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TABLE OF CONTENTS PUBLISHER’S PAGE 10 October is Breast

Cancer Awarness Month CALENDAR 12, 14 October 2021 FEATURE STORY 16 South Florida Institute of

Sports Medicine Opens

New Plantation Location COMMUNITY NEWS 18 Trick or Treat: Local

Halloween Celebrations Return 28 South Florida Reaches Out

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Hurricane Ida SCHOOL NEWS 20 Broward County Public

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Coronavirus Dashboard 24 Western High School

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9/11 Memorial Ceremony CAN DO KID 32 On Pointe to Making A

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Syndrome in the Athlete 30 Debunking Myths About

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Comprehensive Primary Care MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 36 Davie Update PUZZLE PAGE 34 Crossword & Sudoku 40 Answer Key LEGALLY SPEAKING 38 Q&A: Estate Planning &

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In the United States, there will be about 280,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed. Despite massive progress in diagnosis and treatment, about 15% of those diagnosed will eventually succumb to the disease. But, there is hope.

Over the past 45 years, the five-year survival rate has significantly increased for breast cancer patients. In fact, people with localized disease at the time of diagnosis now have a 99% five-year survival rate, while the survival rate for women with metastatic breast cancer, that has spread beyond her breast, is just 28%.

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OCTOBER 14

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There is something for everyone! Bring the kids and the pup but make sure to have masks & maintain social distancing. Fresh produce, organically grown veggies, fresh fruit, herb’s, tasty fresh breads, chocolate croissants, raw honey from local farmers, gourmet jams, fried doughnuts, pickles, cookies, coffee’s, homemade hummus, gourmet cheese, guacamole dips, plants and orchids, there’s something here for everyone. Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from 8:00am till 2:00pm. Plantation Volunteer Park, 12050 W Sunrise Blvd.

OCTOBER 13 Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society

Join Legal Aid Service of Broward County (LAS) and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida (CCLA) for the 19th Annual For the Public Good Gala fundraiser. The evening includes a silent & live auction, seated dinner, complimentary drink tickets, & a cash bar. Enjoy an evening to benefit the more than 20,000 children, seniors, veterans, homeless persons, survivors of domestic violence & other crimes, unaccompanied immigrant minors, & persons living with HIV/ AIDS served by LAS and CCLA each year.

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Do you like orchids, or, even love them?

The Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society may be the perfect thing for you! The group meets once a month and is focused on bringing together like-minded people in a comfortable atmosphere. This month’s meeting will feature Judy Bailey, an Accredited American Orchid Society Judge. She will speak on growing orchids in biorbs.

Meeting will be held in the Gallery at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, from 7:30pm to 9:30pm.

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Take the whole family to Flamingo Gardens for fun with nature. Admission includes free hayrides from 10am – 4pm (weather permitting), themed scavenger hunts, fun educational activities, harvest themed displays, photo ops, live performances, food, music, and the new Gallery exhibit Armor and Might: The Conquest of La Florida with authentic Conquistador artifacts and replicas.

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OCTOBER 13 Scarecrow Decorating Contest Register to have the chance to have bragging rights this fall! Scarecrows will be judged in the following categories: Most Loveable, Most Humorous, and Most Original. All scarecrows will be displayed in Memorial Park, which is located between Cooper City City Hall and the Community Center, 9000 SW 50th Place. For more info visit www.coopercityfl.org or call 954-434-4300.

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Drop of your slightly used books between Friday, October 4 through Thursday, October 14 at the Community Center. Receive a ticket good for one book for each book donated. Return on October 15 to swap old stories for new adventures! CDC Guidelines are recommended to be followed by participants. For more event information, please call 954-434-4300, #352. Cooper City Community Center, 9000 SW 50th Place, Cooper City.

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Broward County and other local municipalities to host a Native Tree Give-Away at Tree Tops Park in Davie. Pre-registation for trees is required and this will be a no-contact, drive-through event. 8:30 am - 2:30 pm at Tree Tops Park, 3900 SW 100th Ave, Davie.

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Kids can dress up in costumes and visit participating merchants at the Countryside Shops to fill their Halloween bags with treats! Our Cooper City Recreation Department will also be on hand to celebrate with games, prizes, and much more! Children up to Grade 8 should arrive on time, and be part of an exciting Costume Contest! 10:00 AM - Noon at the Countryside Shops, 5524 S. Flamingo Rd., Cooper City.

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OCTOBER 23 Oktoberfest Break out your Lederhosen or Dirndl and let’s raise our masskrugs once again! Join the German American Society of Hollywood for the return of Oktoberfest. The family-friendly event will feature the MassKrug Endurance Contest. Come for the bratwurst, schnitzel, and strudel, stay for the steins of lager and ale. Hosted at the German-American Society of Hollywood Clubhouse, 6401 Washington St. Hollywood. For more info call 954-322-6227.

