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Remember, True Heroes Walk Among Us!

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n the morning of October 8th, the Islamist group Hamas carried out one of the worst terrorist attacks in recent history. The atrocities that took place are now well known and led to an unprecedented response from the Israeli military. Finding a silver lining to such a horrible course of events is almost impossible.

Like many in America, we closely followed the early days of the war and discovered the story of one selfless grandfather’s efforts to rescue his son, daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters.

Retired Israeli General Noam Tibon received a terrible phone call from his son, journalist Amir Tibon. Amir needed help. Hamas fighters had overrun his community, searching for people to take hostage or worse. Amir and his family live in Kibbutz Nahal Oz on the border of Gaza.

“In every house in our community and other communities along the border with Gaza, there is a room that is built of very strong concrete that can withstand a direct hit from a mortar or a rocket,” said Amir in an interview with The Atlantic, “I’m in the room with my wife, and I hear the gunfire directly outside my window, as well as shouting.”

They hid in the dark as the noise of war surrounded them.

“Trust me, I will come,” Noam reassured his son, “Nobody, nobody, can stop me.”

Noam then set out on perhaps the most crucial mission of his life: to save his family. He and his wife raced from Tel Aviv to Nahal Oz but had to stop to help survivors of the Nova music festival massacre.

After delivering as many people as possible to a safe location away from the border, Tibon again drove toward the kibbutz where his family was hiding. Along the way, they encountered another group that needed help. Soldiers were under fire from Hamas fighters.

Together with the soldiers, Noam ended the threat. Two of the soldiers, however, were wounded and needed care. Noam drove them back to where he had left his wife so the soldiers could be cared for. He then enlisted the help of another retired general, Israel Ziv. The two sixty-plus-year-old men set off again.

They arrived at Nahal Oz about the same time as an Israeli paratrooper unit. They began the dangerous process of clearing the town of enemy fighters. Finally, ten hours after the ordeal started, Noam’s three-year-old granddaughter Galia heard her grandfather’s voice. “Saba higea,” she called out. “Grandfather is here.” Their family was saved.

In our world’s darkest hours, remember: true heroes walk among us!

(This story is based, in part, on an interview between Yair Rosenberg and Amir Tibon in The Atlantic.)

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NOVEMBER 7 Kid's Day Off

Cooper City Parks and Recreation is ready to provide a day full of fun activities for students in Kindergarten through Grade 8, during Broward County Public Schools' Teacher Planning Days. Activities include arts and crafts, recreation, and more! Registration is open to Cooper City residents and non-residents.

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NOVEMBER 4 Shred-A-Thon and Prescription Drug Drop-off

The Town of Davie is hosting a free ShredA-Thon and Prescription Drug Drop-off event. The events are open for Davie residents interested in getting personal and confidential documents destroyed and provide an avenue to dispose of medications safely. 9:00 am - Noon at Bamford Sports Complex. 3801 S Pine Island Road. For info, call 954-797-1045.

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NOVEMBER 10-12 Southeastern Circuit Rodeo Final

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

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He has been growing and hybridizing orchids since the age of eight. This is a special treat, so attend this meeting and bring your friends. He will be speaking on Specialty Phalaenopsis and their culture.

Doors open at 7:00 pm, & the program begins at 7:30 pm at Flamingo Gardens, Mary N Porter Learning Center, 3750 S. Flamingo Road.

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f the Rodeo Grounds in Davie could share its storied history, it would spin tales of rodeo glory dating back to 1946. From the inception of the Five Star Rodeo in 1986 to the transformation into the Weekley Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo in 2007, this hallowed ground has witnessed some of the most prominent rodeo events in the Southeast. Once again, Davie is set to shine as The Bergeron Rodeo Grounds

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Billed as the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi, this championship event further cements Davie's reputation as "Cowboy Town." With its charming western theme, serene riding trails, and a community deeply dedicated to preserving Western Heritage, Davie exudes the spirit of the Old West.

The Davie Arena at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds boasts an expansive 72,000 square-foot facility under its roof, accommodating up to 5,500 spectators. Over the years, it has proudly hosted more than 280 PRCA sanctioned rodeos since 2008.

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The Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo made its debut under the auspices of Weekley Brothers Davie Pro Rodeo in November 2009. This championship event gathers 96 professional cowboys and cowgirls hailing from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The Southeastern Circuit is renowned as one of the top circuits in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association across the United States. Competitors at the Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo vie for a share of over $250,000 in prize money, along with coveted championship belt buckles and saddles. The year-end champion and the finals champion earn their spot at the prestigious RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, where they compete for a staggering $1,000,000 in prize money.

