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Hollywood Commission considers internal auditor position

BY DAVID VOLZ

Up for discussion dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com at a March commission meeting is whether or not the City’s voters want an internal auditor. The Commission may put the question on the November ballot in response to a report by the Broward Office of the Inspector General discovered misconduct and mismanagement by top Hollywood officials earlier this year.

The new office would cost about $450,000. It would include an internal CORRESPONDENT

auditor and an administrative assistant.

The internal auditor would report directly to the Commission.

Mayor Peter Bober said that an internal auditor would provide a check and balance to the work of the City’s government. He believes it would provide an external look at government.

“I think we should let the voters decide this,” he said.

Vice Mayor Peter Hernandez who has been critical of the work of the city officials named in the report but he does not want an internal auditor. He

wants city staff to do their work and be honest. “We are creating another layer of bureaucracy."

"To stop what happened we better our day-to-day operations. Some people did not do their jobs and we need to make sure they do their jobs,” said Hernandez. “We have been told the cost of the office would be $450,000 but in reality that cost would be much higher and the costs will snowball.”

He believes an auditor hired on an outside contract basis should the need arise might have benefit. “We would

bring in an auditor when there is a need for it,” said Hernandez.

Other commissioners said they wanted more information before making a decision. They wanted to learn about the experience other cities have had with internal auditors.

Hollywood Commission meetings are held first and third Wednesdays of each month, except August, in the City Commission Chambers located at 2600 Hollywood Boulevard.

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Hollywood resident Victor DeBianchi takes us on a stroll through Hollywood down memory lane

BY DARLENE PISTOCCHI

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Hurricane Donna, the Hollywood Theatre, and the Cuban Missile Crisis are just a few of longtime Hollywood resident Victor’s DeBianchi's Hollywood

memories... and let’s not forget the parades!

“We would go downtown just to take walks and window shop,” recalls DeBianchi. “There were a great many parades, maybe every month. My father would bring a ladder and I would sit on top so I could see. There were tons of mango

A street scene outside DeBianchi's apartments at 2206 Fillmore Street about 1960. Facing East with Dixie Highway in the background. The truck and the car both date to the 1950's.

DeBianchi's parents, brother and sister around 1957 when they first officially moved to Hollywood on Fillmore Street.

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and avocado trees.”

He remembers running through the undeveloped fields and lots with his family and friends as a young boy, returning soda bottles for a penny and selling mangos and avocados for a nickel each.

“Clarence P. Hammerstein ( a.k.a.

Hamm, who died in the 80's) was one of

the founding fathers of Hollywood. He helped plant many of the mango, avocado and palm trees in Hollywood.”

DeBianchi also remembers Mayor Zinkil, followed by Mayor Wullf and Mayor Keating, who ‘seemed to be Mayor forever.’ “Both Broward Commissioner Beam Furr and I were top teens of

A young DeBianchi stands proudly in front of one of his father's spec homes for sale around 1966 in Hollywood Hills.

DeBianchi's grandparents and with him in 1962. They were taking the train back to NJ at the old Hollywood East Coast railway Station which has since been knocked down.

HOLLYWOOD STARS Hollywood in 1974 and attended a luncheon went to the Hollywood Movie Theater hosted by Mayor Keating.” (a.k.a Hollywood Cinema on Harrison Victor DeBianchi lived at 2206 Street) for a double feature. “Movies were Fillmore Street, where his father, Victor, 25 cents back then! There was a lounge Sr., built 10 apartment units. “We were and a smoking section. Many people would so close to all the tenants, mostly elderly actually get dressed fancy to go to the retired people, all gone now, who became movies!!" our surrogate grandparents.” DeBianchi has Then the new Florida movie theatre, an older brother, Paul, born in 1949, and an Wometco Florida Twin, was built on older sister, Lonne, born in 1951.

Park Road in 1965, right across from the The apartments were just west of Hollywood Mall (now where Target is) Dixie Highway, near the Hollywood East which Victor says ‘was ahead of its time.’

Coast Railroad Station, which is now torn He also recalls the old Florida Movie down. When the Cuban Missile Crisis was Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard in the looming in 1962, military trains sent by 20th block. “The movie theatre burned President Kennedy arrived at that Station. down to the ground in 1965 and is “I remember the day vividly,” says now an empty parking lot near Cinema DeBianchi. “We were all scared, mainly the Paradiso. I remember seeing many movies parents, but even the kids. We had a linen there, especially the scary ones like The closet in our apartment, about 4 x 8', which Haunting!” (The original 1963 version served as our bomb shelter. It was stocked DeBianchi saw was later remade in 1999.) with canned food, water and provisions.”

Even though many of the kids were DeBianchi’s parents were both from under 10 years old, parents would let up North, his father, Victor DeBianchi Sr., them roam about because, according from New Jersey, and his mother, Yolanda, to DeBianchi, 'Hollywood and most of from New York, so the grandparents and Broward County was very safe.' family from the northeast would keep in In 1967, DeBianchi and his family touch long distance. moved to Hollywood Hills, and in 1970 “Long distance calls were a big to Emerald Hills. “My father, who is still expensive deal back then,” remembers here at 95 years old, was a builder with DeBianchi, “but the relatives would call Hollywood, Inc., up until his retirement in and beg us to go back up north in fear of 1980.” a nuclear bomb being dropped from Cuba DeBianchi's memories also include over South Florida.” his parents taking him to the top of Home Thankfully, no attack ever occurred Tower, an 18 story mixed-use building and and the troops were moved to Homestead, home of Hollywood Arts Academy for where they were stationed. many years prior to their new building just Before DeBianchi’s parents moved to behind.