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OCTOBER 31 Happy Halloween Trick or Treating will likely be a bit different this year than in years past. Kids will still be dressing up, playing games, and maybe even playing a trick or two on a friend or family member. We remind everyone to stay safe.

OCTOBER 21-24 Saint David’s Carnival St. David Catholic Church welcomes everyone to the annual fall carnival. Patrons are invited to advertise and attend the 4-day event at 3900 S. University Drive in Davie.

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FEATURE STORY

South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine Opens New Plantation Location By: Terry Jaillet

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he Foot, ankle, and leg specialists at South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine (SFISM) have moved to a new location off Pine Island Road near the Westfield Broward Mall. Dr. Warren Windram and Dr. John Goodner are already seeing patients at the new, state-of-the-art location, which opened to accommodate the increasing number of patients.

SFISM provides the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art podiatric, orthopedic, and rehabilitative care for patients in Broward County.

Their highly trained physicians, physical therapists, and staff provide patients with the latest medical technology and surgical procedures.

Each patient is given individual attention and is always encouraged to ask questions.

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Dr. Goodner is a Board Certified Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgeon. He specializes in sports medicine, foot and ankle injuries, foot and ankle arthroscopy, minimally invasive surgery, lower extremity trauma, and lower extremity deformities in infants, children, teens, and adults. Dr. Goodner brings a unique approach to patient care as a former athlete, and is now a proud Team Physician for his alma mater Saint Thomas Aquinas. He was recently voted Best Podiatrist for Pembroke Pines.

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Dr. Goodner and Dr. Windram are experts in diagnosing and treating all foot, ankle, and leg injuries.

Patient ages range from newborns to mature adults. The doctors review a detailed diagnosis and treatment plan with each patient before any treatment started.

Dr. Windram specializes in foot & ankle reconstructive/trauma surgery, with a particular interest in total ankle joint replacement surgery. He is the Chief of Podiatry

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Fractures, Arthritis and More

The new facility will allow the doctors at SFISM to treat many ailments in-house, eliminating the need for a trip to the hospital. They diagnose and treat all foot, ankle and leg fractures in adults and children. They also treat foot and ankle arthritis and many cartilage injuries.

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SFISM now offers telemedicine consultations and same-day appointments. The new space has more exam rooms, giving patients faster service and greater access to care.

Families will have peace of mind

knowing injured loved ones will be seen by a board-certified surgeon quickly. Dr. Windram and Dr. Goodner, along with their colleagues Dr. Carlo Messina and Dr. Michael Cohen, also have offices in Weston and Pembroke Pines.

⊲ South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine’s new location is 209 S.W. 84th Avenue, Plantation, FL 33324.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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alloween is going to be spooky again this year! The South Florida Cloggers are sponsoring a 2-day scary haunted house event called "The Legend of the Lodge Returns!" The haunted house will be held at Robbins Lodge in Robbins Lodge Park on October 26th and 27th. It is not for the faint of heart!

Have you ever heard the legend of the lodge? Many years ago, a young girl named Robbin lived in the lodge with her family.

One Halloween night, a terrible accident occurred. Over time, the lodge became abandoned.

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For those looking for a fun Halloween event with a little bit less fright, the group will also host a “G” rated event on Sunday, October 31, from 1-5pm at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds.

The “not so haunted” maze will be a great opportunity for the kids to show off their costumes and maybe get a little candy!

Children, ages 12 and under, are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween costumes to participate in the costume contest. James-Crichton says prizes will be awarded for the Spookiest, Cutest and most original costumes in three age categories: five and under, six to eight years, and nine to 12 years.

Families attending either event are encouraged to follow the latest CDC guidelines for COVID safety.

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For more information call 954-797-1181. The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds are located at 4271 Davie Road. Robbins Lodge is at 4005 S. Hiatus Road.

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Broward County Percent of Residents Vaccinated by Zip Code

Broward County Public Schools Launches Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard

Map shows the percentage of Broward County residents 12 and over who received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine by zip code as of Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Current and future vaccination sites are overlayed and represented by a syringe icon. Overall, 77% of Broward residents 12+ have received at least one dose. Note: This map does not include school-based vaccinations.

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roward County Public Schools (BCPS) launched a webbased dashboard to give parents up-to-date information on the number of within their school community who have tested positive for COVID-19. The dashboard, which is updated daily, can be broken down by students and faculty and is sortable by school.

The data are reported based on the day the positive test is reported to the school. Confirmed cases are as reported to the school system’s Risk Management and Coordinated Student Health Services, based on the date tested as reported to the District. Parents are cautioned that there could be delays in the reporting.

