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PUBLISHERS Christy & Terry Jaillet publisher@ourcitymedia.com

12 Local Buisiness’ Need Your Support Now More Than Ever

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MANAGING EDITOR Beverly Perkins

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COMMUNITY NEWS 15 Hot Hollywood Glam Was the Bees Knees

FEATURE STORY

16 Historical Moments in Time

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22 POSNACK Hochberg Lower School Educating Tommorows Leaders Today

PUZZLE PAGE 26 Crossword and Sudoku 33 Answer Key

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR 28 More Improvements Are Underway in Hollywood!

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19 The Best Way To Fight Coronavirus?

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21 Quarantine Binge Watch 29 Broward & Miami Dade Schools Providing Breakfast and Lunch During Coronavirus Pandemic

CAN DO KID 18 Local Teen Rises to Make a Change

SCHOOL NEWS 20 Take a Walk in a McNicol Middle School Teacher’s Shoes

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30 The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 2020 Disaster Preparedness Conference

PHOTO OF THE MONTH 31 OUR CITY Hollywood

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he past few weeks have been unprecedented. An exotic sickness from a far-off place has impacted every man, woman and child on earth.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 coronavirus we have seen the best and, at times, the worst of ourselves. Here, at Our City, we prefer to focus on the good.

Our community has come together in efforts to support each other in large and small ways. Things like college students shopping for senior citizens so they won’t have to leave their homes; or, restaurant owners providing meals for families in need. These are the things that make our community strong.

There is one other thing we can all do to help. Local businesses have been hurt. Many have seen their revenue drop to near zero. These are our neighbors, family and friends. If you have the means, support them. Pick up a dozen bagels for breakfast, book a one-on-one physical training session or schedule your next teeth cleaning.

Small, local businesses are what make communities unique. They are, in many ways, what defines the character of a place. Please do your part to ensure they make it through this crisis. We are all in this together.

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Spring Marshmallow Drop – The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts will host its annual event at Boulevard Heights Community Center in West Hollywood – 6770 Garfield Street, Hollywood from 2:005:00pm. This is a fun family event that includes an egg hunt, the dropping of over 30,000 marshmallows from a helicopter, a bounce house, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. For more information, please call 954-921-3404.

Full Moon Drum Circle – Bring a drum or other percussion instrument to this FREE guided drum circle. ArtsPark at Young Circle - 1 Young Circle, Hollywood from 7:00pm-9:00pm. – For more information, call 954-926-0204.

Easter – Also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial after his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD.

Gardening Class – Learn how to grow your own fruits & veggies at free gardening classes Saturday mornings at Oak Lake Community Center, 3190 North 56th Avenue, Hollywood. 10:00 am-11:00 am - Space is limited, RSVP at 954-921-4241. (Also, on April 25th)

Bunny Basics – Are you thinking about adding a bunny to your family this Easter? Already have a bunny and want to learn more? While rabbits may look adorable in an Easter basket, it is important to know that rabbits require a lot of special care and this should all be taken into consideration. Register for a free class at 10:30 am – 11:30 am at the Humane Society of Broward County.

Reservations are required, or visit www. humanebroward.com/rabbits or call 954-266-6822 for more details.

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Passover – The major Jewish spring festival which commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, lasting seven or eight days from the 15th day of Nisan.

Passover, also called Pesach, is a major, biblically derived Jewish holiday. Jews celebrate Passover as a commemoration of their liberation by God from slavery in ancient Egypt and their freedom as a nation under the leadership of Moses.

11th Eggstravaganza – The City of Hallandale Beach presents its annual Easter egg hunt Hallandale Beach at Peter Bluesten Park, 501 SE 1 Avenue from 10:00am-2:00pm The hunt starts promptly at 10:00am for children 12 years old and younger. Mr. Flop E. Ears will be available for photos and cookies and punch will be served. Free admission. For more information call Parks & Recreation at 954-457-1452.

Salsa Festival – Melina Almodovar “La Muñeca de la Salsa” joins co-producer Cristina Moinelo of CBA Realty and Management, for the 7th year in a row, with the co-sponsorship of CRA of Hollywood to celebrate the muchawaited event at ArtsPark Amphitheater, One Young Circle, Hollywood from 2:00pm-11:00pm. Free admission.