Florida, they spent winters in Hollywood In the early 90's, DeBianchi acquired from 1950 to 1957 – that was the year they a temporary office in the Home Tower, decided to move permanently and also the where he would eventually meet his wife. year he was born. Then came the early 60's “We were both young lawyers. We fell in and Hurricane Donna, Hurricane Cleo and love immediately, were engaged six weeks Hurricane Inez. later and married six months after that.”

“I remember my first swing set “Then Hurricane Andrew hit in 1992,” blowing around in the breeze hours before recalls DeBianchi, “and for my family the hurricane hit us,” recalls Victor. “My personally, the worst, Hurricane Wilma mother and father boarded up the windows in 2005. We lost the roof of our home on and doors in our apartment building, Southlake Drive and it took nearly 11 and assuring the tenants they would be well 1/2 months to renovate. My wife and four taken care of during the storm.” kids all under seven years old, slept on the “Inez in '65 wasn’t so bad, but floor in our family room.”

Hurricane Donna in '62, took some plywood As bad as it was, the DeBianchis shutters from the windows and left a pretty pulled through. big mess; and Hurricane Cleo, in '64, which “Looking back, it was the happiest was supposed to miss us, wound up zigtime of our life being so close - although zagging into Broward County, causing a lot we did not know it then.” more damage to our small community of about twenty thousand people.”

DeBianchi remembers driving around town with his family taking movie pictures of the aftermath. “I remember going to the beach and seeing lots of dead fish piled up the morning after the storm. FPL poles were down, trees were down and all the shutters on the post office on Polk Street were DeBianchi with his mother outside Little Flower Church blown off.”

Since they had no electricity circa 1967. "It must have been a Sunday and in the fall because my mother is wearing a chapel viel and I have a at home after Hurricane Cleo, sweater on."

Victor, his brother and sister

DeBianchi's grandparents and sister about 1961 outside their home at 2206 Fillmore Street. The 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is in the background.

DeBianchi and his mother on Hollywood Beach circa 1966 on Johnson Street behind where Margaritaville stands now.

The DeBianchi family today. Back row left to right: triplets Geraldine, Maria and Antonia; Geraldine, Victor, (with dog April) and Victor DeBianchi.

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8-9:30 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle Amphitheater, 1 Young Circle

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE & FESTIVAL

Noon-6 p.m., downtown Hollywood

This annual event includes a float parade at 1 p.m., with an array of floats, pipe and drums, marching bands, business entries and the famous New York Police Department Emerald Society Pipes and Drums. The route begins at Harrison Street and 21st Avenue, and continues north to Hollywood Boulevard, east to Young Circle south to westbound Harrison Street returning to 21st Avenue.

Traditional Irish Entertainment Joe Dougherty and the NYPD Emerald Society Pipe & Drum Corps Live Bands & Music Emish and UV – U2 Tribute Show Magic of the Emerald Isle Downtown’s Anniversary Park becomes a fantasy land with games and crafts.

Irish Food & Drink Downtown restaurants will offer specials, including corned beef and green drinks.

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City of Hollywood Marina, 700 Polk St. (Water Access) Information: 954-524-2733

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See some of South Florida’s best live bands. Admission is free.

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SHADOWS — MACEDONIAN CULTURAL EVENT 1 p.m., Cinema Paradiso, 2008 Hollywood Blvd.

This film, directed by Milcho Manchevski, tells the story of Lazar Perkov, a guy who has everything going for him. When he’s involved in a disastrous car crash and

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mysteriously saved from a sure death, his life begins to change.

Proceeds benefit United Macedonian Diaspora’s charitable work. Cost is $10 per person.

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Join as an individual or as part of a team to support Feeding South Florida’s mission. $30 per person; $35 day of. Music, raffle and more.

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WALK THE TALK FOR EPILEPSY 8 a.m.-noon, North Beach Park to Johnson Street

OUTRUN HUNGER 5K IN HOLLYWOOD 7 a.m., Charnow Park, 300 Connecticut St.

Presented by the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida.

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DREAM CAR CLASSIC CAR SHOW

1 p.m., Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St.

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hollywood Blvd. between 19th & 20th Avenue

This free event features dozens of classic cars, trucks and other vehicles.

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MEET THE ARTIST: KELLEY JOHNSON Artist Kelley Johnson will walk through his exhibition and discuss his creative process and influences. Free with gallery admission.

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HOLLYWOOD WEST CONCERT 7:30-9 p.m., Boulevard Heights Amphitheater, 6770 Garfield St.

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LOVE MANIFESTATION MANDALA WORKSHOP

FRIDAY MOVIE NIGHTS

March 4: Big Hero 6 March 11: Princess Diaries March 18: Top Gun March 25: Paddington April 1: Minions April 8: Grease (1978) April 15: Soul Surfer

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Harris Art Studio, 3251 Hollywood Blvd.

Cost is $45 per person before March 10, $55 afterward.

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QUIET VILLAGERS TRIO 2 p.m., Mangrove Hall, Anne Kolb Nature Center, 751 Sheridan St.

Lounge music (cocktail, jazz, bossanova, exotica). Admission is free with a suggested donation of $2.

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GLOBAL MEDITATION FOR WORLD PEACE 5-6:30 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

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SPRING MARSHMALLOW DROP 2-5 p.m., Boulevard Heights Community Center, 6770 Garfield St.

