Hallandale boys, girls win state track As Hallandale High’s football team went through a first spring scrimmage last Saturday, the talk from many of those who came out to watch this impressive and talented program make another run at a post season appearance, was not about football. It centered around Coach John Battle’s track teams. Last weekend, the Chargers – and the Lady Chargers did the unthinkable. Both boys and girls teams earned team championships Friday night in the Class 2A meet at the University of North Florida’s track complex in Jacksonville. What has been building over the years, this program has been making noise when it comes to track and field – thanks in part to the Hallandale Beach Police Athletic League program which has been churning out topflight athletes for years. The state title for the boys is the second. The Chargers won a Class 3A championship in 2006. KIMANI FACTOR SHOWS UP – AGAIN Nationally rated junior Kimani Rushing, who has already take her talents ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TRACK, Page 7B
• Nationally-rated junior Kimani Rushing won both the 100 and 300-meter hurdles to lead the girls; boys rally to win crown
The moment of a lifetime • With family & friends looking on, UM lineman Ereck Flowers is selected in the first round by the New York Giants
Fraud is everywhere By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com Fraud. Just the word signals that someone is up to no good - and trying to make life tough on all of us - during very tough economic times. Your identity is stolen and you have no choice but to watch this all unfold before your very eyes. Your credit will never be the same, and up to now, the responsibility has not fallen totally on you, the cre-
dit card-using consumer. If fraud is a priority in your life - and the reality that people are trying to rip us off every day is ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FRAUD, Page 6A
• May 14th Hallandale Beach Chamber event at Franky’s Sport Bar will help protect us against this criminal activity
Effects of Bad Dental Health
"This is amazing. To have all of these people come out and support me here is just more than I could have ever asked for." Ereck Flowers 1st Round Selection, New York Giants
By Larry Blustein sfsuntimes@aol.com HOLLYWOOD - As his family, friends and University of Miami teammates watched from Dave & Busters at the Oakwood Plaza, Ereck Flowers was about to watch his life change. As the first seven picks went by on the first night of the 2015 National Football Lea-
Ereck Flowers talks with the New York Giants on the phone as he was selected in the first round with the No. 9 pick. His draft party was held at Dave & Busters in Hollywood.
gue Player Draft, the 6-6, 329-pound offensive tackle sat at a table with friends and his father, Everald, talking about the teams that may select this one-time Miami Norland High standout who had a huge season for the Hurricanes, prompting him to leave early. As the Atlanta Falcons handed their No. 8 selection in to be read, Flowers' phone rang as he ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FLOWERS, Page 6A
MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS Just in time for Mother’s Day, Brand International Perfume will feature the largest variety of perfumes and perfume sets in South Florida. Just tell the friendly staff your perfume and they can quote you the ounce size, retail price and your savings. Page 7B.
When it comes to any question you have about your oral health, Dr. Patricia Bobadilla is always there to help guide you. Remember your smile is a phone call away! 954-456-1939.
Believe it or not, your oral health affects a whole lot more than just your teeth. You see, there are actually many negative effects of bad dental health that can affect your entire body. While you may not realize it, dental care effects health and can lead to various health problems if you are not careful to take care of your teeth, gums and mouth. Dealing with gum disease or even –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BOBADILLA, Page 8A
• Did you know that your oral health effects a whole lot more than just your teeth?
HALLANDALE BEACH Dazed and confused and caught in a time warp, “Ester,” played by City Commissioner Michele Lazarow, finds herself in Sonny’s Triangle Restaurant, during the play “Removing the Tracks” on Monday, May 4, in the Cultural Community Center. For more, see Page 10B.
KODNER GALLERIES When you hear the name Kodner Galleries, your mind wonders to some of the best and most impressive antiques, gold, silver, diamonds, rare coins, jade and fine & decorative arts you will find anywhere. When you come to Dania Beach, stop in and see. Page 9A.