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Contents
Spring Is In The Air calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Community News
Wine and Dine Weekend to Benefit Harvest Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Weston Walkers Take Great Strides to Cure Cystic Fibrosis . . . . . . . . . . . 18
very year we welcome spring as a sign of renewal and progress. Salon One80 Hosts Children’s Cancer Cut-a-Thon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
After this winter’s prolonged cold-weather period we can finally enjoy the Student Artist Showcase Recognizes Tremendous Talent . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
pleasant temperatures and sunshine that South Florida is famous for. B’nai Aviv Gala Honors Local Heroes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
While we watch the news reports of the last snow and ice storms ravaging our Temple Dor Dorim Honors BSO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
All A’s Again for Weston Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
northern states, we welcome our visitors from those colder climates. And we realize Weston Attorney Nominated for BRAVO Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
just HOW LUCKY WE ARE ! Of course not everything is perfect with the economy Give Your Kids a Safe Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
still in dire need of rebuilding and with the occasional hurricane visiting us, but in Camp Sagemont Gears Up for Another Great Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
the overall scheme of things FLORIDA is the place we choose to live. And rightly so. Health & Wellness
An Advanced Approach to Skin Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Where else can you see alligators in their natural habitat and Mickey & Co. in their
If It Ain’t Broke...Make Certain! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
not-so-natural habitat – all in the same day ? Where else can you get a sunburn at the What Your Doctor Is Not Telling You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
beach during the day and endless entertainment during the night ? Where else can you The Dream Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
go flats fishing on a secluded sandbar and go cruising the intracoastal dining scene - all To Forgive or Not To Forgive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Effective and Convenient Laser Hair Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
on the same boat trip ? Only in Florida !
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On this happy note, let’s enjoy all that Florida has to offer and let’s have some FUN. Find Money Hidden in Your Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Regions Is Your Friendly Neighborhood Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Sports News
Weston Strikers Win State Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Budzisch The “Undefeated” Clinch State Championship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Publisher/Owner Legally Speaking
Take Head Injuries Seriously . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Bringing Relatives from Abroad: Consular Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Clearing Up Some Common Misconceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
When Is the Right Time for Homeowners to File for Bankruptcy Protection? . . 84
School News
Country Isles’ Guest Author Inspires Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Eagle Point Students Explore Career Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Everglades Elementary School Students Run for Technology . . . . . . . . . . 54
Gator Run Second Graders Enjoy Edible Education on Tasty Tuesday . . . . . 56
Imagine Charter School Fundraiser Promotes Fitness and Character . . . . . 62
Ask The Expert
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month: Act Now to Prevent Colon Cancer . 60
Is Breast Augmentation right for you? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Joe, The Plumber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Haute Hair
The New Glamour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Tax Talk
There’s Still Time To Trim Your 2010 Tax Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Positive Parenting
Choosing the Right Summer Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
home Décor
Exciting Views! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Reupholster or Replace? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
tee to green
Wow! How Did He Pull Off That Shot? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Pet Care
Publisher/Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SVEN BUDZISCH The Overweight Pet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nina Chieng-Budzisch pet of the month
Managing Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stacey Bomser “Candy” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Account Representatives . . . . . . . . . . Garry Isabelle, Nancy Koval It’s Their Business
Pilates at Weston Town Center Welcomes All Ages and Abilities . . . . . . . . 96
Joyce Bak, Gabriela Moscoso, Elaine Christ Pierini Esthetic Surgery Treats Mind, Body and Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Art Direction, Design & Production . . . . . Barry Stock, Dan Bastien Weston Town Center Welcomes J.G. McGuinness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
now you’re cooking
Visit us online: www.ourcityweston.com A Taste of Peru: Chicken Causa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
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Rock & Pop Masters Returns to Weston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Ph: 954-306-1007 • Fax 954-306-1008 snapshots from school . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
editor@ourcityweston.com • graphics@ourcityweston.com seen on scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Chamber News
Total circulation is 20,000. Quantum International Corporation, DBA Our City Weston (OCW), is Weston Area Chamber Networks at Broward College Weston . . . . . . . . . 114
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he makes both friends and enemies, and in the process at 9am and in Spanish at 10:30am. The program will take
finds love. The movie has English subtitles. Showtimes place at Broward Health Weston. For more information
are at 5pm and 7:15pm at Weston 8 Cinema. Tickets are call (954) 540-3577.
$7. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.
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artscouncilwestonfl.com.
19th Weston Friends Club: Matinee – Join the Weston

Friends Club for lunch at Gold Coast Grille followed by
Rock & Pop “The Light in the Piazza” at the Stage Door Theater in Coral
Masters – Make Springs. Tickets are $25 for members and $38 for non-
plans to attend the members. To purchase a ticket or for more information,
7th annual free contact Nancy Russo at narusso@bellsouth.net or (954)
concert in the park. 385-1445.
This year’s Rock
April 2nd
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5th features current

and former lead
singers and musicians from Kool & The Gang, Spin Cypress Bay Band Spring Festival and Yard
“Shrek Forever After” – Bring the blankets, lawn Doctors, The Romantics and Elton John’s band, among Sale – Bring the entire family to enjoy food, games,
chairs and plenty of popcorn it’s time for Moonlight others. The concert begins at 7pm at Weston Regional music and entertainment including performances by
Movies in the Park. Kids of all ages will laugh out loud at Park. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. the Cypress Bay Band, Color Guard and Drum Line. Get
the hysterical adventures of Shrek and Donkey. This free, there early for great deals at the Community Yard Sale
family event takes place at the Event Stage in the Weston Vic Arnell & Holly Lipton – These world-class from 7:30am-1:30pm. The Spring Festival runs from
Regional Park. The movie begins at 7:30pm. performers share the stage beautifully in this comedy
and musical variety show. Audiences adore Arnell and 8am-2pm. Entry is free; parking is $2. The event takes
Art Exhibition – The Art Institute of Weston will host his borscht-belt style comedy and Lipton’s lovely voice. place at Cypress Bay High School.
an art exhibit featuring the work of some of its instructors Showtime is at 8pm at the Bonaventure Town Center
and students. It opens at 6pm. For more information visit Club. Tickets are $20. To purchase tickets or for more
www.artinstitute.info. information, call (954) 384-8330. April 8th
26th
Camp Lingua Open House – Enjoy face painting,
music, refreshments and fun for the whole family as you
learn more about the Full Immersion Summer Camp.
Programs are available in English, Spanish, French and
other languages. Campers will enjoy fun enriching activities
in their language of study reinforced by classes in culture,
“Doodles the Clown” – Self-esteem, courage and
arts & crafts, performing arts, international cuisine, field
friendship are the themes of this original puppet show Weston Friends Club: Design Day – Join the
trips, sports and more. The Open House will take place
production. It is performed by professional puppeteers. Two Weston Friends Club for a tour of the Design Center of the
from 10am to 1pm at the Montessori Institute of Broward
performances are scheduled at the Weston Community Americas (DCOTA) which is showing “Film & Design:
at 12425 Orange Drive in Davie. To learn more visit www.
Center, one at 1:30pm and another at 3pm. The puppet The Golden Age of Hollywood,” followed by lunch. For
camplingua.com or contact camplingua@linguaschool.
show is free and best suited for children ages pre-K through more information on this event, contact Nancy Dunlop
com or (954) 577-9955.
second grade. For more information call (954) 389-4321. at dunlopn@bellsouth.net or (954) 384-6456.
April 9th
Jimmy Travis – Good old fashioned fun is what
this comedian-guitarist delivers. His special blend of
humor and music helped earn him The Jimmy Durante
Award, presented annually to a comedian or humorist in
Opera to Broadway – The City of Weston and the
recognition of outstanding achievement in the field of family
Weston Philharmonic Society proudly present Opera
entertainment. Showtime is at 8pm at the Bonaventure
to Broadway Part II. It will feature popular arias and
Town Center Club. Tickets are $20. To purchase tickets
Broadway hits led by vocalist Frank d’Ambroise. He has
or for more information, call (954) 384-8330.
performed Phantom of the Opera over 2000 times. There
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will be ballet during the operatic portion of the show.
