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CONTENTS COMMUNITY NEWS 18 Everyday Heroes Lead the 4th of July Hometown Parade 20 Mayor Stermer Installed as President of the Broward League of Cities 22 Simulated City Commission Meeting Concludes Weston University Program

LEGISLATIVE LOOK 52 Preventing Unwanted Sales Calls and Texts

POSITIVE PARENTING 54 Dealing With Peer Pressure

SCHOOL NEWS

24 Weston Music Society Schedules Summerfest MusicFestival Concert

62 Cypress Bay UNICEF Club Reaches Fundraising Milestone

28 Student Artist Showcase Rewards Talented Young Artists

64 Falcon Cove Film Students Shine at Student Film Festival

COMMUNITY NEWS 30 Stop the Bleed Training Teaches Lifesaving Skills 34 Weston Friends Club Marks 25th Anniversary Milestone 36 City Reminds Residents to Recycle Right 36 Community Cleans Up with Disposal Events 37 City Facilitates Proper Flag Disposal Service 39 Weston Welcomes New Assistant District Fire Chief 46 MC Real Estate Group Continues Charitable Commitment 48 Weston Sports Alliance Teams Offer Summer Skills Camps 53 Rotary Club of Weston Recognizes Scholarship Recipients 55 Weston Music Society Presents Ten Scholarships 57 Weston Girl Scouts Help Feed Florida

SAFETY CORNER 38 Independence Day Safety

MAYOR’S MESSAGE 40 Stay Safe This Summer

FEATURE STORY 43 Vision Care & Surgery Associates, A Dry Eye Center of Excellence, Provides Comprehensive Eye Care For All Ages

CALENDAR 44 July 2019

IT’S THEIR BUSINESS 50 Kitchen Designs & More Makes Dreams Come True

67 Cypress Bay Thespians Take Home Two Cappie Awards 70 Indian Trace Fourth Graders Create Animal Habitats 80 Gator Run Students Compete in National Writing Bee

REAL ESTATE 66 Power Price Your Home To Sell

DINING OUT 81 Savor the Flavors of Argentina at Baires Grill

ROTARY NEWS 82 Rotary Club of Weston Helps Connect the World

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 82 Help-U-Sell Broward Realty: Not Only Sells Houses but Saves U $$$

CAN DO KID 72 Weston Teen Tees Up To Support Special Olympics

ASK THE EXPERT 49 Flatfeet In Children And Adults

HEALTH & WELLNESS 74 Test Your Sleeping “Spinal Q”

74 Should I Have My Child’s Wisdom Teeth Extracted?

84 Protecting Your Eyes From The Sun

CAN DO KID 76 Cypress Bay Graduate Builds Foundation for Success

88 Making Sense of Facial Rejuvenation

LEGALLY SPEAKING 86 What is a Collaborative Process?

PUZZLE PAGE 79 Crossword & Sudoku

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PET OF THE MONTH 88 Your Pet Could Be Our Pet of the Month!

PET CARE 90 Traveling With Your Dog

SNAPSHOTS FROM SCHOOL 93 School Snapshots

SEEN ON SCENE 96 Community Snapshots

PHOTO OF THE MONTH 97 The World’s Favorite Magazine™

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There’s Much to Celebrate on July 4th

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e celebrate the United States’ independence from England each year on July 4th. In 1776, the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, declaring the 13 colonies were no longer subject to British rule. While U.S. independence is clearly the most significant historical event on July 4th, interestingly, several other important events have taken place on this particular day.

On July 4th, 1827, the State of New York abolished slavery.

At one time, New York had the second largest slave population among the colonies. This legal act eventually led to the abolishment of slavery throughout the country and, in part, the Civil War. On July 4th, 1997, NASA’s Pathfinder landed on the surface of Mars. The landing and subsequent scientific mission were watched by people around the world, including by a young South African named Elon Musk and a Seattle book seller named Jeff Bezos.

Those two would eventually go on to found SpaceX and Blue Origin, the world’s first privately funded space exploration companies, among other notable businesses.

On July 4th, 1939, New York Yankees’ first baseman Lou Gehrig shocked the world by announcing his retirement from baseball and the fact that he was suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Despite his horrible diagnosis, he captured the hearts of America by claiming that he was the “luckiest man on the face of the earth.”

On July 4th, 1918, the Bolsheviks killed Russia’s Tsar and his family. In 1845, Henry David Thoreau moved into a log cabin at Walden pond. In 1803, Thomas Jefferson announced the signing of the Louisiana Purchase, the first step on America’s path to becoming a global Super-Power. And in 1976, Israeli commandos executed the most daring raid in military history, rescuing over 100 hostages in Entebbe, Uganda.

Coincidentally, the United States is not the only nation to celebrate its independence on July 4th;so does the Philippines.

This year, as you enjoy a traditional 4th of July barbecue followed by a patriotic fireworks show, think of all the other historical events that this day marks.

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Everyday Heroes Lead the 4th of July Hometown Parade

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hen you think of a hero, images of serves as the school’s Yearbook/Journalism Advisor, ing BSO Crime Prevention Deputy of the Year and Superman or Wonder Woman might pop Crime Prevention Practitioner of the Year for the Cheer and Track Coach at Falcon Cove, and Cheer into your head. But the true heroes are the Coach at Cypress Bay High School,” wrote Dr. Kaplan. State of Florida.” Chief Butler calls Deputy Pallotto everyday people whose daily work and actions make an asset to the Weston community. “She has been Lourdes Johnson was nominated for her decade our community a better place to live. The 2019 4th instrumental in fundraising and awareness efforts of work as a Guardian ad Litem volunteer. Child of July Hometown Parade celebrates The Everyday Advocate Manager Anne Efros credited Johnson with for the Special Olympics, M.A.D.D., and The Weston Hero, with five special citizens serving Alliance for Youth and has developed as grand marshals. Each is a superhero several crime prevention programs for in their own right, dedicating their time children and adults.” and energy to helping children and/or the Since 2008, Johanne Miller has Weston community. volunteered at Cleveland Clinic Florida, Tequesta Trace Middle School Principal giving over 2,700 hours of her time. In her Paul Micensky nominated teacher Judith nomination letter, Director of Volunteer Franco, whom he described as a teacher Services Stormie Neale wrote that Miller’s Grand Marshal Deputy Grand Marshals Judith Franco, Lourdes Johnson, committed to the school’s multinational, “willingness to help others – patients, careKari Pallotto Johanne Miller, and Judith Malone. multilingual English Language Learners. givers, staff and any one she can devote “She represents ESOL students as a member of the time to – make her a standout volunteer.” advocating in the best interest of the five children School Advisory Committee and serves her colYou can see all five of these Everyday Heroes lead she serves. “She visits the children at their homes leagues by participating in a professional teacher throughout Broward County. She also attends school the City of Weston 4th of July Hometown Parade as it society. She is a positive role model, organized, meetings, advocates in court on their behalf and is a makes its way through Weston Town Center beginresourceful and innovative.” ning at 10:30am. Parade watchers should bring their wonderful resource to their families.”

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Mayor Stermer Installed as President of the Broward League of Cities

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ith the support of his family and fellow confidence of the other Elected in Broward is moving, Weston City Commissioners, Mayor Daniel special and memorable.”

Stermer proudly took the reins as the new He says he intends to preside over the Broward President of the Broward League of Cities. It is a non- League of Cities much in the same way he does the partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to raising City of Weston. “My goal for my year as President, awareness and resolving issues facing Broward similar to how I generally operate, is to try to resolve County’s 31 cities and municipalities. issues by building consensus amongst community “It is very rewarding and humbling to be elected stakeholders and gather opinions on topics includPresident as I have strong feelings about the League ing solid waste/recycling, public safety related issues, and issues that face all local governments and have workforce/affordable housing, evacuation shelter been involved with the League for many, many staffing, transportation, and good/responsible/ years,” states Mayor Stermer. “To have received the responsive government.”

Mayor Stermer believes it is important for all cities and municipalities to work together for the greater good; that’s why Weston has always been an active member of the Broward League of Cities.

“The League is a collegial organization of all cities in Broward where the City, through its appointed representative, gets to exchange ideas and best practices that could enhance how Weston Commissioner Margaret Brown, Mayor Daniel Stermer, does business. We can also strategize on Commissioner Thomas Kallman, Former Commissioner Toby Feuer, Commissioner Mary Molina-Macfie and issues larger than the City of Weston in Commissioner Byron Jaffe.

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In addition to serving as President of the Broward League of Cities, Mayor Stermer serves as Chair of the Broward County Planning Council, Chair of the Oversight Committee that relates to public school facilities, and member of the Board of Directors of the Florida League of Cities.

He says he is grateful to be a public servant and to represent the residents of Weston. “I am truly honored to serve as Weston’s third Mayor and am humbled and moved by the residents allowing me to do so. I appreciate having met so many of our neighbors and share their passion to make Weston the best place it can be,” notes Mayor Stermer. “Weston is a very special place and I hope that I have been able, along with a great team of public servants and professionals, to make it the best it can be.”

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eston University program students put their knowledge to the test by conducting a simulated City Commission meeting.

It was the final project for the seven-month civics program which provides high school students with a hands-on education in local government.

Each month, the program focuses on a different department or aspect of city services. In addition, students learn about the role of the City Commission which governs Weston. According to Denise BarrettMiller, Weston’s Director of Communications and Weston University Program coordinator, the City Commission simulation brings everything together as students present and/or defend their side of several real agenda issues, gaining a better understanding of each role of government.

Elected officials and dedicated city staff members guided the students through the mock agenda which included items taken from actual City Commission meetings. For example, the students conducted a quasi-judicial hearing on resolutions to allow a 24-hour tanning salon to operate in Weston Commons and to extend liquor sales from

1am to 3am at a cigar bar in Weston Town Center.

Other agenda items included passing resolutions to purchase five EMS Rescue/Transport vehicles and to renew the agreement between the City and the Arts Council of Greater Weston for an additional three years, as well as passing an ordinance to prohibit dance hall, night club and skating rink uses within industrial, office and commercial districts.

Each student was assigned a role to play, ranging from Mayor and Commissioner to Director of Parks and Recreation and Budget Director. BarrettMiller says the City Commissioners and staff were thoroughly impressed by their student counterparts’ knowledge, interest and desire to role play. She says it is rewarding for the “teachers” to see how much the students absorbed from their lessons.

“By participating in the Weston University program, everyone involved gains such satisfaction and reward by departing our knowledge and passion for government and exposing students to the various career opportunities in public service they might have otherwise overlooked,” states Barrett-Miller.

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Weston Music Society Schedules Summerfest Music Festival Concert

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or many, the sounds of summer are of children wooden bars struck with mallets to produce laughing, birds chirping and hamburgers musical tones). sizzling on the grill. Here in Weston, summer Weston Music Society President Lou also brings beautiful music, as our city hosts the Marett promises it will be an evening of fine Symphony of the Americas’ annual Summerfest. music. “It is a pleasure for us to present this The Weston Music Society has arranged for Florida’s annual concert for all our residents to enjoy.” longest running music festival to stop in Weston on The concert will be followed by a dessert Thursday, July 18th. reception, allowing patrons to meet the perSummerfest features principal musicians from formers. Marett says, “This gives guests the the Symphony of the Americas performing alongchance to visit with world-class musicians side musicians and soloists from acclaimed orchesand learn about their experiences in their tras throughout Europe, such as Orchestra Sinfonica own countries.”

Weston Music Society Summerfest 2019 committee members Victoria Jolson, Renee Smoley, Diane Marett, Joy di Roma, Opera Orchestra of Bulgaria, Mission During the concert, the Weston Music Rodenberg, Rochelle Koenig, and Andrea Burghardt.

Symphony Orchestra of Switzerland, Orchestre de la Society will present its Platinum Award to Suisse Romande and others. More than ten different Weston City Commissioner Thomas Kallman. countries are represented onstage at Summerfest concerts.

He is being honored for his service to music and the community. In addition The Weston audience will be treated to music by Beethoven, Vivaldi, to his devoted support of the Weston Music Society, Kallman spearheaded Mozart, Dvorak and other acclaimed composers, along with a commisWeston’s annual Concert in the Park. That program was eventually replaced sioned arrangement by Italian composer in residence Lorenzo Turchi-Floris. with the City’s WestonNights Outdoor Concert Series, which features three Featured soloists include Symphony of the Americas Principal Trumpet concerts at Weston Regional Park.

Claudio Osorio, Summerfest Concertmaster Orlando Forte of Cuba perSummerfest is scheduled for July 18th at 7pm in the Dor Dorim auditorium. Tickets are $30 for forming a jazz improvisation of Rosas Rojas para una Dama Triste (Red Roses general admission and $10 for students. Virtuoso Society tickets are $50 and include preferred seatfor a Blue Lady), as well as Angelo di Veroli, of the Orchestra Sinfonica di ing, name listing in the program, and recognition at the concert. Tickets can be purchased at Mia of Roma, playing the marimba (a percussion instrument consisting of a set of London Jewelers in Weston Commons or online at www.WestonMusicSociety.org.

