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CONTENTS

PUBLISHER’S PAGE 16 Summer Fun Starts in This Issue

SCHOOL NEWS

18

COMMUNITY NEWS 18 Community Unites at Weston World Fest 20 Jaded Rocks the Park for WestonNights Concert Series Finale 22 Symphony of the Americas Plays Memorable Movie Hits 26 Protect Our Waterways – Pick Up After Your Pet 28 BSO Shred-A-Thon and Operation Medicine Cabinet Planned 30 Technology and Finance are Focus of Final Weston University Lesson 34 Cleveland Clinic Florida Researchers Discover Breakthrough in Gallbladder Removal Surgery 38 Storm Preparation: Plan Ahead to Keep Your Family and Home Safe

46 Manatee Bay Teacher Receives Univision Recognition 48 Dual Language Students Lead the Way at Indian Trace Elementary 50 Manatee Bay Elementary School’s VEX Robotic Team Takes Home Top Awards 53 Falcon Cove Named First Ever Broward County Middle School Chess Champions 67 STEM Project Has Indian Trace Third Graders Jumping for Joy 68 Tequesta Trace Band Members Share Love of Music 66 Students Gain When Eagle Point Gives Back 68 Everglades Elementary Second Graders Present Meaningful Musical 72 Beyond Biographies: Indian Trace Classes Create Living Museum

SCHOOL NEWS 39 Cypress Bay HOSA Students Earn CERT Certification

FEATURE STORY 42 Pediatric Dentistry of Weston Helps Children Achieve Healthy and Beautiful Smiles

CALENDAR 44 May 2019

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81 Upper Back Pain

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 35 dluxuss Real Estate Group Makes Luxury Lifestyle Living a Reality 75 Royal Palm Realty of South Florida Voted Best of Weston for 3 Years Running 82 Relax, Rejuvenate and Refuel at Bonaventure Resort and Spa

ASK THE EXPERT 74 A Whiter, Brighter Smile 84 Non-Surgical Vision Therapy

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POSITIVE PARENTING 52 Mindfulness

56 85 All Set For Surgery? A Holistic Approach to Prep and Post-Surgical Healing 88 Moms, Give Yourself A Gift This Mother’s Day

LEGALLY SPEAKING 86 The Gray Divorce

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

36 Deputy Pallotto Recognized as Champion of Peace and Nonviolence 37 Award-winning Artist Teaches Realism DrawingClass at Weston Community Center

HEALTH & WELLNESS

49 Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Use in the Foot and Ankle

31 Avoid Costly Automotive Repairs

INSPIRING INDIVIDUALS

80 Weston Rotary Promotes Pedal Power

ASK THE EXPERT

LEGISLATIVE LOOK

32 Don’t Be a Silent Sufferer – Improve Intimacy Wellness

ROTARY NEWS

TEE TO GREEN CAMP GUIDE 54 Summer Camp Guide

SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT 62 Tiny Planet Preschool Provides a World-Class Education

REAL ESTATE 73 Make Buyer’s First Impressions Truly Count

CAN DO KIDS 76 Cypress Bay Student Selected to Serve on UNICEF National Council 78 Weston Student on a Mission to Bring Butterflies Back 78 Young Environmentalists Attend Earth Charter Education Conference

87 Are You Taking A Proper Divot?

MAYOR’S MESSAGE 88 In Weston Everyone Counts – Census 2020

PET CARE 90 CBC and Chemistry Profile

PHOTO OF THE MONTH 92 The World’s Favorite Magazine™

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

PUBLISHERS’ PAGE

Summer Fun Starts In This Issue

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e are faced with far more choices and information than ever before.

It’s becoming harder and harder for people to wade through the noise. This is especially true, it seems, for parents planning their kids’ summer activities. Luckily, we’ve got you covered! Be sure to check out Our City’s Summer Camp Guide in this month’s issue.

We have included a carefully curated reference of the area’s day camps, academic enrichment programs and sporting activities with options for children of all ages. Whether your child is an avid cheerleader, a soccer star, a budding actor or a future scientist, Our City’s Summer Camp Guide has something for everyone and every interest. To make choosing the perfect program, or programs, even easier, we’ve designed the Summer Camp Guide to allow parents to match summer activities to their kids’ interests.

When it comes to making the most out of school breaks, Our City has got you covered. But, we are also your go-to resource for children’s activities throughout the school year. Be sure to look for our special Back to School Guide in the August issue for a detailed listing of after-school programs, athletic activities and artistic enrichment pursuits as well as area preschools and private schools.

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Christy & Terry Jaillet

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Community Unites at Weston World Fest

BY STACEY BOMSER

M Photos courtesy Arts Council of Greater Weston

ore than 2,500 people gathered at Weston Regional Park to celebrate our community’s cultural diversity. Weston World Fest featured 20 country booths, authentic food and onstage performances as well as a few special surprises.

“In just four short years, the Weston World Fest has become a signature event for our City, thanks to the hard work of the Arts Council of Greater Weston and its volunteers who bring it all together,” states Mayor Daniel Stermer. “It’s amazing to see everyone come together to celebrate our diversity through the cultural arts, food and face-to-face interactions. What an awesome way to celebrate our community. Our world truly is here in Weston.”

Arts Council President Jami Nix Rahn says she is impressed with how the event has evolved and expanded over the years. “It’s hard to believe that it can get any better but year after year it does! Thanks to a grant from the Broward County Cultural Division and support from our sponsors, we have been able

to secure top entertainment representing countries from around the world.”

Brazilian Voices, the Gold Coast Jazz Society, the Ukrainian Dancers of Miami, Drake Irish Dance, and Venezuela Danza y Tambor were among this year’s selection of professional and semi-professional performances.

Of course, the main attraction was the country booths, with guests being able to “travel the world” without leaving Weston. This year’s Weston World Fest featured a booth competition with France and Austria tying for Best Booth Activity. France featured a mime interacting with the crowd as well as a blindfold game for young visitors, while Austria offered a life-size cinematic Rubik’s cube. Costa Rica’s “Pure Vida” photo booth earned it Best Interpretation of the Theme. Peru took home Best Booth Decoration/Costumes as well as Best Overall Country Booth.

“I was delighted with the effort put together by so many of our volunteers to create a world within each country booth,” noted Weston World Fest Founder and Director Carol Lema. “Visitors could pose in front of Manchu Picchu with a full cadre of Peruvians in traditional costumes, discover Kyrgyzstani performance culture including Epos Manas poetry, and try their hands at Malaysian batik.”

All that “travel” can work up an appetite. Weston World Fest guests were able to purchase samples of authentic cuisine and beverages from Germany, Singapore, Italy, Brazil and more. n For more pictures from Weston World Fest check out our Seen on Scene page.

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he Aerosmith tribute band, Jaded, wrapped up the WestonNights Outdoor Concert Series. Fans of all ages filled the event stage area at Weston Regional Park to listen to classic tunes from the popular rock band.

Concert-goers enjoyed some great rock-n-roll music, including hits like Dude Looks Like a Lady and Dream On, before the rain pulled the plug on the performance. To the tune of Walk This Way, the audience gathered their picnic baskets and lawn chairs and made their way to the parking lot.

Despite the downpour, Weston’s Director of Parks and Recreation Don Decker called the evening and the entire concert series a huge success. “Getting people out in the parks and interacting is the kind of activity that turns a static city into a dynamic community. We almost certainly had people in attendance who don’t come to the parks for sports or fitness but visited particularly for one of these concerts.”

Denise Barrett-Miller, Director of Communications, agrees, noting that although only

in its third year, the WestonNights Outdoor Concert Series has made a positive impact on our community.

“Each concert was well attended and always by a mix of ages and families, which is what this concert series is all about – having a safe venue to meet up with friends and family to enjoy a night out.”

Jaded was the final performance in the three-concert series, which began in December with Turnstiles – The Ultimate Tribute to the Music of Billy Joel. In February, #NoFilter took the stage. The house band for the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team played chart-topping hits from today along with classics from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

Plans are already in the works for next year’s WestonNights Outdoor Concert Series. While Decker is not unveiling any secrets yet, he does give a hint of what’s in store. “We may take a radical trip back to the 80’s, embrace some old Florida Southern Rock and even bring a touch of Latin influence to next year’s lineup.”

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his year’s Weston Pops Concert featured tunes started the show with the El Capitan March followed from beloved films and scores from the silver by award-winning musical scores from Raiders of screen. The free program was presented by the the Lost Ark, Mission Impossible, Pirates of the Caribbean, City of Weston and the Weston Music Society. and Superman. The orchestra closed out the program More than 400 music lovers gathered at Weston with a few Disney favorites along with songs from Town Center to listen to the world-renowned The Sound of Music.

Symphony of the Americas perform under the baton As has become a tradition at the Weston Pops of Maestro James Brooks-Bruzzese.

Concert, the evening concluded with an encore per“An outdoor concert by the Symphony of the formance of the pops classic, Stars and Stripes Forever.

Americas is a treat that no one should miss,” states Throughout the concert, the enthusiastic audiMayor Daniel Stermer. “Lively music and beautience clapped and sang along, with one couple even ful weather resulted in the perfect evening out turning the Bell Tower area into their personal for all ages.” dance floor. And when the final song was played, Christy Blackford, Vice President of Education everyone rose to their feet to applaud another for the Weston Music Society, says it was a delight to incredible Outdoor Pops Concert. see so many young people in the crowd. “When kids “It was a movie tribute night that appealed to actually see a full orchestra, and watch the musieveryone,” states Weston Music Society Co-President cians perform, it adds to their appreciation of music. Lou Marett, calling it an A-plus program.

Who knows, maybe a future Henry Mancini was Co-President Andrea Burghardt added, “It was a in the crowd?” perfect evening, including the weather. This concert A medley by Henry Mancini, including Charade has had its share of sprinkles and pouring rain over and the theme to The Pink Panther and Days of Wine the years, but on this first night of Daylight Saving and Roses, were among the songs performed during Time, the sun shone through.” this pops concert. The Symphony of the Americas

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Protect Our Waterways – Pick Up After Your Pet

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he City of Weston is asking dog owners to do their part to protect our waterways. Dog waste is toxic and can contaminate our water system with dangerous levels of bacteria. As a pet owner, it is your responsibility to pick up after your pooch – it’s the law!

Broward County has discovered that 40% of dog owners do not pick up after that pets. Not only is that gross, it’s dangerous. Dog waste is full of bacteria, viruses and parasites that can be passed along to people.

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Studies have found that one gram of dog waste contains more than 23 million fecal coliform bacteria.

Most waterbodies in Broward County are contaminated with fecal coliform, but how does it get there? The answer is simple – pet excrement. When pet owners do not pick up after their dogs, it leaves a toxic mess that runs directly into the stormwater canals throughout Weston and that leads to the Everglades and the ocean.

Even though the contaminants are entering the water supply, rest assured that the water we are drinking here in Weston is perfectly safe. Weston’s water is supplied by the City of Sunrise Utilities Department. It owns and maintains the water treatment plants and routinely monitors for contaminants ensuring our drinking water meets all federal and state drinking water standards.

For those who think dog waste is a natural fertilizer, think again. The Environmental Protection Agency has labeled dog waste as a non-point source pollutant. That’s the same category as herbicides and insecticides, oil, grease and toxic chemicals.

Dog waste can actually cause burns or unsightly discoloration in your lawn.

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This is also a good time to remind pet owners that dogs must be kept on a leash. Section 4-3 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances states that dogs at large (loose) are prohibited.

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ow that you’ve completed your spring cleaning, you might be wondering what to do with the stuff that should not be thrown away for safety reasons. The Broward Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Shred-A-Thon and Operation Medicine Cabinet event on May 18th at the Weston Police Services Building. It’s an opportunity for residents to safely dispose of documents with sensitive and private information, as well as unused or unwanted medication.

BSO’s Shred-A-Thon helps reduce incidents of identity theft by shredding sensitive documents.

Weston residents can safely destroy personal documents, check stubs, credit card offers, receipts and any other material that might contain personal data. During last October’s Shred-A-Thon in Weston, 21,460 pounds of personal paperwork were securely shredded.

Set up like a drive-thru, BSO officers will unload boxes from residents’ cars. There is no charge for the service, but there is a five box maximum per car.

Boxes can be no larger than 15 inches long, 12 inches wide, and ten inches high.

Operation Medicine Cabinet allows residents to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medications, both prescription and over the counter.

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All medications will be accepted, except needles or sharps. Come early and receive a $5 gift card, while supplies last.

BSO encourages residents to take advantage of Operation Medicine Cabinet rather than throwing out or flushing medications. Improper disposal of medication is bad for the environment and can lead to an increase in prescription drug abuse and theft. Programs such as Operation Medicine Cabinet, with its no questions

asked policy, are proving successful in keeping prescription drugs off the streets. At last year’s event in Weston, 296.6 pounds of uncontrolled medications and 11.6 pounds of controlled medications were disposed of safely.

Last October’s BSO Shred-A-Thon and Operation Medicine Cabinet drew 386 vehicles and officials are hoping for a greater turn-out this month. The program will take place on Saturday, May 18th from 10am to 1pm in the parking lot of the Weston Police Services Center at 17300 Royal Palm Boulevard.

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Technology and Finance are Focus of Final Weston University Lesson

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ech talk and budget battles were some of the topics discussed during the final session of the Weston University program. The seven-month course concluded with a class on government budgeting and finance, as well as technology services.

