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July 13 - 19, 2011

Duffy’s Sports Grill hosts ‘Give-Back Nite’ grand opening event BY BARI AUERBACH

he new Duffy’s Sports Grill in North Miami Beach scored major points for giving back when the “largest sports grill in South Florida” hosted a gala grand opening networking reception showcasing 26 Aventura Marketing Council member charities, nonprofits and the military. The summer’s biggest event yet was played out perfectly in partnership with the Greater North Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, ESGR-Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve; and Employer Partnership of the Armed Forces. Duffy’s proprietor Paul Emmett helped welcome a huge turnout of over 700 fans to the first Miami-Dade Duffy’s location at the Intracoastal Mall spanning over 25,000 square feet with 700 seats, 500 feet of dockage and 200 plasma TVs ideal for watching

North Miami Beach Comm. Marlen Martell; Comm. Philippe Derose; Comm. Beth Spiegel; Max Marion, Duffy’s; Comm. Barbara Kramer; Comm. Phyllis Smith; Mayor George Vallejo; Paul Emmet, Duffy’s Owner; Hon. Gerry Goodman; Aventura Comm. Michael Stern

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FIU cheerleaders modeled as Duffy’s “Mermaids” (L-R) Adriana Curry; Lauren Kistner; Jenny Mesa; guest; Lisa Moll; Erica Otero; Savannah Freels Guests enjoy Duffy’s party on patio

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Duffy’s Sports Grill hosts ‘Give-Back Nite’ Continued from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––– favorite games… Duffy’s is the official sports grill of the HEAT, Dolphins, Marlins and Panthers. AMC business and community leaders invited to the all-star evening enjoyed fabulous hors d’oeuvres, live music plus the opportunity to meet sports celebrities including NBA alumni and Hall-of-Famer Dennis Rodman and beautiful Florida International University cheerleaders a/k/a “Duffy’s Mermaids,” floating around the swimming pool overlooking equally stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Chair massages courtesy of Equinox Fitness at Aventura Mall and Berman Chiropractic Center also helped everyone relax and enjoy the fun, casual atmosphere at Duffy’s in North Miami Beach – the 24th outpost for the Palm Beach Gardens-based sports grill named “Best Sports Bar” by WPLG Channel 10 News. While Duffy’s is renowned for the $6.99 weekday lunch; $7.95 weekend brunch; 2-4-1 daily Happy Hours; party menus; six styles of chicken wings; and sports bar classics like coconut crusted dolphin fingers, Thai chicken curry, Angus cheeseburgers, loaded potato skins and the best NY Reuben – “giving back” is one of the sports grill’s greatest claims to fame. During the evening, AMC charities were generously given display tables, $100 Duffy’s dining gift cards and the opportunity to win 100% of proceeds from the cash bar totaling nearly $4,000. Participating charities included: Academy of Hospitality and Tourism at Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Sr. High; Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Sr. High; American Cancer Society; Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center; Aventura Waterways K-8 Center; Bnai Zion Foundation; City of Hope; Dr. Michael M. Krop Sr. High; Florida International University, Biscayne Bay Campus; Food for the Poor; Humane Society of Greater Miami; Int. Assoc. of Jewish Public Safety Employees; Jr. Achievement Greater Miami; Kabbalah Centre; Miami Dolphins Foundation; Miami Jewish Health Systems; Rotary Club of Hallandale Beach/Aventura; The Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research; South Florida Shomrim Society; Sunshine Kids; and The Victory School for Autism. Three charities / schools split the proceeds of the cash bar, winning $1,100 each; ENV/Environmental News Online; North Miami Beach Sr. High; and Miami-Dade College North Campus. The event’s next highlight was an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with MVP elected officials including North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo, Vice Mayor Philippe Derose, Councilwomen Phyllis Smith, Beth Spiegel, Barbara Kramer and Marlen Martell; and Aventura Comm. Michael Stern. Expressing appreciation to everyone joining in the grand opening celebration and mission to “Give back,” Paul Emmett said, “Duffy’s is very proud to have members of our military with us tonight… we would like to join the many companies that are committed to priority hiring for military veterans and that help support worthy charities, non-profit organizations and schools.”

Jason Emmett, Paul Emmett, Alexander Emmett and Max Marion, Duffy’s Sports Gril

Prudential Florida Realty team Denise Rubin, Lisa Mula, Rachil Bracha and Judy Luck Jordon

Dr. Robert Shier, Optometric Physician and Carolina Sznajderman, Egozi & Bennett, P.A

Paul Emmett with Duffy’s team and Peter Caspari; ESGR

Marcos Muela, Northern Trust; guest; Shirley Flagler, Northern Trust; Arthur Chernov, Juice Plus; Ben Flagler

Dan Palmer, Aventura News and North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo; Winner Howard Salus, ENV / Environmental New Online; Paul and Jason Emmett, Duffy;s Sports Grill Jason Emmett

For more information about Duffy’s Sports Grill at the Intracoastal Mall in North Miami Beach and the Duffy’s MVP Card entitling guests to “eat, drink and earn free meals,” phone 305-760-2124 or visit duffysmvp.com (PHOTOS BY ANDREW GOLDSTEIN)

