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CONTENTS PUBLISHERS’ PAGE

48 Weston Couple Encourages Community to Support National Pediatric Cancer Foundation Fundraiser

55 Four Westo

COMMUNITY NEWS 18 WestonNights Outdoor Concert Series Concludes with Aerosmith Tribute 20 Symphony of the Americas to Perform Free Outdoor Pops Concert 22 Weston Art Guild Gallery Offers Art Space and Classes

50 Weston Historical Document Collector and Blogger Curates Hamilton Exhibit

ASK THE EXPERT 49 Impingement Syndromes in Dancers 72 Prenatal Oral Care and Your Child 74 Hormonal Balance Is Vital for Longevity 85 How Do I Know If My Eyes Have Allergies?

26 Winter Safety Expo Features Fun and Flurries 28 Checkmate for Mayors’ Chess Challenge 30 Students are the Big Winners in Rotary Club of Weston’s Golf Classic

POSITIVE PARENTING

57 Best Places to Live

CAN DO KIDS

58 Weston

54 Girl Scout Silver Award Benefits Former Elementary School

CALENDAR MARCH 2019 44 Weston Art Guild Gallery Offers

COMMUNITY NEWS 34 Swing for Kids’ Sake Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County 36 Weston University Students Take Part in Development Services Day 37 Weston BSO Offers Free Smoke Alarm Service to Seniors 38 Spring Forward! Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries When You Change Your Clocks 39 Weston Music Society Presents a Magical Night of Music 40 Weston Retains Top Fire Protection Rating

CALENDAR MARCH 2019 44 March 2018

INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS 46 Weston Community Activist Named 2019 Woman of Vision 14 MARCH 2019 | OUR CITY WESTON | OURCITYMEDIA.COM

58 Spring Break activity Guide

LEGALLY SPEAKING

55 Four Weston Schools Earn Five Star School Award

32 Why is Staging Important and What is Trending in 2019?

SPRING BREAK ACTIVITY GUIDE ASK THE EXPERT

SCHOOL NEWS

REAL ESTATE

56 Avoid Costly Automotive Repairs

MAYOR’S MESSAGE

52 The Power of Inclusion

53 Falcon Cove Student Sings National Anthem for Florida Panthers

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LEGISLATIVE LOOK

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69 Gator Run Students and Parents Collaborate to Crack Codes 76 Manatee Bay Fifth Graders Participate in Penguin Encounter 78 Country Isles Elementary Community Supports Kids Book Exchange 78 Magical Musical Mornings at Indian Trace Elementary School 80 Practice Adds Up to Success for Falcon Cove Math Club 81 Tequesta Trace Middle School English Language Learners Are Among Best In State 83 Cypress Bay Literary Club’s Coffee House Showcases Student Talent

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86 Divorcing After 12/31/18

TEE TO GREEN 87 How to Grip a Golf Club Correctly

HEALTH & WELLNESS 88 Basic Rules for Healthy Golf

PET CARE 90 Senior Pets Have Special Needs

PHOTO OF THE MONTH 91 the world’s favorite magazine™

ROTARY NEWS 92 Rotary Club of Weston Supports Local Charities

PET OF THE MONTH 93 Your Pet Could Be Our Pet of the Month!

SNAPSHOTS FROM SCHOOL 94 School Snapshots

SEEN ON SCENE 96 Community Snapshots

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t’s already March and before you know it the school year will be coming to an end. The weather is getting hotter and kids are getting restless. Luckily, Our City magazine can help parents find fun and meaningful activities for their children.

Check out Our City’s Spring Break Guide in this issue! It is a curated list of many of the area’s top camps and activities for when the kids are out of school. Our Spring Break Guide has everything an active young person could want. Whether it’s a high-energy sports camp, an educational program or half day dance sessions, Our City’s Spring Break Guide has something for everyone and every interest.

Also, look out for our Summer Camp Guide in the May issue.

The Summer Camp Guide gives detailed descriptions of the area’s camps. This year, we will also include details on some of the more popular overnight camp destinations for South Florida children. Regardless if you want to stay at home, send the kids to the mountains, or just find an enriching, after-school activity, Our City has got you covered.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

WestonNights Outdoor Concert Series Concludes with Aerosmith Tribute

BY STACEY BOMSER

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n Saturday, March 16th, the Aerosmith tribute band, Jaded, will take the stage at Weston Regional Park. This is the final show of the WestonNights Outdoor Concert Series.

Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation, said he choose Jaded because its music transcends generations. “The music of Aerosmith is what I listened to in the 80s and that my children are

now exposed to today via movies, television, video games, etc.”

He says tribute bands such as Jaded are always popular, especially with the WestonNights concertgoers. “I think our audience enjoys being able to enjoy, and sometimes sing along to, familiar music that is family friendly.”

There should be no problem singing along during this month’s show. Expect to hear songs such as Living on the Edge, Dream On, I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing, Sweet Emotion, Love in an Elevator, and many more. Jaded is known for its concert-style, all-ages friendly, high-energy version of a live Aerosmith concert event.

Decker says the WestonNights Concert Series has been a huge success and plans are already in the works to expand the program. “While we used to do one concert per year, we are now doing three, and we may add to that in the years ahead. With multiple dates and a variety of artists we hope we will find something that the majority of our residents will enjoy each season.”

Decker and his staff are always on the lookout for bands that will appeal to the WestonNights audience.

“We keep an eye out on other events around South

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Jaded will play from 7-10pm on March 16th on the event stage in Weston Regional Park. The event stage is close to the park’s largest playground, which is a plus for families with smaller children.

Concertgoers should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets to sit back and enjoy the music under the stars. Guests are welcome to bring coolers and picnic dinners; alcohol is not permitted. Food trucks will be on site selling a variety of food and beverages.

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Symphony of the Americas to Perform Free Outdoor Pops Concert

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eston Town Center will transform into an open-air concert hall on Sunday, March 10th when the Symphony of the Americas performs a free, outdoor pops concert. It is presented by the City of Weston and Weston Music Society. The free concert has grown into one of the most highlyanticipated musical events in Weston, attracting a crowd of all ages.

“It is such a delight to see families, singles, and couples, with ages from toddlers to grandparents, brought together by this wonderful musical program,” states Weston Music Society Co-President Andrea Burghardt.

This year’s “music under the stars” program will feature scores from popular blockbuster movies such as Mission Impossible, Pirates of the Caribbean, Superman Returns, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, as well as highlights from the beloved musical movie, The Sound of Music. All music is performed by the Symphony of the Americas Orchestra, under the baton of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese.

This concert provides a unique opportunity to introduce the community to

the beauty of classical music and a worldclass symphony orchestra. The outdoor venue is especially nice for families with young children who may not be ready for the traditional theater experience.

Christy Blackford, Weston Music Society Vice President of Education, encourages parents to bring their children to this free concert. “This is such a perfect follow-up to the Weston Music Society’s In-Schools Music Program, which introduces the instruments of the orchestra to all public elementary students in Weston.

They get to hear a full orchestra playing together and experience the auditory and emotional impact this has.”

The Weston Music Society takes great pride in presenting its music education program to students and Symphony of the Americas concerts to the community.

“Our organization is thrilled by the return of this world-class orchestra that, through the generosity of our City, is presented free to the community,” notes Weston Music Society Co-President Lou Marett. “Plato said ‘Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind and gaiety to life’. Do join us for this wonderful evening of music.” n The Symphony of the America’s pops concert takes place on Sunday, March 10th at 6pm behind the Bell Tower in Weston Town Center. The concert is free. Seating is limited; guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs to enjoy the concert in comfort. For more information go to www.westonmusicsociety.org.

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Weston Art Guild Gallery Offers Art Space and Classes

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rt patrons have a new opportunity to view original artwork, as well as learn artistic techniques.

The Weston Art Guild has opened its own gallery as a place to foster art appreciation and creativity.

“The Weston Art Guild wanted to open its own gallery to help fulfill its mission statement: creating a cultural atmosphere in the community by educating the public on the importance of all forms of visual arts,” explains Weston Art Guild President Lynda Sauls. “Plus, some of the members

wanted to have a physical interactive presence in the community and collaborate with each other.”

There are approximately 100 pieces of artwork on display. According to Sauls, “We do not carry a theme, as we encourage the artists to exhibit the style and subject matter that they relate to most. Patrons will see realism and abstract art done in a variety of mediums such as oil, watercolor, acrylic paints and encaustic paint, as well as photography, stained glass, and Plexiglass sculpture.”

In addition to viewing artwork, the community can take art classes taught by members of the Weston Art Guild.

“We want to offer classes to help connect with the community and share our techniques with other artists,” shares Sauls. “People love watching the creative process. Many are visual learners and like talking and interacting with artists.”

Upcoming art classes include a Pallet Knife workshop by Patricia Beltran, Portrait Painting class by Barbara Burk, and an Abstract Voice

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class led by Kay Kiria. Sauls will teach an Encaustic workshop, demonstrating the art of painting with molten beeswax and color pigments fusing layers together.

The Weston Art Guild Gallery also offers several monthly programs.

Still Life Drawing is held the second Tuesday of the month from 12:303pm. Live Artist Painting takes place the second Friday of the month from 6-9pm. It’s a chance to come meet Weston Art Guild artists and watch them work, discuss their technique, and enjoy music and light snacks. A Creative Question and Critique program is offered the fourth Friday of the month from 4-6:30pm.

The gallery is open to the public Thursday through Saturday from 3-7pm and Sunday from 1-5pm. It is located at 13141 West Sunrise Boulevard, in front of the Sawgrass Mills Mall behind Pollo Tropical. The space was made possible by Azor Advisory Services, Inc. “Their forward thinking to stimulate traffic to a shopping center by

allowing us to come in not only helps the Weston Art Guild but gives their shopping center a sense of traffic and activity,” notes Sauls.

She encourages everyone to stop by and check it out. “The Weston Art Guild is very pleased to showcase the high quality of locally made art and I encourage everyone to make time to check out the gallery for themselves.” n For more information on the Weston Art Guild visit www.westonartguild.com.

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Winter Safety Expo Features Fun and Flurries

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equesta Trace Park was transformed into a winter wonderland for the seventh annual Weston Winter Safety Expo.

The event, which was presented by the City of Weston and the Broward Sheriff’s Office, serves to educate residents on all of the resources available to keep Weston safe.

Attendees were able to meet the men and women who serve and protect our community. A variety of law enforcement agencies at the local, state and federal level were represented, including the

BSO Weston District, SWAT, Bomb Squad, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Highway Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

The agencies showcased the vehicles, airboats, helicopters, and tools that are used in their daily work. Attendees could sit in a helicopter, view the Bomb Squad’s robotics, and learn about fire safety and emergency services. Animal

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lovers enjoyed meeting the K9 officers of the ATF and Border Patrol, as well as touching an alligator presented by Fish and Wildlife law enforcement officers.

The Weston Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Citizen Observer Patrol (COP) and YMCA presented informational booths with educational displays.

The evening featured familyfriendly entertainment for all ages.

There were children’s activities including games, bounce houses and inflatable slides. The DJ had everyone showing off their best dance moves.

In keeping with the winter wonderland theme, guests enjoyed South Florida-style ice skating. Of course, the highlight of the night was the sky full of glistening snowflakes. The evening’s chilly temperatures made the “snow” flurries that much more realistic and enjoyable.

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Checkmate for Mayors’ Chess Challenge

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pproximately 100 players of all ages and skill levels came out for the Mayors’ Chess Challenge. Mayor Daniel Stermer welcomed chess enthusiasts from all across Broward County to the Weston Community Center for a friendly game of chess and some tasty checkerboard cookies.

