five year statute of limitations on a foreclosure action begins to run from the date of default (i.e., date of last payment). Generally, it runs continuously, unless the homeowner makes additional payments or files for bankruptcy. These scenarios temporarily suspend the running of the statute of limitations. However, if the mortgage holder sues for foreclosure more than five years after the alleged “default date,” a homeowner may be able to successfully dismiss that action. This issue is currently under consideration by the Florida Supreme Court, because lenders claim that each month a payment is not made is a new default date which “resets” the statute of limitations. If they have their way, mortgage holders and lenders could technically be immune from complying with Florida’s five year statute of limitations.

A deficiency judgment is a claim against a borrower for the difference between the amount owed under the loan and the amount for which the property was sold at a foreclosure auction. In Florida, the statute of limitations for deficiency judgments resulting from foreclosures on or after July 1, 2013 is just one year. The time period begins to run the day after a certificate of title is issued by the court clerk.

If the property was sold before July 1, 2013, then the statute of limitations is the earlier of five years or July 1, 2014. Any deficiency judgment action commenced after these time frames will be dismissed.

Defending a foreclosure, deficiency judgment and filing for bankruptcy are NOT do-it-yourself propositions. The attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm are privileged to successfully represent hundreds of homeowners in our community. We have foreclosure defense, loan modification and bankruptcy departments all within the same office. We will gladly refer you to our satisfied clients so you can be confident in your decision to hire our Firm.

Detailed explanations of different options available to homeowners are also discussed in a new DVD developed by the Arcia Law Firm entitled “Fight For Your Home.” If you mention that you heard about the DVD through this magazine, you will receive a complimentary copy during your free consultation to discuss your case in detail.

If you are struggling to make your monthly mortgage payments, if you are in the middle of a frustrating loan modification process, or if you just received a foreclosure summons, contact the Arcia Law Firm today at 954-437-9066 to schedule a free personal consultation with Omar Arcia, or visit www.arcialawfirm.com to schedule your appointment online.

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The problem is that functionally, the use of the sippy cup creates the same exposure to sugary beverages as the bottle. The use of both bottles and sippy cups necessitate an extension forward of the tongue with a simultaneous retraction of the cheeks. This action causes an exposure of the front teeth to liquid, while at the same time removes the natural cleansing effect of the saliva and tongue. When the liquid is milk or juice, the result is an increased likelihood of developing cavities. The importance of this is highlighted by the 10% rise in occurrence of cavities in 2-5 year olds in this decade vs. last.

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The following are sippy cup tips recommended by the America Association of Pediatric Dentistry: ▸▸ Use sippy cups as they were intended, as a transitional tool from bottle to cup. Therefore, they should not be used for extended periods of time. ▸▸ Sippy cups should be filled with juice or milk for meals only. ▸▸ A child should not be using a sippy cup for bedtime or naps, unless filled with water. ▸▸ Diluting juice does not significantly reduce the cavity causing ability of the juice.

Whether it is potty training, removal of a pacifier, or discontinuing the use of a bottle, transitioning our children can be an extremely challenging part of parenting. It is our opinion, that patience and consistency are the keys to success. In terms of the transition from the bottle, we highly recommend creating a routine that promotes the drinking of water. Juices and milk should be saved for meal times only. Getting your child used to this early will surely help reduce the need for avoidable dental treatment.

Drs. Maria and Alon Grosman are Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist. Their office is located at 4401 S Flamingo Rd on the NW corner of Griffin and Flamingo Rd. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 954-236-3434.

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Sitting down with your child and clearly defining responsibilities can work at any age.

For middle and high school children it can be spelled out on a dry erase board that hangs in the kitchen.

It is also appropriate according to age and appropriateness to outline the consequences of responsibilities not being followed through on. For little ones a successful morning may be as simple as a sticker or for an older child it may be limited use of a favorite electronic during their free time. Whatever the choice is for a reward, it needs to be something meaningful for the child to make it effective. Rewards as motivators often times aren’t even needed after positive habits are formed and responsibilities become second nature Giving your child responsibility is the gift that keeps giving. When children are given developmentally appropriate responsibilities at a young age they are learning a skill that will be benefit them the rest of their lives which will result in helping to make them efficient and productive independent adults.

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dles is paternity. When a child is born to parents who are not married, a Paternity issue arises. A Paternity lawsuit can be brought by either the mother or the father of the child. The purpose of the lawsuit is usually to establish the rights of the parents and establish a child support obligation.

Most people however do not have knowledge of the laws in this state concerning unwed parents who have a child. When they come in for a consultation they are usually quite surprised as to the state of the law.

In Florida, if the parents are not married there is no presumption as to who the father is. The purpose of filing a paternity action is to establish who the father is, and, as such, determine the respective rights and responsibilities of the parties.

