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JUNE 2009

MAYOR’S COLUMN Mitigation Mail-in Vote underway BY MAYOR JUAN CARLOS BERMUDEZ As you all may know, the ballot language for the vote to eliminate mitigation payments by Doral, Palmetto Bay and Miami Lakes will be a “mail-in “vote. This essentially means that beginning June 5th, 2009 the ballot will be mailed to all of the registered voters in the City of Doral asking them if they will vote to eliminate the mitigation requirement that presently is found in our charter. A “YES” vote will serve to eliminate this onerous payment after the seven-year mark. This means that beginning next year these payments would cease.

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Bride-to-Be national prizewinner Joins grandmother for Jamaican trip

ondé Nast’s premier destination bridal website Brides.com (www.brides.com) is awarding Knoxville, Tennessee resident Judith Edwards and her soon-to-be-married granddaughter Elizabeth Martin, of Doral, with the grand prize in its Mothers & Daughters Contest. As contest winners, Ms. Judith Edwards and Elizabeth will receive a luxurious trip to the Beaches Resort in Jamaica, which recently launched a “Mom & Me” travel package for Mother’s Day. Elizabeth plans to wed in 2010. Brides’ editors selected Elizabeth’s heartwarming entry about her grandmother after reviewing over 500 submis-

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New trade alliance opens co-op effort at Free Zone

Elizabeth Martin of Doral with grandmother, Judith Edwards, winners of Brides ‘Mom & Me’ grand prize.

Doral Middle in national competition T

here’s good reason for Doral Middle School to get excited. What Nevis I. Binett calls her “awesome group” took top honors for their projects during a statewide competition held by the Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). The seventh and eighth grade students comprise the “Blue Dolphins,” a team that developed individual project presentations judged at the FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Orlando March 27.

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“Blue Dolphins” of Doral Middle School win Florida honors, compete for national recognition in July.

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COMPETITION, page 6

he newly created “Alliance to Promote International Trade” began its cooperative effort with Doral-based and other internationally-oriented organization May 15 during the Florida Foreign Trade Association (FFTA) meeting at the Miami Free Zone. The Alliance offers agencies and organizations an opportunity to unify individual efforts, and share the exposure and benefits from all alliancerelated events while providing a platform for members and their clients to present services and products to prospective customers. During the meeting, 17 representatives from 14 different local chambers discussed: • Review and approval of the contents of the strategic alliance. • The Alliance signing ceremony between FFTA, the Peruvian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, the Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce and the DominicanAmerican National Chamber of Commerce. • Re-introduction of a table top exhibition event, “International Trading After Hours Business Expo: A Taste of Peru”, to be held on Tuesday, July 28, at the Miami Free Zone, beginning at 5 p.m. “The development of such an alliance with partner organizations to jointly promote and market key programs and events will drive international trade, as an effective means of bringing economic recovery and welfare to our local business community,” commented Rafael Puga, FFTA President.

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S. Florida to test organic composting plan BY MORGAN LEVY The South Dade Soil and Water Conservation District (SDSWCD) has been approved to get a federal Environmental Protection Agency grant to prove on-site composting and reuse onsite of organic waste for environmental and economic advantage. We will be working with Florida International University, the University of Miami, MetroZoo and the Breakers Resort in Palm Beach, typical large organic waste operations, to compost food waste, yard waste, soiled paper waste and animal waste with our portable in-vessel aerobic composting equipment. The finished compost will be cured and then applied on specific landscaped sites, never leaving the property. This also has the potential of removing many truck trips to and from the present disposal sites, reducing the carbon footprint of the area. The completed report of this EPA Grant will be provided on disc (to save paper) to over 3,000 Soil and Water Conservation Districts in the United

Conservation Counts States, one in almost every county. EPA would like to see this organic waste compost and reuse on site expanded throughout the country. Similar in-vessel aerobic composting of organic waste programs are currently being successfully conducted at the Toyota Manufacturing plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, with 10,000 employees and six cafeterias. Montclair State University, Oberlin University and Ohio State University have just started a food waste composting program. We do not need to re-invent the wheel for composting. Mother Nature has been showing us how to compost since the beginning of life on Planet Earth, with dead trees and leaves slowly decaying (composting), creating the soil that we now use to grow our crops and replant our forests. Florida, with its major resorts and entertainment destinations, has histori-