The Mayor was joined by Commissioner Byron Jaffe and Florida State Representative Richard Stark, along with members of the Broward Sheriff’s Office and Sunrise Police officers. Also in attendance were representatives from Chess for Kids, the chess program offered by the City as one of its Community Center classes for children, and Principal Heather Hedman-DeVaughn from Manatee Bay Elementary

School, who was there to cheer on her students.

Mayor Stermer says it was a privilege to once again host the Mayors’ Chess Challenge. “I cannot be prouder to see as many people come out for scholastic chess as come out for a puppet show or other entertainment-type event.

Today’s young boys and girls are simply amazing. They come to the Mayors’ Chess Challenge eager to learn from others of vary-

ing ages and skill sets.”

This is the fourth year that Weston has participated in the Mayors’ Chess Challenge. It was created

by Sunrise Mayor Mike Ryan as a way to promote scholastic chess and its academic benefits. Different cities host the event at least once a month throughout the school year.

“Weston is pleased to participate with Mayor Ryan and all of the other cities as a group to provide a great avenue for students to learn a game that also assists them with strategic thinking skills that they can use for the rest of their lives,” states Mayor Stermer.

The Mayors’ Chess Challenge continues this month in Hollywood on March 9th and Oakland Park on March 23rd. In April, the City of Fort Lauderdale hosts on April 6th and the City of Lauderdale Lakes on April 25th. The program concludes on May 18th in Pembroke Pines. n For more information on the Mayors’ Chess Challenge visit www.sunrisefl.gov/index.aspx?page=721.

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Students are the Big Winners in Rotary Club of Weston’s Golf Classic

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ach year, 40 to 50 local students are able to attend college thanks in part to the Rotary Club of Weston. It has been presenting scholarships to deserving students through funds raised from its annual Scholarship Golf Classic for over 30 years. The 32nd annual FHVlegal.com Golf Classic (formerly WestonLawyers.com Golf Classic) takes place on Monday, April 8th at Weston Hills Country Club.

This golf tournament is the biggest fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Weston’s Scholarship Fund. To date, the Rotary has awarded over $1.35 million in scholarships to graduating seniors from Cypress Bay and Western high schools, as The annual Weston Rotary Golf Classic provides college scholarships to approximately 50 students each year. well as The Sagemont School and HANDY (Helping Advance and Nurture the “the knowledge that they have contributed to a student’s success in our commuDevelopment of Youth). nity and beyond.”

2019 Golf Classic Co-Chair Mary Beth Casey says this year’s goal is to raise Golfers will enjoy 18-holes of golf, foursome photos, tournament golf shirt, enough money to award $150,000 in college scholarships. In order to be eligible, breakfast burrito bar and continental breakfast, complimentary on-course beverstudents must have good grades, including SAT or ACT score, combined with ages, awards luncheon banquet with open bar, and much more. There will also be a solid record of community service and leadership, and show a financial an auction and raffles to win trips, golf clubs, dinners and more. need. The applications are reviewed by the Rotary Club of Weston’s scholarEven if you can’t play in the Golf Classic, you can support the Rotary ship committee.

Scholarship Fund by participating in the Drawdown event at Alligator Alley Harley Casey encourages the Weston community to support this event. “The annual Davidson from 6:30-9pm on Thursday, March 7th. Enjoy the excitement as one Golf Classic reinforces the ability to join together for a great cause. The funds lucky winner will walk away with a $10,000 prize. One-hundred percent of the that are raised and distributed have the ability to change lives. And, last but not least, the tournament unites the Rotary Club of Weston and engages members to proceeds go to fund local scholarships. do good in the community, especially for our students.” n The 32nd Annual FHVlegal.com Golf Classic to benefit the Rotary Club of Weston Scholarship Fund takes While the tournament awards prizes to golfers for various contests such as place on April 8th at Weston Hills Country Club. It will follow a scramble format with an 8:30am shotgun start, closest to the pin and speed golf, Casey says what really rewards the golfers is followed by lunch and awards ceremony. For more information call email golf@westonrotary.com.

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Here are some spring break activity ideas for those of us already lucky enough to live here.

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There are camps and activities for almost any interest. Whether your little one aspires to be the next David Beckham, the next Picasso or the next Gloria Estefan, there is likely a camp or activity right around the corner! Look over the next few pages to find information about areas camps that might interest your child.

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Give the kids the thrill of a lifetime while riding on an airboat through the untouched landscape of the Everglades. You will get to see some of Florida’s most exotic wild life including, of course the American Alligator. For more info contact Everglades Holliday Park at 954-434-8111 choose from multi-star resorts like the Margaritaville Beach Resort or find something a bit less expensive off the coast. Mid-week overnight prices won’t kill the budget either!

Check Out a Museum There are plenty of museum options to choose from in the area. Kids of all ages love the Museum of Discovery & Science in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

The Miami Auto Museum at the Dezer Collection is a fascinating place to see many of the cars made famous in Hollywood films as well as some of the rarest Ferraris and Porsches the world over. Or, your family could check out marine life at the Miami Seaquarium. The opportunities are almost endless and, in many cases, just a short drive away.

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Be sure to have the appropriate licenses. For more info on fishing licenses check out www.myfwc.com.

What better thing is there to do in South Florida when the kids are off school than go to the beach? There is certainly something for everyone: Hollywood Beach’s 1920s-style oceanfront promenade Broadwalk will appeal the nostalgic; Laid-back Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is a great place to spend the day eating ice cream, reading a book and enjoying a less-busy existence; Pompano Beach offers terrific shopping and dining; the kids could watch mighty cruise ships set sail at Fort Lauderdale Beach; or, families can get away from it all at the John U. Lloyd Beach Sate Park.

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BY PHYLLIS SCARBERRY n times past, homes for sale flew off the shelf.

Professional Real Estate agents are now observing that homes are staying on the market for longer periods of time. Of course, pricing is still a key element to moving Real Estate. However, what if the Buyers now have more choices?

Better than “A Good Eye” I’ve often stated that how you live in a home and how you sell a home are two opposite concepts. A good Realtor with an “eye” can help with the suggestion of decluttering and de-personalization. However, a great Realtor will offer a staging consultation with an individual who is trained in that field to make the home appear in its “peak presentation” state.

What is Trending in 2019 ▸▸ Warm neutrals replace gray-washed rooms ▸▸ Going smaller has become bigger. Therefore, making those “big box” homes cozier and homier is key to attracting Buyers ▸▸ Light, views and fresh air ▸▸ Wall of windows providing light ▸▸ Natural materials and motifs ▸▸ Living spaces with natural accents With a focus on clean, open spaces (along with spare Scandinavian design), stagers are leaning toward warmth and comfort with natural touches. Sitting in your den or great room should evoke the feeling of lying in a hammock on the beach on a breezy summer day. Some stagers might suggest prints and florals in natural-colored tones. Some may suggest a look of open-grain oak cabinetry, metallic linen draperies, saddle leather, and woven cotton rugs.

Color swings keep the rooms fresh and inviting. According to Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing at Sherwin-Williams, “Grays are now in the midst of a warming trend.” Others have commented that there’s a swing back to white, off-white or antique white.

Even though the feel and look of a home is attractive, today’s Buyers are more interested in greater affordability, convenience to schools, medical facilities, airports, etc., healthfulness, sustainability and comfort.

Buyers are open to remodeling an existing home. There are very few newer or new construction homes in Weston. Given the fact that Buyers may be willing to remodel is promising. However, the remodeled home will bring about a better price for Sellers.

Protection from Natural Disasters Natural disasters are occurring more frequently and with little warning. Changing out a garage door to a hurricane-proof door is a great place to start. Installing hurricane panels, whether vertical panels or accordions that have been permitted, is another great move to attract Buyers with too many choices. A home built to keep energy costs down is extremely important as well.

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Swing for Kids’ Sake Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County

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eston Hills Country Club will play host to Swing for Kids’ Sake on Friday, March 8th.

The golf tournament benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County. The organization provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-on-one mentoring relationships.

Weston resident Fortuna Bookbinder is a Big Sister to Flor, an eighth grader at Indian Ridge Middle School. Bookbinder got involved with the program through Mujeres Latinas Impulsando (Empowering Women), a Weston-based organization of Latin women working to better the community.

The retired English as a Second Language teacher says she was attracted to the idea of being able to help a young student.

“Mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters allows me to give a student something I never had when I arrived in this country in the 1960’s,” explains Bookbinder, whose family immigrated from Cuba.

“I desperately wanted someone to help me adapt to my new country and learn the language. This is my opportunity to give back and help someone in a way I didn’t have.”

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Bookbinder meets with Flor every Friday afternoon. During their sessions, they discuss school work as well as any problems Flor may be facing, academically or socially. They spend about half the session working on English vocabulary and grammar.

Bookbinder says Flor is very receptive to her advice and suggestions.

“I tell her to watch movies without subtitles, because in that situation she is training her brain to read, instead of listening. So now she only watches movies without the subtitles,” shares Bookbinder.

“Flor also uses an English/Spanish online dictionary that I recommended for her to download.”

Although they’ve only been together since October, Bookbinder says she’s already seeing noticeable improvement. “Flor was very shy at the beginning, now socially she is more gregarious and open to share. I also see improvement in her conversational skills. She is trying hard to talk to me and she wants to learn vocabulary. Flor will write words on little cards and hang them up on her mirror at home to memorize.”

Bookbinder takes great pride in knowing she is helping a young girl adapt to her new country. “Life

was very unpleasant for me at that age because I couldn’t speak English. I failed all of my courses, except math. I would have loved to have someone help me along. So, at this stage in my life, when I have free time, I want to give back.”

She says the experience has been richly gratifying. “This is probably the most rewarding activity I have done in my life. Becoming a Big Brother or Big Sister is a wonderful thing for anyone to do. It’s incredible to see the improvement you can make in somebody’s life.” n To learn more about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County and how you can get involved go to BBBSBroward.org. To register for the Swing for Kids’ Sake golf tournament at Weston Hills email golf@BBBSBroward.org.

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Weston University Students Take Part in Development Services Day

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different sod samples, and watching how engineers use drones to survey the land.

Last month, the Weston University program focused on law enforcement services with a field trip to the Broward Sheriff’s Office gun range at Markham Park. This month, the curriculum will focus on finance and technology services. Students will learn how local taxes are figured, explore sources of City revenue, and examine the Weston Budget. They will also discover how the City uses technology to function and connect with residents.

In addition, students will be assigned their roles for the City Commission Simulation. That is the culminating activity for the Weston University program. Students must utilize their knowledge of

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n Development Services Day, Weston University program students visited the offices of Calvin, Giordano and Associates (CGA), the City of Weston’s contract provider for planning, zoning and engineering services.

During the field trip, students got a peek into the daily work of professionals in the fields of civil and environmental engineering, landscape architecture, geographic information systems (GIS), traffic engineering and overall planning and development.

Working alongside CGA employees, the Weston U students were able to explore various career opportunities vital to running the city. Hands-on activities including viewing engineering maps, examining

local government, gained throughout the program, to carry out a mock city commission meeting.

A one-day field trip to Washington, D.C., is also planned. This allows students to understand the relationship between local and national government.

During the whirlwind tour students will visit sites such as Capitol Hill, the White House, many of the monuments and much more.

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Weston BSO Offers Free Smoke Alarm Service to Seniors

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eniors possess the greatest fire risk in this country. To help protect our senior population, Weston BSO Fire Rescue will install smoke alarms or replace smoke alarm batteries for free in the homes of seniors as well as the disabled.

This population is particularly vulnerable in the event of a home fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 30 percent of fatal home fire victims are at least 65 years of age. In Weston, that puts more than 5,000 residents at risk.

