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TABLE OF CONTENTS PUBLISHER PAGE 18 Here’s to George Washington!

FEATURE STORY 20 Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool - Providing a Higher Level of Care & Education CALENDAR 22, 24 July 2022 SCHOOL NEWS 28 Cypress Bay Students Join Nationwide Movement to March For Our Lives 34 Make Our Schools Safe Donates 298 ‘Stop the Bleed’ Kits to Cypress Bay 52 Local Students Celebrate National Merit Scholarships LEGALLY SPEAKING 26 Planning for the Unexpected

40 Weston’s Annual Hometown Fourth of July Celebration Will Spark Your Patriotic Spirit 44 Summer Pops! With The Weston Music Society

42 Cypress Bay Junior Heads to FIU for a Unique Senior Year WESTON CHAMBER 43 Greetings From Your Chamber of Commerce!

POSITIVE PARENTING 54 Staying Healthy in Preschool

30 Weston is The Third Safest City in Florida Study Ranks City Low Crime

56 We Are Family

36 Run for a Cause at the Kettle Krush 5K on Saturday, July 23, At Markham Park

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46 Weston Awarded 64 Arthroscopy of the Foot & Ankle Playground Grants 66 Floaters & spots 48 Votar por Presidente Colombians Vote For President in Weston FROM TEE TO GREEN 50 Thank You, Volunteers!

68 Great Putting Tips to Build Confidence and Lower CAN DO KIDS Your Score 38 Plywood Regatta Scholarship ANIMAL HEALTH Awarded to Two Local High School Seniors 70 Exercising Your Dog

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32 Don’t Let Mosquitos Bite!

REAL ESTATE 60 11 Critical Home Inspection Traps to be Aware of Weeks Before Listing Your Home for Sale

ROTARY NEWS OUR CITY EATS! 62 Peruvian–Japanese Cuisine Never Tasted So Good!

FROM THE STATEHOUSE 72 Disaster Preparedness, Homeowners Insurance & Sales Tax Holidays 79 Internet Safety Month Targets Keeping Children Safe Online PET OF THE MONTH 74 Meet “Piper” ASK THE SHERIFF 76 Hurricane Safety PUZZLE PAGE 80 Crossword and Sudoku 74 Answer Key

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Here’s to George Washington!

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he United States will turn 246 this year. This is cause for celebration. We live in the world’s longest-running representative democracy since Julius Caesar ended the Roman Republic over 2,000 years ago.

Our country’s ability to evolve with the times while maintaining its constitutional government is one of the keys to our long-lasting success. In large part, we have George Washington to thank for that.

Washington was an extraordinarily popular figure following the end of the Revolutionary War and many people were calling for a strong executive to serve as President. While they did not want a king, many wanted a “strong” leader with king-like powers. If Washington chose to consolidate power during his early days as President, rather than humbly focusing on establishing a democracy, history could have turned out very differently.

This is precisely what happened in France just three years after Washington left office. Napoleon Bonaparte quickly morphed his role as First Consul of France into the lifetime Emperor of France. It is easy to imagine decades of unrest and conflict had Washington had similar ambitions.

While we watch the fireworks and celebrate Independence Day this year, lets give a nod of gratitude to our first President. George Washington set the example for every American leader. We all can aspire to his humility and deep belief in duty, especially our elected officials.

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Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool Providing a Higher Level of Care & Education Dual-Core Curriculum

and offers an on-site clinic. Teachers are trained in CPR and first-aid. The school even exceeds the CDC COVID-19 safety protocols; They not only have the clinic, but also a nurse on staff.

Take a tour today to learn about all of the amazing things they offer, making this a very special and safe preschool. In the times we are living in, this Preschool offers very important features, which is rarely seen.

Tree of Life Christian Academy uses two curriculums: the ABEKA curriculum and the HIGH SCOPE curriculum while immersing the children in the Engaging Classrooms & Spanish language.

Facilities They believe a The school’s warm and inviting successful education is classrooms are filled with age-appropriate centered on the curriculum materials to help stimulate creativity in used to teach kids. The ABEKA curriculum each child. Learning centers include blocks, has been used internationally for over 50 dramatic play, housekeeping, manipulatives, years. Scholastically, reading is half the art, library, science, sand & water station, battle for preschoolers. ABEKA has a sixstep program to teach reading skills by using music and movement as well as writing. a phonetic approach.

Committed Teachers & Staff The HIGH SCOPE Tree of Life’s highly trained and Preschool Curriculum certified teachers motivate, encouris the component of age, and create a thirst for learnthe HIGH SCOPE ing by building on each child’s researchedindividual strengths, gifts, and s parents we always want the best for based system of talents. The school is equipped our children. Ask any parent what they education. The with the latest technology, as want in a preschool for their children, curriculum has a well as a 1,200 square-foot you will always hear three things: safety, set of teaching indoor play area and four learning, and emotional development. The practices, content outdoor playgrounds, and areas, assessment Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool organic and natural lunches are tools, and a training has taken those priorities to heart. The served. As a Christian faith-based model to help teachteachers and staff at Tree of Life are school, Tree of Life teaches moral ers use the curriculum committed to providing students with the and family values. Every student feels to support children’s highest level of care and education. loved and valued every day they walk development.

The curricuThe eight-time Best of Weston winner into this school. lum is based on Active Learning. and 2022 Best of Davie winner offers a Parents are invited to tour Tree of Life’s Active Learning is direct, hands-on unique, high-level learning curriculum with facilities, meet with the school's staff, and experiences with people, objects, events, programs for infants through pre-kinderspeak with parents of existing students. and ideas.

Children are encouraged to garten. They offer an innovative dual-core “construct” their own knowledge by pursuing After you do, you’ll know why they have curriculum that includes their personal interests and goals, guided by been voted Best of Weston and Best of immersive bilingual Davie by the readers of Our City. A Tree trained adults who understand the importeaching. In fact, of Life Christian Academy Preschool tance of learning areas for children in the more Tree of truly gives children a higher level of care preschool years.

Life students & education. Due to their overwhelming graduate success Tree of Life Preschool is opening Child Safety reading at their second location this July, which will be The owners of Tree of Life the firstlocated in Cooper City.

Christian Academy are dedicated grade level to the safety of every child who than any Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool is attends the school. This includes other Weston located at 1250 SW 160th Ave in Weston & physical safety, maintaining a sanitary preschool.

4035 Embassy Drive N. in Cooper City. school environment, and ensuring We visited To learn more about enrolling your child or to that students’ emotional needs are met.

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Their of nurture and structure, • Organic & natural lunches one year anniversary, owners Gabriel and kindergarten will giving be in students a separatetheroom best • We teach moral & family values Marcy Buitrago are celebrating what they that will not be attached to the preschool, preparation for school Latest in high security & tosurveillance have• accomplished while looking ahead years ahead!a We and they are looking to reach 9-1 are stublessed to have Tree of the future. dent-to-teacher ratio. With kindergarten Life in our community!”

