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CALENDAR 12, 14 November 2022 FEATURE STORY 16 A Younger, More Healthy You - Fox Vein & Laser Experts COMMUNITY NEWS 18 Harvest Drive Celebrates 30 Years of Children Helping Children by Feeding Families 20 Ride Em Cowboy! The Rodeo is Back 22 “It’s Just in Your Head” Local Artist’s Exhibit Brings Attention to Mental Health 24 Davie Fire Rescue Firefighters Save Lives in Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts 26 Honor Flight South Florida Celebrates Milestone 25th Flight

SCHOOL NEWS 28 Local Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

PUBLISHERS Christy & Terry Jaillet publisher@ourcitymedia.com MANAGING EDITOR Christy Jaillet

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ASK THE EXPERT 40 Exertional Compartment Syndrome in the Athlete A Commonly Missed Diagnosis 42 Would My Child Benefit From Sedation Dentistry?

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PUBLISHER’S PAGE 10 Thankful for the Present and the Future

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Thankful for the Present and the Future

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ovember is a time when many of us take a moment to give thanks.

But understanding how good we have it requires a bit of perspective. Social media algorithms combined with the current political environment can make our present-day problems seem insurmountable. The reality is we are living such fantastic lives that our great-grandparents wouldn’t be able to imagine them.

It is easy to be pessimistic.

There is another bloody war in Europe, we are still feeling the after-effects of the worst pandemic since the Spanish Flu, Global Warming continues to pose a long-term threat, and price inflation has returned to the economy. These challenges may be with us for some time, but they will be overcome. We have already come so far, so fast.

100 years ago, in 1922, the life expectancy at birth was about 60 years; today it is 79. Antibiotics did not exist. There was about one vehicle on the road per 100 people. Two in three homes lacked electricity; six out of seven homes did not have a bathtub. A typical person completed about eight years of school; segregation was rampant across the southern U.S., and the most common job in America was a farm worker. And, this was during the “Roaring Twenties,” a period of relative excess.

Things we take for granted today like air conditioning, the internet, air travel, television, and higher education simply didn’t exist.

Taking stock of all we have today makes us incredibly thankful. We live in comfort, in a beautiful community carved out of a swamp. Our children are relatively safe to pursue their passions. There are numerous educational opportunities for almost everyone. Each of us carries access to all the world’s knowledge in our pocket. Our community is an incredible melting pot of cultures. The necessities of life are almost universally provided for.

We are thankful for all we have.

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November 2022 Calendar NOVEMBER 1

NOVEMBER 5-6

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NOVEMBER 5 17th Annual Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5K Run/Walk

NOVEMBER 5

The Rare Fruit & Vegetable Council of Broward is a non-profit dedicated to educating its members and the public about the methods for growing and propagating rare tropical fruits and vegetables and introducing the local community to new species of rare fruits and vegetables with promising nutritional value. They will host a plant sale from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am - 3:00 pm on Sunday at 5105 SW 208 Lane, Southwest Ranches. For more info visit www.RFVCBroward.org or call 954-252-9216.

Be a part of something special! This race is part of a life-changing movement. Help transform the lives of every athlete in Broward County. This 5K run/walk will raise funds to support Special Olympics South Florida. The Sallarulo’s Race for Champions is held on the campus of Nova Southeastern University. Registration will take place in the courtyard between the Carl DeSantis Building and the Rose and Alfred Miniaci Performing Arts Center. Scan the QR code to register or for more info.

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Support All Saints Church and School and get some early holiday shopping done.

The sale will be held at All Saints Catholic Church Family Center, 10900 W. Oakland Park Blvd. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday and 9:00 am - 3:30 pm on Sunday. For info call 954-465-6095.

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November 2022 Calendar (CONTINUED)

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Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, we honor and remember every man and woman who has served in the United States Armed Forces to serve and protect our nation, defend the Constitution, and the freedoms that we enjoy as Americans. Originally observed as Armistice Day, commemorates the end of World War I when fighting ceased on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. The holiday evolved to be a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good of our nation.

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NOVEMBER 14 Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you gather with family and loved ones to celebrate each other and give thanks for all that we have. In the words of John F. Kennedy, “Over three centuries ago, our forefathers in Virginia and in Massachusetts, far from home in a lonely wilderness, set aside a time of thanksgiving. On the appointed day, they gave reverent thanks for their safety, for the health of their children, for the fertility of their fields, for the love which bound them together, and for the faith which united them with their God.”

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NOV 23 - JAN 1 Holiday Fantasy of Lights

NOVEMBER 11-13 Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo

Come out to Cowboy Town to watch the largest championship rodeo east of the Mississippi River, presented by the Weekley Brothers! Events kick off on Friday at 7:30pm. The action is constant and exciting as cowboys demonstrate their skill on top of some of the most powerful animals in the world. Gates open 1 ½ hours before showtime. Rodeo is held at the Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Road. For more info or tickets visit DavieProRodeo.com or call 754-816-3183.

