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Fight against new MDX tolls growing with KFHA backing BY RICHARD YAGER two-year battle against increased tolls and other Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) decisions gained added momentum with organized opposition of Kendall Federation of Homeowner Associations members. “The fight to put MDX under more direct control of the people will continue,” promised RollBackTolls co-founder Carlos Garcia during a KFHA-sponsored rally on Mar. 11. “It’s time we had a voice in these issues. “Decisions are made each month by an appointed board of 13 members with little or no public participation,” he said, noting latest board decisions will cause a 50 percent increase on the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and Airport Expressway (SR 112), two of the five county highways operated by MDX. “For the first time, we are now witnessing a groundswell of public protest
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Cuban potatoes will share airport land with airplanes
BY RICHARD YAGER
hile Kendall decries a continuing loss of its vegetable “pick-em” fields, Miami-Dade County commissioners secured 152 acres for agricultural use for nine years at Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport it was announced Mar. 5. “We have over 600 acres being used for farming on airport land throughout MiamiDade,” said Greg Owens, division director of Real Estate for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department. Asked if the new acreage meant more
strawberries, Owens replied: “Actually, that particular land is farmed for a crop of Cuban potatoes.” The commission action had the underlying purpose of securing additional revenue from unused airport acreages under control of the Aviation Department. New zoning was approved by West Kendall Community Council 11 on Nov. 20, that places the airport’s entire 1,389 acres in a “General Property” category that includes varied government uses. The department also is clearing a path for a major new commercial development on acreage along SW 137th Avenue, north and south of the airport’s 128th Street entrance.
The farmland expansion at KendallTamiami Executive Airport combines an existing 43-acre tract already leased for farming with a newly designated 109 acres, both located on the far west side of the airport, bordering the extension of SW 157th Avenue. “The new farming acreage actually lies between the main South runway westward to the fencing perimeter separating airport land from SW 157th Avenue,” Owens explained. “The western loop of 157th Avenue south of SW 120th Street was
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o help celebrate National Poetry Month in April and in commemoration of “Viva 500,” the state of Florida’s 500th anniversary, the Miami-Dade Public Library System is inviting teens, ages 12-19, to pick up a pen and participate in its annual National Poetry Month Contest. The contest starts on Apr. 1 and runs through Apr. 30. Poems must be 20 lines or less and should reflect the theme: Florida’s Unique Place in American History. The poem can be about people, places or culture and must be the original work of the participant. Entries may be typed or written — double spaced — and attached to an official entry form. Entry forms are available at any Miami-Dade Branch Library. Poems will be judged on originality, artistic quality and emotional impact. Awards will be presented in two categories: Ages 12-15 and Ages 16-19. First place finishers will receive a Kindle Paperwhite, and second place will receive a $50 gift certificate to Amazon.com. For information, call 305-375BOOK (2665) or visit online at <www.mdpls.org>.
