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N EWSLETTER J UNE - A UGUST 2 0 0 9 BSO-Weston Hosts Comprehensive Training Exercise At Cypress Bay High School Includes hundreds of law enforcement and SWAT from throughout Broward County Billed as a Comprehensive Training Exercise, the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Broward County School Board and Cypress Bay High School officials planned for months for what would be a test of each agency’s policies, procedures and personnel responses to a crisis situation.

The scenario was grim, and administrative personnel and regrettably the potential for such a students, positioned pipe bombs, situation is all too real: Two armed and chained closed a number of assailants came onto the high exits. As in a real-life situation, school property during the school school personnel frantically called out, having been “shot”; teenage day. Gun shots echoed throughout 9-1-1 operators who set into motion victims were removed to safety; and the campus. They shot several a response by local Weston deputy sheriffs, SWAT, the bomb squad, K-9, the assailants apprehended. The Tactical Rescue, Mobile Command bomb squad removed all explosives and Fire Rescue. while Fire Rescue rushed to assess, tag and treat the wounded. While First on-scene, local officers assessed all this was happening media What’s inside: the situation, by-passing the gun- responded to the school and others shot victim lying in the courtyard, to Broward Public Schools called, anxious for information. pursue the armed assailants before Calendar 17 they can claim additional victims. A violent and dire situation played Weston’s Bear 22 SWAT came in next, securing the out at Cypress Bay on March 27th campus and moving to the interior but this instance fortunately ended Weston’s 2009 Disaster Debris of the school where the assailants with handshakes and slaps on the Removal Guide 28-33 were holding hostages. Two back. An exercise of this magnitude deputies were dragged or carried here in Weston, at Cypress Bay,

1 7 2 0 0 R OYAL P ALM B OULEVARD W ESTON , F L 3 3 3 2 6 WWW . WESTONFL . ORG The Broward Sheriff’s Office, Weston District offers crime prevention and safety inspections including pool safety Community checks, call 954-389-2030 What’s Inside BSO-Weston Hosts Comprehensive Happenings at Weston Tennis Center 4-5

A Successful Performing Arts Season 6-7

Training Exercise Pet Owners Remain Mindful 8 one of this nation’s largest high as possible weaknesses in all areas Elected Officials 9 schools, is of tremendous benefit to from communications, to tactical Happenings at Weston Branch Library 10 the city. Weston Police Chief Greg response, to trauma care. Did You Know 11 Page with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, advised that BSO wanted to The possibility of a live-shooter Weston University Program 12-13 see how people from every agency scenario is something at the forefront Weston Egg Hunt 14 handled the situation, to see that of people’s minds, but a training City Contacts 15 the right questions got asked; that exercise of this kind prepares school YMCA Family Center 16-17 responders knew where to go and administration and emergency how to access and secure the vast responders for this and other The 2010 Census is Coming 18 campus. Trainers supervising the disaster situations such as tornados, Mayor’s Message 20-21 scenario identified strengths as well hurricanes, or large scale accidents. No Lions, No Tigers, But Bears... 22

Left top: Extension of the right-turn lane between Vista Park Boulevard and Isles of Weston Avenue, section view; City Commission Meetings 23 Provisions between South Post Road and Park Ridge Street plan view. Left bottom: Provision of Bike Lanes across from Manatee Bay Elementary, section view. South Florida’s Wildlife 24-25

A Note From the City Manager 26-27

In Need of Service Hours? 27 Manatee Isles Drive National Flood Insurance 28 Improvement Project Residential Disaster Debris Guide 28-33 Safety in the Sun 34-35 be some inconvenience to local onstruction to Weston’s 4th of July Celebration 36 residents during the construction begin during school Cycling Safety 37 summerC break process, contractors will try to mitigate the impact by not working Residential Bulk Pickup 39 For those who live off of, or drive during peak traffic times. Community Class Schedule 40-43 down Manatee Isles Drive, desired Upcoming Events 44 roadway improvements are coming. To view the approved project The project will provide for the Rotary International Group plans and timeline, please visit Study Exchange 45 addition of new curbing and gutters, www.westonfl.org and click on Weston Rocks the Night Away 46-47 turn lanes, bike lanes, irrigation Communications or Development Parks Update 48-49 and landscaping. While there will Services. The Golden Minute of Life 50

BSO’s Cyber Vision 51 T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 2 The Weston Tennis Center Happenings 16451 Racquet Club Road | 954-389-8666

activities such as tennis, soccer, and dodge ball. The afternoon is meant to cool off in the swimming pool with fun games. Summer camp at the Weston Tennis Center offers more than just fun, as campers learn what it’s like to be part of a team. Team Alpha and team Omega will battle it out in team competition throughout 1 3 5 the week for a chance to win the ultimate prize, “The Team Trophy.” 1) Group photo at Wilson Demo Day Participants will get to see themselves 2) Tennis Director Dan DeBruyne demonstrates proper form on the volley on television during a video presentation on the last Friday of each 3) Pro Tom Perkins and WTC member Marla Tran in the Margarita Mixer Final session during an awards ceremony. 4) Pro Fernando Rodriguez explains game to kids during kids clinic Sessions begin Monday, June 8, 2009 5) Pro Kyle Mayberry explains proper volley grip to Camp is held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 ladies during Wilson Demo Day p.m. with Friday being pizza day; 2 4 pizza will be provided to all campers. for the tournament visit www. Early drop off and aftercare is also usatennisflorida.usta.com or call the available. For more information or to Happenings on and off the Court at the Weston Tennis Center Weston Tennis Center at 954-389-8666 register call the Weston Tennis Center A Simple Tennis Tip to help ball, shaking it off the frame of the you can get to the shot in time, Wear your whites and take a trip for more information. at 954-389-8666. every level! racquet? Of course you have. One of stay balanced and hit a clean shot. down memory lane to get the feeling By Dan DeBruyne, the reasons this happens is because Flex your knees a little, and bounce of how the greats of yesterday played USTA Weston Tennis Center Team Drysdale Tennis Center Director you are not set comfortably at the rhythmically between shots and you the game. It will be a round robin Super Series The Drysdale Team offers young Good footwork is a prerequisite for point of contact. Your skills improve will play better tennis. tournament and all participants are Saturday, August 29, 2009 through players the opportunity to pursue when you make contact while you welcomed to use the wooden racquets Monday, August 31, 2009 good tennis. If you can’t get to the TUNE IN to Weston Community their goals and fulfill their dreams maintain balance; flat footed, front which will be provided. Enjoy Open division for boys and ball, your extraordinary strokes won’t Radio 1680AM while outdoors or in by specifically focusing on the knee slightly bent, with your head strawberries and cream and the tennis girls (ages 18, 16, and under) help you at all. your car for current city information players’ individual needs as well as still. Your footwork helps you reach from Wimbledon following singles and doubles. To register promoting the philosophy of team There is a science to good footwork and a monthly tennis tip - courtesy this balanced position where you will the Round robin. for the tournament visitwww. and family. For more information that every aspiring player must of the Weston Tennis Center. be able to strike the ball cleanly. usatennisflorida.usta.com or call the or to register call the Weston Tennis understand and put into practice. USTA Drysdale Open Weston Tennis Center at 954-389-8666 Center at 954-389-8666. The following tips will improve your In between shots ... don’t stand Upcoming Events and Super Series for more information. footwork and move your game to the around flat-footed. All good players Tournaments Saturday, July 25, 2009 through For information regarding any of the next level in a hurry. use the bounce step to keep poised and ready to get to the next shot. Wimbledon Wooden Racquet Monday, July 27, 2009 Summer Camp tennis programs at the Weston Tennis Hitting a tennis ball is equivalent to When you are on the balls of your Tournament Open division for boys and Summer camp at the Weston Tennis Center, please contact Tennis Director hitting a golf ball. It helps to maintain feet it makes it easier to move right, Saturday, June 27, 2009 girls (ages 14, 12, 10, and under) Center is an enjoyable experience. Dan DeBruyne at 954-389-8666 or balance. Have you ever miss-hit a left, forward or backward, so that 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. singles and doubles. To register The morning is filled with exciting [email protected].

T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 4 The 2008/2009 Performing Arts Season in Weston saw some Community of the highest attendance totals to-date.

A Super Successful Season Weston Performing Arts Programming

he 2008/2009 and events such at the Art and Showtime held along Town Center’s Performing Main Street and the Community Arts Season Concert in the Park were attended Tin Weston saw by thousands of area residents. some of the highest The next performing arts series attendance totals will begin again this October as the to-date. Over 400 concert weather turns cooler and the rains goers attended each symphony subside…. Keep an eye out in your concert; the Moonlight Movies in Weston Announcer and on www. the Park drew between 300 to 500 westonfl.org/events for future event people at each monthly feature film; dates and times. puppet shows were held to capacity crowds in the Community Center;

T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 6 Community Access City codes at www.westonfl.org Elected Officials