The day began with a lesson on fiscal responsibility. Weston Budget Director Bryan Cahen spoke to the students about how the City’s budget

process works, explaining how the budget is managed and approved by the City Commission each year, with input from residents. Martha Perez-Garviso then talked about her department’s role in City procurements. Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer Darrel Thomas also addressed the students, explaining how he is responsible for supervising the areas of Finance and Cash Management, Risk Management and Technology Services. Mr. Thomas was followed by Director of Technology Services Ryan

Fernandes, who shared how his department provides efficient, effective, stable and secure technology services to support the City’s operations and continuous improvement. To reinforce what they had learned, the students played City trivia games with the Communication staff before taking a lunch break to enjoy a Mexican buffet.

After lunch, the students selected their roles for the City Commission Simulation. It is the culminating activity for the Weston University program. Each student was assigned a role to play in a mock City Commission meeting. Some students will portray City Officials and Administrators, while others will play the parts of the Police and Fire Chief. The Communications Department provided a comprehensive review of the simulation agenda, taking students through each agenda item and explaining their roles.

During the mock City Commission meeting, students will debate and vote on real items brought before the Commission during prior years.

The final Weston University program day also included plenty of bonding time. The students played frisbee, posed for selfies and applied City of Weston temporary tattoos.

Weston University is a one-of-a-kind program providing a unique civic education to local high school students.

Applications for the Weston U Class of 2020 will be available at the start of the school year. n To learn more about the Weston University program visit www.westonfl.org/government/ city-commission/civic-education/weston-university.

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BY REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD STARK he summer season is upon us and it is usually a busy travel season. It’s a great time to take a road trip. With more automobiles being used for vacation needs, some cars will need a basic tune-up service or possibly more extensive repairs. When repairs or service are required, it’s important for consumers to have a certain level of confidence that the work will be done correctly at a reasonable price. Be a smart, educated consumer.

Start shopping for a repair shop before repairs are actually needed. Consumers will be more likely to make a better decision if it is not rushed or in a panicked situation. When a business is selected, make sure it honors the vehicle’s warranty, if applicable. It is always a good idea to ask friends for recommendations.

Research whether the repair shop is registered with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) and if any complaints have been filed against the business. This can be done by using the “Business/Complaint Lookup” at 800helpfla.com. If there are complaints on file find out how they were resolved. The State of Florida has taken steps to ensure that the consumer is protected with the registration of each business. The State also assumes the role of mediator when issues arise.

Check the repair invoice carefully. Make sure the invoice includes the date, odometer reading, description of work performed, labor, parts (new, used, rebuilt, etc.), warranty (if applicable) and the registration number of the business (located on the certificate issued by FDACS) identifying the shop.

If the service was not performed as expected give the business a chance to resolve the problem. Discuss the problem with the service manager or owner of the company. Reputable shops value customer feedback and will make a sincere effort to keep your business. A reasonable amount of time should be given to the repair shop to resolve this matter.

As a consumer, if the repair work will cost more than $100, the repair shop MUST give you the option of: ▸▸ Requesting a written estimate; ▸▸ Being notified by the shop if the repair exceeds an amount you specify; or ▸▸ Not requiring a written estimate at all.

You must sign and date one of the above options. Motor vehicle repair shops cannot force you to waive your right to receive an estimate. When a written estimate is requested you must be given a copy. The repair shop must get your approval before exceeding the repair cost by more than $10 to 10 percent, whichever is greater, but not to exceed $50.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services regulates motor vehicle repair facilities in Florida. For more information, contact the help line at 1-800-435-7352.

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allbladder removal surgery is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States. In fact, more than 750,000 cholecystectomies are performed each year. A new technique for gallbladder removal surgery discovered by researchers at Weston-based Cleveland Clinic Florida is reducing complication rates and improving patient safety.

Raul Rosenthal, M.D., Chairman of the Department of General Surgery at Cleveland Clinic Florida, led the study. By using a novel intraoperative imaging technique called near-infrared fluorescent cholangiography (NIFC), doctors are able to dramatically reduce the risk of complications associated with gallbladder removal.

“I am confident that this intraoperative imaging modality will change how cholecystectomies are being performed in the United States and around the world for years to come, making surgery safer for patients,” states Dr. Rosenthal.

The gallbladder is a small digestive organ that stores bile produced in the liver before it is released into the small intestine to help digest fat. As obesity rates continue to climb in this country, the number of gallbladder surgeries are expected to increase because obesity affects the functionality of the gallbladder and increases the probability of developing

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Most gallbladder surgeries today are performed laparoscopically, through a tiny incision in the abdomen. While this method decreases morbidity, reduces pain, and shortens hospital stays when compared to open surgery, laparoscopic surgery does have challenges. The inability to directly feel the small structures connecting the gallbladder to other organs can hinder the surgeon’s ability to clearly differentiate between important anatomical structures.

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INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL

BY STACEY BOMSER

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eputy Kari Pallotto, BSO Crime Prevention Practitioner for the City of Weston, has been recognized for her work promoting peace and nonviolence. She was one of eleven women recognized by the Broward County Commission on the Status of Women during National Women’s History Month.

Deputy Pallotto and the other honorees were featured in an exhibit in the lobby of the Broward County Governmental Center. It was all part of this year’s national observance, “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence,” which recognized the desire of all women to end discrimination and injustice based on gender.

Former Weston City Commissioner Toby Feuer, who serves on the Commission on the Status of Women, was instrumental in helping choose the eleven extraordinary women whose achievements have inspired other women to step-up and work toward a world of peace and harmony.

That is something Deputy Pallotto does every day

as she serves the City of Weston. Her letter of recommendation explained how she has taken on duties and tasks that are above and beyond the normal requirements for her position.

“During a normal day Kari is responsible for coordinating with over 100 different individual communities and the residents of these communities to keep them safe. Kari provides security surveys which are available to homeowners and business owners in the City of Weston to help ensure neighborhoods are safe.

Kari attends career days at the City’s eleven public schools and five private schools. She teaches them about antidrug, internet safety, self-defense and gun safety.

During the summer Kari hosts a Summer Academy for students to explore a law enforcement career and to teach the students to go out into the community and show others how to be safe,” stated the letter.

It went on to explain the work Deputy Pallotto does to promote safety within Weston neighborhoods. “Kari has set up 23 different community watch groups to meet the needs of the community.

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Deputy Pallotto Recognized as Champion of Peace and Nonviolence

All of these meetings Kari is speaking about how to keep yourself, vehicle and residence safe and free of crime.”

Deputy Pallotto says she was honored to be included among Broward County’s Champions of Peace and Nonviolence. “I feel it is important that we get recognized to show we are powerful strong women.”

She demonstrates that every day in everything she does. Congratulations to Weston’s own Deputy Kari Pallotto.

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Award-winning Artist Teaches Realism Drawing Class at Weston Community Center

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back to mural painters in Northern Italy, Lee is rtist Lisa Botto Lee believes, unlike a photoa classically-trained artist who studied at the graph, a portrait should capture a feeling; an Parson’s School of Design. A native northeasterner, essence of a special moment in time. That she worked in the publishing industry and taught unique skill is why her work is sought after by music Design & Illustration at William Paterson College and sports legends and cemented before eventually relocating to Weston. the commission by Azamara Cruise Lee says she is excited to be back Line to paint the portrait of the in the classroom, sharing her passion Godmothers for its newest luxury ship, with art students. “I walk around the Pursuit. Now Lee is sharing her the class and work with each student talents with the community by teachindividually for customized instrucing a Realism Drawing course at the tion. Drawing is the foundation of Weston Community Center. art, once someone learns the basic “This class is designed to guide fundamentals, students can take it in students of all levels using challengany direction they want.” ing exercises and interesting comOffering an art class in her homepositions working in graphite and town is something Lee has wanted to A Wrinkle in Time

by Lisa Botto Lee charcoal. It is about drawing objects do for a long time. “What I love about in a representational manner to depict living in Weston is that it has always form, perspective and the light and shade of an been family-oriented with lots of sports and activiobject,” explains Lee. “Students will learn to sharpen ties, but I believe art will round out the community.” their focus and be guided to work towards the goal Lee is an active member of the local art comof achieving realism in their drawings through munity, including membership in the Weston Art traditional and old masters techniques.”

Guild. “I enjoy my friendships with many fellow A fifth generation artist, whose family traces artists throughout the world. We are a tribe,” she

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shares. “The struggle is real, so their support and camaraderie are important.

I learn so much from them and are grateful they are in my life.”

In addition to teaching the Realism Drawing course, Lee continues to create and exhibit her own artwork. This summer she will be part of the Studio 18 Collective Exhibit in Pembroke Pines and in October Lee will be featured in the City of Sunrise Gallery’s Three Woman Exhibition. Just last month, Lee had a pop art piece, which was also signed by Bruce Springsteen, auctioned off to benefit the Kristine Ann Carr Foundation, founded by the singer’s best friend and manager to raise funds to fight sarcoma.

Lee’s class, Realism Drawing (beginner to advanced), is offered at the Weston Community Center on Thursday night’s from 7:30-9:30pm.

Students can enroll at any time. “Students need to register in person at the community center to pick up the supply list before starting class,” states Lee. For more information on the Realism Drawing class call 954-389-4321. To learn more about Lisa Botto Lee visit www.LisaBottoLee.com or email her at lisal@lisabottolee.com.

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Storm Preparation: Plan Ahead to Keep Your Family and Home Safe

BY DISTRICT CHIEF TODD DRAIZIN ith the start of hurricane season on June 1st rapidly approaching, now is the time to plan and prepare. The Weston District of the Broward Sheriff’s Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services would like to share the following safety tips: ▸▸ Inventory, videotape, or photograph all of your home’s contents and items of value. Call your insurance company to make sure you have enough homeowners insurance to repair or replace your home, car, and boat. Standard homeowners insurance does not include flood insurance, decide what best fits your needs. Keep these records in a secure, waterproof place. ▸▸ Don’t Wait. Avoid the last-minute rush to the stores that won’t have what you need or want. Plan ahead and determine your family’s food, water and medical needs for a three to five-day period. Assemble your hurricane kit according to those needs and store it safely inside your home. A basic list can be found at https://www.ready.gov/build-a-kit.

Remember the first 72 hours you may be on your own. ▸▸ Secure your home now. Ensure that it is in good repair and up to hurricane code. Obtain any needed plywood or panels to board up the windows or doors and make any cuts or adjustments now. Don’t wait until a warning is issued. For steps on how-to secure your home, visit http://www.flash.org/protect.php. ▸▸ Discuss and plan with your family where you will go, if an evacuation is necessary or you decide not to stay in your home. Be sure to consider any family members with special needs and the care of pets. ▸▸ Inform family and friends of your plan and establish an out-of-area contact who can relay family members’ locations and information, should you become separated. ▸▸ Make sure children know the emergency plans and family contact information.

Know the Difference between Warning and Watch A hurricane watch is issued when hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are possible within the next 36 to 48 hours. ▸▸ Restock your emergency preparedness kit. Include enough food and water for at least three days, medications, a flashlight, batteries, cash, and first aid supplies. ▸▸ Plan how to communicate with family members if you lose power, i.e. cell phone, text or app. ▸▸ Keep your car in good working condition and keep the gas tank full; stock your vehicle with emergency supplies and a change of clothes.

A hurricane warning is issued when hurricane conditions are expected within the next 24 to 36 hours. ▸▸ Bring loose, lightweight objects inside that could become projectiles in high winds (e.g., patio furniture, garbage cans.) DO NOT STORE GASOLINE OR PROPANE INSIDE YOUR HOUSE OR GARAGE. ▸▸ Close your storm shutters. Storm shutters and impact glass offer the best protection, but a second option is 5/8” exterior grade or marine plywood, cut to fit and ready to install. ▸▸ Keep your cell phone charged so you will have a full battery in case you lose power. ▸▸ Turn your refrigerator or freezer to the coldest setting and open only when necessary. If you lose power, food will last longer. Keep a thermometer in the refrigerator to be able to check the food temperature when the power is restored.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Cypress Bay HOSA Students Earn CERT Certification

BY STACEY BOMSER

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students are planning to become health professionals, ith over 400 members, Cypress Bay HOSA the knowledge and skills they learned through CERT (Health Occupation Student Association) is are essential for non-disaster situations as well.” one of the international organization’s bigThe Cypress Bay students completed the same gest and most accomplished chapters. In fact, Cypress CERT training program that BSO offers to all Weston Bay has been recognized as an “Outstanding HOSA residents. Ms. Warnock says the course included eight Chapter” by International HOSA since its incepsessions of instruction as well as a final exam and tion in 2005. disaster simulation. Topics covered included disaster In addition to preparing students for future preparedness, fire safety and utility control, triage, careers in the health professions, Cypress Bay HOSA first aid, light search and rescue, CERT organization, is committed to helping the greater Weston comdisaster psychology, and terrorism. munity. Club members recently completed the CERT “The students loved the hands-on aspect of the (Community Emergency Response Team) training course, particularly conducting triage, drags and course, taught by the Weston BSO Fire Rescue & carries drills, the fire extinguisher practical, and the Emergency Services Department. disaster simulation,” shares Ms. Warnock, noting that “Following a crisis or catastrophic disaster, emerthe command structure lesson was most challenging. gency services may not be immediately available to “During the role play/disaster simulation the students help everyone; CERT training prepares students to needed assistance in assigning tasks and prioritizing.” help themselves and their communities,” explains Weston District Fire Chief Todd Draizin is a strong Cypress Bay HOSA Advisor Carol Warnock. “Since our proponent of CERT. He encourages anyone of any age interested in helping the Weston community to consider joining CERT. “Being a member of CERT allows residents to take a higher level of ownership in their community. It is a non-exclusive club where neighbors work with neighbors toward a common goal of safety.”