Winner of cash bar proceeds Miami-Dade Community College North Campus

Mayor George Vallejo; Sharon Krantz and Deborah Roncallo, North Miami Beach Sr. High; Paul Emmett; Marina Montesino, North Miami Beach Sr. High; Jason Emmett; Veronica Martin, North Miami Beach Sr. High

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Wandering & Pondering Millie

Millie and Jane were avid poker players. their individual feelings of good cheer. Finally one week when her husband was You could find them at one of the many casinos around playing at least three times gone for awhile she went back to playing. a week. Millie’s husband travelled a great Her disposition became one of good cheer and even her husband was quite deal and Jane was a widow. So relieved to see her happy again. there was no one complaining After a few weeks of plusses about all the time they spent and minuses she had a nice night together. and ended up winning a little One night Jane got lucky and hit over $1000. She was so excited for about $500. They were so that she couldn’t wait to call her thrilled they went to the bar at the husband. So much so that when casino to have a drink to celebrate. she picked up her cell phone it In the midst of hoisting one, Jane DAN PALMER slipped out of her hands. She turned white, clutched her chest and keeled over. By the time help arrived tried to pick it up but instead she slipped on it. The end result … two small fracshe was no longer amidst the living. Needless to say, Millie was so overcome tures on her foot and bill for the doctor by all this that she decided that playing and emergency room at a little over Poker was no life for her. That feeling last- $1050. Her insurance didn’t quite qualify ed for about a month or so but with her for this kind of accident. Her net gain for moping around, her husband convinced her the evening was a minus $50. Millie now plays Mah Jong. After all to go back to playing. He couldn’t deal with her grouching because it didn’t help who can get hurt playing Mah Jong?

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U.S. Century Bank hosts ‘personal touch’ SpeedBiz meeting BY BARI AUERBACH

Eileen Glastein, Bnai Zion Foundation; Roberta Rousseau, Symboley

Ally Korn, Aventura Heart Center; Alicia Schindler, Miami Jewish Health Systems

U.S. Century Bank Aventura team: Zulay Chi, Head Teller; Lynda Azrikan, AVP, Asst. Br. Mgr.; Disney Guerrero, Customer Service Representative; Margarita Lamadrid, VP, Branch Manager; Armando Trabanco, SVP, Branch Administration; Aventura Comm. Michael Stern; Fabian Graff and Eran Danino, NutriWay flank Tonya Wiley, Escapade for You Johusse Gonzalez, Customer Service Officer; Adriana Perez, Teller

Katherine Lapidoth, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney; Martin Granoff, Granoff Enterprises; Bob Cahn, AFLAC

Eileen Glastein; Arnold Goldman, The Alternative Board; Roberta Rousseau; Barry Mankes, IAJPSE

Yanira Abreu, Costco; Alicia Schindler; Bissera Paskaleva, Bulgari Financial; Peter Fisher Norman Axelman, Advantage Computer Solutions; Maritza Erb, Senior Helpers; Eran Danino; Dan Palmer, Aventura News

Guest; Ana Prado, Coconut Grove Bank

Cheyenne Chernov, Juice Plus; Peter Fisher, Woodbury Financial Services; Candice Ryan-Lederman, North Beach Vascular & Aesthetics; Ally Korn; Roberta Rousseau

Tonya Wiley; Shelley Costin, Miami Gardens Florist; Eileen Glastein; Rebeca Reiner, EWM

Faster than you can say, “More than just a bank – family” U.S. Century Bank’s Aventura branch helped create the quickest way to build business by hosting an Aventura Marketing Council SpeedBiz meeting – the “short and sweet” monthly networking event presented by the AMC’s Small Business Development Committee. Branch Manager Margarita Lamadrid helped welcome a great turnout of business and community leaders to the morning Lightning Biz event likened to “speed dating for your business - only better!” “SpeedBiz has become a favorite to many Aventura Marketing Council members as it provides a way to connect one-on-one with new members and a way to reconnect with long-time members,” said Aventura Comm. Michael Stern of Stern Bloom Media, who serves as Chair of the AMC’s Small Business Development Committee. Business leaders on the fast track to success were instantly impressed by U.S. Century Bank’s financial strength, local expertise and personalized service tailored to the needs of South Florida’s business and entrepreneurial community. “We provide a wide range of financial products and services that help customers achieve personal and business financial goals,” Lamadrid said. “But U.S. Century’s biggest source of success may be the ‘personal touch.’We’re locally owned and our headquarters are right here in Miami. We don’t have a large turnover in personnel, so when our clients drop in, they’ll always find the same friendly faces waiting to serve them.” U.S. Century Bank exemplifies strength and stability, everyone learned that paying attention to the needs of the community has helped the bank grow to 24 branches throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties since 2002. U.S. Century is now one of the largest community banks headquartered in Miami, with assets close to $2 billion. U.S. Century Bank’s expedient personal and business solutions include Internet banking; checking, savings and money market solutions; consumer loans; business loans and financing; cards services; remote deposit capture; and commercial real estate lending. Savvy entrepreneurs also quickly realized why U.S. Century Bank excels in global solutions ranging from international banking and trade financing – to wire transfers, foreign collections and letters of credit. Before the SpeedBiz meeting was over, lucky Paul Ackerman of Ackerman King & Associates won a $25 gift card to Starbucks – and everyone rushed to compliment the Aventura Marketing Council for creating a forum for business building that’s always an “instant success.” Special thanks was also expressed to hospitable U.S. Century Bank leaders for hosting the SpeedBiz meeting providing further proof that the bank’s motto “More than just a bank – family” is truly apropos.