WESTON CITY COMMISSION BROWARD COUNTY Commissioner of Agriculture 954-385-2000 | www.westonfl.org CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS and Consumer Services Broward County Charles H. Bronson 850-488-3022 Mayor Property Appraiser [email protected].fl.us Pet Owners Eric M. Hersh Lori Parrish 954-357-6830 The Capitol 954-385-2000 / 954-423-2000 www.bcpa.net Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0810 ehersh@westonfl.org Broward Governmental Center Remain Mindful 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 111 Chief Financial Officer Commissioner Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 Alex Sink 850-413-3100 Daniel J. Stermer cfo@fldfs.com ● No dog shall be allowed to stray, (1) The sidewalk of any public or 954-385-2000 / 954-349-4892 Broward County Sheriff The Capitol dstermer@westonfl.org Al Lamberti 954-831-8900 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0300 run or go at large upon any public private street. Seat No. 3 www.sheriff.org 2601 W. Broward Blvd. Attorney General property or street, sidewalk, park, or Commissioner Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Bill McCollum 850-414-3300 (2) Any public park, public property Murray Chermak In lieu of an E-mail address, please log onto www. on the private property of another 954-385-2000 / 954-389-1661 Broward County Supervisor of Elections myfloridalegal.com or public school ground, other than mchermak@westonfl.org Dr. Brenda C. Snipes 954-357-7050 The Capitol without the consent of the property Seat No. 4 www.browardsoe.org Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050 in areas designated for that purpose. owner. Broward County Governmental Center Commissioner 115 S. Andrews Avenue, Room 102 Florida Governor Mercedes G. Henriksson Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 Charlie Crist 850-488-7146 (3) Any private property not 954-385-2000 / 954-709-6433 Charlie.crist@myflorida.com belonging to the owner of the mhenriksson@westonfl.org Clerk of the Courts of Broward County Executive Office of the Governor ● In order for a dog to be allowed on Seat No. 2 Howard C. Forman 954-831-5504 400 S. Monroe Street animal unless said person makes www.browardclerk.org The Capitol a public street, road, park or other Commissioner Broward County Main Courthouse Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001 an immediate effort to remove Angel Gomez 201 S.E. 6th Street, Room 136 public property unless otherwise any feces deposited by the 954-385-2000 / 954-914-1989 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 FEDERAL OFFICIALS specifically permitted, the dog shall agomez@westonfl.org United States House animal. Seat No. 1 Broward State Attorney of Representatives, District 20 be under the direct control of the Michael J. Satz 954-357-7050 Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz SCHOOL BOARD OF http://sao17.state.fl.us/ 954-437-3936 / 202-225-7931 owner or keeper. (4) Any public or private swale BROWARD COUNTY Broward County Courthouse www.house.gov/wassermanschultz@ 754-321-0000 201 S.E. 6th Street, Room 665 mail.house.gov or street right-of-way serving to www.browardschools.com Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 10100 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33026 118 Cannon HOB, convey storm water to a canal, lake o ensure the safety and ● Maureen S. Dinnen, Chair Public Defender of Broward County Washington, DC 20510 Allowing or permitting any Jennifer Leonard Gottlieb, Vice Chair** Howard Finkelstein 954-831-8650 or other receiving water, unless said protection of residents animal to habitually bark, whine, Robin Bartleman** www.browarddefender.org United States Senate T person makes an immediate effort to Joseph Eggelletion, Jr. Broward County Courthouse Senator Mel Martinez and other animals in our howl, crow, cackle or make other Beverly A. Gallagher 201 S.E. 6th Street, Room 3872 305-444-8332 / 202-224-3041 remove any feces deposited by the Phyllis C. Hope* Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 [email protected] community, pet owners loud noise resulting in a serious Stephanie Arma Kraft, Esq. 800 Douglas Road, Suite 148, animal. Ann Murray STATE OF FLORIDA OFFICIALS Coral Gables, FL 33134 should remain mindful of annoyance or interference to the Dr. Robert D. Parks Florida House of Representatives, District 97 317 Hart Senate Office Building, Chapter 96 of the City’s Louis Wexler* State Representative Martin D. Kiar Washington, DC 20510 neighboring residents, continuously Benjamin J. Williams 850-487-1588/ 954-346-2813 Code of Ordinances as it for a period of not less than ten martin.kiar@myfloridahouse.gov United States Senate *Board member representing Weston 6600 University Drive, Senator Bill Nelson provides the City’s rules and minutes or intermittently for a **Board member at-large Parkland, FL 33067 954-693-4851 / 202-224-5274 billnelson.senate.gov/contact/index.cfm#email regulations for dogs and period of not less than 30 minutes. Board of County Commissioners Florida House 3416 S. University Drive, Davie, FL 33328 of Broward County of Representatives, District 98 716 Hart Senate Office Building, other pets. 954-357-7000 State Representative Franklin Sands Washington, DC 20510 www.broward.org 954-424-6800 / 850-488-0590 In accordance with Chapter 96 of the ● franklin.sands@myfloridahouse.gov President of the United States It shall be a violation for any Stacy Ritter, Mayor 7487 NW 4th Street, Plantation, FL 33317 President Barack Obama City of Weston’s Code of Ordinances person who owns or harbors any Ken Keechl, Vice Mayor 202-456-1111 Suzanne N. Gunzburger Florida Senate, District 34 [email protected] (please visit www.weston.org and animal to permit said animal to Kristin Jacobs Senator Nan Rich The White House Ilene Lieberman 954-747-7933 / 850-487-5103 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW click on City Codes for the complete defecate upon: John E. Rodstrom, Jr. rich.nan.web@flsenate.gov Washington, DC 20500 Chapter): Diana Wasserman-Rubin* 777 Sawgrass Corporate Parkway, * Commissioners representing Weston Sunrise, FL 33325

T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 8 “The more your read, the more things you will know. The more things you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Community Dr. Seuss

Stories, Reads and Happenings Did You Know…

You can search for Lost Treasure… The $400 million in direct economic benefit at the Weston Branch Library State of Florida is holding more than $1.7 to Broward County and its business 4205 Bonaventure Boulevard 954-389-2098 billion in unclaimed property. Visit their community. Local businesses are urged to web site to find out if they have property or “Get Certified” today. Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. For Children & Teens money of yours. Start your search at www. Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Toddler Time (ages 2 to 3) FLTreasureHunt.org or call 1-888-258-2253. Two Cypress Bay High School students Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. had one of the 75 winning videos in C- – Registration through youth services is Broward County’s Small Business SPAN’s 2009 “StudentCam” national For Adults required Development Division supports the video documentary competition. Students Book-Club-In-A-Bag growth and sustainability of Broward’s Chad Klitzman and Dustin Slade, both Start your own book club with everything Story Time (ages 3 to 6) small businesses by administering targeted 9th graders, produced the award winning you need to lead a discussion group. Thursdays 11:00 a.m. certification, goal setting / compliance, and video “Bailout or Failout”. Contact Linda Abraham for details at business services programs. The Division 954-389-2098 ext 249 Chess Club (all ages and levels) ensures equitable representation for local That you can place all clean paper, Sundays 1:30 p.m. For more details and small businesses on County contacts - including junk mail, magazines, catalogues, English Café additional Summer youth programs and assisting in their economic growth - and cereal & shoe boxes, old homework, Mondays 10:30 a.m. & Wednesdays 6:00 classes such as Brazilian Capoeira, Anime Club promoting opportunities through County receipts, copy paper, and tissue rolls p.m. and Saturday activities call Youth Services for procurement. The Division currently offers together with your newspaper recycling, three certifications for small businesses: A conversation practice class for more details at 954-389-2098 ext 252. into one bin. For more information call intermediate learners of English Community Disadvantaged Business Public Works at 954-385-2600. Enterprise (CDBE), the Disadvantaged Each month the Weston Branch Library Business Enterprise (DBE), and the Small That 64% of car burglaries in Weston occur Papo Afiado provides an extensive array of classes, Business Enterprise (SBE), or Sheltered to un-locked vehicles. Lock it… Don’t Lose Mondays 6:00 p.m. programs and presentations for adults, Market. Applications for the CDBE and the It… an easy step to crime prevention. Intermediate conversational Portugese teens and children. Please call or visit the DBE certification can be downloaded and library for a complete list and you can visit mailed to the Small Business Development A Sense of Community…It starts in Spanish Café the Weston website events calendar at www. Division for processing. Go to: http:// Parks: What transforms a crowd into Fridays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. westonfl.org for many of the programs. www.broward.org/smallbusiness a community? A chance for people to A conversational class for beginners connect. Parks provide that chance. Parks The library offers over a dozen computer are where lifetime friendships are formed, Workshops - The Small Business U.S. Citizenship Exam classes, including Computer Literacy, MS where the gap between generations is Development Division conducts monthly Preparation Classes Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher. bridged, where people discover what they workshops entitled “How to Do Business Second and third Tuesdays of each month For Computer Classes at the library, call have in common. with Broward County.” County business from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 954-389-2098 X234 includes events such as the upcoming NFL How do you grow a hometown with a *For additional citizenship classes call Janine Superbowl which will have an anticipated sense of community? It starts in parks. Rodrigues at 954-389-2098 ext 247 T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 1 0 Students learned about state and local government while Community visiting various city departments and service providers.

Weston University Program Class of 2009 An exceptional experience a unique insight on Florida’s With an invitation from the Senator, that stemmed from how he got his elected members of the House of Commission Simulation exercise, history and agricultural growth later that afternoon the class sat in start in politics, to his position on Representatives, welcomed by State which is required to graduate, was enjoyed by the 22 throughout the years. Students on a Senate Committee Hearing. the legalization on marijuana (for Representative Franklin Sands. complete with role assignments, students in this year’s were hosted next by the Chief of Always a warm and gracious host, the record, he is opposed), to what A long-time Weston resident, an agenda and an audience - just program when the class Staff for Chief Financial Officer Senator Rich, known for her work he considered his greatest victories Representative Sands explained like the real thing. In their roles as headed to our state capitol Alex Sink and then had a sit down benefitting children and education, which included the restoration current legislation and its processes, Commissioners, staff or developers, discussion with Attorney General made quite an impression on of felon rights and advances in the history of the capitol, the honor students evaluated and voted on a at the early hour of 5AM Bill McCollum. Heading across the our students. education. Before leaving, the of being a public servant of the number of very real city issues. As th on April 15 . Students street, students sat in the seats of Governor gave an impassioned people, and his pride in our city has each class before them, they headed to the offices of the Florida the Florida Supreme Court where A planned photo opportunity with speech on future leaders for our and our students. The day was found that making a decision that Cabinet where they first met with they debated a mock trial case. Back the Governor turned into a truly communities, our state, and our not for the meek or weak, leaving impacts someone’s livelihood and the Honorable Charles Bronson, again to the Capitol the class had significant event as Governor Christ country, urging students to continue students exhausted upon their the community is not as easy as it Commissioner of the Department of lunch with State Senator Nan Rich hosted Weston’s students to a 20- their interest in public service. return to Weston nearing 9PM. sometimes appears. Agriculture and Consumer Affairs. from Weston, discussing current bills minute one-on-one question and Next students were given the A busy month, on the 22nd of Commissioner Bronson provided being considered in the Legislature. answer session. He fielded questions opportunity to sit in the seats of our April students completed their

T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 1 2 Weston puts on dozens of events each year, Community either free or at a nominal ticket cost. City Contacts