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18th Dream Makers Gala – The 11th annual event presented by Debbie’s Dream Foundation in an effort to cure stomach cancer will be held at Margaritaville, 1111 N. Ocean Blvd., Hollywood, at 7:00 pm. The Rio Carnival themed event will have music, cocktails, dinner, a silent auction, and so much more with Emmyaward winning journalist Louis Aguirre as the emcee. For more information, please contact events@debbiesdream. org or call, 954-475-1200.

19th Hollywood ArtsPark Experience: Lawrence– In the past three years, Lawrence has sold out headline shows across the country and appeared at festivals including Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Firefly, Okeechobee, Hangout, and many more. The band has also opened for notable acts such as Lake Street Dive, Vulfpeck, Jon Bellion, Soulive, Jacob Collier, Blues Traveler, O.A.R, Bernhoft, and others. Free admission - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm at ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle, Hollywood.

25th Free Our Seas Art Festival and Earth Day Celebration – An environmental art festival beginning with a morning meditation at 8:30 am followed

by a beach clean-up from 9:00 am-11am. Live music, food trucks, children’s activities, hands-on art, environmentally friendly vendors and artists will be onsite from 11:00am-4:00pm. MEEC at Carpenter House, 4414 N. Surf Road, Hollywood.

For more information, please visit www. freeourseas.org.

West Concert Series: Rough Shot – Bring a lawn chair, pack a picnic basket and enjoy this free country concert under the stars. Free admission 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm Boulevard Heights Amphitheater, 6770 Garfield Street, Hollywood.

For more information, please call 954-921-3404.

26th Hollywood Historical Society 2020 Lecture Series – “The Ghosts of Broward County Sheriffs Past”, Guest speakers Chris Mancini, Crime Tours Museum Owner, Attorney, and Crime History Buff; Joe Williams, Author and Retired Broward County Deputy Sheriff.

Free and open to the public from 1:00 pm -3:00 pm at the Stirling Road Branch Library – 3151 Stirling Road, Hollywood. Authors will sign books and refreshments will be served. For more information, email hollywoodflhistory@att.net or call 954-923-5590.

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Hot Hollywood Glam Was the Bees Knees

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or a dozen years now, the Art and Culture Center/Hollywood has had an annual themed fundraiser. The anticipated “Hot Hollywood Glam” event always has members anxiously awaiting the grand announcement so they can plan their dress accordingly.

In years past, themes such as “Bollywood” and “Hot Havana Nights” have had Hollywood’s very own city officials, center supporters, and guests walking the red carpet all glammed up for a fabulous night of art, music, and culinary delights. This year’s gala was appropriately named The Roaring 2020s.

Todd Delmay, President and CEO of Delmay and Associates, Hollywood was this year’s honoree. He also serves as President of the Hollywood LGBTQ+ Council. The Center also recognized Frank Shaffer, General Manager of CORT Events, who has supported the “Hot Hollywood Glam” fundraiser for the last 10 years since he retired in February.

“We are extremely thankful for the wonderful support we receive from

our community,” said Joy Satterlee, Executive Director, Art and Culture Center/Hollywood. “We couldn’t be happier to honor both Todd Delmay for his continuing efforts with the LGBTQ community and Hollywood in general, and Frank Shaffer who has generously supported, through CORT Events, our Hot Hollywood Glam fundraiser for all these years.”

The annual bash took place at the Center where the galleries were transformed into the Gilded Age of the Roaring ‘20s. More than 150 guests enjoyed exquisite food, open bar, music, dancing, and entertainment featuring the Jenna Beth Burlesque Review and VK Dance.

“The Arts played an important role in my life growing up and gave me the confidence to be myself and be a leader,” said Todd Delmay, President and CEO of Delmay and Associates.

“To then be recognized by the Art and Culture Center for doing that in my adult life was a ‘full circle’ moment for me, and one made more special by the sense of community that the Center

represents for Hollywood.”

Almost $17,000 was raised for the center during this amazing evening.

