Our City Weston: September 2022 by Our City Media

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“When Mom said she wanted to move to The Palace, I said she’d been binge-watching The Crown too much.”

“We have a lot of fun together, but I worry about her alone in that house. She says I come by too often and pester her too much about meds and diet. So to preserve her independence, she told me she was moving to the new Palace in Weston. I was skeptical when she took me there. I was dazzled 10 minutes later. It is gorgeous, they haven’t skimped on anything, and the people are fabulous. I knew she would be in good hands. So that will be a relief for both of us. And I’m always invited for Happy Hour and all of their legendary parties.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 28 PUBLISHER PAGE 18 Announcing OUR CITY Fort Lauderdale! FEATURE STORY 20 A Younger, More Healthier You. Fox Vein & Laser Experts Varicose Veins & Beyond! CALENDAR 22, 24 September 2022 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 26 Jakob Legal Takes the Fear Out of Estate Planning, Trusts, & Probate COMMUNITY NEWS 28 Pets And Creatures, Great and Small, Instagram Photo Contest 2022 30 Bicycle Safety, Staying Safe on the Road 32 Free Assistance Available For Broward County Veterans 34 211 - Your First Call to Get Help 38 Holocaust Education & Documentation Center Hosts Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race 40 Weston Music Society Sizzles With the Summer Pops Concert 44 United Way of Broward County Distributes Backpacks to Military Veterans And Their Families 50 City Manager Proposes Fiscal Year 2023 Budget - Public Hearings on Sept 12th and 21st REAL ESTATE 36 Is Weston a Buyer's or Seller's Market? SCHOOL NEWS 46 8th Graders Who Love Travel Could Win All Expenses Paid European Riverboat Trip 54 Falcon Cove Middle School Reveals Its New Classroom Addition 58 Students Are Welcomed to School With Increased Security Measures ROTARY NEWS 60 Countdown to the Rotary Club of Weston Food & Wine Festival ASK THE EXPERT 42 Getting Back Into the Swing of Things 48 Recognizing Heart Conditions in Children 62 Growing Pains in Children or Merely Flat Feet? 64 What is Neurolens? FROM TEE TO GREEN 66 Great Putting Drills POSITIVE PARENTING 56 The Power of Perseverance ANIMAL HEALTH 68 Dental Care FROM THE STATEHOUSE 70 School Staff Shortages and High Stakes Testing FROM THE SHERIFF 71 Honoring the Finest in Public Safety PET OF THE MONTH 72 Meet “Dahlia” SAFETY CORNER 74 Vehicle Safety is Critical For Everyone WESTON CHAMBER 77 Greetings From Your Chamber President! SEEN ON SCENE 78 1st Annual Chip-A-Pet Weston 80-81 Welcome Back To School PUZZLE PAGE 76 Crossword & Sudoku 72 Answer Key 14 / Our City Weston / September 2022 / OurCityMedia.com

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Rose and Dean Sklar live, work, play and network in Weston, and have for over 20 years. Thinking of Selling your property? We may already have your Buyers, and your new home. We know of listings before they hit the markets, and we have Buyers ready to jump into your property. Rose & Dean Sklar Team Weston 1422 Victoria Isle Drive DetailsProperty5 Bed plus Office & Playroom, 4.5 Bath, Fully Updated, Pool/Spa, Waterfront Listed for $2,074,000 #1 Coldwell Banker Team: Broward County 2018, 2019, 2020, & 2021 #1 Agents in the City of Weston for 14 Consecutive Years #16 Real Trends Large Team State of Florida 2021 Rose: (954) 298-3626 Dean: (954) 298-3616 wwww.sklarteam.comrose@sklarteam.com Get in Touch Weston 2690 Weston Road, Suite 101 Weston, FL 33331 Fort Lauderdale 901 E Las Olas Blvd, Suite 101 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Come See Us Premier Listing

Over 1 Billion in Closed Sales! Price Improvement$4,500,000forListed Savanna - Cove I 1239 Leeward Way, Weston 16200 Saddle Club Road, Weston 6 Bed, 4 Bath, Pool & Waterfront 7 Bed, 6 Bath, 2 (½) Bathrooms, Waterfront, Pool, 2 Guest Houses, 3 Acres $1,095,000forListed Highland Meadows 940 Crestview Circle, Weston 5 Bed, 3 Bath, Fully Upgraded $1,075,000forListed The Ridges - Oak Ridge 3759 Oak Ridge Circle, Weston 5 Bed, 3 Bath, Waterfront, Pool $1,050,000forListed Flamenco Condo Towers 3731 N Country Club Dr #209, Aventura 5 Bed, 3 Bath, Pool $360,000forListed Weston Hills - Riviera 2669 Riviera Manor Pending Sale Premier Listing 5 Bed + Office, 5.5 Bath, Waterfront, Pool/Spa, Our Buyer & Seller $2,666,100forSold Weston Hils - Royal Palm 2546 Royal Palm Way, Weston 5 Bed + Office & Playroom, 5.5 Bath, Golf Course Views, Pool/Spa $2,287,500forSold Weston Hills - Hunters Pointe 2526 Hunters Run Way, Weston SoldSold 5 Bed, 4 Bath, Pool, Fully Upgraded $1,440,000forSold Savanna - Grove III 1005 Waterside Circle, Weston Sold at Full Price 5 Bed, 5 Bath, Pool & Waterfront $1,225,000forSold Groves I at Savanna 1655 Eagle Bend, Weston Sold 4 Bed, 3 Bath, Waterfront $1,125,000forSold Waterford Landing 1857 Water Ridge Drive, Weston 5 Bed, 3 Bath, Pool and Private Bern $910,000forSold Emerald Estates - Sapphire Pointe 16449 Sapphire Place, Weston Sold to Our Buyer 4 Bed, 2 Bath, Waterfront $810,000forSold Price Improvement Sold Over Asking by $276,100 Sold Over Asking Pending Sale - Our Buyer

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W e are proud to announce our latest magazine, OUR CITY Fort Lauderdale! At OUR CITY MEDIA , we tell the stories of the people in the community. We aim to be your monthly source of community news, events, and school news. We will offer columns from prestigious experts in fields that matter to you, like health care, real estate, investing andOURmore.CITY MEDIA has been publishing community magazines for almost 20 years. We take a positive, local approach to everything we do. Each month, these pages will be filled with local stories. We are entirely supported by local businesses.OURCITY is also available on the web. Our website, www.ourcitymedia.com, is frequently updated with stories from around Broward County. Be sure to visit it often and to follow @OurCityMedia on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. We are excited to publish magazines in eight communities across Broward County, including the latest, OUR CITY Fort Lauderdale. A unique edition of OUR CITY is mailed to homes and businesses in Coral Springs, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, and Weston. As long as the people of Broward County have stories to tell, we will continue to tell them! Christy & Terry Jaillet

OUR CITY MEDIA PUBLISHERS AnnouncingOURCITYFortLauderdale! ■ PUBLISHER’S PAGE 18 / Our City Weston / September 2022 / OurCityMedia.com Publishers Christy & Terry publisher@ourcitymedia.comJaillet Managing Editor Christy Jaillet Art Director Tom Rowe Graphic Designer Alana Brodie Advertising Sales Manager Nancy nancy@ourcitymedia.comKoval Account Executives John Brodie, Denise Caligiuri, Adrienne Collins, Mariem Garcia, Carlos Medina, Kenny Rodgers, Silvia Silva Contributing Writers Fire Chief Todd Draizin, Jon Duka, Dr. Miguel E. Cordova, DVM, Dr. Maria Grosman, Terry Jaillet, Ivis Mateos, Stephanie Muniz, ARNP, Dr. Jean Nerette, Kalai Ramu, Dean Sklar, Rose Sklar, Daniel J. Stermer, Dr. Jane Therrien Advertising Info sales@ourcitymedia.com Visit Us Online ourcitymedia.com 954-306-1007 400 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway Suite 200C • Sunrise, FL 33325 GOT NEWS? editor@ourcitymedia.com Our City Media of Florida, LLC publishes FREE monthly, local community news magazines throughout South Florida. Our City Media Magazines are mailed monthly to affluent single-family homes, condos and businesses in their respective communities. Monthly mailings are verifiable by USPS postage statements. Additional free copies are available at selected locations throughout the communities served and upon request by contacting the publisher. Opinions expressed by the writers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Publisher. Our City Media of Florida, LLC reserves the right to edit and/or reject any editorial or advertising content. Our City Media of Florida, LLC is not responsible for errors in advertising beyond the cost of the space or for the validity of claims made by advertisers. Entire contents copyrighted 2022 by Our City Media of Florida, LLC. Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden in any media without prior written permission from the publisher.

