July 2014

POLICE DEPT. NEEDS MORE OFFICERS P.3 | FL. CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM OVERHAULED P.10 | SCHOOL DISTRICT SEEKS $800 MILLION BOND P.14

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Hollywood Police Department seeks more officers

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he Hollywood Police Department is down 15 positons that Police Chief Frank Fernandez wants to fill in an effort to keep the city safer.

Currently there are 265 Hollywood police officers on the job and about 35 more in the training process. “I want to increase the force to 342 officers over the next three years,” said Fernandez.

The officers would add more personnel in the effort to reduce street crime and burglaries.

“My number one priority is community policing. We need more boots on the ground,” said Fernandez.

Currently, there are 16 recruits at the Police Academy. Total police officer hired year-to-date in Fiscal Year 2014 is 22 with eight candidates in active background check.

Currently, the Hollywood Police Department has 314 sworn police officer positions. This information is constantly changing as more officers retire or are hired. At the time of press there were 15 vacancies.

In 2014, the City of Hollywood has received 1726 applications and has hired 22 police officers. Of that 22, four are certified sworn officers, one of those four certified officers has yet to be sworn in with the Hollywood Police Department.

The City of Hollywood also has eight candidates who are in active background checks, one of the first steps to becoming an officer.

Officer recruitment continues on a year-round basis for the Department of Human Resources and Risk Management.

An aggressive recruitment campaign has been going on since the beginning of this year and will continue until all vacant positions are filled. The “Serve with Honor, Join the Force” recruitment Hollywood Police campaign has Chief Frank Fernandez included outreach and advertising on television, radio, billboards, Internet and with professional organizations.

The goal of the Hollywood Police Department is to be fully staffed with 314 budgeted positions by Fiscal Year 2014.

Chief Fernandez will work with the city administration to ensure that money is provided in the budget for more officers.

“By continuing our focused efforts on hiring highly-qualified candidates,

we’re investing in the department’s future. Every officer we hire adds to our strength and builds our force to serve the needs of the City of Hollywood. Our ultimate goal is for the residents to feel as if the police are omnipresent,’ said Fernandez.

The City must budget about $90,000 for a police officer. This includes salary, benefits, pension and equipment. It takes about one year from the time of application to the completion of training to the time when a person becomes an officer. And only about one in a hundred people who apply actually become officers. Many people are not selected because of problems in their background or other issues.

“We want the best people to become Hollywood police officers,” said Fernandez.

Meet Hollywood’s five new officers Police Dept

Five new officers were sworn in to the Hollywood Police Department on May 30 during a ceremony. After being sworn in, they will receive one more week of in house training and then will be transferred to the field training unit.

These are the new officers.

Michael Owens, age 41. He played

football at MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois and served three and a half years in the U.S. Navy. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in finance and management from Florida Atlantic University.

Ryan Ostrowsky, age 23. He earned a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida. He is the first law enforcement officer in his family.

Antonio Berrios, age 26. He earned

a Bachelor’s degree in criminology from Florida State University and was a dispatcher for the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Jason Dohaney, age 26. He earned a

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences from University of Central Florida and worked as a dental assistant. He earned an award for physical fitness and firearms at the Police Academy.

Robert Knapp, 22, He was a volunteer

football coach for Pembroke Pines and is pursuing a degree in criminal justice at Broward College. His father is a police detective for the Hollywood Police Department.

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he Hollywood Jaycees and volunteers from the community will be helping to assist the children selected for this years Back to School Shopping Spree. Each child will be given a $100 gift card, and along with a chaperone, will be able to purchase much needed school supplies or clothing.

The shopping spree will be held Saturday, August 2 and August 3rd at the Kmart (3800 Oakwood Blvd.) located in Oakwood Plaza.

Volunteers and students are asked to be there no later than 6:45 a.m.

We start at 7 a.m. sharp and the store opens at 8 a.m.

“The goal of the Greater Hollywood Jaycees community fundraising project was to raise enough funds to help secure school supplies and clothing for local students who would not otherwise have the needed resources for the 2014-2015 school year” said Shekar Reddy, the Presenting Sponsor for the past three years.

This year the Jaycees are excited to include an addition to the project that will provide each child

with a helmet and teach them about bike safety. In 2014, a new law in Florida passed which requires bike helmets for all bike riders. This is very important in our community as several children use bikes as their primary mode of transportation.

If you are interested in sponsoring a child or volunteering at the event visit www. hollywoodfljaycees.com and make a donation via PayPal, or mail your tax deductible check to the Hollywood Jaycees Foundation, 2930 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, Florida 33020.

The Greater Hollywood Junior Chamber of Commerce, also known as the “Jaycees,” is an organization of individuals, ages 18 through 40, whose focus is on charitable involvement, social activities, developing leadership skills, and creating business opportunities.

For more information of how to become involved in the Jaycee organization, contact the Jaycee Hall at (954) 981-4378 or e-mail the Executive Director, Debra Gronvold at debjaycee@gmail.com

City of Hollywood purchase three GEM vehicles

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he City of Hollywood Department of Parking and Intergovernmental Affairs bought three new zero emissions Global Electric Motors (GEM) vehicles. Each vehicle cost about $9,000.

GEM vehicles are produced by a division of Polaris®, a manufacturer of off-road vehicles and motorcycles. They will be used by the parking staff to tow the pressure washer around between the garages and into the garages to clean and wash parking decks. Also, the Parking Meter Repair shop will use them on the beach streets. They will benefit the City because of their efficiency, small size, pulling power, payload capacity and light turning

capacity, according to Joann Hussey, spokesperson for Hollywood.

These vehicles are now in use in the City. GEM vehicles are considered Low Speed Vehicles and are limited to 25 miles per hour and go about 30+ miles between charges.

They are battery powered, fully rechargeable, zero emissions vehicles and will have a minimal impact on the environment. Hollywood will buy more of these vehicles if they perform well, according to Hussey.

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Public meeting for Sheridan Station/Taft St. Park set for July 8 The public is invited to attend a meeting being held on Tuesday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. regarding the future Sheridan Station/Taft Street Park. The City of Hollywood Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts is developing plans for this future park and is seeking input from the community.

The meeting will be held at the David Park Community Center, 108 N 33rd Court, Hollywood.

As part of the proposed redevelopment planned for the area just west of Interstate 95 between Taft Street and Sheridan Street, the City of Hollywood will gain a new park. This new recreational area will be located where the Okomo Trailer Park currently sits. This area features a distinctive oak hammock and a unique coral house.

For questions, contact Chuck Ellis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts at 954.921.3404. The initial presentation on design concepts can be viewed under “Hot Items” on the City’s website, www.hollywoodfl.org.

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4TH OF JULY STAR SPANGLED BANNER SPECTACULAR 2-10 p.m., Hollywood Beach, 200 Johnson St.

Find children’s fun at Charnow Park starting at 2 p.m. and music and more at Hollywood Beach Theatre all day. The lineup includes tunes by The Fabulons and Making Faces, with fireworks flying at 9 p.m. Food will be for sale on the Broadwalk and at Harry Berry Park, Azalea Terrace and Surf Rd. Information: 954-921-3404

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HOLLYWOOD BEACH SWEEP CLEAN-UP 7-11 a.m., Charnow Park, 300 Connecticut St.

