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Unique opportunity to own this custom 4 bedroom, 4 bath 4 car garage home in The Shores. Wood floors in social areas, gourmet kitchen, impact windows, Pool and spa. Offered at $ 1,375,000 Call Flor Blanchett - 305-439-3320.

SW RANCHES

The last place you can leave the keys in the car and still ride the horses down the street. Absolutely UNIQUE AND beautiful gated estate sitting on 3 acre Lot with private pond and Barn. 7 bedrooms 5 Bathrooms, one bedroom and full bath on the first floor, (14 closets). Offered at $1,100,000 Call Rosa Rosales – 954-954-303-2701

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WINDMILL RESERVE

Magnificent 2 story, 6 bedroom, 8 bath with heated pool and spa, situated on acre overlooking natural preserve. Complete his and her master baths, media room, and fireplace in living room. Gourmet kitchen with gas cooking range, elevator, impact windows and doors, marble floors throughout. SHORT SALE APPROVED, READY TO CLOSE ASAP Offered at $ 1,824,000 Call Jean Kachik - 954-646-0777

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Custom built equestrian home in one of Davie’s most desirable communities. 8Bd/7.5Bth, 4 car gar, approx 8400 sq.ft. on builders acre. Fireplace, tray ceilings & crown moldings. Theater room. Exotic granite counter tops, Marble & distressed wood floors, California closets, water filtration/softener systems, central vacuum, impact windows/doors. Upstairs & downstairs laundry rooms. Resort style pool with waterfall Offered at $ 2,699,999 Call Stan Rosen - 305-510-8032

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Beautifully maintained 6 bedroom, 6 bath on one acre lot. 3 Bedroom suites down stairs, master upstairs with his and her separate bathrooms + sitting area. Living room has keystone wood burning fireplace. Gorgeous kitchen with breakfast area. Summer kitchen by pool, basketball court. Offered at $1,185,000 Call Jean Kachik – 954-646-0777

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Gorgeous 5 bedroom, 3 bath home. Upgraded kitchen with granite countertops, maple wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances. Tile and wood floors throughout. Beautiful terrace with amazing lake view. Open and bright floor. Located on a cul de sac. Offered at $519,000 Call Aurora Soto - 954-410-0165

ISLES AT WESTON

Mint condition 4 bedroom, 3 bath pool home. Open floor plan with tile and laminated wood floors. Wood kitchen cabinets, covered patio. Offered at $579,000 Call Rosa Rosales - 954-303-2701

BONAVENTURE LAKES

5 bedroom 3 bath pool home on large corner lot. Tropical style landscaping. Great home for a large family. Offered at $ 379,000 Call Chip Rowand - 954-881-4045

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Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath home on a cul de with gorgeous water view. Screened porch with private back yard, enjoy resort style pool, clubhouse, waterslide and much more. Offered at $339,900 Call Eva Hajmassy - 954-383-7687

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LIKE NEW! 2 bedroom, 2 bath fully furnished villa in the heart of Bonaventure. Offered at $ 170,000 Call Allison Adler - 954-817-2172

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calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 green thumb gardening Spring Festival at Flamingo Road Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Community News Weston Rallies for Relay For Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day Features Free Family Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 AAUW Celebrates International Women’s Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Thousands Enjoy ArtWalk and ShowTime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Bolly Baby Fit Promotes Post-Natal Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 St. Katharine Drexel’s Joyful Journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Hyatt Regency Bonaventure To Expand Special Needs Training Program . . 30 Weston Professor Inducted Into Women’s Hall of Fame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Broward Health Weston Installs Automated Prescription Drug Dispenser . . . 36 Jackie Rosen Recognized “For Good” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Health & Wellness Non Surgical Options For Facial Rejuvenation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Don’t Guess With Your Spine! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Look and Feel Younger Inside and Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Dry Eye Syndrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Is Your Marriage a Diamond in the Rough? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 What Can Radiofrequency Do For You? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Sports News Play Ball! WALL Season Opens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Get Into the Swing of Things at the Weston Tennis Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Can Do Kid From Fearful to Phenom, April Carson’s Rise to All Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Legally Speaking Making Your Hospital Visit Safer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 The Evolution of Child Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Is There Ever A Right Time To Loan Modify? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 School News Country Isles Students Meet the Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Imagine Charter School Students Make Strides in Math and Social Studies . 52 Gator Run Gears Up for Spring Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Indian Trace Elementary Teachers Showcase Secret Talents . . . . . . . . . . 56 Eagle Strut Fundraiser Focuses on Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Indian Trace Elementary Receives Military Memento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Creative Career Day Inspires Sagemont Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Ask the Expert Innovative Treatment Options for Uterine Fibroids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Haute Hair Are Keratin Treatments Bad For You? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Tax Talk IRS Offers New Opportunity to Come Clean on Offshore Accounts . . . . . . . 73 Tax Implictions for Nonresident Aliens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Positive Parenting Know How to Hover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 home décor Shading with Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Customize Your Master Suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Inspiring Individual Rabbi Publishes Spiritual Children’s Books for All Faiths . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Fitness Forum Commons “Myths” about Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 tee to green Discovering Your Divot Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Pet Care What You Should Know About Dog Fleas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Inspiring Individual Weston Teacher’s Passion for His Profession . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 pet of the month. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 It’s Their Business Superior Selection and Service at All Art Picture Framing . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Danny’s Great Bear Offers Quality Auto Repair In a Friendly Family Atmosphere . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Florida Contractor Connection Makes Home Repair Easy . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Wilma’s Professional Cleaning Gets the Job Done Right . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 snapshots from school. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 seen on scene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Rotary News Weston Rotary Supports Education in Our Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Chamber News Weston Area Chamber Networks at All Lines Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Photo of the month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

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Opera to Broadway – The City of Weston and the Weston Philharmonic Society proudly present The Symphony of the Americas’ From Opera to Broadway, Part II. It will feature popular arias and Broadway hits led by vocalist Frank d’Ambroise. He has performed Phantom of the Opera over 2000 times. Adding visual art to the evening performance, three principal dancers from the Dance Alive National Ballet will perform during the operatic portion of the show. Showtime is at 8pm at the Cypress Bay Theater. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Student tickets are $10. Tickets are available at the Weston Community Center, Comerica Bank and Community Bank of Broward. For more information visit www.westonphilharmonic.com.

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Weston Friends Club: Book Markers – Join the Weston Friends Club book club to discuss “Look Me In The Eye: My Life With Asperger’s” by John Elder Robison. Book Markers meets at 1pm in a member’s home. For more information call Nancy Russo at (954) 385-1445.

16th

“The Frog Prince” – All ages will enjoy this live theater performance of this classic children’s tale. The powerful musical teaches timeless lessons of compassion, keeping promises and true beauty. Join the Enchanted Frog, the Beautiful Princess, and the Entire Kingdom as they learn that “you can’t judge a book by its cover, and you can’t judge a frog by his warts!” Showtime is at 1pm at the Cypress Bay Theater. Tickets can be purchased at the Weston Community Center and cost $10 in advance (by credit card) and $15 at the door (cash or credit card). For more information call (954) 389-4321.

23rd Royal Egg Hunt – This is one of Weston’s most beloved events for young children. Bring a basket and join the fun collecting some of the over 15,000 candy-filled eggs. There are prizes for children who find the golden colored eggs. The FREE egg hunt starts at 10am. There will be bounce houses and photos with the Royal Bunny until noon. This event takes place at Weston Regional Park. For more information call (954) 389-4321.

20th-23rd Bulk Garbage Pick-up – FREE Bulk Pick-Up will take place on your regularly scheduled garbage collection day only, which is Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for single-family homes and Saturday for multi-family units with dumpsters. All items should be curbside by 7 a.m. on your collection day. For questions regarding bulk pick-up please call the City of Weston Public Works Services Center at (954) 385-2600 or visit the City of Weston website at www.westonfl.org, click on Public Works and then Bulk Pick Up.

22nd

26th-28th YMCA Fun Day – When School is out, the Y is in! Sign your kids up for Fun Day at the Y. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade will enjoy supervised sports, arts & crafts, swimming and other YMCA events! Pre-registration required. You may register on-line at www.ymcabroward. org. The cost is $35 for Y members and $45 for non-members. For more information, contact Ben Freeman at (954) 424-9622 or bfreeman@ymcabroward.org. “Stations of the Cross” – The St. Paul Lutheran Church youth group will reenact the Passion of Christ, traveling to stations throughout Peace Mound Park. All are welcome. The service begins promptly at 12 noon.

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24th Weston Town Center Easter Egg Hunt – Children are invited to meet the Easter Bunny and take part in an egg hunt at Linear Park from 2-5pm. Other activities will include games, a bounce house, DJ and refreshments. For more information visit www.westontowncenter.net.

18th

Full Moon Gathering – Connect with your inner goddess, celebrate your blossoming life force and feel your divine femininity. This free event will be held at the beach. Meet at Alma Nova, 16638 Saddle Club Road in the Bonaventure Town Center, at 7:30pm to carpool. For more information call (954) 385-7222.

Easter Celebration & Egg Hunt – St. Paul Lutheran Church and Preschool will host a special children’s program which is open to the community. It begins at 10am at the church, 580 Indian Trace. For more information call (954) 384-9096.

CPR & First Aid Training – The Sheinberg Family YMCA will offer CPR and First Aid training classes. These programs are designed to give you the confidence to respond in an emergency situation with skills that can save a life. Please contact Scott Hendry at (954) 424-9622 or shendry@ymcabroward.org for more information.

May 12th Weston Friends Club: Luncheon and Fashion Show – Join the Weston Friends Club at noon for a luncheon at the Bonaventure Country Club, followed by a Fashion Show. Club members will be modeling outfits from Talbot’s. For more information about this event, or about Weston Friends Club, call Nancy Dunlop at (954) 384-6456.

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green thumb gardening Spring Festival at Flamingo Road Nursery By Jim Dezell

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nce again the Weston community is rallying together to support Relay For Life, the American Cancer Society’s signature event and fundraiser. More than 50 teams are already registered to take part in the 2011 Relay For Life of Weston, April 16th – 17th at Cypress Bay High School. Organizers are hoping for another record-breaking year. Last year, the Weston Relay was the #1 Relay in Broward County, raising a grand total of $168,000 for cancer research and lifesaving programs. In addition, it ranked #15 in Florida, out of 356 Relays. The celebratory start to the Relay For Life is the Survivors’ Victory Lap. The Weston Relay is still registering Survivors to honor and recognize during the Victory Lap and Survivor’s Dinner; survivors need not be part of a Relay Team to participate. Following the Victory Lap, survivors are joined by supporters and teammates. Throughout the night, team members take turns walking around the track. After dark, hundreds of luminaria candles are lit during the Ceremony of Hope. It’s a moving tribute to remember those who lost their battle with cancer and to honor those who have won the fight. This year’s Relay theme is “Lights! Camera! Relay!” Teams will represent movies from past and present such as Saturday Night Fever, Some Like it Hot, Wizard of Oz, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Toy Story 3. Many teams will also host themed tents, selling items or playing games to help raise more money for the American Cancer Society.

In addition to team donations, Relay raises money through a Silent Auction. Participants and guests can bid on gift certificates to area restaurants and businesses, golf outings, and fabulous vacations including a sevennight Mediterranean cruise for two on Seabourn Cruise Line or a four-night stay at a romantic Couples Resort. All of the money raised benefits the American Cancer Society’s programs of research, education, advocacy and service – programs that can improve the quality of life for cancer survivors and reduce cancer deaths and cancer incidence. This includes the landmark new Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3). At the Weston Relay, the American Cancer Society will be enrolling people into this long-term study which will help researchers better identify the lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer. Participants will be helping the American Cancer Society’s efforts to eliminate cancer as a major health concern for future generations. The Relay For Life of Weston takes place Saturday, April 16th through Sunday, April 17th at Cypress Bay High School. Everyone is invited to join this celebration of life. To make a donation or to learn more about how you can support the Relay For Life of Weston visit www.relayforlife.org/westonfl or email westonrelayforlife@comcast. net. To learn more about the CPS-3 visit www.cancer.org/cps3.

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Community News YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day Features Free Family Fun community partner booths to pick up health and wellness information. Guests can also sample tasty treats from local restaurants. The Weston BSO and fire departments will be there too, providing important safety information and letting children climb aboard a fire truck and pose for a picture. Be sure to bring your bathing suit. From 2-4pm, the Y will host a fantastic pool Healthy Kids Day offers free activities for children party and splash event at its of all ages and their families. incredible aquatics complex. All activities are free. And, while you do not need to be a Y member to attend, Healthy Kids Day is the perfect time to join. On that day only, the Sheinberg Family YMCA will be offering a membership special. If you join on Healthy Kids Day, the membership fee (up to $125 value) will be waived.

