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PUBLISHER PAGE 18 Remembering Our Veterans FEATURE STORY 20 International Ballet Company Presents The Nutcracker, A Stunning Full-Length Theatrical Extravaganza CALENDAR 22, 24 November 2021 LEGALLY SPEAKING 28 Talking About Death COMMUNITY NEWS 32 Weston Nights Outdoor Concert Series Featuring Private Stock 34 Weston Come on Down to Recycling Right! 36 Chillin’ with Cops Was a Slam Dunk

Weston Foreign Film Series Lights! Camera! Action! We Are Back! Let’s Dance! The Amazing Hunt: FTL Beach

SCHOOL NEWS 30 Fifteen Cypress Bay Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists 30 Cypress Bay Opens New Lightning Bolt-Shaped Building 44 Children Helping Children: Harvest Drive Serves Thanksgiving Dinner 47 Threats at School are No Joke 58 PEACE is the Word! CAN DO KID 42 A Recipe for Success POSITIVE PARENTING 46 Be A Blessing! REAL ESTATE 48 Tips to Finding the Perfect Adult Community FROM THE STATEHOUSE 52 Legislative Update

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Remembering Our Veterans

ugust 30, 2021, marked the official end of the war in Afghanistan. The 20-year combat operation, along with the war in Iraq, left us with the most combat Veterans since the Vietnam war. In fact, there are about 75,000 Veterans living in Broward County, according to the US Census Bureau. The fact that these men and women volunteered to put themselves in harm’s way makes them worthy of our respect regardless of political ideology or whether or not you supported these wars. Veterans Day gives us an opportunity to thank the Veterans among us, or at the very least think of the contributions these men and women have made to our society. Unfortunately, for some of our Veterans, the wounds of war don’t show up until after they return home. The suicide rate among Veterans is almost twice that of non-veteran adults, with the gap growing over the past 15 years. It is clear that the horrors of war never go away for some. If you know a veteran, especially someone who has served in combat, take time to reach out to them on November 11th. Let them know that you care about them and value that they are part of your life. While the ghosts of their past can perhaps never be silenced, your friendship could be the light that keeps them going.

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Moonlight Movies in the Park

Tortuga Music Festival

Enjoy Disney’s award-winning film, Raya and The Last Dragon projected on a giant inflatable screen with family and friends. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Coolers are welcome (no alcohol permitted). Watch as Raya struggles to save humanity in her quest to track down the last Dragon. The show starts at 8:00 pm at Weston Regional Park, 20200 Saddle Club Road. For more call 954-389-4321.

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Held on the white sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in a beautiful oceanside setting, Tortuga Music Festival is a 3-day, multi-stage music festival featuring some of the biggest names in country, rock and roots music. Tortuga Music Festival brings like-minded fans together for an unforgettable beach weekend experience that pairs music with meaning to raise awareness for marine conservation. For tickets or more info visit tortugamusicfestival.com.

Weston Foreign Film Festival

Enjoy the Argentinian film El Critico (The Film Critic). The film follows Vicor, a film critic, who is wearing of Hollywood’s romantic comedies until he meets Sofia, an attractive woman. He suddenly suspects the movie genre he hates is taking revenge on him. This movie is part of The Arts Council of Greater Weston’s series of five international films. Showtimes are 4:45pm and 7:30pm at the AMC Weston 8 Theater. Tickets are $8.00 at the door. For more info or to purchase a season pass visit 1Weston.com

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NOVEMBER 12-13 Southeastern Circuit Finals Rodeo

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

Arts Chalk in the Park Day

Get your creative juices going as you create an artistic masterpiece to brighten up Library Park. Fun for the entire family as you spend an afternoon drawing out your own chalk art to the event theme Create Your Happy! and compete for a chance to win prizes. 2:00pm - 4:00pm at Library Park, 4255 Bonaventure Blvd. For more info visit 1Weston.com

NOVEMBER 11 Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, we honor and remember everyone who has served in the Armed Forces to protect our nation. Originally observed as Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I when fighting ceased on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. The holiday evolved to be a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good of our nation. 22 / Our City Weston / November 2021 / OurCityMedia.com

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Children and their families will enjoy learning about bike and pedestrian safety from our local deputies and staff of the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) Weston District. Activities include a tot bike rodeo, helmet repair vendors, cycling groups, food trucks and more. Free admission. Noon - 4:00pm at Weston Regional Park. For more info call 954-389-2063.

