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THE VOICE OF HOLLYBROOK June 2017 No. 98

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The Voice of Hollybrook

From the President ...........................3 Contact Voice of Hollybrook ...........4 Sales .....................................................5 From the Vice President ...................6 From the Treasurer.............................7 From the Recd. Secretary..................8 Phase News ......................................12 Restaurant News ..............................15 City and County ..............................16 News...................................................19 Sports .................................................22 Health ................................................25 Enhancements ..................................26 Diversions ........................................28 Recipes...............................................30 Classifieds .........................................31 Hollybrook Happenings..................32 Clubs .................................................33 Etc.......................................................38

President's Message experience, with prompt service, quality food and fair pricing. We are currently looking for a new landscape supervisor. John Leggoe who was our current landscape supervisor, found a job closer to his home. We are also looking for a new inventory control manager. Chris Andrisani who was with us for From the desk of Carl Mack about six years, has moved on to I would like to wish all the fathers another job. The Blue Book (telephone book) in Hollybrook a very Happy Father’s Day, and I hope you have a very for 2017 is now in. Please come to enjoyable Sunday with your family. the administrative building to pick On a sad note, Hollybrook lost two one up. On May 17, we had a meeting long time and very well respected with the building captains in the residents. Evelyn Wolsky and Angelica Schack. My condolences social hall. Myra Markowski who is the Chairman go out to their of the building family and " As Hollybrook winter residents captains, friends. They return to their homes up north, I conducted the will be sorely wish them a safe trip and a very meeting. She missed. The golf healthy summer. I look forward to did an excellent job and was your return in the fall." course is back very thorough. to the shape it Myra and should be in. her husband The tee boxes, Brian handed out folders with fairways and greens look fantastic. We once again apologize for the the responsibilities that building condition of the course during the captains should be aware of. Once winter season. We will make it our again, I would like to thank them business to assure you that this will both for volunteering. We had another very informative never happen again. As Hollybrook winter residents Board of Administration meeting return to their homes up north, on May 10. We will be resurfacing I wish them a safe trip and a very pool 4 starting on May 30, and it healthy summer. I look forward to should take about two weeks. We are also in negotiations to get a new your return in the fall. We now have a new restaurant contract with Comcast or switch to manager and his name is Steve another cable company. As always, my door is always Crane, who came to us with excellent credentials. I believe with Mr. open. Come in with your concerns Crane's expertise and the excellent or just come in to say “hi”. staff that was already in place, you will have a wonderful dining Enjoy our Shangri-La!

Become a VOLUNTEER!!! Use your expertise while helping Hollybrook forge into the future. Be the one who makes our community the best in South Florida!!! Come to Administration to find out how you can help!

Stay tuned to Channels 92 and 93 ! Your Communications Department is enhancing how you receive Hollybrook Golf and Tennis Club news and updates. We've been improving consistency and content through our in-house Hollybrook Broadcasting System and including more news and feature stories in The Voice of Hollybrook. Additionally, we continue to do our best to keep the website at www.hollybrook. com and our Facebook page current and attractive. Plans are underway to produce weekly news segments for Channel 93 so that you can be informed about everything Hollybrook in the comfort of your own homes.

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Board Members HOLLYBROOK OFFICERS

President - CARL MACK Vice President - DONNA COOPERMAN Treasurer - DAWN WHITE Financial Secretary - SAUL SHECHTER Recording Secretary - JONI ESSER-STUART

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Welcome to Hollybrook New owners as of April 2017

PHASE DIRECTORS

Phase 1 - SOL GOODOWITZ, CAROLE RAPPAPORT, TOM WOLLSCHLAGER Phase 2 - REINE FORTIER, HENRY LEPORI, Phase 3 - GLORIA MILLER, ENRIQUE GONZALES-REGUEIRA, PAUL QUENNEVILLE Phase 4 - PAUL DOERR, MIKE LEVINE, MYRA MARKOWSKI Phase 5 - JOE BRAVO, ANDY INGRAM, RON PACELLA JR. Phase 6 - IRV CRODGEN, BILL KIRCHNER, BRAD MESTER *****Irv and David thank all Records Office volunteers for their hard work Towers -PAUL TRIPODI, MICHAEL ELLIOT during the past season. Thanks to them, we processed 2,227 people without issue.

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Vice President's Message

From the desk of Donna Cooperman

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Hello again, Hollybrook. June is here and we have a busy summer ahead of us. I'd like to welcome Steven Crane, our new restaurant manager, to the Hollybrook family, and to thank Cassandra Lorenzi for stepping up to keep our restaurant open during the transition. Steven comes with a wealth of food preparation experience and, especially, restaurant management. He has already made a difference in our ordering procedures which has had a positive impact on menu prices. We will keep working on pricing while maintaining the high quality we expect. You might agree that the service has been outstanding and the choices are more what residents like to eat. The staff will continue to tweak the menu. Steven has wonderful plans to make the summer menus interesting and attractive. We hope that you will make your reservations for dine-in or takeout dinners on Wednesdays and Fridays so that we can keep the restaurant open on those evenings. We need a minimum of 20 reservations in order for us to justify the expense of dinner service. Please remember to fill out the customer satisfaction surveys. The restaurant is truly ours and we want this self-management experiment to succeed. At the May Board meeting, we unanimously passed a resolution to initiate a 9-hole Hollybrook mixed golf league, sometimes called a “Nine and Dine” that will be run by our Pro Shop staff. Any combination of Hollybrook resident players may register at no charge. Teams may be made up of women and men and the competition will be social and fun. Golf will be followed by dinner in our restaurant. The only charges that league members might incur are golf cart fees, dinner and, perhaps, a small fee for tournament prizes. If the tournament is scheduled on the Par 3 course, golfers may choose to walk or ride. We hope there will sufficient interest this summer to allow the league to begin right away. Rob and his staff have some great ideas about how