Showtime is at 8pm at the Cypress Bay theater. Tickets are
$20 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets are available
at the Weston Community Center, Comerica Bank and
“As In Heaven” – The Weston Foreign Film Series Community Bank of Broward. For more information
Parenting Program – Dr. Ibis Brito and Associates
concludes with this romance movie from Sweden. The visit www.westonphilharmonic.com.
present a free talk on Parenting Troubled Teens given by
film follows a successful international conductor who gives
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auction. The fun continues on Monday at the Rotary
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Weston Walkers Take Great Strides to Cure Cystic Fibrosis
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within the next few years her family will have reached its
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f you can walk, then you can help find a cure goal of raising $1million for CF. She is also hoping that
for cystic fibrosis. The third annual Great Strides Weston next year Ashley will begin taking a new drug treatment
will take place on Saturday, April 2nd, when Weston designed to alter the CF kids’ defective gene and entice it
walkers join forces with thousands of others around the to work properly.
country in taking steps toward finding a cure for this life- “With so much promising research on the horizon, it’s
threatening disease. more important than ever that we raise every dollar we can
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that affects about to fight CF and improve the lives of people with this disease,”
30,000 children and adults in the United States, and 70,000 explains Leah.
people worldwide. It causes debilitating lung infections that You can help by participating in Great Strides Weston.
lead to premature death. With funds raised through Great There is no cost to participate, although donations are welcome.
Strides, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is leading the Leah says it’s a great family activity. “Participants will
pursuit of a cure. walk backward, skip, hopscotch, hula hoop and jump rope
The Weston walk was spearheaded by the Orr family. at stations throughout the walk.” After, everyone is invited
Since Leah and Wayne Orr found out eight years ago to celebrate the “great strides” they made toward finding a
that their youngest daughter, Ashley, had CF they have cure for CF by enjoying lunch, entertainment, a DJ, tattoo
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station and much more.
raised over $500,000 so far for CF and this year we hope The Great Strides Weston walk will take place on
to raise another $75,000 from our walk team,” states Leah Orr, volunteer chair for Saturday, April 2nd at Weston Town Center. Registration begins at 8am at the
the Great Strides Weston walk. Students at The Sagemont School, which the Orr Bell Tower. The Sheinberg Family YMCA’s Ultimate Sports Institute will provide
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In addition to Great Strides, Leah has also raised funds through a series of children’s To get involved in Great Strides Weston call the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s South
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Messy Tessy, will be available for sale at the walk,” says Leah. Volunteers are needed; middle and high school students can earn community service
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Student Artist Showcase Recognizes Tremendous Talent
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Yang won third prize. Honorable mentions were given to
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Showcase presented by the Arts Council of Greater The winners were announced at a special reception.
Weston. The artwork was on exhibit at the Weston Weston City Commissioner Angel Gomez presented
Branch Library last month for all to admire. the first, second and third prize winner in each grade
173 of Weston’s most talented young artists submitted division with a small cash prize from the Arts Council
projects they completed in school to this juried art show. of Greater Weston. Their work was also featured at the
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seven temple members for their service and commitment. It will also honor Broward
Sheriff’s Officer Maury Hernandez as the first recipient of the Hero-Gibor Award.
That award will be presented by Broward County Sheriff Al Lamberti on behalf
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WESTON, FL 33326 The event will also honor temple
members: Michelle and Craig Donner;
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Dr. Michael Wasserman; and Marissa
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LUBE-OIL-FILTER COOLANT “Each of our seven honoree couples has of Temple B’nai Aviv’s Hero-Gibor Award.
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$ 95 SERVICE of B’nai Aviv. Whether it is Sisterhood, Youth Department, Religious School, the
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Choir, or Early Childhood Education Center, our honorees have provided outstand-
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feel at home,” shares Chandler. Each will be presented with a commemorative gift.
The evening gala will begin with a cocktail hour complete with hors d’oeuvres
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Community News
Temple Dor Dorim Honors BSO
By Stacey Bomser
T
emple Dor Dorim recently held a special forever evolving,” expressed
Shabbat service honoring the Broward Sheriff’s Jodi Cohen, Early Childhood
Office for its devotion and dedicated service to Director. “They have been
the community and the congregation. Fifteen officers committed to making sure
and more than 300 congregants attended the service. we feel safe and secure and
The Weston BSO provides security to the synagogue, there are not enough words
including a daily presence with the preschool and religious to express the gratitude we
school. “As a result of the events of 9/11 our community have for our officers.”
needs grew and our relationship with BSO has been Temple President Iris
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of our staff and the daily support. Pictured from left: Alan Berkowitz, special assistant to Sheriff Al Lamberti; Deputy Jesus Manresa;
Deputy Rene Mohammed; Detective Karl Toro; Sergeant Joe Diskin; Detective Steve Barreto; Rabbi Norman
operation of the Temple. Lipson; Lieutenant Jeff Tozzie; Cantorial Soloist Allison Teich; TDD Executive Director Howard Chess; Temple
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(We) thank you for all you do for us – and the their dedicated service and presented plaques to Major
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partnership between the school and parents.
Heather Hedman-DeVaughn, Principal of Manatee
Bay Elementary School, agrees that parent involvement
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Weston Attorney Nominated for BRAVO Award
By Stacey Bomser Julie embodies the definition of the BRAVO Award for Diversity.
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Julie is a partner in the firm Strock and Cohen. She specializes in real estate law
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Regions Is Your Friendly Neighborhood Bank
By Debby Teich
Eyzaguirre. “We take the time to get to know our customers and work hard to find the
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ew customers often ask why they should bank at Regions and right solutions for their individual needs. Our goal is to earn their business, as well as
the answer is clear. Regions Bank offers its customers stability, an easier way to their trust. They expect more and we deliver.”
bank and the expertise and personal service they deserve. Regions understands Regions Mortgage is one of the nation’s top residential mortgage loan originators
that life these days can be complicated so it provides easy access to products, services and servicers. The balanced, focused mortgage business offers a full array of residential
and resources to make sure that the banking experience is not. Customers can bank mortgage products and services through its retail and correspondent lending channels
on-line from the convenience of their own and a warehouse lending banker/broker,
homes, meet with a banker at their place Regions Funding. Regions’ Customer
of business or visit the Weston branch, We know that our customers have a choice when it comes to banking. Assistance Program has helped tens of
conveniently located at 1501 Bonaventure We take the time to get to know our customers and work hard to find thousands of customers stay in their homes
Blvd. No matter what they choose, their the right solutions for their individual needs. Our goal is to earn their and in their communities. “We have a variety
friendly banker is always just a phone business, as well as their trust. They expect more and we deliver. of products and work closely with our cus-
call away. tomers to find the one that works the best,”
Regions Financial Corporation was Tatiana Eyzaguirre, Vice President and Bank Manager said Sr. Loan Consultant Jack Dubrawa.
formed in 1971 as First Alabama Bancshares “We offer great interest rates and one of
the fastest closings in the
business. We keep our loans
unlike many other banks
that sell them.” The Weston
branch works with realtors
throughout the area to assist
them with closings and other
transactions. PFS Realty
Owner Gustavo Galvez visits
the branch every week to
deposit and transfer money
or just to say “hello.” “The
staff is very friendly and
always makes me feel spe-
cial,” said Galvez. “Closings
are always fast and smooth. I
have recommended the bank
to many of my customers.”
