FISH KILL IN LAKES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED
An unfortunate side effect of the recent extremely low temperatures (low for South Florida) is the high probability of fish kills to be seen in local waterway and lakes.
Fish, just like people, need oxygen to survive. When temperatures drop below 50 degrees, fish can suffocate from what is called low DO. DO is oxygen dissolved in water, which fish need to survive.
Many fish in South Florida fresh water are not native to Florida. Most come from tropical climates and are less adaptive to live here, highly impacted by the cold weather. When temperatures drop these species cannot survive.
Even during the worst fish kills, some fish will survive and eventually replenish the fish population
Are all impacts of fish kills negative? No. Impacts of these fish kills can be viewed as both positive and negative. Two positive impacts are that native freshwater fish species are largely unaffected by cold temperatures. Primarily, only exotic freshwater fish die-off and are generally considered undesirable.
Do dead fish have to be disposed of? No. The fish will be consumed by other animals or eventually decompose naturally. If there are a number of fish the Weston Public Works Department will come out and clean them up. Call 954-385-2600.
REPORT FISH KILLS - To the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish Kill Hotline: 1-800-413-9911 THE CITY OF WESTON · phone 954-385-2000 · facsimile 954-385-2010 The Nation’s Premiere Municipal Corporationsm
Broward County Public School Boundary Community Conference January 12 – Coconut Creek High School
WHO: Broward County Public Schools, School Boundaries Department
WHAT: 2012/13 School Boundary Community Conference
WHEN: Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. (or until conclusion of meeting)
WHERE: Coconut Creek High School, Auditorium, 1400 NW 44th Avenue, Coconut Creek
WHY: The public is invited to attend the second and final School Boundary Community Conference to review and discuss the Superintendent’s initial 2012/13 school boundary recommendations. Community input received at the School Boundary Community Conference will be shared with the School Board at its fourth School Board Boundaries Workshop on January 23.
Two additional opportunities will be provided for community input on the Superintendent’s final 2012/13 school boundary recommendations at public hearings on February 29 and March 28 hosted at Plantation High School.
Information about the school boundary process, school boundary recommendations, meeting locations and times, and frequently asked questions are available at the School Boundaries Department website at (http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/schoolboundaries/) or contact the School Boundaries Department at 754-321- 2480.
Here are the 2012-13 Superintendent's Falcon Cove Middle School Initial Boundary Recommendations is impacted
Proposal Description Number A grade phase-in boundary change providing enrollment relief for Falcon Cove Middle School into Silver Trail
9 Middle School. Include portions of the adjacent neighborhoods currently split from the choice zone located on the east side of the choice area into the existing 150 seat choice zone of Virginia Shuman Young Montessori Elementary School. Specifically, the additional neighborhood areas would include the south side of Sunset Key Boulevard to where it
17 meets the water's edge, the east side of Victoria Park Road/Mola Avenue to where it meets the water's edge and the island portion of Gordon Road located north of East Broward Boulevard located off of Northeast 1 st Street. Including these additional areas into the 150 seat choice zone is consistent with the guiding principles for
drawing attendance areas. Align elementary and middle school feeder pattern for students living in seasonal or temporary housing located
18 & 19
east and west of US 27 are proposed to attend adjacent Chapel Trail Elementary and Silver Trail Middle Schools. Phase out the existing school boundary choice zones located in the Margate Elementary and Margate Middle
29 & 30
School attendance areas that are no longer needed to provide enrollment relief. Transportation to continue to be provided for sixth through eighth grade students residing in the existing
31 Seminole Middle School boundary choice area who have chosen to attend Plantation Middle School through the
end of the 2012-13 school year.
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NEW SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT TO HOLD COMMUNITY LISTENING TOURS
New Broward County Public School Superintendent, Mr. Robert Runcie, is holding Community Listening Tours. This tour is to meet parents and members of the community to discuss issues facing our schools as well as successes cities have had in providing students with resources and opportunities.
