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COMMUNITY NEWS FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE HOLLYWOOD • HOLLYWOODGAZETTE.COM • VOL. 17 • NO. 3 • NOV. 2017

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10 Hollywood Jaycees call for food, volunteers to pull off another Thanksgiving Basket delivery

16 Honor Flight: One last mission honoring those who served

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New non-profit to provide free art therapy in Hollywood for people after a loss of a loved one to suicide

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Thanksgiving baskets for vets to be distributed by United Way Baskets available for first 500 vets who sign up at www.muholiday17. eventbrite.com

United Way of Broward County's Envison United members Rosy Lopez and Jonathan Wolfe distribute a turkey and all the fixings to a local veteran.

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nited Way of Broward County’s MISSION UNITED will distribute 500 Thanksgiving dinner baskets to Broward County military veterans and active service members this holiday season.

Each basket (valued at $65) will include all of the necessary canned and packaged foods, trimmings to serve 4-5 people and a Publix gift card to purchase an entrée of their choice.

This offer is open to all veterans, active duty military, National Guard and Reserve members and they do not have to be a current or past MISSION UNITED client.

The baskets will be distributed to veterans “drive thru” style at United Way of Broward County’s parking lot on Saturday, November 18th from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Dinner basket recipients must present their online registration ticket and proof of veteran or military status to pick-up their food basket.

United Way of Broward County is located at 1300 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.

MISSION UNITED is a critical program supporting US military service members, veterans and their families in Broward County by helping them re-acclimate to civilian life. Key focus areas include employment services, education, health, legal assistance, financial services and housing support.

Through MISSION UNITED, United Way of Broward County is aligning existing services and creating solutions where there are gaps in support.

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HUMANA ROCK‘N’ROLL 5K 6 a.m. registration, 7 a.m. race, Charnow Park, Broadwalk at Connecticut Street

Information: 651-504-2001

HOPE 4 HOLLYWOOD 6 p.m., 1733 E. Young Circle

Celebrate the community with this free family-friendly event featuring a bounce house from 6-7 p.m., splash pad, music and more. Learn about volunteer resources and meet local pastors.

Information: 754-246-9482

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

Meet at the Palm Court. Continues Dec. 3.

Information: 954-926-0204

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1-4 p.m., Beachside at North Beach Park, 3601 N. Ocean Drive Join

this family-friendly event to benefit lung cancer research. Decorate and fly kites in memory of loved ones.

DREAM CAR CLASSIC 10 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown Hollywood Blvd.

Information: 650-598-2857

Classic cars, trucks and other vehicles on display. Attendance is free.

Information: 954-825-1027

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HOLLYWOOD WOMEN’S CLUB WINE UNDER THE PALMS 6-9 p.m., HWC Clubhouse, 501 N. 14th St.

Enjoy an evening of fine wine, jazz entertainment and a raffle of wines and wine accoutrement. Cost is $35 per person.

Information: 312-390-3669

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HOLLYWOOD BEACH SWEEP CLEANUP

7-11 a.m., Charnow Park between Garfield Street and Connecticut Street on Hollywood Beach

Volunteers meet at Charnow Park to collect litter and cigarette butts from the beach.

Information: 954-921-3271

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HOLLYWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES 1-3 p.m., Broward County Hollywood Branch Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.

Today’s speaker is Stacy Adams, Hollywood Historical Society Board Member, and the topic is “From Sandspurs to Sportatorium: Recollections of Hollywood In the 1980s.” Free admission.

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

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Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St.

Enjoy live music, meditation and a Tai Chi demonstration.

Information: 954-962-7447

Participants will create their own drawings based on the intricate polka dot paintings of worldrenowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. This lesson will incorporate pastels, colored pencils and crayons to highlight Yayoi’s use of lines and layers. December’s session is scheduled for Dec. 17.

Information: 954-921-3274

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GLOBAL MEDITATION FOR WORLD PEACE 6-7:30 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

PNC ARTS ALIVE: FREE ARTS! FAMILY DAYS Noon-4 p.m., Art and Culture

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62ND ANNUAL CANDY CANE PARADE 7-9 p.m., Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

ARTSPARK LIVE!

Ring in the holiday season and join the fun of this free evening event, featuring marching bands, floats, community groups and more.

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8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, ArtsPark amphitheater, Hollywood Blvd. & U.S. 1

Nov. 3: Beauty & the Beast Nov. 10: Apollo 13 Nov. 17: Frozen Nov. 24: Gremlins Dec. 1: The Santa Clause Dec. 8: How the Grinch Stole Christmas Dec. 15: Jingle All the Way Information: 954-921-3500

uEXHIBITS ART AND CULTURE CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, and Noon-4 p.m. SaturdaySunday, 1650 Harrison St.

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6-9 p.m., The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E. Sunrise, Blvd.

Art and Culture Center Board of Trustees member Ben Wesley will represent the Center when Broward gathers for a night of food, fashion and fun. The event recognizes 12 of Broward’s leading men as honorees, each representing a participating charity. Tickets are $75 or $150 for VIP access.

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BE A HERO, RUN FOR A KID 5K Registration begins at 6:45 a.m., with the race at 7:30 a.m., Charnow Park

This 5K run/walk raises awareness for the Kakes 4 Kids organization.

FOOTVOLLEY TOURNAMENT 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Hollywood Beach between New York and Taylor streets

Root on your favorite teams at this beachside event.