“Smoke alarms are generally installed at the highest locations within a home,” explains Weston Fire Chief Todd Draizin. “Some homeowners do not have tall enough ladders to safely access the smoke alarm, while others may be unfamiliar with or unsteady on ladders. In an effort to reduce the risk of injury, Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue and Emergency Medical Services offers this service to Weston residents.”

Chief Draizin says it’s important for all households to have a working smoke alarm. “It’s a known and proven fact that smoke alarms save lives. Like any piece of safety equipment, they only work if they are maintained.”

Smoke alarms should be tested monthly. For

those that use a standard 9V battery, the battery should be changed twice a year. Chief Draizin suggests doing it when you change the clocks; Daylight Savings begins on March 10th.

Other smoke alarms feature a ten-year, nonchangeable battery. In that case, the entire smoke alarm should be replaced every ten years. If you are unsure of the age of your smoke alarm, consider installing a new one.

Chief Draizin says homeowners may want to consider having smoke alarms linked to the home security system. “Smoke alarms that are connected to a monitoring company can notify 9-1-1 when you are not home or when you are sleeping. Generally speaking, fire doubles its size every 30 seconds, so a monitored system can help reduce the time it takes to call and help save lives and property.”

In addition to installing smoke alarms and replacing batteries in the homes of Weston seniors and the disabled, Weston firefighters will also identify any risk factors present in the residence and share important fire and life safety education information, such as slip and fall prevention, fire safety tips, and hurricane preparedness suggestions.

This is just one of many free services Weston BSO Fire Rescue offers the community. It also provides child car seat installation and inspections, blood pressure checks, and CPR certification classes. n To schedule a smoke alarm installation or battery replacement, or any of the other free community service programs, contact Fire Station 81 at 954-389-2015.

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he Broward Sheriffs Office of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services would like to remind you that daylight savings time begins Sunday, March 10. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends when you change your clocks you also change your smoke alarm’s battery.

In a house fire, fire can double its size every 30 seconds. Today’s household furnishings burn much hotter and produce a considerably denser and more toxic smoke. A working smoke alarm can mean the difference between having enough time to get out or becoming another statistic.

It’s a known and proven fact that smoke alarms save lives. Like any piece of safety equipment, they only work if they are maintained. All too often we hear at many emergency scenes “if I only would have…” or “if I only had a few more minutes I could have…”, please don’t become a statistic. It only takes a few minutes to test and maintain your smoke alarms.

Most smoke alarms have a replaceable 9-volt batteries, now is a good time to put new batteries in. Newer smoke alarms are more technologically advanced to respond to a multitude of fire conditions and will help reduce false alarms. All smoke alarms, regardless of which batteries they use, should be replaced after ten years. Consider replacing your existing smoke alarms with a newer style smoke alarms which come with a non-replaceable lithium battery that once installed will last the life of the smoke alarm and don’t forget to test your smoke detectors monthly.

Because smoke rises, install smoke alarms high on a wall or on a ceiling, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Keep smoke alarms ten feet or more away from the stove to reduce false alarms.

Smoke alarms should be installed in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home. People who are hard-of-hearing or deaf can use special alarms. These alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers. It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms, when one sounds, they all sound which will warn everyone in the house of a possible fire.

Here are some safety tips on smoke detectors that can help to keep you and your family safe: ▸▸ A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. ▸▸ Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working. Make sure everyone in the home understands the sound of the smoke alarm and knows how to respond. ▸▸ Make a home fire escape plan and practice the plan with everyone in the house. Always remember to include two ways out from each room and designate a safe meeting place outside to wait until help arrives. Remember: “Get out and stay out!” Never go back into a burning building. n For more information, please contact District Chief Todd Draizin at Weston Fire Station #81 at 954-389-2015 or by email at Todd_Draizin@Sheriff.org.

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Weston Music Society Presents a Magical Night of Music

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oncertgoers enjoyed a one-of-a-kind experience with Magico, a Visual Concerto. Presented by the City of Weston and the Weston Music Society, the concert featured a unique photochoreography journey through Mexico accompanied by music performed by the renowned Symphony of the Americas.

Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese directed the orchestra to music carefully choreographed to match breathtaking photos by multimedia artist Nicholas Bardonnay, the Creative Director and CEO

of Westwater Arts. Beautiful images of the people and landscapes of Mexico were perfectly timed to an original score by Grammy Award winning composer Eduardo Magallanes. The program also included Intermezzo from Goyescas by Enrique Granados, Sevilla from Suite Espagnole op. 47 by Isaac Albeniz, and Joyeuse Marche by Emmanuel Chabrier.

Don Decker, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation, says the evening was a treat for the more than 500 attendees who braved the weather to attend Magico, a Visual Concerto. “On a cold and rainy night, a near sell-out crowd enjoyed a wonderful performance of sight and sounds honoring the culture of Mexico.

It was an evening for the senses, capped off with dessert, and one that left the audience standing in a final ovation.”

Weston Music Society Co-President Andrea Burghardt credits the City of Weston for making cultural events such as this a priority. “Weston makes so many Top Ten lists. Cultural events are part of the equation which brings us these accolades. We are lucky to live in such a community and to have a City Commission and Mayor who

Mayor Daniel Stermer with Weston Music Society Co-Presidents Andrea Burghardt and Lou Marett.

Weston Music Society Co-President Lou Marett with Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese.

recognize and fully support these efforts.”

Co-President Lou Marett believes the Magico concert was a superb launch “for our first concert as the Weston Music Society. This is the level of music we look forward to bringing to Weston.”

The audience was definitely impressed with comments such as “amazing,” “awesome” and “outstanding” being heard following the concert.

Concert-goer Diane Marett shared, “The Symphony of the Americas displayed their magic in Magico as they showcased a Latin-themed program.

Audience members commented that the concert was a bridge-builder to our southern neighbor, as beautiful visual images of Mexico were projected onto three screens in choreography with the music.”

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he City of Weston has topped the charts once again. The Insurance Services in a community with a poor PPC, assuming all other factors are equal.

Office, Inc. (ISO) has bestowed its Public Protection Classification Rating of A community’s PPC is based on four factors: ▸▸ Emergency communications systems, including facilities for the public to 1 on the City of Weston and Broward County Sheriff’s Office Department of report fires, staffing, training, certification of telecommunicators, and faciliFire Rescue and Emergency Services for another year. This is the highest rating ties for dispatching fire departments. attainable.

Weston is one of only 348 cities/fire departments in the country, and one of only ▸▸ The fire department, including equipment, staffing, training and geographic deployment of fire companies.

34 in the state, to attain a Class 1 rating – out of the 41,177 cities/fire departments ▸▸ The water supply system, including the that were ranked. inspection and flow testing of hydrants Achieving the Class 1 rating and a careful evaluation of the amount of was no easy task. The stringent available water compared with the amount criteria were met due to a variety needed to suppress fires. of factors, including Weston’s ▸▸ Community efforts to reduce the risk of contractual relationship with fire, including fire prevention codes and BSO Fire Rescue and Emergency enforcement, public fire safety education, Services, the City’s investand fire investigation programs ment in equipment, and the Upon receiving notice that Weston City’s infrastructure including will maintain its #1 ISO Class Rating, City Manager John Flint thanked Broward the water supply and distribution system. Weston scored 96.96 out of a possible Fire Chief Joseph Fernandez, Weston District Fire Chief Todd Draizin, and the 105.50 points, putting it at the top of the scoring range. City leaders anticipate Weston District firefighters and paramedics for their commitment to excellence the ISO score will increase even more when the new Bonaventure Fire Station in service when responding to Weston residents and visitors in their time of need. opens in 2020.

Retaining the Class 1 rating is good news for homeowners and business owners. “Congratulations and thank you all for the efforts to continue the ISO Class 1 rating Most U.S. insurers use ISO’s Public Protection Class (PPC) rating in calculating pre- for the City of Weston’s fire rescue services. The City of Weston is committed to the miums. Class 1 generally represents superior property fire protection, resulting in continued improvement and enhancement of its fire rescue services and greatly appreciates its partnership with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to implement those lower fees charged for coverage of personal or commercial property insurance. In general, the price of insurance in a community with a good PPC is lower than that improvements and enhancements.”

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3rd Weston Word Fest – “Stage & Screen” is the theme of this year’s event which celebrates the cultural diversity of our community.

Weston World Fest offers authentic international foods, educational country booths, and onstage performances.

This free, family-friendly event takes place from 12-4pm at Weston Regional Park.

For more information go to www.1weston.com.

4th iPad/iPhone class – Learn how to navigate your iPhone or iPad from 5-7pm at the Weston Branch Library. There is a suggested donation of $5 to the Friends of the Library.

Call 954-357-5420 for more information.

more information visit www. westonmusicsociety.org.

11th Weston Friends Club Men’s Group – Weston Guys Meet & Eat will get together at Steak & Shake, 12541 W. Sunrise Blvd in Sunrise, at 9am. For more information about this group for men, who enjoy breakfast while developing friendships, contact Mike Callahan at 954-298-8724.

Craft Activity – In celebration of National Craft Month, children, ages 5-11, can make a fun craft at the Weston Branch Library. The free program is from 3-3:30pm.

Preregistration is required; please call 954- 357-5420.

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“The Intouchables” – The Weston Foreign Film Series, “Mamma Mia” – This popular presented by the Arts Council musical is presented by of Greater Weston and City Cypress Bay High School’s of Weston, continues with award-winning drama this French movie about department. Showtime an aristocrat who, after he is at 7pm in the school’s becomes a quadriplegic from auditorium. Tickets can be a paragliding accident, hires a purchased online at www. young man from the projects Lightningdrama.com or at the to be his caregiver. Show times door. For more information are at 4:45pm and 7:30pm call 754-323-0350 ext. 3130. at AMC Weston 8. Tickets, if available, are $8 at the theater on the night of the show.

For more information visit www.1Weston.com.

Free Pops Concert – The Symphony of the Americas, under the direction of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese, will perform a free outdoor pops APB Networking Luncheon – concert at Weston Town Center The Association of Professional at 6pm. Limited seating will Businesswomen meets the be available; please bring second Wednesday of the your own lawn chair. For month from 11:30am - 1pm

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at MCafe, inside Midtown Athletic Club. For more information visit www. apbweston.com or call 954-557-4318.

Weston Library Book Club – All are welcome to a book talk on Bad Monkey By Carl Hiaasen. Copies are available at the information desk. This book club meets the second Wednesday of the month from 6:30-7:30pm at the Weston Branch Library. Call 954-3575304 for more information.

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Kundalini Yoga – Adults can take part in this unique form of yoga which blends spiritual and physical practices.

Kundalini Yoga incorporates movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

The class is from 6:15-7:15 at the Weston Branch Library.

Please bring yoga mats.

Weston Friends Club Travel Club – This new group will meet at 2pm at the Bonaventure Resort & Spa to learn about adventures with Uniworld River Cruises.

If you would like to attend [guests welcome] or want more information, email Darcy Conner, darcyconner@ cruiseplanners.com, or call 954-530-2494.

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14th Weston Friends Club Book Club– The Happy Bookers will meet at 1pm at a member’s home to discuss The Language of Flowers

by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. For more information about this book club or Weston Friends Club, please call Nancy Russo Adult Acrylic Painting Class at 954-385-1445.

– Adults can create a painting to take home during this free instructional class from 11am-12pm. It is sponsored by the Friends of the Weston AAUW Environmental Meeting Branch Library. Space is – The Weston chapter of the limited.

Please pre-register at American Association of University Women is hosting a the Information Desk or call free meeting, Citizens’ Role in 954-357-5420.