NOVEMBER 19 Huge Community Garage Sale

Looking for a deal? Head over to the biggest garage sale in South Florida! Flamingo West Park will host a huge garage sale where Cooper City residents can clean out the house and make a little money!

You must be a Cooper City resident to be a vendor, but the sale is open to anyone.

Flamingo West Park located at 6201 South Flamingo Road, 7:00 am - 11:00 am. For info call the Cooper City Parks & Recreation Department at 954-434-4300.

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Load the whole family up in the car to experience South Florida’s most fantastic holiday light show. Drive through one of Broward County’s largest parks to fully get into the spirit of the holiday season. 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at Tradewinds Park and Stables, 3600 W Sample Road. Scan the QR code to learn more.

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It may take several sessions for all of the veins to go away.

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This is nothing new for Renee Herman who founded this grass roots non-profit organization 30 years ago on the principle of teaching children the importance of compassion and empathy for others.

What began as an annual Thanksgiving Drive blossomed into a year-round volunteer-driven effort approximately 20 years ago.

Entering its 30th year, Harvest Drive continues its tradition by once again helping families to have a bountiful Thanksgiving feast and enough groceries for the holiday week.

Students at participating schools have been collecting non-perishable items, household goods, and grocery gift cards.

Collections began mid-October and will conclude in early November. The items will be consolidated at 13 school-based distribution sites to ensure that recipient families receive 6-10 bags of groceries in time for Thanksgiving.

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THE RODEO IS BACK

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f the Rodeo Grounds in Davie could talk, it would tell some tall stories! From the birth of Five Star Rodeo in 1986 to the transition into the Weekley Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo in 2007, Davie has hosted some of the biggest premier rodeo events in the Southeast. This is sure to be the case again, when The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds hosts The Weekley Brothers’ Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo on November 12 and 13.

The championship, which touts itself as the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi, accentuates Davie’s identity as “Cowboy Town,” with its unique western theme, quiet riding trails, and community dedicated to preserving the Western Heritage.

The Davie Arena at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds is a 72,000 square foot facility under the roof with a seating capacity of 5,500. The first Rodeo ever held in Davie was in 1946.

There have been over 280 PRCA sanctioned Rodeo since 2008. Weekley Brothers Davie

Pro Rodeo strives to keep the spectators entertained with Champion Cowboys and Cowgirls from across the United States and Brazil, patriotic opening ceremonies, nationally known Contract Acts, and Award-Winning bulls.

Weekley Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo is an important part of the community and each year several local charities are given the opportunity to use the Rodeo as a fundraiser.

The Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo was hosted by Weekley Brothers Davie Pro

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Rodeo for the first time in November 2009.

The Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo is the Championship for 96 Professional Cowboys and Cowgirls from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The Southeastern Circuit is one of the top Circuits in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association throughout the United States. Cowboys and Cowgirls compete at the Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo vying for over $250,000 in Prize Money, along with Championship Belt Buckles and Championship Saddles. The Year End Champion along with the Finals Champion will qualify for the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, where they will be competing for over $1,000,000 in Prize Money.

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“It’s Just in Your Head”

LOCAL ARTIST’S EXHIBIT BRINGS ATTENTION TO MENTAL HEALTH

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eramic Artist, Brianna Sopourn is exhibiting her insightful pieces at HCA Florida University Hospital. The artwork, titled “It’s Just in Your Head,” is a series of fifteen ceramic objects constructed to reference the anatomy of the human heart, brain, and stomach. This series focuses on mental health and its direct connection to physical health.

The work does not address a specific mental illness but instead focuses on the physical detriment one can face if their mental illness goes without treatment. The fifteen ceramic objects will be a traveling exhibition displayed on pedestals that travel with the work to allow ease of installation, placement, and viewing. This series is designed for hospitals as it functions as found artwork allowing onlookers to view art passively and engage at their own pace.

The fifteen ceramic objects include five hearts, five stomachs, and five brains. Each of the five iterations of the organs become

increasingly decayed from right to left. The purpose of representing each organ five times is to symbolize the gradual process that occurs over time. If mental health needs are ignored long enough, a person arrives at an unrecognizable place both mentally and physically.

“It is my goal through this instillation to bring to light the physical effect of poor mental health and help viewers to understand the importance of seeking care for their mental health to protect both their mental and physical health,” said Brianna.

This series of artwork will be displayed in hospitals across South Florida. The placement of the work in hospitals was intentional to aid visitors in connecting the dots between mental and physical health and allow patients and visitors to begin to process the need for mental healing alongside physical healing.

