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PUBLISHERS’ PAGE 12 A Taste For Knowledge
CALENDAR 14 September 2019
COMMUNITY NEWS 16 It’s Easy to Be Green at the Inaugural Plant-Based Festival 18 TEDx Says Hello to Hollywood
FEATURE STORIES 19 “No Body Bothers Me.”Learn to Defend and Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones! 21 Enjoy a Taste of Home at Ralph’s International Market
SCHOOL NEWS 22 Where Shopping and Working Are Truly a Pleasure – Bethune Students Visit Publix
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Dream Car Classic – The Downtown Hollywood Dream Car Classic features dozens of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles of interest. Attendance is FREE. Vehicle registration is $20. To pre-register for the Dream Car Classic, email Joe Bevelacqua at jbevsr@ msn.com and include your vehicle’s make and model. - 10:00am - 3:00pm - Hollywood Boulevard between 19th & 20th Avenue Downtown Hollywood For more information, call 954-825-1027.
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7th Greater Hollywood LGBTQ+ Residents Town Hall Meeting – The Hollywood LGBTQ+ Council is hosting a facilitated community conversation about life, government, business, transformation, and quality of life for the LGBTQ+ Community. All are invited to hear about the work the new Hollywood LGBTQ+ Council has been doing, learn of opportunities to get involved, meet other LGBTQ+ people in the area, and help shape the work of the Council. 9:00 am – 11:30 am at the Hollywood Jaycees Hall, 2930 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood.
2nd Burger Beast Food Trucks – Bring your appetite, your family and your friends to ArtsPark at Young Circle, Hollywood every Monday 5:30-9:30pm. Over 20 trucks participate. For a weekly updated truck line-up visit www. foodtrucksatartspark.com (Also on September 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th)
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It’s Easy to Be Green at the Inaugural Plant-Based Festival tive local vendors who helped people of all dietary choices realize how possible a plant-based diet can be. early 2,500 people attended the inauguAttendees spanned the whole spectrum, from longral Plant-Based Festival at Gulfstream time vegans to carnivores looking to adopt Meatless Village in late July. The idea stemmed Mondays”, exclaimed Commissioner Lima-Taub. from Commissioner Anabelle Lima-Taub’s desire The free family-friendly event also had music, for Hallandale Beach to co-sponsor such an event kids’ activities, and giveaways. The City encourwhich is so relevant in today’s society. A plant-based aged attendees to come prepared by bringing their diet and lifestyle are a positive trend happening in own reusable water bottle, cup, or cutlery to communities across America, and fortunately the cut down on waste. Of course, alternatives Commissioner, the City of Hallandale Beach and the were available, and the first three hundred Village at Gulfstream Park formed the perfect partattendees received stainless-steel reusnership to make it a reality in South Florida. able straws inspired Over sixty vendors sold and by the City’s Plastic shared plant-based food, crueltyand Commissioner Anabelle LimaStraw Ban from free body care and clothing, plants, Taub brought thousands of people Gulfstream Village. and environmentally friendly to Champions Plaza to enjoy a family“Food brings people wellness products. Vendors ranged friendly day of fun and food centered together, and the Plant-Based from eco-minded children’s books around the plant-based lifestyle. We look forward to Festival this past weekend was to vegan seafood, kombucha, hosting this event again in the near future and proproof. Thousands of our resiand an abundance of prepared dents, businesses, and members viding the community with continued opportunities food. Guest speakers included to learn about healthy and sustainable living,” stated Commissioner Anabelle LimaMayor Joy Adams enjoys the day with a few of of neighboring communities “Hallandale’s Best in Blue” from the HPD. Alex Schreer of The Village at Gulfstream Park. came together to explore a Taub, Michelle Larea the Nutrition “Everyone had the opportunity to try and learn greener lifestyle together. I loved the energy and and Diabetes Educator from Aventura Hospital something new for the betterment of animal welfare enthusiasm everyone brought to the festival,” said and Medical Center, and Brian Babbo the Senior and the planet. Thanks are due to Gulfstream Village Mayor Joy Adams. Membership Director of South Florida YMCAs. “We are so grateful for the success of the inaugural and our City’s Green Initiatives Program for putting “I’m so incredibly proud of how our community Plant-Based Festival at Gulfstream Park. The support this event together. I can’t wait for the next Plantcame out to explore and revel in the plant-based Based Festival,” added Commissioner Lima-Taub. lifestyle. We had such an amazing turnout of innova- and partnership of the City of Hallandale Beach BEVERLY PERKINGS
