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WESTON

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.

Sold for $ 1,500,000 Call Jean Kachik - 954-646-0777

WESTON

Breathtaking Exclusive Waterfront Mansion in Exclusive Windmill Reserve Community of Weston. State of art Furnished home features Impact glass, theater, Game Room, Office, Library, Wine Room, Fireplace, Marble/Wood floors, Viking & SubZero Stainless Apps, Gas Stove, Multiple fountains, Summer kitchen, Pool with beach area & Spa, 2 waterfalls, Water Effects & MUCH MORE, a MUST SEE Offered at $ 3,499,900 Call Stan Rosen – 305-510-8032

WESTON

One-acre estate in secluded Windmill Lake Estates. 5 bedrooms, 6 ½ baths master bedroom with Gym, morning bar & fireplace. + spacious library, children’s wing. Heated oversized pool with summer kitchen, basketball court, all fenced. 2-room in-law quarters with kitchen and separate entrance. Whole house generator + accordion type shutters. Truly a GEM! Offered at $ 1,999,000 Call Flor Blanchett - 305-439-3320

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Customize your dream home! 5 bedroom 5 ½ bath home is located in the secluded gated community of Grand Oaks, minutes from I-75 & I 595.

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WESTON - WINDMILL RESERVE

Dreams start here! Beautiful custom built 6 bedroom, 6 ½ bath, with playroom, media room and summer kitchen. Gorgeous heated pool & spa. Lake views! This residence boasts 7,109 sqft under A/C. Features modern kitchen with granite counter tops, wood cabinetry.

Marble & wood floors throughout and Impact windows and doors.

Offered at $ 2,899,000 Call Stan Rosen – 305-510-8032

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SW RANCHES

Not a Short Sale or REO and NO HOA! A spectacular mansion in SW Ranches on 3 acres of land. This house was owner designed & built to have EVERYTHING state of the art imaginable & storm ready. Built up above flood level with Poured concrete walls, concrete roof with, impact Glass & accordion shutters, House features 6 bedrooms PLUS a den LOTS of upgrades!

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This is true Country Club living at its finest. 5 bedroom, 3 bath with BRAND NEW $100k Custom kitchen. Granite countertops and CUSTOM wood cabinetry. Marble floors throughout main living areas and so much more. Custom built free-form pool.

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DAVIE

Spectacular home in small enclave of estate homes in Davie. This newer 1 story home is incredible! Featuring: 4 Bedrooms plus a Den/ office-playroom, 4 baths and 1 half bath, a dream kitchen with great pantry, top of line stainless steel appliances, huge master wing with office-gym space. Beautiful saltwater freeform heated pool.

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Impeccable 5 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, over $80K in upgrades!

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Offered at $ 609,000 Call Angie Guerrero - 954-815-0671

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Gorgeous 5 bedroom 3 bath pool home with upgraded kitchen and stainless steel appliances. Home has lots of upgrades. Hurricane shutters and fenced in lot.

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Offered at $ 582,000 Call Indra Ragbir - 954-773-1557

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Impeccable 5 bedroom, 4 bath pool home situated on extra large corner lot. Family room overlooks free form pool with 3 waterfalls. Accordion shutters.

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Indulge yourself with this truly spectacular home; located in an intimate gated community. This lavish home has been completely remodeled with the finest of everything; marble floors, stainless appliances, granite in kitchen, bathroom and interior laundry.

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Offered at $ 435,000 Call Rosa Rosales - 954-303-2701

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Beautiful totally upgraded 4 bedroom 3 bath home; granite kitchen, stainless steel appliances, marble flooring throughout. accordion shutters.

Offered at $ 467,000 Call Ramona Bautista – 954-854-0937

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Charming, well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home in quiet community. Lovely private fenced yard, hurricane shutters. Communtity basketball, tennis and tot lot* Sold for $ 269,900 Call Florence Schweitzer – 954-873-3567

WESTON

NOT A SHORT SALE: Absolutely beautiful and spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Savanna. Screened Patio.

Community pool and clubhouse, great schools.

Offered at $ 309,000 Call Rosa Rosales - 954-303-2701

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Lovely and well maintained 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Open floor plan, volume ceilings, tiles throughout. Open kitchen with eat in and family room. Large master bedroom. Low maintenance.

Sold for $ 283,000 Call Mo Chesla - 954-650-2487

WESTON

Nice and bright, Weston Hills pool home in move in condition. Spacious 5 bedroom, 3 bath home situated on very private lot, with oversized fenced backyard.

Sold for $527,000 Call Mara Gisch - 954-815-5151

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Contents calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Community News Mayor Stermer Appointed to County Planning Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Community News

Local Legislators Host Town Hall Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Community News

t’s hard to believe that it’s February already. It

seems like just yesterday we were decorating the house for the holidays. Now it’s time to focus on another holiday – Valentine’s Day. This is the day we celebrate the special person, or people, in our lives – be that your spouse, partner or children. While we contemplate which gift we should purchase for them, we need to remember that the monetary value of a gift is a secondary notion.

What’s most important is that the gift comes from the heart -- and there is no better gift than spending valuable time with the ones we love.

This is also the time to starting thinking about your favorite restaurants, doctors, dentists, service providers, boutiques, children’s activities, gyms, etc. The ‘Best of Weston’ annual awards issue will be published next month, so please make sure to cast your vote to recognize the businesses you frequent most. The ballot is included in this issue of Our City Weston magazine and is also available online at www.ourcityweston.com.

This month, be sure to give from your heart, enjoy each others company, and don’t forget to cast your vote for the ‘Best of Weston’.

Celebrate Dance Celebrates Weston’s Cultural Diversity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Weston Welcomes Return of Symphony of the Americas’ Opera to Broadway . . . 18 Party With A Purpose At JAFCO Black & White Benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Wacky Wedding to Benefit Kids In Distress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 B’nai Aviv To Host “Rhythm & Jews” Music Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Weston Cup & Showcase Is Premier Soccer Tournament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 AAUW Celebrates International Women’s Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Dinner Dance Fundraiser Supports Suicide Prevention Agency . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Weston Bar Association Promotes Professional Networking and Philanthropy . . . 28 Big Changes Coming to Bonaventure Resort & Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

real estate

Weston Real Estate Market Stays Strong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Inspiring Individuals

Couple Open Home and Hearts To Become A Forever Family . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Can do Kid

Weston Teen on Road to Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 “Giant” Wish Granted for Young Football Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Sports News

Lady Falcons Secure County Soccer Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Falcon Cove Boys Soccer Claims 8th County Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Lightning Football’s State Championship Game Culminates Historic Season . . . .40

Health & Wellness

Hormones & Marriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Cover Story

Nourish Your Mind, Body and Soul at Bella Vida Mediterranean Spa . . . . . . . . . 44

Happy Valentine’s Day! Sincerely,

Sven Budzisch Publisher/Owner

ask the expert

Is Your New Year’s Resolution to Lose Weight? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Prevention of Skiing Injuries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 A Valentine’s Special: Sweethearts’ Plastic Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

School News

Tequesta Trace Seventh Graders Learn Lifesaving Lesson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 College Planning Starts Early at The Sagemont School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Storm Trackers Speak at Eagle Point Elementary Career Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Cypress Bay Holds Annual Financial Aid Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Eighth Graders Do DC Then Take Bite Out of the Big Apple . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Everglades Elementary Students Learn Valuable Lesson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Cypress Bay Staff and Student Body Honor Math Teacher’s Legacy . . . . . . . . . 62

Legally speaking

The Key to a Successful Loan Modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Some Things to Consider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Positive Parenting

Mending a Broken Heart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

home decor

Accent Prone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Haute Hair

Are You In Love With Your Color? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Fitness Forum

Finding Time For Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Health & Wellness

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

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

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Is Your Marriage a Diamond in the Rough? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Stretch, Stretch, Stretch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Alternative to Lasik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

pet of the month

“Ella, Brewster & Chester” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

pet care

Dental Disease Also Affects Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

tee to green

The Chip Shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Tax Talk

Additional Medicare Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Car care

Rejuvenate Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Chamber news

Weston Chamber Business Networking at HealthSource Chiropractic . . . . . . . . 92

Rotary News

The Rotary Club of Weston in Partnership with The Weston Bar Association . . . 94

it’s their business

Tutor Doctor is the Prescription for Academic Success . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

it’s their business

Slender Fit U Makes Dieting Easy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Dining Out

POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi Plans Anniversary Celebration . . . . . . .

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Business spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 photo contest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Snapshots from school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Seen on scene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108,111

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2nd Paul Tanner – This singer-impressionist has often been compared to the Man of Many Voices, Danny Gans. His music variety show is jam-packed with impressions from the worlds of celebrity, comedy and music.

Showtime is at 8pm at the Bonaventure Town Center Club. Tickets are $20 each.

To purchase tickets call (954) 384-8330 or stop by the Club.

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

6th Community Association Law Seminar – The law firm of Kaye Bender Rembaum invites the boards and residents of homeowner, condominium and cooperative associations, as well as property managers, to a complimentary seminar about community association law. It will take place from 6:30-8:30pm at Bonaventure Town Center Club. Attendees are encouraged to submit questions and topics for discussion with their RSVP to KBRLegalSeminar@piersongrant. com or call 954-776-1999, ext. 230.

9th “Little Red Riding Hood” – This new twist on the all-time classic is presented by professional puppeteers. In this updated version, the Wolf and Red both learn valuable lessons on the way to Grandma’s house. Two performances are scheduled at the Weston Community Center, one at 1:30pm and another at 3pm. The puppet show is free and best suited for children ages pre-K through second grade. For more information call (954) 389-4321.

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“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days” – You’ll long for summer vacation while watching this installment of the Wimpy Kid series in which Greg’s plans for summer backfire. This free, family event takes place at the Event Stage in the Weston Regional Park. Bring your own blankets, lawn chairs and popcorn.

The movie begins at 7:30pm; it is rated PG.

10th Celebrate the Arts – Join your friends and family from 11am to 5pm at Weston Town Center. Celebrate the Arts will feature an exhibit by the Weston Art Guild, hands-on activities by Young at Art, a musical playing patch with instruments for children to try, a graffiti wall, and continuous entertainment by the Cypress Bay and Sagemont drama, band and choral departments. For more information call (954) 389-4321 or visit http://artscouncilweston.wordpress.com/ events-calendar/.

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21st Weston Friends Club Tea Party – Enjoy a traditional English Tea at the British Market Place in Davie at noon. “Let’s Have Tea” features a menu of scones, quiche tartlets, fruit medley, Scotish shortbread, and more delectable treats. To RSVP for this event or to learn more about other Weston Friends Club activities, please call VP Programs Jacqueline Stewart at (954) 384-6389.

Weston Friends Club Book Club – The Book Markers will meet at a member’s home to discuss Summer Island by Kristin Hannah. For more information on this book club or other Weston Friends Club activities, please call Nancy Russo at (954) 385-1445.

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MOMS Club Social – All Weston mothers and their children are invited to a social hosted by the MOMS Club of Weston.

Stop by Shelter #1 at Weston Regional Park from 3:30 – 5:30pm to learn more about the MOMS Club; kids will enjoy Valentine’s crafts and snacks. For more information contact momsclubwestonne@gmail.com.

Celebrate Dance – Watch the pros perform and then let them teach you how to dance! Enjoy the fun, music and excitement as you learn to tango, zumba, salsa, flamenco and more. This free event takes place from 6-10pm at Weston Town Center. For more information call (954) 389-4321 or visit http://artscouncilweston. wordpress.com/events-calendar/.

17th Free Pet Care Seminar – All Friends Animal Clinic will host a free seminar on pet nutrition, behavior and resources from 12-2pm. The clinic is located at 4476 Weston Road. Space is limited; call (954) 659-9913 to register.

The Schwartz Dynasty – The Weston Foreign Film Series presents this Israeli dramatic satire about a widow and a Russian immigrant who fight bureaucracy to get their loved one buried. Showtimes are at 5pm and 7:15pm at Weston 8 Cinema. Tickets are $7. For more information or to purchase

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The Bronx Wanderers – The Bonaventure Town Center Club is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its beloved executive director, Bob Fedderwitz, with this popular musical variety show. The Bronx Wanderers magically recreate the doo-wop and rockn-roll era. Showtime is at 8pm. Tickets are

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Community News

Mayor Stermer Appointed to County Planning Council

By Stacey Bomser

Organization, four years as its chair, enables him to bring extensive transportation and ess than one month into development experience to the Planning office and Mayor Daniel Stermer Council, for the benefit of the City and all was already working for the City’s of Broward County. greater good. In December, he was sworn Mayor Stermer was appointed to the in as one of the newest members of the Council

by County Commissioner Lois Broward County Planning Council. This Wexner.

There are 20 members of the is the first time a Weston elected official Broward County Planning Council. One has served on the Planning Council. member is a County Commissioner selected The fundamental role of this multiby a majority vote of the Commission. jurisdictional planning agency is to promote Another member is a Broward County coordinated, comprehensive, long-range School Board member selected by the planning throughout Broward County.

School Board membership.

In addition, Plans and programs of the Council include each County Commissioner appoints two the County Land Use Plan, the County members from their respective districts; Trafficways Plan, the County Platting one member being an elected municipal Process, special projects, and intergovofficer and the other being an elector not ernmental coordination. holding public office.

“The Broward County Planning Council A county-wide planning council is Mayor Daniel Stermer (second from right) being sworn in by Broward County is responsible for reviewing development Planning Council Chair Lamar Fisher. Photo courtesy City of Weston. necessary because Broward County is projects that have a regional impact,” among the largest of Florida’s counties with 1,230 square miles and a population of explains Weston City Manager John Flint. “Having Mayor Stermer as a member of the over 1.7 million.

There are many issues within the county that impact each of the 31 Planning Council will assure that Weston’s interests are protected from the impacts of municipalities, examples of which include drainage, air and water pollution, solid development in the surrounding communities that may affect Weston. Mayor Stermer’s waste disposal, and traffic congestion. years as the City’s representative on the Broward County Metropolitan Planning

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Community News

Local Legislators Host Town Hall Forum

By Stacey Bomser

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ue to redistricting and term limits,

the November election resulted in several new representatives for the City of Weston. The community will have the opportunity to meet newly elected State Representative Richard Stark, State Senator Jeremy Ring and Broward County Commissioner Martin David Kiar when they host a Town Hall Legislative Forum on Tuesday, February 26th.

Representative Richard Stark was elected to the Florida House in the last election. He lives in and represents all of Weston as part of his district. Mr. Stark serves on the following committees: Finance & Tax Subcommittee; Rep. Richard Stark, District 104 K-12 Subcommittee; Regulatory Affairs Committee; Select Committee on PPACA; and Veteran & Military Affairs Subcommittee.

Senator Jeremy Ring was elected to the Florida Senate in 2006, and reelected subsequently. He lives in Parkland, but represents Weston as part of his district. Mr. Ring serves on the following committees: Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Chair; Appropriations Subcommittee on Finance and Tax, Vice Chair; Appropriations; Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development; Banking and Insurance; Commerce and Tourism; Judiciary, Rules; and Joint Legislative Auditing Committee.

Martin David Kiar is the Broward County Commissioner for District 1, which encompasses parts of Weston. He is a former member of the Florida House of Representatives, where he represented part of Weston for six years.

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As a longtime Weston resident, Rep. Stark organized the Town Hall Forum to give constituents an opportunity to meet their representatives and discuss important issues. “We are getting ready to start the new legislative session and I wanted to talk to the community to find out what their issues and concerns are,” stated Rep. Stark.

He plans to talk about the legislative issues he will be working on this session, which begins on March 5th.

Rep. Stark says two of his big concerns are education and healthcare. “As an insurance agent, I am interested in how President Obama’s Affordable Care Act will affect Floridians, and, as a former teacher, I realize how Sen. Jeremy Ring, District 29 important education decisions are to the community, which is why I am proud to serve on the House K-12 Education Committee.”

Senator Ring and Commissioner Kiar will also address attendees. The presentations will be followed by a Question & Answer session.

There will also be a presentation from 2-1-1 Broward. It provides a 24-hour comprehensive helpline and support services for individuals in our community seeking crisis intervention assistance and/or information and referrals to health and human services in Broward County. 2-1-1 Broward averages 116,000 incoming calls a year.

The Town Hall Legislative Forum takes place on Tuesday, February 26th from 6:308:30pm at Weston City Hall, 17200 Royal Palm Boulevard. For more information, call Representative Stark’s legislative office at (954) 217-0287.

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Celebrate Dance Celebrates Weston’s Cultural Diversity

By Stacey Bomser

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eel the rhythm of the night when Celebrate

Dance comes to Weston Town Center. The City of Weston, the Arts Council of Greater Weston and Mujeres Latinas are teaming with dance professionals to present an evening of food, fun and fabulous dancing.

It will be an evening of “Dancing with the Stars” while dancing under the stars at Weston Town Center. The event will feature performances of various styles of dance, followed by the opportunity for guests to try out these dance moves. Professional instructors will demonstrate tango, salsa, flamenco, line dancing and much more.

