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JANUARY 27, 2009

Town Council OKs modified security camera ordinance BY GARY ALAN RUSE

uring a regular monthly Cutler Bay Town Council meeting on Jan. 21, which ran past midnight due to the controversial nature of the issue, members of the council passed by a 3-2 vote an ordinance requiring area shopping centers to install security cameras in the parking lots. Mayor Paul Vrooman and council members Peggy Bell and Ernie Sochin voted in favor of the measure, while Vice Mayor Ed MacDougall and council member Tim Meerbot opposed it. The ordinance was what some called a “watered down” version of the original plan, requiring fewer cameras, which would be placed at the entrances and exits of the parking areas. There also was a last minute amendment to the ordinance that provides partial funding by the Town of Cutler Bay to mall owners or merchants in the amount of 25 percent of the costs of implementing the plan. A parade of people representing the centers and merchants took the podium to address the council on their concerns about the potential cost of the camera systems, how it would impact their business and whether it was even an effective means of reducing crime. The amount

Town presents proclamation to Palmetto Raiders Club

BY GARY ALAN RUSE

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SECURITY, page 4

he Town of Cutler Bay’s experimental program, the Holiday Season Circulator Bus, turned out to be a great success. Although primarily designed to help seniors who needed transportation for holiday shopping, the free service was provided to all town residents during the holiday season, Dec. 9 through Jan. 9. Rafael G. Casals, Public Works director of the Town of Cutler Bay, was pleased with the large number of people who made use of the program. “The circulator bus averaged 19 to 23 patrons per day,” Casals said. “Some days were heavier than others. Once the word got out, the bus ridership reached capacity levels — 25 seats — on a daily basis.”

Cutler Bay Mayor Paul S. Vrooman is joined by other town council members in the presentation of the proclamation. (Photo by Bill Meiklejohn)

BY GARY ALAN RUSE

ayor Paul S. Vrooman presented a proclamation to the Palmetto Raiders Youth Development Club during the Cutler Bay Town Council Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 21, to “express our sincere appreciation to the Palmetto Raiders Youth Development Club and encourage community members to work together to ensure quality youth sport experiences for our young people.” The organization was commended for its devotion to children and given recognition and thanks for the mem-

Pictured is the parking area of Southland Mall.

Town’s holiday season shuttle bus a success

bers’ dedication to “maintaining the high quality standards of youth sports in Cutler Bay and responding to the growing needs of our community.” Recognized were Clarence Moss, Lula Moss, Tyrone Williams, Michelle Clarit, Craig Clarit, Cathina Burth, Craig Finley, Thomas Fryer, Arties Knight and Elmarie Williams. The Palmetto Raiders Youth Development Club was founded as the Palmetto Raiders Optimist Club in 1965 by Richard Brown, Ron Scholer, Malcolm Parrish, John Emerson and a group of dedicated

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PROCLAMATION, page 4

The Holiday Season Circulator Bus, operated through an agreement with the Village of Palmetto Bay, proved to be very successful.

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SHUTTLE BUS, page 4

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SECURITY, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Casals said that two of the most popular stops were Southland Mall with its many stores and Old Cutler Town Center, which features a Publix Supermarket, Bank of America, Washington Mutual and Walgreens, among others. The Town of Cutler Bay covered

of effort put into their preparations for that meeting and earlier meetings bothered Councilmember Sochin. “For the money they spent defending their position on this they probably could have bought cameras for half the town,” Sochin said. “They brought down all the heavy hitters, all the attorneys and spokespeople from Tallahassee. One of the attorneys brought a binder of research he had done that was three inches thick, that he wanted entered into the records. I don’t know how many billable hours he charged for that but it would have taken care of at least one shopping center.” Sochin also stated that the members of the Florida Retail Association are trying to pass a bill in the Florida Senate to prevent towns from doing things like this. “That kind of forced our hand a bit because we didn’t want to wait for them to pass a law telling us what we can do,” Sochin said. “I don’t think that’s the place of the Florida Legislature to tell towns what they can do regarding the security of their own people.” Vice Mayor MacDougall felt differently. “I respect the council’s decision, but I’m disappointed in the outcome,” MacDougall said later. “I’m very disappointed over the last minute amendment to allow funding of these alarm systems in part by the citizens of Cutler Bay, up to $100,000, without any previous discussion or review of the proposal. “The first time I saw it was last night and I was shocked this thing was delivered last minute. I felt blindsided by it. I’m displeased, but we live by democratic rule, and I was outvoted 3 to 2. I did not support it. I voted against it on the first reading and the second reading.”