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Honor Flight South Florida Celebrates Milestone 25th Flight

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onor Flight South Florida recently celebrated its 25th flight transporting 72 veterans on an all-inclusive trip to Washington, D.C.. They visited the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the National Mall, Arlington Cemetery, and the US Marine Corps War Memorial.

The volunteer-led organization was also honored with a proclamation by Broward County Mayor Michael Udine for the hub’s dedication to serving veterans in South Florida, commemorating the organization’s milestone 25th mission to the nation’s capital. Veterans on the flight were welcomed home at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport with a celebratory homecoming ceremony.

“Each of our missions have been special in their own way and we are always so honored to be able to thank the veterans that join us on each of our flights, so to reach this milestone of 25 missions means a lot to us as an organization and everyone who has been a part of this

journey with us,” said Honor Flight chairman Mike Miskew. “Being able to organize a truly memorable day for our veterans is what makes these missions so important.”

Founded in 2011, Honor Flight South Florida is an independent hub of the national Honor Flight network that serves veterans in Monroe, Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The local South Florida Hub organizes honor flights from Fort Lauderdale and Miami airports four to five times a year, also hosting additional volunteer-driven events throughout the year.

Each November, the hub hosts its annual Rick Asper Memorial Golf Tournament to raise funds for upcoming flights scheduled for the following year. Honoring the late Rick Asper, founder and chairman of Honor Flight South Florida, the annual golf tournament is one of the hub’s key fundraisers and social events benefiting the organization’s programming for the following year.

The Rick Asper Memorial Golf Tournament, slated for November 4, 2022, at the Davie Golf and Country Club, is now accepting participants and sponsors. Veterans, active-duty military, and first responders receive a special discount for single-player registration.

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LOCAL STUDENTS NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SEMIFINALISTS

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wenty four local students have been named Semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. Just 117 students who attend public or private schools in Broward County achieved this honor.

“This is an incredible honor for every student, and we are so proud of each of them for being recognized for their outstanding scores and academic achievements,” said education advocate Sandra Dubose.

The National Merit Scholarship Program was founded to identify and honor scholastically talented American youth and to encourage them to develop their abilities to the fullest. Only 1% of the 1.6 million entrants are selected as Semifinalists each year. The Semifinalists are students who achieve the highest scores on the PSAT/NMSQT in their respective states.

Davie and Cooper City semifinalists included:

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Mario Ahued, Calvary Christian Academy Brandon Fingal, Fort Lauderdale High School Rebecca Adler, Pine Crest School Lucas Almeida, Pine Crest School Sydney Bianco, Pine Crest School Camila Goldszmidt, Pine Crest School Michael Greenberg, Pine Crest School Daniel Kathein, Pine Crest School Anne Elizabeth Kurt, Pine Crest School Ava Malkin, Pine Crest School Krisztian Meszaros, Pine Crest School Joie Rodin, Pine Crest School Danielle Snyder, Pine Crest School Kyla Truong, Pine Crest School Daniel Wilentz, Pine Crest School Thomas Yevoli, Pine Crest School Liam Connor, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School Mary Dwyer, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School Timothy Grecsek, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School Stephany Jimenez,Saint Thomas Aquinas High School Cyrus Kell, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School Max Pannell, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School Katlyn Ross, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School Katerina Tansey, Saint Thomas Aquinas High School

7,250 of the Semifinalists go on to win scholarships. The winners are selected on a state-by-state basis and are judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills, and potential for success in rigorous college studies. NMSC winners receive a $2,500 scholarship and the honor of being a Nation Merit Scholar.

In order to become a Finalist, a Semifinalist must have an outstanding academic record throughout high school, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay, and earn SAT or ACT scores that confirm the student’s earlier performance on the qualifying test. Semifinalists must also submit a detailed scholarship application which includes information about their academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstrated leadership abilities, as well as honors and awards received.

Three types of National Merit Scholarships will be offered in the spring of 2023. Every Finalist will compete for one of 2,500 National Merit® $2500 Scholarships that will be awarded on a state-representational basis. About 950 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards will be provided by approximately 180 corporations and business organizations for Finalists who meet their specified criteria, such as children of the grantor’s employees or residents of communities where sponsor plants or offices are located. In addition, about 160 colleges and universities are expected to finance some 3,800 college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards for Finalists who will attend the sponsor institution.

National Merit Scholarship winners of 2023 will be announced beginning in April and concluding in July. These scholarship recipients will join nearly 368,000 other distinguished young people who have earned the Merit Scholar title.

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Learn more about the National Merit Scholarship program and how to apply at www.nationalmerit.org.