This family event includes an egg hunt, the dropping of over 30,000 marshmallows from a helicopter, a bounce house, and a visit from the Easter bunny.

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HOLLYWOOD DOWNTOWN ARTWALK 7-10 p.m., Harrison Street area

BEACH BASH PADDLEBALL TOURNAMENT

Starts at 20th Ave. & Hollywood Blvd.

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11 a.m.-7 p.m., Historic Garfield Paddleball Courts, Charnow Park

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THE TIGER AND THE BRAHMIN 2 p.m., Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center, 1770 Monroe St.

This fable from India tells the story of a trusting Brahmin whose kindness to a tiger is betrayed when the tiger tries to eat him. Cost is free.

Information: 954-921-3439

14TH ANNUAL FLORIDA TURKISH FESTIVAL 11 a.m.-7 p.m., ArtsPark at Young Circle, 1 Young Circle

Enjoy authentic Turkish food, coffee, belly dancing, Ebru art and calligraphy, live entertainment, a bounce house, balloon sculpting, and more. Admission is free.

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MEET THE ARTIST: NOLAN HAAN 6 p.m., Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, 1650 Harrison St.

Artists Nolan Haan hosts this artist talk. Free with gallery admission.

Information: 954-921-3500

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FLASHBACK FRIDAYS Diplomat Resort & Spa Hollywood, 3555 South Ocean Drive

Featuring the classic film “Some Like It Hot” starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemon.

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HOLLYWOOD BEACH FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Harrison to Arizona Street on the Broadway

Over 100 local and nationally known artists will showcase their works.

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uEXHIBITS ART AND CULTURE CENTER OF HOLLYWOOD 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tue-Fri, and Noon-4 p.m. Sat-Sun, 1650 Harrison St.

On display through March 27.

u Kelley Johnson: Something

That Hovers and Pulses Just Under the Surface: Many of Johnson’s works investigate how we see 2D flat planes in physical space while he creates them as 3D sculptural paintings.

u Nolan Haan: The Futility of Envy: Portraits of concrete and cinder block walls in acrylic on silk. u Maynard Monrow: Still Life: Conceptual, text-based reinventions of the still life/nature morte conventions of classical art. u Kiki Valdes: Cartoons,

Cowboys, Abstractions and More: The juxtaposition of imagery with the painting style is a parody and a nod to the American rodeo, 1990s cartoons and modern art.

u Rocky Grimes: On the Run: Combining photocopies, serigraphy, abstract constructs, polished material, and found objects in works.

Other exhibitions:

u Cooper City High School –

Cooper City Honors Portfolio Exhibition: Through March 8.

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Elementary School – ART Works: March 8-23. Reception from 1-3 p.m. on March 12.

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March 25-April 10. Reception TBA. Information: 954-921-3274

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Diane Israel's dog Tucker is a therapy dog who has survived cancer twice and is 13.5

years old.

This past Valentine's Day Tucker participated in the HCCA “Be Mine” Dog Show at Hollywoof Dog Park at Stan Goldman Park and won the award for most obedient dog and the award for performing the hardest trick - stacking baby rings.

“Tucker goes to nursing homes and performs tricks for the people there,” said Israel.

She was among a group of dog owners and dogs who participated in the first “Be Mine” Dog Show. A number of community leaders served as judges.

Categories included best small dog athlete, best dress-alike, best dancer, longest tail, longest ears and others.

Patti Ward and her dog Abbi won first place for best dress-a-like. “I enjoyed being a part of this show,” said Ward.

Broward County Commissioner Beam Furr was a judge. “This was fun.

There was no pressure on anyone,” he said.

Hollywood Commissioner Traci Callari was a judge and enjoyed the show.

“This was a good event. We had a great first year turnout,” she said.

Those who came enjoyed being a part of the show. In addition to the dog show, there was a raffle for gift cards and gift baskets.

Brandon Frantz, a senior at McArthur High School has been accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island. If he completes the program there, he will enter the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland and become a part of the Class of 2021.

“I know the program will be very demanding with lots of physical training and academic courses but I am looking forward to it,” said Frantz.

He was very excited when he learned he had been accepted into the Naval Academy system and is hoping the academic courses at the preparatory school will prepare him for the demanding courses offered at the Naval Academy. With hopes of becoming a

Navy pilot Frantz would like to fly for an airline.

Frantz has enjoyed a successful career at McArthur High School. He is president of the Broward County Public Schools Student Councils. There he has developed strong leadership skills and become familiar with high level school officials. He is captain of the McArthur baseball team where he plays catcher.

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Makayla Ryan a member of the History of Chivalry prepares for combat at the Florida Renaissance Festival. She is newer member of the organization but loves the combats.

Hollywood City Attorney Jeffrey Sheffel at the Florida Renaissance Festival.

Brooke Tuttle with Nala who won the award for the longest tail at the Hollywood Dog Show

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Makayla Ryan and her mother Alyssa Elder before a History of Chivalry combat.

Robert Runice flanked by Mayor Bober and Commissioner Blattner was honored by the Hollywood Commission for being selected as 2016 Florida Superintendent of the Year.

Members of the Hollywood Run Club before the Marathon and Half-Marathon in Fort Lauderdale.

Patti Ward with her dog Abbi. They won first place in the Hollywood dog show for dress a like.

Hollywood Police Sgt. Chris Boyd and Hollywood Police Chief Tomas Sanchez.