For more information about U.S. Century Bank, 18201 Biscayne Boulevard, phone: 305405-6326 or visit uscentury.com. Lobby hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. To contact the Aventura Marketing Council, phone: 305-932-5334.

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Deflect Disarm and Disengage from Disturbances

Patricia C. Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING Many people have a difficult time handling certain disturbing situations. Unfortunately, they do not understand the dynamics of what is really happening so they usually respond in an inappropriate manner. Their coping style and lack of skills exacerbates and creates the very conditions that they are trying to avoid. There is a sure-fire technique that you can learn and use to handle upsetting and threatening situations. These techniques short circuit the current state of affairs and prevent them from escalating. The more you practice them the more successful and capable you will become. You will be in control and you will not be a victim. You will experience peace and mastery in your life. The key techniques are to deflect, disarm and disengage. When you Deflect something you divert it. You turn it aside from its normal course. You can learn to fend off any attack and avert it. You can cause the other person to deviate

from their program and their planned actions. You can sidetrack any individual and they will veer off their agenda. When you Disarm someone or something you take away their weapons. You disable them and you deprive them of their ability to harm or upset you. You declaw them and render them defenseless. You throw them off and incapacitate them. You do this by appeasing them verbally. You appear conciliatory. Your goal is to charm, appease, placate and mollify them. These techniques will diffuse almost every situation. When you Disengage you remove yourself from the fray of the battle. You disconnect. You need to separate and detach your thoughts, feelings and emotions. Then you can unlock, untie, loosen and release their grip on you. You can extricate yourself and become disentangled in the incident. Remove yourself, get out and get away as soon as you can. Free yourself psychologically. You can be in control of any event if you Deflect, Disarm and Disengage yourself. When you do you will be truly liberated. Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 305788-4864, 212-308-0309.

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Celebrating 40 years of Hard Rock with ‘40 Local Heroes’

Aventura Marketing Council members with “Local Heroes” award committee: Stephanie Trump, President, I Have a Dream Foundation- Miami; Nicole Maristany, CBS 4; Ben Launerts, Parksman Parking, Founder 9/11 Tribute Run; Lynne Cameron, Neighbors 4 Neighbors; Robyn Melvin, Hard Rock Café Hollywood

Two Aventura Marketing Council Board Members, Stephanie Trump President of “I Have a Dream FoundationMiami” and Ben Launerts, founder of the 9/11 Tribute Run, were among 40 local ‘heroes’ recognized recently by Hard Rock Café Hollywood and Channel 4’s “Neighbors 4 Neighbors’ for giving back to their community. Hard Rock Café’s General Manager, Scott Jacobs, said,

“Philanthropy is something that comes from the heart...nothing that is taught. It takes a special individual, like our heroes, who have created a memory.” Each honoree received a commemorative plaque and a $100 gift certificate from Nicole Maristany from CBS4, Lynn Cameron from Neighbors4Neighbors, Scott Jacobs and Robyn Melvin of Hard Rock Café Hollywood. Each

honoree was recognized with their story in front of almost 200 guests gathered for the ceremony. True to form, Hard Rock Café served an amazing breakfast and took the time to extend their thanks to special sponsors who helped ensure a successful event: Over the Top Rental Linens; Sculptured Ice Occasions; Premier Produce; Daisy South-Dania Beach Florida and Planet Printing.

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‘What’s New in Town’

Bari Auerbach LIFE IN THE CITY There are some new sites around town that will make most people even happier to call Aventura home…

Weight-Loss System, now has a center open in Aventura’s Promenade Shops. Considering over 200 million Americans are overweight or obese - and obesity-related diseases are a $147 billion dollar medical burden every year, let’s hope Nutriway starts making doctors’ offices in Aventura a lot less crowded so we won’t have to wait so long! New Clothes: The new Nordstrom Rack is making a lot of bargain shoppers happy because now they can spend all the money they saved at the regular Nordtstrom!

New Luxury: The largest Louis Vuitton store in the western hemisphere is opening at our very own Aventura Mall…wonder if the mall will have to expand again just to make room for all those designer hand bags leather goods, ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, watches and fashion jewelry!

New Treat: There’s a new Tutti Frutti frozen yogurt shop open next to the Starbucks on 191st Street – so now if caffeine isn’t enough to get you through the day, you can get a sugar rush too!

New Intelligence: The new hhgregg store recently opened in Aventura with an ad campaign emphasizing “price, advice and smarter associates.” So does that mean beyond getting a bargain on electronics and appliances, you can also get help with your love life and your kids’ homework?? . New Body: Nutriway, the European Protein

New Construction: Since it’s summer time, you may notice some new road construction projects around town – but even if it delays you a few minutes, just be happy the city didn’t plan the work for the height of the season when you can bet thousands of new people will be coming to visit and snowbirds will be flocking back to see all the new attractions!