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Rob’s Family BBQ: Authentic SlowCooked Barbecue in the Heart of Broward

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ou can tell the difference between an authentic barbecue restaurant and a pretender as soon as you walk in. Rob’s Family BBQ is as authentic as you can get. An incredibly wonderful smoky smell greets you before you even open the door.

The fun, but no-frills decor assures you that this restaurant focuses on the food and it shows. It is no wonder they have been voted best of Davie and Plantation for five consecutive years!

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If you are having family in for the holidays, Rob’s makes it easy to host parties of all sizes! Let them do the cooking while you focus on spending time together. Robs has multiple traditional holiday options for you to choose from, including sliced ham, sliced turkey, and even whole roasted or smoked turkeys! They offer affordable meal packages for groups as small as six all the way up to their “Family Feast” package for 20-25 people. The meal packages have sides, homemade rolls, and fresh-baked pies included!

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They will continue to offer their classic melt-in-your-mouth barbecue dishes like ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, and chicken. The dishes are not only delectable but also affordable. Rob’s uses only

the finest ingredients and age-old family recipes to ensure every item on the menu will leave you coming back for more.

A family’s favorite dish is the Baby Back Ribs. Rob’s imports their ribs all the way from Denmark. They select each portion by hand to ensure every diner gets exactly what they are expecting. The ribs are tender and sweet, with just the right amount of smokey flavor without overpowering. They also have a wonderfully stocked salad bar for family members who are a bit less carnivorous!

It Is All About Family Rob and Mary Scruby opened Rob’s Family BBQ in 1995 and have been serving South Florida’s favorite barbecue ever since.

Their restaurant is a true family business. You might see two or three generations of Scrubys when you visit. Next time you are heading out with the kids be sure to stop by and say hello. Try the Key Lime Pie! It is worth a trip all by itself.

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REACH OUT TO THE 'OTHER SIDE' AT THE FLORIDA DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION

outh Floridians will celebrate the Day of the Dead (DOTD) in Fort Lauderdale. Since 2010 during this sacred time of year, the gate between Florida and Mictlán, the mythological Aztec “Land of the Dead”, opens as thousands of participants costumed like playful skeletons honor their ancestors in a FREE Signature Autumn Event for all of South Florida.

The Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de los Muertos) is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2.] It originated in Mexico and is celebrated broadly across the world. Although associated with the Western Christian Allhallowtide observances of All Hallow's Eve, All Saints' Day, and All Souls' Day, it has a much less solemn tone and is portrayed as a holiday of joyful celebration rather than mourning.

The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and to remember friends and family members who have died. Fort Lauderdale’s obseverances will take place on Tuesday, November 2 with a candlelight vigil in downtown Fort Lauderdale and on Saturday, November 5th with a processional and celebration.

You are invited to dress in traditional costumes, wear masks and Calaveras makeup and bring props and signs honoring your lost loved ones.

Schedule of Events MEXHIKA STAGE 4-5:30pm Huizenga Plaza, 32 East Las Olas Boulevard ​Indigenous roots of Dia de los Muertos are

showcased before the Processional, with Aztec and Mayan performing troupes performing ancient dance and music rituals. Performances by Tloke Nuhake and Mesoamerican Danza.

SKELETON PROCESSIONAL The ceremony begins 5:00 pm Sharp at Huizenga Plaza, 32 East Las Olas Boulevard A playful spectacle that honors the Mexican tradition where skeleton costumed revelers animate dozens of 10’-18’ tall giant puppets from Puppet Network and the Puppet Guild of South Florida.

Musicians lead the way as this all-ages processional.

FOLKLORICO STAGE 5-11pm SW 3rd Avenue just South of Broward Boulevard As the centerpiece of the festival, the Folklorico Stage showcases hundreds of performers presenting the best of traditional folk dance and music traditions from Mexico and throughout Latin America – closing with an amazing Mariachi concert!

BONEYARD BANDSTAND 6pm-4am America’s Backyard, 100 SW 3rd Avenue The Boneyard Bandstand opens with New Orleans-styled Brass Bands, reinterpreted with a cool modern twist until 8:30 pm. Then the late-night party continues until 4 AM with sugar skull DJs and high-energy international music scapes.

CRAFT CRYPT 4 PM - 11 PM ASTA Lot between SW 2nd and 3rd Avenues just south of Broward Boulevard Over 100 of the top regional handmade inde-

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pendent craft artists converge to present their Dia de los Muertos inspired work at this fanciful bazaar.

In Partnership with Indie Craft Bazaar, the Craft Crypt presents one of the best ways to take home personalized unique artisan piece of original art.

LATIN FOOD TRUCK RALLY 4 PM - 11 PM ASTA Lot between SW 3rd and 4th Avenues across from Revolution Live Over a dozen of the finest traditional Mexican and Latin American food trucks and restaurant booths from throughout South Florida. Damn Good Hospitality will host 6 indoor/outdoor bars to experience your favorite tequila and cerveza!

