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William “Bill” Julian Funeral Services Will Be This Saturday William “Bill” Julian proudly served as a City Commissioner and Vice Mayor for twelve years, bringing forth many agenda items, contributing toward the positive growth, in Hallandale Beach. He will leave behind a stellar record of public service, including: Membership in The Kiwanis Club Of Hallandale Beach, The Italian American Club, The American Legion Post 310 and as a public servant, to the residents who voted him into office.

Bill will be remembered, for his affable personality and indefatigable energy, volunteering and raising funds, for local charities. As an active Kiwanis Member, for over twenty years, Bill exhibited a style of leadership that others could emulate and always, conquering obstacles, without complaints. Bill raised tens of thousands of dollars, benefitting The Kiwanis Club Of Hallandale Beach, The Hallandale High School Key Club and The Hallandale Police Athletic and Activities League, through his Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser. Bill could develop a simple idea into a profitable fundraiser, by organizing and selling tickets to the event with all of the proceeds going to charity.

When Hurricane Wilma devastated South Florida in 2005, Bill could be seen handing out bags of sand to the community and joined a convoy after Hurricane Katrina.

One of my fondest memories with Bill was taking deserving children shopping at Christmas Time, at Walmart for, The Annual Shop With A Cop Event. Police Officers and volunteers would escort children, who were lucky enough to receive a gift card, entitling them to purchase video games or clothing.

One year, Bill chaperoned a family of three children, who all wanted bicycles, but the gift card limit was insufficient to cover the cost. Bill dipped into his pocket and made up the difference, including buying a safety helmet, for each child.

Hallandale Beach lost a true gentleman and a great role model and public servant.

Rest In Peace, Bill Julian, you personify being a true American! Services will be held Saturday, October 2nd, 2021 - 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthews Catholic Church 542 Blue Heron Drive in Hallandale Beach.

Following the mass the the Celebration of Life will proceed to the Veteran’s Memorial of Hallandale Beach City Hall and refreshments to follow at the American Legion Post 310: 225 SE 1st Ave. in Hallandale Beach. Donations in honor can be made payable to the American Legion Post 310.

The annual outdoor music festival will feature live musical performances by Pure Heart (Heart tribute band), The Boss Project (Bruce Springsteen tribute band) and Mr. Nice Guy (ultimate classic rock band)

Love-In Music Festival Returns to Greynolds Park Rock to the music of the 60s, 70s and 80s at the Love-In Music Festival, presented by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department and Miami-Dade County District 4 Commissioner Sally A. Heyman, on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021, at Greynolds Park, 18501 Northeast 122nd Avenue, in North Miami Beach.

The annual outdoor music festival will feature live musical performances by Pure Heart (Heart tribute band), The Boss Project (Bruce Springsteen tribute band) and Mr. Nice Guy (ultimate classic rock band).

Patrons will enjoy food trucks, vendors, 60s, 70s and 80s-costume contests, classic cars, and other fan favorites they’ve come to love and enjoy. New this year, experience an Oktoberfest Garden with

German food and beer.

Also making its Love-In debut, the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center’s Community Resilience Pod will be on display, giving away tree seedlings and discussing climate issues, including food resilience and extreme heat in our area. Learn more about resiliency and conservation efforts at our county’s parks, including sea turtle conservation, at the Miami-Dade Parks’ EcoAdventures information booth.

Attendees can also explore the extensive hiking trails through tropical hardwood hammocks and mangrove forests of the beautiful 249-acre Greynolds Park, a designated Miami-Dade County Parks Heritage Park. It is one of the last wellprotected natural areas of northern MiamiDade County.

Admission is $15 per person. Now through October 1, take advantage of the advance ticket special – buy one ticket for $15, get one free with promo code: LoveInEarlyBird. Every ticket purchased will help support conservation efforts at Miami-Dade Parks. Children, age 10 and under, are free.

Gates open at 10 a.m. No coolers, outside food and beverage, large tents or umbrellas, and pets (except service animals for individuals with disabilities) are permitted.

It’s a merger of “parks, music, conservation, and nature” – so come on out! For more information, call 305-945-3425 or visit miamidade.gov/lovein.

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Sick Of Feeling Like A Helpless Bystander?

People Feel Powerless And Hopeless, But We Aren’t America is in a dark place right now. If you’re frustrated by the dissension and angst going on at every level of government and citizen life, you’re certainly not alone. But Elaine Parke has a rather pointed question for you: What are you doing, right now, to change it?

“People feel powerless and hopeless, but we aren’t,” insists Parke, author of The Habits of Unity: 12 Months to a Stronger America…one citizen at a time. “We don’t have to accept self-interest, intolerance, and incivility as the new normal. In fact, if we’re not intentionally living in ways that counter these forces, then we are part of the problem.”

