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JUNE 23, 2009

Youth baseball legend Dave Azzarito leaving

BY GARY ALAN RUSE ave Azzarito coached his first games at the Perrine Khoury League (PKL) in 1961. Now, 48 years later, after being actively involved in every aspect of the league’s operation, he is relocating to Orlando with his wife, Phyllis, to be closer to their grandchildren.

The PKL is now called the Perrine Baseball and Softball Association (PBSA) and Azzarito had his last game on May 28 at Franjo Park, 20155 Franjo Road in Cutler Bay. Town council member Tim Meerbott presented Azzarito with a special proclamation in honor of his many years of service to the organization and to the community.

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Town’s traditional July 4 parade and picnic return

BY MARIE BERTOT

Pictured are decorated vehicles from an earlier parade.

BY GARY ALAN RUSE

utler Bay’s favorite patriotic hometown event will be back again this year to delight children and adults on July 4.

The 42nd annual Fourth of July Celebration in Whispering Pines Park, which is sponsored by the Whispering Pines Civic Association and the Whispering Pines Woman’s Club, will feature a parade with decorated floats and bicycles as well as other interesting vehicles winding their way through neighborhoods surrounding the park, followed by a picnic in the park itself.

The park is located at SW 88th Court and Ridgeland Drive. The parade begins at 9 a.m., but participants must report to the elementary school parking lot, located at 18929 SW 89 Rd., by 8:15 a.m.

There will be the traditional favorite

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iami-Dade County has received 20 awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo).

The 2009 Achievement Awards recognize innovative county government programs that better serve residents.

NACo took notice of improvements to public safety including the Mayor’s Mortgage Fraud Task Force, which was recently adopted by Congress as a role model for the federal government’s task force.

The Gun Bounty Program also received accolades for significantly helping to solve crimes. In its first two years, Gun Bounty has recovered 315 firearms and made 188 arrests.

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Dave Azzarito (left) receives a proclamation from Cutler Bay Town Councilmember Tim Meerbott.

Miami-Dade gets awards from National Association of Counties

foods — hamburgers, hot dogs, snowcones, hot popcorn and cold drinks — as well as free watermelon after the parade.

This year there will be music provided

by Mike Schuler, and for the kids there will be a bounce house, water slide and the Humble Hearts Puppet Show. A flyover by the U.S. Air Force is planned, weather permitting. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated floats.

“This event is free and open to all residents of Cutler Bay and South Dade County.” said Jean M. Welsh, a member of the sponsoring organizations, who is handling publicity for the event. “This community project is a lot of fun.”

Everything that is best about a “small town” is captured in this yearly event that brings everyone together.

For more information, call 305-2356709 or 305-235-0561.

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AWARDS, from page 1 ––––– “I am proud to say, the success of our programs surpassed all expectations,” said Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez.

“I’m very grateful to the dedicated team of professionals who have made it more difficult to commit mortgage fraud and have gotten firearms and criminals off of our streets.”

The Port of Miami was recognized for its state-of-the-art Cargo Gate Vehicle Processing System which improves security, as well as innovative seaport berth planning, which is expected to accommodate additional customers and improve customer service.

The county’s Government Information Center was recognized for its 3-1-1 Answer Center, which is one of the nation’s few multi-lingual, multi-municipal answer centers. The county’s “Idea Machine” which continuously collects and evaluates employee ideas that save money and or improve services also received notice.

Other notable awards were given to the Water and Sewer Department and Office of Neighborhood Compliance (ONC).

The Water-Use Efficiency Program was highlighted for more than doubling its projected water conservation efforts.

ONC was recognized for: e-Ticketing which allows Neighborhood Compliance Officers to get more work done in the field.

Make Your Profits Advertising With Us! Community Newspapers 305-669-7355 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Pursuant to Town of Cutler Bay Resolution No. 09-26 adopted on March 30, 2009, by the Mayor and Town Council of the Town of Cutler Bay, for their approval or disapproval , the following proposals: Compliance with Future Elections Laws and Policies The Town Charter currently provides for qualification periods for candidates for Town elections that may only be altered by amending the Charter. It is proposed that the Charter be amended to allow the Town to alter those qualifying periods by ordinance if necessary to comply with changes to state or federal law or to the policies of the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections office. Shall the above-described Charter Amendment be adopted?

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Eliminating Requirement that Town Contract and Pay Separately for Specialized Police Services with Miami-Dade County

Arts and historical preservation were highlighted for programs such as “Living Classrooms” that raise awareness of community environmental issues; the “Artist Village,” which created a hub for collaborative arts programs, and, “Paralympic Partners,” sports and recreation services for persons with disabilities.

“Dedication, hard work, and creative thinking are driving us to develop new and innovative ways of enhancing service delivery while maximizing resources,” said Miami-Dade County manager George Burgess. “All of our winners have shown what can be achieved through a commitment to exploring creative and inventive methods of providing services to our

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AZZARITO, from page 1 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Other members of the league are sorry to see him go.

“He has been a great role model for not only the children at our park but also the parents, too,” said David Houtz, a fellow member of the PBSA. “He will be dearly missed.”

During his tenure with the league, Azzarito has served as president, head umpire, softball commissioner, baseball commissioner, scheduler and concession stand manager. All three of his children — Kim, Dawn and David — got the bug too and played in the league, as have three of his grandchildren.

“I was 18 years old when I started coaching, my uncle and I, and from there it just kept on going,” Azzarito said. “Then I got married about three years later and had three of my own

kids, and I put them through Khoury League.”

Azzarito and his wife celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on June 8.

They both graduated from Palmetto High School. He worked for Nabisco for 30 years and 12 years for the Publix Supermarket on Old Cutler Road.

Although he looks forward to being closer to his family members who are in Orlando, there is a strong emotional bond for him with the league and the community.

“There are a lot of nice people there,” Azzarito said. “I’m going to miss it. My wife is going to retire in another month from Dade County Schools and we’re going to head up to Orlando, help out with the grandkids and maybe do some coaching up there.”