to make this a lot of fun. So, come out, play a round, see your friends and make some new ones, and then have a lovely dinner. New golfers are welcome - no pressure. We added the library at Broward College as a stop on our Hollybrook bus schedule for those of you who would like to go beyond the holdings of our own fine library in the Rec Building. The library stop will be Mondays at 1 p.m. on the way to the Publix drop-off and will return after the Publix pick-up, giving you 90 minutes in the library. Thank you to Eileen Pollack for this suggestion. But don’t forget to stop by our Hollybrook library to find out what’s new in-house. Your response to ticket sales for the shows at Century Village has been excellent. This is a popular activity for many of our residents who enjoy a Saturday night out with friends and neighbors. We do ask, however, that you order your tickets a couple of weeks in advance and place your order for as many shows as you wish to see for the coming month. Tickets may be picked up from Carol Mazza. The deadline for June tickets was May 22 in order for the committee to arrange transportation for those in need of a ride. Of course, you may still get tickets for June shows, but if you haven’t already ordered them you must arrange for your own transportation. Thank you for making this experiment a success. We look forward to a long association with our friends in Century Village. The Unit Owners’ Forum at the end of each monthly Continued on page 14 VP Message

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Treasurer's Message From the desk of Dawn White TREASURER’S REPORT FOR MAY April was the first month of our 2017-2018 budget. As per the April 30 Operations Budget Analysis, our expenses for April were $1,005,466 on a budget of $1,150,817. Our April actual income was $2,505,722 on a budget of $2,649,489. (Keep in mind this income reflects our quarterly maintenance which is for 3 months of maintenance). Our golf revenue was only 62% of the projected April amount. Our guest fees were lower than anticipated, and the condition of some greens may have contributed to this shortfall. With the coming summer season, we anticipate this shortfall to be made up. The first quarterly maintenance payment of the new budget was $1,290 for phases 1-5 and the Towers, and $1,591 for phase 6. I would like to emphasize that maintenance payments are due January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 every year. As owners, we must be diligent in getting our payments in on time as Hollybrook has commitments that must be paid on a timely basis.

I met with the Auditor from Arty, Cohn, Feuer on Friday May 12. Jackie Greenberg will be starting work on our 2016-2017 audit shortly. We anticipate a preliminary report before the end of June. When the audit is finalized, we will publish a year end report of our 2016-2017 financial position. The sale of our expiring 2015 restaurant cards is going slowly. The restaurant is our investment. Buying a 2015 card will not only give you a $150 food value for only $100, but you will also be supporting the ongoing success of our investment. I want to remind all owners that we have changed the date for the payment and pickup of future restaurant cards. The October 1 maintenance payment will include $200 for the 2018 card. You will have 15 months to use that money as the cards will expire on December 31, 2018. Be aware that if you do not make your October 1 payment on time, you will not be allowed to pickup your 2018 restaurant card until your October 1 maintenance payment is received. Pickup of the 2018 cards will happen after October 15 so that we can ensure payment is received before releasing the card to the owner. I am planning to be back in Hollybrook for the June Board Meeting, June 14. I can be reached at my Florida phone number listed in the Blue Book, or via email at the address [email protected]

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Recording Secretary From the desk of Joni Esser-Stuart

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

President Carl Mack called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. on May 10, 2017. The following Board members were absent: Sol Goodowitz and Joni Esser-Stuart Since there is still a vacant Board position for Phase Two, twenty-two members of the Board were present at the meeting. Mike Elliott, Andy Ingram and Paul Quenneville attended via a telephone connection. Others present included: Steven Crane and Paul Ray. ANNOUNCEMENTS Carl Mack read a note from Joni Esser-Stuart. Joni thanked Dawn White for performing the duties of the Recording Secretary during her absence. The note explained that Joni was out of town attending their daughter’s graduation. Donna Cooperman announced that our Hollybrook van would stop at our Broward County Library on Mondays. Donna thanked Eileen Pollack for her suggestion about this stop at the library. Donna Cooperman also announced the availability of tickets for shows at Century Village and discussed the process for obtaining tickets for future shows. Donna also thanked her committee members (Jean Barber, Phyllis Tucker, and Pauline Lowman) for their work on this committee. Paul Ray then introduced Steven Crane as our new Restaurant Manager. Steven gave a summary of his background and experiences and he also shared his optimistic vision for our restaurant’s future. Tom Wollschlager made a motion, seconded by Reine Fortier, to dispense with the reading of the minutes from the April 12, 2017 Regular Board Meeting. A roll call vote was taken and it was unanimous. Dawn White then gave a detailed Treasurer’s Report (a copy of which will be included with the official minutes).

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NEW BUSINESS MOTION TO APPROVE THE RE-SURFACING A.

OF PHASE 4 POOL. Myra Markowski made the motion; Mike Levine seconded the motion. It was moved and seconded that the Board release funds from Schedule “O” of our 2017 Budget to hire Pool Xperts South, Inc. to re-surface the Phase 4 Pool at a cost of $21,500. A discussion ensued and Board members discussed previous pool projects and asked questions about the proposed contractor. Elaine Yost (47-308) also spoke about the proposed contract and her experience with the re-surfacing of the Phase 6 Pool. A roll call vote was taken and it was approved unanimously. B. MOTION TO ENTER INTO AN AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR THE NEGOTIATION OF A BULK CABLE CONTRACT. Bill Kirchner made the motion; Donna Cooperman seconded the motion. It was moved and seconded that Hollybrook enter into an agency agreement with Converged Services, Inc. for the negotiation of a bulk cable contract to commence in 2018. Elaine Yost (47-308) asked several pertinent questions. A discussion ensued and Board members discussed some of the problems with our current contract and the need to upgrade the infra-structure to ensure more optimal service delivery. A roll call vote was taken and it was approved unanimously. C. MOTION TO INITIATE A HOLLYBROOK MIXED GOLF LEAGUE. Donna Cooperman made the motion; Mike Levine seconded the motion. It was moved and seconded that the Golf Pro and his staff initiate a Hollybrook mixed golf league open to all residents and that they plan and publish seasonal schedules (high season and low season) of afternoon tournaments followed by special event dinners in the restaurant. A few directors commented on the proposal asked about cart fees. A roll call vote was taken or and it was unanimously approved. D. MOTION TO RE-LOCATE GYM TO ROOM 209 IN THE RECREATION BUILDING TO ACCOMMODATE THE INCREASED USE OF THE FACILITY. Paul Doerr made the motion; Donna Cooperman seconded the motion. Ed Iverson (39-305) spoke against the motion since he felt that the current gym was quite adequate. He also distributed pictures of another gym. A lengthy discussion between and among Board members followed. The gist of the discussion centered on how much additional space might be gained by the move, the costs associated with the move, and the usage of the gym and the equipment. Tom Wollschlager made a motion Continued on page 9