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JULY 4 Fourth of July Hometown Celebration 5K Run/Walk

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Gather your family and friends and join the race this Independence Day holiday. It’s hot and humid in South Florida in July, but we are prepared! Race participants always enjoy the popular “hook and ladder shower” at the finish line where race participants will enjoy cooling off. This year’s race is sponsored by the City of Weston and the Weston YMCA Family Center. Scan the QR code to register, or register at the event. Race starts at 7:15 am. For more info call 954-385-2000.

Summer Instagram Photo Contest

The Arts Council of Greater Weston announces its Summer Instagram Photo Contest, June 18 to July 31. The theme this year is “Pets and Creatures Out of the Box”. Show pets and creatures, great and small, and surprise us with a different perspective. You can register at www.1weston. com. Post pictures on Instagram using the hashtag #ACGWSUMMER22 and tag us @1westonfl. Art professionals will serve as judges and cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places and for most liked.

JULY 9 YAA for ALL Sensory Saturday!

We have sensory bags for check-out at all times in the Museum to accommodate the needs of those with sensory sensitivities and people of all abilities. Join us for Sensory Saturday to celebrate inclusivity through art!

11:00 am - noon at the Young at Art Museum.

8000 W Broward Blvd, #1208. For more info visit www.youngatartmuseum.org.

JULY 4 Weston’s Annual Hometown Fourth of July Celebration Parade

JULY 3 Fun, Freedom & Fireworks

The Weston Hometown July 4th Celebration is truly a hometown event and this year!

Kick off your Independence Day festivities with an evening of family fun and a spectacular fireworks finale in the park. Arrive early to pick your perfect viewing spot. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road. For more info call 954-385-2000.

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Patriotic pride prevails at Weston’s largest annual community event. Enjoy local businesses, civic groups, schools, bands, organizations, and residents on parade decked out in red, white, and blue. The theme of the 2022 Parade is Fun, Freedom & Fireworks Admission is FREE! Parade route: Parade starts corner of Town Center Blvd. and Three Village Road, continuing east on Three Village Road to Bonaventure Blvd. heading south briefly to Bell Tower Lane, and winding through Weston Town Center to the heart of Main Street. It all starts at the Bell Tower in Weston Town Center at 10:30 am. For more info, call 954-389-4321.

JULY 11 Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society

If you are crazy about growing orchids or just love the idea of cultivating flowers, be sure to stop in on the monthly meeting of the Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society. There will be some fun with raffles and a silent auction. Hosted at the Gallery at Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Rd. Doors open at 7:00 PM, the program begins at 7:30 PM. For more info email flamingogardensorchidsociety@gmail.com.

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JULY 23 Celebration of Life Concert in memory of Adeny Perry

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Join the community for an open-air event outside on the lawn of the Sunrise Amphitheater to celebrate the life of Aden Perry.

Bring a chair, blanket and cooler (or grab a bite from on-site concessions and enjoy music performed by the Western High School chorus and other local bands. The concert is from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the City of Sunrise Ampitheater, 10610 W. Oakland Park Bvld. For more info call 954-348-2064 for more info.

Free Our Seas Weekend

Guests can view Free Our Seas’ “Flotsam Fauna” exhibit of sculptures throughout Flamingo Gardens. Art was created from over 1,000 pounds of marine debris found on the shores of South Florida beaches which highlight the importance of ocean conservation. Inside the “Pollution Solutions” exhibit in the Gallery, guests will discover some fascinating facts about our oceans, mangroves and the Everglades, and solutions to the pollution that threatens their existence. Hosted at Flamingo Gardens in Davie. Visit www.flamingogardens.org for more info.

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JULY 22 South Florida Symphony: Summer Chamber Music Concert 3

South Florida Symphony’s intimate Summer concert series concludes with an evening of piano quartets by Mozart, Schumann and more. Featuring Huifang Chen (violin), Felicia Besan (viola), Claudio Jaffe (cello) and Catherine Lan (piano). 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm.

Hosted at Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale, 4849 N Dixie Highway Oakland Park. Call 954-522-8445 or visit www.southfloridasymphony.org for info.

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Same reason, different season! Whether it’s traditional bells in our hands or on your feet. The Salvation Army of Broward County invites you make some pre-Christmas noise this summer while you run, walk or roll to “krush” poverty and homelessness at its Kettle Krush 5K. Call 954-712-2431 for info and register by scanning the QR Code.

JULY 30 Fort Lauderdale Art Walk

Enjoy live music from local musicians, shop original works of art, unique garbs, and many other handmade crafts at our #VillageShops market. Experience the vibrant energy and artistic expression of MASS District & its’ venues and grab a bite from an alluring array of some of South Florida’s best food trucks. 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at MASS District, 844 Northeast 4th Avenue.

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t’s Tuesday morning. Your husband’s flight to Venezuela just departed. In the family room, 2-year-old Sophia is amusing herself while waiting for Jennifer, your new 16-year-old neighbor who has been babysitting a few mornings this summer. It’s your special time to run errands or get in some exercise. Today is the perfect day to try out a new pair of rollerblades.

Lace-up. Earbuds in. Sunscreen on. You tell Jennifer you’ll be back in about 90 minutes and off you go to the local park. It’s unusually quiet this morning. While skating along at a fast pace, you hit a rock, lose your balance and fly wildly out of control into a swale of high grass, where your phone ends up behind a bush and you hit your head. Everything goes dark…

Thankfully, a jogger finds you and calls 911. You are transported to a hospital but are unconscious. With no identification, the hospital doesn’t know who you are or whom to call.

Hours later, Jennifer becomes concerned when you don’t return home as expected. She calls your cell phone, but there’s no answer. She also tries your husband’s number which goes directly to voice mail. Afternoon arrives and Jennifer begins to really worry.

She has plans of her own, and you were supposed to be home hours ago. What should she do? She calls her own mother who advises, “Call the police.”

Two uniformed officers arrive and ask questions. They check police reports and hospitals. There is an unidentified woman at a local hospital who may be the missing mom, but she is unconscious.

The police evaluate the situation and determine there is no family member present to take care of Sophia. What happens next is a parent’s nightmare. Your daughter is now in the care of the Florida Department of Children and Families.

Is our story far-fetched? Probably. But while this type of scenario is not likely to happen to your family, it reminds us to make sure we plan for the unexpected. At a minimum, every family should have standard written babysitter instructions which include contact information for family members and friends who should be contacted if parents cannot be reached. In addition, an attorney can help to prepare a Power of Attorney for Childcare, authorization for the care, custody, medical care, and even travel for your minor children.

It is certainly not necessary to consult an attorney to put together babysitter instructions. This is something that parents can create on their own. However, other legal documents are best drafted by an experienced estate planning attorney who can offer counsel and ensure that documents are properly prepared and executed. You want to make sure your legal documents work when you need them.

Having a family plan for the unexpected may help keep small incidents from becoming big problems.