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Varicose Veins & Beyond!

After completing her Medical Residency and Vascular Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, she joined the teaching faculty at University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Fox is a Diplomate of the American College of Phlebology and a Fellow of the Society of Vascular Medicine. She has been featured as a vein expert on multiple news programs in both America and Latin America and has written numerous articles and lectured extensively on varicose veins. She has successfully taught physi cians and medical personnel to treat venous disease for over a decade at her vein treatment facility. She is fluent in Spanish and English.

Fox Vein & Laser Experts specialize in diagnosing and treating venous disease, including varicose veins, leg pain and swelling, ulcer care, venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and blood clotting disorders. We offer the newest and best minimally invasive vein procedures: Endovenous laser ablation, ClariVein®, Ambulatory phlebectomies, ultrasound-guided, foam and traditional sclerotherapy.

DR. SUSAN FOX DABVLM, DO, RPVI, FSVM Dr. Susan Fox is an expert in vein and vascular diagnosis and treatment. She is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Vascular Medicine, and Phlebology (the treatment of veins). She was one of the first physicians in the United States to be Board Certified in the treatment of veins. She is also a Registered Physician Vascular Interpreter (RPVI) and is certified to read vascular ultrasound studies.

V aricose veins are not just a cosmetic problem. They can make your legs ache, burn, throb, itch, and cramp. Untreated varicose veins tend to get worse over time. They can cause leg swelling, phlebitis (vein inflammation), thrombosis (blood clots in the vein), and skin ulcers.

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Varithena® is ideal for smaller, less obtrusive veins. It uses foam sclerotherapy and is a safe and effective vein removal technique. During traditional sclerotherapy, a solution is injected directly into the affected veins. While you may feel a pinch at the injection site, foam sclerotherapy isn’t painful. We perform it under ultrasound guidance and direct the foam into the problematic veins watching everything along the way. The person has no downtime, usually minimal to no pain, and only needs to stay active and wear a compression hose afterward.

Endovenous Laser Ablation is one of the most effective treatments for large varicose veins with a 98–100 percent success rate. It involves inserting a thin laser fiber through the affected vein; there are no incisions and thus leaves no scars. Tiny pulses of laser energy are delivered as the fiber is pulled through the vein, gently heating it and causing it to collapse and seal shut. The insufficient veins become shrunken scars that fade over time. These procedures take less than a 30-minutes with little to no downtime afterward.

SPIDER VEIN REMOVAL

CALL FOR A CONSULTATION 954-965-4922TODAY MOST MAJOR INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED HOLLYWOOD 2699 Stirling Road Suite Hollywood,A301-302FL33312 PEMBROKE PINES 603 N. Flamingo Road Suite 365 Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 FoxVeinExperts.com THE PATIENT AND ANY OTHER PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYMENT HAS A RIGHT TO REFUSE TO PAY, CANCEL PAYMENT, OR BE REIMBURSED FOR PAYMENT FOR ANY OTHER SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREAT MENT THAT IS PERFORMED AS A RESULT OF AND WITHIN 72 HOURS OF RESPONDING TO THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE FREE, DISCOUNTED FEE, OR REDUCED FEE SERVICE, EXAMINATION, OR TREATMENT. SPECIALIZING IN VARICOSE VEIN TREATMENT BEFORE AFTE R BEFORE AFTE R VEIN TREATMENTS + LASER TREATMENTS TATTOO + SCAR + HAIR REMOVAL HAIR RESTORATION + SKIN REJUVENATION

Spider Veins Removal is deemed cosmetic even though they may cause symptoms. There are a couple of treatment options. We can use sclerotherapy, where a solution is injected into the vein with a tiny needle. The vein lining gets irritated and gradually seals shut, closing the vein over several weeks. It may take several sessions for all of the veins to go away. There is also a cutaneous laser option if you prefer. The laser uses light pulses to heat the vein and scar them shut. For the tiny and unsightly facial veins or tiny red veins, we also have a machine called the VeinGogh. It uses energy microbursts to close tiny veins without any downtime or scarring. This procedure often seals the small veins over a few days to weeks and can be done in a few sessions with excellent results.

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AMBULATORY PHLEBECTOMY

Ambulatory Phlebectomy is a surgical approach to removing larger and more troublesome veins. It is often an in-office procedure that requires a local anesthetic. The veins are teased out through the tiny holes without causing any significant scarring. Most people return to normal activities immediately afterward without much recovery time.

ENDOVENOUS LASER ABLATION (EVLA/EVLT)

Broward County Plant Affair Stop by for the 50th anniversary of one of the longest running plant sales in Broward County. It started as part of an antique festival in the War Memorial in Fort Lauder dale in the 1990s. Eventually, the plant sale branched out into its own event. The event supports local and independent growers, features experts and benefits The Betty Cobb Scholarship and the Plantation Histor ical Society & Museum. 9:00am to 5:00 pm at Volunteer Park, 12050 W Sunrise Blvd. For info email BCPlantAffair@gmail.com.

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SEPTEMBER 10 Fairy Tale Shadow Puppet Theater Bring the kids to the Weston Branch Library to enjoy the classic family-friendly story of the 3 little pigs told with shadow puppets! A lively show by Simply Puppets including several original and classic pieces. After the performance, the puppeteer will show behind-the scenes workings of his puppet theater and answer questions. Registration is required. Space is limited. 11:00 am - Noon. Scan QR code to register.

SEPTEMBER 11 Patriot Day / Remembrance Day

Join people around the nation in honoring and remembering the victims, their families, first responders and rescue and recovery workers who answered the call in the after math of the attacks of 9/11. We will never forget!

September 2022 Calendar

Labor Day Labor Day is celebrated to honor & recog nize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. President Grover Cleveland signed the first National Bill recognizing the holiday into law in 1894. It marks the traditional end of summer and beginning of the school year. Labor Day is a great time to spend with family and friends as the weath er gets a bit more forgiving in South Florida.

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The Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society is a group of people who are interested in learning to grow and care for orchids of all kinds. Whether you are a beginner or a more seasoned grower you are welcome to attend our meetings. This month our pro gram will be “Mounting Orchids” presented by Olivier Turina, who is an awarded grower by the American Orchid Society. Olivier’s passion for orchids began when he attend ed the 2013 Fort Lauderdale Orchid Show and he’s been hooked ever since. Hosted at the Mary Porter Learning Center at Flamingo Gardens. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

SEPTEMBER 5

Disney On Ice Presents Frozen & Encanto Step inside the magical adventures of Disney’s Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adven ture to find Elsa, whose icy powers un leashed an eternal winter. Then, enter the fantastical Madrigal family’s Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchant ed family home alongside her sisters, Isabe la and Luisa. Hosted at the FLA Live Arean in Sunrise. Scan the QR code for ticket info.

Join us for our OPEN HOUSE Saturday, October 29, 2022 Two Sessions: 9:00 AM & 1 :00 PM For more information: www.mccarthyhigh.net PROUDLY CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION

Work Out & Get Motivated! Celebrate spring with an outdoor workout. Led by personal trainer Susan Malinski, this session will get your blood flowing and set you off with a positive mindset. Led by per sonal trainer Susan Malinski, these sessions will get your blood flowing and set you off with a positive mindset. Boot camps are held at Peace Mound Park at 10:00 am. Plus, get the kids moving on Tuesday evenings at 5:00 pm. For more info visit www.Susan Malinski.com or call or text 954-245-2071.