Parke is on a campaign against insensitive compliance with the status quo. She is

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convinced we can create a better, more unified America.

We can drastically improve our own mental health at the same time. And it’s not just that we can. It’s that we must.

“We don’t have to be helpless bystanders,” she says.

“We can transform our own lives; treat others with dignity, respect, and kindness; and create a healthier nation in the process. Mental wellness and good citizenship go hand-inhand.”

Parke admits her book might appear a bit “lightweight” given its emphasis on subjects like peace, helpfulness, and gratitude. But look deeper. You’ll see that it’s a statement of reckoning on Bystander?, Page 7A

COVID Strikes Again In My Line of Work, I See What I See

By Tracy Renee Lee

“It appears to me that people who live a healthy active life survive COVID more often than those who do not” Tracy Renee Lee I am not a doctor, but I see from a unique angle, the fallout from the COVID Pandemic.

COVID-19 has been a beast of

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an illness for some. For others, not so much. As a funeral director, I see the uptick and decline in deaths in a real-time situation, especially in the area in which I live.

I understand that people are afraid of the vaccine. It remains unproven and without COVID Strikes, Page 4A

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Important Reminders: For City of Hollywood Residents Last October, a new threetiered utility rate structure for water and wastewater customers began that included an annual rate increase while encouraging water conservation. The annual rate adjustments are funding increasing operating costs and mandatory water and wastewater system upgrades to meet state and federal regulatory requirements. The three tier rate structure rewards customers who conserve water and creates an incentive for those who currently do not, thereby allowing customers greater control over their monthly bill. The charges for water increase as usage increases, so the more water a customer consumes, the higher the rate they are charged.

An average single family residential customer’s monthly water usage is 600 cubic feet (approximately 4,500 gallons). Effective your first utility bill in November, the average water customer can expect to pay $25.62, an increase of $0.30 a month. The average water and wastewater customer will pay $77.58, an increase of $0.87 a month. The new stormwater rate of $7.62 is an increase of $1.50 a month, based on the Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) Annual Price Index. As a reminder for seasonal customers who live here less than 12

Disconnections and late penalties for past due utility balances will resume on October 1st, 2021.

Customers with an outstanding balance on their utility accounts have the following options: • If you need assistance: Contact the Family Success Center for Broward County to apply for emergency assistance online here or by calling the Emergency Rental Assistance Hotline at: (888) 692-7203 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm Monday Thru Friday • If you need to set up a payment plan: Contact the City’s Customer Service team: (954) 921-3938 or by email

months a year, a minimum monthly base rate is charged regardless of use.

Sanitation Fee for Single Family Homes and Duplex Apartments Effective October 1st, single family homes and duplexes who receive solid waste and recycling collection services from Waste Pro, USA will see a new monthly rate of $45.00 for twice-weekly garbage collection, weekly recycling and yard waste collections, monthly bulk collection, processing and disposal. Annual

COVID Strikes Again From Page 1A a history. I also understand that people hate wearing masks. I feel very fortunate. I live in Texas where mask mandates are not in effect. I battle with all of the crazy COVID mandates. Who knows from morning until evening what will change and what won’t?

Lately, I have seen an uptick in cases.

Last year, cases crested in October and began to fall again in November. Rather than continue to climb, I hope death tolls will fall again as they did last year. I also see a difference in the condition of descendants from 2020 to 2021.

Physically, their appearance is nearer to

increases to the rate will be determined based on contractual obligations and program administrative costs. For more information about the sanitation fee for single family homes and duplex apartments please visit http://www.hollywoodfl.org/997/ City-of-Hollywood-SanitationCustomers.

Reinstatement of Disconnections for Past Due Balances Over one year ago, the City of Hollywood temporarily suspended its policy for service dis-

their natural look. Last year, we found that descendants sported a little extra weight while living. This year, we find that weight seems to be a present condition, however, there seem to be other contributing factors as well. Perhaps pre-existing conditions seem to play a more prevalent role in ushering in death this year because of the variant. Because of this, death seems to happen more quickly. Perhaps that is the reason descendants do not look as ravaged upon death this time around.

As for me and my family, we are adopting the following practices to help guard against contamination. We do not wear masks because we believe in cellular immunity. We sanitize and clean everything anyone touches, including ourselves. We are impeccable about personal

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connections for past due balances. It was a way to help customers through a difficult economic time and to ensure water service was available for hand washing and other hygiene measures during the height of the pandemic. Customers were encouraged to stay current with their utility payments during this time if they were able, and to reach out for assistance in setting up a payment plan if they were not able to make there payments on time or in full during the pandemic.

cleanliness. The other thing we do is eat healthy food, take a full gamut of vitamins and minerals, watch our weight, get plenty of rest, and exercise our hearts. In short, we practice the health routines that were established for us as children.