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

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Pride 2021 will culminate with an epic two-day beach festival to include a street parade down "GAY 1A" (A1A), three stages of entertainment, 150 vendors, headlining performances, and sunset concerts with top DJ’s that will have you dancing on the beach into the night. Pride 2021 will also feature an Afro Pride stage for performances during the weekend. For more info visit PrideFortLauderdale.org

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Show off your bikini bod! Boot camp workouts every Saturday in September. Led by personal trainer Susan Malinski, these sessions will get your blood flowing and set you off with a positive mindset. Boot camps are held at Peace Mound Park at 9:00am. Plus, get the kids moving on Tuesday afternoons at 4:00pm. For more info visit www.SusanMalinski.com or call or text 954-245-2071.

Enjoy listening to the high-energy, multi-talented, and extremely versatile band, Private Stock, performing a variety of 80's, 90's and Latin hits. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and arrive early to pick your perfect seating location. Coolers are welcome; however, alcohol is not permitted to be brought into the park. Food trucks will be on site. For more info, call 954-389-4321.

NOVEMBER 21 Weston Town Center's Food and Wine Festival

The entire community is invited to come to the Weston Town Center's annual Food & Wine Festival. It is the biggest event of the year and is culminated with the annual Christmas Tree lighting! Bring the whole family! November 21, 2021 from 3:30pm to 7pm. westontowncenterfoodandwine.com 24 / Our City Weston / November 2021 / OurCityMedia.com

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ung cancer is a profoundly common and dangerous disease, but we don’t talk about it nearly enough. Did you know that lung cancer kills four times more women compared to breast cancer and three times more people compared to colon cancer? The good news is that lung cancer screenings can detect cancer early and there are excellent new treatments available. By educating yourself on lung cancer, you could save your life and those you care about. Myth # 1 - “Lung cancer is not very common.” Lung cancer is the nation’s leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. It kills more Americans than breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, melanoma, all sarcomas, all childhood cancers and all domestic violence combined. Myth #2 - “Lung cancer is a hopeless death sentence.” Caught early, lung cancer can be curable in more than 95% of cases. Surgical removal of early stage lung cancers can be extremely effective with excellent results. With a late diagnosis, lung cancer is very difficult to treat and survival is not nearly as good compared to when lung cancer is diagnosed in its earliest stages. Myth #3 - “Only smokers get lung cancer.” About 20% of all lung cancer occurs in people who have never smoked and who have no risk factors. In fact, there

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4-second CAT scan of the lungs. No contrast is used, so there are no needles, no pain and very low X-ray exposure. In addition, these screenings are covered by virtually all insurances. Myth #8 - “Alternative medicine works just as well as real medicine.” This is another very dangerous, and sadly, a common belief. A recent study showed that 40% of Americans believe that some form of “alternative” medicine like vitamins, oxygen, supplements, enemas or crystals can cure any cancer, and 48% of millennials hold this belief. The truth is that lung cancer treatment is very complex. It requires the sophisticated efforts of surgeons, oncologists, radiation oncologists and a wide team of specialists. Marvelous medical advancements are being made and are proving to be very effective, helping patients to live longer than ever. Alternative therapies have not shown these benefits. Myth #9 - “Smoking marijuana is safe because it is natural.” Smoking is dangerous. Period. Whether it’s tobacco or marijuana, the products of smoking are the products of burning. This combustion produces a vast number of chemicals that can cause cancer. The deeply inhaled and retained smoke from marijuana is no different. Studies have linked marijuana smoking with many serious health problems, including cancer and mental health problems. Smoking anything is bad. Myth #10 -” It’s too late to quit smoking now.” It is never too late to quit smoking. The beneficial effects of quitting start soon after the last puff. Lungs begin to clear, breathing improves and many risks begin to decline. A lifetime of smoking will not reverse immediately, but the benefits of quitting are very much worth the effort.

