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CONTENTS

PUBLISHER’S PAGE

FEATURE STORY

12 The President Isn’t the Only One Who Takes an Oath of Office

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 18 “Be Excellent” Liberty Learning Center Provides One-on-One Tutoring to Weston Students

29 Ending The Pain. Dr. Franz Jones Pioneers New Treatments For Chronic Back & Joint Pain

CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2020 38,40 November 2020h

POSITIVE PARENTING 42 From Director to Mom

LEGALLY SPEAKING 49 Sometimes It’s Just Up to the Parents

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SCHOOL NEWS 69 Cypress Bay DECA Is Back In Business and Bigger and Better Than Ever

58 Lipo Abdominoplasty for Body Sculpting 63 Revolutionary Treatment Proven To Reduce Chronic Headaches

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT 61 Leading the Way: Dr. Scott Denny & Integrative Hospital Associates Pioneer Treatments For a Healthier Life

TEE TO GREEN

LEGALLY SPEAKING 20 Simple Estate Planning Steps

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66 How To Make Chipping/Pitching Easy

COMMUNITY NEWS 22 Weston Music Society Goes Virtual 30 Weston Hunger Fighters Wanted 44 Community Luminaries and Champions in Education to be Honored in the 2020 “Hall of Fame” Awards

ROTARY NEWS

48 Early Voting Expected to Shatter 2016 Records 35 Dr. Robert B. Donoway & Kathryn A. Donoway Pay It Forward

SCHOOL NEWS 24 Archbishop McCarthy High School Welcomes New Students

CAN DO KID 26 Baking for A Cause: A Love for Baking Challahs Turns into so Much More for Local 13-Year-Old

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PUBLISHER’S PAGE

The President Isn’t the Only One Who Takes an Oath of Office

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ike many people, I have been troubled by the state of politics in our country. Disagreements over policy or governing philosophy have been replaced, in part, by raw anger and even hatred. By the time you read this article, the presidential election will likely be over and we will either be preparing for a new president or four more years of the current administration.

Regardless of who is elected president, he will recite the same oath that every commissioned officer in the United States military does. It is the same oath that I recited in 1993 when I was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps and it will be the same oath that future presidents, generals, and ensigns will give.

What I find most remarkable about this oath is the fact that our presidents and military officers swear loyalty to a document. They promise to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States.” The commitment of our officers and presidents isn’t to the president, a monarch, a party, or even the people of the United States. They swear allegiance to a piece of paper; to the very idea of America.

I am optimistic that years from now, we will be able to collectively look back at this time in our history with a shrug and a sigh knowing that we, as Americans, are more alike than different. And, that the diversity in our society is part of what makes our country great. In the meantime, it is heartening to know that the quarter of a million commissioned officers in our military will continue to serve the constitution and not one man, regardless of his party.

PUBLISHERS Christy & Terry Jaillet publisher@ourcitymedia.com MANAGING EDITOR Christy Jaillet ART DIRECTOR Jacqueline Allard GRAPHIC DESIGNER Alana Brodie, Tom Rowe ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Nancy Koval nancy@ourcitymedia.com ACCOUNT EXECUTIVES John Brodie, Denise Caligiuri, Adrienne Collins, Mariem Garcia, Kenny Rodgers, Silvia Silva, Jerry Spielman CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Beverly Perkins, Ivis Mateos, Representative Richard Stark, Dr. Jean Nerette, Stephanie Muniz -ARNP, Fire Chief Todd Draizin, Dr. Carlo A. Messina, Holly & Bob Catania, Dr. Maria Grosman, Terry Jaillet, Dr. Behar, Dr. Browner, Dr. Jane Therrien, Dr. Tamy Faierman, Evan Baron, Dean Sklar, Rose Sklar, Mayor Daniel J. Stermer, Miguel E. Cordova, DVM, Kalai Ramu CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Kim Ruoff, Krushot Photography, PhotographyByLuigi.com, Weston Photography Studios

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

“Be Excellent” Liberty Learning Center Provides One-on-One Tutoring to Weston Students

BY TERRY JAILLET

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iberty Learning Center opened its doors this summer with one objective: to help students succeed in the classroom by helping them develop outstanding work habits to maximize their God-given talents. This mission transcends everything they do. The tutoring center offers students individualized attention through one-on-one instruction. Finding the study method that is best suited for each individual student is what makes them successful.

Liberty offers a broad number of different courses for families to choose from. They offer everything from basic language arts through college-level calculus instruction.

They also provide test-prepartion services for most standardized tests, including high school entrance exams, the SAT or ACT and AP exams.

We sat down with the Center Director to learn more.

Tell us about Liberty Learning Center.

Liberty Learning Center is a one-on-one tutoring center that focuses on all subjects and standardized testing for all grade levels from kindergarten thru college.

What standardized tests to you focus on?

We have experts to help our students in all subjects and grade levels. Our test-prep services include FSA, EOC, High School Entrance Test (HSPT), SAT, ACT, GED, PERT, GRE, and many more. We also specialize in AP Test prep for all subjects and offer help for families with kids in Florida Virtual School.

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What makes Liberty Learning different from other providers?

We are a one-on-one learning center where individualized attention is given to each student.

Prior to enrolling at Liberty Learning, each student is given a pre-test. The results are then reviewed with the student’s parents in a one on one meeting.

Programs are then tailored to the individual need of each student. We also monitor student progress with daily lesson plans as well as evaluations at different times throughout the student’s time at Liberty.

We strive for excellence and to promote hard work and dedication to motivate students to achieve unmatched success in the classroom as well as in life.

We exist to not only influence students to succeed academically but to develop outstanding work habits so they can tap into their God-given talents.