Continued from page 8 to end the discussion by Calling the Question, seconded by Ron Pacella, Jr. A roll call vote was taken on the motion to end the discussion and fifteen members of the board present at the meeting voted in favor of the motion. A roll call vote was then taken on the motion to re-locate the gym to room 209 in the recreation building. Nine members voted in favor of the motion (Doerr, Markowski, Bravo, Ingram, Tripodi, Cooperman, Shechter, White and Mack) and thirteen members voted against the motion ( Rappaport, Wollschlager, Fortier, LePori, Miller, Gonzalez-Regueira, Quenneville, Levine, Pacella, Crodgen, Kirchner, Mester, and Elliott). The motion failed on a vote or 13 to 9. A Director’s Forum was held and seven board members participated. A very brief summary of the comments include: • Carole Rappaport – Ants in Phase 1 • Gloria Miller – Positive feedback on her recent restaurant experience(s) • Saul Shechter - Positive feedback on his recent restaurant experience(s) • Irv Crodgen – Happy with the Change in management of our restaurant and hopeful that prices

will be reduced • Paul Quenneville- Suggested that residents utilize the online system to report maintenance issues ([email protected]) and ensure follow-up on these issues • Andy Ingram – Welcomed the new restaurant manager and wished all mothers a very happy Mother’s Day • Paul Tripodi – Voiced concerns about the health and safety of our current gym • Donna Cooperman – Discussed the issues in the gym, wished all mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day, and thanked the audience for their attendance at the meeting • Carl Mack – Wished all mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day The following residents signed up and spoke during the Unit Owner Forum: • Joe Grossi (68-403B) • Elaine Yost (47-308) • Jerry Rice (11-201) President Mack adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by – Joni Esser-Stuart, Recording Secretary

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Recycling in Hollybrook

What's new about recycling By Joni Esser-Stuart, Recycling Committee Chair One of the many things I learned since assuming my official recording secretary duties is the vital role that volunteers play in all aspects of life here in Hollybrook. I am impressed by the many roles that volunteers assume and the conscientious manner in which they willingly and enthusiastically support the activities and services here in Hollybrook. Each volunteer is important and vital to Hollybrook residents and guests. Kathy McHugh is one of our dedicated volunteers and she has continued to support our recycling committee. She has redesigned our outdated general recycling signs for our compactor and laundry rooms and she is in the process of creating new signs for our recycling bins. She is assisted in the lamination process by Kurt Brandt. The new general signs detail what should be placed in our recycling receptacles and notify you that Jane Lopez can be contacted if you have questions about what items can and cannot be recycled. Jane Lopez is a member of our Recycling Committee and she is totally committed to the Recycling efforts in our community. The other new signs (see box) that Kathy created last week will be placed on the recycling bins during the next few weeks. These signs highlight the fact that plastic bags cannot be recycled. Plastic bags jam the machines and stop the single stream recycling process. Since plastic bags cannot be recycled, you must not place your recycling in plastic bags! Other dedicated volunteers are the

members of our Recycling Committee. We have several members who are unabashedly dumpster divers. These members actively remove recycling materials from our outside dumpsters and place them in our recycling bins. Some of the items that they have removed are empty cardboard boxes, clean clothing, golf clubs and golf bags. As you know, the cardboard boxes should be flattened and placed in the indoor recycling receptacles. If you are physically unable to break down and flatten boxes, simply leave them in the recycling rooms and our ASI staff will flatten the boxes for Hollybrook residents. The clean clothing can al-

ways be recycled in the receptacle in the west wing of the Administration Building if you decide not to wait until the clothing recycling bins are rotated to your phase. Finally, Saul Shechter willingly accepts used golf clubs and golf bags. Saul has been donating these golf items to disadvantaged youth who are interested in learning how to play the sport that many residents in Hollybrook enjoy throughout the year. You can reach Joni Esser-Stuart, at 954.431.0600, ext 232 or [email protected]

Recycle trash bins are overcrowded with unflattended boxes throughout the Hollybrook community. Please break the boxes down so they do not take up so much room.