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n the wake of the nation’s most recent school shooting at Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, a group of Cypress Bay High School Students helped organize Weston’s participation in The March for Our Lives. The Weston event was part of a national network of marches originally organized by former students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) High School, the site of Florida’s worst school shooting.

“After other students and I organized in Weston in 2018 after the Parkland tragedy, we felt it was important to organize once again this year after the Buffalo and Uvalde shootings to remind people that the gun violence epidemic is still pervasive,” said Cypress Bay graduation senior Gowri Abhinanda, “we wanted to organize in hopes of starting important conversations regarding gun violence again so that our legislators know we haven't forgotten and they need to act.”

The peaceful rally occurred on June 11 from 9 AM to 11 AM at Weston Library Park. 250 to 300 people from Weston attended, including State Representative Robin Bartleman. The event included all-student speakers, poets, and singers from Cypress Bay High School, Western High School, Tequesta Trace Middle School, and the University of Florida.

"We deserve not to have our lives at risk when we walk into public spaces, especially schools,” said organizer and Cypress Bay graduating senior Ryan Cameron, “I am thankful for everyone in Weston that showed up and were jolted awake by the need to advocate for our laws to change and to end the violence that has taken so many lives."

The march organizers are advocating for six changes: universal background checks, raising

the age for firearm ownership to 21, banning weapons of war, implementing red flag laws, investing in community-based initiatives to address domestic violence and mental health and advocating for underrepresented groups affected by gun violence.

Cypress Bay junior, Daniela Carrasco spoke at the rally about universal background checks, “These could bring up very important reasons not to give a gun to someone. Look at the shooters in Buffalo, Uvalde, and Oklahoma.

Police took (the) Buffalo shooter for a mental health evaluation; the Uvalde shooter had the police called on him multiple times and had displayed violent behaviors, such as shooting people with a BB gun. They both had made their intentions very clear on social media, yet they were still able to purchase these weapons with ease."

March For Our Lives is an organization that was created in the days after the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. The youth-led organization is focused on a broad set of policy goals with the objective of making the country a safer place and less prone to violence.

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While Weston is much safer than Florida at large, the state is doing relatively well compared to the country as a whole. Violent crime rates in Florida have held steady for three years in a row, bucking a trend of increased violent crime nationally. Despite this fact, Floridians claimed to be more concerned about crime than Americans as a whole.

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osquito season is here again. As the summer rains come and go, it’s time to take preventative measures to safeguard yourself and your home.

Help reduced mosquito breeding habitats by eliminating standing water in and around your property. The life cycle of a mosquito is approximately seven days. They can breed in small amounts of water that collect in containers like bottles, cans, cups, buckets, hoses, planters, drains and in plants such as bromeliads.

Regularly dump anything that holds water. If it's too large to be dumped, apply larvicide to keep the mosquito larvae from developing.

Some mosquitoes, such as the variety that carries the Zika Virus and Yellow Fever, breed indoors and outdoors and bite anytime of the day or night.

If you go outdoors on a buggy night, wear shoes, socks, long pants and long sleeves. Spray your skin and clothing with an insect repellent that contains DEET or other approved ingredients.

Draining standing water is the most effective way to stop them from reproducing.

“Mosquitoes multiply quickly, but you can stop them in their tracks,” said Dr. Paula Thaqi, Director of the Florida Department of Health in Broward County. “Practice ‘drain and cover.’

When you dump standing water, you eliminate the breeding ground for mosquito larvae and getting rid of the source is the best way to avoid being bitten.”

Mosquito eggs that are laid in shallow water can hatch in a day or two. The larvae grow fast, turning into a pupa that quickly develops into a full-grown mosquito. The life cycle, from egg to adult mosquito, takes eight to 10 days.

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■ SCHOOL NEWS

MAKE OUR SCHOOLS SAFE DONATES 298 ‘STOP THE BLEED’ KITS TO CYPRESS BAY

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ake Our Schools Safe donated 298 ‘Stop the Bleed’ kits to Cypress Bay High School at a Press Conference at Weston City Hall last month. Make Our Schools Safe is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting students and teachers at school. The charity’s mission is to empower students and staff to help create and maintain a culture of safety and vigilance in a secure school environment.

The foundation collaborates with highlevel security advisors to offer survival information for protection in emergencies.

The focus on bringing these skills to schools so teachers feel confident to protect their students and themselves.

Make Our Schools Safe was born out of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre on Valentine’s Day 2018, when the foundation’s founders lost their beautiful 14-year-old daughter, Alyssa Alhadeff.

The donation was made possible by a group of Cypress Bay students. The students raised money so every classroom can have a

kit in the event of a shooting or other emergencies, One of the students who started a club at the school stressed the importance of having these kits.

“Having a Stop The Bleed kit in every classroom means that as soon as a student or teacher or administration is shot, the Stop The Bleed kit can clog the blood immediately and hopefully save a person’s life,” said a student.

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Run for A Cause at the Kettle Krush 5K

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on Saturday, July 23, at Markham Park

un For A Cause at The Salvation Army of Broward County’s fifth annual Kettle Krush 5K set for Saturday, July 23, from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m., at Markham Park (16001 W. State Rd. 84 in Sunrise). This annual “Christmas in July” summer fun run is a family event designed to raise money and awareness to “krush” poverty and homelessness in Broward County. The funds raised support the work of The Salvation Army of Broward County, which provides essential resources for community members in need to get out of poverty and become financially stable.

“On our fifth anniversary Kettle Krush 5K, we couldn’t be more excited to unite the community in health and prosperity with a festive ‘Christmas in July’ spirit to help our Broward County residents in need,” said Major Stephen Long, area commander for The Salvation Army of Broward County. “We’re thankful for the ongoing support of Local 10 and Roy Ramos as well as our sponsors, volunteers and participants who tirelessly strive to make a difference and raise the spirits of impoverished families.”

For the past four years, nearly 400 participants have raised awareness and funds to “krush” homelessness and hunger in South Florida. The funds raised support the work of The Salvation Army of Broward County, which provides essential resources for community members in need to get out of poverty and become financially stable. The Salvation Army serves over 50,000 Broward County residents, every year, and more than 70% of its funding comes directly from the community – individuals, groups and businesses.

The race is named after The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettles which are staffed during the holidays to collect funds for families in need. In addition to the Kettle Krush 5K and the holiday Scan to Register

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Red Kettle program, The Salvation Army of Broward County feeds hundreds of families through its annual free Thanksgiving meal initiative in partnership with The Cheesecake Factory, and distributes over 8,000 gifts to over 2,100 children though its Angel Trees and Holiday Toy Shop.

Advance registration fees for the Kettle Krush 5K are $25 for kids ages 10-17, $30 for registrants 19 and over and $25 for seniors over 60.

For more information or to pledge additional monetary and/ or sponsorship support, please contact Joshua Myers, development director, at (954) 712-2431 or email Joshua.Myers@uss. salvationarmy.org.