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serve water, provide slow release nutrients and reduce the volume of commercial chemical fertilizers that leach into our surface and subsurface waters. By recycling their organic waste, hotels will receive additional credits towards their Green Lodging Program. The benefits for such a composting program far outweigh the costs. The hotels would receive a lower disposal fee in return for separating the organic waste from the rest of the waste stream. The plastic, metal. glass, clean paper and cardboard are all recyclable and are already being collected in special containers. Zero Waste For Miami Beach Hotels is possible and is presently desired by management. The waste companies already advertise their commitment to the environment. The time is overdue for them to walk the walk and direct the organic waste that they collect to a compost facility. The cost of in-vessel composting equipment and producing a very marketable compost product would be offset by the sale of the compost to farmers, golf courses, parks, and landscapers who are now seeking relief from paying a three-fold increase in the cost of commercial fertilizers. Once the Miami Beach hotels are recycling their organic waste, this same program can be expanded to restaurants, supermarkets, universities, schools, hospitals, corporate headquarters and any facility that generates large volumes of organic waste. Composting will create jobs and will help to sustain local agriculture that is the third leg of our local economy along with tourism and commerce.

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MAYOR’S COLUMN,

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If the voters do not vote “Yes” the City will have to continue to pay over $10 million yearly (Yes! You read it correctly: ten million dollars per year, in perpetuity to the county). A “Yes” vote means that requirement is removed and those tax dollars stay here. This vote is one of the most critical and important issues the voters will ever get a chance to vote upon in our history. The ballot language will appear as follows:

After voting “Yes ,” mail it in on time so that we can finally put an end to this unfair requirement. Many of you have read for years about this battle and know the importance of getting rid of mitigation for our City. If you have any questions contact me or call me. Hopefully, and with your help, we will wake up on June 26th, 2009 finally rid of this unfair requirement that most other cities in our county do not pay.

Question 1: Modification of Char ter pr o v i s i o n s r e l a t i n g t o m i t i g a t i o n Elimination of Mitigation Payments after Fiscal Year 2009-2010 S h a l l t h e C i t y o f D o r a l ’ s Char ter be amended to modify the for mula for mitigation due to the County for Fiscal Years 2006-2007 thr ough 20092010 r esulting in a r e duction in the requir e d p a y m e n t s a n d e l i m i n a t e m i t i gation payments due to the County after payment for Fiscal Year 20092010, rather than r equiring payment o f m i t i g a t i o n i n p e r p e t u i t y, a n d d e l e t e t h e “ F a v o r e d N a t i o n s S t a t u s ” p r ovi s i o n r e l a t i n g t o m i t i g a t i o n a n d c e r tain other pr ovisions to mitigation?

FORBES SAYS WE’RE NO. 2! Recently Forbes.com named the City of Doral the second best town to live in the United States. Only Boulder, Colorado beat our City out. This is a tremendous accomplishment for a new city. In the last year we have been named the 51st best place in the country to live and start a business by CCC/Money, the number one city to live and start a business by Business Week and the youngest City in the country to be named a “Tree City USA”. These wonderful accomplishments are thanks to the efforts of our staff, our residents and our businesses. Kudos and applause go ahead to you for making our City of Doral the premier place to live, work, play and learn in our state.

Shall the above described amend ment be adopted? Please vote “Yes” and mail in your vote before June 25th, 2009. Since this is a mail-in ballot we must get the word out to vote “Yes” and get rid of this unfair requirement in our charter.

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The first leg of the Metrorail system expansion will break ground this May. This $525 million project — the Miami Intermodal Center/Earlington Heights Connector — will bring Metrorail to Miami International Airport. A new fleet of railcars and Metromover cars are also being purchased. In the transportation area, more than 390 miles of roadways have been improved. A new Advanced Traffic Management System that will ease traffic congestion throughout our community is currently being installed. Traffic circles have been constructed and school safety crossing zones have been improved.

There is, however, much yet to be done. There has been great concern over promises made and the ability to fund those projects. The Trust shares these concerns. The Trust is also encouraged and applauds the candor, honesty and quality of the discussion occurring within Miami-Dade County and the community. Recent events and dialogue sponsored by Mayor Carlos Alvarez; Commission Chair Dennis C. Moss; Transit, Infrastructure and Roads Committee Chair Barbara J. Jordan; the entire County Commission and County Manager George M. Burgess are all positive developments.

