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TABLE OF CONTENTS PUBLISHER PAGE 18 May is ALS Awareness Month FEATURE STORY 20 Prep with the Best: Broward Tutorial Services CALENDAR 22, 24 May 2022 COMMUNITY NEWS 28 Kids Ruled the Day at the Weston Royal Egg Hunt 30 Weston Pops Concert Wows The Crowd 32 Get Ready to Hit the Ground Running at the 33rd Annual Memorial Day Classic 34 Thoroughbreds Visit The Palace at Weston 44 Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church Supports Ukrainian Cause 54 Disney Sails into Port Everglades INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL 36 Local Dad Receives Champion for Children Award HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS 38 Hurricane Forecast Predicts “Above Normal” Season for 2022 40 Hurricane Season Begins June 1st, Be Prepared!

42 Five Things Every Homeowner Should Do Before Hurricane Season

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LEGALY SPEAKING 26 No Estate Plan? You are Not Alone SCHOOL NEWS 46 Western High School Students Feed the Community 48 Broward County Hosts High School Voter Drive 50 U.S. Secretary of Education Visits Weston 66 Heel Pain in Children 52 Cypress Bay Inducts 127 Into 68 See the Full Picture of Your National Honor Society

Health with an Annual 52 Six Cypress Bay Students Comprehensive Eye Exam Receive Highest Awards on FROM TEE TO GREEN Cambridge Assessment 70 How To Practice FROM THE STATEHOUSE Your Short Game 56 Fighting for Broward Families ANIMAL HEALTH 77 Legislative Update 72 Flea & Tick Prevention POSITIVE PARENTING PET OF THE MONTH 58 In Good Health 74 Meet “Pebbles” REAL ESTATE SAFETY CORNER 60 Overcome Your Fear of Selling: 76 Hurricane Preparedness Where Will We Go? SEEN ON SCENE ROTARY NEWS 78 Sunny with a Chance of Snow 61 $150,000 Raised Towards the Weston Winter Safety Expo Rotary Club of Weston Was a Huge Success Scholarship Fund PUZZLE PAGE 80 Crossword and Sudoku ASK THE EXPERT 74 Answer Key 64 ¿Alguien a quien amas sufre de depresión? No sufras en ASK THE SHERIFF silencio, defiéndete.

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STRATFORD ARMS 2600 S Ocean Blvd #12B, Boca Raton 3 bed, 2.5 bath, Waterfront Listed for $1,995,000

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MADISON PLACE 1058 NW 33 Manor, Pompano Beach 3 bed, 2.5 bath Sold for $390,000

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WESTON HILLS - PROVENCE 2440 Provence Cir, Weston 4 Bed + Office + Playroom, 2 Bath, Waterfront, Pool/Spa Listed for $1,695,000

SKLAR TEAM RECORD-BREAKING YEAR 2021 OVER $150 MILLION IN CLOSED SALES AND 274 TRANSACTIONS

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WESTON HILS - ROYAL PALM 2546 Royal Palm Way, Weston 5 Bed + Office & Playroom, 5.5 Bath, Golf Course Views, Pool/Spa Listed for $2,800,000

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ISLES AT WESTON 3837 E Coquina Way, Weston 6 Bed, 5.5 Bath, Waterfront, Pool/Spa Listed for $1,550,000

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Rose & Dean Sklar, REALTORS® PALM ISLAND 332 Palm Blvd, Weston 5 Bed, 4.5 Bath 3 Car Garage, Screened Pool Listed for $1,250,000

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CAMELLIA ISLAND 1338 Camellia Lane. Weston 5 Bed, 3 Bath, Oversized Pool, New Roof Listed for $995,000

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THE PALMS AT WESTON 16101 Emerald Estates Dr #247, Weston 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, Large Balcony, Lots of Amenities Listed for $425,000

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WESTON HILLS - JARDIN 2570 Jardin Dr, Weston 5 Bed, 4 Bath, 3 Car Garage, Pool & Water Listed for $1,699,000

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May is ALS Awareness Month

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n May 2011, a father of three was playing basketball with his 14-yearold son. Each time he shot, the ball uncharacteristically fell short of the basket.

After just a brief time on the court, the man was much more tired than normal.

The following morning he noticed he had trouble buttoning his shirt before work. Over the next month, the father of three saw other strange symptoms; he was much more tired than usual, his joints were sore, and his hand-eye coordination was

progressively getting worse.

Two months after that father-son basketball game, Michael Jaillet was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

He progressively lost control of his muscular system until passing away on December 14, 2014. He was 45 years old.

May is ALS-Awareness month. Each year 5,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with the disease. The horror of slowly losing control of your body as your mind stays sharp is something no one should endure. There is still no cure and few treatments.

Many of us remember the Ice Bucket Challenge in 2014.

The viral campaign raised millions of dollars to support the victims of ALS and to fund research. Unfortunately, the need for funding continues today. If you have the means, please support ALS research by donating to the ALS Foundation at ALS.org. With your help, in the future children won’t have to watch their dad fade away.

In memory of my brother, Michael.

Sincerely,

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As the 2021-2022 school year quickly comes to a close, we approach a time dreaded by both students and parents: College Applications! For current juniors, we hope you have achieved your ACT/SAT scores or are on your way to doing so; if you haven’t begun, it’s time to get started! For incoming juniors, it is never too early to begin. But the world of testing has changed and continues to do so every day, and we thought we’d address some specific questions you might have!

Does my child need an SAT/ACT score to apply for college?

If your child is applying to any of the Florida state universities (UF, FSU, UCF, USF, etc.), a score is required for admission! The state university system shows no signs of removing the testing requirement in the near future, so it is essential for almost all students we see. In addition, test scores are still a requirement for Bright Futures scholarships.

What if my student is applying to only testoptional schools?

There is a great debate occurring right now about the role of tests and the advantage/disadvantage of applying without scores.

While most schools have not published comparative acceptance rates for test/test-optional, it is clear that having a good test score is still a huge benefit in admissions for almost all schools. It may not be a requirement, but admission has only gotten MORE competitive, and many students are still submitting strong scores as evidence of their academic achievement.

Does it matter which test they take?

Both the SAT and ACT are considered equally by all schools. While the SAT has traditionally been the more popular test, do not let this influence you. Many students do better on ACT and gain acceptance to the best schools in the country with just an ACT score.

How do we know which test is better?

It really is impossible to know without trying both. BTS offers a diagnostic test comprised of half ACT/half SAT, and this is the best way to tell. Many students fear the ACT science because they are

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We like students to begin as early as possible in this process.

Whether your student is a strong or weak test-taker, starting early allows them to have a chance to take multiple tests and still finish by the end of their junior year. One of the nicest things about testing is that when you are done, you are done! A great time to start is the summer prior to junior year, before the rigors of school set in. BTS offers comprehensive summer classes from for student looking to get a jump start.

What if my child hasn’t taken algebra 2 yet?