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The Town Charter currently provides that the Town is required to contract with and pay for specialized police services from Miami-Dade County. It is proposed that the Charter be amended to eliminate the requirement to pay additional fees for the services and to eliminate the “favored nation” status for specialized police services. Shall the above-described Charter Amendment be adopted?

YES 22 NO 23 All qualified electors residing within the boundaries of the Town of Cutler Bay shall be eligible to vote YES or NO for these proposals.

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‘May you live in interesting times’ Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR

AROUND TOWN There’s an old Chinese curse, ‘May you live in interesting times,’ which sounds initially like a wish for pleasant experiences but is of course far from it. The past few years, and especially the past few months, have proven the wisdom of that old saying, don’t you think?

Gunther Karger, Palmetto Bay’s resident Wall Street expert, economics guru and Holocaust survivor, wrote to warn us about “danger from within,” such as is evidenced by the recent shooting at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, the murder of an abortion doctor at his church and other recent events. Gunther, who witnessed the extremes of fanaticism firsthand while still a child in Germany and who was the only member of his village who lived through them, clearly is concerned and has reason to be. He also writes to tell that “We have

launched our new website — at <www.guntherkarger.com>.” His wife, Shirley’s doll museum at LSU now also has a website, at <http://www.andoniemuseum.org/kargers_history.htm>.

Ellen Book, a South Miami Rotarian and a library official, announced a free series of seminars over the summer on Saturdays, from 2–5 p.m., at the Pinecrest Library, to help residents deal with the effects of the current economic crisis. The next two sessions will be held June 27, with the topic of “Strategies for accessing health and other needed services on a limited budget,” with Dr Roselyn Smith, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Concepcion Tuma, Human Resource Professional, and Carlos Franco, from Consumer Credit Counseling Service.

Following that there is another on July 11, “What’s in Your Wallet Now? Strategies for Managing Debt and Bankruptcy within the Context of Whole Life Planning” with Dr. Roselyn Smith as well as Marc Williams, Director of Affordable Housing, Home Financing Center, and Chris Buttafuoco, of the Great Florida Bank Residential Lending Department.

Latest word on Kendall Drive’s Greenery Mall accommodating a supermarket is that a fast-growing neighborhood protest (and other factors) will defer an initial scheduled public hearing on July 1 to September. Wasn’t too long ago that many now opposing a large-scale grocery retailer at the Greenery banded 20 or more neighborhood homeowner associations together and shot down a mid-rise condominium in the former rental complex, just across the Mall on the north side of Kendall Drive at SW 77th Avenue.

If the Busway’s future concerns you, be advised the Governing Board of MPO (Metropolitan Planning Organization) will hold a public hearing July 23 at 2 p.m. in the downtown County Commission chambers to amend the “US-1 Express” project as a Priority III in the 2030 LRTP Cost Feasible Plan, all of which worries Prexy Holly White of Continental Park Homeowners who explains: “I realize that the year 2030 seems like a lifetime away (but) our property values could be impacted by these plans!” For details about the Busway and MPO planning, call 305-375-4507.

Terrapins for Terra? That new high school north of Indian Hammocks Park, named TERRA Environmental Research Institute, is expected to draw students from throughout Miami-Dade to study ecological science in the county’s first “green” campus. Terra, Latin for earth, is also defined as any surface on the moon other than maria (pronounced: MAHree-uh, we’re told), or the ‘gray’ crater areas on the moonscape. Now, if only fanciful sports fans come up with just the right nickname for the new school — the ‘New Ninjas’ or ‘Terra Terrapins’ (a la University of Maryland). Perhaps a contest is in order!

Thought ofthe Day: Quit now, you’ll never make it. If you disregard this advice, you’ll be halfway there.

— David Zucker Richard Yager, Gloria Burns and Gary Alan Ruse contributed to this column.

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June 23 - 29, 2009

Convert the South Dade Busway to an express toll road?

R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY Is the proposal to convert the South Dade Busway into a toll road to assist drivers in getting to and from downtown faster a good idea?

The conversion from the unused Florida East Coast Railway right of way into an expressway for buses and emergency vehicles seemed to work fine. The only thing keeping more drivers from using the bus to get to Dadeland is their inability to find a place to park their cars so they can ride the bus.

Let’s see how it would work. I assume that the current two lanes would be widened to three or four lanes. All lanes would be used northbound in the morning and southbound in the evening.

What happens when the cars get to Dadeland? The busway will end and

drivers are expected to park their cars and take the Metrorail north. Where will they park? Dadeland South and Dadeland North parking garages are almost full by eight in the morning.

Most drivers will be forced to continue driving north by changing from the toll way to S. Dixie Highway (US1) to continue their journey.

Drivers will find themselves in a funnel where six or seven lanes of northbound traffic in the morning (three lanes from S. Dixie plus the three or four lanes from the converted busway) are reduced to three lanes on S. Dixie continuing north. To accommodate this transition from the now converted toll road will require a crossover at the toll road and SW 104th Street. My only fear is that this will back up traffic for miles on the new tollway waiting to merge onto US1. It’s a pity that it can’t be widened to eight lanes to accommodate the increased traffic.

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––– VIEWPOINT ––– fic on the toll road. Emergency vehicles, which now travels quickly north and south, also will lose.

I have a friend who lives in Palmetto Bay who works in downtown Miami. I asked her why she doesn’t drive to the busway and take the bus to Dadeland and then the Metrorail to her job on Brickell.

Her answer: “I must drive south from my home to find a place to park my car.

Driving south to eventually go north just doesn’t make sense, so I just drive all the way to work everyday.”

Perhaps, rather than spending the multi-millions to convert the busway to a toll road we should find a way to provide convenient parking so drivers will be induced to leave their cars and take the express buses to work. How about creating strip parking lanes running along the current two lanes of the

busway? The driver could then park next to the busway and jump on a bus.