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sions describing how engaged women across the country are bonding with their mothers over wedding plans, along with mother-daughter photos. Elizabeth’s entry shared the fact that her grandmother who will serve as matron-of-honor at her nuptials had the primary parenting role in her life: “I was raised by my grandmother who took me in and cared for me after my mother abandoned me when I was 16,” wrote Elizabeth in her entry. “She’s the most wonderful woman I could imagine and taught me to stand on my own two feet as I went through college and beyond. “My grandmother is going to be my matron of honor, no one else could ever take her place in that regard! Her best advice is to never go to bed angry with my husband, to simply enjoy our marriage and our lives together and to never forget the love we have for each other. She has been married 47 years, and I trust her advice more than anyone else.” Employed weekdays, Elizabeth is currently working towards an Ph.D. in marine biology and an M.S. in mathemat-

COMPETITION,

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The project work was developed during a Family & Career specialized study program taught by Ms. Binett, Family & Consumer Science-Teacher, and FCCLA Advisor at Doral Middle School By combining medal scores that reviewed projects individually, the “Blue Dolphins” earned the right to compete in Nashville, Tennessee, July 13-17, to determine their national standing against other schools from outside of Florida. The students, medal honor and presentations included Valerie Bertina and Bianca

ics at the University of Miami. She plans to be wed June 12, 2010 to Timothy Councill in Knoxville, Tennessee. “My grandmother and I are using the trip for the two of us to head down to Jamaica together on a mother/daughter trip in the Fall of this year,” Elizabeth added. “We are both just ecstatic and excited!” “It’s a natural fit for Brides.com to pay tribute not only to the motherdaughter relationship—but the grandmother-granddaughter relationship, which is just as lasting and special,” said Brides.com Editor-in-Chief Michelle Preli. “It’s obvious that Elizabeth and Judith have an incredible bond, and we are privileged to honor their relationship with our grand prize.” Brides.com (www.brides.com), Condé Nast’s premier bridal destination Web site, features daily news and trend updates, in addition to expert tips and advice, designed to empower brides-tobe in preparing for their big day and visited by more than 1.5 million users each month.

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The Business Force for Doral

Doral Business Council History Timeline

2004 January

First organizational meeting Organizing Committee

February Founding group meets for the first time Founding members Developed the mission and vision of the DBC DBC logo created

April First reception to recruit members

May Founding “Pillar” Trustees join the Doral Business Council DBC moves into its first office at the Miami Free Zone

June First press conference about DBC formation First Board is selected Inaugural breakfast (Keynote speaker: Jorge Arrizurieta) Breakfast events are held every other month City of Doral endorses the Doral Business Council

November First Holiday event is organized

2005 February

First full-time employee is hired Formed strategic alliance with Florida Atlantic University and the Small Business Development Center First Educational Event

March Memo of Understanding signed with the Beacon Council

April First partnership with Golf Championship First After Hours event is held First Connections event, currently known as the DBC Forum

May Signature Breakfast becomes a monthly event

August First Board strategic planning session organized

2006 March

Women’s Alliance Group is created

June Monthly Trustee luncheons initiated

September First issue of the DBC HUB newsletter is published

October First special networking event, Domino & Tropical Nights

November First Trustee City Shapers reception

2007 June

Website is launched

September DBC Institute at Miami Dade College, West Campus is inaugurated

November First International Achievement Award Breakfast Recipient: Bill Johnson, Director of the Port of Miami

2008 March

New monthly signature event, Small Business Spotlight is held Weekly Communiqué begins to be distributed to the members First all committee reception is held

May DBC section is added to every issue of Doral Tribune newspaper

September Connections Event is re-branded as DBC Forum

November New Member orientation meeting is launched

2009 January

First Executive Director is named, Pete De La Torre

June Fifth anniversary celebration

Pillar

Trustees

BankUnited

Century Home Builders Citibank Eastern Financial Florida Credit Union Greenburg Taurig InterContinental West Miami Miami Free Zone Montenay Power Shoma Homes The Corradino Group The International Bank of Miami Transworld Payment Solutions

May 2004 Founding “Pillar” Trustees join the Doral Business Council

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The Business Force for Doral

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S DESK

The first 5 years…step by step! On a clear, cool morning in February 2005, I arrived at the Miami Free Zone ready to embark on a new journey. The “destination,” initiated just months earlier by a distinguished group of local business leaders, was to create an organization that would be influential in fostering economic development for the City of Doral and its surrounding areas. Working together as one team and with the endorsement of The City, we rolled up our sleeves and began the journey step by step. A say ‘yes’ attitude, a clearly defined mission, a strong work ethic, and

most importantly, a group of highly professional and dedicated volunteers, has allowed The DBC to successfully pave the road to long term economic growth. With a clear focus on signature networking events, committees, educational forums, and multiple