Information: 574-320-5091

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Nov. 4: Tracy Morgan Nov. 11: Lindsey Buckingham & Christine McVie along with Wilderado Nov. 22: I Love Trap featuring Bad Bunny, Jowell & Randy and Noriel Dec. 14: Bill Burr Dec. 17: Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida Dec 21-22: Kevin Hart Jan. 10: The Moody Blues Jan. 11: “IMomSoHard,” comedians Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley COMING IN DECEMBER: Show times: 954-797-5531

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Artists Making Things Happen: A daylong series of workshops and discussions kicks off Nov. 18 from noon-8 p.m. to inspire strategies for producing and presenting artistic works and projects. Topics covered address how to access resources, collaborate, find your public, and reboot and refresh one’s career. Display opens Nov. 10 until Jan. 7

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Molina: Mottos contextualizes the work of artists who challenge social binaries and offer alternative insights about age, gender, race and identity politics. Opens Nov. 10; on display until Jan. 7.

u Full Staff: The Full Staff rotating display aims to brighten the Center’s street presence with artist-made flags that take a particular humanitarian and multicultural stand. Through Jan. 7.

Information: 954-921-3274 ARTS PARK GALLERY 11 a.m.-8 p.m. MondayThursday, 1 Young Circle

u A Diver’s Dream World: Photographer Keat Ooi exhibits his underwater life series of Hollywood Beach and other waters. Through Nov. 17.

Information: 954-921-3500 HOLLYWOOD CITY HALL 7 a.m.-6 p.m. MondayThursday, 2600 Hollywood Blvd.

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Joksovic: Feel the moods behind personal, memory-based paintings that are charged with emotions.

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FEATURE STORY

New non-profit to provide free art therapy in Hollywood for people after a loss of a loved one to suicide Starting January 2018, the Healing Arts program will be offered at the Larry Joe Miller Art Studio at One Young Circle in Downtown Hollywood.

On March 4th, 2014, twelve days after her 67th birthday Susan D. Lyons took her own life. Her son, Kevin Toliver-Lyons has created the Susan D. Lyons Foundation for Hope Healing Arts Program to help people like himself to explore coping skills and process emotions related to losing a loved one to suicide.

The Susan D. Lyons Foundation for Hope Healing Arts Program offers a unique opportunity for people of all ages to express themselves creatively while dealing with stress, grief and loss in a safe, non-judgmental setting.

Licensed art therapists facilitating the program offer encouragement and guidance while emphasizing the process

of the artwork, not the "The power of creative final product. Artistic expression is known to talent or prior training is not required. move people beyond the Creating artwork stereotypes, distortions, spontaneously, based on current emotions, moods and the malignant and thoughts that represilence that pervades the sent original voice narratives can push beyond societal understanding and the taboos and stigma of reaction to the phenomena suicide.

Kevin Toliver-Lyons named the foundation in honor “We want to express of suicide." of his mother, Susan D. Lyons. individual narratives of the specific individual are limited to five people per session. power to journey in such a way as to present an The programs are free of charge and express feelings that often words alone underlying sense of humanity that is open to anyone who has lost a loved one cannot. empathetic, and is above all, an honto suicide. Supplies are also provided Starting January 2018, the Healest representation of this trauma and a and there is a gallery showing reception ing Arts program will be offered at stepping stone to healing,” said founder at end of the program. the Larry Joe Miller Art Studio at One Kevin Toliver-Lyons.

Visit sdlf4h.org or call 646-402Young Circle in Downtown Hollywood.

Creative outlets of expression allow Programs are designed for ages 5-12, and 4669 for more information. complex and strong emotions to be 13-17 respectively. Adult programs are rendered in tangible forms that have the offered for people 18 and older. Sessions

Orange Brook Elementary School establishes National Elementary Honor Society chapter Michael Cadet loves to dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com help people and he wants to be a leader. He is one of the first members of the National Elementary Honor Society at Orange Brook Elementary School.

“We will write letters to soldiers and do some other service projects. My goal is to be a be leader,” said Cadet, a fifth grader.

The National Elementary Honor Society provides meaningful service to the school and community and helps children develop leadership skills. By starting a chapter, elementary schools create a method for acknowledging achievement and focusing on the needs of the total child. It provides information and resources to enhance the culture of achievement in the whole school. The program includes students in the fourth and fifth grades.

Amelia D’costa, a fourth-grade teacher is a chapter advisor. “This will provide an opportunity for students

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who are highly motivated and like to study. They will help out at beach cleanups and the Thanksgiving food drive,” she said.

To be eligible for membership consideration, students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and they must meet high standards of responsibility, service and leadership. The students are reviewed by a faculty council appointed by the principal.

The Honor Society members will participate in some service projects including a Thanksgiving food drive, nursing home The Orange Brook Elementary School National Elementary School Honor visit, writing cards to veterans, Society. There are 54 members. beach clean-up, school garden The National Elementary Honor Association of Elementary School Prinmaintenance and visits to a local Society (NEHS) is modeled on its cipals Foundation. hospital.

Orange Brook Principal Devon companion organization, the National Mintallah Mohammed, a fifth O’Neal is proud of the new chapter. grader, also wants opportunities to help Honor Society (NHS). The NEHS was founded in 2008 by the National Asso“This is an exclusive club of high others. “I am proud and excited to be a ciation of Secondary School Principals, performing students. They have done part of the Honor Society. My parents well academically and will participate which is the parent organization for have helped get food to people in Africa and I want to help people too,” she said. NHS, in partnership with the National in service projects,” he said.

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Hollywood stars

First female to throw a touchdown in a varsity football game in the history of Florida sports honored

The Hollywood Hills Military Academy JRTOC Raider team. This team will compete in a variety of military events.

On October 17th, County Commissioner Beam Furr District 6 presented a proclamation declaring Holly Neher Day in Broward County, in honor of the Hollywood Hills student who became the first female to throw a touchdown in a varsity football game in the history of Florida sports.

"This was a groundbreaking moment for women in local sports, and marks a historic step forward statewide," said Commissioner Furr. "And, she has a heck of an arm!"

Mustang Marching band is one big family

German American Society in Hollywood held Oktoberfest events in October.

The McArthur High School Marching Band at a game against Hollywood Hills.