But of course, the evening would not be possible without the many generous sponsorships. Sponsors were: The Bees Knees Sponsors: Florida Power & Light/Ben Wesley; Kofsky Weinger PA/Misty Weinger & David Kofsky; John Mabry. The Cat’s Pajamas Sponsors: Bonnie Eletz; Sue Gunzburger; Spiffy Sponsors: Bank United/Dianne Brodie; Billy’s Stone Crabs/Elena Hershey; Car Concierge/ Mark Veszi; Cindi Cossin; Popcorn Zone/Chad Simon; Julie Schecter; South Florida VoIP/Marty Jacobsen.

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Historical Moments in Time

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he Hollywood Historical Society (HHS) is always keeping track of the City’s history, but they are celebrating a little history of their own this month. April marks the organization’s 46th anniversary since they were established in 1974.

The “HHS 2020 Luncheon” was held at Tropical Acres Steakhouse where more than 80 people were in attendance. The afternoon program began with an “Introduction of Dignitaries” by HHS President Karen Albertson.

The esteemed group included Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy, City Commissioners Peter Hernandez and Carol Shuham, Benefactors H. Richard Quadracci of the Windhover

Foundation and Bob Giacin, HHS Founding Member Pat Smith, City of Hollywood Historic Preservation Board Alternate Member William Treece, Civic Association Presidents: Lynn Smith of the Downtown, Parkside, Royal Poinciana CA and Patricia Antrican of the North Central CA, and Former HHS presidents Steven Sarsfield, James Curcie and Mary Beth Busutil.

Next on the agenda, HHS Board Member Stacy Adams received an award for her work to have the iconic Hollywood Sportatorium recognized as a historic site by Broward County.

Clive Taylor then took the floor as this year’s guest speaker where he spoke eloquently and passionately about the Hollywood Downtown Historic District and specifically about the Sun Trust Bank Building located on the NW corner of 20th Ave.

and design showed his aspirations for the city’s future,” explained Taylor.

Twenty-nine years ago, the city of Hollywood and the HHS placed a historical plaque on the infamous building recognizing its importance in 1991. The building remained a bank building through the real estate bust of the 1920s, the subsequent great depression, and all the economic highs and lows that have followed. Approximately one year ago, the bank vacated the building. and Hollywood Blvd.

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limate change receives national attention in the media practically every single day. It’s a serious concern and a hot topic, especially for our youth including Hollywood Beach native Emma Kavanaugh. The 16-year-old St. Thomas Aquinas (STA) High School student is a self-proclaimed ocean conservationist.

The ambitious and dedicated teen is the founder and president of STA’s

Surfrider Foundation Club where she and fellow students attend and guide educational meetings with city officials and business owners to demonstrate the need for cutting down on disposable plastics and keeping waste off local beaches.

“I wanted to start this club because I was inspired by the work others were doing, and I wanted to make a larger impact in my school and community. Ocean conservation is personally important to me because I live in South Florida. If environmental issues keep getting worse, my hometown will face rising sea levels, rising temperatures, and ocean acidification,” explained Emma.

Climate change and sea-level rise is

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not a topic taken lightly for Emma, especially being a South Floridian. South Florida is ground zero for climate change in the state and a recent study conducted at FAU showed that “68% of Floridians either agree or strongly agree that climate change has them concerned about the well-being of future generations in Florida.”

Although Emma is a local leader in her community, she is a leader on a national level too. Her involvement, along with other like-minded young adult activists, is steering the climate movement by becoming a voice for change in the “2019 Climate Action Summit”.

Her vision in the future is that “the whole world will need to be more aware, conscious, and live in harmony with the environment. A healthy, stable climate, that’s not heavily impacted by humans and ignorance, is made possible through growing peoples’ awareness.”

It’s no surprise that this stellar student is interested in Marine Biology and Wildlife Biology and very involved with the Marine Biology club at STA. Additionally, she is part of the Delta Airlines Youth Advisory Council, which helps guide the airline’s efforts to eliminate single-use plastics, among other sustainability initiatives.

“I want to protect people from all over the world and future generations from the issues we have created. In order to continue to grow and thrive, we need clean oceans and a healthy planet,” added the passionate teen.

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he coronavirus pandemic has spread throughout Florida, bringing life to a standstill and overwhelming hospitals and emergency rooms across the state. Terms like “selfisolation” and “social distancing” have become part of our shared vocabulary.