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Construction commences on new low-income housing development at Douglas Gardens North Miami Jewish Health Systems (MJHS), one of the largest and most innovative providers of healthcare and residential services for seniors in the Southeast U.S., has broken ground on its latest expansion of Douglas Gardens North, an affordable senior living community located in Pembroke Pines. Once operational in 2012, the new building will house 75 apartment units and offer lowincome seniors access to healthcare and social services. The new development was made possible by a $10.5 million U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant, which was one of the final grants to be issued in Florida through the departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program. Section 202 is set to be phased out this year. For the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ceremonial groundbreaking Pembroke Pines Mayor Frank Ortiz joined executives from MJHS and Douglas Gardens North including Chairman of the Board of Douglas Gardens North Fred Katzin, MJHS CEO Jeffrey Freimark, MJHS COO Morris Funk, Douglas Gardens Senior Housing, Inc. Director Randy Holmes and a representative of U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz. â&#x20AC;&#x153;HUD entrusted these dollars to Miami Jewish Health Systems and Douglas Gardens North in large part because of our track record of sound management and efficient spending,â&#x20AC;? said William R. Holmes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We

believe that responsible stewardship of public money involves impacting as broad a swath of the community as possible â&#x20AC;&#x201C; beyond serving our residents, we aimed to create a project that served a larger role in the community, providing healthcare and social services for those who can benefit from them.â&#x20AC;? While the HUD Section 202 program will be phased out, the need for affordable housing for seniors has never been greater following years of recession. The number of people statewide in need of assistance has grown dramatically; Douglas Gardens North alone has 500 seniors on its waiting list. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are deeply grateful to all who helped make this project possible, including U.S. Cong. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who was integral in the securing of our funding,â&#x20AC;? said Jeffrey Freimark. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Right alongside our mission of delivering high quality healthcare, we aim to provide affordable places to live for those who are in need. Douglas Gardens North serves a critical role in the community, offering safe, affordable homes for our low-income seniors. We are proud to expand our mission with this new project.â&#x20AC;? The Douglas Gardens North campus is located at 705 SW 88th Avenue in Pembroke Pines. For more information, visit online at MiamiJewishHealthSystems.org or contact Susan Gotlieb, Property Manager, at 954-704-3464.

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Aventura Hospital receives Get with the Guidelines Membership at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award offers summer social events For the second consecutive year, Aventura Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® (GWTGL) Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award. Last year, Aventura Hospital became the first hospital in Miami-Dade County to earn this award, which recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to evidence-based guidelines. To receive the award, Aventura Hospital achieved 85 percent or higher adherence to all GWTGL- Stroke Performance Achievement indicators for two or more consecutive 12month intervals and achieved 75 percent or higher compliance with six of 10 GWTGLStroke Quality Measures, which are reporting initiatives to measure quality of care. These measures include aggressive use of medications, such as tPA, antithrombotics, anticoagulation therapy, DVT prophylaxis, cholesterol reducing drugs and smoking cessation, all aimed at reducing death and disability and improving the lives of stroke patients. “With a stroke, time lost is brain lost, and the GWTGL– Stroke Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award demonstrates Aventura Hospital’s commitment to being one of the top hospitals in the country for providing aggressive, proven stroke care,” said Jonathan Cross, M.D., Medical Director of the Stroke Program at Aventura Hospital. “We will continue with our

Rabbi Edwin P. Farber Rabbi Mario Rojzman Cantor Luis Cattan

BY LYNN CARROLL

Brenda Hartmann; Heather Rohan, CEO, Aventura Hospital; Ann Mroz, American Heart Association –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– focus on providing care that has been shown in the scientific literature to quickly and efficiently treat stroke patients with evidence-based protocols.” According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 45 seconds; someone dies of a stroke every three minutes; and 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year.

For more information, visit online at americanheart.org/getwiththeguidelines or aventurahospital.com

Membership at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus offers plenty of opportunities for worship, education and community this summer and all year round. During this month’s membership drive, Beth Torah is offering a 25% discount for new single or family memberships. Current members bringing in new members get a 25% discount on 2011-12 membership dues. There’s a Minyan daily at 7 p.m., Rabbi Mario Rojzman says, and two Shabbat services on Friday, a family-oriented service at 6:30 p.m. before the Shabbat B’Yachad at 7:30 p.m. A Shabbat is also held at 9 a.m. Saturday. For youngsters, summer programs at Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus include the Shirley Schreiber Family Camp Simcha and Hochberg Prep summer academy. “Most who attend,” Rabbi Rojzman says, “are either students in our school or those who

live in the area. For public school students, it’s their only social Jewish event.” The camp features music, live shows, yoga, swimming with Red Cross-certified instructors, field trips, cooking classes, team sports, Israeli dance, Judaic crafts, gymnastics, art, science experiments and Shabbat. Daily activities are age-appropriate, starting with the Halberstein Infant Toddler ECE Camp for infants to age 3, a kiddie division for 3year-olds and a 4-year-old junior division. The Hochberg Prep summer academy, held four mornings weekly for ages 5 to 7, is designed to jump-start children to the next grade level. There’s lots of activities for adults as well, like Pilates for men and women, held Wednesdays from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., $15 a class, or $50 for four classes. Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus is located at 20350 NE 26th Avenue in North Miami Beach. For more information, call 305-932-2829 or visit btbrc.org