The Arts Council is excited to bring this unique program to the community. The group’s past projects have focused more on the visual arts with the Weston Foreign Film Series, ArtWalk and ShowTime, and the annual Student Artist Showcase.

“Celebrate Dance is a great way for Weston to come together and get to know their neighbors,” shares Joy Rodenberg, president of the Arts Council of Greater Weston. “It will appeal to the toddler, the teenager, the young adult, parents and grandparents – of all backgrounds.”

The evening will feature a Latin flair, influenced by our multicultural community. “Weston is a United Nations of wonderful neighbors and I don’t know anyone that doesn’t want to get up and dance,” shares First Vice President of the Arts Council Jami Rahn.

Mujeres Latinas Impulsando Mujeres Latinas Inc. is excited to be on board for this exciting event. “We welcome this opportunity to collaborate

with the City of Weston, the Arts Council and Weston Town Center in a family activity that will bring together people from many origins, ages and cultures in a celebration of dance,” states Ana Valladares, Mujeres Latinas’ Education, Arts and Culture Director. “Dance is a way to express ourselves and through it we’ll be able to connect with our wonderful Weston neighbors in a fun way.”

Celebrate Dance is the second collaboration between the Arts Council of Greater Weston, City of Weston and Weston Town Center to bring arts and cultural programming to the community.

Celebrate the Arts takes place on Saturday, February 10th from 11am to 5pm. That day will feature an exhibit by the Weston Art Guild, hands-on activities by Young at Art, a musical playing patch with instruments for children to play, a graffiti wall and continuous entertainment by the Cypress Bay and Sagemont drama, band and choral departments.

Don Decker, director of parks and recreation for the City of Weston, welcomes this new partnership. “The Arts Council has enhanced our community with a diversity of artistic programs.

This new opportunity to partner with them, along with the Weston Town Center and Mujeres Latinas, for a Celebration of Dance could not be passed up.”

Celebrate Dance takes place on Saturday, February 23rd from 6-10pm at Weston Town Center. The event it free and open to everyone. For more information call (954) 389-4321 or visit www.artscouncilwestonfl.com

Weston Welcomes Return of Symphony of the Americas’ Opera to Broadway

By Stacey Bomser

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lead roles this season in the Staats Theaters of Germany. New to this year’s concert are Soprano Donna Balson, of the Sydney Opera House, and Baritone Marcin Bronikowski, winner of multiple international voice competitions who has appeared with Deutsche Oper-Berlin and Italy’s legendary La Scala.

The Symphony Series concludes with a performance by the legendary Dallas Brass on Saturday, April 20th. One of America’s foremost musical ensembles, the Dallas Brass features a unique blend of traditional brass instruments with a full complement of percussion. Their repertoire includes classical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood and patriotic marches. The Dallas Brass will be joined onstage for one piece by select high school musicians.

City of Weston and the Weston Philharmonic Society are pleased to present the Symphony of the Americas’ Opera to Broadway on Saturday, March 2nd. The evening features famous operas and Broadway selections performed by four internationallyacclaimed singers, joined by the full symphony orchestra.

This encore performance of the Symphony’s original production celebrates Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese’s 25th Anniversary Season as Artistic Director of the Symphony of the Americas, Broward’s own professional orchestra.

Under his baton, the maestro will take the audience on a musical journey with favorite Marcin Bronikowski and Soprano Courtenay Budd arias and Broadway selections performed Baritone will perform with the Symphony of the Americas. by soloists Donna Balson, Courtenay Budd, Tickets to the March 2nd performance of the Symphony of the Americas’ Opera to Marcin Bronikowski and Eduardo Aladrén. The evening will feature opera music by Broadway are on sale now at the Weston Community Center, Comerica Bank and Wagner, Rossini, Bizet and Puccini with Broadway selections by Rogers & Hammerstein, Community Bank of Broward. Adult tickets are $20 in advance, or $30 at the door, Bernstein, and Andrew Lloyd Webber. and student tickets are $10 in advance, or $15 at the door. Opera to Broadway will This will be Budd and Aladrén’s second appearance with the Symphony of the take place at 8pm at the Cypress Bay Theater. For more information call 954-389Americas’ Opera to Broadway. Soprano Courtenay Budd has made repeated appear4321 or visit http://www.westonfl.org/Events/EventsCalendar.aspx. ances at Lincoln Center, Carnagie Hall and Spoleto. Tenor Eduardo Aladrén has held

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Party With A Purpose At JAFCO Black & White Benefit

By Stacey Bomser

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tatistics show that one out of every ten children born today

will be diagnosed with some form of developmental disability. In keeping with JAFCO’s mission to strengthen families and care for children in need, the agency is building a new facility to meet the needs of the growing number of families with a child, or children, with developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, prader willi, or spina bifida.

The new JAFCO Developmental Disabilities Respite & Family Resource Center is expected to open by the end of the year. Children with special needs will be able to receive therapy of all kinds and learn important daily living skills, while support services will be offered to the entire family unit. This will include up to two weeks of respite care for children so that the family can recuperate on vacation or attend a special occasion, things they might not otherwise be able to do while caring for a special needs child.

The Weston/West Broward Chapter of JAFCO is hosting the Black & White Benefit party to raise funds for the new JAFCO Development Disabilities Respite & Family Resource Center. “It is our belief that the reason to get involved, to get active, to make a difference is Black & White…it’s for the love of the children,” states Lori Meyers, event co-chair.

Dr. Sandy Rizzo Weiner, event co-chair, knows first-hand how badly a facility such as this is needed in our community. “This is very near and dear to my heart, as I work with children with special needs daily in my private practice. It’s so important for us to come together as a community to give support to these families so they know they are not alone.”

The Black & White Benefit party will take place on Saturday, February 9th from 7:30-11:00pm at Midtown Athletic Club’s M Café. Guests will be treated to sumptuous food stations catered by M Café, delectable desserts, including a Starbucks dessert bar, and signature cocktails. The evening’s entertainment will feature live music and a silent

auction. A sampling of some of the exciting auction items guests can bid on includes autographed sports memorabilia from the Miami Dolphins and wellness packages generously donated by Midtown Athletic Club.

Tickets to the JAFCO Black & White Benefit party are $75 per person and can be purchased online at www.jafco.org/events. Space is limited; please RSVP by February 7th. For more information on the new JAFCO Developmental Disabilities Respite & Family Resource Center visit http://www.jafco.org/who-we-are/future-programs.

Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options (JAFCO) was established in 1992 to provide services to abused and neglected children in South Florida. It currently provides an entire continuum of programs and services for at-risk children and their families including an emergency shelter, group home, family preservation program and more.

Wacky Wedding to Benefit Kids In Distress

By Stacey Bomser

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our Kid to Camp campaign helps sponsor an eight-week educational summer camp experience for abused and neglected children of South Florida, in a fun, safe and posithe town. Instead of a traditional party, this year’s event will feature a wacky tive environment,” states Wright. wedding with gala guests regaling at The entire event benefits Kids In Distress. “All the reception all while raising funds to help proceeds are used to directly support and care for South Florida’s abused and neglected children. the fragile victims of child abuse in South Florida, “We wanted to add more ‘fun’ in fundraising which includes funding for one of the only remainthis year by adding an interactive play to our ing emergency shelters for children ages birth to annual gala,” explains Sylvia de la Paz Wright, 15 years of age, and a family counseling center,” KID Auxiliary gala committee chair. notes Wright.

Giovanni and Daniela’s Wedding is an interFor more than 30 years, Kids In Distress has active dinner show, similar to Tony & Tina’s helped thousands of children and their families Wedding, the longest running Off-Broadway by providing cost-effective and replicable model show. Giovanni and Daniela’s Wedding is original programs that are designed to permanently break to Kids In Distress and was written by Mike the destructive cycles of abuse, sickness, neglect and Sipe Entertainment. homelessness. Recognized as a premier agency in According to Wright, the 80’s themed “play” South Florida, KID provides programs with proven is performed by professional actors but gala results to 10,000 children and families annually. guests will participate in the “show.” As part of the wedding reception, guests will celebrate Giovanni and Daniela’s Wedding takes place at with the happy couple, enjoy a sit-down dinner Member of the Kids in Distress Auxiliary invite you to Giovanni and Daniela’s Wedding. Pictured from left: Mary Blake, Irene Carraway, Belinda Burg, Sylvia 6pm on Saturday, March 2nd at the Bonaventure and dance the night away. de la Paz Wright, Lisa Marcet, Colette Jones, Elaine Boone, Rachel Gebaide; Resort & Spa. The dress code is tacky 80’s themed In addition, the evening will feature a live front: Michelle Marcet. (Dresses courtesy of David’s Bridal of Sunrise) or cocktail attire. Tickets to the KID Auxiliary and silent auction. Featured items include a gala are $150 each and include the show, cocktail reception, dinner, dancing and seven-day vacation to Los Suenos, Costa Rica, a pair of diamond hoop earrings from auction. To get on the guest list, visit www.giovannianddaniela.com or call Irene Freddy’s, The Certified Diamond Store, and a golf foursome at Doral Golf Resort & Spa. Carraway at (954) 881-4582. The evening is sponsored by Ultimate Software.

Guests can also support KID’s Send a Kid to Camp campaign. “For $200 per child, he annual Kids In Distress Auxiliary gala will be the talk of

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B’nai Aviv To Host “Rhythm & Jews” Music Festival

By Stacey Bomser

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here’s more to Jewish music than Hava Nagilah and the Dreidel

song. B’nai Aviv invites the entire Weston community to “Rhythm & Jews,” an outdoor music festival featuring a mix of Jewish, folk and Israeli music.

The inaugural event takes place on Sunday, February 10th from noon until 4pm on the synagogue’s lawn.

“Rhythm & Jews” was created by the temple’s Fundraising Committee, chaired

by Debbie Regent. The group was looking for an exciting and fun event geared towards families of all faiths, with songs that appeal to all generations.

“Our inspiration was the ‘Love-In’, a hippie music festival held annually at Greynold’s Park in North Miami Beach,” explains Regent. “We thought we could do a smaller, Jewish version in Weston.”

As of now, the program will feature eight musical acts including Rhythm & Jews, B’nai Torah’s Rock Shabbat house band, singer/songwriter Charlie White, Subconscious, the Posnack Band, The Meggido Project, Violins in Motion, Singer/songwriter Charlie White has a Perfect Pitch, and Weston’s own Katie Co. recording contract with Sony Records; Guests are encouraged to bring blanhe is also a Cypress Bay alum.

kets and lawn chairs to enjoy the afternoon’s entertainment. The event will also feature several kosher food trucks including Moty’s Grill which serves Mediterranean fare and offers a children’s menu, Clarabelle’s gourmet cupcakes, and Hip Pops’ hand-crafted Rhythm & Jews, B’nai Torah’s Rock Shabbat house band, gelato pops. Beer will perform at B’nai Aviv’s outdoor music festival. and soft drinks will also be available.

“Rhythm & Jews” is a fundraiser for the temple. Proceeds will benefit B’nai Aviv’s Temple Fund which Regent says helps finance the many needs of running a synagogue, from education to security to purchasing a new air conditioning unit. Admission tickets are $10 per person or $36 per family.

The “Rhythm & Jews” Music Festival takes place from noon until 4pm on February 10th at B’nai Aviv, 1410 Indian Trace. For more information call (954) 384-8265.

Weston Cup & Showcase Is Premier Soccer Tournament

By Stacey Bomser

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ore than 475 soccer teams from throughout Florida, across

& Showcase; that includes all 72 Weston FC teams. According to Ziegler, the event is more than just a soccer tournament. “We call it a Showcase because college coaches from around the country attend to scout players. It’s an opportunity for them to see these talented kids compete in tournament level play.”

Weston has developed quite a reputation as a soccer powerhouse. There are over 3,000 children enrolled in the Weston AYSO playing recreational soccer, and an additional 950 players in the Weston FC. Elite players can take advantage of U.S. Soccer’s Developmental Academy Club. According to Ziegler, Weston FC is one of only 80 clubs in the country selected to participate in this prestigious program designed to train players to compete at the international level. “We have one player who is now playing for the U.S. National team and several others who are working their way through the system.”

the country, and around the world will converge on Weston over President’s Day Weekend for the 11th annual Weston Cup & Showcase. Considered one of the premier soccer tournaments in the southeast, it promises three full-days of amazing talent and exciting tournament play.

Steve Ziegler, president of the Weston FC travel soccer club, says the Weston Cup & Showcase is the largest club-run tournament in the state. It features non-stop action with about 900 games being played during the tournament, which serves as the biggest fundraiser for Weston FC. “Not only is the Weston Cup & Showcase a way of branding our club and the city, but it also raises money for financial aid and scholarships for our players and to help pay for our professional coaching staff,” explains Ziegler.

The Weston Cup & Showcase takes place The event will also be a big boost for Weston U8 Black Premier was the 2012 Weston Cup Champions.

February 16-18th at Weston Regional Park Weston’s economy. With 20,000 people in and Vista Park.

Because of the tournament’s size, additional games will be played at town for the tournament, Ziegler says local restaurants will be busy. The tournament Pine Island Park and Central Park in Plantation.

For more information on the event, also generates about 1,100 hotel room nights. visit http://www.westonsoccer.net/WestonInvitational/index_E.html.

Close to 500 U8 to U18 teams are expected to compete in this year’s Weston Cup

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AAUW Celebrates International Women’s Day

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“That one small action of philanthropy has mushroomed into one giant project,” says Dr. Anandam. mpowering. Inspirational. Enlightening.

“The visible beneficiaries are the students in Royal International Women’s Day, hosted by the Palm Elementary School in Lauderhill, but the invisWeston Branch of the American Association ible beneficiaries are the kids in the Kids Helping Kids of University Women, promises to be all that and program and all those who support them.” more as it recognizes the women who are making a Lerner says that while she is honored to be recdifference in our community. Everyone is invited to th ognized by AAUW Weston for her efforts, the most join the celebration on Saturday, March 9 . gratifying aspect is the affect it has had on her children International Women’s Day was established by the and the community.

“When I started Kids Helping United Nations in 1975 as “a day when women are Kids, my goal was to teach my own children how to recognized for their achievements without regard to give back. I soon realized that so many parents have divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, this same goal and Kids Helping Kids has provided economic or political.” Since 2007, the Weston Branch that opportunity to dozens of children and many of AAUW has honored local women and women’s families over the years.” groups with its Community Service Star Award and Lerner is not the first Weston woman or group to Service of Distinction Award. be honored during AAUW’s International Women’s “Many women give their time to serve others Kids Helping Kids Founder Lisa Lerner poses with school supply donations.

Day celebration.

In past years, recognition has been or teach their children to serve others who are in given to Jackie Rosen, Founder of the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention, the need,” explains Dr. Kamala Anandam, AAUW Weston President. “They don’t ask for Harvest Drive, and Mujeres Latinas Impulsando Mujeres Latinas of Broward County. recognition or expect any reward. They just serve and find joy and satisfaction in what they do. It is up to others to notice and recognize the selfless service of these women.”

The Weston Branch of the American Association of University Women hosts its annual Lisa Lerner, of Weston, will be honored with the Community Service Star Award.

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Dinner Dance Fundraiser Supports Suicide Prevention Agency

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annual dinner dance is FISP’s largest fundraiser.

“It’s always a fun night and this year will be no exception,” states Rosen. “The evening will include cocktails, a delicious dinner, and dancing to music

by DJ Danny of Power Party Promotions. There will also be a $1,000 cash raffle and an amazing silent auction.”

The highpoint of the evening will be the presentation of the FISP Humanitarian Award to Eli Lilly and Company for its outstanding research and work in the field of neuroscience. “It is through this work and commitment in this field that more information has become available on depressive illnesses and the cause and effect of people who suffer from these disorders,” explains Rosen. “Their research demonstrates that mental illnesses are identifiable in the brain, which can help prevent

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to benefit the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention (FISP). The Weston-based organization is hosting its 12th annual dinner dance on Friday, February 22nd.

It selected a patriotic theme to tie in with President’s Day. Guests are encouraged to dress in red, white and blue dressy attire for the elegant evening.

“Everyone is welcome to come to this most memorable evening and help support all of FISP’s programs that serve the citizens of Broward County,” says Jackie Rosen, Executive Director/CEO of FISP. “This is a most worthy cause and you can make a difference in helping to save lives.”

Executive Director/CEO Jackie Rosen and President Harry Rosen FISP’s mission is to educate, support and advocate invite you to attend the annual dinner dance to benefit FISP. suicide and save many lives.” for suicide prevention. Suicide is an urgent health crisis in this country where there is a suicide attempt every 38 seconds and a death by suicide every 14.2 minutes.

FISP is working hard to change these statistics with successful prevention pro- “Come Party with the Presidents” takes place on February 22nd at Signature Grand in Davie. Tickets are $125 per person and all proceeds from the dinner dance benefit grams and support services including: Solutions Unlimited Now (SUN) for seniors, the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention. Reservations are required; to purchase law enforcement officers, students and other specified groups; Tri-County Triangle tickets please call (954) 384-0344, visit www.fisponline.org, or email fisp@earthlink. of Care Suicide Prevention Conference for medical professionals; National Survivors net.