Many high schoolers do not take algebra 2 until their junior year, and both the SAT and ACT cover concepts from this class. Even if they are just beginning algebra 2, we encourage students to start prep early.

Are the SAT/ACT essays still required?

No. Beginning in 2020, the SAT eliminated the essay portion of the test, and it no longer even offered. The ACT continues to offer the essay, but it is not a requirement at 99% of universities. If you have any concerns, please check the admissions requirements for the schools your child is thinking of applying to. The chances are you will find they are not needed.

When is the digital SAT starting?

Beginning in the spring of 2024, the SAT will start administering the SAT online for US high schoolers. This means that current Freshmen are the first group to take the test in this format, though their testing in the fall will be traditional.

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2022 Fort Lauderdale Air Show

The Fort Lauderdale Air Show is back! The two-day air ballet with be headlined by the U.S. Air Force’s Thunderbirds. Other performers include the Navy F-18 Rhino Demo Team, the Red Bull Helicopter, The SOCOM Para-Commando parachute team, a demonstration of the F-35C Lightning II, Skywriters and more. Show begins shortly after 10:00 AM each day on Fort Lauderdale Beach. There are VIP options available for purchase, however, anywhere along the beach will offer excellent viewing. For more info go to www.fortlauderdaleairshow.com.

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MAY 6 Artisan Market at the Tower

The Weston Music Society invites children ages 4-10 and their parents to participate in a special interactive afternoon of music featuring former Third World drummer, Willie Stewart. Children will have fun learning about the roots of percussion and the history of rhythms through playing actual drums and instruments. There will also be a kids’ dance-off contest to the beat of the drums.

The audience will be involved in choosing the winners. The free event will be held at the Bonaventure Town Center, 16690 Saddle Club Road at 1:00. Get free tickets at dianemarett@gmail.com.

Enjoy a wonderful Friday Night browsing and shopping from amazing local artists and crafters while enjoying live music. Also enjoy dinner at any of our on-site amazing eateries. Perfect kick out for the weekend!

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MAY 7 BSO Shred-a-Thon and Operation Medicine Cabinet

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Operation Medicine Cabinet allows you to help prevent prescription drug abuse by dropping off unused, unwanted or expired medications for safe disposal, in exchange for a $5 gift card, while supplies last! 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Weston BSO District Office, 17300 Royal Palm Blvd. For more info call 954-831-8902.

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Opening weekend for Flamingo Gardens’ summer-long “Free our Seas” exhibit. Enjoy art sculptures created from marine debris found on the shores of South Florida beaches. Reflect on how the automated choices of our everyday life collectively affect our oceans.9:30 am - 5:00 pm. Hosted at Flamingo Gardens.

Saddle up for a night of country-style family fun! There will be horseback riding, hayrides, a petting zoo, horse painting, wine, beer & signature drinks! Dress up in your finest country western attire and be ready for a ho-down great time! Events benefits the David Posnack JCC's Giborim United Programs. 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Davie Ranch, 5600 SW 61st Ave. RSVP at www.DPJCC.org/Roundup.

MAY 28 Tremenda Rumba!

MAY 15 Florida Youth Orchestra Celebration Concert & Banquet

The Florida Youth Orchestra instills in its musicians the value of community service through outreach performance. This season, a variety of ensembles and soloists will present music programs of behalf of dozens of charities within our community. This event is the culmination of the season, featuring the Principal Orchestra, Symphony, Flute Choir, Repertory Strings and Chamber Strings. Tickets are available at www.FloridaYouthOrchestra.org.

Call 954-558-3227 for info. Concerts starts at 1:00 pm, Hosted at the Signature Grand, 6900 W State Rd 84, Davie.

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Come and enjoy Tremenda Rumba in the Venezuelan style with the presentation of the best artists of its kind: Karen Martello, EA Musica, Roberto Gonzalez and Miguelito Díaz with Venezuela Nueva Music. A diverse repertoire of artists and hits that will keep you singing and dancing all night.

Hosted at the Bonaventure Town Center Club, 16690 Saddle Club Road.

MAY 30 34th Annual Memorial Day Classic

The 34th Annual Memorial Day Classic is starting its fourth decade as one of the most anticipated events in the United States! The race is officially the final race of the Southern running season and athletes from all over the state come to honor America's fallen soldiers. Why not pay tribute this Memorial Day and join thousands as they take to the streets of United States of America for this special tribute and salute to our soldiers and front line workers! Register for this 5K by following the link. Race starts at 7:15 am at Weston Town Center.

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ou may be surprised to learn that 60% of all American adults have no estate plan in place. The distribution of your property, the care and custody of your minor children, and the identification of who directs the administration of your estate is left to the default laws of intestate succession created by the State of Florida. So, in simpler terms: if you do not have a will or trust, the State will make all your decisions for you.

Another surprising estate planning fact is that on average those people who do have an estate plan, revise or update their documents every 19 years. Imagine if you have done your estate plan in 2003 and never updated it. How different are your financial and personal circumstances now? Would the choices you made, the people you identified and the concerns you addressed, still be appropriate today? Probably not.

Estate planning is often narrowly viewed as a process undertaken to plan for the orderly and efficient transfer of assets at death. A broader viewpoint is that estate planning is life planning, encompassing disability, retirement, and creditor protection, as well as who gets what after you are gone.

If you have minor children, your planning should address the support of yourself, your spouse, and your children, if you become disabled. It should provide a source of funds for children’s education, daycare, and medical expenses, as well as for the regular expenses of running your household.

If you have adult children, are you confident that your heirs will not recklessly spend their inheritance? Do you have any concerns that their inheritance may be lost to creditors or in a divorce? Do you have an adult child with special needs?

Finally, do you own a small business? Have you considered what might happen to your business after you are gone? Do you have a business succession plan or buy/sell agreement in place?

A proper estate plan should allow you to control your property while you are alive and well. It should also provide for you and your family if you become disabled. And it should allow you to give what you have to whom you want, in the way you want, all while minimizing the taxes, professional fees, and costs to your loved ones.

If you do not have an estate plan, or if your plan requires revision, I recommend that you meet with a qualified estate planning attorney. Once you do have an estate plan, I urge you to review it every two to three years to make sure it still meets your needs.

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hildren and their families hopped on trucks, and much more. Some lucky egg hunters over to Weston Regional Park to look for found “golden eggs” which contained even hidden treasures on April 20th. Hopeful grander prizes.

Easter Egg hunters had baskets ready to fill with Kids had their face’s painted, played with candy. The kids ran with joy as they collected friends, and enjoyed the perfect South Florida the candy-filled plastic eggs. spring weather. There were even visits from Mr. The annual Weston Royal Egg Hunt was Peter Rabbit himself, The “Royal” Bunny! a huge success. In addition to the egg hunt, A happy mom, named Lydia commented, there was a variety of family-friendly activities “What a wonderful day for the whole family! It is on hand, including, bouncy houses, slides, food so special to live in this wonderful community.”