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ore than 800 entries in 40 categories were recently received for the 2021 City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) competition. Of course, The City of Weston had an entry and took first place amongst 76 other winners. Pamela Solomon, Assistant Director of Communications, for the City of Weston, proudly accepted the “Savvy Award” for the City’s educational video “Recycling Right”. The Savvy Awards, held in conjunction with 3CMA’s Annual Conference, recognizes outstanding local government achievements in communications, public-sector marketing, and citizen-government relationships. The Savvies salute skilled and effective city, county, agency, and/or district profes-

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or the first time, The Broward Sheriff Office (BSO) Weston District recently hosted a community policing event, “Chillin’ with Cops”, at the Weston Regional Park. The goal was for the deputies to interact with the young members of the community and their families in an informal setting to meet the Weston deputies and establish good police-community relationships. Everyone met on the basketball courts for some good old-fashioned sports fun. Kids of all ages got

to toss the ball around with the men in blue before enjoying snow cones and a surprise appearance by Burnie, The Miami Heat mascot, and the Miami Heat dancers. The event was a success with over 200 people attending. At the helm was Deputy Danielle Quinones. The ambitious officer was the brainchild behind it all because she wanted to improve people’s attitudes toward the police and increase their trust in law enforcement. “One of the most fundamental keys

to successful law enforcement is the relationship between the police and the communities we serve. Good police-community relations are imperative for developing trust and building community partnerships,” explained Deputy Quinones. “This event was filled with nothing but smiles and fun. It truly proved that these types of events are effective across all our community members. We are extremely grateful to work in such a beautiful community that welcomes us each day!” The framework for establishing trust between the community and the police has always been community policing. However, over time the nation’s communities’ character and composition have changed due to a shift in demographics, an influx of commuters, and the introduction of social media, and other online communication methods. Events such as these open the door for law enforcement officers and the

community to interact in a casual situation rather than a crisis. “Community outreach is a priority to us and something we strive to improve upon every day. This event was a great way to have fun while building relationships between our deputies and the youth of our community. What better way to get to know each other than while enjoying snow cones! Everyone had a blast playing basketball, soccer, and touring the SWAT truck! I can’t wait for our next event and the opportunity to meet some more of our residents,” exclaimed Lieutenant Michele McCardle.

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he City of Weston, in cooperation with the Arts Council of Greater Weston, is pleased to announce the return of the Weston Foreign Film Festival. Beginning November 8, and on subsequent second Monday evenings through March. There will be showings at AMC Weston 8 Theatre at 4:45 pm and 7:30 pm. Irene Caraway, Director of the Weston Foreign Film Series says, "We are so delighted to be bringing the Weston Foreign Films back this year! We missed not having one last year and are looking forward to seeing our regular crowd and meeting newcomers! We have previewed many films and have selected the ones that we feel our audience will enjoy the most! Can't wait to see you on November 8!"

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Weston Foreign Film Series has been one of our most popular hallmark events for many years, we are so fortunate to continue to partner with the City of Weston and welcome a new season of specially curated films to provide a wholesome experience for the community once again.” Below is a brief synopsis of the 5 films specially chosen for our audience. The Committee is Irene Carraway, chair, Vicki Rosen, Betty Silva and Eli Habib. A big thanks to these volunteers for their efforts, their dedication, and their selections.