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e are all only one major crisis away from homelessness. To understand this startling fact, we need look no further than the devastation wrought by Hurricane Ian, which destroyed an untold number of residences and displaced thousands of people into emergency shelters. Many who went to sleep the night before the storm with a home, food, an income, and easy access to physical and behavioral healthcare are faced with uncertainties of what’s to come. It can happen that quickly.

The Broward Sheriff's Office Homeless Outreach Team works tirelessly to link displaced community members with the social services necessary to start anew and get back on their feet. Focused on providing care and assistance, the team has at least one specialist in every BSO district working full-time to support and assist these individuals.

Everyone's story is important. These individuals come from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds, passions, and needs. Our Homeless Outreach Team specialists work to build rapport and trust and gain a better understanding of their situation. Sometimes, getting someone to accept assistance may take weeks, months, or years, but we've had tremendous success by never giving up.

The men & women of BSO are committed to service – and aiding someone in need is an opportunity we don’t shy away from. In September, off-duty Sergeant Mike Weiner stopped to check on a man sitting alone in his vehicle with a flat tire. Sgt. Weiner, who oversees BSO's Homeless Outreach Team in Pompano Beach, discovered the man's name was Hayward. A Vietnam War veteran, Hayward had been homeless for an extended period and had lost contact with his family and friends. With the man's consent, Sgt. Weiner contacted veteran services. Deputy Mike Francis, who received the 2020 BSO Deputy of the Year Award for his work with our homeless population, contacted a community partner to assist Hayward in getting a hotel room until the Veterans Affairs Division could make accommodations. Hayward has remained in constant contact with our Homeless Outreach Team.

He will soon be moving into a Veteran Assisted Living Facility where he can stay indefinitely and receive professional care.

The upcoming holiday season will offer more opportunities to positively impact the lives of our local homeless population. Memories of special times with their loved ones can provoke interest in resolving damaged relationships. Our Homeless Outreach Team spends much of the holidays helping these individuals reunite with family and friends.

The team also takes this time to prepare for weather changes. This past January, South Florida endured the coldest temperatures in over a decade. BSO's Homeless Outreach Team, in partnership with the Multi-Agency Homeless Task Force, the Broward County Homeless Initiative Partnership and other community organizations, made an emergency purchase of blankets, socks, and other necessities, which our deputies distributed to provide warmth to those in need.

Hope is the most important thing we can provide anyone who needs help. Once someone sees the possibility of recapturing their life, it rejuvenates the belief a successful outcome is attainable. As an organization, we are committed to identifying the needs of the community and meeting them however we can – for most, a little hope is all they require.

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hanksgiving may be the time to begin a family discussion about favorite family items and wishes for the future.

The holidays may be a time for thanks and reflection, but it may also be a time to ask your father to consider leaving you his favorite t-shirt or his service medals to avoid a family rift in the future.

Your "stuff" may come with various memories and emotions that will differ among your family members. Disharmony among adult siblings often comes at emotional times, such as the loss of a parent or the downsizing of your family home.

My client "Maria" (not her real name) lost her father. She and her brothers never had a close relationship during dad's life, but it went haywire following his passing, all over a lawnmower.

"Wendy," the neighborhood gossip, witnessed Maria's brother taking items out of the garage late one night and abruptly called Maria. Maria then began fighting with her brothers over the mower! While many people may like lawnmowers, for some reason, it touched a nerve in my client, and she wanted that one! This family also fought over a book and other "cherished" items.

The push and grab over "stuff" sometimes happens to the best families out of grief, frustration, or resentment following a parent's passing.

While my clients often prepare a list of assets such as homes, bank accounts, and investment accounts to pass to their heirs, what is usually missing are the personal items that, while not expensive, are priceless for their sentimental value. Often these items will cause big family fights between children who feel there was not a fair division of these assets.

If your goal is family harmony, it could be a huge blunder to fail to consider the emotional ties children may have to their parent's possessions.

I have several ways to remedy this potential disaster.

I remember the remarkable way my sister, cousins, and I divided my Grandma Sara's tea sets and tchotchkes "stuff." We went around a circle, each picking one piece after another. The process was emotional as we discussed each item and different memories of our loving grandmother.

Since fairness means different things to different people, the processes of drawing lots, letting people pick in birth order, or devising something else to divide is valuable. What's important is to follow the chosen strategy.

Even if you're irritated that one sibling got what you wanted, if you agree to the division strategy, you may be okay with the outcome vs. angry like Maria, whose brothers came in late at night to "clean out" the house.

A software tool called "FairSplit" helps families divide assets. According to the website, the "system helps move all parties toward agreement and lets each party know that the system provides them a fair and equitable way to divide. FairSplit helps divide things, not families."