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he audience at the Weston Outdoor Pops Concert, held Saturday, April 2, was treated to a spectacular show by the South Florida Symphony Orchestra under the direction of its founder, Maestra Sebrina María Alfonso. The Outdoor Pops Concert is presented by the City of Weston in partnership with the Weston Music Society, the Arts Council of Greater Weston and the Weston Town Center.

There were cheers and standing ovations from the crowd of around 500 after nearly every number. The 50-piece orchestra and three powerful vocalists – Gerardo Ortega, tenor, Catalina Cuervo, soprano, and Kyaunne Richardson, soprano - performed selections from West Side Story, Carmen, Disney’s Frozen, La Boheme, and Les Misérables. The program ended with an encore performance of the classic Italian ballad, 'O Sole Mio. The threat of rain held off for the entire concert. Five minutes after the last note was played, the heavens opened and a deluge fell on Weston Town Center. Weston Music Society Vice President of Events Diane Marett noted, “It didn’t dare rain on our Pops Parade. People were so happy to be at a musical event of this caliber. The audience ranged from toddlers to senior citizens, all of whom were enchanted throughout the program.”

President Gina Catone noted, “What a great way for families to introduce their kids to what a full symphony orchestra looks and sounds like. The highlight of the evening for me was when a young boy approached Maestra Sebrina at the conclusion of the concert and she stood there talking to him. Sebrina had been on site since the afternoon when they did a rehearsal and the concert included an encore. It had been a long day and Sebrina was gracious to this young person which was very touching to witness.”

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he 34th Annual Memorial Day Classic is starting its fourth decade as one of the most anticipated events in the United States! The race is officially the final race of the Southern running season and athletes from all over the state come to honor America's fallen soldiers. Why not pay tribute this Memorial Day and join thousands as they take to the streets of Weston for this special tribute and salute to our soldiers and front-line workers!

Memorial Day is an important day in which we remember all those who have fallen in the line of duty protecting our freedom. This year, we are going to also remember all of those who have lost their lives to COVID-19 and at the same time, salute our frontline workers.

The five-kilometer race kicks off at Weston Town Center and is known to be one of the fastest courses in the country. While many elite athletes come out to race for personal records, don’t let that keep you away. Each year, people of all ages and fitness levels participate. Grandparents are known to jog with their grandchildren.

Funds raised by the race are used to produce a full-scale production for the United States Military Command at U.S. Southern Command.

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he Palace at Weston hosted a couple of rather unusual guests last month. On Friday, April 8th, “King David” and “Harvey” stopped by the senior living community to pay a special visit to 84-year-old Matteo Pecoraro, a former horse trainer and lifelong lover of horses, who resides at the Palace Weston Memory Care community.

After visiting with the beautiful animals from the HorZinn Around Farm in Davie, Pecoraro was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award celebrating his years of work caring and training horses.

While the residents enjoy interacting with the gentle animals, for Pecoraro, they may spark special memories.

His family was in the horse business, and he dreamed of being a jockey. Though his dream wasn’t realized, it didn’t deter his passion for the animals. Instead, he followed in his brothers’ footsteps, who were trainers.

When he moved to Florida in 1972, he became a restaurateur while also owning Pecoraro Racing Stables. His mornings were spent training horses

at Florida’s famed racetracks of Gulfstream, Calder, and Hialeah and then he ran the restaurant, according to his son, Anthony Pecoraro.

For over 40 years dad and son were in business together, owning and training young horses to race. Matteo shared his expertise and love with his son teaching him all about the horse training business.

While their horses never won any major races, they had many other accomplishments in smaller races. When Matteo retired, he turned the business over to his son, who continues today as Pecoraro Stables, Inc. in Florida, Ohio, and Delaware.

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The Palace at Weston is The Palace Group’s tenth senior living community and includes independent, assisted living and memory care. Memory Care is designed for people who need more extensive assistance with activities of daily living. Amenities include a gracious dining room, plaza, and bar, beauty salon and rooms for arts and crafts and games and a multi-sensory room. To learn more about The Palace at Weston, call 954-217-2000 or visit www.ThePalaceAtWeston.com.

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very year, The Children’s Trust awards the David Lawrence Jr. Champion for Children Award to an individual with a lifetime of notable achievement and dedication to children in South Florida. The 2022 recipient of this award truly epitomizes the spirit of this award and has spent his entire career dedicated to providing mentorship, opportunity, and guidance for children. This year’s recipient is Gale Nelson, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Miami.

Gale was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, and moved to Toledo, Ohio when his parents divorced at age two. He credits his mother, who raised him and his brother as a single mom, as providing him with a solid groundwork for his entire life—instilling in him family values, the importance of hard work, and a sense of belonging.

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in corporate finance, his life took another significant turn, one he likes to call the “Gale Force Wind” chapter (pun intended!) In the summer of 1991, he reconnected with his father and, after Hurricane Andrew hit, moved to South Florida to try to strengthen the relationship. His father was in construction and moved from California to Florida to help rebuild after Hurricane Andrew ravaged South Miami-Dade County.

Through his father, he visited a 44.85-acre campus in Cutler Ridge called ICARE, the Interfaith Coalition for the Andrew Recovery Effort. The campus was later developed into Bay Point Schools for at-risk children through the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice.

Gale felt a connection to helping the boys in the facility build better lives because he saw himself in them. He started at the campus in 1993 as a teacher and coach and worked his way up to Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. The program began with 36 youth and grew to more than 200 youth and a $10 million budget under his tenure.

After helping rehabilitate hundreds of youth at Baypoint, he realized that the true root of the issue was that these boys had to be arrested in order to get the structure, support, and mentoring they so desperately needed. In 2006, he joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami to try to help close the gap. Since joining BBBS 15 years ago, over 20,000 youth have been served, 95% of graduating Littles go to college, police and youth relationships have been strengthened increasing public safety, and career pathways have been created through workplace mentoring for over 15,000 students. Gale has developed multiple programs including “Bigs in Blue,” a mentorship program with police officers, and 36 / Our City Weston / May 2022

a corporate mentoring program called “School to Work” where high school-aged students meet their mentors (‘bigs”) at the corporate location.

Gale resides in Miramar with his wife of nearly 27 years. He has four children—three boys and one girl ranging in age from 15-23 years old. His greatest source of pride is being able to give his children a solid family unit with an active and present father; something he did not have growing up.

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he 2022 Atlantic basin hurricane season is predicted to be above normal according to researchers at Colorado State University’s Department of Atmospheric Science. The initial release of the annual forecast was produced by Professor Michael M. Bell and Research Scientist Philip J. Klotzbach on April 7, 2022, and will be updated several times in the coming months.

The pair issued a statement that read, in part, “Sea surface temperatures across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic are currently near average, while the Caribbean and subtropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures are warmer than normal. We anticipate an above-average probability for major hurricanes making landfall along the continental United States coastline and in the Caribbean.”