The clothing recycling bins are in Phase 2 until June 6. Joe Bravo has volunteered to work with Harold Parke to inform residents exactly where the clothing bins will be placed and Joe will post notices to alert residents when the bins are in a specific phase. Harold has told me that Phase 3 residents will have an opportunity to clean their closets since the bins will be in their laundry rooms beginning on June 6th in buildings 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 and 58. There is always a clothing recycling bin located in the west side of the Administration Building. Harold has informed me that our clothing recycling has doubled since these articles have resumed in The Voice of Hollybrook! Thanks to all of you! 11

Phase News Phase 1 By Taylor Delit - [email protected] “June is Bustin’ Out all Over”. (No, it’s not ‘bursting.’ The song titled and lyrics from the musical Carousel were written bustin’, as in country folk style.) I recently heard another old song. It was my morning wake-up call through my childhood school days. WOR radio station in New York played it every weekday morning. Let’s see if any former New Yorkers recall the song and radio host John B. Gambling Jr. “Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag, and smile, smile, smile. . . What’s the use of worrying. It never was worthwhile.  So, pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile.” It’s an uplifting message as relevant today as it was back then. I brought it to this writing because it’s been singing in my brain all morning. It’s actually quite sweet, bringing a smile or two. The song reminds us that we too often carry unresolved burdens that echo a portion of our past. Whatever it is or was, we need to let it go. When such memories arise, I quickly bring myself back into the present. It’s taken lots of practice, but it works. “Pack ‘em up.” Life really is worthwhile. We shouldn’t waste a moment. As many of our neighbors ride their bikes along our roadways, those of us who are restricted in enjoying such privilege imagine a “virtual wheelie” as we also stream through these grounds. Feel that breeze surrounding your torso? Neither can I.  I turn 76 on the 11th of this month. Yup! A true

Gemini, through and through. Some of my best friends are also Gemini. We mix very well together. A little story: The day before turning 70 I had a “slip and fall” that landed me in an emergency room in Naples, Florida. People around me were watchful and concerned. Still 69 and attempting to lighten the atmosphere though barely able to move my lips, I said, “Well, if I die today, they’ll say ‘She died so young.’ If I die tomorrow, they’ll say ‘She had a full life’.” Yes, it changed their expressions into laughter. That was always my behavior when dealing with life. First, I pray. Then, when appropriate, I make ‘em laugh. My kids would tell me, “Mom, this is serious.” What they couldn’t understand is that I was as serious as thunder. Changing someone’s day with a genuine smile and a “How are you?” is a gift. It’s a blessing bestowed. The next time you’re on an errand, should someone misbehave, surprise them with this caring remark: “I’m sorry you’re having a bad day.” Watch their body deflate before your eyes. Another story: While visiting up north last year, my sister and I shopped at a local ShopRite. Standing in the checkout line, we watched amazed as our cashier treated each customer with aggression. She slapped groceries on the counter with such force. She threw items into bag after bag. Being next, I approached her tenuously, expecting the same treatment. Then, I simply asked if she was feeling alright. “Are you ill?” I asked. Her head rose and looking up into my eyes, she answered softly, “I have a flu but they wouldn’t allow me to go home.” It has always astonished me how quickly a simple act of kindness, a verbal hug, will heal a situation. Happy birthday to my fellow Gemini. All stay well. Love one another. 

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Phase News Phase 3 By Maxime Doyon The Five Boro Bike Tour is great way to love New York. Thanks to my Michele we participated May 7 in the Five Boro Bike Tour of New York. It was the 40th presentation of this event featuring more than 32,000 bikers from all over the world. On Sunday morning, the weather was cool when we gathered on Church Street. After a few speeches and the National Anthem, we started off at 8 a.m. on the 62 km bike tour through Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island. It was wonderful. Michele and I were together and we participated stress-free in beautiful, safe and well organized surroundings. All the streets were closed thanks to the wonderful cooperation of New York city employees and volunteers. Before we even arrived at the starting line we had to bike 6 km from our hotel on 52nd Street near Broadway. That helped us warm up. It was cool and windy along the Hudson River but it was so nice to see all the cyclists eager to be part of the event. In 1977, when the plan was hatched for what would become the Five Boro Bike Tour, New York City was a very different and forbidding place for aspiring cyclists. Still, history was made when a few passionate New Yorkers had the improbable idea to some high school students on a ride around the city. The first official Five Boro Challenge

took place on June 12, 1977. Though the tour makes many cyclists from around the world happy, it is also a very successful fund-raiser for groups that support organizations such as the American Cancer Society, and Doctors Without Borders. Its a win-win. We biked almost 70 km (close to 45 miles) with no major problems except when we reached the Michele and Maxime Doyon Verrazano bridge which required us to walk to the middle because of the wind. We were thinking that maybe the next day we would be crippled from the hard walk, but we turned out fine. In the ride’s official brochure, we saw an ad for an upcoming bike event called Experience Quebec By Bike. One is the Go Bike Montreal Festival (June 2 – 4). The weekend includes Tour la Nuit, as well as the Tour de L’ile de Montreal (very similar to the Five Boro Bike Tour in New York). From August 5 – 11, you can join 1,800 cyclists for the Grand Tour Desjardins, the largest of its kind in Canada that takes riders from the St. Lawrence River to the Appalachians.

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Board meeting has been working really well. Thirty minutes are set aside at each meeting to allow ten speakers to address the Board for three minutes each. We are happy to hear what you have to say about Hollybrook - the positive things that are happening and suggestions for improving our quality of life. We will try to investigate every suggestion and provide you with feedback. Although we may not answer your questions at the meeting, we will get back to you soon after with the information you request. Your attendance at the past few meetings tells us that you are interested in how this new Board is functioning. June will be our last regular Board Meeting for the summer. Meetings will resume in September. Let’s hope this is a quiet hurricane season, but please be prepared with enough water, non-perishable food items, batteries and transistor radios. Enjoy the summer season and stay well. Wishing all a Happy Father's Day!

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the food and beverage operations at the Broward County Convention Center. “I’ve got a lot of experience behind me and I would like to bring that here to help realize the full potential of this (Restaurant of Hollybrook) operation,” Crane told residents. “The sky is the limit with this particular property and I want to get there with you.”