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t’s the ultimate play date. Basketball. Bounce houses. Even a pool party. The entire community is invited to join in the free fun at the Annual Healthy Kids Day at the Sheinberg Family YMCA on Saturday, April 16th. Each year, Y’s across America host Healthy Kids Days to bring families together to engage in fun, active play and to learn healthier habits to help them grow and thrive. This year’s event is no exception. From 11am until 2pm, guests will enjoy the Y’s fabulous facilities while sampling Y-Fit Kids and Tiny Tots classes, aerobic demonstrations, drowning prevention programs and much more. The Y will also host a Summer Camp Open House and various summer program registrations. The Y offers an action-packed summer program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. At 12 noon, the Weston City Commissioners will lead “Blow the Whistle on Childhood Obesity.” The Y believes that every child can stay active, fit and healthy and has joined together with the City of Weston to ensure every child has a chance to get and stay healthy. Then stop by the

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Service Star Award. According to Dr. Anandam, Mrs. mpowering. Inspirational. Enlightening. Rosen founded the organization in 1986 after her son Those are some of the words being used to committed suicide. “To date she has helped over 15,000 describe the International Women’s Day people including a thousand teens.” Conference hosted by the Weston Branch of the Debbie Zelman, founder of Debbie’s Dream, was American Association of University Women. also recognized with a Community Service Star Award. International Women’s Day was established by the Three years ago this young mother was diagnosed with United Nations to focus on the contributions of women advanced stage stomach cancer. While continuing to to their communities. Each year the AAUW Weston battle the disease, Debbie is now actively raising funds coordinates a program to educate and celebrate women and awareness. “She realized that there is hardly any in the Weston area. This year’s theme was “Women research on early diagnosis of stomach cancer and have come a long way: Where to now?” established the Debbie’s Dream Foundation to raise The AAUW Weston honored the Harvest Drive with the "Service of Distinction" “Where to Now? Signifies the goal of the United Award. Pictured from left: Harvest Drive Founder Renee Herman, “Worker Bee” Kim O'Neil, money for research,” notes Dr. Anandam. Nations and AAUW to encourage women and girls Dr. Diane Carlson, Dr. Cassann Blake, “Worker Bee” Patti Bradley and Dr. Chieh-Lin Fu. Weston-based Harvest Drive was selected as Service to pursue studies in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math),” explains of Distinction. Founder Renee Herman and her Harvest Drive Worker Bees, Patti Bradley Dr. Kamala Anandam, president of the AAUW Weston. and Kim O’Neil, were recognized for their community service efforts. “The Harvest Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz was the keynote speaker. She shared Drive’s theme is ‘children helping children’ and it educates young people about other information about President Obama’s “Educate to Innovate” initiative to accelerate children who are not as fortunate as they are and how to help those children in need,” students’ engagement in STEM, especially female and minority students. Dr. Catherine explains Dr. Anandam. “It is amazing to see how the children get geared up to collect Hill, Director of Research for AAUW, spoke about the organization’s programs and clothes and food items to share with those in need every year around Thanksgiving.” accomplishments relative to STEM. AAUW gives grants annually to women pursuing Last year, Harvest Drive served 1,582 families in need in Broward County. doctoral work in STEM. The International Women’s Day conference also featured an exhibit area with In addition to paving the pathway for future achievements, the event also celebrated tables showcasing all of the honorees as well as the event organizers: AAUW Weston, the worthwhile work of women in our community. Weston resident Jackie Rosen, Women’s Professional Staff Association of Cleveland Clinic Florida, and American founder of the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention, was presented the Community Intercontinental University.

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housands of people came out to celebrate the arts at the fitth annual Weston ArtWalk and ShowTime Outdoor Festival. The event, presented by the Arts Council of Greater Weston and sponsored by the City of Weston, showcased the tremendous talent in our community. This year’s program was bigger and better than ever. More than 70 local artists were featured in the juried ArtWalk. On exhibit were painters, photographers, sculptors, creative crafters, jewelry artists and more. Guests had the chance to admire, and even purchase, original art and handcrafts. According to Andrea Sanders, ArtWalk co-chair, the feedback from the artists has been terrific. One exhibitor wrote: “Having participated in this show for the fourth year, we have been able to witness how it has expanded and gotten better. As part of the Weston community we feel proud for all the support you give to local artists through this wonderful event.” Children had the opportunity to express their creative Another commented: talent at the Young At Art Interactive Kids Booth.

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orget Dancing with the Stars! At the Weston Community Center they will be dancing with babies. The new Bolly Baby Fit… Mommy Let’s Twist class is a fun and unique mother and baby post-natal fitness class. Bolly Baby Fit…Mommy Let’s Twist understands that it’s not always easy for a new mom to find time to exercise or to have fun. It offers both in one 45-minute class. With little ones snuggled safely in their slings or baby carriers, new moms dance their way back into shape. Both mommy and baby benefit from the bonding time. Plus, the music and dancing provides stimulation and vital brain activity needed for baby’s development. Although titled Bolly Baby Fit, the class actually incorporates movements and music from around the world including Salsa, African, Hawaiian and Bhangra beats, in addition to Bollywood music. Participants learn basic steps to various world rhythms. All dance moves and exercises have been modified to be safe for both mother and baby. Each class is taught by a Bolly Baby Fit instructor certified

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community news St. Katharine Drexel’s Joyful Journey By Stacey Bomser

t. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. The church first opened its doors at a time when the community needed it most – the days immediately following the tragic events of 9/11. In the decade since, the church has seen much growth and change. Its first mass was held in the cafeteria of Indian Trace Elementary School. Today, St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church is engaged in a massive Capital Campaign to fund its building plans. It expects to break ground this winter on a permanent House of Prayer on its land on South Post Road, near the Weston Regional Park. The multipurpose building, which will house a sanctuary, school and social hall with 1,100 seats, is expected to open in 2013. Father Enrique Delgado is spearheading this project. He certainly has the expertise necessary to accomplish this feat. Prior to joining the priesthood, Delgado was an industrial engineer and economist in Lima, Peru. Born into a devout Catholic home, Delgado says he could feel the calling to the priesthood from a very young age. Once a successful and affluent Peruvian businessman, Delgado says the thought of becoming a priest was never far from his mind. In fact, he had discussed

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this path with officials of the Archdiocese of Miami. In 1991, Delgado quit his job, gave his money and worldly possessions to the poor, and moved to South Florida to study for the priesthood. He was ordained in 1996 in Lima and his good friend Father Paul Edwards, the Founding Pastor of St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church, attended. Coincidentally, last year Delgado became the spiritual leader of St. Katharine’s. He replaced Father Pedro Corces who left last June to become a Poverello Franciscan Priest. Delgado’s mission now is to build a permanent House of Prayer for the congregation that his friend and mentor, Father Edwards, founded almost ten years ago. “This is a calling from God and by having a permanent place to gather in His name, we will be able to pray and worship,” states Pastor Delgado. St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church currently meets on the ground floor of a commercial building in the Weston Commercial Center at 2700 Glades Circle. It provides services in both English and Spanish. For more information visit www.st-katharinedrexel.org or call (954) 389-5003.

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Gustavo Noguera (left), Paul Ramirez (center), and Donnell McClam (right) recently graduated from the Hospitality Training Program for Persons with Disabilities at the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure. Hotel General Manager Bruce McDonald (second from right) and Executive Chef Bob Axenfeld (second from left) presented the students with certificates of completion at the graduation ceremony.

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he Hyatt Regency Bonaventure is hoping to expand its successful Hospitality Training Program for Persons with Disabilities. Pending grant approval, Hands On Educational Services plans to offer a year-round program at the Weston resort. The Hyatt recently celebrated the graduation of its second class of trainees. Paul Ramirez, Donnell McClam and Gustavo Noguera all successfully completed the intensive two-week training program, working alongside Executive Chef Bob Axenfeld and the hotel’s kitchen staff learning everything from food preparation to pastry decorating. “At Hyatt, we treat our associates and guests like family and we see the community as an extension of our family, which is why we continue to participate in and create programs that touch the lives of Broward County residents” says Bruce McDonald, general manager of the Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center and Spa. “The positive impact this program had on our first year’s graduate gave our team the drive to grow our second year’s class and we hope to make this a year-round program. Paul, Donnell and Gustavo have been an inspiration to our team and we wish them all the best as they transition into their new career paths.” The Hospitality Training Program gives students the opportunity to learn from the industry’s leading professionals and acquire valuable real world experience. The program, coordinated by Hands On Educational Services, allows persons with special needs to work as temporary employees in several hotel departments, including catering, housekeeping and human resources. “The skills and mentoring received from seasoned industry professionals gives our students the opportunity to realize their aspirations and become a part of the active workforce,” states John Ficca, program director at Hands On Educational Services. The trainees also attend career workshops in resume-writing and interviewing skills.

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Community News Weston Professor Inducted Into Women’s Hall of Fame By Stacey Bomser

r. Kamala Anandam was inducted into the Broward County Women’s Hall of Fame. Each year the Broward County Women’s History Coalition recognizes local leaders who advocate for the advancement of women and girls. “Dr. Anandam has worked tirelessly, for years, to educate, promote, and ensure the rights of women in Broward County. She uses every resource, every membership, and every person that she knows in her quest,” shares Patti Lynn, who chaired the induction ceremony. “I am truly honored to have met Kamala and admire her determination and fortitude.” “I think of this honor as the beginning, not the end, since it has energized me to do more,” shares Dr. Kamala Anandam. “We, women, stand on the shoulders of all the women who went before us fighting for our rights and it is my hope that we continue the fight until all women are treated equally.” Dr. Anandam’s lifelong mission has been to empower women and girls. It’s a calling instilled in her by her mother. Her admonition to her daughters was: “to whom much is given, much is required; help other women to succeed.” Dr. Anandam has lived by those words.

In her 27 year career as a professor, Dr. Anandam has inspired young women to have faith in themselves and aspire to higher goals. She has also encouraged the women who worked for her, in staff positions, to pursue college degrees. Dr. Anandam is actively involved in the American Association of University Women (AAUW), serving as President of the Weston Branch of AAUW and secretary of AAUW, Florida. Through the AAUW, Dr. Anandam introduced the celebration of International Women’s Day in Broward County. She also launched an annual leadership conference for high school girls. Earlier this year, the Weston Branch of AAUW hosted “Get Up and Go!” This conference targeted business and professional women in career transition, either unemployed or underemployed. Induction into the Broward County Women’s Hall of Fame is not Dr. Anandam’s only local accommodation. She has received the Service of Merit from Broward International Women’s Club and was inducted into the Broward County Senior Hall of Fame. Dr. Kamala Anandam was inducted into the Broward County Women’s Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy Herb Stein.

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housands of young ballplayers and their families filled the fields at Weston Regional Park for Opening Day of the Weston Area Little League (WALL). Each year, over 1,000 Weston children, ages four to 18, participate in its Baseball, Softball and Challenger divisions. This year’s Opening Day festivities included appearances by former Major League Baseball players Cliff Floyd, Alex Arias, Jeffrey Hammonds, and Elliott Maddox. WALL players also had the chance to meet one of baseball’s up-andcoming stars, USF Catcher Cat Olnick. Billy the Marlin was also Softball coach and longtime WALL volunteer Janet Gott accepts the on hand. The 2011 season also kicked off eponymously named “Gott Spirit?” Award from Billy the Marlin. with the presentation of the first annual GOTT Spirit? Award. It was named after and presented to Janet Gott, one of WALL’s exceptional volunteers. In addition to coaching softball, Janet has taught her team the importance of community service. Last year the team collected food items

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for a local food bank and helped serve Thanksgiving meals to the less fortunate. Everyone in attendance was invited to support WALL’s community service project, Re-Runs. Started and coordinated by the Marika family, Re-Runs collects gently used baseball and softball equipment and uniforms to donate to deserving leagues locally, in Fort Lauderdale and Pahokee, as well as nationally through Little League’s “Pitch in for Baseball.” Equipment has also been sent to children in Nicaragua and Honduras. Baseball and softball season is now in full swing. Every day the baseball fields throughout Weston are filled with young players enjoying America’s favorite pastime. To learn more about the Weston Area Little League visit www.wallbaseball.org.

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Former MLB players Cliff Floyd (top left), Jeffrey Hammonds, and Rondell White, pose with WALL players Benjamin Sachs (middle left), Daelen Menard, and Tyler Kotler, along with Dr. Thomas Antonian (bottom).