Regions offers its com-
Above: Daniela Salmon helps PFS Realty Owner Gustavo Galvez with his business needs. mercial banking customers a
Left: Regions Mortgage is one of the nation's top residential mortgage loan originators and Vice President full range of capital markets
Tatiana Eyzaguirre works closely with customers to find the right product for them.
and investment banking
Inc., Alabama’s first multibank holding products and services, as well as permanent loan placements, public finance, corpo-
company. With the combination of rate finance and merger and acquisition products and services, and risk management
three well-respected banks, the holding products such as interest rate derivatives. The Weston branch works closely with small
company began operations with a total and large businesses throughout South Florida, including manufacturers, attorneys,
of $543 million in assets and 40 banking retail stores, medical companies and more. “We know that many of our customers are
locations in Birmingham, Huntsville struggling in this difficult economy,” said Eyzaguirre. “We help them improve cash
and Montgomery. Today, Regions flow and maximize profits so they can grow and get to the next level,” Barbara Palacios
Financial Corporation is one of the Owner Victor Manrique visits the branch weekly to manage his business and personal
nation’s largest full-service providers accounts. “The staff is always very kind and professional,” said Manrique. “They care
of consumer and commercial banking, about their clients and provide excellent customer service. They understand my needs
trust, securities brokerage, mortgage and how to find the best solutions.”
and insurance products and services. It provides investment and brokerage services Bankers are always available to give sound advice to their residential customers to
from some 300 offices of Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc., one of the nation’s largest help them during every stage of their lives, whether they are starting a family, saving
full-service investment firms with more than $74 billion in customer assets. It serves for their children’s education or planning for retirement. “We help our customers pre-
customers in 16 states across the South, Midwest and Texas and operates approximately pare the right strategy to achieve their financial goals,” said Eyzaquirre. Regions also
1,800 banking offices and 2,200 ATMs. understands the importance of giving back to the community. Associates volunteer
Regions opened its Weston branch in 2005 and Vice President and Bank Manager their time to local organizations. Eyzaguirre is on the Board of Directors for the Latin
Tatiana Eyzaguirre was hired a year later. With 21 years of experience in the banking Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Americas Community organization.
business, she understands the importance of providing excellent customer service.
Under her strong leadership, the Weston branch has grown from $2 to $34 million The Weston branch is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. to Thurs. and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
in deposits. Last year it was Regions’ top branch in West Broward for four straight on Fri. The lobby closes at 4 p.m. For information, call 800-734-4667, or visit
quarters. “We know that our customers have a choice when it comes to banking,” said www.regions.com.
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16887 ROYAL POINCIANA DR $149,000 3 2 1,466 1 Y N 486 FISHTAIL TE $265,000 4 2.5 1,782 2 N N
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1468 HARBOUR SIDE DR $300,000 3 2 1,669 2 N Y THE GABLES
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1983 SACRAMENTO $240,000 3 2 1,694 2 N Y THE ISLANDS
1497 GARDEN RD $210,000 3 2.5 1,502 1 N N 1659 ISLAND WY $700,000 5 3 3,158 3 Y Y

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803 GARNET CR $248,000 4 2.5 1,682 1 N N THE LAKES
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315 LAKE CREST CT $360,000 5 3.5 2,728 2 N N
19168 CRYSTAL ST $480,000 5 4 2,948 2 N Y THE MEADOWS
3878 CASCADE TE $465,000 5 3 3,182 2 N Y 814 KAPOK WY $232,000 3 2 1,639 2 N N
19206 CRYSTAL ST $427,500 4 3 2,475 2 Y Y THE RIDGES
19237 SENECA AV $400,000 5 4 2,902 3 N Y 4279 MAGNOLIA RIDGE DR $370,000 4 2.5 1,929 2 N N
SAN REMO 4275 IRONWOOD CT $350,000 4 2.5 1,929 2 N Y

818 SAN REMO DR $263,000 4 2.5 1,932 2 Y N THE SPRINGS
SAN SEBASTIAN
535 SOMERSET WY $160,000 2 2 1,396 1 N N
1616 MIRA VISTA CR $219,950 3 2 1,648 2 N N WESTON HILLS
SAVANNA
2457 POINCIANA DR $953,000 5 4 4,307 3 Y N
1218 PEREGRINE WY $677,000 6 5 4,260 2 Y Y
1850 LIGHTHOUSE CT $610,000 4 3 2,776 2 Y N
748 NANDINA DR $475,000 5 4 3,403 3 N N
2691 EDGEWATER CT $580,000 4 3.5 2,543 2 Y Y
1894 ASPEN LN $425,000 5 3.5 2,600 2 N Y
2913 OAKBROOK DR $519,000 4 3.5 2,558 2 N Y
1134 LAVENDER CR $345,000 4 2 1,883 2 N Y
2560 BAY POINTE DR $480,000 3 3 2,339 2 N Y
1133 LAVENDER CIR $325,000 4 2 2,361 2 N N WINDMILL RANCH ESTATES
543 LIVE OAK LN $275,000 3 2 1,553 2 N Y 2820 HACKNEY RD $1,500,000 6 6 7,508 3 Y N
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By Stacey Bomser
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goals in the third and fourth quarters, respec-
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in the championship game.
Congratulations to Coach Juan Ruiz,
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Weston Strikers celebrate after winning the 2011 AYSO State Championship. From left: Luciana Villalobos, Susana Marulanda-Ortega, Katherine Le Bellot,
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Give Your Kids a Safe Start
By Stacey Bomser
such as the side of the pool or shoreline.”
D
rowning is the number one cause Amazingly, in as little as six weeks, children
of death of children under the age of can be taught these important survival skills. “It’s
five in Broward County. The Safe Start a comprehensive program. I work one-on-one with
program aims to change that by teaching water each child for ten minutes a day, five days a week,”
safety skills to children as young as six months old. explains Leno. “At the end of the course, the child
The Sheinberg Family YMCA is pleased to offer is fully skilled in water safety for their age.”
this one-of-a-kind program to Weston families. Because most drownings occur when a child is
Safe Start is the most comprehensive drowning fully dressed and accidentally falls into the water,
prevention program in the country. It utilizes the Leno says students practice with clothes on dur-
proven teaching methods developed by Infant ing the last week of class. “We put the child in the
Swimming Resource over 40 years ago. Children water in their summer clothes and winter clothes,
from six months to six years are taught the skills and with a real diaper and shoes too,” she notes.
to survive. “We want them to know what it feels like to be in
Safe Start Instructor Nicole Leno points out the water when they are dressed, so they know
that these are not swim lessons. Rather, children how to react and not panic.”
are taught how to react and what to do should they That is the ultimate goal of the Safe Start pro-
fall into the water, whether that be a swimming Safe Start Instructor Nicole Leno watches as a toddler demonstrates gram – to provide children with survival skills and
that he can safely float on his back, fully clothed.
pool, canal or even a lake. give them confidence around the water. It teaches
“Beginning at the age of six months, children are taught to turn from face down in each child a healthy respect for the water and for his or her own safety.
the water to face up and float on their back until help arrives,” explains Leno. “At about The Safe Start program is offered year-round at the Sheinberg Family YMCA.
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through the water, rotate onto their back to rest and catch a breath, and then flip over are available. To register your child for Safe Start or for more information, contact
and swim again. They are taught to repeat these steps until they reach the closest exit, Nicole Leno at (954) 651-6911 or nleno@ymcabroward.org.
Sports News
The “Undefeated” Clinch
State Championship
By Stacey Bomser
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The “Undefeated” celebrate winning the 2011 AYSO State Championship. Bottom row: Steven Pizon, Santiago Ruffo,
Maximo Rossi, Nicolas Buitrago and Sebastian Soriano. Middle row: Alex Thompson, Joao Pedro Castro, Daniel
Arnott, Caio Almeida, Pedro Palmaka and Lucas Alvarez. Top row: Coaches Karl Thompson and Carlos Ruffo.
C
ongratulations to Coach Thompson’s all star soccer team. The
Boys 10 and Under team is the 2011 American Youth Soccer Organization
(AYSO) Florida State Champion. The boys, who have nicknamed themselves
the “Undefeated,” clinched the playoff tournament, which took place at Pierson
Park in Wellington.
The team played seven games in three days. The boys easily won all three games
on Saturday without letting any of their opponents score. They won the quarterfinals, Visas and
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state tournament – and Coach DeMeo’s team won all the scrimmages.
With the taste of victory now fresh in their mouths, the boys went on to win the Business Ow
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Take Head Injuries Seriously
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School News
Country Isles’ Guest Author Inspires Students
By Stacey Bomser
T
his year’s Author-In-Residence at Country Isles
Elementary School was a special treat for both the students
and faculty. For not only is Jayne Bonilla a noted children’s
book author, she is also a Weston resident whose children attended
Country Isles. To her, it was a gift to be able to give back to the school
that gave so much to her family.
As in past years, the day began with two presentations by the
guest author to the student body, one geared toward students in the
younger grades and the other for older students. Bonilla was then the
guest of honor at a special luncheon sponsored by the PTA.