One of the meeting locations is Cypress Bay High School on January 17, 2012 at 6:30 PM. Parents and community members are invited to attend any meeting that is convenient.
Remaining dates and locations are:
January 9, 2012 - Flanagan High School January 17, 2012 - Cypress Bay High School January 19, 2012 - Dillard High School
Background on Superintendent Runcie: Robert W. Runcie is Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools (BCPS), the nation's sixth largest public school system. Runcie was appointed by the School Board to become the 20th Superintendent of the BCPS on October 5, 2011.
Runcie was the first member of his family to attend college. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard College and a master's degree in business administration from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. He is a Broad Fellow and graduate of the 2009 class of The Broad Superintendents Academy.
Runcie formerly served as Chief of Staff to the Board of Education, Chicago Public Schools in Illinois, the third largest school district in the nation, with over 430,000 students. During his tenure in Chicago, he also served as Chief Area Instructional Officer and Chief Administrative Officer. He also served as the district's Chief Information Officer where he provided leadership in implementing the largest web-based student information system in the country, guiding the district's performance management strategies and transforming business process to drive more effective collaboration at all levels of the district. Prior to joining the Chicago Public Schools, Runcie served as president and founder of a management consulting and technology service company specializing in project management, large-scale systems implementations and organizational strategy. He began his career as a staff consultant for Arthur Andersen (now Accenture).
Runcie firmly believes that dramatically transforming public education is among the most important work to be done in this country, so that all children can receive the quality education they deserve. He has successfully applied the best business practices acquired in the private sector to improving public education operations and instructional strategies. THE CITY OF WESTON · phone 954-385-2000 · facsimile 954-385-2010 The Nation’s Premiere Municipal Corporationsm
BROWARD COUNTY WESTON BRANCH LIBRARY JANUARY ADULT SERVICES PROGRAMS
LITERACY PROGRAMS Mondays – English Café, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Papo Afiado (Portugese), 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays – Citizenship Studies, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays – English Café, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays – Spanish Café, Intermediate, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Fridays – English Café, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
For more information, please call Janine Rodrigues at 954-389-2098, ext. 247
BOOK CLUBS
January 10, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Jewish Book Review “The Prime Ministers” by Yehuda Avner
January 18, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Book Discussion “Minding Frankie” by Maeve Binchy
For more information, please call Linda Abraham at 954-389-2098, ext. 249
SPECIAL EVENTS Writer’s Circle, Jumpstart, Structure and Share your Gems Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.,
For more information, please call Astrid Parrish at 954-389-2245
The Weston Branch Library is located at 4205 Bonaventure Boulevard 954-389-2098
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LIVE ONLINE WEB CHATS AND COMMUNITY HEALTH TALKS PRESENTED BY CLEVELAND CLINIC
Cleveland Clinic Florida is proud to offer live online health chats and community health talks. These are designed to educate participants and encourage healthy lifestyle choices. The free online health chats and health talks will be presented by some of South Florida’s top medical specialists.
WEB CHATS
January 10, 2012, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. “Alzheimer’s Disease”, Tarannum Khan, MD - Neurologist
January 26, 2012, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. “Congestive Heart Failure”, Viviana Navas, MD – Cardiologist
Web Chats are located online at clevelandclinic.org/webchats Register online at clevelandclinic.org/floridaevents
HEALTH TALK
January 25, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. “Life After Prostate Cancer”, Lawrence Hakim, MD – Urologist, Head of the Dept. of Urology Randall Hill – NFL Alulm
Health Talks are located at the Jagelman Conference Center, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd in Weston.