Also, the expertise of the teachers and staff at Liberty is unmatched by other centers. We have 15 years of experience in education and an outstanding history of success.

Many parents are concerned about COVID-19. Is Liberty doing anything different because of the pandemic?

Yes. We are adhering to or exceeding all of the CDC guidelines. The safety of our staff and students is the most important thing to us.

Are you currently accepting new students?

Yes! Plus, we don’t require contracts and we have no registration fees. All new students are eligible for a FREE reading evaluation.

We encourage parents to contact us today!

How Can our readers schedule a reading evaluation or learn more?

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LEGALLY SPEAKING

Simple Estate Planning Steps

BY BRUCE IDEN, ESQUIRE re there any estate planning steps I can take now to make things easier for my family should something happen to me? Absolutely. One of the simplest and most important things that you can do yourself is to verify that your assets and beneficiaries are properly titled. Let’s consider the following all too common scenarios: Sadly after a long illness, Mama Maggie loses her daughter, Melissa, a 45- year old divorced woman, with no children. Maggie later learns of the existence of a life insurance policy on Melissa’s life, issued years ago by a former employer.

When she contacts the insurance company she is told the policy shows no named beneficiary, so therefore funds cannot be released without a judge’s order from the probate court. Have you collected life insurance policies and 401(k)s over the years? Make sure they all have beneficiaries designated.

Nadine Rogers’ husband passes away. All of the couple’s savings and checking accounts were owned jointly. While sorting through papers, Nadine finds a statement from an old savings account in only her husband’s name. She is surprised when notified by the bank that even as a surviving spouse Nadine has no access to the money because she is not named as an owner. As with Mama Maggie, money will only be released with a judge’s order from the probate court. Her options are to hire an attorney to start a probate proceeding, or allow the money to eventually be claimed by the state. All cash accounts should either have an additional owner, or be designated P.O.D. (payable on death) to a named beneficiary.

As a married couple, Lucy and Joe own their home jointly so that when one passes his or her share is automatically distributed to the remaining spouse.

Tragically, Lucy and Joe are killed in a car accident while on vacation. Without an order from the probate court, their surviving adult children cannot sell their parents’ property. A probate administration must be opened and no sale can be finalized until they receive permission from the court. This can be avoided by creating a specialized deed. This is not a do it yourself project. An estate planning attorney can discuss and advise as to the best approach for your situation so your property passes to your heirs at your death, without the need for probate administration.

Finally, in these days of uncertainty it is also important that every adult execute Advance Directives, which includes a HIPAA Release, a Living Will and a Healthcare Power of Attorney. A HIPAA Release allows your medical information be shared with people you designate, a Living Will informs others of your final instructions should you reach the end of meaningful life but are being kept alive by mechanical means , and a Healthcare Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone to decide your medical care should you lose the ability to decide for yourself.

Life can change in an instant. What are you waiting for?

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he Weston Music Society (WMS) hosted its first virtual music event by welcoming former WMS scholarship winner, Jose Veliz, to perform on Facebook Live. The event, which took place during September, was a categorical success.

Jose performed American Songbook pieces such as Moon River, Our Love is Here to Stay, As Time Goes By, while also sharing his original compositions during the event. Hosting the event on an interactive platform like Facebook allowed Jose to engage with his audience in a different way than being on stage.

He made his program interactive, engaging with the audience, and offering them the opportunity to be part of the performance.

“It was amazing to witness the overwhelming response of the viewers to the interactive program,” said WMS Vice President of Membership, Gina Catone, “People were sending in their choices via FB and there was a large response to this portion of the concert.”

Jose is no stranger to The Weston Music Society.

He performed at the WMS’s Summerfest Concert in 2015 and at its Membership Social in 2019. The WMS believes firmly in supporting local talent. Jose’s

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development and talent as an artist show why.

He was awarded the Weston Music Society Scholarship in 2015 when he graduated from Cypress Bay High School. Jose attended the University of Miami, Frost School of Music, and graduated in 2019. He is both a gifted pianist and an accomplished composer.

While at the Frost School of Music Jose had a solo performance featuring an interactive concert at the university. Jose had engaged the audience by permitting them to make selections while he was performing.

The Facebook Live program came out of the Weston Music Society’s desire to maintain its connection with its members and the community at large. The WMS missed seeing its members and guests at its concerts and wanted to connect with our audience again.

“Our audience appreciated being a part of the show,” commented Catone, “It reinforced our decision as a group to offer this event to the public.”

We can’t wait for more interactive shows in the future!

The Weston Music Society looks forward to sharing events with the people of Weston! For more info visit www.westonmusicsociety.org

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The school’s commitment to academic and technological excellence is reinforced by stateArts Center. of-the-art facilities; four modern classroom Our campus includes a multi-purpose stabuildings house our iLounge, laboratories, and dium and sports complex with practice fields iCatholic Ed classroom. All classrooms have for football, soccer, track and field, baseball; state-of-the-art interactive displays. We offer state-of-the-art varsity locker rooms; an aira wide assortment of extra-curricular activities including successful programs in athletics, conditioned 1000+ seat gymnasium; a 3,800 theater, dance, art, band, and robotics. Our pro- square-foot Health & Fitness center; and a broadcasting studio. ductions are held in our Maverick Theatre and our 25,000 square-foot Student & Performing

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r. Franz Jones, the Director of Regenerative Medicine at South Florida Sports Medicine Associates, has been helping people with neck, back, or joint pain reduce their pain and regain their day-to-day activities for years.

Dr. Jones has participated in several clinical trials and authored numerous case reports in peer-reviewed journals. When he is not helping his patients get well, Dr. Jones enjoys spending time with his family, staying active, and doing home renovation and property rehab projects.