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lthough it was created back in 1984, one of the most current trending items in social media have been TEDx events. TED was born out of creator Richard Saul Wurman’s observation of a powerful convergence among three fields: Technology, Entertainment, and Design. TED is a global community which welcomes people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world to passionately share their ideas on various topics in communities around the world. The nonprofit, nonpartisan foundation has been building a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the most inspired thinkers. TEDx events are organized by individuals who want to spark conversations in their own community and Hollywood is fortunate to once again have their second one on Saturday, November 9th at Young Circle ArtsPark in historic downtown. Over 80 applicants have applied vying for time to speak. “TEDx is such an amazing platform for sharing ideas or more information on old ideas that I wanted to ensure that South Florida had a platform to shares these ideas,” exclaimed Andrew Zullo, Executive Director Leadership Broward, and TEDx Young Circle Park organizer. The TED format has become widely popular online
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any South Florida residents are surprised when they stumble upon this little hidden gem tucked away off I-95 between Stirling Road and Sheridan Street. Ralph’s International Market is not a traditional supermarket franchise. A matter of fact, it’s far from it. The market is the creation of its owner, Pat Lucci. The retired 2-star Admiral from Buffalo, New York wanted to represent many of the major U.S. manufacturers as well as many foreign manufacturers in his store. The diverse mix makes up the uniqueness of shopping at Ralph’s. Anyone craving a taste of home can most likely find what they are looking for at this international market. Pat Lucci, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Ralph’s International Market took the time to
answer some frequently asked questions about his “super” market. What would you say Ralph’s International Market specializes in? We have the largest variety of imported food products from all over the world. From bakery items to wines and everything in between, one can expect to find the most unique and hard to find items. What is the newest product(s) that you are most excited about? We imported a coffee roaster and espresso machine from Italy to include at our deli/coffee bar. We are happy to serve the freshest cup of coffee, cappuccino or box of coffee beans/grounds you could ever possibly get. We are expanding into smoked meats on premise and have a full line of bakery products and cake decorating supplies. Can customers grab a bite at your store? We have a deli that serves quick, fresh and affordably priced breakfast and lunch and delicious meals for those on-the-go Monday through Friday. If it’s not on the menu we will do our best to create it. Being from Buffalo, New York, do you carry any special items representing your home? Yes! P.J.’s Crystal Beach Loganberry Syrup, Webers Horseradish Mustard, Piccalilli Relish, Anchor Bar Wing Sauce, Ted’s Famous Hot Sauce, Bison Dip,
Chiavettas, Molson, Genessee and Labatts. We also have the infamous Sahler’s Smokehouse Hot Dogs. What are some other specialty items that you sell? We have a top-notch selection of cheeses, salmon, caviar, a large selection of carved meats, olive oils, Hungarian salami, and Turkish coffee. In fact, we can roast and/or smoke anything…fresh turkey, pig, goat, lamb, you name it especially for a special occasion. We also carry Kosher products. Where are your wines from? We offer a large quality selection with great prices. Our Romanian, Bulgarian and Hungarian wine assortment is one of the largest and most popular in the area. What can one expect when shopping at Ralph’s International Market? Our staff is extremely helpful, and we value each customer. Usually after just one visit, customers always come back and become family. We provide an experience when shopping here, a culinary adventure, if you will.
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and in life. The KAPOW program is implemented by a powerful set of in-school lessons about career awareness and workplace (soft) skills taught by volunteers and teachers, field trips to work sites, and curriculum-relevant activities to help teachers incorporate the real-life application of the skills they teach on a daily basis. Publix Super Markets Charities has supported the KAPOW program with generous contributions for many
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The visit was the culmination of career-awareness and workplace skills lessons taught by Gooze at the Hollywood elementary school. The lessons helped students learn about different jobs, the skills needed for those jobs, how to connect their own skills and abilities with a future job, and the skills necessary to be a success in any job, like communication, teamwork, positive work habits, and decision making. “Customer service is a big priority for us,” exclaimed Gooze. “The job skills in the KAPOW lessons are exactly what we look for in our employees, so we’re grateful to take part in teaching these skills to young people who may be our future employees.”