Broward Sheriff’s Office- POLICE Arts Council of Greater Weston...... 954-389-4321 Departamento de Policia ...... 954-765-4321 www.westonfl.org - Parks & Recreation/Arts Council Emergency Police/Fire/EMS ...... 911 Arts & Events Calendar: http://www.communityartscalendar. Emergencia Policia/Bomberos/Auxilio Médico ...... 911 org/ Email: ArtsCouncil@westonfl.org Non-Emergency Dispatch/Despacho No Emergencia 55+ Club ...... 954-389-4321 BSO Police Administration/Policia - Administración .954-389-2010 www.westonfl.org - Parks & Recreation/55+ Club Weston Police Services Building, 17300 Royal Palm Blvd. email: [email protected] Weston Traffic Unit/Weston Unidad de Trafico ...... 954-389-2016 Crime Prevention/Prevención del Crimen ...... 954-389-2030 Public Works Services Center - water & sewer Code Enforcement/Aplicación de Reglamentos ...... 954-389-2067 Obras Públicas - Agua y Alcantarillado At the Public Works Services Center Broward Sheriff’s Office- FIRE Department 2599 South Post Road ...... 954-385-2600 Administration...... 954-389-2015 New connections, billing info./ Bomberos - Administración Nuevas conexiones, cuentas ...... 954-746-3232 Emergency Police/Fire/EMS ...... 911 Problems/Problemas Emergencia Policia/Bomberos/Auxilio Médico...... 911 Bonaventure area of Weston ...... 954-888-6087 Station No. 81, 17350 Royal Palm Blvd. After hours and weekends for Bonaventure ...... 954-888-6087 Indian Trace area (all areas except Bonaventure) . .. .. 954-385-2600 Building & Permitting/Construcción & Permisos After hours and weekends for Indian Trace ...... 954-385-2600 C.A.P. Government, Inc...... 954-385-0500 2700 S. Commerce Parkway, Suite 101 Garbage/Desecho All Service Refuse – Customer Service ...... 954-583-1830 Broward County Weston Branch Library/Biblioteca 4205 Bonaventure Blvd...... 954-389-2098 Planning & Zoning/Planificación y Zonificación Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc...... 954-921-7781 Cable Television Advanced Cable (Channel #25 for City information) 954- 753-0100 Weston Community Center Comcast Cable (Channel #78 for City information).. 800-568-1212 20200 Saddle Club Road ...... 954-389-4321 Direct Path (Channel #62 for City information) ...... 888-633-4252 Weston Sports Alliance/Alianza Deportiva de Weston City Hall/Oficinas Municipales ...... 954-385-2000 Sports League Information & Registration ...... 954-389-4321 3 – 2 – 1 – GO! City Manager/Asst. City Mgr./CFO / City Clerk/Finance/ www.westonfl.org Seconds after this countdown was the prized golden eggs cleared Communications/Business Tax Receipt (F/K/A Occupational broadcast at Weston’s annual egg the baseball fields at the Regional Licenses) 17200 Royal Palm Blvd. Weston Tennis Center/Centro de Tenis 16451 Racquet Club Road...... 954-389-8666 hunt, thousands of kids scooped Park faster than an egg could be Community Services / Servicios Comunitarios www.westontennis.com up over 17,000 candy-filled eggs scrambled. Tons of prizes were Parks & Recreation/ Parques y Diversión in a matter of minutes. Dressed given out and bounce houses 20200 Saddle Club Road ...... 954-389-4321 Weston Web Site / Página de web ...... www.westonfl.org www.westonfl.org - Parks & Recreation: info on parks, events & in spring bonnets or bunny-ears, helped to burn off the sugar recreation class schedules Weston Community Radio carrying a basket or a bag, a mad rush felt by many! Estación de Radio Comunitaria ...... 1680AM dash to recover eggs, candy and

T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 2 The Sheinberg Family YMCA of Weston is open Monday thru Friday For more information regarding membership or programs please 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday’s 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday’s 8 a.m. call (954) 424-9622 or visit www.ymcabroward.org. Community to 4 p.m. and is located inside of the Weston Regional Park.

sports and games, and rescue skills. Enhancing Healthy Lifestyles Lastly, YMCA summer camps provide To promote healthy lifestyles, the thousands of children and teens with Childhood Obesity YMCA offers over 120 programs summers filled with memories that will last a lifetime. For many, it’s a Committed to reducing childhood and classes on a continual basis. life-changing adventure that leads obesity, the YMCA offers youth From personal training and nutrition to lifelong friendships that they sports, kids fitness classes as well coaching to the Y Wait program would never have the opportunity various programming options for and adult sports and aquatic classes to experience without the generous children as young as three years each YMCA program participant support of the YMCA’s loyal donors old. Encompassing more than just is provided with a healthier more and friends. skill development each program balanced lifestyle. Taking time for Each and every program offered simultaneously focuses on character yourself will ultimately reduce stress, by the YMCA is designed to development, building friendships, increase your energy level and help provide children and families with self-esteem and creating experiences you make health and wellness a experiences that are safe, convenient, that will last a lifetime. permanent part of your life. affordable and fun! 2009/2010 Broward County Public Schools Calendar

Students begin school on August 24, vehicles making illegal turns – a 2009 and the school year will end on School Zones: major traffic problem, especially June 9, 2010. 15 MPH Strictly Enforced during the morning school drop-off times. • Winter break will begin Monday, December 21, 2009 ■ WATCH YOUR SPEED! and return to school ■ NO ILLEGAL TURNS! Monday, January 4, 2010. ■ USE THE CORRECT • Spring Break begins DROP-OFF LANE The YMCA Corner Monday, March 29, 2010 he Scheinberg Family The YMCA’s current programs The YMCA aquatics programs offer with students returning on Public schools are back in session And then, YMCA, located inside are geared toward fulfilling the children an opportunity to learn Tuesday, April 6, 2010. as of Monday, August 24th. GIVE A FRIENDLY WAVE TO theT Weston Regional Park, organization’s three main initiatives water safety and swimming skills. YOUR CROSSING GUARDS WHO HELP PROTECT OUR offers many programs and for 2009: 1) Drowning Prevention and All instructors are nationally certified To view the entire school Once again, the Broward County KIDS EACH SCHOOL DAY! services to provide residents Water Safety, 2) Childhood Obesity, and will be ready to help each child year calendar go to: Sheriff’s Office will have “ZERO and 3) Enhancing Healthy Lifestyles. in our community with the learn the five YMCA Swim Lesson www.browardschools.com/ TOLERANCE” for speeding within Cell Phones opportunity to develop a Drowning Prevention and Objectives: personal safety, personal calendar/cal10910.htm a School Zone. As a courtesy and extra safety healthy spirit, mind and body. Water Safety growth, stroke development, water Parents are also urged to take note practice, avoid talking on cell that deputies will be watching for phones when in a School Zone.

T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 1 6 Community 2010 Census: It’s In Our Hands 2009/10 School Weston “Stand Up and Be Counted” School Board Launches The 2010 Census is Coming... Year Calendars

hat is the Census? Why? Because of its vital that helps define who we are as Anonymous Tip Via Text approved by The census is a importance: a nation. Data about changes in count of everyone our community are crucial to ■ Census affects funding in Weston Initiative School Board Wliving in the United States many planning decisions, such as Census data directly affects how Measure Could Prevent Violence and every 10 years. where to provide services for the more than $300 billion per year elderly, where to build new roads Report Illegal Activity For busy parents trying to in federal and state funding is and schools, or where to locate ■ The census is mandated by the plan ahead the next school allocated to communities for job training centers. U.S. Constitution. The Broward County School Board SECURE: This service was designed neighborhood improvements, has added texting in tips as a part of to permit informants to remain year calendar has been public health, education, What can you do? Educate yourself, ■ The next census is April 2010. several ways to anonymously report anonymous by encrypting the text approved and is available transportation and much more. your family and others about the dangerous or unusual situations to messages and routing them through That’s more than $3 trillion over 2010 Census. Area businesses Students begin school on ■ Your participation in the census is on-line. a 10-year period. Spending just are encouraged to include Census district officials. several secure servers. required by law. August 24, 2009 and end on June 9, a few minutes to fill out your messages in promotional displays census form will help ensure our and sales materials and help HOW: From any cell phone, ■ It is a form that takes less than 10 MORE WAYS TO REPORT: 2010. Winter break will begin Monday, community gets its fair share of disseminate information about minutes to complete. messages must begin with SBBC Hotline: 754-321-0911 (24hr/7day) federal and state funding. December 21, 2009 and return to school Census awareness programs, [space] followed by the message, E-mail:school911@browardschool. because getting a complete ■ Federal law completely protects ■ and sent to CRIMES or 274637. com web: www.broward.k12.fl.us/ Monday, January 4, 2010. Spring Break Census affects your voice in count helps our community and the personal information you siu/tips/ Congress our county which in turn helps begins Monday, March 29, 2010 with share during the census. Mandated by the U.S. WHAT TO REPORT: Illegal business. students returning on Tuesday, April Constitution, the census is also activities such as drug ■ Census data are used to distribute used to apportion seats in the With less than one year until sales and distribution, 6, 2010. To view the entire school year Congressional seats to states, U.S. House of Representatives Census Day 2010, the City of to make decisions about what weapons, violence, calendar go to: www.browardschools. and to redistrict state legislatures. Weston is encouraging you, our community services to provide, vandalism, theft, residents, to “Stand Up and Be com/calendar/cal0910.htm and to distribute $300 billion in ■ Census affects your unusual student Counted” for the benefit of your federal funds to local, state and representation in state and behavior or information community. tribal governments each year. local government. about crimes or violence Census data are used to define Census educational materials and being planned. Weston has joined in partnership legislature districts, school information will be distributed to formulate a Broward County district assignment areas and to Weston residents throughout Complete Count Committee that other important functional areas the coming year. For on- encompasses all segments of our of government. line information please visit community. ■ Census informs our http://2010.census.gov county-wide decisions The census is like a snapshot

T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 1 8 Our job is to enhance the quality of life and provide Community value to our residents and business owners. Maintaining our Community Eric M. Hersh, Mayor feel good about their community, or In today’s difficult economic times, you know that Weston has never due to years of strategic planning, one where everyone is concerned why does the City of Weston given any tax incentives, or spent and saving for a rainy day. Our about the future well-being of continue to publish our quarterly money on economic development? planning includes significant their city? The fact is, we need newsletter, maintain our radio Instead, we seek to invest in our reserves for emergencies, as well to continue to act like the upscale station or publish maps & business community, and build demand from as reserving funds for capital community which we are. This guides? Why still have Moonlight within and by word of mouth. Our improvements that will be needed in recession will end, and when it does, Movies in the Park, concerts, egg newsletters and other materials help future years. Although financially Weston will be best positioned to hunts and the like? Why not realtors promote Weston, and help we are doing fine, it doesn’t mean capitalize on the recovery. cut down on the landscaping or sell homes. Commercial owners that we aren’t continuously looking maintenance of the parks? use these materials to help entice for more effective ways to use our Please join Commissioner Stermer, businesses to locate here in Weston. tax dollars, and looking for savings Commissioner Henriksson, The answer is simple- if we act like If executives and business owners where savings can be found without Commissioner Chermak, a distressed community, we will want to live in Weston, they will compromising our objectives. Commissioner Gomez and myself, begin to become one. Yes, times want to locate businesses here. in boasting about our outstanding Ms. Carile Morris, of the South Florida Water are difficult, and city revenues Ask yourself this question- if you Management District accepts a City proclamation community to others, and feeling Weston will be down this upcoming As I outlined in last quarter’s were looking to buy property, would promoting water conservation. very fortunate to live in such a fiscal year for the second year in newsletter in explaining “How you buy in the best kept area or one fantastic city! Dining & a row due to declining real estate we are doing”, Weston is doing not well maintained? Would you values and declining state revenue relatively well during this downturn buy where current owners Shopping sharing money. But our job is to enhance the quality of life and Guide provide value to our residents and business owners. We can do that by Available On-Line MAINTAINING our community in pristine condition, investing in our Pop on to www.westonfl.org and future, and making sure that Weston you can find a listing for all of maintains its stature as one of the Weston’s restaurants, shops and most desirable places to live personal service establishments in Florida. as well as houses of worship and hotels.

