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Hollywood Native Airman Malyck Strachan joined the Navy to serve the country A Hollywood, Florida, native is serving aboard USS Essex, a U.S. Navy Wasp class amphibious assault ship. Airman Malyck Strachan serves as an aviation boatswain’s mate (fuel). Aviation boatswain’s mate (fuel) sailors are responsible for preparing and fueling Navy planes prior to launch and after landing, as well as pumping fuel to all areas of the ship. “I enjoy the challenge of being an aviation boatswain’s mate (fuel),” said Strachan. “Jumping into the aviation boatswain’s mate (fuel) lifestyle right after leaving bootcamp can be overwhelming at first and the stress of the job can be intimidating, but over time it becomes a breeze.” Strachan joined the Navy to serve the country. “I initially joined the Navy for the benefits the military has to offer,” said Strachan. “As time went on, however, I realized I could gain so much more. I realized that I had gained a second family, I had gained maturity and I had gained discipline.” According to Strachan, the values required to succeed in the Hollywood Native, Page 6A
Free to attend, Music in the Park has proven to be one of Gulfstream’s most popular ongoing events
Gulfstream Park Village’s Music In The Park Is Heating Up! Live Music Series Has Expanded To Include Duos And Trios Now Performing Wednesday Through Sunday. As optimal weather prevails, there is no better place to spend your evenings than kicking back and listening to some live music outdoors at Gulfstream Park Village! Music in the Park at Gulfstream Park Village continues into 2022 with the area’s favorite duos and trios. Due to popular demand, additional dates have been added throughout the week. Performances now take place at the Village center stage every Wednesday through Sunday. The Village is a safe, open-air environment with plenty of opportunities to keep everyone entertained. From a variety of dining options to familyfriendly activities, there is something fun for every age to enjoy. Free to attend, Music in the Park has proven to be one of
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Gulfstream’s most popular ongoing events. The Village welcomes locals and visitors alike to enjoy performances from some of South Florida’s best homegrown artists. Performances take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and feature a range of musical genres, including rock n’ roll, smooth jazz, soulful R&B, pop, Latin, and much more. These musical acts consist of duos and trios playing original hits and fan-favorite covers that are sure to get the audience dancing! January Lineup The remaining performances for January include Catabella Duo on Friday, January 28, Valerie Tyson Duo on Saturday, January 29, and Higher Ground Duo on Sunday, January 30. The
tropical music vocalist Catabella has been performing for over 10 years across South Florida, serving local establishments, festivals and many private events. The Valerie Tyson Duo creates magic every time they take the stage, with a repertoire including today’s Top 40 hits, smooth jazz and soulful R&B classics, essential rock melodies, and even reggae and tropical favorites. The Higher Ground Duo specializes in the greatest hit songs from every genre. Active on the music scene for over a decade, Higher Ground is sure to keep all ages entertained! February Lineup Kicking off the first week of
The Supreme Court recently issued mixed rulings in a pair of cases challenging the government’s vaccine mandates As the Delta variant began to recede and our individual freedoms began to return to some semblance of normality, Omicron took its place which saw calls for more restrictions to be put in place to curb the spread of the highly infectious variant. From wearing masks to practicing social distancing to temporarily closing businesses, politicians and decision makers tread a fine line between saving lives and protecting the economy, while still maintaining our individual freedoms during the pandemic. However, many media outlets and public figures have pushed back against these restrictions arguing mostly that the seriousness of COVID has been overplayed – the rationale for this pushback is about protecting our freedoms. • The Supreme Court recently blocked an enforcement of a mandate for businesses with 100 or more employees. • Majority of respondents believe politicians should disclose their own vaccine status.
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