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ne of the most difficult syndromes to diagnose is fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, the condition cannot be confirmed through a simple laboratory test, or even on an x-ray. A physician must determine the diagnosis based on a patient’s symptoms. Because symptoms can occur alone or along with other conditions, it takes time to truly diagnose. Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain that affects the muscles and soft tissues. Chronic muscle pain, fatigue, sleep problems, memory and mood issues, painful tender and/or trigger points are often the most common symptoms. Symptoms may occur after physical trauma, surgery, infection, or significant psychological stress. However, sometimes symptoms may just develop over time with no specific cause. The American College of Rheumatology says that one of the criteria used as a guideline for diagnosing fibromyalgia is widespread pain throughout the body for at least three months. “Widespread” is defined as pain on both sides of the body, as well as above and below the waist. Researchers also believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way the brain processes pain signals. For some reason, women are more likely to develop fibromyalgia than are men. Many people who have fibromyalgia also have tension headaches, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and depression. Although there is no cure, symptoms can be relieved through medications, lifestyles changes, such as exercise and stress management. Other possible causes can be an underlying problem such as rheumatic diseases, mental health problems, and/or neurological disorders. Your physician may still recommend blood tests to get a complete blood count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, thyroid function, and vitamin D levels. Additionally, your physician may also perform a careful physical exam of your muscles and joints, as well as a neurological exam to look for other causes of your symptoms. If there is a chance that you may be suffering from sleep apnea, your doctor may recommend a sleep study. After gathering all the appropriate and crucial information, your physician will be able to assess what may be causing your symptoms and determine and develop an effective treatment plan.
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Which Breast Surgery is right for you? BY CHARLES A. MESSA, III, M.D., F.A.C.S. ccording to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery operations in our country. Patients will often come to our office wanting their breasts to be fuller and are not certain which type of surgery is best for them. Is an implant necessary, or lift, or both? The technique used to enhance a woman’s breast should be individualized based on each woman’s personal appearance goals and unique anatomy. A common misconception is that breast implants make a woman’s breast stay up longer and not sag. This is not true. A breast implant adds volume or size to the breast. An implant can increase breast width, projection, and firmness, but doesn’t prevent the breast from sagging with time, especially if a woman doesn’t wear a bra. When a woman loses breast tissue volume or size as a result of weight loss, pregnancy, or through natural deficiency in breast development, then placing a breast implant beneath the glandular tissue or under the muscle (pectoralis) will enhance the appearance. When there is excess breast skin, such that the nipple and areolar position is now below the fold of the breast, then a breast lift or mastopexy is most likely necessary. This procedure involves removing the excess skin and tightening the remaining breast tissue to elevate or lift the nipple and areola and the breast itself. The type of mastopexy procedure utilized depends on the shape and the degree of sagging (or ptosis). There are three main types of breast lifts depending on where the incisions are placed on the breast. Periareolar (Benelli, around the nipple only), circumvertical (lollipop, around the nipple and from the nipple to the fold), and inverted “T”, or anchor incision same as above with an additional incision along the inframammary crease or fold. All are safe and effective techniques for lifting the breast depending on the degree of sagging. A breast augmentation and mastopexy can be safely performed at the same time, depending on the patient’s anatomy and individual history. An implant can improve the aesthetic appearance of the breasts when volume or size enhancement is necessary, in addition to skin tightening or lifting. In general terms, if a patient is an A or small B cup bra with sagging breast tissue, a breast lift and implant would be beneficial if the patient desires an increase in breast size or projection. When a patient’s breasts are a full C or D cut, then the breast lift alone may be sufficient depending on her individual breast appearance goals. As with facial rejuvenation and body contouring, there is no single breast enhancement procedure that is applicable to every patient. A thorough preoperative consultation and discussion of each woman’s individual appearance goals is essential to ensuring the proper surgery technique is performed.