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Town manager Steven Alexander addressed the issue the next day. “I think the main thing is that this was a security concern that we’ve had since Cutler Bay became a town,” Alexander said. “Remember that the overriding reason people voted for incorporation was police presence and security. We’ve had to pour additional money, over and above the amount we’ve funded our police force, for that purpose. And we’re doing a great job. “Our crime rate is down dramatically over communities right next to us and the unincorporated areas right next to us and the overall county,” he said. “We’re very happy with the amount of crime suppression we’re having, but we still have problems.” Alexander said that a lot of the remaining crime occurs in retail settings. “In working to reduce those crimes and the number of police hours spent dealing with those crimes, we came up with the security camera idea,” Alexander said. “It’s gone through about four months of public hearings and meetings with all the council members and the staff, with all the businesses, with corporate executives from some of the biggest retailers in the country.” Alexander said that when the first draft of the ordinance was circulated the wording gave some people the idea that the quality of the video images required would mean that hundreds of cameras and connecting cables would have to be installed in each parking area, which he said was not the intent. New technology, he said, greatly reduces the cost of security camera systems, which have already been placed in several town parks.

PROCLAMATION, from page 1 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– friends and family members. They wanted to form an Optimist program in hopes that it might provide goodwill in the community, build character within the youth in the community, and, most of all, create an atmosphere of optimism. The Palmetto Raiders are currently based at Bel Aire Park across from Holy Rosary Church, but in the beginning football games were played at Franjo Park near Old Cutler Road, then later at Perrine Park. The Optimist Club filled in the vacant rock pit along Franjo Road and built the clubhouse

along with grading the land for the football field, which is now Bel Aire Park. In 1971 Palmetto was incorporated and became a charter member of the Greater Miami Pop Warner League in 1972. Many players have gone on to play for a variety of college teams over the years. “The Palmetto Raiders Youth Development Club calls attention to the positive impact of involvement in competitive and recreational sports on the health and future success of our children,” Mayor Vrooman said.

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Cutler Bay-ites, how’s your throwing arm? Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR

AROUND TOWN Can’t believe another year has gone by... but yes folks, it’s almost time for the annual Founders Day Picnic once again. The food...the merriment...the local politicians getting whipped cream pies in their faces. Ahhh...life is good. Watch here for updates, or contact Cutler Bay Town Hall for more info at 10720 Caribbean Boulevard, Suite 105, Cutler Bay, Florida 33189, telephone 305-2344262. Parks Committee Meeting If you’re interested in the town’s parks and their future, the Parks Committee will be having their meeting on Tuesday, January 27th at 7:00 p.m. Cutler Ridge Park, 10100 SW 200th Street. The Town of Cutler Bay Police Department reports that it was very successful in reducing crimes by over 18 percent in 2008 compared to the same time in 2007. Some of the current trends the Town has been experiencing include a high number of vehicle burglaries scattered throughout the Town limits. The majority of the vehicle burglaries were done by the subject breaking/smashing the window. These are opportunity crimes which are usually the result of valuables being left in plain site in a vehicle. Citizens are reminded to secure valuables when leaving vehicles unattended. Another trend within the Town is residential burglaries in the Lakes by the Bay area. These burglaries are occurring at different times of the day and no specif-

ic pattern has been observed. Do the math... Got to thinking about Palmetto Bay’s current object of interest for a permanent village hall location, the old Neighbors Supermarket property. Price tag on this chunk of land is a hefty $4.4 million, and the yearly rental at the current location being used for village hall, at 8950 SW 152nd Street, is about $156,000. Guess that means that if they buy the Neighbors property the village will start saving money on rent in a mere 28 years, or maybe more like 30 to 35, if you factor in the interest on the bank loans needed to swing the deal. Cutler Bay Bicycle Meet-Up Get back into cycling. Cutler Bay now has two bike clubs to accommodate cyclists of all levels. The first is for beginners wanting to meet other local cyclists while enjoying a leisurely ride. For information visit bike.meetup.com/417. For more advanced riders, visit bike.meetup.com/338. Both groups meet on Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m., at various locations. There is a $10.00 yearly membership fee payable after your 3rd ride. For additional information on either of these bike clubs, contact Manny at 305-283-3413. Way to go, Julio... Former South Miami Mayor Julio Robaina, who is currently a State Representative (R-Miami) has announced his candidacy to run for Florida Senate District 36 in 2010. Senate District 36 comprises a large area in Miami-Dade County which includes most of Miami, West Miami, South Miami, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay. Currently, State Representative Robaina has represented his state district for six years and has committed to serving for two more years. Julio is an outstanding gentleman and elected official and we

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wish him the best. There’s another little tidbit of information concerning someone well known locally who is going to be a big part of Julio’s team, but we’ll just keep that to ourselves until next week. It’ll be worth waiting for. Compliance became the issue in Kendall for a $2 million residence amidst the 7800’s area of Sunset Drive where a fashionable residence was turned into a private school for approximately 20 youngsters. Area residents wondered how school can operate without licensing after story circulated that Team Metro folks were reported to have temporarily allowed the non-conforming use to continue without issuing a citation, pending the owner’s correcting the matter. Problem for bachelor-owner, we’re reliably informed, is commonplace these days: lack of buyers for multi-million dollar properties — just about anywhere! And these items from South Miami: Speaking of the new commission, can’t help but wonder if the city manager and the city attorney will be sticking around much longer. I’m taking bets that…