The A21 Walk for Freedom at Young Circle. Participants walked around the circle seven times to raise awareness about the problem of Human Trafficking.

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The McArthur High School Marching band gave a strong performance during the recent game against Hollywood Hills. Charles Moorer, the band director said he was pleased with the band is coming along and believes it will only continue to get better. “We are a very family oriented band and the members have a strong sense of belonging to something. The members enjoy performing music and being together,� he said. The current marching band includes about 140 members.

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HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Hollywood Jaycees call for food, volunteers to pull off another successful Thanksgiving Basket delivery viding what they can. The Jaycees are asking for turkeys, stuffing, vegetables, canned yams, gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, pies, or anything that would make a memorable Thanksgiving holiday special for a neighboring local family.

The Greater Hollywood Junior Chamber (Hollywood Jaycees) play an active role in the community by facilitating philanthropic activities like their annual Thanksgiving Baskets delivery project. Visit www. thanksgivingfund.com to sign up if you're able to volunteer to help deliver baskets to the families or to commit to bringing an item for the basket.

On November 21st, the Hollywood Jaycees will deliver baskets filled with food for a full Thanksgiving dinner to approximately 100 families in need in the Greater Hollywood area.

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Thanksgiving meals to members of the community for many years fueled by the generosity of the concerned citizens and the business community.

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A&E in your city Kent Wallace's 'B-Scene'

BY KENT WALLACE ART & ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT Hunkered down at Casa Pellegrino working against a deadline, story of my life (this place is a gem folks—Hollywood Beach)…

Let’s start this ditty with a comment regarding the Hip Hamlet of Hollywood’s 3rd Saturday Art Walk.

When I first arrived in Noyo Harbor, CA (between Mendocino and Fort Bragg) in 1993 (from NYC). I recall getting hired by both the North Coast News and OutLook magazine, writing for each, a column much as the one I’m penning now.

At the time there was a moth-balled event called First Friday (an artwalk in blue-collar Fort Bragg). I kick started it. I did so by integrating artists and businesses (especially the galleries and antique shops). The City did nothing more than place beat-cops on the corners to direct folks—they were polite and accommodating. First Friday surged!!!

Here in Hollywood, it seems, even with the concerted effort of the CRA (street musicians, an artisan market, fliers, press galore et al), nothing is good enough for some “What have you done for me lately” types…

Let me tell you something kids—get up, get off it and work it. Expect nothing, do everything you can to self-promote—Capisce!

I can’t say enough about the Art and Culture Center—they feed the flow of our creative river as a dedicated, diligent distributary.

Starting in November (11/3 thru 12/13) they launch ARTastic Collaborations, a visual arts event for ages 6-10.

“This fun, creative afternoon program builds concentration, increases confidence for speaking in front of others and much more…” Come on parents, guardians and angels alike—let’s get these kids motivated!

A shout-out to Jill Weisberg: My new favorite mural is the latest edition on Hollywood Boulevard and 21st Avenue. The artist is Fabio Onrack—this triptych presents three of the coolest cats ever: Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo and Jean-Michel Basquiat…

Gallery 2014 submits the works of Cuban artist Carlos Antonio Racano for your consideration. “This Subtle Chaos” opens on November 3rd. Gallery 2014 is ceaseless in their commitment to bringing and exhibiting fantastic, relevant and quality art to the Hip Hamlet of Hollywood.

My heart is crushed due to the fact that Atelier 3 has closed. What a cornerstone of the “New” Hollywood and what a tragedy that some landlords sit on branches, like predatory birds, waiting for vulnerability.

I can tell you. The day will come when Hollywood becomes as majestic as Joseph Young envisioned. We have the people, the class, the talent and location, location, location…

Just a heads up—Hurricane Irma did mighty damage to the roof of American Legion Post 92. And while “officially” Post 92 is a member’s only club (for veterans—and I’ve met the gamut from WWII to Afghanistan and every skirmish in-between), they are very much accommodating to anyone passing through their doors. And by the way, the weekly Wednesday night BBQ (Steak, Ribs or Chicken) is the best bargain in town—hands down! Please support the 92.

In closing I quote Uncle Tony Cigars, “Break apples without malice…”

Blessings one and all…

Painting by Larry Auld of "Chesty" Puller, American Legion Post 92

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Krakatoa—Indonesian: “A Circus in your Mouth!”

BY KENT WALLACE ART & ENTERTAINMENT CORRESPONDENT

Krakatoa co-owner John Anthony moved from Virginia to South Florida some twenty-two years ago (settling in Miami).

Four-years ago John ventured to Indonesia and that’s where he met his eventual business partner Abe Muis.

“I had arranged my accommodations in advance and Abe was to be one of my hosts.

We hit it off. It was like two old friends reconnecting after years apart—kismet.

“Abe was situated in Bali where street food was everywhere. What was so amazing was that each cart had a specialty item— something so scrumptious that people would come just for that particular item.

That phenomenon stayed with me…”

And while Abe wasn’t a chef per se, he was a foodie, working at the Almond Villa as a personal concierge. His cooking devotion

came from the kitchen of his mother and grandmother.

Abe eventually moved to the States to further his educational aspirations, enrolling in the Kaplan International English College in Miami. Needless to say, John became Abe’s host this time around.

Three and a half years ago the duo opened their signature Krakatoa eatery at Hollywood’s Yellow-Green Farmer’s Market.

“I did plenty of research before we took the plunge,” John says matter-of- factly.

“My goal was to find something akin to the Southeast Asian local markets, somewhere inclusive of every aspect of food while combining that much needed social climate.

“I suspect I canvassed no less than 30 markets between South Miami and Palm Beach. When I found the Yellow-Green Farmer’s Market the search ended!”

There is no doubt Yellow-Green is a cornucopia of aesthetics—from food, to crafts and art—the whole shebang.