Florida Statutes state: “Any woman who is pregnant or has a child, any man who has reason to believe he is the father of a child, or any child may bring proceedings in the circuit court, in chancery, to determine the paternity of the child when paternity has not been established by law or otherwise.”

As stated above, a mother can file a paternity action against the father of the child or a father can file one against the mother.

If either party denies the paternity, a DNA test will be ordered to determine who the father is. Once paternity is established, the father has all of the rights and responsibilities of any father would have, which would include child support and time sharing.

If the parties maintain their relationship, the issue of paternity rarely is a concern. It is only when the parties have conflict that the lack of an order of paternity can complicate matters. As an example, consider a non-married couple who were never married and had a child together. There is no issue as to who the father is.

The couple is not living together, but has followed a time sharing schedule which is satisfactory to both parties. In addition, the father has been financially supporting the child.

Since the issue of paternity has never been an issue in their lives, a court order was never sought. What might happen if the parties’ relationship deteriorates?

What if the mother suddenly denies the same time sharing to the father? What if the father suddenly stops contributing financial support for the child? These are the issues that I often see in my office. What can be done?

Unfortunately, until such time as paternity is established by law the father will not have the ability to file a motion to enforce his time sharing because there is no presumption that he is the father. On the other hand, the mother will not be able to immediately pursue her child support for the same reason.

Establishing paternity early on will eliminate these potential problems. It is only when the parents wait until a crisis occurs that problems arise.

The law firm of Evan H. Baron and Associates is located at 1655 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 201, in Weston. For information or a free consultation, call 954-385-9160.

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By Dr. Behar and Dr. Browner

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hiplash is a term widely used to describe

the kinds of injuries sustained by motor vehicle accident victims whose cars were struck from behind.

Whiplash trauma has been called an epidemic in our society, costing countless billions each year in health care expenditure, lost productivity and insurance claims. The real tragedy of whiplash, however, is the chronic pain and suffering experienced by many whiplash victims even years later. As chiropractic care is vital to obtaining the best possible outcome following whiplash trauma, we encourage patients to learn as much as they can about the nature of their problem. The following questions will help sharpen your knowledge of whiplash.

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1. T here is little or no evidence that significant, long-standing physical damage occurs to the victims of rear impact motor vehicle accidents.

FALSE: Studies conclude degenerative changes such as spondylosis and osteoarthritis occur in the cervical spines (necks) of those injured in whiplash accidents in 40-60% of cases compared to only 6% of age and sex matched controls. In other words, whiplash victims are 6 to 10 times more likely to develop degenerative spinal conditions. These degenerative changes are significant in that they can impair mobility, produce pain and discomfort and may cause permanent and progressively detrimental effects on the nervous system. They are, however, in many cases

reversible if correct treatment is administered early.

2. H eadrests should be positioned so that the top of the headrest is at earlobe level, and the headrest is at least two inches from the back of the head.

FALSE: Correct positioning of the headrest is such that the top of headrest should be between the top of the ear and top of the head, and there should be no more than two inches between the back of the head and the headrest.

The height positioning is important in order to limit the “ramping” effect that can occur in rear-impact collisions. Ramping occurs when the head is violently accelerated up and over the head restraint, resulting in greatly amplified shear forces on the neck and cervical spine. Similarily, studies show that headrests positioned more than two inches away from the back of head offer virtually no protection in rear-end collisions.

3. The forces generated in a 15 m.p.h. rear impact collision are equivalent to falling from a chair.

FALSE: Surprising though it sounds, the forces generated in a 15 m.p.h. rear impact collision are equivalent to falling from the top of a two story building!

This is the reason why very low speed rear impact collisions can produce significant soft tissue injury, even when little damage was incurred to either vehicle.

If you or anyone you know has been in an auto accident or you think may have suffered a whiplash type injury please call Windmill Health Center.

For a consultation or more information you can reach Dr. Browner & Dr. Behar at Windmill Health Center in Weston at 954-217-4881. They have two additional locations to serve you in Pembroke Pines and Plantation. Contact the Weston location for more information.

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as it continues to be one of the most common disorders affecting women. However, great strides have been made in both cancer diagnosis and treatment. In addition, many options exist for reconstruction following breast lumpectomy or mastectomy that allow these women to enjoy a greater quality of life.

There are several important and timely decisions for women to consider in achieving an optimal outcome. These choices can be overwhelming, though, so here is a step-by-step approach to help women work through this difficult time.

The Cancer Operation Following the diagnosis of breast carcinoma, a woman’s first consultation should be with a general surgeon experienced in all of the options for removal of the cancer. Together they should decide upon mastectomy or less radical surgery such as lumpectomy, as well as the role of adjuvant treatment such as chemotherapy and radiation. Based upon these plans, a referral to a plastic surgeon with expertise in breast surgery is in order.