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Honoring Veterans Davie and Cooper City Host Veterans Day Ceremonies

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the Davie Police Department, Davie Fire n November 11th, both the Town of speakers who are veterans themselves.

Davie and the City of Cooper City The proceedings will feature a presen- Rescue, Boy Scouts, and the general public. are coming together to pay tribute tation of colors, flag-raising, and a solemn The ceremony will be marked by several to the brave men and women who have 21-gun salute by the BSO police and fire solemn traditions, including the Mayor and served as military veterans in the United honor guard units. Following the ceremony, Town Council laying flowers at the monument, States Armed Forces on Veterans Day. the American Legion will kindly host a lunch a 21-gun salute, stirring patriotic melodies Cooper City for attendees. Veterans who are Cooper performed by the Florida Youth Orchestra, The Cooper City Recreation Department City residents and wish to be recognized and a moving performance by the Police will host its Annual Veterans Day ceremony are encouraged to send an email with their Pipe and Drum. After the ceremony, light at Cooper City Memorial Park, 9001 SW 51st details to FTrainor@coopercityfl.org, using refreshments will be served. Guests can Street, starting at 11:00 am. This event aims "Veterans Day" as the subject line. Information access satellite parking at the Bergeron to express gratitude to our veterans for their required includes name, branch of service, Rodeo Grounds, where shuttle buses will dedicated service to our nation and honor address, position, phone number, and years transport them to the event. For additional their significant contributions. The ceremony served. For further details, please contact information, please call 954-797-1181 or visit will commence with a warm welcome from the Cooper City Recreation Department www.davie-fl.gov.

Join us in honoring our veterans and the City Commission, followed by guest at 954-434-4300, extension #233, or visit www.coopercityfl.org. expressing our gratitude for their unwavering commitment and sacrifice in defense of Davie The Town of Davie will host its Veterans our freedom.

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etty Officer 1st Class Alex Marron Diaz, a native of Davie, Florida, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam operating out of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Marron Diaz joined the Navy 14 years ago. Today, Marron Diaz serves as a master-at-arms.

Growing up in Davie, Marron Diaz attended Western High School and graduated in 2008. Today, Marron Diaz relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Davie to succeed in the military.

“Growing up I learned to persevere by any means, to never give up and to be grateful with what I had, no matter how little it was,” said Marron Diaz. "Those lessons have helped me get through tough times while serving in the Navy and while being on deployment overseas."

These lessons have helped Marron Diaz while serving at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Being stationed in Pearl Harbor, often referred to as the gateway to the Pacific in defense circles, means Marron Diaz is part of a team that is taking on new importance in America’s focus on strengthening alliances, modernizing capabilities, increasing capacities and maintaining military readiness in support of the National Defense Strategy.

“The Navy is important to national defense because we have forces deployed around the world to ensure the safety of our citizens at home and to make our adversaries think twice before they act,” said Marron Diaz.

With 90 percent of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to trained sailors and a strong Navy.

"Our mission remains timeless - to provide our fellow citizens with nothing less than the very best Navy: fully combat ready at all times, focused on warfighting excellence, and committed to superior leadership at every single level," said Adm. Mike Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations. "This is our calling. And I cannot imagine a calling more worthy."

Marron Diaz and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service.

“My proudest Navy accomplishment so far has been graduating from Small Arms Marksmanship and Crew-Served Weapons Instructor schools,” said Marron Diaz. "Those have been the hardest schools I have completed so far because they challenged me."

As Marron Diaz and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.

“Serving in the Navy is a way of giving back to my country as well as showing appreciation for what the U.S. has done for me and my family,” said Marron Diaz.

Marron Diaz is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible.

“I would like to thank my wife for being by my side this whole time, for motivating me when I'm down and for all of her guidance,” added Marron Diaz. "I’d like to thank my parents for instilling good values that I carry with me to this day. My dad is a self-made businessman and because of his hard work, I had everything I wanted growing up. I also want to thank Chief Zack Machon because he was with me during the hardest time in my career and he instilled in me a renewed sense of purpose in the Navy."

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The doctors and staff pride themselves on creating a warm and inviting atmosphere, implementing state-of-the-art technology for precise and comfortable treatments, and collaborating seamlessly to ensure every patient receives top-notch dental care.

The practice was started by a husband and wife dental team of Reinol A. Gonzalez DMD, and Martha E. De La Iglesia DMD in 1987. The University of Florida graduates are “keeping the business in the family” as their son Reinol I. Gonzalez DMD, and his fiancée, Stephanie I. Gonzalez DDS have joined the practice. Yenny Garrido DMD, who previously worked as a dental assistant at Regency Square Dental, has returned as a Dentist after graduating from Boston University in May. With a dedicated team of 34 professionals, the Regency Dental team is on a mission to brighten the smiles of as many people as possible. We sat down with Dr. Gonzalez and Dr. Iglesia to learn more.