Like the first 5 years, we are determined to work just as hard and continue on this fulfilling journey step by step. member benefits, the ground work has been established to help our member businesses and professionals grow and prosper. At the same time, The DBC has established important strategic alliances with key organizations such as The Beacon Council, to further enhance the

DBC MAY TRUSTEE LUNCHEON long term vision and implementation of economic development initiatives. The accomplishments achieved in only five years are nothing short of amazing. In spite of economically challenging times, The DBC has kept its eye on the ball by constantly introducing relevant and innovative programs to assist our more than 700 members throughout Doral and South Florida. On behalf of the board of directors we want to thank the City of Doral and the entire business community of South Florida for all your support throughout our young history. We look forward to our 10th anniversary in 2014. Like the first 5 years, we are determined to work just as hard and continue on this fulfilling journey step by step. ■ Pete De La Torre Executive Director

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Baptist Outpatient Services Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida City of Doral TD Bank Flagler Development Group, Inc. Florida Power & Light Great Florida Bank HSBC Bank USA, NA InterContinental West Miami The Corradino Group Totalbank Univision WestVest Associates, Inc.

Gold

Aetna Life Insurance Co. Brandango, Inc. Brighstar Choice Environmental Services of Miami, Inc. Citibank Clear Channel Outdoor Cobb Theatre- Cinebistro Comcast Business Service Doral Golf Resort and Spa – A Marriot Resort Esserman International Gold Coast Beverage Distributors Greenberg Traurig, P.A. Hialeah Hospital Holly Real Estate Home Financing Center Leo A Daly

DBC Trustee Members enjoyed a relaxing lunch at Eos Restaurant, located on the15th Floor of the Viceroy Miami Hotel. The Mediterranean inspired restaurant combines impressive interior design and award winning cuisine by Chef Michael Psilakis, mirroring the artistic style of Downtown Miami. ■ For information on becoming a DBC Trustee Member, please contact the DBC office at 305-470-9597 or email info@doralbusiness.com. For information on becoming a DBC Trustee Member, please contact the DBC office at 305-470-9597 or email info@doralbusiness.com.

TRUSTEES

Platinum Gold

DBC Power Trustee Luncheon at Eos

Mercantil -Commercebank Miami-Dade Aviation Department Miami-Dade College Foundation Miami-Dade Expressway Authority Miami-Dade Limestone Products Association Miami International Mall MILNER, Inc. New York Life Insurance Company PS Business Parks Perry Ellis International Port of Miami Sam’s Club Security Management Innovations South Florida Workforce Investment Board Terra Group The Bank of Miami Univision Radio Veola Environmental Services/ Montenay Power

June 2006

Monthly Trustee ste ee luncheons lunc lunc lu nch heon heon he onss initiated inititiia init in iate iat ted ted

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DBC SIGNATURE MAY BREAKFAST

Doral Area Students Run May Breakfast and Wow the Crowd!

It was standing room only in the ballroom at the Hotel Intercontinental West Miami for the May Signature Breakfast. Students from Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center, John I. Smith Elementary, Miami Dade College, Doral Middle School, Ronald Regan Doral Senior High and Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center all took a turn as MC’s for the event and they were amazing! The breakfast crowd was also treated to early morning music by the Jazz Ensemble from Ronald Regan Doral Senior High. The topic for the student run breakfast was: “Business & Education Partnerships: Framework for a Masterpiece.” Officer Daniel Muñecas, recognized as the City of Doral Police Officer of the Month, led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. In keeping with the students and education theme of the morning, the Keynote Speaker was Alberto M. Carvalho, Superintendent of Dade County Public Schools. Mr. Carvalho’s presentation was followed by a Q&A from the audience.