BCPS created the dashboard to give as much transparency as possible to families with children in school. The district reopened with mask mandates at all schools.

The school board has been in a public battle with Governor Ron Desantis over the board’s decision to require masks.

According to the New Your Times’ Coronavirus Case Count, Broward County has seen an increasing number of new cases since June. The county as a whole is currently averaging more than 2,000 new cases a day, which is the highest level of new cases since the epidemic began.

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estern High School Students came together to pay homage to the thousands who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Since 2002, the school has marked this day with a student-constructed memorial, which has served as a symbol for Western High students to host the We Will Never Forget ceremony. The monument replicates the Twin Towers, surrounded by the Pentagon, with a flagpole placed in the outline of the state of Pennsylvania.

Local fire departments and law enforcement members participated in the “We Will Never Forget” ceremony alongside Western High JROTC, choral singers, band, and the Student Government Association.

“Today Western High School kept its promise that it made 20 years ago,” commented Western High School Principal Jimmy Arrojo, “we treat this event with great reverence and respect. This monument was designed and built by students.”

He highlighted the fact that this was the first time in three years the school was able to hold the ceremony because of covid restrictions.

Davie Mayor Judy Paul was also on hand, “Through all that devastation and all that destruction, these colors waived brightly in the air,” she commented, “and gave us the hope and the strength to continue.”

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hen shin splints are not shin splints.

There many causes of leg pain in athletes. All too often, they are lumped together under the term shin splints which most sports medicine physicians do not consider a true diagnosis. Stress fractures, tendinitis, medial tibial stress syndrome are all examples of maladies referred to as shin splints. However, one commonly missed diagnosis often confused with shin splints is exertional compartment syndrome (ECS).

Exertional compartment syndrome (ECS), also known as exertional induced compartment syndrome or chronic compartment syndrome is a unique condition where an athlete experiences muscle pain in the legs with weakness of the ankle as a result of increased muscle pressure in one or all four compartments of the leg. Patients with this condition will typically note the onset of symptoms at a fixed point ranging from 5-30 minutes into an activity, at a specific level of intensity, with symptoms usually occurring in both legs. The most characteristic feature of (ECS) is that it is exercise induced and never present at rest. The vast majority of patients with ECS are runners who range from the occasional jogger to the elite Olympic level runner. It is not unusual to see unconditioned athletes develop these symptoms after beginning an exercise program. Occasionally the problem is recognized in high-level cyclists as well.

symptoms are reproducible with exertion and should be recreated in the office setting with an exercise challenge such as running on a treadmill or stair climbing.

Specific muscle and sensory testing after exertion will aid in confirming the diagnosis and specifying the compartment affected.

During strenuous activity blood flow increases to the leg causing the volume and weight of the muscle to increase by about 20%. As a result, the muscle fibers attempt to swell but are restricted by the tight surrounding fascia. Immediately after activity the leg may feel tense or tender with deep message or passive stretch. Runners may find that a bubble or several bubbles are visible in front of the leg which we refer to as fascial hernias. These are areas where the fascia may have become weak allowing the muscle to herniate through due to the excessive internal leg pressure. The physical exam during rest is otherwise generally unremarkable. X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging, vascular studies and other imaging exams are used to rule out other diagnosis but are not helpful, as they are always normal in ECS. To confirm the diagnosis the sports physician will need to measure the pressure in each compartment of the leg with a special instrument much like a tire gauge. In normal patients, the pressure difference between rest and activity is small, while those with ECS will have a dramatic increase in pressure readings after activity.

Why does this happen?

Exercised-induced compartment syndrome is not to be confused with acute compartment syndrome which is considered a surgical emergency. Typically, acute compartment syndrome is a result of a traumatic injury causing a similar increase in compartment pressures due to hemorrhaging. In this situation, the pressure cannot be controlled easily and the delay in treatment may cause permanent muscle and nerve damage. In contrast, people with exercise-induced compartment syndrome will find that the pressure is relieved completely with rest. ECS is generally not considered an emergency.

There are generally 4 compartments in the leg, each is surrounded by tight tissue resembling a thick saran wrap which holds the compartment in place and separates it from the adjacent compartments. Patients with ECS will complain of cramping, burning, tightness and weakness of the ankle with exercise. Some will also develop numbness in the foot and describe a foot slap due to ankle weakness during running. This may cause the runner to trip as a result of the foot not being able to clear the ground just before landing. Pain will force the athlete to stop at which time symptoms completely resolve after resting a few minutes. The

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What is the treatment?

A period of rest and avoiding high-intensity activities can be tried. Often more experienced athletes will recognize the level of intensity provoking symptoms and attempt to exercise just below that threshold. Muscle retraining by running more efficiently may also improve symptoms.