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The law can only assume what you would want, but it may cause your wishes to go haywire. For instance, imagine you have been in a relationship without a formal marriage certificate for many years and love your partner dearly. If you pass without a will, that partner may not inherit according to intestacy laws.

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Davie Mayor and Town Council Writes Letter in Support of Israel Following the Terror attacks in Israel, the Town of Davie released a statement in support of Israel. It reads: The Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Davie stand in solidarity with the State of Israel, the people, military, and all members of this nation who are hurting, grieving, and outraged by the tragic attack on their country.

The surprise cowardly strikes on Israel were unwarranted and a shock to the world. This war has brought great sadness to our community as we watch our allies being senselessly harmed through acts of violence that are unimaginable, yet we are watching them right in front of us. Never would any of us believe that we would be witnesses to these divisive acts that promulgate hatred.

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The Town of Davie is proud of its partnership with the David Posnack Jewish Community Center, the Chabad organizations in Davie, and the Jewish Federation, and we will continue to support our Jewish brothers and sisters. Through these harrowing and sensitive times, we will continue providing additional public safety resources to our synagogues and schools as we renew our commitment to have and maintain peace in our community.

As community leaders, we have a duty and a responsibility to provide for shared public values of fairness, dignity, and justice. We must take a stand

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wo of my pesticides or herbicides ongoing Hemp can be used to create a wide passions range of sustainable products, including that will make our biodegradable plastics, paper, textiles, world more sus- building materials, and even biofuels. tainable are hemp Yes, hemp plastic is biodegradable. It and digesters. Let breaks down naturally over time, reducing me explain! the amount of non-biodegradable plastic Hemp is con- waste in landfills and oceans. It offers a sidered a sustain- more sustainable solution compared to able crop because it requires minimal water conventional plastics made from fossil fuels. and no pesticides. It's fast growth and high Read the full guide to learn more about yield make it an eco-friendly alternative to hemp plastics. traditional materials, reducing environmental GUIDE: FROM PAPER TO PLASTICS – impact. Historically used for paper and The Many Uses of Hemp in Sustainable textiles, the use of hemp fell out of favor Product Development (2023) due to its association with psychoactive By Nick Becker cannabis. BUT it is making a comeback!

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have made, what I consider, a breakthrough recommendation. Of course, it needs to be studied along with cost, but in the long run, it may hold the promise of a cleaner future. Anaerobic digestion is a process through which bacteria break down organic matter—such as animal manure, wastewater biosolids, and food wastes—in the absence of oxygen.

Anaerobic digestion could move us closer to achieving ambitious sustainability goals by generating clean, local, renewable energy.

I am looking forward to studying this further to determine its success. Many municipalities across the nation have turned to this system as a means of preserving the environment. As a matter of fact, there was a digester that was operated in Davie by one of our nurseries. It took in manure, cooking oil, landscape debris and food waste. It produced electricity. The biogas was used for fuel and the end product was a compost fertilizer which was used for the plants. Davie intends to have a biodigester at the Farm Park when it opens. A great idea sometimes takes a long time to gain acceptance. I have been talking about this for 20 years. Let’s get going!

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HISTORY, ANATOMY,By&Dr.TIPS ON PURCHASING YOUR IDEAL RUNNING SHOE Michael M. Cohen, DPM, FACFAS NATOMY OF A their particular needs. Because of the many ▸ Outsole: The material on the bottom of the shoe which contacts the RUNNING SHOE variables described it is clear that there will

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(PART 2) How important are running shoes and what role do they play in preventing or even causing injury?

Before answering this question, one must ponder this important point. Running requires conditioning and conditioning requires a consistent and deliberate training schedule. Running shoes are but an adjunct to avoiding injury. Who can forget the great Ethiopian marathoner Abebe Bakila who in 1960 won a gold medal in the Rome Olympics in 2:12 barefooted? To Africans, running barefoot is not a particularly unusual sight. Ethiopians and Kenyans are known to train barefoot and had been doing so since they were children because running is the sole source of transportation to and from school.

The Tarahumara Indians in Copper Canyon New Mexico hunt deer for several days covering 100-200 miles of rocky mule track.

These exceptional athletes would hunt deer by literally running them to exhaustion.

The incredible feat is accomplished while wearing homemade sandals constructed from the treads of discarded truck tires.