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Empty condos can ease senior housing needs R. Kenneth Bluh VIEWPOINT KENNETH’S COMMENTARY The headline reads: “A Hollywood affordable [rental] housing project for seniors was among the casualties in the state budget package…” In the same paper, but in the Business section of The Miami Herald, the headline reads: “HUD OK’s use of grants to buy foreclosures.” Let’s see if I get this right. The Florida Legislature kills a proposed senior rental complex because of budgetary constraints. At the same time HUD (Housing and Urban Development), a federal agency, is approving federal funds to permit municipalities to buy foreclosures, rehab them and put them back on the market to offset blight and stabilize property values in neighborhoods where foreclosure rate have soared. Do I see a possible mix? Could federal funds be used by a municipality to

buy a failed condo project that is ready to fall into foreclosure and, as the federal government says, help stabilize neighborhood values? Now, what could the municipality do with the newly purchased condominium that wouldn’t sell because of the glut of condos on the market? How about turning it into a senior rental housing project? Success, we took an unsold project off the market. We just provided the community with affordable rentals for seniors in the Hollywood area. And, we protected the neighborhood from depressed property values. Now, the project may not be where the city had planned to build the senior rental. It might not even be in the city limits of Hollywood. But, I don’t think the seniors would object to living in a brand new rental apartment even if it were outside the city limits. The bank that was financing the completed, but unsold condo complex should be so thrilled to get the delinquent construction loan off its books that it might even throw in a few thousand dollars to help convert the building to meet senior housing codes.

The State of Florida, like the construction loan bank and the City of Hollywood, might be so delighted not to have to continue to search for dollars to fund the project that they, like the bank, might throw in a few bucks to retrofit the project. How many unsold condominiums stand vacant from Florida to California? How many housing projects for seniors and low-income families on the drawing boards, can’t be built, for lack of funds? How many cities are searching their budgets for missing dollars to complete what they promised their residents before the economy tanked? I mentioned this idea to a friend of mine who immediately said “do you really think that you could move low income residents and seniors into an expensive condo on Biscayne Boulevard? Could they afford the rent?” “Of course not,” I said. “But you’re

only looking at the highrises that line the bay up and down the state. Have you ever seen the dozens of completed but unsold projects built in residential areas far inland from the bay? They are in trouble.” I would strongly suggest that the mayors of the major cities up and down both coasts of Florida visit with HUD in Washington. The dollars are there. The need is there. Certainly there must be a solution to be found in the mix of federal HUD funds and municipal needs. It sounds like a marriage made in heaven.

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For high-priced CEOs: How much is enough? BY ERNIE SOCHIN Councilmember

I am ashamed to admit that I got very few offers as a result of my last article offering myself for sale. Actually I received only one — a local highly respected businessman who met me in a restaurant, opened his wallet and took out a dollar. The problem was I didn’t have any change to give him. Seriously, I think I may have offered myself too cheap. I only asked for $2 million a year with a $4 million severance package. It seems the real players in the world of big business would look on this as small potatoes. They are in the $20 million and $30 million bracket and some in the nine-figure range. I began to wonder just how much is enough. Let’s say someone offered to pay you or me $1 million a year. Could we get by? To some like Bernie Maddox, or any of the CEOs from GM, Ford or Chrysler, that might be considered chump change. I guess with a million bucks a year I could buy whatever car I wanted and be able to afford gas at whatever the cost. I could buy a pretty nice house or two or three. I could send my wife to Sawgrass Mills every week to find bargains that save me even more money (or so she says). What else could I do? Take some tennis lessons and eventually go on tour; buy one of those $5,000 bicycles that I see advertised; spoil the heck out of my grandchildren with even more toys; hire someone to solve all my computer problems so that I don’t end up banging my head against the wall while trying to make myself understood in New Delhi. These are just a few of the things I could do. Now what about $20 million or $50 million? You see my point. What do they actually need this much for? Are they really that much smarter than we are?