Think you may have COVID-19? Before you can be tested, you first need to be assessed by a healthcare professional, a simple step to determine if you might have the virus. Over the past month or so, thousands of South Floridians have swamped local doctors’ offices, hospitals and emergency rooms in an effort to get tested, straining already over-taxed facilities, resources and staff.

If there is a silver lining to this public health crisis, it’s that it has shined a spotlight on the critical role telemedicine plays in healthcare, particularly in battling the COVID-19 crisis. Telemedicine services such as Baptist Health Care On Demand enable you to consult with a trained healthcare professional from the comfort of your home via your smartphone, laptop or computer.

“In a public health crisis such as this, it’s very important that patients are advised properly,”

explains David Mishkin, M.D., medical director of Baptist Health Care On Demand. “Care On Demand is really the first ‘front door’ potentially for many patients regarding this illness and we have specific protocols when a patient does meet (COVID-19) criteria for an in-person evaluation.”

Using digital health tools such as Care On Demand as part of a front-line response to the COVID-19 virus pandemic helps ensure that scarce hospital resources are reserved for the sickest patients, including those who need care for conditions not related to the epidemic.

Javier Pérez-Fernández, M.D., pulmonologist and critical care director at Baptist Hospital of Miami, says keeping emergency rooms available for those who are seriously ill has been a major concern for Baptist and hospitals throughout the world.

“Unless you’re sick, hospitals and emergency rooms are not the place you want to be right now,” says Dr. Pérez-Fernández. “Also, do you really want to be exposing yourself to this virus unnecessarily?”

Following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Baptist Health South Florida has been encouraging people

with symptoms similar to those of COVID-19 to stay home and see a doctor via Care On Demand. Baptist Health’s online healthcare providers can answer any questions, evaluate your risk, and provide support to relieve symptoms.

Most cases of COVID-19 involve mild symptoms, including fever and a dry cough, that can be hometreated without medical intervention. Some patients develop pneumonia, which is a condition that can fill lungs with fluid, potentially causing difficulty breathing in some patients.

“If you’re experiencing shortness of breath in addition to other symptoms such as fever, cough and general malaise, then you should visit Care On Demand to see if you should be tested for the disease,” Dr. Pérez-Fernández says.

For more information about Baptist Health Care On Demand, please visit BaptistHealth.net/Care19 or simply download the app for free from the App Store or Google Play.

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Quarantine Binge Watch Nurse Jackie - Showtime/Netflix (seven seasons) Nurse Jackie is a medical drama-comedy that tells the story of Jackie Peyton (Edie Falco), an Emergency Room nurse at a hospital in New York City. Every day is a “high wire act” for Jackie as she juggles patients, doctors, fellow nurses, and her own drug addiction.

Falco’s portrayal of Jackie, as a strong-willed, iconoclastic New York City nurse juggling the frenzied grind of an urban hospital and an equally challenging personal life, is phenomenal.

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oredom and stress have become constant challenges as we stay at home in self-quarantine from coronavirus. One way to overcome both is to get lost in a TV series. Luckily, there is no shortage of compelling TV available. With so many options to choose from, we polled our staff for their favorites.

The Mandalorian - Disney Plus (one season) The Mandalorian is the break-out star of Disney’s streaming service. The 10 episode drama is set in the Star Wars universe after the fall of the Empire. The classic “space western” follows bounty hunter Din Djarin from one adventure to another. His discovery of “The Child,” better known in popular culture as Baby Yoda, made our family fall in love with the quick moving series.

Stranger Things - Netflix (three seasons) Set in the 1980s in the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana, Stranger Things focuses on the investigation into the disappearance of a young boy amid supernatural events occurring around the town, including the appearance of a girl with psychokinetic abilities.

It follows the boy’s friends, Mike, Dustin and Lucas as they uncover mysteries surrounding their friend’s disappearance.

Breaking Bad In what many people call the greatest television series yet made, high school chemistry teacher Walter White transforms into the Southwest’s biggest drug lord after learning he has incurable cancer. The pace of the show and incredible writing make it easy to pass hours on end.