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Victor Monette named Hollywood's 2015 Firefighter of the Year

During a recent commission CORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com meeting, Victor Monette received 2015 Firefighter of the Year award. A driver engineer, Monette has been with the department for more than 26 years.

Monette believes it is important to work hard as a firefighter and he

BY DAVID VOLZ

takes his job seriously, but he was not expecting recognition. “I was surprised it happened and I am humbled. I didn't know I was being considered for this award,” said Monette. “I believe it is important to show up every day and do my job at the highest level possible.”

Hollywood Fire Rescue Chief Eric Busenbarrick praised the work of Monette. He was nominated for the

88th annual pancake festival for Kiwanis Club of Hollywood set for Mar. 20 Come enjoy breakfast and a silent auction Sunday, March 20th at the 88th Annual Pancake Breakfast, Silent Auction & Flea Market for Kiwanis Club of Hollywood.

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award by his fellow firefighters and the final decision was made by fire rescue leadership.

“He has provided mentorship to firefighters and is always willing to help fellow firefighters,” said Busenbarrick.

Monette’s family attended the presentation with members of the Fire

Rescue department.

The Fire Rescue department also honored Lt. Mark Tasson, firefighter Robert Rayon and firefighter Jeffrey Bishop. They each received the Award of Merit.

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There's no business, like show business for Hollywood's Snappy Seniors

BY DARLENE PISTOCCHI

COMMUNITY INTEREST CORRESPONDENT darlene@hollywoodgazette.com

If you’re between the ages of 55 and 88, the Snappy Seniors Fun Follies want you! Fun Follies are looking for dancers, singers, musicians, comedians, artists and poets.

Whether you’ve been in show business for years and now returning to your first love, or you’ve always dreamed about being on stage but never made it, now’s the time to show ‘em what you’ve got.

“Every one has a talent and we encourage them to use it,” says Edina McGrath, director, producer, choreographer, costume designer and casting director for the Fun Follies shows.

“Our motto is - we don’t retire, we refire!”

The Snappy Seniors Fun Follies are a group of seniors who love life and want to share and bring joy to others. “We all volunteer our time and our talents,” says

Edina, “which helps to make it possible for many families, children, teens and seniors to enjoy the activities at the YMCA that they could not enjoy otherwise."

Most members of the group are from Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Hallandale, Dania and Ft. Lauderdale and all are members of the Greater Hollywood YMCA Silver Sneakers program designed for active older adults.

Edina joined the Silver Sneakers of the YMCA after she retired as a Cruise Director of 25 years for Carnival Cruise Lines.

“I danced with the Gwen Mahler Dancers, Dancing Mothers of Miami, Miami Rockets, Rene Godin Dancers and Ziegfield,” recalls McGrath. And now, at the vibrant age of 88, she puts all of her time into volunteering for the show.

The theme of this year's show is ‘America The Beautiful / the Good Old USA’ intended to "stir our hearts and remind us that we live in the greatest country in the world," said Edina. “I trust in my Lord to put in my heart the theme for each show.” This is the fifth year the show is produced.

Anyone from ages 55-88 can audition.

As casting director, Edina will spend time with you, listen to you and let you share about yourself and your talent – so no excuses! It’s time to take the stage.

Rehearsals are every Monday and Wednesday at 11:45 a.m., with some Tuesday night rehearsals, in Studio West at the YMCA in Hollywood. The cast usually runs between 25 - 30 people and the show attracts approximately 300 to 400 people.

This year's show date is set for May 22, at the Greater Hollywood YMCA. For more information, contact Edina at 954-987-7699.

A look back with Chester Hardenburg, Jr.

BY TOM OLSEN

SPECIAL TO THE GAZETTE

Hollywood resident Chester 'Chet' Hardenburg, Jr. has lived in the North Lake area for 25 years.

Born August 22, 1923 in Corning, New York, his parents, Chester and Lea McConnell, long awaited a visit from the stork and later in life Chester, Jr. came along. He had no siblings or cousins and was the light of the lives of his parents, aunts and uncles.

Hardenburg attended local schools and graduated from Corning Free Academy in 1941, where he was a member of the school band playing trumpet and violin. His next stop was Allegany College in Meadville, Pennsylvania.

"My second and third grade teacher was Miss Gardner. She was also my beloved aunt who I was especially close to," recalls Hardenburg. "She gave me strength and no nonsense discipline that has remained with me for my life. She and her husband had no children and they lived on a farm with no electricity. Each summer they invited me to spend time with them and I learned about farm life."

When asked about life during Great Depression years of 1929-1939, Hardenburg says, "I don't remember the hard times. All of my family and friends were in the same situation and everyone helped one another."

In 1942, after one year of college and the onset of World War II duty called and he joined the US Army. After two years of service he returned to Allegany College and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.

Chet attributes his motivation to succeed to "the discipline that came from my family and my church early in life."

After graduating college he and a friend started up a taxi service. But as time passed by he came to the realization that the taxi business was not for him.

Recalling a time when Navy recruiters came to Allegany College prompted his return to military service and in 1948 returned to military service in the US Navy. His early pilot training paid off which let to an assignment in the left seat as Captain. While in the Navy he served in many parts of the world including Iceland, Greenland, Alaska, Hawaii and Great Britain. During his time serving in the Navy the Navy was flying hurricane reconnisance missions. The timing was right and in the early 1950s he transitioned to become a hurricane hunter flying thirteen missions out of Opa Locka.

Forty-seven of Hardenburg's adult years were shaped in ways by his flying experiences. "Flying to me was a joy more than a job or a career," said Hardenburg. "I never saw combat. I had friends who were killed in air collisions while in combat and that was sobering."