Restaurant

New manager plates food, service, success

The Restaurant at Hollybrook’s new manager Steve Crane was introduced to about 40 of his new employers during the May 10 Board of Administration meeting. Since then, the 25-year veteran of the South Florida restaurant scene has served up a Mother’s Day Brunch, hosted a lobster night, braved the heat of a golf course barbecue and labored through a minor but interruptive incident. By all accounts, the restaurant is thriving. Sales are up over historic seasonal norms and the restaurant is taking food service to the next level. But running a restaurant wasn’t always Crane’s dream. “I fell into it by accident,” Steve said at the meeting. He was a teenager thinking about college when his parents made him a deal - they would pay his tuition but he had to pay for books and fees. At 16, he took a job as a restaurant dishwasher. Over the next few years he cooked more and more until he “fell in love with cooking.” To his parents’ dismay, he decided not to pursue a career in psychology and instead went to Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island to become a chef. Crane spent the next 20 years working up the ladder in Southern California, Nevada and Florida. His Florida credits include opening the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood and managing

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Staff report

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City and County From your Mayor Frank C. Ortis City of Pembroke Pines Another Hurricane Season is upon us. Now through November 30, 2017 we should all be vigilant and prepared for any possible storms. The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to be less active than a year ago, however it only takes one storm to cause damage. Twelve named storms, six hurricanes and two major hurricanes are expected this season. Please take the time to prepare now. Although South Florida has not experienced a major hurricane since

Wilma in 2005, we should never be complacent in our preparations. It’s important to take into account all hazardous scenarios. Have a plan, make arrangements and start taking care of any landscaping issues now. The City of Pembroke Pines Emergency Management Team has developed a plan of action that deals with situations before, during and after a hurricane or storm. So, should the City encounter a direct impact from a hurricane, the goal is to quickly stabilize the situation and provide immediate assistance to residents and businesses. You can always find up-to-date information on the City of Pembroke Pines’ Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/cityofpembrokepines. We will play a critical role in ensuring that correct and timely information is shared with residents. The City’s website also provides important information about preparation and what to do right before, during and after a storm. Find the website at www.ppines.com Great Yard Awards Contest I’d like to congratulate the winners of the Great Yard Awards Contest. We will be honoring the winners at the June 7, 2017 Commission Meeting. They are: Linda Schainberg from District 1; Cathy and John Whitt from District 2; Erno Rosa and Mary Zappia from District 3; the Secret Garden @ Century Village from District 4; and Joseph Zappia from the District At Large. Their yards are magnificent. Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs I would like to humbly brag that Pembroke Pines, according to a new WalletHub report, was ranked No. 3 on WalletHub’s “2017 Best Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs.” The survey compared the 150 largest U.S. cities across 21 key metrics that include Hispanic entrepreneurship rate, Hispanic income growth and share of Hispanic-owned businesses. Contact Me As always, please feel free to contact me at 954-450-1020 or [email protected]. Again, during this hurricane season, I urge you to not wait for a storm to be upon us - be vigilant and prepare for any hurricane emergencies. And please stay safe this summer. Broward Sheriff 's Office is hosting a free Shred-AThon and prescription drug disposal 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. June 10 in Oakland Park. Check http://www.sheriff. org/community_events/ for details

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matinée performance on July 29 at 2 p.m. Those interested in going to see the show, please call me at 954-431-0279 or e-mail me at [email protected]. I’m happy to report that Anita is doing well after back surgery and making great progress in her rehabilitation. We’re hoping she’ll be as good, or even better, than new. I wish everyone a happy, healthy and productive summer. Get out and do things. Enjoy the summer. It belongs to those of us who are permanent residents. City of Pembroke Pines You won’t have to go to the Broward Center for the After years of planning and Performing Arts any longer. We now have our own dreaming, we finally cut the Performing Arts Center right here in our own back ribbon on our new City Center yard. Take advantage. Enjoy! complex and what a complex it is: An outstanding 3,500 retractable seat theater that easily converts into a catering hall that can seat and serve 1,000 diners for a banquet, and then can become We have walkers, canes, raised toilet seats and more helpful aids to assist our people. Call Linda McHugh: 954-431an exhibition hall that can handle any size trade show. 0600 ext. 254 With two stories to house our new City Hall offices, we or Carl Mack: 954-431-0600 ext. 232 have the most modern, up-to-date, innovative concept in city planning that I’ve seen in my 12 years in municipal government. To make it even more exciting, we’ve added a ground level state-of-the-art Commission Chambers and an 11,000 square art gallery (nicknamed “The Frank” after Mayor Frank C. Ortis) to enhance art and culture in our city to a level that I have never seen in any local city. We live in a great city folks, and I’m proud to have been a part of its growth and expansion not only in size but in creativity and innovation. But, it hasn’t all been wine and roses! A question has come up about the quality of our drinking water. We’re not Flint, Michigan. We did not obfuscate. We immediately retained an independent, outside consulting firm to review and report back on the effectiveness of our water plant and our procedures. As I write, we are waiting for that report. At this time, I can tell you that readings at all six of the locations that we are required to monitor have proven to be well below the level of contaminates allowed by the EPA. As long as this is an ongoing issue, I will keep you informed of our progress. In other news, PPTOPA’s next show will be "In the Heights", the first play by Lin-Manuel Miranda who has been heralded as the writer, producer and stared of the acclaimed hit "Hamilton". It’s a great show and tickets will be available for the Saturday 17

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It is my goal to continually educate and inform residents about relevant issues affecting homeowners. Homestead Exemption saves the average homeowner approximately $1,000 per year in actual taxes. This valuable exemption automatically renews each year unless there is a change of ownership or eligible use of the property. For full information on exemptions please visit our website at www.bcpa.net or call us at (954)357-6904 After a loved one who was Homesteaded passes, the law considers the passing of the owner as a change of ownership. A surviving resident must not benefit from the Homestead tax status of the departed but must update the change in ownership status. A change in ownership can impact the status of the Homestead Exemption. Florida law requires that the Property Appraiser be informed of any change of property use or ownership status. If anyone named on the Homestead Exemption has died, you must report it to our office to avoid potential penalties. The Homestead Exemption of a deceased person must be removed in the year immediately following the individual’s passing. Unfortunately, Homestead Exemptions do not transfer to family members and do not remain with the property after the Homesteaded owner passes away. If you are a co-owner and sole beneficiary to the property in the will, you may apply for Homestead Exemption while the will is probated as long as the property is your permanent residence. Not reporting a change of ownership, passing of a Homesteaded owner or Homesteaded trust beneficiary, and divorce or separation may result in a costly back tax lien, plus penalties and interest, for continuing to improperly receive the benefits of the expired exemption. State law allows for a back tax for as many as ten years, plus payment of substantial penalty and annual interest (50% of the unpaid taxes for each year and interest at a rate of 15% per year). To ensure property owners continue to receive their tax-saving exemption and do not overlook reporting a change, our office mails a Homestead Renewal Notice and “Change Card” to all Homesteaded properties in January. This card allows property owners to verify that the status, use, and ownership of the property has not changed. If there has been no change, the property