The winners are drivers now sitting on S. Dixie every morning trying to get to work, especially if they work in East Kendall. The losers are those currently using the express buses and emergency vehicles. And, remember this will be a toll road — a revenue producer for the county and an expense to the driver. I only hope the commission doesn’t try to sell the new toll road like the state attempted with Alligator Alley.

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Ticketmaster goes paperless: Strategy to take on scalpers

Al Sunshine 4 YOUR MONEY Ticketmaster is using a new strategy to take on scalpers — specifically, getting rid of the actual tickets. The ticketing company is going paperless on singer Miley Cyrus’ upcoming 45-show fall tour — the first of its kind to sell exclusively paperless tickets.

Concert-goers will enter the show using credit cards they purchased the tickets with, making it impossible to resell or transfer them. That tactic has put resale vendors on the defensive, charging that the paperless system will cause delays and possibly pose safety risks to fans. They also claim that the ticket agency will extend its monopoly over prices by eliminating the secondary market.

While most states have legalized scalping, promoters object to the high markups scalpers are able to charge, which they don’t share in.

Scalpers also predict longer lines and some even think that the system would increase the chance for sexual predators to prey on young fans with the promise of entry into a show. Promoters have said, however, that they will have extra staff at concert venues to assist with any problems.

Cyrus’ 2007 tour was a driving force behind the experiment in paperless tickets. Ticketmaster claimed that scalpers illegally snapped up tickets for

the Hannah Montana star’s shows with special software that gave them an advantage over normal fans.

BURNING CARS BECOMES A HOT OPTION Drivers facing a financial crunch are increasingly trying to opt out of hefty loan and insurance payments by torching their cars. Insurance fraud is on the rise nationwide amid a struggling economy, with a growing number of “victims” illegally reporting cars stolen or destroyed, according to a Los Angeles Times report.

Suspicious vehicle fires and arson jumped 27 percent — from 596 to 757 — in the first quarter of this year, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Cases of owners intentionally destroying or abandoning their cars climbed 24 percent.

Cash-strapped car owners bank on the fact that insurance companies won’t scrutinize every claim, giving them a chance to get out from under the steep costs of owning a vehicle.

While investigators are busier during financial downturns, vehicle fraud often can be hard to prove. It’s also minor compared to the more than 1 million cars reported stolen each year.

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Katie DiFede to compete for ADA national Dancer of Year

BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD

Her passion for her dancing shows in her performances, which is why Katie DiFede has been winning dance competitions both locally and nationally.

DiFede, a Kendall resident and student at Palmer Trinity, has been dancing since she was 2 years old and it is paying off now at 15. Recently, she had such a terrific performance at the American Dance Awards regional competition in April, she not only won Dancer of the Year in the teen category, she also won the Flawless Dance Award.

“I felt really good about the competition,” DiFede said. “I felt probably that was the best that I performed that dance.”

While she thought she did quite well, she wasn’t sure if it was enough to win because there were so many good dancers at the competition.

Yet when they announced her name as the winner, she was surprised but not shocked.

What made her dance so well? She said she focused more than usual.

Katie DiFede won Dancer of the Year at the regional American “I was rehearsing the dance Dance Awards with moves like this. in my head a lot more than in –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– the other competitions,” she said. “I think focusing and staying in my with all the top dancers.”

The American Dance Awards nationbox and blocking everyone else out, al competition is taking place in that helped.”

That ability to focus has helped her in Hollywood Beach.

“This is something she is very passionso many dance competitions that she doesn’t have space for all her trophies ate about,” Vicki DiFede said. “And she in her room, so she and her mom, loves it. It gives her a sense of who she is and it allows her to belong to someVicki, have packed away a few.

DiFede’s titles include the Star Power thing.”

Lately Katie has been going the extra World Championship which she won in 2005 and she has gone to ADA nation- mile in keeping fit for competitions.

Her father is a personal trainer and a als before and done quite well.

The next trophy they hope to add to physical therapist and mom is a massage the collection is Dancer of the Year therapist. Katie has been going to the from the American Dance Awards gym and working out with her father as well as putting in all those rehearsal and national competition.

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“She’s understanding that just dance said Katie’s mom, Vicki DiFede. “When she won this regional competition they alone is not going to give her what she invited her to dance in their national needs,” Vicki DiFede said.

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Stress alone can lead to a decrease in sleep, anxiety, depression, heart disease, stroke, lack of concentration and memory, heightened sensitivity to pain, numerous gastrointestinal disorders and an increase in the production of the fat-storing chemical, cortisol.

However, that doesn’t seem to be threatening enough for most of us as we tend to fuel the already out of control fire with calorie-rich, high-fat “comfort” foods. But why not? What alleviates stress and depression better than chocolate, French fries and unusually long-named coffee drinks from you know where?

If your goal was to create an absolutely perfect physiological environment for gaining weight and developing both short and long-term health problems, congratulations. All you have to do now is give up exercise and physical activity completely.

Of course, this is not what you want. For millions of Americans, this is an all too real and common circumstance. It is a dangerous and potentially life threatening spiral of stress leading to poor nutrition and lack of exercise, which then leads to more stress, and the cycle repeats.

So why are people so quick to sacrifice nutrition and exercise when finances get tight and/or stress levels rise? Simply put, it is easier. The food is quick and seemingly as effective at relieving stress and depression as the drugs in those semicreepy pharmaceutical commercials.

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Numerous studies provide strong evidence that physical activity increases the body’s ability to deal with stress while increasing the production of endorphins (your “feel-good” chemicals). What’s more, going to a gym or running also provides a change of atmosphere, one that is absent small reminders of those things that have been causing your stress.

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Lucas G. Irwin ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– much better do you think your day will go when it starts off by fitting into a pair of pants that haven’t fit for a while or your mid-section stops threatening to pop the bottom button off your wrinkle-free dress shirt? It is time for you to start building a body of confidence that resists the negative aspects of your environment and no longer contributes to your stress.