In addition to earning CERT certification, Cypress Bay HOSA students can also become certified in CPR and first aid, as well as OSHA. Ms. Warnock says club members can also earn three industry certifications:

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According to Ms. Warnock, community outreach is an important aspect of HOSA. “Our students have conducted various community wellness projects such as blood pressure screening, STD awareness, antitobacco/Juul campaigns, Heart Health Day, stress management and suicide awareness.”

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Pediatric Dentistry of Weston Helps Children Achieve Healthy and Beautiful Smiles

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BY DEBBY TEICH

We treat each child as if they were our own. Our staff has many years of experience working with children and adolescents.

We build lasting and trusting relationships with our patients and their families.

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ediatric Dentistry of Weston offers comprehensive dental care for children, from infants to teens, and helps them develop beautiful, healthy smiles.

Dr. Samira Alempour and her experienced staff work together to provide state-of-the-art treatment in a safe, fun, and kid-friendly environment. They understand that visiting the dentist can be difficult for children and make every effort to make them feel at ease.

They encourage patients with positive reinforcement, praise, and prizes to help them maintain a positive outlook on oral health for the rest of their lives. Pediatric Dentistry of Weston is located at 2863 Executive Park Dr., Suite 101, in Weston.

Dr. Samira Alempour answered some commonly asked questions about her practice.

Dentistry, and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Visits are complimentary for children under the age of two.

What is your (Dr. Samira Alempour) background?

I moved to South Florida when I was 13 years old and have lived here ever since. I speak English, Spanish, and Farsi. I am a published author and a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. I obtained my Dental Degree from Nova Southeastern University, where I continued on and earned my Degree in Pediatric Dentistry (specializing in the oral healthcare of infants, children, teens, and patients with special needs). I currently live in Weston with my husband, Robert; 6-year-old son, Riad; 4-year-old daughter, Ayla; and one-month-old daughter, Nina.

What is new in pediatric dentistry?

We are always looking for ways to improve our services by using the latest technology. Our office is proud to offer Silver Diamine Flouride – a topical medicament used to treat and prevent cavities without having to anesthetize or cut into the tooth. It is a conservative approach used in the treatment of cavities. Silver Diamine Flouride (SDF) has been used in many countries, such as Brazil, Japan, Germany and Austrailia, for many decades with great success. It works great for very young children, because it can be painted on in one to two minutes and the child is ensured a fast, easy and effective visit.

What can patients expect when they What are some ways to help prevent visit the office? tooth decay?

We treat each child as if they were We advise patients to eat a healthy our own. Our staff has many diet and maintain good daily oral years of experience working with children and adolescents. We build hygiene. Using fluoride toothpaste routinely will help to minimize the lasting and trusting relationships development of cavities and can with our patients and their even slow down the progression. families. The office has games, What services does your toys, televisions, and a toy tower of Also, reducing or eliminating practice offer? juice and sweet drinks, such as Our practice offers comprehensive prizes in order to create a fun and inviting child-friendly atmosphere. chocolate milk, and sticky snacks, dental care and focuses on such as gummies, will help to keep preventative treatment modalities All of our patients are given prizes the protective enamel layer strong. for their efforts and for being the and oral health education wonderful patients that they are. to prevent the formation of What is your advice on flossing? dental caries (cavities). We Parents should start flossing their At what age should parents bring offer the latest state of the art children’s teeth at a very young their children for the first time? technology, including digital age to prevent the cavities that One year of age is the ideal time to (lowest radiation) x-rays and the develop in between teeth. Spacing bring in your child for their first highest quality dental materials. can vary from child to child, dental visit to establish a dental In addition to routine dental but flossing must sometimes be home, as is recommended by the exams, we offer sealants to help started as young as two to three prevent tooth decay by up to 90%, American Academy of Pediatrics, years of age.

American Academy of Pediatric restorative treatment of cavities,

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What are the ages of your patients?

Our patients include infants, children, and adolescents. We also have special training to comfortably treat patients with specific and special healthcare needs.

Dr. Samira Alempour

extractions, and counseling for early intervention of harmful childhood habits, such as thumb sucking.

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Why is it important to bring children for early dental visits?

Early dental visits create the concept of a dental home, where young patients can learn to trust their pediatric dentist and staff.

This helps to create familiar and comfortable dental visits. Also, early visits help detect cavities when they are small and more manageable and therefore much easier to treat. Another great benefit of early dental visits

is to ensure that patients are brushing well and taking all the correct measures to prevent early childhood decay.

At what age should children start brushing their teeth?

The best time to start brushing is when the first primary tooth erupts to ensure good oral health for all of the years to come. We offer special infant toothbrushes with unique handles to our

patients for creating safe and healthy brushing habits from an early age.

in the child’s bite. Such habits should be discussed with your pediatric dentist.

Is thumb sucking a problem?

Thumb sucking and pacifiers provide comfort and a sense of security for many babies. Both are a common way to self sooth. If thumb sucking continues beyond two to three years of age, it may cause malpositioning of the teeth and future discrepancies

At what age do most children start losing their teeth?

Most children begin to lose their first tooth around the age of six, but every child is different and sometimes it is sooner or later than six years of age. The ideal age to bring a child for their first visit is after they turn one.

n Pediatric Dentistry of Weston is located at 2863 Executive Park Dr., Suite 101, in Weston.

For information, call 954- 217-1121, visit www. westonkidsdentistry.com, or send an email to info@westonkidsdentistry.com.

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CALENDAR MAY 2019

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Student Artist Showcase – View the work of Weston’s most talented young artists at the Arts Council of Greater Weston’s 13th annual Student Artist Showcase. The free exhibit features over 200 works of art at the Weston Branch Library. For more information visit www.1weston.com.

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11:30am-1pm at MCafe, inside the 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 The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. 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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Mother’s Day Storytime – In celebration of Mother’s Day, the toddler story Weston Friends Club Spring Luncheon time session at the Weston Branch – Local author Dean Simpson, who Library will read stories recognizing wrote The Blue Pawn: A Memoir of an NYPD moms, grandmas, and caregivers of Foot Soldier, will be the guest speaker all kinds. This free program is from at this installation and lunch, which 11:30am-12pm. Call 954-357-5304 for takes place at the Bonaventure Country more information.

Club. For more information about this event, please call Janice Squarini at 954-916-1215.

Video Game Tournament – The Weston Branch Library is hosting a video Ageless Grace – The Weston Branch game tournament for teens and Library offers this cutting-edge “brain preteens, ages 11-18, from 2-5pm. The fitness” program designed to improve tournament will feature NBA 2K-19 cognitive function and physical welland Super Smash Bros Ultimate. There being. It is from 11am-12pm. Call 954will be free food, fun, and prizes. Call 357-5430 for more information.

954-357-5420 for more information.

Mother’s Day Craft – Children, ages five to 11, can make a special craft for Mother’s Day from 3-4pm at the Weston Branch Library. Preregistration is required, please call 954-357-5420 to reserve a space.

6th

Dog Smarts 101 – This FREE seminar offers plenty of helpful advice on how to solve some of your worst doggie nightmares, from chewing and pulling to bad potty etiquette. The class takes place from 6-7pm at the Weston Branch Library. Please do not bring any pets to the class. For more information call 954-357-5420.

Watercolor Painting Class – All materials are provided for this adult art class that takes place from 11am-12:30pm at the Weston Branch Library. Space is limited; call 954-3575420 to pre-register.

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7th Mother’s Day Cards – Crafter Edilia Centeno will teach teens and preteens, ages 11-18, how to create stunning Mother’s Day cards using paper. The free program is from 4:15-5:30pm at the Weston Branch Library.

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

8th APB Networking Luncheon – The Association of Professional Businesswomen meets the second Wednesday of the month from

13th Weston Friends Club Men’s Group – Weston Guys Meet & Eat will get together at the 84 Diner at 9am for breakfast. Local resident, Civil War historian and published author Marshall Krolick will be the guest speaker. For more information on this men’s group, call or text Mike Callahan at 954-298-8724.

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25th Cultural Concert – The Weston Branch Library presents a concert by Ester Brewda and Dr. Rene Gonzalez featuring classical, Jewish and Latin songs. Brewda is a lyric soprano and cantor originally from Argentina. Dr. Gonzalez is a professor emeritus at the University of Miami and director of the school’s classical guitar program. The free concert is from 2-3pm. For more information call 954-357-5420.

BSO Shred-a-Thon & Operation Medicine Cabinet – Help prevent prescription drug abuse and identity theft. Drop off unused, unwanted or expired medications and shred personal documents containing sensitive data at the Police Services Center, 17350 Royal Palm Blvd., between 10am and 1pm. For more “The Phantom Tollbooth” – The information call 954-831-8902.

Sagemont School’s Middle School drama department presents this play Adult Acrylic Painting Class – Adults based on the classic children’s fantasy can create a painting to take home adventure novel. Showtimes are at 7pm during this free instructional class on the 26th and 27th and at 2pm on the from 11am-12pm. It is sponsored by 28th at the Sagemont High School, 2585 the Friends of the Weston Branch Glades Circle. Tickets are $15. Call 954Library. Space is limited. Please preregister at the Information Desk or call 389-2454 for more information.

954-357-5420.

26th – 28th

June 4th

11th Ceramics on Wheels – Just in time for Mother’s Day, children can pick a plaster piece to paint to create a special Mother’s Day gift at the Weston Branch Library. One piece per child. The free program is from 11am-12pm or while supplies last. For more information call 954-357-5420.

to 2pm. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. WAG members are invited to bring a piece of artwork to share with the group and discuss technique. To RSVP and arrange payment, please contact Sue Gillingham at suenamiart@ bellsouth.net.

Spring Band Concert – This concert showcases the talents of the awardwinning Cypress Bay High School Band.

Showtime is at 7pm in the Cypress Bay Auditorium. Tickets are $10 at the door.

For more information contact cbhs. band.secretary@gmail.com.

20th Legos Builders Club – Students in kindergarten through fifth grade can create a scene or character to display in the Weston Library until the next Builders Club meeting. The program is from 3-4pm. Call 954-357-5420 for more information.

21st Weston Art Guild Luncheon – The Weston Art Guild will hold its annual luncheon at Acquolina from 11:45am

Kundalini Yoga – Adults can take part in this unique form of yoga that blends spiritual and physical practices. Kundalini Yoga incorporates movement, breathing, techniques and meditation. The class is from 6:157:15pm at the Weston Branch Library.

Please bring a yoga mat.

June 5th Mommy & Me Sign Language – Bridge Outreach presents an American Sign Language class for babies (four-18 months) and their parents or caregivers. Babies will learn signs through song and play. The class is from 11am-12pm at the Weston Branch Library. Preregistration is required.

Please call 954-357-5420.

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Manatee Bay Teacher Receives Univision Recognition

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ongratulations to Manatee Bay Elementary School first grade Spanish dual language teacher Liliana Maestrey. She is the recipient of Univision 23’s 2019 Un Maestro Especial (“A Special Teacher”) Award, which recognizes teachers who have shown exceptional leadership in their community and have made a positive impact on the lives of their students.

That impact is clearly evident when you hear the praises of her students’ parents. Maria Valecillos calls Mrs. Maestrey a dedicated teacher. “The kind that teaches our children with love and passion, with the intention and purpose of making learning a true magical experience.”

Magical is a sentiment shared by Victoria Diaz, who says she knew from day one that Mrs. Maestrey was a special teacher. “As we walked around the stations she had so carefully prepared for orientation, it quickly became apparent that this was no ordinary teacher – this was someone

about to change our lives.

Throughout the year, Mrs. Maestrey taught us that being a teacher extended beyond the classroom, the lessons, and the homework; it was about hugging our children in their home away from home, motivating them to achieve goals they felt were beyond their reach, and in seeking out the best in everyone and then shining a light on them so bright that they became radiant. They say that ‘to teach is to touch a life forever,’ and Mrs. Maestrey has touched us all, in more

ways than we could ever repay her.”

Mrs. Maestrey believes educators play an important role in the development of children – and it’s a role she takes seriously. “When you choose a path to become an educator, you are dedicating your life to helping our most precious little ones grow into responsible, competent learners. It is extremely satisfying to know that you impacted someone’s life in a positive way for the rest of their lives.”

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She was able to illustrate her unique gift by taking viewers along with her class as they traveled to the imaginary world of Snow White’s forest, where she conducted a science lesson on plants.

Manatee Bay Principal Heather Hedman-Devaughn says she is continually impressed by how Mrs. Maestrey engages her young students, often dressing in costume to bring lessons to life. As an example, for a science lesson Mrs. Maestrey wore a crazy blue wig while her young students dressed in lab coats to become little scientists.

“Mrs. Maestrey represents our school in the finest way,” states Principal Hedman-Devaughn. “At Manatee Bay, we truly believe in reaching and teaching the whole child. Mrs. Maestrey does that in the most creative, humble and motivating way. Her style of teaching fosters independence, collaboration, problem solving and critical thinking.”

