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CALENDAR 10, 12 August 2022 COMMUNITY NEWS 16 Get Out and Vote! Early Voting is Open August 13 August 21 20 Let Freedom Ring Miramar to Celebrate Jamaican Independence 22 “CALLING ALL CARS” 53rd Citizens’ Police Academy is Looking for You! 27 City of Miramar Celebrates Independence Day BACK TO SCHOOL 23-26 Our City’s Back to School Guideer ASK THE EXPERT 29 Benefits of Running with Orthotics MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 31 Miramar Update

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It's Time for School Again

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t is hard to believe that the summer is already ending.

It’s time to review the school supplies list, pick out that lucky lunch box, and finish the summer reading assignments.

August 16th is the first day of school for most kids in the area.

Preparing for school has certainly gotten more complex over the past 20 years. We have gone from wrapping textbooks in brown paper bags to downloading software onto smartphones, iPads, and Chromebooks.

After-school programs have exploded from sports and music to a variety of different opportunities from computer classes to dual language programs. Parents have more choices as well. Neighborhood schools, charter schools, home school and virtual school are options now in addition to traditional private and public schools.

If your family is like ours, you might not have everything planned just yet. Have no fear, Our City is here to help! Check out our Back to School Guide in this issue. It contains useful information on the area’s best preschools, private schools, and educational programs in addition to almost every afterschool activity you can think of, from arts to the YMCA. The material is curated to provide a useful guide to help you get ready for the new school year.

Please enjoy these last few weeks of summer. School will start before you know it.

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The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hosts A.R. Rahman. He has scored for more than 150 projects, comprising of music in multiple languages, including landmark scores such as “Roja,” “Bombay,” “Slumdog Millionaire,” and many more. After assisting leading musicians in India, Rahman went on to compose jingles and scores for popular Indian television features. In 1991, noted film maker Mani Ratnam offered Rahman a movie called “Roja” which was a run-away success and brought national fame and acclaim to the composer. The concert starts at 8:00pm. For tickets or more info visit www. seminolehardrockhollywood.com.

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Storytime makes learning fun! Storytimes act as an integral part of early literacy education by introducing young children to books, rhymes, music and other literacy-based activities. Open to kids ages 2-5 years. Hosted at the Miramar Library, 10:30 am - 11:00 am. For more info visit www.broward.org/library/.

Breastfeeding Class

The class is designed for parents that are planning to breastfeed or need support.

Hosted by Certified Lactation Counselor Tawanna Nottage, who is also a member of the Broward County Breastfeeding Coalition. The class will cover the following topics and more. How breastfeeding works Getting the best start Positions & latching on How to tell if your baby is getting enough milk Common challenges and how to overcome Breastfeeding support. Sponsored by Pediatric Associates, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm. The session is online. Register by scanning the QR code.

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Build a Yayoi Kusama-inspired spotted bagel with special guest artist and YAA Co-Founder, Mindy Shrago. Her ceramic work explores the alteration of subject matter; images are removed from their natural state and redefined by integrating imagery.

This FREE event is hosted at the Young at Art Museum, 8000 W Broward Blvd, Ste 1208. 11:00 am - Noon. For more info visit www.youngatartmuseum.org.

Jamaica Emancipendence

Come out and celebrate the independence of the Island of Jamaica. Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam hosts this afternoon of culture. There will be a Kid’s Zone, Farmers’ Market, Cultural Stage along with live music.

Hosted at Miramar Regional Park and Amphitheater from Noon till 6:00 pm. For more info call 954-602-3178.

AUGUST 8 Flamingo Orchid Society

Flamingo Gardens Orchid Society invites you to join them at Flamingo Gardens for a demonstration on repotting orchids - presented by Quest Orchids. Quest Orchids is a local orchid grower located in Miami, Florida. The meeting will take place at Flamingo Gardens Learning Center located at the front of the Gardens. 3250 S. Flamingo Rd., Davie, FL 33330. Doors open at 7:00pm, program begins at 7:30pm.

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AUGUST 20

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Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam and Commissioner Winston Barnes present their annual Citizenship Drive at Vernon Hargray Youth Enrichment Center. Participants must be over 18 and have lived in the United States as a Green Card Holder for five years (three if married to a U.S. citizen). 10:00 am - 2:00pm. For more info call 954-602-3142.