Now what about food? Well you can eliminate that mammoth list of foods that you know you shouldn’t be eating, such as candy, soda, fast food, many simple carbohydrates and the rest of the usual bulgepromoting suspects. Additionally, ignore the packaged, fat-free, sugar-free, tastefree and low-cal versions of everything; they aren’t the answer. These foods are less effective and much more expensive in the end.

So what is the correct line of attack?

Start buying raw, relatively unprocessed food. Yes, that section of the grocery store where food is purchased by the pound is where the vast majority of your shopping needs to take place. Start preparing your own meals and watch both your mid-section and grocery bill shrink.

Remember that exercise and a healthy diet are always in your benefit and can help alleviate at least a fraction of the stress in you life. The economy and related stressors are out of your control, but a healthy lifestyle is yours for the taking.

I’m sure you have plenty of questions, so please feel free to contact me with any you may have and I will certainly try my best to respond to as many as possible.

Lucas G. Irwin is co-owner, Brickhouse Fitness Miami Inc. For more information, send email to <lucas@brickhousemiami.com>, or visit online at <www.brickhousemiami.com>.

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It’s time of year for men to think about their health

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• Drink alcohol only in moderation — If you drink alcohol, have no more than two drinks a day. A standard drink is one 12-ounce bottle of beer or wine cooler, one five-ounce glass of wine or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits.

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U.S. News & World Report, the prestigious news and consumer magazine, has ranked The Palace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Kendall as the top nursing home in Miami-Dade County.

The community, owned and operated by The Palace Management Group, one of South Florida’s leading companies specializing in senior housing and care, was compared to nine other facilities throughout the county.

The report, “America’s Best Nursing Homes,” was created by U.S. News & World Report to help the families and friends of the 3.2 million Americans who will spend at least some time in a nursing home.

“The new rankings are built atop the data and rankings found on Nursing Home Compare, a federal website created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),” reported Avery Camarow in the Mar. 11, 2009 posting of the data. “The agency collects and analyzes information on more than 15,000 nursing homes that accept Medicare or Medicaid residents and rates the facilities on numerous measures from safe food preparation to the amount of nursing care per resident.”

The Palace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center received five stars in the overall rating, health inspections and quality measures categories and four stars in nurse staffing.

“Being recognized by U.S. News & World Report is validation that we are excelling at serving our area seniors and their families,” said Helen Shaham, president of The Palace Management Group.

“It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees.”

In December 2008, the community also received the five-star rating — tops in the nation as selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, the federal

administrative support agency for the 65and-older U.S. citizen.

Health inspections included approximately 180 care aspects, judged during on-site visits by trained inspection teams that check quality, review medical records and individually interviewed residents.

Lily Patterson, former administrator of The Palace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center who now manages the company’s Palace Renaissance and Royale assisted living communities, said the recognition is an acknowledgement of the team effort that is required.

Emphasis was placed on training and education as well as in staffing — which exceeded the required staff to patient ratio — wound care and rehabilitation.

Last year the community underwent an extensive refurbishment and new, state-ofthe-art equipment was installed.

Additionally, services were expanded to include a specialization in orthopedics and opening the center to the general public for outpatient services such as physical, occupational and speech therapies.

In addition to the Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, The Palace’s continuum of care includes The Palace Suites, a luxurious independent living community; The Palace Royale, a “catered living” community; The Palace Renaissance, an assisted living community; The Palace Gardens, an assisted living community in Homestead; The Palace at Home, a Medicare-certified home health agency; The Palace at Weston, luxury living for those 55 and over, and Palace TelAviv, a continuing care retirement community in Israel.

Their two newest projects, The Palace at Weston Senior Living and The Palace at Coral Gables, are under development.

For information about The Palace’s communities, call 305-270-7000 or visit online at <www.thepalace.org>.

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Alhambra Orchestra joins Riuniti Opera for free performances COMMUNITY NEWS briefs

For their annual summer collaboration, Riuniti Opera and Alhambra Orchestra, with conductor Carlos Riazuelo, will present two concert performances of The Impresario, a lively oneact story in song, plus favorite arias for your enjoyment.

A one-hour just-for-kids performance will take place at 11:15 a.m., on Thursday, June 25, at the University of Miami’s Gusman Hall, 1314 Miller Dr. in Coral Gables. The evening performance for adults and families will be co-sponsored by the Alper JCC on Sunday, June 28, 7 p.m., at the JCC’s Robert Russell Theatre, 11155 SW 112 Ave. in Kendall. The second performance is open to all.

Alhambra Orchestra is a non-profit community orchestra made up primarily of volunteer musicians. Riuniti Opera, under the leadership of soprano/music educator Dr. Beverly Coulter, mentors and promotes young opera singers.

Together, they present a free opera each summer.

For additional information, call 305668-9260, 305-899-3689 or send email to <info@alhambramusic.org> or <BCoulter@mail.barry.edu>.

WOMEN’S NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL TEAMS TO COMPETE IN MIAMI Come and watch as the best female volleyball players from North, Central and South America compete in the exciting Pan American Cup. Games will be played from Friday, June 26, to Saturday, July 4, at the BankUnited Center on the University of Miami’s campus and from Friday, June 26, until Tuesday, June 30, at the U.S. Century Bank Arena on the FIU campus.

During this event, 12 Olympic teams from countries in the western hemisphere will compete in 44 matches during 10 days of non-stop action.

Tickets are $12, general admission, and $20, reserved, and $10 for groups of 20 or more. A season pass (for all sessions) is $75.

For a complete schedule of matches visit online at <www.MiamiSports.org> or call 305-818-7188 to purchase group tickets.

JULY 4 PICNIC, OLD-FASHIONED CELEBRATION AT THE BARNACLE This year, celebrate Independence Day with an old-fashioned picnic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Barnacle Historic State

Park, 3485 Main Hwy. in downtown Coconut Grove.

You can either bring your own picnic or treat yourself to hot dogs, veggie dogs, popcorn and soft drinks that will be available for purchase.

Lawn games, board games, knot-tying, kite-making, crafts and a scavenger hunt will keep the whole family entertained and in a sporting mood. Live music will add to the atmosphere.