Shameless, courtesy of Showtime

Shameless - Showtime/Netflix (nine seasons) Set in the slums of Chicago’s South Side, Shameless follows the Gallagher family as they navigate life on the edge. The family is led by William H. Macy’s ,Frank Gallagher, a dysfunctional alcoholic who is hilariously self-destructive. What makes the show work is the cast’s ability to make you love the characters despite their sometimes reprehensible behavior.

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POSNACK HOCHBERG LOWER SCHOOL

Hochberg Lower School Educating Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

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elebrating 45 years of fostering curiosity and creativity with a passion and dedication for learning, Hochberg Lower School thrives on being a school that nurtures the mind, body, and soul of our students. What started at Beth Torah as a small elementary school with only 36 students has moved to a new state-of-the-art campus in Hallandale Beach that will serve nearly 300 students in grades K-5.

By combining academic rigor in general and Judaic students with award-winning arts and sports programming, Hochberg Lower School offers its’ students a unique learning experience while preparing them for lifelong achievement.

Dr. Richard Cuenca, Head of School, was happy to answer some frequently asked questions about Hochberg Lower School.

What is the philosophy at Hochberg Lower School?

Hochberg Lower School’s philosophy is firmly rooted in Torah and is dedicated to the global community of the Jewish people and the State of Israel. A Hochberg Lower School student is one who displays excitement about learning from their teachers and peers. At Hochberg Lower School, each individual student matters and is catered to in order to meet their learning, emotional, and developmental needs.

What achievements is Hochberg Lower School most proud of?

Our school will always be most proud of our students. Their dreams and aspirations represent are our school’s long-term goals.

Tell us about the new campus, what prompted the new location?

The new campus has all the latest technology and resources for our students to excel. With the growing demand for space the school board took the bold step to move the school to a new campus. The new campus was made possible because of the support and love of Joel and Marcia Hochberg and family.

What is the student/teacher ratio?

7:1 What exactly is the Learning Resource program?

The Learning Resource program at Hochberg Lower School helps students target learning skills each student needs to strengthen and improve upon in order to be successful. Each Learning Resource specialist works on study and organizational skills to aid each student in his/her studies. The specialists provide services in and out of the classroom so they can best support our students in their learning.

Do you have scholarship programs?

We are proud to offer need-based financial aid.

What sets your school apart from other private schools?

We are proud to be part of one of only a handful of K-12 Jewish day schools in the United States. Our school is at the forefront of educating the future of the Jewish people.

How do you fit the Judaic component into the curriculum? Is this done in each grade?

Judaic Studies and Hebrew are taught across the curriculum in grades K-5 and are scheduled on a daily basis.

Does the school offer arts and athletics?

Yes, Hochberg Lower School offers, drama, music, fine arts, and athletics.

Is there anything else you would want those searching for a school to know about yours?

Hochberg Lower School is accredited by: Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF) Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS) Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) For more information on Hochberg Lower School, please call 954-299-3600 or visit www.posnackschool.org.

Hochberg Lower School is now accept ing applications for the 2020-2021 sch ool year.

“We are proud to be part of one of only a handful of K-12 Jewish day schools in the United States.

Our school is at the forefront of educating the future of the Jewish people.”

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We are accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year. Call today to find out how Hochberg Lower School can make a difference in your child’s life.

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What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, follow the steps below to help prevent the disease from spreading to people in your home and community.

Stay home except to get medical care

Clean your hands often

You should restrict activities outside your home, except for getting medical care. Do not go to work, school, or public areas.

Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry. Soap and water should be used preferentially if hands are visibly dirty. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home People: As much as possible, you should stay in a specific room and away from other people in your home. Also, you should use a separate bathroom, if available.

Animals: Do not handle pets or other animals while sick. See COVID-19 and Animals for more information.

Call ahead before visiting your doctor If you have a medical appointment, call the healthcare provider and tell them that you have or may have COVID-19. This will help the healthcare provider’s office take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed.

Wear a facemask You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) or pets and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then people who live with you should not stay in the same room with you, or they should wear a facemask if they enter your room.

Cover your coughs and sneezes Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw used tissues in a lined trash can; immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60-95% alcohol covering all surfaces of your hands and rubbing them together until they feel dry. Soap and water should be used preferentially if hands are visibly dirty.