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write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. When you bring in this article (by 5/31/19) 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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want to give credit where credit is due. So, perhaps a confession can help clear the air so there’s no misunderstanding. Before I talk about my confession, though, let me say a few other things first.

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.”

– J. Walker, Miramar

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.

You benefit from an amazing offer. Look, it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg to correct your health. You are going to write a check to someone for your health care expenses, you may as well

Great care at a great fee…Please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at a great fee. My qualifications…I’m a graduate of Life College and have been practicing for over 10 years.

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.

For more information regarding our services please visit our website www.WindmillHealthCenter.com. If you would like to email us with your questions, you may reach us at: WindmillHealth@att.net – Rick Behar, D.C. P.S. I am also offering the second family member for only $47.

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Dual Language Students Lead the Way at Indian Trace Elementary

BY STACEY BOMSER

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or generations, parents have learned about their child’s academic progress through parent-teacher conferences. That’s now changing as students play a greater role in their education. At Indian Trace Elementary School, dual language students recently conducted Student Led Conferences.

“A Student Led Conference is different than

a traditional teacher-parent conference because it puts the student in the driver’s seat and creates opportunities for reflection and engagement,” explains fourth grade teacher Frances Charron.

The concept was introduced by third grade teacher Patty De Biase, who was intrigued with the concept. “Students are able to take ownership of their learning experience by showing parents portfolios of work samples both on paper and digitally using Canvas, which is our Learning Managing System,” she shares. “It is important for the student to take ownership, reflect and tell their parents their strengths and weaknesses.”

To ensure the students’ selfevaluation was accurate, the dual language teachers worked with their students choosing work samples, from their binders and their computers, and offering a rubric to evaluate the work.

“The students were extremely proud to show their progress in

both languages,” notes second grade teacher Uva Delgado. “As a teacher it was wonderful to see the parents and child involved in the process.”

Colleague Stephanie Fernandez, a fourth-grade teacher, added, “As we watched our students explaining to their parents their accomplishments, we could see their maturity and pride in their success.”

The dual language team discovered that parents in all grade levels enjoyed seeing their child’s progress through their student’s eyes.

“We got so many compliments and immediate feedback that we decided we will do it again next year,” states Mrs. Charron, adding that some of the general education teachers noticed the benefits of Student Led Conferences and may consider adopting this program as well in the future.

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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Use in the Foot and Ankle

BY DR. CARLO A. MESSINA

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ealing after an injury involves a wellorchestrated and complex series of events where proteins in the blood act as messengers to regulate the entire process.

Many proteins involved in the healing process are derived from small cell fragments in the blood called platelets.

Platelets are small, colorless, cell fragments present in the blood.

They are formed in the bone marrow and are freely passing through the bloodstream in a resting state. However, when an injury occurs, the platelets become activated and start to gather at the injury site to release beneficial proteins called growth factors. This is the beginning of the healing process.

For many years, blood components derived from the patient and then delivered to the site of injury have created growing interest for use in orthopedic procedures. New research and technology have expanded the application of this therapy for use in orthopedic procedures.

What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)? Platelet Rich Plasma is a concentration of platelets and growth factors created from a small amount of your own blood. Increased levels of growth factors have the potential to improve signaling and recruitment of cells.

What conditions can it treat? PRP can be used to treat Arthritis (foot or ankle), Ligament Injuries (acute or chronic), Tendon Injuries (acute or chronic), Joint Pain, Chronic Inflammatory Conditions, Achilles Tendonitis, Plantar Fasciitis,

Chronic Nerve Irritation (Neuritis), Shin Splints and Heel Spurs.

How does the PRP process work? Our doctors will recover a small amount of blood from your arm using a small needle and a specially designed syringe.

The blood then goes through a rapid spinning process that separates and concentrates the platelets and other beneficial growth factors from the blood. The entire PRP production process is usually done in less than 20 minutes.

What happens after that? The injected area will be anesthetized with a local anesthetic (Lidocaine). The blood with its PRP will be injected into the area directly or with the aid of ultrasound or x-ray.

Am I a candidate for treatment with PRP? Speak with our doctors and ask if PRP is right for you. We will perform an examination to determine if the use of PRP will benefit you. If you are on anti-inflammatory medications or blood thinners, your physician may temporarily discontinue the use of these until your treatment has taken place.

What are the risks associated with this treatment?

PRP uses your body’s own natural properties to treat your injury. Side effects utilizing PRP systems are very uncommon. 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.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Manatee Bay Elementary School’s VEX Robotic Team Takes Home Top Awards

BY STACEY BOMSER

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tudents at Manatee Bay Elementary School are anxiously waiting for this month’s release of the 2019 VEX Robotic Competition game rules and expectations. The school took home top awards from this past season’s competition.

“VEX Robotics is the world’s largest and fasting growing robotic competition,” explains STEM Robotics teacher Paula Fijalkowski. “Each year students are given an exciting engineering challenge in the form of a game.

Students, with guidance from their teachers and mentors, build innovative robots and compete in different STEM challenges with other teams locally, statewide and worldwide.”

Comprised of carefully selected fourth and fifth grade students, the Manatee Bay team spent countless hours, before, during and after school, preparing for the Broward County VEX Robotic Competition, where they faced 50 other teams.

The Manatee Bay team took home the top three District awards.

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“The STEM Research Project Award that we won was based on this year’s topic, Math. The team brainstormed and came up with the idea of making a math game using the SCRATCH program,” explains Mrs. Fijalkowski, noting that the students developed excelled in the Teamwork Category, STEM Project, a fun game that tested their math knowledge. “They Spirit, Attitude and the Engineering Design Notebook competitions.” That win earned the team a also created a video demonstrating bid to the VEX Robotics National Competition. their knowledge of the topic.”

Mrs. Fijalkowski is most proud of her students for Mrs. Fijalkowski says the team also winning the Think Award at the State VEX Robotics took home the Teamwork Challenge Competition.

“The Think Award is presented to a Award, which was based on the Skills team that has developed and effectively used the Challenge. “It included driving with quality program as part of their strategy to solve the a remote control and autonomously game challenge.” where the robot is moving from the She says she is proud of how her students perwritten code allowing it to score formed at the VEX Robotics Competitions. “They points. Part of the competition is learned how to work together as a team. They took Alliance Matches, where teams are time to listen to each other to find solutions to randomly matched with other teams the many challenges they came up against. They and they work together to score the encouraged each other when we were winning and most points in a 60-second match. when we were not. They were able to highlight their We participated in eight Alliance true knowledge of robotics in many ways. They Matches. After all the matches were added up, we never gave up and they persevered when the tasks were the #1 team!” seemed impossible. For this, I am having proud The team also won the Excellence Award for teacher moments!” being the best overall team at the competition. “We

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What distinguishes dluxuss from other real estate groups? We are widely known for our outsidethe-box marketing skills, unparalleled real estate expertise, chiseled negotiation skills, and unsurpassed client dedication. Our unique marketing campaigns offer a global reach for maximum exposure. This has allowed me, personally, to have sold over 150 properties in the last three years. In addition, our extensive network of both local and international clients has helped us develop a vast portfolio of buyers, including those for vacation and investment property.

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Mindfulness practice begins with the parenting adult. The parent must learn to apply mindfulness in order for their children to connect with the practice.

Develop your own mindfulness recognizing what you see, feel, smell, etc. Learn to be present. When at the beach, for example, stop for a few minutes. Recognize what you feel: the wind on your skin, the sand in your toes, the smell of the sea.

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This exercise can be done anywhere at any time, thus helping you be present, recognizing and being aware of your surroundings and your thoughts. This practice helps you focus more deeply and will help lead you to understanding and controlling your emotions better in a more clever and less impulsive way.

Mindfulness helps children recognize their feelings and better understand them. Many times, children are exposed to stressful situations and through mindfulness practice they learn to stop, recognize and decide what they want to do with those feelings. This has proven to relieve tension, improve testing skills at school and enhance social emotional skills.

One simple mindfulness practice for adults and children to start working on together is the STOP technique created by Elisha Goldstein, PhD, a clinical psychologist and the author of The Now Effect and coauthor of A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook. Goldstein suggests we create a space in the day to STOP by following these simple steps: S - Stop what you are doing.

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For more tips on mindfulness and its benefits, I invite you to visit www. mindfulkidsmiami.org, a new program being utilized successfully in the public school system available for all teachers, children and parents. n Ivis Mateos is a mother of two boys and has more than 22 years combined experience in educational consulting and management. In addition to earning her National Administrator Credential, Mateos has lead workshops on curriculum development, teacher development and parenting. She has been the General Manager at Tiny Planet Preschool and an Educational Consultant for Graven International Group for the past three years. For more information, please contact 954-384-4884.

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Falcon Cove Named First Ever Broward County Middle School Chess Champions

BY STACEY BOMSER

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hen Falcon Cove Middle School switched to block scheduling this year, it opened up a world of opportunities. Students can now take up to four electives, compared to two on the traditional six-class schedule. Chess is one of the most popular new electives.

Chess teacher Anthony Schiano says approximately 200 students took part in the inaugural program.

“Since we are the first public school in the county to offer chess as an elective, I had to develop my own curriculum. Block scheduling allows us to have 86 minutes per class, so I usually have 25 minutes of lesson and study and then around one hour of play. It is important the student play a lot but also learn how to play properly.”

In addition to teaching chess-playing skills, Mr. Schiano strives to create a culture of life-long chess players. “The same way Eighth grader Savio Marques was the Middle School Chess Tournament’s best overall player and only player to go undefeated.

knowing how to throw a football does not make someone a football player, knowing how to move all the pieces does not make someone a chess player.”

He points out that the academic benefits of chess are only realized when the student understands how to apply tactics and strategy. “Once they learn how to play in combinations with an objective mind, then they can say they know how to play chess.”

That philosophy seems to have worked.

The Falcon Cove Chess Team took top honors in the first ever Broward County Schools Middle School Chess Tournament, competing against teams from 11 other schools.

Mr. Schiano says he took the top four players from each of his five chess classes and ran them through an in-house tournament to create the school’s competition team. The team was comprised of nine sixth graders, one seventh grader, and two eighth graders. By selecting the best of the best, he was able to curate a winning team.

Not only did Falcon Cove win first place as a team, but several players were tops in their categories.

According to Mr. Schiano, “Eighth grader Savio Marques won first place as Best Overall Player of the event and was the only player to go undefeated in five rounds of play. From sixth grade, Vyom Mishra won

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Mr. Schiano says there were more sixth graders on the team because he wanted to develop and showcase their talent, as they will be competing for the next two years. “Falcon Cove took home all of the sixth-grade awards,” he states. “Sebastian Paniajua won first, Haden Foster second, Akshay Bekkary third, and JP Argentina won fourth in the sixth-grade category. In addition, Antonio Varejao and Yash Santwai both won three games out of five and received participation awards.”

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At American Top Team, campers will be introduced to the benefits of martial arts, learning the basics of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Sanshou, Muay Thai, and mixed martial arts (MMA). The program focuses on building the child’s coordination and motor skills combined with life skills such as discipline, focus and team work. Campers will build dynamic martial arts capabilities while gaining courage and confidence.

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Children enjoy a safe and stimulating environment while focusing on areas of interest such as Yoga/mindfulness, Literacy Adventures, Pirate’s Life, LEGO/construction, Dance and Cheerleading, ACC Talent, STEM, Spanish, and Gardening!

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Camp B’nai Aviv offers programs for children from 18-months through fifth grade, all supervised by friendly and well-trained counselors. Ageappropriate daily activities and weekly shows include

Camp Chameleon is celebrating ten years of summer camp fun at Markham Park. It encourages enjoyment of the outdoors and teaches children, ages five to 15, an appreciation for nature. Physical activity is emphasized with a variety of non-competitive sports and games. The festive atmosphere encourages participation in creative art and science projects, music, dance, and lots of special events. Campers also enjoy daily field trips to local pools and aquatic parks, bowling alleys, movies, indoor gyms, and more.

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Camp Explorer

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Summer is the time for children to explore new activities and interests. At Camp Explorer, campers in kindergarten through fifth grade take daily field trips to local attractions, enjoy a fun sports week, and engage in cooking, art and science projects. Weekly themes include topics such as It’s a Small World, Space Explorers, and Animal Kingdom. Campers also take part in STEM themes such as Biorobotics, Engineering a Metropolis, and Coding and Gaming.

Camp Gan Israel www.ChabadofWeston.com 954-349-6565

Camp Gan Israel enjoys a well-earned reputation as a trendsetter with innovative ideas, creative programs and new activities. More important than just having “a good time”, Camp Gan Israel provides children with memories that will last a lifetime. It offers a full program of creative activities, games, field trips, sports, and other enriching camp activities providing campers with a safe, fun and wholesome summer. Camp Gan Israel is for children ages five to eleven; Mini Gan is for ages two to four.

Camp Lingua

www.CampLingua.com 954-642-2267

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ties include language classes and cultural experiences, as well as arts and crafts, sports, horseback riding, water days, exercise classes, field trips and much more.

Camp Live Oak www.CampLiveOakFl.com

Camp Live Oak is the only American Camp Association (ACA) accredited camp in Broward County. The Environmental Day Camp, held at Birch State Park, offers various water sports such as swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing and kayaking, as well as fishing, arts and crafts, and more, while the Marine Science Day Camp, held at Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, focuses on conservation, including an in-depth sea turtle curriculum, in addition to traditional camp activities.