I am not a doctor. I do not have any health or medical training. I do not offer this information as medical advice.

However, in my line of work, I see what I see and it appears to me that people who live a healthy active life survive COVID more often than those who do not.

Because of this observation, my family and I have moved to a healthier lifestyle. I

• If you would like to pay a delinquent balance in full: You can make a payment online, use the 24-hour automated phone system by calling: (954) 921-3938 or one of the below options: • Drive-thru window at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard – (North side of building). Hours: 7:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m.

Monday-Thursday • After hours drop box at City Hall, 2600 Hollywood Boulevard (North side of building) next to the “drive thru” For more information, please visit the City’s website at: www.hollywoodfl.org/238/Rates Or call Utility Billing Customer Service at: (954) 921-3938.

hope you will too.

My name is Tracy Renee Lee. I am a Certified Grief Counselor (GC-C), Funeral Director (FDIC), published author, syndicated columnist, Podcaster, and founder of the “Mikey Joe Children’s Memorial” and Heaven Sent, Corp. I write books, weekly bereavement articles, Podcasts, and Grief BRIEFs related to understanding and coping with grief. I am the American Funeral Director of the Year Runner-Up and recipient of the BBB’s Integrity Award.

It is my life’s work to comfort the bereaved and help them live on.

For additional encouragement, please visit my podcast “Deadline” at: https://open.spotify.com/show/7MHPy4ctu9OLvdp2JzQsAA or at: https://anchor.fm/tracy874 and follow me on Instagram at “Deadline_TracyLee.”

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When the sea level or flash flooding puts pressure on the pipes water seeps in. When the pipe is full the water overflows or seeps out. When you add the fact, people throw towels and other items down the drain, our pipes and more importantly lift stations get clogged and even become broken from the strain.

Water Breaks, Sewer Back-Ups Sea Level Rising, Saltwater Erosion & Disposable Wipes Add Up To A Problem

By Hallandale Beach Mayor, Joy Cooper

Over the past year our City has continued to see numerous water breaks and sewer back-ups. While they both have to do with water these two types of situations come with different impacts. The root cause is the age of our pipes but there are other factors. Sea level rising, saltwater erosion and in the case of our sewer lines disposable wipes.

Our sewer system is made up of different types and ages of pipes. The pipes are connected to lift stations that are strategically placed around the city to meet the demands in each area. Basically, waste comes from your home or apartment through gravity mains which fill and then travel to a station. These stations fill and then are pumped out with pressure.

The process continues to two main pumps that connect to Hollywood and then to their treatment plant.

Our City has contracted with Hollywood for years as part of a large user’s agreement. Pembroke Park, Pembroke Pines, Miramar and Dania joined and created the system. Over the years Pembroke Pines and Miramar built plants out west. An agreement was negotiated where they would need to pay for an agreed cost to get out of the agree-

ment. In return it freed up capacity for the cities in the east.

The old pipes in our City as well as access points like manhole covers and cracked pipes create what is called I&I Inflow and Infiltration. When the sea level puts pressure on the pipes water seeps in.

When the pipe is full the water overflows or seeps out. When you add the fact, people throw towels and other items down the drain, our pipes and more importantly lift stations get clogged and even become broken from the strain. Our residents need to know if they use these wipes and are truly not flushable, they are clogging our drains.

With King Tides I&I is compounded.

The system gets strained. Even in Hollywood you can see pumps next to the pump stations. Their system like ours can get overwhelmed. Last meeting, we discussed working with them to see what they are planning to address.

When the pumps break, we need to put in bypass pumps until we can repair the damage. Sadly, in two cases in the Southwest Section, a person turned off the pump due to the noise. This occurred twice and since then we have secured and posted. It is illegal to damage or to tamper with this equipment, if you are

caught, you can be arrested and fined.

This act can create environmental damage. It can also create backups and flooding.

In the case of our water pipes. Sea level rising also impacts the pipes. Our water pipes, like sewer pipes, run through-out the City and interconnect to pumps. The difference is that the water is continually under pressure. On the beach, we have the water tower and in condominiums there are also booster pumps.

This potable water must be kept under pressure. As pipes age and get eroded, the pipes can burst. In addition to erosion, the valve system where we can turn sections on and off, are also impacted.

There is another issue that comes up with these breaks. Going in and fixing them stops the breaks but may disturb connections along the line.

Once these pipes burst, there is a threat of possible contamination.

Typically, “Boiled Water Alerts” do not last that long but can depending on the severity of the break. The longest alert I can recall over the past 30 years was from a

hurricane. There was contamination of the well field out west that impacted everyone’s water supply. During the alerts, the staff were testing the water until they knew that it was clear.