Sometimes the best strategy is the simplest one: Ask people what they want ahead of time. Many women enjoy gifting jewelry to grown children to see it worn and appreciated. Or, they may say they do not want any of your stuff!

Such talks force us to confront the inevitability of aging. The alternative is to keep quiet and risk a family divided over "Stuff."

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EXERTIONAL COMPARTMENT SYNDROME IN THE ATHLETE

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and sensory testing after exertion will aid in and the symptoms persist despite exhausting confirming the diagnosis and specifying the conservative treatment, surgery may be required splints. compartment affected. During strenuous activity if the athlete intends to continue the sport. The There many causes of leg pain in athletes. All blood flow increases to the leg causing the surgery involves releasing or cutting the tight too often, they are lumped together under the volume and weight of the muscle to increase fascia using a technique called fasciotomy. This term shin splints which most sports medicine by about 20%. As a result, the muscle fibers allows the muscle to expand during exercise. physicians do not consider a true diagnosis. attempt to swell but are restricted by the tight Complication rates are rare when done by an Stress fractures, tendinitis, medial tibial stress surrounding fascia. Immediately after activity the experienced surgeon and may include bleedsyndrome are all examples of maladies referred leg may feel tense or tender with deep message ing, wound breakdown, and numbness. Also, to as shin splints. However, one commonly or passive stretch. Runners may find that a bubble symptoms can redevelop several years after a missed diagnosis often confused with shin or several bubbles are visible in front of the fasciotomy in a small percentage of patients splints is exertional compartment syndrome leg which we refer to as fascial hernias. These as a result of the fascia reforming. The results (ECS). Exertional compartment syndrome (ECS), are areas where the fascia may have become of the procedure however are generally very also known as exertional induced compartment weak allowing the muscle to herniate through gratifying and has allowed many athletes to syndrome or chronic compartment syndrome due to the excessive internal leg pressure. The remain active in their sport. is a unique condition where an athlete experi- physical exam during rest is otherwise generally Dr. Michael Cohen has a marathon PR of 2:37 ences muscle pain in the legs with weakness unremarkable. X-rays, magnetic resonance at age 21; 2:50 at age 39 and at 50 was a top 3 of the ankle as a result of increased muscle imaging, vascular studies and other imaging age group finisher in both the ING Miami and pressure in one or all four compartments of the exams are used to rule out other diagnosis but Disney Half Marathons. In 1997 he placed third leg. Patients with this condition will typically are not helpful, as they are always normal in ECS. overall in the Florida Gatorade Duathlon series. note the onset of symptoms at a fixed point To confirm the diagnosis the sports physician Michael M Cohen, DPM, is a Board-Certified ranging from 5-30 minutes into an activity, at a will need to measure the pressure in each comFoot and Ankle Surgeon and Diplomate of the specific level of intensity, with symptoms usually partment of the leg with a special instrument American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He occurring in both legs. The most characteristic much like a tire gauge. In normal patients, the is a Fellow of the American Board of Foot and feature of (ECS) is that it is exercise induced pressure difference between rest and activity is Ankle Surgeons and Board Certified and and never present at rest. The vast majority of small, while those with ECS will have a dramatic Diplomat of the American Board of Podiatric patients with ECS are runners who range from increase in pressure readings after activity.

Medicine. He practices with the Foot, Ankle, the occasional jogger to the elite Olympic level and Leg Specialists of South Florida specialrunner. It is not unusual to see unconditioned ECS is not an emergency izing in lower leg injuries and reconstructive athletes develop these symptoms after beginning Exercised-induced compartment syndrome surgery of the foot and ankle. The South Florida an exercise program. Occasionally the probis not to be confused with acute compartment Institute of Sports Medicine in Weston is lem is recognized in high-level cyclists as well. syndrome which is considered a surgical emerlocated at 1600 Town Center Blvd, Suite C, gency. Typically, acute compartment syndrome (954) 389-5900 and in Pembroke Pines at Why does this happen? is a result of a traumatic injury causing a similar 17842 NW 2nd St, (954) 430-9901.

There are generally 4 compartments in increase in compartment pressures due to www.SouthFloridaSportsMedicine.org the leg, each is surrounded by tight tissue hemorrhaging. In this situation, the pressure resembling a thick saran wrap which holds the cannot be controlled easily and the delay in compartment in place and separates it from the treatment may cause permanent muscle and adjacent compartments. Patients with ECS will nerve damage. In contrast, people with exercomplain of cramping, burning, tightness and weakness of the ankle with exercise. Some cise-induced compartment syndrome will find will also develop numbness in the foot and that the pressure is relieved completely with rest. describe a foot slap due to ankle weakness ECS is generally not considered an emergency.