We sat down with Dr. Jones, who is an expert in Interventional Spine, Sports, and Regenerative Medicine, to learn more about how he helps patients improve their quality of life.

Tell us about your practice.

Our practice, South Florida Sports Medicine Associates, has been serving the West Broward community for 20 years. We are ingrained in the community and provide a broad set of services, including orthopedic, surgical, sports medicine, pain management, and podiatry medicine along with physical therapy services.

My particular specialty is Interventional Spine, Sports and Regenerative Medicine. I

“I have deep compassion for every one of my patients....

My philosophy is to treat every patient like family.” treat patients with neck, back, and joint pain by using various interventional procedures to help relieve pain. I also use new, state-of-the-art biologic and regenerative medicine therapies like plateletrich plasma and stem cell therapy to treat my patients.

You are at the forefront of pain management. Tell us about some of the newer treatments you are providing your patients.

I provide the latest procedures for the treatment of chronic pain. These include the

Intracept Procedure which helps people with certain types of lower back pain, the Coolief Procedure, which uses specialized radio frequencies to “turn off” specific nerves causing pain and the MILD Procedure which restores space in the spinal canal to improve back and leg pain.

I also provide my patients with stem cell procedures that other physicians may not. All of these new treatments are designed to help reduce pain and improve quality of life. In fact, some of them can be done right here in our office while others are performed at the Weston Outpatient Surgical Center.

What types of patients do you see?

I see patients of all ages, including pediatric patients, adolescents, as well as adults and seniors.

What other services does your practice offer, besides paint management?

My partners and I provide a multidisciplinary approach to treat a broad spectrum of potential ailments. These include everything from sports-related foot and leg injuries in children all the way to arthritis or hip injuries with our senior patients. We have experts on staff able to treat all joint, bone, ligament, muscle, tendon, and nerve injuries.

How is your approach to patient care different?

I have deep compassion for every one of my patients. I always take the time to explain their condition and treatment options calmly and in an easy-to-understand manner.

My philosophy is to treat every patient like family.

Is there anything else you’d like us to know?

My wife, Dr. Marie Jones, who is a pediatrician, and I not only work in Weston but also live here. I feel a strong connection to this community.

It is an honor to provide the highest possible care to the community where we are raising our children, Aiden, and Olivia.

Where is your office located?

We have an office in Weston Town Center at 1600 Town Center Blvd., Suite C. We also have offices in Pembroke Pines and Plantation.

n Dr. Franz Jones, D.O., FABPMR is a Board Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician. He is the Director of Regenerative Medicine at South Florida Sports Medicine Associates and is fellowship-trained in interventional spine, sports & regenerative medicine. n To make an appointment with Dr. Jones, call 954-449-2592 or visit drfranzjones.com South Florida Sports Medicine Associates Weston; 1600 Town Center Blvd. • Suite C Plantation; 220 SW 84th Ave • Suite 102 Pembroke Pines: 17842 NW 2nd St.

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he City of Weston has teamed up with Harvest Drive to help them meet their lofty goal of assisting 2000 families with very full bags of non-perishable groceries and a gift card to complete their Thanksgiving Meal. Your help is needed to ensure that every member of our community can be thankful for a wonderful meal this Thanksgiving.

It doesn’t take a lot to make a difference. If you go to a store that has a “Buy One, Get One Free” special please consider donating the free one!

Three COVD- safe drop-off locations have been set up in Weston. Bins will be located outside the front doors of each location. Locations include: ▸ Weston City Hall (17200 Royal Palm Blvd) ▸ Weston Community Center (Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road) ▸ Fire Station No. 55 (3955 Bonaventure Blvd) Community members are asked to drop off only non-perishable items. Please do not leave any glass containers.

Weston’s partner in this food drive is Harvest Drive. The organization pioneered the concept of “Children Helping Children” for over 27 years throughout Broward County Schools. All schools are invited to participate and 10 serve as distribution sites. Families are referred by Broward County school social workers and social service agencies.

This year has been especially trying. Harvest Drive has provided Emergency Boxed Food all Summer and Fall due to the pandemic and need in the community and is now moving right into their busiest charitable event.

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hen Dr. Robert Donoway and Kathryn Donoway were planning their wedding, they knew it would be different than most. Getting married during the pandemic presented some challenges, but what set their marriage apart was the present they gave to each other and the community at large: The Donoway Center Foundation for Pancreatic, Liver, and Advanced Cancer Research. The foundation is an outgrowth of their desire to give back and, at the same time, to advance medical science.

“When we see how others suffer during their cancer treatment we knew there were things we could

do to improve on it,” commented Dr. Donoway, “for years, I provided cancer surgery to many who couldn’t pay or could only a small portion.

When Kathryn suggested that we ask our wedding guests to contribute to the Foundation, rather than the usual gifts, it just seemed quite natural.”

Dr. Donoway has been at the forefront of the fight against cancer for over 30 years. He treats around 3,000 patients a year from around the world, not just South Florida. In a typical year, Dr. Donoway operates on 500-750 new cancer patients with an emphasis on cancers of the pancreas, liver, and breast, and treating melanoma and sarcoma.

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Donoway Center has remained open and operating. In fact, Dr. Donoway “for years, I provided cancer has not missed a single office hour surgery to many who couldn’t of appointments. And, thanks to the pay or could only a small porprotocols put in place by Kathryn, tion. When Kathryn suggested none of their patients have contracted that we ask our wedding guests COVID during treatment. to contribute to the Foundation, The Donoway Center has rather than the usual gifts, it just embraced telemedicine, which makes follow-up and international seemed quite natural.” consultations easier. In keeping with their efforts to help, the Donoways Over the years, The Donoway have donated the fees from the Center has pioneered new therapies, international consultations to the like the tumor ablation program.