It is not all bad news. We are very fortunate to have a great team in our Department of Public Works under the leadership of Director Jeff Odoms. They are on call 24-7-365. They have been working on doing all of the repairs and he is getting service updates ASAP. The other great news is we have approved a plan to replace and or repair all of our lift stations.

For those residents that wish to celebrate the life of Vice Mayor William Julian, there will be a mass held starting at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Matthews Church, located at 542 Blue Heron Drive, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009. After the service, there will be a memorial brick dedication at our Veteran’s Memorial, located at City Hall 400 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009. Refreshments will follow at the American Legion Post 310, located at 225 Southeast 1st Avenue, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009.

As always, I am available anytime for your questions, concerns and ideas to make our City, a better place, on my phone/text at: (954) 632-5700. Or you can e-mail me at: jcooper@cohb.org Please visit my Facebook Page: MayorJoyCooper. Like It! Friend It! Share It!

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Love-In Music From Page 1A CDC and County guidelines for the safety of our patrons and staff. COVID-19 safety precautions, including social distancing and masks when social distance cannot be maintained, will be strictly followed. For anyone in need of a mask, complimentary masks will be given out at the entrance, while supplies last.

About Greynolds Park Greynolds Park is a 249-acre urban oasis, it was once the site of a rock quarry until the land was deeded to Dade County to become the third park in the newly formed county park system, opening to the public in 1936. Designated in 1983 as a historic site by the Miami-Dade County Historic Preservation Board and as a heritage site in 2004 by the Board of County Commissioners for its exceptional historic and archaeological significance, the park is most notable for the limestone rock structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps., the Depression-era program responsible for the construction of many of the nation’s treasured national parks and state parks.

The park offers areas for group picnics, two playgrounds, walking paths and trails, and opportunities for bird-watching with

Patrons will enjoy food trucks, 60s, 70s and 80s-costume contest, classic cars, and other fan favorites they’ve come to love and enjoy scenic views of the Oleta River. A fishing dock, canoe/kayak launch, and bark park are also available at East Greynolds Park, a short distance from the main park. Camp Greynolds features

an overnight camping facility with cabins, bathhouse and mess hall available for scout groups, non-profit organizations, and other organized groups with advanced reservations.

About Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces is the 3rd largest county park system in the US, consisting of over

275 parks and more than 40,000 acres of parks and natural areas, comprised of active and passive parklands. It is one of the most unique park and recreation systems in the world.

Gold Coast Jazz Society Opens Their 2021-22 Jazz Concert Series Gold Coast Jazz Society (GCJZ) celebrates thirty years of respect and honor for the art form of jazz in their 2021- 2022 Season - Live! At the Amaturo. “In marking this incredible milestone, we aimed this Season, to mix our performances between pure and contemporary, alongside some hip, creative variations,” says GCJS Executive Director Pam Dearden.

“We hope we have curated something for everyone, and we also wish to invite new audience members into our fold.”

Live! At the Amaturo features a sensational variety of ‘straight-ahead’ tunes, new renditions of old favorites, as well as jazz that is innovative. A host of international artists as well as outstanding local musicians are carefully included in the series. All concerts will occur at the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 Southwest 5th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale and begin at 7:45 p.m.

The jazz concert series includes seven concerts, full season subscriptions which are available for $315 per person, and Jazz Trio subscriptions (3 concerts of your choice) for $150 per person. Gold Coast Jazz Society members are offered a discounted rate on full subscriptions or jazz trio subscriptions. For subscription information and to become a member, go to: www.goldcoastjazz.org Single tickets for each concert are $65 plus applicable fees and are available online at: www.browardcenter.org, by phone at Ticketmaster: (954) 462-0222, or at the Broward Center’s AutoNation Box Office. Student and teacher tickets are $15 per show with valid ID. A discount for groups of ten or more is also available.

The series kicks off on November 10 with “United in Swing” featuring the South Florida Jazz Orchestra and guest vocalist Lisanne Lyons. The South Florida Jazz Orchestra, led by Dr. Chuck Bergeron, is a modern big band comprised of some of the best jazz musicians, studio musicians, and jazz educators in the southeast who have performed and toured with many of the greatest artists in jazz and popular

Bria Skonberg Nothing Ever Happens Tour music. Lisanne Lyons is a south Florida favorite who will enchant you with her special style of jazz vocals. To learn more about these artists, go to: www.gold coastjazz.org Pre-show music will be provided in the Amaturo Lobby by the Pine Crest Jazz Ensemble.

On December 8, the continually rising jazz star, Bria Skonberg, will perform inventive arrangements of traditional jazz and music from her recent CD Nothing Never Happens. Skonberg is one of today’s top women in jazz and is a 2020 Canadian Juno Award nominee for her recent recording, Nothing Never Happens.

She also garnered a 2018 Juno nomination for With a Twist and was 2017 Juno Winner for Best Vocal Jazz Album for Bria.