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The 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

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.

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The first step in the process is to gather all of the available information.

This is accomplished by performing a complete assessment of the patient. The information gathered includes the obvious dental needs, diet, home care, age, emotional maturity, and dental anxiety. Most decisions regarding the treatment plan can be made at this stage.

For example, a two-year-old who suffers from carious lesions (cavities) on all primary (baby) teeth would likely require a more comprehensive sedation in order to complete the entire dental treatment in a non-traumatic manner. A child at this age does not have the cognitive and emotional ability to complete the treatment without potential long-term negative effects. In other words, without the right approach this child may become an adult with a long -term phobia of dentistry. On the other hand, a 16-year-old who has been consistent with regular checkups and has already had dental treatment in the past, would unlikely require sedation. Most other scenarios fall somewhere in between.

Once the needs are established, the type of sedation would be considered.

Types of sedation range from simple anxiolysis with nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) administered in the dental office setting to general anesthesia done in a hospital setting. This is where the experience and intuition of the pediatric dentist is of most importance. Ideally, we would like to use the medication facilitating the completion of the treatment with the least sedative effect.

Next month’s editorial will review the various types of dental sedations in more detail. It is at this point, that the parent/guardian must be informed and educated as to the process. For example, inhalation agents like nitrous oxide (laughing gas) completely exit the body prior to the end of a procedure. Other medications, depending on their route of administration, exit the body more slowly and prior arrangements should be made for an adult to sit with the child on the drive back home from the dental visit.

Lastly, financials should be considered when making final decisions. Insurance breakdowns provided by the major insurance carriers are usually very specific as to what will be covered in most situations. However, if there is any ambiguity an estimation of benefits (“EOB”) may be requested from the insurance company prior to the start of treatment. Finances may also direct treatment. For example, in a situation where there is a lot of dental work to be completed, doing so under a “deeper sedation” may seem more expensive because of the higher cost of administration. However, if there is a large amount of dental work needed, doing so under a “lighter” form of sedation may result in the need for multiple visits.

Possibly costing more in both time and money.

Our advice is to focus on prevention. The sooner healthy habits are established, the less likely extensive treatment will be needed. Additionally, early exposure to the dental office (when dental work is not yet needed) decreases anxiety levels once dental treatment is necessary. There are also many benefits to the development of a relationship. The child is more comfortable and is more easily read by the doctor. Difficult conversations between parent and doctor are easily handled once there is trust.

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By Mayor Judy Paul e mourn the passing of Alan Goldstein.

Alan was the co-owner of the Tower Deli and spent many years serving his community, not only as a restaurateur, but as a man dedicated to his hometown. Alan was a kind and caring man who loved all animals, especially his dogs. We will miss you Alan. A celebration of life was held on Oct. 15 at the Pine Island Ridge Country Club.

The State EOC issued a mission number and requested the assistance of the Davie Police Department to respond to Lee County/Ft. Meyers Beach. We deployed a full team that joined a search and rescue from the fire department that had been requested several days earlier. We wish them a safe journey and we hope their presence can alleviate the pain that is being felt after Ian ravaged the west coast.

Economic uncertainty, an array of virus mutations, and social reform are some of the many factors the Davie community continues to navigate. The Town remains a symbol of resiliency, but just as important, is balancing the preservation of our history, with a progressive and diverse vision that is incorporated into our operational and economic development initiatives. This is evident in our upcoming open space and recreation initiatives, such as the Governor Leroy Collins Farm Park, the Davie Wetlands Park, and a pending Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Master Plan. The Town has experienced steady growth in population over the last decade, of roughly a 14% increase to 106,984 residents, which not only parallels eleven (11) consecutive years of tax base growth but also prompted a revised district boundary map.

This operating budget results from planning with Town Council, real-time economic and fiscal trend analyses, information technology best practices, environmental initiatives aimed at reducing our carbon footprint, and the continuous assessment of the workforce and community needs, all of which align with the Town’s core priorities for Fiscal Year 2023 - Fiscal Stability; Transformative Redevelopment; Embracing the Technology Movement; and Promoting Sustainability and Resiliency.

Three of these priorities are ones we have emphasized for several years now, while Promoting Sustainability and Resiliency is new for Fiscal Year 2023.

For Fiscal Year 2023, thirteen (13) positions are added to our workforce to maintain operational efficiencies. The millage rate remains unchanged, as does the residential fire assessment rate. The Debt Service millage rate will decrease due to new construction and higher property values. The solid waste assessment will increase by over 10% due to contractual Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases and disposal costs. The Town utilizes an interlocal agreement with Broward County for disposal services and the agreement’s renewal, commencing July 2023, will lead to significant increases in disposal costs. The interlocal agreement remains the best environmental option as the Town’s waste is burned and utilized as energy to divert waste from the landfill while studies continue for more environmentally friendly options.