“That’s the vibe we’ve created in our new brick-and- mortar space in Hollywood (1910 Hollywood Blvd.) We’ve created an eclectic, authentic Indonesian space for our friends—both old and new alike.”

The menu at Krakatoa is varied, something for everyone, whether vegetarian or carnivore, a palette of color, taste and flavor.

As John so poignantly states, “We create a circus in your mouth!”

The Hip Hamlet of Hollywood just got a lava over-flow of goodness-gracious, lip smacking, tongue tangy love…

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Two more building façades in Downtown Hollywood have been transformed into eye-catching works of art with the creation of stunning murals by three South Florida artists.

A mural installation recently completed at 115 N. 21st Ave. and a second one started Oct. 17 at 2050 Hollywood Blvd. are the latest in a series of outdoor works by established local contemporary artists that currently adorn 24 downtown properties between 21st Avenue and U.S. 1.

Launched in August 2012 by the City of Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the mission of the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project (DHMP) is to beautify and add culture to the downtown area one wall at a time.

The first of the two new murals was created by South Beach-based Yuhmi Collective, husband-and-wife art duo Victor and Michelle Vasquez, who were captivated by Hollywood founder Joseph Young’s “Dream City” vision and the founding story of how “Hollywood by the Sea” was created and transformed through the years. The colorful pastel-hued mural depicts a whimsical undersea scene featuring a mermaid and other sea creatures and reflects the couple’s East Asian influence.

The latest mural, the vision of Miami muralist and fine-art painter Fabio Onrack, features realistic black-and-white portraits of renowned artists Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Onrack’s work reflects his artistic passion for painting people and places and his exploratory style of painting three-dimensional elements with expressive movement and emotion.

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Art and Culture Center/Hollywood announces Free Arts! Family Days presented by PNC Arts Alive!

The new interactive arts program will take place the third Sunday of every month.

The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood announces Free Arts! Family Days funded by a grant from PNC Arts Alive!

Through this partnership, the Center will offer interactive arts activities, expanding upon the current Free Admission Day program offered for contemporary visual arts exhibitions presented on the third Sunday of each month.

“We’re excited that PNC’s generosity has allowed us to offer this wonderful

program to families,” said Joy Satterlee, executive director, Art and Culture Center/Hollywood. “It’s a great opportunity for people of all ages to connect to and benefit from the arts by participating together in hands-on activities that encourage education, communication, cooperation, and fun!”

Free Arts! Family Days focuses on the four key pillars of arts education: visual arts, dramatic arts, dance/movement, and percussion/music. Subject areas such as science, literacy, history and cultural studies will be incorporated into each Free Arts! program date.

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Florida Youth Orchestra kicks off 30th anniversary season with 'ClassiCool' family concert Nov. 26 “Never underestimate the positive power of music in young people’s lives,” says Myra Weaver, the co-founder and CEO of the Hollywood-based Florida Youth Orchestra (FYO). Myra is a recognized authority on music for young people and the impact it can have. “FYO is more than music. We build self-confidence and intellectual/ behavioral skills using music that empowers children to become productive, successful adults, based on multiple studies that verify its lifelong value.”

To celebrate their 30th year and 20,000 alumni, their first concert of the 2017-2018 season will be a “ClassiCool” Family Concert on Sun., Nov. 26th at Bailey Concert Hall. The first part of the program will feature the FYO Principal Orchestra and the second half will feature the FYO Symphony Orchestra.

“We are really multi-cultural and extremely diverse, with all children being accepting of peers who are of vast backgrounds,” said Dawn Janosik, the Director of FYO’s STEPS program. Ms. Janosik went on to explain that Students Transformed through Education and Performance Skills provides free afterschool music lessons and instruments for nearly 400 at-risk children in 10 Title 1 schools, to Social Service Agencies and a City Community Center in both Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

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There are 425 student musicians ages 5 to 18 from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, as well as 300 who participate in FYO’s community engagement educational programs.

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Honor Flights

One Last Mission Honoring Those Who Have Served ing. A conversation ensued, and he was asked if he’d like to get involved.

“Suddenly, I heard my name,” he recounted, and saw a former client and old friend who had been a WWII bomber pilot. He was from Waco, TX and there with an Honor Flight group. The friend appealed to him to take on opening a branch in the south Florida region.

“For a month, I got calls every few days,” he recalled. “So finally I got some people together and we decided to do it.

“That old friend died a month later,” he said. “I honor him with every flight.”

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Shortly after I moved to Hollywood to be closer to my aging father, he experienced what he said was “one of the greatest days my life”, when he traveled to Washington D.C. on an “Honor Flight”, where he was lauded and celebrated all day for being a WWII veteran.

“That’s exactly the response we love to hear,” said Rick Asper, chairman of Honor Flight South Florida, formed four years ago to focus on finding and honoring vets from the tri-county area from Broward to Monroe. “It’s truly a labor of love for us, and especially for the WWII vets, who are quickly diminishing, it’s something we’re really focusing on these days.”

On their day as the guest of the Honor Flight Network, the vets are flown on a charter flight, each with their own escort (their “guardian”, more on that later), taken to the military monuments throughout D.C. and at every point, greeted, cheered for, lauded with compliments, thanks and applause, and completely treated like the heroes they are, each for whatever piece they provided to keep America the land of the free and home of the brave.

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while most of them yearned to visit Washington and see the WWII Memorial, it simply wasn’t financially or physically feasible for most these men and women, many now elderly, to make the journey.

Earl was also a private pilot, so he began inviting some of his veteran patients to fly to D.C. with him. It was so rewarding, for both the vets and for him, that he began enrolling other pilots in his aero club to join him. In January of 2005, Honor Flight was born.

The first flight took to the air in May of 2005. Six small planes flew 12 veterans to visit the WW II Memorial.

Soon, commercial aircraft became necessary to accommodate more veterans.