SEPTEMBER 22

This is My Brave This Is My Brave serves as a platform for individuals to share their true, personal stories of overcoming mental illness and substance use disorder in a stage produc tion. Storytellers share their experiences in an inspiring way through creative ex pression on the stage. This evening is an inspiring event that will make you laugh and cry as you witness healing through storytelling. This is My Brave leaves the audience with an understanding of how we are all impacted by mental health, thus decreasing stigma. Hosted at The Coral Springs Center for the Performing Arts at 7:00 pm. Scan the QR code for tickets.

Deconstructing The Image and Object: Painting Workshop

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The Weston Art Guild will hold its monthly meeting. The Guild provides its members with the opportunity to meet other artists in Southwest Broward and exchange informa tion on art events in the county and sur rounding counties. The Guild also provides the members with outlets to show and sell their work. At the monthly membership meetings, they have demos by different art ists showing various art techniques. Hosted at the Davie Multipurpose Center, 1801 S Pine Island Road at 7:00 pm. For more info visit www.westonartguild.com.

Weston Art Guild Monthly Meeting

The Arts Council of Greater Weston will ex hibit works from the 5th annual Summer Ins tagram Photo Contest at the Weston Branch Library. This year’s theme was “Pets and Creatures Great and Small.” Artwork will be on display from 10:00 am till 6:00 pm. For more info call 954-357-5420.

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The Frank C. Ortis Gallery will host a workshop on how to convey painting ideas into other mediums. Gain a new perspec tive on painting and learn how to convey painting ideas into other mediums with this workshop taught by artist Diego Gutierrez. Students will receive training and hands-on experience to paint with unconventional materials. Registration is suggested as workshops fill up quickly and seating is lim ited to 25 participants. Admission is granted on a first come, first served basis. Ages 12+. 10:00 am till noon at The Frank Art Gallery, Pembroke Pines. For info visit www.thefrankgallery.org.

Kundalini Yoga with Nip Experience movement, breathing and med itation and a blend of spiritual and physical practices. Please bring a yoga mat or towel to class. Come join us at the Weston Library in-person. Limited space for social-dis tancing and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Room capacity is limited to ensure compli ance with social distancing guidelines. 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at Weston Branch Library. Scan QR code to register.

Instagram Photo Contest Exhibit

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T he Attorneys at Andrea L. Jakob, PA have been helping clients and their families prepare for the future for over thirty years. Her firm, Andrea L. Jakob, P.A , (referred to as Jakob Legal) specializes in Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Probate, Elder Law, and Asset Protection services. The Andrea L. Jakob, P.A. Legal team helps people in Broward County protect their hard-earned life savings and resources. They work with their clients to protect and transfer assets to loved ones and to protect and support children. We sat down with Andrea to learn more about her practice. Tell us about Jakob Legal. We believe we are not your typical Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Elder Law, and Probate Law firm. We provide a human touch for our Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Probate Clients. We make our clients feel at home with our “Giving hugs and holding hands” approach. Our goal is to take the fear out of the Estate Planning or Probate process. We want to hear our clients say, “that was Easy!” or “now I can sleep tonight knowing my family is protected.” Sounds great! Estate planning can be stressful for families. Why did you focus on this area of law? When my father passed away, I noticed how unprepared my mother was to deal with the loss. My promise is to help families organize and prepare for the future so their family and friends have a complete under standing of what their loved one wanted and how to go about handling the passing with the least amount of additional stress. I have dedicated my legal career to help ing people as if they were my own family. I ensure that my clients are treated with the respect, professionalism, and empathy that every person deserves. That is inspiring. What should a new client expect from Jakob Legal? We hope to go beyond the traditional law firm experience by trying to provide a “wow” experience to each client. We do not just prepare a pretty Estate Plan binder and say goodbye; we make sure our clients understand the plan they have put in place and are given all the organizational tools for a successful plan. Our clients will always meet with an attorney, usually myself for Estate Planning, or our Staff Probate Attorney, Erika, who also is Bilingual and works with clients who are more comfortable speaking Spanish. We are a close-knit team and work well together. We strive to enjoy every day with a fun-teamwork approach and atmosphere that I believe the clients can feel. What types of clients do you serve? Our clients range in age from 18 to 106! We make sure to tailor our representation to each client’s particular needs. For Estate Planning, anyone who wants to protect their family or assets is our typical client. Sounds great. How can our readers set up a consultation? They can email me directly at andrea@ jakoblegal.com , call our office or use the virtual ‘chat’ on our website. We look forward to working with you.

▸ Andrea L. Jakob, PA is located at 12401 Orange Drive, suite 219 in Davie. They can be reached at 954-406-5239 or on the web at www.jakoblegal.com.

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▸ 1st place was awarded to Ira Abels for “Yellow Crowned Night Herons’ Chicks in the Landings”. Phoenix not ed that this was a difficult subject due to birds moving and required special techniques. ▸ 2nd place went to Julissa Parisi for” Hachi’s Adventures”. Here Phoenix commented on the good creation of the shot and camera control to freeze the motion of the water drops and light.

28 / Our City Weston / September 2022 T he Arts Council of Greater Weston has held its 5th annual Summer Instagram Photo Contest. This year’s theme was “Pets and Creatures Great and Small.” The number of photographers and photos exceeded the 2021 numbers with 84 submissions presented by 26 participants.

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Lifrancis Rojas, Director of the Photo Contest said, “The quality of this year’s photos was so creative and varied. It went way beyond house pets to creatures in theThewild.”event was judged by Phoenix Diva, a professional photographer and artist, and Steve Romero, a professional photographer based here in Weston. They, too, commented on the quality of the entries. All three winners were from Weston. Cash prizes for winners were: $100 for 1st place $75 for 2nd place, $50 for 3rd place, and $25 for most liked.

▸ 3rd place was also given to Ira Abels for his second photo of birds feeding. ▸ And the most liked, voted on Insta gram by @1westonfl followers, went to Maria Camila Jimenez for her pho to of a contemplative gorilla. Arts Council President Laura Dobrzanski said, “We are so delighted with this year’s response to the Photo Contest. And we are grateful for our partnership with the Weston Branch Library, where we are excited to showcase our community of talented pho tographers with an exhibit of a selection of the submissions from September 9-October 13, 2022.” More information about the exhibit will be posted on the Arts Council Flickr Album at 1weston.com and on social media platforms at #acgwsummer22.

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• Increasing median sales price - The me dian sales price for an existing home is up 17% up from last year's home values

• Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate SOCIETY OF EXCELLENCE 2015-2021 A BUYER'S OR SELLER'S MARKET?

• Mortgage rates are higher - They hover ing around 5-6% but not high by histori cal standards are average

• South Florida is a very resilient market. Year to date, the Weston, FL real estate market has seen a great shift. Homes that were flying off the market in a matter of hours or days are now falling back into a more regular pattern. We are again experiencing price reduc tions and longer days on the market. Homes with upgrades including new roofs, recent renovations, and water or golf views are dominating the sales. Remember, just 2 years ago it typically took a house 3-6 months to sell.