Immediate vs. Delayed Reconstruction The initial consultation with a plastic surgeon includes a thorough medical history and directed physical examination. The first decision will be whether to delay the breast reconstruction or begin at the time of mastectomy. The latter is regarded as an “immediate” reconstruction. Coordinated surgery offers the advantage of a single operation and fresh tissue planes for a cleaner and faster reconstruction, although delayed breast reconstruction can also be safely performed years after a mastectomy.

Autologous Tissue vs. Prosthesis Reconstruction The detailed plastic surgery discussion should include the types of reconstruction. There are several procedures available for creation of a new breast mound ranging from simple implant placement to complex microsurgery. The choice will depend upon several variables including the patient’s desires and body type.

Autologous reconstruction is performed using the woman’s own body fat from the belly, back or buttocks. These can be lengthy and more complicated procedures.

Breast implants, with or without expansion of the chest skin, is called prosthesis reconstruction.

Nipple and Areolar Reconstruction Once a new breast mound has been formed the final phase is the optional creation of a nipple and/or areola. Many procedures exist for this purpose. Although these are not mandatory, the results can be amazing.

The Other Breast Fortunately, laws exist to protect women from insurance companies during this vulnerable time. Florida law mandates coverage for both the reconstructed breast as well as the other healthy breast. Breast augmentation, lift or reduction for the purpose of achieving symmetry to the reconstructed breast may be necessary and should be included in the reconstructive planning.

Dr. Perez is a member of the NOVO National Council of Leaders in Breast Aesthetics. He has served as a consultant for both Mentor (J&J) and Inamed (Allergan), leading breast implant manufacturers. Dr. Perez has lectured internationally on the subject of breast surgery and has been selected among the Castle Connolly (U.S. News & World Report) America’s Top Doctors. His office aggressively advocates only on behalf of patients, not insurance plans. More information is available at www.PerezPlasticSurgery.com or by calling (954) 351-2200.

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eight- loss surgery is one of the most life

changing things you can do. Following nutrition, an exercise and follow-up program may be hard work, but the most challenging daily adjustment is the way people treat WILL treat you. Although the weight-loss surgery journey is different for each person the process of changing the way you socialize, the things you used to look forward to and family interactions will change drastically.

The first challenge weight-loss surgery patients face is self-care. In weight-loss surgery, patient's self-care is often not a main priority afterwards, however, the physical discomfort is unmanageable without it. Selfcare with regards to diet will be paramount. The challenge will be to taking care of your well-being. Take the time to practice self-affirming messages as well as try talking back and taking a stand against your internal critic. Be sure to find and attend support groups, therapy and keep in touch with your program team.

Spouses and/or significant others often become quite challenging after weight-loss surgery. These are the people with the most at stake when there is a change in your life. They love you, but they are also “losing” some version of you. Some spouses have gotten away with taking advantage of power if you have had to rely on them or have had poor self-esteem with your extra weight. They may fear you will retaliate with increased freedom and power after obesity no longer limits your financial and relationship prospects. Even if they have not taken you for granted, they can be afraid. If they are affected by excess weight, they may also feel rejected.

Spouses can react in many different ways but they often adjust if you do.

There are so many different family systems today; it is probably hardest to predict how your children and siblings will react. Some get totally focused on the risk of losing you to surgery while others may pretend that there is no risk at all. Still others may be critical and express their contempt in telling you that you are taking the “easy way out.” If you try to pretend that there is no risk, they may not take you seriously, so get them the real information; take them to an information session or a support group. With regards to the critical and pessimistic, reassure them and yourself that you have met the medical criteria and that your team knows best.

Relationships with friends and coworkers can be difficult as well. Watch out for “frienemies.” These people may attempt to sabotage your process with comments or temptations. Some, who may also be affected by obesity, may feel threatened or jealous while others may admire you without expressing it. Luckily, you can still enjoy food with all of them. Sometimes they are surprised to see that you actually eat real food and enjoy it more than before.

If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally after weight-loss surgery you can contact Licensed Mental Health Counselor Alina Gastesi-de Armas, MA, MEd, LMHC, at A Place for Growth, 954-384-9373, or visit her website at www.APlaceforGrowth.com.

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Periodontal disease starts when bacteria form plaque on the teeth. Within days, minerals in the saliva bond with plaque to form tartar, a hard substance that adheres to the teeth. The bacteria work their way under the gums and cause gingivitis, which is an inflammation of the gums. Once under the gums, bacteria destroy the supporting tissue around the tooth, leading to tooth loss. Inflammation of the bone and tooth support structures is referred to as periodontitis. The combination of gingivitis and periodontitis is known as periodontal disease. Bacteria associated with dental disease can travel in the bloodstream to infect the heart, kidneys, and liver.

What Are the Signs of Periodontal Disease?

The signs of periodontal disease include bad breath, redness or bleeding along the gum line, difficulty chewing, drooling, pawing at the mouth, loose or missing teeth, and gum recession. Other signs may include facial swelling, especially under the eyes, and nasal discharge.

How Is Periodontal Disease Diagnosed?