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“Coastal residents are reminded that it The forecast predicts 19 named storms only takes one hurricane making landfall and nine hurricanes this year. Four of the hurricanes are expected to be major storms. to make it an active season for them, and The forecast is based on an extended-range they need to prepare the same for every season, regardless of how much activity is early April statistical prediction scheme predicted.” developed using 40 years of data. They predict a 71% chance of a Category 3 19 or greater hurricane making landfall on Named Storms the U.S. coastline this year.

Hurricanes The researchers, however, cau14 tioned against relying too heavily on a Major Hurricanes long-range forecast, saying “Everyone should realize that it is impossible 8 to precisely predict this season’s 7 hurricane activity in early April. There is, however, much curiosity as to how 4 3 global ocean and atmosphere features are presently arranged as regards to the probability of an active or inactive hurricane season for the coming year.”

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This year’s season is expected to be “above average.”, Most South Floridians have experienced the rush to “get things done” when a major storm is on the way. There are a few things, however, that homeowners can do ahead of time to make that storm watch period a little bit less stressful.

1. Prune trees and clear yard debris

Hurricane-force winds can convert almost anything into a missile, capable of inflicting damage to homes, cars, and people. High winds can pick things like coconuts or dead branches and launch them at windows or people. It is a good idea to prune back dead branches and tree limbs that overhang homes. Dead and diseased plants should also be removed.

2. Repair windows, doors & roofing

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In severe weather, your roof is your first line of defense, and a roof in need of repair is exposed to heavy winds. Examine the flashing for leaks and look for loose roof tiles that may be prone to wind and rain.

Make sure it's ready to withstand severe winds and make any necessary repairs. The same goes for windows and doors.

4. Clean and inspect drains, downspouts & gutters

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5. Check Your Insurance Policies

Installing hurricane shutters prior to the arrival of a major storm can be a challenge.

Contractors and handymen become booked around the clock during a hurricane warning.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church

Supports Ukrainian Cause

By Terry Jaillet

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here is a small, somewhat nondescript, church built on four acres of land on 100th Ave in Cooper City.

You may have driven by and not noticed it.

Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church was consecrated and opened its doors in February 1992. The church has served the small but growing South Florida Ukrainian Orthodox community since then. And, it now serves as a lifeline to Ukraine.

Since the day Russian tanks began rolling across the border, the congregation at Saint Nicholas’ took action. Church members have raised funds and supplies to help Ukrainians survive the Russian attack. The most vital items have been medical supplies, food, and clothing.

In addition to supplies and shelf-stable food, the church raised money to purchase a four-wheel-drive ambulance that is being used to evacuate children and injured and sick people. The incredible generosity of the community has been overwhelming.

Due to all of the support being received and the abundance of certain donations, church staff and volunteers are requesting specific items and potential help with shipping items to Europe. Some of the top items being requested are the following:

communication equipment ▸ Radio food supply kits ▸ Emergency Aid Kits ▸ First Donations ▸ Monetary In addition, there are some specific items that have been requested by Ukrainians in the combat zone. The church’s website, ukrainianorthodox.church includes a list of needed items along with instructions on how to donate both money and materials.

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To support St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church’s efforts to support Ukraine visit their website at www.ukrainianorthodox.church, call 954-680-2008 or drop items off at the church at 5031 SW 100th Ave, Cooper City

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SCHOOL NEWS

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tudents and faculty at Western High School in Davie have yet again come through for the community. The school hosted its annual Spring Harvest Drive to collect much-needed food for local families on April 6, 2022.

While Harvest Drive takes place across Broward County, its heart is at Western High School. Student volunteers were busy collecting and sorting donations which will soon provide hundreds of families with a week’s worth of groceries and other personal hygiene items.

Student volunteers were joined by faculty and staff as they sorted donated items and filled paper bags for delivery to local families.

Harvest Drive was founded by Renee Herman 30 years ago and has grown into a county-wide effort. It provides necessities to thousands of Broward

County families each year.

In addition to providing food for those in need, Harvest Drive also runs two boutiques. Throughout the year, volunteers have been busy collecting, sorting, sizing, and tagging donations of new and gently used clothing, shoes, toys, books, linens, household items, and much more. Recipient families work with personal shoppers to fill their bags with their most needed items. For many of these families, the toys they select will be their children’s only holiday presents.

Western High School Principal Jimmy Arrojo was joined by Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Vicki Cartwright and School

Board Member Rich Levinson in recognizing the efforts of the students.

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an important milestone. I am not saying that because you can get your drivers’ license, I am saying that because you can register to vote.”

Students who registered will not be able to vote till they reach 18 years old, but will automatically be added to the voter register if they participated in the drive. Many of the students received a keepsake water bottle emblazoned with the @browardvotes logo.

“I was really excited. I can’t wait till I turn 18 to vote in my first election.

Hashtag adulting!” said Stoneman Douglas junior Jo. “When you become an active voter, you will have an impact on who our government leaders are at every level, including city, county, state, and national governments,” commented Scott, “I’ll see you at the polls.”

roward County Supervisor of Elections, Joe Scott, led a month-long voter registration drive at county high schools during April.

Representatives from the Supervisor of Elections Office visited every high school in the county and met with students in their classrooms, encouraging them to register.

Students were given paperwork and guidance on how to properly fill it out during history, government and civics classes. Many of the students were already registered via the state of Florida’s driver’s license voter registration program. However, others took advantage of the opportunity to participate in future elections.

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.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Cypress Bay High School last month to talk about the state of education. Mr. Cardona was joined

by U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, State Senator Lauren Book and Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright during the visit.

Much of the visit focused on STEM-related educational programs. Cypress Bay hosts a one-of-a-kind FBI-Cyber/STEM program for its students. The program awards students interesting in pursuing cybersecurity-related careers a certificate after three completing seven courses over three years.

Cordona toured the school and then met with Broward College students about the Broward UP program. The pilot initiative was funded by a $30 million grand under the Promise Neighborhoods program. Broward UP offers free educational opportunities, workforce training, and support services directly in neighborhoods throughout Broward County. Courses and workshops are tailored to quickly teach students new skills to allow them to find job opportunities.

“Today I saw two great examples of what we want to see across the country, putting our students first and making sure they have opportunities, they have choices when they graduate,” commented Cardova. “But we have an opportunity across the country to reset things that didn’t work in education ... So what are we going to do? This is our moment. We have a short window to disrupt.”

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ypress Bay High School demonstrating these pillars within inducted 127 new members their community throughout their into the National Honor membership.

Society in April. While NHS student Cypress Bay Principal, Kassandra membership is the true mark of Fried, tweeted, “Congratulations academic achievement, it goes far to our 127 National Honor Society beyond a report card. All student Inductees! Thank you to the outmembers must also reflect the going officers and welcome to the program’s respective pillars to be 2022-2023 NHS Officer board.” inducted—ideals such as scholStudents must have a 3.5 cumuarship, service, leadership, and lative, unweighted grade point character—and they must continue average, 80 or more community

service hours since starting high school, and demonstrated leadership experience to be considered.