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id you know that one of the nation’s finest tennis facilities is located right here in Weston? That’s right. The Weston Tennis Center is part of Cliff Drysdale Tennis, the ultimate tennis experience. And simply by living in Weston, you have the privilege of using this elite tennis club. The Weston Tennis Center is a spacious 16-court facility featuring 15 hydro-clay courts and one championship hard court. The Center is equipped with men’s and women’s showers, lockers, covered patio area for pre- and post-match relaxation and a fully-stocked Wilson pro shop offering a variety of racquets, grips, shoes and clothing for sale. The pro shop also offers restringing and video analysis. The entire facility is managed by Cliff Drysdale Tennis, one of the nation’s preeminent tennis management companies. The Weston Tennis Center is in company with the Crandon Park Tennis Center, home of the Sony Ericsson Open, and numerous exclusive clubs and resorts Members of the Weston Tennis Center’s ladies league pose for a picture on the courts. around the world. This has been a positive experience for the City of Weston. “Weston has enjoyed a to play tennis. It offers a variety of very successful relationship with Cliff Drysdale Management, Inc. at the Weston Tennis lessons, clinics and competitive tenCenter, showcasing another benefit of Weston’s contract form of government,” states nis programs designed to challenge Jeff Skidmore, Assistant City Manager/COO. all ages and ability levels. While the City has certainly gained a lot from the partnership, the biggest winFor adults, a Beginner Clinic ners are the Weston residents. They have access to a top-notch tennis facility led by offering an introduction to the funone of the world’s greatest tennis players. “Cliff Drysdale was one of the godfathers damentals of tennis, covering all of professional tennis,” explains Robert “Reza” Tompsett, Director of Tennis at the strokes, strategy and scoring rules, Weston Tennis Center. is offered on Tuesday nights and Reza brings an impressive tennis background to the Weston Tennis Center. He joined Friday mornings. For those looking the club two years ago, but has been working for Cliff Drysdale Tennis for over six to advance their game, there are years. He began his tennis career as a child in Australia. A true lover of the sport, Reza morning and evening clinics which is an excellent player and coach. He worked with the Tennis ACT and National Sports offer a 1.5 hour, fast-paced workout Club in Australia before moving to the United States and joining Cliff Drysdale Tennis. focusing on goal-oriented drills Reza considers himself lucky to be working alongside such an incredible staff and competitive games covering including Academy Co-Director Steven Browne and teaching professionals Stephan all strokes. Wednesday is Men’s Jon Daniels and Jim Jones. “The staff is what makes this club so special,” notes Reza. Singles Night, a great chance to Robert “Reza” Tompsett, Director of Tennis, “From the eight pros to the two court maintenance workers to Rose and Debbie, our test your skills. The club also offers with ladies league member Betty Dell. friendly front desk staff, we all work together to provide Weston residents the best numerous adult leagues. experience possible.” For children, the Weston Tennis Center offers both a recreational and competitive The Weston Tennis Center is a public facility. Everyone in Weston is welcome to program. The Junior Program offers afterschool and Saturday morning classes for use the facility; nominal court fees apply for non-members. Avid tennis players can children ages three to 15. “This program is designed to give children an introduction purchase a membership which includes many perks and privileges. There are memberto the sport of tennis and then challenge their skills as they advance through the levels,” ship programs for juniors, singles, couples, families, and seniors. All memberships offer explains Reza. “Students learn to master the basic strokes, techniques, strategies and free use of 16 lighted tennis courts, advanced court times, guest passes, preferred scoring of tennis.” pricing on tennis lessons and clinics, pro shop discounts, locker service, game arrangAdvanced students may be invited to join the club’s Competitive Program which ing and a complimentary 30 minute evaluation with Reza. offers both a Rookie and Tournament Training curriculum. “These are for up-andIn addition, the Weston Tennis Center hosts several members-only events throughout coming tennis stars, who are dedicated athletes and want to become world-class tennis the year. “Tennis is a very social sport, we try to offer activities to keep our members players,” says Reza. “Our training philosophy is built to create real tennis players motivated and active,” shares who will have a keen knowledge of the greatest game.” Reza. This includes membersStudents of all skill levels love summer camp at the Weston Tennis Center. Starting only tournaments as well as social June 13th, students can enroll in daily, weekly or bi-weekly sessions. Although the events. For instance, there is a focus is on tennis, Reza says the students enjoy a variety of other activities as well. Margarita Mixer this month and Favorite activities always include daily trips to the pool, King of the Court challenges, a French Open Night in May. plus Pizza Fridays. With Reza hailing from Australia, the club even hosted a Vegemite To enroll your child in summer camp or to learn more about any of the programs Tasting once. Vegemite is a available at the Weston Tennis Center, call (954) 389-8666. The Weston Tennis Center popular Australian spread. is located at 16451 Racquet Club Road. It offers Open Play Monday through Friday While the socials are always from 8am until 9pm, Saturday from 7:30am until 5pm, and Sunday from 8am until fun, the real reason people come 5pm. To learn more about the Weston Tennis Center visit www.cliffdrysdale.com/ to the Weston Tennis Center is locations/wtc/wtc.club.html.

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began to take notice of my talents,” notes April. t’s hard to believe that in April That letter gave her the motivation to make Carson’s very first basketball game, she basketball her number one priority. She stepped covered her head and cowered in fear. Today, up her practice schedule and began to develop this powerful player dominates the court and her long range jump shot. She quickly became puts fear in the eyes of her opponents. Fueled one of the best shooting guards in the county. with passion, drive and determination, April She set the school record for the most three turned her terror into triumph. She is now one pointers in a game when she hit seven during of the nation’s top ranked players, making a a match-up against rival Falcon Cove. name for herself on and off the court. As a freshman, April made the varsity team April’s success is really impressive when at Nova High School. As a sophomore she conyou consider that she never even picked up tinued to be a strong contributor, helping take a basketball until she was 12 years old. After her team to the state Finals. She also continued watching her father coach her older brother, to play travel basketball for the South Florida she decided to give the sport a try. Her first Lady Jaguars. By that summer, she was being experience was through the recreation league actively recruited by over 100 D1 colleges. at the YMCA in Weston. In September of her junior year, April verDespite her initial fear, April’s coach immebally committed to the University of North diately recognized her hidden potential. “April Carolina at Greensboro. “I was the first 2011 April Carson shows off some of the awards she has won in the short time she has been playing basketball. was like having a raw diamond, rough around D1 prospect to verbally commit to a university the edges,” shares Coach Dan Ballon. “She just needed to be polished and shined to in Broward County,” she states proudly. This was also the earliest verbal commitment be the star she has become today.” in Lady Jaguars AAU program history. A fast learner, April quickly picked up the game. After a few mini-seasons with the That same season April and a few of her teammates were featured in a two-page Y, she jumped to the next level – playing for Tequesta Trace Middle School. The more article in ESPN Rise magazine, which focuses on high school athletes. As a senior, April she played, the more motivated she became. led her team in rebounds, steals, assists and blocked shots. Her team finished in first That’s when she started intensive training with her father, Coach Billy Carson. “We place in District 15-5A and was ranked number two in the state for Class 5A. would go to the Y at 6am before school and workout together. We would work on all April’s final season earned her aspects of the game and do a lot of drill work,” he explains. “She knew that if she was much acclaim. She was featured ever going to catch up with the more advanced players in the area she would have to as an ESPN Rise Athlete. Other workout almost every day. April was willing to put in the time.” accolades included McDonald’s April’s mantra became: “If I want to beat the best then I have to be the best.” All American nominee, Broward In seventh grade, April had a phenomenal season. She led her team in stats and was County All-Star, three-time maxnamed MVP. That same year she joined the South Florida Lady Jaguars AAU Program. preps.com Player of the Week, Her first season, the team finished first in the state with a 38-1 record. and Nova High School Player of the Year. But, April’s accomplishments are not limited to athletics. She is also talented academically. She has a 4.0 grade point average. April admits it’s not always easy April will play for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro next year. to balance school and sports. “That takes a lot of hard work! In most cases I sacrifice my social life. The only way to become a successful student-athlete is to sacrifice most things that others would consider to be fun,” shares April. “There is a big payoff in the end for me, so the sacrifice is worth it.” For April, that payoff is the opportunity to play college basketball. “I am looking forward to the high level of competition night in and night out. Each night I will have to bring my ‘A game.’ I seem to thrive in and play better against good talent.” As for future aspirations, April says her number one priority is to get her education. “I am going to major in business and I want to be a successful businesswoman some day. If I am healthy after my college career is over then I want to play professional basketball in Europe. That has always been a dream of mine.” And for young girls just starting out in a sport, April offers two pieces of advice. First, April (fourth from right) and the other McDonald’s All American nominees don’t be afraid to dream and, more importantly, don’t be afraid to chase that dream were recognized during half time of a Miami Heat game. and make it a reality. And second, “Make sure you really love the sport. To be a good By eighth grade, April was a rising star. She was team captain and was quickly basketball player requires love because there are going to be a lot of days when you becoming one of the top middle school players in Broward County. She helped lead are exhausted, tired of training or practice, or just mentally worn out. The only thing her team to its first ever Division Championship. And, she received her first college that can get you through the tough times is the love for the sport.” recruitment questionnaire from Longwood University, a Division 1 school. Pure passion for the game is what has gotten April to this level. All indications are “This was very significant because I made a name for myself there and college coaches April will be an All Star in the NCAA as well.

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School News Country Isles Students Meet the Masters By Stacey Bomser

ablo Picasso began his formal artistic training at the age of seven. Students as young as five are learning these same techniques at Country Isles Elementary School. The school has expanded the county’s Meet the Masters program into an incredible hands-on arts curriculum. The program was developed seven years ago by two parent volunteers, Michele Knipp and Karen Breitbart. These dedicated moms took it upon themselves to recreate the rudimentary program offered to Broward County public schools into a full-fledged arts course. Each month students learn about a different artist and then complete an art project. “We, as parents, need to fight to keep the arts in our public schools,” states Michele Knipp, who oversees the educational component of the Meet the Masters program. “Children need this outlet. They need to know that it is okay to get their hands messy in order to create something beautiful and, even more importantly, to know what options are out there for them when they develop their creative skills.” She credits her partner Karen, a fourth grade teacher, with coming up with the creative projects. “She is so passionate about this program. She’s still doing it and her kids are no longer even at Country Isles,” notes Michele. It’s easy to understand where this passion comes from when you witness the joy and excitement on a child’s face when they create their own work of art in the style of one of the world’s great masters. Through this program, students are introduced to artists of all genres and generations. A sampling of some of the artists students have studied includes Marc Chagall, Frida Kahlo, Joan Miro, Paul Klee, Faith Ringgold, Winslow Homer, Georgia O’Keeffe, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and South Florida’s own Romero Britto. “We do approximately six artists per year. We rotate them and can go three or four years without repeating,” says Michele. “In selecting our featured artist we try to pick a totally different medium each month. We have studied everything from watercolors and chalk pastels to tinfoil sculptures, rice paper and rubbing mats.” This is no easy task. Each month the Meet the Masters room, a designated portable donated by the school, is transformed into a museum featuring the selected artist. It includes samples of his/her work, as well as biographical information. Meet the Masters Chairperson Michele Knipp helps In addition, the Meet the Masters comkindergarten student Sebastian Garzon with his grid mittee (Michele and Karen, along with Patty lines as he learns to draw in the style of Edgar Degas. Pensabene, Adrienne Adams, Geraldine Koskinas and Carolyn Krohn) hosts a volunteer training each month. The program is entirely volunteer-driven. Parents or grandparents teach all 50 classes, for students in kindergarten through fifth grades. “For each new artist we hold a training session where we go through the entire PowerPoint presentation and create samples of the hands-on project, making sure that our volunteers always know more than the kids and feel comfortable teaching the class and leading a project where every child can feel successful,” explains Michele. There are typically two to three volunteers assigned to each class. After teaching students about the artist, their technique and their work, the volunteers then show students how to create a take-home piece of art. While studying French impressionist Edgar Degas, students in Mrs. Walker’s kindergarten class were given a choice of making either a horse or ballerina, two of his favorite subjects. During the lesson, students learned that Degas would practice on a grid, drawing only part of the picture at a time. Students mimicked his style, using a grid and a view finder to copy their chosen image. They then used chalk pastels to color the picture, focusing on techniques such as color combining, shading and blending.

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Country Isles students proudly exhibit the lion sketches they made while studying French painter and sculptor Rosa Bonheur.