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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.

Growing pains are often seen in children who are excessively flatfooted or whose feet point to the outside. Children may also appear very knockkneed. 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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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.

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Broward Story Book Festival– The 19th Annual Broward County Library StoryBook Festival will be online for 2020! Although we cannot come together in person this year to celebrate, we are excited to bring this year’s online event into your homes! We invite you to participate for one or all of the programs. Sign up and play the StoryBook Festival Beanstack challenge to earn badges to win a book. Register and arrange to pick up your supplies at www.broward.org/library/.

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Outdoor Movie Night at the Bell Tower– Join your neighbors for a fun night out under the stars at the Weston Town Center Movie Nigh presented by Dr. Maria Yazji. Seating accommodations with adhere to CDC guidelines and social distancing. Bring your lawn chair! This event is FREE to Weston residents and groups are limited to 5 people. Local restaurants will provide

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20th Friday Night Artisan Market– Enjoy a wonderful Friday Night browsing and shopping from amazing local artists and crafters while enjoying live music at the Weston Town Center. Also enjoy dinner at any of their onsite amazing eateries. Its a perfect kick out for the weekend! 6:00pm - 10:30pm at the Weston Town Center. For more info contact Angie Paulson 786-499-3430

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America’s most exciting areal acrobatics This year, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s® teams will perform. The show is free to is everywhere — on every sidewalk, the public along the beach.VIP and other track, and trail. This year’s event won’t tickets are also available. Festivities be a large in-person gathering — instead, begin at 9:00am. For more info visit walk with a small team of friends and www.FortLauderdaleAirShow.com family while others in your community do the same. Create a team to raise money and awareness with the goal of living in a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. To participate, create a team or learn more visit ww.act.alz.org West Pines Toastmasters Club – Whether you’re a complete novice or an experienced speaker, you’ll find a supportive learn-by-doing environment that allows you to quickly achieve your goals. The world needs leaders.

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POSITIVE PARENTING

From Director to Mom

BY MOLLY BROUSSEAU

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started working with kids at a young age and I thought I knew everything being a mom. Boy was I wrong!

Being a first time mom is tough. There are hundreds of articles and Instagram accounts which all claim to have the secret to parenting, but the truth is there is no “one size fits all” when it comes to a newborn. Also, there is NO such thing as bad advice, so, take what you need and leave the rest.

As a mom and an educator, I can only speak from experience when sharing with you what I’ve learned in these first 9 months of motherhood.

Pinterest is a mom’s best friend (thank you to all the moms who have the time and the talent to post what I can only hope to recreate). There you can find anything from kid recipes, to photo ops, to life saving baby hacks!

Don’t compare yourself to anyone! Every child is different, and every parent has an opinion. I have seen this both as a preschool director and a mother, your child will feed off your energy. If you are stressed the baby will feel it, so take the time to

breath and relax.

“Sleep when the baby sleeps”, people make it sound so easy. They do not mention all the other things that need to be done like the laundry, dinner, or cleaning hundreds of baby bottles! So instead, sleep when your body needs it. Try to prioritize what needs to be done, making sure that whatever that is, is good for you, not the person you are trying to empress. Trust me it does get better, you will find your groove!

Allow your child to build their independence at a young age. This means giving them time for safe and supervised independent play. Also, as moms it is often easier and faster to do things for our children, but what are they learning? Babies are learning new things at a rapid rate and allowing them to explore on their own not only boosts creativity but also begins to build their confidence. This will help them feel secure and allow mom to get simple chores done around the house at the same time!

The best piece of advice I received was to “enjoy every moment because they grow up fast”. This is something I heard 100 times while pregnant but never truly understood until now. Being present for our children is increasingly more important as we live busy, on the go, lifestyles and this starts from day one. Put down the phone and take everything in, the

good and the bad. Cherish the 3 AM feedings, pretty soon you will be looking down to find your little boy won’t fit in your lap anymore.

Most importantly, have fun! Being a mother is the most rewarding, scary, and exhilarating experience but I can promise you, if you are enjoying it, your baby is doing just fine!

Molly Brousseau a first time mom and an educator with over 14 years of experience working with young children. She graduated from FIU with her bachelors in Elementary Education and has worked teaching children from preschool to elementary levels. She received her director’s credential and also a National Administrators Certificate and has been directing preschool for the last five years. She is currently the director at Tiny Planet Preschool and has been since they opened five years ago.

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Community Luminaries and Champions in Education to be Honored in the 2020 “Hall of Fame” Awards

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n NFL Hall of Famer, national recording artists and a captain in the United States Coast Guard are among the distinguished Broward County high school alumni who have made their mark on local communities and will be honored by Broward Education Foundation during the Publix Super Markets Charities 2020 “Hall of Fame Awards” presented by Memorial Healthcare System on Saturday, December 5 at 6 p.m. The outdoor drive-in celebration will take place at William T. McFatter Technical College and High School, 6500 Nova Drive in Davie.

As with all events, COVID has changed the plans for this year’s Hall of Fame. Taking extra precautions and factoring in safety protocols and social distancing measures, Broward Education Foundation will salute this year’s honorees during a first-ever drive-in event.

When the sun goes down, the fun begins. Guests will remain in their cars in the high school’s expansive parking lot and watch the awards onstage and on large screens. Audio will be streamed through car radios.

The 2020 Broward Education Foundation Hall of Fame honorees are: Receiving the JM Family Enterprises, Inc. Bravo Award for their positive impact on the lives of thousands of children are two talented national recording artists and co-founders of the group Black Violin: ▸ Wil Baptiste, Dillard High School graduate, class of 2000 ▸ Kevin Marcus Sylvester, Dillard High School graduate, class of 1999.