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Protecting the Environment, focused on improper recycling and littering as well as opportunities to embrace solar energy. It takes place from 2-4pm at the Weston Branch Library. Call 954-384-4460 for more information.

“The Frog Prince” – Bob Nathanson and Puppets To Go perform a free puppet show at the Weston Community Center. In this enchanting version of the classic fairy tale, Wanda the Witch casts a spell on the handsome prince, turning him into a frog, and only a kiss from a beautiful princess can break the spell.

Showtimes are at 1:30pm and 3pm and are best suited for children in Pre-K through second grade. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information call 954-389-4321.

25th Weston Art Guild Meeting – Artist Susan Gillingham will demonstrate her acrylic pour Free Concert – The WestonNights technique. The meeting is free Outdoor Concert Series and open to the public. It takes returns with Jaded, an place from 7-9pm at the Davie Aerosmith tribute. Enjoy an Parks Recreation Multipurpose “Incredibles 2” – Moonlight evening of music under the Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Movies in the Park concludes stars while listening to hits by Road. Contact Lifrancis Rojas with this Disney Pixar film. one of America’s favorite rock- at 305-310-9586 for more Everyone’s favorite family n-roll bands. The free concert information. of superheroes is back, but takes place from 7-10pm at this time Elastigirl returns the event stage in Weston to crimefighting, leaving Regional Park. Bring your Mr. Incredible home to take own lawn chairs and come care of the kids and discover early to get good seating. For Jack-Jack’s secret superpowers. more information visit www.

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I have been so inspired as to pursue my Master’s Epstein, who sits on the museum’s Board of Degree in Museum Studies at Harvard School of Directors, has been instrumental in leading Young Continuing Education.”

At Art Museum (YAA) to fulfill its mission to Epstein says she is grateful to join the illustristrengthen the community through the arts. She ous group of women recognized as YAA Women of has taken several leadership and fundraising roles Vision. “I am certainly flattered and humbled that I to benefit YAA’s community initiatives, such as have been considered and bestowed this honor. It is ArtREACH (an after-school program which brings an honor that as I reflect on the other honorees, I feel the arts to children living in homeless family blessed to be thought of in such esteemed company. shelters), Girls N’ Power (an art-based program with However, I have never been completely comfortable PACE Broward designed to increase self-confidence Lakeview’s newest Memory Care and Assisted Living community is now open! being singled out or honored for something that I and build self-esteem), as well as providing YAA’s “Like many mothers in the South Florida combelieve is just me doing what I do not for honors or visual arts classes to underserved students at munity, I found YAA museum an innovative tool to recognition, but because I am who I am.”

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Chiropractic? Why Not? “A Doctor’s Confession to West Broward”

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write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. When you bring in this article (by 3/31/19) you will receive my entire new patient exam for $55. That’s with x-rays, biomechanical exam, history and consultation…the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you $250 elsewhere. The law says that I must tell you THAT YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR TREATMENT, WHICH IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR DISCOUNTED, OR REDUCED FEE FOR SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT.

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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 left.

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.”

– E. Heaney, Hollywood, FL “Thanks to the DRX 9000 and the doctors, I no longer have chronic sciatic pain. It’s been a long time since I have taken pain medication.”

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

Forty-five million Americans no longer have health insurance, and those who do have found that their benefits have been greatly reduced. That’s where chiropractic comes in. I have a significantly lower fee plan so that more people are able to afford the care they need. An entire week of care in my office costs what you could pay for one visit elsewhere. Another way to save…studies show that chiropractic can double your immune capacity, naturally and without drugs. The immune system fights colds, the flu, and other ailments. So you may not be running off to the doctor as much.

Studies show that people actually pay less for their long-term overall health care expenses if they are seeing a chiropractor.

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I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babies to pro athletes that you may know. I am constantly going to seminars and updating my knowledge so I can give my patients the latest information and techniques of my profession. My assistants are Annie and Laurie – really great people. Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. We have a wonderful service, at an exceptional fee.

Our office is called Windmill Health Center and it’s at 17160 Royal Palm Blvd., Suite 1 in the Windmill Professional Plaza. Our phone number is 954-217-4881. Call Andrea or Annie for an appointment. We can help you. Thank you.

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adly, it seems like everyone these days has a personal connection to someone with cancer. So, as the parents of two young girls, when Rachel and Nick DiDio learned of friends who had lost a son to cancer, the couple decided to get involved with Fashion Funds the Cure, which benefits the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.

“As parents, we want to help ensure no other parent suffers the loss of a child to pediatric cancer. We feel it is our responsibility to do what we can to one day find a cure,” states Rachel in explaining why she and her husband joined the 2019 Fashion Funds the Cure organizing committee.

Fashion Funds the Cure events are held in various cities across the country. Ricky and Leah Huff brought the fundraiser to South Florida following the loss of their son, Theo.

“We lost our beautiful son to rhab-

we tried everything available over 14 Ricky. “And only four-percent of the months of treatment, a cure didn’t – federal government’s budget for cancer and still doesn’t – exist. The lack of research goes towards pediatric canresearch into childhood cancers led cers. It’s the support of communities to Theo receiving the same treatment for events like Fashion Funds the Cure available to children 20 years ago.” that can lead to the next discovery that Fashion Funds the Cure is working saves children’s lives.” to change that. Not only does it provide The DiDios encourage their Weston a chance for children living with neighbors to support this cause by cancer to walk in a fashion show, but attending Fashion Funds the Cure it also raises much needed funds for next month at Nova Southeastern pediatric cancer research. Proceeds University (NSU). According to Rachel, from the event benefit the National “Bringing this awareness to Weston Pediatric Cancer Foundation, which allows people to understand how they funds pediatric cancer research can make a difference. We believe across a network of more than 24 that with anything, you first must ask. children’s hospitals nationwide. In Therefore, it is our objective to spread Rachel and Nick DiDio addition, a portion of the proceeds the word and ask our Weston community to support this cause and help domyosarcoma, an aggressive form of will fund cutting-edge pediatric make a difference.” pediatric cancer, in October 2016. Theo cancer research at NSU’s Center for n Fashion Funds the Cure takes place at Collaborative Research. was 19-months-old. We consulted with 6:30pm on Saturday, April 13th in the Rick “The brutal truth is that one in 285 experts across the country, but there Case Arena at NSU. For more information or to children are diagnosed with cancer simply wasn’t an effective treatment purchase tickets go to www.NationalPCF.org/ and one in eight do not survive,” notes FashionFtLauderdale. for Theo,” shares Ricky. “Although

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ain in the front or back of the ankle can occur from a dancer standing “en point” or “demi point.” Pain behind the ankle is due to a bone prominence that pinches the soft tissue or due to a fractured bone or cartilage in the back of the ankle (Os Trigonum). A deep pain in the back of the ankle is felt and is made worse if the foot points down.

Treatment includes rest, physical therapy and

anti-inflammatory medication. If the pain does not improve, a Cortisone injection is given to decrease inflammation and scar tissue. Unresolved pain may be treated surgically, thus allowing a full return to dance. The back of the ankle is cleaned out and a small piece of bone may be removed with arthroscopic surgery to allow the dancer to return to full activity. Rarely an open procedure is needed.

Pain in the front of the ankle is usually caused by thickening of the ankle joint lining and can cause pain while moving the leg forward on the foot. This impingement syndrome is usually associated with an ankle ligament injury and can become very painful, especially the first thing in the morning when getting out of bed to walk or after sitting for a short period of time and getting up to walk. The inflammation and soreness usually lessen with activity but return later on in the day. Physical therapy and a short course of anti-inflammatory medication may be necessary to reduce the inflammation in the ankle joint.

If that does not improve, a Fluoroscopic Guided Cortisone injection may be necessary to reduce the thickening of the soft tissue. If conservative measures fail, a Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injection can be given into the joint to improve healing potential.

In some cases, the impingement in the front part of

the ankle does not improve and arthroscopic surgery may be necessary to completely regain the ankle mobility without discomfort.

In some cases, a small spur is present on the front part of the lower leg bone. This can cause chronic pain and stiffness in the ankle. If present, arthroscopic removal of the bone spur is also performed to allow the dancer to resume activity.

Prognosis is excellent with full return to dancing with proper treatment. n Carlo A. Messina, DPM, is a Board Certified Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Diplomate American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon with the Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in treating infants, children, teens and adults. His partners are Dr. Robert Sheinberg, Dr. Al DeSimone, Dr. Fernando Moya, Dr. Alexander Bertot, Dr. David Shenassa, Dr. Michael Cohen, Dr. Franz Jones and Dr. John Goodner. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is located at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C, (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at 17842 NW 2nd Street, (954) 430-9901. The practice website is www.SOUTHFLORIDASPORTSMEDICINE.com.

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Weston Historical Document Collector and Blogger Curates Hamilton Exhibit

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Levinson. “Some of the most important laws in ong before Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote the hit American history were adopted by this extraordiBroadway musical Hamilton, Weston resident nary Congress, including the Bill of Rights.”

Adam Levinson was quietly amassing a collecLevinson has long been a fan of Alexander tion of artifacts by the important historical figure.

Hamilton, whom he jokingly calls ‘my man.’ “After Now, for the first time, the public can see documents the Hamilton musical was nominated for 16 Tony’s, I such as the Stamp Act of 1765, Alexander Hamilton’s realized that there was an audience for my collection,” reports to Congress as the first Secretary of Treasury, he explains. “Interest in my website has exploded.” and a Land Grant to Hamilton signed by President The exhibition, Alexander Hamilton: Immigrant, Jefferson and Secretary of State Madison in 1802. It’s Patriot, Visionary, opens March 17th. Levinson will all part of a new exhibit at the NSU Sherman Library conduct an opening day lecture at 2pm about Cotilla Gallery.

Hamilton’s extraordinary legal legacy. The president Levinson has been collecting antiquarian legal of the Alexander Hamilton Appreciation Society will texts for the past 20 years. “My fascination began conclude the exhibition in April with a discussion of after law school, when I stumbled upon my first set Hamilton: the Man vs. the Musical. of old Florida statutes,” explains Levinson. “Two According to Levinson, “The exhibition is built years ago, I decided to dust off my collection and around the statutesandstories collection of antiput it online. That launched my blog, statutesandquarian legal texts, but also includes newspapers, stories.com.” period maps, and a display from the Gilder Lehrman The collection comes from “dusty antiquarian Institute of American History. We will have ornate, bookstores” Levinson visits during his travels as well beautiful marbled antiquarian texts with gilded and as libraries in Europe that are liquidating their older fine leather bindings. There will be colonial curbooks, which are difficult to properly preserve. rency depicting Rex George III and a $3 Continental “I am a proud owner of the Laws of the First bill from 1776.”

Congress, which met in New York City in 1789,” notes Levinson’s favorite artifacts are Hamilton’s 1795

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Camillus essays, which are akin to the Federalist Papers of foreign policy. “If you think politics is nasty and brutish today, wait until you read about the fight over Jay’s Treaty,” he points out.

In addition, Levinson says he is thrilled to be exhibiting Hamilton’s personal copy of a legal text he cited throughout his career, beginning with his Farmer Refuted essays in 1775. The exceedingly rare text, which is on loan from the Alexander Hamilton Appreciation Society, contains Hamilton’s marginalia and signature. This is the first time it has been exhibited outside of New York. n The Alexander Hamilton exhibit is on display in the Cotilla Gallery on the second floor of the NSU Alvin Sherman Library from March 17 through April 15. To read Levinson’s blog go to www.statutesandstories.com.

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Fretting About Colonoscopy? New Prep Is Easier to Swallow.

When your doctor says it’s time to schedule a colonoscopy, do you start thinking up excuses to put it off? You may be concerned about unpleasantness and inconvenience as you prepare for the exam. But it’s time to stop worrying – the prep process is much easier these days.