The parent volunteers were on hand to assist and encourage students. Michele reminded the children what their art teacher, Mr. Rollins, has taught them: “if you mess it up, you dress it up!” Meaning, there is no such thing as a mistake with art – you can fix anything. Kindergartener Isabella Narace chose to draw a ballerina because she likes to dance. To create the ballerina’s leotard, she used q-tips to create shading with the green and blue chalk. Although she enjoyed this artist, Isabella says her favorite Master was Gustav Klimt. Classmate Sienna Rapp really enjoyed Degas “because I liked to Kindergarten student Hayden O’Shea concentrates make the horse.” She finds it easier as he draws a horse while studying Edgar Degas. to do realistic art because she knows what the image should look like. The beauty of the Meet the Masters program is that students are exposed to a wide variety of styles and artists. “We want children to learn to appreciate all forms of art. Of course, everyone will have a favorite, and that’s okay. We teach them that art is very personal.” The program teaches more than just art. “We try to bring other educational elements into each lesson,” explains Michele, noting that children learn map and geography skills when they locate where each artist is from. They learn math through the shapes and patterns. The students also learned that science and art are very closely related when they studied Leonardo DaVinci. The Meet the Masters program is designed to complement the school’s art program and works closely with the art teacher to reinforce vocabulary, principals, and artistic techniques. Country Isles’ program has been such a success that they are hoping other schools will be inspired to expand upon their own Meet the Master’s program. “We have had several families move away and are now using our program to promote art history in their new communities,” boasts Michele. She encourages anyone interested in learning more about Meet the Masters to contact Country Isles Elementary School.

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school news Imagine Charter School Students Make Strides in Math and Social Studies By Stacey Bomser

eachers know that students learn better through hands-on lessons. Karen Breitbart, a fourth grade teacher at Imagine Charter School at Weston, took this concept a step further. Her students are taking a “feet-on” approach to learning math and social studies. “I challenged my students to ‘put their best foot forward in 2011,’” states Mrs. Breitbart. “The entire class, myself included, is wearing pedometers every day. We’re tracking how many miles we walk. Our goal is to ‘walk’ across the entire country, visiting all of the state capitals.” The students started tracking their steps when they returned to school after Winter Break on January third. By midweek the class had already reached Walt Disney World and decided to keep on going. From there they headed to St. Augustine, in anticipation of the annual fourth grade trip to the oldest city in America. “The class decided that after we left Florida we would visit Atlanta and then travel up the east coast to Maine and hit every state capital along the way,” explains Mrs. Breitbart. “We went all the way to the Canadian border and now are zigzagging back across the country.” While the students record their steps and miles daily, the class tallies the results every week. Working in small groups, students are asked to record their steps and miles in both number and word form. They are also asked to write the team’s total number of steps in order from greatest to least, and the team’s total number of miles in order from least to greatest. Finally, each team must add up its steps and miles. The students may not realize it, but this is really an excellent math lesson. “This reinforces the math skills we have been working on in fourth grade,” explains Mrs. Breitbart. “Students must add a series of three, four or five digit numbers. Also, because the miles are listed in decimal form down to the thousandth, the children have real life situations to use their new math skills, as we are currently learning about the decimal system.” On this particular day, the students calculated they had walked 1,803,825 steps or 883.1965 miles. That was enough to get them through three more states. They “walked” from Mississippi to Oklahoma, passing through three state capitals along the way: Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Austin, Texas; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This leg of the trip was a milestone for the class. When they departed Maine on their cross-country journey they wanted to make it to Mrs. Breitbart’s home state of Texas. With this mission accomplished the class set its sights on the west coast. The students voted to head toward Santa Fe, New Mexico, next. Their entire route is mapped out on a giant wall map of the United States. Each week, after they tally up their steps and miles, the class gathers around the map to track their progress. Not only does this provide an incredible sense of accomplishment, but it’s also an excellent opportunity to practice

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their geography skills. Ivanna Cartategui says she has learned a lot from this project. “I never knew where Washington, DC was before this.” “I learned the capitals of states that I didn’t know before,” adds classmate Martin Hermida. Katherine Cabrero is looking forward to when the class gets to California. “I used to live there and have many friends there. I hope to find my town when we get there.” Once the class reaches California, Mrs. Breitbart says they will probably “walk” up the west coast through Oregon and Washington. Then they will need to evaluate where to go next because the class needs to get back to Florida, stopping in Tallahassee, before the end Mrs. Breitbart’s students Diego Sanchez, Mathew Moronto and Ravi of the school year. Pooran show off their pedometers. That shouldn’t be a problem because this is an active group of students. “Since they started wearing their pedometers they have become conscious of the correlation between playing and physical activity and the number of steps they take each week,” explains Mrs. Breitbart. “They’ve learned that little activities, like playing basketball in the driveway, really add up.” Fourth graders Pia Ricossa and Katherine Cabrero work together to find state capitals.

Adrian Ganaim says he is walking and running more so he can get extra steps. “It’s kind of fun to see how many steps and miles I can get in a short time.” Mrs. Breitbart also likes to engage the class in a little friendly competition. She is a runner and often challenges the students to see if anyone can clock more miles than her in a week; many times they do. Ironically, Mrs. Breitbart says this whole project started because of her running. “When I told the class that I run half-marathons they were amazed that I could run that far. I told them they would be surprised at how many steps they walk each day. That was the Catalina Buitano and Isabella Nassar look at the wall map which tracks inspiration.” the class’s cross country journey. Now the class is inspired to see if they can “walk” to all 48 of the continental United States before the end of the year. This is a determined bunch of kids. They might just make it. If nothing else, they can brag to their friends that when they were in fourth grade they walked from coast to coast.

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Ivanna Cartategui, Sofia Serna, Marcela Atehortua, Angelica Nekoristov, and Octavio Cadena show off their pedometers while standing in front of the class’s tally of total steps and miles for the week.

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school news Gator Run Gears Up for Spring Festival By Stacey Bomser

he Spring Festival is always a special night at Gator Run Elementary School. In addition to promoting school spirit, this event celebrates the school’s Specials programs. The event started as an evening of art to showcase the artwork created by the students, but quickly blossomed into what some teachers lovingly refer to as the “Spring Specials Share Fair.” Today, the Spring Festival showcases what the students have accomplished in art, music, and media throughout the year. The entire school is transformed into an enormous art gallery. from every single student is on display Each student has a piece of work on display. Students and families Artwork at the Gator Run Spring Festival. also have the opportunity to create art at the Spring Festival. “It’s a terrific opportunity for the families and community to see the importance of an arts safety course set up on the basketeducation and to enjoy a hands-on experience with their child,” shares Art Teacher ball courts. Children must bring Sara Fletcher. their own bicycle and helmet to This year the art department is teaming up with the music program to make musical participate. “Stop by to get your Jeremy, Zachary and Jamie Cohen, PTA President, instruments out of recycled materials. Students will also be dancing to a multi-cultural bike checked for safety issues while pose with Art Teacher Sara Fletcher. song that has an African theme. we check proper fitting of your bike helmet,” invites Coach Balogh. In the media center, Reader’s Theater will be presenting adaptations of favorite stoThe PTA, which coordinates the Spring Festival, will also be hosting a clothing colries. This valuable teaching tool allows students to take virtually any piece of literature, lection to benefit the needy and the school. Families may donate gently worn clothing, analyze it and adapt it into a script. Media Specialist Sophia Whittaker believes in the pairs of shoes tied together and handbags. “Fundraising for the Future” will collect power of this program. “It’s an easy way to make dramatic changes in students’ fluency, the donations, pay the Gator Run PTA for every pound collected, and then send the writing, listening and social skills.” items to less fortunate areas. Outside, Coach Stephen Balogh and the Broward Sheriff’s Office will host a Bike The fourth annual Gator Run Spring Festival will take place on Thursday, May 12th Rodeo. Students will learn and practice biking skills while pedaling through a traffic from 6 to 8pm at the school.

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school news Indian Trace Elementary Teachers Showcase Secret Talents By Stacey Bomser

ll day long students see their teachers’ serious sides. There’s not much room for clowning around when you are teaching multiplication tables or explaining the difference between a proper and common noun. That’s why Indian Trace Elementary School teachers relish the chance to show off their silly sides at the annual Teacher Talent Show. For students and families, it’s always a treat when favorite faculty take the stage. “During school hours, the students see the serious side of what we do. On a night like this, there is no FCAT preparations, no homework to review, or papers to grade. They get to see us cut loose having fun,” shares 5th Grade Gifted Teacher Marc Horowitz, who performed in the show and served as emcee/auctioneer. “This is one of the events that the kids will remember throughout the year!” After all, who could forget seeing Principal Wanda Ross’s rendition of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz skit or watching Mr. Horowitz belt out a tune from the Broadway show Jersey Boys. Each year, teachers, administrators and school staff team up to perform a variety of musical numbers. “Overall it is very much a team effort,” explains Mr. Horowitz. “Our music teacher, Mrs. Linda Saver, coordinates the acts and all of the music.” Third grade teacher Marianne Barr says she participates because it’s fun. “The students love to see their teacher do a song with which they are familiar. This night shows others that we can have fun and also make fun of ourselves.” It’s important that the teachers have a sense of humor, especially when the American Idol judges shared their comments. This year’s TV show themed Teacher Talent Show featured Coach Mark, Third Grade Teacher Ms. DiBiase, and BSO Deputy Bey playing the parts of Idol judges Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson. The Teacher Talent Show is part of the school’s Italian Night, put on by the PTA. This fun family-friendly evening is one of Indian Trace Elementary’s biggest fundraisers. About 500 people attended this year’s event, enjoying entertainment and a delicious pasta dinner provided by D’Queruza restaurant. The school earned $3400 from its live auction, silent auction and basket raffle. The themed baskets, which were new this year, were a huge success. Each grade was assigned a theme and the students were asked to donate items for the basket. Basket themes included Princesses, Sports, Lego’s, Movie Night, Game Night, Arts and Crafts, and many more. Students could purchase raffle tickets for $1 each for a chance to win one of the enormous baskets stuffed with themed items. “Italian Night and Teacher Talent Show were a huge success not only from the money we raised but from the smiles on all the faces,” says Susan Luce, PTA Chair of Italian Night.

Third Grade students Hannah Jarvis and Kirsten Bey enjoy their pasta dinner at Indian Trace Elementary’s Italian Night and Teacher Talent Show.

Mrs. Cartaya, Mrs. Schultz and Mrs. Barr celebrate earning a “ticket to Hollywood” at the American Idol themed Teacher Talent Show.

Principal Wanda Ross, as "Dorothy," and aftercare coordinator Elaine Casserly, as "The Scarecrow," stole the show in their production of The Wizard of Oz at Indian Trace Elementary’s Teacher Talent Show.

Coach Mark, Ms. DiBiase and BSO Deputy Bey portrayed American Idol judges Steven Tyler, Jennifer Lopez and Randy Jackson.

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#1 Mixed Martial Arts Team Opens In Weston! By Beejay Soto

merican Top Team, one of the country’s largest and most recognized mixed martial arts organizations, is opening a new location in Weston. The name American Top Team has become synonymous with Mixed Martial Arts (aka MMA). They have produced many of the famous Pro Fighters you may have seen on TV, UFC and WEC. However, the benefits of their program are not limited to those who want to become professionals. ATT is a family oriented school. Men, women and children, have been learning martial arts, self defense and improving their health with great success through American Top Team. The children’s program, for age three to seven, not only starts teaching martial arts fundamentals but also focuses on agility, coordination, discipline and many other skills that help them begin to develop physically and socially.

become a confident well rounded martial artist ready for the ring. If your aim is weight loss or improved health, you will find yourself surrounded by supportive and encouraging class members from all walks of life. Doctors, lawyers, teachers and stay at home moms, all come together to create one cohesive team that becomes like a second family. While all the classes at ATT are conducted in a controlled and safe environment, many women feel uncomfortable participating in a contact sport. ATT offers cardio kickboxing class that is a no contact class. This fun and exciting program teaches you proper technique for punching and kicking while providing a great cardio work out.

ATT is determined to provide everyone with a program that suits their needs. American Top Team Weston is owned and operated by two extremely talented and highly trained individuals. Rodrigo “Baga” Ramos is one of the original members of American Top Team, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a professional MMA fighter with a record of 3-0. John Wai has trained/taught Kung Fu, Kickboxing, and Sanshou for over 20 years, producing numerous champions and fighters. With their experience and insight, they have the highest standards for their trainers. The instructors at ATT have a broad and extensive training but specialize in the discipline they teach. With the combination of excellent leadership, state of the art facilities and top notch instructors, they have found the winning formula for teaching you traditional styles in a modern way. This is how they are able to create “The New Generation of Martial Artists”.