Recipients of the Bank of America Community Achievement Award for significant accomplishments in any field are: ▸ Isaac Bruce, former professional football player and member of the NFL Hall of Fame, owner of Bruce Zone and Dillard High School graduate, class of 1990 ▸ Jo-Ann F. Burdian, Sector Commander and Captain of the Port, United States Coast Guard, Sector Miami and Piper High School graduate, class of 1993 ▸ Marty Kiar, Broward County Property Appraiser and Western High School graduate, class of 1995 The three honorees receiving the Office Depot Education Achievement Award for their dedication to a career in public education are: ▸ Amy DeCelle, medical magnet coordinator at Blanche Ely High School and graduate of Piper High School, class of 1993 ▸ Mark Howard, principal of Hallandale Magnet

High School and graduate of Nova High School, class of 1990 ▸ Carletha B. Shaw-Rolle, Ph.D., educator and cadre director for Broward County Public Schools and graduate of South Plantation High School, class of 1985 “This year has been anything but ordinary but that should not take away from the extraordinary Broward County public school alumni we are honoring this year during our annual Hall of Fame Awards. We are inspired by their leadership, passion and commitment to education and community,” said Tim Curtin, Broward Education Foundation Board Chair.

“We give a heartfelt thanks to our sponsors for their unwavering support during this very challenging year.

We hope the community will join us for this fun and special evening that supports students and teachers in Broward County Public Schools,” added Shea Ciriago, executive director of Broward Education Foundation.

Reminiscent of California’s Hollywood Walk of Fame, Broward’s distinguished alumni are honored with large engraved granite stars on the BrightStar

Broward Education Foundation is the only 501(c)3 charitable organization solely dedicated to supporting Broward County Public Schools and serves as a catalyst for educational excellence by providing teacher grants to fund development of innovative curriculum that advances Pre K-12 achievement; vitally needed school supplies for Title I school students, and scholarships for Carletha B. ShawRolle, Ph.D qualified high school seniors. Established in 1983, the non-profit Broward Education Foundation contributes more than $3 million to Broward County Public Schools annually.

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Credit Union “Walk of Fame” permanently located at the Broward County Public Schools District Office, 600 S.E. Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale.

In addition to Publix Super Markets Charities, Memorial Healthcare System, BrightStar Credit Union, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Bank of America and Office Depot, sponsors include Pirtle Construction, PNC and Wells Fargo.

Sponsorships for this unique event are still available and tickets are $50 per person. For more information, visit BrowardEducationFoundation.org, call 754-321-2030 or e-mail BEFInfo@browardschools.com.

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THE DONOWAY CENTER NEW HOPE FOR PANCREATIC CANCER PATIENTS

Robert B. Donoway, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.S.S.O. Diplomate American Board of Surgery Diplomate, Society of Surgical Oncology Former Medical Director Memorial Cancer Center Medical Director, Atlas Oncology: Institute for Pancreatic Cancer IRE/NanoKnife Ablation

Patients diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer have few treatment options. However, a new procedure called Irreversible Electroporation or IRE for short has changed that for many patients who are seeing a doubling and tripling of their life expectancies. Dr. Robert Donoway, who has one of the largest International experiences for performing this procedure on the pancreas and liver is a Hollywood based, Sloan Kettering trained Pancreatic Surgical Oncologist, and former medical director of two of the local cancer programs remains among a very small handful of Pancreatic surgeons who perform the procedure which is done in the operating room as an outpatient.

During the procedure, Dr. Donoway places fine needle probes under direct ultrasound guidance into and around the pancreatic tumor while carefully avoiding critical structures. High voltage current up to 3000 volts is then delivered in 90-microsecond pulses synchronized with the patient’s heart rhythm to avoid any cardiac problems.

The pulses destroy the cancer cell membranes which then causes the tumor to die and be absorbed by the body. The average procedure lasts approximately 1-2 hours and the patients may be discharged the following day. A brief recovery means the patient can start chemotherapy and radiation that much sooner.

Dr. Donoway is participating in several clinical studies identifying the best chemotherapy and immunotherapies to be used along with IRE. Dr. Donoway states, “The results so far have been very encouraging and we have begun using it for other select cancers. The longest survivors are now out over 5 years and without evidence of cancer recurrence. In the past, without IRE they would have been likely to have only lived a year and so this technique opens the whole new avenue for treating those eligible patients in a more targeted fashion.”

For more information about Dr. Donoway and the Pancreatic-IRE/NanoKnife Program and clinical trials call 305-682-1995 and visit www.AtlasOncology.com

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Dr. Donoway is active in the 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 Liver Resection. Dr. Donoway is a recent recipient of the South Florida Health Award for the use of Micro-Endoscopy for the detection of early stage Breast Cancer. Dr. Donoway is the Medical Director of the Institute of Breast Cancer Prevention and has been repeatedly named to “TOP DOCTORS IN AMERICA” by Castle Connolly. Dr. Donoway is the ONLY surgeon in Florida performing specialized Pancreatic and Liver ablation therapy for non-resectable tumors. Dr. Donoway is the Former Chair of the Aventura Cancer Committee at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Donoway has privileges and operates at Aventura Hospital, Memorial Regional, Memorial South and Memorial West.

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All indications suggest a record turn-out for this year’s general election. Voters supporting President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden stood in line wearing raincoats and holding umbrellas. The early voting comes on top of a record number of vote-by-mail requests.

More than 2.5 million mail-in ballots were requested in Florida prior to early voting polls even opening.

In the 2016 presidential election, 9.5 million Floridians cast their vote, including 816,000 Broward County residents. Experts expect those numbers to be significantly eclipsed in this year’s race.