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Meeting Neighborhood Needs: JCS Support Groups Debut Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) is proud to announce the debut of three ongoing support groups that address three critical topics: coping with bereavement, substance abuse recovery and helping parents of special needs children. Open to the Jewish community at no cost these groups are conducted by professional staff to provide information, fellowship and support in a warm and welcoming environment. “Growing Out of Grief” is a bereavement group in which facilitator Ann Miller, M.S.W., helps participants live through their loss and find renewed hope for the future. An expert in substance abuse, Jeffrey Agron, leads “Sustaining Jews in Recovery & Their Families” to help recovering addicts develop the tools they need to reclaim their lives. Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W., facilitates “Nourishing Parents of Special Needs Children,” in which parents learn to take care of themselves while addressing the issues involved in raising children with physical, emotional or psychological disabilities. For more information, call 305-576-6550 or email SupportGroups@JCSFL.org

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Hillel names national artist as fine arts director The Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School | The Ben Lipson Hillel Community High School has hired Kristan Cassady to fulfill the new position of fine arts director to expand the school’s performing and visual arts program, early childhood through Grade 12. Her extensive career includes national work as an educator and artist. “Kristan brings to Hillel impressive talent and experience as an arts educator,” said Rabbi Pinchos Hecht, head of school. “At Hillel, we’re focusing on the enrichment that encourages students to develop talents and interests beyond academic study, because it’s a well-rounded program that best prepares children for global success. This directly speaks to how we’ve built up the Hillel experience.” Guided by values as one of the country’s only Jewish International Baccalaureate® (IB) world schools, Hillel will further develop its arts curriculum under Cassady’s leadership. Continuing to produce

student performances, Hillel will add new courses like string instruments, speech, design and art history. The focus is to build a rich arts education program of both classroom time and experiences beyond the school day. Until this month, Cassady served as Dean and Chair of Performing Arts at The Purnell School in New Jersey. She formerly played in the Manhattan Chamber Orchestra, Chelsea Opera Orchestra and The PanAmerican Symphony, and she has graced New York stages including Carnegie Hall, “Saturday Night Live” and “The David Letterman Show”. Cassady has performed with musical artists such as Stevie Wonder, Kanye West and Harry Connick, Jr. She has collaborated with a spectrum of other artists and companies such as The Cleo Mack Dance Project, The New Jersey Arts Collective, Nohra Haime Gallery and Philadelphia Dance Company.

For more information, visit hillel-nmb.org

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Shelley Phillips of FastCare visits Haiti on mission When Shelley Phillips of FastCare first heard about her church’s mission trip to Haiti, she was almost certain is was something she didn’t want to do! But somehow her heart kept telling her otherwise! Before even realizing it, she was on a plane for a week-long travel to Port-au-Prince. She wasn’t sure what she’d see. So many negative stories come out of the earthquakeravaged Haiti, it was hard to even prepare men-

Shelley Phillips of FastCare shares a moment with a child from the Diakonos Orphanage

tally, let alone emotionally. Travelling with Haiti’s Hope, she wanted to see how she could make an impact in the lives of Haitian children. Headed by Jonathan Scutt, a youth pastor at Calvary Chapel Sawgrass and Liony Batista, a former project manager of Food For The Poor, South Florida-based Haiti’s Hope took her to Carrefour, Haiti where the organization helps to run the Diakonos Orphanage with its founder and works with other local organizations. There, 30 kids were waiting for her with curious faces and open arms. Love is such a powerful force, that it knows no culture, language or social status. These were children who had been through hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, cholera, physical abuse, abandonment, etc and still managed huge smiles! They wanted a touch, a hug, a kiss and she was there to provide that. Part of the mission also involved the re-painting of the orphanage and a trip up the mountain to give school and other supplies to children studying under a tent provided by Unicef. It was a tiring, hot climb but once the group arrived, the children were waiting with singing, dancing and more smiles. “This trip helped me to step outside of my comfort zone and expose myself to a level of poverty I wasn’t aware existed,” said Shelley. “Although we have provided them with supplies,

Aventura News visits Carrefour, Haiti where volunteers and children enjoy seeing the latest and greatest in Aventura ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– they provided us with love, support and There’s a good chance this won’t be kindness even lacking their basic necessities of Shelley’s last trip. It seems the children of daily life. We take so much for granted and Haiti always leave an indelible mark with routinely dismiss how blessed we are, therefore those who spend time with them, whether in this trip allowed us to become aware of our an orphanage or on the mountainside. For more information, visit haitishope.org selfishness and become more appreciative of the or call at 954-663-2614. love and blessing we give little notice to.”

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2011 Nissan Quest a van with style and comfort Ron Beasley LET’S TALK CARS The new fourth-generation 2011 Nissan Quest marks the company’s return to the mini-van market and the result is a vehicle with style and comfort. The handsomely styled Quest has onetouch sliding doors, quick release fold-flat second and third row seats, a permanent rear storage well, dual panel sliding moonroof, Nissan’s Advanced Climate Control System and Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition. The Quest is available in four wellequipped models — S, SV, SL and LE. Each comes standard with a 260-hp 3.5-liter 24valve DOHC V-6 engine and Nissan’s advanced Xtronic CVT transmission. The all-new Quest rides on Nissan’s proven advanced D-platform, which also is used on the current Maxima and Altima sedans, as well as the popular Murano crossover SUV. With its long 118.1-inch

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especially helpful for small children or older adults getting into the second or third rows. In addition, a one-touch unlock/open power rear liftgate is standard on Quest SL and LE models. Pricing on the 2011 Nissan Quest starts at $27,750. Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.