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FULL MOON DRUM CIRCLE 7-9 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

All skill levels welcome.

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DOWNTOWN ARTWALK 7-10 p.m., Harrison Street area

Starts at 20th Avenue and Hollywood Blvd. at Anniversary Park.

Information: 954-921-3500

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HOLLYWOOD WOMEN’S CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT Starting tee time 9 a.m., ECO Golf Course, 1600 Johnson Street

Join this third annual event with the Hollywood Women’s Club as host and help support restoration of the clubhouse.

The tournament features a four-player scramble for a donation of $50 per player (includes golf fees, cart and two beers). Lunch follows at Shenanigans Eastside Pub. The event also features a raffle, silent auction and more.

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All summer: Children’s performing arts programs

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Bring out the artist and performer in your child with visual, performing, and interdisciplinary programs at THE ART AND CULTURE CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD’S SUMMER ARTS CAMP. Each session of camp ends with a performance or an exhibition of artwork. Sessions run throughout summer and programs include: • Young Actors, for kids who like to participate in drama, improv, storytelling, music, movement, set and costume design.

• Young Artists, for kids who want to explore drawing, painting, mixed media, printmaking, clay and more.

• The new Littlest Actors and Littlest Artists, for ages 4 to 5.

• Broadway Actors, for kids to study acting, voice, movement, improvisation, costume design, set design, and technical design.

• Young Artists Advanced, a twoweek program to help kids take art-making skills to the next level.

• Hip Musicians’ Percussion Groove for kids who want to experience the world of drumming and rhythm and learn about music theory and appreciation.

Bring your chairs, your blankets and your appetite! Select food from over 20 different food trucks. Admission is free.

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FOOD TRUCKS AT ARTSPARK 5:30-10 p.m. Mondays, ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS 5-8 p.m. Fridays, ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

A free family event featuring a bounce house, face painters and more.

Information: 954-921-3500

LIVE GLASSBLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS 7-10 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

Master glassblowers perform live demonstrations weekly.

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uMOVIES &MUSIC ARTSPARK LIVE! 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, ArtsPark amphitheater, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1

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8 p.m., Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield St.

July 26: Freaky Friday Aug. 2: Mulan

Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. at Hollywood Beach.

See entry on the previous page for more details about the day.

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HOLLYWOOD BEACH THEATRE MUSIC AND DANCING 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays, Hollywood Beach Theatre, Johnson Street and the Broadwalk

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July 7: Nat Kaye, big band standards July 14: Spanky & Doni, doowop July 21: JayCee Driesen, vocalist, featuring Streisand & Minnelli July 28: Noreena Downey, Cabaret Aug. 4: Joey & the Gigolos, doowop

HARD ROCK LIVE! Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way

July 6: Replay America, including The Go-Go’s, Patty Smyth of Scandal, Martha Davis & The Motels and Naked Eyes July 12: Chris Tucker July 13: Dennis Miller & Dana Carvey July 22: The Fray with Barcelona and Oh Honey July 25: Sara Bareilles with Emily King and Hannah Georgas July 30: Gavin DeGraw with Matthew Nathanson and Andrew McMahon Aug. 1: Yes Aug. 15: The Wayons Brothers Show times: 954-797-5531

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July 5-6: Benji Brown July 10-13: Bert Kreischer July 17: Dean Napolitano July 18-20: Ariel Spears July 24-27: Anjelah Johnson July 31: Box of Chocolates Comedy Crew Aug. 1: Rob Schneider Aug. 8: Mike Epps Show times: 954-981-5653

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July 8: Tommy Nehls, popular tunes July 15: Marly Johnson, French diva July 22: Full Clip Band, rock & roll July 29: Wes Anthony, sax soloist Aug. 5: Thierry Khalfa, French pop and Israeli music WEDNESDAYS Artwork by Marcy Grosso

uART EXHIBITS ART AND CULTURE CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and Noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1650 Harrison St.

u Nathan Sawaya: In Pieces:

This exhibit integrates Legos into large-scale photographs by photographer Dean West.

u Rod Faulds – Recent Photo-

Based Works: Faulds uses digital photography to blend images into

repeated patterns of light and color.

u H-Allen Benowitz – People of the World: H-Allen Benowitz captures people’s customs, occupations, personal lives, dress and rituals.

Exhibits on display until Aug. 17.

Information: 954-921-3274 ARTS PARK GALLERY Noon-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1 Young Circle

u A Retrospect of Color – The Vision of Marcy Grosso: A bold and unique burst of colors on black canvases. On display until Aug. 1.

Information: 954-921-3500

July 9: Beverly Lewis & the Mixx, rock, soulful R&B July 16: Kickback, party band July 23: Jamie Mitchell, country July 30: Robbie Williams, Motown Aug. 6: Zepbelly, Led Zeppelin tribute FRIDAYS

July 4: Making Faces, reggae July 11: Tito C. three, pop rock July 18: Aaron Lebos, Latin funk July 25: Whipping Post, blues rock Aug. 1: Jay Blue’s Band, blues SATURDAYS

July 5: Fusik, blues, originals July 12: Wild Card, classic rock July 19: KGB Band, rock July 26: Playback Band, classic rock Aug. 2: Shindig, 60s to today Information: 954-921-3404

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Hollywood, Florida, Named One of the Country’s 10 “Best Summer Weekend Escapes” by USA TODAY Readers

BY CARON CONWAY

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Hollywood has the distinction of being named a 10Best Readers’ Choice contest winner for “Best Summer Weekend Escape,” chosen by readers of USA TODAY and 10Best, which provides unbiased travel advice to more than 40 million travelers each year through its consumer site 10Best.com.

Hollywood was recognized in the contest’s fifth-place spot for its awardwinning Broadwalk and beaches, its unique character that features a mix of shops and art galleries, and its inexpensive lodging accommodations. The recommendation reads: “Just 20 miles outside of Miami, the beachside community of Hollywood is famous for its wide boardwalk, often busy with cyclists and rollerbladers soaking up the Florida sun. There’s a bohemian feel to the boutiques and galleries in town, and hotel prices are a fraction of those in other tourist destinations on the Florida coast, making it an ideal option for a budgetfriendly weekend at the beach.”

“We are excited about being recognized as one of the top ten weekend getaways and want to thank those in the public and private sectors who work so hard to make Hollywood Beach a special place,” said Jorge Camejo, Executive Director of the City of Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).

Debra Case, president of the Hollywood Beach Business Association (HBBA), added, “This is a great honor. We welcome this opportunity to showcase our beautiful beach to new visitors.”

Hollywood Beach boasts 7 miles of Blue Wave Beach, a designation given by the Clean Beaches Coalition (CBC) for the past 10 years; the 2.5-mile brickpaved Broadwalk oceanfront promenade; numerous hotels and small inns, including many Superior Small Lodgings (SSLs); and

dozens of restaurants, cafés and shops in a charming pedestrian-friendly village-like setting. There are also three oceanfront parks with playgrounds, paddleball courts, an interactive water play fountain and more, as well as free outdoor concerts at the Hollywood Beach Theater. Hollywood Beach’s other awards have included Travel + Leisure America’s “Best Beach Boardwalk” (2010) and Fodor Travel Guide’s “Best Beach for Families” (2009).