Admission to the park on the day of this event is $5; $2 for children ages 6-12, and free for children under 6. The park closes at 5 p.m. Blankets or lawn chairs and picnics are welcome, but alcohol and fireworks are not permitted.

For additional information, call 305442-6866 or visit online at <www.TheBarnacle.org>.

BISCAYNE NP SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON MOORING BUOY AND MARKER PLAN The National Park Service (NPS) proposes to address options for mooring buoys and information, regulatory and navigational markers within Biscayne National Park. The NPS is preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the environmental effects of the proposed alternatives.

The public is invited to attend any of three Public Scoping Workshops where they can learn more about the mooring buoys and markers, ask questions and share ideas and concerns. The workshops are Tuesday, July 7, 6-8 p.m., at Miami-Dade College, Homestead Campus, Aviation Building F222-223,

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Free community workshop reveals how to slash thousands off the high cost of college, even if you think you make too much money to qualify for financial aid.

On Thursday, June 25th, 6:30 pm, at Bet Shira Congregation, 7500 SW 120th Street, Peter Ratzan, M.B.A., a local college planner and former high school teacher will conduct a free workshop on how to cope with the ever-increasing costs of college. Seating is limited. Topics to be covered include: • How even millionaires can save 25% off the cost of college; • The “double secret” formula used to determine how much financial aid you will receive; • The “dirty little secret” about Bright Futures and Florida Pre-paid; • How to triple your chances of free scholarships and grants; and • Much more.

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The NPS seeks the benefit of public comments on the scope of the analysis that will be conducted. Comments can be submitted through July 31 at <http://parkplanning.nps.gov>. If you would like to receive a project brochure by mail, or if you would like more information about the project or the workshops, contact Elsa Alvarez, chief of Resource Management, by calling 305230-1144, or sending email to <elsa_alvear@nps.gov>.

CELEBRATE THE MANGOS OF FAIRCHILD AT INTERNATIONAL MANGO FESTIVAL Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will conduct its 17th annual Mango Festival this year celebrating the Mangos of Fairchild on Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the park, 10901 Old Cutler Rd. The festival will feature everything for the mango lover — mango tree sales, mango lectures, a mango auction, mango smoothies, displays of more than 200 mangos from Fairchild nurseries, a children’s program that includes a mango puppet show, mango theater, cooking demonstrations and a spectacular mango brunch on Sunday.

Admission to Fairchild Tropical Gardens costs $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for children ages 6-17 and is free to children 5 and under as well as Fairchild members.

For more information, visit online at <www.fairchildgarden.org>.

BCCO DIRECTOR REAPPOINTED TO FLORIDA BUILDING COMMISSION Building Code Compliance Office

(BCCO) director Herminio F. Gonzalez, PE, MS, has been reappointed by Florida Gov. Charlie Crist to serve as a member of the Florida Building Commission (FBC).

The reappointment was announced June 11 and Gonzalez will be expected to serve for a period of four years, or until Jan. 6, 2013.

The FBC is the administrative body that modifies, updates, interprets and maintains the Florida Building Code. This is Gonzalez’s third reappointment to this position.

For more information about the role the FBC plays in regulating building and construction in the state, visit online at <www.dca.state.fl.us/FBC/> and click on the link titled “Florida Building Commission” to the left of the page.

‘SOUTH FLORIDA PARENTING’ RETURNS FOR ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL SPLASH South Florida Parenting magazine is planning its fifth annual Back-toSchool event scheduled for Aug. 8 and 9, at The Falls Shopping Center, 8888 SW 136 St. in Miami. The magazine partners with the shopping mall to provide parent information, educational resources and new product sampling for local families.

The event is open to the public with all activities provided at no cost, including face-painting, crafts, paddle boats, Florida Marlins’ activities, inflatables and more. South Florida Parenting welcomes dance, karate and gymnastic groups to perform on the entertainment stage, as well as family-friendly businesses to become exhibitors at the Back to School Splash.

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The Top 5 Questions When Facing Foreclosure

BY DANIA S. FERNANDEZ, ESQ., Attorney at Law 1. Once I get the Complaint for Foreclosure what should I do?

When you receive the complaint, your best action is to consult with an experienced attorney to properly respond to the Complaint of Foreclosure. In Florida, you will have 20 days to give a response to the Complaint for Foreclosure. Once the response has been filed, you will have between 6 to 12 months to take action and make decisions Each provision in the complaint should be answered with a Denial or Admit along with your defenses against the Foreclosure Complaint.

An Attorney will know the law and will properly form the answers and all the defenses on your behalf.

Many of my clients come to my office with a recorded hardship letter as their answer to the Complaint. A recorded hardship letter is not an answer to the complaint.

2. I do not have any money right now. What should I do?

Analyze your employment options and start looking for a way to make money. You must show some kind of income to qualify for modification or refinance. If there is no income, the Lender will not agree to new loan terms. Even though money is short, investing in a qualified attorney is essential. The attorney will be able to defend your case and may be able to negotiate a better agreement with the bank.

3. Should I keep my home? Is it still a good investment?

The following is a list of points to consider when making this decision: •Do you owe more than the property is currently worth?

•What are the new modification terms the Lender is offering you?

•Are there properties comparable to yours available at reduced prices?

•Are there any loan programs you could qualify for if you do buy a new home?

•Are family or friends available to help you get a loan as a co-signer/co-borrower?

4. Should I leave my home and rent another?

No. It is not until there is a foreclosure sale date and the sale has occurred that you will need to leave your home. Hire an attorney to defend your case. You can stay in your home during the defense of your case. During this time you should be working at getting a loan modification with the Lender. This will take a few months.

5. Can anyone get a loan modification?

No. First, a hardship must exist, such as loss of income, health issues, divorce, etc. Second, there must be proof of income sufficient to substantiate the payment of a loan modification.

Third, the monthly expense should not be greater than the monthly income.