According to the Broward Supervisor of Elections, more than 300,000 Broward votes were cast by the end of the first day of early voting.

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BY EVAN H. BARON, ESQ. n the past few days, I have been contacted by several former clients, who have asked me the same question. These clients have been previously divorced and have school age children. In all instances they have “SHARED PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY”.

The question that has been asked is can you help me? The help they need concerns the re-opening of schools. One of the parents wants the child(ren) to go back to school for “face to face learning” and the other parent wants the child(ren) to continue with “distance learning”. I am sure this is an issue that many parents are dealing with right now. No matter where you may stand on this issue, I think every parent has weighed the pros and cons of sending a child back into their school.

If the parents are still together in an intact marriage or even if not married but living together and raising their children, I think we can all admit that it is a joint parental decision. However, if the parents are divorced, and have “Shared Parental Responsibility” will the courts become involved? Let me first define “Shared Parental Responsibility” Florida Statutes define “Shared Parental Responsibility”, as follows: ‘A Court-ordered relationship in which both parents retain full parental rights and responsibilities with respect to their child and in which both parents CONFER with each other so that major decisions affecting the welfare of the child will be determined JOINTLY”.

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So, based upon the above, the parents are to confer, and make a joint decision. Sounds exactly what parents, who are still together, must do when making major decisions about their children. That is exactly the goal of Shared Parental Responsibility. You may be divorced but you are still the parents of your children and need to put aside your differences and co-parent. Unless one of the parents have been given “ultimate decision making “ for educational decisions, (rare) neither parent has the ability to “override” the other.

What I have advised these former clients, who are now raising their children as divorced parents, is that they must work it out between themselves. They must decide what is in their children’s best interests. It is not up to a Judge to decide this issue. It is not a clear-cut issue, with a right or a wrong. In my opinion it would not be proper for a judge to make such a decision based upon his or her individual belief about the benefits or the danger in having a child attend school. There just is no real “clear cut” answer.

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he holiday season is upon us and sadly this is also peak season for thieves. The Broward Sheriff’s Office Weston District is offering some simple safety tips to keep in mind to keep you and your possessions safe while you are shopping or traveling.

Crime Prevention Specialist Deputy Danielle Quinones says when out shopping be aware of your surroundings. She recommends parking in well-lit areas at night. “Avoid wearing expensive jewelry or carrying large amounts of cash and multiple credit cards; only carry what is necessary.”

Just as you don’t want to become a crime victim, you don’t want your car to either. “Always keep your vehicle locked and do not store shopping bags inside,” cautions Deputy Quinones. “Thieves are watching mall parking lots and shopping plazas for shoppers that place their purchased merchandise inside their vehicles before heading to their next location. If possible, bring your shopping bags with you or drop them off at home, before heading out again.”

If your holiday shopping involves a purchase from Craigslist, eBay, Letgo, or another online classified ad website, consider completing your transaction

at the BSO Weston District Office (17300 Royal Palm Boulevard). It is a Safe Transaction Zone designed to help deter thefts and robberies.

“Always be sure to ask questions before buying or selling an item. Trust your instincts!” warns Deputy Quinones. “And if you’re shopping online, only shop on secure sites. Pay with a credit card, not using your bank account; you’ll get better liability protection. Always check your statements for unauthorized transactions.”

The holiday season is a time many Weston residents travel. Deputy Quinones offers the following tips to secure your home before leaving for vacation: ▸ Maintain regular lawn maintenance while you are away. Don’t let your grass grow like a jungle!

If burglars are staking out houses, they’ll notice these little things. ▸ Put a hold on your mail and newspapers or have a trusted friend, neighbor or family member stop by to collect these items. Having a full mailbox is a dead giveaway that you are not home.

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Typically, a DNR order will put into writing that you do not want to undergo any procedure that has the intention to restore blood circulation and heartbeat in the event of a cardiac arrest. This would include procedures such as CPR, intubation (connecting you to a machine that fills your lungs for you), or electric shocks to restart your heart.

To establish a legally binding DNR, you can request it inside a hospital. It can also be established by a doctor if you have a Living Will or Advance Health Care Directive that clearly states your wishes regarding resuscitation.

DNR orders are sometimes confused with Advance Health Care Directives. Both are documents that allow you the chance to express your wishes regarding medical procedures that you would like to accept or reject in advance in case you become incapacitated later. A DNR order can be a part of an Advance Health Care Directive.

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Weston Foreign Film Series Reinvents Itself to Help Weston Restaurants

BY JOHN DUKA

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or more than two decades, the Arts Council of Greater Weston has organized a series of foreign films every year for the community at economical prices. Hundreds of residents would attend every showing, with many making a night out of it and having dinner before or after the film at a local restaurant.

Fast forward to 2020: what do you do when Covid throws a wrench in the works and you can’t do business as usual? For Arts Council Vice President Carol Lema, it was all about finding a creative way to still promote foreign films, but give local restaurants a boost during a challenging year. “We all knew that the restaurants have been under pressure from

mid-March on. We also knew that our patrons would be missing that experience of seeing a film and having the chance to talk about it over a meal this season. I suggested we turn the situation into an opportunity, and the “Dinner and a Movie” promotion and contest was born.”

The promotion focuses on increasing business for restaurants during the “mid-week” period of Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, when restaurant business is normally a little slower. Area residents and visitors receive a free non-alcoholic drink or dessert when they order an entrée after 4 p.m., dine or take out, and mention the “Dinner and a Movie” promotion. They can also snap a selfie that clearly

identifies the restaurant and post to Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #acgwdinnermovie for the chance to win a $50 gift certificate to a participating restaurant, courtesy of the Arts Council. Two gift certificates will be awarded. There is no cost for restaurants to participate, and restaurants have the option of requesting a minimum purchase.