However, if the diagnosis of ECS is clear and the symptoms persist despite exhausting conservative treatment, surgery may be required if the athlete intends to continue the sport. The surgery involves releasing or cutting the tight fascia using a technique called fasciotomy. This allows the muscle to expand during exercise. Complication rates are rare when done by an experienced surgeons and may include bleeding, wound breakdown, and numbness. Also, recurrence of symptoms can redevelop several years after a fasciotomy in a small percentage of patients as a result of the fascia reforming. The results of the procedure however are generally very gratifying and has allowed many athletes to remain active in their sport.

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By Mayor Judy Paul Police Captains and other staff including our of the Davie CERT program which continues to dedicated crime analysts. We use these weekly own of Davie’s be an alluring program for community members meetings to identify pockets of criminal activity District 1 and also develop action plans and review to participate in and be trained.”

Councilmember, arrest and citation numbers. Comstat is also Michelle Whitman was Whitman dedicated more than 350 hours an important part of our daily duties relating to awarded the 2021 Florida earlier this year at the Town’s COVID-19 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) vaccination point of dispensing (POD) as a way Quality of Life issues within the Town such as Code, Animal issues, Homeless outreach, etc.

Distinguished Service Award at the recently to assist residents to receive their vaccinations.

And, Part 1 crime is down -14% when comparing held Florida CERT Conference. Councilmember The CERT team collaboratively donated more Jan-Aug 2020 to Jan-Aug 2021.

Whitman is one of 20 CERT volunteers nationthan 900 hours of service at the POD. A breakdown of the crimes year to date from Jan– wide to have ever received this award.

The Davie Fire Rescue Department impleAug 2020 compared to Jan-Aug 2021 are as follows: Annually, the award is presented to a CERT mented the CERT program in 2009 and has ⊲ Sexual Assault (Rape) down -18% volunteer for their outstanding contribution trained over 600 community members since to the CERT program and community as an ⊲ Commercial Burglary down -25% the start of the program and currently has 30 unpaid program manager, instructor, team active members. Annually, Davie Fire Rescue ⊲ Residential Burglary down -37% leader, or general volunteer. offers a free eight-week training twice per year ⊲ Motor vehicle Burglary down -26% Whitman developed a keen interest in the to anyone living or working in the Town. For ⊲ Motor vehicle theft down -8% CERT program while completing her training more information regarding the Davie CERT ⊲ Shoplifting down -22% in 2015. She was later appointed as the Davie program, please visit www.davie-fl.gov/CERT ⊲ Fraud down -21% CERT Team Leader in 2017 and continues to Police Chief Kinsey reported that the town’s serve in this capacity. Throughout her tenure as latest Comstat report that tracks Part 1 crime in Additionally, speeding and traffic issues are team leader, she has assisted with more than the Town of Davie (These are the most serious always a part of our Comstat discussions. From 70 CERT members to be certified.

Jan-Aug 2021 compared to Jan-Aug 2020 we crimes including homicide, sexual assault, wrote 689 more traffic citations for speeding or “CERT relies on having community advorobbery, burglary, theft, etc.) shows a -17% a 37% increase. drop from August 2020 compared to August cates who understand the benefit of this 2021. Comstat is short for “computer statistics”. program which Councilmember Whitman The Town of Davie Police Officers and It was developed by Chief William Bratton has championed for many years,” Davie Fire Professional civilians are working hard to from NYPD in the 1990’s. Comstat uses crime Rescue Chief Julie Downey said. “She is one of keep the Town safe and we thank them for analysts to compile statistics to identify “hot the driving forces behind the ongoing success their diligence.

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My partner and I own our home together but we have not executed wills. What will happen to my home after I am gone?

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My spouse and I created a trust, but our attorney did not discuss our home ownership. Why? Addressing a client’s assets and assuring that they are not subject to probate is part of estate planning, often referred to as funding. In my practice, offering a blueprint for funding, including home ownership, is part of the process. Unfortunately, there are attorneys that create trusts and do not provide funding assistance.

I recommend that you reach out to your estate planning attorney to ask about funding, addressing all of your assets including any real property you may own.

So, how do I guarantee that my home is not subject to probate?

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This is certainly not a do it yourself project, and should be done by someone who not only has experience with real property but understands the estate planning process. Your goal is to prevent problems down the road.

My cousin sold his mom’s house after she died. She didn’t have a special deed, and he did not go through probate. How was he able to do this?

Your cousin may have owned the house jointly with his mom, or she may have created a life estate deed naming your cousin as the remainderman.

My spouse and I each have children from previous marriages. I’d like my home to eventually go to all our children. After I am gone, can my spouse change the deed so it only goes to her children?

Yes, she can. With so many blended families, this is a common concern. But with creative planning, you can be assured that all children ultimately receive the house as an inheritance, regardless of which spouse passes first.

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