At the age of eight, students take the fundamentals to the next level. Your child will increase conditioning, skill level, and technique. ATT helps students develop physically, emotionally and socially, often times providing a well needed outlet for pre-teens. This is where responsible citizens and role models are built! The comprehensive adult programs are beneficial in a variety of ways. If you are looking to become a professional MMA fighter, there is no finer training available. The skilled instructors will show you that the sky is the limit. Under their tutelage you will

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Don’t let the term “Martial Artist” scare you off! Training is for everyone, young, old, man, woman or child. You will find that at ATT Weston the only thing you need to train, is the desire to learn. Weather its Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Sanshou, Boxing or Krav Maga, you can be assured that they have a program that will enable you and your family to attain all your goals. Aim high, expect only the best from yourself, your family and your martial arts school. American Top Team Weston is located at 2750 Glades Circle, #300. 954.349-4900 or visit www.WestonATT.com

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lose to 75 percent of American women have uterine fibroids, according to the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. And nearly one-third of those women experience the severe and debilitating symptoms. Unfortunately, many women don’t know that they have fibroids and accept painful symptoms as a normal part of life. Cleveland Clinic interventional radiologist, Rodolfo J. Blandon, MD, answers some important questions about uterine fibroids and discusses innovative treatments. Q: What are fibroids and whom do they affect? A: Fibroids are benign growths in the uterus. They range from a few millimeters to many centimeters in size. African-American women and those with a family history are more likely to develop fibroids. Q: What are the symptoms of fibroids? A: Fibroids generally occur without symptoms. In most cases, they are discovered in routine pelvic exams. When symptoms are present, they may include: ▸▸ Heavy, prolonged monthly periods, sometimes with clots ▸▸ Anemia and fatigue ▸▸ Pain or pressure in the pelvis ▸▸ Painful intercourse ▸▸ Frequent urge to urinate ▸▸ Constipation or bloating ▸▸ Enlarged stomach area Q: What are the treatment options? A: Medical treatments include birth control pills and hormone treatments. Medications can cause menopause-like side effects and are prescribed to alleviate symptoms. Surgical options include hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus, and myomectomy, the removal of just the fibroids. While these options are generally effective, they require general anesthesia and a longer recovery period. Surgeries also carry risk of complications. A new option is uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), a minimally invasive procedure that preserves the uterus and greatly reduces recovery times compared to traditional surgical procedures. Q: What is UFE and how is it performed? A: UFE is a minimally invasive procedure that blocks the blood supply to fibroids. The procedure requires only a small nick in the skin and lasts less than an hour. An interventional radiologist inserts a catheter (thin tube) into an artery in the groin and then uses X-ray imaging to guide the catheter to the uterine artery. Tiny round particles are injected into the arteries that supply the fibroids. They block blood flow, which decreases bleeding and causes the fibroids to shrink. The particles remain permanently at the fibroid site. The process is repeated in your other uterine artery for complete blockage of blood to the fibroids. UFE is clinically proven to reduce the major symptoms of fibroids, including pain, excessive and prolonged bleeding, and frequent urination. If you are experiencing symptoms related to uterine fibroids, your doctor can investigate further with imaging studies, such as ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Cleveland Clinic utilizes the most advanced technology available in the diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids. To schedule an appointment with a Cleveland Clinic physician specializing in uterine fibroids, call 1-800-639-DOCTOR.

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School News Eagle Strut Fundraiser Focuses on Fitness By Stacey Bomser

tudents at Eagle Point Elementary School were strutting their stuff at they took part in the PTA’s inaugural Eagle Strut. The new fundraiser raised awareness about the importance of fitness and nutrition while also raising much-needed funds to purchase physical education equipment and technology for the school. The event was a huge success and raised over $18,000. St udent s were encouraged to collect donations from family and friends. Fifth grader Sara Schlussel came up with a clever way to raise funds for her school. “I had the most fun raising money at our lemonade stand. People were really nice giving us donations.” Classmate Aaron Mrs. Violante’s first grade class lines up to start the Eagle Strut. Lerner liked the event

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itself. “Eagle Strut was tons of fun and we got to exercise!” The entire student body participated in the fun-filled walk around the school’s athletic field. Members of the Sheinberg Family YMCA led students in dancing, skipping and walking backwards as they made their laps of the field, followed by stretching. To keep kids motivated and moving, a D.J. proMrs. Mills’ first grade class marches around the field at vided music. Eagle Point Elementary School at Eagle Strut. After the walk, students enjoyed sports drinks and healthy chips provided by Title Sports Drink and Popchips. First grader Ava Schlussel enjoyed the tasty treats. “The chips were really yummy!” Nutrition information was provided by the Sun-Sentinel. Bionarie Fans donated $2500 to help purchase Eagle Strut t-shirts for all the students. Local merchants also donated prizes to the students who collected the most money.

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s we age, the skin on our face does not only wrinkle but we lose volume causing the skin to sag and fold. In the past, the only option available to address these issues was a surgical facelift. Unfortunately, a surgical facelift only addresses the sagging excess skin and not the volume needed for the fullness and dimension unique to your facial features. A surgical facelift carries the risk of permanent distortion of facial features (not looking natural), sedation and considerable downtime. A liquid face lift, depending on your objective for correction, can reduce wrinkles, creases or folds, gently lift the overall facial features, create a friendlier smile, open up the eyes and lift the lids, mask dark circles and bags around the eyes. It also has other facial benefits which give a more youthful appearance. Many men and women who think they may need facial surgery are surprised to find out that a better option may be available to them such as the Liquid Facelift. The Liquid Facelift is accomplished by using dermal fillers such as, Juvederm, Radiesse, Restylane or Perlane and in some cases Botox. Dermal fillers chosen for the Liquid Facelift last approximately six months to over one year. As each client is unique, so is the combination of dermal fillers and Botox used for the Liquid Facelift. Dermal fillers have been used in more than one million treatments in over 60 countries to correct a variety of wrinkles. No allergy testing is needed. The Liquid Face Lift takes less than one hour, no sedation is needed, and you’ll be back to your regular routine the same day. After taking years off your face with the Liquid Facelift, you want to feel as good as you look. By using Bio-Identical Hormone SottoPelle Therapy in combination with the Liquid Facelift, you can achieve that youthful energetic feeling of your 20-30’s once more. As we start entering our 30’s, our hormones are in a continuous downward decline. This decline and imbalance is more dramatic for some than others. The most common symptoms experienced are an increased in weight in the mid section, feeling tired all the time, depression, dry skin and vaginal dryness, and decreased sexual drive. By bringing your hormones back to the levels they were in your late 20’s and early 30’s, you can begin to feel your absolute best. After a thorough history and evaluation of laboratory results, an individual program for hormone replacement is developed to address your unique clinical needs using Bio-Identical Hormone Sottopelle Therapy. The Bio-Identical Hormones are identical to hormones the body naturally makes, molecule for molecule, and are compounded and tailored specifically for you. Although Bio-Identical Hormones can be delivered in many ways via pills, patches, injections, and creams, Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette specializes in Sottopelle therapy to achieve the most physiologic way of administration. The Sottopelle therapy allows the hormone levels to be maintained constantly without the peaks and troughs seen with other methods. Sottopelle therapy is delivered by placing the hormones directly under the skin allowing the body to access the hormones constantly whenever the body is in need. This convenient method allows delivery of hormones for 3-6 months, without having to remember to take daily pills or possibly having skin irritation from creams and patches. By bringing your hormones back into balance and having Dr. Jean-Claude’s Liquid Face Lift you can look and feel your best. Dr. Jean Claude Nerette owns and operates Bellissimo Medical Spa & Salon, which provides the perfect blend of beauty, science, service and safety. It is an all-inclusive facility where you can receive spa services, as well as visit their full-time board certified physician in Internal Medicine - Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette or board certified Family Nurse Practitioner - Stephanie Muniz. It is located at 2665 Executive Park Drive #3 in Weston. Call for your complimentary consultation. For information, call 954-384-8989 or visit www.BelissimoMediSpa.com.

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Health & Wellness Dry Eye Syndrome By Dr. Jane Therrien

ry, scratchy or burning eyes. The sensation that there’s something in your eyes. Watery eyes. It could be something “in the air.” Or, it could be Dry Eye Syndrome. Dry Eye Syndrome is a chronic condition where the eyes either do not produce enough tears, or produce tears that evaporate too quickly. As a result, the eyes are denied sufficient moisture and lubrication. Our office can determine if your symptoms are a result of Dry Eye Syndrome and, if so, recommend a treatment plan that may include: ▸▸ Lubricating eye drops that can temporarily relieve some symptoms ▸▸ Prescription eye drops that increase tear production ▸▸ Inserts placed under your eyelid that slowly release lubrication throughout the day ▸▸ Lacrimal plugs that prevent tears from draining away too quickly. The first step towards relief from Dry Eye Syndrome is a comprehensive eye examination, so please contact our office for an appointment, or let us know that you’re experiencing symptoms of Dry Eye Syndrome at your next visit.

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Haute Hair Are Keratin Treatments Bad For You? By Helen Charles

would like to take this opportunity to enlighten you about a revolutionary service the hair industry has experienced in the last few years. Keratin treatments have been changing lives and have transformed many women with unmanageable, unruly hair textures that could hardly be tamed or styled to wondrously groomed, glamorous ladies. We are now facing another phase of doubts and concerns about this phenomenal invention due to incorrect procedures and lesser

quality products. Just like any service carried out on hair, the way the service is performed has a very important role on the result and the longevity of the benefits. The number one factor determining whether the desired effect is achieved or not, depends on a careful assessment of the hair texture and history of previous treatments. It is very common nowadays for clients to walk in the salon with increasing concerns regarding Keratin treatments due to hearsay such as: “My hair is broken after Keratin treatment…” “Everyone in the salon was wearing masks and I felt as if I was in a war zone…” “The ends of my hair are very straight whilst the roots are still curly…”

Let’s take each comment individually and analyze how these bad experiences can be avoided. Keratin is a protein high in the amino acid “Cystine.” This amino acid is what makes hair super tough and extremely elastic. The infusion of Keratin to the hair keeps it healthier, stronger and elastic. So if this is the case why do we experience breakage? The number one cause is incorrect choice of heat applied whilst sealing the Keratin. I have seen many incidents when hair has been practically fried due to this oversight. In some cases the previous Keratin can still be partly present in the hair and repeated applications of Keratin on these parts will result in higher percentage straightness than the roots which are virgin hair. A number of Keratin products are not suitable for virgin hair, thus leaving this area curlier than the ends. In these cases, poor assessment of the condition of the hair is the reason for uneven and patchy results. Most Keratin products are heavy and when infused with heat, release a lot of smoke, which allows uncomfortable odors and dangerous fumes. Wearing masks is not always an adequate remedy and only adds to the discomfort of the client and the stylist. 4ever Smooth, a company dedicated to producing high quality professional hair

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he Internal Revenue Service recently announced a special voluntary disclosure initiative designed to bring offshore money back into the U.S. tax system and help people with undisclosed income from hidden offshore accounts get current with their taxes. The new voluntary disclosure initiative will be available through August 31, 2011. Each tax resident who has a financial interest in or signature or other authority over any foreign financial accounts, including bank, securities, or other types of financial accounts, in a foreign country, if the aggregate value of these financial accounts exceeds $10,000 at any time during the calendar year, must report that relationship to the U.S. government each calendar year. This is done by filing Form TD F 90-22.1 on or before June 30 of the succeeding year with the Department of the Treasury. No extensions of time to file are available. The income from the accounts must also be included on the owner’s tax returns.

The IRS decision to open a second special disclosure initiative follows continuing interest from taxpayers with foreign accounts. The first special voluntary disclosure program had 15,000 voluntary disclosures and closed on October 15, 2009. For the 2011 initiative, there is a new penalty framework that requires individuals to pay a penalty of 25 percent of the amount in the foreign bank accounts although some taxpayers will be eligible for 5 or 12.5 percent penalties. Taxpayers participating in the new initiative must file all original and amended tax returns and include payment for taxes, interest and accuracy-related penalties by the August 31 deadline. The 2011 initiative offers clear benefits to encourage taxpayers to come in now rather than risk IRS detection. Taxpayers hiding assets offshore who do not come forward will face far higher penalty scenarios, as well as the possibility of criminal prosecution. The IRS will also launch a new section upon its website (www.irs.gov) explaining the full terms and conditions on the 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative, including an extensive set of questions and answers. The web site also includes details on how people can make a voluntary disclosure. In the first voluntary disclosure program in 2009, taxpayers faced up to a 20 percent penalty covering up to a six-year period. Taxpayers came forward with about 15,000 voluntary disclosures in that effort covering banks in more than 60 countries. It is important that you seek appropriate professional advice. Joel Friend and Associates is a bi-lingual, multi-disciplinary tax and accounting practice located in the heart of Weston. Schedule your free, no-obligation consultation today at (954) 704-1040.