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ll aspiring business magnates have products at a Japanese grocery store in Ft. a story behind them and this one is Lauderdale. He was soon a “regular” and no different. Adam Serota graduated one day the owner told him he should go with honors and a 4.7 GPA from Cypress Bay buy some meat from a wholesaler down the High School in 2015 and went on to Florida street to add to his repertoire. This source State University (FSU) to obtain a degree in supplied cruise ships, but since no ships Commercial Entrepreneurship. were sailing, he had an overabundance which he was selling for practically nothing. While in college, the avid football/rugby Adam purchased 50 of these steaks in player created Heritage Apparel for fraterwhich he had no idea what to do with. But nities and sororities on campus. He had no idea that his screen-printed t-shirts with through much trial and error, he fell in love catchy graphics would be so well received. with Wagyu which has become a staple and The demand was more than he ever highlight on his specialty menu. expected, and he ended up selling them to “Watching Adam experiment in my kitchen the University of Florida (UF), University of and improve upon my recipes to perfecting Central Florida (UCF), and other chapters all them and creating his own has been nothing over the country. shy of impressive. He has a unique ability to After graduating in 2019 with a Bachelor’s master whatever he attempts! Chef Adam is degree, he kept Heritage going while on his way to becoming a household name,” searching for his next endeavor. The ambiexclaimed his biggest supporter and fan, his tious graduate decided to pack his bags and mother Mindy Rechter. move to the Rockies to do marketing for a Finally, the 23-year-old had much more start-up recruitment agency for software confidence and was ready to start dishing products. In such a short time, the company out his new signature creations. While he doubled in size and was growing strong. was designing his strategy for promoting his Colorado was his new place to call home new brand, a yacht broker reached out after and in early 2020 he sold his beloved seeing his social media page. The timing apparel business. was impeccable as they needed someone However, fourteen months later amidst new to cook for one of their private clients the pandemic, Adam returned to Florida. which happened to be Jordan Poyer, The busy entrepreneur missed his family and Captain of the Buffalo Bills. Poyer and his was confident that he would figure out his wife loved the food, the experience, and next move by being closer to them…and that Adam so much that they kept in touch and he did! have recommended him to other athletes “During the summer of Coronavirus, I was and friends. constantly spending an obscene amount of Adam has since prepared meals for NBA money ordering in food since we weren’t player Ben Simmons, UFC fighter Jorge able to go out. My top choices were always Masvidal, American internet celebrity and sushi and dim-sum, but I was buying too founder of the sports and pop culture blog, much and draining my cash flow. So, I fig“Barstool Sports”, Dave Portnoy, as well as ured I would learn how to make it,” explained many other notable Bills and A-listers. Adam. “I then started posting my new hobby Sushi Nachos, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Shrimp on Instagram just for fun and had no idea Siu Mai, and Wagyu Lollipops were the what would happen next.” starters to Chef Adam’s playbook and as he Adam’s photos began getting much continues to grow his niche menu, his fan attention and overwhelming interest. People base keeps growing just the same. Although he knew and didn’t know started asking him to make his sushi creations for them. Still not top cuts of meat, fresh fish, and colorful vegetables make an incredible and delicious 100% confident in his newly found skills, he meal, hard work, determination, and passion created a special dinner for family friends are the key ingredients to make any recipe a which ended up being his launching pad for success. “Chef Adam Serota”. To learn more about Chef Adam, please visit Like everything else he sets his mind @chefadamserota on Instagram. to, he went fully in and started buying

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in early November. The items will be consolidated at 13 school-based distribution sites to ensure that recipient families receive 6-10 bags of groceries in time for Thanksgiving. The mission of the Harvest Drive, Inc. is to promote the concept of philanthropy to Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) students by providing the opportunity for them to give back directly to their community in a basic and meaningful way. Students working in conjunction with community partners provide food and other necessities including gently used clothing and household items to Broward County schools’ families in need during the Thanksgiving holiday and throughout the year. The Harvest Drive strives to educate students on the issue of hunger in our community and empower them to take leadership roles in

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etting go of the pride and letting go of the pretentious gatherings is essential in order to enjoy a healthy family gathering this holiday. We all know that we are living in unprecedented times. Our generation has never been faced with so many moral, health & social challenges. We are all on the same roller coaster. There is no need to pretend everything is ok. There is no need to pretend that we have been under supernatural pressures and stresses. Therefore; it is important that we be transparent and honest with our loved ones instead of bringing more pressure onto ourselves and others during the holidays. Children are exhibiting the highest level of anxiety and depression ever at an increase of up to 68.5%, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, and they have declared this situation a national emergency. It is imperative that as a family we begin to work on limited stressors that are unnecessary to heal mentally. Let’s rethink how we spend this Thanksgiving. Instead of cleaning, cooking, running around trying to make things “perfect”, how about we simply organize space and time to share with our loved ones by ordering in, using paper plates & disposable cutlery to spend less time cleaning up the mess, and more time discussing things that we should be grateful for like our home, our health and our love for each other. Keep it simple, keep it stressed less, and keep it real. Play board games, tell stories, sit outside and watch your kids play. Be mindful of these moments that we have with our family. At the end of the holidays, it would be beautiful to see that the time was used to heal and be a better, stronger version of ourselves. I am thankful for you, my readers, and for my amazing staff and community for allowing me to be an inspiration to all of you. May you be blessed.

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ourteen-year old “Connor” was brushing his teeth on a quiet October Sunday night. He had finished his homework and was getting ready for bed. As Conner rinsed his toothbrush, a notification from his iPhone chimed in. He had received yet another Snapchat message. This message, however, was different from most. It read “October 28 will be a horrible day for you.”