For more information, please call 954-659-5000 or visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org
Cleveland Clinic is located at 2950 Cleveland Clinic Boulevard
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SHEINBERG FAMILY YMCA UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS
YMCA FUN DAYS When school is OUT, the Y is IN! Sign your kids up for out Fun Days for Monday, January 16th and Friday, January 20th. They will enjoy sports, arts & crafts, swimming and other YMCA events! Ages K-5th grade. Pre-registration required. Please contact Wendy Milordis at 954.424.9622 or [email protected] for more information or you may register on-line at www.ymcabroward.org.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT – Saturday, January 21st Parents can drop off their children at the YMCA and enjoy a night out, while the kids enjoy a pizza party, rock climbing, arts and crafts, sports and more. Saturday, January 21st, for children ages 5- 12 from 6pm-10pm. Please contact Wendy Milordis at 954.424.9622 or [email protected] for more information or you may register on-line at www.ymcabroward.org.
The Sheinberg Family YMCA of Weston is located at 20201 Saddle Club Road in the Weston Regional Park.
It is a 42,500 sq. foot family center dedicated to enhancing healthy lifestyles through programs that build mind, body and spirit. The staff and volunteers are committed to helping children and youth deepen positive values, their commitment to service and their motivation to learn.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
January 2012 into February 2012 Water Meter Replacements in Country Isles subdivision Water meters in residential communities in the Indian Trace portions of Weston will be systematically replaced, beginning with Country Isles. This replacement program, in conjunction with the City of Sunrise which supplies water to Weston, will be ongoing over the next two years. A door hanger will be placed on your front door 24 hours prior to service personnel replacing your water meter. For additional information: http://www.westonfl.org/media/docs/misc/2012_Residential_Water_Meter_Replacement.pdf
Monday, January 16, 2012 City Administrative Offices will be closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 – 7:00PM City Commission Meeting Weston City Hall Commission Chambers, 17200 Royal Palm Boulevard.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 – 7:30PM Broward County School Superintendent “Community Listening Tour” Cypress Bay High School New Broward County Public School Superintendent Mr. Robert Runcie is holding Community Listening Tours. This tour is to meet parents and members of the community to discuss issues facing our schools as well as success cities have had in providing students with resources and opportunities. One of the meeting locations is Cypress Bay High School on January 17, 2012 at 6:30 PM
Bulk Trash Pickup The next free Residential Bulk Trash Pickup will occur in JANUARY on your regularly scheduled garbage day as follows:
Wednesday, January 25th, Thursday, January 26th, or Friday, January 27th Multi-family: Saturday, January 28th February movies & events on the next page! THE CITY OF WESTON · phone 954-385-2000 · facsimile 954-385-2010 The Nation’s Premiere Municipal Corporationsm
Saturday, February 4, 2012 – 1:30PM & 3:00PM Professional Puppet Show Little Red Riding Hood An all-new twist on an all-time favorite. In this updated version, the Wolf and Red both learn some valuable lessons on the way to Grandma’s house. Exciting AND Educational! Suggested for ages Pre-K to 2nd grade. Free event; children must be accompanied by an adult. The Weston Community Center, 20200 Saddle Club Road. 954-389-4321
Saturday, February 4, 2012 – 7:30PM Moonlight Movie in the Park Rio When Blu, a domesticated macaw from small-town Minnesota, meets the fiercely independent Jewel, he takes off on an adventure to Rio de Janeiro with this bird of his dreams. FREE event. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and relax. Full-length feature films are projected onto a giant inflatable screen. The movie will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the event stage in Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road. For more information, please call 954-389-4321.
Monday, February 13, 2012 Weston Foreign Film Series ENTRE NOS Mariana’s children have grown up in Columbia without their father. After years of separation, the family is reunited in NY. Then Antonio announces he has found work in Miami and will send for them. When Mariana does not hear from him, and with only $50 left, she must find a way for her family to survive. USA & Columbia/2009/82 Minutes. **Q&A session after 5PM show: Antonio Fin, Sun Sentinel
Movies will be at 5:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. at the Weston 8 Cinema. Tickets are $7 per film. All foreign Language films have English subtitles. Ticket Sales: Available at the Weston Community Center (checks only), Community Bank of Broward (cash/checks), and the Friends Book Store (cash/check) in the Weston Branch Library. For information on single tickets, please visit www.artscouncilwestonfl.com or call 954-389-4321.
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