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Arvida MS students among top finishers in SWAW PSA contest BY LEE STEPHEN
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), in conjunction with National Severe Weather Preparedness Week (SWAW), has announced the 2013 Severe Weather Awareness Week Video Public Service Announcement (PSA) Middle and High School Contest winners. Among top finishers in the middle school category were two students from Arvida Middle School in Kendall. In second place was “Breaking News” by Jesse Velazquez and third place went to “Listen, Watch, Evacuate” by Sara Reyes. “I would like to congratulate each of the finalists for their entries to this year’s contest,” said FDEM director Bryan W. Koon. “For their efforts to help Floridians prepare for severe weather, each finalist will receive a scholarship provided through Volunteer Florida to help prepare
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New playground opens at Wild Lime Park in WK BY RICHARD YAGER
More than 100 West Kendall youngsters celebrated the Mar. 2 opening of Wild Lime Park’s canopied playground along with Miami-Dade Commissioner Juan Zapata and parks director Jack Kardys. The ADA-approved unit for the disabled combines colorful plastic overhead ladders, climbers and swings installed on a specially composed artificial grass surface to diminish potential scrapes and bruises. In addition, a 50- by 65-foot canopy covers the apparatus to provide cooler temperatures under a glaring sun as well as rainy day protection. While the morning ribbon cutting focused on the 3,400-square foot play area, Zapata set a goal for its audience of soccer-happy kids in The Hammocks, predicting that “we hope to make Miami-Dade County the ‘soccer capital’ of Florida in years to come.” Recalling his service in 1996 as chair of the West Kendall Community Council, the newly elected District 11 commissioner said, “We started expan-
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sion of Wild Lime Park with a plan for new soccer fields where hardly any soccer fields then existed.” Wild Lime Park today has two lighted soccer fields, a recreation and youth league center, and adjacent walking paths with additional parking, as well as the clubhouse and tennis courts. Adding to Kendall’s claim as a “soccer capital” is the first U.S. installation of Soccer Six, a year-round reduced-sized sport for youth and adults, located at Kendall Soccer Park with four regulation lighted soccer fields and a field center. Kardys said the park’s new addition is “part of a 50-year open space program” that is designed eventually to interconnect all major county parks and playgrounds with bike and pedestrian paths. “It represents our commitment to expanding public park spaces, as well as encouraging youth to develop healthminded habits at an early age,” he said. Funding totaling $208,000 provided through the development impact fee program paid for the playground, designed by an in-house Parks Department team and using DW Recreation Services Inc., general contractor.
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that we intend to expand in the future, including changing the enabling statute that created the MDX back in 1996 to provide public participation in its decisions.” “We signed up over 100 people at the Kendall meeting to add their names to our protest,” Garcia stated after the Mar. 11 meeting at the Civic Pavilion in Kendall Village Center. KFHA sold memberships at $10 that included a T-shirt emblazoned in bright red letters: “Tell MDX Don’t Raise Toll Rates.” RollBackTolls emerged as a protest of the MDX decision to erect Sunpass gantries on both the Shula (SR 874) and Snapper Creek (SR 878) expressways, primary commuting links for Kendall motorists to countywide and downtown Miami workplaces. Tolling that has replaced previously free expressway travel has formed the base of growing anger among motorists, many reasoning that tax-built roads should not incur additional cost for their use.
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“My main concern is what appears as an ever-increasing effort to impose user fees [by means of tolls] on motorists traversing what are essentially urban arteries,” said Miami-Dade District 7 Commissioner Xavier L. Suarez in a Mar. 11 letter to MDX members read by Garcia at the KHFA session. The commissioner also charged that in 16 years, MDX has turned $60 million owed the State of Florida in 1997 to “over $1.2 billion – meaning that you have increased debt for those urban roadways by a staggering 2000 percent!” Garcia warned that addition of speed lanes on the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) now under study by Florida Department of Transportation was a forerunner of “another bad decision that ultimately would take away four free lanes by converting them to priority speed travel.” For additional information, visit <www.rollbacktolls.com>, described as a “grass roots, watchdog group for toll roads in South Florida.
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required to provide clearance for aircraft use on the expanded South runway.” The nine-year lease for farming acreage was awarded to JNJ Growers Inc., address listed as 16070 SW 153 St., high bidder of three at $531.99 per acre on a four-year contract starting Aug. 1 with five one-year renewals, Owens noted. When an existing tenant discontinued leasing last year for the 40-acre tract already farmed, the county approved a oneyear lease for JNJ to take advantage of the winter/spring growing season, prior to bidding and leasing for the expanded area. “Otherwise, the 40 acres would have
remained fallow when the former tenant’s lease expired in 2012,” Owens said. Combined leasing for 152 acres would bring in $80,961 annually, estimated Deputy Mayor Jack Osterholt who, with Mayor Carlos Gimenez, recommended the new leasing on behalf of the Aviation Department. The department in its report to commissioners said it “has leased land for farming purposes for many years in an effort to reduce ground-keeping maintenance requirements, provide additional revenues to MDAD and contribute to the agribusiness economy of Miami-Dade County.”