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Camp Nova at NSU University School provides campers with a summer full of smiles, laughs, fun with new friends, and plenty of good memories. If offers programs for students in kindergarten to grade 11.

Shark Camp and Minnow Camp offer a traditional day camp experience, but children can also try one of Camp Nova’s numerous specialty camps such as Drobots, Marine Science, Sports, Musical Theatre and more. The Summer Scholars program provides learning experiences in Reading, Mathematics, Foreign Language, Writing, and Language Arts within a challenging and supportive environment.

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Camp Sagemont www.CampSagemont.com 954-384-1894

Children make lifelong memories at Camp Sagemont, while developing confidence through new and fun challenges. Campers can choose a traditional day camp experience or take part in one of the specialty camps such as Sports, Travel Adventure, STEM, Marine Science, Drama/Vocal, or Academic Advantage Plus. Camp Sagemont’s exceptional facilities include a heated pool, two playgrounds and outdoor playing field, state-of-the-art computer lab, air-conditioned gym, video arcade and more.

Camp Woodland www.campwoodlandfl.com (954) 921-1497 The privately-owned summer camp at C.B. Smith Park for children ages 5-16 is a safe and fun place to spend the summer. Water sports, athletic sports, creative arts, and special events such as color war are always part of the program.

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ChessArt Kids offers a unique summer camp program where children, ages four to 12, exercise their minds, bodies and creativity through chess, art and sports. Campers learn to be openminded and confident through programs that improve self-confidence, imagination, concentration, intuition, logical and critical thinking along with reasoning skills. Children also learn how to be creative and express themselves.

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Campers will have fun and get crafty at this summer art workshop. Morning ceramics sessions feature paint your own pottery, while afternoon sessions are spent doing canvas art.

Dance IQ

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Dance IQ is a dance center aimed at creative and composition-based movement. Children will develop technique, creativity, brain-based development, social interaction, all while having fun. Summer camp options include dance camp, musical theater camp, and a combination of musical theater and dance camp, with programs for children ages six to nine.

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DSJJ Team specializes in self-defense and fitness. With programs for children as young as four-years-old, children will learn self-defense through classes in Judo, Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai Fitness. There is also a Ninja class.

Campers at Heroes of Hip Hop will learn the latest dance moves from professional choreographers as they prepare for an incredible end-of-camp production. Camp activities include dancing, acting, arts and crafts, games, friendship, and lots of fun.

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The German-American School offers a full immersion German and English language summer camp for children ages one to nine. Children will experience the languages and cultures in a peaceful, quiet and fun environment. The camp curriculum offers projects with hands-on activities as well as group interaction during circle, music, art, and story time, in addition to puppet shows and outdoor activities.

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For more than 40 years, Gymboree Play & Music has been the expert in early childhood development. It embraces a whole child learning approach to support social, physical and intellectual development providing children with the earliest start for the brightest future. Its programs include gym time, music, art and fun learning experiences.

This summer exercise your child’s mind and stimulate his/her desire to learn at IMACS’ (Institute for Math and Computer Science) Hi-Tech Summer Camp. The program consists of virtual robotics, logic puzzles, and computer programming. IMACS offers camp programs for students entering grades one through 12.

Joen’s Korean Martial Arts www.learntkd.com 954-316-5858 Jeon’s Korean Martial Arts Master Academy (JKMA) provides a safe, clean, friendly, family-oriented environment in a state-ofthe-art facility. Their camps include a broad array of activities including field trips, team building, self defense training, games and improvement of self discipline.

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Inside Out Theatre

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Inside Out Theatre’s unique summer program offers students training in a variety of theatre arts, with classes taught by professional artists.

Students will learn acting, voice, dance, mime, physical comedy, Shakespeare, stage combat, stage make-up, audition techniques, commercial and film acting, improvisation and more. The Junior Summer Intensive will present Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids, while the Advanced Summer Intensive will perform Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Summer Conservatory students will have the opportunity to perform the pop opera Bare.

International Dance Academy www.DanceIDA.com 954-476-4419

At International Dance Academy’s summer ballet camp, campers of all levels learn ballet skills while working for an impressive, end-of-camp stage production, complete with costumes and stunning set design. In addition to ballet, camp activities include choreography, jazz, stretch and strengthening, yoga, voice training, and arts and crafts.

Lightning Baseball/Softball Camp www.LightningSoftballCamp.com 954-348-4924

Baseball and softball players, ages five to 13, can develop their skills in this full-day program

held at Cypress Bay High School. Each morning begins with stretching and conditioning exercises followed by hitting, baserunning, and defense stations. After lunch, campers receive specialty instruction in pitching, catching, bunting, and team drills, followed by baseball and softball games. The day concludes with work on sliding techniques.

Lightning Basketball Camp www.LightningBBall.com 954-629-0621

Boys and girls of any skill level will improve their game at this full-day camp held in Cypress Bay High School’s air-conditioned facility that has the capacity to hold six full court games. Through drills, 5 on 5 games, and 3 on 3 tournaments, players will work on passing, ballhandling, shooting, team play, and defense. Workouts include stretching and plyometrics.

Lil’ Rascals Academy www.LilRascalsAcademy.com 954-389-9888

Lil’ Rascals Academy’s day camp, for children ages five to 12, is an enrichment program that offers outdoor activities and opportunities for fun, friendship and exploration. Campers will participate in supervised field trips and exciting activities designed to educate as well as entertain.

The day camp program promotes physical exercise and fun games for a healthy lifestyle.

Little Hands On Learning Academy www.LittleHandsOnLearningAcademy.com 954-434-3166

At Little Hand On Learning Academy, children will enjoy a safe and fun summer. The day camp accepts children from four to eleven years of age, with age-appropriate activities planned to educate and entertain. Little ones will enjoy water play, arts and crafts, and farm animals, while older children will take part in field-trips to area attractions including bowling, water parks, museums and more.

Mark at the Park www.MarkAtThePark.net 954-822-7265

Fitness and fun go hand in hand at Mark at the Park summer camp. Housed at Indian Trace Elementary, the camp has use of the school’s air-conditioned cafeteria and outdoor PE fields, basketball courts, baseball field, and the covered playground. Campers enjoy non-stop action playing a variety of sports including the camp’s signature games of Bubble Soccer and Xtreme Dodgeball. There are plenty of indoor activities too, including gaga ball, pilo polo, and arcade games.

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s a parent, you want the best for your child. Tiny Planet Preschool is committed to providing the best educational experience possible for preschool students in a loving and caring environment.

Tiny Planet General Manager Ivis Mateos answered some commonly asked questions about the preschool and daycare facility.

Please describe Tiny Planet Preschool.

Tiny Planet Preschool is a part of Graven International Group, Inc., an educational company with more than 27 years of experience and a winner of 12 International Awards of Excellence in education. Tiny Planet was established in the United States as an extension of the organization whose priority is to continue to spread its philosophy of modern education with traditional values.

What is Tiny Planet’s educational philosophy?

Tiny Planet believes in a multidisciplinary approach to learning in order to promote a child who has strengths in all disciplines. Our bilingual curriculum enforces the importance of dual language education and we are a proud threetime Best of Weston winner (2016, 2017 and 2018) for Best Bilingual Preschool

and we are proud to say we are the 2019 Best of Weston winner for BEST PRESCHOOL. Please explain your curriculum.

Our teachers and students benefit from the use of a creative curriculum inspired by the Reggio Emila philosophy. This allows the children to make their own inferences and fosters the ability to explore their own outcomes.

Along with our cognitive Creative Curriculum, we have included our own Heart and Mind section which focuses on teaching our children the importance of kindness, empathy, manners and love, among other important areas we feel are necessary to provide a well-rounded education.

What differentiates Tiny Planet from other preschools?

At Tiny Planet, we offer our students and parents a variety of different enrichment programs such as swimming classes, Spanish, art, piano, karate and many more. Our facility is newly remodeled featuring brand new floors, furniture, air conditioning, and an organic garden which encourages our children to be ecoconscious. We have a full functioning gym and the center is equipped with iMac’s, Apple Smart TV, as well as iPads in the classrooms which teachers use as educational tools.

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Voted BEST PRESCHOOL What is special about your staff?

Tiny Planet teachers are dedicated, passionate and, most importantly, focused on stimulating the strengths of each student. They are all professional educators that meet or exceed the criteria set by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). Every teacher is CPR and First Aid Certified with background checks cleared on both a local and national level.

What are the ages of the children you serve?

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

Tell us more about your aftercare program.

Tiny Planet provides transportation from local elementary schools, along with tutoring and homework help.

Students in our aftercare program follow a curriculum filled with fun activities. They can also use the computers and iPads for homework and to access educational sites necessary for success in school.

Why should a parent consider Tiny Planet?

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

We would like to thank our Weston community for voting for us four years in a row. We are excited to be the BEST PRESCHOOL and will continue to provide a world-class education.

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Premier Martial Arts www.floridapma.com 954-217-6006

Premier Martial Arts’ Summer Karate Camp is a fun-filled, skill-building program for children ages five to 13. Through martial arts, children will develop concentration, confidence, and selfdiscipline. Every week features a different theme such as Nerf Wars, Ninja Warrior, Spy Kids, and Superhero Camp.

Pure Energy Dance Centre www.PureEnergyDance.net 954-217-9778

Pure Energy Dance Centre’s summer camps provide dance and dress-up experiences sure to please your little princess. Younger campers, ages three to six, will enjoy weekly themes ranging from Princess Charm Camp and Trolls Dance Camp to Tangled and Be Our Guest princessthemed weeks. Older dancers, ages six to ten, can participate in Descendants and Pop Stars Dance Camp programs.

TAG USA Gymnastics

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Campers at TAG USA Gymnastics enjoy an “all action” day which includes gymnastics, trampoline, power tumbling, indoor basketball, soccer, cheerleading, dance, and color war. Campers also enjoy visits from costumed-characters and entertainers. There is a half-day preschool camp for three and four-year-old’s, and a 64 MAY 2019 | OUR CITY WESTON | OURCITYMEDIA.COM

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Campers will engage in fun-filled, educational experiences, while taking advantage of the school’s many modern conveniences including a state-of-the-art computer lab, gymnasium and swimming pool.

Vocal Roads www.VocalRoads.com 786-999-8228

Reach the soul of your voice at Vocal Roads. It offers singing lessons, as well as piano and guitar lessons, with programs in English and Spanish.

Weston Tennis Center www.WestonTennisCamp.com 954-389-8666

The Cliff Drysdale Sports Camp at the Weston Tennis Center offers half- and full-day programs for campers ages five to 15. Activities include tennis lessons, swimming, soccer, team competitions and arts and crafts.

Weston Warriors www.WestonWarriorsSports.com 954-900-6050

Weston Warriors is a youth organization focused on the development of children in the community. The Warriors focus on health and wellbeing, community involvement, education, and the life lessons required to become a productive citizen. Founded in 1995, it offers tackle football and cheerleading programs.

Weston YMCA Family Center www.YMCABroward.org 954-424-9622

The YMCA believes all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. The Weston Y offers a traditional day camp experience for children ages five to 12. Specialty camp programs include STEM, performing arts, aquatics, awesome art, girl power, junior lifeguard, scuba, master chef, and sports. Older students can take part in the Teen Adventure Camp at Tiger Tail.

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he American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge was especially meaningful for students in Patty De Biase’s third grade dual language class at Indian Trace Elementary School.

Not only were the children raising funds to help the America Heart Association fight heart disease and stroke, but they were using homemade jump ropes to complete the challenge.

As an extension of the STEM curriculum, Mrs. De Biase had students work in small groups to create a usable jump rope using only plastic grocery bags and duct tape. She says it was interesting to see how the children planned and executed their designs.

“This lesson was all about collaboration,” states Mrs. De Biase. “The students were grouped randomly and provided with the supplies, but the design was totally up to them.”

The students had to work together to come up with a jump rope constructed to fit the individual

members of the group depending on their height, etc. While some groups designed short jump ropes for individual jumping, others created a longer rope that allowed the team to play together, with two students turning the jump rope while the third jumped.

“We did not provide any direction, the students had to use their math skills and be creative,” notes Mrs. De Biase.

The children were able to put their jump ropes to the test, when they participated in the school’s American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge. That event teaches children about how their heart works and how to keep it healthy, while raising money to benefit the American Heart Association’s lifesaving research.

According to PE Coach Mark Logsdon, “Heart disease is the number one cause of death and any awareness is definitely worth it. This generation is the first generation expected NOT to outlive

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Mrs. De Biase’s class raised $255 of the school’s $9,000 donation to the American Heart Association.

She says she is proud of her students and their efforts, calling it a win-win for all.

“The Jump Rope Engineering Challenge brought a real-world problem and connected it to our STEM and science curriculum,” she explains. “Tying it in to the fundraiser made the kids even more excited.”

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SCHOOL NEWS

Students Gain When Eagle Point Gives Back

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hrough Eagle Point Gives Back, students at Eagle Point Elementary School were able to raise almost $5500 for charity and support causes from coast to coast. The event was so successful, the week of charitable giving will now become a tradition at the school.

“We have always found ways to embed community service into our curriculum,” states Principal Christy de Zayas. “A few years ago, our students completed 67 community service projects. This year we were able to support six charities, including one very special to our school family.”

For Eagle Point Gives Back, students in each grade level gave suggestions on which charities/causes they would like to help support and the top two or three choices were then put to a vote at each grade level. The charity that received the most votes won.