36 / Our City Weston / September 2022 ■ REAL ESTATE A s of June 2022, Weston, FL is a seller's market. This means there are more people looking to buy a home than there are homes areavailable.ThemortgageratesinWeston,FLhaveincreased,yetstillquitereason able if you look at them historically. Many buyers are now finally "off the fence" and are frantically looking to find their new home in South Florida, as we still struggle with super lowTheinventory.newshift is that homes are more likely to sit on the market longer, 30-60 days, which is more indicative of a “normal” mar ket, giving an opportunity for a buyer and seller to enter into more normal negotiations. Our market in South Florida, including Weston, is extremely price sensitive. Now, more than ever, sellers need to be well-edu cated about pricing. They don't want to find themselves chasing the snowball down the hill or missing a good opportunity because they misread the market or buyer choices. Our community of Weston, and most of South Florida is quite insulated from the national statistics. Our small-town feel, safe community, proximity to cities, airports, and top-notch public and private schools, parks, and recreation make it a buyer's dream, a perfect choice to snap up real estate. The Weston, FL real estate market has the staying power, which it has proven year after year.Weston, FL is still seeing a surge from the Northeast, New York City, New Jersey, and Boston, in particular, and it’s not just snow birds. Many homeowners choose Florida as their homestead due to rising property taxes, raising the sales tax, and state income taxes occurring in their state. The benefits of federal and Florida state tax laws just for establishing their residence here in South Florida as well as warm winters and a fabulous lifestyle contributes to the attraction of Weston South Florida. While demand in the market as we moved into the 21st century was dominated by retirees, Weston and other cities in South Florida now enjoy great diversity across multiple generations. We are still experiencing a grand exodus from the Northeast, California, and now more recently Colombia with the political unrest. With the end of covid in sight, we are seeing record-breaking traveling from countries that have been nonexistent in South Florida for much of covid.

• Lending standards are nothing like the financial crisis of 2008-2009

What is Currently Affecting the Real Estate Market?

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• The stock market is facing an inflation test - volatile across the board, factoring in high gas prices, global chip shortages, the federal reserve raising by 75 basis points and is looking to do that again soon.

• Affordability is increasingly a challenge for buyers - This does not necessarily mean that home prices are going to fall.

• Cryptocurrency is not inflation-proof - Real Estate is still the best hedge against inflation

• Inflation - The US is still having issues with supplies for new construction, and home renovations. We are seeing signs of this softening.

• South Florida is insulated - Rental in creases, up 14% nationally and over 40% in South Florida according to the Nation al Association of Realtors

• Rising home price appreciation - It has risen rapidly in the last 2 years. Good news. Even if home prices fall, many homeowners are equity rich.

• Indices reflect how prices have reacted to the rapid increase in mortgage rates in the second quarter of 2022

• Prepare for slower home price growth - We have fewer showings, more price reductions, more stable market

Good news for buyers: they can expect less fierce competition to find a home.

Rose Sklar, Coldwell Banker Realty. Team founder Sklar Team with offices in Weston and Fort Lauderdale

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The exhibit is free of charge for visitors. The museum also offers the ability to tour this exhibition using QR code scanning. Bring your smartphone and headphones to be able to take advantage of this feature. The exhibit will be open until September 15, 2022.

The Founding President, the late Sister Trinita Flood of Barry University, invited every South Florida College and University president to join the Board of Directors. This remarkable partnership still continues today. They are currently exhibiting an intensive presentation: The Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race Exhibition explores the history of eugenics and the inhumane, criminal practices the Nazi Party utilized between 1933-1945. The Nazis, fueled by a genocidal ideology, aimed to eliminate those they deemed “life unworthy of life.” The Nazis and the medical professionals who furthered this ideology began with forced sterilizations and escalated to the “Euthanasia” Programs and Aktion T4 program, the goals of which were experimentation and massThismurder.Exhibition highlights many of these physicians, including Josef Mengele, known as the “Angel of Death,” who experimented on twins. These murderous practices left a mark on the medical field forever, including on medical ethics and social responsibility today. Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race walks us through this dark part of history and reminds us to continue the fight never to let it happen again.

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▸ The First South Florida Holocaust Museum is located at 303 N Federal Highway, Dania Beach. It is open 10:00 am - 3:30 pm. For more info visit www.hdec.org or call 954-929-5690.

Holocaust Education & Documentation Center Hosts Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race

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T he Holocaust Documentation & Education Center (HDEC) was created in 1980. Its Founders, the late Arnold Picker, and Abe Halpern envisioned the HDEC as “A Living Memorial through Education” – through the collecting and archiving of Holocaust eyewitness oral history testimonies (Oral History Collection). From its inception, the mission of the HDEC was embraced in its name: to document and educate.

Juan Diego Molina, Amadeus Music School, age 14, brought the audience to its feet applauding his interpretations of Bach and Chopin. One appreciative attendee noted, “I will remember I saw him for $15 when he becomes a world-famous concert pianist.”

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Jose Veliz, a former WMS scholarship recipient in 2015 who now works with Broward County creating and producing unique musical offerings, enchanted every one with an eclectic offering ranging from “Imagine” by The Beatles, “Liebestraum” by Liszt and “Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini” by Rachmaninoff. There was a creative video with each number he played that enhanced everyone’s enjoyment.

The Music Society also presented the Platinum Service Award, given for their service to our community and to music, to two very deserving recipients: Andrea Burghardt-Stienstra, joined the Weston Music Society in 2010, when she moved here from Argentina. She is the Current Vice President of Public Relations, former Secretary, Treasurer, and Co-President of the WMS. Andrea is a passionate supporter of music and has given freely of her time to bring that passion to the community. She was also the computer expert who facilitated the Zoom Board meet ings during the pandemic and now helps enable the current hybrid Board meetings. Carol Lema is the current First Vice President of the Arts Council of Greater Weston. She has resided in 5 countries on 3 continents and brought her passion for art, music, and culture to our community as the founder and continuing spark behind Weston World Fest. This event has been awarded Best Cultural Event by the readers of OUR CITY Weston 6 of the last 7 years. She attributes the success of WWF to the participation of 20 country booth coordinators who highlight the sights, histories, costumes, music, and culture of our community. Other volunteers and vendors enhanced the experience with diverse food offerings and international music presenta tions throughout the day. She also initiated the Volunteer Reception which celebrates our residents who volunteer in the non-profit organizations in our Weston community.

Gina Catone, President of the WMS, said, “This event celebrated our talented Weston residents. This was the first time where we had three Weston residents as performers, Juan Diego Molina, Samuel Palleija, and Jose Veliz. Steve Romero, a Weston resident, photographed our guests and we had Kay Kiria, a Weston artist, selling her paintings. The evening truly represented the best of Weston.”

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WESTON MUSIC SOCIETY SIZZLES WITH THE SUMMER POPS CONCERT

O n Saturday evening, July 30, the Bonaventure Town Center Club sizzled with the sound of music. The Weston Music Society’s Summer Pops Concert was a big hit with more than 140Theattendees.appreciative audience was delighted by these performers: Valentina Shelton, University of Miami Frost School of Music, who specializes in piano and singing. Her jazz-style program included a Harry Connick arrangement, a George Gershwin piece which she explained, and commented on how she arranged “Just One of Those Things”.

Diane Marett , Co-Vice President of Events, noted, “It was so nice to be back in person and hear these special musicians perform live.”

Toby Feuer, Co-Vice President of Events, added, “The audience responded with real enthusiasm and enjoyed mingling at the dessert intermission.”

Samuel Palleija, a student at Cypress Bay High School, who is a member of the Florida Youth Orchestra and a part of their string quartet for advanced musicians, gave us a change of pace with selections from Franck and Beethoven. He is also a member of Camerata de Magdalena, a non-profit that raises money to provide meals for the homeless in Broward County.

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Homework Time materials that are needed can help to make homework time go more smoothly. This also helps to avoid kids saying they need to get up multiple times to get something they need and end up disappearing. Keeping this consistent makes it easy for kids to learn the routine and maintain it. Think about the designated space for homework—distrac tions, materials, supervision. Homework can be chunked into shorter amounts of time with break opportunities. This can be a good idea for kids with a lot of homework or those that may have a hard time with focus. You can use a timer to indicate when it is time for a break and when it is time to return to homework. You can also incorporate rewards when homework is completed to increase motivation. This can be done on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis depending on what works. Try to put things in place early and be consistent. Consistency is key to learning routines and then being able to follow them more independently. Promote indepen dence as much as possible.