The National Honor Society was started in 1921 and now boasts nearly 18,000 member schools around the world. National Honor Society groups are commonly active in community service activities both in the community and at the school. Many chapters maintain a requirement for participation in

such service activities.

Since 1946, The National Honor Society has awarded more than $16 million in scholarships. This year the organization will aware more than $2 million to worthy 600 worthy students.

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Cypress Bay students were recognized for ix Cypress Bay students received the highest awards from Cambridge Assessment excellence in a several different categories: International Education – scoring Top in the Amanda Hernandez World, Top in the U.S. and Highest Achievement English Language, Top in USA on Cambridge courses and exams. These Rachel Ruddy students were joined by four other Broward Information Technology, Top in USA County students who were recognized.

Xabier Sienra "We’re proud of the exemplary performance of Computer Science, Top in USA our students on the Cambridge exams and the top honors many of our students achieved,” said Andrei Chekmasov BCPS Superintendent Dr. Vickie L. Cartwright.

Computer Science, High Achievement “Cambridge provides students with rigorous David Orjuela courses and opportunities to earn Cambridge Spanish Language, Top in World AICE Diplomas along with their high school diplomas. This combination paves the way for our students' success after graduation. I commend our students and teachers for their hard work.”

The Cambridge International Program is a set of global standards for international education.

The highly-rigorous curriculum is offered at select high schools around the world. Over 10,000 schools in more than 160 countries off Cambridge programs and qualifications. The program is overseen by Cambridge University in Cambridge, England.

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In addition, more than 700 BCPS students received Cambridge awards for reaching high levels of achievement in varying categories.

These recently released results are based on students’ scores in the 2021 school year.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Disney Sails into Port Everglades

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“Disney is known for its remarkable creativity worldwide. I’m sure this new terminal will reflect the magical Disney experience for travelers.

We are certainly very happy and complimented that Disney Cruise Line will be sailing from our Port Everglades,” said Broward County Mayor Michael Udine.

Improvements to Cruise Terminal 4 and the adjacent berth will begin once the interior and exterior designs are complete. The entire project must be completed by Fall of 2023 when Disney Cruise Line sails for the first time from Port Everglades.

“Our Seaport Construction staff has been working closely with teams of Imagineers and other creative groups to brainstorm designs and ideas to maximize guest flow and efficiency. I am excited to see the final product,” said Port Everglades Chief Executive and Port Director Jonathan Daniels.

“We continue to make progress on our specially-designed Disney Cruise Line terminal, which will allow us to provide the outstanding experience our guests have come to expect from us, along with that special touch of Disney magic,” said Disney Cruise Line SVP and General Manager Sharon Siskie.

The family-favorite cruise line is bringing its magic to Broward County’s cruise port under a 15-year partnership that includes one ship to be homeported in Port Everglades year-round beginning Fall 2023, joined by a second, seasonal ship in 2025.

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As a working mom, fighting for Broward families is one of my top priorities. This year, I was able to pass meaningful legislation to benefit families in our local community and across the state, including two long-standing priorities I’ve held since first being elected to the Senate in 2016 while pregnant: a sales tax exemption on diapers that will save families hundreds of dollars a year, and expanding Medicaid to cover prescribed breast milk for medically at-risk babies. In addition, I passed legislation to combat digital sex crimes – making sure the law has caught up with technology, our use of cell phones, and the Internet.

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Despite legislative leadership’s continued focus on passing controversial “culture war” bills that garnered national attention this year, my focus remains squarely on addressing critical issues facing Floridians.

I was proud to lead the Senate Democrats in a bipartisan call for a Special Session to address the current property insurance crisis, which needs immediate attention to protect Floridians’ property and their pocketbooks.

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POSITIVE PARENTING

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By Ivis Mateos e are living through a time period when viruses and germs are the new topic of interest wherever you go. For us in the preschool environment, this topic is one we deal with just about every day.

One of the top concerns parents have when enrolling their children in preschool, is whether or not their children will get sick. Well, I will confirm that THEY WILL GET SICK, if they are human. Getting exposed to other young humans that have boogers, saliva, and love to eat and stick anything they can get their hands on in their mouth, is inevitable in any environment where a group of children as well as adults may gather. However, I can assure you there’s no need to panic.

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First, let’s go over building a strong immune system and immunity to viruses and accepting germs are like our best friends. “Our immune system is a series of cells, tissues and organs that, throughout our lifetime, protects us from different invading pathogens and keeps us healthy and able to resist many repeated infections,” says Dr. Ashouri, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at CHOC. “When babies are infants, they get immune cells from mom through the placenta and breast milk, if they are breastfeeding. Over time, the baby’s system becomes mature and can fight off infections.”

When a parent worries about their child getting “sick” I like to remind them that sick is not necessarily a bad thing, children build immunity from exposure to different environments and people, and sometimes they get fevers, develop mucus, sneezing, coughing etc. all of these things are reactions and expressions of the process the body is expressing in order to begin building a resistance to whatever is trying to invade their body, thus creating a stronger immune system for future exposures and tolerance to a cold, virus, allergy etc.

As we get to know our children better & with the help of health professionals, we learn to identify a common cold vs a more serious infection and when necessary, seek professional help to aid in the healing process. However, we should learn to trust the power of our immune system and the important role germs or microbes play in our lives. A Harvard published article explains that “Diversity is the key to beneficial microbial populations. Not only does a wider array of microbes mean a greater variety of bacterial byproducts for body cells to use, it also leaves less territory for disease-causing bacteria to occupy.

That’s why the new approach to microbes is directed at maintaining a healthy balance of germs throughout the body-The microorganisms that inhabit your body can be valuable allies in reducing inflammation and treating disease.” Source: health.harvard.edu.

In essence, good health comes as the child develops immunity with time through natural environment exposure, good nutrition, a balanced emotional health and parents’ understanding of the powerful innate intelligence their children are born with. Children are resilient little humans, trust the process.

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OVERCOME YOUR FEAR OF SELLING WHERE WILL WE GO?

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The news is clear that now is the perfect time to maximize profits while selling a house. The National Association of Realtors just released a study showing that bidding wars are at an all-time high. Whenever there’s a bidding war, the price of the item for sale escalates. Bloomberg recently: “For the first time ever, the average U.S. home is selling for above its list price.” There is no better time than now for a seller is looking for a top-dollar sale.

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This gives the buyer what they want while also giving the seller what they need. It’s a true win-win negotiation. As a seller, you get the relief of knowing there are options available while you find your new home while still being able to capture the market on the selling side. Trading one valuable asset for another valuable asset is always a good choice to have!