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AUGUST 13 & 14

The City of Miramar Public Works Department will hold a FREE joint event. Miramar residents are invited to bring sensitive documents they wish to be destroyed.

Simply put your documents to be destroyed in your trunk, be sure to bring two copies of proof of residency, and head over to the drive-through event. 8:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Multi Service Complex, 6700 Miramar Parkway. For more info visit www.miramarfl.gov/428/Hazardous-Waste.

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AUGUST 14 Summer Symphony Series

The final installment of this summer’s Symphony Series will take place at the Charles F. Dodge City Center. This presentation explores the idea of “Who is the greatest composer of strings of all time?” Mozart or Mendelssohn? And, features some of South Florida’s best chamber musicians. The concert begins at 4:00 pm and is FREE. For more info call 954-392-2122.

View The Free Our Seas’ “Flotsam Fauna” exhibit of sculptures created by Free Our Seas and Beyond from over 1,000 pounds of marine debris found on the shores of South Florida beaches which highlight the importance of ocean conservation. Inside the “Pollution Solutions” exhibit in the Gallery, guests will discover some fascinating facts about our oceans, mangroves and the Everglades, and solutions to the pollution that threatens their existence. Special activities will be going on both days 9:30 am - 5:00 pm. For more info call 954-473-2955.

AUGUST 23 Primary Election Day

Make your voice heard in the 2022 primary elections. The Primary Election is for the purpose of nominating party nominees to be voted for in the General Election to fill a national, state, county, or district office.

There are also important ballot measures related to public school funding.

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Political districts for state and federal offices are determined by the Florida Legislature based on a number of factors including population and the political objectives of those in power.

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Early voting is a great way to cast your ballot ahead of time and works exactly the same way as voting on election day. Except, any Broward voter can vote at any early voting location. Early voting for the August primary election is from August 13 through August 21, 2022. Early voting is open from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm.

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Miramar to Celebrate Jamaican Independence

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Coincidentally, history shows that the t’s been a busy summer of celebrations in Miramar! We just commemorated America’s origin of the undertaking came from Boston, Independence Day last month, and now it’s Massachusetts, the same place America’s time to celebrate Jamaica’s Independence Day. independent spirit was born during the Boston Jamaica’s Independence Celebration Tea Party. includes Emancipation Day on August 1st, Boston was the birthplace of Jamaican the significant date slavery was abolished in Prime Minister Edward Seaga. The music-loving 1834. Freedom from servitude and colonial politician produced West Indian Records rule merits a reason to celebrate, but it’s also Limited. It quickly became the most popular a day of honor to remember the birth of the label in the Caribbean, featuring some of the island’s national identity. best local talent and musicians.

Later, when the country gained its independence, Seaga then created the Jamaican Independence Day Festival to establish a sense of identity and to commemorate his beloved country’s history and culture. His love for his country and its people was always apparent, and he wanted to recognize such an important day.

The people of Jamaica have recently voted to officially become a republic, effectively ending its 300-year-long colonial relationship with the United Kingdom.

Although the festivities are huge throughout Jamaica, one doesn’t need to have a passport or get on a plane to participate in the grand celebration. Locals can get in the spirit and celebrate Jamaica’s freedom on August 6th from Noon till 6:00 pm at Miramar Regional Park and Amphitheater. Admission is free, and there will be plenty of food, novelty vendors, and more. Mayor Messam will lead the Emancipendence Day celebration. Activities include a Kid’s Zone with face painting, arts & crafts and fun water activities, a farmers’ market, Jamaican cultural shows on the main stage, and live music and entertainment.

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he City of Miramar Police Department to contact Miramar Police public affairs at is hosting its 53rd Citizens’ Police 954-602-4351 to register.

Academy beginning August 9th. The Miramar PD Youth Programs 14-week program allows participants to learn The Miramar Police Department has a and observe the internal operations of the number of other community engagement Miramar Police Department. The program programs in addition to the Citizens’ Police will host classes from 7:00 pm till 9:00 pm Academy. These include several targeted on Tuesday evenings at the Miramar Police at engaging Miramar’s youth, including the Headquarters.