Your veterinarian can see signs of gingivitis and tartar buildup by examining your dog’s mouth. However, since most periodontal disease occurs beneath the gum line, the only way to truly assess your dog’s mouth is to perform an examination while your pet is under anesthesia.

Your veterinarian can use a dental probe to measure any loss of attachment around each tooth and take dental radiographs (x-rays) to assess for bone loss, abscesses, and other problems.

How Is Periodontal Disease Treated?

Treatment depends on the severity of the disease. If your dog has mild periodontal disease, consisting of gingivitis without any bone loss, a thorough dental cleaning that includes the area beneath the gums, followed by dental polishing, can help reverse the problem. Your veterinarian may also recommend a dental sealant that helps prevent tartar from accumulating on teeth.

If there has been a loss of the supporting structures around the teeth, including loss of tooth attachment or bone loss, this cannot be reversed. Your veterinarian may need to apply antibiotics beneath the gums and perform dental procedures, which may include tooth extraction.

After a dental cleaning, your veterinarian may also recommend a plaque prevention gel that adheres to the teeth surfaces to inhibit tartar. Ask your veterinarian which dental diets or treats are best for your pet and what dental hygiene methods are recommended for your dog. Don’t forget to keep scheduled appointments for follow-up dental checkups.

Regular, at-home dental care, with periodic veterinary dental cleanings, is the best way to prevent periodontal disease and keep your dog’s mouth healthy.

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Heredity is certainly a factor for myopia, but it is definitely not the only one. If both parents are nearsighted, there is a greater chance that the children will be as well. By comparison, more people are becoming more nearsighted as only 25% of the American population was myopic in 1970 versus 42% in the U.S. today. In Asia, myopia is a concern for more than 80% of the population!

Other than genetics, it has also been noticed that children who spend a lot of time using hand-held electronics, reading, or other near activities appear to have a greater risk of becoming myopic. It has also been shown that spending more time outdoors lowers the risk of childhood myopia. So feel free to shout, “Go outside and play!” when you feel it necessary.

It is important to remember what complications can occur or which patients are at a higher risk for with myopia. Three of the most known things to watch for include

Cataracts, Glaucoma, and Detached Retina, which can lead to vision loss. Most cataracts are associated with aging but seem to develop sooner in nearsighted eyes. Myopic patients are two to three times more likely to develop glaucoma, which is due to unusually high pressure in the eye and damages the optic nerve, causing vision loss. Nearsightedness also increases the risk of retinal detachment – and the higher the myopia, the greater the risk.

Patients with mild nearsightedness fall between a power of -0.25 to -3.00 D, moderate myopia falls between -3.25 and -6.00 D and high nearsightedness is anything above -6.25 D. This D is for diopters, which represents the minus (-) lenses needed to correct myopia. Myopia gradually worsens in most nearsighted children, so they might need stronger, thicker, heavier lenses with each passing year.

With so many new advances in Optometric and Ophthalmic technology, there are now ways to slow this progression. One of the best ways to do so is Corneal Molding, which offers a non-surgical alternative to Lasek vision correction.

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Intermittent toe walking may be present in normal children until age six or seven.

Tightness of the calf muscle is the primary cause to the child that toe walks. Underlying neurological disorders have to always be ruled out. Most children who present as persistent toe walkers are able to lower their heels to the ground when standing but not walking. Walking heel-toe is possible for a few steps but usually awkwardly due to tight calf muscles. Toe walkers are more common among boys and in many cases are a cause of concern.

Treatment of habitual toe walkers may be necessary to avoid problems that can occur secondary to compensating for the abnormal posture.

Compensation may occur by hyperextending the knee, rotating the entire leg towards the outside or having the foot turn down or out, causing a flat foot. It is important to assess the degree of muscle tightness in the hips, knees and legs. Spontaneous resolution may take place in some cases. If the gastroc soleus (calf muscles) are not severely tight, physical therapy or stretching at home may be of benefit. If unresponsive, serial casting may be necessary.

Serial casting is a process in which the foot and leg are placed in a cast

with the foot held in a neutral position. The muscle is placed under stretch while the cast is on and walking is strongly encouraged to help the muscles stretch.

Children who are sedentary who are placed in a cast do not get the same benefits as those that are active. Casts are applied every ten to fourteen days until the muscle is slightly overstretched. It may take as little as two to as many as eight weeks to improve the muscle flexibility. Following the casts, a night splint may be used for up to six months to maintain calf flexibility.

In some cases the muscle is too tight to respond to serial casting. Surgical lengthening of the Achilles tendon through three little holes in the skin may be needed. It is an outpatient procedure. Casts are applied postoperatively for six to eight weeks. Once healing takes place, physical therapy is provided to maintain lower extremity strength and flexibility. An excellent long-term prognosis is the norm.