After soaking up the sun, beach visitors can take in some art and culture in the historic arts, music and entertainment district, home to the art-house theater Cinema Paradiso - Hollywood, the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood and the 10-acre ArtsPark at Young Circle. Hop on the Hollywood Trolley for a convenient $1 ride (free for children ages 5 and younger) to vibrant Downtown Hollywood, characterized by an eclectic mix of trendy art galleries and studios, unique boutiques and specialty shops, restaurants and cafés, and lively pubs and entertainment venues along tree-lined brick walks in a pedestrian-friendly village environment.

Reviews of the 10 “Best Summer Weekend Escape” contest winners are available on the 10Best website at www.10best.com/awards/travel/bestsummer-weekend-escape. Other winners are Saugatuck, Mich. (1); Granbury, Texas (2); Sedona, Ariz. (3); Dahlonega, Ga. (4); Galveston, Texas (6); Bainbridge, Wash.

(7); Asheville, N.C. (8); Estes Park, Colo.

(9); and Lafayette, La. (10).

For more information on Hollywood’s Beach and Downtown districts, call the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) at 954-924-2980 or visit www.hollywoodcra.org.

For more information on the Hollywood Trolley, which offers a free automated telephone system for riders and a free mobile app for smartphone users, visit www.visithollywoodfl.org/trolley.

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Sparked by the deaths of 477 innocent children and the reports published by the Miami Herald, Florida lawmakers acknowledged the need to change the Department of Children and Families (DCF).

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• Increasing the chances of long-term success of dependent children by emphasizing the importance of keeping siblings together during this emotional and arduous process, strengthening the safety plans for parents and caretakers whose children have gone through the shelter process, and providing compensation to qualified non-relatives who provide homes for dependent children, requiring that all incidents of juvenile sex abuse are reported to the child abuse hotline as well as to the court, and amending the Rilya Wilson Act to change the beginning age when a child under court-ordered supervision or in DCF custody must be enrolled in child care from age three to birth.

• Expanding and buttressing the investigatory and tracking capabilities of the Agency by expanding the scope of the Child Abuse Death Review Committee so that suspected as well as verified cases of child death are investigated, requiring the DCF to have the expertise to investigate medical neglect of medically complex children, and lowering the caseload for CPI’s so that they are not overworked or burned-out, and mandating that DCF post on its website facts about all deaths of children reported to the child abuse hotline.

“I was proud to help lead this very important effort, but much work still needs to be done, with implementation being key. We have come from a small-unpaved path to a highway of positive change. It is time to start restoring trust in DCF and truly make Florida a model for child welfare for the rest of the nation. SB 1666 is a major step in the right direction, and will result in a more transparent and effective system for safeguarding children under the care of DCF,” Senator Sobel noted.

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Locals Jesus and Wilma Alfaro love to come to ArtsPark at Young Circle on Monday nights to enjoy the food truck rally. They bring their daughters Arlene and Lucy who also enjoy the evening.

“We come here often and it is nice event. We like trying different food. Tonight we had burritos and tacos,” said Jesus Alfaro.

“This is a fun place to be on Monday nights,” said Wilma Alfaro.

“Our family enjoys it.”

Jeremy and Alicia McBride like the food truck rally. “I love it because there is a variety of food here,” said Jeremy McBride.

The food trucks rally together on Monday nights from 5:30 p.m.

to 10:00 p.m. About 1,500 people come to purchase a wide variety of food including hotdogs, hamburgers, barbecue, French fries, vegetarian food and cakes and yogurt. Families come together to enjoy dinner in a park atmosphere.

Ivan Breger, who operates Joji Yogurt said, “This part of Hollywood was deserted until the food trucks came. I think the food trucks bring more people to Downtown Hollywood. We really help the business community,” said Breger.

Lulu Walcott and Tiny Walcott operate Paradise Shave Ice. “People love our product. We have customers who came from as far as Palm Beach to buy our shave. The food truck vendors are a very close community.

This is good for the City of Hollywood,” said Lulu Walcott.

Leslie Gallego, who operates Marlie’s Delights, which sells baked goods said, “I have a lot of regular customers. I love being here on Monday nights,” said Gallego.

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Food trucks have been operating on Young Circle since 2011 and have proven to be popular. A number of local restaurant owners complained initially but those complaints have died down. One advantage of having the food trucks on Monday nights is that it brings people Downtown on an otherwise slow night. And this means those people may visit stores in the area.

Jimmy Sklavenitis, owner of the Greek Joint on Hollywood Boulevard likes the idea of a Monday night food truck event but he does not believe it should be at the ArtsPark. He would like to see a larger Monday night event utilizing all of Downtown.

“This would attract more people to the Downtown area and would ultimately generate more business there,” said Sklavenitis. “I think it would be good if we could have a Monday night event with food trucks, a classic car show and live entertainment. We could have 5,000 to 6,000 people downtown on Monday nights and this would help businesses there.”

“The food trucks are very popular,” said Chuck Ellis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts for Hollywood. “We are seeing more people come Downtown on Monday nights and patronize ours shops.”

The Hollywood Commission passed on first reading an ordinance that will change some of the regulations for food trucks in Hollywood. New regulations would require that food trucks pay $125 for an annual permit or $75 for a six month permit, have $1 million in liability insurance instead of the current $100,000 in liability insurance and pay $87.50 for a local business tax receipt. Food trucks would be prohibited from selling alcohol or playing music. Food trucks will not be allowed Downtown or on the Broadwalk without a special events permit but this will not affect the Monday night food truck rally. The Commission made the final vote on this ordinance on June 18.

During the recent meeting, there was little concern raised from the public about the food trucks.

Mayor Peter Bober expressed support for the trucks and said that nearby businesses should be able to find a way to compete effectively. He suggested that a representative from local restaurants could hand out information about their business to food truck customers. And in fact there were representatives from nearby restaurants passing out advertisements during a recent Monday night.

Leslie Gallego operates the Marlie’s Delights food truck which offers baked goods.

Tiny and Lulu Walcott operate Paradise Shave Ice.

Jesus Alfaro, his wife Wilma Alfaro and their children Arlene and Lucy enjoy a family night at the Monday Night Food Truck Rally in Downtown Hollywood.

Jeremy McBride and Alicia McBride enjoying the Monday Food Truck Rally in Hollywood.

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HEALTH NEWS

Ask Hollywood’s hometown dentist: Dr. Sperling

We are living in a world that evolves very rapidly and it seems that we are constantly being reminded of the dangers around us.

News stories are constantly pointing out how dangerous a certain behavior or product may be for our health. The science of today is the misinformation of tomorrow. What we believe to be true and beneficial for us today may actually turn out to be harmful and vice-versa. Everyday more we are confounded by information and in an effort to relieve some of this confusion I want to answer some of the most popular questions regarding the safety of Dental practices and procedures that I receive from my patients.