Superintendent of Dade County Public Schools, Alberto M. Carvalho,

Rene Negron, Councilwoman Sandra Ruiz, Councilman Pete Cabrera

Ralph Sanchez, Alberto M. Carvalho, Pete De La Torre

Vice Mayor Mike DiPietro, Gail Birks

VIP’s at the breakfast included: City of Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez, Vice Mayor Michael DiPietro, Councilman Pete Cabrera, Councilwoman Sandra Ruiz and Councilman Robert Van Name We would like to thank our Presenting Sponsor, South Florida Workforce, Contributing Sponsor, the Dolphin Mall and our host, the Intercontinental Hotel West Miami. ■

Toni Bilbao. Polo Pomares, Mayor Juan C. Bermudez, Susie Castillo

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DBC AFTER-HOURS CONNECTIONS

Miami-Dade College West Campus Student Numbers Growing Our May After Hours was held at the West Campus of Miami-Dade College here in Doral. From it’s opening in 2006 the number of students has exploded from 126 to more than 4,000 last semester and we can see why. The West Campus offers a range of academic and professional development courses along with cultural and personal enrichment activities. The Campus also

offers a variety of educational services and learning resources that include internet access, learning laboratories, smart classrooms and on-line text. DBC members had the opportunity to tour the facility and as always, network with other members. ■

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Madeline Martinez, Ron Mann

Yvette Crichlow, Mike Mathews

Adolfo Karr, Jorge Olivieri, Eli Panel Jaime Paredes, Armando Fernandez, Roberto Suarez

Johanna Madden, Andres Ramirez, Mary Muñiz-Pellicer

Relay for Life: The DBC Joins the Fight Against Cancer Once again the Doral Business Council partners with the Doral community, this time in support of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event that took place April 24-25, 2009 at J.C. Bermudez Park.

fundraising during the event by selling popcorn, Cuban sandwiches, bottled water and many other wonderful treats.

This year’s theme, Entertaining a Cure, inspired our team, The Doral Business Council Producers, to decorate our tent with a Hollywood theme.

We want to thank each and everyone of our team members for all their hard work and effort. The commitment and passion for this event by DBC members is the reason it was such a great success. ■

Besides the financial support given to us by fellow DBC members, our clients, family and friends, we did additional

Our goal was to raise $2000.00 but our hard work paid off. We raised $4224.00, more than doubling our original goal!

Doral Business Council Producers

Mileyka Burgos, founder of Picture Perfect Planning, has been awarded a grant from the Women & Co.® Microenterprise Boost Program. The recipients of this award receive cash awards as well as business skills training from South Florida Urban Ministries (SFLUM) to help them with the growth and development of their business.

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SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

The Small Business Spotlight Celebrates it’s One Year Anniversary In the first year of spotlight events more than forty DBC members have made informative presentations about their products and services to fellow DBC members. The Small Business Spotlight has the right combination of power networking

and education. This event is one of the many benefits of the Doral Business Council membership. April’s Spotlight businesses were: Budget Blinds, Business Finance USA and Marriot’s Villas at Doral. ■

March 2008 New monthly signature event, Small Busines Spotlight is held Pete De La Torre, Chris Cobb

Pat Enochs, Kathi Rutter, Nubielena Medina-Gomez

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Non-Profit Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center P.T.A.

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Non-Profit American Cancer Society Kids & Families Foundation, Inc. Marianella Watanabe, Sarkis Damirdji, Angela Rojas Ricardo Lopez, Donald Sheffy

For more information on how your business can become a member of the Doral Business Council, the Business Force for Doral, or if you would like to sponsor a DBC event, please call (305) 470-9597 or visit us at: www.doralbusiness.com or e-mail us at info@doralbusiness.com.

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SAY YES TO JOINING THE DBC IN 2009 Be part of the most DYNAMIC and fastest GROWING

BUSINESS community in South Florida The Doral Business Council is the only economic development organization in Doral endorsed by The City of Doral As a Member you will have the following benefits: • NETWORKING EVENTS (3 Monthly events included in your membership) - Signature Breakfast - After Hours Connection Event - Small Business Spotlight Event - Trustee power Luncheon for Trustee Members • ACCESS TO MORE THAN 700 MEMBERS, REPRESENTING 60 PLUS INDUSTRIES • MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS - DBC Website - Online Membership Directory - Online Member to Member Discount Program - Newsletter - Doral Tribune - Weekly Communiqué - Small Business Spotlight - Sponsor and Host Events • PROFESSIONAL REFERRAL GROUP • ONGOING SERIES OF PROFESSIONALLY DEVELOPED EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS • OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN VISIBILITY AND EXPOSURE THROUGH VARIOUS DBC COMMITTEES • ACCESS TO EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS • FAST TRACK PROGRAM - New Member Orientation - One-on-One with the Director