More information on FISP and its services is available on the agency’s website of Suicide Day Conference; and six Suicide Survivor Support Groups. and on facebook.

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Weston Bar Association Promotes Professional Networking and Philanthropy

By Stacey Bomser

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lthough still in its infancy, the Weston Bar Association

has already made an impact in the community, both professionally and charitably.

The Weston Bar Association is open to all attorneys who practice or live in Weston, as well as members of local businesses who work with or support the legal community. “So many of the meetings surrounding the legal profession take place out East,” explains Evan Baron, founder and president of the Weston Bar Association. “I believe we have an opportunity to build a networking and referral group right here in our backyard.”

Since its inception, just a few months ago, the Weston Bar Association has already grown to over 60 members and has led to the merger of three firms. According to Baron, “They met at our meetings and as a result have merged into a new firm. Without the Weston Bar Association they may have never had the opportunity to connect.”

The organization hosts monthly networking luncheons featuring a guest speaker; April’s guest speaker will be Florida Bar President Eugene Pettis. In addition, the Weston Bar Association hosts a variety of “after hours” and social events, such as its recent holiday party. At that event, members donated approximately $1,100 to the Dan Marino Foundation.

Baron strongly believes the Weston Bar Association has an obligation to give something back to the community it serves. “Unfortunately, sometimes attorneys are portrayed as professionals who only ‘take.’ This is not true at all. We have already collected canned goods for the Harvest Drive and donations for both the Dan Marino

Foundation and Children’s Harbor.

It is our intention to continue being philanthropic.”

The Weston Bar Association is responsible for making the holidays brighter for children at Children’s Harbor, an agency providing residential services for foster children in a family-style setting. Through Members of the Weston Bar Association enjoy networking opportunities. the efforts of Board Member Marvin Schulman, the Weston Bar Association was able to secure a toy donation from Jazwares.

Board Member Keil Hackley, who is also active in the Rotary Club of Weston, suggested they donate the toys to Children’s Harbor. She was already actively involved with that facility through the Rotary Club’s Horse Heroes program.

Big Changes Coming to Bonaventure Resort & Spa

By Stacey Bomser

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“This repositioning reflects our strategy to bring an upscale, independent resort and conference center to South Florida,” said Ari Pearl, partner with Hospitality Investing Group, owners of the Bonaventure Resort & Spa. In addition to major improvements to the conference center, additional resort improvements include renovations to the lobby and reconcept and expansion of the property’s main restaurant.

This will be wonderful for Weston residents looking for new and exciting dining options in the community. Banyan Restaurant, the resort’s main dining venue, will be expanded with new outdoor seatMarketing Director ing. In addition, the Michelle Shulman

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General Manager Jim Mauer will oversee the upcoming renovation. “I’m thrilled to have this unique opportunity to create something special at Bonaventure Resort & Spa as it goes through its transformation. We have a wonderful team in place and I look forward to making our vision for the resort a reality.”

Newly appointed Marketing Director Michelle Shulman will be one of the key players. “Michelle will work with and report to our director of sales and marketing, Joe Kramer, and will be instrumental in our comprehensive repositioning of the resort,” states Mauer. “She brings extensive experience within our industry and within this destination to her new role, in addition to creativity and infectious energy.”

The Bonaventure Resort & Spa is a AAA Four Diamond Resort. It features 500 spacious guestrooms and suites, new owners of Bonaventure Resort & Spa will four swimming pools, two championship PGA golf The soon begin a multi-million dollar renovation. courses, and multiple dining venues including the award-winning Ireland’s Steakhouse. The Bonaventure For more information or reservations, visit www. boasts the luxurious 48,000 square-foot Alaya Spa, with BonaventureResortandSpa.com or call (954) 389-3300.

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kicking. At the end of 2012, within the entire City of Weston there were only 202 single family homes for sale. That’s a wonderful situation. At the height of all of the madness there were nearly 1000 homes for sale. Now, with only 202 homes in inventory, this means demand is high, supply is low, and prices will be higher; not a gigantic amount but a reasonable amount. The highest priced home in Weston is $6,500,000, the average home price is $893,199, and the median home price is $599,000.

Within the last 24 months, 138 homes were sold in the Savanna subdivision, and presently there are only 13 for sale; Weston Hills Country Club sold 42 homes; Tequesta sold 12; Windmill Ranch Estates sold 29 homes ranging in price from $835,000 to $7,800,000.

The value of a home is based on several factors. This list includes: the comparables in your neighborhood, the location, condition, living area square footage, and the balance on your mortgage. Factors that add to a home’s value include recent renovations and the installations of hurricane impact windows and doors.

If you find yourself in the position that your mortgage is higher than the home’s value, you have the option of doing a short sale instead of a foreclosure. A foreclosure stays on your credit rating for seven to ten years, whereas a short sale stays for only two years and you can purchase another property at the end of those two years.

The last five to seven years have been very difficult for sellers, not only here in Weston but nationwide. Buyers today are very sophisticated when purchasing property. The internet, which most buyers utilize, will help direct them on the purchase of another home.

In addition, interest rates are very low right now and this will allow the buyer to purchase a higher priced home than they could have when the rates were what they were several years ago.

Another good sign of the market’s rebound, is the fact that the luxury home market in Weston is also thriving. Windmill Ranch Estates had nine closed sales in 2010, 13 closed sales in 2011, and four closed sales as of December 2012. One of those sales was originally listed in 2010 for $16,500,000, but sold in 2012 for $7,000,000. Another property was listed for $2,650,000 in 2010 and sold for $1,600,000 last year. There are 18 homes currently listed for sale in this neighborhood.

Home sales in Windmill Lakes Estates are also strong. There are currently five homes for sale in that small community. It saw one home closed in 2010, two closed sales in 2011, and one closed sale as of December 2012. Windmill Reserve has had four sales recently; one last year and three in 2011.

The luxury market has been improving along with all of the real estate in Weston. 2013 promises to be a great time to buy and sell real estate in our community.

Jean Kachik is a luxury home specialist with Keyes Real Estate Company, located in the Weston Town Center. To learn more, call her at (954) 646-0777 or email her at jeankachik@aol.com.

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So, when the opportunity arose to adopt Samuel, the DeJongs were overjoyed. “We love Samuel and felt God calling us to be his forever family,” shares Terri. “We have loved Samuel since we received the phone call asking us to consider fostering him, and we both knew that we wanted to adopt him and be his forever parents.”

During the adoption ceremony, the couple both spoke before the court of their love for Samuel and the joy he brings them. They consider him a blessing.

Speaking directly to Samuel, Terri said: “We are so humbled, and so deeply honored to be part of your life as your mom and dad.

We love you! You belong to our family forever.”

Twenty-three children found forever families that day. “National Adoption Day makes the dreams of our most vulnerable children come true every year,” said Emilio Benitez, President and CEO of ChildNet, which is responsible for the administration of the child welfare system in Broward County. “This is a special day for the families but, more importantly, for the kids who will now have a stable, loving, permanent home.”

own, Terri and Jack DeJong felt they had room in their hearts to love one more. On National Adoption Day, the couple officially adopted their foster child, Samuel.

Now 16-months-old, Samuel had been in the DeJong’s care since he was four months old. He had already been accepted into the family, long before his adoption. “This past summer Samuel traveled with us and met our parents, most of our siblings, and all of our grown children and our grandchildren,” shares Jack. “Samuel was excited to meet them and they welcomed him into our family with love and joy.”

Samuel was the 26th child the DeJongs have fostered over the past 15 years. “We started as foster parents when our youngest child was 11-years-old and wanted younger siblings,” explains Terri.

While the couple has continuously opened their home and hearts to foster children, they say it hurts each time one leaves. “For whatever time they stay with us, we love them and care for them as if they will be with us Terri and Jack DeJong adopted Samuel on National Adoption Day.

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last year in the hospital or in recovery. The eighth grader suffers from ulcerative colitis and underwent two separate surgeries at Miami Children’s Hospital. During the first surgery in April, doctors removed Noah’s colon and inserted a reservoir created from the small bowel, commonly called the J-pouch.

After healing for a few months, Noah underwent a second surgery which reconnected the bowel.

“In general, I’m feeling pretty good. My health is definitely getting better, but the doctors say it could take up to a year for my surgery to help me,” explains Noah, noting that he is tired a lot because his sleep is interrupted by his condition.

Because he still battles with complications from The Make-A-Wish Foundation granted Noah Ramer’s wish for an arcade driving game. the procedure, Noah was found eligible by the MakeA-Wish Foundation to have a wish granted. had actually done it.”

“I knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I had to think wisely about Wangan Midnight is truly an arcade game. The dual-passenger driving game is so my choice,” shares Noah. “My wish was this arcade game called Wangan Midnight big it could only be installed in the family’s garage. Noah considers it his own personal Maximum Tune 3. I wanted this game because they took it out of the arcade by my arcade, but he’s happy to let friends and family play with him. house. This is my favorite racing game, and I hadn’t played it for years.”

This wish was even more meaningful to Noah because it was granted by Toys R Us. Apparently, Noah had forgotten how much he missed playing the game because Noah says if given the opportunity he would thank the store not only for granting his when Make-A-Wish delivered it, he said he screamed because he was afraid of his own wish, but for inspiring one of his true passions. “I bought my first drum set from the excitement. “I hugged my mom to relieve my fear. I couldn’t believe that Make-A-Wish store. I’ve since become a serious drummer and guitarist.”

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to their hotel in a limo. The next day it was off to Giants Stadium, where they were given a tour of the facility ike many young boys, Josh Pita dreams and then taken to the field for a closed practice. They of one day being a professional quarterback in met with Giant’s Coach Tom Coughlin and Josh the NFL. His dream gained some serious yards showed off an 8 x10 photo of himself holding a sign recently when he and his family had the chance to that said “I have cancer. I protect my QB. O-line, you spend time with not only his favorite team, but favorite can too!

Go Giants!” Josh’s positive spirit so moved player too. Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the team that after practice, the entire offensive line the Weston 9-year old, who is battling leukemia, travsmiled for a photo.

“The Giants representative said eled to New York in December to meet the New York she had never seen the O-line get together and pose Giants and Quarterback Eli Manning. “It was absolutely for a picture and they got everybody, including Eli, to amazing. It was incredible,” said Laura Pita, Josh’s mom. pose with Josh,” Pita said.

Josh, a fourth-grader at Gator Run Elementary Giants Linebacker Mark Herzlich, who battled School, is a die-hard football fan and even convinced Josh Pita, with Eli Manning (bottom left) and Ewing’s Sarcoma a few years ago, also spent time with doctors to let him play tackle football this year with the New York Giant’s Offensive Line Josh, talking to him about his own cancer battle. “To his team in Cooper City. Diagnosed with leukemia actually meet someone who has made it to the NFL after a cancer diagnosis showed in 2010, his mother says he has a long road in front of him. He is on a 3-year treatment Josh he could do it too,” said Pita. regimen to battle the disease and hopefully push it into remission for a lifetime. Larry Two days later, the family returned to Giant’s Stadium as VIP guests of the team Schott, a Wish-Granter with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, said he knew that Josh’s to watch the Giants play the Philadelphia Eagles. Josh was escorted down to the field dream had to be on the gridiron. where he watched from the sidelines and the entire family was shown on the stadium’s “As soon as we met Josh, we knew that his wish had to involve football and his favorJumbotron video screen. After the game, Josh had a chance to talk to Manning, his idol, ite team, The Giants. Because he’s such an awesome kid, we made sure that Josh was in the locker room where they swapped player cards. Laura Pita said the experience was granted a “Giant” football fanatic’s dream come true,” said Schott, a Weston Attorney, nothing short of a dream come true for Josh, whose dreams of seeing snow and going who worked with wish partner Joanne Silverstein. to the top of the Empire State Building also came true. “I have to admit, even though Make-A-Wish arranged for Josh, his parents and brothers John, Matt, and Keagan I am a Philly girl and my blood runs green for the Eagles, I love the Giants,” she said. to fly to New Jersey for a 5-day stay in December. They flew first class and were escorted

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

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

Over the years, I consulted many medical doctors, and specialists.

I went through all kinds of tests, MRIs, and treatments. I tried every drug in the market; our medicine cabinet looked like a hospital’s infirmary. And still, nothing helped. But there’s more…

A friend of mine convinced me to give a chiropractor a try. The chiropractor examined me, took X-rays, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment did not hurt; it actually felt good. And guess what…I started feeling so much better! From daily migraines, I went down to three a week, and then to once in a great while. That’s when I realized that I wanted to become a chiropractor and help others. That’s how it happened!

It’s strange how life is, because now people come to see me with their migraines. They also come to me with their chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, just to name a few.

Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “Due to an auto accident, I suffered from severe neck pain, vertigo and I could not raise my arm to comb my hair. Now I am symptom free with no medication and I can do everything I could not do before.”

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January 2013 sales of Weston single-Family Homes Mollie Light, Realtor

Betty Frongello, Realtor

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SOLD PRICE BEDS BATHS SQ. FT. GARAGE POOL WATER

623 BEDFORD AV

$320,000 3

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2.5 2,779

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$340,000 4

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$485,000

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$906,950

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$473,000

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$540,000 4

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$470,000 5

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$370,000 4

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$315,000 4

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$239,400

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Sports News

Lady Falcons Secure County Soccer Championship

By Stacey Bomser

C

ongratulations to the Lady Falcons! The Falcon Cove Middle

School girls soccer team clenched the County Championship, shutting out Westglades Middle, 3-0.

The Lady Falcons controlled the entire game and were on the attack from the start.

Starting the second half tied at 0-0, the girls kicked it up to take home the title.

Sammy Bornstein scored the first goal off a direct kick outside the 18. She drilled it into the back of the net over the hands of the goalie. Bornstein scored the second goal as well, with an assist from Olivia Reese who lobbed the ball into the box. The team’s third goal was scored when Angelica Mazzocca assisted an “on target” corner kick to Emma Sanchez, who headed a perfect ball into the back of the net.

The Lady Falcons won the 2012 Broward County Soccer Championship. This is the team’s fourth county title.

The Lady Falcons were able to shut out the other team thanks to the defense of Shelby Kean, Jennifer Jensen, Annette Hernandez, Maya Gordon and goalie Shelly Rapp.

Westglades Middle had only one shot attempt and that was a free kick outside the 18.

The championship win was a culmination to an amazing season. The Lady Falcons were undefeated, with no goals scored against them during the regular season and only two goals scored all season. On the other hand, the team scored 74 goals. Every offensive player on the team scored a goal; the leading scorers were Sammy Bornstein (12 goals, 6 assists), Cori Parra (8 goals), Angelica Mazzocca (7 goals, 7 assists), Shelley

Rapp (6 goals), Olivia Reese (6 goals), and Julia Grosso (6 goals, 7 assists).

What made the season even more memorable was the way the girls pulled together. The Lady Falcons suffered many injuries and many players had to play unfamiliar positions. None more so than Shelley Rapp, who stepped in to play goalie after Jessica Kaufman fractured her ankle.

“Rapp doesn’t normally play goalie, but she stepped up and said she would do what her team needed her to do,” states Coach Hoopes. “Our defense rallied around her and did everything they could to make sure few, if any, shots were taken at the goal.

That unselfishness and tenacity is what makes our Coach Hoopes, MVP Sammy defense so special.”

Bornstein, and Coach Stupp.

In the seven years since Coach Hoopes and Coach Stupp have been coaching, the Lady Falcons have won their division six out of seven years, made it into the county Final Four six years, have only lost one regular season game at home, have lost only three regular season games, have been scored on only three times in the last two years, and have won four County Championship titles.

“We love our players and we are so proud of them. Not just for being champions, but for the young ladies they are, and for all the sacrifices and dedication they put into this season. The girls have certainly proven themselves to be leaders, both on the field and in the classroom,” shares Coach Stupp.

Coach Hoopes agrees. “We stress the importance of the ladies being well-rounded athletes, from their grades to the classroom to being leaders in the school, and being even better teammates. In order for this to happen we try to create an atmosphere of family. This love for each other allows them to fight and work hard every day. This is what makes them Champions!”

It was that sense of togetherness that led the team to victory. Congratulations to the Lady Falcons: Captains Shelby Kean, Jennifer Jensen, Olivia Reese and Angelica Mazzocca, and teammates Julia Grosso, Samantha Bornstein, Emma Sanchez, Shelley Rapp, Cori Parra, Annette Hernandez, Anna Schleiniger, Lori Castillo, Tori Collesso, Cori Parra, Valerie Wyrick, Camila Tussie, Kassidy Neysmith, Samantha Goffi, Parker Abbott, Jessica Kaufman, Andrea Furnari, Mandy Kopecki, Samantha Teixeira, Erika Casadevall, Mariana Mazzocca, and Daniella Tobon.

Falcon Cove Boys Soccer Claims 8th County Championship

F

By Stacey Bomser

alcon Cove Middle School better make room in its trophy case.

The boys soccer team has taken home its eighth Broward County Soccer Championship title. The team capped off a perfect 12-0 season with a win against Silver Lakes Middle School in the championship match.