Q. Do I really need those Dental X-rays and how safe are them?

A. Some patients are very concerned about the amount of radiation they are receiving and they constantly point out how many x-rays they have gotten in the past.

Dental x-rays are images of the teeth that are done to find problems in the mouth such as tooth decay, damage to the bone supporting the teeth and pathologies likes cyst or tumors.

They often help to find problems early on, before any symptoms are present.

Dental x-rays are prescribed by the dentist following guidelines set by the American Dental Association. These guidelines dictate the frequency and type of x-rays.

On average, adults with low risk of tooth decay and gum disease need bitewings every

2-3 years. Teenagers need them every 1-3 years and children every 1-2 years. For people with high risk of cavities and gum disease the frequency could be every 6–12 months.

A panoramic x-ray should be taken every 3–5 years.

We are constantly exposed to natural background radiation. This is the amount of radiation we receive just by living on earth.

In the U.S, the average person receives 6.2 mSv a year. Unfortunately, a recent television program erroneously calculated the risk of radiation during routine x-rays The amount of radiation received from dental x-rays is really small. A routine exam, which includes 4 bitewings is about 0.005 mSv which equals one day of natural background radiation or the same as a 1-2 hrs airplane flight.

The additional Cancer risk for a patient that receives yearly dental x-rays over a period of 65 years from ages 12 to 75 equals 0.003262% which is equal to 1 in 30656 chances or 99.996738% chance of having no effect at all.

The risk of having a motor vehicle accident is 1% or 1 in 100 chances and the risk of drowning is 0.1% or 1 in 1000. The risk of being hit by lightning is 0.001% 0r 1 in 100.000.

However, even though the radiation dose and the risks are really small, we do recommend being cautious and requesting that your dentist protects you by using a shield like a lead apron and thyroid collar. Also using the latest technology like digital x-rays reduce

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Q. I heard fluoride is really bad for you, is fluoride safe? How much fluoride can I have?

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The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized the fluoridation of drinking water as one of the ten great public health achievements of the twentieth century.

Each generation born since the implementation of water fluoridation has enjoyed better dental health than the generation before.

For over 65 years fluoride has been added to drinking water in some parts of the U.S. In the City of Hollywood , Florida, Fluoride has been added to the water since 1977 and the level concentration used is at the optimal level for the prevention of dental caries at 0.80

mg/L. The maximum amount allowed by the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) is 4.0 mg/L. Long term exposure to levels higher than this can cause fluoride buildup in the bones. Skeletal fluorosis can eventually result in joint stiffness and pain and can lead to weak bones or fractures. At levels over 2.0 mg/L children under the age of 9 can collect excess fluoride in developing teeth. This can cause permanent staining or pitting of teeth.

Several studies published recently by Harvard University, have examined the link between water fluoridation and cancer. They found no correlation between the incidence of osteosarcoma (type of bone cancer) in areas with high vs low levels of fluoridation in the US and abroad.

For people concerned that they or their families may be exposed to too much fluoride, there are some ways to reduce exposure. First know the level of fluoride in your drinking water; you can contact the EPA’s safe drinking water hotline at 1-800-426-4791. (Zip code 33021 has 0.8 mg/L). Give your children only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste for brushing and make sure they are not swallowing it. Also when using rinses that contain fluoride make sure not to swallow. Speak to your dentist before using fluoride toothpaste in children under 2 years of age. Low and no–fluoride toothpaste and other dental products are also available.

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SCHOOL NEWS

For 54 years, Chaminade-Madonna has provided a quality, Catholic education to the South Florida community. It is one of sixteen schools in the United States sponsored by the Marianist Province of the United States. The high school is accredited by AdvancED under the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and has received recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, the highest award given by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information about Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory, please visit www.cmlions.org. ###

Chaminade-Madonna Academic Team are back to back champions

The Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory Academic Team (aka The Brainiacs) made history as they outsmarted their competition and enjoyed a repeat victory on June 5 as the team was crowned the 2014 Champions of BECON-TV’s School Duel. This is the second consecutive School Duel Championship win for ChaminadeMadonna College Preparatory.

Starting the tournament as the reigning champions, the competition was fierce. The Chaminade-Madonna Brainiacs defeated Westminister Academy in the first round and had a nail-biting match with Archimedean Academy. The team then knocked out Miami Springs High School in the quarter-finals, and beat Spanish River High School in the semi-finals to advance to the championship round against Cypress Bay High School.

The Chaminade-Madonna team of seniors Carly Coughlin, Deeani Gonzalez, Mark LeBeau (C-M’s Class of 2014 Valedictorian), Mikahir Narcisse-Alexander and William Urban brought home $5,000 in prize money as well as a trophy for the school, which stands over two feet tall. C-M students Deeani Gonzalez and Mark LeBeau have helped their team win both Championship titles. The ChaminadeMadonna Brainiacs is the only Broward

School district seeks $800 million bond The School Board of Broward County CORRESPONDENT unanimously approved a dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com General Obligation Bond on June 9 to place an education bond referendum on the November 4, 2014 ballot. The resolution requests the Broward County Supervisor of Elections to hold a bond election on behalf of the School Board seeking the issuance of general obligation bonds for an amount of $800 million.

Since 2008, the Florida legislature has reduced the amount of dollars allocated for school facility capital needs. If the Bond is approved, this would mean 14 cents per day or $50 per year for an assessed property of $250,000. Those who support the bond cite facilities and technology needs that outweigh the District’s current funding capacity, according to Tracy Clark, spokesperson for the Broward School District.

Broward School District Superintendent Robert Runcie said, “Now is the time for us to make smart investments in our students. These dollars will allow us to make investments in safety, music and athletics, renovations and technology (SMART) because SMART investments will lead to smart students.”

BY DAVID VOLZ

June 5, 2014 - The Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory Brainiacs (team on the right) defeated more than 50 tri-county high schools and were crowned the 2014 Champions of BECON-TV’s School Duel, a “televised” quiz show-style tournament. This is the second consecutive win for the ChaminadeMadonna Brainiacs. The Chaminade-Madonna Brainiacs is the only Broward high school academic team to win the School Duel Championship in the show’s history. Photo courtesy: BECON-TV.

high school academic team to win the School Duel Championship in the show’s history. The team will automatically appear on School Duel next year to Chaminade-Madonna defend their title asCollege theyPreparatory strive for a 500 East Chaminade Drive three-peat.

Hollywood, FL 33021-5800 "We are thrilled by the continued success of our C-M Brainiacs team, led by their academic coach Ms. Lindsey Platt. Once again, our team demonstrates the strong academic accomplishments of our students.” said Chaminade-Madonna Principal Teresita Vazquez Wardlow '81 when she heard the news of the team’s win.

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MUNICIPAL NEWS

Parrot Coffee & Gourmet Deli brings 40-year family tradition to Downtown Hollywood

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Parrot Coffee may be a new Downtown Hollywood business run by a young restaurateur, but the international shop and deli brings with it a 40-year family tradition and formula for success.

