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New school year finds problems mounting in the classroom; teacher layoffs are hitting home!
Larry Blustein
Johnny Crittenden is 19 years old. He quit school two years ago, received a GED and is now attending a trade school to get a job that will pay the bills that include a 2year-old son and a girlfriend. Crittenden lost inter-
est in school during his junior year because he felt that he was falling behind and the teachers had little or no time to individualize. Not in a public school, and he is right! Not to advocate dropping out, and that is something I would never attempt to do, but this is not the school that we once
knew. There is no time for real student/teacher interaction. The ones that gave us our favorites as youngsters Itʼs now over a month since the new school year began around south Florida, and no matter what facility you look at, there is real evidence –––––––––––––––––––– BLUSTEIN, Page 4A
Rainchecks
EDUCATED GUESS
Every year, Hallandale Elementary School rewards its students and teachers with a breakfast at IHop. These teachers continue to go way above and beyond what is required in the profession!
SMILESTYLERS WILL MAKE YOU LOOK AND FEEL YOUNGER
At SmileStylers in Aventura, now you can stop putting your hands over your mouth. It’s time to start feeling self-confident and smile again. Wearing FaceLift Dentures makes a major difference. By David Myles AVENTURA - Dr. Howard J. Hoffman, SmileStylers in Aventura, has been in practice since 1974 and has been a pioneer in dentistry. He has helped usher in many advanced procedures in our community. He is a knowledgeable dentist who is reassuring, understanding and knows that when his patients have healthy teeth and gums; they have a more attractive smile. FACELIFT DENTURES Dr. Hoffman has introduced a new service to Florida, called FaceLift Dent-
WILLOW MANOR
When itʼs time for a loved one to move to a retirement residence, you want one that offers the same kind of concern and care that he or she would have living with the family. Thatʼs just what youʼll find at Willow Manor Retirement Living. Page 1C.
Dr. Howard J. Hoffman has been in practice since 1974 and has been a pioneer in dentistry
ures. This service combines our knowledge of advanced cosmetic procedures with replacement of lost teeth and their supporting structures. He has helped in the development of this procedure with some of the top lab technicians in the country and other dentists. “This is a totally non-surgical process that will create a facelift effect for individuals and restores a natural and youthful appearance. This service has resulted in natural looking smiles, restored facial proportions, and comfortable dentures for our patients,” Dr. Hoffman says. FaceLift Dentures are designed for people who have no teeth or have a few teeth left and the process takes only three or four visits. Have you ever noticed the typical look of someone wearing dentures? Their –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HOFFMAN, Page 6A
HALLANDALE BEACH
Hallandale Beach Police Department is committed to providing assistance to victims of crime. For many persons, being a victim or witness to a crime is their first experience with the criminal justice system. For more on domestic violence, Page 4B.