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The Salvation Army is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to “meeting human needs without discrimination.” Since 1926, The Salvation Army has been active in Broward County serving thousands of our most needy community members. Today, it offers a number of vital programs including its Economic Stability Program, the Open Door Project emergency shelter, a food pantry, transitional family housing, New Beginnings for pregnant homeless women and disaster services. For more information, visit www.salvationarmyflorida.org/fortlauderdale or call (954) 524-6991.

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PLYWOOD REGATTA SCHOLARSHIP Awarded to Two Local High School Seniors

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The 25th Annual Plywood Regatta he 2022 Plywood Regatta scholarships were awarded to two graduating faced unforeseen circumstances due to seniors, Andrew Price from Cooper inclement weather and had to cancel the City High School and Alex Valdes from Nova event to prioritize everyone’s safety, but High School, and the New River Middle the Marine Industries Association of South School Marine Magnet Program. Andrew Florida (MIASF) is proud to award the 2022 and Alex have both displayed outstanding Plywood Regatta Scholarship recipients. The academic achievements and desires to pursue annual scholarships contribute to Plywood marine industry careers after graduation. Regatta’s mission of ‘Building Boating’s Future…

Post-graduation, Alex will be attending Today’ by supporting the educational goals the University of Florida for Mechanical and plans of deserving students. While the Engineering and Andrew will be attending scholarship recipients are typically recogPurdue University for Electrical Engineering. nized during the awards ceremony at the conclusion of the event, this year, members of the MIASF team visited the schools of the students to deliver the news and recognize their outstanding academic achievements in front of their peers.

Noah Dermody, Director of Membership & Events at MIASF remarked, “Everyone involved was disappointed to have to cancel this year’s event. However, it was still incredibly important to us that we still awarded these scholarships to support the students’ educational goals as they are the

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future of our marine industry. We want them to know that we are proud of all they have accomplished and support them in their future endeavors.”

The scholarship awarded to the New River Middle School Marine Magnet Program will directly support their educational efforts throughout the school year to expose their students to the marine industry in a plethora of ways. Katie O’Fallon, Magnet Coordinator, was overwhelmed to receive this award and says, “MIASF has always been a remarkable partner and supporter of our program at New River. We are so appreciative to receive this scholarship as it will go very far in funding our field experiences and resources needed to create hands-on learning experiences for our students. The Plywood Regatta is something my students look forward to every year and we all can’t wait to participate in next year’s event.”

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Weston’s Annual Hometown Fourth of July Celebration

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elebrating Independence Day in Weston is a tradition unlike any other. Patriotic pride prevails at the city’s largest annual community event with activities throughout the weekend.

Fun, Freedom & Fireworks - JULY 3 Kick-off your Independence Day festivities with an evening of family fun and a spectacular fireworks finale at Regional Park. The festivities start at 6:00 pm but be sure to arrive early to make sure you grab a good fireworks viewing spot.

Festivities for July 3rd include an Interactive Fun Zone - Inflatable Games, Slides and Obstacle Courses, Airbrush Tattoos, Balloon Twisters, an Art & Craft Activity, and Interactive Photo Stations for all to enjoy.

The Florida Panthers Hockey Club will Race participants always enjoy the popular down mainstream is a Weston tradition.”

The theme of the 2022 Parade is Fun, also be on-site with two members of their “hook and ladder shower” at the finish line street team, Panther Patrol, with their prize where race participants will enjoy cooling off. Freedom & Fireworks! Cheer on the 2022 wheel & giveaways, lawn games and more This year’s race is sponsored by the City of Grand Marshals, the Florida Panthers Hockey as they warm up to be recognized as (keep Weston and the Weston YMCA Family Center. Club, along with Stanley C. Panther and this a secret) Grand Marshal's of Weston’s Weston’s Annual Hometown Fourth of July Viktor E. Ratt.

Celebration Parade Fourth of July Parade the next day!

The parade starts corner of Town Center Maybe we are saving the best for last? The Blvd. and Three Village Road, continuing east Live On-stage Entertainment, DJ, Music, and of course a spectacular fireworks finale. finally event in Weston’s July 4th celebration on Three Village Road to Bonaventure Blvd.

There will be a variety of food available for is the annual Hometown Fourth of July heading south briefly to Bell Tower Lane, and purchase, making this the perfect night out Celebration Parade. Local businesses, civic winding through Weston Town Center to the groups, schools, bands, organizations, and heart of Main Street. It all starts at the Bell for the whole family.

Fourth of July Hometown Celebration 5K residents will be decked out in red, white, Tower in Weston Town Center at 10:30 am. and blue.

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ndre Quintero is an industrious kid. The honor roll student, who just completed his junior year at Cypress Bay High School, has always been eager to learn and is consistently looking for opportunities to better himself.

The first-generation American, whose parents emigrated from Colombia, just blazed a new trail for Cypress Bay students by enrolling at Florida International University (FIU), while still in High School.

Andre is incredibly driven and set a goal of graduating early from high school. During the pandemic, he took advantage of some of the dual enrollment classes taught online and was on track to finish all high school requirements by the end of his junior year.

Andre learned about a unique program offered by FIU where exceptional high school juniors may request early admission to the school. Students who qualify for early admission do not complete their senior year of high school or earn their high school diploma; instead, they begin their first year of college at FIU. The highly competitive program is only available to A students who score a minimum of 1380 on the SAT and receive a letter from their high school principal or guidance counselor stating specific reasons why they would benefit more from early admission to college rather than completing their senior year of high school.

Andre is the first Cypress Bay student to participate in the program. He went through an extensive interview process before being admitted. Next semester, he will be a Cypress High School senior student who is attending FIU full time.

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We are strong proponents of supporting our local community and we urge you to contribute to the health and vitality of our local economy by shopping local, eating local, spending local, and enjoying local, especially with our local small businesses. Small Business is the backbone of our local economy - they are our neighbors and friends, and supporting small businesses in our area means supporting a local family’s dreams and successes.

As higher fuel prices keep us from venturing too far from home this summer, consider exploring everything that Weston and southwest Broward has to offer in entertainment, culture, and food. Play “tourist” in your own backyard and discover things you may have never known were so close by! Check our online business directory by category for ideas on where to start.

If you have a business in the area, or if your ideal customers are in Weston, come check out what the chamber can offer you. Chamber membership offers businesses visibility in the community, networking opportunities, support through advocacy, and credibility in the eyes of consumers. Membership is an investment in your business! We have hundreds of business members that are ready to get to know you and start doing business with you.

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SUMMER POPS!

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he Weston Music Society is delighted to announce its Summer Pops Concert to be held on Saturday evening, July 30th, at the Bonaventure Town Center Club, 16690 Saddle Club Road, at 7:00 pm. Refreshments will be served.

An eclectic, exciting program is planned.