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T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 2 0 The Florida Black Bear: The Florida black bear Community is the largest native land mammal in Florida.

City Commission Meetings All Meetings of the City Commission are held at Weston City Hall, L-R: Commissioner Gomez, Commissioner located at 17200 Royal Palm Boulevard. Stermer, BSO Officer of the Month Deputy Eugene Mobley, Commissioner Henriksson, Commissioner Meeting dates are subject to change or cancellation, please confirm prior to attendance, Chermak and Weston Police Chief Greg Page. 954-385-2000

City Commission 2009 7:00 p.m.

Monday, July 6th No Lions, No Tigers, But Bears... Monday, August 17th th Bonaventure Boulevard. The 310 lb. Florida and over the border into *Monday, September 14 (Budget Hearing) es, a Florida bear st bear was tranquilized, tagged and southern Georgia and Alabama. *Monday, September 21 (Budget Hearing) was spotted in the th Y relocated to the Picayune Strand Once numbering over 12,000, Monday, October 5 lake adjacent to Windmill th State Forest in Collier County, Monday, October 19 Reserve beginning on biologists aren’t sure how many Florida. black bears live in Florida today, April 18th, caught here *September meeting dates shall be coordinated with the Broward County School Board but they estimate that only about and Broward County Commission budget hearings, in accordance with Florida Statute. on a cell phone camera This incident again stresses the 1,500 black bears remain. Florida’s VIEW MEETINGS ON-LINE and ON CABLE by one of the responding point that nature is unaware black bears are omnivores and eat deputies. The incident was of community boundary lines. a wide variety of foods, with eighty • Meetings can be viewed live on the city’s website at www.westonfl. turned over to Florida Fish and Living in close proximity to the org. Archived meetings are also available for viewing. percent of their diet made up of Wildlife Conservation (FWC) officers Everglades, residents need to be plant material. Loss of habitat • City Commission meetings are telecast live over the City’s L-R: Commissioner Gomez, Commissioner for capture and release in more mindful of nature’s neighbors. Stermer, Mayor Hersh, Rick Ropke, Commissioner and road kills are its main threats government access channel for cable television subscribers, and are appropriate location. It is assumed re-broadcast: Tuesday at 9 p.m.; Wednesday & Thursday at 10 a.m. Henriksson and Commissioner Chermak. the bear managed to cross US 27 The Florida Black Bear: The Florida to survival. Conflicts between and 9 p.m. and wandered a bit further east than black bear is the largest native humans and bears are most often Advanced Cable subscribers tune to Channel #25 land mammal in Florida. It is shy created by people. Intentional and normal, finding his way to Weston. Comcast subscribers tune to Channel #78 After being well photographed for and secretive, hiding in dense unintentional feeding of bears is Direct Link subscribers tune to Channel #62 several weeks at various locations vegetation and rarely seen in the the number one source of the but always making a get-away, the wild. A unique subspecies of the problem and if you even thought Commission meeting agendas are available in both English and Spanish on the City website and can also be viewed on the City’s government bear was spotted by FWC officers American black bear, the Florida about doing it, it’s illegal to feed access cable channel. in vegetation at Royal Palm and black bear once ranged throughout bears in the state of Florida.

T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 2 2 For more information on local wildlife inhabitants of the Everglades, Community visit http://www.nps.gov/ever/ Snakes, Gators and Raccoons, Oh My! City Department Heads making a Maintaining a healthy relationship with South Florida’s local inhabitants difference - in Florida, only six are venomous and Benefits: Snakes play a beneficial Only nuisance alligators can be they scavenge from garbage cans. ew places are as rich a danger to humans. The snakes that role in natural ecosystems eating removed and the FWC will make that Pet food left outside overnight ranks Not just in Weston… in nature as the south most frequently turn up in backyard insects, rodents, and other small prey. determination and contact a licensed high as a food resource, and should Florida ecosystem. Nearly Our city professionals are making swimming pools are the ringneck trapper. The City of Weston is not be removed before nightfall. Pick 45 species of mammals frequent an impact around the county, the F and crowned snakes and they are permitted to handle an alligator for any up fallen fruits and nuts frequently. state and even throughout the the Everglades and over 50 totally harmless. If one turns up in reason. Good judgment can prevent Raccoons may have that cute, cuddly country, sharing their experience kinds of reptiles, including the your pool, they can be removed with serious incidents from occurring. look but they are wild animals that and skills serving as elected or signature alligator live in these a skimmer and released into your bite and scratch. Never intentionally Benefits: Alligators depend on appointed officers on professional wetlands. As close neighbors to garden or shrubs. provide food for raccoons as it only the wetlands, and in many ways organizations within their the Everglades and bordering attracts more raccoons. the wetlands depend on them as respective fields. Rabies concern: The majority of on thousands of acres of Florida snakes are not aggressive they help control the population wetland preserves, Weston rabies cases in the U.S. are in wildlife, unless cornered; actually of rodents and other animals that Donald Decker, Alligators with raccoon cases predominating. residents need to be familiar most snakes will flee rather than might overtax the marshland Rabies is a serious public health Director of Parks and Recreation with necessary precautions. confront a human. You may vegetation. As a result of urbanization around concern to South Florida humans Co-Chair of the Florida Recreation fear snakes, but snakes fear you as traditional alligator habitats and pets. Since July 2000, there have and Park Association 2009 State well. If you see one, leave it alone there has been increased contact been 26 confirmed rabies cases in Conference, Director of Advocacy and it will wander away on its own. between alligators and people. Broward County alone. In March of for Florida Recreation and Park Sometimes when basking in the sun, Their adaptability has resulted 2009, Broward County completed a Association, Trustee on the Board of it may want to stay there until it gets in alligators being found in what 5-year effort to vaccinate raccoons Directors for the Florida Recreation warm. When snakes bite: Biting is would seem to be unlikely places: against rabies with a county-wide and Park Foundation and President- not a sign the snake is venomous underneath cars in driveways, in distribution of baits filled with an Elect for Florida Recreation and or that it is vicious. It happens to be drainage ditches, swimming pools oral vaccine. Parks Association, August 2010- Raccoons the only way they have to defend August 2011 and on golf courses. It is important to be aware that cats, Snakes themselves. The only acceptable This nocturnal animal has adapted dogs, and horses are all susceptible treatment for a venomous snakebite, If you see an alligator, stay calm. Brad Kaine, extremely well to the suburban to contracting this disease. Broward The photo shown here was taken involves the use of antivenin. If They generally have no intentions of environment as South Florida’s Director of Public Works th County requires all domestic animals along 26 Street just outside of the you or someone else is bitten by a bothering you. Feeding, harassing, or Chairman of the Technical Advisory population increase has squeezed be vaccinated. In fact, cats have city by a Weston contract employee, venomous snake, seek immediate killing alligators violate State law, so Committee for the Resource out their habitat, where it often accounted for the greatest proportion and happens to be a venomous medical attention at the nearest just leave them alone. If an alligator Recovery System of Broward dens in backyards, beneath decks, of rabies cases reported to the Center water moccasin (also known as a hospital or medical facility. Stay calm, appears threatening, comes close County, Chairman of the American or in accessible outbuildings or for Disease Control since 1988. cottonmouth). remove any rings that could restrict to your home, or becomes a risk for attics. Raccoons eat both plants and Public Works Association, South circulation if hands swell, keep the humans or pets, contact the Florida Benefit - They will eat small rodents, Snakes occur in every natural habitat animals. In addition to feeding on Florida Branch bitten limb below the level of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation insects and other small pests. in Florida. With 45 species of snakes backyard fruits, nuts, and vegetables, heart, and call 9-1-1. Commission (FWC) at 561-357-4200.