Each week, the Arts Council has and will continue to post the title of a different recommended foreign film which can be watched at home via Amazon, Netflix, streaming services such as Kanopy or Hoopla, and in some cases, can be found in DVD format at the Weston branch library. The one thing missing? aPreshow announcements by Arts Council past president and veteran presenter Joy Rodenberg, who is “the face of Weston foreign films” for many film goers. “Bienvenue! Vilkommen!

Benvenuto! Welcome to the Arts Council virtual Foreign Film Series,” Joy noted for this year’s at-home audience. “We hope this promotion provides a fun break for everyone. Until we can greet you in person, stay safe.”

Dinner and a Movie is a labor of love for the Arts Council, which normally takes in most of its income for the year from foreign film ticket sales. “We made a decision as a board to go ahead with this volunteer effort because it supports the community,” states ACGW President Laura Dobrzanski. She adds, “We are excited to present something new during these more challenging times while still finding a way to showcase the many years of success we’ve had with our Foreign Film series. We hope the selection of curated movies combined with the versatility of food from our local restaurants brings some smiles to our audience’s faces.”

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eorge, the Weston Pond Apple Snail, is a historic figure, dating back at least 3,000 years. His pond apple snail shell was found in 1990 during the excavation of the oldest wetlands features in Southeast Florida, Weston Pond, which is now The Ridges neighborhood. George has returned to Weston! He wants you to explore some of his favorite parks. We need your help to find the parks he enjoys visiting.

Follow Weston’s official social media accounts over the next few weeks, or visit George online at WestonFL.org/Parks/George. There will be clue about where Geroge is. If you think you know where he is, visit that park, snap a pic and post it on social media. If you are one of the first 20 people to post you could win a Weston “swag bag”. See if you can find the park he visited.

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hat I’m about to share with you could make golf so much easier and less stressful for you. Especially if you struggle with chipping and pitching.

Contact!

If you contact the ball thin or fat then you get bad shots. And bad short game shots lead to higher scores.

Now using the old way of hitting chips and pitches with a lot of weight on the left side and using a sharp descending blow is very, very hard to time perfectly. Because if you play chips and pitches like that your contact has to be perfect (just ask Tiger).

So to try to solve that problem instructors started teaching a new way to play chips and pitch shots, which requires the following… ▸ New “High Margin For Error” Pitching And Chipping Setup ▸ Have the ball positioned in the middle to forward in your stance. ▸ Have your weight evenly distributed at setup. ▸ Have your feet quite close together. ▸ Square stance (or even closed) NOT open. ▸ Have the shaft positioned so it’s vertical NOT leaning forward. ▸ Here is a picture of Luke Donald showing a setup like this…

Compare this to the OLD way of chipping/pitching ▸ Ball positioned back in your stance. ▸ Most of your weight on your left side. ▸ Feet open. ▸ Shaft leaning forward.

There’s a lot of talk about using the bounce on wedges to make chips and pitch shots easier. But even with that high margin of error setup above, if you use the bounce on a wedge wrong you will get the club bouncing off the ground and smacking into the back of the ball, creating big skulls over the green – which naturally is horrible.

So how should you swing to use the bounce on your wedge?

Well, I think you should forget about the term “use the bounce” altogether, because the word “bounce” conjures up images of your club bouncing off the ground, and you most certainly don’t want that on your short game shots UNLESS your contact is perfect.

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idea is to have a very shallow angle of attack.

But how shallow?

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Let me spell it out for you because this is life changing for your short game…

It means you don’t have to contact the ball perfectly to hit great short game shots. Instead your club can come into contact with the ground anywhere up to 2 balls behind where your golf ball actually is AND still hit good short game shots The shots I’m talking about are the chip and pitch shots around the green that should be relatively easy. And the PGA Tour

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Because getting the ball up is dependent on you hitting your shots a lot closer to the hole.

And although I’ve given you some super helpful advice today that will help you to contact the ball better, it won’t guarantee that you get the golf ball consistently closer to the hole. Because there is one crucial element needed for a great short game that is not so much technical or mental…. and a few years ago I discovered this when I was trying to sort out my own short game issues.

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he COVID-19 Pandemic has changed just about everything this year. Kids are staying home from school and businesses have been forced to create new business models just to stay alive.

Cypress Bay High Schools’ chapter of DECA, however, has flourished. With approximately 900 members, Cypress Bay has the largest DECA chapter in the world.

DECA is organized into two unique student divisions each with programs designed to address the learning styles, interests, and focus of its members.

The High School Division includes 220,000 members in 3,700 schools. The Collegiate Division includes over 5,000 members in 215 colleges and universities. The organization prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Cypress Bay’s DECA chapter focuses on creating emerging leaders.

Cypress Bay’s chapter activities that help engage members in leadership, team-building, and professionalism have had to take place virtually, but the chapter’s leaders have found new ways to reach members and adapt to this online world.

“In August, at the start of the remote learning school year, Cypress DECA advisors gave me and the rest of the Executive Council members a virtual

leadership training,” commented Executive Council member, Isabella Eaton, “that guided us through new communication platforms like Slack and Trello, but focused on our chapter goal this year, ‘Rethinking Innovation.’”

The Cypress Bay DECA chapter has been incredibly successful over the years, with more than 300 state winners at the Florida DECA competition. The program offers members and chapter officers the oppor-

tunity to learn about their own personal strengths and weaknesses in a structured environment. Their COVID-19 related training has empowered them to continue to develop their leadership skills.

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ROTARY NEWS

Join Us For The 23rd Annual Run For Tomorrow!