Victory did not come easy. The boys fought off a strong effort from Silver Lakes and the game remained scoreless at the end of regulation play. In the overtime shootout, the Falcons were able to edge out Silver Lakes with two amazing saves from championship game MVP Santiago Hermida and four clutch goals from Federico Aquique, Jacobo Vasquez, Miguel Perez and Carlos Perez.

With only five returning players from last year’s squad, Coach Malca credits the boys with coming together and continuing Falcon Cove’s winning tradition. The team was led by Captain and Season MVP Federico Aquique who scored eleven goals and four assists in 12 games, and Co-Captain Alexander Soriano.

Coach Malca thanks the boys for making this a

season to remember. “Every player knew their role and did what they had to do for the good of the team. During each game different players stepped up whether it was our star defenders Alexander Soriano, Alexander Castano, Johari Minott, Esteban Mogollon, leading goal scorers Federico Aquique, Mateo Pieschacon, Miki Perez, goalies Santiago Hermida and Christian Rodriguez, or our strong role players such as Maximo Cardenas, Martin Hermida and Carlos Perez.”

Congratulations to the Falcon Cove Boys Soccer Team: Federico Aquique, Alexander Soriano, Juan Borrero, Maximo Cardenas, Alexander Castano, Tomas Gaviria, Santiago Hermida, Johari Minott, Esteban Magollon, Franco Monaco, Carlos Perez, Miguel Perez, Aksel Rendon, Kirian Sanchez, Christian Rodriguez, Justin Van Dam, Jacobo Vasquez, Karif Cohen, Cesar Larez, Juan Guerra, Mateo Pieschacon, Nicolas Yanez, Martin Hermida, Nicholas Hansen, and Team Manager Maurizio Sano.

The Falcon Cove Boys Soccer Team capped off a perfect season with the championship title.

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Sports News

Lightning Football’s State Championship Game Culminates Historic Season

By Jake Marsh, student writer

SportsCenter’s Top 10 – he said that his stat line did not matter to him.

“It doesn’t mean nothing to me because we didn’t win,” he said. “I still love my team hen Alex Montgomery intercepted Apopka quarterback and it is always about my team.”

Zack Darlington with 3:31 left in regulation, Cypress Bay’s side of the This game was headlined as a “shootout” throughout. After the first quarter, the two Florida Citrus Bowl erupted with fans thinking that the game was all teams traded a pair of touchdowns each, including a Dayes 71-yard run for six points. but close to over.

Despite the Blue Darters scoring a two-yard touchdown run with 1:29 left in the However after Montgomery’s pick, the referees from Henderson County called a fourth quarter, this gave Lewis roughing the passer penalty and the Lightning offense one on DB Griffin Jossfolk. What final shot at victory. After a many spectators, even neufew short passes and a 50-yard tral journalists including Larry screen to Dayes, the Lightning Blustein from South Florida found themselves just 18 yards High School Sports, said was out of the end zone.

With a bogus call would eventually under a minute to go, Lewis lead to Apopka’s game-winning threw an interception, which touchdown drive. would essentially end the game.

“Two great teams going at Emotional, he felt the need to it, two great coaching staffs take the blame. going at it,” head coach Mark “I let my team down,” he said.

Guandolo said. “The players not “I let them down. We had them quitting, that is what you want one-on-one.

We played for each to see in Florida high school other and that got us where we football.” are, but nobody remembers the Immediately after the second place team.

Nobody Lightning’s 53-50 loss to the remembers them.”

Blue Darters of Apopka on This was the farthest the December 15, the entire roster team had made it in school sat in the end zone in a state of history.

Although the team shock. Some with tears, most did not technically come out of the players felt they had been on top, Coach Guandolo said stripped of a state championRunning back Matt Dayes bursts towards the end zone he could not be happier about ship as a result of the penalty, for one of his four touchdowns of the night. He finished with 170 rushing yards and was named 8A-7A-6A player his team’s effort, specifically which negated the interception. of the year by the Sun-Sentinel. Photos by Jeremy Tache. the seniors.

“I was just trying to get an

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The seniors hoist the Class 8A state runner-up trophy after being defeated by the Apopka Blue Darters in the state championship game.

explanation,” Coach Guandolo said. “They called a late hit on the quarterback. It was during the play. They just threw it late, flag came out late.”

The Lightning’s offense proved to show its strengths throughout the course of the game. Quarterback Jaranta Lewis, running back Matt Dayes and Montgomery each had their best game of the year statistically. Although Montgomery finished with nine receptions – 199 yards and three touchdowns, two of them appearing on ESPN

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WR/DB Alex Montgomery makes a onehanded catch in the end zone for a touchdown.

He finished the game with nine receptions, 199 yards, and three touchdowns. Two of his three touchdown catches appeared on ESPN SportsCenter’s “Top 10 Plays.”

“I love them. It has been four years and they have given me everything they had,” he said. “I couldn’t be more proud of them. They are champions in my mind.”

Jake Marsh is a junior at Cypress Bay High School. He is the Sports Editor for the school newspaper, The Circuit. You can follow him on Twitter @JakeMarsh18 or via the school’s athletic account, @CB_Athletics.

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Hormones & Marriage

By Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette

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hen you said “I Do,” you never imagined that

years later you would lose all interest in a sex life and find your “soul mate” unattractive and irritating. You find yourself constantly battling fatigue, as everything you do requires so much effort. You don’t even know who you are when you hear yourself talking, as the mood swings consume your whole being.

How can you possibly maintain a happy marriage when you’re not even happy with the person you are becoming? Can you control this or is this simply a normal progression of married life and you just have to deal with it?

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A simple blood test is all that is needed to determine if you are lacking hormones. Once the deficiencies are identified, an individualized plan should be created to maximize your hormone levels. The type of hormone chosen - synthetic versus bio-identical - is imperative. Bio-identical hormones mimic exactly your own body’s molecules versus their synthetic counterparts, with known cancer-causing agents within their chemical structure. The methods of bio-identical hormone delivery range from sub-lingual liquids to creams, and from injections to pellets.

Most importantly, the delivery method must be constant, with no high peaks and lows. All methods of delivery, except the pellet, unfortunately give you inconsistent absorption of hormones. When you place a cream on the skin in our hot humid climate of South Florida, how much are you exactly absorbing and what is wearing off? When you place the liquid hormone underneath the tongue or give an injection, you have immediate absorption, but what is left to be absorbed the remainder of the day? The absorption rates with these methods are extremely unpredictable, making it really hard to manage the symptoms and regain control of your life.

The bio-identical hormone pellet provides a consistent flow of hormone delivery. The pellet, which is less than the size of a tic-tac, is inserted underneath the skin. Therefore, the body has 24 hour access to the hormone, using it as needed.

The pellets last up to 6 months, thus avoiding the hassle of taking daily medications.

The absorption is predictable and monitored with lab values. The benefits are seen as quickly as five days. Some of the testimonials I have heard are: “Thank you for giving me my wife back,” “I am more centered as a human being” and “I haven’t been this intimate with my husband since our honeymoon.” So you decide: is bio-identical hormone pellet therapy right for you? Can your marriage be improved?

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Cover Story

Nourish Your Mind, Body and Soul at Bella Vida Mediterranean Spa

By Stacey Bomser

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lthough located in Weston, Bella

removal and electrolysis, as well as energy healing.

We are excited to offer the new P.R. Cell treatment for smoothing cellulite. It uses specialized equipment to provide a deep-tissue massage that combines a skin fold and vacuum massage to reach deep into subdermal tissue. It reduces the appearance of the dimpling and “orange peel” effects of cellulite. These treatments are easily adaptable to different body shapes and can be tailored to treat all problems encountered by the client. Age, lifestyle and skin condition will determine the number of treatments necessary to achieve the desired results, but improvement can generally be seen after the fourth or fifth treatment.

Vida Mediterranean Spa is worlds away. Its soothing hues of blue and white and scents of lavender and the ocean evoke images of the magnificent Mediterranean.

Spa owner Vidalina Malaise designed the tranquil day spa to embrace the healing and beautifying gifts of the Mediterranean.

She began her aesthetics career more than 20 years ago in Barcelona, Spain.

The spa’s name is a nod to the wonderful memories of her years living along the Mediterranean.

Vidalina wanted to bring the unique feel of this region to her Weston neighbors with Bella Vida Mediterranean Spa. She shares her inspiration in creating this unique spa experience and the tranquil treatments it Vidalina Malaise, owner of Bella Vida Mediterranean Spa, performs the new P.R. Cell treatment for smoothing cellulite. offers.

Why do you call Bella Vida a Mediterranean Spa? The Mediterranean has always been dear to my heart. Not only did I start my aesthetics studies there, but my first daughter was born there as well. I wanted to bring all of these wonderful memories and one-of-a-kind treatments together in one place. Bella Vida Mediterranean Spa is now celebrating its first anniversary and our clients have come to appreciate all the healing and beautifying gifts the Mediterranean has to offer.

What distinguishes Bella Vida from other day spas? Here at Bella Vida we strive to ensure every spa experience is exceptional. We want clients to have a wonderful experience from the first moment they arrive until they leave our spa. It is vital for us to provide clients with the balance necessary so they can be healed through our services.

We have found that beauty lies within the details and that is what we focus on. This includes our ball and clawfoot tubs, chromo-aroma therapy rain shower and sauna, and therapeutic color lighting in every treatment room.

Our specialty baths are a nod to the mineral healing tubs found for centuries throughout the Mediterranean countries. Our energy healing room is a special place where clients find physical, mental and spiritual well-being.

What services do you provide? Bella Vida Mediterranean Spa is a full-service spa providing facials, massages, aqua therapy, medi-spa treatments, laser hair

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What is Aqua Therapy and why is it so beneficial?

Aqua therapies improve your health and beauty by increasing the blood supply, stimulating metabolic activities, relaxing muscles and increasing the body’s natural healing process. Our bodies are mostly made of water; it is our essence and where we can find healing and rejuvenation.

Aqua therapy uses the physical properties of water to assist in the client’s healing and exercise performance. Mineral salts, vitamin enriched mud, and seaweed are three ways to improve the skin, the largest organ in the body, hence the entire being. By adding these to your bath the body absorbs and is instantly improved. When it is time to rinse off, you experience our “wet” room featuring a state of the art chromo-aromatherapy shower consisting of therapeutic color lighting, aromatherapy, extra large rain showerhead, multiple jets and also a sauna feature to complete the aqua treatment.

What other types of body treatments do you offer? Bella Vida offers treatments embracing the elements of the earth and sea. Our lavender scrub is gentle enough for the most sensitive of skins yet still provides the exfoliating and nourishing properties needed to improve skin texture. We can also use volcanic ash or Mediterranean seaweed to create body wraps to detoxify, improve cellulite, elasticity and much more for the skin.

What types of facials and skincare services do you offer? Bella Vida Mediterranean Spa offers a variety of facial services. With our Aromatherapy Facial, clients experience the holistic feeling of connecting with nature through the essential oils that appeal to the senses as well as regenerating, hydrating, balancing, circulation

and relaxing your skin. The Microdermabrasion Facial features a gentle polishing of the skin with microcrystals; often referred to as an anti-aging solution. This procedure removes the outermost layer of skin cell, reduces fine lines, repairs sun damage and is effective in treating moderate to severe acne. The Acne/Sensitive Skin Facial uses a delicate touch to purify and hydrate the skin. Redness and inflammation are calmed through deep cleansing and toning using specifically blended skin care. Our special Teen Facial cleanses the skin, utilizing gentle extraction and pressure point massage to leave skin with a balanced glow. It helps to control blemishes and prevent acne.

What types of massage therapy do you offer? Bella Vida spa offers a complete menu of massage techniques. The Quiro Massage is a therapeutic massage that uses hand techniques to heal the physical and mental pain, giving you an energetic pump. Reflexology applies pressure techniques to corresponding organs allowing energy to flow. The pressure is applied to reflex points on feet, hands and head to boost circulation. Our Mediterranean Stress Relieving Massage uses varied strokes of gliding and kneading to promote circulation and overall health leaving you with a complete state of well-being. During the Hot Stone Massage, warmed stones and essential oils are used to glide over skin warming muscle, restoring balance in the body, and inducing a feeling of rejuvenation and relaxation. Bella Vida also offers deep tissue, prenatal and aromatherapy massage.

Why did you include a healing room in the spa design? Our healing room is an integral part of what makes Bella Vida Spa special. It is a place where you can discover healing on a deeper level. Our services include Chakra Harmonizing, gemstone and aromatherapy, Reiki, Color light therapy, and Sound Healing. Our healing room can be your oasis to health, mentally, physically and spiritually.

Do you offer any special packages or promotions for Valentine’s Day? We have a variety of packages for couples. The Epic Love Story features a facial and massage for two for $215. Joyful Souls features a steam shower and massage for two for $135. The Journey of Harmony features a body scrub, massage and volcanic ash bath for two for $255.

Bella Vida Mediterranean Spa is located at 16612 Saddle Club Road in the Bonaventure Town Center Shoppes. It is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am until 7pm, on Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 8pm, and on Saturday from 10am until 4pm.

It is closed on Sunday. To schedule an appointment call (954) 446-6222. To learn more about the spa and its unique treatments visit www.bellavida-spa.com; “friend” Bella Vida on FaceBook to get all the latest special offers and promotions.

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Health, Broward College, Nova Southeastern University, and TeamHealth. The volunteer instructors showed students how to perform Hands-Only CPR to the beat of the ebruary is American Heart Month, a time to bring awareness classic disco song Stayin’ Alive. Delivering 100 chest compressions per minute, which to cardiovascular disease. It is the leading cause of death in this country and is the pace of this song, can more than double or triple a person’s chances of survival. causes more than two million heart attacks and strokes each year. Fortunately, Instructor Scott Rogers from TeamHealth, and a Pembroke Pines Fire Department many lives are being saved by everyday heroes performing CPR. paramedic, says it’s imporSeventh grade students tant for students to know that at Tequesta Trace Middle anyone can save a life with School learned this lifethis method.

“We recently saving technique. The had a case of an 84-year-old school was the recipiman who got off his scooter ent of a grant from the to give CPR to a landscaper Harry T. Mangurian, Jr. who had collapsed. Just by Foundation which prodoing chest compressions vided the American Heart until we arrived, he saved Association’s Hands-Only that man’s life.”

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dents start preparing for college before they even start high school. The private, college preparatory school has found that early planning, especially in middle school, helps build a solid foundation for long term success.

“We want our students to be balanced and well-rounded and this starts at an early age,” explains Sagemont College Counselor Mellesia Nelson. “Our goal is to build a solid foundation for our students and this includes balance, organization, focus, etc., which will lead to stronger grades.”

Mrs. Nelson acknowledges that the college admissions process is quite competitive and she encourages students to challenge themselves academically, this can include taking high school level courses in middle school.

“For students who can handle the rigor, this allows them to then take more challenging courses in high school.”

Taking some core courses in middle school also opens the opportunity to concentrate in areas of interest. “If a student finds an area that they love, they should excel and go beyond the expectation to graduate,” recommends Mrs. Nelson. “When many colleges view a student’s grades there is a focus on the core classes (math, science, social studies, English and foreign language), so I love to see students go above in these areas. With that being said, students must have a balance that includes the arts as well.”

Extracurricular involvement is also important. “I remember recently a college admissions representative saying, ‘We do not want walking textbooks, we want students who are well-rounded,’” shares Mrs. Nelson.

She believes middle school is a great time for students to explore areas of interest. “We love for our students to take advantage of every opportunity around them. Our school’s annual science fair is a great place for students who like science to immerse themselves in a project. Additionally, our annual literary fair is there for students who excel in this area.” In addition, Sagemont offers service clubs, environmental clubs, academic clubs, artistic clubs and athletics, both intramural and competitive.

Several Sagemont seniors second Mrs. Nelson’s recommendation, encouraging younger students to get involved in school and extracurricular activities. “You don’t have to be involved in everything, but participate and become a leader in the activities that interest you and matter the most to you,”

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Sagemont College Counselor Mellesia Nelson helps Catalina Correa, 7th Grade, get acquainted with college reference materials.

Mrs. Nelson talks with seventh graders Sofia Cardamone, Calvin Cohen, and Alejandro Macariode to find out where their interests lie.

Eighth grader Bhupin Marwah looks up college websites in the college counseling office.

advises Heather Preslier. “It’s important to demonstrate a long-lasting dedication to these activities.”

Cristina Quintero says middle school is also the time for students to get organized.

“I have learned that by working hard and being able to manage my time, I am able to accomplish more in the day and be involved in more activities like sports and clubs, which colleges really appreciate.”

Classmate Valeria Fernandez also recommends middle schoolers develop their organizational skills. “They should use an agenda and write out any due dates for homework, projects, etc. Getting a habit of being organized will help them in the long run, especially with application deadlines.”

Jesus Ablan says Sagemont’s College Counseling department makes the college admissions process easy, if students are prepared. “The college counselor helped me, step by step, through each process of the college applications. Everything was clear and I was done with my applications before the deadlines. When speaking to my friends from other schools, they were surprised on how early I was done.”