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Hollywood is On the Move BY MAYOR JOSH LEVY ith trolleys being eliminated as of June 30, the City of Hollywood has a new way to get around town! Electric shuttles have been all the rage. People love the convenience of their own cars, so they can go anywhere they want, whenever they want. However, the old trolley service ran on a fixed schedule like a public bus and did not provide the same door-to-door convenience of a car, so people didn’t use it much. Fast forward to the Uber/Lyft ride-sharing age, and voila, the trolley is gone like a dinosaur. However, it’s been replaced by an on-demand “Sun Shuttle” service. The fleet of electric cars circulate in the areas of Downtown Hollywood, Federal Highway and Hollywood Beach. They are ready to pick anyone up who is waving them down, meeting at one of the shuttle stops, or requesting a personal pick-up through the “Ride Circuit” smart-phone app (similar to how one would request the other popular services). The Sun Shuttle is totally free and paid for by the City. Each can take up to five passengers at once. The beach “Shuttle Stops” are the Garfield Street Parking Garage, the Johnson Street Mobility Hub, and soon, the new Nevada Street Parking Garage. The shuttles are equipped with a special area in the back for belongings, luggage, and beach toys. The weekday schedule is Sunday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and the weekend schedule is Friday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For more information, please visit the City’s website (HollywoodFL.org) or download the Ride Circuit app to your phone. Getting around Hollywood Beach & Downtown Hollywood has never been easier or more fun. Other things in “Beach News” are new plastic rules. Hollywood has had
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a beach plastics ordinance on the books for decades. However, for many years, the ordinance was seemingly forgotten. These days though, with all the awareness about how harmful plastics and non-biodegradable polystyrenes are to marine environments, the City is strictly enforcing the ordinance. Code Compliance began with an educational outreach initiative to make sure that our beach restaurants, bars, hotels and convenience stores know what the rules are. The good news is that many beach businesses have been happy to comply. We all share a love for the ocean and want to be good stewards of our natural environment. Plus, these days there are plenty of biodegradable alternatives for things like plastic straws and take-out containers, so it’s not as expensive or impractical for businesses to comply. Let’s save the world, even if it’s one plastic straw at a time. The City of Hollywood government office is located at 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 33020. To contact, please call 954-967-4357, email jlevy@hollywoodfl.org, or visit hollywoodfl.gov. 26 SEPTEMBER 2019 | OURCITYMEDIA.COM
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Rescue and Revive BY NEVINE GROULX ETHNICA DESIGNS fter years of use, your furniture will fade in certain areas become torn and lose the padding and springs in its cushions. You can relegate such furniture to the attic, drag it to the curb or get it professionally restored with new upholstery. Or you can take an opportunity to redesign a room in your house by finding a bright bold pattern for your dining chair, armchair, or sofa and then redecorating the space around that piece. Take your old dining room chairs and reupholster them in different colors, fabrics, or a combination of both to create that eclectic bohemian look. Did you inherit that old saggy sofa and chairs? Go ahead and reupholster them and transform them into that modern and contemporary look. Furniture quality and sentimental value are key factors in deciding whether to invest in upholstery repair. Experts say reupholstery can give older quality furniture “a good as new” look. According to highly rated furniture repair companies, a new couch or chair might cost less than reupholstery but does not last as long as older quality furniture. Quality furniture deserves a second chance. Reupholstery gives new life to furniture so go ahead “Rescue and Revive” your old favorite pieces of furniture and try to be creative in doing that or prowl through your neighborhood thrift stores to find that perfect old piece of furniture that can be revived to create a bold statement in your house Consider the following factors when deciding to repair or replace worn couches and chairs: COST OF REUPHOLSTERY: Reupholstery can cost just as much as buying new furniture depending on the work required and fabric used. Fabric drives the cost and the amount of fabric also affects labor costs - more fabric means more labor. FURNITURE QUALITY: Consider keeping that couch or stuffed chair if the furniture remains sturdy with a quality frame. Many manufacturers lowered their standards in recent years to lower the cost of manufacturing, therefore lowering the quality of manufactured furniture. Inspect your old furniture frame and see if it’s sturdy enough to reupholster or replace. REUPHOLSTERING FOR SENTIMENTAL VALUE: Consider keeping and repairing worn pieces of furniture such as antiques or those passed down from generation to generation. Even if the furniture does not have sentimental value, consumers might simply like their favorite sofa or stuffed chair because of comfort or style.