Each year the school holds a contest to select which students will
dine with the guest author. According to Phyllis Kay, the school’s
reading/curriculum specialist and Author-In-Residence coordinator,
the contest was inspired by Bonilla’s beloved book, Shirt for Dessert,
which deals with the importance of eating healthy foods. Students
in kindergarten through second grade were invited to create a pic-
ture illustrating what makes a good meal, while students in grades
three through five were asked to write an essay answering, “Why is
it important to eat healthy foods?”
Author Jayne Bonilla poses with Country Isles Elementary School students following
Author Jayne Bonilla shares a special luncheon to reward the winners of a picture/essay contest.
one of her delightful children’s
stories with fourth graders This led Bonilla to share her favorite quote: “It is better to improve than it is to prove.”
during a Writer’s Workshop.
Victor Paes-Leme, one of the fourth graders invited to attend the Writer’s Workshop,
Following the luncheon, took this to mean “It’s better to make something better and how you want it to be
Bonilla hosted a Writer’s than to show it off.”
Workshop for select fourth In addition to sharing her tricks of the trade with the Country Isles students,
grade students. She used Bonilla also shared one of her current projects. She read Sheila’s Magic Wand, a
this forum to share one of new picture book she is hoping to publish. It’s a beautifully written story with a
her new stories, as well as powerful message to share the magic in you. Although written as a children’s book,
some writing tips. its underlying message of hope and peace and recovery is an inspiration to all ages.
Bonilla began by reiterat- Bonilla has a knack for writing whimsical yet inspirational stories. Her first book,
ing her writing philosophy. If Hurricane’s Were Candy Canes, was about overcoming tragedy and looking at the
“Today is really about creativity and authenticity, being true to yourself.” good in things. “It was inspired by a little girl I met while volunteering in a tent city
She explained that the key to good writing is to CREATE, an acronym she shared following Hurricane Andrew,” she said. “I was so touched by Millie that I just had to
during her morning presentation. “C is for courage; share your own slice of individu- write and share her story. Here was a little girl who had lost everything, but she did
ality and don’t worry what others think. R is for reach; dig deep inside you and get in not miss her toys and stuff. She was just happy she had her family.” Bonilla donated
touch with your feelings. E is for express yourself. A is for authentic; be unique. T is $70,000 in proceeds from the sale of that book to hurricane recovery efforts in the
for thoughts, where your ideas stem from. And E is for emotions,” recapped Bonilla, U.S. and Caribbean.
explaining that these elements are essential to being a good writer. Although she has only published two books, Bonilla says she has written over 25
She then went on to identify the two types of writing: inspired and invited. children’s stories, including four more stories following the adventures of the Barley
According to Bonilla, inspired writing is when you write about something that family first introduced in Shirt for Dessert. Bonilla has also written an adult psychological
means something to you, whereas invited writing is when you are asked thriller. “I’m very excited about
to write something, such as homework. “My strength is inspired writing. that project. It was a different
When I am invited to write, I always start by thinking about why I was type of writing for me.”
asked to write. This leads to inspiration,” explained Bonilla. “You need
to learn to change your thought process so that everything you write is You can learn more about Jayne
inspired and meaningful.” Bonilla and her latest projects
She then shared her secrets to becoming a strong writer, using yet by reading her blog (http://
another acronym. jaynebonilla.wordpress.com)
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something there. Author Jayne Bonilla engages student support to illustrate her tips to becoming a better writer. promotivation@aol.com.
School News
Eagle Point Students Explore Career Options
By Stacey Bomser
eye-catching illusions using a camera and changing
W
hen you ask most children what they depth perception. “She showed us that you can make
want to be when they grow up, their typical things look different just from your pose.”
responses include pop star, professional Yiliana Prada illustrated her job as a TV Director
athlete, firefighter, doctor or lawyer. Most had never by having students role-play the television distribution
even considered career choices such as interior designer, process. As Director of the International Distribution
TV director or fencing coach. Those were just a few of Department at Telemundo it is her job to oversee the
the dozens of professions presented to students at Eagle production and shipping of Telemundo-produced TV
Point Elementary School on Career Day. shows all around the world. The students enjoyed watch-
“I try to expose the students to possibilities for their ing clips of the telenovela ¿Donde Esta Elisa? dubbed into
future. I want them to see all the options available,” French, Japanese, Greek and even Turkish.
explains Todd Schotta, fourth grade teacher and Career Fencing Coach Toni Smotalinkova literally took a stab
Day coordinator. This is a huge undertaking considering at teaching students about her profession. The former
the school hosts three separate Career Days each year. Olympian showed students the basic fencing positions
One for kindergarten and first graders; one for second and movements and then invited some students to test
and third graders; and one for fourth and fifth graders. their skills. Fifth grader Ana Cardenas quickly realized it
In his own class, Mr. Schotta keeps a running list of was not as easy at it looks. “The teacher said I was really
careers. “As we read and come across new career options, good. She said I had good posture.”
we add it to our list,” he explains, noting that he wants Nolan Williams, who has been fencing for about a year,
his students to see that there are so many more career says it’s a game of strength and strategy. As a student of
choices out there than just what they are exposed to the sport, he realizes its potential. “Fencing could be
through their family and friends. a career. You can earn money from the tournaments,”
He tries to keep that in mind when recruiting pre- explains Nolan. He’s hoping fencing will provide a college
senters for Career Day. “I like to bring in speakers from scholarship, “which could lead to a good job.”
diverse areas of the labor force,” states Mr. Schotta. “I Captain Chris Scraba of the U.S. Coast Guard impressed
try to provide a balance with not all higher education Professional photographer V. Michelle Oprisi teaches Eagle Point students with stories of actual missions such as intercepting
careers.” For instance, on the fourth and fifth grade fifth grader Peyton Bromley photography techniques. vessels smuggling illegal migrants or drugs and helping
Career Day there was a podiatrist, a pastry chef and even with the clean-up in the Gulf following the BP oil spill
a professional photographer. last year. In addition to talking about military careers, Cpt. Scraba used his Career Day
Mr. Schotta also tries to recruit presenters that fit the grades. “We had a TV producer presentation as a chance to remind students about water safety and the importance of
for the upper grades and a clown for the kindergarten and first grade Career Day.” wearing a lifejacket whenever they are on the water. “Saving lives and rescuing people
Many of the presenters are Eagle Point parents. Others are people Mr. Schotta has is our primary role,” he explained, noting that the Coast Guard rescued 33,000 people
met in the community and invited to speak to the students about their profession. “I after Hurricane Katrina.
encourage them to be Dr. Bradley Haves was another popular presenter. The podiatrist wowed students
hands-on and minds- with his interesting foot facts such as ‘the average person walks five times around the
on. This should not be world in a lifetime’ and ‘your feet produce one-third pint of sweat each day.’
a lecture. You want the Dr. Haves has been participat-
students to feel some part ing in Career Day for years. He
of your job.” feels it’s crucial to expose children
V. Michelle Oprisi to as much as possible. “Whenever
engaged students by someone is young you should
showing them pictures expose them to as many things
she has taken at work. as possible. It’s important to show
You see, she is a profes- children that there are all types of
sional photographer who jobs and careers out there.”
specializes in taking pic- In addition to sharing his pro-
tures of mega-stars such fession and the basics of healthy
as Lady Gaga and Katy foot care with students, Dr. Haves
Perry in concert. Then also shared this advice: “There
she brought out a digital are so many career choices avail-
camera and taught stu- able. No matter what you do, pick
dents some photography something you love because you
tricks. will be doing it everyday for the
Fifth grader Christian rest of your life.”
Nielson was impressed That’s the main message of
by her work. “She does Career Day. “The possibilities are
some cool effects with endless,” says Mr. Schotta. “We
lighting.” He also liked want students to know that they Podiatrist Bradley Haves puts his best foot forward as a
Eagle Point Kindergarten student Gabriela Dodson poses with a pilot on Career Day. learning how to make can be anything they want to be.” Career Day presenter at Eagle Point Elementary School.