Adam Wasserman also credits Mrs. Nelson for easing the college admissions process. “It is fairly simple if started in advance. Sagemont has prepared me through the annual college nights hosted by Mrs. Nelson as well as her classroom visits. Both are immensely informative and actually provided relief during such an overwhelming time.”

Mrs. Nelson holds annual grade level meetings for all 6th to 12th grade families. She also meets individually with each high school family. “Before the start of the school year I had already met with 80% of our seniors and their families to begin the college process.

This means discussing essays, additional testing options, fine tuning the college list and pretty much doing everything necessary to help guide each student.”

Preslier says Mrs. Nelson’s individualized attention was invaluable. “You have a college counselor who is willing to read over and provide feedback on any and all of your application essays, answer any questions you might have about the application, and do mock interviews to prepare for the real ones.”

This is the beauty of Sagemont. According to Mrs. Nelson, “As a small school our teachers and counselors are able to understand the needs of individual students and help them reach their potential.”

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Storm Trackers Speak at Eagle Point Elementary Career Day

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be when they grow up and you’ll likely hear policeman, rock star, professional baseball player, or maybe doctor or lawyer. Meteorologist rarely makes the list for most little kids. But, that might be changing for students at Eagle Point Elementary School. Dr. Richard Knabb, Director of the National Hurricane Center, and CBS4’s Craig Setzer were among the presenters at the school’s recent Career Day. It was a privilege to have Dr. Knabb as a guest speaker, not only because he is the new head of the National Hurricane Center, but because he is also an Eagle Point parent. All of the fourth and fifth grade classes, along with his son’s second grade class, were invited to hear his presentation. The children were riveted to their seats as he shared videos illustrating a hurricane’s awesome strength and stories of the heroic acts performed by hurricane Eagle Point Elementary Principal De Zayas presented certificate to Dr. Richard Knabb, Director of the hunters. Dr. Knabb also aNational Hurricane Center, after his Career Day presentation to fourth and fifth graders. took this opportunity to encourage students to make education a priority, especially the subjects of math and science.

“I was always interested in weather and hurricanes, since I was about your age,” shared Dr. Knabb as he started his presentation.

To get the students interested, he showed them a video of a huge tree falling onto a house to illustrate the danger of hurricane force winds. “This is why we warn you to get to the center of your house, away from windows, and do not go outside during a hurricane.”

Dr. Knabb explained that wind is not the only danger during a tropical storm or hurricane, flooding is also a concern. He then showed students a picture of a neighborhood in Palm Beach County following the heavy rains from Hurricane Isaac in which each home looked like a little island, completely surrounded by water.

“Children, I want you to remember this phrase and teach it to your parents: Turn around, don’t drown,” stated Dr. Knabb. “If a road is covered with water, turn around.

Never attempt to drive down a flooded street.”

Next, he showed students a video of a hurricane hunter airplane inside Hurricane Katrina. He explained how these specially-equipped planes are used to measure the size and strength of a hurricane. This must have made quite an impression on the students, because the majority of the questions Dr. Knabb fielded were about the hurricane hunter plane. Students wanted to know how it gets inside the hurricane, how many people can ride on it, and if Dr. Knabb had ever ridden on it. (To answer the last question, Dr. Knabb has traveled on a hurricane hunter plane, but has never gone into a storm.)

The young inquiring minds also wanted to know how Dr. Knabb knows when a hurricane is first forming. He explained to the students that about 50 years ago they didn’t know. “It was a mystery because we didn’t have cameras that could take pictures from outer space. Satellites now show us hurricanes forming off the coast of Africa.”

Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center monitor these images to track the path of storm systems. Presenting these forecasts is another important part of his job, and that often means appearing on TV. News stations like to interview him about a storm’s projected path and what viewers need to know to prepare.

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meteorologists like CBS4’s Craig Setzer. He was another presenter at Eagle Point’s Career Day. Mr. Setzer brought the station’s mobile weather lab. The only car of its kind in South Florida, it is equipped with a 4G Hotspot to stream weather images to a large flat screen TV in the car with radar, satellite and computer model information. According to Setzer, the heart of the CBS4 Mobile Weather Lab is the Magellan Weather Monitoring System that measures temperature, moisture, air pressure, and wind with an ultrasonic wind sensor.

Besides taking the car to the public to help talk about the weather, CBS4 also takes it into the heart of South Florida’s most severe storms to determine just how bad the weather will be for viewers. The mobile weather lab can send back live images and weather data from inside any severe thunderstorm or hurricane.

Setzer used the Career Day forum as an opportunity to educate his young audience about tornadoes.

He showed a video he made while chasing tornadoes many years ago. The children watched in amazement as the enormous twister crossed right in front of his camera.

Meteorology CBS4 Meteorologist Craig Setzer wowed students with his Mobile was one of the Weather Lab capable of forecasting weather during severe storms. many professions presented on Career Day. Students also had the opportunity to learn about the exciting fields of fashion design, aeronautics, and computer programming.

Many of the presenters utilized hands-on activities to illustrate what they do in their professions. For example, architect Cindy Baldwin, of ACAI Associates Inc. and an Eagle Point parent, had students design a zoo, incorporating everything from animal exhibits to the zookeeper’s quarters to concession stands. Store planner Jude Carriere, who had worked for Macy’s, tasked the children with designing their own pet store, arranging the placement of all of the animal cages, the cash register and other important features.

The school arranged for several community helpers to attend Career Day as well. The Weston BSO brought Dakota, its new police horse, and Suzie, a search and rescue dog. The fire department was also represented, along with a 9-1-1 operator.

Career Day is coordinated by the PTA and fourth grade teacher Mr. Todd Schotta.

The school actually schedules three separate Career Days, dividing students by age and attempts to coordinate age-appropriate career presenters. After each Career Day, each presenter is honored with a framed certificate of participation. The guest speakers are also treated to lunch hosted by the PTA.

Students enjoyed meeting Suzy, the Broward Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue dog, during Career Day.

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Mrs. Bush said that the main purpose of Financial Aid Night is to allow parents and students to feel more comfortable about their switch from high school to college, and learn new information about paying for it.

“One of the most important parts of my job is to educate our parents and students so that they have all the information they need to successfully transition to their post secondary education,” Mrs. Bush said. “This program addresses very important issues about paying for college.”

Mrs. Bush said that she hoped Financial A id Night made parents and students more comfortable with the process.

“It is nice to provide a venue where mostly everyone is experiencing the same concerns and they can learn from each other and listen to questions Cypress Bay BRACE Adviser Shari Bush explains Bright Futures and other scholarship opportunities that they never to students and parents at Financial Aid Night. thought of asking.”

Mrs. Bush said that she believed the event was a success, and that all students and parents were able to learn new information about scholarships and other financial aid opportunities. “Financial Aid Night absolutely had a good turnout. We had several hundred people attend and they all had their questions answered and got the information that they needed.”

Junior Alex Weiss said that he attended the Financial Aid Night in order to learn about scholarship opportunities and allow himself to feel more at ease with the financial aid process.

“Preparing for college can be very stressful and I want to be able to learn all the helpful tips before I start applying. All the questions that I had were answered and a lot of stress was taken off of my back after going to this event.” .

Mrs. Bush said that Cypress Bay plans to hold other events in the future to provide parents and students with tools that will be helpful when applying and transitioning from high school to college.

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In addition, there are numerous programs for the students during the school day,” she said. “Every student should leave Cypress Bay with all the tools they need to make a successful transition to the college or university they choose.”

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Tequesta Trace Middle School graduates say their fondest middle school memories came not from the classrooms but from the eighth grade class trip to Washington DC and New York City.

“It’s not a field trip, it’s an experience,” states Athletic Director Howie Schrager, who has been coordinating the tour of our nation’s capital and the Big Apple for the past ten years.

He started this program while he was a history teacher, and refuses to give it up, despite moving into the PE department.

Schrager has been taking students on this trip for the past 17 years, the last ten at Tequesta Trace. “You really bond with the students during those five days away,” he states. “I started at Olson Middle School in

Tequesta Trace 8th graders and chaperones pose for a group picture in Time Square. Photo by www.groupphotos.com.

bus to New York City. According to Schrager, “Washington is about touring and learning, but New York is more about sightseeing and having fun.”

While in the Big Apple, students took a ferry ride around the Statue of Liberty, ate lunch in Chinatown, shopped along Fifth Avenue and went ice skating in Central Park.

The group also took in two shows.

They saw Bring It On: The Musical and Blue Man Group.

“Blue Man Group was awesome,” states Schrager. “Some of the students got to sit in the front row and science teacher Barbara Shields got to be on stage. Even cooler, student Catalina Castro got to take home the picture Blue Man Group made during the show.”

He says it’s moments like that that make the class trip to so special.

’93 and I am still getting “The kids look forward to this invited to weddings and all through middle school,” baby christenings for my says Schrager. “From sixth former students.” grade they have been hearing He says he never tires stories about this amazing trip of the trip because it’s difto DC and New York, so it’s ferent every year. “What highly anticipated.” makes it special for each This year’s trip was the biggrade is that it is never the gest ever for Tequesta Trace exact same thing,” explains with 139 students and eleven Schrager. “One year we chaperones. “We actually went to a Heat game in had to accept more students New York, another time we because so many kids wanted met Representative Debbie to go but were closed out origiBlake Hanan, Rachel Daniels, Michael Valladares, Hannah Wasserman Schultz while nally. We had 30-40 kids who Swinerton, Gabe Lozano, Megan Meissner, Jessica Hert, Keaton Eichorn, Alex Kazdan, and Ms. Thiers and Frankie Rosenthal enjoy ice skating in Central Park. in Washington.” had siblings who went on the on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

The Washington DC trip and they had been looking portion of the trip is very educational, tying in with the eighth forward to it since they were in elementary school,” says Schrager. grade U.S. History curriculum in social studies. “We are non-stop The students aren’t the only ones eagerly anticipating the annual touring while in DC,” states Schrager. “The kids are up and out eighth grade trip. Parents also want their children to partake in of the hotel early and we don’t return until well after 10pm. One this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Here are just a few of the of my favorite things to do with the students is visit the Lincoln comments from parents posted on Coach Schrager’s website: Memorial at night for them to see it lit up in the Reflecting Pool.”

“Thank you and all the members of your team that made our Schrager says the students visit many monuments and museums, daughter’s dream possible: being in New York together with her including the Smithsonian and the Holocaust Museum. They also best friends. It is something she will never forget.” tour the U.S. Capitol. In past years students had the opportunity “Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! That goes for three great to meet with local legislators, but unfortunately were not able field trips, in three different years for our three daughters. Each to this year because Congress was wrapping up its 2012 session. year better, thanks to your hard work.”

The tour also included a visit to Arlington National Cemetery “The kids learned about this marvelous country, had fun, where students watched the Changing of the Guard ceremony. made new friends, ate like kings…but most of all, learned how Schrager says he tries to make the experience as enjoyable as to be responsible, and be an active part of this school which we possible for students, playing tour guide along the way. “I like will always love!” to point out the sites and ask trivia questions, such as ‘How tall Hearing comments like that is what keeps Schrager motivated A member of the Blue Man Group is the Washington Monument?’” to make the Washington DC and New York trip memorable for presents Catalina Castro with a After two action-packed days in DC, the students board a painting made during the show.

Tequesta Trace eighth graders each year.

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Everglades Elementary Students Learn Valuable Lesson

By Stacey Bomser

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tudents at Everglades Elementary School have a new appre-

ciation for the old adage: “It’s better to give than receive.” For the 14th year the school has participated in the Adopt-A-Child program, providing holiday gifts to less fortunate students at Lloyd Estates Elementary in Oakland Park.

Everglades Elementary started this annual holiday tradition the first year the school opened. Each year, students are matched up by grade level and families donate a wrapped gift for one of the 540 students at Lloyd Estates.

The Adopt-A-Child program is coordinated by the Everglades Student Council.

According to advisors Courtney Steinberg and Sheryl Brill, “It is important to teach students how to give because they realize that part of becoming a good person is to give, to share, and to help people around them. In our humble opinions, this is just as important as the academics we teach at length, daily.”

Student Council Treasurer Dylan Lessem, a fourth grader, says delivering the gifts was his “all time favorite Student Council activity” because they were able to see the kids they were helping. “The students,

teachers and principal were so happy to see us. Everyone helped bring the gifts into the school. It was awesome!”

Adopt-A-Child is just one of the many philanthropic projects the Everglades Student Council coordinates. It is an amazing chance for students to show their compassion for others during the holiday season.

“We do many different fundraising events throughout the school year that teach our Student Council members the wonderful feeling of giving,” explain Steinberg and Brill. “These children are not only great academically, but they are always asking what more they can do for their community.”

Each November, the school supports the Harvest Drive food collection and, in January, it participates in the Pennies for Patients program benefitting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Everglades Elementary School students Danny Chaiet, Student Council Secretary; Dylan Lessem, Treasurer; Megan Yant; Sarah Brophy; Taylor Munger, Vice President; Christina Cordell; Guillerhme Guerra; and five-year-old Jordan Munger (in front) deliver gifts to students at Lloyd Estates Elementary as part of the Adopt-A-Child program.

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n honor of Cypress Bay High School math teacher Bruce Petersen,

who passed away on December 3, 2012, the mathematics department is creating a scholarship.

“We were trying to think what Mr. Petersen would like if he were here and we figured a scholarship for a worthy math student would make him very happy,” said Marianela Estripeaut, an assistant principal at Cypress Bay. The math department is working on getting this scholarship approved for this school year, math teacher Arleen Lewis said. “We want an Advanced Placement math student with a high GPA, and there will be an essay on why the student feels they deserve it.

The math clubs are collecting the funds to donate so the amount each year depends on donations.”

To commemorate Mr. Petersen’s life a memorial service was held at the school. “It highlighted what a special person he was and how much he meant to all of us and the students. It was a good tribute to who he was,” said Ms. Estripeaut.

Around 100-150 people attended, including students, teachers, parents, and parent’s of students that graduated but could not be there. Mr. Petersen’s mother and brother flew down to attend as well.

“It was wonderful to see what a difference he had made in so many lives,” Ms. Estripeaut said. “He was one of the cornerstones of our AP Calculus program.”

Cypress Bay senior Eduarda Sader, who was in Mr. Petersen’s AP Calculus BC class last school year, said his unique teaching style made him a successful teacher. “He always made jokes and related them to Math teacher Bruce Petersen dressed Calculus so that we would remember them up as his superhero persona, “Calc on the tests. Once you got to know him Man”, in order to put students at ease before the calculus exam. better, you learned that he had a great sense of humor.”

Being the only other AP Calculus AB/BC teacher in school, math teacher Jessica Flint said their relationship was fueled by healthy rivalry. “He was so good and I knew his students were always going to perform well so it made me really competitive and always want to beat him like saying ‘My students are going to do better today on this test.’ He would get upset if my students did better and I would get upset if his students did better.”

Ms. Estripeaut said what most people don’t know about Mr. Petersen was that he was a brilliant mind in the sense that he was able to successfully teach a wide range of math levels. “He taught the AP Calculus, but he always taught lower level math classes like informal geometry and he was extremely successful with those students as well,” she said. “He was successful on both ends and that says a lot about a person.”

Sader added that Mr. Petersen’s willingness to help allowed his students to perform optimally in class. “He was there every morning for anyone who had any questions or needed to talk to him and he held so many after school and Saturday practice tests and review sessions, all on his personal time. It really showed how much he cared about his students, and how he wanted us all to succeed. And thanks to him, we all did.”

Rebecca Rubin is a senior at Cypress Bay High School. She is Managing Editor for the school newspaper, The Circuit. In addition to writing, her interests and hobbies include dance, cooking and traveling.

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Pre-season conditioning programs that include strength training focusing on flexibility and agility are recommended to all skiers to help reduce the incidence and severity of injuries. Though skiing instruction at the time of travel may lower the incidence of injuries, more specific injury prevention courses prior to going on a ski trip have been proven to lower the incidence of injuries.

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These are a few tips for all skiing enthusiasts of this season. Remember that safe skiing is always fun.

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in which their resulting payment is the same, and in some cases, actually higher than their original mortgage payment. Also, the resulting principal balance owed by these homeowners is far more than the home is worth, and even more than when they started the modification process. Still other homeowners end up losing their homes, because they are unable to complete a loan modification before the home is sold at public foreclosure auction. These homeowners were apparently unaware that the key to a successful loan modification is hiring an established law firm with an experienced loss mitigation department.

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We witness individuals in court lose their homes daily due to their refusal or inability to hire a qualified attorney to represent them. The attorneys at the Arcia Law Firm have been representing consumers in foreclosure defense cases for over 17 years, are familiar with all the available legal defenses in a foreclosure case, and have established credibility through years of successful practice throughout the State of Florida.

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This process can continue for months, and then you must convince a loan negotiator that you qualify under the various government and/or the bank’s own in-house loan modification programs. This complex cycle is where most homeowners get stuck for months without success, or where they become so frustrated they accept the first modification offered despite the terms being worse than the original loan (higher principal, higher payments, etc.). The key to breaking the vicious cycle, and obtaining a viable loan modification is to be properly represented by a law firm that has both an established foreclosure defense as well as a knowledgeable and experienced loss mitigation department.