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Leadership Hollywood is Accepting Applications Why should you enroll in the Leadership Hollywood Program? Each year, the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce coordinates Leadership Hollywood, an interactive program where participants can view our community up close, work together, and acquire a unique knowledge of resources and services available in Hollywood, Broward County, and the State of Florida. Leadership Hollywood is in fact, one of the state’s longest-running leadership programs. Fall 2019 will launch our 44th consecutive class. The Format Leadership Hollywood consists of nine unique program days, each providing an interactive forum through interface and communication with the current leaders and policy makers in our community. All activities include maximum class member involvement and participation. Class members experience the process that guides them to better comprehend the challenges facing our community. In a nutshell, Leadership Hollywood is an organized and comprehensive curriculum for our community’s future leaders. Leadership Hollywood Alumni include:
Mayor Josh Levy, Commissioners Caryl Shuham, Peter Hernandez, Dick Blattner, Kevin Biederman, and Linda Sherwood as well as our Chief of Police Chris O’ Brien, and many others. As part of the curriculum, class members will learn all about Health and Human Services, Public Safety, Education, Art & Culture, Environmental Issues, Criminal Justice, Broward County Government, Media, City Government, Business Development and Tourism. A session will focus exclusively on leadership styles and each participant’s personal leadership skills. In addition, the class will be divided in sub-groups and assigned a community service project to be completed before graduation. Through their projects, members will experience character development and improve their critical and creative thinking,
interpersonal communication, practical knowledge and use their leadership skills to serve and better our community. Why You Belong The Leadership Hollywood experience is one that will stay with and benefit you throughout your career. You will personally grow as a leader and get to know like-minded people who will be your allies in the community. Leadership Hollywood will give you the opportunity to really learn about the community and your own leadership style. Understanding the impact of decisions that are made is priceless. Additionally, the friendships you will make in the Leadership Program will last a lifetime. Learn More or Apply Now If you have the ability to set and achieve goals, are engaged in our community and have the potential to impact the area, region or state, Leadership Hollywood is right for you. The deadline for applications is September 20, 2019. For more details please visit www.hollywoodchamber.org or call 954-923-4000. The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is located at 330 N. Federal Highway, Hollywood, 33020.
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SEEN ON SCENE
ROW, ROW, ROW Your Boat
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of John Fairfax’s historic landing on Hollywood’s glorious beach, the City of Hollywood simulated his heroic arrival on July 20th. So many came out to the seaworthy celebration including Mrs. Fairfax who was given the key to the city by Commissioner Shuham and Commissioner Hernandez along with a plaque which will be installed at Charnow Park on the beach at Garfield Street. Fairfax was the first recorded person in recorded history to row alone across an ocean. Upon completion of his 180-day journey he was greeted with a heartfelt reception in the beloved South Florida city.
EASY BEING GREEN
SPOT ON
Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried visited the Kay Gaither Community Center in Hollywood to get a firsthand look at the Summer BreakSpot Feeding Program. The event was courtesy of the City of Hollywood Commissioner’s Shuham, Biederman, Sherwood and Hernandez, as well as Commissioner Fried. The children took part in building their own “watermelon pizza” snack and visited with DJ’s from 99Jamz.
Over sixty vendors sold and shared plant-based food, cruelty-free body care and clothing, plants, and environmentally friendly wellness products to the nearly 2,500 people who attended the inaugural Plant-Based Festival at Gulfstream Village. See the full story on page 16.
BIG NIGHT OUT
Neighbors, the local police and fire departments as well as other community figures came together for “National Night Out”. The community-building campaign is held the first Tuesday in August every year and promotes police-community partnerships.
BADGE OF HONOR
Seven graduates of the Broward College Police Academy Class 323 were welcomed to the Hollywood Police Department (HPD) family. These new officers took the oath to wear their HPD badges with honor. 34 SEPTEMBER 2019 | OURCITYMEDIA.COM
TIME TO SPARE The Hollywood Police Athletic League (PAL) hosted the “Strike ‘Em Out Team Competition & Fundraiser” to help to fund PAL programming that includes activities to prevent juvenile crime and drug use, access to positive role models, wholesome competitions that develop discipline, self-esteem and positive moral values and develop better relations between Law Enforcement Officers and the youth of our community.
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