She links the present with the past by playing inventive arrangements of traditional jazz repertoire, clever reinterpretations of contemporary classics and original compositions with genuine heart and dynamic flair. Skonberg has been called “One of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation” by the Wall Street Journal and “A millennial shaking up the jazz world” by Vanity Fair.

For more information about this artist, go to her website at: www.briaskonberg.com The Shelly Berg Trio will return on January 12 with a special tribute to the

The Kenny Barron Trio Nea Jazz Master music of George Gershwin with a Gershwin Top 20 Celebration. Berg is a Steinway piano artist and five-time Grammy-nominated arranger, orchestrator, and producer, with numerous recordings to his credit. Not only a performer, he is also a notable educator and is the Dean of the University of Miami’s prestigious Frost School of Music. The All Music Guide says that Shelly “is one of the finest pianists around in the early 21st century playing modern mainstream jazz.” To learn more about Shelly Berg, go to: https://www.shellyberg.com/ On January 25, fresh off the jazz cruise, join us for a concert with NEA Jazz Master, Kenny Barron. Honored by the National Endowment for the Arts as an NEA Jazz Master, Barron has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms. The Los Angeles Times named him “one of the top jazz pianists in the world” and Jazz Weekly calls him “the most lyrical piano player of our time.” Whether he is playing solo, trio or quintet, Kenny Barron is rec-

ognized the world over as a master of performance and composition. Enjoy preconcert music in the Amaturo Lobby by the Pine Crest Jazz Septet.

To learn more about Kenny Barron, go to kennybarron.com The February 9 concert will feature the Gold Coast Jazz debut of the acclaimed Latin jazz pianist, Chuchito Valdés.

Chuchito, following in the footsteps of his famed father Chucho Valdés and grandfather Bebo Valdés, continues the legacy of great piano players from Cuba. With influences of Caribbean rhythms and jazz, he will create an exciting and energetic blend of spicy music. Chuchito has recorded and performed with the world renowned Cuban band, Irakere, which he led for two years. His exciting performances have taken him to festivals, clubs and concerts throughout the world, from Cuba and the Caribbean to the Americas and Europe. Learn more about this artist at: https://www.chucho-valdes.com.

On March 9 Tony DeSare, the incredible singer/pianist, brings his fresh take on old school classics. He’s won critical acclaim for his three Billboard Top 10 jazz albums and for his exciting performances in jazz clubs, at Carnegie Hall, with symphony orchestras and in Las Vegas.

The closing concert of the jazz series will occur on April 13 featuring the world renowned Dirty Dozen Brass Band with An Evening of New Orleans Jazz, Funk & Soul. The DDBB has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres including Bebop, Jazz, and Funk with a sprinkling of R&B and Soul. This world famous music machine has celebrated over 40 years of performing a “musical gumbo” around the globe with over twelve recordings and collaborations with a wide range of artists. Learn more about the DDBB at: DirtyDozenBrassBand.com

The Gold Coast Jazz Society is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of jazz music through a mainstage concert series, free community concerts, educational programs, a jazz scholarship program and musical services provided by the Gold Coast Jazz Society Band. For more information go to: www.goldcoastjazz.org.

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Bystander?

From Page 1A where the buck stops: squarely at the doorstep of each American who isn’t leading their life to the best of their abilities with respect and regard for others, our democracy, and our environment.

Plus, it lays out a solution that actually works. Parke, who has a background in advertising and marketing, has nine studies to back up her assertion. For 30 years, her scalable, outcome-proven, and habitforming 12-month model has transformed lives across the USA’s Midwest and in Rwanda. In 1993, it was deemed a “Social Invention” by the London Institute for Social Inventions.

“My plan uses the same marketing principles that corporations and politicians use to sell their stuff and their ideas to Americans,” she asserts. “It’s just that, in this case, what we’re selling is a 12month protocol for good health and good citizenship.”

The idea is that as the campaign goes viral, everyone is focused on the same branded behavior each month. The easy-tograsp, color-coded, one-month-at-a-time plan is easy to put into practice. It feels good, so people want to keep doing it. Over time, rather than dissipating, communities of shared monthly practices emerge and can be sustained, just like holidays.

Her book’s 365 one-magic-minute-aday motivational format is designed to serve as “mental nutrition” for readers. Parke believes our mental consumption matters just as much as our calorie consumption.

Here is a glimpse of the 12-month framework laid out in The Habits of Unity: JANUARY: Help Others Color Cue - Gentle Aqua Goal for the Month: To lift our spirits, and the spirits of others, by caring, sharing, and giving.

January is the beginning of a fresh new year. It’s a great time to carry on the spirit of holiday giving, hopeful celebration, and goodwill, which too often just ends abruptly.