T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 2 4 Communicate. It has always been important for us to communicate Community with you, and now, it is more important than ever. A Note from the City Manager In High John R. Flint Communicate. It has always been whether in print or on their web agendas and back-up, our budgets conditions and redefine themselves, from Washington at a fast and School and important for us to communicate sites; now it is a scarcity. The and Comprehensive Financial whether in print or on-line, we look furious pace, and as they come, we with you, and now, it is more newspapers have reduced their staffs Report, City codes, and is updated forward to their restored health are pairing these programs with in Need important than ever. as the revenues needed to support regularly with current information. and being yet another viable means Weston’s “shovel ready” projects so them have declined. Unfortunately, Our cable channel, channel 25 on of keeping you informed about that we may use federal dollars in In years past, reporters from south we can no longer rely on the daily Advanced Cable, channel 78 on Weston. lieu of Weston’s dollars to move these of Service Florida’s two daily newspapers newspapers as one of our tools to Comcast, and channel 62 on Direct projects forward. regularly visited or called City Hall keep you informed about our city. Path, has current events as well One of the items that we will be Hours? for stories; this is no longer the case. as useful information about water communicating with you about in To communicate with you will Coverage of our government and Today, and into the future, we conservation, crime prevention, an upcoming issue of the Announcer always be important to us. For you Are You a Company events in Weston was once a common have to do the best job possible to safety tips, and the like. Our radio and on our website is the American to communicate with us, we’re only or Organization in appearance in the newspapers, communicate with you and keep you station, 1680 AM, can be heard Recovery and Reinvestment Act, an email or phone call away, and Need of Students to up-to-date on the activities in our throughout the City and has current otherwise known as the stimulus, we make house calls too! We look Help With a Project? government; fortunately, we have the events and is an integral part of our and how it will benefit us in Weston. forward to hearing from you. means and the tools to do so. Our means to communicate with you Funding programs are coming Weston’s Communications Department maintains a list of high school students quarterly newsletter, the Announcer, in the event of a prolonged power desiring service hours required for reports on recent and upcoming outage. And last, but not least, graduation. The City uses students events, the summer edition includes we have CodeRed, our high speed during city sponsored events and our annual Performance Report that calling system to inform you activities throughout the year. While the outlines our financial condition, and of urgent matters. city doesn’t have enough service hours each edition lists contacts for for all students, we can put community all of the elected offices that Daily newspapers are a vital organizations, businesses or groups in touch with interested students. Weston’s residents vote for, part of our American democracy. from our Mayor and City Responsible journalism has Students interested in being added to Commissioners all the long provided a much needed the volunteer list, or organizations way to the President of independent view of government, in need of volunteers, should call the the United States. Our whose scrutiny we will never shy Weston Communications office at website, www.westonfl. away from. Our publications and 954-385-2002 or 954-385-2008. org, has direct links broadcasts are not intended to to contact our Mayor, replace or compete with the daily City Commissioners, newspapers, but in their diminished each of our city state, we have to do all that we can. departments, City As south Florida’s daily newspapers Commission meeting cope with the current economic Preparation for emergencies Community can minimize potential losses. National Flood Insurance Program Grants 10% Discount to Weston Residents! As of May 1, 2009 the City of Weston PROPERTY PROTECTION FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT was accepted as a participant in the There are numerous ways to mini- PERMITS National Flood Insurance Program mize property losses from flood dam- All development, including new Community Rating System, with a age, including: construction, repair/replacement Class 8 rating. • Move furniture and other house- work and additions, signs, fences, fill hold valuables to rooms or spaces and tree removal requires a permit. FLOOD WARNINGS in the upper story of the dwelling Contact the Building Department at The City of Weston in coordination or a location higher than the regu- 954-385-0500. with Broward County, has a warning lar floor elevation. system to notify residents of impend- • Park your car on high ground, pref- STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ing flood danger. Warnings will be erably inside a garage or shelter. Stormwater is managed through a transmitted on television, radio, tele- • Cut down loose tree limbs and system of drainage catch basins, lakes phones and other media. Listen for palm fronds. Check around out- and canals maintained regularly by instructions during times of flood risk. side of home, securing any- thing that could become air- All residents and businesses in FLOOD SAFETY borne in a storm. Weston qualify for National Flood Even if your area is not known for • Secure windows, putting up flooding or not directly hit by heavy storm shutters or boards. Insurance Program policies. A 10% The City of Weston winds, flooding is a potential threat. A detailed list of how to survive discount is received due to Weston’s Residential Disaster Debris Knowing what to do to minimize a storm is available on the City’s participation in the Community losses is paramount. These are pre- Collection Guide 2009 web site at www.westonfl.org. Rating System. cautionary steps: • Turn off electricity and natural gas. FLOOD INSURANCE • Have a battery-powered radio or Most homeowner insurance policies our Public Works Department. Water television to monitor storm and DO NOT cover loss due to flooding. flow, especially during heavy storms, flood warning information. You need a flood insurance policy. is essential to flood prevention. City • Heed warning and evacuation Property owners can insure build- and state laws prohibit dumping in instructions from disaster officials. ings and contents; renters can insure waterways. Please report violations Weston is not in an evacuation zone possessions. The City of Weston to the police department at 954-765- but residents may need to go to a participates in the National Flood 4321 or Public Works at 954-385-2600. shelter, or evacuate in a disaster. Insurance Program (NFIP) to provide • Take your own essentials (food, city residents with the initial quali- For additional information please toiletries, clothes, etc.) Be careful fication to purchase flood insurance feel free to contact our Public Works to distinguish between roads and and qualifies properties in Weston for Department at 954-385-2600. canals during severe flooding. a 10% discount. 29 Weston’s 1-2-3 of Disaster Debris Removal The City of Weston Three debris categories and what goes into each. Where and how to put debris out for collection. Residential Disaster Debris Removal Rules

To our Residents, When does collection begin? 1. Vegetative Debris What is it? The City has adopted regulations for the removal of disaster The City will use all available media to notify residents if and Debris from damage to plants and trees: i.e. tree limbs, fronds, bushes. debris. We have established an efficient and effective system, when disaster debris collection will commence and when it so you will know what to expect and how to have your will end. This includes but is not limited to: Not Collected: large stumps or limbs greater than 24” in diameter. disaster debris successfully removed. • Weston’s CodeRED notification system, • 1680AM Weston Community Radio, Place into a separate pile in the swale area, curbside. It does NOT have What qualifies as a Disaster? • The City’s web site, www.westonfl.org, to be bagged or bundled – although loose vegetation such as leaves, A natural or human-caused event or occurrence that results • The City’s government access cable TV channel small particles, grass and mulch should be placed in a plastic bag. in substantial injury or harm to the population or substantial Channel 25 on Advanced Cable damage to or loss of property. A State of Emergency must Channel 78 on Comcast Cable Do not place with items from any other category. have been declared by the City. Channel 62 on Direct Path • Press releases and other media available to us at the time What then qualifies as Disaster Debris? Vegetative Debris and Structural Debris caused by a disaster. Are you registered with the City’s CodeRED emergency notification system? Visit the Weston web site at www. The City will remove Disaster Debris only if: westonfl.org or call the Communications Department at 2. Structural Debris What is it? The City makes the determination that the debris is extensive 954-385-2000. Debris from damage to structures including but not limited to screen enough to pose a serious and immediate threat to life, health, enclosures, roof tiles or shingles, gutters, windows, siding, bricks, safety and welfare or an immediate threat of significant damage When does collection end? stucco, drywall and carpet. to property; AND a federal, state or local agency will provide The City will advise residents of the final date of collection reimbursement for the removal of the disaster debris. termed the LAST PASS. Any debris placed out for removal Not Collected: floor tiles, appliances, fixtures, furniture and clothing. after the LAST PASS will not be removed by the City. Place into a separate pile, in the swale area, curbside.

The City of Weston Do not place with items from any other category. Collection Don’ts • Don’t – mix items from debris categories. Mixing of • Don’t– commingle debris from community property debris types will result in non-collection. such as common areas or private parks – it will not be 3. Household Waste What is it? collected. (Garbage) Rubbish and garbage ordinarily generated by a residence on a daily • Don’t – block access to property or mailboxes. The City, basis – generally food waste. or its contractors, will not be responsible for damage to • After a major storm, it may be necessary to suspend mailboxes, swales or sidewalks. regular garbage and recycling collection for a brief period Not Collected: appliances, tires, construction and demolition debris, yard of time in order to concentrate on clearing the streets trash, and hazardous waste and that which requires special handling • Don’t – move or transport debris by a motorized and neighborhoods of debris. . machine (i.e. bobcat, backhoe) as it will not be collected. Place in bags, then in a garbage cart curbside, or in a dumpster. This is not the time to clear land; it is for residential • For questions on debris collection call Weston Public disaster debris only; debris that is hand-cleared. Works at 954-385-2600. Use your normal garbage collection routine.

Do not place with items from any other category.

Residents are reminded that “The first 72 is up to you.” Residents need to be prepared to survive without outside assistance for at least 72 hours after a disaster. La Ciudad de Weston El Sistema 1-2-3 de Remoción de Despojos de la Desastre Natural Reglas para La Remoción de Despojos Ciudad de Weston Desastre Natural Tres Categorías de Despojos y Sus Contenidos. Estimado Residente, ¿Cuándo la colección comienza? La Ciudad ha adoptado nuevos reglamentos para la remo- La Ciudad utilizará cualquier medio disponible para ción de despojos ante un desastre natural. Hemos estab- notificar a los residentes cuándo la colección de despojos 1. Despojos Vegetativo ¿Que es un Despojos Estructural? lecido un sistema eficiente y eficaz para que usted este in- comenzará y cuando terminará. Los medios incluyen: Despojos de origen estructural o de construcción, por ejemplo, azulejos, formado de que esperar ante un desastre y como remover • Sistema de notificación CodeRED de Weston, canales, ventanas, ladrillos del tejado, estuco, carpetas, etc. con éxito los despojos originados de él. • Radio Comunidad 1680AM, • La página web de la ciudad, www.westonfl.org No se colecta: ladrillos de piso, utensilios, accesorios, muebles, ropas o ¿Qué califica como un desastre natural? • Cable de Acceso al gobierno de la Ciudad de Weston Un evento natural o una ocurrencia que da lugar a daños – Canales de TV artículos personales. substanciales a la población o a la pérdida de una propie- Canal 25 del Advance Cable dad. Fíjese que un estado de emergencia se debe haber Canal 78 del Comcast Cable Por favor sitúelos en una pila separada al lado o en frente de su casa. sido declarado por la ciudad. Canal 62 del Direct Path • Lanzamientos de prensa y otros medios disponibles No lo mezcle con ningún otro tipo de despojos. ¿Qué entonces califica como despojos? Despojos de origen vegetal o estructural causados por un ¿Usted esta registrado con el servicio de notifi- desastre natural. cación CodeRed de la Ciudad de Weston? Visite a nuestra página web: www.westonfl.org o llame al Depar- ¿Que es un Despojos Doméstico? La Ciudad solamente removerá despojos si: tamento de Comunicaciones al número de teléfono (954) 2. Despojos Estructural Desperdicios y (basura) desechados por una residencia diariamente La Ciudad determina que un despojos es extenso lo sufi- 385-2000. – generalmente basura derivada de alimentos. ciente para causar una amenaza seria y inmediata a la vida, salud, y seguridad de los residentes, o si el despojos puede ¿Cuándo la colección termina? No se colecta: utensilios, neumáticos, artículos de construcción, despojos causar daño a la propiedad; cuando la ciudad hace tal de- La ciudad notificará a los residentes de la fecha final para la de demolición, basura del patio, y desechos peligrosos o que se requiere terminación, entonces, una agencia federal, estadual y local colección la cual se nombra PASE FINAL (LAST PASS). una dirección especial. proporcionará un reembolso para la remoción del despojos. Cualquier despojos colocado para colección después de la fecha del PASE FINAL no será recogido por la Ciudad. Por favor sitúelos en bolsas plásticas dentro del basurero.

Trate de la basura doméstica como de costumbre.

The City of Weston No lo mezcle con ningún otro tipo de despojos. Collection Don’ts • No mezcle los diferentes tipos de artículos de despojos. • No recoja despojos de la propiedad comunitaria como en Los artículos que no estén separados por categoría no las áreas comunes o parques privados pues los mismos no 3. Despojos Doméstico ¿Que es un Despojos Doméstico? serán colectados. serán colectados. Desperdicios y (basura) desechados por una residencia diariamente – generalmente basura derivada de alimentos. • No bloquee el acceso a la propiedad o a las cajas postales • Después de la tormenta, será necesario suspender la col- con despojos. La Ciudad y sus contratistas no se harán ección de artículos para reciclaje y basura por un período No se colecta: utensilios, neumáticos, artículos de construcción, despojos responsables por cualquier daño a las cajas postales, al el de tiempo para concentrarse en la limpieza de las calles y de demolición, basura del patio, y desechos peligrosos o que se requiere “swale” frente su casa, o a la acera. comunidades de todo despojos en la Ciudad una dirección especial.

• No mueva ni transporte el despojos por una máquina • Para más informaciones sobre la colección de despojos de Por favor sitúelos en bolsas plásticas dentro del basurero. motorizada (es decir bobcat, backhoe) pues no será re- la Ciudad de Weston en (954) 385-2600. cogido. Solamente los despojos recogidos manualmente Trate de la basura doméstica como de costumbre. serán aceptados para la coleccion. No lo mezcle con ningún otro tipo de despojos.