• Switch to clear liquids. The day before the procedure, consume only clear liquids. “It’s important to keep patients hydrated and flush the prep through the intestinal tract,” advises Dr. Maric. “The clear liquids aid in that process.”

Yes, one of the keys to a successful colonoscopy is the “clean-out” beforehand. But improvements – in the liquid you drink, the amount you must drink and the timing – make the whole process easier to swallow.

• Start the prep. Start the prep. Many physicians today prescribe a split-dose regimen, where half the prep is taken the night before and the other half in the morning.

But, if the exam is in the afternoon, the prep is taken the morning of the colonoscopy.

Regular colonoscopies can save your life Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancerrelated deaths among men and the third leading cause among women in the United States.

Most patients who develop colon cancer have no obvious risk factors.

“The colon, itself, is a risk factor,” says Leyla Maric, MD, a gastroenterologist at Cleveland Clinic Florida’s Weston maincampus.

Bowel residue polyps are a precursor for Leyla Maric, MD cancer, and they can be overlooked if the colon lining is not clear of solid and liquid. “Many people fear drinking the laxative prep to cleanse the bowel more than the colonoscopy itself,” says Dr. Maric. But it’s a key part of the procedure.

Three steps for a good prep: • Cut out fiber. Two days before the exam, start a low-fiber diet.

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BY MOLLY BROUSSEAU reschool is something that is becoming more of a necessity in today’s world and the decision of where to place your child can be both confusing and time consuming. Preschool offers early intervention and kindergarten readiness which are crucial in the early years of a child’s life, and this is where they will learn the vital skills needed to enter Elementary school and more importantly take them into adulthood.

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The process of choosing a preschool can be both time-consuming and difficult but finding the right one for your child will play a key role in their early development. Inclusive preschools improve school-readiness and social emotional skills in both typical children and children with disabilities and help to develop well-rounded individuals. n Molly Brousseau is an educator with over 14 years of experience working with young children.

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Falcon Cove Student Sings National Anthem for Florida Panthers

Martin Florez performing the National Anthem.

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f you’ve been to a Florida Panthers hockey game recently, chances are you Although he is not a member have heard Martin Florez-Saavedra perform The Star-Spangled Banner. The of the school choir, Martin says Falcon Cove Middle School sixth grader has been invited to perform the he would like to join Falcon National Anthem almost 30 times.

Cove’s drama program. “If I’m “The Florida Panthers’ game coordinator called the music academy that I go lucky I might sing in a musical.” to, ProMusic Plus, asking if they had anyone who could sing the National Anthem His hope is to pursue a career and the academy referred me,” he explains when asked how he got the opportu- in music. “I aspire to become a nity to perform at the hockey games. producer for my band and for In addition to singing the U.S. National Anthem numerous times, Martin other artists. I’d also like to write says he’s also sang the Canadian Anthem, O Canada. He made such an impresmusicals for Broadway.” sion on the team that the Panthers invited him to sing God Bless America during a In the meantime, Martin pregame ceremony honoring Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School following continues to work with his vocal last year’s tragedy. coach and take performance and To prepare for each performance, Martin says he does vocal warm-ups and dance classes. He also practices rehearses and times the song he will perform. “Performing for a big crowd like at Tae Kwon Do and says he loves science. “It’s my strong suit at school.” the Florida Panthers games makes me feel nervous and excited at the same time.

Although humble about his own achievements, Martin encourages other Once I start singing, I feel confident and I really enjoy what I do.” students to pursue their passions. “I’d like to let everyone know that hard work In addition to the BB&T Center, this talented pre-teen has performed at and perseverance always pays off.” several events and venues throughout Broward County including Fall Festival for the past two years, last year’s Seafood Festival, Plantation’s Art in the Park last n To watch a video of Martin Florez singing the American and Canadian National Anthems at a November 2018 Florida Panthers game against the Edmonton Oilers go to https://www.nhl.com/ November, and ArtLit in Pompano Beach in January. panthers/video/florez-sings-national-anthem/t-277437408/c-62729803. To watch his emotional “I’ve also performed as the lead singer for the rock band Double Vision for the rendition of God Bless America honoring Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School go to https://www. last year and a half,” he is quick to point out. nhl.com/panthers/video/florez-sings-god-bless-america/t-277437408/c-58073103.

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Girl Scout Silver Award Benefits Former Elementary School

BY STACEY BOMSER

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annah Epstein and Greta Reichenbach have been best friends since second grade, when they met at Manatee Bay Elementary School.

For their Girl Scout Silver Award project, they decided to paint a marine life education mural at their former elementary school.

According to Greta, the Silver Award project must be sustainable and long lasting, and it should impact the community by inspiring and educating people.

“We wanted to create a mural at Manatee Bay because it’s a special place for us. It’s important that students understand the school’s theme and that it’s important to take care of Florida’s sea life.”

It took the girls 75 hours over six months to complete the project. This included time spent meeting with Principal DeVaughn and conducting research.

“The most research we did was for the fact bubbles and reference pictures for the sea life,” notes Hannah.

The enormous mural, which is located in the secondgrade area, depicts several manatees, along with sea turtles, tropical fish and other sea life. It also features fun facts such as “There are about 6,000 manatees in the wild as of 2018” and conservation messages such as “Please don’t litter. Keep my home clean!”

The girls, who both consider themselves to be artists, used many of the techniques they learned during art class at Falcon Cove Middle School to paint the mural.

“I love art because it gives a person a way to express themselves creatively,” shares Hannah. “You don’t necessarily have to be good at it, you just want to have fun. Art is universal and can bring people together.”

The mural has certainly brought the Manatee Bay Elementary family together. The girls say they were complimented by many of their former teachers and the second graders made them a thank-you book.

“Everyone was really excited and happy about the

new mural, especially the students, which makes me really happy,” adds Greta. “I’m glad they, and future second graders, can learn about manatees from the mural.”

This was such a positive experience for the girls, they are already planning a second mural for the school. Greta says they are thinking about painting iconic storybook characters in the media center.

Both encourage other students to do something to make a difference in the community.

“It doesn’t matter how old you are, you can change your community for the better,” states Greta.

Hannah adds, “If you work hard towards a goal, with enough perseverance and determination you can reach it. It doesn’t matter if the goal is personal or not, or how old you are. If you want to accomplish something, you can do it.”

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Four Weston Schools Earn Five Star School Award

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Created by the Commissioner’s Community Involvement Council, the Five Star School Award is presented annually to schools that are committed to incorporating family and community members into the school environment to enhance student learning. In order to earn Five Star School recognition, a school must show that it has achieved 100 percent of the established criteria in five categories: community/business partnerships, family involvement, volunteerism, student community service, and school advisory councils. In addition, schools must earn a grade of “C” or higher. All four of the Weston schools earned an “A” this past year.

Indian Trace Elementary Principal Amy Winder credits the community for its support of the school.

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at school. We have very active business partners who allow us to host monthly Family Nights at their locations. They also serve on our School Advisory Council. We have hundreds of active parent and community volunteers who dedicate countless hours to our Media Center and classrooms to enhance the educational programs for our students.”

Manatee Bay Elementary Principal Heather Hedman-Devaughn believes it’s the school culture that earned Manatee Bay this award. “We thrive on healthy partnerships, the best students, supportive families, excellent teachers and staff, and an overall united mission to reach the whole child by providing a quality education in a safe environment.”

Dr. Mark Kaplan, principal of Falcon Cove Middle School, believes his school’s recognition is “a testament to the partnership we have with our parents and the community at large. Community interest and involvement in our school is a fundamental reason that we are as successful as we are. Our future is dependent on the students we serve.”

In presenting the awards, Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart said it was an honor to recognize the Weston schools, along with 700 other schools statewide, with the Five Star School Award. “As a former teacher and principal, I have seen firsthand the positive impact family and community involvement can have on the lives of students. When school leaders and educators engage the community, the result is higher academic achievement and more students prepared for future success.”

Only 34 schools in Broward County earned the prestigious Five Star School Award for the 2017-2018 school year.

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I’d like to highlight additional up-coming events for you and your family: ▸▸ Weston World Fest in Regional Park on Sunday, March 3rd; ▸▸ Symphony of the Americas Outdoor Pops Concert, on Sunday, March 10th in Weston Town Center; ▸▸ Foreign Film Series presentation of The Intouchables on Monday, March 11th at AMC Weston 8 Cinema; ▸▸ WestonNights Concert featuring Jaded on Saturday, March 16th in Regional Park; ▸▸ Professional puppet show in the afternoon and Moonlight Movie in the Park at night on April 6th featuring Incredibles 2 in Regional Park; and ▸▸ Weston’s Royal Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20th in Regional Park with over 30,000 candy-filled eggs for the taking!

For details on each event, please visit our website Events Calendar at WestonFL.org/Events for these and many future happenings.

Each Spring, in recognition of Earth Day on April 22nd, we offer conservation tips throughout the month of April on our City communications network. Whether you receive our eNewsletter, view our government cable television channel or follow us on Twitter @CityofWeston, we’ll have easy to implement ‘POP’ tips to help Protect Our Planet. Please join us, as little changes go a long way in making big differences.

Spring brings with it increasingly longer daylight hours – which brings out more children playing and also more cyclists onto our roadways. What I am getting to here is safety using the streets. Whether you are a pedestrian out for a walk or a cyclist: use or carry lights and wear reflective clothing. Try to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of a vehicle, even if you have the right-of-way, to ensure they see you. We all are in this together and need to do a better job of defensive walking/biking and being patient. There is nowhere we need to get to that is so important that it costs someone their life.

Your Commission and staff got an earlier than usual start on the budget process this year, with a Workshop in late January. Usually I mention how the budget is the single most important determination the City Commission votes on each year, as it impacts every property owner in our City. This year, we will also be making an equally important decision when selecting a City Manager to replace our current Manager, John Flint, who will be retiring after a stellar 23-year career managing Weston’s growth and infrastructure.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Gator Run Students and Parents Collaborate to Crack Codes

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ator Run Elementary School turned its media center into a makeshift escape room for 5th Grade’s Breaking Out. The event allowed parents and students to work together to solve puzzles using clues and cyphers. By collaborating to crack the clues, teams discovered a four-digit “break out code”.

According to Fifth Grade Team Leader Angela Davis, players worked collaboratively to solve many differ-

ent types of codes such as ciphers, Morse code, cryptograms, and a final four-digit combination. “The codes required participants to think outside the box to decipher or decode them. For example, most codes required critical thinking to determine what a letter or symbol stands for.”

In addition to fostering team work and practicing hands-on problem solving, the escape room game

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provided an opportunity for both students and parents to learn from modern-day innovators and influencers.

“The clues required participants to closely read information about famous individuals who have been successful due to their growth

mindset way of thinking. These individuals included Ellen DeGeneres, Michael Phelps, J.K. Rowling and Mark Zuckerberg,” explains Ms. Davis. “To solve the clues, participants had to dig deeper into some of their most famous inspirational growth mindset quotes.”

5th Grade’s Breaking Out was specifically planned as a family event for parents and students to work together. Ms. Davis says both groups seemed to really enjoy the program.

“Parents and students were equally excited when they ‘broke out’ and were able to identify the fourdigit code.”

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BY DR. MARIA MARANZINI-GROSMAN hat does your personal oral care have to do with your newborn? More than you think.

Unaware of its importance, many women avoid regular dental care during and immediately after pregnancy. In addition, uneducated dentists may not stress its importance and may even be less willing to provide certain services during pregnancy. This is very unfortunate for there are definite implications of poor oral health in pregnant women, their pregnancies, as well as their children.