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After retirement from the Navy in 1968 Hardenburg lived on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, flying for Hawaiian Air Tours. He later returned to South Florida and was hired over the telephone - sight unseen - as a captain for Mackey Airlines.

He flew with them until their demise thirteen years later after which he joined fledging airline Aero Coach and met his wife..

"I met Louise working at Aero Coach Airlines back in the 1980s. I fell for her voice over the telephone when I would call the office. I took her to lunch for one month steadily but not dinner.

I felt I was much older than her and

thought nothing would come of it. We were married in 1989."

What advice does Hardenburg have for youth in 2016 about planning for their future?

"Get a good education. Follow your desires. Work hard. Consider a military career. Proper guidance, discipline for the young and respect for one another are the ways."

Tom Olsen is a photographer and historian living and working in Hollywood. Chet's wife Louise Hardenburg contributed to this story.

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The program was envisioned by Police Chief Tomas Sanchez who has a passion for young people. He asked Sgt. Chris Boyd to coordinate the program. “It is important that we reach at risk kids; they are the future of the city. I want to keep kids out of crime and the children love to spend time with police officers,” said Sanchez.

Lt. Selina Hightower works as a mentor in the program. “I have a passion for kids and this is something I do. People invested in me and mentoring is a way to give back to the community,” said Hightower. She has also taken her mentee to movies and to the police department for 'Take Your Child to Work Day.' Sgt. Nicola Williams works with another young girl. “She is in the second grade and comes from a large family. I have helped her with her reading and math and want to keep her on track and be a role model for her.”

Officer Lisa Spagenski also mentors a second grade girl. “She is one of six children and has not received much attention. She has a twin. I have been helping her with math. I am giving her needed attention.”

Officer Rosalynn Lahara also enjoys mentoring a young boy in the program. “I do this because I want to help young people and give back to the community. I will be a part of his life until he graduates from high school,” she said.

Lt. Derik Alexander has been working with a fourth grade boy. “I discuss real life situations with him.

I want to help turn him into a young man,” he said.

The officers who have participated in the program love it and hope to continue it. Their interactions encourage young people to become good citizens and develop positive feelings toward law enforcement.

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BY JENNIFER LOVE Dick Blattner ended his mayoral PUBLISHER jennifer@hollywoodgazette.com campaign this week when he announced that he was withdrawing from the 2016 race against the four remaining candidates Patricia Asseff, Itzhack Feldman, Joshua Levy, and Eleanor Sobel.

"Serving the residents of District 4 is a great responsibility, one I have enjoyed," said Blattner in an email to Hollywood Gazette. "My efforts moving forward are to be re-elected as Commissioner for this District, and to continue, on an equal basis, to serve all the residents of Hollywood. My thanks and appreciation to all those who encouraged me to run for a different seat, but District 4 Commissioner is the right place for me."

Blattner began serving on the Hollywood City Commission in 1994, taking 7 years off from 2000 to 2007. After 23 years, he retired from Suncoast Marketing as a manufacturer’s representative, which he owned and operated.

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Start-up church aims to create 'God's blended family'

By Carol Collins New City Fellowship, a start-up church focusing on the Hollywood/Hallandale area, is offering free workshops on a variety of topics to the community.

New City Fellowship is a Biblically-oriented church pursuing the vision to be “God’s blended family”.

“South Florida is incredibly diverse, but still somewhat separated racially, linguistically, and socioeconomically" said Pastor John Houmes. "We hope to be a place that brings down those walls through a weekly multi-cultural worship celebration.”

Pastor Houmes, who lived on Hollywood Beach as a young boy, is also excited about the church’s workshops.

"We hold to conservative Christian beliefs, but we want to serve all of the people in our community, regardless of their beliefs,” he says.

Previous workshops have focused on communication for couples, and a series on what love looks like.

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CONTESTS AND EVENTS

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival set for March 13th The 18th annual St. CORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com Patrick's Day Parade features a traditional float parade beginning at 1:00 p.m. An array of floats, pipe and drums, marching bands and business entries participate in the parade along with the famous New York Police Department Emerald Society Pipes and Drums.

Wear your green and be prepared for the excitement of the day as you plan to arrive early for best viewing locations along the parade route. The parade route will wind its way through Downtown beginning at Harrison Street and 21st

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There are two ways to enter the Water Challenge. In the conservation category teams of neighbors can join forces to conserve water over a twomonth period. Each family in the winning team will receive $1,000 cash.

Each neighbor on the second place team will receive a state-of-the-art WaterOptimizer irrigation system.

In the outreach and education category participants will develop and implement an outreach program. Teams are not necessary for this category, a single resident or family can enter. The first place winner will receive $1,000 cash; the second place winner or each family of a team will receive a state-ofthe-art WaterOptimizer irrigation system.

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Avenue, continuing north to Hollywood Boulevard, east to Young Circle south to westbound Harrison Street returning to 21st Avenue.

Radio personality Footy will emcee the parade and this year's Grand Marshal will be the Honorable Thomas M. Lynch IV. In addition, there will be an exciting line-up of Irish entertainment and bands

during the afternoon on an outdoor stage at 19th Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard.

This year’s line-up includes headliner Emish, a Celtic rock band that headlines major festivals and concerts throughout the nation. Joe Dougherty and UV the U2 Tribune Band will also perform.