Recordamos a nuestros residentes que las primeras 72 horas están bajo su control. Los residentes necesitan estar preparados para sobrevivir un desastre natural sin asistencia pública hasta 72 horas después del desastre. In Case of Poisoning Call 9-1-1 Immediately Community Then Call The Poison Center Hotline: 800-222-1222 Safety in the Sun Ensure Summer Memories are Safe Ones ids love summer! They don’t Swim Safe! www.westonfl.org for statistics DROWNING among children have to go to school, they • Always supervise young and information on head ages 1 to 4 years most often canK stay up late and best of all children near water, including injuries from wheeled sports. occurs in residential swimming – they have all day to play. pools, canals, spas, toilets, pools. Most young children who Walk Safe! Forty percent of all unintentional bathtubs and buckets. drowned in pools were last seen • Never let your child under age injury-related deaths occur in • Insist your children wear 10 cross the street alone. Teach in the home, had been out of sight summer months. The greatest risks personal flotation devices when children to obey traffic rules. less than five minutes, and were in include drowning, bike crashes, out on boats, near open bodies • Make sure your kids wear the care of one or both parents at falls, pedestrian incidents and motor of water or participating in reflective materials, and don’t the time. vehicle crashes. Make your summer water sports. let them walk alone at night. If a safe one. • Remove toys from they must walk at dawn or at PREVENTION IS KEY the pool when not in Travel Safe! dusk, make sure they carry a Designate a responsible ADULT to use. Toys can tempt kids • Make sure your kids are flashlight. watch young children while in the to return to the water when you’re secured in the appropriate child bath and all children swimming not present. Play Safe! Learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation door locks or alarms to prevent or safety seat or safety belt for their or playing in or around the water. • Consistently practice sun • Always supervise your children (CPR). Before paramedics arrive, notify you regarding access to the age and size. Over 96% of car Adults should not be involved in protection! Kids receive an at playgrounds or in the your CPR skills can make a difference yard or pool. seats are improperly installed. any other distracting activity average of three times more sun backyard. Ensure that they are in someone’s life. Contact Weston • Kids should always be while supervising children. exposure than adults. on age appropriate equipment. Fire Rescue at 954-389-2015 to inquire Toys should be removed from the secured safely in the Avoid drinking alcohol while • Make sure your kids wear about CPR classes. pool immediately after use. Floats, back seat. Be Head Safe! supervising children. the correct, properly fitted balls and other toys might encourage • Weston has a • Make sure children wear protective gear when they *Residential swimming pools: children to enter the pool area or lean pamphlet entitled properly fitted helmets and With young children, do not use air- practice and play team sports! The law requires you to install a over the pool and potentially fall in. Be Seat Smart other protective gear every time filled or foam toys, such as “water wings”, “noodles”, or inner-tubes, in four-sided, isolation pool fence that – providing they ride their bikes, scooters, Store Safe! place of life jackets (personal flotation totally separates the house and yard *Weston BSO offers free home information on car inline skates or skateboards. • Make your house kid-friendly! devices). These toys are not designed from the pool area. The fence must pool inspections by a deputy seat requirements • Be sure kids wear light colored Summer greatly increases the to keep swimmers safe. be at least 4 feet high and completely certified in pool safety. (www.westonfl.org clothing or reflective material. amount of time your kids spend separate the pool from the house For your home pool inspection under Police, Fire & • Teach your children the rules of at home. Learn to swim. Be aware that the and play area of the yard (contact contact Deputy Kari Pallotto Communications). the road and practice obeying • Properly contain and store all American Academy of Pediatrics the Weston Building Department at at 954-389-2010. • Weston police and fire traffic laws with medicines, cleaning solutions does not recommend swimming 954-385-0500 for specifics). Use self departments will properly install them. and poisons where children classes as the primary means of closing and self latching gates that In Case of Drowning: safety seats for you – call • Check out our cannot get to them. open outward, and have latches that Immediately call 9-1-1 and initiate 954-389-2015 or 954-389-2010 Be Head Smart drowning prevention for children are out of a child’s reach. Consider CPR until paramedics arrive or for an appointment. brochure on the younger than 4 years of age. additional barriers such as automatic victim begins breathing on their own. city’s website at Community The July 4th Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. – Come join the fun!

Cycling Safety Bicycling is great exercise! There a red reflector are required by 2) Parents should set limits on where aren’t many places more conducive law. Reflective clothing or vest children may ride to cycling than Weston, with an is recommended. Never allow 3) The most important “Rules of the extensive inclusion of over 46 miles children to ride at night. Road” for them to learn are: of bike lanes throughout the city. • Bright clothing is suggested at any While bicycling is great fun and time of day, for easier visibility by a. Ride with traffic. Always put great for you, as with any sport, motorists. your bike away precautions must be taken to prevent b. Stop and look both ways before Safety Tips for Drivers serious and even life threatening entering the street. injuries. Drive cautiously. Reduce your c. Stop at all intersections, marked Safety Tips for Cyclists speed when approaching cyclists. and unmarked. d. Before turning, use hand signals Obey all traffic control devices. In bad weather or situations and look all ways. Cyclists must obey all applicable potentially dangerous to cyclists, traffic control devices such as traffic give cyclists extra room when 4) Children should never ride at dusk signals, signs and markings. Know behind or passing them. or in the dark. and use proper hand signals when Yield the appropriate right of way BE HEAD SMART turning and be especially cautious to cyclists. They are considered Always wear a helmet when passing through intersections. vehicles and may take the entire lane For a BE HEAD SMART brochure Ride with traffic, on the right side. if road conditions warrant it. call or stop by City Hall or the Community Center; Riding in the bike lane, to the right Be considerate. Be watchful for of traffic, is recommended for best visit our website at cyclists when you are driving, do www.westonfl.org – Recreation. Annual Weston Hometown 4th of July Celebration is visibility by vehicles and an ability not blast your horn when close to to steer clear of potential intersection cyclists, and watch for cyclists when accidents. The brochure is filled with statistics “Celebrating Tomorrow’s Leaders” opening your doors. on head injuries for wheeled This annual event draws hundreds information including an application schools, organizations, residents Always wear a helmet. 85% of head Pass with care. Pass when sports and Florida laws regarding of Weston residents each year and is and race route map, log on to and more! Parade information injuries, the most common serious conditions are safe to do so and the usage of bikes, skates and injury suffered by bicyclists, are scooters on roadways. guaranteed fun for the whole family. wwwsplitsecondtiming.com or call and free entry forms are available leave at least 3 feet between your reduced by wearing a helmet. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Split Second Timing at 954-384-7521, at www.westonfl.org under Parks vehicle and the cyclist. Check over your shoulder after passing the Tomorrow’s Leaders,” spotlights or the Weston Community Center at & Recreation and at the Weston Wear Safety Equipment. cyclist before moving back to the our community’s established and 954-389-4321. Community Center, 954-389-4321. • Sport sunglasses can stop dust and bugs from getting into eyes. normal lane position. emerging leaders of all ages. • A rear view mirror attached KIDS AND BIKES At 10:30 a.m. after the run, enjoy There will be no event activities to helmet, glasses or handlebars Festivities will begin at 7:00 a.m. the celebration of our country and or fireworks in the is important to provide riders 1) Children must be provided with with the Annual 5K run and walk, community at the annual parade Weston Regional Park. with the ability to see what is helmets and taught to wear them properly on every ride, starting sponsored by Broward Health with this year’s theme “Celebrating City Parks will be open on Saturday, behind them. when they get their first bike or th • Get a headlight. For night riding Weston. The run begins and ends Tomorrow’s Leaders.” Featuring July 4 until 6:00 p.m. tricycle. at Weston Town Center. For more local businesses, civic groups, front and rear headlights and Weston to Receive Federal Funding to Reduce Energy Usage “The community in which you choose to live, indeed, can be an oasis of comfort in the midst of a maddeningly impersonal world.” The City of Weston received the Community Brad Henry excellent news from Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz in late March that the City will receive $594,600 through the federally funded Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, Free Residential Bulk a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment plan for projects that reduce total energy use and fossil Pick-up fuel emissions. With the new grant funding, Weston will implement July 2009 enhanced energy saving initiatives in Think Before city-owned buildings and the Indian SINGLE FAMILY HOMES Trace Development District street Wednesday, July 15th You Throw lighting system. or th Think About Donating Thursday, July 16 The City is currently planning lighting Before Tossing: Help those in or upgrades in the Community Center, th need, keep items out of the waste stream, Friday, July 17 three fire stations, maintenance and Weston and get a tax deduction. Several outdoor restroom buildings in City MULTI-FAMILY national organizations will even parks. The grant funds will allow the Community Saturday, July 18th pick-up directly from your residence City to explore top of the line options, – you don’t have to wait for bulk such as LED fixtures which have a higher initial cost, but achieve much Happenings... WHICHEVER date is the date of pick-up day! Clockwise from top left: greater energy savings. your regular garbage collection. There are many local, well- Weston joins the County’s “March On Hunger” with a food Place items curbside by 7:00am on In addition, the federal grant funds established charitable organizations drive in the Weston Regional Park in March; Rich Ropke, that date. Multi-family units & make it feasible to investigate options Utilities Manager was recognized with a 25 year pin in Townhomes: place items next to that readily accept donated items. for the Indian Trace Development March; Rich worked for the Indian Trace Development dumpster. From your home to a New home… District (ITDD) street lighting District prior to the City’s incorporation: Rich is honored and don’t forget pets, many pet system, such as LED fixtures that by city staff with an anniversary cake. He has truly seen shelters are in need of sheets and offer energy savings greater than Weston transition from rural to urban over the past 25 years; Please note that items not collected 70% and a reduction in greenhouse AYSO Under 19 Weston Wild boys soccer: that day, will be collected the next towels on a regular basis. gas emissions of over 1,100 metric The Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County day – dependent upon the amount tons a year; the City will be issuing recognizes the city for its contributions of participation, trucks may not get a request for proposals for all types to every location by the end of energy saving devices. The ITDD of the day. street lighting system includes over 1300 light poles whose lamps would be changed out to a more energy efficient product.