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Broward County Schools, the BSO, and local police departments implore parents to sit down with their children and discuss the potential consequences of sending threatening messages over the internet. Four students in Pembroke Pines alone have been arrested and charged for making school threats. Kids as young as 12 years old have been charged with multiple felonies. In many such cases, the perceived threats were all just a joke-gone-wrong. “Even if you are joking, making threats to school property or others will not be tolerated,” said Officer Randy Vedrine in a video posted to Facebook by the Pembroke Pines Police Department, “they are an arrestable offense which could follow you for the rest of your life.” Helping kids understand the potential consequences of what may seem like an innocuous comment is important to maintaining a safe learning environment for all.

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hen you finance the purchase a property through a conventional loan, the loan needs to conform to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac guidelines, and it will probably require an appraisal. But, does every loan require an appraisal? What if they have a recent appraisal on file? In some cases, they may be willing to waive the appraisal for certain transactions. Fannie Mae uses its Desktop Underwriter program to assess whether a borrower is a good risk for a loan. It looks at such factors as the income, assets, employment background and debt of the borrower, as well as the price of the property.

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN APPRAISAL WAIVER, ALLOWING YOU TO:

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Save hundreds of dollars on the appraisal fee.

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Close faster, usually in 17 days or less.

WAIVE THE APPRAISAL AND THE FEE

Fannie Mae’s appraisal waiver offers are issued through the Desktop Underwriter® (DU®) for eligible transactions using Fannie Mae’s database of more than 31 million appraisal reports in combination with proprietary analytic data. The benefit of receiving an appraisal waiver is that it can shorten the loan origination process by eliminating the need to obtain and review an appraisal. During the negotiations between buyer and sellers, an appraisal can also be a stressful time, when the appraisal does not come up to the selling price, and it can jeopardize the sale, and a waiver certainly reduces one more contingency in the process. Exercising an appraisal waiver offer relieves the lender from enforcement of representations and warranties on the value, condition, and marketability of the property. It also reduces the expense of appraisal-related costs and delays in the originating process. Finally, to exercise an appraisal waiver, lenders have guidelines that must be followed carefully for eligibility, such as the amount of loan relative to the price of the property, its location, the type of loan, and many other factors. If you would like to know more, let’s set up an appointment to talk more. There are a lot of programs available for you to purchase your own home, refinance, or start investing. Let’s talk about it!

learn more about Appraisal Waivers or to see if it is a good ▸ Tooption for you, call Helena Grossberg at 954-809-5318 or email helena.grossberg@yahoo.com

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By State Representative Robin Bartleman

his month I will be traveling to Tallahassee for two more committee weeks in preparation for the legislative session. Last month I received the Policy Pioneer Award from the Florida Policy Institute for advocating on behalf of children’s health equity and wellbeing. The Florida League of Cities also awarded me the Legislative Appreciation Award for supporting local decisions on the Local Administration and Veteran Affairs committee. The Florida School Board Association awarded me Legislator of the Year for fighting against high stakes education and protecting our public schools. Last month I shared with you my bill to support our first responders. This month, I want to update you on our work in District 104 and what I am doing to provide quality, affordable health care for our kids. Democracy Day was a coordinated effort by volunteers and lawmakers in response to Senate Bill 90. Last month, my office canvassed to educate Broward residents on Florida’s new restrictive voting bill. If you vote by mail or use an absentee ballot, make sure that you request your ballot each general election cycle as per the new law.

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his month of November, the citizens of Weston are invited to join our “Get Fit Challenge” by participating in multiple fitness activities throughout the City of Weston. The challenge is to collect 1 Million Get Fit minutes starting from November 6th up until December 5th. The Rotary Club of Weston and the City of Weston will present the 24th annual Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Run for Tomorrow Half Marathon, Half Marathon Relay, 10K and 5K run, and the 1 Mile Family Walk. Following the Runs and Walk the Fun & Health Festival is opening to the public with many activities and the opportunity to win Get Fit Challenge prizes. Over the years, the Rotary Club’s Run for Tomorrow has realized over $1,000,000 in proceeds for charities serving local needs, as well as humanitarian projects in other countries and polio eradication programs through The Rotary Foundation.

1 Million Minutes to Fitness Challenge November 6 through December 5, 2021

The Commission Cup 1-Mile Walk, 8:30 a.m. SHARP! Awards Ceremony, 10:30 a.m.

Elementary school students and their families throughout Weston are invited to join us for a one-mile family health walk and help their school win the 2021 Commission Cup trophy and cash prizes, too!