TIP (January 13): Spend today acknowledging how other people’s lives are intertwined with your own. Look around you. Ask yourself who made the chair you’re sitting on. Think about who stocked the shelves at the grocery store.

FEBRUARY: You Count Color Cue - WOW! Fuchsia Goal for the Month: To know that you

count and to BELIEVE it.

Appropriate for Black History Month, February’s focus is on knowing that you have a purpose and were born with gifts to fill that purpose.

TIP (February 4): If you have children at home, spend extra time with them or with your grandchildren or with the neighbor’s children. Let children know you value and respect them. Encourage them to know they count. Be patient with them.

MARCH: Resolve Conflicts Color Cue - Peaceful Dove Gray Goal for the Month: Patch up a relationship with at least one person.

Even if you began this

MAY: Be Grateful Color Cue - Grateful Pink Goal for the Month: In addition to appreciating others, take time to appreciate yourself—do something you’ve always wanted to do!

“Be Grateful” is a perfect mental health habit for May. During this special month, we celebrate both Memorial Day and Mother’s Day. TIP (May 13): One of the most difficult aspects of appreciation is expecting it. We know that we “shouldn’t” expect anything in return when we give to others—but it is easier said than done.

JUNE: Reach Higher Color Cue - “JOLT” Orange Goal for the Month: Break free of procrastination. Do the important task you have been putting off for too long.

June is the month to break free from the boundaries around you. We are able to bloom and grow in direct proportion to our willingness to dream.

TIP (June 2): Stop waiting for life to get easier. So often, we postpone our dream until “things smooth out” or until our problems disappear or we have more time.

Dreams will never happen in our lives unless we start toward them now.

JULY: Become Involved Color Cue - Patriot Red Goal for the Month: Have a great summer by volunteering at least some of your time.

Good citizenship is more than just voting. July is a great month to give meaning to your Fourth of July celebration by volunteering your time to a cause that is important to you.

TIP (July 20): Activism is not often popular. When great changes have been needed in our democratic society, the courageous people—like Rosa Parks, who refused to give up her seat on a bus—suffered greatly.

month like a lion, decide to go out like a lamb. Work on calming yourself down and taking timeouts when you feel your emotional temperature rising.

TIP (March 10): Successfully using humor in a “resolve conflicts” situation is a matter of timing, but it can be done. When anger is high, humor can be interpreted as a belittling lack of respect for the other person’s point of view.

APRIL: Take Care of Our Environment Color Cue - Spring Green Goal for the Month: Select an environmental project as simple as planting a tree in your own yard.

Let’s renew our commitment to the outdoor environment and to the future of the fragile planet we share. What we take care of today will be preserved for future generations. This is a time for us to appreciate and enjoy the beauty of the natural world.

TIP (April 25): Water is precious; conserve it. Like the Amish, use a broom

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AUGUST: Know Who You Are Color Cue - Thoughtful Blue Goal for the Month: Be able to write down your own values about family, children, personal behavior, work performance, and your role in your community.

August is a slower-paced month of vacations—a time to relax and also to reflect. Encourage yourself to reflect on your values and where “you” are taking your own future.

TIP (August 21): Look around you.

Unless you are in the woods surrounded by pure nature, you are surrounded by items that were once ideas and beliefs that began in someone’s mind and heart.

SEPTEMBER: Do Your Best Color Cue - AWARD Gold Goal for the Month: Pick a task, even a small one, and give it all you’ve got!

As kids go back to school and vacation season ends, it’s time to anchor our resolve and begin again. September is a good time to celebrate our contemporaries and people down through the centuries who have contributed the best of themselves to us and to the world we

share.

TIP (September 7): Be inspired by the words of James Todd Smith—a.k.a., LL Cool J—who grew up in a climate of domestic violence: “Destructive behavior and a lack of focus will cause you to neglect yourself, your spirit, God, and your family. I can’t make sure my family is okay if I’m concentrating on the pain of my own past. I just have to forgive and get on with my life.”

OCTOBER: Be Patient and Listen Color Cue - Slow-Down Lavender Goal for the Month: Find the patience to make cherished memories out of more moments this month.

There is a sparkling spectrum of color in every moment, every person, and every autumn leaf. Let the leaves remind you to enjoy the colors of each moment and to appreciate the treasure of “moment jewels” that you will find when you are patient with yourself and listen to your heart.

TIP (October 4): Take a few minutes to listen for the guidance that comes from within your own heart. Everything we create in life comes from our inner silence.

Give this resource time to bloom.

NOVEMBER: Show a Positive Attitude Color Cue - SUNNY Yellow Goal for the Month: On every excursion, wear JOY in your smile.

Sometimes it is necessary to “fake it ’til we make it.” When we do, we may find that a “true” positive attitude will come about more quickly. Enjoy the moments as they happen, especially the joy of Thanksgiving. Make positive memories to savor again and again.

