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Last Sunday, the Hallandale Beach Fire Department observed the 10th anniversary of the tragic 9-11 events. LEFT: Hallandale Beach Fire Chief Dan Sullivan stands with Commissioner Dottie Ross. CENTER: The Fire Department stands strong. RIGHT: James Bunce (left) coordinated the event as he does every year.
There are very few dates like 9-11 that changed history
Steve Cummings
There have been three significant dates that Americans recall with sharp clarity.
I was not born when the first incident occurred the morning of December 7, 1941 when the Imperial Japanese Navy bombed Pearl Harbor sinking four United States battleships. The United States officially declared war against Japan the following day. The second event that shocked the na-
tion took place at 12:30 P.M. CST in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963 when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Again, I was a young boy of three years so I have no recollection. September 11th, 2001 began as any other work day as I travelled to my office in Hallandale Beach
TEN YEARS OF PAIN
where I worked as a Financial Advisor for Morgan Stanley. Someone yelled that a small commuter plane crashed into the World Trade Center and the accident is being shown on the televi-
sion. Unfortunately, that was no commuter plane, but a United States jumbo jet hijacked by an Islamic extremist group only to be shortly followed by another tragic accident minutes later. In
all, four United States Commercial aircraft were inevitably crashed by a group of misguided martyrs. The tragedy has gal–––––––––––––––––––– CUMMINGS, 7A
Celebrate Aventura Arts & Cultural Center's new season at. . .
AVENTURA - It’s all playing this season at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center, and CURTAIN UP! is when the excitement begins. Over 30,000 attended performances last year during the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center’s inaugural season. Now, you can join the fun as the 2011-2012 season begins with CURTAIN UP, a full day of FREE festivities with live performances, puppeteers, ticket give-aways, food, free gifts and more! CURTAIN UP has something for everyone. For young families, the fun starts with complimentary face painting by Curly Sue and Friends, spectacular puppet shows and story telling time with Family Fun’s
CURTAIN UP!
Sept. 25 • Noon - 4:00 PM
CURTAIN UP has something for everyone. For young families, the fun starts with complimentary face painting by Curly Sue and Friends, spectacular puppet shows and story telling time with Family Fun’s Princess Reads-A-Lot.
ELITE DENTAL CENTER
How many dentists do you know that have been practicing dentistry for 50 years! Dr. Ivan Pelton’s success is built on years of experience in family dentistry. He works closely with his team of highly trained professionals. For more, see Page 1C.
HALLANDALE BEACH
The City of Hallandale Beach always recognizes those who step up to make the community a better place. Recently, the City hosted its annual Youth and Teen Appreciation Dinner. It was an evening for the future of our country to stand proud. 6C.
Lot. Music lovers will enjoy live performances from a wide range of performers including a Barbara Streisand tribute by artist Carla DelVillaggio, Orchestra Miami’s renowned chamber trio and rising talents of tomorrow from the Aventura Marketing Council’s Young Stars. Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida adds fire to their signature ballet style with a sizzling flamenco performance, and laughter is in the air with stand-up comedy from some of today’s top comic talents. “Over 800 people came out for our first CURTAIN UP! event last year,” notes Steve Clark, General Manager of the Aventura Center. –––––––––––––––––– CURTAIN, Page 6A
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It doesn’t take much time for a water leak to do extensive damage to your home or business. In fact, it can happen just hours after the leak occurs. 1st Priority Restoration can find the leak and fix it quickly, using the latest technology. Page 1D.