SOL PEARLMAN ZEST FOR LIFE Former Hallandale Beach Vice Mayor Bill Julian and his mother, Elise, stand in front of the many displays that Julian put together to honor the veterans last Friday.
A FITTING TRIBUTE
Bill Julianʼs efforts to honor our many veterans brings praise from every corner
Larry Blustein
There are so many people in our communities who continue to
make a difference and elevate the way all of us live. But there is someone extremely special who goes way beyond, and that was noticed by many this past Veterans Day. While there are so many people who talk a great game, one time Hallandale Beach Vice Mayor Bill Julian continues to work hard and make a huge difference - without a spotlight or a lot of fanfare. Not only in Hallandale Beach, where he lives and has served the community, ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BLUSTEIN, Page 9A
BROWARD DENTAL IMPLANTS & COSMETIC CENTER Gum disease in older adults
People are living longer and healthier lives. And others also more likely to keep their teeth fro a lifetime than they were a decade ago. However, studies indicate that older people have the highest rates of periodontal disease and need to do more to maintain good oral health. Whatever your age, its important to keep your mouth clean, healthy and feeling good. And its important to know the state of your periodontal heath. At least half non-institutionalized people over age 55 have periodontitis. ––––––––––––––––––– BOBADILLA, Page 3A
Patricia M. Bobadilla, D.D.S., Prosthodontist.
1ST PRIORITY
It doesnʼt 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 1C.
“I saw fifteen doctors and Dr Braverman was the only one to say ‘yes’, he could help me!” By Lynne Peterson Sun Times Friendly Sol Pearlman knows a good deal when he sees it whether buying and restoring antique Indian motorcycles, getting tickets for the theater or spending time with his family traveling to Cape Cod. Now, Sol can enjoy life even more after having successful eye surgery done by Board Certified Ophthalmologist Dr. Stanley Braverman of Hallandale Beach. When Sol was a youngster growing up in Brooklyn, New York, he was playing in the street with a ball that bounced into a storm drain on the curb. Eagerly, he tried to retrieve the ball with a wire hanger. Regrettably, the hanger poked the child in the left eye which affected the pupil, cornea and optic nerve. His mother took the child immediately to the hospital where a doctor patched him up, but the eye, to his familyʼs dismay, would not work normally. “From the age of six, my left eye was partially closed and I only saw shadows. As a result, I became bored reading, cut classes and had trouble paying attention. I did not excel in school as my brother and sister did and I turned out to be the black sheep of my family. As I became older, I did my best and worked in management and eventually found satisfying work as a caregiver,” Sol said. During an annual eye exam with optometrist Dr. Norman Herskovich in Fort Lauderdale, Sol asked the doctor about his eye trauma from childhood. “The doctor said he knows of an ophthalmologist, Dr. Stanley Braverman, who might be able to help me. At first, I thought the doctor was kidding because fifteen doctors previously said nothing could be done with my one eye and just to leave it alone.” Sol followed up and made an appointment with Dr. Stanley Braverman. After a thorough eye examination and evaluation, Dr. Braverman determined that the injury had caused a corneal laceration and Sol had severe corneal astigmatism because of the injury. Sol also had cataracts in both eyes. Dr. Braverman explained that by removing the cataract and by implanting a Toric Lens for astigmatism in his left eye, as well as by doing additional astigmatism correcting incisions in the cornea, this would be able to improve the vision in his eye as well as correct the severe astigmatism from the childhood injury. “When I heard this, it was an emotional moment for me because Iʼve been looking at life through one eye since I was six years old.” “Itʼs been almost a year since I had the successful cataract operation in both eyes. My left eye has the Toric Lens implant for my astig––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BRAVERMAN, Page 5A
HALLANDALE BEACH
If you have lived in this area for any time, you will understand and appreciate how impressive the drainage system has worked with the recent heavy rains. The month of October was one of the wettest weʼve experienced. For more, see Page 8C.
AROMA CATERING
Aroma Market Catering is a full service Glatt kosher caterer providing exceptional and delicious menus since 2006. But they are also getting ready for Thanksgiving with dishes that your entire family will love.Check out whatʼs cooking! Page 1D.