The stock market says nahhh! Do they work harder or longer hours than we do? I doubt it. So what do they do with all that money? Some say that it will trickle down to us. So far all that I have seen trickle down is some gooey stuff all over my car. I am going to stop feeding those birds. Maybe I should stop feeding the “fat cats” as well, but I don’t know how to do that. What about those brothers that owned Pharmed, one of the most successful distributors of pharmaceuticals in the country? They had tons of money, enough to even give a lot of it away to charity, but apparently that was not enough for them. Even after all the bad news about them, dozens of highranking people in the community wrote letters of support to the judge in the case. I will now promise that if I do receive these millions that I ask for I will have a cup full of change in my car to hand out to those guys with the sparkling white suits at all our intersections. I don’t even know what they actually do, but I will still contribute. I may even toss a few coins to those guys in crisp military fatigues on the corner. I don’t really know what they do either. You see, with a couple of million, I could afford be a real nice guy. I guess I could buy a dozen homes and eight or nine cars and show the other millionaires that I have more than they do but then they might just go out and buy even more. I think that to some of those big-wheelers it becomes a game of who has the most stuff. I remember once owning Boardwalk and Park Place with hotels. It was a great feeling until the game was over. It looks like the game may actually be over soon. We’ll see. In the meantime, I am upping my offer to $5 million per year and a $20 million severance package. I have to start small you see and hopefully work my way up. Cash may be sent to me c/o this newspaper or handed to me should you see me at a local restaurant.

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Al Sunshine 4 YOUR MONEY Coca-Cola is one of the world’s favorite soft drinks but that doesn’t mean it escapes scrutiny. The Coca-Cola Company has been served notice of a class action lawsuit filed over what the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) says are deceptive and unsubstantiated claims on its VitaminWater line of beverages. Coke markets VitaminWater as a healthful alternative to soda by labeling its several flavors with such health buzz words as “defense,” “rescue,” “energy,” and “endurance.” The company makes a wide range of dramatic claims, including that its drinks variously reduce the risk of chronic disease, reduce the risk of eye disease, promote healthy joints, and support optimal immune function. In fact, according to CSPI nutritionists, the 33 grams of sugar in each bottle of VitaminWater do more to promote obesity, diabetes, and other health problems than the vitamins in the drinks do to perform the advertised benefits listed on the bottles. “When I bought VitaminWater, frankly I thought I was doing myself a favor health-wise,” said the plaintiff, San Francisco resident James Koh, who used to purchase and drink VitaminWater after working out at the gym. “I was attracted by the prospect of getting extra vitamins. But I had no idea that I was actually getting almost a Coke’s worth of sugar and calories. There’s no way I would have spent money on that, had I known.” VitaminWater’s website, marketing copy, and labels insist that VitaminWater is healthy, claiming, for example, that “balance cran-grapefruit” has “bioactive components” that promote “healthy, pain-free functioning of joints, structural integrity of joints and bones” and that the nutrients in “power-c dragonfruit” “enable the body to exert physical power by contributing to the structural integrity of the musculoskeletal system.” While it is true that vitamins do play various roles in the human body, the statements on VitaminWater labels go far beyond even the loose, so-called “structure/function claims” allowed by

the Food and Drug Administration and cross the line into outright fraud, according to CSPI. Moreover, VitaminWater contains between zero and one percent juice, despite the names given the drinks, which include “endurance peach mango” and “focus kiwi strawberry,” and “xxx blueberry pomegranate acai,” among others. A press release for the “xxx” drink claims its antioxidants makes the drinker “last longer” in some unspecified way; in any event, it has no blueberry, pomegranate, or acai juice, nor do the others have any cranberry, grapefruit, dragon fruit, peach, mango, kiwi, or strawberry juice. According to documents filed in 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Coke acknowledged that “obesity and other health concerns may reduce demand for some of [its] products,” and that “increasing public awareness” about health experts’ concerns over sugar-sweetened beverage could affect the company’s profitability. That year, Coke acquired VitaminWater’s parent company, Glaceau. Also in 2007, CSPI sued Coke and its partner Nestlé over an artificially sweetened green-tea-based drink called Enviga. The companies claim Enviga burns more calories than consumed, resulting in weight loss — a claim that CSPI says is not supported by the small number of studies on the drink’s ingredients. “Coke fears, probably correctly, that they’ll sell less soda as Americans become increasingly concerned with obesity, diabetes, and other conditions linked to diets too high in sugar,” said CSPI litigation director Steve Gardner. “VitaminWater is Coke’s attempt to dress up soda in a physician’s white coat. Underneath, its still sugar water, albeit sugar water that costs about 10 bucks a gallon.” VitaminWater typically retails for about $1.49 for a 20-ounce bottle. “My advice to consumers is to get your vitamins from real food,” said CSPI executive director Michael F. Jacobson. “If you have reason to believe you have a shortcoming of one vitamin or another, perhaps take an inexpensive supplement. But don’t seek out your vitamins in sugary soft drinks like Coke’s VitaminWater.”