School News
Everglades Elementary School Students Run for Technology
By Stacey Bomser
Fun Run. In addition to raising much needed funds, the acronym, students learned to Involve yourself, Discover
F
orget selling wrapping paper or candy, event raised awareness and school spirit. who you are, Enjoy your friends, Act respectfully, and
students at Everglades Elementary School used In the weeks leading up to the Fun Run, a team from Serve one another.
foot power to raise money for their school this FundRunners spoke to students about their big IDEAS The event also promoted physical fitness. Students
year. The PTA sponsored the first annual FundRunners on attitude and character development. From this solicited pledges from family and friends for the number
of laps they could run around the
specially-designed FundRunners
track. Teachers marked the stu-
dents’ laps on the back of their Fun
Run t-shirts. Most of the students
completed 30 of the maximum 36
laps. That brought in a lot of money
for the school.
PTA President Jenn Kaiser says
the first ever Everglades Elementary
School FundRunners Fun Run was
a huge success. “This event was
amazing! The whole school from
the students to the teachers to our
administration were involved and
everyone had a great time. We raised
more money than any other fund
raisers we have ever had and the best
Students in Ms. Spillane’s third grade class cheer as Third grader Benjamin O’Neill celebrates completing the part was that all the students in the
they round another lap. Photo by Jenny Rutterford. Everglades Elementary Fun Run. Photo by Jenny Rutterford. entire school participated in the run.”
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Gator Run Second Graders Enjoy Edible Education on Tasty Tuesday
By Stacey Bomser
writing and communication skills.”
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hat do Rice Krispies Treats and Fruit Roll-ups have to do with The cookbook is presented to parents on the final Tasty Tuesday. On that day
math? More than you would think. Second graders at Gator Run Elementary the students become the teachers. “The child directs the parent on how to prepare
School learned fractions using these tasty treats. the recipe. Then they
Once a month, on Tasty Tuesday, students enjoy an edible education. The concept share snack and write
was introduced last year by Denise Boehm, who teaches the gifted and high achiever their review together,”
class. She explains that Tasty Tuesday is a hands-on means of teaching the fundamentals explains Mrs. Boehm.
of education – reading, writing and arithmetic – as well as problem solving skills and “Many times this is the
even public speaking. “This is project-based learning. The students get so much more first time parents have
out of this than a basic lesson.” seen their children
Of course, the students don’t realize their teachers are sneaking lessons into their take on a leadership
special snack sessions. “Students learn sequencing by following the recipe directions role. They are always
step by step,” explains Mrs. Boehm. “They also develop problem solving skills. For impressed with how
instance, one table discovered they could use a textbook to help flatten their Rice eloquent and respon-
Krispies Treats to make the Cereal Sushi.” Denise Boehm, Gator Run’s
second grade gifted teacher,
Tasty Tuesday also reinforces reading and writing skills. Students copy each month’s shows students how to
recipe into their Tasty Tuesday Cookbook, listing all the ingredients and the direc- prepare “Cereal Sushi.”
Gator Run second graders Sara Landaeta (left), Marley Solomon and Ashley Rudolph show off their culinary creations. Classmates Grace Sullivan (left) and Kaitlyn Staropoli work on their Tasty Tuesday recipe reviews.
tions to create the yummy treat. But the real writing comes after snack time, when sible their children have become.”
the students write their reviews. They include what they liked about the recipe and Of course for the students, Tasty Tuesday is all about the food. The Cereal Sushi,
how they could improve it. made with Rice Krispies Treats, Fruit Roll-ups, Swedish Fish, and red sugar, was a
Maybe these kids have been exposed to too many episodes of Top Chef on TV, big hit with many of the students.
because there was no shortage of suggestions when Mrs. Boehm’s class discussed “I liked making it because I got to learn the basics of making real sushi,” shared Jean
ways to improve upon the Cereal Sushi recipe. One student suggested dipping the Qian, who also enjoys real sushi.
candy sushi into chocolate sauce to simulate soy sauce and another offered the option Both Jean and classmate Hanna Stockel liked October’s Spider Pudding Pie bet-
of adding green frosting for wasabi. ter. It was a Halloween-themed Tasty Tuesday project made with chocolate pudding,
Other suggestions may have been more befitting of Bizarre Foods. One student Oreos, M&M’s and Twizzlers. “I liked that best because it had a lot of stuff I like to
suggested using crushed potato chips instead of Rice Krispies Treats. Another eat,” says Hanna.
recommended using Oreo crumbs instead of red sprinkles to simulate the sushi roe. Tyler Decker is not picky. He’s liked all of the projects. “Tasty Tuesday is fun, espe-
With their minds full of ideas and their bellies full of candy sushi, the students all cially because we get two snacks that day. One before lunch and another after.”
sat down with their writer’s notebooks to work on their reviews. “Don’t worry about Mrs. Boehm says the teachers try to tie the recipe to a lesson the children are study-
spelling. Remember, this is your first draft,” encouraged Mrs. Boehm as her class ing. “Our first Tasty Tuesday we made caramel apples because we had just finished
began the assignment. studying Johnny Appleseed.”
She sees the Tasty Tuesday Cookbook as a wonderful teaching tool. “Now, at this Last year, the students created an Edible Earth with each ingredient represent-
point in the school year, we talk about showing your voice with your writing, using ing one part of the earth’s structure. Students used a maraschino cherry as the core,
strong vocabulary, and focusing on sentence structure.” marshmallow as the outer core, a Rice Krispies Treat as the mantle, and crushed
She says it’s also a great way to track the students’ progress over the course of the cookies as the earth’s crust. What could be better to a second grader than studying
school year. “It’s amazing to see how their writing has improved, as well as their hand- the solar system one bite at a time?!
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School News
Imagine Charter School Fundraiser Promotes Fitness and Character
By Stacey Bomser
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tudents at the Imagine Charter School Experience to raise much-needed money to purchase
at Weston enjoyed a healthy alternative to tradi- textbooks and computers. This unique program combines
tional product sales for this year’s school fundraiser. a fun fitness event, an interactive character education
The school participated in the Boosterthon Fun Run program and a highly profitable school fundraiser.
In the days leading up to the fun run, team members
from Boosterthon visited classrooms teaching students
what it means to be a leader. Using the “Leader Launch”
acronym, students learned that leaders are Learners,
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At the same time, students were busy obtaining pledges
based on how many laps they could run. “To make it
more fun, the school set goals on how many states and
countries could assist with the pledges,” said Annemarie
Kelleher, activities director at Imagine Charter School at
Weston. “Imagine at Weston is happy to report that our
state challenge brought pledges in from over 42 states
and, even more exciting is that, students connected
with friends and relatives in over 38 countries. This, in
itself, was a fabulous geography lesson.” Boosterthon Team Member Harrison Smith leads students in Mrs. Gordon’s
For the students, the actual run was the best part of 3rd grade class through the starting tunnel. Courtesy Weston Photography.
this program. According to students in Mrs. Najera’s fifth at Weston tripled the amount of money raised from any
grade class, “We enjoyed that we got to run and have fun other fundraiser in the past. This was the first time the
Imagine Charter School at Weston second grader Eric Lopez
celebrates completing the Boosterthon Fun Run Experience instead of just getting our parents to do the fundraising.” school participated in the Boosterthon program, but it
with his mom. Courtesy Weston Photography. The event was a huge success. Imagine Charter School will definitely not be the last.
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Health & Wellness
If It Ain’t Broke...Make Certain!
By Dr. Browner & Dr. Behar
A spine can be dysfunctional (not working correctly) for months or years before
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their health may be heading the result of postural distortion (imbalance), and
down a slippery slope to serious health problems. abnormal spinal alignment and curvature. Those
The “if it ain’t broke...” belief is founded on the structural problems, together with the abnormal
notion that since pain usually means there is a function they produce, have been shown to cause
problem, no pain must mean there’s no problem. premature deterioration of the spine, as well as
Those that hold this view make decisions about their adverse effects on the nervous system. Indeed, the
health based entirely on how they feel. Tragically, long-term health consequences of structural and
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The Dream Lens
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are they more comfortable moving at a more leisurely pace? Are they outdoors often
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elting ice pops dripping down arms, the sticki- and enjoy it or are they continually asking to go back inside? This should help narrow
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lights, card games and gooey S’mores. As parents reminisce, it, are there specific skills you hope they’ll develop over the summer? Whether it’s
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of summer. you’re choosing conducive to this being accomplished?