Diane Marett, WMS Vice President for Events, says, “We are delighted to bring a special program like this that will appeal to a variety of musical tastes.” Performers will include: Jose Veliz graduated in 2019 from the Frost School of Music, University of Miami, and is working on a graduate degree at FIU. Jose has been awarded a grant from the Knight Foundation and has worked with the Broward Cultural Division on various projects in Broward County. Jose has performed for our FB Live concerts as well as our Member Appreciation Event showcasing his piano skills. He has planned an interactive program for us that is sure to please.

Juan Diego Molina, a classical pianist, is 14 years old. He won 2nd place at the

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New York Piano Solo Competition at Carnegie Hall and was invited to perform the next day to close out the competition at Lincoln Center. He delighted audiences at Summerfest, where he played during the reception, impressing the international musicians as well. His technique and interpretation are well beyond his years.

Samuel Palleija is a young violinist who has been studying violin for 8 years. He has been a member of the Florida Youth Orchestra for 5 years and a part of their FYO string quartet for the most advanced musicians. He attended the prestigious Eastern Music Festival last summer. He is also a member of a small Baroque string ensemble, Camerata du Magdalena, which raises money to provide meals for the homeless in Broward County.

Valentina Shelton is a vocalist, pianist, and songwriter from Los Angeles. She started with a classical background in both piano and voice. She is a recent graduate with a vocal jazz degree from Frost School of Music, University of Miami, while also having studied piano. She is a recipient of

two Downbeat Awards, both for jazz vocal ensemble and for Outstanding Soloist in Voice and Piano in the Pops/Rock/Blues category. Her program will include offerings from the American Songbook.

Gina Catone, WMS President, invites our community to enjoy these outstanding young talents. “I am looking forward to showcasing such a wonderful program.

It will be a fabulous evening at the Bonaventure Town Center Club.” $15 for adults and $10 for stu▸ Tickets, dents, are available on the WMS website, www.westonmusicsociety.org, and at Eventbrite www.weston-music-society. eventbrite.com/

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Weston Awarded Playground Grants

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The maximum grant request permitted is eston was awarded two grants of $200,000 each, for playground $200,000 - so considering this maximum and replacements at Gator Run and that Weston was awarded two maximum grant Regional Park (south playground) respectively. amounts, our Parks and Recreation Director The funds come from the Florida Recreation Kara Petty is doing cartwheels!

Development Assistance Program and have What is next now that the letter of award 50% match requirements for city funds.

The application process for these grants began back in 2020, with many requirements and hoops that staff went through, but in the end it was all worth it and residents will reap the rewards.

The Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program or 'FRDAP' is a competitive, reimbursement grant program that provides financial assistance for acquisition or development of land for public outdoor recreation.

Eligible applicants are all county governments and incorporated municipalities of the state of Florida and other legally constituted local governmental entities with the legal responsibility for the provision of outdoor recreational sites and facilities for the use and benefit of the general public.

has been received - Ms. Petty advised that they are currently waiting for the agreement.

Staff will need to get the agreement and the purchase of the playground and shade structures before the City Commission for approval prior to moving forward with the projects.

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Colombian citizens who are registered to vote got the opportunity to exercise that right at Cypress Bay High School during an historic Presidential election.

According to the Colombian Consul General, Pedro Augstin Valencia, more than 50,000 Colombians living in South Florida cast votes in the election. The Colombian government set

up voting locations across Florida with sites in Orlando, Jacksonville, and Tampa.

Lines at Cypress Bay were long at the high school as Colombian ex-pats voted for President.

None of the candidates earned over 50% of the vote, causing a runoff election on June 21st.

The results of that election were surprising to many around the world with former rebel Gustavo Petro narrowly defeating Rodolfo Hernandez by just 2%.

Petro will be Colombia’s first leftist president

and ushers in a drastic change for the country’s politics.

He was a one-time leader of the now-defunct rebel group M-19 but was granted amnesty after being imprisoned for his involvement in the organization.

Outgoing conservative President Ivan Duqe congratulated the newly elected president after Hernandez conceded defeat.

"I accept the results as it should be if we want our institutions to be firm," Hernandez said, "I sincerely hope that this decision is beneficial to everyone."

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Thank You, Volunteers!

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n May 17th, 2022, at the Carolina Ale House, the Arts Council of Greater Weston held its annual reception to thank the many, many volunteers who make possible community events so enjoyed by our residents.

Adult volunteers were in attendance from all Arts Council events including the Foreign Film Series, Chalk in the Park, Celebrate the Arts, Weston World Fest, Student Artist Showcase, and the Summer Instagram Photo Contest.

President Laura Dobrzanski expressed her appreciation for their dedication and service.

“Without all of the volunteers who participate with us every year, we could not put on the number and quality of events we bring to our residents.”

Over 100 attendees were able to mingle and enjoy light appetizers on the outdoor patio. Members from Arts Council partner organizations including the Weston Music Society, Young at Art, and the Weston Art Guild were present.

Retiring Arts Council board member Claudina Fernandez was honored for her efforts over the years in coordinating student volunteers for all events and for creating the Arts Council Volunteer Service Award program for students.

Vice President Carol Lema remarked, “We are extremely lucky to have dedicated board members like Claudina who create, direct, and assist with the events, combined with our large volunteer community. This allows us to provide arts and culture events in Weston which are either free or affordable for the public.”

Many of the City Commissioners, Officials, and City Staff stopped by to thank everyone and join in on the fun.

If you would like to see pictures from the event, photos are available on our website.

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he National Merit Scholarship Corporation named 17 Broward County seniors recipients of the prestigious National Merit Scholarship. The National Merit Scholarship Program was founded to identify and honor scholastically talented American youth and to encourage them to develop their abilities to the fullest. Only 1% of the 1.7 million entrants are selected as Semifinalists each year.

The Semifinalists are students who achieve the highest scores on the PSAT/NMSQT in their respective states.

Fewer than 8,000 of the Semifinalists go on to win scholarships.

The winners are selected on a state-by-state basis and are judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. NMSC winners receive a $2,500 scholarship and the honor of being a Nation Merit Scholar.

Broward’s winners include:

• Francisco Alvarez Clemente of Cypress Bay High School • Andrei Chekmasov of Cypress Bay High School • Abhishek Suresh of Miramar High School • Madison Draizin of NSU University High School • Nicole Steinberg of NSU University High School • Ralph Curra of St. Thomas Aquinas High School • Matthew Khoriaty of Pine Crest School • Bruce Kolettis of Pine Crest School • Adam Peles of Pine Crest School • Soha Bhutta of American Heritage Schools • Charlotte Caddell of American Heritage Schools • Odin Farkas of American Heritage Schools • Emilin Mathew of American Heritage Schools • Eva Victoria Pierre-Antoine of American Heritage Schools • Christiana Zhang of American Heritage Schools • Albert Wang - Homeschool Weston In addition, three Cypress Bay High School seniors were named

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National Merit Corporate-sponsored Scholarship winners:

Bradley Coleman of Plantation High School is the recipient of the National Merit Walgreen Company Scholarship. Vishal Suresh of Cypress Bay High School is the recipient of the National Merit L3Harris Technologies Scholarship.