Police Explorer Program and the Police Athletic Citizens’ Police Academy is targeted at League. all community members who want to learn Police Explorers are involved in weekly more about what the Miramar Police Force training sessions, which familiarize the memdoes on a day-to-day basis. Each session will bers with all aspects of law enforcement, host subject matter experts from different including patrol procedures, traffic stops, arrest units within the force. Popular information procedures, traffic, and criminal law, criminal sessions include investigations, traffic crash investigations, and meetings with firearms safety. Training is reinforced during the Street Crime annual local and state competitions attended Unit, members of by the Miramar Police Explorers. the SWAT Team, The City of Miramar and community orgaand the K-9 unit’s nizations call upon the Police Explorers to friendly pups. assist with traffic direction and parking control Participation at events. Police Explorers are not used in in the program is assignments requiring police authority but to capped, be sure

assist the community and police department under the direction and supervision of police department employees. The program brings the explorer into direct contact with members of the Police Department through details, meetings, and the ride-along program.

The Police Athletic League is a cooperative effort of the Miramar Police Department, community volunteers, business leaders and citizens. P.A.L. is funded by public contributions that go directly to the youth at P.A.L. Money raised at P.A.L. goes to funding first-rate programs and purchasing and maintaining equipment used by P.A.L. members. Donations enable community youth to participate in Police supervised activities. Any child, male or female, between the ages of 3 years and 17 years of age can participate at the Police Athletic League. All that is required is a willingness to participate.

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Camp Lingua offers an after-school language program that uses a proven natural, multi-sensory approach, delivered by professional educators who utilize engaging materials, ensuring students’ success in the acquisition and mastery of a new language. It also offers customized tutoring tailored to the student’s proficiency level, learning style, and schedule.

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The Miramar United Elite F.C. was formed out of a need to facilitate the elite level youth soccer player. Our club philosophy is to create an environment that is physically and mentally challenging to stimulate our athletes to reach their highest potential. Together with the grassroots level support of our city and local civic organization, our goal is to provide the most elite, professional and developmental year round soccer program for boys and girls of all ages

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954-252-7625 At School of Rock, students learn guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards, and drums. The school combines weekly private music lessons and group band rehearsals to prepare students to take the stage in front of live audiences in an authentic concert setting

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The West Pines Panthers tackle football club offers kids ages 4-16 tackle football and cheer opportunities. The program focuses on development of basic skills and self discipline through practice and competition while promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. Home games are played at Cooper City’s Flamingo West Park.

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■ COMMUNITY NEWS

City of Miramar Celebrates

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iramar residents came out in droves to celebrate the nation’s birthday at Miramar Regional Park.

The annual event is a favorite for all members of the family and this year’s July 4th celebration was no exception.

There was live music and a DJ spinning tunes at the Amphitheater while children of all ages enjoyed activities including bouncy houses, big slides, face painting, lawn games and more. Treats were provided by several different food trucks while residents grabbed their spots on the law for the grand final.

“We get an opportunity to come together as a community,” said Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam, “and celebrate the founding of our nation and our nation’s independence.”

Gates opened at 5:00 pm with the music starting at 6:00 pm. The evening’s festivities concluded shortly after dark with an awe-inspiring fireworks display that kept every on the edge of their seats. We will see everyone next year!

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hether you like to run 5K’s, 10K’s, Half or Full Marathons, having the proper running shoe is the single most important factor in injury prevention for runners of any level of competition or training. Running shoes must be selected based on the following: past experience with different shoe brands; biomechanical demands specific to the gait of the runner; and environment of the running surface on which the runner will race or train. In addition, current injuries and foot type (pronated, neutral, supinated) must be addressed to maximize running efficiency.

If a runner is pronated, or flat footed, they are using more muscle energy to compensate and elevate the arch to a more ideal push off position.

This leads to slower racing times, more overuse injuries, and degenerative joint changes to the lower extremity. A custom orthotic can maintain the fallen arch in a more energy efficient position allowing your muscles to work less, creating potentially faster racing times, and decreasing lower extremity injury. A supinated or high arch, that is flexible, can also cause pain and present with similar issues; this can be addressed with a custom orthotic as well.

Going for a run? Check out these injury prevention tips first: How often should I replace my running shoes?

It is commonly recommended to replace running shoes every 300-500 miles. This can be difficult to keep track of, so the competitive runner should keep a running calendar to calculate when they will need replacement shoes based on their daily mileage and training schedule. For the more casual runner who does not track their mileage, it takes approximately 66 hours to run 500 miles at an eight-minute per mile pace.