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ROTARY NEWS

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Rotary Club of Weston Scholarship Fund

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otary Club of Weston 35th Annual FHVLegal.com Golf Classic Presented by Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL Raised $150,000 Towards the Rotary Club of Weston Scholarship Fund On April 1, 2022, 148 golfers enjoyed 18 holes and a luncheon at the Rotary Club of Weston 35th Annual FHVLegal.com Golf Classic hosted at The Club at Weston Hills in Weston, Florida. This event raises funds for the Rotary Club of Weston Scholarship Fund, which supports local high school seniors who wish to attend college. This year, the event raised $150,000.

As a continuation of its ongoing dedication to the local community, Fort Lauderdale-based law firm Freedland Harwin Valori Ryan, PL (FHV) served as the Title Sponsor for the 15th consecutive year. One of the largest and most well-respected private aviation companies in North America, XO was a major sponsor. Additional sponsors include Acuderm, Mohsin & Fauzia Jaffer Foundation, Bank On It, Huntington Learning Center, Gillman Homes, Hooters, City National Bank, US Legal, and more.

It is important to the Rotary Club of Weston to support the young members of the community as they further their education.

Throughout FHV’s involvement, the golf tournament has raised over $2 million in scholarships for the Rotary Club of Weston Scholarship Fund. One hundred percent of net tournament proceeds go toward the scholarships presented to outstanding seniors from Cypress Bay High School, Western High School, The Sagemont School, and HANDY. “We are beyond thankful to our sponsors, participants, and donors who helped make the 35th annual FHVLegal.com Rotary Golf Classic such a success,” said Keith Petron, chair of the FHVLegal.com Golf Classic. “The funds raised will help our local leaders of tomorrow as they further their education and attend college.”

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“We have watched hundreds of scholarship recipients achieve great success, and it is very rewarding to be a part of it.”

The Rotary Club of Weston focuses its community service activities on Services to Youth (including education, scholarship, and learning development) and Services to Families in Need through volunteerism, member skills, organizational resources, and fundraising activities and events. The Rotary Club of Weston meets at The Club at Weston Hills every Thursday at 7:30 AM for fellowship, breakfast, and an informative presentation from a guest speaker. To learn more, visit www.westonrotary.com.

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With over 32 years of experience performing pancreatic surgery in south Florida, Dr Donoway recognized that because of late diagnosis, up to 85% of patients treated for pancreatic cancer already had metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis. This fact limited the benefit many patients might receive from pancreatic surgery, which is problematic as surgery has been long held to be the only reproduceable therapy for cure; whereas in reality surgery is currently more likely Palliative in almost 80% of the cases.

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Dr Donoway feels that “we are long overdue to revise our approach to treating Pancreatic Ca. The treatment history been largely unchanged for over 80 years and has just broken the 10% five year survivorship barrier. Only thru thinking outside the box will we accomplish the positive. Otherwise, all we’re doing is confirming Einstein‘s definition of insanity.”

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a un asombroso 27.8%. Una nueva investigación de la Escuela de Salud Pública de la Universidad de Boston revela que la elevada tasa de depresión ha persistido hasta 2021 e incluso empeoró, llegando al 32.8% y afectando a 1 de cada 3 adultos estadounidenses. Desafortunadamente, las personas que sufren de depresión a menudo no pueden encontrar alivio con los medicamentos antidepresivos. Pero hay buenas noticias: el TMS es un tratamiento para la depresión sin medicamentos que puede ayudar cuando los medicamentos antidepresivos no lo hacen.

La estimulación magnética transcraneal (TMS, por sus siglas en inglés) implica el uso de un campo magnético pulsado muy corto para estimular las células nerviosas del cerebro. Desde la década de 1980, TMS se ha utilizado para estudiar las fibras nerviosas que transportan información sobre los movimientos del cerebro a la médula espinal y a los músculos. Se han realizado numerosos ensayos para investigar la seguridad y eficacia de TMS como tratamiento para la depression y la ansiedad con investigaciones en curso para su utilización en el

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Heel Pain in Children

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oes your son or daughter complain of heel pain daily, especially during or after activity? Do they remember any traumatic event or did the pain just occur? If this sounds like your child, there is a high probability that they have Calcaneal Apophysitis (or Sever’s Disease). This is actually a condition and not a disease. This occurs when the growth plate (apophysis) located at the bottom and back of the heel (the portion of the bone that allows growth) becomes painfully inflamed. Although plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the ligament that supports the arch) is the most common cause of heel pain in adults, it is extremely uncommon in children.

CAUSE

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Growth plate inflammation on the back and the bottom of the heel Over-activity in children commonly between the ages of 8 and 14 Tight muscles in the lower extremity, especially the calf muscle Flatfeet

Poor shoe gear or walking barefoot Growth spurts

SEVER'S DISEASE

Discomfort in the heel bone at the end of activity Occasionally painful to the Achilles and ankle Stiffness in the foot in the morning and pain with walking or running Pain alleviated by rest and a decrease in activity Pain is usually present during or after a child is done with the activity, sits for a period of time, and then tries to get up and walk

SIGNS Tenderness to the back and bottom of the heel with touch or grasping the heel

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Walking on the ball of the foot to avoid touching the heel to the ground Discoloration and swelling are almost never seen in the heel Limping at the end of an activity that may persist as the condition worsens Modification of activity and avoiding going barefoot Rest and ice

Stretching exercises Proper shoe gear and heel lifts to decrease tension on the heel Night splinting to stretch the tight calf muscle and arch ligament Taping the foot to decrease the pulling of the plantar fascia on the heel bone Custom molded orthotics to support the foot and help restore proper alignment Occasional immobilization in a boot or cast to completely rest the heel and allow healing Physical therapy to improve flexibility and diminish inflammation of the growth plate

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. 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. www.SouthFloridaSportsMedicine.com

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id you know a or onset of diabetes. And doctors of optometry comprehensive can detect more than 270 serious health coneye exam with ditions including diabetes, high blood pressure, your doctor of optometry autoimmune diseases, and cancers. doesn’t just determine if you need eyeglasses Early Detection Is Key Since many vision issues show no obvious or contact lenses? In fact, your doctor also carefully looks at all aspects of your eye health, signs or symptoms, the only way to truly get the which can help provide a clearer picture of your “all-clear!” is by seeing a doctor of optometry overall health. Comprehensive eye exams go for a check-up. Your doctor of optometry will also go over your overall health and family well beyond the goal of 20/20 vision. history, eye or vision symptoms, medications, Clear Vision Is Just The Beginning and potential work-related or environmental Nearly all Americans believe their eye health issues that may affect your vision. You will is just as important as the health of their heart, also partake in preliminary tests such as depth but nearly half of those, ages 23-38, don’t think perception, color vision, eye muscle movements, they need an eye exam if their vision is clear, peripheral or side vision, and how your pupils according to American Optometric Associations' respond to light.