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I seized the moment as the perfect opportunity to explain to my teenage son that when we suffer the pain that comes with a broken heart, that even though it may seem unbearable at the time, it does eventually get better. This is an important concept for children to understand.

Our children, especially teenagers, often have a difficult time seeing beyond the emotions of the moment they are caught in and many times feel that they’ll never get over their heart ache, the pain or that they’ll eventually feel better. For children, heart ache can come in many forms….the loss of a friendship, loss of a relationship or the death of a loved one. Although these are all different types of heart ache they all strike to the core and children can feel like there could be no greater pain and that they could bear no greater suffering.

As parents we want to fix heart ache for our children but unfortunately we can’t.

What we can do, however, is give them the tools to help mend heart ache by discussing emotions with them and taking opportunities to explain the process of healing and how things do eventually get better. Letting your child know that you have experienced pain before like they are feeling, puts it in perspective for them.

We can’t go back and change the past and the emotional aches and pains that have had a profound effect on our lives. What we can do is learn to accept them as just that, life changing, and know that the gifts of time and human determination will help us move forward to all the other happiness that awaits us in our lives.

Jodi Cohen has a Masters Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education as well as a Bachelors degree in Psychology. Jodi has led many workshops on parenting, behavior modification techniques, curriculum development, special needs training and crisis management. She has been the Director of Temple Dor Dorim’s Early Childhood Center in Weston for the past 15 years. For more information, please contact Ms. Cohen at the Early Childhood Center at (954)389-1232.

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Clearly, accent furniture suffers from an identity crisis as it is frequently lumped into the ‘occasional furniture’ category.

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Accent furniture celebrates individualism. It doesn’t want to match and is contemptuous of hanging about in sets or suites of furniture. It stands apart, not in pairs. This individualistic trait distinguishes accent from occasional furniture, which is designed to blend in and match. Occasional is typically plural, as in two end tables, a cocktail table and a sofa table that match or a suite of bedroom furniture, all detailed and finished exactly alike. Accent pieces exist to break up this monotony by adding that hot spot where there is none.

When carefully selected, the perfect piece can create bright and interesting spots in every room of the home. The category includes chests, tables, benches, chairs, console cabinets,

secretaries, wine cabinets, headboards and etageres.

Accent furniture definitely commands attention and usually is THE focal point in any room. Often colorful, these pieces can be hand painted or crafted from exotic woods, fossil stones, sea grasses, various metals, hammered copper, glass, acrylic, driftwood, tiles, animal skins, or reclaimed woods. At the International Home Furnishings Market in Highpoint, we saw many accent tables actually upholstered in fabrics, leathers and shark skin. Most every furniture showroom we visited offered an extensive array of accent pieces—unique, fun and functional.

If there are rooms in our homes that haven’t changed in years, that still function well but don’t excite, maybe it’s time for a fabulous accent piece to liven things up a bit. Become prone to accents!

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Get Heart Smart Your heart is only the size of your fist, but it is the strongest muscle in your body. It’s your body’s engine, and it deserves to be taken care of. Many people don’t realize that they are not living a healthy heart life. Learning the risks of heart disease can help you be your own heart health advocate.

What are the risk factors for heart disease?

An estimated 17.1 million people die of cardiovascular diseases every year, according to the World Heart Federation. There are many risk factors that contribute to the development of heart disease. It is important to know that some risk factors, called “nonmodifiable risk factors,” cannot be changed, but some risk factors, called “modifiable risk factors,” can be controlled or treated. The more risk factors you have, the greater your chance of developing heart disease. And higher levels of each risk factor correlate with a higher risk for heart disease.

Modifiable risk factors Hypertension is the single biggest risk factor for stroke.

It also plays a significant role in heart attacks. It can be prevented and successfully treated, but only if you have it diagnosed and stick to your recommended management plan.

Abnormal blood lipid levels, that is high total cholesterol, high levels of triglycerides, high levels of low-density lipoprotein or low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol all increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Changing to a healthy diet, exercise and medication can modify your blood lipid profile.

Tobacco use, whether it is smoking or chewing tobacco, increases risks of heart disease. The risk is especially high if you started smoking when young, smoke heavily or are a woman. Stopping tobacco use can reduce your risk of heart disease significantly, no matter how long you have smoked.

Non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke increase their risk of heart disease as well.

Obesity or being overweight, especially if a lot of weight is located in your waist area, increases your risk for health problems, including high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, high triglycerides, diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

Viviana Navas, MD Type II diabetes is a major Cleveland Clinic Florida, risk factor for coronary heart Cardiologist disease and stroke. Having diabetes makes you twice as likely as someone who does not, to develop heart disease.

If you do not control diabetes then you are more likely to develop heart disease at an earlier age than other people, and it will be more devastating. If you are a pre-menopausal woman, your diabetes cancels out the protective effect of estrogen and your risk of heart disease rises significantly.

What can you do you improve your heart health?

Know the risk factors, and be sure to talk to you doctor about the ones that apply to you. Take action to change your lifestyle, and work to prevent your modifiable risk factors from compromising your heart health.

For the past 18 consecutive years, U.S.News & World Report has named Cleveland Clinic in Ohio the top medical center in the United States for the treatment of heart disease.

Cleveland Clinic Florida is proud to be part of such an impressive legacy of outstanding patient care. Cardiologists and cardiac surgeons offer the same integrated and “cutting-edge” services for the prevention, evaluation, and management of all forms of heart disease that are available in Ohio. This is just one of the reasons why patients travel from around the globe to Cleveland Clinic Florida, their destination for healthcare.

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Legally Speaking

Some Things to Consider

By Evan Baron

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t is difficult to try and sit down and write an

article this month without thinking about the events in Newtown Connecticut that occurred on December 14th. There has been much discussed about gun control and mental health issues. Hopefully, by the time this article is released, there will be some progress in these areas.

As a family law attorney, one of the issues which somewhat jumped out at me was the fact that the shooters parents were divorced. It seems that in many instances when a young adult goes on a rampage like this, he/she comes from a broken home. I certainly am not suggesting that children of divorce households are more likely to be involved in this type of behavior, but I do think that continuing issues between the parents does lead to a greater likelihood that a child can suffer from some emotional problems. Please understand, I am not a psychologist and I am not suggesting that I am qualified to make any diagnosis, but approximately 30 years of practicing family law has allowed me to make several observations.

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From what I read, the shooter in Newtown lived with his mother and had no contact with his father for years. Perhaps that scenario had nothing to do with his mental state, but it certainly did not suggest a loving relationship. It is important that parents going through a divorce always remember how their actions will affect their children.

Unfortunately, all too often parents focus on getting even with their spouse and forget that the children are “in the middle” of the conflict. It is important for a child to know that they can rely on both parents for love and support. All too often this is not the case.

Children are not to be used as “pawns” in a divorce. The law in Florida is very clear in that a parent who may be behind in the payment of child support cannot be deprived of time with his/her child(ren). In addition, child support cannot be withheld because a parent is preventing the other parent from exercising his/her time sharing. In spite of the possible financial issues which may be in controversy, time with each parent is essential. It is no longer uncommon for each parent to have equal time with a child.

Unfortunately, often parents resist what is best for a child due to possible financial consequences. In Florida, one of the factors which affect child support is the number of overnight visits each parent may have. Instead of focusing on what is best for the child, it becomes an issue of how much will I pay or how much will I receive?

Unfortunately, sometimes parents continue this battle long after the Final Judgment has been entered. Post judgment battles concerning the children can be just as damaging.

I strongly urge parents to provide counseling for their children. Even the most “peaceful divorce” has an effect on the children. Just remember, a divorce isn’t only about you!

If you know anyone who has questions about the above issue have them call my office for a free consultation at 954-385-9160.

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Are You In Love With Your Color?

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By Helen Charles

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o you love your hair color? If not, the answer

may be in a simple remedy rather than expensive, lengthy and high commitment color.

Hair is one of the most beautiful gifts from nature and should be treated with respect and loving care at all times. When color is enhanced rather than overloaded with color, it will evolve to a beautiful result, only needing to be refreshed and treated. I have asked some key questions to one of our top colorists, Kelly Ferrara, and here are her helpful hints and ideas to achieve color that you and others can fall in love with.

Say YES to a total blond look!

Kelly, what is your advice to a client who has always been blond but now is bored with her color and wants a slight change?

Kelly: One of my favorite results in blonds is achieved by applying the new express color from L’Oreal Professionnel. Blond Illuminator, Color Foundation and Color Blush are a few of the express services carried out in just 20 minutes and work extremely well on faded, partially highlighted or even grown out old color that is no longer complimenting the skin tones. Of course, using tone on tone color without ammonia such as Inoa or Dia Richesse is also an option with an array of 101 shades to choose from.

Say NO to your 1st white hair!

What would your advice be on the grey matter?

Kelly: One of the most daunting experiences we face, in the hair department, is the noticing of the first white hair. My advice would be “ keep calm, do not attempt to pull it out, just pick up the phone and make that appointment with your stylist that will enable you to achieve the color you will fall in love with”. This can be carried out in two ways, one being some subtle highlights with a choice of just one or two levels lighter shade than your natural color and a tone which compliments your skin tone. The other option would be a semi-permanent color, close to your natural color applied all over, which would fade away without leaving a demarcation line while hair grows, keeping this option maintenance free and therefore more cost effective.

Say YES to a natural-looking color and shine!

What would be your suggestion for someone who has never had color and wants to remain natural?

Kelly: Pure artistry and innovative color is achieved by making every head of hair a canvas. Damage free results are what is on offer in today’s hair technology and customized color created with a conscience. Respect for the hair is and should be the hairdresser’s goal and client’s requirement each and every time they think color.

Helen Charles boasts thirty-five years of experience as a hair fashion designer, master stylist and innovative colorist. She owned and operated four salons in London before moving to Weston and opening Helen Charles Salon London. To schedule an appointment with Helen or any of the salon’s talented stylists, call (954) 349-9220. The Helen Charles Salon London is conveniently located at 1660 Market Street in the heart of the Weston Town Center. For more information, visit www.helencharlessalon.com.

Melanie, best known for creating flawless glowing looks is one of the most recommended occasion makeup artists in south Florida area and beyond. Professionally trained in Manhattan and serving the industry for over 15 years Melanie knows every trick of the trade.

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Finding Time For Fitness

By Phylice Kessler

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any people resolve to get into better shape but sometimes

find it hard making the time to exercise. We are all so busy juggling work, family, significant others and our daily chores, that there is little time left for fitness.

Did you know that the human heart pumps blood to itself first, before it feeds the other organs? You too need to take care of yourself first and your health. If you are not healthy and don’t feel good about yourself, you can’t help those who need you, and as working moms there are lots of people who need you.

Here are ten easy tips on fitting exercise into your busy day.

1. Set your clothes out the night before and wake up early. This is a perfect time while everyone is sleeping, sometimes they won’t even know you are gone and you will come back feeling great!

Working out in the morning will help you be more energized for the day ahead.

2. Exercise does not have to be a continual amount of time. Try doing ten minutes in the morning and maybe ten minutes at night. Split up the time anyway you want to accommodate your schedule. You can always find time to squeeze in a ten minute workout. There are some great ten minute DVD series on the market.

3. While you are brushing your teeth, try doing two minutes of squats. Then lunge down the hall a few times and while making breakfast or dinner perform sets of push-ups against the counter.

4. When you are at work try to take the stairs instead of the elevator as much as you can, this will help you burn more calories throughout your day.

5. Park your car further away from your destination that way you need to walk a little further to get there.

6. Take a gym bag to work and during lunch or right after work hit the gym. If you go home first it is more likely that you will get distracted and then never make it to the gym.

7. Try doing sit-ups, holding a plank position, or push-ups during each commercial while you are watching television. There are at least three or four commercials during each break that’s three to four minutes of exercise you can sneak into your day.

8. Go for a long walk with your kids after dinner or take a bike ride. They will love spending that time with you.

9. Sometimes I like to turn music on and dance with my kids. They love when I do a freeze dance with them. Kids love to show you their new moves!

10. Every Sunday look at your schedule and write down when you will exercise.

Make a weekly schedule and don’t make it optional. You wouldn’t dare change a doctor’s appointment you had such a difficult time getting, or that hair appointment with the best stylist in town that you booked weeks ago.

Phylice Kessler is the Fitness Director at Alaya, the spa at Bonaventure Resort & Spa. One of South Florida’s largest destination spas, it offers 48,000-square-feet including a state-of-the-art fitness facility with Life Fitness® cardio equipment, a dedicated Spinning studio and Hot Yoga room, in addition to 30 treatment rooms providing a complete menu of spa services, as well as a full service salon. For more information or to schedule a spa service call (954) 349-5500 or visit www.bonaventureresortandspa.com/spa.

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Hormone Replacement Therapy Helps Older Dogs Walk Again

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y name is David Scott Bieber, DVM, P.A. I am a Veterinarian at Sheridan West Animal Clinic in Cooper City, Florida. I have an interesting story with a happy ending. My family and I had a Chocolate Labrador named Bruno, born 06/28/1997. Back in the end of 2008, Bruno was about 11 years old and started to have a hard time using his hind legs.

He started having trouble getting up and trouble walking. We started anti-inflammatory therapy, pain management and adequan injections. By the end of December, Bruno was paralyzed in both hind legs. We took digital radiographs, and sent them to a Radiologist, which was concluded that he had chronic intervertebral disk disease in both cervical (neck) and lumbar (back) spines. This probably caused disk herniation with spinal cord compression at one or more sites. The prognosis was poor. To make a long story short, my family & I decided to put Bruno in a wheelchair on walks. Bruno was still very happy wagging his tail and eating.

But nonetheless it was heart breaking watching him pull himself everywhere in the house. Bruno at this point was still on anti-inflammatories, glucosamine and adequan injections. Then, I began to think how will Bruno walk again if he has muscle weakness, muscle atrophy, and lack of bone density in his back legs and spine. I came up with the idea to give Bruno Testosterone injections once monthly, the idea being that testosterone maintains muscle mass and increases bone density. And, if you think about it, most dogs are neutered and have zero levels of testosterone to begin with. We were not giving body building doses, just enough to maintain muscle mass, so if his spinal cord damage ever healed he would be able to walk again. Five months went by in that wheelchair, and then Bruno started to walk again. Bruno died at 14 years old of chronic kidney disease which is their natural way of going. He walked until the end.

I have been doing research since 2008 in the use of testosterone injections in the geriatric canine with incredible results. We are using it mainly on large breed dogs that are neutered, that are having a hard time getting up. These illnesses include arthritis, vertebral disk degeneration, hip dysplasia, muscle atrophy and degenerative joint disease. I have been using this treatment for the last 4 years, and it’s been and continue to be very successful with great results.

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Ask the Expert

A Valentine’s Special: Sweethearts’ Plastic Surgery

By Jorge A. Perez, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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airs’ plastic surgery is more common than might

be expected. Patients often find themselves coordinating procedures with their closest support members. Over the past twenty years we have welcomed simultaneous plastic surgery combinations for siblings, friends, parent-child, significant other (his-hers, his-his, her-hers) and more.

Valentine’s month is therefore appropriate to discuss sweetheart plastic surgery. These procedures are commonly performed for both men and women.

Refresh the Eyelids -- Men and women both begin to first notice aging changes around the eyes. The tired, heavy look is a combination of extra upper eyelid skin and lower eyelid bags. The lower lid bags are mainly small fat pockets that can be removed for a fresher, more rested appearance. Other factors, such as high blood pressure, salt intake and certain diseases can also contribute to puffy eyes.

Upper eyelid skin can cause hooding that adds to the tired look. The correction is performed by removing the extra skin and a small amount of fat. The combination of upper and lower eyelid tuck can create a dramatic difference in the overall facial youthfulness.

N eck Lif t -Another area that commonly concerns men and women is the laxity of skin, fat and muscle under the jawline. Men often come for consultation pinching the waddle under the chin. Although women often opt for full face and neck rejuvenation, men sometimes prefer the less invasive necklift procedure.

We favor the use of ultrasound with neck tightening procedures. Combined with eyelid surgery, the procedure often produces dramatic results and can reduce the aging appearance by decades.

Body Sculpting -- Men are usually more discrete about their desire for body contouring procedures but are nonetheless eager and willing participants. Ultrasonic body sculpting typically produces less pain and a rapid recovery, which makes it ideal for men.

The main difference between men and women is in the areas for liposculpting. Men want improvement in the belly and love handles, while women often target the thighs as well. In addition, a unique body sculpting area for men is the breast for a condition called gynecomastia. Ultrasonic is especially useful for this purpose.