Kindergarten students supported Paws to Care by donating paper towels, blankets, laundry detergent, Lysol wipes, and gift cards to pet supply stores.

First grade raised $1,029.75 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with students donating $1 to participate in a No Uniform Day. A $1 donation to the Guide Dog Foundation allowed second graders to bring a stuffed animal to school and keep it on their desk for a day; the grade raised $500.32. Third graders collected new stuffed animals for the We Care Bears Project, which donates stuffed animals to the Pembroke Pines Fire Department to distribute to children facing emergency situations. Third graders also raised $1,113.26 for the Joey Jeffrey Cancer Fund. Fifth graders earned $2,219.05 for that organization through a car wash on campus. With a $1 donation for an in-class movie date, fourth graders raised $553.43 for Hope for Paws, a pet adoption agency in Los Angeles.

Principal de Zayas says she was touched to see the outpouring of support for these special charities, especially the Joey Jeffrey Cancer Fund. “Joey was a student at Eagle Point. His mother was a second-grade teacher here. Some of the current fifth graders had her as a teacher. Joey has Stage 4 cancer and the money raised will go towards offsetting medical expenses.”

By completing these community service projects, students are learning valuable lessons. “By helping others, we are teaching children to take responsibility for our world and how their contributions positively impact other people,” states Principal de Zayas. “Additionally, students are learning patience, empathy, and global perspective. This makes me excited for our future knowing that we are educating such compassionate children.”

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Tequesta Trace Band Members Share Love of Music

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he benefits of music education on a student are innumerable. From helping develop language and reasoning skills and improving memory to teaching teamwork and building self-confidence, children gain numerous academic benefits by participating in a school music program. With hundreds of students getting ready to matriculate to middle school, members of the Tequesta Trace Middle School band have been reaching out to recruit fifth graders to choose band as an elective.

The Tequesta Trace Symphonic and Jazz bands visited Country Isles Elementary, Eagle Point Elementary and Indian Trace Elementary schools, along with about 20 members of the Cypress Bay Sound of Thunder (high school band). During these visits, the experienced musicians introduced

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the young students to the woodwind and brass instruments and gave the fifth graders a chance to play several instruments. Prior to the school visits, Tequesta Trace Band Director Heston Curry conducted a “fitting clinic” during which time he showed the older students how to properly guide the fifth graders into getting their first sound from the band instruments.

To further excite the rising sixth graders about the band program at Tequesta Trace, Mr. Curry led a pep band in playing energizing tunes to welcome the fifth-graders during their class field trips to tour the middle school. During a parent orientation meeting last month, Mr. Curry shared more about the benefits of music education and the richness of the school’s band program.

Tequesta Trace offers band as an elective to sixth, seventh and eighth grade students. Mr. Curry directs a beginning, advanced and symphonic band to accommodate students of all playing levels.

Students with advanced musical experience on saxophone, trombone, trumpet, guitar, piano, and drums can audition for the jazz/rock band, Rockin’ Jazz Catz.

“We want every student in Weston to know about the fantastic musical opportunities they have when they become part of a band. The students in our area are very fortunate to have the opportunity to be part of the high quality, Superior-rated concert and jazz program at Tequesta Trace,” states Mr. Curry. “The mission of the Tequesta Trace Middle School Band is to partner with parents, students, and the school to provide an atmosphere where students can be successful in learning and performing on musical instruments, both individually and in a large ensemble. We believe music education is an integral part of a child’s overall education. It is our primary goal to foster that education and its influence on other aspects of life and create an overall positive experience.”

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Beyond Biographies: Indian Trace Classes Create Living Museum

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tudents in Arlene Presno and Amy DuCuennois’ third grade gifted/high achiever classes at Indian Trace Elementary School have a thirst for knowledge.

So, when it came time to learning about important individuals who have had a positive impact on the world, the classes created a Living Museum.

After selecting a significant figure and reading a biography about that individual, the students literally brought their “characters” to life, turning the classroom into a Living Museum.

“The students were able to express their individual interests when selecting which significant figure they wanted to study,” explains Mrs. Presno. The chosen individuals ranged from historical figures including George Washington, Christopher Columbus and Rosa Parks, to humanitarians and environmentalists such as Mother Teresa, Princess Diana and Dian Fossey, to entertainers and sports figures like Elvis, Jim Henson, Julia Child and Babe Ruth.

“The students had to read a biography about their chosen person and use additional online resources to gather information to create a biographical scrapbook about the person’s life and accomplishments,” states Ms. DuCuennois. The scrapbook had to contain a timeline, mementos, characters and places that were

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important to the individual, and additional photos with captions.

For the children, the best part of the project was dressing up. The students created elaborate costumes to properly portray their chosen individual, complete with Jane Goodall holding chimpanzee stuffed animals.

The Living Museum had two components, one for parents and the other for classmates. In costume, the students paraded into the cafeteria and put on a show for their families. They began by introducing their selected individual and explaining how that person contributed to society. Then, the two classes performed a variety of patriotic songs under the direction of music teacher Linda Saver.

Following the performance for parents, the students returned to the classroom to present the Living Museum. Still in costume, each student made an oral presentation of their scrapbook to their classmates.

Mrs. Presno says the students learned a lot from the Living Museum project.

“They became an expert on their selected person and also learned about many others when listening to their classmates tell about their individual.”

“The students also practiced their researching skills, exercised creativity, learned how to communicate with confidence, and got exposed to the genre of biography,” added Ms. DuCuennois.

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s I sit down to write this article, I am trying out a new tooth whitening product which we are considering for the practice. We have reviewed the research provided by the manufacturer, have listened to paid experts who lecture on its behalf and have read over the instructions provided for use. Still the last test is personal. The doctor has become the patient.

There is no doubt that cosmetic dentistry has become a big part of public demand over the past decade. The surprising part is that the market has opened up to a younger population. We are asked more and more about the appropriate time to consider dental bleaching for children as well as the effectiveness of over-the counter products.

Let’s first examine the downside/side effects of bleaching. The most commonly documented side effect is sensitivity. This can be from sensitivity of teeth or gum tissue, but is usually the later due to an ill fitting tray. The good news is that sensitivity goes away after the bleaching product is discontinued. The second most common side effect is leakage of the margins of a present restoration. What this means is that it may shorten the lifespan of a filling or crown. However, well prepared/fitting dental work would tend to be less affected.

What then is the benefit of a professional system vs. an over-the counter system (OTC)? The main difference between the two is the concentration of the active ingredient which is carbamide peroxide in most cases.

Professional systems work faster, make teeth whiter, and results tend to last longer. OTC systems are more accessible and are usually less expensive. In my opinion, the most important part of the process, no matter which system is used, is making whitening part of the dental treatment plan. For example, whitening may have no effect on specific teeth which were previously traumatized. Whitening in this situation may make the traumatized tooth/teeth more noticeable due to the increased contrast with other teeth after bleaching. Additionally, if you are planning new dental work, it may make sense to whiten the teeth before choosing a shade for your new dental restorations. The reason is that when whitening your teeth, dental restorations will not whiten with your teeth. For these reasons and many others, a discussion with your dentist may save you heartache and possibly money in the long run.

Parents often point out a concern that their child’s front teeth are darker than back teeth. In children between the ages of 7 and 12 this is usually due to the contrast between baby teeth and permanent teeth. Baby teeth are typically lighter in color by multiple shades. The reason for this is differing thicknesses of the layers of the teeth which reflect light differently. Bleaching teeth at this stage is not advised because this would create a situation in which there will be more noticeable contrast each time a new tooth erupted. In fact, we recommend waiting until all baby teeth fall out before considering whitening.

From the vantage point of the dental professional, we are looking for a product that whitens teeth effectively and lasts as long as possible. It should cause only minimal sensitivity (hopefully none) and have an easy delivery system. On that note, I will excuse myself to remove my trays and check out my new shade.

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on doctors, restaurants, attorneys, etc.. In fact, their clients often call years after their transactions are compete to ask for advice or recommendations.

A Weston Neighbor At Royal Palm Realty, Wendy’s interests go beyond professional, it’s personal. As a Weston resident, Wendy has a vested interest in getting the highest and best price for every home sale and the proven results to make it happen. She and her team have first-hand knowledge of market values of homes both in the Weston area as well as the extended region.

“We are not a lockbox and leave it brokerage,” said Wendy, “ We truly are with our buyers and sellers every single step of the way throughout their entire transactions - from showings, to inspections, to appraisals, to closings.”

Wendy loves South Florida living and goes above and beyond to help clients find a property where they can enjoy all of the beauty, contacted us when houses became available and even had no issues showing me a couple culture and flavor that the Sunshine State homes I ‘thought’ I was interested in but didn’t match my search criteria. She helped talk us through lots of questions and always kept things positive and centered around OUR needs/wants. Even in our limited time frame, Wendy helped us purchase the best home for our family.”

Another client commented on the team’s ability to to sell her home, “We were lucky enough to have Wendy help us buy and sell our house. Her advice was spot on and her knowledge made the process seamless. We were thrilled with her ability to sell our house Audrey Gordon • Wendy Newman-Scheppke • Holly Lick • Mariana Fontanarrosa quickly and negotiate the highest price in our neighborhood to date.” home, Royal Palm Realty connects buyers and has to offer.

Personalized Service sellers to an extensive network of professionals What Clients Say Wendy and her team deliver a more for virtually any need. These experts include Royal Palm’s former clients make it clear personalized approach than you will find mortgage brokers, title companies and why they were voted Best of Weston, “Wendy almost anywhere else. From start to finish, attorneys. They also provide a Lifestyle Concierge is absolutely the best! We had a very small Royal Palm Realty of South Florida provides Service, which provides recommendations window to purchase and were very specific a world-class level of service and market in what we wanted.

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endy Newman-Scheppke is the Principal Broker and Owner of Royal Palm Realty of South Florida. The readers of Our City Weston voted Wendy and her team as Weston’s Best Independent Real Estate Firm for the third year in a row in this year’s Best of Weston. We sat down with Wendy to learn what sets her and her team apart.

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Cypress Bay Student Selected to Serve on UNICEF National Council

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yle King has been active in the Cypress Bay UNICEF Club since he was a freshman. Over the years, the eleventh grader has taken on bigger roles within Cypress Bay UNICEF, which happens to the be the number one club in the country, currently serving as Vice President of Financial Affairs. Now he is taking on a leadership role within the global nonprofit organization. Kyle was chosen as one of an elite group of students to serve on the UNICEF National Council for 2019-2020.

“As part of the National Council, I am one of 13 students in the country responsible for overseeing the activities of UNICEF clubs,” explains Kyle. “Specifically, me and two others serve on the recruitment team, responsible for getting schools around the nation that have not already embraced the UNICEF mission to open a UNICEF club.”

To help prepare for this role, Kyle recently attended the UNICEF Annual Student Summit in Washington, D.C., where UNICEF leaders from across the country gathered to learn more about UNICEF’s work, its accomplishments in the past year, and how to effectively run their own UNICEF club. The three-day program concluded with

Advocacy Day, in which Kyle and hundreds of other UNICEF volunteers went to Capitol Hill to meet with congressional representatives to inform them about UNICEF’s global importance and the necessity of funding.

Cypress Bay Kyle says attending the summit was students an eye-opening and powerful experiKyle King and Camilla ence. “Now I have intimate knowledge of Brooks all the campaigns and initiatives UNICEF attended the UNICEF is responsible for that directly help kids Annual Student around the world. I am much more in touch Summit with exactly how UNICEF betters the plight of kids internationally, whether this be tion simply because of where they were born, I felt through providing education, vaccines or compelled to take action through UNICEF.” just clean water.”

Kyle appreciates the opportunity presented to As a Cypress Bay student, Kyle says he apprecihim as a member of the UNICEF National Council. ates the value of good education. “Ever since I was little, my parents stressed to me the importance of “It feels like overnight I went from being just a kid in a South Florida suburb to a leader with an internaeducation and the necessity of learning to unlock one’s full potential. Being that I grew up in Weston, tional platform that enables me to make real and lasting change. I am so grateful to have a position I was always afforded the opportunity to receive from which I can fight for the rights and well-being a top-notch education without having to fight for of disadvantaged children around the world, knowit. When I learned of the incredible number of children worldwide that go without a proper educa- ing that I can make substantial positive change.”

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Everglades Elementary Second Graders Present Meaningful Musical

BY STACEY BOMSER

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he second grade production of The Share Bears has become a cherished musical tradition at Everglades Elementary School. Under the direction of Music/Drama/Performing Arts Teacher Becky Berry, the class presents this meaningful musical each spring.

“The Share Bears is a dramatic musical play that is set in Honey Hollow, a friendly community where bears and bees live and work cooperatively,” explains Mrs. Berry. “It is through the kind interaction of the bears and bees that we learn important lessons about sharing and caring for others.”

Those are just two of the traits second graders learned from this production. According to Mrs. Berry, participating in the performing arts is beneficial to children. “Students gain self-confidence, develop their imaginations, learn the importance of focusing on performing goals, develop empathy and compassion for others, learn to cooperate with a large cast of performers, sharpen skills to develop concentration and communication, and have enjoyable times cooperatively rehearsing together to create a memorable musical production.”

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of teaching the music curriculum to second graders.

“The Share Bears provides opportunities for students to learn about rhythm, melody, form and expression through active participation in singing activities, choreographic movement opportunities, and sharpening listening skills, with the ultimate goal of performance,” explains Mrs. Berry.