Avoid sharing personal household items You should not share dishes, drinking glasses, cups, eating utensils, towels, or bedding with other people or pets in your home. After using these items, they should be washed thoroughly with soap and water.

Clean all “high-touch” surfaces every day High touch surfaces include counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, and bedside tables. Also, clean any surfaces that may have blood, stool, or body fluids on them. Use a household cleaning spray or wipe, according to the label instructions. Labels contain instructions for safe and effective use of the cleaning product including precautions you should take when applying the product, such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use of the product.

Monitor your symptoms Seek prompt medical attention if your illness is worsening (e.g., difficulty breathing). Before seeking care, call your healthcare provider and tell them that you have, or are being evaluated for, COVID-19. Put on a facemask before you enter the facility.

These steps will help the healthcare provider’s office to keep other people in the office or waiting room from getting infected or exposed.

Ask your healthcare provider to call the local or state health department. Persons who are placed under active monitoring or facilitated self-monitoring should follow instructions provided by their local health department or occupational health professionals, as appropriate.

If you have a medical emergency and need to call 911, notify the dispatch personnel that you have, or are being evaluated for COVID-19. If possible, put on a facemask before emergency medical services arrive.

Discontinuing home isolation Patients with confirmed COVID-19 should remain under home isolation precautions until the risk of secondary transmission to others is thought to be low. The decision to discontinue home isolation precautions should be made on a case-by-case basis, in consultation with healthcare providers and state and local health departments.

For more information: www.cdc.gov/COVID19 CS 314937-D 03/05/2020

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For more information or to register, call 954. 921. 3274 or visit ArtAndCultureCenter.org/camp today!

Summer Arts Camp is unded in part by an arts-education grant from the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, Helen Ingham Foundation, Florida Theatrical Association, and BBX Capital Foundation. The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported in part by its members, admissions, private entities, the City of Hollywood; the Broward County Board of County Commissioners as recommended by the Broward Cultural Council; the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture; the David and Francie Horvitz Family Foundation; and the Josephine S. Leiser Foundation. We welcome donations from all members of the community who wish to support our work.

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR

More Improvements Are Underway in Hollywood!

BY MAYOR JOSH LEVY e are excited to see several improvements helping to shape our City’s future, making Hollywood a better place to live, work and play.

I am happy to update the community on several projects and initiatives underway in our City.

Hollywood Boulevard Complete Streets We are excited to announce that Phase One of the Hollywood Boulevard Complete Streets Improvement Project has recently been completed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the City. Following demolition, crews installed a new underground drainage system, streetlights, pavement, pedestrian walks, parking configuration, mid-block crossings, mast arms and center medians. The project has now been handed over to the City for implementation of Phase Two, which is comprised of landscaping and irrigation. The project is on schedule for completion this Spring.

Home Makeover Reveal Our first “Home Makeover Reveal” of the year was recently held at the home of longtime Hollywood resident Juliet McGriff. Thanks to the City, Broward County and the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency’s Interlocal Agreement, funds were made available through the Neighborhood Pride Program to replace the roof, soffit, and fascia, paint the exterior, provide security lighting, and replace the driveway and fence. The City was able to pair the County Contribution Financing with State Housing Initiatives Partnership program funds, made available by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to assist Ms. McGriff with additional repairs to her plumbing and electric, and to replace her HVAC system.

For those interested in the Neighborhood Pride Program, please visit http://www. hollywoodfl.org/1…/Neighborhood-Pride-Program-ILA Hollywood On the Go and Other Capital Improvement Projects Polk Street Public Boat Ramps The City is investing in resiliency improvements to reconstruct the City’s public boat ramp launching area on Polk Street to help address rising tides.

Resiliency Improvements to include: ▸ Raising the ramp elevation ▸ Construction of a storm water retaining area ▸ Relocation of the driveways ▸ Reconstruction and raising of the ramp lot ▸ New Gated entry ▸ New Lighting ▸ Installation of sidewalks & curbing ▸ New landscaping Park Improvements Design and Construction Management (DCM) also has a number of improvement projects underway to enhance the experience and usability of the City’s public parks.