Getting Back Into The Swing Of Things

■ ASK THE EXPERT N ow that the school year has started, we all need to get back into the swing of things. And after the summer break, this can be hard for the entire family. There is so much that goes into planning and organizing for the school year, that it can be a little overwhelming. There are a couple things you can do to help get back into the swing of the school year: Establishing a Routine Establish a routine early on and discuss it with your kids, family, and anyone else that will be helping out. A routine helps to know what is coming and when. This can be done for daily activities, weekly, or even monthly. I like to use a monthly calendar for important family events, errands, vacations, and a daily routine chart. This is something you can make on the computer and print out or use a dry erase board. Write the routine in a way that is easy for your kids to understand. Think about making the schedule interactive, where your kids can check off when things have been completed. This can also help promote independence.

▸ Dr. Janessa Dominguez is the founder and CEO of Shaping Change, LLC.. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst® (BCBA®), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMHC). Dr. Dominguez completed her master’s degree in counseling with an advanced concentration in behavior analy sis and doctorate degree in family therapy at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). Dr. Dominguez in the field of behavior analysis more than 10 years ago with a passion for helping individuals and families with autism and related disabilities. She has worked in a variety of settings, providing services to address challenging behaviors and increase appropriate behaviors, specializing in working with individuals and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Today, she continues to demonstrate that passion by su pervising individuals seeking certification as Registered Behavior Technicians (RBT) and behavior analysts, and conducting trainings on a variety of topics. Dr. Dominguez is an American Association for Marriage and Fam ily Therapy (AAMFT) Clinical Fellow, serves on the Board of Directors and Leadership Team for the American Family Therapy Acad emy (AFTA), and is the Co-Coordinator for the Children and Adults with Attention-Defi cit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) South Broward/North Dade Chapter. She has presented at national conferences, as well as international conferences, focusing on autism, behavior, and the family system.

By Janessa Dominguez, PhD, BCBA, LMFT, QBA, LMHC

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O n Wednesday, August 10th, United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED staff and volunteers dis tributed more than 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to active military and Veteran families in Broward County. The backpacks were handed out at United Way of Broward County’s Jean and David Colker Center via drive-through to maintain social distancing. The donated backpacks are a thank you to our military personnel for their service and will help alleviate the financial burden many families face at the start of a new school year. The backpacks, valued at $65 each, contained an assortment of school supplies including notebooks, paper, pencils, pens, highlighters, markers, crayons, glue, folders, index cards, scissors, erasers, and more. The backpacks and their contents were donated courtesy of ATT PIO, Broward County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, The Castle Group, Centennial Bank, the Colker Family, Community Foundation of Broward, DHL, Marsh McLennan Agency, TD Bank, We Florida Financial, Wells Fargo and community donors. Attendees at the event included United Way of Broward County President/CEO Kathleen Cannon, and active military, Veterans, and their family members. United Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED and United Way of Broward County’s volunteers distributed the backpacks.

▸ United Way of Broward County is a volun teer driven, community-based, nonprofit organization servicing Broward County for more than 80 years. United Way of Broward County fights for the Health, Education and Financial Prosperity of EVERY person in our community. United Way of Broward County is the catalyst for change and convener of partnerships that unite the hearts, minds, and resources within the Broward communi ty. For more information, visit www.UnitedWayBroward.org. VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

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The “Discovery Crew” contest is open through September 23 and is provided by AAA – The Auto Club Group, AmaWaterways, and Allianz Global Assistance. Up to 60 student winners will be chosen from the contest, which is open to students in The Auto Club Group’s select 14 states (including Florida).

• The ship will sail from Amsterdam through the Netherlands and Belgium, before returning to Amsterdam.

Graders Who Love Travel Could Win All Expenses Paid European Riverboat Trip

“AAA is excited to offer this contest for the second time in collaboration with our long-time partners AmaWaterways and Allianz,” said Deborah Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “The Discovery Crew contest and trip are inspired by our belief in the transformative power of travel and desire to expand children’s view of the world.”

The inaugural contest was held in 2018, with the trip culminating the following year.

To be chosen, students should post a creative selfie that showcases their passion for travel and answer three essay questions about travel on AAA’s submission form.

▸ No purchase necessary. Legal residents of specific zip codes served by The Auto Club Group within the United States who are at least 13 years old and who are 8th grade students in good standing at their school at the time of entry. To confirm eligibility and participate visit www.AAA.com/DiscoveryCrew

“For many young students, this may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” Haas contin ued. “So, we urge them to enter the contest. The winners will join us on a week-long cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium.

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While there, students will experience the diverse people and cultures of the area and make new friends.”

The prize includes: • A week-long educational river cruise from March 12-19, 2023.

Natalie Stewart, a past winner, describes what the trip meant to her: “The Discovery Crew trip was one of the most amazing experiences I’ve ever had. The tours were engaging and I learned so many new things about European history and architecture. My favorite aspect of the trip was getting to travel with other kids my age. I made lifelong friends and had a great time, even just eating dinner on the ship. The trip broadened my horizons and allowed me to see a part of the world I never thought I would. I am so grateful I had this opportunity!”

• Winning students will bring one parent or legal guardian to serve as a chaperone. Each pair will share a cabin while sailing on the AmaWaterways “AmaLucia” ship. Winners will be notified beginning in October.

AA is bringing back a popular contest for 8th graders, where the winners are taken on a week-long educational river cruise in Europe. There is no cost to enter the contest, and the prize includes the cruise, airfare, travel insurance, and money for passports – for the student and a parent or guardian.

• Students will fly to Amsterdam, where they will board the AmaWaterways AmaLucia ship.

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• The prize also includes round-trip flights to Amsterdam, travel insur ance, and money for passports.

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• Turns blue around the gums or tongue

Recognizing Heart Conditions IN CHILDREN

times detected well before birth. Still, some children live and thrive with an undetected heart“Congenitalcondition.heart defects are often identified while a child is still develop ing inside the mother or immediately after birth,” said Dr. Nancy Dobrolet, a board-certified pediatric cardiologist with The Heart Institute at Nicklaus Children’s. “Unfortunately, some heart conditions are more difficult to detect during a newborn physical. Therefore, parents should watch for signs and symptoms of a heart condition and report any observations to their child’s doctor,” she Congenitalsaid.heart conditions can vary. These include holes within the heart, mal functioning heart valves or irregularities with blood vessels. Most can be treated with less invasive methods such as cardiac cathe terization as well as surgical measures at hospitals that specialize in congenital heart conditions, such as Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.Withthe help of pediatricians and pedi atric specialists, parents can help identify potential health issues in their growing children. Here are some important warning signs to keep in mind. Babies with a heart condition may:

• Gets winded during activity sooner than other children

For older children and teens, parents should watch for the same symptoms as younger children (above) as well as:

• Chest pain with exercise • Exercise intolerance or early fatigue

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• Has difficulty keeping up with other children when playing

• Faints Older Children and Teens

• Dizziness or fainting with exercise

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• Perspires more than other children during activity

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▸ Dr. Nancy Dobrolet is a board-certified pediatric cardiologist with the Heart Institute at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. She has more than 22 years of experience in providing cardiac care to children and young adults. Dr. Dobrolet provides comprehensive pediatric cardiology care at the Nicklaus Children’s Dan Marino Outpatient Center, located in Weston.

All children who exhibit some of these symptoms may not have heart conditions. For example, some children simply perspire more than others do. And dizziness may be an indication that your child isn’t drinking enough fluids. Nonetheless, families should report these signs to their child’s pediatrician so that any symptoms can be fully evaluated.

• Become short of breath or sweaty when feeding • Develop a blue tint to the gums, tongue and extremities

• Shows signs of failure to thrive (not gain ing weight as expected) • Sleep more often than expected Signs of Heart Trouble in Toddlers and Young Children

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The City Manager also highlighted broader goals for 2022, including:

City Manager Proposes Fiscal Year 2023 Budget PUBLIC HEARINGS ON SEPT 12TH AND 21ST SCAN

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If you are being treated for advanced or oligometastatic pancreatic cancer you may want to contact Dr. Robert Donoway at ATLAS ONCOLOGY in Hollywood, Florida.