Needless to say, the results were awe-inspiring for both the vets and the pilots.

By the end of the first year, Honor Flight had transported 137 WWII veterans to their memorial.

Word Spreads The mission and ideals of the program began to spread to other cities and states and the program expanded. By 2006, commercial flights were exclusively used due to the increasing number of interested veterans as well as other things like need for wheelchairs, and adverse weather conditions which prohibited small aircraft from participating on a regular schedule.

Rick Asper joined the Honor Flight Network in 2013 and with his group of co-founders, Honor Flight South Florida was formed. Previously, the flights for this region had been handled out of another hub in Stuart. A Vietnam era Army veteran himself, Rick was in D.C. on business several times a year, and when there, he often visited the war memorials. One day, at Arlington national cemetery, he saw a line up of buses before the changing of the guard and walked over to see what was happen-

Honor Flights South Florida Takes Off Honor Flight South Florida was officially started in 2013 and has run 13 flights since then, approximately three to four per year with about 75 honorees per flight. In preparation for their flights, each vet is assigned a “Guardian”, who meets them prior to the flight to get to know them, and escorts them on a one-to-one basis throughout the entire day.

The vets are picked up by their guardian, and driven to the airport where they board a charter flight filled with other vets, as often as possible from the same war. On most fights, any able-bodied volunteer can be a guardian. Often, they are active duty military, reservists or family. However, on one flight a year, the Guardians are “Elite Guardians” -- Vietnam vets and honorees as well -- which give HFSF a chance to double the amount of honorees on the flight.

Honor Flights started with WWII Vets, and have now added Korean War

this year, they were “delighted to be the official charity” of the Fort Lauderdale Small Boat Club, and the recipient of funds from several generous restaurant events in the three counties.

Finally, HFSF continues on its quest to bring every living veteran to Washington to see their memorial and experience their day of honor.

“It is our goal to have as many of them as possible saying that it was one of the best days of their lives,” stated Rick.

as well as vets from other conflicts who may be older or in poor health. They are picked up and escorted by the same person all day, and brought home at night.

“We’re losing our WWII vets at an alarming rate, and it’s incredibly sad for us,” said Rick, “especially when they’re on our waiting list. We do our best to get them on the flights in age order, and it’ll still be a while before we run out of WWII and Korean War vets.” There is a waiting list and we always try to get our vets onto the first possible flight.”

The Honor Flight Network has already flown over 200,000 men and women from WWII. And since its inception four years ago, Honor Flight South Florida has flown nearly 1000 men and women. But the fact is, Honor Flight South Florida has only enough money left to do three or four more flights if everything remains as it is.

HFSF Moves Into the Future Most charities are on a constant search for money. But Honor Flight South Florida is now on an aggressive campaign for not only funds, but also for volunteers and for more participants.

“Volunteers are the heartbeat of our organization,” said Rick. “It takes a lot of work to honor and respect our nation’s heroes.”

For volunteers, “We are blessed with hundreds of people who give us a lot of time and effort to make these missions happen,” Rick said proudly.

“There are so many opportunities to make a difference.” There are meeting every few weeks, including the board of directors and the various committees. Meetings of course multiply as flight dates approach.

Fundraising efforts include “everything we can think of” he said, explaining that costs for each flight add up to about $100,000.

Flights take place in the spring and the fall, in consideration of the comfort

of the vets, with the goal of four flights, and 300 vets, per year from South Florida, one of the largest geographical territories in the organization.

The time between flights is used for fundraising. HFSF works with the Broward school district schools service clubs

as well as other clubs such as Kiwanis, Lions, American Legion, VFW, Vietnam Vets, and other generous service organizations, which hold events and galas, sometimes with military themes, to raise funds for them. Thinking out of the box, he noted that, for example,

The Homecoming Hollywood Gazette Publisher Jennifer Love and I had the “honor” ourselves to attend the homecoming of the most recent South Florida Honor Flight.

Over 1000 people turned out at FLL to welcome the flight home on a Saturday night. Many of them told me that they come to every homecoming. From newborn babies swaddled in red, white and blue to seniors and vets in their own “honor chairs”, uniformed bands and military presence, Boy and Girl Scouts, teens there of their own volition, people holding signs and banners and handwritten notes and flowers, we all cheered and gave thanks for the service these men and women provided. Lots of smiles, lots of tears, lots of hugs and handshakes, and if you’re getting chills and a little teary….well, so am I, just recalling it. The best, for me, was a little girl, maybe four or five, who insisted on hugging every person that came by.

Priceless. For everyone. It was an incredible experience.

My Daddy would be proud.

If you’d like to get involved with Honor Flight South Florida, as a volunteer, an honoree, a guardian, a fundraiser or a supporter, please go to their website at www.HonorFlightSouthFlorida.org or give them a call on 855 FLY 1 VET (855-359-1838) I promise you an experience that will make a difference, for others, and for you.

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o one understands the real life consequences of being uninsured, better than Raul Despian.

When Despian was in his late teens, his mother died unexpecedly.

In addition to the grief he experienced losing her, he was suddenly faced with the reality of being on his own at age 18. Family members went their separate ways and life was complicated in countless ways that could have been avoided with a life insurance policy.

The struggles Despian endured as a young man drove home the importance of establishing a good insurance plan. “One thing I love about what I do is helping people feel better protected,” says Despian. As time went on, he has achieved success, become a State Farm agent, and recently celebrated the opening of his own State Farm office at 8560 Stirling Road in Hollywood.

“My goal is to serve the community by providing for its insurance needs,” said Despian. “I still remember seeing my family break apart and being on my own at 18 because we did not have insurance protection.”

Despian is focusing on providing auto, life and homeowners insurance.

“I can help you protect your family’s financial future in minutes,” he states with confidence. He believes it's important people have insurance for protection against unexpected life problems such as disability, the premature death of a family provider, or an automobile accident that results in severe injuries.