North Beach Utilities Conversion The North Beach Utilities Conversion Project is to harden the utilities on the Barrier Island in the North Beach area just outside the Community Redevelopment District. The project’s scope includes undergrounding of utilities, road resurfacing and pavement restoration, and new streetlights.

Tidal Flooding Mitigation and Seawalls Evaluation of the 13 respondents to the Request for Qualifications for the Tidal Flood Mitigation and Seawall General Obligation Bond Projects is currently underway. The scope of work will include Tidal Flooding alternative solutions, including, but not limited to, public seawalls and City-owned property around North Lake and South Lake.

For more on these and other Citywide improvement projects, please visit the DCM webpages on the City website at the following link: http://www.hollywoodfl. org/1197/Design-Construction-Management

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Broward & Miami Dade Schools Providing Breakfast and Lunch During Coronavirus Pandemic

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roward County Public Schools (BCPS) is providing breakfast and lunch to BCPS students their families while schools are closed becuase of the coronavirus.

Breakfast is offered from 8 am – 10 am, while lunch is offered from 11 am till 1 pm. The meals will be provided on every day that classes were previously scheduled.

Students are asked to bring their valid student

identification to receive a meal for themselve and family members. However, the schools appear to be quite generous in cases where students do not have their IDs. The meals are available at the following schools: • Boyd Anderson High School • Blanche Ely High School • Dillard High School • Flanagan High School • Hallandale High School • Miramar High School • Nova High School • Sunrise Middle School • Taravella High School Students and family members can obtain the fresh, hot-cooked meals by walking up or driving through designated areas on the campuses. The food distirbution program is part of a partnership between the school system, The Hunger Coalition, Feed South Florida, the Health Foundation of Broward and the United Way.

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The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 2020 Disaster Preparedness Conference

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he Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce presents the 2020 Disaster Preparedness Conference: A comprehensive conference supporting the business community by providing a platform for business owners and community leaders to participate and receive valuable information and insightful advice on disaster preparedness.

The anticipated event is scheduled for Thursday, April 30th, 2020, from 9:30AM to 2:30PM at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, 1111 N Ocean Dr. Hollywood, FL 33019.

Participants will engage with Expert Panelists who will deliver “best practices” concerning business management and operations. Our panel topics include (1) Emergency Management (2) Insurances / Legal (3) Finance (4) IT/Communication (5) Disaster Response/ Recovery. The conference will build the business community’s understanding on how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters.

Along with the expert panels, there will be a Business Expo highlighting contractors, services, and businesses from a variety of preparedness industries relevant to the hardening of a business and aftermath recovery. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with local, state, and federal organizations to learn the policy issues that must be considered pre/during/ post disaster.

Conference goers will also receive a Resource Guide -- a program booklet containing all helpful links, expert panel advice and local business and emergency

organizations directory. The Resource Guide contains valuable knowledge to be used when developing a plan of action.

Participating in the 2020 Disaster Preparedness Conference is an investment in your business and community. The event is presented in collaboration with The City of Hollywood.

Additionally, Sponsorships, Expo Tables, Program Ads and Tickets are available. For more information about the 2020 Disaster Preparedness Conference, please visit www.hollywoodchamber.org/ disaster-preparedness-conference/ The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is located at 330 N. Federal Highway, Hollywood, 33020. For more information, please call 954-923-4000 or visit www.hollywoodchamber.org.

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MESSAGE FROM THE POLICE CHIEF

Interaction with People Experiencing Homelessness

BY NORTH MIAMI BEACH CHIEF OF POLICE WILLIAM “BILL” HERNANDEZ, MSM eople who experience homelessness are often engaged in prohibited conduct which includes being intoxicated, loitering, prowling, fighting, trespassing, aggressive panhandling, soliciting, urinating/defecating, consuming alcoholic beverages in certain public places, camping or sleeping in parks, littering, obstructing sidewalks, disturbing the peace by loud and unreasonable noise, using offensive words, behaving in a threatening manner and more. Therefore, homelessness is an extremely complex social problem that can impact the quality of life in a community.

While being homeless is not a crime, the disorderly issues associated with homelessness are criminal in nature. Because many of the crimes involving people experiencing homelessness are misdemeanors, the North Miami Beach Police Department (NMBPD) and elected officials of the City of North Miami Beach (City) have to strike the right balance between homelessness as a social issue and a criminal issue.