Valentine’s Day reminds us that pair’s plastic surgery can be a unique experience for couples to share. Advantages can even include togetherness during recovery. As always, consultation with a plastic surgeon experienced in the full range of procedures is important. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Dr. Perez has been selected among Castle Connolly/U.S. News and World Report’s America’s Top Doctors. He has lectured internationally on facial rejuvenation and body contouring topics and has been featured as a plastic surgery expert for major news outlets. Dr. Perez was an original investigator for Ultrasonic Liposuction studies and has been performing the procedure for 15 years. For more information call (954) 351-2200 or visit www.PerezPlasticSurgery.com.

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Too many people believe that after they have taken the necessary steps to secure a marriage commitment, they can relax in the comfort that their work is done.

Unfortunately, when problems occur the commitment is tested and the promises are questioned, broken, and eventually taken back. The measure of the quality of that commitment is in the shared objective and responsibility between spouses (through the good, the bad and the ugly) to assist and invest in their own as well as their partner’s personal growth, development, and happiness. You see it does not count to only be committed to the relationship when things are going well or your way. Commitment is often tested and the strength of the promise is revealed by the outcome of that test.

Communication – Communication involves using the power of language to speak and listen with the full intent and desire to understand and be understood. In the initial stages of the relationship communication seems “flawless” yet with time, neglect and misunderstandings, what was once quite clear becomes “clouded.” Quality communication takes practice and determination; its results are priceless.

Compromise – Although it occurs in the daily lives of all couples, it is one of the most difficult tasks to master. Compromise involves allowing things to get in the way of your ideal for the sake of your relationship. Each person has their own ideas of their perfect scenario. The sparkle and brilliance of a marriage will be felt as each individual consciously focuses on compromise as the ultimate outcome of most disagreements.

Remember, every time the individual wins the couple loses, however, every time the couple comes up with a compromise the marriage wins.

Compassion – Compassion involves a deep awareness of and sympathy for another’s suffering. Your spouse will fall short of your expectations, may break their promises, and may sometimes make, what seems to be, an unforgivable mistake. Once your spouse, the person who has wronged you apologizes, attempts to make amends, and is contrite in doing so, the practice of your promise of commitment will be demonstrated in your ability to forgive them. During the search for forgiveness each will need empathy for the other’s suffering; whether they were the victim or the perpetrator. When compassion is strong, there is a natural desire for what is best for the other person, wanting at least to understand their suffering and ultimately wishing to alleviate it.

The qualities of healthy marriages as with diamonds are not always visible to the naked eye. In fact, a diamond is intially found as a rough stone that requires specialized knowledge, tools, equipment, and techniques to reveal its brilliance.

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t’s that time again! If you are like many

people, this means it is time to pull out the shorts, dust off the sneakers and transform that flacid body into a lean, mean running machine. If, however, you are like many more people, this noble goal is short-lived, sidelined by the all-too-common overuse injuries that can plague joggers and runners starting back after a period of inactivity.

Three of the most common overuse injuries associated with running are shin splints, Achilles tendonosis and pain around or behind the kneecap, referred to as patellofemoral stress syndrome. All three develop as a result of repetitive abnormal stresses applied over a long period of time.

These abnormal stresses can be simply doing too much, too hard, too soon, or they may be associated with specific muscle or joint deficiencies, incorrect biomechanics, postural faults or other musculoskeletal imbalances. The good news is, as a general rule, all three of these overuse injuries usually respond well to self-treatment: SHIN SPLINTS: Recommended self-treatment includes regular and frequent ice massage, reduction in mileage and avoidance of hills and hard surfaces. Shin splints associated with overpronation is ultimately best managed with orthotics. Calf and Achilles tendon stretching is important in rehabilitation, as is general ankle and foot mobility. New shoes that provide adequate cushioning, support and motion control should be considered.

ACHILLES TENDONOSIS: Self-treatment is nearly

identical to that for shin splints, with the addition of heel lifts during the acute phase. Ice, mileage and pace reduction, and flat terrain are imperative when acute. Orthotics and new shoes should also be considered. Calf muscle stretching must be gentle, controlled and frequent, and only after the acute inflammation has subsided.

PATELLOFEMORAL STRESS SYNDROME: Popularly known as “runner’s knee” or chondromalacia: this is frequently the result of (1) poor running mechanics associated with overpronation, or (2) muscular imbalances between the quadriceps and hamstrings or between the medial and lateral quadricep muscles. Recommended self-treatment includes rest and ice when acute, followed by correction of faulty biomechanics and specific stretch/strength exercises. Key muscle groups to stretch are the quadriceps, hip flexors, hamstrings, popliteus (back of the knee) and iliotibial band.

Many common running injuries can be traced to abnormal stresses caused by postural faults and problems with pelvic and spinal alignment. For example, a pelvis that is rotated back on one side will cause the opposite foot to overpronate. Treatment, then, must be directed at improving this postural distortion before the pronation problem can be corrected. A chiropractor specializes in the detection and correction of such problems.

For guidance on best treatment of running injuries, including self-treatment and specific stretch/strength exercises, call Doctors Browner and Behar at Windmill Health Center, Weston 954217-4881. They have two additional locations to serve you in Pembroke Pines and Plantation; contact the Weston location for more information.

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Eventually, the inflamed gums pull away from the teeth, creating pockets that trap more bacteria and food particles. The gums bleed, the roots of the teeth may become exposed, teeth may become loose, and your pet may feel pain when eating. If the bacteria enter the bloodstream, they can create problems for organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.

Signs of dental problems include: bad breath; sensitivity around the mouth; loss of appetite; yellow or brown deposits on the teeth; bleeding, inflamed, and withdrawn gums; loose or missing teeth; pawing at the mouth or face; and difficulty chewing.

To prevent dental disease, your pet needs routine dental care from your veterinarian and you. Annual veterinary checkups are essential for helping your veterinarian monitor your pet’s dental health, but don’t wait for a checkup if you suspect a problem. After an examination, your veterinarian may recommend a dental prophylaxis (tooth cleaning) for your pet. Anesthesia and pain medication are used for dental procedures. If dental disease is severe, your veterinarian will recommend the best treatment, which may include tooth extraction.

Pets are never too young to start having their teeth brushed at home; in fact, the younger they are, the better. Slowly and gently introduce your pet to toothbrushing.

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There’s no substitute for regular brushing, but feeding dry food can help keep your pet’s teeth and gums in good condition. In addition, special plaque-reducing foods, treats, and toys can help. The Seal of Acceptance from the Veterinary Oral Health Council appears on products that meet defined standards for plaque and tartar control in dogs and cats. Ask your veterinarian for recommendations.

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Before you take the chip shot you will need to reach for a suitable golf club. Overall, there are a variety of golf clubs you can use for chipping ranging from the 7 iron down to the sand wedge. The longer the golf club, the longer you will be able to chip the ball. As such, for shorter chip shots close to the green and flag you should consider using the wedges such as the sand wedge, which will get the ball onto the green with little roll.

Then, the fairway wood can also be used to chip. Lofted fairway woods such as the 7-wood can be most suitable for chipping if your ball is rested up close to some short rough. As such, with the larger club heads better contact can be made with 7-woods, when higher grass is close to the ball.

However, if you are further from the green up to 25 yards, then a longer club will be needed. For such a chip shot a seven or eight iron may be more suitable, which will chip the ball further with more roll. Alternatively, longer chip shots over 25 yards, sometimes called bump and run shots, may require longer clubs still. These chips may land on the fairway before the green, and so clubs such as the six or even five iron could potentially be suitable.

It is important to note that the overall course conditions may also impact the chip shot. Let us say it is very dry and humid, and the greens are smooth. If this is the case, then a chip shot will roll further than average and so, will go further. As such, using a slightly shorter club will reduce the ball roll.

Alternatively, if the golf course is very wet the opposite could well be true. On a wet golf course, the ball will not roll far and so chip shots will be shorter than on a dry course. As such, selecting a slightly longer iron than usual may be required for a little extra ball roll.

Overall, for more accurate chip shots the line needs to be considered. Regardless of how well you strike a chip, if you chip towards the left or right of the hole then you could find your chip on the green some way from the flag. As such, you need to set-up on an accurate line with the hole.

Still, if you are close enough to the flag from off the green, who says you need an iron club at all? If the grass is reasonably short you can use a putter, or Texas wedge, to chip the ball towards the flag from off the green. Such a putt will need to be slightly harder than usual, but will likely be more reliable than a chip and can therefore be more accurate.

So really, better chipping will come from careful club selection. Providing the line is accurate, an appropriate club selection that takes account of the overall distance, as well as the course conditions, will give a greater chance of chipping the ball close the hole. Equally, alternative clubs such as the putter can be used in place of chipping when close to the green.

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income will be taxed 3.8% on the lesser of Net Investment Income (NII) or MAGI (AGI adjusted upward for foreign earned income excluded) that exceeds $200,000 for unmarried taxpayers or $250,000 for married taxpayers filing joint. (IRC Sec.1411(a)(1)).

Net investment income (NII) includes net gain from property held for investment and gross income from dividends, interest, royalties, annuities, rents, passive business activities (such as rental activity), and business of trading in financial instruments or commodities.

NII also includes a principal residence sale with gains greater than the exclusion ($250,000 per taxpayer) as well as non-principal residence gains.

NII does not include a distribution from a plan or IRA. ▸▸ Example 1: Mary and Richie are married with 2013 MAGI of $275,000 and $ 50,000 NII. They owe 3.8% Medicare tax of $950 based on the MAGI in excess of the threshold (($275,00 $250,000) x 3.8%). ▸▸ Example 2: Same as Example 1 except MAGI is $375,000. They owe 3.8% Medicare tax of $1,900 based on the NII ($50,000 x 3.8%). ▸▸ Example 3: Martin is unmarried with 2013 MAGI of $200,000 and $2,000,000 of NII from selling a passive partnership interest in Bainer Capital. Martin owes 3.8% Medicare tax of $68,400 based on the MAGI in excess of the threshold (($2,000,000 - $200,000) x 3.8%) In addition, an extra .9% Medicare tax will be added to earned income (salary and self-employment income) in excess of the same thresholds as the 3.8% Medicare Tax above. Earned income in excess of $200,000 single or $250,000 joint is subject to the additional .9%.

Self-employed taxpayers will need to consider the extra tax for estimated tax purposes.

Self-employed taxpayers will not qualify for the above-the-line deduction for 1/2 of the SE tax related to the extra Medicare tax.

The Medicare tax is payable whether or not it is withheld. Employer must withhold the extra .9% on any employee earning over $200,000 in the tax year. ▸▸ Example 1: Mary and Richie are married with combined earned income of $275,000 and $50,00 NII. They owe .9% Medicare Tax of $225 based on the excess earned income over the threshold (($275,000 - $250,000) x .9%). If neither spouse had this withheld (neither made over $200,000) the tax will be paid with the return. ▸▸ Example 2: Martin is unmarried with 2013 MAGI of $2,000,000; no earned income and $2,000,000 of NII from selling a passive partnership interest in Bainer Capital. Martin owes no .9% Medical tax on earned income but will owe 3.8% on the NII. ▸▸ Example 3: Brook is unmarried with 2013 MAGI of $220,000; no earned income but a $170,000 IRA distribution and $50,000 NII. Brook owes no .9% Medicare tax but will be subject of the 3.8% on $20,000.

This could be a good time to consider investing more into Roth IRA, IRA or pension accounts and to assess the material participation in your business as it defines whether or not it is a passive business activity.

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As you finish with the wash and wax, give your engine some attention. Getting your engine detailed from a professional is your best bet to ensure that your engine is revved up. The amount of hours logged behind the wheel during the winter season can directly affect your engine. Consistently blasting the heater during cold weather makes the engine work harder and can produce unforeseen damages. An engine detail often clears up any build up of moisture from the extensive use of a heater and flushes out any road contaminants collected under the engine compartment; you’ll find that the engine actually runs smoother once the detail is complete. With a clean engine, a mechanic can easily spot issues like leaks, cracks in hoses, or tears in belts.

While at the shop, there are other items you can get checked as well. Air filters, brakes and radiators are other crucial parts of the vehicle that should have a routine maintenance.

It’s also an opportune time to get your tires checked — air pressure inspections and tire rotations will guarantee a safer drive. Just like the scorching heat during A fresh coat of wax every three to six months will help maintain the integrity of the car’s paint. the summer, blistering cold weather can have diverse affects on different parts of the vehicle.

And because of the cold weather, don’t forget the interior of your vehicle. It’s easy to constantly bring in moisture inside your vehicle during winter which can absorb into the interior’s fabrics leading to mold build-up and other issues. For vehicles with standard upholstery, a quick vacuum job combined with a simple scrub using a carpet and fabric protectant solution can easily reinvigorate the material and freshen up the interior of the vehicle in no time. Cars with leather upholstery are especially prone to drying and cracking during colder climates, so some leather conditioning with essential oils should bring back its usual supple and rich texture.

These simple solutions will give you the confidence that your vehicle is ready to take on any challenges the road brings your way.

Charles J. Bonfiglio is the President and CEO of the Meineke Car Care Centers and Tint World in Weston and Sunrise. The Weston location is at 2629 Weston Road and can be reached at (954) 385-8696. There is also a Meineke conveniently located on Sunrise Boulevard across from the Sawgrass Mills Mall.

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Chamber President and CEO Jack Miller, IOM, discussed marketing opportunities with America Chamber as an added benefit to Weston members for local, regional, national and international exposure. The Weston Area Chamber is in the process of producing a professional video of all of Weston to be put on its website to brand the city and bring consumers and buyers to Weston.

The Weston Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its next business networking meeting on Wednesday, February 13th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm; sponsor and site to be announced. The cost is free for members, and $15 with RSVP or $20 at the door for non-members. Please RSVP to Jack Miller at 954-389-0600, Jack@westonchamber.com.

For more information on membership in The Chamber That Means BUSINESS® contact the Weston Area Chamber of Commerce at 954.389.0600 or visit www.westonchamber.com. Click “Join” for an investment of $175, with MasterCard, Visa or Amex. Ask about the Trustee, Corporate or Enhanced membership options. The Weston Area Chamber of Commerce has been a 501C NOT-FOR-PROFIT CHAMBER with its office at the same location in Weston since 1989.

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The Rotary Club of Weston in Partnership with The Weston Bar Association Give Back to Community Rotary President Carolyn Burk commented, “The Weston Bar Association is exactly the type of organization with whom our Club wants to align.” Ms. Burk went on to say, “This orgaefore closing out the 2012 year, the Rotary nization of attorneys has their priorities straight: conduct busiClub of Weston created yet another partnership with ness, but find the time to give back. It’s our time as successful an organization desirous of giving back to the combusiness people. We need to take a long hard look at what we munity. The Weston Bar Association (WBA), formed just six can do and then simply step up and get it done.” months ago, and its approximately 55 members, has already The Broward Sheriff’s Office’s proved the seriousness of their made a significant mark in Weston with its charitable arm. As commitment to the community when they partnered with the a founding Board Member of the WBA and the co-founder of Rotary Club of Weston in the HORSE HEROES project, also for the Rotary Club’s HORSE HEROES Project, it was easy for The Rotary Club of Weston worked with its the benefit of Children’s Harbor. Rotary President Burk couldn’t to collect toys for the Children’s me to put the two organizations together for the purpose of partners say enough about the relationships the Club has formed this Harbor. Pictured from left: Douglas Maymon, facilitating a mutual interest: the foster children residing at Jennifer Stewart, Keil Hackley, and Marie Ros. past year, and added, “It’s refreshing to see such professional Children’s Harbor. groups as the Weston Bar Association striving to work with us.”

Weston Bar Association President Evan Baron called the question at the November Going into the 2013 year, President Carolyn Burk believes that the Rotary Club of board meeting and it was unanimous. Every single member of the board voted in favor Weston has only scratched the surface of what it does best - making a difference one of working with the Rotary Club of Weston. Baron said, “Rotary is a powerhouse in project at a time; one child at a time; one relationship at a time. this community. Let’s work with them in the same way we support the Dan Marino Foundation. Let’s do what it takes to use our collective contacts to give back to the The Rotary Club of Weston is recognized as one of Southwest Broward’s leading comcommunity, particularly our youth.” munity service organizations. Weston Rotary meets at Weston Hills Country Club Marvin Schulman, a WBA Board Member and lawyer in Weston, jumped in to call every Thursday morning, year-round, from 7:30 – 8:30am to enjoy a buffet breakfast Jazwares, Inc., a toy company headquartered in Sunrise, Florida. Before we knew it, and a lively meeting program. For further information about Weston Rotary, visit Weston Rotarian and Past Club President Douglas Maymon, Rotary Member Marie our website at www.WestonRotary.org, or stop by our FaceBook Fan Page (Rotary Ros, and I were on our way to Children’s Harbor with a bundled bag of toys.

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Cynthia and George Blews are the franchise owners of Tutor Doctor – Weston. The couple has a combined 45 years of business experience, including over five years in the education field. Cynthia explained why Tutor Doctor appealed to them and how this unique program can help students succeed in school.

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What made you want to open a Tutor Doctor franchise? As parents of three school-age children, we recognize sometimes the tools, study skills and guidance available to students are not sufficient to keep pace with today’s education curriculum requirements. Our motivation and vision is to make a positive impact on the lives of children and all students and families. Tutor Doctor’s system utilizes a proven building block learning process.