When is the best time to try on new shoes and how do I know they fit? Always try a new pair of shoes on late afternoon. This is when your feet are the largest due to swelling from standing and activity throughout the day. Always wear a cushioned sock when trying on a new shoe. You should be able to fit your thumb’s width in between your longest toe and the end of the shoe.

How many pairs of shoes should I be using at one time? For the competitive runner, two to three pairs of shoes should be used. It is best to alternate running in one pair one day then using the second pair the second day to allow full recoil of the shoe cushioning and maximize the life of your shoes as well as decrease your chance of injury.

What shoes should I wear when I’m not running or training? Never walk in flat flexible shoes,

flat sandals, or barefoot; even around your house.

Competitive runners use recovery sandals with arch support and a heel that is higher than the toes. Purchase a good pair of supportive house sandals to prevent stress or overuse injury secondary to lack of arch support.

What are the best socks for runners? Socks are essential in terms of injury prevention and athletic performance. Synthetic Acrylic/CoolMax® fiber socks are ideal for the distance runner in order to prevent friction skin injuries. Many running stores have sport-specific socks with thickened padding for prominent areas on the feet to prevent mechanical or shear-induced injury to the deep tissue and bone.

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Dr. John Goodner is a Board Certified Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgeon with the Foot, Ankle and Leg Specialists of South Florida and specializes in sports medicine foot and ankle injuries, foot and ankle arthroscopy, lower extremity trauma, and lower extremity deformities in infants, children, teens and adults. The South Florida Institute of Sports Medicine is located at 17842 NW 2nd St Pembroke Pines, FL 33029-2806.

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By Patty Archen

our chamber of commerce is much more than networking. For hundreds of years, chambers of commerce have served as the voice of the business community. As your local business advocate, our chamber leadership is currently reviewing our legislative agenda to ensure that our focus is reflective of the current economic climate and priorities. We are dedicated to representing the interests of our business members and continuing to make southwest Broward a thriving place to live, work, and play.

Midterm elections are soon approaching, especially primary elections later this month. As stakeholders in our community, it’s important that everyone participates in the democratic process of electing our representatives and voicing our opinions on important ballot questions. If you have not done so, we urge you to register to vote or check your registration status at www. browardvotes.gov. Our chamber will always support legislation that will help our businesses thrive. We are a nonpartisan organization and support pro-business initiatives.

If you have a business in the area, or if your ideal customers are in southwest Broward, come check out what the chamber can offer you. Chamber membership offers businesses visibility in the community, networking opportunities, support through advocacy, and credibility in the eyes of consumers.

Membership is an investment in your business! We have hundreds of business members that are ready to get to know you and start referring business to you.

Now and in the future, the Chamber is dedicated to being a Convener of leaders, a Catalyst for positive change, and a Champion for a strong business community. For more information and our event calendar, visit miramarpembrokepines.org.

Yours in Service,

Patty Archer Chamber President

Pet of the Month

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“Yony” Hi, I’m Yony, I’m a 8-month-old Cavapoo male. I live with my human family, my mommy, my daddy, my sister, and my little brother, I love my family and they love me too. As I am still a puppy, I am learning new things every day. I love going for a walk in the morning and then taking a nap next to my mom. Something I enjoy the most is going to the dog park and making new friends.

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By Mayor Wayne M. Messam

s a member of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, I attended a groundbreaking mayoral summit on gun violence prevention that focused on holding the gun industry accountable for the illegal use of guns in our cities. I released new data on the manufacturers of guns used in crimes in Miramar and called on fellow mayors across the country to do the same. The summit was hosted by Mayors Against Illegal Guns Co-Chair New York Mayor Eric Adams, in partnership with the African American Mayors Association. As mayors, we’re on the front lines of our gun violence epidemic, and it’s our first duty to do everything we can to keep our constituents safe. The gun industry has played a deadly role in furthering this epidemic, and the convening of mayors to figure out how we can hold them accountable for it was robust and laid the foundation for the development of solutions.