(AOA) Eye-Q® Survey 2020. It’s time to turn belief into action: making a comprehensive So how do you make sure to make an eye exam a critical part of your overall health eye exam part of your yearly routine? maintenance, equal to your annual physical Ask your employer if you can take sick with your primary care physician. time to take care of appointments like physicals Through an eye exam, doctors of optometry and eye exams, and make the time to take care can identify early warning signs and man- of your overall health. ifestations of more than 270 systemic and Put your annual HSA and FSA dollars to chronic diseases including diabetes, high blood good use to see the full portrait of your health, pressure, autoimmune diseases, and cancers. covering a comprehensive eye exam with a In fact, getting a comprehensive eye exam is doctor of optometry – even if you don’t have the only way to visualize the blood vessels vision insurance. behind the eye for issues without an x-ray, CT Nearly 30,000 professional doctors of scan, or invasive surgery. optometry are typically only a few minutes A comprehensive eye exam is not just a vision screening. Remember the eye test with the tiny letters you took at school or to renew your driver’s license? That’s a vision screening.

A Vision Screening Isn't Enough

If you’re wondering what the difference is between a vision screening test (the kind you received in school) and a comprehensive eye exam, a vision screening only indicates a potential need for further evaluation. Even the most sophisticated vision screening tools, administered by the most highly trained screeners, miss one-third of children with eye or vision disorders, according to the AOA’s Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Comprehensive Pediatric Eye and Vision Examination.

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You may have seen apps advertised that can ‘replace going to the eye doctor.’ However, online vision tests attempt to replace one element of an eye examination, the refraction, to yield a prescription for glasses or contacts.

It is not unlike taking a blood pressure reading at a kiosk and expecting a prescription – the reading does not provide sufficient information to determine a patient's needed course of therapy.

The refraction performed by online vision tests is only one of many tests performed during an eye examination, and taken by itself, does not provide sufficient information regarding the treatment of a patient, including the prescription of glasses or contact lenses.

Are Online Vision Tests Accurate?

Online vision tests may give inaccurate or misleading information, and can give patients a false sense of security. In fact, patients may delay essential, sight-saving treatment.

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TEE TO GREEN

How To Practice Your Short Game

By Dean Sklar, PGA Professional

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ometimes, golfers have to rely on a strong wedge play game to get out of tough obstacles or drive the ball those last few yards to the green. If you’re unsure of your chipping or pitching, or you struggle on bunker shots around the hole, the tips below can help you to improve your wedge game and ultimately reduce the number of strokes for each hole.

Most golfers don’t get a lot of experience before they’re already playing their first round of golf with getting balls out of tricky bunkers and onto the green.

These bunker shots require your short clubs, called wedges, to lift the ball out of the sand trap and back up onto the playing green toward the hole.

Similarly, players who find themselves in the rough grass just outside the putting green might have to chip or pitch their ball over the last few yards with a wedge in order to maintain control and guide the ball closer to the hole.

Bunker Shots

When a player gets caught in a sand bunker or green side bunkers, the best option to get them closer to or in the hole is to utilize a wedge club to knock the ball firmly but gently enough to get it up and out of the pit and onto the playing field without going too far past the target.

Perhaps the most important element of sharpening a player’s technique when it comes to bunker shots is to assess and understand the point of entry drill for sand shots as well as adjusting to different sand conditions. Depending on the depth of the ball in the deep rough, the thickness and wetness of the sand, and the distance to a hole, a player will have to reassess the angle of attack to the ball required to gently drive the ball out of the bunker.

It’s important, too, for golfers to remember to not hit the ball too high or even too low as either will result in catastrophe — if he/she hits it too high, the ball will just drive further down into the sand trap, while if he/she hits it too low, it might “scull” it far past the intended target (the pin) or even directly up in the air.

Chipping and Pitching Over Obstacles

Sometimes it may be required that a golfer hit a lob shot, also known as a flop shot, to lob the ball over a particularly rough patch before the putting green.

Many players try to imagine targets in front of them such as water or a bunker to carry the ball over and then try to identify strengths and weaknesses around the putting green in order to better and more rapidly improve their games.

Shortening a player’s backswing and accelerating the club may also improve chipping as hitting the ball down will pop it up quickly before driving it directly toward the hole along the surface of the putting green. Similarly, practicing these shots can also help to improve chipping.

It’s important for players to remember that a good and successful chip drill requires that players keep the club moving through impact in order to provide a full chip with the most control, and players should favor chipping over pitching when possible.

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hat Are Fleas and

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Ticks?

Larger tick species can typically be seen Fleas and ticks are or felt in the hair coat, especially once they external parasites that are engorged after feeding. Deer ticks, on the other hand, are very tiny—about the size can cause extreme discomfort for your pet of the head of a pin in some stages—and and can also cause serious diseases. can be harder to see.

Fleas Repetitive scratching is a telltale sign Fleas are insects that are ubiquitous in that your pet may have fleas. Adult fleas can the environment—meaning they can be be identified on the pet, but fleas in other found almost everywhere. There are more stages of their life cycle (eggs, larvae, and than 2000 species of fleas, but the common pupae) can be harder to find. Adult fleas are cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) is the one tiny and can be hard to see, but flea combs can be used to remove fleas as well as flea that most commonly afflicts dogs and cats.

A disease of concern that can be caused dirt. Flea dirt is essentially flea feces, which is digested blood. To check your pet for by fleas is flea allergy dermatitis (FAD), fleas, run a flea comb through your pet’s fur which is a severe allergic reaction to flea and dump any hair and debris onto a white bites. Some pets are so allergic that even a paper towel.

Dampen it slightly with water. single bite can cause a reaction. FAD makes pets miserable. In severe cases, it can cause severe itching and inflammation that, if left untreated, can lead to excessive scratching and chewing that can damage the skin.

Secondary bacterial or fungal infections can develop as a result.

Finally, in very severe infestations, particularly in old, ill, or young animals, fleas can remove so much blood through feeding that they can weaken the animal.

Ticks

Ticks are not insects, but they are closely related to spiders, scorpions, and mites.

There are approximately 80 tick species found in the United States, but only a handful of them are of real concern to pets and people. Some of these include the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus), the deer tick (Ixodes scapularis), and the American dog tick (Dermacentor variabilis).

The brown dog tick is the only species that can complete its entire lifecycle on a dog and can infest homes and kennels.

Tick bites can be painful and irritating, but the real concern with ticks is the number of serious diseases they can transmit, such as Lyme disease, babesiosis, anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. These diseases can cause significant illness and even death in both pets and people.

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Any small, dark specks that stain the towel red are a clear indication your pet has fleas.

Finally, excessive grooming is also a sign of a potential flea problem. Infested cats will groom themselves repeatedly in an effort to remove fleas.

Never use flea control products intended for dogs on cats. Some medications can be highly toxic to cats. Only use products on the species for which they are intended, and follow all label instructions.

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he 2022 Atlantic hurricane season which begins on June 1st and runs through November 30th, is quickly approaching. Weather experts from AccuWeather predict that the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season will be above normal for tropical activity. This season is expected to deliver 19 named storms, seven to ten hurricanes, of which four are expected to be major hurricanes, reaching or exceeding speeds of 111+ mph. Since 2010, there have been seven Atlantic hurricane seasons with at least one storm formed before the official start of hurricane season. This highlights the importance of being prepared in advance of any storm, preferably in advance of hurricane season.