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Yoga: A Healthy Practice

By Fabienne C. Grossman, RD, E-200 RYT

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here are a few very basic , common ele -

ments to Yoga that are timeless and beneficial to practitioners from all walks of life and in varying states of physical conditioning. The term Yoga itself means “unison.” With Pranayama (breathwork), Asanas (postures) and Meditation, breath, body and mind are unified. Let us explore these elements: Asanas are postures that help stimulate movement and distribute flexibility and strength throughout the body.

Asanas work on the external as well as the internal body.

Standing postures such as “Tree Pose” and “Warrior Pose” help with balancing and strengthening the muscles, especially in the lower body. “Downward Dog” stretches the palms, chest, back, hamstring and calves and feet, strengthens the arms, wrists, legs and torso, and relieves lower back discomfort. Twist postures such as “Revolved Side Angle Pose” and “Sage Twist” help develop shoulder flexibility, tone the abdomen and stimulate intestinal function. The alternating movement of Cat and Cow Poses bring stimulation and flexibility to the entire spine.

Elevated “Legs Up The Wall” is an easy and effective way to relieve tension and alleviate symptoms of edema or varicose veins.

Pranayama are breathing exercises that can be practiced anytime to increase energy while inducing calmness. Our breath is our most vital life force. We can go days without food or water but only several minutes without our breath. During everyday activities we do not usually think about our breath as it occurs reflexively. Yoga practice bring conscious awareness to our breath. We control the length of inhalation and exhalation, and incorporate breath retention and forceful exhalation. The various methods improve respiratory capacity and help balance our nervous system which is a major component in relieving stress.

Meditation enables us to improve our focus and bring peace into our mind and body. Meditation is a time to allow oneself to remain still, becoming aware of our thoughts without becoming involved with them, without judgment or problem solving. It is a way to “re-boot” our system, letting go of thoughts that are from our conscious and subconscious mind. Meditation has been correlated with greater levels of happiness, better immune function, and more flexibility in outlook and temperament. In addition, guided meditation and imagery can help facilitate positive physical and mental changes.

A Yoga practice can be easily modulated to each individual’s physical conditioning. One does not need to stand on their head, retain their breath for extended periods, or meditate for hours to receive the benefits of Yoga. The key is to maintain a consistent practice combining the disciplines consistently over time.

When followed diligently, a Yoga practice will result in self-acceptance and selftransformation, enhancing physical and mental health and well-being.

Fabienne C. Grossman is a Registered Dietitian, Relax and Renew Trainer and owner of Weston Yoga located at 2600 Glades Circle, Suite 400. Weston Yoga has over 18 classes weekly for all levels of practitioners; private and group sessions are available on and offsite. An in depth study of Yoga will be offered January through May 2015. A free informational session for the Yoga Certification Program will be held on Sunday, October 19th from 1-2 pm. For more information or class schedule call Weston Yoga at 954349-6868 or visit www.westonyoga.com.

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he actual routine of

your practice session should cover all areas of the game. Start out with a wedge and swing slowly for a few shots. Then go through the bag, hitting full shots, although you don't have to hit every club.

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Don't forget that golf is a game to be played, not just a game of making swings.

Don't overlook the value of even playing a few holes occasionally in the evening, maybe hitting two or three balls on the course if it is not crowded. This gives you the advantage of being able to take your swing out on the course and work with it without facing an 18 hole round or having a 45 Nassau riding on it. Once your swing is reasonably sound in terms of basic fundamentals, on course practice will do you more good than the same amount of time spent on the practice range.

Your attitude is the most important factor to great practice sessions. Practice is something you want to do and not something you are being forced to do. You should look it at as a chance to go out and get fresh air, have some fun, and improve your game at the same time.

PGA Professional Dean Sklar is a member of the Quarter Century Club of the PGA of America, an elite group of members who have served the PGA with honor and pride for 25 years. If you would like to talk to Dean about your golf game, contact him at Dean.Sklar@FloridaMoves.com or at the Rose and Dean Sklar Real Estate Group at Coldwell Banker, 1760 Bell Tower Lane in Weston, (954) 389-6197 or on Dean’s cell at (954) 298-3616. Visit him online at www.WestonFloridaUSA.com.

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Rotary News

Local Students Place “Service Above Self”

By John Cross, Weston Rotary New Generations Chair

Rotaract Club members help out at the Harvest Drive’s Community Fun Day.

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proud to sponsor Interact Clubs at three of our local high schools – Cypress Bay High, Western High, and Sagemont Upper School. The Rotaract Club at Nova Southeastern University is also sponsored by RCW. Interact is a service club for young people ages 12-18, typically in high schools, who want to join together to tackle issues in their community that they care most about. Students plan and participate in service projects that allow them to work hands-on projects selected by the club. They can also propose

service ideas of their own that they are committed to and passionate about.

Interact stands for International Action.

Interactors want to solve problems and improve the quality of life – in their community and around the world. The Club’s motto is the same as Rotary – “Service Above Self” – and Interactors follow Rotary’s 4-Way Test.