Anniversary Park will feature an activity area for children known as Magic of the Emerald Isle and there will be

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Downtown Hollywood restaurants will offer festival specials including corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie and green beer.

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HOLLYWOOD, FL – The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) invites everyone to come and celebrate the 21st Annual Expo Alfresco –A Taste of Hollywood from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at ArtsPark at Young Circle (Hollywood Boulevard and Federal Highway) on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

This extravaganza will showcase over 100 booths! Event-goers, approximately 3,000 of them, will have the opportunity sample signature dishes from some of South Florida’s best restaurants, taste selected wines from around the world, sponsored by My Perfect Bottle.com and meet many local businesses. Muzart Creative Arts Studio will once more host its popular “Kidz Korner”. The Korner will entertain interactive cooking booths for kids 4 to 12 years old, a drum circle, interactive games for all ages and a live art show!

This year’s Expo Alfresco has added something special by way of a beer garden featuring some of the best local beers around. Hollywood Brewing Company’s Beer Garden, sponsored by 104.3 The Shark Radio is inviting some great local breweries to pour as well!

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Good Morning Hollywood Breakfast March 11th, 7:30am-9am Orangebrook Golf and Country Club

400 Entrada Dr, Hollywood, FL 33021 How to Use Social Media Seminar March 15th, 9am-10:30am Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 330 N Federal Highway, Hollywood, Fl 33020 Healthcare Industry Group March 16th, 12pm-1pm Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 330 N Federal Highway, Hollywood, Fl 33020 Spanish Speaking Industry Group March 17th, 12pm–1pm Runas Peruvian Cuisine 219 N 21st Ave Hollywood, FL 33020 WOMEN’s Industry Group March 21 11:30- 1:00pm Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 330 N Federal Highway, Hollywood, Fl 33020

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Executive Corner, Anne Hotte, CEO / Executive Director Last December, our Chamber polled its membership and 178 Chamber members responded which is an excellent return for a survey! We thank everyone who responded and Dr. Don Rudawsky, Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness at Nova Southeastern University.

SURVEY SAYS THAT THE TOP 5 PRIORITIES FOR THE CHAMBER SHOULD BE: 1. Attracting new businesses to Hollywood, (62%) 2. Parking Downtown and on the beach (33%) 3. Homelessness (29%) 4.Corridor Redevelopment (27%) 5. Beach renourrishment (27%) The Chamber has developed several Task Forces including one for Planning, Development and Permitting Processes, Code Compliance to Keep Hollywood Beautiful, Corridors Development and Downtown Visioning to assist with attracting new businesses; for more information on the survey results visit our website at www.hollywoodchamber.org.

• The Chamber has also joined several other organizations in the Sea Level Rise Action Committee. Now is the time to take action for the future of Hollywood’s businesses and residents.

• The Chamber has also sent a letter to our County Administrator to support a National Search for the replacement of Nicki Grossman as President / CEO of the CVB. • Finally the Chamber presented to the City Commission on February 3, updating the commission and the public on its current initiatives as well as a quick overview of who the Chamber is. Click here for Powerpoint presentation or visit website at www. hollywoodchamber.org.

• Your Chamber represents close to 900 businesses in the greater Hollywood area and its Mission is to foster a business climate that promotes success, integrity, and excellence for our members and the greater Hollywood community.

• Marie Suarez traveled to Tallahassee for the annual Visit Florida Tourism Day last month. She joined a group from the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA). During their visit they met with several elected officials to advocate for the support of beach renourishment and the funding of segment III and the sand by-pass.

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Xanadu salon hosts book-signing reception for Hollywood author

Jennifer Ann Love | PUBLISHER jennifer@hollywoodgazette.com Tammy Soffer | DIRECTOR OF SALES tammy@hollywoodgazette.com Tina Stiles | ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER tina@hollywoodgazette.com On February 12th, Xanadu Salon and Spa on Sheridan St. hosted a book signing event for Diana Lee, a local author and Hollywood resident since 1954. I Thought She'd Be Prettier: A Journal is a story of one woman’s painful experience, and how she used her journal as a best friend. "This is my first book and so far, I am proud to say, the reviews have been great," said Lee. Her book is available on Amazon.com for $12.99.

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PARTY ON THE J

Members of Hispanic Unity at Party on the J.

Ryan Campbell, an owner of Miramar Bakery.

Fresh Air performs at Party on the J.

J.D. Hall, Kay Hall and Frank Ardillo enjoy participating in the Classic Car Show at Party on the J.

Members of the Hollywood Rotary Club at Party on the J.

Laura Capogreco offers a wine sample.

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3rd annual 'Party on the J' connects west Hollywood businesses with the community Bruce Mark, the president of the Hollywood Rotary Club was pleased to be a part of the event. The Club is promoting its annual auction that will take place on May 5, 6, and 7.

The money raised will be used to buy dictionaries for third grade students in Hollywood and to fund other programs it offers the community.

Debra Torchia, the owner of Joan’s Florist helped organize Party on the J. “I think this event is awesome. It's good for the community and we are having a great time. I love seeing my customers here.”

Ryan Campbell, owner of the Miramar Bakery was selling Cuban pastries, sandwiches and other food items.

Yonela Carusi of Hispanic Unity was among a group of members from her organization that was meeting people and show how Hispanic Unity can help them. “We are helping people with their income taxes and showing them how to work with Obamacare,” said Carusi.

Gregg Alpern and Laura Capogreco Commissioners Kevin Biederman and Patricia Asseff at were among a group of

Party on the J brought CORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com the community together for fun and fellowship on Johnson Street, Sunday, Feb. 21.