Edward Beikian opened Parrot Coffee April 21 at 1917 Hollywood Boulevard in a 1,800-square-foot storefront that offers a large selection of international groceries and coffee by the pound, as well as a gourmet deli and skilled barista on staff.

Parrot Coffee is already enjoying great success that includes many repeat customers.

"I've been slammed," Beikian said.

One could say the business is in his blood. Parrot Coffee's recipe for success is rooted in the family business by the same name that Beikian's grandfather started in the 1970s.

Beikian signed the lease with property owner DH Investment Group in May 2013. "We gutted the whole place. Everything is brand-new," said Lisa Beikian, Edward's mother and business partner.

The grocery portion of the store features many Italian, Mediterranean, Turkish, Israeli and Yugoslavian products. "Eighty percent of all items are imported," Beikian said.

Among the vast inventory are 40 different pastas, 25 varieties of jelly, nuts by the pound, organic and gluten-free items, and six types of coffee beans, including Colombian, Greek and Italian imports.

The deli, overseen by Beikian's girlfriend Devon Viehman and Executive Chef Patrick Lapaire of Switzerland, offers large quarter- and half-pound sandwiches featuring Boar's Head premium meats on bread made fresh daily. Specialty sandwiches include the Reuben, Italian and Cuban varieties in addition to grilled chicken, chipotle steak and vegetarian options.

Parrot Coffee's menu also features four signature salads and a large salad bar with close to 30

toppings, nine dressings and a choice of grilled chicken, turkey, tuna salad, shrimp or steak. Other offerings are homemade soup; macaroni, pasta, potato and bean salads; and breakfast items such as gourmet omelets, eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, bagels and pastries. Parrot Coffee also carries a variety of croissants, coffee cakes, cannoli, baklava, coffee, espresso, cappuccino, organic teas and sodas.

While there is limited seating, business is "pretty much all to go," Beikian said.

When asked why he chose Downtown Hollywood as his first location, Biekian replied, "I started looking at demographics and the ethnicity of the people who were around that would be best suited for the products that I offer." He found the perfect fit for his new business in the historic downtown arts, music and entertainment district.

Parrot Coffee is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Wine and beer are available, as are outdoor seating, takeout and catering services. For more information, call 954-929-0888.

Citywide contest gives neighborhoods incentive to improve

BY DAVID VOLZ CORRESPONDENT

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Cedric Morrison with his wife Lourdes Morrison and Liam age 2 and a half

Matthew Gouthro enjoyed the Great Neighborhoods Challenge II Design Event held at the David Park Community Center.

As president of the Driftwood Civic Association he hopes to get as many people from his neighborhood involved in the GNC II program.

“This was a great event. I spoke to a landscape architect. I plan to make improvements to our house,” said Gouthro.

The GNC II Design Event included a plant sale and recycled paint giveaway. Residents had the opportunity to meet with design professionals and to buy plants at discounted prices. They could participate in a plant workshop and an irrigation workshop.

For many the GNC II program is an incentive to improve their properties. Derrick Marrero, a resident of Boulevard Heights said he is working to improve the landscaping of his home. “This is good because it helps the neighborhoods. I am doing landscaping at my home,” he said.

His wife Liza Marrero agreed. “This encourages people to improve the appearance Stephanie Montalvo with Jaysn Marrero and of the homes. It helps with curb appeal and Derrick Marrero with plants that will be used improves the value of homes,” she said. to improve their home.

Cedric Morrison and his wife Lourdes Morrison also enjoyed the event. They live in want to live in Hollywood,” said Biederman.

Hollywood Hills and took home some plants There are 17 neighborhoods and civic for their property. “We are working to make associations participating in the Great improvements to our home. It was good to get Neighborhoods Challenge II event. There is a some ideas from experts at this event,” he said. category for businesses and a city-wide at large Lourdes Morrison agreed. “We were able to category for neighborhoods with fewer than 25 talk with different people and get some ideas to participating properties. Residents are continuing improve our home,” she said. to sign up for Stephanie Montalvo offered a presentation on the GNC II. caring for trees and plants. People could receive The contest free trees for their properties. “We want to plant ends on July more trees in Broward County. We received a 31. First place grant to buy 3,000 trees that we are giving away winners from to home owners. We are also selling native each plants,” she said. neighborhood Robert Carew a nature scape specialist made will receive a presentation on efficient irrigation. “I want $2,500, second people to understand the importance of efficient place $1,000 irrigation,” said Carew. and third place He said that turf and landscape should not $500. There be watered in the same zone and that grass and will five landscape have different watering needs. When honorable both are watered in the same zone, the potential mentions for a for over watering of turf or landscaped beds is $100 home greatly increased. improvement Matthew Gouthro and his wife Ari Sklar, a Hollywood architect met gift card.

Melissa Gouthro at the Great with residents to offer suggestions on home Three Neighborhoods Challenge II improvements. “It is nice to be able to help neighborhoods event on June 7. residents improve their properties. This helps the will received city.” $25,000 each Hollywood Commissioner Kevin Biederman if they can come up with an effective design for a enjoyed the event. “This is good because it will public space. The goal of the program is to make the city look better. We had a good turnout improve the appearance of Hollywood residences today. People are fixing up their yards. If homes and businesses. look nice on the outside, it will improve the quality of neighborhoods and more people will

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In conjunction with the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood’s summer exhibition The Art of Nathan Sawaya featuring In Pieces, Florida residents are invited to use their own LEGO® pieces to create and compete in this fun state-wide contest and exhibition. Pieces will be displayed in the Center’s gallery and each participating group of entrants will be awarded prizes based on the following contest categories.

All entries must be accompanied by a fully completed official registration form which

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All entrants will receive two complimentary gallery passes to attend the Florida BRICK Creation Challenge exhibition (Aug. 5-10) and a certificate acknowledging their participation at the awards ceremony.

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West Lake Park Marina announces new schedule of paddling programs The marina at West Lake Park in Hollywood will offer another varied round of paddling classes, starting on Thurs., July 10 and running through Saturday, Sept. 27.

Included are Basic Kayak Classes, Paddling EcoTours, Moonlight Paddle events, and Canoe Classes. Programs are $35 per person plus tax, $20 if you bring your own canoe or kayak. Paddlers may go solo or in tandem.

Weather permitting, the marina is also open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday through Sunday and holidays. Boat rentals are $14/hour, $24/two hours, and $30/four hours. Boat rentals are available on a firstcome, first-served basis – no reservations are accepted. The last rental departs the marina at 3:50 p.m.

For further information, call the park at 954-357-5161.

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Paddling EcoTour – Thurs., July 31, Aug. 21, and Sept. 25, 9-11 a.m.

Moonlight Paddle – Sat., July 12, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Sun., Aug. 10, 7-9 p.m.

Canoe Class – Thurs., Aug. 21 and 28, 9-11 a.m.

WHO: Infants and toddlers are not

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HOW: Fee: $35/person plus tax ($20/

person if you provide your own canoe or kayak). Preregistration is required online, at the Anne Kolb Nature Center office (751 Sheridan St.), or by phone, 954-357-5161, ext. 0.