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Bethune portrayal highlights Black History Month activity BY BOB JENSEN Scholar Ersula Knox Odom will portray Mary McLeod Bethune, presidential advisor and founder of Bethune-Cookman University, as the Black History Month presentation of the Paragon Ladies of the Dove Inc. and the Homestead Center for the Arts on Monday, Feb. 2. The lecture will take place at the Florida City Community Center, 420 NW Fifth Ave. in Florida City at noon and 7 p.m. Both portrayals are open to the public and are a part of the Bea Peskoe Lunchtime Lecture Series. Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune was a close and loyal friend of Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt and had numerous other major accomplishments as an educator of national renown, civil rights leader and founder of the National Council of Negro Women. Bethune was active in women’s clubs, and her leadership in them allowed her to become nationally prominent. She worked for the election of Franklin Roosevelt in 1932, and became a member of Roosevelt’s Black Cabinet, sharing the concerns of black people with the Roosevelt administration while spreading Roosevelt’s message to blacks, who traditionally had been Republican voters. Ersula Knox Odom is an essayist, newspaper editor, motivational speaker, workshop leader, prize-winning life lyricist and Florida Humanities Council Mary McLeod Bethune Road Scholar. She is the author of At Sula’s Feet. A graduate of Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, she is a member of the Florida Writers Association, Tampa Writers Alliance, Afro-American Historical and Genealogy Society,

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FIU Chamber Players to present third concert The FIU Chamber Players will present their third concert of the 2008-09 debut season on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., in the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center concert hall, 10910 SW 17 St. Tickets for the program featuring violinist Robert Davidovici, pianist Jennifer Renee Snyder, clarinetist Paul Green and Elissa Lakofsky on the flute, are free. For more information, visit online at <http://carta.fiu.edu> or call event information at 305-348-0496. LEGALLINE TO PROVIDE HELP WITH BASIC LEGAL QUESTIONS LegalLine, a toll-free help line devised by the Dade County Bar Association, will be open on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 6-9 p.m., to answer a broad range of basic legal questions. Callers can phone 1-866-596-0399 and anonymously ask their question in English or Spanish. Each threehour helpline is staffed by more than a dozen volunteer attorneys who answer basic questions across a wide spectrum of legal specialties and refer

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COMMUNITY NEWS SMH CLASS TEACHES BENEFITS OF CREATIVE ARTS FOR MEDITATION South Miami Hospital will offer a class for teens and their parents that uses creative arts such as music, yoga/movement, writing and art to experience the valuable benefits of meditation. The class is on Sunday, Feb. 8, 7-8:30 p.m., in the hospital’s Victor E. Clarke Education Center, located near S. Dixie Highway and 62nd Avenue. There is a $10 participation fee and pre-registration is required. The program is suitable for all fitness levels and abilities. Call 786-662-8106 to register and for additional information. DOWNTOWN CONCERT SERIES, FEB. 13, AT BAYFRONT PARK The public is invited to attend the

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ent the musical Aida at the Alper JCC Performing Arts Center, 11155 SW 112 St., on Feb. 12, 14, 19 and 21 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 15 and 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets for all performances are on sale now. The award-winning timeless love story, based on the classic Verdi opera, Aida is a musical with Elton John’s modern pop score. Tickets for Aida range from $12 to $22 and are available online at <www.miamichildrenstheater.com>, or by calling 305-274-3595, or at the door. Group rates are available. RAFFLE FOR PRIUS BENEFITS PARKINSON FOUNDATION The last day to enter the National Parkinson Foundation’s Toyota Prius raffle is Thursday, Feb. 12, at noon. The winner will be drawn on Sunday, Feb. 15, during the 52nd annual Gala for Hope at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami. With a $100 donation, you could drive away with a chic, spacious, ecoprogressive hybrid valued at $27,000. The raffle winner will have the option of choosing the color of the car. To enter the raffle, buy a ticket online at <www.parkinson.org> or call 1-800327-4545. This contest is void where prohibited by law. For a complete list of rules and regulations, visit <www.parkinson.org>.

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New creative writing series offered at Deering Estate BY LEE STEPHENS The Deering Estate east of Old Cutler on SW 168th Street in Palmetto Bay is offering a number of new courses within its Adult Education Program, including two creative writing courses, “LifeScripts” and “The Painted Word.” The course description for LifeScripts reads, “Each life story is a rainbow of innumerable short stories. In our class, each student will produce a body of reflective and creative writing through a wide variety of exercises and formats. The result? Children of the mind, a collective product of personal memories, inspired imagination, and creative structures. All you need is a willingness to write freely and the desire to capture history, one’s own.” Types of perspectives within this memoir-style class/series are coming of age, career, relational, adversity, travel, essay, and philosophical. Formats are a diverse choice. The course description for “The Painted Word” reads, “Our creative writing course guides you into the writing realm and indulges your varied tastes through your senses. Be challenged to expand your powers of observation, imagination, language, analysis, synthesis, and purpose. Be exposed to numerous techniques, formats, strategies, and goals to hone your craft in both fiction and nonfiction. Be inspired, motivated and productive as ideas are sparked, confidence soars, and direction of personal projects clarified.” Types of formats within this buffetstyle class/series include poems and lyrics, ad copy, radio and TV spots, articles, short story, memoir, storyboards,