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Student Artist Showcase Rewards Talented Young Artists

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he 2019 Student Artist Showcase did not disappoint. The annual program, sponsored by the Arts Council of Greater Weston, featured over 200 pieces of exceptional original artwork created by Weston’s most gifted young artists on display at the Weston Branch Library.

Arts Council President Jami Nix Rahn says the Student Artist Showcase is the most exciting event in her opinion. “Every year, the library walls come alive with color and excitement that can’t help but make visitors feel good as they view the incredible work on display.”

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City Commissioners Margaret Brown and Byron Jaffe, along with State Representative Richard Stark, awarded prizes to the first, second and third place winners in seven different grade categories. Honorable Mention awards were Colorful Field by Fiorella Marin Gallucci also presented. Every Nefretitti by Justin George student featured in the Gryssele Machicote continues to be exhibit received a certificate of particiimpressed. “The artwork just keeps pation and a one-day pass to Young At getting better and more creative.”

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For the first time ever, every private First grader Blake Alvarez, from and public school in Weston, along Manatee Bay Elementary, was the firstwith Western High School, was repplace winner for his grade category. resented. Art teachers were invited to He says he is already looking forward select up to ten pieces of art to display to next year. “I felt very happy about in the Showcase. my artwork being selected. I want to A panel of art and education profesparticipate again next year because it sionals evaluated the artwork based was an amazing experience.” on originality, creativity, reflection, Sagemont Art Teacher Lindsey visual perspective and technique.

Wuest is grateful to be able to display Mayor Daniel Stermer and Weston her students’ work publicly. “I believe

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this is the perfect opportunity for them to show their talent, to share ideas, to get inspired; and for their parents to see the benefits of painting and participating in a wonderful event like this.”

The Student Artist Showcase is a collaborative effort of the Arts Council of Greater Weston, Weston Branch Library, Weston Friends of the Library, Young At Art Museum, and City of Weston, as well as the dedicated art teachers at our local schools. n To view images of the featured artwork and awards reception, as well as the list of 2019 Student Artist Showcase winners, go to www.1weston.com.

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Stop the Bleed Training Teaches Lifesaving Skills

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The City of Weston has placed Bleeding Control Kits in all public schools and City facilities. Now it is encouraging residents to learn how and when to use these emergency response kits.

“Stop the Bleed participants learned what lifethreatening bleeding looks like and how to stop it,” explains Brocato. “They learned about the equipment and tools in the Bleeding Control Kit and participated in hands-on training for how and when to use tourniquets, as well as other methods to stop life-threatening bleeding.”

Brocato says the feedback was very positive.

“People felt comfortable that they know what to do and how to help someone suffering from life-threatening bleeding. They liked that they got hands-on practice with the tools in the Bleeding Control Kit that are placed throughout the city.”

Weston BSO Fire Rescue plans to offer more Stop the Bleed trainings in the future, in addition to its ongoing CPR classes. Class dates will be announced in NewsdayTuesday, Weston’s weekly e-newsletter.

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id you know that uncontrolled bleeding is a major cause of preventable death? A person can bleed out in as little as two minutes, but it can take first responders over seven minutes to arrive. That’s why the Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services, in partnership with the City of Weston and Memorial Healthcare, offered free Stop the Bleed training classes on National Stop the Bleed Day – a one day call to action. Sixty-one people, of all ages, participated in the 45-minute class, which covered simple, lifesaving information.

“The skills taught in this class will allow participants to provide assistance to themselves or others in the event of a life-threatening, blood-related emergency,” explains BSO Life Safety Educator Melanie Brocato. “This training can help save a life by offering immediate aid.”

Brocato says it is important for members of the community to know how to stop life-threatening bleeding because a victim can die within minutes if nothing is done to stop the bleeding. “It is possible for a person with no advanced first aid knowledge to provide help or render aid, much like hands-only CPR, before first responders arrive. By learning the skills to stop life-threatening bleeding, people

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Scientists believe that because of hormones released during the night (growth hormones, cortisol, glucagon, epinephrine), your insulin resistance may be stronger, hence the elevated levels in blood sugar.

A small spike in fasting glucose level is normal for most people, but if your numbers are too high or you are waking up with headaches or sweating, this could be an indication that something is wrong. Your blood glucose may be too low at night or you may be experiencing what is known as the dawn phenomenon—when the body increases sugar levels to make sure there is enough energy for the person to wake up in the morning.

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In a study that looked at data from 1990-2016, scientists discovered high fasting plasma glucose had increased by 76% in US. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in April, revealed high body mass index (BMI) and fasting plasma glucose are two of three important risk factors and are steadily increasing.

Both conditions are related to diet and lifestyle choices and can be preventable—in some cases they can be completely eradicated. In fact, it is possible for patients to eventually get off insulin prescription if they are willing to implement changes in their lifestyle and nutrition. “US residents are not consuming a healthy diet; they tend to consume more calories than needed,” the article highlights. “Rising BMI is driving up fasting plasma glucose levels and diabetes.”

Alarmed by the findings and how dire the situation is, authors of this study made a call to action by stating it is imperative that Americans control and reduce their weight as well as for our country to develop a comprehensive program to improve the US diet.

Given the overwhelming research that continues to show the trend of how our health is directly impacted by our dietary choices, it is important that individuals work with qualified practitioners to really dig deep and find the root cause of disease—this is the goal of the functional medicine approach. If your doctor quickly prescribes medication and has never asked you what your diet looks like, it may be time to start looking for another doctor.

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Weston Friends Club Marks 25th Anniversary Milestone

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he Weston Friends Club celebrated a major milestone this year – its 25th anniversary.

While the club has certainly grown over the years, both in terms of membership and program offerings, much remains the same. Weston Friends Club is still all about making new and lasting friendships.

The club started 25 years ago, when Weston was just a small town and residents were looking for a way to socialize and have fun. First Vice President – Media Relations Nancy Russo says Weston Friends Club was originally a newcomers club.

“In 1994, Weston was still in its infancy with new residents constantly relocating here. Residents wanted to make new friends, engage in various activities as singles or couples, and Weston Newcomers filled those needs,” explains Russo.

“Weston Friends Club continues to be somewhat of a newcomers club, but also draws members who have been long-time residents. Many new members join after retirement or becoming empty nesters.”

Part of the appeal of the Weston Friends Club is the wide variety of activities it offers, with programs for all interests and hobbies. Russo says the club currently has four book clubs, five canasta groups, as well as bridge and mah-jongg groups. In addition, it

Former Weston Friends Club Presidents celebrate the club’s 25th anniversary

Weston Friends Club Board Members

has programs for special interests such as Food and Fun, a foreign movie group, a monthly Lunch Bunch, and Lunch and a Movie. Weston Friends Club also arranges outings to museums and theaters, as well as hosts cocktail parties at members’ homes.

This past year, the Weston Friends Club added two new programs which appeal to a wider audience. Russo says “Weston Guys Meet & Eat” is a men’s group that meets monthly for breakfast and conversation. It occasionally welcomes a guest speaker.

“Our newest addition is a Travel Club, with vendors coming to speak to members about river cruises and other travel options,” notes Russo. “In the near future, the Travel Club hopes to plan a

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The Weston Friends Club welcomes new members. Its annual dues are $40, which covers the cost of the membership directory and helps subsidize the club’s annual holiday luncheon and raffle prizes.

Russo encourages members of the Weston community to join. She says she and her husband have made many long-time friendships through the Weston Friends Club. “Once you join this group, you will be so glad you are part of the club and its activities and possibly wonder why you did not join sooner.”

To learn more about joining Weston Friends Club email Vice President - Membership Judy Good at jigood@bellsouth.net.

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City Reminds Residents to Recycle Right

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ach week, Weston homeowners fill their blue recycling carts with plastic water bottles, aluminum cans, newspapers and cardboard boxes. But did you know that many common household items – such as pizza boxes and take-out food containers – are not recyclable? Despite their best intentions, by putting these items in the cart, people are contaminating real recyclables and actually creating more landfill waste.

The problem has become so prolific, many municipalities are no longer offering recycling programs. And for those that do, like Weston, not all of the recycling waste is actually being recycled because of the extensive contamination problem.

A recent NBC6 investigation on the Recycling Crisis in South Florida found that, according to Waste Management, which runs the Pembroke Pines facility where Weston’s recyclables are taken, about 20 percent of the recycling that was picked up from Weston in February and March was not recycled because the materials were trash, wet or packed in plastic bags.

“Many things that people think are getting recycled are not,” said Mayor Daniel Stermer, noting that the city is stepping up its education efforts.

are accepted and learn how to recycle right.”

Newspapers, magazines, junk mail, even soft-covered books, are all acceptable for recycling.

Cardboard is also recyclable, both crushed boxes from tissues and food items, such as cereal and pasta, as well as flattened shipping boxes. Plastic containers with a neck narrower than the body, such as soda, milk and water bottles, as well as detergent and shampoo bottles can be recycled.

Glass, aluminum, and tin food and beverage containers are acceptable, along with milk and juice cartons and drink boxes.

What’s more important is what is not recyclable.

Plastic bags, pizza boxes and Styrofoam or plastic food containers and trays should be thrown in the trash. However, stores like Publix often have recycling containers near the entrance to accept plastic bags and Styrofoam trays. Miscellaneous plastics and toys are not recyclable, nor are pots, pans, metal utensils and other scrap metal.

Recycling currently accounts for about 18 percent of the curbside waste in Weston. While the City would like to see that number increase, it is imperative that people recycle right.

Weston offers single stream recycling, meaning all recyclables can be placed in the same cart. While there is no need to sort items, you must be sure you are only putting acceptable items in your cart – and all items must be empty, clean and dry.

“We can mix materials; however, adding trash, plastic bags or even bagging up your recycled items can taint an entire batch of recycled materials, which are then disposed of as garbage,” explains Director of Public Works Reddy Chitepu, PE. “It’s important to take the time to review the items that

You can find a complete list of accepted recycling materials and those that are not at http://www.westonfl.org/Recycling. To learn more about recycling right watch the Recycling Simplified video produced by Republic Services, Weston’s waste collector, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuYJPb8dtqg.

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pring cleaning was a little bit easier this past season, with Weston residents taking advantage of two community clean-up days: a Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection event and the Broward Sheriff’s Office Shred-A-Thon and Operation Medicine Cabinet.

Designed to help combat identity theft, the Shred-A-Thon allowed homeowners to safely dispose of documents with sensitive and private information such as check

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stubs, credit card offers, receipts and other material containing personal data.

Set-up like a drive thru, BSO officers and Citizens Observer Patrol volunteers, along with members of the BSO Explorers program, unloaded boxes of documents from residents’ cars for shredding. A few residents got a special surprise, with Mayor Daniel Stermer and Commissioner Byron Jaffe helping unload boxes.

The event also included Operation Medicine Cabinet, which allowed residents to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medications, both prescription and over the counter. This program, with its no questions asked policy, is instrumental in keeping prescription drugs off the streets.

Improper disposal can lead to an increase in prescription drug abuse and theft.

In total, 338 vehicles participated in the BSO Shred-

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Commissioner Byron Jaffe, Mayor Daniel Stermer, Police Chief Kevin Butler, and State Representative Richard Stark.

A-Thon, dropping off 16.5 thousand pounds of documents for shredding. In addition, 7.2 pounds of controlled medications and 231.6 pounds of standard prescription drugs were collected for safe disposal.

Weston residents also took advantage of the bi-annual Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Collection event that took place in April. It was a chance for homeowners to properly and safely dispose of hazardous materials and old or unwanted electronics items, ensuring the safety of our environment.

Also set up like a drive-thru, Weston Public Works employees helped unload items such as paint cans, fire extinguishers, aerosol cans, and cleaning chemicals, as well as unwanted TV’s, computers, and even microwave ovens.

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City Facilitates Proper Flag Disposal Service

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s we celebrate our nation’s independence this month, many families display their patriotic pride by flying the American flag.

But what do you do with a flag that is worn, torn, soiled, or otherwise no longer fit to respectfully serve as a symbol of our country? While you cannot throw it out, an old flag can be retired and disposed of properly at the Weston Community Center.

Director of Parks and Recreation Don Decker says the City of Weston started this flag disposal service last fall at the request of Commissioner Mary Molina-Macfie, who co-founded the Veterans of Weston.

“The Veterans of Weston wanted to ensure our Photo courtesy City of Weston flag was treated with the respect it deserves,” explains Commissioner MolinaMacfie. “Many have fought and died under our flag for the freedoms we all enjoy. We hang the American flag proudly and the thought of throwing in it in the garbage is disrespectful and unpatriotic. We feel it is worse to hang a tattered or damaged flag than to dispose of it properly, which is now easy in the City of Weston.”