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Positive Parenting Know How to Hover By Jodi Kurry Cohen, MS.Ed, Temple Dor Dorim Early Childhood Director

e’ve heard about them. We may claim to know some. But, no one seems to own up to being one. They walk among us, share our same circles, sit on the same baseball bleachers and visit the same Starbucks. What I’m talking about is the notorious “helicopter parent” aka “the hoverer.” This parent is known for being super uberly involved in every aspect of their child’s life. They may have given a jump start to their child while in utero by playing Rosetta Stone CDs on mom’s belly or used flashcards to teach sight words at mealtimes in the high chair. This parent makes pre-arranged play dates but they are difficult to schedule around their child’s hectic after school activities of Mandarin, Suzuki and Modern Art. They are persistent in being part of every decision making process from picking their child’s class each year to telling a teacher what grade their child’s project deserved. Life experiences are examined with excruciating detail before being “considered,” as this parent carefully weighs the impact each will have on their child’s self-esteem. It’s ok to admit if you’re a helicopter parent. What’s wrong with wanting the best for your child? Guilty as charged! After all, aren’t we all entitled to some degree of “hovering”? The answer is definitely yes, but that’s contingent upon when and over what we choose to hover. Showing you want the best for your child by providing whatever support you can to ensure their success is great. Class placement, enrichment, extra tutoring and opportunities are all important aspects of being an “involved parent.” Being truly involved however, means going beyond the surface fluff and “hovering over” the moments of

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re your divots going to the left or right of your target? The most effective way to see if you are lined up properly to your intended target is by checking your divot pattern after you hit your shot. If your divot pattern shows a pattern to the left of your target this would indicate that you are aiming too far to the right of the target. If it is a pattern to the right of the target, this would most likely indicate that you are aiming too far to the left. Obviously the best way to correct this would be to have a fellow playing partner stand directly behind you to see if you are aligning your feet, hips and shoulders parallel to your intended target. If your partner confirms that, indeed, you are aligning your feet, hips and shoulder to the target and you still are producing a divot to the left or right that would indicate that you are swinging the club head on a path that is either too far inside correct path or vice verse.

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Inspiring Individual Weston Teacher’s Passion for His Profession By Stacey Bomser

or most adults, when you think back to childhood there is one teacher whose memory stands out; someone whose inspiration or guidance had a profound effect on your life. For students at Indian Trace Elementary School, that teacher will likely be Marc Horowitz. This fifth grade gifted teacher has been making an indelible impression on students year after year. In fact, he says that is one of the greatest joys of his profession. “I love when students either email me or come back to visit years later and fill me in on how their life has been going,” shares Mr. Horowitz. “For me, it is a privilege to be a part of their lives from a young age.” And that is exactly why he chose to go into teaching in the first place. Having spent many summers working as a camp counselor, Mr. Horowitz says he wanted to become a teacher in order to make an even greater impact in children’s lives. “I chose elementary school because I have always felt that I could have the most impact with the younger students.” Mr. Horowitz is particularly drawn to gifted/ high achiever students. He says he likes doing “out of the box” projects with his class to really get them thinking. “I like watching the ‘wheels of education’ turning in their minds. I like being able to challenge their thought process on a different level.” One example is his recent March Madness project. This incorporated all the different aspects of mathematics, such as decimals, fractions, probability and statistics, as well as geography, all revolving around the NCAA basketball tournament. Math is not the only subject where Mr. Horowitz utilizes hands-on learning. “I have my students learn many aspects of the Periodic Table as it relates to the fifth grade science curriculum, and I have them prepare an Element Baby Book using many of the creative attributes my students have.” Mr. Horowitz also tries to infuse technology into his classroom. He uses Renaissance Learning’s Accelerated Reader program to encourage students to read daily and take reading comprehension quizzes. Because of his class’s incredible achievements through this program, Mr. Horowitz was recently awarded the Renaissance Master Classroom certification, the highest national certification level for outstanding performance in education. He was the only public school teacher in Broward County to receive this award. His class also excels in mathematics competitions. Last year, Mr. Horowitz’s class won the First-in-Math National Competition, beating out 35,000 schools nationwide. His class this year is poised for a repeat performance. In addition, Mr. Horowitz’s class came in second place in the American Math Challenge this year,

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Fifth grade teacher Marc Horowitz inspires his students to achieve to the best of their ability and beyond. Here he enjoys a book with Amanda Ribnick.

Indian Trace Elementary School Principal Wanda Ross and Broward County School Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson with Marc Horowitz at the Broward County Teacher of the Year luncheon.

Scott Flansburg, a.k.a. “The Human Calculator,” beat Mr. Horowitz, who was using a calculator, at math computations. He visited the school as a reward for Mr. Horowitz’s class’s top finish in the American Math Challenge.

beating over 20,000 schools. As a reward, Scott Flansburg, a.k.a. “The Human Calculator,” visited the school. During his presentation to the third through fifth grade classes, the mathematical marvel impressed students with his speed and accuracy, beating Mr. Horowitz’s calculator at computations. After the presentation, Mr. Horowitz’s class got to pose for pictures and spend time with the Guinness World Record Holder. Mr. Horowitz says he is extremely proud of his students and their efforts. “I credit the accomplishments that my students have achieved over the years to the hard work that they put in week in and week out,” he states. “There is only so much motivation and inspiration that I can provide. It is the students that need to perform.” But his students are not the only ones being recognized for their accomplishments. Mr. Horowitz was one of the six finalists for Broward School District Teacher of the Year; the same school system he attended as a child. “I could not have achieved this great honor without the support of the faculty, staff and administration at Indian Trace.” He also credits his students. “I have a commitment to my students, so as much of an honor as it was for me, it was an honor for them as well.” Although he did not win, Mr. Horowitz says it was an honor just to be nominated, and more so to be the only elementary school finalist in the county. “As the only elementary teacher chosen as a finalist, I was able to bring positive attention to the profession and showcase what an elementary teacher does and is.” And that is so much more than just teach. Mr. Horowitz is also a role model to his class and all the students at Indian Trace Elementary. In addition to spearheading programs such as the school-wide Math-a-Magician program, he also serves as emcee of the school’s annual Italian Night and Teacher Talent Show. “I give back to the school as much as I can, because it is like a home away from home,” shares Mr. Horowitz, noting that it’s important for students to see that teachers have a silly side too. Never was that more evident than many years ago when Mr. Horowitz made a bet with his class about their FCAT scores. “They won and the principal shaved my head. The kids loved seeing that!” And that’s the key to being a successful teacher – motivating and connecting with your students. Mr. Horowitz has certainly mastered that. “This quote from Coretta Scott King has driven me to be successful in my career: ‘The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.’ I believe through my actions in the classroom, my community, I am empowered to make a difference in the lives of my students.”

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he frame is to a work of art what icing is to a birthday cake. Not only does it complete it, but it also makes it more beautiful. Whether you are framing a priceless Picasso or your child’s kindergarten self portrait, trust the professionals at All Art Picture Framing to turn any piece into a masterpiece. All Art has been serving the Weston community since 1999. Owner Ruben Lemus offers twenty-plus years of experience. That’s important because picture framing is an art in and of itself. “My talented staff is here to help you select the perfect mat and frame to compliment your art,” states Ruben. “We have an eye for design and work closely with many interior decorators.” All Art is the frame shop of choice for so many designers because of its enormous inventory. Customers can select from over 2,000 frames and hundreds of mats. There are options for all tastes and budgets from the best brands in the business, including Larson Juhl, Omega and Décor. “We offer museum quality framing to preserve precious pieces and valuable collectibles,” notes Ruben. Using archival quality materials, including special matting and glass, All Art is able to frame anything from original artwork to comic books. The shop also offers shadow box framing of oversized items such as guitars, jerseys and sports memorabilia. All Art’s impressive selection is rivaled only by its spectacular service. The shop offers free pick-up and delivery. “We’ll even come to your house and hang your picture for you,” boasts Ruben. Plus, with its incredible inventory and on-site workshop, All Art offers 30-minute custom framing. That’s perfect for those customers purchasing art at the store. All Art features a lovely selection of original art, some by local artists, as well as posters and prints.

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In addition to picture framing, All Art provides reframing for bathroom mirrors. “We can add a beautiful frame to an existing wall-mount mirror to give your bathroom a brand new look,” explains Ruben. The shop also sells glass for tabletops; custom sizing is available. It also provides photo restoration service. This superior service and selection is what distinguishes All Art. “I would like to thank my faithful customers who have supported us over the years and made All Art such a success,” expresses Ruben. All Art Picture Framing is located at 104 Weston Road next to the City of Sunrise building south of State Road 84. It is open Monday through Friday from 10am until 7pm and Saturday from 10am until 5pm. For more information call (954) 385-2554.

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it’s their business Danny’s Great Bear Offers Quality Auto Repair In a Friendly Family Atmosphere By Julie Levin

f you are looking for quality auto repair, with a friendly, neighborhood feel, make sure you check out Danny’s Great Bear Auto Center in Weston. Family owned and operated for 40 years, Danny’s Great Bear Auto Centers offers comprehensive automotive and fleet service, maintenance and repair. “ We are a onestop auto repair shop; everything and anything you need,” said Lenny Fontana, the General Manager at Danny’s Great Bear. Danny’s Great Bear has been at the same location in Weston for 15 years, which shows Weston residents know Danny’s is an automotive shop they can trust, right in the neighborhood. They are located at 1430 North Park Drive, just behind the Shell station. Most days, you’ll be able to spot the red, Formula One Indy Car outside! Inside, customers will find 10 automotive bays stocked with the latest automotive diagnostic equipment and operated by ASE factory trained technicians. They service all makes and models, offering expert repair on everything from air conditioning, brakes, windows, suspension, brakes, alignments, batteries, tires, full engine repair, body work and more. “We can handle any of your automotive needs,” said Fontana. Danny’s Great Bear Automotive in Weston

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are committed to promoting and operating using fair and honest business practices in order to create the highest quality experience for their customer. They also offer fleet services and can provide a wide range of services including general and preventative maintenance, repair and inspections to total body and engine overhaul, including auto paint and customization. They are qualified to work on any fleet of vehicles including boats, motorcycles, RVs, ATVs or just about anything with a motor. Over the years, their automotive expertise has allowed them to service fleets across many types of industries including public transportation, government fleets, public utility fleets, corporate fleets and transportation and utility fleets. At Danny’s Great Bear Automotive, they love hearing feedback from satisfied customers, and in fact, get to know many of the people that come in for their services. “We are on a first name basis with a lot of our customers,” said Fontana. They appreciate their business and encourage residents to experience the Great Bear difference! They are looking forward to continued success as a leader in the South Florida Automotive Industry and promise to continue to create the highest level of customer satisfaction for years to come. “If you are looking for proximity, honesty and quality service from an automotive center, we are the ones to come see,” said Fontana.

Danny’s Great Bear Automotive has been run for the past 40 years by Danny Christensen Sr. who is now joined by son Danny Christensen Jr. at the helm. Together, they share a passion for everything automotive and a belief in a commitment to treating all of their clients and vendors fairly and honestly. To make sure customers aren’t Danny’s Great Bear Automotive is open Monday - Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They oversold for items and work they don’t need, all employees are paid by salary, not are located at 1430 North Park Drive, next to the Shell Service Station at Indian commission. That means the staff can focus on saving clients time and money by sugTrace and Weston Road in Weston. You can phone them at 954-389-4200 or find gesting and utilizing the most cost effective techniques rather than trying to sell them them online at www.dannysgreatbearautocenters.com. something not needed in order to earn a large commission. “We are very honest here. We let you know exactly what your vehicle needs, nothing more, nothing less,” he said. They offer all dealer services including lease and warranty repairs. That means there is no need to go to the dealer and spend more on a car. They will also match, or beat, any written estimate. At Danny’s Great Bear Automotive, every vehicle gets a free inspection to ensure its safety on the road. They also offer free tire rotation with every oil change, which start at $19.95 for American cars. As part of the “Great Bear Advantage”, the shop encourages their customers to visually inspect the condition of their vehicle with the technician before and after any work is performed in order to keep the communication level at best. Their technicians are provided with the most current tools and technology and are ASE Trained & Certified (Automotive Service Excellence Certification) on all makes and models both foreign or domestic. They maintain a clean, safe and environmentally friendly environFounder Danny Christensen Sr, at one of the early Great Bear Automotive Centers. Christensen has operated Danny’s Great Bear for 40 years. ment for the benefit of their clients, staff and community and they