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parent decide? of our pasts. While it’s important to pick experiences for our children that will last a
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though, of not liking a particular camp experience you might assume the same for Jodi Cohen has a Masters Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education as
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that our own experiences from childhood influence our bias, it’s not necessarily in the behavior modification techniques, curriculum development, special needs training
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doesn’t necessarily mean it will be the right fit for their child. Childhood Center in Weston for the past 12 years. For more information, please
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about crime scene investigation techniques as
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15th season this summer and it promises These programs complement Camp
to be bigger and better than ever! Most Sagemont’s already expansive menu of camp
noticeable will be the new programs geared spe- programs. “Here, campers are not bound to
cifically for older campers, including an exciting participate in just one specific type of camp
travel camp with overnight adventures. program, but rather they have the choice to pick
Camp Sagemont is not your typical day camp. and choose programs of interest,” explains Cruz.
Sure it offers a traditional day camp program “As the adage goes, variety is the spice of life.”
for PreK through 3rd graders, but where the Athletic-types can pick from either Camp
camp has really earned a name for itself is with Sagemont’s Sports Camp or the All American
its programming for older campers. It offers a Basketball School, which focuses exclusively
unique selection of specialty camp programs. on honing basketball skills and techniques and
“We want to go beyond the traditional day improving overall performance.
camp and offer programs that appeal to specific The Art Camp appeals to creative-types. “I
tastes and that get campers excited and motivated Camp Sagemont’s Adventure Camp campers have a blast on a water boat ride. love Camp Sagemont Art Camp because we get
about trying new things,” shares Camp Director to experiment with all kinds of techniques and
Edwin Cruz. That’s why Camp Sagemont offers options such as Adventure Camp, the field trips are really interesting,” shares fifth grader Breanna Blake.
Art Camp, Sports Camp, Science Camp, and more. “Experimenting with new camp Even the younger campers participating in the traditional day camp experience
offerings has been a very positive and rewarding venture.” will enjoy new programs this summer, including the addition of Hip Hop Kidz. Cruz
Last summer, Camp Sagemont piloted its Adventure Camp. The response was phe- says that is just one of the many new activities being offered this summer, the rest he
nomenal. “What appealed to campers were the adventurous field trips that were planned. is keeping a secret. “We want to give campers that ‘wow factor.’”
The trips challenged campers, taught them how to enjoy outdoor activities and encour- Camp Sagemont has instituted some changes this season that will appeal to parents
aged them to try new things that may have been intimidating at first,” explains Cruz, as well. Namely, the option of single week sessions in some of the camp programs.
noting that camp- “With summer family vacations and getaways, some families do not have the ability
ers experienced to commit to an entire four week session,” explains Cruz. “By offering weekly ses-
everything from sions, this allows for flexibility so that families can better coordinate their vacations
mountain biking and camp needs.”
and rock climbing Parents will also appreciate the convenience of Camp Sagemont’s new interactive
website (www.campsagemont.com). Camp
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The new website also includes a photo gal-
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camp season.
In addition to summer camp programs,
Camp Sagemont offers a Summer School/
Children of all ages love spending their summer at Camp Sagemont which offers a Camp Combination and ESL program. Some
traditional day camp program as well as a variety of specialty camp programs.
students do not retain what they have learned
to go-karting and cable water skiing. “At the end of each throughout the school year and lose their
activity, campers had a sense of accomplishment, improved reading, writing, math, and language skills
self-confidence and self-esteem, and a stronger group bond.” during the summer break. According to Cruz,
Fifth grader Gabriel Garrison especially loved the snor- Color War is always one of the favorite camp experiences. “Parents prefer to keep these valuable skills fresh
keling trip he took with Adventure Camp. “We had such an amazing time each week. in their children’s minds so they appreciate that we offer an educational component
I couldn’t wait to see what we were going to do next!” to our summer camp.” In the half day summer school program, campers review and
This summer, Camp Sagemont is expanding its Adventure Camp with a special practice the skills they have learned and learn some new skills to prepare them for
weeklong Road Trip Adventure Camp, which will be offered during the ninth week the next school year. They spend the rest of the day enjoying traditional summer
of summer. “Campers will enjoy the road trip of a lifetime!” promises Cruz. “We will camp activities. Camp Sagemont’s ESL component is offered to assist students with
make stops in five Florida attractions at venues on the west coast, central Florida the reinforcement of retaining and practicing English-speaking skills so that they
and the east coast while traveling on a coach bus with overnight lodgings and meal do not lose their ability to communicate effectively.
packages.”
Also new this summer will be Glee Camp and CSI Camp. According to Cruz, Camp Sagemont will host a Camp Reunion and Open House on Sunday, March 27th
“With the popularity of television programs such as Glee and CSI, we wanted to from 1 to 4pm. Families are invited to stop by and see the campus, pool and athlet-
push the envelope and offer these programs so that campers have the opportunity ics dome, plus meet the counselors and staff, and enjoy a sno-cone or two. To learn
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Pilates at Weston Town Center Welcomes All Ages and Abilities
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not exhausted. “I started with twice a
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designed to give each client individualized attention as they perform Teens are also seeing great results
each precise Pilates exercise on the state-of-the-art equipment. from Pilates. “Give your child a healthier
“In Pilates, the emphasis is on proper form and body alignment,” states future by enrolling them in one of our
Tsipi Kop, owner of Pilates at Weston Town Center and certified STOTT Teen Pilates sessions,” suggests Tsipi,
PILATES® instructor. “Our concept was to create a small studio, with a maxi- noting that Pilates can be especially
mum of four students per class, so that each client can be given the personal beneficial to young athletes. “There’s a
attention and care they deserve.” reason so many professional athletes study
Small classes are far safer for clients because each movement can be moni- Pilates. It can help improve performance,
tored and corrected by one of the certified STOTT PILATES® instructors. prevent injuries, and help rehabilitation
“The smallest correction can make a huge difference in the engagement of after sports injuries.” There is no need to
proper muscles, giving you better and quicker results,” explains Tsipi. worry about your child’s safety. Pilates
There is no mistaking the results of Pilates. Just look at celebrities such as uses spring resistance, not heavy gym-
Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Anniston, and NBA star Jason Kidd. type weights, so it is perfectly safe for
All attribute their lean and muscular bodies to Pilates. adolescents’ growing bodies.
Despite its new-found popu- Pilates at Weston Town Center also
larity, Pilates is not a new fitness offers Prenatal and Postnatal Pilates classes.
trend. It has actually been around “Pilates is a low-impact method of exercise,
for generations. It was created by making it very safe for pregnant women.
Joseph Pilates in the 1920’s. With a It helps to strengthen the core, particu-
background in fitness, yoga and Zen larly the muscles needed for a healthy
meditation, he devised a unique pregnancy such as the back, abdominal and pelvic floor muscles,” explains Tsipi.
sequence of movements that moved After the baby is born, Pilates can help women regain their pre-baby body. “Not
the mind and muscle in harmony. only can you get back the body you had before, but you can improve it!” boasts Tsipi.
He fine-tuned his wellness regime “Pilates strengthens and tones all of the abdominal muscles. It is one of the best
during World War I while work- methods of exercise for flattening and toning the abdominals and core.”
ing as an orderly in an infirmary. Pilates may deliver tight, toned bodies, but that doesn’t mean you need one
That’s where he engineered a way before you begin. “That’s the beauty of Pilates. You can jump in at any time. We’re
to rig the springs on hospital beds watching you closely, so there is no worry about injury,” explains Tsipi.
to offer light resistance exercises Plus, with Pilates at Weston Town Center’s small group classes with a maximum
to bedridden patients, and thus of four students per class, as well as personal training and semi-private sessions for
the seed for Pilates equipment two, you will never be intimidated. It doesn’t matter what you look like or how fit
was planted. you are – each unique Pilates workout
Because it was originally created program is tailored to your personal
for bedridden patients, Pilates is goals, needs and body.
one of the safest forms of exercise. Pilates at Weston Town Center spe-
It is recommended by physicians, cializes in Pilates Reformer classes. The
orthopedics, physical therapists, studio is equipped with high-end STOTT
and chiropractors. PILATES® equipment such as the state-
Using a precise system of gentle, controlled exercises, Pilates works several of-the-art V2Max Plus Reformers with
muscle groups simultaneously through smooth, continuous motion, with a mat converters and towers, as well as
particular concentration on strengthening and stabilizing the core (abdomen, spine supporters, fitness circles, flex
back and pelvic region). The result is long, toned muscles, increased core bands, foam rollers, Bosu balance trainers,
strength and body stability. toning and stability balls, and much more.