TIP (November 15): Keep a positive attitude during adversity. This is easier when we remember that we actually do “get through” the tough setbacks.

DECEMBER: Celebrate Community, Family, and Friends Color Cue - EVER-Green Goal for the Month: Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.

Whether finely seamed or tattered and torn, relationships are the threads that connect us to one another. “Celebrate Community, Family, and Friends’’ wraps up the year and captures the essence of the holiday season, no matter what religious or humanist belief you hold.

TIP (December 19) Just say, “I’ll be there.” Being there for a friend is the greatest gift we can give.

When we help others, healthy things happen to them and to us. We are renewed in love and our spirits soar.

Parke’s dream is to spark a unity revolution across various groups—communities, workplaces, schools, etc.—that rises from the ground up and sweeps across the nation. The sooner we realize that we’re not helpless bystanders (far from it!), the sooner we can get the revolution underway.

About the Book: The Habits of Unity: 12 Months to a Stronger America…one citizen at a time (Outskirts Press, 2021, ISBN: 978-1-97724276-1, $21.95, 12habits4allofus.org is available at bookstores nationwide and from major online booksellers.

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Celebrating the unique flavors of Hispanic Cuisine (BPT) - Hispanic Heritage Month offers an ideal opportunity to celebrate Hispanic contributions to the U.S., inviting everyone to explore the unique art, music, talent, innovation - and food - that has enriched the American experience.

These vital cultural influences come from regions spanning Mexico, Central and South America to the Caribbean and Spain itself. Possibly the most impactful influence from Hispanic culture centers on food. American food culture is invigorated by these exciting inspirations.

Hispanic foods make an impact, from barbacoa to birria Traditional foods with Hispanic roots are as diverse and varied as the people themselves, with many dishes adapted from place to place to showcase local ingredients - or reflect unique cultural and regional differences. To raise awareness of Hispanic culinary contributions, Rumba Meats is partnering with Latino food and lifestyle influencers to share their recipes and stories behind the flavors Hispanic culture has contributed to the U.S., on the brand’s website and social media.

Barbacoa: A favorite of Instagram influencer Saraa Franco, this traditional dish dates back to pre-Hispanic times. The Mayans developed this technique of cooking meat wrapped in agave leaves in a hole in the ground. Spanish explorers brought barbacoa north from the Caribbean into the present-day U.S. in the

16th and 17th centuries, and “barbecue,” as it’s known, has only gotten more popular in the last 500 years.

“There are lots of places in the U.S. where you can find really good barbacoa tacos,” said Franco. “Or you can learn how to make barbacoa yourself.”

Franco makes barbacoa using Rumba Meats beef cheek. “There’s something so special about food that reminds me of my childhood,” said Franco. “Waking up in my grandfather’s ranch, the smell of coffee, homemade tortillas - and barbacoa being prepared so we could all have breakfast as a family.”

Birria: Birria is easily one of the greatest, most widely appreciated foods that Hispanic culture has contributed to America. This traditional Mexican stew originated in Jalisco, Mexico, where it was made with goat meat. Today, in the U.S., birria is made with other meats. Lifestyle influencer Petia Mitchell uses Rumba Meats beef cheek in her birria recipe.

Teresa Barajas, whose grandfather had a birria stand in Jalisco, uses hind shank and marrow bones.

In fact, birria has undergone lots of popular adaptations. It’s having a moment in the U.S. as Quesabirria, a taco variation on the dish, became a social media hit.

However you make it, birria is a savory, satisfying, time-honored treasure that fosters inventiveness and experimentation making it a great choice for any Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

Birria recipe from Petia Mitchell Servings: 4 (stew) or 10 (tacos); Prep time: 30 minutes; Cook time: 11 hours Ingredients • 1 package (about 2 pounds) • Rumba Meats Beef Cheekmeat • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder • 1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder • 3 cups water • 2 bay leaves Chile Sauce • 5 dried California chiles • 6 dried Morita chiles • (or chipotle peppers in sauce) • 4 cloves garlic • 1/3 cup oil • 2 cups water, reserve 1 cup • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano • 1 teaspoon cumin • 1/3 teaspoon Mexican cinnamon • 1/3 teaspoon ground clove • 6-8 peppercorns • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder Instructions 1. Place all ingredients into a slow cooker and cook on low overnight.

Remove beef from broth. Strain broth and reserve.

2. Meanwhile, make Chile Sauce.

Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles. Add chiles, garlic and oil to a small saucepan and heat on medium/low. Once chiles begin to soften in oil, add 1 cup

water. Simmer for 10 minutes.

3. In a blender add chiles, garlic, 1 cup water and 1 cup cooking liquid from meat.

Add remaining ingredients listed for sauce. Blend on high for 30 seconds.