Saul Shechter, who fought during WWII with the 88th Army Infantry in Italy, dons his Army shirt to pose on May 23 with his many medals on display in his Hollybrook office.

owner does not need to do anything and can simply keep the notice as proof of their exemption renewal. If you are a surviving spouse or otherwise believe you are entitled to an exemption, you must file your own Homestead Exemption application to receive the benefit. If my office can assist you with Homestead Exemption or other available exemptions, please visit our website at www.bcpa.net or contact our Customer Service Department at (954)357-6830.

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Animal Regulations Dog training concepts . . By Nancy Kline, Animal Regulations Chair TRAINING EFFECT This method reinforces a wanted behavior. It is a negative stimulus using the leash and collar to move the dog away from the unwanted position or undesirable behavior. Once your dog understands a command, using Training Effect two times in a row reinforces the command and helps the dog understand what it is expected to do. For example: You asked the dog to sit. It looks at you as if you have four eyes. Previously, the dog sat each time you asked it to. The use of Training Effect in this instance reinforces the “sit” command. What you have said to the dog is that you are going to show it the command twice and now ask it to repeat the command four times in a

row, without a mistake. Training Effect can recondition any behavior that at some time begins to break down. It has been found that if a dog makes a mistake or refuses a command, about 85% of the time the dog will make the same mistake again. If you apply Training Effect the second time, you will be correct 85% of the time.

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News Abandoned unoccupied units still on legal radar Provided by Querino Pacella, Legal Committee Chair In March 2013, the legal office became aware, through unit abutter complaints, maintenance department work order issues and attorney foreclosure status reports that Hollybrook not only had a number of units that were unoccupied or abandoned, but some of these units were in various stages of disrepair due to neglect on the part of absentee owners. The Legal Office, working with the CEO, our legal counsel and the security department, began to address this problem because it is the association’s responsibility to address the abutter’s concern. This is a very serious matter for our

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community due to climate control, mold, pests and rodent issues. It will always be an ongoing problem in need of attention. The Legal Office has positioned Joan Whitcomb to coordinate the program in earnest. Joan works out of the office in the Administration Building. Call her at 954-431-0600, ext. 253. Bob Strongman and Norm Blondin will be inspecting units in question for the program. If you suspect that a unit is unoccupied or abandoned, please contact Joan so she can place the unit in the system to begin the inspection and remediation.

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Town hall meeting tackles Pines water questions Pembroke Pines water quality update Pembroke Pines City Commissioner Carl Shechter hosted a town hall meeting May 23 to discuss the city’s recent water quality controversy. Vice Mayor Angelo Castillo and Commissioners Jay Schwartz and Iris Simple also attended. “The reason I decided to have this meeting is not to offer an excuse of what happened but an explanation so you have a better understanding of how we got here,” Commissioner Shechter told the audience of about 20 residents. Shechter, who is also a Hollybrook resident, explained the chemical process for treating water for drinking according to guidelines established by the Environmental Protection Agency. Basically, chlorine and ammonia are injected into the system to cleanse water of naturally occurring organisms. In the process, four potentially dangerous trihalomethanes (THMs) are produced. The level of THMs in the water must be less than 80 parts per billion (maximum contaminate levels) in drinking water

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according to EPA standards. He said the water controversy is rooted in personnel shortages and lax scheduling at a company contracted to test the city’s six water testing sites. BACKGROUND In November 2016, one of six sites tested more than two times higher than allowed for THMs. But, the results were not reported to the city to fix and retest. Instead, the results were sent directly to the Health Department leaving the city in the dark. The employee and plant manager have since been fired. According to federal standards set by the Safe Drinking Water Act, even if only one testing site shows high levels, all are in violation. Further, compliance is measured using an average number from all test sites combined. The extreme result from the November 2016 test came from a water line at Rose Price Park that is only used to feed fire hydrants. The water tested had been sitting in the pipe 11 days past the testing due date allowing the Continued on page 24

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Hollybrook represented at Senior Spelling Bee Whoever thinks spelling out loud and on demand while fighting nasty allergies, a fever and a sinus infection in front of nearly 50 onlookers is easy, just ask Hollybrook resident Joan Whitcomb. Joan, an eagle-eye proof reader on any other day, landed in fourth place at the 7th Annual Senior Spelling Bee on May 16 at Carl Shechter Southwest Focal Point Community Center Campus in Pembroke Pines. “But the most important thing about (the Senior Spelling Bee) is having fun,” said Suzy Felix, the center’s activities coordinator. The first rounds of the contest featured words that eliminated contestants in near succession: marmalade, then superintendent, followed by abbreviate and finally patriarch. Whitcomb fell in the fourth round to facilitator. The 2017 Senior Spelling Bee champ, Owen Cooke and second place winner Mary Stephens went head to head for eight rounds until Stephens was stopped at blasphemy. Owen Cooke said he became a super speller when he was in third grade. His teacher gave his entire

class copies of the Oxford Concise Dictionary and told them to study every word by the end of the school year. He took her seriously. Today, his favorite word is still floccinaucinihilipilificacious (estimating as worthless). Message from Joan Whitcomb: “Let’s have more Hollybrook participants at next year's contest." Staff report

Joan Whitcomb, Hollybrook's only contestant in the 7th Annual Senior Spelling Bee in Pembroke Pines, braves illness while concentrating.