According to Tsipi, “After just a few sessions, clients will develop improved
posture, toned and firmer muscles, reduced muscle and joint pain, improved If you have never tried Pilates, Pilates
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mended for seniors because it is a low-impact, safe form of strength training. Center is located at 1660 Market Street
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Pilates at Weston Town Center offers a special program just for seniors. Gail inside Helen Charles Salon London. For
Friedman, age 63, is a Pilates proponent. “I never did anything in my entire more information on Pilates at Weston
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Pierini Esthetic Surgery also offers a selection of medical understand this change is both physical and emotional. series of audio recordings over a six week period which
esthetic treatments. The med spa provides facials and Using holistic therapies we prepare our patients for their reprogram their eating habits. Over time, patients form
other skin care treatments, as well as Botox and other transformation.” new attitudes about food and replace bad behaviors with
injectables. The med spa also offers massage, reflexology As Director of Holistic Treatments, Dr. Marina Vargas positive ones.
and Reiki therapy. works with the patients. Not only does she prepare them “These techniques of hypnosis and the reprogram-
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you are coming here for a procedure, either surgical to embrace their new image and this positive energy healthy and beautiful physique and great quality of
greatly improves their recovery. life,” states Pierini.
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with restrictions,” explains Pierini. of a new section dedicated to hair transplant and hair
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Weston Town Center Welcomes J.G. McGuinness
By Stacey Bomser
I
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town comes together. It’s filled with laughter and
chatter amongst friends old and new as they enjoy a
pint or two, along with a delicious and hearty home-style
meal. An Irish pub is truly a place to eat, drink and be
merry…and that’s just what J.G. McGuinness brings to
the Weston Town Center this month.
J.G. McGuinness is an authentic Irish pub in every
aspect of the word. “When you step in the door you
will not know you are not in Dublin,” states Jessie Gay,
proprietor of J.G. McGuinness. “Our focus is on provid-
ing a true authentic Irish experience.”
Jessie and his partners certainly know what they’re
doing. Two of the partners are actually from Ireland.
Together, the partners have over 70 years of experience
in the restaurant and alcohol business. Jessie has been in
the industry for over 30 years, the last 21 with Guinness/
Diageo as Vice President of Sales. “That was one of my
J.G. McGuinness, an authentic Irish pub, is opening in Weston Town Center.
most enjoyable experiences ever,” he states, noting that
one of his responsibilities was to work with the Irish Pub imposed at the Guinness brewery. “We will deliver the your co-workers, a hearty home-cooked style meal with
Concepts division, which opened over 300 authentic best Draught Guinness West of Dunquin, and that’s a your family, a drink with friends, catch a game, or simply
Irish pubs in the United States. guarantee,” declares Jessie. listen to a late-night jam session, J.G. McGuinness is the
“I always knew that when I retired I wanted to open an Many people think of Guinness as a dark, heavy beer, place to be.
Irish pub. This has been my lifelong dream,” shares Jessie, but it’s really not. According to Jessie, it gets its color And Jessie says he knew the Weston Town Center
who has enlisted the support of many of the contacts he from the roasted barley, and that’s also where it gets its was where he wanted to be. “Since day one I knew I
has made over the years. distinguished taste. “Guinness is a delicate product. You wanted to be in this location. Having lived in Weston
This includes the hiring of one of the world’s leading need to have several key elements to ensure the quality not once, but twice, I know this is the heart and soul of
pub design firms, Barnone. “We want to give you that and taste. That includes the proper two-part pour, which the community.”
‘wow factor’ when you walk in,” says Jessie. “We are all of our bartenders will execute flawlessly”. Although this is his hometown, he did not jump into
very excited about the quality of work and craftsman- The attention to detail extends to the menu as well. this decision lightly. “It took a solid year to come up with
ship. Everything is custom-made drawing inspiration J.G. McGuinness will serve a selection of Irish specialties the right location. We studied the demographics of the
from several famous Dublin haunts including Shepherds Pie (casserole of entire tri-county area and decided that Weston was the
such as Kehoes, McDaid’s and The ground beef and vegetables topped right choice,” explains Jessie, noting that there are no
Foggy Dew.” with mashed potatoes), Bangers and other authentic Irish pubs anywhere in the area.
But the furnishings are only the Mash (sausages with mashed potatoes), With the opening of J.G. McGuinness he is hoping to
window dressing to the soul of J.G.’s. Corned Beef and Cabbage, and Fish bring patrons from all over Broward County to Weston
Every Dublin pub is judged not by and Chips (fried fish with French and, specifically, to the Weston Town Center. “We want
the elegance of the décor, but the fries). “We have the best fish and chips to make Weston Town Center a destination instead of
quality of “The Pint.” According this side of the pond,” boasts Jessie. “ driving to Las Olas or South Beach. We have it all in our
to Jessie, ever since the Guinness J.G. McGuinness also serves a own backyard.”
Harp Corporation located in Long selection of steak, fish, chicken, and J.G. McGuinness will open later this month, hopefully
Island City in Queens, New York, salads. The menu offers something by St. Patrick’s Day. “We will not open our doors until
began selling Draught Guinness in for everyone, including vegetarians. we are completely ready,” says Jessie. “Our management
the ‘60’s, folks have lamented that There is also a children’s menu. team believes that you only have one chance to make a
‘it tastes better in Ireland.’ “J.G.’s is family-friendly and folks first impression and we want your first impression of J.G.
Believe it or not, the Guinness should definitely feel comfortable McGuinness to be incredible.”
kegs served in the U.S. don’t know bringing the kids up to around 9pm Don’t worry; it won’t be long until you are cheering
where they are going and could just or so,” says Jessie. “We will also have “Slainte” at J.G. McGuinness. “You may not always arrive
as easily end up in any pub in Dublin. At J.G. McGuinness, a pint of Guinness is nightly entertainment, including live with a smile on your face, but there’s a good chance you’ll
It’s the exact same product. It is how the perfect accompaniment to a traditional
Irish dish such as Shepherds Pie.
music three nights a week, and Pub leave with one.”
the product is handled that makes Quiz (trivia) night.” Great People, Great Beer, Great Service with No
all the difference. Jessie is quick to point out that while the conversation Shortcuts!
J.G McGuinness has retained the services of John and the craic (pronounced crack and meaning good
O’Sullivan, a former Guinness Brewer at St. James’ times) are the cornerstone of the Irish Pub experience, J.G. McGuinness is located at 1744 Main Street in the
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ne day, you look up and notice that there is a
wet spot in your ceiling. Inch by inch the spot is getting
larger and even starts to drip on to the floor. What is the
next thing that most people would do? You would, I assume, call
the plumber – right?
Who would search the web for “drips in the ceiling,” try to
understand all the possible causes of the wetness, open up the
drywall and attempt to weld the hole in the pipe (or maybe it’s the
joint, or something else altogether)? Yes, there is always someone
who would attempt to perform this task, but it sounds pretty foolish to me. Plus, you
could actually make things worse (think FLOOD).
Yet, when many people have a complicated and sick child, they start searching
the Internet for a diagnosis and even a cure, not a doctor! The web contains over 20
million pages of information about autism. Which page(s) should you believe? Which
ones contain information that is incorrect and could make things worse for the child?
That is what a pediatrician is for – to take an extensive history and perform a thorough
physical examination, then give you as precise diagnosis as possible and work with the
family to come up with a plan to get the best care. Then, you can read the Internet all
that you want, talk to your pediatrician, explore other opinions and consider all of the
new information that you are trying to comprehend.