Sometime this month, a new outdoor flag disposal drop-off box will be placed outside the front entrance of the Weston Community Center. Currently, there is a box inside. Residents should respectfully fold the worn or damaged flag into triangles before placing it in the drop-off box. Any size cloth U.S. flag will be accepted. The flags are then turned over to a local Boy Scout troop for

proper retirement, which typically consists of a ceremonial burning.

“Boy Scouts consider the burning of an old flag the most ceremonial and solemn way of retiring it. The worn flags are retired on a modest but blazing fire, so they are reduced to ashes, making them no longer recognizable,” states Decker. “This is in keeping with the U.S. Flag Code.”

The U.S. Flag Code (4 USC Sec 8 Para (k) Amended 7 July 1976) dictates that a flag should be destroyed “when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display”. This includes the flag becoming tattered or overly worn or sun-bleached. The same section of the Flag Code states that the flag “should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning”.

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BY DISTRICT CHIEF TODD DRAIZIN ach year on July 4th families and friends gather to celebrate our Independence Day, a festivity that goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution.

The history of the day culminates on July 2nd, 1776, when John Adams, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Franklin, Robert R. Livingston, and Thomas Jefferson were given the charge to draft a document that in principle captured the words of Richard Henry Lee, “Let it be resolved: these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved.” The Continental Congress voted in favor of independence; two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence.

In a letter written by John Adams to his wife he writes, “this day will be celebrated, by succeeding generations, as the great anniversary festival” and that the celebration should include “Pomp and Parade…Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other”.

As we honor those that have fought for our freedom and those that have given the ultimate sacrifice while we continue the celebration outlined by John Adams, the Broward Sheriff Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services - Weston District would like to share some safety thoughts.

Before barbequing, remember to only use your grill outdoors and away from your house. Avoid being under the eaves of the roof or being near tree branches. Never leave your grill unattended and maintain a safe zone around where you are cooking, free from children and pets.

The 4th of July also presents significant hazards that come with fireworks.

According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), ▸▸ Fireworks cause an estimated 18,500 reported fires in the U.S., including 1,400 house fires, 300 vehicle fires, and 17,000 outside and other fires. ▸▸ These fires resulted in an estimated 40 injuries and $43 million in direct property damage.

Each year emergency rooms see an estimated 13,000 people for fireworksrelated injuries; 54% of those injuries were to the arms or legs and 36% were to the head. ▸▸ Sparklers alone accounted for more than 25% of the emergency room injuries. ▸▸ More than one-third of the people hurt by fireworks were under the age of 15; nine percent were under five.

For this reason, and because more fires are reported on July 4th than on any other day, the NFPA along with the Broward Sheriff Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services, urge people to enjoy fireworks at a professional display and avoid store-bought fireworks.

Don’t forget about your furry friends. Animals have sensitive ears and can be extremely frightened or stressed on the Fourth of July. Keep pets indoors to reduce the risk that they’ll run loose or get injured.

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Weston Welcomes New Assistant District Fire Chief

BY STACEY BOMSER here is a new addition to the BSO Fire Rescue command staff here in Weston. Bradley “Brad” Masters is the new Assistant District Chief. Although new to Weston and BSO, Chief Masters brings with him 22 years of service with the City of Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue. He has also served as an instructor at the Broward Fire Academy for over 14 years.

In this new role, Chief Masters says he looks forward to serving the citizens, business owners and visitors to the City of Weston. “Service is at the heart of the Fire Service, and the value of serving others is something that has been taught to me from an early age.”

He is also committed to education and will be working the with Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) as well as with Life Safety Educator Melanie Brocato to bring programs such as CPR and Stop the Bleed training to residents. “I have the deeply held belief that establishing and building a relationship between the Fire/Rescue personnel and the citizens that we serve will further the mission of the Fire Service, which is the provision of excellent service.”

As Assistant District Chief, Chief Masters will oversee the CERT program as well as other tasks

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In introducing Chief Masters to the City of Weston, City Manager John Flint noted that Chief Masters will work alongside District Fire Chief Todd Draizin to “provide administrative and operational oversight to the City of Weston’s three fire stations (with the fourth in the planning stages), Fire Prevention Bureau, and Community Risk Reduction programs which include fire and life safety prevention programs.”

Chief Draizin says he looks forward to working with Assistant District Chief Masters.

“He will assist in bringing quality training and general oversight to the Weston Command. On Assistant District Fire a personal note, he and his wife, Mindy, who is Chief Bradley Masters also a firefighter/paramedic, are two incredible individuals that truly have public service in at Weston BSO Fire Rescue. “I am developing their core. We welcome Chief Masters and his an electric/hybrid vehicle fire/extraction safety family to ours and Iam confident that he will be training drill to enhance the knowledge, skills a great success.” and abilities of the members of the department, In addition to his vast experience, Chief furthering the provision of excellent service,” Masters holds certifications as a Fire Service explains Chief Masters. “I will be working with Instructor, Live Fire Training Instructor II, and Weston units to review some basic firefighting Fire Life Safety Inspector. He earned an Associate’s skills, such as search and rescue, advancing hose lines, raising ladders, and self-contained breathing of Science degree in Emergency Medical Services apparatus (SCBA) in an effort to maintain the high and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Fire Administration. standards that are required of firefighters.”

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BY DANIEL J. STERMER, MAYOR, CITY OF WESTON ost of us moved here for the year-round access to sun and fun. With that comes the responsibility to our children to teach them how to swim to protect themselves.

Until they can do that, we must be Water Watchers, always keeping an eye on children whenever they are in or near the water, regardless of how shallow or deep. Drowning is a preventable tragedy. Weston was awarded the Water Smart Weston designation by the Florida Department of Health for our efforts in drowning prevention education, but education is an ongoing effort. All Broward County residents ages six months to four years qualify for a coupon of $40 toward swim lessons. Visit www.

WaterSmartBroward.com for details. CPR is another essential element.

Weston BSO Fire Rescue offers free CPR training year-round, because anytime is the perfect time to learn to save a life.

Be Prepared Hurricane season is upon us, and I urge all residents and businesses to be Weston Ready – the first 72 is up to you. This means you and your family need supplies on-hand to be self-sufficient for a minimum of three days. It is easiest to start now by picking up extra water, batteries and food goods each time you shop. You can donate unused food items to our local Harvest Drive in mid-November. It is essential to have a family and/or business communication plan in place PRIOR to an emergency. A great resource is our Weston website at www.WestonFL.org/Hurricane.

Your phone numbers should be registered with Weston’s CodeRED Emergency Notification System. Your contact information is confidential and cannot be shared. Sign up today – visit WestonFl.org/Connect or call 954-385-2000 and a City staff member will register you. For those on social media, the City’s Twitter and YouTube accounts, @CityofWeston, provide a wealth of City and hurricane preparedness information. Our @WestonFLAlert Twitter account is for notifications of an urgent nature and we encourage you to place an audible alert on this Twitter account.

Management Change After Two Decades John R. Flint has been the City of Weston’s one and only City Manager since its incorporation in 1996. John Flint has not only been a visionary, but vigilant about the processes, procedures, practices and implementation of infrastructure, facilities, landscaping and public structure that our City has come to be known for. John has certainly bucked the trend in City Manager average tenure. In the 1960’s the average was 3.5 years; the 70’s was 4.4 years; the 80’s: 5.4; and in 2000 it was 6.9 years. John has advised us that he wants to retire after 23 successful years at the helm. We don’t want him to leave but we wish him and his wife Sandi all the best in the next chapter of their lives and to get us there, John gave us plenty of notice. As a Commission body, we are doing a national search for our next manager. We are taking applications from within and afar. The process began in late January of this year and has brought us through this point of selecting a new manager. If you see Mr. Flint out in the City, please thank him for his service to our community. Weston would not be the premier place it is today without the insight, knowledge, leadership and vision of John Flint.

Your City Commission will take a short recess and will be back in full swing with budget reviews and public meetings. The public hearing dates for the proposed Weston budgets are currently set for Wednesday, September 11th and Monday September 23rd at 7:00 PM at Weston City Hall. Please confirm dates/times at WestonFL.org/Events prior to attendance. We welcome your input.

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ision Care & Surgery I turned 40 and do what I always Associates provides comprewanted to do. I received my Doctor of hensive eye care for patients Optometry degree in 2011 from Nova from infancy through adulthood.

Southeastern University and continAs a dedicated Dry Eye Center of ued my training in advanced Medical Excellence, it specializes in caring for Eye Care at the prestigious Bascom patients suffering from dry eye symp- Palmer Eye Institute. Practicing over toms, a disease that is becoming more eight years in advanced medical prevalent during this digital age. Dr. eye care clinics has enabled me to Michelle Levin, President of Vision gain experience to treat and manCare & Surgery Associates, shares age a wide range of conditions and more about the services available at diseases. In addition, I am currently her new Weston office. the President-Elect of the Florida Please describe your practice.

Optometric Association, which Vision Care & Surgery Associates enables me to say on top of the profesis a group of eye care physicians, sion in order to provide the quality Ophthalmology and Optometry, eye care our patients deserve. who provide comprehensive and Speaking of staying up to date on the medical eye care for all ages. We latest advancements in the field, what have a dedicated Dry Eye Center of technology and services does Vision Excellence specializing in the treatCare & Surgery Associates offer? ment and diagnosis of dry eye and Our state-of-the-art technology allows ocular surface diseases. We provide us to early detect retinal conditions, a complete dry eye evaluation and glaucoma, amblyopia and other eye offer a variety of treatment options to conditions. We are pleased to provide each patient. Our physicians are able RETeval, a simple, objective and to restore vision disrupted by dry eye non-invasive electroretinography syndrome, prior refractive surgery, (ERG) test that can assess how well and/or ocular surface disease such as your retina is functioning which may Keratoconus, Sjorgren Syndrome and help in the early diagnosis of several other corneal irregularities. diseases. It is a great tool to use while assessing the eye health of pediatric patients. The iWellness exam is stateof-the-art technology that lets us see beneath the surface of your retina, where signs of disease first appear. It can early detect Diabetic Retinopathy, glaucoma, Macular Degeneration and other eye conditions. Oculus Keratograph 5m is an advanced technology we use to examine dry eyes and pinpoint the main cause.

For those who don’t know, what is dry eye syndrome? Do your eyes ever burn, feel gritty or scratchy? Do you have red or watery eyes? Does your vision fluctuate, especially when at the computer or reading? Then you What is your background? may be suffering from dry eye synInterestingly, optometry is a secdrome.

We are seeing many younger ond career for me, but something I patients, including children, sufalways wanted to do. My first job was fering from this disease due to the as morning show radio personality excessive use of digital devices. The Michelle Mendez from “Those Two underlying cause must be diagnosed Girls in the Morning”, which aired in order to prescribe a specific and on the former 97.3 The Coast (now effective treatment.

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CALENDAR JULY 2019

4th Hometown Celebration 5K Run/Walk – Join your friends and family for a 4th of July holiday celebration run at Weston Regional Park. Race time is 7am. It is sponsored by the City of Weston and YMCA. Visit www.westonfl.org for race details and registration information.

Weston Library Book Club – All are welcome to a book talk on Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty. 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.

11th

4th of July Hometown Parade – This Independence Day tradition is one of Weston’s biggest and most exciting events of the year. The parade theme is The Everyday Hero. The parade begins promptly at 10:30am in Weston Town Center. For more information visit www.westonfl.org or call 954-389-4321.

Weston Friends Club Book Club – “The Happy Bookers” will meet at a member’s home at 1pm to discuss Another Woman’s Husband by Gill Paul. For information on this book club or about Weston Friends Club, please contact Chair Nancy Russo at 954-385-1445.

8th

13th

Weston Friends Club Men’s Group – “Weston Guys Meet and Eat” will get together for breakfast at the 84 Diner at 9am. For more information on this activity, please call or text Mike Callahan at 954-298-8724.

Ageless Grace – The Weston Branch Library offers this cutting-edge “brain fitness” program designed to improve cognitive function and physical wellbeing. This chair exercise class is for adults of all abilities. It is offered on Mondays from 11am-12pm. Call 954357-5430 for more information.

Let’s Get Glowing – Ages 5-10 can enjoy an afternoon of glow crafts, games, photo ops and more -- wear bright colors or white to really stand out! This free program is from 3-4pm at the Weston Branch Library.

Pre-registration is required; call 954-357-5420.

10th APB Networking Luncheon – The Association of Professional Businesswomen meets the second Wednesday of the month from 11:30am-1pm at MCafe, inside the Midtown Athletic Club. For more information, visit www.apbweston. com or call 954-557-4318.

Children’s Acrylic Painting Class – Kids, ages 6-18, will create their own painting to take home during this free art class at the Weston Branch Library from 3-4:30pm. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Branch Library. Space is limited; please pre-register at the information desk or by calling 954-357-5420.