Dr Donoway has presented his results of pancreatic ablation at the recent annual meeting of the American Pancreatic Association. For more information about Dr Donoway and the pancreatic IRE/NanoKnife program call 954-986-6366 or visit www.atlasoncology.com

Dr Donoway is involved in ongoing research in identifying the best chemo-immuno therapy and sequencing to be used along with Pancreatic nanoKnife/IRE . Dr Donoway states, “the results so far have been very encouraging and we have begun using it for other select cancers. Among his longest survivors are now patients over nine years without evidence of cancer recurrence. In the past, without IRE they would have lived a little over a year, and so this technique opens a whole new avenue for treating those eligible patients in a more targeted fashion.”

Pancreatic NanoKnife Tumor Ablation for Advanced and Oligo-Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer

Dr Donoway is using multi-modality therapy combining Pancreatic NanoKnife Tumor Ablation with chemo-immunoradio therapy to treat advanced stage cancer patients from around the world after they have stopped responding to standard of care therapy and have been left with few options for further treatment. With over 32 years of experience performing pancreatic surgery in south Florida, Dr Donoway recognized that because of late diagnosis, up to 85% of patients treated for pancreatic cancer already had metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis. This fact limited the benefit many patients might receive from pancreatic surgery, which is problematic as surgery has been long held to be the only reproduceable therapy for cure; whereas in reality surgery is currently more likely Palliative in almost 80% of the cases.

Dr Donoway has been a pioneer in the use of pancreatic NanoKnife, especially for complex cases. During the past decade, patients from around the world have traveled to benefit from this groundbreaking treatment by Dr Donoway, which is FDA approved. Dr Donoway also treats other advanced cancers, such as liver, Breast, and sarcomas, using NanoKnife Surgery based on its FDA approved guidelines. Patients experience a brief recovery, which means the patient can start chemotherapy and radiation that much sooner. Dr Donoway feels that “we are long overdue to revise our approach to treating Pancreatic Ca. The treatment history been largely unchanged for over 80 years and has just broken the 10% five year survivorship barrier. Only thru thinking outside the box will we accomplish the positive. Otherwise, all we’re doing is confirming Einstein‘s definition of insanity.”

Recent evidence shows that when even advanced disease is treated aggressively in an integrated approach, incorporating NanoKnife surgery with chemotherapy and now supplemented with immunotherapy, long-term survivorship can be achieved, especially when compared to chemotherapy alone.

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Dr Donoway is active in the The American and International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Associations, The Pancreas Club, Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Pancreatic Association. His accomplishments include being the first surgeon in Florida to perform radio frequency ablation as well as laparoscopic major liver resection. He is the former recipient of the South Florida Health Award for use of micro-endoscopy for the detection of early stage breast cancer.

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Dr Donoway has been repeatedly named to Top Doctor‘s in America by Castle Connolly. Dr Donoway is one of only a few international surgeons performing advanced multi-modal pancreatic and liver ablation therapy for non-resectable tumors.

Dr Donoway served on the Board of the American Cancer Society and Gildas club. He has also served as past president of the American Cancer Society Broward chapter and serves on the board of trustees of the Ancient Spanish Monastery.

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FALCON COVE MIDDLE SCHOOL Reveals its New Classroom Addition

T he new Falcon Cove Middle School classroom addition is in full use for the new school year. Towards the end of last school year, an official ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the new building. The event was attended by Principal Steven Carruth, Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Vickie L. Cartwright, District 6 Broward Schools Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson, and Countywide Broward Schools Board Member Donna P. Korn. The Falcon Cove community has been awaiting the completion of this new building addition since construction began in June 2019. As one of the only public middle schools in Weston, the school relied on portable classrooms for many years to accommodate its growing population. The 3-story building sits at approximately 59,000 square feet and houses 48 class rooms, administrative offices, and a chess room. Since its completion in Mach 2022, the new building addition has been in use by all three grade levels. The new classroom addition was made possible due to the SMART Program. Board Member Laurie Rich Levinson shared that "This replacement addition for the over 50 portables here, was able to come about due to the SMART Bond being passed in 2014 so I want to thank all of you for that because had you not voted for that, we would have these today." In November 2014, Broward County voters approved a bond referendum that provides critically needed funding for students and schools. Broward County Public Schools has committed to investing the funding in safety, music, art, athletics, renovations, and technology (SMART) at every school. Falcon Cove Middle School is just one of the schools to receive a new addition. Falcon Cove’s neighboring school, Cypress Bay High School also received a new building addition. Some other work underway thanks to the SMART Program, includes the renovation of 100 media centers, primary renovation improvements throughout Broward County, and much more.

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■ POSITIVE PARENTING E mpowerment is a word we are hearing more often and is quickly making its way into classrooms around the world. Empowerment is an essential ingredient in forming strong, confident children who are able to fully participate in the developmental process. In education, empowerment means handing over the decision-making to the child, therefore, allowing them to become in control of their own growth and learning. In my years in the classroom, I have come to understand that when working with children, social-emotional education is just as important as their cognitive development. The world we live in gains complexity every day. Teaching children how to find their voice and use their interests and aspirations for learning gives them confidence in their own abilities. When a child feels confident, they are more likely to try new things, be open and adaptable to change, and become more independent in their day-to-day life. As educators, it is our job to expose children to real-life situations. Children who encompass this awareness can gain power over their own lives. In the classroom, there are several ways we can empower children to learn by setting aside our preconceived notions about what or how the child should learn and instead understand that each child learns differently. This can be done by creating lessons that are more open-ended and asking guiding questions instead of questions which only have a “right” or “wrong” answer. We need to empower children by allowing them to fail and teaching them the meaning of resilience and the power of perseverance.

A teacher’s role in empowerment goes further than the lessons being taught. Essentially a teacher’s role is to be a facilitator throughout the learning process. Tony Wagner and Ted Dintersmith (2015) have suggested, "The pur pose of education is to engage students with their passions and growing sense of purpose, teach them critical skills needed for career and citizenship, and inspire them to do their very best to make their world better."

Giving children a voice and allowing them to find their own power of self is one of the first steps to empowering the children of today.

A critical aspect of preventing tragedies like the one at Stoneman Douglas High School is identifying threats before they do something

▸ To report a school safety concern or trou bling behavior, contact BCPS’s Special Investigative Unit (SIU) at 754-321-3500 or scan the QR code below. All reports & tips will be kept confidential. browardschools.com/securitytipshttps://www.

Students are Welcomed to School with Increased Security Measures

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B roward County Public Schools (BCPS) welcomed students back to the classroom on Tuesday, August 16th. Students styled their favorite lunch boxes and proudly carried new binders in their backpacks as they rode on one of the county’s 1,000 school buses. The children may be less aware of a number of changes at Broward’s schools that are lessSeveralvisible.upgraded security measures have been implemented this year. These include technology upgrades and increased security personnel at each county school. Students and faculty will continue to be required to wear their student identification lanyards throughout the day. Some of the new security measures, however, won’t be quite as visible. “Many cameras throughout our schools have been upgraded. Enhancing those cameras from analog to digital and also having additional security measures as you come into the school as you’re entering the schools (were a priority),” said Jaime Alberti, BCPS’s new Chief Safety and Security Officer. “It’s not just about the technology but also about ensuring that we have the personnel that supports the schools and provides additional security at that school.”

horrible. The 2022/23 school year will be the first year the county’s Behavioral Threat Assessment Department will be active. The department will coordinate and implement the school system’s newly revised Behavioral Threat Assessment (BTA) Procedures. BTA Procedures incorporate the most updated recommendations from national leaders in threat assessment, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Secret Service, and the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). With the goal of maintaining safe and secure schools, the County’s Behavioral Threat Assessment Procedures Manual outlines and provides guidance to school and district staff on the most current threat assessment policies and procedures for Broward County Public Schools.