Before the storm, tune in to local TV stations, radio, or other news sources for information. Have an evacuation plan in place for you and your family and be prepared to follow all local guidelines for evacuations and/or evacuation routes. Be aware that social distancing and other restrictions due to COVID-19 may impact your emergency plans (i.e. shelters). Consider any special needs you or your family have, as well as pre-registration that may be required for shelters and/or pets. Prepare emergency

kits ahead of time to avoid the potential of limited access to supplies and ensure emergency kits are easily portable should you need to evacuate. Recommended items may include: non-perishable food/ water to last at least three days, first-aid kit, prescription medication, personal hygiene and sanitation items, flashlights and extra batteries, battery operated radio, waterproof container with cash and other important documents, books, and games for recreation, baby supplies, pet supplies, etc.

Before a storm approaches, protect your home by covering windows with hurricane shutters or wood if necessary. Ensure trees and shrubs are trimmed and clear away any debris from landscaping, rain gutters, etc.

Reinforce garage doors and use sandbags to help protect against flooding, bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans, etc., unplug electrical equipment that is not in use, check generators for maintenance and be sure you have enough fuel, and check home fire extinguishers and first aid supplies.

During a storm, always consider the safety of yourself and your family first. Stay away from windows and doors, identify a “safe room” in your home that does not have doors or windows and be sure flashlights are within reach of your safe room. Never

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venture outside during the storm as flying debris may cause serious injury or death.

Stay away from rising water and downed power lines. Do not call 911 unless it is an emergency and be aware that emergency responders may not be able to respond during the storm.

After the storm beware of fallen power lines. If power is out, use flashlights or other battery-powered light sources for illumination to avoid potential risks of fire from any lit flames. Avoid driving if possible, as there may be debris or other hazardous road conditions. If traffic signals are inoperative, treat all intersections as though they are a 4-way stop. Remove any shutters from doors/ windows and make sure not to operate any generators inside the home.

While the threat of hurricanes may be stressful to many, storm preparations don’t have to be. Having an emergency plan in place and being stocked with supplies can help make storm preparations less stressful for you and your family. ⊲ For more information, please contact District Chief Todd Draizin at Weston Fire Station #81 at 954-389-2015 or by email at Todd_Draizin@Sheriff.org.

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n March, we con- Marcano, a Pembroke Pines teen who was cluded the 2022 killed in her Orlando college apartment. The Legislative Session alleged killer was a maintenance worker who and I want to share with gained access into her apartment through you a few pieces of leg- a master key. In response, this bill requires islation my office passed to support Floridians criminal background checks on all apartment across our state and to bring dollars back to employees, logs of employees who have District 104. I am excited to announce the access to units and when a unit was entered, following accomplishments that are headed increased notice before entering a tenant's unit, and a provision to curb human trafficking. to the Governor's desk for approval!

My office passed three pieces of legislation One of the few constitutional obligations to improve Florida’s Medicaid program, harden of the Legislature is to design a well-balanced our flood management system, and protect budget. This year’s budget came in over $112 the well-being of Floridians. billion thanks in part to federal funds from the American Rescue Plan. The adopted budget HB 855 directs Florida’s Medicaid program provides needed fiscal relief for everyday to collect data by subgroups to address health Floridians as well as a punitive standard I care disparities. This will ensure that tax dollars opposed.

I stood strong against a provision to are spent effectively and that patients' needs reduce $200 million of funding for school districts are better met. including Broward County that maintained mask CS/HB 513 creates a system of accountability mandates in the height of the pandemic. On to ensure South Florida’s critical flood control the other hand, the final budget appropriated system functions properly. This system protects over $337 million for affordable housing, fully 11 million residents, our aquifer, the Everglades, funded arts programs, a 5.38% state employee and 1/3 of Florida’s economy. I also secured pay raise, and a $15 minimum wage for state $2 million to implement this project. employees and contractors. The Legislature CS/SB 898 honors the memory of Miya

also cut over $600 million in taxes, most notably a one-month gas tax holiday in October to alleviate increasing gas prices. The budget has not yet been presented to the Governor at the time of writing this article, but I expect him to exercise his line-item veto authority once he receives it.

I am proud to announce that my office secured nearly $4 million in appropriations in this year’s budget. These dollars will be used to improve our flooding infrastructure on all levels, enrich our schools, and build a new capital project in Pembroke Pines.

We recognize Memorial Day in May to commemorate the armed service men and women who have died in the line of duty. I extend my gratitude to the millions of Americans who sacrificed their lives to protect our freedoms and to their families and loved ones they have left behind.

Now that I am back home in District 104, I want to meet with you! I am eager to hear about what is important to you and how I can help. If you or a loved one are ever in need, please contact me at 954-668- 3662 or email me at Robin.Bartleman@myfloridahouse.gov.

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If so, we want you to be part of Team BSO! The Broward Sheriff’s Office is actively looking for driven and passionate individuals who wish to embark on an exciting and rewarding career in public safety. We are seeking to fill numerous positions within the organization, from detention and law enforcement deputies to 911 dispatchers and other civilian personnel.

We’re looking for people who share my mantra: Service Equals Reward. That means always doing what is right and putting the interests of others and your community before all else. Working in public safety is much more than stopping crime and putting out fires; it’s also about connecting with the people. I believe if we focus on providing the best possible service to Broward County, the rewards will come.

At BSO, we have positions for many skillsets and passions. One of our most pressing

By Sheriff Gregory Tony

needs is detention deputies. As a detention deputy, you will help maintain order within our facilities and ensure the care, custody and control of detainees. Additional vacancies include law enforcement deputies and firefighter/paramedics. However, if your interests lie elsewhere, we have openings in the critically important non-sworn positions of Regional Communications Operators, Child Protective Investigations Section (CPIS) Investigators and treatment counselors, among many others.

BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans’ preference per Florida law. Many of our current vacancies do not require a college degree, so we encourage everyone, novice or tenured, to take advantage of the employment opportunities available.

BSO is the most highly accredited sheriff’s office in the state and one of the leading public safety organizations in the country.

Aside from a rewarding career with a

stellar organization, BSO offers competitive salaries, an outstanding work environment and exclusive benefits, including low-cost medical insurance, retirement pension and generous time off. There are also numerous opportunities for advancement, professional development and tuition reimbursement for furthering your education. Equally important, you will not just be an employee at BSO — you will become part of our BSO family.

For more information, or to view our complete list of employment vacancies, visit us at jobs.sheriff.org. Keep checking back as new opportunities are added regularly. If you have specific questions, please contact our Recruitment Unit at recruitmentunit@ sheriff.org.

Be part of the BSO family and make a difference!

Service Equals Reward,

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You can stay connected by following the sheriff on Twitter @BrowardSheriff or emailing him directly at ask_the_sheriff@sheriff.org.

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