Rotaract is a service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30, college or community based, who are dedicated to local and international service. They share the same goals as Interact. Rotaract stands for Rotary and Action.

Interact and Rotaract clubs are sponsored by local Rotary clubs, which introduce an international aspect for projects and help to create connections around the world. Developing leadership skills by serving as an officer or a committee chair in the club is a tremendous opportunity to prepare students for the future. For an Interactor, it enhances the student’s resume when applying for colleges. Students earn service hours when participating in their service events and projects. While all of these are great reasons to get involved, perhaps the most compelling is it is FUN! While Rotarians provide guidance and inspira-

tion, the individual Rotaract and Interact clubs are self-governing and self-supporting. Some of the projects and events that Rotaract and Interact Clubs sponsored by RCW participate in are The Harvest Drive, which benefits local families in need; The Run for Tomorrow, which is the major fundraiser for RCW charities; and Relay For Life. There are numerous other projects that the students are engaged in and are passionate about.

At the annual Interact District Conference students from Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties, as well as Grand Bahama Island, meet to share ideas.

They build teamwork and leadership skills competing in various activities.

If you are a student or know of one that’s interested in joining this dynamic organization, ask about Interact or Rotaract at your school.

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Falk & Falk Relocates Its Personal Injury Law Firm to Weston

By Stacey Bomser

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or over 45 years, Falk & Falk, PA, has been

dedicated to helping the injured achieve justice and fair compensation. The personal injury law firm recently relocated its office from Miami to Weston.

Attorneys Steven M. Falk and Eric A. Falk explain their areas of practice and their commitment to client service.

What are your areas of practice? Our law firm is

dedicated to helping accident and injury victims as well as consumers having disputes with their insurance company. Our practice areas include: automobile accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, products liability, workers’ compensation, bicycle accidents, motorcycle accidents, cruise ship accidents, truck accidents, homeowner claims, hurricane claims, and insurance disputes.

What differentiates Falk & Falk from other practices? Our dedication to our clients and our

What is your background? Steven Falk is a civil

trial lawyer who has practiced law in South Florida since 1968. He received his undergraduate and his Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Miami.

He is a member of the Florida Justice Association; Association of Trial Lawyers of America; American Arbitration Association; the Dade County Bar Association; and the Florida Bar. Eric A. Falk graduated from the University of Florida in 1996 and then went on to law school at St. Thomas University. He is a member of the Broward County Justice Association, Palm Beach County Justice Association, Dade County Bar Association, and an EAGLE member of the Florida Justice Association.

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Temple Dor Dorim Introduces The Nest, a Nurturing Infant Care Option

By Stacey Bomser

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ith more and more

dual income families residing in Weston, there is a need for nurturing infant care options in our community. This year, Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center expanded its program to include The Nest, a program for babies from three to eleven months old.

Please describe your facility and curriculum. We

Director of Early Childhood Programs Jodi Cohen, MS.Ed., describes The Nest and its carefully planned curriculum designed to promote learning and development through discovery and exploration.

Why did you start The Nest? This is our answer to a problem many families face in our community – finding a warm, nurturing and trusting place to care for their infants while both parents are at work. The Nest provides part time and full time care for dual income families of all faiths.

How does your program differ from other daycare options? The

Nest falls under the umbrella of Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center, a nationally accredited early childhood center. What makes our program different is that each teacher for The Nest has a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which is highly unusual for infant care. Our teachers are informed with the latest advances in research regarding infancy and

built a brand new infant area for The Nest designed to nurture and stimulate young minds. Our facility features state-of-the-art technology to provide constant contact with parents and developmentally appropriate equipment to develop cognitive and motor skills. In addition to the rich curriculum provided by our classroom teachers, babies take part in Baby Yoga and Music and Movement classes twice a week.

Is there anything else you would like to add? The Nest is part of Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center, a state Gold Seal school and VPK provider with Kindergarten Readiness rates among the highest in the state. The reputation of the program is based on the 16 years the school has been in existence, the experience of the staff, and the high standards of quality early childhood care we provide to children in Weston and surrounding communities.

Temple Dor Dorim’s The Nest program is available from 7:30am to 6pm Monday through Friday. For more information call (954) 389-1232 or go to www.dordorim.org. Temple Dor Dorim is located at 2360 Glades Circle.

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Comfort Suites Weston Offers All the Comforts of Home

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ith its spacious suites, family-friendly atmosphere, and affordable rates, Comfort Suites Weston is the perfect “home away from home” for all of your out-of-town guests. More than “just a room,” this all-suites property accommodates every guest’s needs, whether in town for business or leisure.

General Manager Judit Searle shares details about the hotel’s recent renovations and all that it has to offer its guests.