Businesses and civic organizations that operate on or around Johnson Street set up booths while restaurants offered samples and local musicians performed.

Residents could enjoy an afternoon of entertainment and the chance to visit with business owners, community and municipal leaders and to have a good time. Live entertainment included Fresh Air, OvrHol, the Chaminade-Madonna drumline, Above the Skyline and others.

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food professionals who were sharing samples of wine. “This is a nice event,” said Alpern.

Larry Joe Miller of Larry Joe Miller Art Gallery and School offered painting lessons to children. “I was showing kids that painting is fun,” he said. And many children enjoyed the chance to paint.

There was also a classic car show. People could see various well restored cars and talk with their owners. Frank Ardillo brought his 1953 Chevrolet truck that he restored.

“I love this truck and I enjoy driving it. This is a fun event.

County Commissioner Beam Furr participated in Party on the J and liked what he said. “I love this event.

It brings the business community together with residents,” said Furr.

Vice Mayor Peter Hernandez and Govea Hernandez had a booth showing Govea Trucking a business they operate. “This was a great community event. The weather was perfect,” he said.

Debra Torchia, owner of Joan's Florist at Party on the J.

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Vice Mayor Peter Hernandez and his wife Govea at the Party on the J.

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New mural at Radius Garage expands Downtown Hollywood's street art scene

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he street art scene in Downtown Hollywood continues to grow as contemporary outdoor murals pop up on the exterior of various buildings as part of the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project (DHMP). To date, 18 vibrant installations are on view throughout the Downtown community.

This month multi-media artists Monica and Tasha Lopez De Victoria, aka the TM Sisters, are bringing their talent to Downtown Hollywood’s Radius Garage, located at 251 N. 19th Ave. One of four artists to install an exterior mural in the Downtown area this year, this is the first time the Miami-born duo will showcase their work in Hollywood. The sisters will be painting a large-scale mural of a sunset. The installation began on Feb. 8 and is expected to take several

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weeks to complete.

The TM Sisters’ work spans mixed media collage to site-specific interactive video performance and everything in between — installations, fashion, social experiments, events and performances. “We’re experimenting all the time; we love to play and collaborate,” Monica told ArtStreet Miami. “We balance each other off.”

Described by the Miami New Times as “techno tropical,” their work is immersive and colorful and influenced by South Florida’s landscape — cultural presence, energy, weather and its colors. Voted “Miami’s Best Artist” by the Miami New Times in 2012, the TM Sisters have shown in exhibitions both locally and internationally, including the Serpentine Gallery in London,

the Second Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art and Performa ’07 in New York. Their work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Vogue Italia, STEP Inside Design, L’official and on the cover of ARTNews for its 2007 “25 Trendsetters” feature article.

The TM sisters display their color chart + rendering of the new ‪mural at the Radius Garage (251 N. 19th Ave.) “Street art is not only bringing creativity, aesthetic beauty, and civic and ethnic identity, but also revitalization to Downtown Hollywood. We’re proud to have the TM Sisters be a part of that; after all, they do great work,” said Jill C. Weisberg, project manager/arts specialist for the Hollywood Florida CRA. “Taking something that is so

non-descript as the Radius Garage and turning it into something people are going to be excited to see is talent.

Monica and Tasha, along with the other artists who have been involved in the project, are beautifying the city in unexpected ways.”

Launched in August 2012 by the Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project is the largest walkable mural project in Broward County. DHMP is a key element in the CRA’s arts-focused initiative to enhance diversity and vibrancy in the Downtown area and features renowned local, national and international artists.

For more information, contact Debra Kronowitz at 954.568.2100 or via email at debra@ambitmarketing. com.

Are you an aspiring artist? Downtown Hollywood has a home for you!

The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in collaboration with Artspace Projects, Inc. is conducting a major online survey of artists, arts organizations, and creative businesses in South Florida to determine the size and nature of the market for an Artspace affordable live/work/create project planned for Downtown Hollywood.

The eight-week survey period runs through March 28, 2016. Artists, musicians and other creative individuals are encouraged to fill out the survey at HollywoodArtspaceSurvey.org.

Artspace, the nation’s leading developer for the arts, will use the survey to identify the types and number of spaces needed by Downtown Hollywood artists, and the amenities and special features that are of interest to them. The results of the survey will help determine the size of the market for affordable live/work housing, studio and work space of various kinds.

The survey is the second phase of a scope of work that began last year when an Artspace team conducted a preliminary feasibility visit in Downtown Hollywood. The survey results will help identify the project concept and site selection for affordable space for artists to live, work and

DOWNTOWN

Quick Draw 2016 set for Mar. 19 at ArtsPark Artists of all ages and abilities are invited to CORRESPONDENT dvolz@hollywoodgazette.com participate in Quick Draw 2016 on Saturday, March 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the ArtsPark for a shot at winning a one week solo exhibit at the Broward Art Guild Gallery in Fort Lauderdale.

Artists will draw, sketch, paint and create.

Any style and media is welcome and artists will bring their own materials. Each artist will have two hours to complete their creation and one hour to prepare for the evening auction and sale.

Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded in competitive, amateur and children's categories.

All artwork will be included in an exhibition and available for purchase during a silent auction 6 evening at the Larry Joe Miller at 7:30 p.m. that Art Gallery & School, One Young Circle in Hollywood.

For more information, call Larry Joe Miller at 954-257-6862.