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Cleaning park, $1,500 gift, MCS Beta Club highlights BY GLORIA BARNES On April 25, the Miami Christian School Beta Club attended the Volunteer Workday at Indian Hammocks Park restoring natural areas in Miami-Dade County. Led by Club sponsor, Donna Gehring, the group dug, weeded and did whatever was asked to help restore the hammock. Among the many Nicole helping out that day were Echever ria, Robin Reed, Diego Rivero,V ictoria Mar rero, Jackie Diaz, Leah LaRoche, Laura Buritica, Hannah Sielk, Alyssa Nieves, V icky Gonzalez, V ictoria Mar rer o, Michael Gehring, Christopher Gehring, Italo Maguina, and Christopher Rodriguez.. This same Club also raised $1500 throughout the year to go to the general support of the orphans in Sunil’s Home, an orphanage in India that Miami Christian supports. The Club gave the check to Lynn Bauer during her presentation to the elementary school students at the School. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The FHSAA has notified Miami Christian of eligibility for the FHSAA/Fred E Rozelle Sportsmanship Award for 2008-2009. Since MCS has had no unsportsmanlike ejections this year by any player, coach or spectator, they are eligible for the award. Letters of support have come from other schools and from officials who gave the school Exceptional Sportsmanship Reports for numerous sports. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The MCS Symphonic Band received an “Excellent” rating at the Music USA Festival in Orlando. Music USA Festivals referred to MCS students’ appearance as remarkable, and congratulated MCS on the “tutelage of a fine teacher and director, Derek Shute. In addition, Kunal Khyiani received a rating of excellent at the Florida Bandmasters Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Assessment (MPA) when he performed a grade 5 piece entitled “The Clave King”.

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update • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Three students participated in the Fine Arts Performance – Drama Section of the Miami Dade County Youth Fair. Jordan Reyes received a 3rd place for his monologue,, Daniela Perez received a 2nd Place Award, and Alyssa Nieves’ received a 1st Place and Special Recognition Awards. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • MCS graduate Melissa Nieves has been accepted into the clinical psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Central Florida. The doctoral program is competitive with a 4% acceptance rate. Tuition will be waived for the entire doctoral track, which takes about 5 to 7 years to complete. Melissa will also be receiving a supplementary teaching assistantship of $5000 a year. She will work alongside Dr. Deborah C. Beidel, an expert and leader in the field of anxiety disorders. She plans to specialize in the manifestation, assessment, and treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Particularly, she is interested in cultural factors as it relates to anxiety, and therapy without the use of medication, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and virtual reality exposure therapy. Melissa desires to enter a career in psychological research and academia.

Nicole Echeverria, Robin Reed, Diego Rivero and Victoria Marrero display air potatoes dug up during volunteer Work Day at Indian Hammocks Park.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Wayne W illiams was accepted to attend the 2009 House Fellows Program, an intensive week-long workshop that provides secondary education teachers of American history and government an opportunity to meet his Representative and participate in a variety of activities that will assist in the development of MCS’s curricular materials on the history and practices of the House.

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Ford prexy sees industry change ahead, lower sales BY RON BEASLEY The president of Ford Motor Company was in Miami recently to help launch a new dealership – a rarity in these troubled economic times – and told a round table discussion with Miami’s automotive press that his industry would undergo radical change in the coming years and see sharply lower sales. Mark Fields, Ford president of North and South America, was in Miami for the grand opening of the new Gus Machado of Kendall Ford dealership, and while sounding an optimistic note about his company’s future, admitted that it was going to be a tough row to hoe in the foreseeable future. “For most of the decade, we’ve been running at 16-17 million units of sales on an annual basis,” he said. “This year we’re running at about 10 to 10-and-a-half million units, so that gives you an indication of how revenues have fallen off for everybody. I think we’ll recalibrate what a healthy industry is going forward. Will it be 13 million? Will it be 15 million? Will it be plus or minus five-tenths on that? I don’t know, but I do believe that in the next number of years it will be below 16 or 17 million units.” Fields said much of the reason for the decline in auto sales was because of the disappearance of easy credit for consumers. “A lot of people used their houses as an ATM machine,” he said. “They take home equity loans out and buy an extra car, or rather than get a new car every four years they get one every two years. So I do think that will tamp down the industry. And, cars are lasting longer now; better quality. In our case, our quality is among the best in the business and our warranty costs have dropped dramatically, which means that customers don’t have to come into the