Weston’s city leaders look forward to completing the energy efficiency programs by the end of 2009, leading to both increased environmental and monetary savings. T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 3 0 Community Class Schedule Weston Regional Park Children/Youth Program

Karate Wed 6-7pm (Ages 6-8) and 7-8pm acting and performance skills as they Junior Jazzercise Wed 3:30-4:30 (4-6 minds. This mental persistence gained and other moms. Babies are our priority, (Ages 9+). Provide your child with the present the play in a café-style setting years) & 4:30-5:30 (7-10 years). Fitness is through chess will enable students to so don’t worry if your little one is fussy ability to defend him/herself and react at the end of the season. Limit 12 kids/ fun with this exercise program designed focus on achieving goals throughout their or if you have to feed! We are all moms, with confidence. David Schopp, 4th class. For more information call Robin especially for children…learn about lives. Cost is $130 for 8 sessions. For more and that’s what makes Stroller Strides so degree Black Belt in Goju Karate, will at 954-385-3060. Cost is $375. Class nutrition, the body and the importance information contact Chess Grand Master special. Classes are taught by nationally teach your children the basic principles resumes in August. of physical fitness. Learn the latest cool Garcia at [email protected] or (813) certified instructors who are moms just of self-defense, fighting, weaponry and dance moves to your favorite pop and 375-2179. Continuous like you and structure class so that moms forms. Advanced classes are available on Young Minds Arts Thurs. 10:00-11:30 & hip hop music! For more information call can make baby happy and not miss out Mondays. Cost $125/3 months. $25 LATE Fri. 4:00-5:30 (3_ to 13 years old) Young 954-389-2624. Cost is $30/per month (One Fencing Club - Mondays and on your workout. Whatever your fitness FEE if tuition is not paid by the 10th of Minds Arts prepares children for goals time $25 registration fee made payable Wednesdays: Beginners (6:30-7:30) level, Stroller Strides will give you the the month. Continuous. set forth by the National Standard for to Fit First, Inc.) Call instructor for class Intermediate/advanced (7:30-9:00) workout you need. We are more than a Art Education. Our exclusive program schedule. character development. No experience We invite males and females, ages 10 fitness class too – as a member, you get Superstars Dance and Baton Thurs dispels the myth that art is a talent a child Bright & Smart Robotics Fri 6:00-7:30 is necessary; this class leads to a and up, to join our fencing classes and to enjoy play groups, Moms Night Out, 4:00-5:00 (beg. ages 5-7), 5:00-6:00 (beg. has or doesn’t have. We view art not (7-12 years). The newest adventure in performance in a professional theatre learn the sport of fencing! We offer community service and charity projects, ages 8-12), 6:00-7:00 (intermediate). One merely as a talent, but as a skill that can, robotics that amazes kids and parents setting and students are expected to be beginner and intermediate level foil as well as other social activities with hour classes separated by age and ability. and should, be learned by all children. alike! Bright & Smart welcomes all committed and work at the highest level classes, taught by a former member of you, your baby and your family. Stroller High energy combination classes include Price includes all materials. For more future engineers and scientists, 7 to 12 of professionalism. Limit 12 kids/class. the Bulgarian National Fencing Team, Strides is a great way to make instant dance, cheerleading and baton twirling. information call 954-647-6403. Summer years old, in both its summer camps Cost is $395. Call Robin Braun of the Antoaneta Spassova. Our members friends who have fitness and health Develop grace, poise and self confidence. Session: Thursday 6/11 to 8/13 and and enrichment classes where children Inside Out Theatre Company for more include nationally ranked members of in common. Multiple Class packages Members will be invited to perform in Friday 6/12 to 8/21 (no class 7/3) Cost: learn about assembly and programming details: 954-385-3060. Class resumes in the committee. Cost is $65 per month. are available, starting at $2.75/class Disney World, University of Miami half- $50 for five weeks session or $100 for 10 in a fun-filled experience that fosters August. For more information call (954) 389-4391, with a monthly membership. For more time show, local events and much more. weeks. teamwork, critical thinking and problem email [email protected], information call Cynthia 1-888-868-4763 Wendy Russell is an award winning, solving. Call to RSVP your free trial Fun In Spanish Wednesday & Friday or contact Coach Antoaneta Spassova at or go to www.strollerstrides.net/weston. professional choreographer. For more The Play’s the Thing! Fri 3:15-4:15 class (954) 816-3346 or email us to at 9:30-11:00 (ages 2-5) Don’t forget your [email protected] or call her at (954) Continuous. information visit www.floridasuperstars. pm (ages 7-8). Students engage in the [email protected]. Cost is $150 Spanish. The only way to hang on to 249-3295. Continuous. com or call 954-438-2075. Cost $45/ theatrical process through acting exercises per 6 week session. FREE demo class on your roots is to practice. Learn and Kidokinetics - Kidokinetics is the fun month. (Plus $25 registration fee and $20 designed to increase concentration, 9/4 for session 9/11 to 10/16 and FREE practice Spanish with Latin kids and Stroller Strides Mon through Fri 9:15- way to fitness that’s inspiring kids to baton required.) Classes resume 8/20. free the imagination and increase demo class on 10/30 for session 11/6 to others that wish to learn in a playful, 10:15 Stroller Strides is a one hour total get up, get moving and get in shape! Monthly fee includes unlimited classes at confidence. Movement for the stage, 12/11. musical and artistic environment. For body workout designed specifically for We are an all-round sports fitness locations around Broward County. character development and improvisation information, please call 954-822-7528 moms with stroller-age children (6 weeks- program for children ages 2 years old techniques are used to help students Musical Theatre Production Class or email [email protected]. 4 years), offering dynamic classes that to 10 years old. Your children will Teen Performance Workshop Sunday, develop a script based on a value laden Sun 4:00-7:00pm (9-12 years). This Cost is $10/session or 5 classes for $40. combine power walking, running and develop important building blocks for 7:15pm-9:15pm (ages 13-18 years) This folktale. A class presentation will be held class focuses on training in acting and Continuous. intervals of body toning using exercise life: discipline, confidence, coordination, class is for students interested in helping the last day of class. Limit 12 kids/class. movement with a rehearsal period tubing, fitness balls, the environment fine and gross motor skills, and fitness. write and produce a performance piece Cost is $210. Robin Braun and the Inside that leads to a performance of one Chess Club Mon. 4:30-6:00 or Fri. 6:00- AND your stroller. This is not just a Activities include: soccer, hockey, tennis, based on relevant issues in their lives. Out Theatre Company: 954-385-3060. of our original musicals. Instruction 7:30 (ages 5-18 years) By joining the stroll in the park—it’s a workout that basketball, volleyball, golf, t-ball, polo, Through the use of improvisation and Class resumes in August. includes traditional Stanislavski chess club, students are given a different gets you striding into your best shape, lacrosse, frisbee, hula-hoops, obstacle scene work, students will hone their techniques, improvisation, and avenue to use in order to challenge their while spending time with your child courses, relays, hurdles and more. For