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The program fills in missing bricks of academic structure, consolidates that with current expectations, and then moves the student ahead to future requirements. At Tutor Doctor, we match each student based on subject, grade level and personality. We believe there must be a positive connection between the student and the tutor.

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the student’s class curriculum; they also use a student’s homework, class notes, past tests/ quizzes as the core curriculum for helping them succeed in the classrooms. Traditional tutoring centers provide very little individualization as they use set curriculum. This creates a further burden and confusion on a child who’s already behind, by adding to their overall workload.

Contact with a student’s current teachers is also important. Our tutors are often in regular contact with student’s teachers, beginning with a teacher feedback request for each student.

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Geri Kelleher, Owner and Program Director, answered some commonly asked questions about the program.

Why do people call you the “HCG Guru”?

I was one of the first people in South Florida to start using the real scientifically proven HCG diet. Six years ago, I lost 25 lbs. on the diet and it changed my life. For the past five years, I have helped thousands of people achieve their Geri Kelleher, Owner weight loss goals with and Program Director this program. The best part of my job is seeing people change before your eyes and watching them get their confidence back.

How much can clients expect to lose with the Slender Fit U program? Patients can choose a 23-day program or a 46-day program. Women typically lose 15 lbs. in the 23-day program and up to 30 lbs. in the 46-day program. Men typically lose more - 20 to 25 lbs. in 23 days and 40 to 50 lbs. in 46 days.

What is HCG and how does it result in rapid weight loss? HCG (Human Chronic Gonadotropin) is a complex amino-peptide protein that exists in every tissue of the human body, male and female, in miniscule amounts and is found in all living things. It is produced in very high levels during pregnancy. It almost completely controls the metabolic function through the hypothalamus throughout the pregnancy.

In non-pregnant individuals, research suggests HCG similarly increases the metabolism.

Is this a new diet? No. It has been used successfully for weight loss since 1953, when a British endocrinologist, Dr. A.T.W. Simeons, discovered its weight loss effects.

What makes the diet so effective? Unlike other “diets,” this program reshapes and re-sculpts the body by releasing abnormal fat deposits. Every pound you lose is a pound of FAT, which is very different from losing a pound of weight. You are not losing muscle mass, or water. You also lose multiple inches and dress sizes and your shape changes.

Do clients keep the weight off? I take great pride in the fact that 90% of Slender Fit U clients don’t regain any weight after successfully completing the program. After completing the Slender Fit U program successfully, you will have supported and

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Does the diet involve exercise? Exercise is not required and does not improve your end result. It is a scientific program and it is the combination of the HCG and the low calorie diet that produces the weight/ fat loss. However, those who want to exercise while on the program can do so.

Is the diet easy? To quote one of my clients, “Besides being the most effective diet I have ever gone on, this was the easiest diet I have ever been on. People like instant gratification. That’s what you get on this diet. Almost every morning when I got on the scale, my weight would be down. No long workouts, no agonizing hunger pains. That’s how great this diet is.”

What do you eat on the diet? You are

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There are no packaged meals. Because you are eating real food, it’s an easy transition onto stabilization and then regular eating and regular life.

Is HCG more effective than losing weight with a just a low calorie diet?

Following a traditional 500 calorie-a-day diet will leave you fatigued and irritable, and within a few days you will start to retain water due to being “protein deficient”. Without the HCG, you will lose both fat and muscle just as if you were on any “normal” diet.

With Slender Fit U›s program, your goal is to lose stored fat, not just weight.

Is HCG safe for both men and women? It is completely safe for both men and women. In fact HCG is used to treat male and female infertility in very large doses. HCG used for weight loss is a very tiny dose.

Are there any side effects from the HCG? There are no side effects reported while using HCG for weight loss. The amount of HCG used in the diet protocol is a very tiny dose. Because it is a natural substance, this program is completely safe.

Are patients hungry on the diet? Eighty percent of people experience no hunger on the Slender Fit U program. They find even very tiny servings to be completely satisfying. This is partly due to your hypothalamus adjusting your metabolic rate, but largely due to the amount of calories circulating in

your system from the fat being released. HCG dieters usually feel as though they are stuffing themselves in order to reach that 800 calorie limit!

Can HCG be purchased over the counter? No. There is no such thing as homeopathic HCG. Real HCG cannot be purchased over the counter. The HCG comes in both an injectable and an oral form from the pharmacy.

How does Slender Fit U’s program differ from similar programs? My clients tell me that the difference between Slender Fit U and other places is the way we treat people. We stay involved with all of our clients; you are not just a number. If you miss an appointment, we call you. We make sure that every person doing our program gets the proper guidance and support throughout the program and achieves their weight loss goals. Also, we don’t water down the HCG. We give it in the strongest dosage for weight loss and we also give injectable prescription B12.

Consultations are free and by appointment. For information and to see more before and after photos, visit www.SlenderFitU.com or call 954-423-1376.

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hand-in-hand. All-you-care-to-eat restaurants rarely earn Zagat ratings. But, POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi is in a class by itself. This gourmet, buffet-style restaurant serves the freshest sushi around, plus an extensive menu of freshly prepared dishes from around the world.

Owner Will Lin shares the secrets to POC’s success and how the restaurant plans to celebrate its seventh anniversary.

What distinguishes POC from other sushi buffets? Our style of food is called Americanfusion. Think American, Asian and Continental cuisine prepared by culinary artists who really care about creating an unforgettable dining experience for you. That includes Master Sushi Chef Kevin Z, who comes to POC from the famed Nobu in New York City and Sushi Samba on South Beach.

The cold bar features fresh seafood selections including Alaskan Snow Crab legs, cocktail shrimp, oysters and mussels, as well as a small salad bar.

Do you offer made-toorder items? While all

of our food is made fresh, POC offers cooked-to-order Japanese-style hibachi.

Choices include New York strip steak, chicken breast, shrimp or scallops.

POC is celebrating its 7th Anniversary.

It recently renovated to make the buffet more functional for diners.

February 6th in celebration of our anniversary.

How many types of sushi do you offer? The

sushi buffet features over 30 selections of sushi, sashimi and skillfully prepared rolls. The selection varies daily, depending upon what types of fresh fish are available. But, we do have several specialty rolls always on the menu including our Dynamite Roll with salmon, tuna, crab, avocado, cucumber, and yamagobo (pickled ginger), and our Dancing Eel Roll which features barbecued eel on top of a California Roll.

What if someone doesn’t eat sushi? No

worries, POC has over 120 items on the buffet. There are about 25 entrees on the hot bar including POC’s infamous Grand Marnier Shrimp, as well as other Asian-inspired items including sesame chicken, chicken and steak teriyaki, tempura, dumplings and even fried rice. On weekend nights, the buffet features gourmet dishes such as Filet Carpaccio and Tempura Crusted Grouper.

The restaurant has changed a lot over the years. What were your most recent renovations? During our latest remodel,

With so many selections, how do you ensure the quality is always up to your gourmet standards? We are constantly changing out

the food and sushi on the buffet. Nothing sits for long. Of course, our food is so good, the serving plate is usually empty long before then.

What types of delicious desserts do you offer to top off the meal? POC offers an array of tasty treats including our homemade Crème Brulee – it’s addictive – plus cookies, brownies and assorted ice cream flavors. There is also a selection of fresh fruit.

You are celebrating your 7th Anniversary this month. Any special plans?

POC features more than 120 items on its buffet, including over 30 selections of sushi, sashimi and skillfully prepared rolls.

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We’ve added some new dishes such as braised beef ribs and Thai chicken salad.

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we added all new buffet tables.

Not only does the buffet look better, but it is also much more functional for our diners. We also updated the restrooms. A few years ago we enclosed the patio area to provide air-conditioned seating for 100 guests.

Can you accommodate private parties?

Absolutely! We have space for parties up to 50 guests.

What is your pricing? It is very reasonable

when you consider the enormous selection of fresh sushi and gourmet entrees available. POC serves lunch and dinner daily. The lunch buffet is $11.95 Monday through Friday and $12.95 on weekends. The dinner buffet is $18.95 Monday through Thursday and $19.95 Friday through Sunday. On holidays, the lunch buffet is $12.50 and the dinner buffet is $19.95. We have special pricing for children, based on height not age.

POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi is located at 1651 Bonaventure Boulevard, next to Walgreens near Weston Town Center. To book a private party or to make a reservation for parties of six or more, call (954) 389-5188. There is a second location in Coral Gables at 2121 Ponce De Leon Boulevard in the Bank Atlantic Building. For more information on either restaurant, visit www.pocbuffet.com.

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Students in Ms. Starzyk’s first grade class at Imagine Charter School at Weston enjoyed storytime with Florida First Lady Ann Scott. She visited the school to congratulate students, teachers and administrators for being recognized as a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education.

Motivational Message

FAU Men’s Basketball Coach Mike Jarvis spoke to fourth and fifth graders at Everglades Elementary about the importance of education, responsibility, good moral character, and setting high goals. To further motivate students to succeed, those children who demonstrated outstanding achievement during the months of December and January were invited to attend the Owls vs. Middle Tennessee basketball game. The school’s chorus performed the National Anthem before the game.

Social Science Scholar

Congratulations to Elizabeth Bocanegra. The Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School senior, from Weston, has been named a 2012-2013 Silver Knight Nominee for Social Science. The Miami Herald Silver Knight program is one of the nation’s most highly Silver Knight nominee Elizabeth Bocanegra with regarded student awards Mrs. Laura Brancheau, Guidance Counselor and programs. It recognizes Archbishop McCarthy Silver Knight Coordinator. high school seniors who demonstrate a strong commitment to service in the community, scholastic achievement, and leadership. Bocanegra was among eight Silver Knight nominees from Archbishop. The winners will be announced in May.

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The B’nai Aviv Early Childhood Education Center planted the seeds of learning in its young students. The two-year-old classes experimented with different types of seeds to see which would grow the fastest. The pumpkin seeds were the obvious winners.

Children also examined the inside of pumpkins to see where the seeds come from.

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“Petal Power”

The Indian Trace Elementary School Green Team installed this bicycle adorned with flowers to encourage students to ride their bicycles to school.

Pictured here are the fifth grade Green Team members with faculty advisors: Mrs. Marianne Barr (top left), Mario Garria and Christian Verde, with Andrea Monterrubio (bottom left), Hannah Lassner, Mrs. Kathryn Puccio, Giovanni Santiago, Jadyn LaPace and Hannah Jarvis.

Sharing & Caring

Students in Mrs. Tracy Adams’ class at Country Isles Elementary School learned a valuable lesson. The second graders expressed the spirit of giving by generously donating toys to students at Lido Beach Elementary who had lost everything in superstorm Sandy. Mrs. Adams worked with “A Teacher Fund” foundation, which paid to ship all the toys to New York.

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Students in Mrs. Fuhrman’s fourth grade class at Everglades Elementary School partnered up for a Buddy Writing assignment.

Haley Fleischman and Sarah Brophy brainstormed ideas and supporting details before writing an expository paper together. Buddy Writing makes writing fun, plus students learn from one another.

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Congratulations to Fernando Cuellar. He was awarded the TRIAD Citizen of the Year Award

by Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti. TRIAD is a partnership between the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the Broward Photo courtesy BSO. County Chiefs of Police, and the Association for the Advancement of Retired Persons. The agencies work together to reduce the criminal victimization of senior citizens and enhance the delivery of law enforcement services to Broward County’s elderly population. In addition to being a member of TRIAD, Cuellar is also a member of SALT (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together). He has been an active member of the BSO Citizen Observer Patrol (COP) program in Weston since 2004. He is responsible for training all new COP members in Weston.

The Weston Philharmonic Society presented “Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon” featuring Mitch Goldstein and the MGB Trio. This music salon was one of the Weston Philharmonic Society’s more intimate offerings, and one of its best. Weston’s Cate and Kevin Garrison generously opened their home to host the concert.

Top: Gabriel Garrison, Kevin Garrison, jazz salon host, Renee LaBonte, VP Executive Director, Symphony of the Americas, Maestro James BrooksBruzzese, conductor of the Symphony of the Americas, and Cate Garrison, host.

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Center: Mitch Goldstein and the MGB Trio

Weston Town Center was buzzing with excitement with the return of its Classic Car Show, sponsored by Rick Case Automotive. Over 70 cars were on display.

The event benefited The Prestige Club.

Bottom: The audience enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of jazz music.

Pet Care

Pet Sitting at Weston’s Alexandra and Oswaldo Cuadros with Lisa Mendheim (center) from Broward County Animal Care and Adoption.

Thanks to the generous support of the Weston community, Pet Sitting at Weston’s fifth annual Pet Food Drive was a tremendous success. The donations of pet food and supplies benefitted the Broward County Animal Care and Regulation Division. This agency provides shelter to lost and surrendered animals and promotes successful adoptions.

Stan Bostic of Rick Case Automotive, Phillipa Stephenson, Weston Town Center marketing director, and Polly Wilkie, Prestige Club Founder.

Dance Fit Fundraiser

Michael Marino, son of Miami Dolphins legend Dan Marino, served as Honorary DJ for Midtown Athletic Club’s inaugural “Dance Fit Party” to benefit the Dan Marino Foundation’s Walkabout Autism. Midtown dance instructors led participants through a series of high energy and fun exercises while Marino, who has autism, spun the latest in Top 40 and other popular musical favorites.

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La Dolce Vita

Weston’s Lyla Masur (second from right) is one of the co-chairs of the Cystic Fibrosis Gold Coast Guild’s spring luncheon and fashion show, “La Dolce Vita.” Plans for this year’s event were announced while dining at Café Vico. The March 21st fundraiser at Pier 66 will help find a cure for cystic fibrosis and improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

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Como Eliminar Efectivamente las Segundas Hipotecas, Impedir un Foreclosure y Permanecer en Su Casa.

Por: Omar J. Arcia, Esq. Abogado de Defensa de Foreclosure y Bancarrota.

Miles de propietarios en nuestra comunidad están 20-50% bajo el agua (Upside-Down) en sus propiedades y buscan una salida. Algunos están frustrados por los intentos infructuosos de negociación de una modificación del préstamo hipotecario, y otros simplemente escogen rendirse y entregar sus propiedades por que no conocen sus derechos. ¿No sería mucho mas fácil salvar su propiedad si solo tuviera una primera hipoteca y ningún pago adicional?. Además, una vez que el mercado cambie de dirección, piense en toda la ganancia (Equity) que puede construir en los próximos años?

Para propietarios que tomaron una segunda hipoteca o línea de crédito en sus propiedades, considerando las actuales condiciones económicas puede ser particularmente fuerte. Líneas de crédito adicionales a las de su hipoteca principal pueden eliminarse a través del Capítulo 13 de la ley de Protección por Bancarrota.

Cuando un Juez remueve los Liens por hipoteca de su propiedad durante un procedimiento de Bancarrota se llama “Stripping” de Lien, “Cram Down” o “Strip Down”. En el Capitulo 13 las segundas hipotecas y líneas de crédito de una propiedad principal pueden ser eliminadas en dependencia del avalúo de la propiedad. Muchas cortes de Bancarrota siguen la regla que convierte a las segundas hipotecas o líneas de crédito completamente UNSECURE si el principal adeudado en la primera hipoteca excede el valor del mercado de la propiedad siendo residencia principal.

Para calificar, La Corte generalmente requiere pruebas que la propiedad vale menos del monto adeudado en la primera hipoteca, lo cual puede ser establecido a través de un Avalador Certificado. En un mercado donde los precios de las casas han caído por lo menos un 30% muchos propietarios pueden calificar para esta opción.

Los Liens productos de Impuestos o Asociaciones de Propietarios también pueden ser “STRIPPED OFF” por el Capitulo 13. En el procedimiento de reorganización de deuda se establece que estos liens no están atados a ningún Equity en la propiedad ya que este no existe. Mas importante todavía es la posibilidad de repagar cualquier deuda acumulada de la primera hipoteca en un periodo de 3 a 5 años con cómodas mensualidades. Esto permite a las familias permanecer en su propiedad y ninguno de sus acreedores pueden contactarlos, perseguirlos o molestarlos con llamadas telefónicas o inclusive proseguir con el Foreclosure durante el período de protección por bancarrota.

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Major League Baseball free agent Placido Polanco played ball with members of the Weston Miracle League.

This unique program allows children with mental and physical disabilities to play baseball as a team on a custom-designed, synthetic turf field that accommodates wheelchairs and other assistive devices. Polanco started his career in 1994 with the St. Louis Cardinals, but most recently played for the Philadelphia Phillies, where he reached the 2,000 hit mark with an eighthinning homerun last May. He has twice started in a MLB All-Star Game and is one of only two players in big league history to win a Gold Glove at multiple positions.

Left: Ryan Kramer hosted the bowling fundraiser to benefit Ryan’s Song.

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“Spare” Change

About 40 teens and adults participated in a bowling fundraiser to benefit Ryan’s Song Inc. The event raised $650. Ryan Kramer founded the non-profit organization five years ago to provide scholarships for music and arts education and distribute musical instruments to individuals who cannot afford to purchase instruments.

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