Corporate sponsors provide National Merit Scholarships for finalists who are either children of their employees, residents of communities the company serves, or finalists who plan to pursue college majors or careers the sponsor wishes to encourage.

Since its founding, NMSC has recognized over 3.4 million students and provided some 451,000 scholarships worth over $1.8 billion. The honors awarded by NMSC to exceptionally able students are viewed as definitive marks of excellence. Recipients of Merit Scholarship® awards, Achievement Scholarship® awards, and corporate-sponsored Special Scholarships have increased the nation's respect for intellectual accomplishments and have contributed significantly to its talent pool of future leaders.

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■ POSITIVE PARENTING

STAYING HEALTHY IN PRESCHOOL

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e are living through a time period when viruses and germs are the new topic of interest wherever you go. For us in the preschool environment, this topic is one we deal with just about every day. One of the top concerns parents have when enrolling their children in preschool, is whether or not their children will get sick. Well, I will confirm that THEY WILL GET SICK, if they are human. Getting exposed to other young humans that have boogers, saliva, and love to eat and stick anything they can get their hands on in their mouth, is inevitable in any environment where a group of children as well as adults may gather. However, I can assure you there's no need to panic.

First, let's go over building a strong immune system and immunity to viruses and accepting germs are like our best friends. “Our immune system is a series of cells, tissues and organs that, throughout our lifetime, protects us from different invading

pathogens and keeps us healthy and able to resist many repeated infections,” says Dr. Ashouri, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at CHOC. “When babies are infants, they get immune cells from mom through the placenta and breast milk, if they are breastfeeding. Over time, the baby’s system becomes mature and can fight off infections.”

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

As we get to know our children better & with the help of health professionals, we learn to identify a common cold vs a more serious infection and when necessary,

seek professional help to aid in the healing process. However, we should learn to trust the power of our immune system and the important role germs or microbes play in our lives. A Harvard published article explains that “Diversity is the key to beneficial microbial populations. Not only does a wider array of microbes mean a greater variety of bacterial byproducts for body cells to use, it also leaves less territory for disease-causing bacteria to occupy. That's why the new approach to microbes is directed at maintaining a healthy balance of germs throughout the body-The microorganisms that inhabit your body can be valuable allies in reducing inflammation and treating disease.” Source: health.harvard.edu.

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

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The Rotary Club of Weston remains steadfast scholarships to graduating seniors at Cypress or more than 36 years, the in its commitment to developing leaders of Bay High School, Western High School, The Rotary Club of tomorrow. We emphasize and support the Sagemont School, and HANDY (Helping Abused Weston has been involvement of our Interact and Rotaract Clubs Neglected and Disadvantaged Youth) at the meeting ever y to inspire leadership and social responsibility 36th Annual Scholarship Breakfast in May Thursday at 7:30 in these young adults. We teach them the 2022. These scholarship awards totaled well AM at The Club at Weston Hills, formerly skills they need to serve their communities over $200,000. Visit www.westonrotarygolf. com for more information.

Weston Hills Country Club. We are the largest and the world. premier South Florida club, comprised of over Locally, we will continue to work on initiatives It is an absolute honor and privilege to lead 160+ members. The Rotary Club of Weston is a to help our more than 30 charities, including The Rotary Club of Weston as its President and civic, philanthropic, and business networking but not limited to, Habitat for Humanity, Honor the Board of Directors for the 2022-23 year. organization that leads by example in our Flight, Children's Harbour, Women in Distress, My goal for the Club is to continue to grow our community. Our club members change lives The Harvest Drive, and others.

Club membership, increase our impact in our locally and connect with other clubs to work We have four (4) huge events coming up community, embrace the Rotary International on international projects that address today's to help us better support our community and theme "Imagine Rotary," help our charities and most pressing challenges. We take action charities. 1. Our first event of the year is our support our sponsors. and make a difference bringing us personal 2nd annual Food and Wine Festival, being Thank you to my fellow Rotarians who tirerewards and lifelong friendships. We are a held September 22, 2022, at Bonaventure lessly commit and give their time unwaveringly diverse group of community leaders, business Town Center Club at 6:30 PM. The featured to volunteer in our community and demonstrate professionals, and retirees coming together charities of this event are Honor Flight South our motto daily of Service Above Self. In addition, to do good in our community and the world Florida, Children's Harbor, and Women in their influence and monetary support for the through service. We are men and women, Distress. Visit www.westonrotaryfwf.com for Club's approved charities and events help both young and old. We are Family! more information. support our community and exemplify the As we start our new Rotary year on July 1, 2. The second event is the 25th Annual qualities of a true Rotarian.

2022, our goal is to continue to provide "Service Rotary Club of Weston Run for Tomorrow, We invite you to join our Rotary family Above Self" in the community and globally. scheduled for December 4, 2022, at Cypress and bring your treasures, talents, and time We are part of Rotary International, a global Bay High School. The proceeds from the to leave a legacy and make a difference in network of more than 1.4 million people. We are Run fund all projects and charities. Visit www. the world. Come and visit the Rotary Club people of action in more than 200 countries westonrotaryrun.com for more information. of Weston and see why 'We Are Family." who share a passion for and commitment to 3.

Our third event takes place early in the enhancing communities and improving lives The Rotary Club of Weston meets weekly worldwide. Our Rotary International President new year, 2023. Our famous Annual Drawdown, which benefits our annual college scholarships in person at 7:30 AM on Thursdays at The is Jennifer Jones, and her theme for the year is to deserving kids in our community 4.

The Club at Weston Hills. Our evening Satellite "Imagine Rotary." Jennifer Jones says, "Imagine Club meets bi-weekly in Weston. Visit www. a world that deserves our best, where we get fourth event is the Rotary Club of Weston 36th westonrotary.com for more information and up each day knowing that we can and are Annual Golf Classic. The proceeds provide funds to support our annual college scholarships. learn more about Rotary's people of action. making a difference." At the Rotary Club of Our Club was proud to award over 70 college Weston, we are Imagining.

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You'll find countless dishes with sashimi-grade seafood, traditional-style tapas, and unique combinations that make your mouth water. It is a fantastic place to try something different in an enriching and enjoyable environment.

The restaurant, which is located at the corner of Saddle Club Road and Indian Trace, has a cozy and romantic feel. It is dimly lit in the evening and offers just the right ambiance for a date with someone special. If you arrive early, be sure to enjoy a drink at the bar before being seated.

TAPAS There are more than a dozen offerings on Ceviche Arigato’s lunch and dinner Tapas menus to share with family, friends or colleagues. The tapas menu includes something for everyone in the family. Adventurous diners

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PERUVIAN CLASSICS Ceviche Arigato offers a full menu of Peruvian classic entrees that will make every Peruvian think of home. Their Lomo Saltado entrée offers juicy strips of soy-marinated steak cooked perfectly with chilies, tomatoes, and onions to form a delectable gravy. It is served with crisp French fries and rice and is a great dish for a business meal or lunch after a tennis match.