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given back to the foundation of their choice. It has been three years now that Dryeco has been servicing that company and giving back to the foundation of their choice. This is our involvement on a business level. But personally, I am on the board of the Young Ambassadors for the Miami Children Hospital Foundation. As a board member I help build community awareness and raise funds. Working with the foundation is such a motivational and rewarding experience. Every time I tour the hospital and see a child smile, I know that in some way I have helped him get there. Why am I doing that? Apart of the obvious reasons, which is doing the right thing. Also as a young entrepreneur, it helps me build credibility and awareness. There are hundreds of ways for businesses to give back. Have the associates volunteer in charitable events, sponsor events, give a percentage of revenue to an association. The possibilites are limiteless. It helps businesses and business owner build appreciation, integrity and moreover, it is about being grateful to a community that has helped you succeed.

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Estefans to be inducted into MCHF Pediatric Hall of Fame BY JEREMY KATZMAN

Music legends and South Florida icons Gloria and Emilio Estefan will be inducted into the Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame during the Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation (MCHF) 2011 Diamond Ball it was announced recently by Lucy MorilloAgnetti, MCHF president and CEO. The gala will take place at AmericanAirlines Arena and Bongos Cuban Café in Downtown Miami on Friday, Oct. 21. “Miami Children’s Hospital has been an institution in our community for decades,” said Gloria and Emilio. “We have personally been involved with the hospital and foundation on many levels and have witnessed firsthand the incredible care and service they provide to their patients and families. To be recognized and receive an honor of this caliber from an organization that does such great work for our families is truly an honor.” Named after the first chair and president of MCH Foundation, the Ambassador David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame was created in 1986 to recognize and honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the health and happiness of children everywhere. It is the highest honor bestowed by the MCH Foundation. The Estefans will join an exclusive group of legendary children’s advocates, including Beyoncé, Dwyane Wade, Barbara and Jack Nicklaus, Kelly Preston, Jonas Salk and Walt Disney. The Estefans were selected for their work on behalf of children, not just in their own backyard, but on a global scale. For years, they have donated countless amounts of money and created awareness for a variety of leading children’s causes through the Gloria Estefan Foundation. They are active supporters of MCH Foundation as well as other non-profits. Much of the time, their donations are made anonymously. “Children’s lives have been saved as a direct result of the Estefans support and many times it goes unnoticed,” MorilloAgnetti said. “Gloria and Emilio have instilled the value of philanthropy and their passion for children’s causes to their children and we believe this deserves to be recognized on an international level.” One of South Florida’s most anticipated charity events, the Diamond Ball is known for amazing guests each year with unique

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venues, fresh themes and appearances by South Florida’s social elite. The event previously has been held at AmericanAirlines Arena, featuring performances by Smokey Robinson and Gloria Gaynor, and the Fontainebleau with entertainment including Albita and Anthony Bucciero. “This year we will create an ambiance that features South Florida’s rich Latin culture mixed with local flair,” MorilloAgnetti said. “The Diamond Ball leaves lasting memories for our guests each year that create buzz for the following year. We like to start the social season with an event that is tough to match.” For a complete list of previous Hall of Fame inductees, visit online at <http://mchf.org/2079/Benefits-ofGiving/Hall-of-Fame.aspx/>. To learn more about becoming a part of the 2011 Diamond Ball, contact Morgana Rolle at <mrolle@mchf.org> or call 786-624-2038. To learn more about the foundation and offer support, visit online at <www.mchf.org>, become a fan on Facebook at <www.facebook.com/MCHFoundation>, or call 305666-2889.

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Book shares expert insights on treating, preventing Alzheimer’s BY MADELEINE DESMOND

Many patients newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) feel they have limited treatment options, but there are many dietary choices and lifestyle changes that patients can pursue, according to a new book by Richard S. Isaacson, MD, associate professor of Clinical Neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Even physicians and nurse practitioners with experience treating AD patients are unaware of new and novel ways to treat the disease. Treating Alzheimer’s, Preventing Alzheimer’s: A Patient and Family Guide, by Dr. Isaacson, bridges the gap between what physicians, patients and family members are told and currently available treatments. “Over the last 10 years in treating AD, I have developed a multimodal approach to treating the disease which combines dietary modifications, medication and lifestyle changes,” Dr. Isaacson said. Dr. Isaacson, who has several family members with Alzheimer’s disease, wrote the book “to educate patients and family members who may not be aware of all their options.” Among the therapeutic options Dr. Isaacson recommends for patients are medical foods, which are products for a specific nutritional purpose, and non-pharmacologic approaches such as physical and mental exercise, music therapy and a nineweek diet modification plan. One of the novel suggestions Dr. Isaacson provides for patients is Axona, the only medical food indicated for the clinical dietary management of AD. As AD patients have a significant decrease glucose metabolism, the main fuel for the brain, Axona provides “ketone bodies as an alternative fuel source,” which may improve cognitive function in AD Richard S. Isaacson, MD patients. ––––––––––––––––––– For AD prevention, Dr. Isaacson recommends dietary modifications and lifestyle changes, including a program of physical exercise and incorporating specific cognitively stimulating mental exercises.