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Young golfers swing to win at Hollybrook Gold Coast Junior Golf Foundation (GCHGF) hosted a regional qualifying tournament for the IMG Academy Junior World Golf Championships at Hollybrook on May 6 and 7. The qualifier drew an international field of 45 boys and girls, vying for 5 spots, to make the trip to San Diego, California in July. In a press release, Wayne McKinney, a founder of the nearly 20-year-old Fort Lauderdale-based organization, called the Hollybrook course "beautifully conditioned." He thanked Hollybrook residents, the Golf & Tennis Club, Men’s and Women’s Golf Assoc., professional staff and the course superintendent for making the qualifier a success.

By Mike Levine I know our greens were not on the best shape when our northern golfing neighbors went home for the summer. In fact, the greens were lousy. After many meetings, we have come up with a new spraying program. Now, the greens are vastly improved and will be more than ready when the snowbirds return in the fall for next season. Thanks to Ozmar and his merry men, the new program is in solid place and we are seeing terrific results. I am thrilled to tell you that our greens are 98 percent recovered. At this moment, we are working on the speed of the greens. So far, we are ahead of last year's progress. We have aerified our faiways and verticut them . The ball washers and rakes have all been replaced and, most important, the bugs that had a party on our grassy greens should all be taken care of (dead, dead, dead) with out new spraying program. It takes a lot of work to bring the "diamond look" back to our courses, but we are getting the job done.

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Golf team that gives back For nearly two decades, volunteers in the Financial Secretary’s Office have been up to more than keeping track of dollars and cents. In fact, Sol Goodowitz, Saul Shechter and Laura LaSilvia stopped counting something wonderful years ago. The trio can now only guess how many golf bags and clubs they’ve turned over to The First Tee of Broward, a youth program that introduces children to everything golf from the rules of play to the love of the game. “We’ve probably donated at least 300 bags of clubs. I pick some up off the course and sometimes people bring them in. We get them, then we give them,” Saul Shechter said. The team and Pat Koyles are responsible for overseeing about 1,500 bags that are kept for a fee at the clubhouse. Roughly 20 years ago when someone dropped off an abandoned bag, the group called the outreach program based in Weston to find it a home. There was no looking back. “It brings us joy to do this because we know the clubs are going to good use,” Sol Goodowitz said. Sometimes the bags are simply forgotten at the clubhouse, sometimes they are left there on purpose. Most donations are made when golfers buy new sets. A few times a year, adult children of residents who pass away donate their parents' clubs as a legacy gift. “When we see kids playing in a tournament and see them swinging a club, we don’t know if any of them were helped by us but it still gives us a great feeling to think that maybe we had something to do with it,” Saul Shechter said. Staff report

Sol Goodowitz (left) and Saul Shechter (right) accept a golf bag and club donation from Hollybrook resident Bob Strongman.

At left, Blake Robbins, of The First Tee of Broward, poses with Saul Shechter with some of many golf bags and clubs donated by Hollybrook.

NOTICE! We are still collecting golf clubs. Call for pick up or drop them off at the office ATTN: Saul Shechter 954-431-0600 x241 Home #: 954-430-0267

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random sites: Building 1 and Building 43. All samples were negative for the presence of hazardous micro-organisms chemical contaminants to build, Shechter said. Through the controversy, the Health Department would and within government standards for iron, manganese, nitrates and nitrites. However, levels for lead were above not declare Pembroke Pines “safe” or “unsafe.” limits. Subsequent testing will be performed in order to verify the test results. WHERE WE ARE NOW During the first quarter of 2017 all six lines tested well SAFE PRACTICES below the 80 parts per billion thresholds: 28.29, 16.9, Many government agencies including the Centers for 29.64, 16.15, 23.55 and 33.08. “So, you can see that system is fine. Today the system is Disease Control and Prevention and the Environmental fine. Never the less, because of the high number initially Protection Agency provide suggestions for safe practices we may still have to go one more quarter,” Shechter said. if lead is found in drinking water. 1. If water has been sitting in pipes for prolonged peThe next quarterly tests will be reported in July. riods of time, run your cold water tap for two or Shechter said the city had never had an issue with more minutes prior to drinking or cooking. drinking water for at least 25 years and not in the past 12 2. Use cold water directly from your tap for cooking. years that he has served in city government. Hot tap water may contain higher levels of lead “This is one time event. It happened it, I don’t excuse it . than cold tap water. (Boiling hot tap water does . . But we’ve got it in hand. We‘ve taken every precaution not reduce lead levels.) that we can and we are confident that we are moving in the 3. Install a certified water filter. right direction,” he said. 4. It is OK to bathe and shower in the water because lead is not absorbed into the skin HOLLYBROOK WATER TESTED Meanwhile, Hollybrook Management voluntarily used Hollybrook Management will report future testing an independent testing laboratory to test water at two results as they become available.

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Reprinted from Everyday Health

4 TIPS 4 SUMMER HYDRATION

*If you’re an elderly adult or a caretaker for one, it’s especially important to pay attention to hydration. Aging impairs the body’s natural thirst mechanisms, which makes it easier to become dehydrated. It may be helpful to fill up a big water bottle (at least 1 liter) at the beginning of the day, with the goal of emptying it by the end 2. When you’re feeling frazzled or hazy, grab a glass of of the day. The water bottle is a physical reminder to cold water. Studies show that people instantly feel more drink even if you’re not thirsty. alert after drinking H2O. It’s a simple, healthy way to snap out of a midday slump.

1. Always carry a water bottle, and if you have desk job, always keep one at your desk. If you have a bottle within arms reach, it’s very likely that you’ll mindlessly sip from it throughout the day, without having to make a conscious effort.

