Pope Francis creates a new group of followers By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com It didn’t matter what religion, race or nationality you happen to be, the week that Pope Francis spent in Cuba and here in the United States - was indeed something that none of us have ever experienced before. No matter who you talked to, anyone who followed the week-long journey that this impressive man led through the streets of so many cities, everyone came away impressed - by his many messages and his gen-
Pope Francis indeed had enough messages to share with so many on different topics that certainly dictate the way we all live. uine interest in man-kind. This is someone who really knows how to pull at ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– POPE, Page 8A
• Anyone who followed his week-long journey, came away impressed - by his genuine interest in man-kind
Dental Emergencies • Ignoring a dental problem can increase the risk of permanent damage as well as the need for more extensive and expensive treatment later on Any dental emergency like an injury to the teeth or gums can be potentially serious and should not be ignored. Ignoring a dental problem can increase the risk of permanent damage as well as the need for more extensive and expensive treatment later on. Here's a quick summary of what to do for some common dental problems: * Toothaches. First, thoroughly rinse your mouth with warm water. Use dental floss to remove any lodged food. If your mouth is swollen, apply a cold compress to the outside of your mouth or cheek. Never put aspirin or any other painkiller against the gums near the aching tooth because it may burn the gum tissue. See your dentist as
Sight Saving Surgery for Neuro Surgeon While he has worn glasses much of his adult life (near-sighted), Dr. Melvin Whitfield has never had any problems with his eyes. He couldn't afford to. A Neuro Surgeon, who grew up in the small Indiana city of Sullivan, having problems with his eyes would be a disaster and career threatening, at best. Having been immersed in such a thriving and exciting profession over the past 30 plus years, Dr. Whitfield has remained in top condition - which his long hours have often dictated. Living in Fort Lauderdale, but working in Aventura may have changed Dr. Whitfield's life forever. When he began to have problems with his eyes earlier this year, it brought on concern. After seeing his Optometrist Rebecca Krieger, he found out why his eyesight was changing. "In any profession, your eyes are a huge concern, obviously," Dr.
“It was one of the most impressive procedures you will go through." Dr. Melvin Whitfield with Dr. Stanley Braverman. Whitfield said. "What I do for a living depends on having perfect vision. The news was met with plenty of questions that I wanted to find answers to." With Dr. Krieger finding cataracts in both eyes, the type of surgery needed to keep this 68-year-old going strong - and doing what he was trained to do –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BRAVERMAN, Page 6A
Exciting night for Hallandale High football
At the center of dental technology in south Florida, Patricia M. Bobadilla, D.D.S., Prosthodontist, and her staff at Broward Dental Implant in Hallandale Beach, have become known in the industry as one of the most innovative and informative around.
soon as possible. * Chipped or broken teeth. Save any pieces. Rinse the mouth using warm water; rinse any bro––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BOBADILLA, Page 5A
HOLLYWOOD NEWS The South Florida Italian Culture & Heritage Festival will launch on October 11 at the ArtsPark at Young Circle in Downtown Hollywood from noon to 8 p.m. through the efforts two long-time Hollywood businesses. Check out who is trying to make this a marquee, yearly event. Page 3A.
It was billed as the biggest event ever to be held on campus at Hallandale High. The No. 1 7A football team in the state, and No. 2 nationally, St. Thomas Aquinas, against No. 1 5A Hallandale. While the Chargers lost the game, 36-28, it brought out record crowds and Hallandale Beach Commissioner Anthony Sanders, Vice Mayor Bill Julian and Mayor Joy Cooper.
HALLANDALE BEACH The City will launch OpenGov today making it easier for residents to get the bare financial facts of the City’s finances. The new program can be accessed through the City’s website page, www.CoHB.org. See Page 9A.
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.