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omeowners often need a handyman for a small project or an entire crew to remodel a kitchen, but lack the time or resources to find a reliable contractor for the job. Now all they have to do is make a simple phone call to Florida Contractor Connection, Inc. to find a prescreened, licensed, bonded and insured contractor – at no charge. FCC is a premier home services referral network of dependable, highly skilled professionals in every field from painting, plumbing, and floor refinishing to complete room Owner Stephanie Citron visits a job site. renovations and home additions. As a property manager for some of South Florida’s finest residential communities, Owner Stephanie Citron spent many years searching for contractors to complete home improvements and repairs. She quickly learned how to weed out the bad contractors and home improvement specialists and began building a list of those who are reliable and do a great job without consumer complaint. Through the years, her friends and neighbors started calling her for recommendations when they needed work done in their homes and she was always happy to help. Last year, Citron started FCC so she could help other homeowners in South Florida. “It can be very frustrating when contractors show up late or not at all,” said Citron. “We take the guess work out of home improvement so homeowners do not have to spend valuable time searching for a qualified professional to complete a special project. We put them in touch with prescreened, highly qualified and reliable home improvement and service professionals.” Citron works with clients who are new to the area, or just do not have time to search for qualified professionals. She has helped clients find professionals for appliance repair, architectural design, carpentry, carpet installation and cleaning, crown molding, custom cabinetry, woodworking, deck/fence installation, painting, driveways, electric, flooring, air conditioning, home inspection and more. FCC makes the process easy by providing a concierge service, unlike many other online referral companies that simply match a zip code with a contractor. The service is free to use and there is no obligation to hire the professionals it refers. Clients submit their home project information and FCC contacts the most appropriate contractor for the job based on budget, project specification, scheduling, location, and craftsmanship. The contractor calls the client in a timely manner to schedule an appointment. If the proposal is satisfactory, the client hires the contractor and pays him/her directly. FCC stays in contact with the client throughout the entire project to provide additional support and facilitate communication between the homeowner and contractor. FCC also follows up with a survey to measure client satisfaction. Citron recognizes that FCC is only as good as its contractors, so she requires each one to complete a thorough screening process. In order to become a member of the FCC network, contractors must have proper licensing, bonding and insurance; provide at least five references; complete an interview; display a good attitude and professional demeanor; and be in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. Most contractors generate work through referrals and from repeat loyal customers and understand the benefits of being a member of the FCC network. They learn about projects that are suited to their specialties and within their geographical boundaries. “Our contractors go out of their way to do a good job and keep clients happy so they can remain in the network,” said Citron. “We are proud to represent such an outstanding group of professionals.” For information or to submit a work request, visit www.flcontractorconnection.com or call 954-562-6138.

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It’s their business Wilma’s Professional Cleaning Gets the Job Done Right By Debby Teich

ilma’s Professional Cleaning is ready to tackle your toughest cleaning job and leave your home or business looking its best. No job is too big, small or dirty! The experts at Wilma’s do it all. Owner Wilma Downey loves to clean – a chore that many people hate. Wilma is a native of Brazil. When she was only seven years old, her father passed away and she was forced to find a job to pay for books and help support herself. She worked all day and went to school at night. Wilma says she is forever indebted to the woman who hired her as a housekeeper when she was just a child. She started cleaning more than 40 years ago and has not stopped since. “Cleaning is my passion,” said Wilma. “I cannot imagine doing anything else.” In 1993, Wilma moved to the United States and learned to speak English. She settled in Boston, where she met and married John Downey and later became a U.S. citizen. Nine years ago, they moved to South Florida. Many of her clients have been with her since she first arrived. Wilma works as a team with her two sisters to clean bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, windows and floors, as well as special requests. “We all share the same high standards,” said Wilma. “We do whatever needs to get done. When we leave, the house looks clean and smells fresh.” Wilma and her sisters clean every room of the house as if it were their own. They move furniture and clean in hard to reach areas. They get down on their hands and knees to scrub floors and get corners clean.

It is this old-fashioned approach to cleaning that has earned them an outstanding reputation for quality, reliability and attention to detail. Wilma has been cleaning Monica Chan’s Miramar home for seven years. Chan has four kids and admits that it is not an easy job. Wilma cleans the house inside and out and also helps with special projects. “Wilma has her work cut out for her when she arrives at my home, but she always finds a way to work her magic,” said Chan. “She is very thorough and makes sure to move all of the furniture to clean underneath and behind it. When she leaves, the house is squeaky clean and well organized. I wish she could come every day. We consider her to be part of our family.” John Casale hired Wilma more than a year ago to clean his Cooper City home. He leaves her a key since he is at work when she arrives. “I have used several other cleaning services in the past and none were as reliable, trustworthy and thorough as Wilma,” said Casale. “I would recommend her without hesitation.” Wilma has been cleaning Michael Maffei’s Davie home for more than one year. “She is very efficient, trustworthy and always pleasant,” said Maffei. “I would definitely recommend her.” Wilma’s Professional Cleaning is fully licensed and bonded. It offers weekly, bi-weekly and monthly services, in addition to move-in/move out specials. Costs vary based on the type of job and the size of the house or business. Free estimates and references are available upon request. For information, call 954-385-8106 or 954-540-1807.

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school news Indian Trace Elementary Receives Military Memento By Stacey Bomser

HAVE FUN WITH US THIS SUMMER! Indian Trace Elementary School students Charles Horowitz (front row, left), Dylan Cook, Alessia Cook, Sydney Novaro, Kai Hayen, Noah Rabinovitch (second row, left), Madeleine Jones and Kelsey Cook, along with parent volunteer Tracey Cook, display the letter, certificate and flag the school received from members of the military for its generous donation.

tudents at Indian Trace Elementary School learned a valuable lesson in humanity. With Halloween and Veteran’s Day falling so close together, students were encouraged to donate their “unwanted” Halloween candy to send to American troops serving overseas. In addition, students made and wrote cards thanking the troops for their service. Around 50 boxes were mailed out in November to soldiers connected to families or teachers at the Weston school. While many of the classes received emails of thanks, parent volunteer Tracey Cook recently received a special package. She helped spearhead this project, inspired by her brother-in-law who is serving in the U.S. Navy. Cook received a letter of thanks from the men and women of the Air Force Special Operations Command, along with an American flag carried onboard aircraft during a sortie in support of the Global War on Terrorism, which she gave to the school. In the letter, the military officers praised the students on their generous donation. “Your willingness to share your Halloween candy demonstrates a spirit of selflessness that is commendable. Your letters and gifts remind us all of why we have volunteered to defend our country.” Not only did the students’ gesture bring cheer to the American servicemen and women, but also to children living in war-torn regions. The officers wrote that they shared the Halloween candy with children from a local orphanage. The flag and letter are now on display in the school’s office for all to admire and remember the generosity of the Indian Trace students. This project was such a success, the PTA is now working with students to collect comfort items requested by the troops, such as water “flavoring” packets, small travel pillows and socks.

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School News Creative Career Day Inspires Sagemont Students By Stacey Bomser

Judge Eric Beller, 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida, presides over a mock trial on Career Day.

magine pitching a fastball, discovering a faraway star, or creating an ad campaign to sell a new type of toothpaste… these were just some of the possibilities presented to students at The Sagemont School’s Career Day. For the past 14 years, students in preschool through fifth grade have experienced this exciting program. This year was no exception. Sagemont Guidance Counselor Maritza Zea pours her heart and soul into creating a fresh and exciting presentation for the students. She really topped herself this year, bringing in a professional baseball player, published author, and a broadcaster, among other professions.

Judge Eric Beller, from the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, used role play to teach students about his profession. Fifth grade students were invited to take part in the mock trial of Mom A. Bear, Pop A. Bear and Babe E. Bear vs. Gold E. Locks. For several days prior to Career Day, students prepared their case. The student lawyers then presented their case before the judge, calling upon several key witnesses and special experts. “It was an honor for me to preside over the Sagemont School’s mock trial. I was impressed with the preparation and effort exhibited by all participants. I was most impressed with the well reasoned and just verdict rendered by the Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Pedro Martinez shares some tips with fifth grader Tanner Reese.

Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti talks to fourth grader Keshav NarendraBabu on Career Day.

“My goal is to provide the students with an amazing education on the world of work, on career exploration and hopefully change the course of a child’s life,” explains Ms. Zea. “Career Day is about creating excitement and enthusiasm. My hope is that this may spark interest in an area a child had not previously considered.” This is why she invites speakers representing a wide range of careers. According to Ms. Zea, Career Day covers all six career clusters: Science & Technology, Business Operations, Administration & Sales, Technical, Arts, and Social Services. The roster of professions included doctors, lawyers, bankers, a karate master, nutritionist, engineer, scuba instructor, astronomer, realtor, environmentalist, firefighter, and many more. The presenters were invited to share information about their professional lives and work experience with students. “The students enjoyed demonstrations, participation and visual displays,” notes Ms. Zea, who encourages the presenters to engage the students in hands-on activities. “This year, our students were able to be part of a mock trial, look at models of broken bones, try on professional scuba gear, and learn pitching techniques from a worldfamous professional baseball player.”

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Pedro Martinez from the Philadelphia Phillies spoke about his baseball career and his foundation. During his presentation, Martinez emphasized the importance of hard work, setting goals, and responsibility. He inspired students with the story of how he overcame the odds, from playing ball in the open fields in the Dominican Republic to now playing Major League Baseball. Fifth grader Hannah Padron was moved by his speech. “When I heard his story and how his childhood was, it made me stop and think how truly blessed we are.” Classmate Alejandro Macario was more impressed with Martinez’s pitching tips. “His presentation was an experience for me because now I know how to throw a change-up.” Children’s book author Leah Orr helped students write their own story about Tommy the Tiger, a character she created. Students were able to read their stories to their classmates and each took home a copy to share with friends and family. Jim Brown, vice president of Proctor & Gamble’s Prestige Products, engaged students by challenging them to brainstorm ideas on how to improve products they use every day in their lives.

student jury,” states Judge Beller. Fourth grader Seion-Zane Fernandez was impressed with this presentation. “Judge Beller inspired me to be a judge myself. I learned that his job is good to keep people safe.” Speaking of public safety, Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti was also a Career Day presenter. He spoke to students about law enforcement. Fifth grader Joey Perez learned a lot from his presentation. “I will never forget what he said about safety.” While fourth grader Sydney Monroe says Sheriff Lamberti inspired her to be a sheriff or police officer when she grows up. “He was the person who made Career Day fun.” To the Sagemont students, Career Day is always fun. They don’t realize how much they are learning. According to Ms. Zea, prior to the event the teachers work with students to prepare relevant questions about the careers and professions they will be exposed to. After the presentations, the classes reflect on their experience. “Thank you letters are written by students expressing their excitement and gratitude about careers they may otherwise never have considered,” states Ms. Zea.

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Tax Talk Tax Implictions for Nonresident Aliens By Jacqueline F. Rodriguez, CPA

re you a nonresident alien? Did you know that you could be taxed on your worldwide income? If you are in a United States territory for 183 days or more, and staying at least 31 days during this year, then you may be considered a resident for U.S. tax purposes under Section 7701(b) and subject to taxation on worldwide income. How do you check if you meet the substantial presence test? There is a relatively simple formula to calculate your days of presence in the U.S.: Current year = one day equals one day First preceding year = one day equals 1/3 of a day Second preceding year = one day equals 1/6 of a day For instance, during 2010 and previous years, Mr. Espinoza is present in the U.S. to conduct business for a foreign company over the following number of days: 138 days (2008), 150 days (2009) and 120 days (2010). He owns a townhouse in Weston, keeps personal belongings and a car registered in Florida, and is a member of the YMCA. However, his permanent residence is in Caracas, Venezuela where he lives the rest of the year.

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Current year (2010) = 120 days First preceding year (2009) = 50 days Second preceding year (2008) = 23 days Therefore, Mr. Espinoza will be treated as a U.S. resident for 2010 as the number of days is 193. He is required to file a U.S. individual income tax return by June 15th of 2011. You may be present for 183 days or more, but less than 183 days in the current calendar year to be able to claim a closer connection to your tax home. Meaning that you will not be treated as a resident regardless of the total number of days present in the U.S. as per Reg.§301.7701(b)-2(d)(1). The basic factors to be weighed in the comparison of whether you maintained more significant contacts with your country or with the U.S. are the location of the taxpayer’s: ▸▸ Permanent home ▸▸ Family ▸▸ Personal belongings ▸▸ Relationships with social, political, cultural or religious organizations ▸▸ Place of routine personal banking activities ▸▸ Place where business activities are conducted ▸▸ Driver’s license jurisdiction ▸▸ Voting jurisdiction Assuming that the relevant factors of his tax home outweigh those of his U.S. residence, Mr. Espinoza may be able to claim a closer connection to his tax home, as long as he has not taken any steps to apply for status as a lawful permanent U.S. resident, §7701(b)(3)(C). How do you minimize the likelihood that you will be treated as a U.S. resident? If you spend a substantial period of time within the U.S., count your days or spend less than 122 days in each of three consecutive years. In addition, make sure to maintain significantly closer connections to your tax home than to the U.S., just in case you come to meet the requirements of the substantial presence test in any given year. Jacqueline Rodriguez, CPA, holds a Masters Degree in Science of Taxation and is a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants - Weston Chapter. She has more than 10 years of experience and specializes in tax compliance for J-1, F-1, H-2B, and E-2 visa holders and treaty based returns for Venezuela, Spain, Canada, Belgium and the UK. Her office is located at 2625 Weston Road, second floor. Call (954) 389-0729 to schedule a free consultation. For more information visit www.afsb.net/jfrcpa.