As a result, the City and the NMBPD joins forces with the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust to assist this community’s most vulnerable subpopulation. For instance, the City installed a homeless meter in front of City Hall to collect donations.

We work together to direct individuals in need of resources and services.

When interacting with individuals experiencing homelessness, the officers of the NMBPD resort to criminal sanctions or the threat of criminal sanctions only as a last resort and only where there is a genuine threat to public safety.

Many people experiencing homelessness are on the streets because of substance abuse and/or mental illness.

Consequently, we advise any residents if there is someone on your porch or otherwise threatening you, shut your door and call the NMBPD. The following tips will help you avoid problems with people experiencing homelessness: ▸ Avoid confrontations and maintain distance ▸ Do not offer food or money. It may encourage more panhandling. If you are inclined to help the homeless, it is better to contribute to local charities, missions, food banks or social service organizations that assist the needy ▸ Do not permit anyone to camp or loiter on your property ▸ Do not allow anyone to store shopping carts, bedding or other personal belongings on your property ▸ Restrict access to sidewalk overhangs, or other areas protected from inclement weather ▸ Lock or remove handles from water spigots ▸ Keep dumpsters locked when not being filled or emptied ▸ Secured outside storage sheds or containers ▸ Lock or turn off exterior power outlets ▸ Lock gates after hours ▸ Install motion-activated lighting after hours ▸ Trim landscaping to eliminate hiding places ▸ Keep property free of trash, litter, junk, etc. ▸ Establish posts and enforce rules of conduct for public use of private property.

Include signs of prohibitions of loitering, illegal lodging, drinking alcoholic beverages and drug activities ▸ Install surveillance cameras to cover public areas. Have security personnel monitor these cameras and ask persons engaged in prohibited conduct to leave the property. Security personnel should also patrol the property at random times.

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We rescued our little tuxedo kitten Maggie in Hollywood Lowe’s parking lot during a downpour. She is now about 7 months old. Spayed and healthy. She is just one of so many strays in need of a home. Maggie is able to jump higher than any cat I’ve ever seen, catching her favorite toy mouse in mid air! No wonder it took hours to catch HER! She was last seen putting all her toy mice in her water bowl... trying to drown them? We love her and her white heart.

Your Pet Could Be Our PET OF THE MONTH! ENTER YOUR PET TODAY! Every month Our City Hollywood randomly picks a pet of the month winner.

Email to: anna@ourcitymedia.com MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING TO RECEIVE YOUR PRIZE: Owner Name, Email, Phone Number.

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TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOUR PET: Name & Breed / Age & Gender / City of Residence Favorite Person / Favorite Toy / Likes & Dislikes Favorite thing to do / Last Seen Doing/City

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We encourage a person who witnesses homeless people committing an offense in his presence to call the NMBPD and provide details of the offense. Also, in this vein, if you know a homeless person who needs help please do not hesitate to call: 1-877-994-4357.

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Scheck Hillel Community School added a student-designed class to its Capstone Senior Seminar: a signature Scheck Hillel program that prepares students for college and career. The class, entitled “Introduction to Adulthood” was created

by Class of 2020 seniors Alex Wagenberg and Michael Berenstein who bring outside speakers from various fields to share the lessons and values that shaped their professional, entrepreneurial journeys.

HEAR ME ROAR

The Art and Culture Center/Hollywood had their 12th annual themed fundraiser, “The Roaring 2020s” which brought in almost $17,000 for the Center’s incredible programs. For all the details, see page 15.

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BUBBLES AND BUSINESS

The Russian American Chamber of Commerce (RAC) members and friends gathered at the first RAC Business Mixer of the decade hosted by Farrey’s Lighting + Bath. The January event at Farrey’s has become an annual tradition as members looked forward to kicking off the year with a little sparkle in their jaw-dropping showroom.

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Bob Costas was named the 2020 “Joe DiMaggio American Icon Award” winner. The award was presented at a fundraiser for the nonprofit in Davie, with proceeds from the event (more than $600,000) to enhance programs, services, and facilities for kids and families at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood.

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