Despian has five team members at this office with many years of experi-

ence. The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce helped him celebrate the recent opening with a ribbon cutting event.

“We have established great relationships with our community and our customers. Fulfilling our customer’s insurance and financial needs is our number one goal. We strive for the top quality service a customer can ever experience at an insurance agency.”

Originally from Spain, Despian moved to South Florida from North Carolina in 1991 and has been happy to call South Florida home ever since.

After studying Education at Miami-Dade College, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from FIU in 2005 and proceeded to work with State Farm in claims and agency.

Passionate about helping people, the move to agent was a natural fit. With encouragement from friends and neigh-

bors, Despian started the Raul Despian State Farm Agency in July, 2017. "This is a lifelong dream come true for me. And I love the location," he added.

Grateful for an amazing group of neighborhood friends, Despian makes sure that new customers are welcomed in a way that has become customary in South Florida. He's fostered friendships with longtime customers in the community as well.

“I have known Raul Despian for over 20 years! He is a true gentleman with a great heart and always does the right thing,” says Mike DiGiacomo. “He is a hard worker and always does his best to find solutions for your insurance needs.”

“My vision as an agent is to be an insurance professional whose actions are driven by keeping customers’ best interest as my primary goal," said Despian. "My staff will treat all my customers in a caring, friendly, and professional manner."

Despian has a LUTCF Life designation from the American College and the National Association of Insurance & Financial Services. He has also served on Miami’s NAIFA Board of Directors.

He’s a member of the Greater Hollywood and the Davie Cooper City Chambers of Commerce. In his free time, Raul loves to go to the gym with his wife Gail.

The Raul Despian State Farm Agency is located at 8560 Stirling Road, Suite 102 in Hollywood, Florida 33024.

They provide all lines of insurance and financial services, such as auto, home, business, renters, life, health, bank, retirement planning and much more.

For more information, call (754) 263-7263 or visit www.rauldespian.com.

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Leadership Spotlight Roger Sublett, Ph.D. Union Institute & University President How do you define leadership?

Leadership is relational. It is the ability to get good things done with the help of others and to connect with individuals and groups of people in ways that lead to meaningful dialogue, action and change.

What is your favorite inspiring leadership quote?

“We all warm ourselves by fires we did not build and drink from wells we did not dig.”

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Union Institute & University Florida Academic Center honors veterans at Veterans Remembrance Breakfast Veterans are at the heart of the Union Institute & University Veterans in Union program founded in 2015. The program is designed to recognize and honor the sacrifices made through our veterans’ service to our country, and commit to their success through supplemental grant funding in the form of education and customized veterans’ services.

The Veterans in Union program offers a three-term $7,500 living allowance stipend ($2,500 per term) for honorably discharged veterans. The stipend is a subsidy to match the VA MHA received by distance education students. This funding makes the use of VA benefits at Union comparable to use at a residential college. The stipend assistance is available for three fulltime semesters during the first year of the academic program.

“There is no more noble cause than to take time to remember those who have sacrificed in behalf of this nation over many, many years. Women and men who serve this nation both at home and around the world deserve our deepest respect and fondest regards for their sacrifices.”

On Friday, November 10 from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m, Union Institute & University Florida Academic Center will remember our veterans with a recognition breakfast to showcase our appreciation for everything veterans have done, and continue to do for our country. All veterans are welcome to attend.

The breakfast will be at Union's Florida Academic Center, 4601 Sheridan St, Suite 400, Hollywood, FL 33021. Phone 800-486-7141.

RSVP by November 1 to Toni Soldano, Director of Enrollment, at Toni.Soldano@myunion.edu.

Union is a Yellow Ribbon University, recognized by the Department of Defense for its outstanding service encouraging the education of Veterans. Union is in the Top 25 percent ranking of Military Friendly Institutions recognized by Victory Media in Higher Learning, and accepts previous credits and experience including ACE Credits, Dantes, CLEP, and more. In addition, Union is listed on the U.S. Department of Education’ Eight Keys to Veterans’ Success site.

About Union Institute & University Union Institute & University is a non-profit, regionally accredited university specializing in providing quality higher education degrees for adults nationwide. Founded in 1964, Union’s academic programs and services are the result of more than five decades of identifying and refining ways to structure and deliver education to meet the needs of adults. The university is guided by its core mission to educate highly motivated adults who seek academic programs to engage, enlighten, and empower them to pursue professional goals and a lifetime of learning, service, and social responsibility.

For more information about Union Institute & University, visit www.myunion.edu or call 1- 800861-6400.

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Join us for these upcoming events!

Saturday, November 4, 8:30am Education Open House Friday, November 10 7:30am-9:30am Veteran’s Day Breakfast

Contact us at 310.417.3500 to RSVP today!

- UI&U President Roger Sublett.

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Find your inner Picasso at Creation Station, now open in Hollywood If you love art and painting or just want to relax while expressing yourself creatively, Creation Station is for you.

Located at 5804 Stirling Road in the Poinciana Plaza in Hollywood, this hip, unique art studio is sure to bring out your inner Picasso.

“I have always loved art and creating things,” shares owner and founder Karen Gani. “And I felt there was a lack of ways for kids to get creative in the west Hollywood area.”

Guided by her passion for art, Gani was inspired to open Creation Station offering classes in canvas painting, wine glass painting as well as techniques in ceramic painting for kids and adults.

And even though they’ve only been open a few months, locals are already responsing favorably. “ It’s good place to paint ceramics, and my three kids loved it.

It’s got a homey feel. Not just for kids. They have stuff for grown ups,” said Benny, a recent customer from Hollywood.

HOW IT WORKS

With ceramics, people come in and pick a piece and choose their glazes.

“We assist them in this process, explains Gani. “They paint three layers of each color for the full effect and then

company events and more. There are no limitations.