and scripts. Both courses/series address production of fiction and non-fiction through relevant principles and practices, and apply a professional’s working model that creatively evolves from concept to final piece. The instructor, Mike Thornton, is a native Miamian and resident of Palmetto Bay since 1991. His academic and professional experiences embody two passions — communication and education. He has been a licensed and published writer and entrepreneurial multimedia designer/producer for more than 30 years, and has worked in local higher education as faculty, communications director, academic dean, and counselor. The six-week creative writing classes will be taught on Wednesdays — the first session runs Feb. 4 to Mar. 11. “The Painted Word” is Wednesday evenings 7-9 p.m., and LifeScripts is Wednesday mornings 10 a.m.-noon. The fee for each course is $70. For information on educational programming at the Deering Estate as well as a complete course information PDF on each of these newly offered creative writing classes, visit online at <www.deeringestate.org> under the “Tours, Classes, & Programs” link to “Adult Education Classes.” To register, contact the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668, ext. 233. The Deering Estate at Cutler, a Miami-Dade County Park, is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Palmetto Bay. This 444-acre natural and archaeological preserve and historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a communal center for education, culture, and recreation.

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Hebrew Homes gets nod from FEMA for aid offer BY LYNN CARROLL For offering assistance to victims of three hurricanes during 2008, Hebrew Homes Plaza Health Network has been thanked formally by U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials. FEMA agents are contacting the charitable nonprofit to aid victims of hurricanes Fay, Hanna and Ike whose needs fit the kind of help the Hebrew Homes Plaza Health Network extends. “Should there be a need to relocate medically frail and infirm elderly who have been displaced by these storms, we are here to assist,” said Elliot Kalus, Hebrew Homes Plaza Health Network board secretary/treasurer. “It is the right and responsible thing to do, and is consistent with our network’s core values of providing the right care at the right time in the right place, with dignity and respect.” He said the network made the same offer following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and was subsequently

honored to serve three individuals from the Gulf Coast states. This year’s formal acknowledgement and thanks were extended to the Hebrew Homes Plaza Health Network by Demetria Carter, branch chief of acquisition policies and legislation support in FEMA’s Office of Acquisition Management. “As we did in 2005, the agency appreciates the generous offer from Plaza Health’s not-for-profit network,” Carter wrote. “Much as we did after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, when the Hebrew Homes Plaza Health Network offered its services to a number of elderly disaster victims, FEMA will examine the need of current victims and, should the need fit, contact you once again for assistance.” Plaza Health Network is a cooperative effort involving eight rehabilitation and nursing centers in Miami-Dade County. Combined, these centers serve more than 800 medically frail and infirm elderly residents and their families. For more information, call 305-9170400.

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Why Should I Move to a Retirement Community In This Economy? BY HELEN SHAHAM Q.: My wife and I are in our mid 80’s and have lived in our own home for over 50 years. For a long time we were thinking about moving to a retirement community, but now, in this economy, it seems to be the wrong time to make a move. What do you think? A.: It stands to reason that in these uncertain economic times seniors may think that remaining in their own homes rather than moving to a retirement community is to “play it safe”. Well, this may seem like a viable option as long as one is healthy and independent. However, once your and/or your wife’s needs change, (and everyone in their 80’s knows they do…) life becomes pretty difficult and a move at such time becomes a daunting undertaking. These are the people that end up saying: “I wish I moved here sooner!” Too often, older adults and their families view senior living communities such as The Palace as a luxury instead of a necessity. Being cared for in a comfortable, safe and secure environment is not reserved exclusively for the wealthy. In fact, throughout The Palace’s 30 years history, thousands of everyday families have entrusted us with the care of their loved ones. Martha and Michael Backer became a part of The Palace 10 years ago when Martha’s grandmother moved to The Palace Royale, which offers “catered living.” Michael’s mom has lived in The Palace Renaissance, an assisted living community, for the past six years. “Most seniors want to stay in their homes until they can’t go on anymore,” explained Michael. “We found that Martha’s grandmother had waited too long. The reality is that a retirement community is not that expensive when you consider the costs of maintaining a house such as a mortgage, utilities, home and lawn maintenance, security, housekeeping, insurance, and taxes. You also save on costly expenses such as food, entertainment, gym membership, and car expenses (auto payment, gas, insurance and repairs)…it’s all included here.” For Ceferino “Pookie” Mendez, an aide at home seemed the perfect solution to assisting his elderly mother and providing the peace of mind his family needed. He soon realized that his mother would frequently be seated in front of the television with very little opportunity for social stimulation. “That was no life. She was a prisoner in her own home,” he said. “As much as we wanted to care for her, we didn’t have the