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create. They will also impact specific design and programmatic decisions, such as square footage, parking spaces, types of shared creative spaces required, rents, etc. Artists who take the survey will be among the first to be informed of project developments, including leasing opportunities.

Partners in the project include: The Hollywood Community Redevelopment Agency, Artspace Projects, The City of Hollywood, Cinema Paradiso, Gallery 2014, Resurrection Drums, and the Art and Culture Center of Hollywood.

Additional information about the survey is available at HollywoodArtspaceSurvey.org.

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Thursday - Sunday

March 17-20 IRISH WAKE

Open @11am on St. Patrick’s Day serving Corned Beef Hash & Eggs featuring $5 Stoli Bloody Marys & $ 5 Stoli Screwdrivers ALL Day IRISH FAVORITES

Famous Homemade Piled High Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner $15.99 Shenanigans Shepherds Pie $14.99 Includes Baked Potato Soup or Salad.

ALL Day & Night Thurs. - Sunday!

DRINK SPECIALS ALL WEEKEND! $ 5 Stoli Premium Vodka $ 5 Jose Cuervo Margaritas $ 5 Tullamore Irish Whiskey

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LIVE Entertainment on Thurs., St. Patrick’s Day 7-11pm Stairway to Cleveland

followed by WESTSIDE

Thursday March 17 @11pm: Soul Shine Friday, March 18: Zero Point Zero Saturday, March 19: Mechanical Hearts

WESTSIDE 3303 Sheridan St. Hollywood 954-981-9702 | EASTSIDE 1300 S. Federal Hwy, Dania 954-923-3008 Hollywood Gazette | 954-962-8180 | www.hollywoodgazette.com

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GORGEOUS 4 BEDROOM POOL HOME IN HOLLYWOOD LAKES UNDER $500,000 NEW! Impact Glass throughout.

Enormous Living Area perfect for entertaining, Beautiful newer Kitchen with spectacular granite LIST & SE LL countertops, Call us to d for Mark ay custom cabinets/ evaluationet stainless steel your home of appliances. Updated Bathrooms. Lots of closet ! space,Alarm system Fantastic private fenced in backyard wonderful pool /Jacuzzi & beautiful paver patio, Paver circular driveway.Close to Hollywood Beach, Downtown Hollywood & walking distance to 2 golf course.

Call Joan and Robert for Price and more details

Joan Henry

954-260-7531

954-849-4936

henryteam@bellsouth.net

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A very special condo at Grandview in Emerald hills.

Enjoy approx 1900 sf. 2 Bed 2.5 baths, easily 3 bedroom unit.

Condo has 2 screened balconies.

Facing beautiful court yard and pool. Formal dining room, eat-in kitchen,spacious living area, huge master, walk-in closets.

Split bedrooms. Washer and dryer. 2 A/C units. Extra storage, garage parking, gym, heated pool, jacuzzi, billard room, 24hour, manned, guarded complex.

Short ride to airport, malls, “Best of all Beaches”

Luxurious preconstruction property-Unit 205 South Tower: 2 bed, 2, ½ baths 1939 sf, Offered at $951,000

Home shows like a model!

Beautiful remodeled 4/2 with fenced yard, great location, all upgrades done to perfection.

Come on HOME!

Offered at $299,000

Bernard Shapiro

I make te real esta easy!

954-830-3275 www.bernardshapiro.com bershapiro@aol.com

The Power of Two SELLING SOUTH FLORIDA

Just what you were looking for in DANIA BEACH! A 3/2 with NEW A/C, NEW Fence and NEW Electrical Panel.

Accordian Shutters throughout!

The third bedroom can be used as an in-law suite with its private patio entrance.

micciol@comcast.net

HOLLYWOOD BEACH

HALLANDALE BEACH

Renaissance on the Ocean:

Under contract!

200 Leslie, beautiful 2/2.

Intracoastal view

3, 3.5. Absolutely pristine, neutral décor, large corner unit. Private elevator entry.

2 parking spots. $1.5 million.

OPEN HOUSE March 12th & 19th between 1- 3 p.m.

954-258-9920

BUY THE BEACH! Gorgeous Direct Ocean

Only $265,000

Maria Morris Realtor ®

r Maria Galluzzi Call me fos or il ta e d re 754-204-1502 o m l a re for other eds. maria.galluzzi@floridamoves.com web:maria.galluzzi.cbintouch estate ne

$329,000.

Ocean and Intracoastal view 2, 2.5 - Corner unit with superb unobstructed views that include Port Everglades. Marble floors throughout.

New Listing!

2500 Parkview,Three Islands.

Strikingly updated 2/2, 2015 kitchen and master bath.

Pretty view of garden, marina & pool from balcony.

$269,000.

$1.7 million.

llanes.morris@gmail.com

ay Ray & Lucy Miccio Call us tod r The Preferred Team! u o y ll a for ! s 954.270.2163 Direct d e e n te real esta

MARINA PALMS YATCH CLUB & RESIDENCE, NORTH MIAMI BEACH Situated on picturesque waterfront, Marina Palms offers stunning views over the marina, the Intracoastal, Waterway and beyond the Ocean.

Marina Palms offers an extravagant array of luxuries, services and amenities.

Asking 239,500

Call the multimillion dollar producers!

Robert Henry

GRANDVIEW CONDO IN EMERALD HILLS

Norma Llanes PA Realtor ® 305-606-5557

r Buying o Selling?

Call Us Today!

Linda Rose/ Elaine Hedleston Team Linda cell: 954-559-1680 Elaine cell: 954-629-9105

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