dealership to get their vehicles fixed as often, if even at all.” Fields noted that Ford, unlike Chrysler and General Motors, did not accept any federal bailout money and the company has no intentions of taking federal funds in the future. “We are very much committed that we have no plans to take any emergency taxpayer money, based on our assumptions,” he said. “We’ve taken a lot of decisive action over the last couple of years, but mainly over the last six months, around debt reduction and modifying the contract with the UAW. We have sufficient liquidity to not only meet the needs of the business, but also to continue to invest in the products.” Fields agreed that Ford has benefited from the decision not to accept federal bailout money. “We’re hearing from our dealers that customers are coming into their showrooms, customers they haven’t seen before,” he said. “They’re saying that ‘we like the fact that you guys are pulling yourselves up by your own bootstraps and not taking any of the taxpayers’ money.’ At first they’re coming because of our products, but the feedback is that they’re a little bit concerned about some of our domestic competitors. The good news is that six out of the last seven months our retail market share is up. “Our first quarter results, we still were in a loss position, which isn’t acceptable to us; but, nonetheless, versus the fourth quarter, it’s a big improvement. So, we’re just keeping our nose to the grindstone.” Fields said Ford was committed to developing new technology and bringing new automotive product to the American consumer. He pointed to the recent announcement of a $550 million conversion of a Michigan plant to build an electric vehicle.

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“That was a plant that used to build our Expedition and our Lincoln Navigator, our big SUVs,” he said. “We’re converting it to build our next generation Focus, a smaller, more fuelefficient car, and a battery-electrified Focus, our first full electric vehicle, and we’re coming out with that in 2011.” Fields said the Focus electric car will have a 100-mile range, making it an ideal car for people who commute less than 100 miles a day. However, he said Ford is not pinning all of its hopes on the Focus. “We’re not waiting until 2011,” he said. “We just doubled our offerings of hybrid vehicles; we have the Escape Hybrid and the Mercury Mariner Hybrid in the marketplace right now and we’ve just launched the Fusion Hybrid and the Mercury Milan Hybrid,

and we’re also going to introduce in 2012 a plug-in hybrid as well. So, gaselectric hybrid, full battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, we feel we have a really strong approach towards alternative powertrain technology for customers to choose from.” Fields conceded that Ford may not have met consumer expectations with past products, but he said future vehicles would live up to their billing. “We realize that in the past we probably disappointed some customers and that residue is still out there to one degree or another,” he said. “That’s why we’ve been so disciplined in making sure that we continue to invest in new product and in better and better quality, because that’s the best evidence, the best foot forward you can put towards changing that perception.”

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Aston Martin DB9 sparks memories of James Bond Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS I had my James Bond moment recently when they delivered a gorgeous new 2009 charcoal grey Aston Martin DB9 as our test car for the week. Aston Martin is one of the most storied names in automotive history. Founded in 1913 by Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, the company has a checkered past of fading in and out of bankruptcy and passing through a series of wealthy owners. The name was derived by combining one founder’s surname with the Aston Hill climb near Buckinghamshire, England. Today the British luxury sports car manufacturer is controlled by a joint venture company co-owned by a pair of Kuwaiti investment companies and English businessman John Sinders. Ford Motor Company owned the company from 1994 until 2007 before selling it for $848 million, but hanging on to a $77 million stake.

Any James Bond aficionado will tell you that Aston Martin is 007’s preferred automobile. The car has been featured in many Bond films, which only served to heighten the Aston Martin mystique and appeal. Bond’s cinema love affair with the car started in Goldfinger (1964) when he drove a silver DB5 and continued in Thunderball (1965) and On Her Majesty’s Secret Service (1969), then later in GoldenEye (1995) and Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). After an interlude with Lotus cars, Bond returned to Aston Martin and drove a Volante and a Vantage in The Living Daylights (1987), and a Vanquish in Die Another Day (2002). In Casino Royale (2006), he drives the classic DB5, which becomes his personal vehicle after winning a poker game, and the new DBS in the latest Bond flick, Quantum of Solace. Our test car, a sleek and beautiful charcoal gray DB9 (The initials honor David Brown, who bought the company in 1947 and guided it until 1972, when it again went through a series of new owners.) is one of the best selling Aston Martins ever, with more than 10,000 sold around the world since its introduction in 2003. For 2009, the DB9 retains its classic design, but includes updates in both per-

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formance and dynamics. The DB9 is perfectly proportioned, with a long hood and two-seat cabin that create a recognizable silhouette with short front and rear overhangs. A wide track pushes out the rear wheels and enhances the design and styling. Under the hood, there’s a 6.0 liter 470 bhp (20 more horses than last year) quadcam 32-valve engine mated to a refined automatic transmission that has a new hydraulic control unit for quicker and more precise low-speed gear changes and improved low speed maneuverability.

