Life without contact lenses and glasses Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper, second from right, knows how to draw a crowd.
When raising money is a major priority
Larry Blustein
When it comes to promoting and getting involved with the Am-
erican Cancer Society's Relay For Life, I am often the first in line to do my part to promote the event. Those who have fought the fought with any disease take priority to me. I know exactly what –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BLUSTEIN, Page 8A
A Touch of Class Caps the Season at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center
AVENTURA - The term “Class Act” could have been coined for Hal Linden. Best known for his portrayal of precinct captain Barney Miller in the hit television series, Linden is also a song and dance man who has appeared in over 20 Broadway and Off Broadway productions, countless films and numerous television shows which have earned him a Tony Award, a Peabody Award and several Emmys. It’s no wonder the Oregonian called him “a triple threat performer with a big –––––––––––––––––– AVENTURA, 6A
Fans new and old get to enjoy the many talents of Hal Linden in the intimate setting of the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on February 28.
KODNER GALLERIES
Kodner Galleries has become a 4th generation auction business with over 90 years of experience in buying, selling, appraising and consigning for sale antiques, fine household contents, works of art and diamonds. For more, see Page 2A.
Alane Kravatz, pictured here with Dr. Stanley Braverman, is thrilled with her 20/20 vision after cataract surgery!
Alane Kravatz "My eyes had been getting loves to dance. She progressively worse.” "I'd also loves going to live concerts and been wearing contacts since I comedy shows, and was 17 because I was very enjoys making occanearsighted, but for the last sional trips to casinos. The active six months or so, they didn't 56-year-old stays fit help anymore. I couldn't see by swimming and working out at the performers at concerts Zumba class. So and shows, even with binocuwhen her eyesight lars, and I couldn't watch TV." started to decline Alane Kravatz drastically, it made a big difference in her lifestyle. "My eyes had been getting progressively worse," she says. "I'd been wearing contacts since I was 17 because I was very nearsighted, but for the last six months or so, they didn't help anymore. I couldn't see the performers at concerts and shows, even with binoculars, and I couldn't watch TV." Perhaps the most difficult change was how her poor eyesight affected her ability to drive. "I didn't drive on the highway for a year," says Alane, who has worked in sales for more than two decades. "And my night vision was bad, so I didn't drive in the dark, even on city streets." Alane lives in Hollywood with her husband, Michael, who is a CPA, and their dog Paisley, a Labrador retriever. The couple has three children; twin boys who are attending the University of Florida and a daughter, a UF graduate who lives and works in New Jersey. Alane's life was busy and full, but her inability to see clearly was affecting nearly every aspect of it. She was tired of it, so she paid a visit to the Braverman Eye Center in Hallandale Beach. Dr. Stanley Braverman gave her what turned out to be good news. "He said I had cataracts," she says. "I had blamed my poor vision on my age." Alane had a simple, painless surgical procedure to remove the cat––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BRAVERMAN, Page 9A
VALENTINE’S DAY FOOD
It's all about the food today, and if you love red velvet cake, this is the perfect holiday for you to slice a piece and enjoy with that someone special. Go ahead and treat yourself to something special. candy, cake and great foods. Enjoy! Page 2D.
FREDA’S RESTAURANT If you haven't stopped by Freda's Awesome Food in Hallandale Beach, you are missing out. Delicious cuisine, healthy fresh fruit and vegetable drinks and homemade desserts all await you. It's Hallandale Beach's best kept secret. Page 1B.