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T he Rotary Club of Weston Food & Wine Festival is fast approaching. On Thursday, September 22, 2022, the Rotary Club of Weston will host its 2nd Annual Food & Wine Festival at Bonaventure Town Center Club, 16690 Saddle Club Road. This premier community event is undoubtedly the area's most celebrated cuisine and wine event. It will showcase an impressive roster of over 25 of South Florida's most talented chefs, food artisans, culinary personalities, unique and distinctive vintners, and several local businesses. This Food and Wine Festival will offer an array of tastes and styles while attracting more than 400 local professionals, business owners, community leaders, and food and wine enthusiasts. Promises to deliver Great Food, Fine Wine, and Fun Times are only the beginning.

GET INVOLVED & JOIN ROTARY! Membership in the Rotary Club of Weston is a great way to put your time, talent, and treasure to work towards making Weston and the world better. ▸ Please visit the Rotary Club of Weston weekly meetings each Thursday at 7:30 AM at The Club at Weston Hills or join us at our bi-weekly Evening meetings in Weston. Visit www.westonrotary.com or find us on Facebook @RotaryClubofWeston for more information and learn more about Rotary's people of

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Growing pains are often seen in children who are excessively flatfooted or whose feet point to the outside. Children may also appear very knock-kneed. Tight calf muscles can not only cause but significantly aggravate the pain that these children are experiencing, especially at night. Leg pain is most commonly seen, especially at night after a long day of activity. Pain with activities, especially along the inside of the knee, lower leg, ankle and foot, may also be seen. This is often associated with a general avoidance of activities and sports and premature fatigue with many activities. Many children can also develop lower back pain.

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F oot, ankle and leg problems in the growing child are often considered to be “Growing Pains” in the bone and muscles of the lower extremity. While in a small number of cases this might be true, in a majority of the cases the pains that plague these children and teenagers may be caused by lower extremity malalignment problems.

By Dr. Carlo A. Messina

GROWING PAINS IN CHILDREN OR MERELY FLAT FEET?

Treatment is important early on. Changing a child’s shoe gear to add more support to the foot and ankle may provide immediate help. Avoiding barefoot and flat shoes is necessary. Custom molded orthotics (shoe inserts) will immediately help to realign the foot and the entire lower extremity. This will almost overnight eliminate the problem. Physical therapy may also help to decrease overall muscle tightness and to improve muscle strength and coordination. If the foot is flat and associated with tight calf muscles, stretching the calf muscles in a walking cast is critical to not only eliminate the problem but to prevent a recurrence. If the flatfoot deformity is severe, there is a small percentage of children that will benefit from a procedure to realign and “correct” the flatfoot.Anexcellent prognosis is always seen when the cause is identified and the problem treated.

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■ ASK THE EXPERT D o you Eyesheadaches?getthat feel tired or dry? Discomfort with your computer use? Pain in your neck and shoulders? Bouts of dizziness? Do these symptoms tend to get worse towards the end of the day? Do they tend to correspond with long periods of using a computer, tablet, smartphone or even reading? If this describes you, you definitely aren’t alone; and like many others, you’re probably wondering why. Your eyes could be the problem, and Neurolenses could be the solution. What is eye misalignment? Each eye captures a clear photo, much like a camera. Your brain then fuses these two images. This line of communication between your eyes and your brain is a constant process that happens as long as both eyes are open. Some people’s eyes are perfectly aligned,meaning the visual data from their eyes can be combined seamlessly by their brain. But many others have what’s known as eye misalignment. For the vast majority of people with eye misalignment, this misalignment is much more pronounced when focusing on an object that is in close range. As we become more reliant on our digital devices, these symptoms have become more prevalent. You may have even heard these symptoms referred to as Computer VisionSyndrome. Given the past events of 2020, remote working and learning had become a reality for many people, causing eye misalignment to be more widespread. In fact, at least two out of three people experience the symptoms of eye misalign ment. More than 55% of them experience these symptoms on a daily basis. What are Neurolenses and do they work? The lenses are inspired by a break through discovery linking optometry and neurology. Neurolenses are designed to bring the eyes back into comfortable align ment. To do this, Neurolenses incorporate a technology called “contoured prism, “ which intelligently places the correction in the lenses where it’s needed the most. These lenses can be customized for every patient, and are available in any prescrip tion. They are even a great solution for contact lens wearers or patients that don’t need a prescription at all. They are pre mium lenses that come standard in high quality materials with high quality anti-re flective treatments. Most importantly, Neurolenses lead to dramatic symptom relief for the majority of wearers. 93% of patients have experienced symptom relief from wearing Neurolenses. In fact, 81.6% of patients suffering from chronic daily headaches reported their symptoms were substantially reduced or “basically gone” after wearing Neurolenses for 90 days. In a study concerning Computer Vision Syndrome, 100% of the patients suffering of Computer Vision Syndrome had a positive response to treatment with Neurolenses. Many Neurolenses wearers have been able to greatly reduce or even eliminate the need for pain-relieving medications. How do I find out if I’m a candidate for Neurolenses?

• The staff at Weston Family Eyecare will evaluate the frequency and severity of your symptoms.

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Ladder Drill Improve your putting from long range. Give yourself the opportunity to make short putts inside five feet from the hole. Percentages that you’ll make a putt dramatically decrease the farther away you are from the hole. The ladder drill is designed to improve putting from longer distances. Place a tee in the ground in a line ten feet, 20 feet, 30 feet and 40 feet away. In this drill, you are attempting to control the distance you hit each putt. The ladder drill begins by hitting a putt to the first tee, which is ten feet away. Next, hit a 20-footer, then 30-footer followed by a 40-foot putt.

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L ow handicap players under stand the importance of a good short game, especially on the putting green. Professional players have exceptional ball striking skills. In fact, a tour event is basically a putting contest. The best putter each week wins the tournament. With the proper techniques, everyone can develop into a solid putter. The following putting drills are designed to improve your ability to hole the ball on the green. Clock Drill Make the short putts. Nothing is more frus trating than hitting a great drive, placing the approach shot on the green and missing a twofoot par putt and walking away with bogey. Practice, practice, and practice from short ranges. The clock drill is excellent reinforcement. Begin by placing three balls in a line at three, six, and nine feet from the hole similar to the twelve, three, six and nine position on a clock. The goal is to make all twelve in a row. If you miss any putt, then go back to the beginning and start over.

The idea is to get the ball to stop as close to each tee as possible. The next step is to theoretically close the ladder. From the first tee, hit a 30-foot putt, followed by 20-foot putt followed by a ten-foot putt to the final tee. At the conclusion, you have successfully opened and closed the ladder. The drill continues by going through the same sequence from the opposite direction. If the first putts were all uphill, you are now faced with a series of difficult downhill putts. Once you can successfully navigate this drill, your feel on the greens should improve.

The following drill will help develop a consistent path. Find a flat area on the green and place two clubs on the ground wide enough to place the putter head behind the ball. Swing the putter between the two clubs and hit the ball. If the putter hits any of the clubs, you are not swinging the putter down the target line. Make sure the putter head stays low to the ground and follows through. It’s always great to take a lesson from your local PGA Professional and see what tips they have to share and teach to you as well.

Path Drill Many amateurs push or pull the putt off line. This is caused from an in-to-out or out-to-in swing path.