Be sure to try the Aji De Gallina as well. This traditional Peruvian chicken dish is made with shredded chicken in a spicy, nutty cheese sauce and is served over rice.

CEVICHE ARIGATO The restaurant’s namesake dish must be tasted. It effortlessly combines the tastes of

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oot and ankle injuries are very common in sports or in general activities of daily living. Many structures including bone, ligament, cartilage and joint lining may be injured. Injuries may occur from a single traumatic event or from overuse. Injuries may occur during the teenage years that may manifest themselves later on.

These injuries may cause stiffness and pain in the foot or the ankle joints, especially after getting out of bed first thing in the morning to walk. This stiffness and pain will be present for a proportional period of time usually to the degree of joint injury. With weight-bearing, the joint usually loosens and the person is able to ambulate. This stiffness and pain will redevelop if the person sits for a period of time and tries to get up and walk. As the day goes on, the foot or ankle may ache, especially with excessive activity. Swelling may be present over the area that is injured.

Instability may develop if the ligaments have been injured causing the foot or ankle to constantly twist.

When these injuries are unresponsive to conservative treatment which may include orthotics, medication or rehabilitation, arthroscopic surgery may be necessary to remove the damaged tissue in the foot and ankle.

A miniature camera is placed into the injured joint allowing an image to be seen on a television screen. The joint is visualized and small instruments are introduced into the joint to clean out and repair the damage. Fragments of bone and cartilage are often removed. Suctioning of debris and smoothing rough surfaces will often allow a joint to resume its normal gliding motion.

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When conservative treatments fail, arthroscopic surgery should be considered. The surgery is especially helpful for a fracture that has occurred to the ankle even after the ankle has been fixed surgically. The cartilage in the ankle joint may have been damaged during the injury causing chronic stiffness and pain that may be mild but never goes away completely. Patients often think that this is a very livable condition. However, once treated arthroscopically a full return to activity may be possible.

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The spots can appear as specks of various shapes and sizes, threadlike strands, or cobwebs.

These spots can appear as specks of various shapes and sizes, threadlike strands or cobwebs in the field of vision caused by particles floating in the fluid that fills the inside of the eye. Because they are in the eyes, they move as your eyes move and seem to dart away when you try to look at them directly.

Spots are often caused by small flecks of protein or other matter that became trapped when your eyes formed before birth. They can also appear as the vitreous fluid deteriorates due to aging.

Also, certain eye diseases or injuries can cause the appearance of spots.

Most spots are not harmful, and they rarely limit vision. However, spots can be an indication of a more serious problem. See a doctor of optometry for a comprehensive examination if you suddenly start seeing more spots, especially in your central vision. A doctor of optometry can determine if what you are seeing is harmless or the symptom of a more serious problem that requires treatment.

Symptoms

These spots can appear as specks of various shapes and sizes, threadlike strands or cobwebs. Because they are in your eyes, they move as your eyes move and seem to dart away when you try to look at them directly. Floaters and spots rarely affect vision.

If accompanied by flashes or a sudden occurrence—this may be a more serious problem and require an immediate eye examination by a doctor of optometry.

Diagnosis & treatment

A doctor of optometry can determine if what you are seeing is harmless or the symptom of a more serious problem that requires treatment. If the issue is related to a more serious problem, surgical management might be necessary.

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ood putting requires complete conviction. Here’s a simple drill to inspire confidence for holing more putts. It’s also a good lesson for beginners to get a feel for the ball going in the hole. Start by holing a one-foot putt.

Then increase the distance by one foot until you miss: go to two feet, three feet and so on.

See how far back you can go until you miss. When you do miss, start over at the one-foot distance. Try it on breaking putts as well as uphill and downhill putts. If you get out to eight feet without missing, pat yourself on the back.

If you’re struggling to get past two or three feet, try to clear your mind of too many thoughts, and just concentrate on making a firm, decisive stroke—accelerating the putter head through the ball. The more shots you make, the more confident you’ll be when you leave the practice green.

Make Center Contact and Keep Your Head Down

Short putts are all too easy to miss, at any level of the game. But two simple things can help you make more of them.

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Next, when you stroke the putt, keep your head down for a count of at least one second after the ball is gone.

You might want to think to yourself one-thousand one before looking up, especially on a must-make putt.

You would be surprised how often these two fundamentals are neglected. But sticking to them will make you a better putter.

Get Low and Keep Your Eyes Level on Long Putts

Have you ever had the feeling you’re going to make a long putt—and then made it? Sometimes you’re unsure of how a putt will break, but you still have to pick a line and stroke the ball on that line with assurance.

Check a putt from behind the hole, from the side, and finally from behind the ball. I try to get as low as I can and keep my eyes level.

The No. 1 reason for missing putts is poor alignment of the putter face.

I would always want to visualize not only seeing the line but build confidence in my mind of seeing the ball rolling into the hole. That’s why visualizing the ball tracking on your line will improve your chances of making a putt.

I highly recommend spending more time on the practice green prior to going out on the course to build your confidence and not have to warm up on the golf course after putting on the first few holes and thus scoring higher than you should have if you practiced prior to teeing off.

PGA Professional Dean Sklar is a member of the Quarter Century Club of the PGA of America, an elite group of members who have served the PGA with honor and pride for 25 years. If you would like to talk to Dean about your golf game, contact him at Dean@SklarTeam.com or visit Rose and Dean Sklar at Coldwell Banker online at www.SklarTeam.com.

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Exercise can have many health benefits for your dog. Regular exercise burns calories, reduces appetite, improves muscle tone, increases metabolism, and improves temperature regulation. It can be a valuable contributor to weight loss and maintenance. Exercise can also help stimulate your dog’s mind, thereby preventing boredom and destructive behaviors.

Needs and Precautions

Individual exercise needs vary based on breed or breed mix, sex, age, and level of health. If your dog is a 6- to 18-month adolescent or a sporting, herding, hound, or terrier breed or mixed breed, your dog’s exercise requirements are high. However, strenuous exercise can cause problems in some dogs, especially those that are not fit or are very young or old. Athletic owners should consider this to avoid overexerting their dogs, especially in hot or humid weather. When starting a new exercise routine, go slowly for the first week to give your dog a chance to adapt to it. On hot or cold days, go easy or rest. Consult your

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exercise by scheduling regular playtimes and walks. For walks, work up to a brisk, 10- to 20-minute walk or jog once or twice a day. If you don’t have time to walk your dog, hire a dog walker. Consider adopting another pet so that your dog has a playmate that encourages activity. If you don’t want to commit to a new pet, try scheduling regular visits with the pet of a friend or relative.