Over 300 garbage and recycling bins line Hollywood Beach. Take just a few steps to the left or to the right and you are bound to find a receptacle for your waste, yet visitors continue to leave cigarette butts, cans, plastic bags and wrappers lying around after their fun day in the sun. In an effort to raise awareness of this issue, the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is launching an antilitter campaign that includes signage installed on light poles, trash receptacles and electrical boxes throughout the area.

EFFECTS OF LITTERING AT THE BEACH

Hazardous for humans: Barefoot beach-goers are at risk of being injured by discarded litter in the sand and elsewhere.

Hazardous for marine life: Marine life may ingest, become entangled or be harmed by litter or debris.

Environmental changes due to invasive species: Alien species may use debris in the ocean to migrate to new territory, where they can colonize and possibly overwhelm local marine ecosystems.

Negative Economic, Social and Aesthetic Impact: Each year, tens of thousands of dollars are spent on keeping the beach clean and free of litter. Litter destroys a community’s positive image and sends a message that society does not care about the natural environment.

TIME LITTER TAKES TO DECOMPOSE Paper: 6 months.

Cigarette butts: 2- 5 years.

Plastic bottles: 5 - 10 years.

Plastic shopping bags: 10 - 30 years.

Gum: 20 - 25 years.

Potato chip bags: 90 years.

Tin can: 80 - 100 years.

Aluminum can: 200 - 400 years.

Golf ball: up to 1,000 years.

SEA TURTLES LOVE HOLLYWOOD BEACH.

According to the Broward County Sea Turtle Conservation Program, Hollywood Beach is home to approximately 150 turtle nests each season, between March 1st and October 31st. There has been a reported increase in turtle nests found on Broward County Beaches and over the past two years littering has increased the cases of ill turtles. These animals end up in rehabilitation centers due to bits of plastic in their stomachs as a result of trash being left behind on the beach that is then ingested.

KEEPING HOLLYWOOD BEACH BEAUTIFUL!

Recognized for 10 consecutive years as a Blue Wave Certified Clean Beach by the Clean Beaches Council, Hollywood Beach is invested in maintaining its beauty and draw. Visitors and locals alike flock to enjoy a variety of hotels and Superior Small Lodgings®, dozens of restaurants and shops, oceanfront parks featuring playgrounds, paddle ball courts, picnic pavilions, and more!

The lively oceanfront community, nestled between Ft. Lauderdale and Miami, attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. Happy to accommodate this high volume of visitors, the beach community has seen a significant increase in the amounts of trash being left behind.

In an effort to stop litterbugs, the Hollywood

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will be cracking down on trash and bringing forward a call to action for visitors to understand the implications associated with littering and focus their attention to two very serious effects: 1. Heavy fines of up to $500 will be imposed by officials to those individuals caught littering.

2. The garbage left behind when littering severely deteriorates the marine life ecosystem.

Is litter really preventable? Whether intentional or accidental, all litter is preventable.

“We cannot take this issue lightly,” said Lisa Liotta, CRA Operations Manager. “It is simply irresponsible to leave cigarette butts, bottles, cans and other junk lying around. It is hazardous to people and marine life as well as Hollywood’s image and economy. Litter diminishes the appearance of Hollywood Beach that we, as a community, work so hard to keep clean.”

AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN. A whimsical “please

& thank you” approach will not work. In developing this anti-littering campaign, the Hollywood CRA decided that sweet-talking would be less effective than straight talk.

“We will be direct, to the point and adamant in our messaging: STOP LITTERING! We understand that in order to be effective, we need to speak to those who litter, versus those who don’t, and be firm about the consequence if they continue littering,” remarked Jorge Camejo, Hollywood CRA Executive Director.

This anti-littering initiative has various components that will roll out over time. The first wave will be the installation of 40+ light post banners along the beachfront Broadwalk, followed by additional messaging placed on trash cans and electrical boxes.

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NEW BUSINESS

Hollywood moms team up to create ‘Magical Mermaid’ swimwear

BY MADISON ISZLER

SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE

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When Melanie Grefe was a child, her parents took her to Weeki Wachee Springs, one of Florida’s oldest natural tourist attractions. Underwater shows put on by mermaids in elaborate costumes have entertained visitors since 1947, and Grefe was captivated as well, especially by the mermaids’ embellished tails.

Two years ago Grefe took her children on a road trip to visit the Springs and her daughter was equally taken with the mermaids’ extravagant attire. They headed to the gift shop in search of a mermaid tail for her daughter to play in, but much to their surprise there were no tails or costumes available. After returning home, Grefe researched tail products but was disappointed to find that most tails were “monofins,” which she was reluctant to purchase for fear of her daughter being unable to swim and drowning while wearing them.

Grefe contacted Pamela Tarentino, a seamstress friend of hers and soon-to-be business partner who sews costumes for circuses, Broadway shows, and more, and

asked her to design a tail. Grefe’s daughter wore the tail constantly and drew attention from onlookers wherever she wore it. “All of a sudden all the little girls in the neighborhood wanted one, and then the swim team wanted one, and I thought ‘Wow, this is interesting, maybe I’ll do something about this,’” said Grefe. Several months later, Magical Mermaid Swimwear was born.

The aim of Magical Mermaid Swimwear is to “inspire imagination and encourage healthy selfesteem” by creating swimwear that is “fashionable, fun, and functional and fulfills every girl’s dream of being a mermaid,” according to the company’s business proposal. The company sells swimmable mermaid tails in five types, including monofin and nonmonofin tails, five matching swimsuit options, purses, headbands and “dollfins,” which are mermaid outfits that fit American Girl, Target and Barbie dolls.

Grefe originally intended the company to make products for girls up to six years of age but soon

found that older girls wanted them as well.

The company also makes tails for girls of all sizes. “Our goal is to allow every little girl to feel comfortable in the tail because I grew up as a chubby girl and always felt left out when my thinner girlfriends would wear bikinis and beautiful bathing suits, and I had to wear an ugly one-piece,” said Grefe. “We want everybody’s self esteem to be boosted by wearing our tails.”

The products will be sold over the Internet when the website launches in July, but Grefe hopes to expand their market to retail stores, street vending, resorts and cruise ships, and eventually make the company a global presence.

Another one of Grefe’s goals is to give back to the community.

Five percent of the company’s net projects go to the Dolphin Research Center and another five percent goes to shelters to help abused women and children. Grefe is a long-time advocate of preserving sea turtles and other aquatic creatures and hopes to eventually provide jobs for women from local abuse shelters by hiring them.

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BY DAVID VOLZ CORRESPONDENT

BY DAVID VOLZ

Hollywood residents recently had the chance to walk through the parcel of land that will become a new park in the City.

The property includes about 6 acres and is now occupied by a trailer park. The park will be near the Sheridan Station development.

It will include 16, three story buildings with 336 units that will be considered Class A apartments, according to Hugo Pacanins, of Ram, the developer of the property. The development is now known as Sheridan Station but the name is likely to change when the construction work is complete.

“We are going to spend about $1 million to clear the land and create a nice park for the community,” said Pacanins.