“Rather than relying exclusively on data from large clinical trials, I believe that each AD patient is an individual, who will benefit more from a comprehensive plan that approaches treatment like a puzzle,” Dr. Isaacson said. Published by AD Education Consultants Inc., Treating Alzheimer’s, Preventing Alzheimer’s: A Patient and Family Guide (978-0-9831869-7-7, 270 pages, soft cover, $19.95) also is available on Amazon.com, Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook and Apple iBooks. Harvard-trained Neurologist Richard S. Isaacson, MD, currently serves as associate professor of Clinical Neurology, vice chair of education, and education director of the McKnight Brain Institute in the Department of Neurology at the University of Miami (UM) Miller School of Medicine. Prior to joining UM, he served as associate medical director of the Wien Center for Alzheimer’s disease and Memory Disorders at Mount Sinai. Dr. Isaacson is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; has appeared widely in the media, including NBC Today Show, FOX Good Day L.A., CNN.com, CBS, the Wall Street Journal, U.S. News and World Report, and Univision, and has utilized research support of the American Academy of Neurology, Alzheimer’s Association, and National Institutes of Health Clinical Research LRP. His Uncle Bob was diagnosed with AD while he was in high school, and his cousin was diagnosed just over four years ago.

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Courtyard by Marriott hosts Business Development meeting featuring ‘Aventura Mall inside story’ BY BARI AUERBACH

Did you know Aventura Mall is South Florida’s largest super regional mall and the number one shopping destination among international visitors? Aventura Marketing Council members recently learned more about the mall’s success story during a Business Development meeting hosted by Courtyard by Marriott at Aventura Mall where guests enjoy “simply refreshing” amenities thanks to the special Turnberry Associates touch. Business Development Committee Chair Peter L. Fishel, CPA joined by Aventura Mall director of sales and marketing Anabel Llopis; and the mall’s assistant general manager/director of specialty leasing Jory Thomas, welcomed business and community leaders to the hotel that will be undergoing a “simply refreshing” renovation this summer highlighted by a brand new lobby and breakfast area as well as added function space for business and social events. While Courtyard by Marriott’s special corporate, group and “good neighbor” rates keep guests checking in year-round, Llopis explained Aventura Mall ranks as one of the top five highest-grossing malls in the country in sales per square foot. “Throughout its 28-year history, Aventura Mall has continued to evolve in a very good direction – serving customers with a very wide geographic reach,” Llopis said. “We’ve grown to welcome a customer base of 1.7 million and the mall is now considered a ‘one billion dollar center.’ “About fifty percent of our sales come from Latin American and European shoppers. A recent study showed Aventura Mall is ranked seventh among places to visit in Miami – this shows shoppers are enjoying the mall’s environment and their positive experience keeps them coming back.”

Jory Thomas and Anabel Llopis, Aventura Mall; Peter L. Fishel, CPA; Yara Mendes, Courtyard Marriott at Aventura Mall; Luza Gutierrez, Residence Inn by Marriott- Aventura Mall

Discussing marketing strategies, Llopis noted, “The mall has been positioned as very ‘fashion forward.’ But we have many diverse retailers and price points so we’re really able to appeal to many different audiences. “To connect with customers, we also focus on social media… our Facebook page now has about 23,000 fans and our website gets over 100,000 new visitors per month. We’ll soon be introducing an Aventura Mall iPhone app that can help customers with everything from locating stores – to finding their cars.” Filling AMC members in on leasing news, Thomas said, “In 2010 we had many new stores come in, relocate or remodel and we’re staying on that same wave for 2011.” She also noted Aventura Mall stores including Sephora and Apple Shelley Phillips, Fast Care; Shelley Costin, Miami Gardens Florist; Candice Ryan-Lederman, North Beach Vascular & Aesthetics

–––––––––––––––––––––––––– Jory Thomas and Anabel Llopis, Aventura Mall with North Miami Beach Mayor George Vallejo

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are among the country’s top performers. “Tenants being ranked top in the country enable us to have access to merchandise other stores don’t get so the Aventura Mall shopping experience is unique. We have an eclectic mix of retailers – and many are the first in the market using the mall as a platform to grow their business. Everyone is especially looking forward to the opening of the new two-level Louis Vuitton store that will be the largest in the western hemisphere.” In keeping with the Aventura Mall’s commitment to creating a positive consumer experience, Courtyard by Marriott welcomes guests to discover “simply refreshing” amenities such as spacious rooms with ultra-comfortable beds, a heated swimming pool, fitness center with whirlpool spa, complimentary high speed Internet access, in-room coffee or tea service, the Courtyard Café, two meeting rooms and on premise catering services.