Health & Fitness Festival, 9 a.m. until Noon A free community fitness festival open to everyone! Race participation is not required. Visit a variety of booths featuring health & wellness products/services, children’s activities, health check-ups and more. Earn additional minutes towards the Get Fit Challenge and earn more chances to win Raffle prizes by visiting the booths and completing booth activities! The Runs will start in front of Cypress Bay High School between 6:20 AM and 7:30 AM. All Run participants will receive a beautiful die-cast participation medal, a dri-fit runner’s shirt and there will be medals

Kick off the 2021 Rotary Run events by registering for this challenge. Participants will earn minutes by participating in activities at locations throughout Weston, and also at the Health & Fitness Festival on December 5. at the Health & Fitness Festival, collect minutes to earn chances to win raffle prizes and ultimately the Grand Prize, a Playstation 5 set valued at about $1,000.

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for the best runners. The 1 Mile Walk is scheduled for 8:30 AM. Participation is free and required to enter into the Commission Cup Trophy competition for Weston’s elementary schools. All registered children will receive a Commission Cup T-Shirt. The Run for Tomorrow is the oldest, largest, most successful health and wellness event in Weston. A number of generous sponsors stepped up including Diamond Sponsors DynaServ and UKG and Platinum Sponsors Dr. Jaffer Foundation, with many more signed up since. If you or your company are interested in being a part of this premier community event, contact sponsorships@rotaryrunfortomorrow. com for more information on available sponsorship opportunities. Everyone is invited, so join us on December 5 and make a difference for many tomorrows to come. For more event details and to register for the Runs, the Commission Cup, and the Get Fit Challenge, visit westonrotaryrun.com

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PEACE is the Word! By Beverly Perkins

roward County Public Schools (BCPS) recently celebrated their 12th annual” Choose Peace/Stop Violence” week. The campaign’s mission is to “educate, inspire, and empower youth to take action and bring about positive change for preventing youth crime and violence, and create safe, healthy, and thriving environments for children and families”. This year’s theme was “Recovering and Working Together in Peace for a Better World". Not only was it a call to action to spread compassion, kindness, and hope, but also a reminder to everyone as we still navigate the global pandemic. Additionally, it was also an opportunity to improve school culture and engage students. Without hesitation, Manatee Bay Elementary designed a “Peace Week” for their students and staff. These activities included performing an act of peace and kindness each day, reading for peace, wearing white, writing messages, and decorating with sidewalk chalk. “My students loved being involved in Peace Week. They value kindness and the world we live in. They understand that we can be different, but we still must care for each other and their

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IMPINGEMENT SYNDROMES IN DANCERS By Dr. Carlo A. Messina

ain in the front or back of the ankle can occur from a dancer standing “en point” or “demi point”. Pain behind the ankle is due to a bone prominence that pinches the soft tissue or due to a fractured bone or cartilage in the back of the ankle (Os Trigonum). A deep pain in the back of the ankle is felt and is made worse if the foot points down. Treatment includes Rest, Physical Therapy, and Anti-Inflammatory Medication. If the pain does not improve, a Cortisone injection is given to decrease inflammation and scar tissue. Unresolved pain may be treated surgically, thus allowing a full return to dance. The back of the ankle is cleaned out and a small piece of bone may be removed with Arthroscopic Surgery to allow the dancer to return to full activity. Rarely an open procedure is needed. Pain in the front of the ankle is usually caused by thickening of the ankle joint lining and can cause pain while moving the leg forward on the foot. This impingement syndrome is usually associated with an ankle ligament injury and can become very painful, especially the first thing in the morning when getting out of bed to walk or after sitting for a short period of time and getting up to walk. The inflammation and soreness usually lessen with activity but return later on in the day. Physical Therapy and a short course of Anti-Inflammatory Medication may be necessary to reduce the inflammation in the ankle joint. If that does not improve, a Fluoroscopic Guided Cortisone injection may be necessary to reduce the thickening of the soft tissue. If conservative measures fail, a Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injection can be given into the joint to improve healing potential. In some cases, the impingement in the front part of the ankle does not improve and Arthroscopic Surgery may be necessary to completely regain the ankle mobility without discomfort. In some cases, a small spur is present on the front part of the lower leg bone. This can cause chronic pain and stiffness in the ankle. If present, arthroscopic removal of the bone spur is also performed to allow the dancer to resume activity. Prognosis is excellent with full return to dancing with proper treatment!

