Chamber hosts 2 ribbon cutting celebrations The Hallandale Beach Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted two ribbon cuttings for local businesses. TOP - Le’Cut Hair Salon (800 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009). Pictured are Millie Yachter (Best Maids Service), Kimberley Russell (America’s Quality Care Services), Mayor Joy Cooper (City of Hallandale Beach), Gloria Zabala (Le’Cut Hair Salon), Susan Mandel (Hallandale Creative Printing), Oscar Llorente (Mount Sinai Aventura Emergency Room) and Carlos Hernandez (MBN). BOTTOM - The second ribbon cutting took place at Xavier’s Cigar Lounge (800 E Hallandale Beach Blvd #11, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009). From left to right are: Oscar Llorente, Kimberley Russell, Mayor Cooper, Harris Safras (Xavier’s Cigar Lounge), Michael Fucheck (Gulfstream Park) and Dr. Jack Berman (Berman Chiropractic Center).
Do Your Part to Help Conserve Water HOLLYWOOD - Even though the rainy season has begun in South Florida, the area is slightly below normal rainfall levels for this point in the year. In fact, the South Florida Water Management District recently announced the month of May was below average rainfall. Additionally, Broward County currently ranks very high on the Keetch-Byram Drought Index (KBDI) indicating that conditions are favorable for occurrences of wildfire. Due to the lack of rainfall right now it is imperative property owners do their part to help conserve water. Broward County’s year-round water restrictions help to ensure we have the water we need today and in the future. And, when you save water, you save money and the environment. As a reminder, even-numbered addresses, rights of way, or locations –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– WATER, Page 9A
• Due to the lack of rainfall right now it is imperative property owners do their part to help conserve TASTY SUMMER SHRIMP When you think about the summer, hot sun, water and great food come to mind. But with so many choices to grill, fry, bake or barbecue, it may be time to switch things up and serve some delicious shrimp. We have some for you. Check it out. Page 4B.
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• Fining instead of arresting for marijuana possession could end up being complex By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com It looks like the summer is ready to heat up. It will be Smokin’! At a time when a new candidate is jumping into the cauldron that has become the 2016 race for the White House nearly every day, there are other –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SMOKE, Page 3A
High standards gives USA Vein Clinics a sterling reputation With 24 clinics currently in operation, USA Vein Clinics is the nation’s only coast-tocoast vein clinic system. The company has been voted “Best Vein Clinic” six times, with a very high customer satisfaction rating. USA Vein Clinics offers the most advanced, minimally invasive treatments including Clarivein and Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT). Both of these procedures have a proven track record of positive outcomes and the highest documented rates of reduced pain and increased patient comfort. “We have been truly fortunate in the expansive growth of our company,” said USA Vein Clinics founder Yan Katsnelson, MD. “However, the real success is not in the number of clinics we operate, but the thousands of patients we have treated successfully.” Dr. Katsnelson explained that a lot of patients come to USA Vein Clinics for cosmetic rea-
Dr. Flora Katsnelson, MD, founder Dr. Yan Katsnelson, MD, and Dr. Paul Kramer, MD of USA Vein Clinics.
sons; the removal of unsightly varicose or spider veins, when in fact they are suffering from a much more serious, life threatening condition- venous insufficiency. “That’s the real success story,” says Dr. Katsnelson. “We’ve not only helped people look better, we have also saved lives by accurately diagnosing what can be a hidden condition.” People experiencing leg aches or cramps, heaviness in the legs, restless leg syndrome, itching or burning in the legs, discoloration or non-healing wounds in the legs or ankles are urged to call and ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– VEIN, Page 9A
• Satisfaction and relief are just one phone call away in Hallandale Beach
HALLANDALE BEACH Two dozen children in Foster Park Summer Camp Program received free swimming lessons at B. F. James Park and Swimming Pool last Thursday as part of the annual “World’s Largest Swim Lesson” program. Event was sponsored by the American Red Cross. Page 8B.
KODNER GALLERIES When you hear the name Kodner Galleries, your mind wanders to some of the best and most impressive antiques, gold, silver, diamonds, rare coins, jade and fine & decorative arts you will find anywhere. When you come to Dania Beach, stop in and see. You will be impressed. Page 2A.