The new park will include a playground, restrooms, walking trails, exercise stations, a water retention pond with a fountain, two dry retention areas and a historic coral rock house that will be restored. The park has many mature trees that create a canopy for the park.

Construction work on the apartment project is expected to take place in early 2015.

It is expected that the park will be complete in a year to 18 months.

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Hollywood designated as a StormReady community

The Sheridan Station Walk through allowed participants to see the proposed six acre park.

Swanson-Rivenbark was pleased with the plans for the new park. “I think this park will be very nice when it is completed,” she said.

“The trees here are spectacular and the coral rock house has historical significance.”

On a recent Saturday morning residents had the chance to walk through the park and offer suggestions on what they would like to see. Some expressed concern that a few older trees would have to be moved.

Chuck Ellis, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts for Hollywood said that about five trees may have to be relocated so they can be preserved.

The National Weather Service has designated the City of Hollywood as a StormReady community.

Jamie Hernandez, emergency management coordinator for the City of Hollywood was pleased that the City received this designation. “This is their way of telling us that based on their review of our emergency plans and communication procedures they consider us more than capable of managing and responding to any sort of severe weather emergency including hurricanes, flooding, tornados, flooding and severe thunderstorms,” said Hernandez.

The National Weather Service performed an audit of the City’s emergency plans and comprehensive emergency management plan.

“It is extremely prestigious to attain StormReady status and we are the only beachside community in Broward Count to have this.

We are honored and proud that the National Weather Service has

designated us as StormReady and this is a testament to how hard we work,” said Hernandez.

He gave credit to all the municipal departments in Hollywood that are working to prepare for major storms. He also encouraged residents to be prepared for hurricanes now that it is hurricane season.

Hollywood is one of approximately 2,200 communities in the United States and only the second municipality in Broward County to attain this three-year designation. The StormReady program helps prepare communities in the United States with the communication and safety skills needed to save lives and property, before, during and after a storm event. StormReady helps community leaders and emergency managers strengthen local safety programs.

This designation can also result in reduced flood insurance premiums for homeowners.

StormReady communities are better prepared to save lives when severe weather strikes through advanced planning, education and awareness.

HOLLYWOOD STARS

Hollywood attorney Eric Ansel celebrates his 66th birthday and raises money for the Hollywood Scholarship Foundation Smooth jazz from a lone saxophonist floated in the air as 70 friends and family members of Hollywood attorney Eric Ansel gathered at a palatial Coral Gables waterside home to help him celebrate his 66th birthday.

Although the party was supposed to be a surprise organized by his wife Diane Ansel, an email mishap ruined that plan. But it didn’t dampen the high spirits of the elegant evening.

Lawyers, judges, surgeons, professors, authors, architects, equestrians, art mavens, philanthropists and others from all walks of life enjoyed the balmy, poolside party and dined on a buffet of gourmet fare. A latenight DJ added some pizzazz.

Although Mr. Ansel is an awardwinning litigator with a national reputation for winning major personal injury cases, on this warm June night he was just Eric—a loving husband, father, brother, and bighearted friend to many.

Friends told stories about Mr. Ansel that made him laugh out loud and occasionally blush. Some he had known since his childhood in Hollywood, others were colleagues from his professional life.

There were tales of wrestling matches with college roommates to determine who will wash the dirty dishes and his tending bar at Le Tub when he first graduated from law school. There were memories of Little League softball games, fishing trips to Costa Rica, skiing in Colorado, and volunteering at WLRN’s Radio Reading Service where he occasionally pulled some pranks while he was on the air.

In lieu of birthday gifts, guests were asked to make donations to one of Mr. Ansel’s favorite charities, the Hollywood Florida Scholarship Foundation. And make donations they did—many South Broward students will benefit from the night’s event.

“Eric was a happy kid with a big smile,” said one old friend from childhood, “and now he is a happy man with a big smile. He hasn’t changed, and he’s the most loyal, generous friend on earth.”

Throughout the night, Mr. Ansel walked around with that smile on his face. A bigtoothed grin like one on a racehorse that just won the Kentucky Derby.

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HOLLYWOOD STARS

HOLLYWOOD RESIDENT SIGNS WITH CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY

Scheck Hillel Community School football star Alex Froimzon has accepted an academic scholarship to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), where he will play football for the CMU Tartans.

Froimzon has had an impressive high school career under the direction of Scheck Hillel football coach Mike Norman and for the past two seasons, Froimzon served as both a team captain and starting quarterback for Scheck Hillel. He holds school records for most passing yards and most touchdowns in a game, season and career. Froimzon is the second collegiate football player out of Scheck Hillel.

In 2014, Froimzon was recognized by his peers and coaches as the basketball team’s MVP as well selected to the second team Gulf Atlantic all-conference team and honorable mention for All-Dade County.

He also received the President’s Award for educational achievement, the American Citizenship Award and the HIP/PTA Award for Dedication to Midot Tovot at this year’s Senior Award Ceremony.

In addition to his talents on the football field, Froimzon is a dedicated member of the Scheck Hillel community, where he has been an active member of the Stock Market Club as well as the President of the Sports Medicine Club.

Froimzon, who lives in Hollywood, Fla., is the son of Jimmy and Joann Froimzon and plans to major in engineering at CMU. For more information on Scheck Hillel Community School, call (305) 931-2831 or visit www.ehillel.org.

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HOLLYWOOD FAMILY OFFERS HOME TO STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM For Hollywood residents, Diana and Simon Mundlak, hosting a foreign exchange student in their home has been an enriching experience. This past semester, two high school juniors from Renzo Levy High School attended classes at the North Miami Beach Scheck Hillel campus and were completely emerged in the Jewish school’s rich academic, athletic and religious offerings.

Alexandra Mundlak and Costanza Di Veroli started their friendship long before she moved into Mundlak’s Hollywood home. The two began communicating frequently through Facebook in July 2013 when it was decided that Di Veroli would be spending the semester with them. This allowed them to get to know each other, and settle some first impression nerves.

The social media site provided them an opportunity to learn about what they each liked and disliked, as well as plan for a semester filled with opportunity and success.

“For my birthday, Dianita and Alexandra surprised me with a trip to New York City for a fun-filled girls weekend,” said Di Veroli as she spoke of one of her fondest memories that she will take back to Rome. “I had no idea where we were going.

Not until we arrived at the gate at the airport.

We spent the weekend sightseeing and walking around Central Park, we even got to see a Broadway show.”

Di Veroli had been to New York City previously when she was very young, but loved the opportunity to see more of the

United States while living in South Florida.

Di Veroli aspires to come back after her senior year in Rome to attend college in Florida.

“The experience of being a host family was a great experience for the entire family and enriched us more than we could have ever imagined,” said Diana Mundlak when looking back at the past semester. “I would encourage other families to serve as a host family, and I would definitely consider letting one of my children spend a semester abroad if the opportunity presented itself as it is a great growing experience academically

Michele Slane promoted to VP of Cardiac Services Michele Slane, RN, BSN, CCRN, has been promoted to vice president of Cardiac Services for Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute, effective May 1, 2014. In her new position, Slane will be responsible for leading and unifying cardiac services at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, and Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines, Florida, thereby developing a cardiac presence in the northern and western sections of Broward County.