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Local author tells her story as foreclosure fraud victim BY ROBERT HAMILTON

Seaburn Publishing Group has released Inferno of Fraud, A Foreclosure Fraud Victim’s True Story by local author Sherry H. Miller. The first in a forthcoming series, Miller has been a successful published writer in South Florida for three decades and not only authored the paperback, but is the true-life victim of her story. Guilty pleas recently have been documented in Federal Criminal Court for conspiracy to commit offense or to defraud the U.S. by parties involved in Miller’s ordeal that put her home of some 12 years into foreclosure. Miller’s attorney, Kevin L. Hagen, Esq. of Hagen & Hagen PA of Fort Lauderdale, is one of the first lawyers to lead the wars against “unfair and deceptive business practices” and housing fraud. “Everybody knows the miseries exist,” Miller said. “But nobody knows how it ‘feels’ unless you’ve had these catastrophic and chaotic nightmares and experiences — the banging on the door, dreading getting your mail, screening phone calls. What do you do? Who can help you? How do you live through the unbelievable stress of hell?” Written with graphic sidebar-flashbacks of a myriad other hurtful and debilitating experiences in Miller’s life, the story takes on the format of the movie, Slumdog Millionaire. Sidebar anecdotes include: John “Duke” Wayne and the celebrity members of one of the most famous private clubs in Southern California, Julio Iglesias and Latin superstar entertainers, a world-class landmark historical hotel and City of Coral Gables, and the $500 million funding for a South Miami-Dade County Project that included a proposed Noah’s

Ark Theme Park and World Baseball League stadium. Miller’s depictions come from a lifetime career in the entertainment industry as an entrepreneur and business consultant, magazine publisher and editor, television executive producer of some of the highestrated shows in international television history and a public relations professional representing celebrities from all walks of life, nationally and internationally. “This is a well-written book that is fast and concise reading,” said literary scholar Peter Anthony Andrews, executive producer of a potential movie. Andrews has mentored aspiring writers at Yale University and was a major executive with Columbia and MGM Studios as well as NBC Network Television. Inferno of Fraud by Sherry H. Miller ($15) is available online at Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and seaburngroup.com.

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Would You Like Your Children to Pay for College Without Needing Financial Aid? What Financial goal should I have with paying for my children’s college? When planning to pay for college for your children, I encourage you to establish clear goals. First, you need to determine if you want to have your child’s education be paid with or without the need for financial aid. If you do not want your child or yourself to be burdened with a loan to have to pay back, then set the goal of having enough money saved before they enter college so that the college is paid.

Yes. If you can afford it and feel motivated to do so, you can match your childs earnings dollar for dollar. My son, Steven, did pizza delivery for 4 hours on Firday, Saturday and Sunday for a total of 12 hours a weekend. Back in 1995 – 1996 he earned $10 an hour which was $120 a weekend or $480 a month. I matched it $1 for $1. Our goal college was the University of Florida, and in 1996 the 4 year cost was $32,000. When he graduated from high school, we had $32,000 in the savings account. $16,000 he earned and $16,000 I matched. No financial aid was needed.

Who should pay for my children’s college? As parents we feel motivated or obligated to take on the full responsibility of paying for our children’s college education. The second goal is to establish a clear understanding with your child that if they want a college education they should invest in it by saving for it with earnings from a job. If they invest in their education, your child will value it more.

Does a Matching Savings Plan have other benefits? The matching savings plan may create a new dimension in the relationship you have with your child. You become partners in achieving a long term goal. Your child should be motivated to in essence to earn twice as much as their pay check. Your child may begin to ask you how to red the account statement and how to invest the savings. Their buying habits may be influenced by their employment. Those $150 sneakers may mean 20 hours of their work so maybe they are not so motivated to buy them because it is not worth 20 hours of their life to have them after all. They may start to look for value in what they buy. They may even appreciate you a lot more for working for a living and paying the bills.

What is an attainable financial goal? Harvard cost $52,000 a year for the 2009 – 2010 academic year. Saving $208,000 based on current costs is not attainable for most people. The University of Florida cost $16,690 a year for the 2009 – 2010 academic year. Saving $66,760 based on current costs is more attainable. Florida International University total matriculation and fees are $4,580.38 a year for the 2009 – 2010 academic year. Saving $19,215.20 is even more affordable. I suggest that you set your goal on a specific college and save enough to cover the actual cost when your child enters as a freshman. Your child should consider a job on campus during the school year and summer jobs during the college years. I have a 401k plan at work; can I seet up a matching savings plan with my child?

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History Miami exhibit focuses on 100 years of aviation in Miami BY ROBERT HAMILTON

All of Miami gathered on July 20, 1911 to witness an extraordinary event. Hired by Mayor Everest Sewell, aviator Howard Gill climbed into the cockpit of a wood and cloth-winged biplane furnished by the Wright Brothers and flew it into the blue skies above the Miami Golf Links, performing the very first flight in the area. The rest, as they say, is history. “Aviation in Miami: The First 100 Years,” on display at History Miami through July 22, 2012, goes behind-thescenes to explore the extensive engagement Greater Miami and its residents have had with the aviation industry since this historic first flight. The exhibition addresses the evolving concerns of the aviation industry throughout the 20th Century and how they were tackled by developers, promoters, pilots and hundreds of thousands of Miamians who were employed or participated in the development of the field. On view are artifacts from famous avia-

“Aviation in Miami: The First 100 Years,” on display at History Miami through July 22, 2012, goes behind-the-scenes to explore the extensive engagement Greater Miami and its residents have had with the aviation industry since this historic first flight. tors such as Glenn Curtiss, Charles Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker and Amelia Earhart as well as airlines such as Pan American and Eastern. Please note that the Aviation in Miami exhibition will be on hiatus between Jan. 15 and Feb. 22, 2012. History Miami is located in the Cultural Center at 101 W. Flagler St. in downtown Miami.

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