What is it that keeps the Indians and Africans from becoming injured in light of the fact that they are not wearing high-tech running shoes? The answer lies essentially in one word, conditioning. Running shoes are but half the battle against injury prevention, the other half requires a proper training schedule. While it’s true that our concrete jungles do not mimic the natural impact absorbing properties of soil and sand found in other regions, we nevertheless require the conditioning necessary by training smartly and safely. Novices quickly discover that the shoe is not a substitute for good training.

That being said, the purpose of a running shoe is twofold. It is necessary to absorb impact and stabilize- or control unnecessary and abnormal motion of the foot in the shoe.

Chronic overuse injuries generally occur because of excessive impact, excessive motion, or both. We describe the motion in the foot in terms of pronation (an excessive pronator has flat feet) and supination (an excessive supinator generally has high arched or cavus feet). Running shoes are designed to accommodate specific foot types, training distances, and body weight. They may also be used in certain circumstances to avoid or treat specific injuries. One needs to know how to match these features with

be no single perfect shoe for everybody.

To find an appropriate running shoe it’s essential that runners become familiar with a shoe’s anatomy. Below are a few of the major components:

ANATOMY OF A RUNNING SHOE

box: This is the front of the shoe ▸ Toe where the forefoot and toes lie. It can take many shapes: pointed (narrow), rounded (wide), low or high. The size of the toe box allows the shoes to accommodate for the width of the foot as well as hammertoe and bunion deformities.

ground and is made of carbon rubber.

The outsole grips the ground and is a descendent of the Nike waffle pattern designed by Oregon coach Bill Bowerman over half a century ago.

This is the cloth of the shoe ▸ Upper: connected to the rubber portion or the midsole.

this refers to the shape of the ▸ Rocker: bottom of the shoe while viewing the

shoe from the side. There may be a curve under the ball of the foot referred to as a forefoot rocker or in the center of the arch referred to as a midfoot rocker. Rockers are excellent for offloading the ball of the foot and are appropriate for those with a history of metatarsal stress fractures, inflexibility, or arthritis in the ball of the foot and the Achilles tendon. Rockers are also very effective in treating plantar fasciitis.

This is the rubbery white or ▸ Midsole: grey stuff in the sole of the shoe and is

made of EVA or polyurethane. It functions to control movement and absorb shock and may harbor additional shock-absorbing inserts such as air or gel. A disadvantage to air and gel is in the loss of stability with additional cushioning is adversely proportional to the stability of the shoe.

The heel counter is the por▸ Counter: tion that wraps around the back of the heel and helps to control its motion, it provides stability. The stiffer the counter the better the stability. A stable heel counter is good for flexible feet (usually the flexible flat foot).

design: This refers to the shape ▸ Last of the shoe. It may come in straight

(good for flat feet), semi-curved (the average foot), or curved (good for high arched feet and midfoot strikers).

(HINT: Trace your foot and match it to the shoe design.)

type: If you pull the insole out ▸ Last of the shoe, you can observe how

the last was constructed. Slip lasted shoes are sewn like a moccasin from the heel to the toes along the center of the shoe, this is the most flexible design. A board lasted shoe maintains a firm fiberboard throughout and is the most rigid design. This provides the most stiffness and best stability.

Combination lasting is a combination of the two and provides advantages of both designs. Most shoes now bear this type of last.

Look for Part 3: Tips on Choosing the Ideal Running Shoe in the January issue of OUR CITY.

Outer edge of the shoe. ▸ Lateral: ▸ Medial: Inner edge of the shoe (along ▸ the arch and great toe).

Removable footplate and shoe ▸ Insole: which often comes with attachable arch cookies.

control: These are designs ▸ Motion used to control overpronating feet

(rolling in of the foot), and is generally necessary for feet that are flat and flexible. I do not recommend this type of shoe for runners or walkers who are plagued with knee arthritis because of their inherent lack of shock absorption.

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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.

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By Dr. Maria Grosman this child may become an adult with a long -term specific as to what will be covered in most situations. phobia of dentistry. On the other hand, a 16-year-old However, if there is any ambiguity an estimation who has been consistent with regular checkups and of benefits (“EOB”) may be requested from the has already had dental treatment in the past, would insurance company prior to the start of treatment. unlikely require sedation. Most other scenarios fall Finances may also direct treatment. For example, in a situation where there is a lot of dental work to be somewhere in between. completed, doing so under a “deeper sedation” may Once the needs are established, the type of sedation would be considered. Types of sedation range seem more expensive because of the higher cost of from simple anxiolysis with nitrous oxide (“laughing administration. However, if there is a large amount gas”) administered in the dental office setting to of dental work needed, doing so under a “lighter” general anesthesia done in a hospital setting. This form of sedation may result in the need for multiple is where the experience and intuition of the pediatric visits. Possibly costing more in both time and money.

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