Overall, she will work to achieve increased market share for Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute, which over the past three years has grown into the largest cardiac program in Broward County and the second largest

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and culturally.”

The Mundlak’s served as a host family this past semester for student Costanza Di Veroli. From the very beginning, it was as if she was part of the family. The transition was easy for Di Veroli, who is fluent in English and Spanish. In addition to not having a language barrier, their religious beliefs and customs were aligned, including weekly Shabbat.

The Mundlaks have two children of their own, Daniel (Grade 5) and Alexandra (Grade 10), so opening their home to Di Veroli was a joy for the whole family.

“The best part of being a host family was that it was like having a live-in friend for the entire semester,” said Alexandra Mundlak. “I don’t have a sister and by having a sort of sister figure around every day was pretty cool. We didn’t have to do everything together and were fine if the other person had different plans because we always knew that we would see each other at home later.”

Scheck Hillel has applied to host more students from Rome to attend a semester during the 2014-2015 school year and are looking for volunteer host families.

Over the years, Scheck Hillel has hosted approximately 10 students from Rome for a semester at a time, living with Scheck Hillel families. To learn more about serving as a host family and more information on the exchange student program, please contact Betty Salinas at salinas@ehillel.org.

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Hillcrest resident celebrates 95th birthday Dominick Pellicano, a Hillcrest resident, turns 95 on July 9th. He is a retired New York State Postal Worker and veteran of WWII, earning the American Solders Award and The Purple Heart.

Dom is always looking for a good poker game, enjoys his glass of wine with dinner and taking long walks around the golf course. “You were a hero during the war and my hero as a father,” said his daughter Barbara.

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STUDENT NEWS

Local kids enjoy summer camp at David Park

BY DAVID VOLZ CORRESPONDENT

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Jenna Blanchard loves foosball. And so does her friend Julia Sparkman. They are among a group of campers at the Sunshine Summer Camp that meets at the David Park Community Center.

James Blanchard, the brother of Jenna likes the camp and enjoys playing pool and basketball with his friends.

On a typical day at the Sunshine Camp, children can be found playing basketball, racquetball, foosball and other games. Other children will jump rope or socialize with their friends. Younger children enjoy the playground equipment.

Kindria Davis, the site manager for the Sunshine Camp enjoys working with children.

“This camp allows the kids to be themselves during the summer. It is a less structured environment than school,” said Davis.

The camp also offers field trips. The children go to a public pool, miniature golf and to movies. They go to parks, game rooms and even a Marlins game. They have theme weeks such as Hawaiian week where the children can make leis and dress in Hawaiian attire. The goal is to have fun in a wholesome environment. Many of the campers come back year after year, according to Davis.

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Jenna Blanchard and Julia Sparkman play foosball at the Sunshine Summer Camp at the David Park Community Center.

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FABULOUS HOLLYWOOD LAKES POOL HOME WITH 2 CAR GARAGE ON HOLLYWOOD BLVD Exquisite East Hollywood home just a few steps to Hollywood Beach. Brazilian cherry wood floors floors throughout 1st floor floor of home, gorgeous marble flooring flooring in entry area, custom oak floors floors throughout upstairs, completely remodeled eat-in kitchen with corian countertops, custom european Call Joan and Robert redwood cabinets, kitchenaid for Price and more details! stainless steel appliances with a double oven. New impact glass doors downstairs, wet bar in living area, high ceilings thoughout, huge master suite, enormous pool(20x40), tiki hut with granite counter tops

Call the multimillion dollar producers!

Robert Henry

954-260-7531

Joan Henry

954-849-4936

A JEWEL IN THE HEART OF HOLLYWOOD Lovely upgraded 2 bedroom 2 1/2 bath apt adjacent to Emerald Hills Golf Course & Club. Stunning eat-in kitchen with rich wood cabinets & granite counters & full backsplash, full size washer and dryer formal dining room with french doors. 18 in. stone tile throughout except for master bedroom. Lots of closets. Very private courtyard setting huge 300ft terrace newer central A/C & upgraded french doors. This apt has been well cared for and hardly lived in out of country owner.

Covered garage parking with many guest spots. Gated 24 hr security.

Heated pool, jacuzzi & gym. Great location.

Ellen Wrubel

3 bed/2 bath in great community. Spacious floor floor plan; large, fenced yard; roof is 6 months old! Near houses of worship, shopping, transportation, parks, minutes to beaches.

Make an appointment to see today! Offered at

Summer in Florida is a great time to AQUARIUS! !

NEW LISTINGBuy

Pretty 1 bed, 2 ba. Lovely ocean views from all rooms. High floor. $335,000.

WHETHER SELLING OR BUYING, PLEASE CALL US:

Linda Rose/ Elaine Hedleston Team Linda cell: 954-559-1680 Elaine cell: 954-629-9105 www.Floridamoves.com/linda.rose www.Floridamoves.com/elaine.hedleston

ORANGEBROOK Just Listed!

3 bed, 2bath. Large corner lot.

Excellent schools, near I-95 and Turnpike. Minutes to beach. $239,000.

D TE LIS T S JU

603 N. 31st Ct. Hollywood, FL 3/3 Pool!

2,000 sq. feet. Open layout, great for entertaining. Just reduced. $259,000.

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NEW LISTING! 1700 sq. ft, stunning 2.5 br. Direct ocean and intracostal access..WIDE OPEN AND STUNNING...

TOTALLY REDONE!!!.

Young building and pet friendly.

$379,000

811 N. 32nd Ct. Hollywood, FL

$429,000.

Call us today for all your real estate needs!

Ray & Lucy Miccio The Preferred Team!

954.270.2163 Direct micciol@comcast.net

HOLLYWOOD “EMERALD HILLS” POOL HOME

LOCATED IN EMERALD HILLS enjoy 3 bed 2.5 Baths.

Very spacious home with beautiful pool and large paver deck, lush landscapeing very private fenced yard.

2 Car garage.2 Story vaulted ceilings.Large kitchen with lots of counter space overlooks family room with views of pool,from 2 sets 0f french doors.Near restaurants religious facilities,schools,I95,short ride to airport and beach.

Offered at $495,095

INTRACOASTAL VIEW BEAUTY NEW LISTING 2075 Sf, huge balcony with wide overhang. Day and night views are outstanding. $660,000. Also for rent: $3500 mo. Furnished.

954-966-7734 ellen.wrubel@floridamoves.com ellen.wrubel@floridamoves.com

henryteam@bellsouth.net

HOLLYWOOD HILLS POOL HOME

RENAISSANCE RENAISSANCE ON ON THE THE OCEAN! OCEAN!

It’s an excellent time to list your home. Call Pete now for a FREE market analysis.

Peter Cowan 954.243.5003

peter.cowan4@gmail.com

Karen Meyer Realtor on Fire

954.445.6007

goldie4sure@aol.com

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Call Jennifer at 754-422-3834 or email jennifer@hollywoodgazette.com