Multiple studies have shown links between periodontal disease (infection of the gums and bones supporting the teeth) and adverse outcomes in pregnancy including preterm deliveries, low birth weight babies, and preeclampsia. Children born to mothers with poor oral hygiene and high levels of certain oral bacteria have a significantly higher risk of developing cavities at an early age. This may be one of the causative factors in a child’s development of a condition called early childhood caries or ECC. ECC is a complicated situation in which cavities occur rampantly at an age in which needed care may be difficult to deliver. Fortunately, most of the causes of both cavities and ECC are preventable.

Cavities are caused in large part by having high levels of certain oral bacteria. Although children are not born with these cavity causing bacteria, they are eventually transferred by caregivers to children. This can occur, for example, by blowing on a hot spoon of cereal. It is not natural, or possible, to forever eliminate these bacteria. However, the longer it takes to transfer, the decreased risk of cavities in general and ECC specifically. The way of accomplishing this would be to eliminate cavities in the mouths of mothers (and all caregivers for that matter) and reduce the amount of plaque through regular dental checkups, cleaning and application of topical fluoride (in toothpaste and rinse).

It would be easiest to complete all dental work prior to pregnancy.

However, it is important to keep in mind that most dental procedures can be accomplished during pregnancy. The safest and most comfortable time to accomplish dental work during pregnancy is the second trimester. We recommend using this time not only to receive services, but also to obtain tips for oral care for mother and baby. There are many special circumstances during pregnancy. For example, nausea and vomiting can create some difficulty in controlling the acid levels in the mouth, which can increase the risks of both enamel erosion as well as cavities in mother. You would be surprised at the creative strategies which can be used to overcome many of these challenges.

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f you want to live a longer, healthier life, one of the areas that must be address is hormonal balance. As people begin to age, it is common to see a decline in hormone production that affects vitality, energy and sex drive.

But hormone imbalances are not an exclusive condition affecting older people. We can also see it in younger people due to stress, intense exercise, excessive dieting and many other factors. What is important to understand is that the human body cannot function properly if there is a hormonal imbalance. Hormones are responsible for regulating the brain, thyroid, adrenal glands, reproductive organs and so much more.

Adequate levels of hormones are vital for both men and women. Because they are so critical, it is important that patients work with an expert in this field.

Traditional doctors prescribe hormones to patients who are deficient but may fail to look at other areas, such as medical history and lifestyle, which may be contributing to the problem. This is where the functional medicine approach comes in.

At Bellissimo Medical, for example, we have developed the Functional Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Program as a unique way to balance hormones safely and effectively. This comprehensive program requires that we focus on the individual as a whole and evaluate their immune system, metabolism, and inflammatory markers before recommending treatment. A specialist will not only look at the patient’s needs, but also determine if a patient’s body is ready for hormone replacement and create an individualized program with the right dosing.

The type of hormones used in this process is also critical. Hormone replacement therapy can be done with synthetic hormones or bio-identical hormones.

Synthetic hormones are made from horses’ urine and are much less popular nowadays because there is a better option available. Today we are able to create bio-identical hormones by extracting natural substances from plants that act as “real” hormones inside your body.

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Bio-identical hormones can be delivered via pills, creams and pellets. A specialist will recommend the best treatment option for each patient’s unique situation. The most physiologic way of administration is via pellet therapy, because the hormone levels are maintained constant without the peaks and troughs seen with the other methods. Pellet therapy is delivered by placing the hormones directly under the skin allowing the body to access the hormones when in need.

Coupled with a good exercise program, proper nutrition and vitamins, bringing your hormones back to adequate levels is the best way to improve quality of life and avoid disease as shown by recent research.

Call us today and schedule your free consultation at 954-384-8989. Dr. Jean-Claude Nerette is Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine and Stephanie Muniz Nerette is a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner and a Diplomate to the Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. Bellissimo Medical is located at 2665 Executive Park Drive, Suite #3, in Weston. For information, visit www.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Manatee Bay Fifth Graders Participate in Penguin Encounter

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tudents in Lisa Weingartner’s fifth grade gifted class at Manatee Bay Elementary took part in a unique penguin encounter. Using Skype, the students were able to talk to a scientist stationed in Antarctica studying penguins.

As part of the science curriculum, Mrs. Weingartner is teaching her students about climate zones, adaptations, diversity and the evolution of living things. To help bring the lesson to life and make it more memorable and authentic, she arranged a Skype call to Jean Pennycook. She is the Penguin Science Education and Outreach Specialist on a National Science Foundation project to study Adelie penguins on Ross Island in Antarctica.

To prepare for the Skype session, students conducted research on Adelie penguins. Working in groups, they researched life cycle, diet, physical features and adaptations the penguins needed in order to survive in their harsh environment.

Pennycook spoke about the research she is doing and then answered questions from the students about her experience living in Antarctica and

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the life of the Adelie penguins. According to Mrs. Weingartner, “The students were fully engaged and didn’t realize they were learning because it was ‘so much fun’.”

The students were able to see the penguin’s natural habitat with penguins sitting on their eggs to protect them from predators and the climate. Pennycook explained that while most penguins live in warm climates, the Adelie penguins are one of only a few species to live in a cold climate.

“The students were intrigued by how close she was able to get to the Adelie penguins since they have no fear of humans,” explains Mrs. Weingartner. “They also enjoyed seeing Antarctica live, as it’s a place very few get to see.”

Student Dylan Wheeler says he was impressed with how Pennycook was able to approach the penguins, noting he saw her boot next to one of the nests. He was amused by a penguin running around stealing rocks from other penguins to use to build its own nest.

Mrs. Weingartner says she chose to have her class study penguins because of their cute factor. “I also

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hope to instill the importance of taking care of our environment and how what we do affects all parts of our world.”

The Skype call with Jean Pennycook was just one of many Mrs. Weingartner arranges for her class. “I try to incorporate Skype calls as much as I can. It is important for the students to know the world is bigger than they are. I want them to be global, compassionate human beings.”

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f you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from dry eye symptoms, relief is available at Vision Care & Surgery Associates’ newest location in Weston. A dedicated Dry Eye Center of Excellence, this group of Ophthalmology and Optometry doctors has been practicing since 1986, providing comprehensive and medical eye care from its Hialeah office. Dr. Michelle Levin, President of Vision Care & Surgery Associates, explains more about the services now available at its Weston office.

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Vision Care & Surgery Associates specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of dry eye and ocular surface diseases. At our Dry Eye Center of Excellence in Weston, we provide a complete dry eye evaluation and offer a variety of treatment options personalized to each patient. We restore vision disrupted from dry eye syndrome, prior refractive surgery, and/or ocular surface diseases such as Keratoconus, Sjogren Syndrome and other corneal irregularities.

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As a Dry Eye Center of Excellence, Vision Care & Surgery Associates is dedicated and focused on

diagnosing the cause of dry eyes using our advanced technology. In addition, we provide comprehensive eye care for all ages, starting Dr. Priscilla Sotomayor, in infancy. We offer all areas of Dr. Orlando Galindez and Dr. Michelle Levin specialties from glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye syndrome. We are seeing many younger patients, exams to the treatment of eye care including children, suffering from this disease due emergencies.

What distinguishes Vision Care & Surgery Associates to the excessive use of digital devices. The underlying cause must be diagnosed in order to prescribe a from other eye care providers?

In addition to providing our patients with advanced specific and effective treatment. This means faster and more reliable relief for your dry eye symptoms. and quality eye care, we provide a fun and warm Anything else you would like to add? environment making every patient feel comfortable and welcomed to our practice. Our patients are Vision Care & Surgery Associates, A Dry Eye Center our number one priority; we care, we listen, and we of Excellence, focuses on providing the relief and treatment needed to help patients feel and see betprovide the personal attention they deserve. Every treatment plan is specific for every patient based on ter. Come in for a complimentary dry eye screening and say goodbye to your dry eyes! his/her lifestyle and visual needs.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Country Isles Elementary Community Supports Kids Book Exchange

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tudents at Country Isles Elementary School are sharing their love of reading with children in Fort Lauderdale. The school has started a book drive to support the Kids Book Exchange, which promotes the importance of reading and distributes free children’s books.

Literacy Coach Barbara McDermott is spearheading this schoolwide community outreach

program. Country Isles families and faculty are being asked to donate new or slightly used books to the Kids Book Exchange. Within the first month of the project, the school collected more than 250 books. The book drive will continue throughout the remainder of the school year.

“Teachers, families and communities share the responsibility of ensuring that every child becomes a competent reader and writer,” explains Ms. McDermott. “The Kids Book Exchange helps us support and encourage reading at home by providing books to children and families at various locations within the community.”

The Kids Book Exchange is an initiative of the Fort Lauderdale Reads program, a multifaceted early literacy program created by the Fort Lauderdale Rotary Club, Rotary Community Corps, City of Fort Lauderdale and community stakeholders. The project distributes books at free giveaways and stocks Little Free Libraries and Reading Corners at community centers throughout Fort Lauderdale.

Ms. McDermott says getting books into the

Magical Musical Mornings at Indian Trace Elementary School

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t Indian Trace Elementary School, students want to come to school early. For years, the MakerSpace in the Media Center has been a popular destination, allowing children to create, invent and learn. This year the school added a Music MakerSpace where students can play instruments and create their own music.

Music Teacher Linda Saver spearheaded the Music MakerSpace project. It offers students in third through fifth grade the opportunity to practice and play.

“We offer the recorder for third grade, the guitar for fourth grade, and the ukulele for fifth grade,” shares Mrs. Saver, who teaches students how to play and properly handle the instruments.

She says the program has been extremely popular, with children coming to school as early as 7:20am to get time in the Music MakerSpace.

“They love to come in the morning and practice.”

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in the Music MakerSpace. “I’m allowed to follow my passion of music in the beginning of the day.”

Classmate Sophia Cumberbatch agrees. “It gives me an opportunity in the morning to play and experience music before school starts.”

Although students do take part in Music as a Specials course, where they learn to play instruments, the Music MakerSpace provides extra time and exposure to musical instruments, which Mrs. Saver says is important, especially for elementary age students.

“Music stimulates their creativity and helps with their reading and math.”

For those children with more academic interests, Media Specialist Dione Mila runs the MakerSpace each morning. “Kids rush to get here and get to their favorite center first. Students come in to take advantage of the various activities, use the computers to Code, check out books, and most importantly, learn something new.” The Media Center MakerSpace features a chess center, circuit lab, games tables and much more.

hands of children in critical. “Having access to books motivates children to read and provides them with opportunities to read often. It helps students acquire knowledge of the reading process, increase vocabulary, develop language and reading skills, and increase overall reading achievement. Research has shown that one of the best predictors of student’s reading achievement is the amount of time they spend reading independently.”

The recipients of these book donations are not the only ones who will benefit from this community outreach program. According to Ms. McDermott, “Through this project, students, parents, faculty and staff of Country Isles Elementary exhibit core character traits of cooperation and kindness as we reach out and give back to others.”

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Practice Adds Up to Success for Falcon Cove Math Club

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his has been a stellar year so far for the Falcon Cove Middle School Math Club. Not only is membership at an all time high, with 146 members, but the team has performed exceptionally well in tournaments taking home countless trophies and titles.

“The math club is open to any student who is passionate about mathematics,” states Math Club Sponsor Kami McLaughlin, who encourages interested students to join the club. “Not only is it fun but it helps students academically. Competing in math competitions helps to develop and improve problem solving and critical thinking skills.”

To prepare for competition, Mrs. McLaughlin says

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the math club members practice problems from previous competitions, either individually or in groups. “Often they will learn skills that have not been taught yet in their math classes.”