Animal Tales – Come meet wild animals and learn all about them at the Weston Branch Library. This youth department program takes place from 2-3pm. For more information call 954-357-5304.

15th Moon Songs – All ages will enjoy this lecture-style performance by members of the South Florida Chamber Ensemble featuring works by composers who looked to the heavens for inspiration. The audience will enjoy music by Ravel, Koechlin, Haydn, Offenbach, Sibelius and more. The concert is from 6:30-7:30pm at the Weston Branch Library. Please call 954357-5304 for more information.

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19th

Watercolor Painting Class – In honor of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, adults can create a watercolor nebula in this free class at the Weston Branch Library from 11am-12:30. All materials are provided. Space is limited; please call 954-357-5420 to register.

Weston Friends Club 5-Deck Canasta – This group meets at a member’s home on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. If you are interested in this activity or more information about Weston Friends Club, please call Chair Judy Good at 954-349-1578.

Game On! – Teens and preteens can enjoy an afternoon of competitive gaming on the PS4 and Nintendo Switch. This free program takes place every Wednesday from 2-3:30pm during summer break. For more information call 954-357-5420.

Teen Watercolor Painting Class – In honor of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, teens and preteens (ages 11-18) will create a watercolor nebula. The program is from 2-3:30pm at the Weston Branch Library. All materials are provided. Please call 954357-5420 to register; space is limited.

20th Mission Moon Show – All ages will enjoy this high-energy and interactive show by Mad Science. The audience will reach for the moon and probe the wonders of space on a voyage of discovery, traveling 239,800 miles above the earth to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

The free program is from 11am-12pm at the Weston Branch Library. Please call 954-357-5304 for more information.

22nd Adult Crafting – Adults will learn simple techniques to create out of this world greeting cards at the Weston Branch Library from 6-7:30pm. Seating is limited; please call 954-357-5420 to register.

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27th

Bulk Trash Pick-up – Free bulk pick-up will take place on your regularly scheduled garbage collection day, which is Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for single-family homes and Saturday for multi-family units with dumpsters. All items should be curbside by 7am on your collection day. For questions regarding bulk pick-up please call the City of Weston Public Works Services Center at 954385-2600 or visit www.westonfl.org/ Departments/PublicWorks/BulkPickUp for a list of what can and cannot be thrown away.

Adult Acrylic Painting Class – Create your own painting to take home at this fun painting class by Corinne at the Weston Branch Library from 11am-12pm. Space is limited; please pre-register at the Information Desk or by calling 954 357-5420. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of the Weston Branch Library.

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August 12th

Summerfest Concert – The Weston Music Society presents an intimate concert featuring the Symphony of the Americas orchestra joined by internationally-renowned musicians. The concert takes place at Temple Dor Dorim. For more information and ticket prices visit www. westonmusicsociety.org.

Instagram Photo Contest – “Make Me Smile” is the theme of this year’s Summer Instagram Photo Contest, sponsored by the Arts Council of Greater Weston. Photographers, ages 13 and up, can submit original photos of images that make them smile. August 12th is the deadline to submit entries. For contest rules go to www.1weston.com.

COMMUNITY NEWS

MC Real Estate Group Continues Charitable Commitment

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s a Realtor, it’s important to connect with the community you serve. That’s why each year, on RED Day, Keller Williams associates around the world put their real estate business on hold in order to “give where they live.”

RED stands for Renew, Energize and Donate.

Maria Corina Martinez, of the MC Real Estate Group, says this year KW Cares chose to honor Weston’s first responders with a picnic lunch. “The contribution our local law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics give to our community on a daily basis is priceless. We considered that it was the least we could do for these dedicated community service providers. They absolutely deserve it.”

Keller Williams Legacy invited members of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Police and Fire Rescue to join them for lunch and an afternoon of pampering.

“We welcomed them as our heroes,” states Martinez. “Our KW Realtors and staff cooked burgers, hotdogs, salads and more. As a special treat, we had a masseuse at the event, and they got 15-minute massages to relieve their stress.

We also had raffle gift baskets for them. It was a special day and a well-deserved time for our distinguished guests.”

Although the day was about giving, the Keller Williams associates gained much themselves. “RED Day is one of our team’s favorite events that provides us all the greatest satisfaction in knowing we are giving back to our community,” notes Martinez.

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Day, Keller Williams Weston agents also launched a campaign to collect donations of baby care items, medicines, toiletries, food and clothing to send to Venezuela. Martinez says it is a cause that is near and dear to this community.

“Our office has many Venezuelan agents and Weston has a significant percentage of residents that have emigrated from Venezuela. The country is suffering a humanitarian crisis as a consequence of 20 years of radical dictatorship,” explains Martinez. “Our campaign consisted of collecting items to help Venezuelans have access to basic needs. It was amazing and humbling to see the response from the community; the support and the donations received throughout the event – it was a total success.”

She credits the KW Cares committee, directed by Patty Vazquez, for their dedication to charitable giving on RED Day and throughout the year. “At Keller Williams, we see an obligation to be a positive contributor to our community.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

– 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 Bianca – 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 Annie or Bianca for an appointment.

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Weston Sports Alliance Teams Offer Summer Skills Camps

BY STACEY BOMSER

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un and fitness are the name of the game with several members of the Weston Sports Alliance offering special skills camps this summer.

Programs are available for children with an interest in soccer or baseball.

Weston AYSO Region 644 offers a summer soccer camp. During the weekly sessions, players will receive consistent high-level coaching under a structured curriculum. The program focuses on improving technical skills while having fun. Each week focuses on a different skill: dribbling, receiving, passing or shooting. The program runs through August 9th. The camp is for players ages five to 12 and takes place at Weston Regional Park. For more information or to register for the AYSO Summer Soccer Camp go to www. ayso644.org/summer-camp/.

Another option for aspiring soccer stars is the Futsoc Soccer Club Camp. Its main goal is to educate children on how to play the game, how to understand the game, and, most importantly, how to enjoy the game. Campers, ages six to 16, will receive individual technical skill training to cement the fundamentals of the sport while taking part

in small and full-sided games to learn the tactical aspects of the game – all while having fun. Session 2 runs July 8-26th and takes place at Tequesta Trace Park. For more information or to register for the Futsoc Summer Soccer Camp go to www.futsoc.club/ programs/club/camps/.

For the second consecutive year, the Weston Athletic League and Manzy’s Pitching Farm have partnered to offer a one of a kind baseball training program. Campers, ages five to 12, will learn the game from professional coaches including former MLB Pitcher Josias “Manzy” Manzanillo.

The program focuses on skill development and the

advancement of players preparing them to have a successful upcoming season. The individualized and specialized training will cover all areas of fundamentals and development of each player and position, including hitting, infield technique and approach, outfield drills and techniques, catching, conditioning, and much more. Session 3 runs July 15-25th at Weston Regional Park; campers can also enroll in the second week of Session 2, which runs July 8-11th. For more information or to register for Weston Athletic League baseball camp go to https://tms.ezfacility.com/ OnlineRegistrations/Register.aspx?CompanyI D=5729&GroupID=2425726.

All three clubs are members of the Weston Sports Alliance, the governing body for all league sport programs in Weston. The allvolunteer alliance provides youth and adult sports programming to the community in a fun, competitive and professional atmosphere while emphasizing good sportsmanship. The Weston Sports Alliance, made up of six charter organizations, averages approximately 9,000 registered league participants each year in programs that offer athletes of all ages and abilities the opportunity to participate in fun-filled team sports.

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BY DR. CARLO A. MESSINA

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he arch of a person’s foot is the main supporting structure of the body. It is composed of bones that are connected by ligaments. If the ligaments are strong, the integrity of the arch remains intact.

Ligaments that are loose or weak allow the arch to flatten. When this occurs, muscles try ineffectively to hold up the arch. Pain in the foot, legs, ankle and back often develops.

CAUSES: Flatfeet may be caused by loose ligaments in the arch. Trauma to tendons or bone abnormalities can cause the foot to flatten. Tight calf muscles can severely aggravate the condition.

Arthritis in the foot or ankle (rheumatoid or psoriatic) can be a predisposing factor in flatfeet.

SYMPTOMS: Pain, usually in the arch, ankles and legs, is often aggravated by standing and walking. Premature fatigue during any type of activity frequently occurs. Cramping in the legs, especially at night, is common. In children, a general lack of interest in participating in sports may be seen.

SIGNS: Signs of flatfeet include a flat arch when standing or feet that excessively point to the outside especially during gait. Bulging of the bones on the inside of the ankle and foot are usually seen. Flatfeet are typically associated with knockknees and abnormal shoe wear.

RELATED PROBLEMS: Back and knee problems are seen, especially in children and men. Hammertoes, heel spurs and bunions are often associated with flatfeet as a person ages. Inactivity, which can cause weight gain and poor cardiovascular fitness, may also occur. Arthritis in the foot, ankle, knees, hips and back is common with aging.

TREATMENT: Identify the area of pain and underlying cause as early as possible.

Proper shoe gear and custom molded orthotics to support the foot and the entire extremity may be recommended. Other treatments include physical therapy to improve flexibility, strength, balance and coordination. Stretching of the calf muscles in a cast to diminish excessive strain on the arch and improve flexibility is another form of treatment. In some cases, surgery to correct the deformity and return the child or adult to full function may be necessary.

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.

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IT’S THEIR BUSINESS

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e’ve all heard stories about home remodeling nightmares: projects that were never completed, contractors that took the money but never showed up, and cases of shoddy workmanship. Well, you can rest easy when working with Kitchen Designs & More. For over 15 years, this full-service design center has been turning dreams into reality for Weston homeowners. From concept to completion, KD&M is helping homeowners renovate kitchens, bathrooms, home offices, outdoor kitchens and much more. President and Owner Elliott Landman shares the secrets to this company’s success and why hundreds of Weston homeowners recommend KD&M for home renovations.

What is Kitchen Designs & More?

KD&M is made up of a group of passionate and highly qualified designers, architects, and project coordinators with over 100 years of experience. We handle the design, project coordination, and acquisition of materials for all in-home projects, ranging from state-of-theart kitchens, spa-like bathrooms and functional home offices to wall units, wine rooms, libraries, closets, flooring projects and more.

“Our goal is to make the project as enjoyable, transparent, and stress-free as possible for our clients.”

What services do you provide?

We start out with an in-home visit in order to have a conversation about our client’s wants and needs for their project, to give our insights and design options, and to take the necessary measurements. Between our next meetings, KD&M will create a full design, line-by-line cost estimate, and proposed schedule of the project so that our clients will have a complete idea of the scope of

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the project from financial commitment to time requirements.

Once the design is approved, our expert design team will help choose materials and orders will be finalized. Afterwards, the final schedule is provided. From that point forward, Kitchen Designs & More will coordinate each aspect of the material deliveries to the completion of the project.

Why do you put such an emphasis on client contact?

KD&M is mindful of each individual client and their family’s needs, with regards to budget, timing, as well as any other special factors, and we work hard to reconcile the details of the project with those needs. Our goal is to make the project as enjoyable, transparent, and stress-free as possible for our clients.

showroom in Weston. We are with our clients every step of the way, from start to finish, making sure that they are constantly in the loop and experience the least amount of stress possible for the duration of their project.

What new projects are you working on?

We are currently embarking on the production of an informational series on television that explores various important topics that relate to home buying, renovating and remodeling. Each segment will be produced in a way to give viewers an in-depth look into the world of home buying and remodeling and provide practical information, pragmatic solutions and reasonable expectations on these topics that they will not find

elsewhere. Each segment will dive into the why’s and how’s of each topic, along with explaining the pitfalls and solutions frequently found in this industry.

Anything else you would like to add?

We offer free consultations and estimates. Give us a call or stop by our showroom anytime Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 5:00pm to chat with one of our experienced designers or project coordinators. We make it essential for the client to understand the quality of materials that we pride ourselves in using so that they know their investment is worthwhile. We invite you to browse our beautiful selection of materials from around the world.

What distinguishes Kitchen Designs & More from its competition?

We are well-known in the Weston community for the quality of our work. We are the only local kitchen design and project coordination

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LEGISLATIVE LOOK

Preventing Unwanted Sales Calls and Texts

BY REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD STARK any constituents are confused as to the calls allowed and exempt from the “Do Not Call” list. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services maintains the Florida-specific “Do Not Call” list. Florida residents who do not wish to receive sales calls or sales texts may have their residential, mobile or paging device telephone number included on this list.

Exemptions to the Florida Do Not Call Law Some unsolicited sales calls are exempt from the provisions of the law. Solicitors may make calls, when: ▸▸ A prior or existing business relationship exists. ▸▸ In response to an express request of the person called. ▸▸ From a newspaper publisher. ▸▸ In connection with an existing debt or contract. ▸▸ A real estate agent responds to a yard sign or other advertisement.