T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 3 0 Community Class Schedule Weston Regional Park Adult Program Art/Multi-Media Tues 6-9pm Acclaimed on is fussy or if you have to feed! We are Miami). Students are assured of receiving artist Rolande Moorhead teaches all skill all moms, and that’s what makes Stroller expert instruction (the average increase Weston Regional Park levels in the mediums of their choosing Strides so special. Classes are taught by in scores is 200 points), while paying including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, nationally certified instructors who are less than half of what some commercial Children/Youth Program painting and charcoal drawing. With moms just like you and structure class so courses charge. To enroll in this course, individual attention, students explore their that moms can make baby happy and not please contact Mr. Steinberg directly at more information call 954-385-8511 or go Fall Session: 9/15 to 10/27 creative potential. Cost $195/6 weeks. miss out on your workout. Whatever your (954) 478-0792. Cost is $475 for 8 week, 20 to www.Kidokinetics.com. Classes meet Cost is $65 per session. Classes Continuous. fitness level, Stroller Strides will give you hour course (including text and materials). INDOORS at the Community Center. will be pro-rated if you join late. the workout you need. We are more than Summer session starts 8/16 (Sun), 8/18 FREE KIDOKINETICS CUP WITH Watercolor Painting Fri 10am-1pm Award a fitness class too – as a member, you get (Tues), and 8/20 (Thurs) for test on 10/10. Tuesdays: Thursdays: REGISTRATION winning watercolorist Rolande Moorhead to enjoy play groups, Moms Night Out, Fall Session starts 10/11 (Sun) and 10/13 Ages 2-3 10:00-10:45 teaches the vocabulary of colors, shapes, community service and charity projects, (Tues) for test on 12/5. Ages 3-5 4:30-5:15 Kidokinetics Jr. - Parent and Child Sports composition and preliminary drawing. as well as other social activities with you, All skill levels. Cost $195/6 weeks. your baby and your family. Stroller Strides Weston 55+ Club This club was founded Ages 2-3 5:15-6:00 Sat 9:00-9:45am (Ages 18 months - 4 Continuous. is a great way to make instant friends in 2001 by a group of men and women Ages 5-10 4:15-5:00 years). We all know that parents love Pee Wee Dance - Tues. 10:00-10:30 (ages who have fitness and health in common. who enjoy each others company at outings Ages 3-5 5:00-5:45 to play sports and workout with their 2-3) Instructed by Dance Through the Karate Wed 8-9:30pm Come get in shape Multiple Class packages are available, and other social gatherings. For more kids. This class is a high energy, active Ages, this is an introduction to the art and learn to defend yourself at the same starting at $2.75/class with a monthly information call Dottie at 954-349-6029. time. David Schopp, 4th degree Black membership. For more information call Membership: $30/person/year. Tuesday Session: 6/16 to 8/4 and then class with your little ones, introducing of dance. Students will learn the basics Belt in Goju Karate, will teach all ages Cynthia 1-888-868-4763 or go to www. 9/15 to 10/27 them to sports and making fitness (pointing & flexing of the feet, turning, and levels the skills of fighting, forms, strollerstrides.net/weston. Continuous. Chess Club Fri 7:30-9:30 (ages 15 and Thursday Session: 6/18 to 8/6 fun while setting the pace for them in fine & gross motor skills) while using weaponry, and self-defense. Cost $125/3 up) By joining the chess club, students are and then 9/17 to 10/29 years to come. Parent and child will innovative props and listening to familiar months. $25 LATE FEE if tuition is not Fencing Club - Mondays and given a different avenue to use in order help develop child’s coordination, preschool tunes. All instructors are paid by the 10th of the month. Advanced Wednesdays: Beginners (6:30-7:30) to challenge their minds. The mental Cost is $65 per session. Classes concentration, and motor skills, while trained dancers, as well as teachers, and classes are available on Mondays. Intermediate/advanced (7:30-9:00) We persistence gained through chess will will be pro-rated if you join late. having fun in a safe, non-competitive will promote fun, positive atmosphere Continuous. invite males and females, ages 10 and up, enable students to focus on achieving to join our fencing classes and learn the goals throughout their lives. Cost is $130 FREE KIDOKINETICS CUP WITH environment. Every week focuses on a in order to encourage a love of dance for REGISTRATION different sport. Activities include soccer, Open Bridge Play Mon 12:30-4pm Join us sport of fencing! We offer beginner and for 8 sessions. For more information all students. Recital option is open for all on Mondays for social Bridge. Call Bernice intermediate level foil classes, taught by a contact Chess Grand Master Garcia at hockey, basketball, hula hoops, bean bag students interested. Meredith Dreyfuss, Ross game organizer at 954-389-8756. former member of the Bulgarian National [email protected] or (813) 375-2179. Babykinetics - Kidokinetics Baby is skills, football, tennis, t-ball, obstacle Dance Director, is a member of the Fencing Team, Antoaneta Spassova. Continuous. an introduction to physical activity courses, golf and much more. For more International Dance teacher’s Association Open Mahjong Thurs 12:30-3:30pm Our members include nationally ranked for babies. Our classes increase body information, please call 954-385-8511 or and is a trained dancer with over 12 years Join us on Thursdays for Mahjong. Call on the committee. Cost is $65 per month. Hip Hop Now Tues. 10:30-11:30 (adults) Sandy Greene, game organizer, for more For more information call 954-389-4391, Instructed by Dance Through the Ages, awareness and help babies learn, go to www.Kidokinetics.com. Class meets of teaching experience. Please call (954) information at 954-446-6299. email [email protected] or this class is an aerobic workout and a coordination and balance and to INDOORS at the Community Center. 260-4409 for more information or visit contact Coach Antoaneta Spassova at dance combined. Perfect for beginners and control muscles. Babies will have a fun www.DanceTTA.com. Cost is $54/month. Stroller Strides Mon through Fri 9:15- (954)-249-3295. those who have taken Hip Hop before; opportunity to interact with soccer balls, Ages 18 mos-4 years Continuous. 10:15 Stroller Strides is a one hour total this class focuses on the strengthening footballs, bouncy balls, bean bags, cones, (Saturdays 9:00-9:45) body workout designed specifically for SAT Preparation (Age 15-20) Tues (7:00- of core muscles, while teaching easy hula hoops, tunnels and much more all Summer Session: 6/13 to 8/8 moms with stroller-age children (6 weeks- 9:30pm), Thurs (7:15-9:45) or Sun (1:30- to follow choreography to upbeat, hip with their parents. Fall Session: 9/12 to 10/31 4 years), offering dynamic classes that 4:00pm). This course prepares students hop/pop music. It is a complete body workout. We guarantee that all students (no class 9/19) combine power walking, running and for all facets of the College Board exam. will leave feeling like dancers! All Ages 15 months to 24 months intervals of body toning using exercise Class not only thoroughly reviews content tubing, fitness balls, the environment AND of what is tested but also exposes students instructors are trained dancers, as well (Tuesday 9:15-10:00) Cost is $65 per seasonal session. Classes your stroller. This is not just a stroll in the to numerous insightful strategies for as teachers. Meredith Dreyfus, Dance Ages 6 months to 14 months will be pro-rated if you join late. park—it’s a workout that gets you striding scoring well on the SAT. Jeff Steinberg, the Director, is a member of the Dance (Tuesday 10:45-11:30) FREE KIDOKINETICS CUP WITH into your best shape, while spending time instructor, has specialized in developing Teacher’s Association and has over 12 Summer Session: 6/16 to 8/4 REGISTRATION with your child and other moms. Babies and instructing SAT preparation courses years teaching experience. Please call (954) are our priority, so don’t worry if your little since 1990 (including for the University of 260-4409 for more information or visit: www.DanceTTA.com. Cost is $60/month. T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 3 2 Community Upcoming Events June – July – August - September From the Philippines to 4, 2009. There will be no event activities or June All of the parks will be open and fireworks in the Weston Regional There are no scheduled events The City of Weston there is regular garbage collection. Park. – enjoy your summer! City Parks will be open on Saturday, Rotary International Group Study Saturday, July 4th July 4th until 6:00 p.m. July Annual Weston Hometown 4th of Exchange Team Visits City Hall Wednesday, July 15th; Thursday, July July Celebration: “Celebrating otary International is the eighth year in a row that 16th; Friday, July 17th; and *Saturday, August Tomorrow’s Leaders” There are no scheduled events Group Study Weston Rotary Club has arranged April 18th 7:00 a.m. 5K Run/Walk – enjoy your summer! Exchange members for a Rotary International Group Bulk Trash Pick-Up Annual run and walk, organized Rfrom the Philippines were Study Exchange team to visit Students lead the pledge at Weston City Bulk trash will be picked up on by Broward Health Weston. The welcomed to city hall by Weston City Hall. Participants Commission Meeting. your regularly scheduled collection September run begins and ends at Weston Monday, September 7th Weston Mayor Eric Hersh from countries all across the globe day. Bulk trash must be placed Town Center. For more information City Offices Closed and City Manager John R. such as South Africa, Argentina curbside by 7 a.m. For residences including an application and All City administrative offices (City Flint, as they discussed the and most recently the Philippines with dumpster service, place items race route map, log on to www. Hall, the Community Center, the City of Weston, its form of have made the, now, anticipated alongside dumpster. *Indicates splitsecondtiming.com or call Split Public Works Services Center, and government and tourism. annual visit to Weston City Hall for pick-up for multi-family units Second Timing at 954-384-7521, or the Building Department) will be Weston staff members Don Decker, a cultural exchange, professional (condominiums & apartment the Weston Community Center at closed in observance of Labor Day. Director of Parks and Recreation discussion and warm welcome. complexes). Occasionally bulk trash 954-389-4321. Weston Town Center: All of the parks will be open and and Laurie Menekou, Assistant is not collected on its regularly Main Street there is regular garbage collection. Director of Communications also scheduled collection day due to met with the group as each of heavy volume, if this occurs it will 10:30 a.m. Parade them have been participants in the be collected the following day. After the run, enjoy the celebration Rotary Exchange, with Don For more information, please call of our Community with the annual visiting Italy and Laurie the Weston Public Works Services parade with this year’s theme traveling to Argentina Center at 954-385-2600 “Celebrating Tomorrow’s Leaders.” with the Weston Rotary Featuring local businesses, civic Club. Friday, July 3rd groups, schools, organizations, City Offices Closed residents and more! Parade Exchange group All City administrative offices information and entry forms are participants are young (City Hall, the Community Center, available at www.westonfl.org and professionals that the Public Works Services Center, at the Weston Community Center, each work in various and the Building Department) 954-389-4321. industries in both the will be closed in observance of the Weston Town Center: Main Street public and private sectors Independence Day Holiday of July in their native country. This

T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 3 4 Community Events continued

This year the event stage in the Turner-Deep Purple; Mark Farner- Weston Regional Park attracted Grand Funk Railroad; David Pack- Weston over 3,500 people to enjoy the Rock Ambrosia; Joe Bouchard-Blue Oyster & Pop Masters play hits from the Cult; Jeff Scott Soto-Journey; Robert Rocks the 70’s and 80’s. Rock & Pop Masters Papst & Jane Bogaert-Dominoe is comprised of original lead singers PLUS Charlie Morgan on drums, from some of the biggest and best Lane & Lance Hoppen, Jerry Riggs Night Away bands in rock history including: and Barry Dunaway. 2009 Rock & Pop Masters Concert Larry Hoppen-Orleans; Joe Lynn

T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 3 6 Community Parks Update

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1, 2) Library Park is enhanced with the addition of four, 30’ tall oak trees offering shade to visitors.

3, 4) Tequesta Trace Park renovated football surface and new storage building.

5) The Florida Authors Fountain at Library Park is a welcoming water feature.

6) Tequesta Trace Park receives resurfacing and new entrance gates. 1 5 6

Playground Resurfacing Update: Library Park: Work is currently used by sports leagues to secure park now has Wi-Fi access for all September are the peak months for • Children should use equipment Resurfacing of the playgrounds at underway to implement Wi-Fi access equipment and uniforms. The visitors. lightning. Please heed the warnings appropriate for their age. Gator Run Park and Eagle Point Park throughout Library Park and is parking area is being resurfaced and and stay safe! Playground equipment is Weston is designed for children 2 to 12 is complete. The new, poured-in-place expected to be completed by the end new entrance gates and signage will Lightning Safety: Weston’s three years old. Children under 2 rubberized surfacing provides for a of August 2009. Four mature oak greet visitors. most active parks (Regional Park, Playground Safety: Children should Tequesta Trace Park and Vista Park) have adult supervision while on years old should not be on the safe, consistent surface that minimizes trees were installed in late April; the equipment. are equipped with the Thor Guard the City’s playgrounds. Please help injuries due to falls while providing trees each measured between 25’ – 30’ Regional Park: A stand-by power lightning prediction system. The prevent injury: for greater accessibility to meet ADA in height and will provide great shade system has been installed at the system alarms when conditions Reminder: Group instruction and (Americans with Disabilities Act) for relaxing on the park lawn. Weston Community Center located are favorable for lightning. A horn • Shoes should be worn at all times. training in the City’s parks is only requirements. inside the Weston Regional Park. will emit a loud, long blast warning permissible with prior authorization Tequesta Trace Park: Stadium The center will now be able to fully athletes and park visitors to clear • Don’t wear clothes with from the Parks and Recreation Field Closures: The soccer fields at renovation is complete; new drainage operate in the event of a typical the fields and take cover. When drawstrings or other loose items Department. Requirements Regional Park and Vista Park, along has been installed under the football power outage. The Community conditions improve, the system gives that could get caught on play include carrying liability insurance, with the football fields at Tequesta an “all-clear” by emitting three, short equipment. completion of background checks Trace Park, will be closed from June playing surface to rapidly remove Center also serves as a staging through late August for annual water from the field; the new storage area for staff and contractors in horn blasts. Florida leads the nation and signed contracts with the City of • Don’t wear bicycle helmets while maintenance. building is finished, which will be the event of a hurricane. The in annual fatalities resulting from Weston. For more information please lightning. June, July, August and on the playground. call 954-389-4321. T HE C ITY OF W ESTON A NNOUNCER PG 3 8 Community

“The Golden Minute of Life” Promoting AED Use to Residents In 2004, Weston became one of the In February 2009, “The Golden prevent loss of life from sudden first cities nation-wide to require that Minute of Life” educational cardiac arrest. By visiting local Automated External Defibrillators campaign was launched by organizations, businesses and (AED) devices be installed in specific Cleveland Clinic and the Rotary schools “The Golden Minute of commercial and public access Club of Weston in partnership with Life” campaign continues to make a buildings and places of assembly, the City of Weston and the Sudden successful and potentially lifesaving to provide emergency cardiac arrest Cardiac Arrest Association. This impact on our community. services for those in need. The multi-media campaign advocates Ordinance requires building owners for increased AED awareness, For more information on how to to provide all necessary training to immediate by-stander action and use an AED, please visit www. ensure appropriate and correct use. public access to defibrillation to suddencardiacarrest.org. Be Responsible, THINK before you throw… HELP KEEP WESTON CLEAN Which view do you prefer?

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