Students are able to develop their leadership skills by auditioning for roles such as narrators, bears or bees. The play also allows students to better express their feelings and emotions, and better understand those of others.

“Role-playing allows students to learn to feel empathy by putting themselves in someone else’s shoes, experiencing what it might be like to think like another person,” states Mrs. Berry, adding that it is exciting to see the personalities of the bears change with each new cast of students.

Every production of The Share Bears is unique, not only because of the students involved but because of their parents. Mrs. Berry says the elaborate scenery, set decorations and costume accessories are all created by parent volunteers.

Second grade is not the only grade to present a class show. Mrs. Berry provides all grade levels with the opportunity to perform throughout the school year.

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uncan Jurman has been passionate about butterflies and butterfly gardening since he was four years old. Now he is sharing his love and expertise with classmates and the community. Through his initiative, Bring Butterflies Back, One Plant at a Time, the NSU University School sophomore is attracting various butterfly species and growing butterfly populations, educating students and the community about plants and butterflies, and empowering others to help the environment.

One of the ways Duncan is doing this is through the butterfly gardens and vivarium (screened enclosure) he created at his school. His goal was to bring butterflies back to campus and provide experiential learning opportunities that encourage students to care more about the environment.

“Florida has approximately 180 butterfly species, including a high concentration of rare butterflies, and with the butterfly population in danger, I wanted to do something to try to counter the decline through both actual conservation and education,” explains Duncan.

USchool students visit the butterfly gardens and vivarium to observe butterflies at each stage of the life cycle. Duncan is working with teachers and administrators to embed the gardens into the

released more than 400 butterflies since the start of the school year.

“Now that I know some imperiled species have come to the garden, I am making more of a concerted effort to attract them,” he explains. “For example, in addition to Coontie plant (host plant for Atala butterflies), we plan to plant Bay Cedar (host plant for Martial Scrub Hairstreak), to hopefully attract at least a few more of this rare butterfly to the garden.”

The NSU University School garden was recently recognized by Broward County NatureScape with an Emerald Award. “Our garden school’s curriculum. He is also speakwas chosen for using sustainable ing to teachers at other schools. water management practices, best “Knowing the importance of stupractices overall in gardening and for dents immersing themselves in nature, making a better place for people, plants, learning observation skills and empowerbutterflies and bees.” ing them to make an impact at home and in Duncan is hoping other people follow his lead the future, I created pamphlets, presentations, and tools about native plants, butterflies and caterpillars, and create butterfly gardens. “I am partnering with the Mayor of Davie to develop a permanent display soil health, predators and habitats,” states Duncan, in Town Hall to educate about optimal ways to noting that he has reached over 1,000 students, at develop gardens to attract butterflies as well as to USchool and other schools, through his efforts. disseminate materials at local events to raise awareIn addition to serving as an educational tool, ness of threats facing butterflies and inspire the Duncan’s butterfly gardens and vivarium are community to bring butterflies back.” helping propagate the butterfly population. He has

Young Environmentalists Attend Earth Charter Education Conference

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drian, Rebecca and Victoria Alvarez are committed to making the world a better place. Through their YouTube channels, the siblings are promoting environmental and peaceful initiatives. They were recently invited to attend the Earth Charter Education Conference in Costa Rica, sharing insight as to what can be done to mobilize children to help the planet.

“We are committed to the welfare of the planet Earth and the rescue of human values. At home we teach our kids how to recycle, respect animals and plants, and also how to be a good person,” explains Maria Sanchez, who manages her children’s YouTube channels, as well as one of her own.

A video Adrian posted about monarch butterflies gained the attention of Fundación Valores, a non-profit organization in Spain affiliated with the Earth Charter Initiative. Its goal is to achieve an ethical commitment on the part of society for the creation of a just, sustainable and peaceful world.

“The Earth Charter is a letter signed by all towns in the world promoting human equality, peace and respect to the Earth,” explains Adrian, a fifth grader at Indian Trace Elementary School.

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“It is important for us kids to follow this cause since we will be the future adults of this world and we need to be prepared to give it our all.”

Fundación Valores invited Adrian and his sisters to attend the Earth Charter Education Conference, where the organization was presenting on the topic: “We are all Citizens, and the children say present.” The siblings answered questions about important ways children can help the planet and concluded with messages to the audience of environmentalists and humanitarians.

Adrian shared, “We do not have to be adults to the save the world, kids can help too. With our imagination and adult capacity, we can be a great team.”

Rebecca, a third grader, encouraged the audience to, “Let all the children of the world be the voice of plants and animals because some people do not respect them.”

First grader Victoria said it was important to take care of the planet. “Recycle and give love all over the world.”

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Adrian, Rebecca and Victoria Alvarez were guests at the Earth Charter Education Conference in Costa Rica

working together for a better world,” states Adrian.

On behalf of Fundación Valores, Adrian, Rebecca and Victoria produced three videos to show other children, and the world, the importance of the Earth Charter. The first video, What is the Earth Charter, was made in Spanish with English subtitles. Earth Charter International uses it as an educational tool and shares it with associates all around the world. They made two other bilingual videos, 4 Pillars of the Earth Charter and How to Use the Earth Charter, which were released at the Conference. n To learn more, watch the Alvarez family’s YouTube channels: Adrian Chatty Boy, Rebecca Super Kitty, Victoria Pretty Mermaid, and Mama Eco-Chic.

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Some of the most common causes of upper back pain include: ▸▸ chronic poor posture ▸▸ abnormal thoracic spinal alignment and function (biomechanics) ▸▸ structural and functional problems of the neck (cervical spine) Dr. Diana Torres and Dr. Guillermo Rodriguez ▸▸ strains and sprains due to trauma or repetitive overuse ▸▸ arthritic conditions A good argument can be made for only 2625 Executive Park Dr, Suite 2 • Weston, FL 33331 • Se Habla Español two main causes - poor posture and strains/ Our City Media 5/19 Crossword www.FamilyDentistryInWeston.com PuzzleJu sprains - since the majority of structural and mechanical problems of the thoracic spine and neck, and the most common form of spinal arthritis, osteoarthritis, can be traced Solution directly back to chronic poor posture.

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Weston Rotary Promotes Pedal Power

BY LAURA DOBRZANSKI, WESTON ROTARY CLUB COMMUNITY CHAIR

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he Rotary Club of Weston teamed up with the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale Cypress Creek to send over 400 bicycles to a South African Rotary Club for distribution to rural African communities desperately in need. The two South Florida Rotary clubs have been working together since 2017. Annually, the clubs collect 400 bicycles which have been sent for a total of over 1,200 bikes.

Throughout the year the Rotary Club of Weston supports the collection of bikes from MP 84:21 71/42/01 the local community by promoting the cause at area schools and through the Broward Sherriff’s Office. The Weston Rotary Club has its annual Run For Tomorrow event in December, which it uses to promote this project and uses as its final place for collection and disassembly. This Rotary year, the group was able to contribute about half of the bikes for the shipment, with the other half collected by the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale Cypress Creek.

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Following the run event, the bikes are stored in various storage facilities donated

by Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Fort Lauderdale Cypress Creek. The assembly day takes place in January and is hosted by fellow Cypress Creek Rotarians at a warehouse facility in which they take over the parking lot to prepare the bicycles for transportation. Members of both clubs join in this endeavor including volunteers from the local high school and Interact clubs. On this day, the volunteers perform minor repairs, remove wheels and pedals, and pack the shipping container with as many bikes as possible. To ship the bicycles, a 40 by 20-foot shipping container is required. This container is donated by the Rotary Club of Weston.

The Rotary Club of Empangeni, Rotary District 9370 in South Africa, has been championing the South African club’s bicycle distribution project. The Rotary Club of Empangeni receives the container, which they turn into a mini bike shop conducting the re-assembly and other various repairs for the bikes. The bicycles

are then distributed to rural communities that do not have public transportation.

The club provides bikes to children in several Rotary Districts, where it is common for students to walk long distances to school. Providing bikes to these stay NOTstudents SEW Y Thelps IC RUthem O | 710in 2 school, REBMEobtain VON 89 an education and job skills, and spend more time at home to assist the family earning income and complete homework and household tasks.

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They allow people to obtain medical treatment, go to school, and transact business.

Margarita Lartitegui, the Community Service Co-Chair for the Rotary Club of Weston, says, “This is a true Rotary collaborative effort all the way around that is very hands-on and really exemplifies how Rotary does good in the world by impacting lives overseas right in our own backyard.”

The Weston Rotary Club meets Thursdays at 7:30am at the Weston Hills Country Club. For additional information visit www.westonrotary.com.

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Orthokeratology is a treatment that has been offered to patients for more than 40 years, however, there has been an increasing interest in the last decade. Orthokeratology is a non-surgical technique where patients wear a special kind of contact lens designed to gradually reshape the cornea, or the clear covering of the front of the eye. When doing this, it allows an improvement or elimination of nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism and presbyopia in a safe and reversible manner. Unlike regular soft contact lenses, these are more rigid contact lenses that are uniquely designed for the patient and are specifically designed to be worn overnight while sleeping. When they are removed in the morning, the patient will have clear vision without the use of glasses or contacts during the day. Since these lenses are customized to each individual, we use an instrument called a corneal Topographer that shows exactly how your cornea is shaped. The information from the cornea mapping, in addition to the size of the cornea and the patient’s specific prescription, is used to design the retainer lenses needed to create the Ortho-K effect.

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If you have been told in the past that you were unable to wear contact lenses because of an irregular cornea, keratoconus, corneal transplant, history of RK, Lasik or PRK trauma-damaged corneas, you might want to consider wearing scleral lenses. Scleral lenses have gained popularity in the last decade and are specially designed to cover the whole corneal surface which makes the lens rest on the “white” of the eye (sclera). These largerdiameter gas permeable lenses offer the crisp vision of a gas permeable lens combined with the comfort of a soft contact lens. n For a consultation or more information, you can reach Dr. Therrien at Weston Family Eyecare, 4472 Weston Road, or call 954-888-9393. Dr. Therrien and her staff look forward to exceeding your expectations.

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All Set For Surgery? A Holistic Approach to Prep and PostSurgical Healing DR. TAMY FAIERMAN, BOARD CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON

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So how does integrative and holistic medicine fit into the practice of plastic surgery? It’s a great question and here is how I see it from my perspective.

I have always applied a holistic and integrative approach to my own health and wellness as well as for my family. It really just stems from my thinking that we should not treat everything with just medicine or medical procedures and that we can incorporate complementary, holistic and integrative approaches at the same time. I incorporate into my plastic surgery practice the same perspective with my own patients. The art of plastic surgery procedures is not just in the medical procedure or treatment itself, but also the way patients prepare themselves for procedures and the way they take care of themselves when healing.

So how can one take a holistic approach to Plastic Surgery? Below are a few things to consider: 4-6 Weeks Prior to Surgery: I encourage my patients, if time permits, to begin preparation prior to surgery. I work with a team of professionals, so a typical prep could include working with a nutritionist on a nutritional detox or weight loss. Often times and based on blood work, Vitamin supplements or IV therapy for nutrient support and wound healing can be necessary. Exercise is also very important to build health before surgery. Good forms of exercise include walking, cycling and swimming. I suggest exercising minimally for thirty minutes every day. Lastly, herbal teas and tinctures that include ingredients such as turmeric, bromelain, or oats all help with inflammation, stress and healing.

Get Your Body and Mind in a Good Place: Cosmetic surgery is voluntary surgery but preparing mentally is still very important. I am a huge believer in meditation and visualization, so I built a meditation room in my office. Visualizing yourself healthy, resting, healing post surgery and happy all helps. There are also a lot of meditation apps to choose from.

Touch Therapy: After surgery, have Reiki, lymphatic drainage, massage therapy or touch therapy. After operating for 20+ years, my opinion is that these light hand placements and healing energies have a powerful way to enhance the healing process.

How I approach each patient differs, but my experience over the years is that holistic and integrative preparation prior to procedures usually results in a quicker, less painful healing experience. Getting the mind and the body working together prior to surgery helps patients heal after surgery.

Partner with your doctor. From the beginning of patient contact, our office is proactive by introducing holistic and integrative approaches to both pre-surgery treatment as well as healing. These non-traditional techniques as a follow on to cosmetic surgery procedures can set any plastic surgery practice apart. I think it is one of the calling cards of a practice because the key to achieving the best result still lies in taking the same big picture holistic stance. n Dr. Tamy M. Faierman is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, writer, beauty and wellness expert, and founder of the Tamy M. Faierman Holistic Spa and Wellness Center. Her office is located at 17130 Royal Palm Boulevard, Suite 1, in the Windmill Professional Campus. For more information, please call 954-322-2742 or visit www.reshapeyourimage.com.

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The Gray Divorce

BY EVAN BARON he Baby Boomer generation has had a huge impact on many categories of American life; from music to art to technology. Those same boomers are now impacting family law as well. Statistics have shown that the overall divorce rate over the last 20 plus years has declined. This could be because the marriage rate has decreased as well. In spite of this overall decline in divorce, the rate for those couples over 50 has doubled over the same span of time. One out of every four divorces filed within the last few years were involving couples over 50. This increase in the divorce rate of these boomers, has led to the term “Gray Divorce”.