Furthermore, some solicitation calls are not “telephonic sales calls” as defined in the statute because they typically are not selling a product or service.

Generally, these calls are from: ▸▸ Charitable organizations seeking donations. ▸▸ Political candidates and political parties seeking a donation. ▸▸ Research or survey companies seeking an opinion. ▸▸ Collection agencies trying to locate a debtor or collect on a debt.

If you receive a call from a professional solicitor, charity or seller of goods and you no longer wish to receive calls from that entity, tell the organization that you no longer wish to receive solicitations. Additionally, file a complaint with the Department so that there will be a record that you have previously requested that the entity stop contacting you via telephone. Businesses and charities are required to maintain a list of consumers who have made a do-not-call request, and it is a violation to call a consumer who has asked to be placed on the company’s do-not-call list.

If You Receive an Unwanted Sales Call or Text Anyone who receives an unsolicited sales call should attempt to obtain as much information as possible from the caller and immediately report the violation to the Department by calling 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) and request a form via regular mail, download a Do Not Call Complaint Form or file a Do Not Call Online Complaint.

Unwanted sales texts should be preserved for assistance in completing the submission of a Do Not Text Complaint Form.

The Department has the authority to contact the solicitor and inform it of the requirements of the law. While the Department does not resolve individual consumer problems, your complaint will help investigate the company and could lead to an enforcement action.

Each year the legislature examines potential bills to further curb these annoying calls while preserving constitutional liberties.

Subscription to the Florida Do Not Call list is now being offered free of charge for residential and mobile telephone numbers. Your number will remain on the Florida Do Not Call list for five (5) years. It’s fast and easy to subscribe now.

Simply go to www.fldnc.com and click on the phone photo.

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■ State Representative Richard Stark (D – Weston) represents House District 104 which includes all of Weston. You can reach Rep. Stark at RichardStark@myflorida.gov or by calling his legislative office at 954-217-0287.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Rotary Club of Weston Recognizes Scholarship Recipients

BY STACEY BOMSER

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or the past 32 years, the Rotary Club of Weston Manney, Isabella McGillycuddy, Paola Perez, Valeria Five students received two-year Florida has been presenting college scholarships Portuese, Daniela Quintero, Isabella Restrepo, Prepaid Scholarships from the Weston Rotary, to deserving high school students. This Sofia Serna, Laura Valiente, and Isabella Vizcaino in conjunction with the Broward Education year, 38 students from Cypress Bay and Western from Cypress Bay High School; Maria Boada, Foundation. Congratulations to Western High high schools, The Sagemont School, and Helping Allanah Ference, Andres Ferrer, Ericca Gaskill, School graduates Allanah Ference, who will attend Advance and Nurture the Florida International University; Development of Youth (HANDY) Daniela Mesa, who will attend shared $150,000 worth of Palm Beach State College; Lance scholarships. Students received Plummer, who will attend their awards during the Rotary Broward College; and Stephanie Club’s 2019 Scholarship Awards Tobar, who will attend Florida Breakfast ceremony, which was Atlantic University; as well as attended by Rotary members, Blanche Ely High School graduate school administrators and Charitanna Francois, from local leaders.

HANDY, who will attend the To date, the Weston Rotary University of North Florida.

2019 Rotary Club of Weston Scholarship recipients has awarded over $1.3 million in Many of the scholarship scholarships. Most of that money recipients will be the first in their is raised at the FHV Weston family to attend college. Rotary Mina Ghali, Camila Gonzalez, Emma Greenbaum, Lawyers.com Golf Classic. The awards are based Golf Classic Title Sponsor Michael Freedland says Isaiah Hernandez, Hoang Le, Daniela Mesa, Lucia on academic achievement, community service and Murguia, Lance Plummer, Karen Tejada, Stephanie it is a privilege to be able to help so many worthy financial need. students further their academic pursuit each year.

Tobar, Michaela Traitz, Isabel Wood and Elizabeth The 2019 Rotary Scholarship recipients include: Zamora from Western High School; and Ivonne “Awarding scholarships to area students fits Erica Alejaldre, Ashlynn Amon, Lucia Carreras, perfectly with the Rotary Club of Weston’s mission Duran, Victoria Lutz and Taylor Solomon from Francesco Chiappe, Tiffany Goncalves, Brianna to provide services to youth and families in our The Sagemont School. These students received Green, Harold Guedez, Cristina Heilbron, Talia community,” states Freedland. scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $15,000.

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POSITIVE PARENTING

Dealing With Peer Pressure

BY IVIS MATEOS ealing with peer pressure and fitting-in plays an important part in our human growth and development. At a reasonable level, they are necessary factors in character building, since it helps with learning skills such as decision making, resolving conflicts, and making new relationships.

Sometimes you will have tough conversations about unjust people and situations. Your instinct as a parent might be to immediately avoid the conversation, however, having intentional, non-judgmental conversations with our children may help change the course of their choices.

You are not the only one influencing your children’s lives, therefore it is extremely important that you maintain the lines of communication. Let your children know that you are always available and there for them, ready to listen even through uncomfortable conversations such as bullying, sex, drugs and unkind peers.

As parents it is important that we build healthy communication pathways with our children by setting realistic expectations about the conversation and be prepared to deal with a response you might not like. It is perfectly normal to see things differently than your children do. In most cases, children or young adults will think differently than you do and even intentionally do the opposite of what the parent recommends. This is a normal process of social emotional development as they begin their process of independence or transition into adulthood.

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Weston Music Society Presents Ten Scholarships

BY STACEY BOMSER

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romoting music education is part of the mission of the Weston Music Society. Each year it presents scholarships to graduating seniors from Cypress Bay and Western high schools, allowing them to further their music studies in college.

This year’s scholarship recipients were recognized during a Weston City Commission meeting. Each student received a $500 scholarship, made possible by the Weston Music Society’s scholarship matching program, funded by generous members of the community.

Naja Brown will study Music Theatre at Emerson College this coming year thanks, in part, to her scholarship. She says she is grateful for this opportunity.

“Receiving this scholarship means a lot to me, because it acts as a reward to all the hard work I’ve put into my goals as a performer. This past year, many days were dedicated to trying to improve my musical abilities for the multiple college auditions I embarked on. It took a lot of discipline and dedication to ensure success in the process, and it is an honor that the Weston Music Society has selected

me as a recipient for the scholarship in response. I am grateful for this opportunity, and it has further inspired me to continue to be a dedicated musician.”

Oboe player Chris Avila says he, too, was honored to receive this scholarship which will help support his Music Education studies at FIU. “It represents all the years of hard work that I put into my instrument and how I never gave up on practicing. What this scholarship shows me is that I have been recognized for the hard work that I have put in and I’m grateful

for that and for all of my friends and teachers that have helped me along the way.”

The other recipients include cello player Victor Suarez, flutist Daniel Ramos, clarinet player Cooper Garcia, and saxophone player Alexandra Medina. In addition, four soprano singers received scholarships: Nicole Parra, Carolyn Torres, Adialys Serrano and Andrea Tovar.

The band and chorus directors at Cypress Bay and Western high schools selected the student musicians. Weston Music Society President Lou Marett and Board Members Renee Smoley and Roger Lander visited each school to hear the students perform.

Marett says the Weston Music Society is committed to promoting music education at all grade levels. “Our music education begins in the elementary schools with two performances a year by professional musicians explaining their instruments and giving a short recital. The exciting news for us is that we will be meeting with the Band Boosters at Falcon Cove and Tequesta Trace middle schools and Cypress Bay and Western high schools to explore ways to expand our In Schools Music program.”

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It really saddened me, thinking about how people irl Scouts from Troop 10759 in Weston were who depended on those services would feel after the among the 137 troops across South Florida season of giving was over. I wanted to find a way to taking part in Feeding Florida Together, a help fill the gap.” council-wide community service Blonde created Feeding Broward project. Each spring, troops from six Together. With generous donations counties, making up Girl Scouts of from the Weston community, she was Southeast Florida, host food drives in able to collect about 8,000 pounds their local communities and deliver of food for the Cooperative Feeding the non-perishable food to partner Program. Eventually, Blonde’s project organizations working to battle hungrew so large, and had such a profound ger. Troop 10759 donated 130 pounds impact on the community, that Girl of food to Feeding South Florida in Scouts of Southeast Florida decided to Pembroke Park. adopt it, changing the name to Feeding As impressive as that is, what’s Florida Together. even more remarkable is that Feeding Since 2009, it has been responsible Erica Blonde’s Silver Florida Together began right here for the donation of more than five milAward project launched in Weston. In 2004, Erica Blonde lion pounds of food to local food panFeeding Florida Together organized a huge county-wide food tries. This year, Girl Scouts collected drive as part of her Silver Award project. At the time, more than 15,800 pounds of food and distributed she was a Cadette Scout attending Tequesta Trace it to 44 different organizations. In Broward County Middle School. alone, 735 Girl Scouts in 65 different troops gathered “My Girl Scout troop had gone for a service activity over 4,600 pounds of food. at a food pantry in Fort Lauderdale,” explains Blonde, Blonde says she is awed by how her project has who is now co-leader of a Cadette troop in Boston. “I grown into such an enormous force thanks to Girl remember the staff explaining how the pantry’s Scouts. “It makes me really proud of our Girl Scouts, slowest months were in the spring, after the holidays. to see them working together to help others. Helping

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Five Tips for Healthy, Injury-Free Running

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One clinical study after another has confirmed that regular aerobic activity — which can range from brisk walking to jogging to running outside or on a treadmill — can add years to your life and prevent or reduce heart disease risk factors such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. And regular exercise can help prevent many cancers, as well. “sweat rate,” which is based on the amount of liquid your body loses after an hour of exercise. By calculating your sweat rate, you can better evaluate what you should drink to replace lost fluid and help avoid injuries.

3. Listen to Your Body Most running injuries, commonly involving knees, the feet, the Achilles heel or the hamstring, don’t appear suddenly. They usually provide slowdeveloping warning signs that should not be ignored. It’s up to each runner to heed the signs and see a doctor before serious injury develops.

As part of a major study of lifelong exercisers last year — which included runners and brisk-walkers — researchers found that those in their mid-70s who have been active for most of their lives have similar cardiovascular health to 40-45-year-olds.

can be especially tough on joints, muscles and overall health from repetitive impact. Always consult your physician before starting a running program, particularly if you have underlying health issues such as high blood pressure.

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Cypress Bay UNICEF Club Reaches Fundraising Milestone club donated $7,000 in gift cards to Harvest Drive to distribute to families in need at Thanksgiving. n the short time the Cypress Bay High School “During our annual toy drive, the great students UNICEF Club has been around it has accomplished many great things. One-thousand mem- of Cypress Bay donated over 500 toys to children in our community. The toys were then given to St. bers strong, it is the student club with the largest membership in the country. And, for the past four years, Cypress Bay UNICEF has been the number one club for fundraising. This year it surpassed the quarter-million-dollar mark.

In honor of this accomplishment, the club was recognized by the Broward County School Board. Members of the club’s executive board were invited to address the School Board members.

Vice President Harold Guedez shared that the club raised about $60,000 this school year. “In just seven years, we have raised over 250,000 dollars. Let me be clear, 100% of this Katharine Drexel Catholic Church where they were money, all of it, is donated directly to UNICEF USA, delivered to many organizations in our community.” who then divides and distributes these funds. As As impressive as its fundraising efforts have been, you can imagine, we and all UNICEF members are what is equally amazing is the sense of community incredibly proud of our accomplishments.”

Cypress Bay UNICEF has created on campus. “These But the Cypress Bay UNICEF Club does more activities and fundraisers have no barriers based on than just fundraise to support UNICEF’s efforts to grade which means students of all classes, whether help children around the world, club members also they are a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior, help children and families in our own community. can come together to support UNICEF’s global According to Vice President Hannah Stoler, the

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vision,” states President Robin Fintz. “We do not have any membership requirements because we want ALL students in Cypress to be able to contribute to UNICEF’s mission. This club creates a very unique sense of community and family among the student body that very few other activities do. When our club wears their shirts, the entire school becomes UNICEF, with shirts in every class. We are 1000 students strong!”

President Ernesto Padrino says UNICEF is part of the culture at Cypress Bay. “Every student knows about UNICEF and the student body has united around its goals, which include securing education, protection, security and global access to medicine. It is the students’ dedication that has allowed Cypress Bay to achieve as much as it has.”

In addition to addressing the school board members, the Cypress Bay UNICEF Club presented a video produced by the school’s TV production department explaining, in the members’ own words, what UNICEF does and how its efforts impact children around the world.

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Falcon Cove Film Students Shine at Student Film Festival Mr. Hengge says he is continually impressed ore than 600 students are enrolled in the with how quickly the young filmmakers develop.