The Governor Leroy Collins Farm Park, located at the northwest corner of Shotgun Road and SW 36 Street, is under design with an anticipated groundbreaking during Fiscal Year 2023. The Town has phased the project based on its Florida Communities Trust (FCT) grant commitments. Phase 1 of park construction is fully funded at $9 million and will include grant-committed project elements such as an education center (modular), covered ring, overlook, and trails.

At the Fiscal Year 2023 Vision and Goalsetting Session, the Town Council directed staff to pursue two (2) initiatives related to Davie Wetlands Park, located at the northeast corner of SW 136 Avenue and SW 26 Street. The first initiative is to explore a partnership using wetland bank mitigation credits to construct the entire site which would likely save the Town significant funds on the design and construction of the wetlands, stormwater retention, and uplands. An additional benefit could be realized through the sale of wetland mitigation credits through which the Town would receive a portion of the revenues. The other initiative is developing a partnership with a reputable environmental group to utilize the park as their main offices and provide educational programming to the community.

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If you are being treated for advanced or oligometastatic pancreatic cancer you may want to contact Dr. Robert Donoway at ATLAS ONCOLOGY in Hollywood, Florida.

Dr Donoway is using multi-modality therapy combining Pancreatic NanoKnife Tumor Ablation with chemo-immunoradio therapy to treat advanced stage cancer patients from around the world after they have stopped responding to standard of care therapy and have been left with few options for further treatment.

With over 32 years of experience performing pancreatic surgery in south Florida, Dr Donoway recognized that because of late diagnosis, up to 85% of patients treated for pancreatic cancer already had metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis. This fact limited the benefit many patients might receive from pancreatic surgery, which is problematic as surgery has been long held to be the only reproduceable therapy for cure; whereas in reality surgery is currently more likely Palliative in almost 80% of the cases.

Recent evidence shows that when even advanced disease is treated aggressively in an integrated approach, incorporating NanoKnife surgery with chemotherapy and now supplemented with immunotherapy, long-term survivorship can be achieved, especially when compared to chemotherapy alone.

Dr Donoway has been a pioneer in the use of pancreatic NanoKnife, especially for complex cases. During the past decade, patients from around the world have traveled to benefit from

this groundbreaking treatment by Dr Donoway, which is FDA approved. Dr Donoway also treats other advanced cancers, such as liver, Breast, and sarcomas, using NanoKnife Surgery based on its FDA approved guidelines. Patients experience a brief recovery, which means the patient can start chemotherapy and radiation that much sooner.

Dr Donoway feels that “we are long overdue to revise our approach to treating Pancreatic Ca. The treatment history been largely unchanged for over 80 years and has just broken the 10% five year survivorship barrier. Only thru thinking outside the box will we accomplish the positive. Otherwise, all we’re doing is confirming Einstein‘s definition of insanity.”

Dr Donoway is involved in ongoing research in identifying the best chemo-immuno therapy and sequencing to be used along with Pancreatic nanoKnife/IRE . Dr Donoway states, “the results so far have been very encouraging and we have begun using it for other select cancers. Among his longest survivors are now patients over nine years without evidence of cancer recurrence. In the past, without IRE they would have lived a little over a year, and so this technique opens a whole new avenue for treating those eligible patients in a more targeted fashion.”

Dr Donoway has presented his results of pancreatic ablation at the recent annual meeting of the American Pancreatic Association. For more information about Dr Donoway and the pancreatic IRE/NanoKnife program call 954-986-6366 or visit www.atlasoncology.com

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Dr. Robert Donoway is a Board Certified Sloan Kettering trained Pancreatic surgical oncologist, who received his MD and surgical training at the University of Pennsylvania. At Sloan Kettering he was the General Motors Pancreatic Cancer Research Fellow. Dr Donoway is a former Director of the Memorial Regional Cancer Center (now the Memorial Cancer Institute) and Chairman of the Cancer committee for the Memorial Healthcare System as well as a former Chief of Surgery and Surgical Oncology at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, South Florida.

Dr Donoway served on the Board of the American Cancer Society and Gildas club. He has also served as past president of the American Cancer Society Broward chapter and serves on the board of trustees of the Ancient Spanish Monastery.

Dr Donoway is active in the The American and International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Associations, The Pancreas Club, Society of Surgical Oncology and the American Pancreatic Association. His accomplishments include being the first surgeon in Florida to perform radio frequency ablation as well as laparoscopic major liver resection.

He is the former recipient of the South Florida Health Award for use of micro-endoscopy for the detection of early stage breast cancer.

Dr Donoway has been repeatedly named to Top Doctor‘s in America

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