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ability (or sometimes the patience) to provide for all her needs. We are a working couple, and with the demands of our careers, it became increasingly more difficult to ensure mom was receiving the very best care. At The Palace, they know how to do everything, and all we had to do was to come to visit, to join her in The Palace’s wonderful dinners and parties.” Continuously, our residents talk about the peace of mind our communities provide for both them and their families. Jeanne Sands, a resident at our independent living community, The Palace Suites, says her family sleeps better at night knowing she’s surrounded by caring, well-trained staff. And, Alicia Botero’s family doesn’t worry when she is unavailable from 4:30 to 8 p.m. every day because they know she’s simply enjoying all the activities, shows, programs and outings The Palace offers. It is no secret that South Florida’s housing market has been affected by the global financial crisis; however, most seniors bought their houses decades ago and may have a considerable amount of equity. Waiting for the market to recover in order to get your dream offer can take a few years; therefore, it is better to either accept the market rate or ask us about our Security Agreement which is designed to help you in this economy. You’ll still come out ahead and be able to enjoy carefree living at a senior community. When you are in your 80’s NOW is the perfect time to do the necessary change. Despite the downturn in the economy, you still have your own needs. You owe it to yourself to arrange for a lifestyle in a safe, comfortable and caring environment. Perhaps resident Jeanette Sastre said it best: “Don’t wait for tomorrow. It is not guaranteed. There’s no better time than today.” If you have any questions about the lifestyle changes that go with aging, or if you’d like to be invited to a social event at The Palace Suites, please send a note to Helen Shaham, The Palace Suites, 11377 S.W. 84th St., Miami, Florida 33173, call her at 305270-7018, or email helen@thepalace.org. Helen Shaham and her husband Jacob have been operating retirement communities for nearly 30 years. The Palace Suites in Kendall is a luxury Independent Living Community for active seniors. In addition, The Palace at Kendall campus is home to two Assisted Living Residences and a Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. They also operate The Palace Gardens Assisted Living Community in Homestead, Homestead Manor Nursing Home and The Palace @ Home, a Medicare Certified Home Health Agency. Their two newest projects are The Palace at Weston – luxury living for those 55 and over, and The Palace Tel-Aviv, a continuing care retirement community in Israel. They have two communities under development – The Palace at Weston Senior Living and The Palace at Coral Gables. More information can be found on the company website, www.thepalace.org.

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Cutler Bay Business Association Business Meeting January 8, 2009 Happy New Year! Launching for Success: Tips for Making 2009 Your Best Year Ever! There has never been a better time in our history to be alive than today. Think about it. We have more information and resources available to us than ever before for realizing our hopes and dreams. So resolve to make this the best year in your life ever:

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BY MICHELLE PALOMINO Miami Seaquarium has a unique way to make this Valentine’s Day truly memorable for couples with its “Dine with the Dolphins” offering at the park’s new Dolphin Harbor facility. Couples will enjoy a delicious candlelight dinner under the stars, overlooking the dolphins at Dolphin Harbor from 8 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14. In addition, the Valentine’s Day package includes two Dolphin Odyssey experience certificates, and two annual passes to the park. The Dine with the Dolphins package may be purchased for $398 plus tax per couple. Availability is limited and advance reservations are required. For more information or to purchase your Dine with the Dolphins, call 305-365-2501 or visit online at <www.miamiseaquarium.com>.

Dolphin Odyssey is a two-hour experience, which includes feeding, touching and learning about the magnificent animals plus the opportunity for a deepwater interaction with a dolphin. The dinner and swim will take place at Dolphin Harbor, the newest attraction at Miami Seaquarium and home to 12 Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and exhibits. More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at <www.miamiseaquarium.com>. For more information regarding schedules or to register for either program, call 305-361-5705, ext. 207.

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‘Cook it up for Kids’ at The Falls, Feb. 8 BY MAYRA HERNANDEZ The Falls — one of the largest openair shopping, dining and entertainment complexes in the United States — presents “Cook it up for Kids,” a culinary extravaganza benefiting the United Way for Excellence in Early Education, Sunday, Feb. 8, 7-9:30 p.m. Attendees will enjoy an evening of delicious food from more than 35 of South Florida’s premier restaurants, as well as live entertainment. As part of the event, honorary chair Laurie Jennings, Local 10 News anchor and reporter, will be in attendance, as well as celebrity chef Lorena Garcia, one of the country’s leading Latina chefs. Attendees of The Fall’s “Cook it up for Kids” event will enjoy food tastings from: Abita’s Sweets, Anacapri Restaurant, Chef Aliza’s, Crepemaker, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Giardino Gourmet Salads, The Grape, Haagen Dazs, Hotel InterContinental Miami,

Jake’s Bar & Grill, Johnny Rockets, Los Ranchos Steak House, Mrs. Fields’ Cookies, Ortanique on the Mile, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Starbucks, The Melting Pot, Trattoria Sole and more. Ticket prices are: $20 per child, $60 per adult, and $150 for a Family Package (two adults and three chidlren). The United Way Center for Excellence in Early Education is an innovative learning, teaching, research and training facility dedicated to elevating the quality of early care and education nationally. The center models proven best practices and shares those practices with adult learners including parents, educators and child providers. The center also works with business leaders and lawmakers to raise the standards of early care and education and support sustainable change so that all children can get the best possible start in school and in life. The Falls is located at 8888 SW 136 St.