Film 1 and Film 2 courses at Falcon Cove “Our students start out simply. They learn 30 basic Middle School. They are able to earn high shots and replicate them. They soon move on to stop school credit while exploring a unique creative motion animation videos, music videos, re-creation outlet. The annual Student Film Festival is a chance videos and, ultimately, original short films.” to showcase their projects to parents and peers.

Many of those projects are presented at the Film Instructor Eric Hengge acknowledges that annual Student Film Festival. “It gives the students many students sign up for the class because they the opportunity to appreciate their and each other’s think it is an opportunity to watch movies for a work the way it should be – big, amazing and in front grade. “What quickly becomes apparent is that the of a large crowd just like a real Hollywood premiere,” movie watching is a small part of the program. It is shares Mr. Hengge. “It’s an experience they’ll never not passive but an active study into what it takes to forget. It’s nothing short of electrifying.” make a film. Things get interesting when the stuMr. Hengge says filmmaking is hard work, but it dents apply what they learned from the professional is rewarding. “Sometimes things don’t turn out as works we show into their own projects.” planned. Challenges arise and compromises have

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to be made. But when they succeed, as they often do, they shine like the sun. Everyone wants to see what they did and get a copy. The memories last forever and the students leave with the ultimate document of their experiences for years to come.”

Falcon Cove Middle School is fortunate to have a subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite for each student to access when in film class, with 40 computers per room. Mr. Hengge says they use the Adobe Premier Pro editing software, as well as Photoshop and After Effects.

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Cypress Bay Thespians Take Home Two Cappie Awards

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ypress Bay High School’s award-winning drama department took home two prestigious Cappie Awards from the 17th annual South Florida Cappie Gala. The awards program recognizes students from Broward and Palm Beach County high schools for excellence in theater productions.

Cypress Bay received 12 nominations; eleven for its production of Mamma Mia!, the popular Broadway musical based on the songs of ABBA, including Best Musical and Best Song, as well as one critic nomination.

Two Cypress Bay students received prestigious Cappie Awards for their work on the production.

Cristina (Cristy) Marine won Best Comic Actress in a Musical for her role as “Rosie,” while Valeria Jubes received the award for Best Choreography.

In addition, The Sagemont School received three Cappie Awards for its production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which received 13 nominations. Eva Daskos was a double winner, receiving awards for Best Actress in a Play for her role as “Puck” and Best Costumes.

Castmate Aaron Cantu won Featured Actor in a Play for his role as “Nick Bottom” in Act Two. Students from 13 schools received awards

during this year’s Cappie Gala, which took place at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

Awards were presented in 42 categories including performance, design, production, publicity and criticism.

Cypress Bay had several students perform in the gala’s energetic opening number which parodied “Another Op’nin, Another Show” from Kiss Me Kate. Members of the Lightning Drama Department took the stage for a second time, performing “Does Your Mother Know?”

During the awards ceremony, the audience was treated to songs from six productions nominated for Best Musical and/or Best Song. Scenes from the five Best Play nominees were also presented during the gala.

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Cristina Marine (right) starred as Rosie in Cypress Bay’s production of Mamma Mia!

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s the culminating activity for a lesson where and that where they live affects on Animal Habitats and Adaptations, everything about their life.” She notes students in Katie Monioudis’ fourth some of the children were talking grade gifted and high achiever class created about going to a zoo to check the models of actual animal habitats. It was an things in the habitat of each animal. enrichment activity offered as part of the Once the research was complete, STEMscopes science curriculum. the students were tasked to create Mrs. Monioudis believes project-based habitats for their animals using shoe learning enhances the classroom lessons. boxes and supplies such as clay, hay, “Projects that are hands-on and require kids grass and paint. The groups then to do their own research really help with presented their projects to the class, the whole learning process.” with each member explaining their For this assignment, the students worked particular role. in groups of four. They had to choose an Mrs. Monioudis calls this enrichanimal and then conduct research on it ment activity a total success. “The stuand where it lives. The children chose dents worked in groups and enjoyed to study the white rhino, snow leopard, learning about the animals and how giraffe and sloth. most animals have a certain habitat While they were allowed to use their that meets their needs, or they would computers to conduct the research, Mrs. Monioudis it needs to survive, the Botanist had to ensure the not survive.” says the students “needed to check their sources for habitat included plants that would grow naturally She also appreciates how her students were able in that environment, and the Habitat Designer was to collaborate on this assignment. “Life is about real facts – no Wikipedia.” responsible for the development of the actual habi- working together and being able to communicate Each group member had a specific role and tat. The Curator of Exhibits kept the team on track. with each other. It is also a great for kids to learn to had to research information for their particular According to Mrs. Monioudis, the students job. For example, the Zoologist had to research the speak in front of people.” “enjoyed learning that animals cannot live just anyteam’s animal and provide information on what 072019_MHBR_GrAmSumm_OurCity HP_072019_MHBR_GrAmSumm_OurCity HP 6/12/19 10:18 AM Page 1

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innie Rosenblum has two Minnie’s Birdies for Buddies passions – golf and working golf tournament enabled children with people with intellectual and adults with special needs to disabilities. Through Minnie’s play golf to their ability and be Birdies for Buddies golf tournament, partnered with someone whose she was able to combine her two ability and knowledge of the interests and raise money for Special game was more advanced. Minnie Olympics Florida. recruited high school golfers from The rising junior at NSU NSU University School, Belen Jesuit University School is a member of Preparatory School and Carrollton the school’s golf team and serves as School of the Sacred Heart to president of the Best Buddies chapter. serve as coaches and mentors She also volunteers with Special to the Special Olympics players.

Olympics and the Friendship Circle. While Minnie The nine-hole tournament was played at Trump has participated in many programs and fundraisers National Doral. for special needs organizations, she decided she “The golfers were wanted to create her own event specifically for really thankful and golfers with intellectual disabilities. honored to be part of “Special Olympics has an amazing program for such an incredible golfers and are able to coach and teach the athletes event,” shares Minnie. how to play,” explains Minnie. “One particular “They loved being able obstacle for them was finding tournaments and to create a bond with places to do these kinds of events. That’s why it was the athletes and to play so important for me to be able to give the athletes the golf with them. The same experience I have.” players really enjoyed

their time together. It gave them a chance to truly get to know each other through a shared interest.”

While the Special Olympics players and their parents were also grateful for the opportunity to participate in this tournament, Minnie says the event was most meaningful to her. “Being able to see my impact and how I can create a special memory for other people was so rewarding. The way I made these people feel was my favorite part.”

She says it was also gratifying to present a check for $4,500 to Special Olympics Florida.

Minnie plans to make Minnie’s Birdies for Buddies a regular event, holding golf tournaments throughout the year. She welcomes student golfers interested in volunteering at future tournaments to contact her at minnierosenblum3@gmail.com.

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f you are like most people, you look forward to a good night’s sleep. The following TRUE or FALSE statements may Should I have my child’s wisdom teeth extracted? provide some food for thought while waiting This is a question I am asked frequently, especially for the REM zone. at the end of orthodontic treatment. The question 1. Sleeping with two pillows under your head is very logical. We have been working to align the teeth is better for you than sleeping with one. for two years and everyone is excited to unveil their new FALSE: Whether you sleep on your side smile to the world. The last thing that anyone wants is or on your back, using two pillows under to leave the wisdom teeth to spoil our great work. On your head will force your spine into an the other hand, the extraction of third molars is usuabnormal position. In the short term ally carried out by an Oral Surgeon using some form of this abnormal spinal position can cause muscle and ligament soreness, sedation. The decision to refer must be thought out and tightness and fatigue. Eventually, chronic spinal problems may result. based on science.

Sleeping with one pillow is better, and a correctly contoured “cervical” According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons pillow or small cervical roll is best. Contoured pillows or cervical rolls (AAOMS), the decision to avoid extracting the third molars (AKA Wisdom Teeth) provide optimum support for your neck while sleeping, and help to depends on their meeting the following criteria: completely erupted and nonmaintain normal cervical lordosis (spinal curvature in the neck) and impacted, completely functional, painless, free of decay, disease-free, capable of spinal alignment. being properly cleaned. As can be seen from this list, the academy of oral surgery 2. Sleeping on leans heavily toward extraction. This list fails to aid in my decision making in your stomach is most cases as the average teen completes orthodontic treatment between 13-14 yrs one of the least old and the wisdom teeth erupt between 17-21 years old. healthy positions in which to sleep.

TRUE: Lower back and neck pain are two of the more immediate and obvious signs that “stomach sleeping” is not good for you. For some people, sleeping on their stomach may not produce symptoms for months or years. Unfortunately, when symptoms do start poor sleeping habits are usually well established and spinal problems have become advanced. The preferred position in which to sleep - in terms of both comfort and spinal health - is the fetal position (on the side with knees and hips bent slightly) What I prefer to use as a guide is the anatomy of the mandible (lower jaw) and with a thin pillow between the knees. This will help maintain the back in the developmental stage of the third molars. For example, there is a nerve that neutral position, and minimize early morning low back stiffness. runs the length of the lower border of the mandible called the inferior alveolar 3. The best position in which to read in bed is to lie on your back with your nerve. Among other things, this nerve provides for our feeling in the lower lip. head propped up high.

The third molars develop right over this nerve and it is not until around 15-16 FALSE: Chiropractic doctors treat many patients with neck and upper yrs old that the roots of the teeth tend to approximate and sometimes even wrap back problems that are the direct result of poor postural habits. A around the nerve. I allow the third molar to grow and hopefully find a reasoncommon postural mistake involves the habit of lying on one’s back able eruption path prior to the completion of development of its roots. If I find with the head propped up while reading or watching television. This that there is too much pressure being placed on the 12 year molars, I will refer position forces the head and neck into extreme sustained flexion, causing for evaluation prior to the full development of the roots. What this accomplishes compression of the spinal discs, stretching of the spinal cord and cervical is the removal of the third molars with a much reduced chance of damage nerves that come out of the cervical spine, and abnormal tension on the to the nerve. posterior neck muscles.

As in most situations, timing is everything. Our protocol consists of consisIn small doses, such stresses are normal and easily accommodated by tent retainer wear as soon as braces are removed. We then monitor the third the body. The problems begin when these positions become habitual or a molars until they either come in or are removed. Consistent retainer wear is regular part of one’s routine. Repeated and long-term postural abuse will more than sufficient in maintaining that beautiful smile through the process. almost invariably cause chronic soft tissue damage, spinal distortions and In fact, we are recommending long term night time wear of the retainer even if accelerated spinal degenerative change. The best position in which to read the third molars are removed. As it turns out, the eruption of the third molars while in bed is the same as when you are sleeping - lying on one side with is the most well known, but not the only factor which can cause shifting of the the head and neck in a neutral position. Think posture... always! teeth over time.

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For a consultation or more information you can reach Dr. Browner and Dr. Behar at Windmill Health The office of Dr. Maria Maranzini-Grosman (Board Certified Pediatric Dentist) and Dr. Alon Grosman Center in Weston at 954-217-4881. They have two additional locations to serve you in Pembroke Pines (Specialist in Orthodontics) is located at South Flamingo Road on the NW corner of Griffin and Flamingo and Naples; contact the Weston location for more information.

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Cypress Bay Graduate Builds Foundation for Success

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here are more than 50 student clubs at Cypress Bay High School, but one of the most popular and most successful is the Habitat for Humanity Chapter. In just three years, it has grown to over 450 members and, more impressively, has raised over $20,000 to help build homes for families in need. That success is due in a large part to the hard work and dedication of club founder Matthew Liebman.

Matthew and his family moved to Weston while he was in high school. He was a new kid in a new school trying to find his place. Matthew says he joined a few clubs but never really felt a connection, so he decided to start his own.

Having come from Detroit, a city that declared bankruptcy in 2013, Matthew knew of the challenges facing families in poverty-stricken areas. He also knew that he wanted to belong to a service club that truly provided a service, allowing students to give back to the community. When he learned about Habitat for Humanity, he knew he had found his calling.

“It’s mission and purpose are simply to provide a place for people to call

home,” shares Matthew. “This was an organization that could demonstrate real results in my own community.”

Matthew had to overcome numerous obstacles before establishing a Habitat for Humanity Chapter, namely proving to school administrators

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that there was a need for yet another service club. Another challenge was that volunteers must be at least 18 years old to help build the Habitat homes, ruling out most high school students. However, students can contribute by volunteering at the Habitat Restore (retail establishment) as well as planting landscaping and painting the homes.

In addition to providing manpower, the club is also committed to raising money to support Habitat for Humanity’s efforts. It has hosted various sports tournaments as well as fundraisers at restaurants and exercise/fitness centers, along with traditional fundraisers like carwashes and bake sales. The club even has its own clothing website. The $20,000 raised will go towards building homes at the Rick Case Habitat Community in Pompano Beach and in a newly launched site in Miramar.