The team has had some amazing accomplishments so far this year including the Algebra II team winning second place at the Rickards High School Mu Alpha Theta competition. But its biggest achievement was definitely making it to the Final Four in Math Madness, a nationwide math competition. Falcon Cove was among the top ten schools in the country, ranking seventh place. Eighth grader Shaarva Selvan ranked 17th in the nation.

“The students worked so hard to get to that point.

There are some amazing schools that compete in that competition. Our students look at the stats of the kids from other schools and use that as motivation to work hard and reach that level,” explains Mrs. McLaughlin. “They do not shy away when they meet strong competition. Our goal for next year is to make it to the final round.”

While that will have to wait until next year’s Math Madness, the Falcon Cove math team is currently preparing for several upcoming competitions including Mu Alpha Theta at Cypress Bay and American Heritage – Boca Delray this month, as well as the BCCTM competition at Indian Ridge Middle School. On campus, the team is participating in the Math Olympiad, which is held once a month from November through March. Last month, the team competed at Math Counts County and a Mu Alpha Theta tournament in Riviera Beach.

“These students are an amazing group with a passion and gift for mathematics,” shares Mrs. McLaughlin. “They are truly dedicated and enthusiastic about competitions and developing their mathematical thinking skills.”

SCHOOL NEWS

Tequesta Trace Middle School English Language Learners Are Among Best In State

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he English Language Learners in Judith-Ann Franco’s class at Tequesta Trace Middle School placed second in the state in the first annual Florida Imagine Your Future contest sponsored by Imagine Language and Literacy. It challenged students to maximize their literacy practice and reading comprehension using the Imagine Learning program.

According to Ms. Franco, “The Imagine Learning program provides the students enriching experiences in culture, language and literacy. It helps the students learn vocabulary while developing their essential speaking, reading and writing skills.”

The Imagine Learning program is individualized for each student.

“When the students first log on they are given a placement test and then the program sets a unique set of

activities and lessons according to on level playing ground with other the student’s abilities,” explains Ms. students in their same situation Franco. “One of the unique features and it helps them to know that of Imagine Learning is that in the they can do it.” beginning the instructions are The students say they enjoy using given to the students in their native the program and seeing its results. language. Then, as the students “Imagine Learning has helped me to become more familiar with the pro- understand how to separate words gram, the native language instrucinto syllables correctly, and I espetions are slowly replaced with only cially like the dual language definiEnglish instructions.” tions. The text is at my level, and She says coming in second place the games make the lessons more helped boost her students’ confiexciting,” shares one eighth grader. dence because it showed them that A classmate added, “What I most they can accomplish great things like about Imagine Learning is in a second language. “Many of how the text has real life examples the ESOL (English as a Second that I can relate to, making my Language) students are high achiev- understanding more real. Also, it ers in their native languages and is an entertaining way to learn real they struggle to make the same language skills with games.” grades when they first arrive due Ms. Franco says she is extremely to the difficulties with the English proud of her students, for winning language. A contest, like Florida the contest and for all that they do.

Imagine Your Future, puts them “The ESOL students are a unique

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SCHOOL NEWS

Cypress Bay Literary Club’s Coffee House Showcases Student Talent

BY JESSIE CHAIET, STUDENT WRITER

dent talent here at Cypress Bay; that’s something I’m really passionate about. It hen English teacher and Literary Club adviser Joyce Seigel first was a lot of fun to be able to interact between sets, manage the event and make began Cypress Bay’s annual Coffee House event in 2003, the club had sure it all goes smoothly.” little funding and resources. Seventeen years later, the event filled Freshman Jasia McMillan said she enjoyed her first experience at Coffee the cafeteria with over 600 attendees and raised $5,000 for Literary Club.

House. In addition to watching other performers, McMillan decided to read an With this being Seigel’s last year at the Bay, original poem titled Man at Sea. she said she was elated by the turnout and “When I got here, I just felt invited by overwhelmed with emotion. “[The first year], we everybody here, so I really enjoyed the had no money, so everything had to be donated, performance,” McMillan said. “I just felt and we were on the phone from the first day of like this was a safe place to read my art school begging for contributions. Now, we are and how I felt to everybody. I’d love to do in good shape, so we don’t worry about supportit next year.” ing the event.”

All proceeds raised from Coffee At Coffee House, students and teachers showHouse will go toward printing Literary cased poetry, songs and other literary pieces.

Club’s yearly literary magazine, Electric Co-President and senior Jalyn Hochberg, who Ink. Hochberg said she hopes this year’s was in charge of overseeing the event, said she magazine will be a success due to the Freshman Jasia McMillan performs an original poem, was excited to see many attendees interested in determination of the club’s members.

Man at Sea, at Literary Club’s Coffee House event. presenting their work. “I wish I had been able “We strive to create the most profesto see more of [the performances] because I was sional magazine that we can every single year, but I think the magazine this just running around making sure everything was going smoothly, but I think year will be ten times better than it’s ever been,” Hochberg said. “Everyone everyone here is so talented.” on the staff this year is dedicated and serious about what they’re doing, so I’m Literary Club Art Director and senior Taylor Gensolin hosted Coffee House very excited to see how it turns out.” and introduced performers throughout the night. Gensolin said she was n Jessie Chaiet is a senior at Cypress Bay High School. She is the Print Editor-in-Chief of The Circuit, impressed by all of the students who showcased their work. “I love seeing stuthe school’s student newspaper.

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ROTARY NEWS

Rotary Club of Weston Supports Local Charities

BY GAYE STEWART LOUDIS, WESTON ROTARIAN

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he Weston Rotary Club supports a number of local charities. A charity recently adopted by the Weston Rotary Club is The Jubilee Center. It started as a church soup kitchen in 1984 and in 1995 joined forces with three other congregations to form the Jubilee Center. This enabled the organization to expand its

services to the poor and homeless in the Hollywood area.

The non-profit Center was recently voted “Agency of the Year “ by the Volunteer Broward organization.

Here are the services and programs that the Jubilee Center provides: week day soup kitchen, Pantry Bags of Food (for families and singles), WalkAround-Bag (food for the homeless), personal hygiene items, clothing, Jubilee ID (also help getting State photo ID), legal aid, DCF ACCESS Partner (food stamps and Medicaid), Veteran’s assistance, services and shelter information, distribution of mail, and health screenings (HIV/AIDS, blood sugar, blood pressure).

The Rotary Club of Weston recently spent the day preparing the Jubilee Center dining room for a total repaint and window covering replacement.

This entailed preparing all surfaces for new paint, patching and sanding the walls, and then “cutting in” the room to expedite the finish painting on

Sunday by volunteers from the Temple Solel. The club has also donated monies to replace broken windows at the center and purchase and install ceramic tile in the center’s bathroom.

The Rotary Club will also assist the Jubilee Center by serving meals from 8:30am to 12:30pm on weekdays; a schedule is presently being developed.

This is the beginning of relationship with the Jubilee Center that assists in improving the lives of their cliand other necessities including gently ent community. used clothing and household items In addition to the Jubilee Center, to families in need; and the Susan B. the Weston Rotary Club also supports Anthony Recovery Center, which is the LifeNet4Families in Ft. Lauderdale only center in South Florida that proby serving and making meals every other month on the fourth Saturday of vides mothers facing substance abuse with a safe place to start recovery by the month from 8am to 12pm. Some providing residential units so both the of the other local charities that we mother and child can receive the treatsupport are Hope Outreach, serving ment they deserve at the center. children, seniors, and families with emergency situations; Harvest Drive, n The Rotary Club of Weston meets for promoting the concept of philanthropy breakfast every Thursday at 7:30am at the to Broward County Public Schools stu- Weston Hills County Club. Come to a meeting dents by working in conjunction with to learn about volunteer opportunities to help local charities. community partners to provide food OURCITYMEDIA.COM | OUR CITY WESTON | MARCH 2019 83

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How Do I Know If My Eyes Have Allergies?

BY DR. JANE THERRIEN s we are in the midst of allergy season, many people may be noticing that they are sneezing a little more, constantly blowing their nose, or even itching their skin. Not only do allergies affect your body, but they can also affect your eyes.

But how do you know if you have eye allergies, also called allergic conjunctivitis? Well, it’s much more common than you would think. These allergies occur when your eyes react to something that irritates them (called an allergen). They produce a substance called histamine to fight off the allergen. As a result, the eyelids and conjunctiva become red, swollen and itchy. The eyes can tear and burn. The good news is that, unlike other kinds of conjunctivitis, allergic conjunctivitis is not spread from person to person.

Who has eye allergies?

People who have eye allergies usually have nasal allergies as well, with an itchy, stuffy nose and sneezing. It is usually a temporary condition associated with seasonal allergies. You can get eye allergies from pet dander, dust, pollen, smoke, perfumes, or even foods. If you cannot avoid the cause, your allergies can be more severe.

You can have significant burning and itching and even sensitivity to light.

The most common eye allergy symptoms include: red eyes, swollen eyes, itchy eyes, burning of the eyes, tearing of the eyes, or sensitivity to light. Most of these symptoms gradually begin as opposed to a sudden onset. If accompanied by nasal allergies, you may also have a stuffy, itchy nose and sneezing. You can also have a headache, an itchy or sore throat or coughing.

What causes these eye allergies?

An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to an allergen that is normally harmless. When an allergen comes in contact with your eye, certain cells within your eye (called mast cells) release histamine and other substances to fight off the allergen. This reaction causes your eyes to become red, itchy and watery.

Allergens in the air — both indoors and out — cause many eye allergies.

Allergic reactions to perfume, cosmetics or drugs can also cause the eyes to have an allergic response. Some people may be allergic to the preservative chemicals in lubricating eye drops or prescribed eye drops. They should use preservativefree drops instead if possible. Sometimes, the eyes can react to other allergens that don’t necessarily come in direct contact with the eye. These can include specific foods or insect bites or stings.

How do you treat eye allergies?

The best thing to do is to consult your eye doctor. There are many options to help relieve eye allergies from over the counter medications to prescriptions for more severe conditions.

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Divorcing After 12/31/18

BY EVAN BARON eading up to the end of 2018, there was a race not to the Courthouse but out of it. Spouses who had already filed for divorce, whether recently or those who had long pending cases, and who would be responsible for paying alimony were actively racing to finalize their cases prior to the end of the year. The reason: the changes to the tax code implemented by the 2017 tax law.

For decades, a long-standing staple of alimony negotiations was the subsidizing effect of payments that were tax deductible to the paying spouse and taxable as income to the spouse receiving alimony. This dynamic helped facilitate negotiations that are often difficult for the parties, both financially and emotionally. Previously, the deductible nature of alimony incentivized a paying spouse to agree to a larger number because doing so would result in a tax benefit down the road for the length of the alimony award. This was especially useful when trying to reconcile each spouse’s perception and preference as to what number was fair and reasonable based on the couples’ particular circumstances.

Individuals seeking to dissolve their marriage in a post 2018 landscape will be some of the first to experience negotiations that exclude this useful incentive. However, it is important to keep in mind that while the paying spouse will no longer have the option to deduct their alimony payment, the spouse receiving the alimony award will no longer have to claim these funds as income. Previously, a rationale for asking for a higher alimony award was due to alimony being taxable to the receiving spouse. This meant that the number agreed to on paper, depending on the individual’s tax bracket, could constitute a very different net amount once taxes were considered.

Under the new tax code, the number agreed to will be the amount that will be paid to the receiving spouse. There is no longer an ambiguity as to what these funds will look like at the end of the year. It is possible that this dynamic too may rise to be a useful aspect of the new tax laws when spouses are negotiating the topic of alimony.