There were 11 cities that published data on the manufacturers of crime guns in their cities. The top manufacturer of recovered crime guns was Glock in 9 of the 11 reporting cities. On average, over 1.5x more Glocks were recovered than the second leading manufacturer in each of those 9 cities. Five gun manufacturers accounted for over half of the recovered crime guns: Glock (16.8%), Taurus (12.5%), and Smith & Wesson (11.7%), Ruger (6.5%), and Polymer80 (3.7%).

Collectively, these five manufacturers accounted for over 9,600 recovered crime guns.

Additionally, with former U.S. Attorney Steve Dettelbach now sworn in as the first Senate-confirmed director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in nearly a decade, the mayors called on ATF to take key steps towards fulfilling its vitally important oversight role. Those measures include: • Giving cities the data and analysis needed to fully understand the flow of illegal guns and develop targeted interventions, and clarifying that the Tiahrt Amendment does not prevent cities from publicly releasing analysis of this important data; • Strongly implementing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) and aggressively enforcing the new ghost gun rule; • Cracking down on rogue gun dealers by requiring high-risk dealers to implement anti-trafficking standards; issuing a new Demand Letter to those high-risk dealers requiring them to share more information with ATF, and dramatically increasing gun dealer inspections to shut down the gun dealers who are violating the law; • Investigating the secondary commercial marketplaces that are the source of guns for gun traffickers, including online marketplaces and gun shows, and implementing a new regulation defining who is “engaged in the business” of selling firearms (a provision in BSCA) to clearly define the unlicensed sellers who are unlawfully selling firearms without a background check.

Cities participating in the summit were: Miramar, New York City, St. Louis, Tampa, Kansas City, Little Rock, AR, Buffalo, NY, Chattanooga, TN, Chicago, Columbia, SC, Augusta, GA and Montgomery, AL. Yours in service,

Wayne M. Messam

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BEHIND THE BADGE: K-9 KAISER

-9 Kaiser is a seven-year-old Belgian Malinois born in the Netherlands.

He is affectionate and playful and although he is seven years old, he still has the vitality and fun-loving innocence of a puppy. Kaiser is a dual-purpose dog specializing in patrol and explosives detection.

Although Kaiser has a sweet and playful personality, it’s all business when he’s at work. He has searched and located suspects of homicides, carjackings, robberies, and more. As a bomb dog, Kaiser has assisted numerous agencies in explosives detection. He has worked NASCAR races, Superbowl LIV, the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Jazz in the Gardens, visits involving dignitaries and high-ranking government officials and more. Kaiser has also responded to and cleared numerous bomb threats in schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Police K-9s are an essential part of law enforcement. Dogs, like Kaiser, are extraordinarily well-trained and are selected for their even temperament. They are brave, loyal, watchful and protective of their police officer handlers. K-9s offer a crucial advantage during dangerous searches, providing a greater reaction time for an officer. They also provide essential skills – with their noses – reducing the time needed to search buildings, a perimeter or to find people, helping keep our community safe.

There is nothing more rewarding for Kaiser and his handler, Officer Edel Esponda, than doing demonstrations for elementary and middle school students. “When the children and teachers alike see Kaiser’s obedience, how he follows commands, how he heels and calmly listens as if he were a student himself, the teachers and children alike are in awe of him,” says Officer Esponda.

“I tell them that I have the best job in the police department because I get to bring my best friend to work with me. It’s not uncommon for Kaiser to be called back to that particular school for 32 / Our City Miramar

another demo. Often, I receive packets of drawings from the children containing thank you notes and drawings often depicting the children with Kaiser, or me with Kaiser.

This is very special to me,” Officer Esponda added.

At the Citizens’ Policy Academy, Kaiser has been a hit as well. The residents who attend are often impressed with how he could apprehend a decoy without incident, and the next minute have that same decoy petting him. Kaiser’s well-trained and is a consummate professional at his job.

He is not only Officer Esponda’s partner

at work, Kaiser is part of the family. “Given his sweet and fun-loving nature, I often find my wife and Kaiser on the floor with Kaiser wrapping his front legs around her in a hug. He absolutely loves my wife and goes crazy when he sees her.” Officer Esponda adds, “He is not only loved by my wife and I, but also by our respective families. Whenever he has been sick, we get calls from our children, our nephews and nieces, my parents, in-laws, and friends who love him as well.” Kaiser is truly cherished at home and at work, where he proudly serves our community.

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