Please describe your business. Operating formerly as AmeriSuites and

Hawthorn Suites, the hotel opened its doors as a Comfort Suites by Choice Hotels in July 2012. Our newly renovated hotel offers all “suite” accommodations with separate living and bedroom areas. We offer four different floor plans: deluxe double suite; two double beds suite; king bed suite; and accessible king suite. All rooms are equipped with a kitchenette.

What distinguishes Comfort Suites Weston from other hotels?

In addition to our spacious suites, our affordable rates include a full hot breakfast buffet featuring items such as scrambled eggs, sausages, bacon, biscuits and gravy, “make your own” Belgium waffles with fruit topping and whipped cream, hot and cold cereals, yogurts, fresh fruit and much more. Other amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi services, outdoor seasonally heated swimming pool, fitness center, on-site guest laundry, business center for “Your Suite Success”, ChoicePrivileges Rewards Points, and more. The hotel also offers complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Sawgrass Mills Mall and Cleveland Clinic Florida.

Has the hotel earned any awards? The staff at Comfort Suites Weston

takes pride in our accomplishment of being voted as the #1 hotel in Weston and winning the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for two years in a row.

Is there anything else you would like readers to know about Comfort Suites Weston? As a long-time Weston resident myself, it is

always a pleasure to work with our local community and businesses. We open the doors to our “house” and treat your guests like our own family.

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Pines Express Car Wash Will Keep Your Car Looking Its Best

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n less time than it takes to order a coffee, you could be driving away in a sparkling clean car. In just a matter of minutes, the professionals at Pines Express Car Wash will return that showroom shine to your vehicle.

are thoroughly cleaned from top to bottom and bumper to bumper.

Our unique Lava Shield service is a five-step process that utilizes the latest car washing technology to protect your vehicle and provide spectacular shine.

Pines Express Car Wash and Express Detail General Manager Gene Mirvis explains how technology has changed the car wash industry and how, in turn, his company is elevating the car wash experience to the next level.

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What distinguishes you from your competition? Our competi-

Detail is a new car wash concept in this area. Our services and prices are unbeatable. We offer an express exterior car wash in only three minutes with prices starting at just $3.

tion cannot even come close to matching our speed and quality of the car wash, and our free vacuum stations for all car wash customers are just the cherry on top. That “gas station car wash” cannot possibly compare.

What services do you provide? All of our car

washes take about three minutes and detail services are done in 30 minutes or less, so we stay true to our “express” concept. The car wash industry has changed a lot in the last ten years and we are bringing the innovations of the 21st century to West Broward.

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rchitecture & Awnings Corp. specializes in protecting South Florida homes, and homeowners, from hurricanes and the sun’s harmful rays. It offers high quality impact windows, blinds and shutters, and retractable awnings at affordable prices with personalized service.

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When did you open? We have more than seven years of successful experience in this field.

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What materials can be powder coated? We provide powder coating of all metal, steel, and aluminum accessories.

What services do you perform to prepare the items? As part of the preparation process, we perform sandblasting, welding, and paint removal.

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der coating bikes, metal furniture, patio furniture, car frames, ornamental metal fences, gates, and all other metal surfaces.

What colors/finishes do you offer? Powder

coating has come a long way from its origins. We carry many different finishes and colors that were previously unavailable anywhere. Some of the finishes include: hammered, sandy, metallic, and even a new glow in the dark reflective finish.

Some of the various textures include: smooth, wrinkled, matte, and rough. We also offer a wide array of custom colors.

Are there size or quantity restrictions? We always strive to meet our customers’ needs, regardless of the size or quantity of the material.

How quickly are most projects completed? Our typical turnaround time is 2-3 days.

How can powder coating help customers save on maintenance? The powder

coating is resistant to heat, corrosion, impact, and abrasion. It is resistant to most chemicals and solvents. It is resistant to

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fading from sunlight, scratching, peeling, and cracking. It eliminates chipping or scratching. It provides a longer life than paint. It is flexible, so it can bend without cracking.

Do you provide a warranty? Yes. We believe our finish is so good that we provide a five-year warranty against chipping, fading, rust, and corrosion.

Michael Saavedra, CEO, answered some commonly asked questions about Bullseye Powder Coating.

What is powder coating? Powder coating is

Bullseye Powder Coating is a family run business.

family run business, and have acquired some young guys that are remarkably skilled and detailed. They love what we do here, including the variety of our projects.

How do you ensure repeat business? We get

repeat business by providing excellent service and fair pricing. We strive to serve everyone how we would like to be treated.

How long have you been open? We have

been serving Broward County for two years and Dade County for over 20 years.

Bullseye Powder Coating is located at 2848 Stirling Road, Bay A, in Hollywood. It is open until 7pm on weekdays, and from 11am-4pm on Saturdays.

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Principal Amy Winder and students eagerly await the opening of the newly equipped computer lab.

The Latest Technology

The computer lab at Indian Trace Elementary is equipped with brand new desktops. The PTA raised over $23,000 last year from the Thunder Challenge and other fundraisers to purchase new technology for the school. In addition to the 24 Lenovo desktops in the computer lab, six additional computers were purchased for the Media Center.