Why doesn’t everyone take this approach? Why do so many people try to “fix the
leak” themselves? Well, I’m afraid to say that the pediatric community should take
a great deal of the responsibility here. That same pediatrician who claims that “all
vaccinations are always safe” and “he’s a boy, so they speak later” has suffered a loss of
confidence because of tunnel vision and an unsympathetic ear. The busy doctor who
is examining many patients may miss complicated diagnoses which require more time.
Too often, the specialists are viewed as cold and unsympathetic to the devastation that
a diagnosis of developmental delay brings to the parents.
Another contributing factor is the complexity of autism itself. There are often multiple
diagnoses and the parents are caught trying to understand why the pediatrician writes
“PDD NOS” and the neurologist puts “ASD”. Too many acronyms, not enough informa-
tion and so the patient turns to the web. Finally, there are the non-doctor doctors out
there who offer claims of cure and magic bullets to fix the child. Who wouldn’t want
to get a completely “cured” child – even if it costs your home and future?
What is the answer? Find a really good plumber! At this time, with the lack of
state-of-the-art, the most accomplished doctors for autism are physicians who have
specialized in the diagnosis and treatment of affected individuals, and attend frequent
conferences including the Defeat Autism Now community of physicians. If you try to
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Rock & Pop Masters Returns to Weston
By Rod McLeod, PR & Marketing Committee Chair, Rotary Club of Weston
O
K! You may have missed the legendary rock concerts: Woodstock
in upstate New York; The Beatles at Shea Stadium; and the 1985 Live Aid con-
certs held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium
in Philadelphia. Now’s your chance to catch up when the Rock & Pop Masters return
to Weston on Saturday, March 19th.
A half-dozen legendary performers will take residents back to Rock ’n Roll’s glory
days with the 7th Annual RPM Free Rock Concert in the Park, sponsored by the
Rotary Club of Weston and the City of Weston. The Rock & Pop Masters show gets
underway Saturday evening, March 19th at 7:00 pm at the Weston Regional Park.
Bring your blanket or lawn chairs. This is a family friendly event for all ages, so show
the kids you can still rock with the best of them!
Weston Rotary President Dan Young (left) and Youth Services Chairman Bob Harms (right) pose with recent Students
of the Month from Cypress Bay and Western high schools, Rachelle Mariano (left) and Alexa Nelson (right).
Recent Rotary Happenings & Goings-On:

The winning bidder of the Weston Rotary
Umbrella for February was Michael Freedland
of WestonLawyers.com. The 24th Annual
WestonLawyers.com Scholarship Golf Classic
tees-up on April 4th; contact Sponsorship
Chairman Michael Freedland for further infor-
mation. All proceeds benefit Weston Rotary’s
Scholarship Fund. A hearty welcome to our
newest Weston Rotarians: Esteban Valiente
Larry Hoppen, lead singer of Orleans; Edgar Winter of the eponymously named and famed Edgar Winter Group;
and Tom Kallman, Concert Chairman and Weston Rotarian pose at last year’s Rock & Pop Masters concert. and John Cross. Congratulations to Rotarian
Ken Flanz, founder of the Rotary Run, who
The 2011 RPM Free Concert in the Park features a powerhouse lineup of non‐stop was recognized by Rotary International for
hits, sung by the original singers that made them famous. RPM leader Larry Hoppen his service to our community. And a shout
of Orleans (Still The One, Dance with Me, and Love Takes Time) brings the following out to Weston Rotarians who are serving
sensational singers to this year’s outdoor rock concert: our community through Weston Rotary service projects at the Susan B. Anthony
▸▸ Chris Barron, Spin Doctors Center, the Cooperative Feeding Program of Broward, the Broward Navy League,
▸▸ Skip Martin, formerly of Kool & The Gang and the Dazz Band the Alexander “Sandy” Nininger State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Pembroke
▸▸ Wally Palmar, The Romantics Pines and our Interact and Rotaract Service Clubs at Cypress Bay and Western
▸▸ Jimmy Hall, formerly of Wet Willie; featured with Allman Brothers, Jeff Beck, high schools and at Nova Southeastern University.
many more
▸▸ John Jorgenson, formerly with Elton John Band, Desert Rose Band, The The Rotary Club of Weston is recognized as one of Southwest Broward’s leading com-
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▸▸ Robert Papst & Janina from Germany every Thursday morning, year-round, from 7:30 – 8:30am to enjoy a buffet breakfast
These world-famous singers are backed by the RPM All-Star Band. This impressive and a lively meeting program. For further information about Weston Rotary, visit
group of musicians who have performed with a “Who’s Who” of rock music includes: our website at www.WestonRotary.org , and stop by our FaceBook Fan Page (Rotary
Lance and Lane Hoppen of Orleans; Charlie Morgan of Orleans and a former Elton Club of Weston) for the latest happenings.
John drummer; Jerry Riggs, formerly with Pat Travers Band; and Barry Dunaway,
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The Free Rock & Pop Masters (RPM) Concert in the Park was started in 2005 Upcoming Meeting Highlights – March 2011
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It was an afternoon of old-fashioned fun at Gator Run Family Fun Day.
Hundreds of families enjoyed entertainment, rides and attractions. Kids
had a blast with all the activities including a rock climbing wall, obstacle
course, bungee jumping, and fun yet challenging games based on the TV
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Gator Run Family Fun Day was sponsored by the school’s PTA.
Future Farmers
Preschool children at Chabad of Weston planted vegetables and
flowers in honor of the Jewish holiday Tu B’Shevat, which is the new
year for trees. The planting activities taught science, math, and
sequencing, as well as responsibility and caring. The children also
took a field trip to Natural Wonders strawberry farm. This fun outing
gave the young students great insight into the natural process
of plant growth, not to mention the chance to taste the sweet
strawberries they snipped off the stems with their own scissors.
College Bound
Years of athletic and academic dedication have paid off for
two Weston students. The seniors at Archbishop Edward A.
McCarthy High School will be bringing their game to the next
level; both have signed to play college ball next year. T.J. Jurko
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Jose Brizuela will play baseball at Florida State University.
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Weston Jewelers hosted a masquerade cocktail
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Weston U to the Rescue Lois Wexler and FISP President Harry Rosen. that challenge by attending the 10th
Weston University students got a behind the scenes annual Florida Initiative for Suicide
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students visited Fire Station #81 where they toured event raised over $40,000 to provide
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learned about the engine and rescue technology to prevent suicide and to support
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they traveled downtown Ft. Lauderdale to see where the Year Award was presented to Polly
emergency calls originate at Broward County’s dispatch Wilkie. Guests dined and danced
and communications headquarters. the night away to music by The Five
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FISP Board Members Judge Arlene Simon and Austin Tupler pose
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Health & Wellness
Effective and Convenient
Laser Hair Removal
By Angélica Briceño, Medical Assistant
T
he appeal of laser hair removal stems from its effectiveness and
convenience. Laser hair removal can easily treat large areas of hair growth in a
relatively short amount of time. For example, an entire body can be treated in
two to three hours and a full back can be treated in as little as one hour. Through laser
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patients will experience.
Hair in unwanted places
or excessive hair has been
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Traditional methods of hair
removal such as shaving,
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in painful ingrown hairs.
And although home self-
treatments may be cheaper
they do not offer the per-
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does. When you consider
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versus being performed daily
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effective.
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removal creams can provide good results, they are also only temporary.
Electrolysis is another alternative to laser hair removal. Electrolysis hair removal
applies an electric current to a fine needle inserted into a single hair follicle root. The
electrical current heats the root of the hair to an extreme temperature, in effect burning
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offer permanent results, it is a slow, painful process that most often requires multiple
sessions to completely destroy the hair follicles.
Unlike electrolysis which destroys each hair root individually laser hair removal
treatments are much more effective as it destroys many hair follicles at once. Because
of this, areas can be treated with a laser in a fraction of the time needed for electrolysis.
Smaller areas can be treated in 15 minutes allowing patients to return to work or normal
activities immediately. Patients can now experience a convenient and effective per-
manent reduction of hair by a laser hair removal treatment and have satisfying results.
Angélica Briceño is a medical assistant at Elements Laser Center & Med Spa. It is a
full-service medical aesthetic center and day spa offering an extensive menu of treat-
ment options ranging from anti-aging treatments to skin and body rejuvenation, as
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