3. Sip on a mug of herbal tea every evening. If you make this a habit, you’ll add an extra cup of fluid to your tally every single day. On top of that, this relaxing ritual is a wonderful way to de-stress at the end of the day. 4. Eat a diet rich in whole foods. By eating water-rich foods like vegetables, fruits, and yogurt, you’ll automatically up your fluid intake. On the other hand, processed snack foods like chips, crackers, and baked goods have minimal water content.

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Enhancement/Calendar From the desk of Linda McHugh 954-431-0600, ext. 254 ENHANCEMENT EVENTS ARE LISTED IN CALENDAR DAY ORDER BODY DYNAMICS every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 8:45 am in the Social Hall. NO CHARGE.

CHAIR YOGA every THURSDAY, 11 am, Room 218. Five weeks cost $30 per person. First class free for new students. Call Leslie for more information 954-646-4076. PICKLEBALL WEDNESDAYS at 4:30 pm. SATURDAYS from 8 to 11 am. Courts 13 and 14 in Phase 6.

THE SO JO SINGERS and MUSICIANS are a lively entertainment group in Hollybrook for five years and still going strong. Anyone can join. If you like music, singing or playing an instrument, you ADULT COLORING every TUESDAY at 3:00 pm should consider this fun group of people. All talin the room next to Arts & Crafts. Bring your own ent levels welcome. Check them out in Room 218 on the first and third SATURDAY of every month supplies. from 2 to 5 pm. Call Lily at 954-450-0801. BRIDGE-DUPLICATE every WEDNESDAY at 12:15 pm in the Social Hall. Call Jane Lopez 305See the flyers above your mailboxes, view Channel 775-6038 for info and lessons. 92 on your Hollybrook television, and check out AQUA ZUMBA every THURSDAY from 8:45 to http://www.hollybrook.com/calendar for other exciting Enhancement offerings. 9:45 am at Pool 5. $30 for 6 weeks.

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Recipes Compiled by Nancy Kline

Father's Day served up savory, sweet, simple, and special for two!

Here are some easy recipes for Father’s Day that will please every man in your life!

POTATO CRUSTED SALMON

Ingredients: 1/3 cup instant mashed potato flakes 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 (6-ounce) frozen salmon fillets, thawed, skin removed 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted

Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees  F. Coat a 7- x 11-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a shallow dish, combine potato flakes, onion powder, salt, and pepper; mix well. Dip fillets in melted butter then coat with potato mixture; place in prepared baking dish. Sprinkle any remaining potato mixture evenly over the top. Drizzle remaining butter over the fillets. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork and potato crust is golden. Serve immediately.

TEMPTING, TASTY, TERRIFIC T-BONE

Ingredients: 2 (12-ounce) T-bone steaks 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 stick butter 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

OH SO SIMPLE GREEN BEANS AMANDINE

Ingredients: 1/2 pound green beans 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons sliced almonds Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions: Cook beans in boiling salted water 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat until hot; add almonds, and saute 2 minutes or until golden. Add beans to skillet; saute 2 minutes. Sprinkle beans with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately. And for dessert …

CUPID’S ICE CREAM CUPCAKES

Ingredients: 2 (1/4-cup) scoops chocolate ice cream 2 chocolate cupcakes 2 tablespoons caramel sauce, warmed 2 tablespoons chopped pecans 1 tablespoon toasted coconut

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Directions: Place cupcakes on individual serving plates. Place 1 scoop chocolate ice cream on each cupcake. Drizzle with caramel sauce then sprinkle each with chopped pecans and toasted coconut. Serve immediately. Directions: Season steaks on both sides with salt and pepper. Using NOTE: You can buy prepared chocolate cupcakes or bake your a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat, own. Make as many as you like and freeze the cupcakes brown steaks 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove pan with the ice cream. Then when you’re ready to serve, from heat 1 minute; reduce heat to low. Add butter, simply drizzle with the caramel sauce and sprinkle garlic, and parsley. Cook steaks 1 to 2 more minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Serve immediately. with pecans and coconut.

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Classifieds TOWERS - FIRST FLOOR! 1 BR/1.5BA. Clean and neat. Steps to Clubhouse, Tennis and Pool. Perfect for golfers. Why be limited to a seasonal rental when you can enjoy Hollybrook whenever it suits you? Rec Lease fully paid up! Priced right...Don’t miss this one! SEASONAL RENTAL ON BEAUTIFUL WIDE LAKE/ FOUNTAIN VIEW. 2BR/2BA TURN-KEY. Enjoy this 3rd floor unit on your next trip back to Florida and enjoy everything Hollybrook has to offer. Only a few steps to the pool. Reasonably Priced! NEW LISTING! Watch for details next month. 2BR/2BA Golf View! Priced to sell very quickly. Please call me for details. WANTED! Buyer looking for 2 BR/2BA on 1st Floor with “BIG LAKE” view. Interested in selling? Call me!

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COME WHAT MAY Top left: Paco and his human chat at the Communications office. Top right: Elaine Kugleman and friends review Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. Middle left: County Commissioner Beam Furr, Christopher Fraga, of Home Depot, and Carl Shechter pose at the R & R Village for veterans in Pembroke Pines. Middle right: Myra Markowski, Building Captains Chair, heads a meeting. Bottom right: Veterans pose after a brunch date with Realtor Lisa Fox. Left: Hollybrook President takes to the tennis court with a barrel full o' tennis balls.

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Clubs Caribbean-American Club takes event break after Memorial Day

Tradition was served before summer break for the Caribbean-American Club. The club’s annual Memorial Day barbecue, with a guest chef and a clothing drive for veterans, was to take place May 27 at Pool 6. Raffles, games and loads of laughs were expected. The last club meeting is 7:30 p.m. June 13. See the next issue of The Voice of Hollybrook for photographs and a feature story about the Memorial Day event.

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