There are probably many factors which have led to this increase. As this generation increases in age, more and more people are celebrating their 50th birthday and as such the over 50 population has increased. The greater the number of people, the greater the number of divorces. There are however other factors to be considered as well. People are generally living longer, which results in potentially very long marital relationships. As people age their prospective on life sometimes changes as well. Their mortality comes into issue and couples who are not happy in their marriage, no longer wish to remain together for the later part of their lives. Some couples wait until their children are grown and have established their own lives. Parents feel that after raising their children it is now “their time” to explore and enjoy life. Unfortunately, in many instances their spouse is not who they wish to share this experience with.

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Finances are the most significant issues that accompany divorces for individuals in the later years of life. After years and years of working, owning a home and placing funds in retirement, the plans that were in the past shared, disappear with the signing of a Final Judgment granting the divorce. In Florida, equitable distribution of assets almost always results in an equal division between the parties. As a result, each will have only half of what they owned together. Expenses will increase as there will be the necessity of funding two residences. This often times leads to parents moving in with their children or taking in a roommate. In addition, because of the fact that the majority of their working years are behind them, they have less time to try and re-coup their losses. Homes, which are usually a couple’s largest asset, will often have to be sold. Monthly pension checks divided between the parties, often times resulting in a party having to continue working beyond the normal retirement age. There may be an alimony component which could cause additional financial complications.

Although divorce proceedings for more mature adults can be less complicated due to the avoidance of child related issues, there are financial issues which less mature couples do not have to address. I strongly suggest that before decisions are made it would be best to discuss your concerns with an experienced family law attorney.

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Are You Taking A Proper Divot?

BY DEAN SKLAR, PGA PROFESSIONAL divot isn’t just a chunk of turf that chases your golf ball after impact. A proper divot comes from hitting the ball before the club strikes the ground on iron shots. Skilled ball strikers do this consistently because they know how to position their ball correctly at address behind the bottom of their downswing arc.

For proper divots and solid irons, you should learn how to find that point in your swing, too.

Divots and Skill Level A TV commentator and PGA Tour Pro studied divots from players of all skill levels for his book and he discovered that PGA Tour players take divots that start in front of the ball and bottom out four to five inches ahead of the starting point. High handicappers, on the other hand, start their divots four to five inches behind to ball. In golf terms, that means they hit the ball fat if they don’t hit the ball thin or top it. According to this TV commentator, a proper divot is long, deep and starts in front of the ball. He believes moving a player’s divot forward is a key to improvement.

Chipping Drill I instruct my students to use chip shots from sand traps to teach players how to take a proper divot. I draw a line in the sand and position the ball along the line. To get the ball out of the sand, and take a divot in front of the ball, as I demonstrate, a player has to lean the club shaft toward the target and create a flat front wrist at the impact position. The golfer must hit the ball and then the sand without disturbing the line to perform the drill correctly.

The Bottom of the Arc The key to taking proper divots in front of the golf ball is to get your club head to bottom out at the same place each time. All the lessons I received at the various golf camps and lessons with my PGA Professional instructors taught that the consistent swing bottom comes from proper lower body action in the downswing.

You must shift your weight to your front foot coming down, and your back knee should point to the ball at impact. This will help you hit down on the ball. Repeating that move and producing the same divot with every iron shot is one of the most important parts of the swing a golfer must learn.

Ball Position The arc of your club changes as your clubs get longer or shorter. Therefore, you may need to move your ball position around slightly to place the ball in front of the bottom of the arc. I always instruct my students to play the ball in the center of his stance for short irons and closer to his left instep for middle irons and long irons. To find the bottom of your arc, you can draw a line on the ground and see where the club strikes the ground with different clubs when you make practice swings.

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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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MAYOR’S MESSAGE

In Weston Everyone Counts – Census 2020

BY DANIEL J. STERMER, MAYOR, CITY OF WESTON raduation time is here for students throughout Weston and those away at college. This is an exciting time for both students and parents and congratulations go out to those graduating. Best wishes for wherever life’s journey may take you next.

Once school is out, summer vacation begins!

Locally, the YMCA, the Weston Tennis Center and various day cares, businesses and organizations offer summer camp programs. If you’re headed out of town, we suggest you utilize the services of the Broward Sheriff’s Office HomeWatch Program. BSO will send personnel to drive by your residence and perform regular perimeter checks and also look for signs of break-in or suspicious activity. Register for HomeWatch by downloading the form online at WestonFL.org.

CENSUS 2020: SHAPE YOUR FUTURE. Less than one year from now the 2020 Census will have been taken and it will be very different from all others, in that this census will mainly be online. Yes, no one coming to your door anymore (unless of course you don’t respond to the questions online or via phone).

Census data literally shapes the future of our community. That’s why it’s so important that everyone understands that responding to the 2020 Census is safe, easy and important.

Federal funds, grants and support to states, counties and communities are based on population totals and breakdowns by sex, age, race and other factors. The census also ensures that each community gets the right number of representatives in government. Your community benefits the most when the census counts everyone. When you respond to the census, you help your community gets its fair share of the more than $675 billion per year in federal funds spent on schools, hospitals, roads, public works and other vital programs.

The goal is to count everyone once, only once, and in the right place.

One of the things people forget to do it seems, is to count their children under the age of four, and this is vitally important for resources and funding! We need to count everyone -- no matter what their age, from 1 day to 101+.

Weston will be providing you with lots of information on the 2020 Census over the upcoming year. Please help us by encouraging others you know in the community, at church, at work, in a social group, to be counted. It is essential for our community. The Census is also a great source for part-time and temporary jobs paying on average of over $17.00 per hour. Please visit 2020census.gov/jobs.

Leading into summer fun, an important reminder for all: never leave children unsupervised in or around any body of water. Drownings are 100% preventable.

Lastly, come join the parade! An annual favorite, the Weston July 4th Hometown Parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 4th. This year’s theme honors ‘The Everyday Hero.’ Be a participant or view from along the parade route – both are free and so much fun! Visit our website for a parade application today or call the Weston Community Center at 954-389-4321.

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n Mayor Stermer can be contacted via email at dstermer@westonfl.org or at 954-385-2000.

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BY CHARLES A. MESSA, III, M.D., F.A.C.S. orning sickness. weight gain. skin changes.

Pregnancy takes its toll on your body, especially your breasts and abdominal areas.

On average, most women gain 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy. This weight is stored as fatty tissue in the breasts, abdomen, flanks (love-handles), hips, buttocks and thighs. The growing abdomen may result in a weakening and separation of the abdominal muscles, and stretching of the abdominal skin. This stretching may cause a breakage of the skin collagen, causing stretch marks.

Most new moms eventually lose the excess weight. Unfortunately, the weight loss is not proportional to the amount of fatty tissue in a given area.

That means more weight may be lost from the breasts or buttocks than the abdomen and waist.

The result—smaller breasts despite fullness of the waist and abdomen.

Once a woman finishes breastfeeding, the breasts can deflate even further and begin to sag. The weak abdominal muscles and the excess abdominal fat appear as fullness and bulging of the belly. Many new moms may still look pregnant even as their child is taking his or her first steps. Once again, a mommy makeover can help.

A mommy makeover is performed using a unique combination of plastic surgery procedures designed to counteract the physical effects of childbearing, and restore and enhance your body.

In general, a mommy makeover may include: ▸▸ Breast augmentation ▸▸ Breast lift ▸▸ Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) ▸▸ Butt lift ▸▸ Liposuction For example, some women need breast augmentation to correct severely deflated breasts, while others may need breast implants in combination with a breast lift. In the abdominal area, many women need a full abdominoplasty with tightening of the muscle layer as well as removal of the excess skin and fat. Some women may also benefit from liposuction to sculpt the back, hips and thighs, and smooth out their contours.

Finally, an increasing number of women have also been requesting a buttock lift and other buttock-enhancing options such as the Brazilian butt lift as part of their mommy makeover.

The length of the surgery varies based on the amount and type of procedures performed. Some surgeons may perform a mommy makeover as two or more separate operations.

It is important to ask yourself certain questions before deciding to have a mommy makeover.

Are you done having children?

If you plan to have more children, wait. The vertical muscles in the abdomen (which are tightened during a tummy tuck) can re-separate.

Are you at a stable weight?

Being at a stable weight before surgery can help maximize the results. Lose all your baby weight with diet and exercise before having plastic surgery.

Are you finished breastfeeding?

You should wait until you are finished breastfeeding before having breast surgery because the enlarged ducts and increased blood vessel activity of the breast during nursing increases bleeding and the risk of infection.

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Dr. Charles Messa is certified by the American Board of Surgery & the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery & has achieved the award Black Diamond with Allergan. As a Black Diamond Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Messa is in the top 1% of plastic surgery practices in the country. To learn more about Dr. Messa & his practice, visit his website at www.westoncosmeticsurgery.com. His office is located at 2823 Executive Park Drive, Weston, Florida. To schedule your consultation with Dr. Messa, please call the office at 954-659-7760.

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BY MIGUEL E. CORDOVA, DVM lood testing is commonly used to help diagnose disease or pinpoint injury in animals. It can also help determine the state of your pet’s health during regular physical exam visits. Although a complete blood count (CBC) or a chemistry profile can be performed separately, these tests are frequently done at the same time; when the results are interpreted together, they provide a good overview of many of the body’s functions. As with any other diagnostic test, results of a CBC and chemistry profile are not interpreted in a vacuum. Your veterinarian will combine this information with physical exam findings, medical history, and other information to assess your pet’s health status and determine if additional testing should be recommended.

How Is a CBC and Chemistry Profile Performed?

To perform a CBC and chemistry profile, your veterinary team must first obtain a small blood sample from your pet. This procedure is usually very quick; it may take only a few seconds if the patient is well behaved. For patients that are very frightened or not well behaved, your veterinary team may want to use a muzzle, towel, or other gentle restraint device. In some cases, such as in patients with very thick fur, it may be necessary to shave the hair from the area where blood will be drawn. This is often a good way to find the vein quickly, and the hair will grow back.

Some veterinary offices have in-house blood analysis equipment, so they can perform a CBC and chemistry profile in the office and have results the same day. Other offices send blood samples to an outside laboratory for these tests to be performed. If an outside laboratory is used, results are generally available

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Because a recent meal changes the blood and may affect the results of a chemistry profile, your veterinarian may recommend that your pet not receive any food for eight to 12 hours before blood is drawn. In most cases, water can still be offered. Please let your veterinarian know if this temporary fast will be a problem for you or your pet.

Also, be sure to tell your veterinarian about any medications or supplements that your pet is receiving, as some products can alter the results of a chemistry profile.

What Is a CBC and Chemistry Profile Used For? A CBC and chemistry profile is an important component of wellness blood work. Even if your pet is young and healthy, performing this testing periodically helps establish “normal” values for your pet. The next time blood work is performed, your veterinarian can compare the results with previous results to see if anything has changed. Depending on your pet’s age and health history, additional tests (such as thyroid testing or urinalysis) may also be recommended as part of wellness testing. For seniors or chronically ill pets, your veterinarian may recommend blood work more frequently. Wellness blood work screens for many medical conditions, including diabetes and kidney disease. In many cases, early diagnosis and management can improve quality of life and the long-term prognosis for pets with chronic illnesses.

Performing a CBC and chemistry panel poses minimal risk for your pet, and in many cases, the information your veterinarian gains from this testing is invaluable. n Animal Health Center @ Weston is “The Gentle Practice You Can Rely On”. Dr. Miguel E. Cordova and his staff are committed to caring for your precious pets. The practice is located at 2701 Executive Park Drive, Suite 1. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact 954385-8389 or www.animalhealthcenteratweston.com.

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Indian Trace Elementary School students got to show off their math skills to parents during Publix Math Night. Families worked together to solve math problems throughout the grocery store. Teachers were on hand to check answers and make sure everything “adds up”.

BEACH PATROL

Members of the National Junior Honor Society at Imagine Weston volunteered to help clean Hollywood Beach, with help from families and school staff.

FUN AND GAMES

Manatee Bay Elementary School hosted its first ever ESOL Family Game Night. The games were provided by Broward Schools ESOL Department to help promote family time among the school’s English for Speakers of Other Languages community.

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SNAPSHOTS FROM SCHOOL FAMILY FUN AT THE FAIR The Spring Book Fair at Indian Trace Elementary School brought out some special guests, including Pete the Cat and lots of grandparents for the “Grand” event.

SCIENTIFIC METHOD

Members of the Country Isles Elementary Science Team demonstrated their engineering talents at the 2019 SECME competition which featured mousetrap car races and launching water bottle rockets.

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Students enjoyed Parents & Pastries morning at the Manatee Bay Elementary Book Fair.

BOOK BUDDIES

Members of the fourth and fifth grade book club at Indian Trace Elementary School enjoyed bonding over a favorite story.

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Women of Weston (WOW) organized an International Women’s Day event. Approximately 35 women attended the program which featured three guest speakers: an attorney, personal coach and a health and fitness coach. WOW is a support group for women who own or want to start their own business.

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SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD The Savanna community and Broward Sheriff’s Office partnered to teach residents pedestrian safety and remind drivers to slow down.

Weston BSO Crime Prevention Specialist Deputy Kari Pallotto with Mayor Daniel Stermer.

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ROCK THE PARK The WestonNights Outdoor Concert Series concluded with a performance by the Aerosmith tribute band, Jaded.

Although the show was cut short because of rain, that didn’t dampen the spirits of all those who attended the event.

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120 golfers took part in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County’s Swing for Kids’ Sake golf tournament at Weston Hills Country Club.

The event raised $71,000.

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