PTA Partners

The Eagle Point Elementary PTA hosted a Welcome Breakfast for teachers.

The PTA partnered with the school’s foundation to present each teacher with a gift card to help start the school year.

The PTA also enlisted the help of some young volunteers to put together 1,400 first day packets. The students were rewarded with a pizza lunch.

School Support

Pretty Portables

Artistic parents at Country Isles Elementary were busy painting portables to be used for the Meet the Masters program and the school’s Book Exchange. The replicas of artistic masterpieces provide a stimulating visual experience for all volunteers and students, especially those playing on the kindergarten playground.

Gator Run Elementary hosted a Boosterthon pep rally to kick off its fall fundraiser. Students who turned in pledges on the first day received special prizes. A portion of the money raised this year will be given to the classroom teachers to enrich education. Proceeds from last year’s program helped create the Genius Lounge, purchase laptops for the fifth grade, and enhance the technology lab.

Safety Patrol

Cypress Bay’s School Resource Officer, Deputy Charles Rawls, was riding around campus on a special scooter. The threewheeled vehicle was on loan from the Broward Sheriff’s Office. It is normally used at the airport. The goal of trying the scooter on the large high school campus was to provide increased visibility, which helps increase security. The BSO scooter allows for quick mobility with excellent stability.

PTA volunteer Gaba Montoto works on a mural of Icarus by Henri Matisse.

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Green Team

The Green Team at Country Isles Elementary is busy helping keep the campus clean. During the Green Team Kick-off meeting, members took a pledge to make the world a better place by encouraging their classmates, family and friends to recycle. The Green Team is made up five students from each fifth grade class. Members collect recyclable items from their classrooms and place them in the appropriate recycling bins, where they can be picked up to be recycled into glass windows, playground equipment, and even cars.

Patriot Day

Students at Indian Trace Elementary decorated the campus in observance of Patriot Day, September 11th.

Small flags were placed along the school’s entrance and front lawn.

Little Learners

Children at Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center are embarking on a lifelong love of learning.

During the first few weeks of school, students were already practicing their letters and developing fine motor skills through fun arts and crafts projects.

ITE Aftercare Staff Paulina Gregory, Alisa Reyes, Kristi Sexton, Libia Shuhala, Evan Bellantoni, Ana Teruel, and Litza Delgado.

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Indian Trace Elementary administrators, faculty and aftercare staff accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. With students cheering them on, they were drenched in icy cold water to raise money to support the ALS Foundation’s efforts to find a cure for this progressive neurodegenerative disease.

ESE Teacher Michael Bell, Guidance Counselor Sandra Thomas, Principal Amy Winder, 2nd Grade Teacher Marcy Gorman and Curriculum Specialist Marc Horowitz.

One Cool Teacher Weston Christian Academy fifth grade teacher Johana Bigio accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, along with her two children. Also completing the challenge were WCA Headmaster Dr. Steve Kitchens, Assistant Principal Susan Love, and Athletic Director Coach Ed Rose.

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John Dyer, Cox Enterprises President and CEO (left), Wael Barsoum, MD, President of Cleveland Clinic Florida, and Mike Maroone, AutoNation President and COO.

Cleveland Clinic Florida received a $500,000 grant from the James M. Cox Foundation to support advanced cancer care. The Capital Campaign contribution will benefit Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Cancer Center, which will be located in the new Egil and Pauline Braathen Center currently under construction on the Weston campus. The donation was presented during a celebration at AutoNation in Fort Lauderdale.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

The Weston YMCA Family Center collected outgrown or no longer needed school uniforms to recycle within the community. The uniforms were made available to families in need attending Weston elementary and middle schools.

The project is part of the Y’s Togetherhood volunteer program. The Weston Y plans four service projects throughout the year.

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Cleveland Clinic Florida hosted a community health talk dedicated to men’s health. It offered vital information for men of all ages and their loved ones, covering such issues as back pain, prostate cancer and sports injuries.

Virginia O’Neal from Relax the Back was on hand to share information on back pain prevention and relief with attendees.

Several Weston residents took part in the inaugural SOS Ocean CleanUp on Fort Lauderdale Beach.

Pictured here are Tequesta Trace Middle School students Hannah Jarvis, Harry Nunn and Jasmine Morejon.

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It was a huge turnout for Temple B’nai Aviv Sisterhood’s 8th annual “Through the Years Showcase.” The event helps take the stress out of planning for a special occasion or selecting summer opportunities. It featured a variety of vendors from cocktail hour entertainment and DJ’s to decorators and photographers all under one roof.

Refreshments were provided by the synagogue’s Greenseid Caterers.

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Chabad of Weston hosted an open house and BBQ. The event featured family-friendly activities including a bounce house and visit from the Shofar Factory.

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