Downshifts in the Sports mode are also enhanced as a result of engine speed matching, which delivers smoother and more rapid gear changes in both paddle shift and drive mode. Price tag on our 2009 Aston Martin DB9 was $208,000. 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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With the recent outbreak of H1N1 virus (swine flu) and the upcoming start of hurricane season, I want to reassure all MiamiDade County residents that Jackson Health System is fully prepared to handle any type of crisis. The hospital system has many procedures in place that are routinely practiced and tested by all employees to ensure we are ready for any possible disaster. Many of the protocols include enabling our Emergency Operations Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, the system’s main campus, with key employees from all departments who make decisions on how to best respond to the situation at hand. When the county’s EOC is in operation, we are also in constant contact with leaders there so we can receive information on medical care needed throughout the county. When dealing with a public health issue, such as the swine flu, Jackson Health System works closely with the Miami-Dade Health Department and the

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Cool-de-sac Café, P.F. Changs 2010 additions at Dolphin Mall Loft, Converse, Hurley, Swarovski, A’gaci openings set Four major additions to the Dolphin Mall during the next 18 months include a Cool-de-sac organic food and play station emporium, PF Changs Oriental restaurant specialities, as well as two major retailers, The Loft and Converse. Moms, dads, and kids will welcome the interactive family entertainment center Cool-de-sac play café in its second Miami location on the upper-level of the entertainment area, scheduled for opening in early 2010. Cool-de-sac play café offers fine quality food using organic and natural ingredients and flavorings for both adults and children. Children ages 3-10 are invited to visit seven different interactive stations designed with ageappropriate activities. Cool-de-sac play café is the brain child of Jose Luis Bueno, a Mexico City native and marketing professional who hired a chef from The Palm restaurant to create an appealing and healthy menu for both adults and children, and reconfigured favorites on the children’s menu to retain taste while reducing calories and fat. Adults can enjoy paninis, thin crust pizzas, salmon, pasta, steak, salads, appetizers, and desserts. The Dolphin Mall Cool-de-sac play Café will be 10,000 square feet, and feature four large private party rooms for all-inclusive birthday parties; a Party Plaza with tables and chairs for parents; a retail store; Mom-and-tot classes taught by certified pre-school teachers; a grill area, with the menu additions of sirloin and Kobe burgers and a sushi station. P.F. CHANGS DUE BY FALL Another new dining destination due to open at Dolphin Mall in fall 2010, P.F.

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Chang’s China Bistro is a full-service upscale restaurant, known for its modern Chinese cuisine, attentive service and specialty mini desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro. The 7,100 sq. ft. restaurant showcases signature dishes from the five major regions of China, including Canton, Szechwan, Shanghai, Hunan and Mongolia. P.F. Chang’s China Bistro seats 240 guests in addition to outdoor patio seating.

newly-opened Ann Taylor LOFT Outlet while Converse, Hurley and Swarovski have scheduled openings plus A’gaci, scheculed to debut in late fall. Ann Taylor LOFT which opened in April is the first LOFT Outlet in South Florida, highlighting relaxed, casual and fun fashions for women in the latest trends at surprisingly affordable prices. Shoppers will find quality apparel, footwear and accessories for women and petites. The 6200-square-foot store is located in the mall’s lively “Ramblas” section, a village-square concept of exciting shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Miami area’s first Converse store, opened in early May, brings Dolphin Mall a name first established in 1908: Nike-

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Converse at Dolphin Mall operated under Nike umbrella. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

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Biscayne Park inspires Smith School Art Project

Moment of unveiling, joined by Doral Mayor Juan C. Bermudez. Artist Monica Eichmann (rear, center) guided fifth grade students at John Smith Elementary School. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Mixing science and art, students at Doral’s John I. Smith Elementary School created a large-scale fresco depicting marine life found at Biscayne National Park, a connection made possible by teacher and student participation in the Arts for Learning “Get Smart” program. Working together, teachers Sara Montes de Oca, Christina Garcia and Jennifer Cabrera developed the arts-integrated science unit that included a field trip to the Park so that fifth grade students could observe their fresco subject’s environment first-hand. Artist Monica Eichmann guided

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