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These are a few of the most commonly asked question and answers regarding foreclosure. For more information go to www.daniafernandez.com and download the e-book “Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Today: What everyone should know?” by Dania Fernandez, Esq. and Emmanuel Perez, Esq. For a FREE initial consultation please call Dania Fernandez at 305-2544492 or e-mail me at dania@fap-law.com.

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South Florida Educational FCU awards full-tuition scholarships

BY LEE STEPHENS South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union (FCU) recently awarded full tuition-based Florida Prepaid College Scholarships to 15 graduating high school seniors during an evening ceremony attended by Miami-Dade Public Schools superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho.

Carvalho encouraged students to take full advantage of the scholarship, calling it a winning ticket to their future.

Scholarship winner Joel Perez set the tone for the evening when he expressed his gratitude to the credit union and its board of directors stating, “If it weren’t for this scholarship, I wouldn’t be able to afford to go to college.”

According to the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education, college tuition and fees have increased 439 percent in the past 25 years, while median family income has risen only 147 percent.

This staggering trend is one of the reasons why South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union (FCU) has continued to offer its Hubert O. Sibley Four-Year Florida Prepaid Tuition Scholarship annually for the past 14 years.

Since 1995, South Florida Educational FCU has awarded 219 scholarships, totaling more than $2 million.

“Our members anxiously look forward to our long-standing scholarship tradition,” said Steve Webb, vice president of Communications and Public Relations at South Florida Educational FCU. “It is great to give back to our members, particularly

during a time when the economy is at the forefront of their minds.”

2009 South Florida Educational Federal Credit Union Scholarship recipients and their schools are: Gino Ageno, G. Holmes Braddock; Jonathan Castrillon, Robert Morgan Educational Center; Courtney Collins, Everglades; Joseph DePriest-Capparelli, Miami Sunset; Kenneth Dyches, Miami Palmetto; Treymon Ellis, Coral Reef; Michael James, Miami Norland; Vincent Lemon, Miami Palmetto; Zachary Martell, Coral Reef; Kamilyah Miller, Coral Reef; Karina Pereira DaCunha, Coral Gables; Joel Perez, Felix Varela; Mario Roberts, Booker T. Washington; Clyde Small, Pembroke Pines Charter School, and Mekalla Tyler, Everglades.

To be eligible for South Florida Educational FCU’s Hubert O. Sibley Four-Year Florida Prepaid Tuition Scholarship high school seniors or their parent/legal guardian must have had a Credit Union account for at least one year prior to the scholarship application deadline.

In addition to the Scholarship Program, South Florida Educational FCU is involved in its award winning, “Got Green?” financial literacy program, paid high school summer internships, and career fairs to help promote the importance of developing professional skills in the workplace.

“Got Green?” workshops are available free of charge to all Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami Dade College campuses.

For more information on South Florida Educational FCU’s programs, call 305-270-6633 or send email to <youthed@sfefcu.org>.

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Al Maloof appointed to MDX Board of Directors

BY JOSE BOZA Al Maloof, PhD, managing director of GJB Consulting LLC, affiliate of the Genovese Joblove & Battista PA law firm, has been appointed to the MDX (Miami-Dade Expressway Authority) Board of Directors by the Miami-Dade County Commission.

For more than 20 years, Maloof has worked on numerous transportation initiatives including serving as a member of the Governor’s Transition Team to review the operation of the Florida Department of Transportation and on the 2025 Florida Transportation Plan Steering Committee.

“MDX is dedicated to improving the quality of life of South Florida’s residents by addressing transportation issues in a timely manner while maintaining fiscal responsibility. I am excited to work with the board and staff and continue to move our community forward,” Maloof said.

In addition, Maloof currently serves on the board of directors of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Chairman’s Circle. He has a doctorate and master’s deegree in public administration and a bachelor’s degree in political science.

The Miami-Dade Expressway Authority’s board of directors brings a broad cross-section of transportation, business and professional expertise, as well as civic, environmental, county and state interest and commitment. Of the 13 members, 12 are volunteer, non-paid local business and civic leaders. The 13th member is the Florida Department of Transportation District Six Secretary, who serves as an ex-officio

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The Sports Exchange earns spot as after-work favorite

BY CHRISTA SEGALINI

Sports fans and business professionals throughout Miami have discovered a new home field. The Sports Exchange is the region’s first customized sports bar, equipped with state-of-the-art technology that allows every customer to create an atmosphere of his or her liking.

This unique ability to personalize the experiences of its patrons has made The Sports Exchange extremely successful in its opening month, attracting large crowds and exceeding 300 dinners served several nights per week.

Customization at The Sports Exchange begins with “The Shrine,” the restaurant’s 50-foot-long bar, which features an incredible 25- by 8-foot wall of high-definition projection and plasma screen TVs that allow patrons to view up to nine events and programs at the same time. A 16-foot scrolling stock quote ticker hangs above.

With wireless sound boxes that can be situated on any table per request, customers can personalize their Sports Exchange experience by listening to their choice of what is being broadcast from “The Shrine” or any of the 24 large-screen, high definition televisions that are strategically placed throughout the restaurant.

Without sacrificing the excitement that comes from watching a sporting event with a large group of fans, these sound boxes allow for the privacy that every fan knows is necessary to truly focus on the game or match at hand.

Likewise, financial professionals can enjoy up-to-the-second stock quotes and local and national news shows without being interrupted by crowd noise.

Thanks to the recently installed, 16-foot, authentic stock market ticker, customers have been enjoying their lunch

The restaurant’s 50foot-long bar features an incredible 25- by 8foot wall of high-definition projection and plasma screen TVs.

and monitoring the market without the hassle of continuously checking their email alerts.

In addition, and for those who want to grab a bite while they continue to work, The Sports Exchange offers free WiFi Internet access.

“The Miracle Mile has never been home to a restaurant like The Sports Exchange,” said managing partner Barry Abes. “At any time of the day, you can come to The Sports Exchange for a great meal or beverage, knowing that you’re going to have a great time whether you want to watch a game, surf the ’Net, finish a report or just socialize while you eat. The choice is yours at The Sports Exchange.”

