COLLEGE DREAMS STAY ALIVE In a tough economy, getting a scholarship is just about everything
SALESMAN KNOWS A GREAT BUY
Larry Blustein
If you are a parent and currently find yourself paying for one, two or even three college educations, you already know that it is never easy for families to send their children off to college in these tough economic times. Thanks to sports, especially football, athletes are now getting more opportunities to loosen the load on mom and dad as scholarships are now being awarded - full and partial - giving student/athletes an
Playing football has certainly paved the way for Hallandale High standouts Willie Bailey (University of Florida), left, and Sean Walter (West Virginia) as head coach Dameon Jones looks on.
opportunity they normally would never have experienced. Last Wednesday, while many in this current high school class of 2012 still ponders where they will head to next summer when
the school year opens, two Hallandale High athletes got an early jump by heading into college early. Far from the Feb. 1 lights and cameras on –––––––––––––––––––– BLUSTEIN, Page 8A
FOX’S Designer Off Price For the Best in Luxury Apparel & Accessories at Irresistible Prices. . .
AVENTURA – If you love fashion, then look no further…here in Aventura, at the Promenade shops, is one of the best ladies luxury, designer off-price retailers in the country. Their name is FOXʼS . FOXʼS specializes in luxury fashion apparel. They carry many of the hottest brands in the business. They present the designers in a full collection with a selection of sizes –––––––––––––––––– FOX’S, Page 5A
Aside from the great merchandise, what sets Fox’s apart is the personal service. Fox’s sales associates treat their customers on a personal level.
COOL AIR
Even though things are getting cooler here in our region of the country, we are often reminded that even though the calendar says January and February, our climate can reach 80 degrees. That is when you will need that ice, cold air! Page 1D.
Gil Wasserman was diagnosed with High Myopia (nearsighted) with astigmatism at three years of age and was prescribed glasses.
Gil Wassermanʼs visit to Dr. Stanley Braverman, for delicate eye surgery to correct his nearsightedness, changed his life
By Lynne Peterson As a salesman who has sold real estate in Florida and cars for Auto Nation, Gil Wasserman knows a good buy when he sees one and that is the reason he went to Dr. Stanley Braverman for delicate eye surgery to correct his nearsightedness. Gil was diagnosed with High Myopia (nearsighted) with astigmatism at three years of age and was prescribed glasses. Gil said, “The lenses were the thick“During the Vietnam War, I ness of coke bottles and I had to sit in the decided to enlist in the Army front row of the classbut was declined because room in order to see of my nearsightedness.” the chalkboard. Later as a teenager, I GIL WASSERMAN switched to contact lenses.” “During the Vietnam War, I decided to enlist in the Army but was declined because of my nearsightedness. My eyes started to reject the contacts lenses and I had a hard time wearing them; subsequently, I changed from hard contacts to gas permeable but there were comfort issues too.” Finding fulfillment in rescuing dogs and cats from animal shelters, Gil was looking for a doctor who could rescue him from the problems of having to wear contact lenses and/or glasses. “I visited with several ophthalmologists; however, they were reluctant to do anything for me because they lacked the latest technology.” After a referral from associates at the office, Gil made an appointment to see Dr. Stanley Braverman, a respected board certified ophthalmologist in Hallandale Beach. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BRAVERMAN, Page 4A
HALLANDALE BEACH
On Monday, January 16th, the City of Hallandale Beach, joins the rest of the nation with a tribute/celebration of the life and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event will include a tremendous parade at 10 a.m. Want to know more? See Page 6C.
PET SUPPLIES PLUS
Duane and Joey Noveh are the husband and wife team behind the Pet Supplies Plus store in Hollywood. They are the owner-operators of the store and are committed to providing the highest level of customer service. Check out Page 1B.