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Just The Funny, Miami’s Home for Improv and Sketch Comedy, will be performing a special celebration of Love — and the Presidency — in their I Heart Presidents! shows on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 9 and 11 p.m., at The Just The Funny Theatre and Training Center, 3119 Coral Way in Miami. The 9 p.m. show is an all-ages show and the 11 p.m. show is an anything goes show. I Heart Presidents! is a night of laughter where Just The Funny’s hilarious cast will perform scenes based on audience suggestions, along with comedy sketches that take on two of February’s most prominent holidays — the one where banks are closed, and the one where you have to buy candy to stay not-single. No President is safe; no love holiday left un-mocked. What will Bush do now that he’s out of office? Why did Lincoln wear such a big hat? How do Valentine’s Day card writers talk in real life? Can a grown man who walks around in a diaper shooting arrows find love of his own? The outstanding cast will try to answer

these questions and more as they brutally mock not one, but two sacred institutions with hysterical comedy and fun for everyone. “Everyone seems to focus on Valentine’s Day during February, forgetting about its other holidays, like Groundhog Day, Black History Month, and of course, Presidents Day. Since the inauguration just happened, the cast thought it would be fun to give the audience a window into some of the lesser-known truths about our countries greatest (and not so great) leaders. But because Valentine’s Day is coming up, they also thought they would have some fun with how crazy love can be, especially in the modern world, what with the Facebook and MTV,” JTF director Carlos Rivera explained. Tickets for the I Heart Presidents! shows are $10 for the 9 p.m. show and $10 for the 11 p.m. show, or $15 for both shows, and can be purchased at <www.justthefunny.com> or at the theater. For information, call 305-MY-FUNNY or 305-693-8669, or visit online at <www.justthefunny.com>.

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Singing Miamians of Pinecrest will serenade your loved one BY ROBERT HAMILTON The Singing Miamians of Pinecrest, a non-profit group known for its members superb Barbershop style singing, again will offer Singing Valentines for Valentine’s Day. This year, Singing Valentines will be available for delivery on Friday or Saturday, Feb. 13 or 14. Recipients of this unique gift are entertained with two love songs performed by a Barbershop Quartet dressed in tuxedos. Recipients also receive a rose and a Valentine’s Day card from the sender. Digital photos are taken so this special gift can be remembered for years to come and shared with loved ones around the globe. The Singing Miamians and other chapters of the Barbershop Harmony

Society across the country have been saying “I Love You” in song and leaving thousands of sweethearts speechless for 33 years. Not only do these unique gifts draw a crowd, they often draw a few tears. Singing Valentines are priced at $75 for a four-hour delivery window, and are delivered anywhere in Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys. More time-precise delivery options are available at an additional cost. To schedule a Singing Valentine for a sweetheart, interested persons are urged to call 305-274-SING (7464) before Feb. 13 to schedule their one-ofa-kind Valentine. You may see a demonstration of a Singing Valentine on YouTube by going to <www.youtube.com/thesingingmiamians>.

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2009 Acura RDX compact, sporty and responsive Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The Acura RDX crossover SUV made its debut in 2007 and was an immediate hit with U.S. consumers who liked it because it was compact, sporty and responsive. It easily served as the perfect weekday commuter vehicle and then doubled as the ideal weekend getaway transportation. Acura engineers reportedly designed the RDX for people with energetic lifestyles. They gave it the handling characteristics of a sports car and dropped in a new turbocharged four-cylinder engine to give it more than enough power to satisfy most everyday driving needs. For 2009, the five-passenger RDX has changed very little. It has the same sporty athletic exterior styling, with a short rear overhang, a steep windshield, aggressively raked sides and large wheelwells that house standard 18-inch wheels and tires. The RDX continues with the turbocharged 2.3-liter 240 hp DOHC 16-valve

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Acura RDX has sporty styling, with a short rear overhang, a steep windshield and large wheelwells that house standard 18-inch wheels and tires.

On the inside, the front seats feature a high outward visibility “eye point” that provides a broad field of view. For 2009, a four-way adjustable power front seat is standard for the front passenger. The three-passenger rear seat has a 60/40 splitfolding capability and, when folded flat, significantly expands the load area and increases the total cargo volume to more than 60 cubic feet. Multiple interior storage compartments are positioned throughout the interior, including a lockable dual-level center console (large enough to stow a briefcase) located

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