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ver the last few months, many of my constituents have called me regarding issues with their homeowners’ insurance including their policies not being renewed and exorbitant increases in their insurance rates. In response, a Special Session was called in May to tackle the property insurance crisis. Although CS/SB 2-D is not perfect nor complete, it is legislation that is a step in the right direction. It helps stabilize the state’s insurance market by creating a “Reinsurance Assistance Program “(RAP) for insurance companies. Other reforms include: • Property insurers who utilize RAP must reduce policyholder premiums by June 30, 2022 to reflect their savings from the program • Creates the "My Safe Florida Home"; program to provide homeowners with insured home values of $500,000 or less with grant funds for home hardening improvements • Creates separate roof deductibles • Protects property owners from nonrenewal based on the age of their roof

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By State Representative Robin Bartleman

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Provides various changes to property insurance litigation regarding attorney fees and assignment of benefits • Holds insurance companies accountable I supported the general bill because the status quo is unacceptable for homeowners.

I look forward to coming back next Session to improve upon homeowner’s insurance reform and strike a balance between stabilizing the marketplace for carriers to be available and protecting the consumer. It is important for you to know that experts believe consumers will not see the relief for 12-18 months.

In response to the Surfside collapse, we

passed SB 4-D. This legislation requires mandatory building inspections at specific intervals, and, in 2024, a structural integrity reserve study will be a requisite for condo associations at least every ten years to prevent needed reserves from being waived.

If you are having issues with your property insurance, you can contact the Florida consumer line at 1(877)693-5236. Have a safe and healthy summer!

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ur nation has again experienced tragedy after multiple recent mass casualty shooting events in Buffalo, NY, Laguna Woods, CA and Uvalde, TX. As a community, we have learned about the value of training and preparedness after our own experiences at The FortLauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Training is necessary for any profession but critical for first responders. Their safety and the lives of those they have sworn to protect depend on it.

"We don't rise to the level of our expectations; we fall to the level of our training."

– Archilochus I can tell you from experience no matter how mentally and physically prepared someone is, amid the emotion, adrenaline and urgency of the moment, the importance of training becomes immediately apparent. With more training comes increased discipline, readiness and clarity of purpose. Speed, efficiency and accuracy are improved when we repeat actions and rehearse scenarios. You can equip people

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with the best tools, but they also need the knowledge and ability to use them effectively.

Today, our in-house training programs are second to none. Since accepting command of the organization, the Broward Sheriff's Office has become the first agency in Florida to have a nationally certified active shooter training unit. We continually rotate our deputies through critical incident and crisis mitigation exercises to ensure they are ready for any incident. BSO's Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services continues to raise the bar by introducing specialized training tactics and skills to enhance performance. One such skill includes the ability to draft, which involves gathering water from a static source should a fire hydrant not be available.

We have also prioritized Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for all deputies to engage more effectively with individuals experiencing a crisis or mental health issue. Currently, more than 60 percent of our Department of Law Enforcement deputies are CIT trained, which is more than double the national average, as well as 40 percent of our Department of Detention deputies. Additionally, 74 percent of all BSO employees, and 96 percent of all deputies, have completed the Racial Intelligence Training and Engagement course (RITE), which reinforces a bias-free workplace and teaches racial and cultural sensitivity and de-escalation techniques.

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professional development training are instrumental to preparedness in public safety and are offered at every level of our agency. We have established partnerships with top organizations and educational institutions to provide enhanced training for our sworn personnel and executive development for our command staff, managers and directors. Our comprehensive training approach has made BSO a flagship training organization and has attracted public safety professionals locally and nationally.

Our progress will continue. The construction of our state-of-the-art training center is hitting a fevered pace. Once completed, the 103,000-square-foot facility will house all our training initiatives under one roof and usher in a new and exciting era at BSO. If you want to learn more about BSO and how we serve the community, we invite you to be a part of our Citizens Academy.

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Where kids go, so too do those who wish to harm them…which means digital devices pose a clear and present danger for kids. In fact, 1 in 5 children who touch a digital device is sexually solicited online. Chilling. Especially when you consider that more than a third of children under age 12 began interacting with a smartphone before they entered Kindergarten, and 20 percent of this same cohort have a smartphone of their own.

While authorities and Internet watchdog groups across the world are doing all they can to crack down on online predation, parents and caregivers must be the first line of defense

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when it comes to cyber safety. I urge families • Does your child understand that things and youth-serving organizations to use to posted on the Internet or sent on a learn about ways to keep children safe online. digital device are permanent – even if the content is deleted from your child’s Safety starts with priming digital devices device? to ensure children are protected as much as possible on a very basic level. Prior to giving • Does your child know not to post any any Internet capable device to a child, conduct personal information about themselves a thorough investigation into its capabilities and (pictures, address, phone number, etc.) ensure you are the primary user/administrator online? so that nothing can be done without your • Does your child understand that comapproval (changing passwords or settings, municating with someone online that downloading applications, etc.). they do not know is very dangerous Also remember that just because your because that person could be anyone, child’s friends are using an app or game, does even an adult? not mean it is safe. Apps may require location Online predators are smart — but with settings to be shared while in use or promote education, awareness, and advocacy, we can be inter-app messaging between players or users. smarter. When it comes to safety, conversations Predators have been known to groom unsus- do not have to be scary or uncomfortable. pecting kids on popular games like Fortnite or Instead, bring kids to the table and empower apps such as Snapchat. While safety settings them with rules and tools to navigate the digital help mitigate the opportunity for predators world safely, securely, and with confidence. to contact children, constant monitoring of Above all else, ensure your child or teen knows a child’s device is one of the most effective how to recognize unsafe situations and that protective measures. they know they can come to you to talk about Establishing an Internet code of conduct ANYTHING without fear of getting in trouble. is also important for children of all ages If you find that your child has been contacted to understand that their behavior online by a predator, contact the National Center for should mirror their behavior in the phys- Missing and Exploited Children’s Cyber Tip ical world. Questions to consider include: Line and submit a report at cybertopline.org or 1-800-THE-LOST.

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2022

NEXUS LANE ADVANCED VIDEO TARGETS. Real Gun, Real Ammo, Real Fun!

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Teaches minors the ins and outs of gun safety and basic marksmanship.

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Learn when you can legally use your gun & how to protect yourself from liability.

Emphasizes safety, fundamentals of marksmanship, handgun parts and function. Excellent for novices, first time gun owners, or experienced shooters who wish to review the basics. Shotgun and rifle classes also available.

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BASIC HANDGUN

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LADIES DAY: every Monday ladies get free range time.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private lessons available for all skill levels, from first timers to advanced shooters. Customized to your specific needs by our NRA certified instructors.

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DEFENSIVE HANDGUN

Stepwise progression from fundamental skills used in defensive situations to advanced techniques such as holster draw and malfunction clearing

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954-587-8005 • 2600 Davie Road, Davie, FL 33314

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PRESCHOOL! FREE INFANTS THRU PRE-K UNIFORM Included in monthly tuition: (Science-Technology-Engineering-Art-Mathematics)

• Low student to teacher ratio • Bilingual curriculum (English/Spanish) • Computers and iPads® • Organic & natural lunches

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• Armed security officer on premises • Bulletproof entry doors • HD security surveillance cameras