Ideas to keep your family safe during the holiday season HOLLYWOOD - The holidays are a festive time of year for celebrating and spending time with family and friends. Hollywood Fire Rescue and Beach Safety and the Hollywood Police Department have suggestions to keep your family safe during the holiday season. IF YOU ARE HITTING THE ROADS: Aggressive driving and speeding are the top causes of fatal traffic crashes along with drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Do not drink and drive. If you are celebrating, appoint a friend or family member as the sober designated driver to get everyone home safely. Pack your patience. Traffic is more congested during the holiday season especially around attractions and shopping destinations. If you see someone driving aggressively or not paying attention; drop back to a safe distance. If you’re feeling anxious, take a deep breath and count to ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HOLIDAY, Page 3A
• Hollywood Fire Rescue, Beach Safety and the Hollywood Police Department have suggestions
Get a free phone at Your Neighborhood Cell Phone Store HOLLYWOOD - It's now one week until Christmas - and Hanukkah has begun and while you still search for those last minute gifts - keep in mind that a cell phone always puts a smile on the face of everyone. At Your Neighborhood Cell Phone Store, located at 1945 Pembroke Rd. in Hollywood, the holiday spirit can be felt as soon as you walk in and when you come in - ask about the FREE Android Smartphone with a new $45 monthly activation - or get $100 off any phone when you switch to our service. In addition, when you switch over to the services we provide at Your Neighborhood Cell Phone Store, ask about the amplified data plans we offer - just in time for the holidays. The best part is, there is No Contract and all pre-paid plans come with unlimited internet, text and talk on one of the best nationwide networks. Whether you need a new cell phone or case for it, chargers, Bluetooth speakers or any other accessories, don't wait, visit this cell phone store today - just in time for the holidays. For more information on this special and other items that would make great gifts and stocking stuffers, call 954-251-3552.
• Get a FREE Android Smartphone with a new $45 monthly activation POSITIVE THINKING A positive attitude is one of the most powerful assets you can have. Positive people find success, good health, happiness, wealth and rewarding relationships throughout their lives. For more on this, especially around the holidays, see Page 7A.
It’s all about the kids By Stephen Cummings stephencummings@att.net It's a ritual that happens every year and signals the start off the holiday season. When the Hallandale Beach Police Department hosts their annual “Shop With A Cop” at Walmart in Hallandale Beach, you know Hanukkah and Christmas cannot be too far behind. This year, there where 110 deserving youngsters who were –––––––––––––––––––––– SHOP, Page 3A
Hallandale Police Chief Dwayne Flournoy brings a smile to an excited little girl.
• Hallandale Beach Police hosted their annual ‘Shop With A Cop’ at Walmart
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HALLANDALE BEACH Kids were all smiles at the annual Hallandale Beach Police Shop With a Cop shopping spree for children last weekend. The annual event is funded through private donations and events hosted by the Police Department, PAL of Hallandale Beach, Kiwanis and more. Page 8A.
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