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snapshots from school Ms. Flaster helps some of her kindergarten students select books at the Book Fair.

Book Fair Fun Sagemont State Champs Congratulations to the Sagemont Lions boys varsity basketball team who made school history by winning the class 2A FHSAA State Championship defeating First Academy 53-41. Sagemont is the first boys basketball team in Broward County to win the state finals for Division 2A in the past ten years.

Third grade teacher Ms. DeBiase watches as Asia Redhead shares her digital literary project with her mother.

Reading Around the World was the theme of Indian Trace Elementary School’s Book Fair. Each grade focused on a different author, creating projects and decorating bulletin boards for all to see on Family Fun Night. One class created “Book Talk” videos. The festivities also included the school’s chorus performing songs about reading and books. Of course, students and families also had a chance to shop for books and support the school’s PTA.

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Families and faculty at Manatee Bay Elementary School came together for fun-filled afternoon. The Family Fun Luau included a teacher dunk tank, paddle boats, a Velcro wall, bounce houses, arts and crafts, and yummy sno-cones.

Several students at Cypress Bay High School are sporting stylish new hair-do’s after donating to Locks of Love. The school’s National Honor Society collected about 120 inches of hair at its annual Locks of Love cut-a-thon event hosted by HairVenture Salon. Twelve students donated their long hair to the foundation which makes wigs for cancer patients. Each participant received a stylish haircut and makeover to accentuate their new look. Pictured here, salon owner Janie Kennett watches as stylist Felix cuts donor Alexa Podolsky’s hair.

Students Study Our City

Third graders at Eagle Point Elementary School have been studying Our City as part of the Junior Achievement Program. The students learned about city zones and role played some of the professions that affect a city such as city planner, construction worker, restaurant owner, bank teller and news reporter. Weston Mayor Eric Hersh was invited to speak to the students about his experience as mayor and his love for Weston and its residents. He also answered questions about the mayor’s job responsibilities. At the end of the program, students made a brochure of an imaginary city along with a letter written as mayor of that city. Pictured here are Mayor Hersh with Mrs. Plaksin and Ms. Phillips and their third grade classes.

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Salon One80 hosted a grand opening soiree to celebrate the salon’s instant success. Owner Renee Zapata says starting her own salon surrounded by some of the smartest and most talented women she knows has been a dream come true. More than 100 perfectly coifed guests gathered to share in Salon One80’s achievements and enjoy an upbeat evening overflowing with wine, delicious food and live music. Photos courtesy Diane Schafer Photography.

Weston Rabbi Leads AFMDA

Rabbi Larry Schuval of Weston has been elected the new President of the American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA) Southeast Region Board. He has been a Board Member for the past 25 years, having served as Vice President for the last ten. Rabbi Schuval is very committed to both AFMDA and to Israel. He says it is the one organization where we can truly translate charitable efforts into saving lives in Israel. AFMDA supports the lifesaving efforts of Magen David Adom, which provides Israel’s pre-hospital emergency medical care, including disaster, ambulance and blood services.

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Bella Thorne, star of the Disney Channel Original Series “Shake It Up” made a special appearance at the YoBlendz grand opening in the Country Isles Plaza. More than 1,000 people came out for the event as Bella hosted a “meet and greet” and signed autographs for her fans. The Disney darling is a local celebrity, born and raised in nearby Pembroke Pines. In addition to posing for pictures with her adoring fans, Bella also posed for a picture with Adam Ogden, YoBlendz founder and CEO and Weston resident. Photos courtesy Ralph Nataro.

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Congratulations to Maria A. Jauch. She just won her second Mary Kay pink Cadillac, the company’s most coveted incentive award. This is the fourth Mary Kay car she has earned since she started working for the skin care and cosmetics company in 2006. Independent Sales Directors earn the use of Mary Kay career cars by demonstrating their outstanding business and leadership skills.

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Hearts Afire Affair

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church hosted a dinner dance to support its building fund. The Hearts Afire Gala was a huge success, raising over $84,000 for a permanent house of prayer. Weston’s only Catholic Church is actively raising money to construct its own building on South Post Road. Photos courtesy Joe Preite. Betty and Peter Koltis dance to the beat of the Brad Raker Band.

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Health & Wellness What Can Radiofrequency Do For You? By Irma Villareal, Body Treatment Specialist

n recent years the development of aesthetic medicine has revolutionized the results of body and facial treatments. One of the greatest advances available to us today is radiofrequency. As a result we can provide non-invasive treatments that are highly effective and cause few or no side effects. How does radiofrequency work? The radiofrequency equipment produces an increase in the local temperature of the skin by electromagnetic waves. The second and third layer in the skin, called dermis and subcutaneous tissue respectively, responds favorably to the changes in temperature. Improving collagen and elastin production, as well as increase in local blood circulation, promoting fibrous breakdown, disintegration of fat cells and drainage of fatty deposits through the lymphatic system. All these mechanisms mentioned above contribute to improve the appearance of cellulite, to tighten lax skin, improve the contour of the treated area and reduce abdominal fat as well as inches.

Radiofrequency can help tighten skin and improve the appearance of cellulite.

The treatment is painless to the patient. During the procedure they will have minimal effects such as redness and slight inflammation on the skin at the area of treatment; therefore they can continue with their normal daily activities. Patients usually feel the skin tightening immediately following each treatment; however the full result becomes evident at the end of the full treatment sessions. The number of sessions varies according to each patient’s condition and the area to be treated. On average, face treatments are done in eight to ten sessions of 30 minutes each. Body treatments are between twelve to fifteen sessions of 45 minutes each. It is important to do a medical evaluation prior to the application of the treatment in order to determine the patient’s medical condition, for example if he/she has a pacemaker, any kind of infections in the area to be treated, or implants like biopolymers or a type of silicone implant at the area of treatment that would not allow the use of radiofrequency. In addition, the doctor can suggest proper nutritional guidance with physical activity that could help maximize the effects of the radiofrequency. Another of the innumerable advantages of radiofrequency is that it can be combined with other types of treatments such as endermology, application of topical products, laser, etc. In today’s evolving world we have high technology devices like radiofrequency, which are very safe and effective and are available to everybody. Irma Villareal is a body treatment specialist at Elements Laser Center & Med Spa. It is a full-service medical aesthetic center and day spa offering an extensive menu of treatment options ranging from anti-aging treatments to skin and body rejuvenation, as well as laser hair removal and tanning. Elements Laser Center & Med Spa is located at 1916 Weston Road. Call (954) 888-9525 to schedule a consultation or appointment. For more information visit www.theelementsmedspa.com. www.ourcityweston.com OCW ALL 0411.indd 111

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Rotary News Weston Rotary Supports Education in Our Community By Rod McLeod, PR & Marketing Committee Chair, Rotary Club of Weston

he Rotary Club of Weston, in concert with Rotary International, strives to promote peace through education. Since 1947, The Rotary Foundation has awarded more than $1.1 billion in humanitarian and educational grants. It is the world’s largest privately-funded source of international scholarships. The Rotary Club of Weston administers grants and scholarships to student candidates in the Weston area through the Rotary’s Educational Programs.

The Rotary Club of Weston’s Scholarship Fund

Weston Rotary’s annual spring golf tournament has raised more than $1.0 million for deserving graduating seniors from Cypress Bay and Western High Schools. This month, the 24th Annual WestonLawyers.com Scholarship Golf Classic was held at Weston Hills Country Club to benefit Weston Rotary’s Scholarship Fund. It will enable us to award approximately 40 scholarships at our annual Scholarship Breakfast on May 19th.

Ambassadorial Scholarships

Approximately 1,000 scholarships are awarded by the Rotary Foundation annually to university students around the world to study in another country from three months to two years. These students serve as ambassadors of goodwill. Since 1947, The Rotary Foundation has sponsored more than 39,000 scholars from over 115 countries.

Group Study Exchange

Group Study Exchange (GSE) enables groups of young professionals aged 25-40 to participate in four-to-six week exchanges between two countries. GSE teams focus on vocational, educational, and cultural development. Since 1965, about 65,000 individuals (13,541 teams) from 106 countries have participated. This past fall, a GSE team from our area visited Sweden and Latvia and included two members sponsored by Weston Rotary.

Youth Exchange

Each year some 8,000 teenage students from around the world study in another country and learn about its history, language, and culture. They too, serve as goodwill ambassadors and promote world understanding and peace. Presently, the Rotary Club of Weston is hosting two international students, one from Spain and one from Austria; both are attending Cypress Bay High School. Additionally, Weston Rotary is sponsoring a student from our area who is spending this school year studying in Belgium.

The Rotary Club of Weston recently welcomed Rotary International Director John Smarge.

Rotary Grants for University Teachers

Grants are awarded annually to about 30 university faculty members who teach for up to 10 months at an academic institution of their choice in a developing country. Since 1985, 486 university professors have participated in this program.

Rotary World Peace Fellowships

This program trains future diplomats and international leaders in the art of peace building and conflict resolution. Up to 110 Rotary World Peace Fellows are selected annually to study at one of eight universities for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution. Fellows are offered an opportunity to gain a Master’s degree in peace studies, conflict resolution, international relations, or a professional development certificate in peace and conflict studies. www.ourcityweston.com OCW ALL 0411.indd 113

Luis Corredor, outbound Youth Exchange Student from Weston, shown with Joe Altschul, Weston Rotary’s Youth Exchange Officer. Luis is presently studying in Belgium.

At Rotary International, and the Rotary Club of Weston, we act on a belief that education is the key to international understanding.

Recent Weston Rotary Happenings & Goings-On

We recently welcomed Rotary International Director John Smarge to Weston; John is one of only 17 Rotary International Directors worldwide. Congratulations to Rotarian Chuck Yeh who has been elected president of Weston Rotary for the 2011-2012 Rotary Year; Chuck and his leadership team take office on July 1st. A warm welcome to Weston Rotary’s newest members: Graciela Aguado, Roger Haigney, and Winston McDoom. The winning bidder of the Weston Rotary Umbrella for March was Rotarian Kevin Keene. Thousands of Weston residents rocked the night away at the 7th Annual Rock & Pop Masters Free Concert in The Park; funds raised benefited Rotary International’s “End Polio Now” initiative. Congratulations and a big thank you to event chair and Rotarian Tom Kallman for another memorable concert event. The 24th Annual WestonLawyers. com Scholarship Golf Classic teed-up on April 4th; another successful outing to benefit our scholarship fund. A “Well Done!” to Chairperson Carolyn Burk and her 2011 Golf Committee! The Rotary Club of Weston is recognized as one of Southwest Broward’s leading community service organizations. Weston Rotary meets at Weston Hills Country Club every Thursday morning, year-round, from 7:30 – 8:30am to enjoy a buffet breakfast and a lively meeting program. For further information about Weston Rotary, visit our website at www.WestonRotary.org , or stop by our FaceBook Fan Page (Rotary Club of Weston) for the latest happenings.

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Chamber News Weston Area Chamber Networks at All Lines Insurance

embers and guests recently attended a Weston Area Chamber Business Networking meeting sponsored by and held at All Lines Insurance at Weston. The Chamber’s Spring Fling business networking meeting will be Wednesday, April 20 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Jammin Kids International Music Academy. The cost is free for members and $15 for non-members with RSVP or $20 at the door. RSVP to Jack Miller, Chamber President and CEO, at (954) 389-0600 or Jack@westonchamber.com.

Chamber Director, Marcia Miller, Financial Horizons, Inc.; Chamber Chair Elect Mayra Morales, SunSentinel; Ellen Singer, Lago Mar Country Club & Golf Course; Chamber Director, Sven Budzisch, Our City Weston; Chamber Junior Ambassadors Jose Faria and Dylan Seidle, Cypress Bay High School.

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For information on membership in The Chamber That Means BUSINESS® visit www.westonchamber.com. The Weston Area Chamber is the only Chamber of Commerce located in Weston and has been a 501C not-for-profit chamber with its office in the same building since 1989.

Amy Milen, Chamber Staff; Dee Garcia, Chamber Staff; Chamber EVP, Donna Adelkopf, All Lines Insurance; Weston City Commissioner Jim Norton; Weston Chamber President and CEO Jack Miller.

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