Matthew says founding the Habitat for Humanity Club at Cypress Bay was an invaluable experience. He feels honored to be making a difference on campus and in the community. “We

Cypress Bay Habitat for Humanity Chapter Founder Matthew Liebman with a future Habitat homeowner.

impact and sustain our local community through providing families with access to the American dream of home ownership. Moreover, our members who volunteer in the program come away knowing first-hand that they have helped someone in need.”

As Matthew gets set to start at Florida State University, he is honored to have built the foundation for the Habitat for Humanity Chapter at Cypress Bay.

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Gator Run Students Compete in National Writing Bee

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creative, unstructured writing and to incorporate dialogue into their work.”

Mrs. Hernandez says some of her students wrote about the egg falling and cracking leading to unfortunate events, while others chose a more realistic storyline, using the wish to make the FSA test go away.

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he school year ended with quite a buzz of excitement at Gator Run Elementary, with 23 students qualifying for the finals of The Writing Bee. It’s a national writing competition sponsored by BoomWriter Media, with the winners having their work published.

For the contest, students in third, fourth and fifth grade were given a prompt written by Nick Bruel, author of the Bad Kitty series. The children had to write what they thought should happen in the next chapter. The story was about a peculiar uncle who each year gave his niece an unusual gift. For her 13th birthday, he gave her an egg that would grant five “no” wishes, meaning if she wished for an “F” on her paper she would get no “F”.

“Students had to use their imagination to continue the storyline,” explains fourth grade teacher Maite Hernandez. “It offered them the opportunity to venture into more

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According to Gator Run Media Specialist Elayne Hollander, “The voting was random and anonymous.

The writing and voting repeated for three rounds at the school level, ending with finalists for the national competition.” The teachers did edit and give feedback to students before submitting their final entries.

Ms. Hollander says Gator Run is honored to have 23 students

qualify for the national competition. “We’re so proud of the writing they submitted, happy it was a fun experience, and excited to see how far they will go.”

Evan F., from Lynn Mitchel’s fourth grade class, says, win or lose, he is thrilled to be a finalist in The Writing Bee. “I was so excited to be writing a book and competing with other kids in my class and school. I never dreamed I could make it to the next level and compete nationally. I can’t wait to write my next chapter!”

Classmate Veronica M. believes the program has made her a better writer. “The best part of being a writer is that you have the opportunity to create an entire world, filled with your own characters and ideas.”

Once The Writing Bee is complete, the final story will be published and include the names of all participating students. The Writing Bee champion will receive a $2,000 college savings scholarship.

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Savor the Flavors of Argentina at Baires Grill What are your specialty dishes?

We specialize in certified Black Angus ummer is the time for barbecubeef. Our most popular entrees are ing. But, while many Weston the parrillada (grilled meats) and residents may fancy themselves the Skin Skirt Steak. We also offer a a grill-master, the world knows the best barbecue comes from Argentina. variety of milanesas and pastas. A popular appetizer is the Provoleta Fortunately, we can savor the (char-grilled semi-hard Provolone flavors of Argentina at Baires Grill Argentinean Steak House. For the past Cheese). And you simply must try our empanadas. They are unique because 20 years, this restaurant group has they are not oven baked, but rather been serving authentic Argentinian grilled.

Our empanadas are the parrillada (barbecue) with four resbest in town! taurants in South Florida, including Besides the excellent food, what is the its newest here in Weston. General restaurant known for?

Manager Marcelo Farah shares more Baires Grill Argentinean Steak House about the restaurant and what diners is the ideal place to enjoy a delicious can expect at Baires Grill. meal and great conversation with What is Baires Grill Argentinian friends in a relaxed atmosphere. We Steak House? offer authentic Argentine cooking Argentine gastronomy is recognized made with the freshest ingredients, worldwide for its famous parrilpaired with friendly service and lada and legendary meat cuts. As fair prices. On weekends, we feature our name indicates, Baires Grill live music.

Argentinian Steak House offers an exceptional variety of meats prepared In addition to its steaks, Argentina is known for its wines. Does Baires Grill with those passionate characteristics offer a wine list? unique to Argentina.

But, of course! Any gourmet meal should be accompanied by a fine wine.

We offer a selection of robust and affordable red wines, mainly from Argentina. There is also a full bar.

Can you accommodate private parties and special events?

We happily host all types of events from office holiday parties to bridal showers to special celebrations such as 50th birthday parties or high What distinguishes Baires Grill from school graduations. We have a large other steak houses? space in the back, complete with bar, Baires Grill is famous for the quality that is ideal for private parties and of its food. We use the freshest ingre- special events. We offer different dients to make the most simple but options and menu packages for varidelicious dishes. ous occasions.

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Food is a very big part of our culture.

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Experience a true taste of Argentina at Baires Grill. n Baires Grill Argentinean Steak House is located at 2210 Weston Road in the Waterways Shoppes. To make a reservation call 754-7016806. It has two additional locations in Brickell and Sunny Isles. For more information visit www.

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Rotary Club of Weston Helps Connect the World

BY JOHN CROSS, ROTARY CLUB OF WESTON PRESIDENT, 2019-2020

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he Rotary Club of Weston is entering its 33rd year as the premier community service organization in Broward County.

Annually, Rotary International selects a theme which best states the focus of the Rotary year. This year’s theme is “Rotary Connects the World”. Rotary is built on connection. Paul Harris formed Rotary in 1905 for one compelling reason, to help him connect to others in a new city. Rotary’s ability to connect us and fund charitable projects remains unique and unrivaled.

It is an honor and privilege to lead the Rotary Club of Weston for the next year. The Rotary Club of Weston is a large, diverse and ever evolving group of professionals that similarly believe in the Rotary “Service Above Self” motto and in the power of helping those in need in our community and our world.

Our Vision Statement: Improving lives in the community, globally, and within ourselves; the Mission Statement: Serving thru hands-on local projects and contributing internationally to help humanity, encourage and facilitate numerous meaningful and much needed community service projects throughout Weston, Broward County and across the globe. Locally, we work with Life Net 4 Families, The Harvest Drive, Habitat for Humanity and many others. Globally in 2019-2020, our club will focus on literacy projects

in Panama, clean water projects in Colombia and Guatemala, along with bicycles for Africa and mosquito netting in South America, to name a few.

All charitable projects are funded with the proceeds of our annual Rotary Run for Tomorrow, which occurs on December 8 at Cypress Bay High School.

To get involved as a runner or sponsor please visit our website at www. westonrotary.com.

Our club also remains steadfast in its commitment to develop the leaders of tomorrow. The annual FHV Weston Lawyers.com Golf Classic is our other major event. It provides funds for college scholarships. Last month our club awarded over 30 college scholarships to graduating seniors at Cypress Bay High School, Western High School, Sagemont School and HANDY (Helping Abused Neglected and Disadvantaged Youth). These awards totaled well over $130,000 this year and well over $1,000,000 throughout the years! This best exemplifies why we remain one of the premier scholarship programs in Broward County, in conjunction with a strong community partnership with the Broward Education Foundation.

With all that said, I am most proud of the exemplary manner in which our members go about to achieve their service goals. Our members are warm, passionate, engaging and eager to share with new members their heart for “Service Above Self” and the Family of Rotary. I personally invite you to join us for breakfast on Thursday mornings at 7:25am at Weston Hills Country Club to experience Rotary.

For more information contact westonrotary@gmail.com.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Help-U-Sell Broward Realty: Not Only Sells Houses but Saves U $$$

BY BEVERLY PERKINS

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ver four decades ago, Help-U-Sell® Real Estate was created as an alternative to traditional real estate agencies. Since it’s opening, it has become the leading fee-for-service real estate franchise with more than 100 offices including a local franchise in Plantation.

Help-U-Sell’s® unique business model allows consumers to save thousands of dollars compared to what they would spend on a traditional broker’s fees. However, these savings do not translate to a reduction in services. Help-U-Sell Broward Realty, a fully licensed Florida Real Estate Brokerage, offers full premium service to all of their clients regardless of the size of the property or the selling price of the home. Their licensed professionals manage the entire selling process from start to finish, handle all negotiations, provide referrals, show their Seller’s homes, and provide expert advice and representation.

Help-U-Sell Broward Realty’s fresh approach to selling a home has been valuable to so many that Brian Meyerowitz, the Managing Broker for the local Help-U-Sell® office, took some time to share more about his franchise so he can help others achieve the same results.

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What distinguishes Help-U-Sell Broward Realty from the competition?

Our platform is unique. We don’t charge the consumer based on the price of the home. We don’t believe that the price of the home should dictate the fee paid. For example, we never understood why an “ordinary” brokerage charges substantially more to sell a $500,000 home versus a $300,000 home. It is illogical, and unfair to the consumer. Help-U-Sell Broward Realty offers a fair, low set fee regardless of the price of the home.* Although we only charge a low set fee (due at closing) we pride ourselves on providing premium full-service representation with a personal touch from the beginning to the end of the transaction.

What are some of the things you offer your clients?

First, we do an in-home consultation. We then create a full marketing program to include the MLS, Realtor.com, Zillow, Trulia, and other popular real estate sites. We will dispatch a professional photographer, videographer, and a drone pilot to come to your home and take photos, a virtual tour, and an aerial tour on ALL listings. Next, we will coordinate and manage paperwork, inspections, appraisals, and anything else needed.

What else would you like to share with our readers?

Previously, in conjunction with my real estate practice, I owned a full-service mortgage broker-

age. We sold that practice, and now fully concentrate on real estate. However, our prior experience in the mortgage business is invaluable to our Sellers.

For example, we know the proper questions to ask the Buyer’s lender in order to minimize risks during the transaction. This knowledge is critical to keeping a deal together. We help Buyers too. In fact, our “Smart Buy” program provides many Buyer benefits including assistance paying some of the fees associated with a typical purchase transaction.

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I have also served 18 consecutive years as a judge on the Professional Standards Committee. That means that I conduct ethics hearings when disputes between two local brokerages arise. This is an appointed position by the Board of Realtors. The time I spend helping to resolve disputes is performed “probono”. I love giving back to the Realtor community.

For more information or a complimentary home consultation, please contact Help-U-Sell Broward Realty at 954-727-8218 or call Brian Meyerowitz, the Managing Broker directly at 954-4703444. You may also visit the website at www. HelpUSellBroward.com *Broker/co-op fees may apply. Fees vary for luxury properties.

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BY DR. JANE THERRIEN ummertime means more time spent outdoors, in the pool, at the beach, or even just BBQ-ing! All that outdoor activity means more exposure to direct sunlight. Studies show that exposure to bright sunlight may increase the risk of developing ocular diseases like cataracts, retinopathy, and growths on the eye, including cancer. UV light is certainly responsible for development of corneal and lens conditions regardless of the UV exposure being natural or synthetic. This means the same risk applies when using tanning beds, so be sure to protect your eyes from indoor UV light as well.

Also, remember that sunlight reflected off sand and water can cause conditions like photokeratitis, which is responsible for snow blindness so beach- and poolgoers take note.

It is unfortunate that many people are unaware of the dangers UV light can pose. By wearing UV blocking sunglasses, you can enjoy the summer safely while lowering your risk for potentially blinding eye diseases and tumors. It is important to start wearing proper eye protection at an early age to protect your eyes from years of ultraviolet exposure. Sunglasses are available for all ages, from birth through life.

According to a national Sun Safety Survey, only about half of people who wear sunglasses say they check the UV rating before buying. The good news is that you can easily protect yourself. In order to be eye smart in the sun, you should use the following recommendations: ▸▸ Wear only sunglasses that block both UV-A and UV-B rays and that are labeled either UV400 or 100% UV protection. ▸▸ Wear polarized lenses. While any lenses that have 100% UV protection will give you protection, polarized lenses will protect your eyes while also giving you the best vision quality. ▸▸ Choose wraparound styles so that the sun’s rays cannot enter from the side. ▸▸ If you wear UV-blocking contact lenses, you still need sunglasses. ▸▸ Wear a hat along with your sunglasses; broad-brimmed hats are best. ▸▸ Remember the kids. It’s best to keep children out of direct sunlight during the middle of the day. Make sure they wear sunglasses and hats whenever they are in the sun. ▸▸ Know that clouds don’t block UV light. The sun’s rays can pass through haze and clouds. Sun damage to the eyes can occur any time of year, not just in summer. ▸▸ Be extra careful in UV-intense conditions. Sunlight is strongest mid-day to early afternoon and when reflected off of water.

By embracing these simple tips, you and your family can enjoy the summer sun safely while protecting your vision.

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BY EVAN BARON he quote below is from the Florida Collaborative Law Process Act. It is probably somewhat contrary to what many of you or friends or family have experienced while going through a divorce. Everyone has heard the “horror stories” of endless litigation and exorbitant fees.

There is in fact a way to possibly avoid those issues, by using the collaborative process. It is defined as “a unique non- adversarial process that preserves a working relationship between the parties and reduces the emotional and financial toll of litigation”.