The 2017 Tax Law brought with it several changes that will reverberate in countless ways across all economic classes of individuals. The same is true when applied in the legal arena of family law. The deductible/taxable nature of alimony was not the only change to come about. For example, the new tax law has eliminated the previously existing exemption for dependents, while also increasing the child tax credit. It is important for individuals considering divorce to educate themselves about the new changes and, prior to seeking legal counsel for their dissolution of marriage, speak to an Accountant, financial advisor or requisite professional to gain awareness of any resulting implications in order to determine what financial strategy is best suited for his or her circumstances. Doing so will alleviate the stress of the unknown and will assist individuals seeking divorce in providing their Family Law attorney with information necessary to help accomplish the financial goals a spouse hopes to attain in their family case.

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TEE TO GREEN

How to Grip a Golf Club Correctly

BY DEAN SKLAR, PGA PROFESSIONAL he golf grip is often overlooked when trying to cure a slice or any other problem with a shot for that matter. Knowing the correct way to grip a golf club could help you see an end to your hooks and slices and have you on your way to a lower handicap.

One thing I often see when people have problems with their grip is they tend to hold it too much in their palm. Gripping the golf club too much in the palm leads to a loss of wrist action, which is a great source of power. Limiting the wrist action will lead to a loss of power and feel in the golf club. The fingers are the most sensitive parts of our hands. Placing the golf club more in the fingers than the palms results in an increased amount of wrist hinge, which means longer tee shots and more feel.

You don’t have to grip it hard to hit it hard! So many times, I see people choking their clubs to death to try and hit it longer. In actual fact gripping the club this hard can seriously decrease the distance you get on your shots.

The Vardon grip is a popular way of holding the golf club and it is seen as a proper golf grip for distance. Many pros use this grip today, but it was made popular by a golfer known as Harry Vardon way back at the turn of the 20th century. This golf grip is taught by many professional golf instructors to beginners, and it’s ideal for getting players to grip the club in their fingers rather than their palms.

To use the Vardon grip, all you do is overlap the pinky of your trailing hand (in a right-handed golfer’s case, the right hand is the trailing hand) and place it between the middle and index finger of the lead hand (which is the left for a right-handed golfer). The lead hand thumb should fit in the lifeline of the trailing hand. This works especially well for players with large hands.

Make sure that when looking down at address, you can see the first two knuckles of your left hand and a “V” formed between the thumb and forefinger pointing toward your right shoulder. With the right hand, have the “V” pointing toward your chin or slightly to the right shoulder. Trust me, this works!

This Interlock grip literally locks the hands together, but the golfer also runs the risk of having the handle stray into the palms of the hands. People with medium sized hands, weak forearms and wrists, and beginners in many cases prefer this style of grip.

To apply the interlocking grip, you start off by taking the little finger on the trailing hand (the trailing hand is the right hand for right handed golfers) and intertwine it with the index finger on the lead hand. The lead hand’s thumb should fit perfectly into the lifeline of the trailing hand.

In every sport, physical strength and conditioning are important to succeed. Golf is no different. Strong forearms and wrists are essential for golf success and they play a huge part in developing a proper golf grip.

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

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ASK THE EXPERT

Do Your Eyes Make You Look Tired?

BY CHARLES A. MESSA, III, M.D., F.A.C.S. he eyes are the first thing we notice when we meet someone. Beautiful eyes can make up for other features that are less than ideal. Likewise, eyes that are tired, droopy, or puffy may not reflect a vibrant inner self. It is often said that the earliest signs of aging are around the eyes. Perhaps people are always questioning whether or not you had a good night’s sleep, because your eyes are swollen with bags.

Fortunately, at the Weston Cosmetic Surgery Center, we can give you dramatically younger looking eyes through “eyelid lifts,” also known as blepharoplasty.

A primary reason for droopy eyes is simply due to age. It can also be hereditary.

As everything droops, so do the eyebrows. As the outer part of the eyebrows droop, the skin of the upper eyelids will look saggy, as if you had developed extra skin that was not there several years before. Removing this “extra” skin can drastically improve that droopy look. Another reason for “tired eyes” is because of droopy or migrating eyelid fat. This fat is held back by a thin wall of fibrous tissue called the orbital septum, which weakens over time. The fat, held firmly back by this wall in youth can bulge with age, giving you “baggy” upper and lower eyelids.

Blepharoplasty removes this extra fat and tightens the wall, restoring a youthful contour.

For those patients with puffiness under the eyes or baggy upper and lower eyelids, laser eyelid surgery can reduce and often eliminate these problems.

The end results are a more alert and youthful look around the eyes.

The prominent fat pockets can be removed from a hidden incision along the inside surface of the eyelid.

This “no stitch”, no external scar technique is utilized when patients have fat prominence of “eyelid bags” alone without excess or sagging eyelid skin. If minimal excess skin is present, a skin pinch technique is combined with transconjunctival fat removal. In this case, a “pinch” of lower eyelid skin is removed. These techniques typically result in less swelling, less discomfort, and shorter recovery time. I will assess which technique is ideal for your eyes during your personal consultation.

Recovery from eyelid surgery usually takes seven to ten days. Sunglasses allow you to go out in public immediately after surgery, and make-up can be worn within about one week. Normal activity can be resumed within a few days, and exercise can be resumed within 14 days after surgery.

If the eyes looking back at you in the mirror are not reflecting how you are feeling, it might be time to consider a blepharoplasty.

Dr. Messa is board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, an active member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a recognized expert in cosmetic plastic surgery and has achieved Allergan’s Black Diamond Award as one of the top 1% of plastic surgery practices in the country by volume. Dr. Messa has also achieved Chairman status with Medicis and Mentor Corporation. This award honors distinguished leaders in cosmetic surgery for demonstrating expertise and excellence through a high volume of aesthetic product procedures. The certification is awarded to leaders in the field of medical aesthetics and demonstrates their commitment to innovation, excellence, and the highest level of patient care.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Basic Rules for Healthy Golf

BY DR. BEHAR AND DR. BROWNER hether you are a seasoned veteran of the fairway or golf novice, a pro or fair-weather weekend warrior, back pain, shoulder pain, or some other golf-induced injury will seriously impair your game at least once during your life. Most golf injuries are the result of one or more of the following: ▸▸ repetitive overuse of particular muscles ▸▸ sudden overdemand of underprepared muscles ▸▸ poor or high-risk technique.

Overuse Unlike many sports, golf involves a specific, consistent, unilateral action.

Beginners and experienced golfers alike often suffer from repetitive strain and microtrauma associated with performing the same golf swing, using the same side of the body, innumerable times over the course of a game, tournament or practice. One of the common mistakes we all make is failing to read or choosing to ignore the warning signs that the body has had enough: muscle stiffness, tenderness, pain upon movement or stretch, and so on. If you feel these warning signs, postpone the game for another day.

Overdemand Speed and power are essential components of the golf swing. Many golf injuries occur because key muscles are asked to perform maximally when they are unprepared to do so. These muscles may be already irritated from repetitive strain, being inadequately warmed-up, or otherwise weak, tight, shortened or fatigued. The result is the same: muscle strains, protective spasms, “locked” spinal joints.

Poor Technique In an attempt to drive the ball farther, many golfers use enormous backswings, trunk rotations and follow-throughs.

They do so at their peril. The typical golf swing subjects the lumbar spine to 98% of its maximum rotation, and an incredible 100% of its maximum lateral flexion. X-ray studies have shown the long-term result is significant degenerative changes, predominantly rightsided, in the lumbar spines of most seasoned golfers.

Many golf injuries can be avoided, and your game improved, by observing these rules: 1. Warm-up properly before playing.

This means raise your heart-rate, increase circulation in the major muscle groups, and then gently stretch. Get Loose!

2. Prepare your body for golf season. Learn the “Super Six” golf stretches and make them part of your life. Develop better abdominal strength. Get Fit! 3. Ensure the key muscle groups and joints of your spine and pelvis are healthy and functioning optimally. Your chiropractor specializes in assessment and correction of muscle and joint function. Get Checked!

4. Practice and perfect low-risk golf technique. This is as simple as reducing your backswing and follow-through 25%, minimizing trunk rotation by keeping your hips/shoulders parallel, avoiding lateral bending, especially during follow-through, bending the knees when addressing the ball, and maintaining tight abdominal control during the power portion of the swing. Get Trained!

5. Listen to your body. Get Smart!

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KINDNESS COUNTS During Spirit Week, students eagerly posed for pictures with Gator Run Elementary Principal Keith Peters, who sported a special Lego tie for Kindness Ties Us Together Day.

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

For the 100th Day of School, first graders at Everglades Elementary could either wear 100 things or dress like they were 100-years old. Special activities included building towers with 100 cups and creating pictures out of the number 100.

PRIZED POETS

STAR POWER

Congratulations to the Reflections winners from Indian Trace Elementary School.

The national PTA-sponsored contest challenges students to express their thoughts and feelings through the arts.

WELL READ

Congratulations to Indian Trace Elementary School fifth grader Adrian Alvarez for reading more than onemillion words.

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Students in Meryl Jefferson’s fourth grade gifted/high achiever class at Manatee Bay Elementary School participated in a Tomodachi (distance learning Japanese class) haiku contest judged by the Consulate General of Japan in Miami. Izzy McClinton won first prize, Ethan Morlanne placed second, and Parker Newman won third place.

The prized poets are seen here with Principal Heather Hedman DeVaughn and Mrs. Jefferson.

WE LED THE PLEDGE

Mayor Daniel Stermer and Principal Keith Peters pose with Student Council representatives from Gator Run Elementary School who led the Pledge of Allegiance at a recent City Commission Meeting.

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PROGRAMMED FOR SUCCESS

The Manatee Bay VEX Robotics Team competed in a tournament at Hawk’s Bluff Elementary under the leadership of STEM Robotics teacher Paula Fijalkowski.

A special congratulations to students Chase and Amaya, winners of the first Golden Gear Award.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Third graders from Eagle Point Elementary journeyed to Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, where they canoed the waterway, participated in a beach clean-up, and hiked through a barrier island. After a picnic lunch, the students were taught the importance of water-testing to maintain a healthy environment.

CAREER ASPIRATIONS

On Career Day, students at Indian Trace Elementary dressed up as they would for the job they want to have when they grow up. Parent volunteers and members of the community provided hands-on explanations on what they do in their profession.

SHOP SMART

Principal Heather Hedman-Devaughn welcomed Manatee Bay Elementary students to Publix Math Night, where parents and children solved math problems related to grocery shopping.

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SEEN ON SCENE

Parks Director Don Decker, Commissioner Byron Jaffe and Weston Music Society Co-President Lou Marett.

MAGICAL MUSIC Music lovers of all ages enjoyed Magico, a Visual Concerto, presented by the City of Weston and the Weston Music Society and performed by the Symphony of the Americas.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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The Broward Sheriff’s Office hosted a Senior Health & Wellness Fair offering free health screenings, a Get Fit class, Stop the Bleed course, and tips on how to prevent economic crimes and avoid being a victim of scams, as well as how to prepare wills, and much more.

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SAFETY PATROL

The Weston Winter Safety Expo provided an evening of education and fun with law enforcement and safety agencies from around South Florida.

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CHEERS TO THE CHEERLEADERS

The Weston City Commission honored the Weston Warriors JV Cheerleading team for winning 2nd place in Pop Warner SE Regional Championship.

Photo courtesy City of Weston

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Members of the Weston Friends Club enjoyed at outing of lunch and shopping at Gulfstream Park.

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CHECKMATE Approximately 100 players of all ages and skill levels

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came out for the Mayors’ Chess Challenge. This was the fourth year that Weston has participated in the event which promotes scholastic chess and its academic benefits.

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