By Dean Sklar, PGA Professional ▸ 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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W hat You Need Know.to Bad breath in pets may be a sign of periodontal disease that could lead to other health problems. Periodontal disease starts when plaque (a bacterial film) coats the tooth. Plaque hardens (calcifies) into tartar, a thick yellow or brown layer on the teeth. Tartar can irritate the gums, creating an environment where bacteria thrive. As the disease progresses, the gums become tender, red, and swollen and the bacteria continue to multiply. Eventually, the inflamed gums pull away from the teeth, creating pockets that trap more bacteria and food particles. The gums bleed, the roots of the teeth may become exposed, teeth may become loose, and your pet may feel pain when eating. If the bacteria enter the bloodstream, they can create problems for organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys. Signs of Dental Problems • Bad breath • Sensitivity around the mouth • Loss of appetite • Yellow or brown deposits on the teeth • Bleeding, inflamed, and withdrawn gums • Loose or missing teeth

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• Difficulty chewing What to Do Your pet needs routine dental care from your veterinarian and you. Annual veterinary checkups are essential for helping your veterinarian monitor your pet’s dental health, but don’t wait for a checkup if you suspect a problem. After an examination, your veterinarian may recommend a dental prophylaxis (tooth cleaning) for your pet. Anesthesia and pain medication are used for dental procedures. If dental disease is severe, your veterinarian will recommend the best treatment, which may include tooth extraction.Petsare never too young to start having their teeth brushed at home; in fact, the younger they are, the better. Slowly and gently introduce your pet to toothbrushing. It should be a bonding experience that is reinforced with praise and rewards. Begin by rubbing your pet’s teeth and gums with soft gauze wrapped around your finger. Gradually switch to using a specially designed pet toothbrush or baby toothbrush with pet toothpaste (do not use toothpaste for people because it can upset your pet’s stomach). If your pet is most at ease on your lap, keep his or her toothbrush next to the chair where you sit together. Focus on your pet’s gum line, and work up to 30 seconds of brushing for each side of the mouth at least a few times a week. If your pet won’t tolerate brushing, your veterinarian can recommend plaque-preventive products for yourThere’spet. no substitute for regular brushing, but feeding dry food can help keep your pet’s teeth and gums in good condition. In addition, special plaque-reducing foods, treats, and toys can help. The Seal of Acceptance from the Veterinary Oral Health Council appears on products that meet defined standards for plaque and tartar control in dogs and cats. Ask your veterinar ian for Caringrecommendations.foryourpet’steeth can have several benefits. For example, a few minutes of brushing each week can help give your pet a longer, healthier life.

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By Sheriff Gregory Tony This month, we honor the more than 500 deputies, firefight ers and civilian employees, who faced significant danger, saved lives and performed exceptional acts in 2020 and 2021 during the Broward Sheriff’s Office Annual Awards Ceremony.

2020 Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year Deputy Michael Francis embodies what it means to be a trusted public servant and leader. Each day, he diligently works to improve the lives of Broward County residents. From assisting families with legal aid to helping homeless individuals obtain shelter, his efforts have tremendously benefited our community. It is an honor to recognize Deputy Francis as BSO’s 2020 Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year. 2021 Unit of the Year: Department of Preparedness and Response The BSO Aviation Unit serves as our eyes in the sky. Comprised of six pilots, six tactical flight officers (TFO), and two pilot-sergeants, this unit is called out for incidents anywhere they are needed at a moment’s notice. From finding missing or endangered children to aiding in offshore water rescues, the unit is a proven asset for all of Broward County. In 2021, the Aviation Unit flew 3,127 missions totaling 1,711 flight hours; of those missions, 1,305 were requests from outside agencies. Their efforts resulted in more than 1,000 arrests and the recovery of 241 stolen vehicles. Excellence defines this unit, and I am proud to announce them as the 2021 Unit of the Year for the Department of Preparedness and Response. 2021 Volunteer Service Award I’ve always said it takes a village to raise a child — and we take that to heart at BSO. Helping our county’s children grow into responsible, civically engaged adults is one of our passions. Last year, BSO launched our summer L.E.A.D. Camp (Learning, Educating, and Developing). The innovative eight-week leadership program helps shape the lives of Broward youth ages 10-18. The success of our inaugural camp was made possible thanks to our incredible volunteers, including many BSO employees, who dedicated their time to managing the program and serving as mentors – encouraging and enriching the lives of Broward’s youth. It is a privilege to award these employees the 2021 Volunteer Service Award. These highlights are just a few of the tremen dous accomplishments of the BSO team. In addition, we will award our most prestigious recognition, the Medal of Honor, to four courageous BSO veterans who performed extraordinary acts at significant personal risk to their lives. Additional accolades will be given to the detective of the year, firefighter of the year, communications operator of the year, civilian employees of the year, citizen of the year and units of the year, among others. I invite you to join me as we formally honor these outstanding individuals at the 2020 and 2021 Annual Award Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on September 14 at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center. I hope to see you there!

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As we age, increases in fragility and decreased mobility may contribute to a higher risk associated with being involved in a crash. Older drivers can improve their safety by ensuring their vehicles are properly adjusted to fit them. A proper fit can help increase the safety of the driver, others in the car, and people sharing the roadway. CarFit is an educational program developed by AARP, AAA, and the American Occupational Therapy Association that helps older adults see how well their vehicle fits them. CarFit teaches people about essential safety adjustments that can be made to ensure they are always riding safely. To participate in an on-demand educational workshop and complete the CarFit Self-Assessment Checklist, please visit BrowardCar-Fit.org.SheriffFire Rescue in Weston prioritizes vehicle safety education for people of all ages. The public is welcome to participate in any safety education classes offered or request an appointment for help with a car seat installation. We encourage the public to do their part in practicing safe driving behaviors to help ensure the safety of all people on our roadways.

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V ehicle safety is important for people of all ages. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue is committed to ensuring that the public has access to educational information, resources, and services to help keep people of all ages safe on the road ways. Child passenger safety education and assistance with car seat installations are part of an ongoing service provided to residents of Broward County. The Public Education Unit at Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue offers year-round educational programs and services for seat belt safety, distracted driving awareness, and Car Fit education and safety checks. There is a lot the public can do to help prevent crashes and ensure people of all ages are safe while traveling on the roadways. National statistics show that car crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 -13. For younger children, the risk of death may be decreased by as much as 71 percent with the proper use of a child safety seat. Parents and caregivers must ensure that the car seat they use for their child fits the child’s height and weight. Equally as important is that car seats are installed correctly in a vehicle. Follow the directions in your car seat user manual for proper installation guidelines. It is estimated that more than fifty percent of car seats are not used or installed correctly. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue offers assistance with car seat installations. You can schedule an appointment online at https://bsofirerescuepubliceducation. as.me. Older children under 13 years old who no longer require a car seat or booster seat should always ride in the back seat and wear a seat belt for every ride. Drivers must be committed to keeping every one safe by practicing safe driving behaviors. This includes distraction-free driving, obeying posted speed limits, and never driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is important to note that drivers should never forget to look before you lock and practice LOVE which stands for Leave Our Vehicle Empty. Please ensure you never leave a child, pet, or person unable to care for themselves alone in a vehicle.

Vehicle Safety IS CRITICAL FOR EVERYONE

By Chief Todd Draizin

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S ummer Vacation is officially over. Local schools welcomed students back in August. Administrators and teachers smiled as kids carried school supplies in weight ed-down backpacks. Each student will have the summer’s stories to tell as they settle in for the 2022/23 school year. Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), the nation’s sixth largest public school district, implemented new security measures this year, including improved technology and an increase in the number of safety personnel. The school system has phased out all of its virtual classrooms. Instruction will be 100% face-to-face. Breakfast is available to all stu dents at all BCPS schools for free. It is so nice to see everyone’s smiling faces.

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Our City Weston: September 2022

Articles inside

Welcome Back To School

School Staff Shortages and High Stakes Testing

Honoring the Finest in Public Safety

What is Neurolens?

Dental Care

The Power of Perseverance

Falcon Cove Middle School Reveals Its New Classroom Addition

Recognizing Heart Conditions in Children

8th Graders Who Love Travel Could Win All Expenses Paid European Riverboat Trip

Bicycle Safety, Staying Safe on the Road

Is Weston a Buyer's or Seller's Market?

Getting Back Into the Swing of Things

United Way of Broward County Distributes Backpacks to Military Veterans And Their Families

Holocaust Education Documentation Center Hosts Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race