“We have a private party room with 6 TV screens and a projector for added fun and music, of course, to get the party started.” The party room is a few doors away in the same center and a party assistant is included for each party. Booking should be done at least 3 weeks to one month in All materials from paints to are included in your advance. visit as well as firing and glazing at no extra charge as well.

we glaze the pieces and put them in our special kiln to be baked.”

Once the work is done, the customer is called to pick up their finished masterpiece.

For canvas art, they can walk in and pick a piece they would like to work on.

“We help guide them on each step,” explains Gani. “They can also come paint the piece in a class with group guided instruction and take it home right away.”

Gani recalls her experiences painting when she was younger. “It was always a memorable experience for me. I was upset that we had to travel far just to paint and have fun. There is also no place to just sit

back and unwind from a long day. This is the perfect outlet to do that.”

There are never any ‘sitting fees’ commonly found in most studios. And mini kid classes are offered for parents to drop off their children to have fun and get creative.

PARTY TIME

Creation Station is the place to party for aspiring artists of all ages. Gani notes, “Every child gets a T-shirt with our studio logo on it and their friends signatures written on them at the party as a gift.” Creation Station also caters to ladies nights, bridal showers, baby showers, fundraisers,

WHAT MAKES CREATION STATION UNIQUE

“Most places charge a fee to paint and don’t allow you to pour your own paint,” says Gani.

“Plus, we have more Judaica items than any other ceramic studio in town. We also offer snacks and drinks to purchase, including cappuccino, hot chocolate and more. We make you feel at home.”

Class info and registration is online.

Group classes are recommended for the ultimate experience and you can walk in anytime. No appointments are necessary.

First time customers can even get 10% off when they mention Hollywood Gazette.

Creation Station is located at 5804 Stirling Rd. For more information, call 954-342-9754 or visit CreationStationFL.

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Hollywood stars

Leaders of the McArthur High School Cheerleading Team.

Hollywood Hills Quarterback Holly Neher and coach Brandon Graham. Holly was recognized by the Broward County Government on October 17 for her efforts as the Hollywood Hills quarterback.

She has played a prominent role on the Hollywood Hills High School football team and been a starter.

The Hollywood Hills High School Cheerleading team.

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The Hollywood Hills volleyball team.

Xavier Williams a top Chaminade Madonna player who will play for the University of Alabama.

Some of the competitive debate students at McNicol Middle School. They will compete on October 18 against other schools and compete about once a month. They are part of a countwide initativie to encourage all students to have access to speech and debate.

Photos By David Volz

Hollywood stars

Navy Sea Cadets who participated in the Pursuit of Honor, Courage & Commitment 5K Run/Walk Oct. 14 at Charnow Park

Leonardo Canete, the winner of the men's 5K race on Hollywood Beach.

Boy Scout moms participate in the Hollywood Beach Sweep. They want their children to understand the importance of giving back to the community and caring for the environment.

Cameron Herold, a Sea Cadet finished second in men's division in the 5K run.

The FRC 4592 Mighty Mechanical Mustangs from McArthur High School. They participated in a robotics competition at Dillard High School.

The McArthur High School Cheerleading Team during a game against Hollywood Hills High School.

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Literacy program at Orangebrook Elementary encourages early reading habits Kindergarten students at Orange Brook Elementary School celebrated Read dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com for the Record by having the book Quackers read to the them by community leaders including police officers and personnel from a nearby hospital.

School administrators also participated in the event. It was part of a Broward County Public Schools effort on October 19 to encourage reading the in the early grades. Students in grades K-2 participated in reading events. The kindergarten students got to the take the books home.

“We want to expose children to reading at the early grades,” said Suzette Ledesma, an assistant principal at Orange Brook.

The book Quackers is a story about a kitten among ducks who begins to identify with the ducks. “The point of the story is to show children that it is OK to be different,” said Ledesma.

BY DAVID VOLZ CORRESPONDENT

Suzett Ledesma, assistant principal at Orange Brook Elementary School reads to kindergarten students.

Kindergarten students at Orange Brook Elementary School participate in Read for the Record on October 19. It was a Broward Countywide program to encourage students in early grades to read.

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STAY CONNECTED JOIN YOUR CHAMBER NEW MEMBERS AND EVENTS EVERY MONTH

The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 34 th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, December 18, 2017 at the Grande Oaks Golf Club in Davie.

The event will have a shotgun start at noon followed by an award reception featuring a fabulous silent auction at 4 p.m. year’s tournament had to be moved due to Hurricane Irma, This yea which gave the Chamber the wonderful opportunity to work with Trustee, Nova Southeastern University, the owner of Grande Oaks.

The newly renovated golf course, once featured in the 1980’s classic “Caddyshack”, will be a unique experience to players as it offers a pristine 18-hole, par 71 course designed by American professional golfer Raymond Floyd. Golfers will be able to partake in a fun but challenging game while networking in the comfort of a private club.

Proceeds from the golf tournament will support programs and educational services the Chamber offers to its members, advancing its mission to foster a business climate that promotes success, integrity and excellence for our members in the community. greater Hollywood communit “Networking on the links is a proven method to grow business while having fun. The Classic is known for creating business opportunities while enjoying the scenic and relaxing atmosphere a round of golf guarantees to provide,” said Anne Hotte, the Greater Hollywood Chamber’s Executive Director & CEO. “It’s a fun way for people to get involved with their chamber and network with over a hundred of corporate members and business leaders.”

The tournament will also feature fun contests, including a “Hole-in-One” for a Hollywood KIA car. Last year, Dan Serafini from GG’s Waterfront Bar& Grill won a new vehicle after the wining contest. yea “We always support the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s golf tournament each year because it’s always such an exceptional event,” Serafini said. “Last year was even more exceptional for me because I made a hole-in-one.”