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19 social distancing restrictions – all Runs will be n Sunday morning, December 6, 2020, the virtual. Runners will compete at a location and City of Weston will be the place to be for time of their choice between Saturday, December fun and friendly competitions. The Rotary 5th, and Sunday, December 13th. Run results will Club of Weston and the City of Weston will present be tracked and uploaded via an app. Participants the 23rd Annual Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital will receive a beautiful die-cast participation Run for Tomorrow Half Marathon, Half Marathon medal and a dri-fit runner’s shirt.

Relay, 10K, and 5K run events, the Fun & Health The annual Fun & Health festival will include Festival, and its famous Mayor’s Challenge. Over the Mayor’s Challenge and take place at several the years, the Rotary Club’s Run for Tomorrow has different locations throughout the City of Weston. realized over $1,000,000 in proceeds for chariFor more event details and to register for the run ties serving local needs, as well as humanitarian events and Mayor’s Challenge, visit www.westonprojects in other countries and polio eradication rotaryrun.com. programs through The Rotary Foundation.

“There is something for everyone at our festival events,” “The Rotary Club of Weston is honored to have Joe added Cristiano Nicolucci, fellow Rotarian and Co-chair.

DiMaggio Children’s Hospital return as our generous title “Friends, Families, and children will be welcomed by more sponsor for the 2020 Run for Tomorrow and Mayor’s than 50 booths with fun & health activities and rafChallenge,” said Frank Dreier, Weston Rotarian and fles for great prizes. Kids can help their elementary Run Co-chair. “The way the community keeps coming schools by competing for the Mayor’s Challenge together for this event, year after year, is so rewarding.

Cup and completing a minimum number of activiThe sponsors, runners, City of Weston, volunteers, and ties. You won’t want to miss this family-friendly families who turn out to enjoy the day may not realize the event that has become a Weston holiday season difference they’re making by participating in the fun. But I tradition while being for a great cause and helping can tell you... it’s huge.” many people in need.”

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PET CARE

Senior Pets Have Special Needs

BY MIGUEL E. CORDOVA, DVM

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ust as in people, it’s difficult to predict how quickly individual pets will age. Most veterinarians consider pets to be entering their senior years by the age of 7. However, it’s important to keep in mind that larger dogs tend to age more quickly than smaller dogs. Therefore, many giant-breed dogs may show signs of entering their golden years by age 5 or 6, while smaller dogs and many cats may not show signs of aging until they are 7 or 8 or even older. No matter when your pet actually becomes “senior,” there are a number of things you can do to keep her healthier and more comfortable.

What’s Up, Doc? One of the most important things you can do as your pet ages is make sure that she visits your veterinarian regularly. Many veterinarians today recommend twice-yearly visits for senior pets. These checkups include some routine laboratory work to look for problems seen more commonly in older pets. Many potentially serious “old age” diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, and arthritis, can be well managed through proper veterinary care.

Apart from checkups, your veterinarian may want to devise a senior wellness plan for your older pet. For example, it’s important to make sure she is on an appropriate senior diet. Since obesity is a major problem among older pets, she may need to be on a diet that is calorie restricted.

On the other hand, some senior pets, especially those that are well advanced in years, have a hard time keeping weight on. These pets will need to be maintained on a diet that is higher in calories. Your veterinarian can make specific recommendations for your pet to fit your goals and budget.

Older pets are also prone to dental disease, so regular dental checkups are a must. Your veterinarian may also recommend treats and chew toys that can help remove the plaque and tartar that may build up on your pet’s teeth.

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teeth at home using a special pet toothbrush and pet toothpaste. Some words of caution: Never use human toothpaste on your pet. Human products may contain substances that are harmful to pets.

Some Common Problems in Older Pets ▸ Cancer, Diabetes, Kidney failure, Arthritis, Cognitive dysfunction, Dental disease Staying Active As they age, dogs and cats tend to lead more sedentary lives. Just like in people, however, that’s not always healthy. Senior dogs will benefit from regular, gentle exercise in the form of leash walks and easy fetch games. Supervised swimming can be ideal exercise for an older, arthritic dog. Older cats can be harder to exercise, but playtime is also a great way to keep them more active. Throwing small felt mice, balls, and other toys can help keep your cat active.

It’s important that you don’t expect too much from your senior pet when it comes to exercise.

Although she may want to run and play like she did when she was a pup, you should take it easy with her. Weather extremes, arthritis, age-related muscle

atrophy, and other age-related effects can wear her down more easily in her golden years.

Comfort Is Key As your pet ages, make sure she always has access to plenty of fresh, clean water, good-quality food, and a warm, soft, dry place to sleep. Don’t allow her to be exposed to extremes of any kind, including excessive heat or cold, dampness, or too much exercise.

It’s also a good idea to minimize distractions for your older pet. As pets age, they can be easily startled by or become fearful of children, loud noises, and general commotion. And just as with older people, overdoing it can have serious consequences. Most importantly, give your pet plenty of attention, affection, and TLC n Animal Health Center @ Weston is “The Gentle Practice You Can Rely On”. Dr. Miguel E. Cordova and his staff are committed to caring for your precious pets. The practice is located at 2701 Executive Park Drive, Suite 1. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact 954-385-8389 or www.animalhealthcenteratweston.com.

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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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A Higher Level of Care & Education

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Our facility is operating in compliance & strict Covid-19 safety rules for the protection of students & families

For centuries, children have learned about the ‘Tree Of Life’ from the Book of Genesis. At the Tree of Life Christian Academy Preschool in Weston, children are learning many of life’s lessons in a thriving, modern school. As Tree of Life approaches their one year anniversary, owners Gabriel and Marcy Buitrago are celebrating what they have accomplished while looking ahead to the future.

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