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he holiday season is quickly approaching, and the house chefs are warming up their family recipes and ovens. Home fires tend to increase during the holiday season, and The Broward Sheriff’s Office Department of Fire Rescue in Weston wants everyone to enjoy the holiday season safely. Following some important fire safety tips in your home can help keep your family safe during the holidays and throughout the year. Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and injuries. Most cooking fires occur the day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. From baking to boiling, frying, or sautéing, following these fire safety tips while cooking will help to keep your holiday season fire safe. Always turn pot handles towards the back of the stove to prevent accidental injury. Avoid placing dish towels or pot holders near the stove to avoid them catching fire. Keep a three-foot, kid-free, safe zone away from any cooking appliance to ensure kids do not play near not surfaces.

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A simple safety rhyme to remember is: When cooking on the stovetop – stay and watch your hot pot. If the oven is on, don’t be gone. In other words, never turn your back to the stove and stay in the kitchen while you cook. Always be prepared and have an extinguisher in easy reach. If you see smoke or fire on the stove, turn the burner off and cover the pan with a lid. Don’t try to use water or run with a flaming frying pan. Similarly, if you see smoke coming from the oven, turn it off and keep the door closed. From 2014-2018, an estimated 44% of house fires resulted from holiday decorations left too close to a heat source. These fires resulted in an annual average of 770 house fires, two deaths, 30 injuries, and 11 million dollars in property damage each year. If decorating is on your agenda this holiday season, be sure to follow these safety tips. Ensure decorations do not block any windows/doors. Check string lights to make sure cords are not worn or broken, and bulbs do not have any loose connections. Dry Christmas trees are a fire hazard, so be sure to water yours daily if you have one. Do not place any lit candles or other heat sources near a Christmas tree or anything else that can burn. Candles start more than 1/3 of fires started by decorations. Always be sure to blow out candles or consider using flameless candles as a safer alternative. Turn off all lights/ decorations when leaving your home or going to bed. Join BSO Fire Rescue Public Educators on November 17th at 6:30pm for a virtual “Holiday Safety” presentation for all ages and more information and holiday safety tips. Registration is free and available online at: https://BSOFireRescuePublicEducation.as.me/

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ennifer Lopez, Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian started a craze for an enhanced buttock. Flat or less protruding rear ends everywhere are being surgically enhanced into more shapely curves and feminine fullness. More women everywhere are considering, or getting buttock enhancements– lifted, sculpted, or augmented. Tighter fitting clothing, such as low-cut sweats, workout pants and leotards are seen in public more often, and a more shapely feminine figure has become aesthetically more desirable. The popularity of the butt lift is not just a U.S. fashion fad. Many women desire to enhance their buttock and thigh region to create a beautiful buttock shape and the very attractive sweep of the lower back, hips and waist.

The buttock augmentation (a.k.a. Brazilian Butt Lift) is enjoying a surge in popularity, because women are unhappy with their buttocks - viewing them as too flat, too wide, or sagging. They were either born like this, or lost the form and shape of their buttocks after losing or gaining weight. Pregnancy, or just aging alone, can also affect the size, projection, and profile of the buttocks. Inability to achieve perky buttocks and sexy curves through exercise and muscle toning has frustrated health-conscious women. There are a variety of cosmetic surgery procedures available for those who desire youthful, fuller, and perky buttocks, with a more sensual body profile. These techniques vary depending on what is actually missing and what is the overall body frame and form. For example, there are many who are either genetically or by weight gain have developed “fat and wide” buttocks.

Liposculpture can shape their buttocks and the surrounding tissues to make the buttocks rounder and more proportional to the rest of the figure. On the other hand, there are those who have “flat and wide” buttocks. In addition to utilizing liposculpture to shape their waist, hips and buttocks, fat injection or grafting is used to augment the buttocks and to provide fullness and projection. Because it also helps to lift loose buttock tissue, this procedure is also referred to as a Brazilian Buttock Lift. Contrary to the above, there are some with sagging buttocks who are not a candidate for Brazilian Buttock Augmentation. These are people whose buttocks sag as a result of massive weight loss, such as after a gastric bypass surgery. These individuals would benefit from a body lift procedure which removes excess skin and helps to lift their thighs and buttocks. During your consultation, Dr. Messa will review your treatment options for buttock contouring, augmentation and enlargement. He will discuss if you are a good candidate, surgical options and techniques, potential risks and complications of surgery, pre- and post-operative instructions, as well as what to expect after surgery.

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