For the ultimate customized experience, The Sports Exchange is presenting the opportunity to become a “Good Sport.” By signing up to become a “Good Sport,” customers can be notified by The Sports Exchange when their favorite sports are being featured on the establishment’s main projection screen.

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In addition, The Sports Exchange offers “The Skybox,” a party space with a private courtyard entrance that can accommodate up to 50 people and is ideal for group luncheons and dinners, meeting presentations and parties. It is equipped with a high-definition projection screen, plasma TVs and its own sound system with a wireless microphone.

The Sports Exchange is proud of its team, led by managing partner Barry Abes and Chef Lance Smith, who previously has been a chef at renown restaurants such as Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Houston’s and, most recently, The Grand Lux Café. Abes boasts over 20 years of restaurant experience in New York, Chicago and Florida.

The menu at The Sports Exchange features authentic brick oven, New Yorkstyle pizza, as well as other menu items including a large selection of appetizers, pastas, sandwiches, any and all types of sliders, build-your-own salads, creative entrees and fresh specials each day.

There are more than 60 menu items to choose from so every customer will be satisfied.

“Since opening night, we’ve consistently received amazing feedback about the quality of the food we’re offering,” Abes said. “While it’s important that we’ve created a unique and exciting atmosphere, we realize that great-tasting food and exceptional service are what will keep our clientele coming back.”

More information, as well as a schedule of events to be broadcast on The Sports Exchange’s main projection screen, can be found on the restaurant’s website at <www.sportsexchangemiami.com> or by calling 305-774-1222. The Sports Exchange is located at 45 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables.

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Café Med celebrates first anniversary at The Falls

BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD For the past year, Café Med has been the place for families to go for dinner.

The family neighborhood restaurant, located at The Falls near Bloomingdales, has a cuisine that includes numerous delicious Italian and Mediterranean dishes as well as homemade pizzas, pastas and seafood.

Formerly known as Bice Grand Café, it was taken over by Frank Bernstein and business partner Fred Wright. The restaurant had been part of a chain, but they bought it away from the chain and changed the name to Café Med. It has no affiliation with the Café Med that was in Coconut Grove.

Bernstein also renovated the décor to make the restaurant more inviting. He added a rug to improve acoustics and created a floral centerpiece as a focal point. It also helps break up the long dining room so the restaurant feels more intimate.

Café Med is making good use of Florida’s sunshine and beautiful weather.

Bernstein has seating for fifty on the patio and has plans to add a covering to protect diners from the elements on rainy days.

“It’s going to be a nice patio,” Bernstein said.

Café Med also has a private room that can seat 40 where they host many private parties.

When Bernstein took over the restaurant, he and chef Walter Peralta developed a new menu.

“When we came here a year ago, we wanted to be a family neighborhood restaurant where people could come two or three times a week and not spend a lot of money,” he said.

It didn’t take long for Café Med to become popular for Happy Hour.

“I have entertainment four nights a week,” he said.

Café Med offers 12 different wines by the glass including champagne. Food service also is available at the bar.

When the recession hit, Café Med changed its Happy Hour to all day every day.

“My appetizers are half price and all my drinks are half price, even top shelf,” he said.

The appetizers are real food, not fried egg rolls or tiny portions. In fact, some people order a couple of appetizers and a drink and leave feeling full. Bernstein also lowered other meal prices.

“It’s about giving back to the communi-

Frank Bernstein, owner of Café Med, wants his restaurant to become the neighborhood place to eat.

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ty,” he said. “It’s working. Families come in have one or two appetizers and beer and pay less than fast food.”

Café Med has Sunset Specials from 4 to 6:30 p.m. for $12.95.

“I also have brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can choose from the brunch menu for $10.95,” he said.

On Sundays, he has what he calls the Traditional Family Meal —spaghetti and meatballs plus a salad for $11.95. The table service also includes homemade bread and a trio of olive oil, roasted garlic or hummus or garlic butter.

The restaurant has weekend brunch menus for $10.95. Because of the family friendly features and the reasonable prices, Bernstein has built up his business. They may come in the first time for Happy Hour and then return with their families.

Bernstein is at the restaurant constantly so he can make sure that customers are satisfied.

“I work very hard to make sure every guest is treated as a guest in my home,” he said.

Café Med is located at 8888 SW 136 St. For information, call 305-232-8878.

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“The Junior Lifeguard Program is a great way for MDFR’s Ocean Rescue Bureau to reach the children in our community with important aquatic and life safety information,” said Fire Chief Herminio Lorenzo. “These future lifeguards will get an up-close look at an exciting and vital public safety profession while being exposed to an environment that will teach them courtesy, respect, discipline, sound morals and good sportsmanship.”

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BY JAY RAND Law enforcement and advocacy groups long have sought safe alternatives to illegal street racing that plagues South Florida roadways.

To combat this dangerous activity, Homestead-Miami Speedway has announced the development of the “Test and Tune” experience, whereby car enthusiasts can test and tune their street-legal vehicles on a one-eighthmile course. The grand opening is set for Friday night, June 26, with free dinner and half-price admission for all attendees arriving between 6 and 8 p.m.

On June 26, drivers producing valid license and vehicle registration can tune street-legal vehicles in the same garages housing IndyCar (Oct. 9-10) and NASCAR (Nov. 20-22) elite for Championship Weekends, as well as test their cars on a one-eighth-mile course.

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“People all over South Florida are aware of the dangers posed by illegal street racing,” Gray said. “Pick up a paper or watch the news, and you’re likely to come across an accident that occurred due to street racing.

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2010 Insight is Honda’s all-new hybrid entry Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The 2010 Honda Insight hybrid is a big step in the right direction toward putting more fuel-efficient automobiles on the highway.