Strain sauce through a mesh strainer, removing large pieces.

4. Add strained chili sauce and one tablespoon of oil to a large saucepan, then simmer for 5 minutes. Add beef broth from a slow cooker plus 1 more cup of beef broth. Cook for 15 minutes.

5. Add beef cheek meat to a simmering saucepan and cook for another 20-30 minutes.

Enjoy with rice or in tortillas. Top with onions, cilantro and lime juice.

How Rumba Meats helps families celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Rumba Meats is committed to celebrating Hispanic heritage through food, with high-quality products needed for many authentic Hispanic recipes. To find ingredients from beef cheek to hind shank and more, visit RumbaMeats.com/ Products. To inspire a new generation of Hispanic leaders and express the importance of this month, Rumba Meats is partnering with the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI), providing scholarships to U.S. Hispanic high school seniors.

For stories about Hispanic contributions, ways to celebrate and recipe inspiration, visit RumbaMeats.com/Heritage-Starts-Here

Dark chocolate is a top 2021 food trend (BPT) - Throughout the pandemic people have turned to their favorite foods to bring them joy. However, with a new focus on wellness, people are taking a fresh approach to classic comfort foods. Chocolate is the perfect example - as sales soar globally, dark chocolate is emerging as a top food trend, offering indulgence you can feel good about.

What is dark chocolate?

Chocolate features cocoa powder, which comes from the cocoa bean. This powder is unsweetened and bitter before being used as a main ingredient in recipes. Traditional milk chocolate adds high amounts of sugar and fat, but dark chocolate has higher levels of cocoa powder and fewer unhealthy additions.

According to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, dark chocolate contains 50-90% cocoa solids, cocoa butter and sugar, while milk chocolate contains 1050% cocoa solids, cocoa butter, milk in some form and sugar. Some innovative chocolate companies are even coming out with sugar-free dark chocolate options.

Sugar-free dark chocolate “As more everyday occasions call for celebrations with chocolate and we snack more at home, we wanted to offer a guiltfree and delicious option,” shares Crystal Thomas, KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates chocolatier and production manager at Destination Kohler. “We dedicated over a year to source the best

chocolate from France with the highest content of cacao for optimal health benefits and flavor. Add a few premium ingredients and you get Sugar-Free Chocolate.” Without the excessive additives, dark chocolate can be a healthy part of a balanced diet and provide numerous benefits. Cocoa beans have flavanols, a type of phytonutrient with health-promoting properties. The Mayo Clinic points to research that the ingredients in dark chocolate can help reduce inflammation, lowers risk of heart disease, reduces blood pressure and more.

How to enjoy dark chocolate Because of its healthy characteristics and indulgent taste, dark chocolate is a top food trend. Be inspired by these seven ways to enjoy dark chocolate:

Serve chocolate for dessert: Dark chocolate is a decadent dessert that impresses. It’s also a time-saving option because there’s no kitchen prep needed.

Just plan ahead by buying high-quality dark chocolates and confections and serve a single piece or several on a small plate to each person.

Create a chocolate board: Much like a cheese board or charcuterie tray, a chocolate board presents a variety of dark chocolate and accompaniments in a visually impressive way. Start with a large tray or serving dish, fill with several varieties of dark chocolate grouped in an eye-pleasing way, and add extras such as nuts, pretzels and fresh berries.

Explore classic combinations: Dark chocolate complements classic flavors so you can satisfy curious taste buds. For example, KOHLER Original Recipe

Chocolates has a new Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar with a silky-smooth dark chocolate shell enveloping a velvety ganache filling of natural peanut butter, 72% chocolate and a dash of flaked sea salt.

Enjoy chocolate for breakfast: Chocolate can be a healthy part of breakfast when you keep unsweetened cocoa powder on hand. Try sprinkling this powder on top of cereal, oatmeal or toast in the morning. You can also add some to your morning smoothie for a chocolatey boost.

Make it a mocha: Melt a single piece of dark chocolate in your coffee in the morning for a rich mocha taste you can feel good about.

Place a small piece in the bottom of your cup, pour coffee on top and then mix with a spoon. To speed up the process, microwave the chocolate for 10 seconds in your cup first to start the melting.

Try different pairings: The flavors of dark chocolate can be a wonderful pairing to other foods for a tasty snack or dessert any day. Try dark chocolate with nuts such as almonds, sweet fruits like bananas or aged cheeses like Gouda. Dark chocolate also pairs nicely with coffee or a glass of red wine.

Give dark chocolate gifts: Whether as a hostess gift or to celebrate a special occasion, dark chocolate can be the perfect present. Visit: www.KohlerChoco lates.com to shop for beautiful artisanal dark chocolate creations that can be safely shipped across the country.

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