There are some definite rules that must be followed if the parties agree to use the collaborative process.

In the collaborative process, both parties and their respective attorneys act as a team and not as adversaries. In most instances there are other “team members” such as accountants, financial advisers, or mental health professionals. The “team” schedules meetings with all parties present. An agenda is prepared and the “team” attempts to move forward to resolve all the issues that are involved. This is a process and therefore the “IT IS THE POLICY OF THIS STATE parties should be prepared to have these “team meetings” TO ENCOURAGE THE PEACEFUL on more than one occasion.

RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES AND THE There are some definite EARLY RESOLUTION OF PENDING rules that must be followed if the parties agree to use the LITIGATION THROUGH A VOLUNTARY collaborative process.

SETTLEMENT PROCESS” “As part of this no adversarial and voluntary resolution of disputes, lawyers who engage in the collaborative law process in a family law matter, and any other lawyers in that lawyer’s firm, may not afterwards represent any party in any related proceeding except to request that a court approve the settlement reached during the collaborative law process or in specified emergency situations in accordance with family law court rules.”

As stated above, if for some reason the collaborative process “breaks down” and litigation becomes the only alternative, the collaborative attorney must withdraw from representing his/her client. Therefore, if the process is not successful, either a new attorney must be retained, or the client can represent his/herself. One attorney cannot represent both parties. In addition, both parties must agree to use the collaborative process.

All parties must sign a written agreement before the process begins stating each client’s intent to resolve the dissolution through the collaborative process, each party’s acceptance that they shall make timely, full and candid informal disclosure of information without formal discovery and their understanding that if either party initiates a proceeding in court, the process shall terminate and the attorney’s involved cannot continue their representation.

Attorneys are now required to advise prospective clients about the collaborative process. Although there is no actual certification an attorney can obtain to be declared a “Collaborative Attorney”, there are attorneys who have been trained in the process. As in all matters of law, experience and training are always beneficial to a client.

If you or anyone you know are interested in the Collaborative Process, please give my office a call.

The law firm of Evan H. Baron and Associates is located at 1655 North Commerce Parkway, Suite 201, in Weston. If you have any questions concerning this issue or any other family law matter, call the office at 954-385-9160.

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Do You Have A Creative Our City Media 1/19 Sudoku Short Game?

BY DEAN SKLAR, PGA PROFESSIONAL he short irons and wedges present the most To solve the Sudoku puzzle, each row, column and variability and room for creativity of all the clubs box must contain the numbers 1 to 9. in your bag. With lots of loft on these clubs, we can open or close the club face, and move ball position forward and backward to produce a wide array of shots.

I encourage you to practice and to experiment with all sorts of different lies, ball positions, and situations with these clubs.

Better players are extremely accurate with these clubs in terms of both direction and distance control.

They can control trajectory, and have experience hitting all sorts of shots in many different situations.

Standard set up with short irons is with the ball in the middle of your stance and your feet shoulder width apart. The first step is to assess your lie. If the lie is poor, in taller grass, or presenting limited access to the back of the ball, you want to choke down on the club and push the ball an inch or two back in your stance. This adjustment in your set up will promote a more descending angle of attack, more control of the club head, and a better chance for clean contact. There is plenty of loft on the club, so don’t worry about the ball getting up in the air.

With a good lie, more confident players will take dead aim with short irons.

Be very precise in setting your club face angle at address and ensuring that your body lines are aligned perfectly. We are not looking for power with Our our short City Media 1/19 Crossword irons, so swing the club with simplicity, ultimate control, and maintain perfect balance throughout your swing. There should be no over swinging with these types of shots. If you need to hit the ball further, simply choose a longer club.

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Making Sense of Facial Rejuvenation

BY CHARLES A. MESSA, III, M.D., F.A.C.S. ifestyle lift, S-Lift, Whisper lift, Feather lift, etc.

The names go on and on but these procedures are almost identical.

Cosmetic surgeons will change the name of a straightforward procedure in an attempt to gain new patients, attract attention to “their” practice, or to lure an uneducated patient into thinking that “their” procedure is somehow “better” than what has been done thousands of times before by well-qualified plastic surgeons.

I will attempt to clarify this terminology with an explanation of facelift technique and indications. The original “facelift procedure” was performed by Dr. Eugen Höllander in 1901, and involved elevating with tightening the facial skin only. The procedure has evolved and undergone multiple transformations. Today, a facelift typically involves elevation of the skin on cheek and neck with tightening of the underlying muscle (the SMAS in the cheek and the platysma on the neck). The 21st Century approach to facial rejuvenation focuses on a structured reconstruction as well with fat grafting and tissue tightening.

As the skin ages there is a progressive loss of collagen and elastic which results in increased skin laxity. This skin change, coupled with loss of the underlying soft tissue volume, results in prominent nasolabial folds, jowls, and neck bands. In order to improve the appearance of the face and neck, a skin tightening procedure should be performed.

This can be accomplished several ways, lifting and removing excess skin, a skin resurfacing procedure with laser or chemical peel, or restoring loss of soft tissue volume with fat or synthetic fillers. These techniques can be used alone or in a combination depending on each person’s individual facial anatomy and appearance goals. In describing face lifting procedures, the facial skin is elevated, the underlying muscle is tightened and excess skin is removed. When the skin laxity is limited to the cheek area, a mini – or short-scar facelift, can be performed (scar is limited to the area in the front of the ear). If neck skin laxity and neck bands are present, additional incisions can be made behind the ear and under the chin. This technique is referred to as a full facelift, or face and neck lift. The Lifestyle lift and S-Lift have similar incisions with limited undermining or elevation of the face and neck skin. If there is heaviness or sagging of the eyebrow then a browlift or forehead lift is performed. The aging appearance of the upper and lower eyelids is treated with a blepharoplasty and is a separate procedure from a facelift. In certain cases, depending on the patient’s facial appearance, a facelift is performed in combination with soft tissue volume addition by fat transfer, skin smoothing with a chemical peel or laser resurfacing. All of the procedures can be performed under local anesthesia, intravenous sedation or general anesthesia depending on the patient’s medical history and comfort level. The most important factor to consider when making a decision to have elective cosmetic surgery is the surgeon, the facility, and the anesthesia provider. Only have facial plastic surgery performed by a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery in an accredited outpatient facility or hospital. Anesthesia should be administered by a licensed, board certified anesthesiologist or certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).

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PET CARE

Traveling With Your Dog

BY MIGUEL E. CORDOVA, DVM ur pets share so much of our lives that many of us don’t want to consider traveling without them. Whether you are flying or driving, sharing a trip with a pet can add richness to the experience.

Proper planning can make the travel experience better and less stressful for you and for your pet.

What Food and Medications Should I Bring?

Changing your dog’s food can cause vomiting, diarrhea, or other problems that can be difficult to deal with while traveling. Try to bring enough of your dog’s regular food for the duration of the trip and try to maintain the feeding and toilet schedule your dog is used to at home. If your pet receives medication, bring enough for the trip and try to maintain your regular schedule.

If you are traveling by car or RV, bringing your dog’s favorite bed, blanket, or toys can also help make the trip more relaxing and pleasant. If you are flying, you will need an airline-approved carrier; you should also request that your dog fly in a temperature-controlled cargo area.

How Should I Plan for Travel With My Dog? Many hotels and rental properties allow pets. Locating proper accommodations ahead of time and being clear about fees (some places charge an extra fee for pets) can help minimize anxiety when you arrive.

Most airlines require a health certificate for pets that will be flying. The health certificate generally states that the pet is in good health and free from any infectious or contagious diseases. Don’t assume this document can be obtained from your veterinarian on the way to the airport! Your dog may need a physical examination, fecal exam, or other procedures before your veterinarian can sign

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Should I Sedate My Dog for Travel?

Giving a tranquilizer to a dog before traveling has pros and cons. Sedation can have side effects, including lowering body temperature (which could be an issue if your pet is flying in the cargo area of a plane), and causing hypotension (low blood pressure). Others may argue that a little light sedation can calm a dog that is overly stressed or excited while traveling and can therefore make the trip more pleasant for everyone involved. There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Remember that sedation does not address all travel issues; if your dog has severe motion sickness or gets extremely stressed while traveling, it may be better to arrange for a pet sitter or board him or her. Also, not every dog is a good candidate for a tranquilizer, so ask your veterinarian if sedation is a good idea for your dog.

If you have never given your dog a tranquilizer before, give a test dose ahead of your trip. Pick a day when you will be home with your pet for most of the day. That way, if the medication causes excessive sedation or other negative side effects, you will be there to intervene and call your veterinarian for help.

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SNAPSHOTS FROM SCHOOL

OLYMPIC CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to Manatee Bay Elementary’s Mission Possible team for winning 1st Place in the Mousetrap Car competition. In addition, the school won 2nd Place Team All-Around at the 2019 Broward County Science Olympiad.

NATURE WALK

Students in Patty DeBiase’s third grade class at Indian Trace Elementary learned about mangroves and native wildlife during a field trip to the Anne Kolb Nature Center.

CAREER EXPLORATION

On Career Day, students at Country Isles Elementary learned about different professions such as nursing, law enforcement, and martial arts instruction.

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DIA DE LOS NINOS

Congratulations to Amanda López, a fifth grader in the dual language program at Manatee Bay Elementary. Her Dia de los Ninos poster and message of bilingualism won the first place award from Broward County Schools.

Amanda Lopez with Broward Schools Clinical Educator Idalina Orta and Instructional Facilitator Gloria Rodriguez.

As part of a STEM lesson, students at A Children’s Carousel built towers using cups and straws after discussing the terms “structure” and “foundation”.

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THE WRITE STUFF

Andrew Toffoli, author and illustrator of the Hi-Stories series, visited Country Isles Elementary as part of the school’s Author in Residence program. He spoke to students about his creative process and even demonstrated how he illustrates his characters.

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BATTLE OF THE BOOKS

Students in Shannon Martinez’s first grade class at Gator Run Elementary hosted an Author’s Night to present to their parents the books they published about themselves and their experiences in first grade.

Eagle Point Elementary students took part in the annual Battle of the Books, answering Jeopardy-style questions. Mrs. Quillen‘s fifth grade class was the big winner after defeating Mrs. DeLaNuez’s fourth grade class in the championship round.

TASTY TREAT

Students at Manatee Bay Elementary School celebrated the end of FSA testing with a special treat from the PTA.

CLOSE SHAVE

Manatee Bay Elementary School raised over $14,000 for the American Heart Association. To celebrate, the top fundraisers received ‘pies’ to cover the assistant principals and specials teachers.

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SNAPSHOTS FROM SCHOOL GIFT OF MUSIC

Falcon Cove Middle School sixth grader Leonila Ortega was the recipient of an Alex Tribute Trombone. The instruments were donated to students at 50 different South Florida schools in honor of Alex Schachter who tragically lost his life at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

MUSIC LESSONS

As part of its In-School Music Program, the Weston Music Society arranged to have Willie Stewart visit Country Isles Elementary and Gator Run Elementary, where he introduced students to percussion instruments. Stewart is the former drummer of the Third World, a Jamaican reggae fusion band.

MINI MERCHANTS

After completing a unit on economics, third graders at Gator Run Elementary put what they learned about supply and demand, profits, and marketing to the test with Market Day. Students made items to sell to their peers and classmates.

FOND FAREWELL

Students at Eagle Point Elementary School delivered a heartfelt goodbye to Assistant Principal Rosado, who retired after 13 years at the school and 27 years with Broward Schools.

The children presented her with flowers and homemade cards.

FRIENDS FOREVER

Students at Falcon Cove Middle School took part in the traditional end-of-theyear yearbook signing party, having friends and faculty, including Principal Kaplan, sign their yearbooks.

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GRADUATION DAY

Congratulations to the Weston University Class of 2019. The graduation ceremony for the 24 students who completed this year’s one-of-a-kind civic education program took place during a Weston City Commission meeting also attended by School Board Members Laurie Rich Levinson and Robin Bartleman. The program graduates each received a plaque and memory book.

FOND FAREWELL

Falcon Cove Middle School staff and teachers held a good-bye celebration for Principal Dr. Mark Kaplan.

After 15 years, he is leaving the school to become the new principal at Coral Glades High School.

COMMUNITY HELPERS

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District Fire Chief Todd Draizin, Mayor Daniel Stermer and the Weston City Commission recognized the newest members of Weston Community Emergency Response Team. Eighteen volunteers completed training by BSO to assist first responders and care for family and friends in the event of an emergency or natural disaster. Weston has approximately 100 CERT Team members.

ART APPRECIATION

The Arts Council of Greater Weston, along with the Weston City Commission, recognized the winners of the 2019 Student Artist Showcase.

Approximately 200 pieces of original artwork by students from all Weston public and private schools were on display at the Weston Branch Library.

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