Strangely enough, the Insight, with its aerodynamic design, looks a lot like the Toyota Prius, and that’s probably intentional. But there are differences — the Insight is lighter and smaller and has less interior space, but the Prius gets better gas mileage (40/43 mpg for the Insight; 48/45 mpg for the Prius).

The Insight is a five-passenger, fivedoor vehicle and it’s offered in three models: LX ($19,800) — comes with automatic climate control, power windows, outside mirrors and central locking; a fourspeaker 150-watt, multi-media-capable sound system including speed-sensitive

volume control; a multi-information display showing, among other data bits, fuel economy, average speed, exterior temperature and a real-time map of the hybrid system’s energy flows; tilt-and-telescope steering wheel; manual driver’s seat height adjustment, and 60/40-split, fold-down rear seatback.

EX ($21,300) — adds cruise control, paddle shifters, front center console with armrest and storage bin, driver and passenger seatback map pockets, map lights, and two speakers and a USB connector to the sound system.

EX with Navigation ($23,100) — includes a navigation system with 6.5inch screen, voice recognition, routing and guidance, and Bluetooth handsfree capability.

The Insight is powered by something Honda calls an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system, which basically is a 1.3liter i-VTEC gasoline engine paired with a 10-kilowatt electric motor. There’s also a built-in Ecological Drive Assist System — or Eco Assist — that enhances operation even more, while at the same time provides feedback related to individual driving styles.

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The IMA system can operate exclusively on electric power in certain lowto mid-speed cruising conditions and it can deactivate cylinders during deceleration. It also has an idle-stop feature when the vehicle is stationary. An onboard 10.6-gallon fuel tank gives the Insight a traveling range of more than 400 miles. Pressing the ECON button can further enhance vehicle efficiency: Throttle control, CVT operation, idlestop duration, air conditioning and cruise-control operation.

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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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WEEKLY HOROSCOPES Aries - Your communications challenges

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attending lectures. Public speaking may not be the challenging or frightening experience you feared. If you want to take on a leadership role, you will need to spend time traveling or studying more effective ways to communicate.

Taurus - A friend or companion has good

Scorpio - You have an opportunity to make extra money, and it would be a good idea if you took that little windfall and paid down some debt, or built up your savings accounts.

Your career is heading for an upswing, and you will be energetic and creative.

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Gemini - You are playing the expert, teacher, or wise guru role this week, and now that you have reluctantly admitted you don't know everything, the odd thing is that admission has only added to your credibility. You may have to delegate authority or responsibilities to others who have the knowledge or experience you lack.

Sagittarius - You and your spouse or partner will have time for some fun and recreation this week. If you have been trying to get your significant other to agree to that budget-busting home theater system, this is likely the best chance that you will get, but do shop carefully!

Cancer - Your subconscious is working

raise, this week would be one of the better times to approach your boss for an appointment to discuss your future. In some cases, they may actually be coming to you. Try to get the best deal you can, be flexible if you are negotiating a contract this week.

overtime this week, processing ideas and information, some of which could come from hidden sources. You will find that you are drawn to strange spiritual and metaphysical topics, and are attracting people with wild ideas.

Leo - Your relationships are rather complicated right now. You may have an opportunity to go with a friend to holistic fair or expo soon, but you may be overwhelmed with financial paperwork right now. You need a bit of a break, and a reflexology or aromatherapy treatment could work wonders.

Virgo - Companions will express regrets, appreciation or understanding of a hard choice you made recently. Sharing experiences will draw you much closer together.

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Pisces - Family members could help sort out a problem with your fitness or health, or perhaps it is you who will be playing doctor.

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June 23 - 29, 2009

SUMMER YOUTH ATHLETIC LEAGUE JUNE 15 - JULY 23

Miami-Dade Police Department

Cutler Bay Business Assoc. and Miami-Dade Police Dept. Announce B.A.M.

Student reads his 500-word essay about the relationship between Academics and Sports

Carlos Arroyo (second from right) attends Orientation and Game One

Students listen intently to the rules of the program

Mayor Vrooman and B.A.M. Volunteers display their T-Shirts proudly

Sixty days ago, it was only a dream: a communitybased and supported basketball league for middle school students in the Cutler Bay area.

The dream became a reality June 15 when 80 students and their parents met for orientation to the Bay Area Mentors (B.A.M.) program, co-sponsored by the Miami-Dade Police Department and the Cutler Bay Business Association. The teamwork effect of local police and business owners is targeted at providing summer recreation for young people who have no summer school activities, due to School Board budget cuts.

Police Department Major Ariel Artime and Darryl Boyette, president of CBBA, both addressed the orientation group, distributing team shirts and outlining the rules for the six-week league that will end in a championship playoff in July and an awards dinner at Southland Mall.

Coaches and referees for the B.A.M. League will be both police officers and civilian volunteers.

Local business owners are providing sponsorships for individual players and for the eight teams, consisting of four boys teams and four girls teams. The adult participation in the project includes 42 police officers and 15 civilian volunteers.

Boyette is excited about the enthusiastic response from business owners who have donated both funds and specialty items for the “goody bags” provided to each player. “B.A.M. is a program that seeks to provide a safe and fun environment for students and that provides a way for the business community to invest in our local students.”

For more information, contact Cyndi Rogg, CBBA Vice-president, at 305-609-1096.

Volunteers prepare for the start of Game One

Major Artime, of MDPD, poses for jump ball start

Girls coach encourages players to make quick starts and go for rebounds

Boys teams are excited to play on the Miami Southridge indoor court

Teams: Arthur Mays Middle School Sponsored by Southland Mall and Coral Reef Law Centennial Middle School Sponsored by Sign-a-rama and J's Automotive Cutler Ridge Middle School Sponsored by Cutler Bay Networking, Inc. and Vertek Communications Coaches (front row) meet their team members during Orientation

Richmond Middle School Sponsored by TD Bank and Perrine Chiropractic Clinic

Girls teams show intensity while playing their first game

Join us for lunch the second Thursday of each month Palmetto Bay Village Center 18001 Old Cutler Rd. www.cbba.biz or call 305-609-1096