Golf classic sponsorship packages are now available. For more information or to register for the event, please call the Chamber at 954.923.4000 or visit www.hollywoodchamber.org.

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The promise, made by then Memorial Healthcare System President & CEO Frank V. Sacco to Joe DiMaggio, was that no child would ever be denied care because his or her family was unable to pay. That was all the very private “Yankee Clipper” needed to hear to endorse a very public use of his name and image. The baseball Hall of Famer then took things a step further after that, cutting the ribbon on the newlychristened Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital (JDCH).

In the 25 years since, JDCH has grown from a few units on a single floor at Hollywood’s Memorial Regional Hospital to the largest pediatric hospital serving Broward, Palm Beach, and northern Miami-Dade counties. A freestanding facility specially designed to meet the needs of children and fami-

lies opened in 2011 and today features 650 physicians, 226 licensed beds, seven operating rooms, and an entire floor dedicated to oncology. Rehabilitation, dialysis, emergency care, and a cardiac surgery program that has performed 36 heart transplants in less than seven years are just a few of the other areas of specialization.

“We’re a quaternary care facility, meaning we treat some of the most complex and critical clinical conditions,” said Chantal Leconte, FACHE, administrator and chief executive officer at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. “We’ve

grown in the last 25 years into a pediatric healthcare destination that’s known for clinical expertise, advanced technology, and a patient and family-centered approach to care.”

Moving forward, a pediatric kidney transplant program will soon launch and a Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital specialty practice will open in Wellington in 2018. It will be the hospital’s third physician practice in Palm Beach County.

Additionally, there are plans to double the size of the current Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, eventually making it an eight-story building. Memorial Healthcare System administrators believe the move will further increase patient access to high-level, pediatric healthcare in South Florida, which has been a guiding principle for the past 25 years.

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Confederate streets in Hollywood likely to be renamed Hope, Liberty and Freedom

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During a dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com recent workshop, members of the Hollywood Commission made a tentative decision to rename Lee Street to Liberty Street; Forrest Street to Freedom Street and Hood Street to Hope Street.

This follows a long period of controversy over street signs named after Confederate leaders. The next step for the commission is to have a resolution proposing these names for the streets. Hollywood city staff is working through the details of this resolution and it will be placed on an upcoming agenda.

Not everyone was satisfied with the decision. According to Wendy King, Take Down Slavery Symbols of Hollywood and the Black Lives Matter Alliance Broward are disappointed in CORRESPONDENT

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the results of the meeting, known as the Street Renaming Workshop took place.

They wanted the streets named after people who have campaigned for African-American equality. Some of the names members of the organization wanted included Eula Street to honor Eula Johnson, who helped de-segregate Broward County beaches and Bethune Street after Mary McLeod Bethune, a pioneer in education. Other names suggested included Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman.

The name changes represent years of effort by Hollywood resident Benjamin Israel. He has worked tirelessly for the change often alone.

Eventually he gained support from others in the community and finally gained the support of Broward County political leaders.

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2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises $346,298 Jennifer Ann Love | PUBLISHER jennifer@hollywoodgazette.com Tammy Soffer | DIRECTOR OF SALES tammy@hollywoodgazette.com Robin Kerr Drulard | MANAGING EDITOR robin@hollywoodgazette.com David Volz | REPORTER Sherry Thien | CALENDAR EDITOR Caron Conway | CORRESPONDENT caron@hollywoodgazette.com The Nana’s Banana Bunch team (Debra Sanders (Team Captain); Robbin Sanders; Johnny Sanders (banana); JohnPaul Sanders; Lyliana Cardinale; Sandy Tucker; Dalia Deen) walked in memory of Evelyn Downey, who died of Alzheimer’s. She was a beloved mother and grandmother.

BY DAVID VOLZ

Folks from all walks of life came together at Nova dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com Southeastern University to participate in this year’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sat. Oct. 21. Many who participated in the 3.1 mile walk have lost family members to Alzheimer’s or are caring for someone with the disease.

“My father died of Alzheimer’s,” Ken Hetlage, executive vice president of Memorial Healthcare System said. “I’m here to encourage people to stay active, eat healthy and keep the mind active.”

Karen Harrington, a commissioner for the South Broward Hospital District said, “I want to bring awareness about this disease. It is a difficult journey for family members who must care for those with Alzheimer’s,” she said.

“I want to prevent Alzheimer’s. I encourage people to stay active and keep their brains active,” Hilary Glazer, M.D., a brain health and memory neurologist at the Memorial Neuroscience Institute said. “I work with people who have Alzheimer’s and we can help them CORRESPONDENT

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better if we diagnose it early. If they have mild Alzheimer’s we help them deal with it as a chronic condition.”

Glazer is helping the mother of Miriam Soto, who participated in the Walk. She visited with Glazer before going on the walk. “I love being part of this walk and I want to support the effort to end Alzheimer’s,” she said.

Elizabeth Burchers is executive director of the Life Care Center at Inverrary which cares for people with Alzheimer’s. She was proud to participate. Rosemary Monaco walked in support of her father who has Alzheimer’s and is age 91. “He is a World War II veteran and is fighting Alzheimer’s,” she added.

And while the fight against Alzheimer’s is serious issue, those who came could have some fun. Nova Southeastern University and Florida Panthers cheerleaders performed and teams set up tents and picnics after the Walk. People could enjoy hot dogs and bagels with live entertainment. It was an opportunity for family and friends to have some quality time together.

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“Last year this new event for the Club was sold out and guests talked about it all fall” said Carol Fitzgerald president of the Club. Funds raised from the event will support community service projects and storm repairs.

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Wine donated by members and local establishments will be served. In addition the wellknown restaurant Hollywood Vine is providing a sommelier and wine tastings. Entertainment will be provided by local artist John Jay, Jazz Pianist accompanied by Aron Stang, Jazz Guitarist.

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