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Legislature starts session with a ‘no’ on Medicaid expansion R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY After several years of a conservative, strictly pro-business, anti-ordinary man-onthe-street, legislature we find our elected officials are starting to listen to the voices of the people. I loved the recent Miami Herald headline “Lawmakers to angry voters: We hear you.” Now let’s see if they are listening or just patronizing us. I don’t think they care. A little history: First Gov. Rick Scott said that the taxpayers of Florida can’t afford to take on the financial burden of expanding Medicaid coverage to the uninsured residents of Florida. Then, our governor realized that the public all too well understood that the federal government would fund 100 percent of the first three year’s cost. Over a period of years the federal government would reduce its contribution to 90 percent. The governor changed his position and said let’s expand Medicaid and cover an additional 600,000 residents of the state. We owe it to the uninsured.
I am sure the governor, having run one of the largest hospital chains in the country, realizes that if we don’t catch an individual’s problem in its early stage they will end-up a far greater expense at a future date in a taxpayer funded hospital. One of the very first concerns of the legislature — in both the house and the senate — was the governor’s desire to accept the Medicaid expansion program. So into committee they went, and voted “no” to accepting the federal government’s offer of 100 percent coverage of the first three years cost of the program then a gradual reduction to 90 percent over the next few years. The question now is did the governor really change his mind and want to accept the federal government’s offer or did he say so, knowing he was safe going before the public asking them to reelect him for another four years as a friend of the people governor, knowing that the conservative legislature would never back him. Both goals achieved. The governor and legislature should note that the Florida Chamber of Commerce said it is willing to endorse Medicaid expansion as long as the legislature considers medical liability tort reform, creating more doctor residency positions, looking to find ways to move Medicaid patients into private plans among nine other considerations.
We are now two weeks into the 2013 session of our Florida Legislature. What direction are they really taking? What has been resolved? Are they working with the governor? Are they working in behalf of the voters of Florida? Or, are they acting to save their political lives and to hell with the public who sent them to Tallahassee in the first place? The other big items under consideration are: Education: A preliminary vote of the education committee approved the consideration of a change in the law that would permit parents of children in failing schools to vote converting a public school to a private charter school. Watch Jeb Bush’s position on the subject. School boards and parent groups in the main are against such a move as it would divert tax dollars and school district assets into private hands. Interestingly, we haven’t heard from Sen. Marco Rubio on the subject. Property insurance: When Gov. Scott was running for the office he said that he would run the state efficiently like a private business. Yet, Citizens insurance, the eighth largest property insurer in the nation and the only real business run by the state, is a financial disaster. Everyday homeowners are forced to sell their homes as they can’t afford the high cost of property insurance — something must be done. One proposal, floating
• VIEWPOINT • through Tallahassee would have Florida and other states, prone to storm damage, pool their assets and liabilities to spread out the risk. Dolphins’ stadium: If the legislature supports Miami-Dade using bed tax revenue to support the makeover of the stadium it will be conditioned upon Miami-Dade voters having an up/down vote on the question. Assisted-living facilities: The public is angered the way the last legislature dropped the ball on reform. This time they better do a real rewrite. Texting while driving: We are one of the few states that haven’t addressed the subject — a shame. Next column: A report card on our Florida Legislature. We appreciate your opinions on this column whether in agreement or disagreement. Please send your comments to (fax number) 305-6626980 or email to <letters@communitynewspapers.com>. The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of this newspaper, its editors or publisher.
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There’s good reason to have suspicions about Citizens Al Sunshine CBS MONEY WATCH If you are a South Florida homeowner, you’re likely in the state’s Citizens Insurance program. If you are, you should be aware of an exclusive CBS4 Investigation that found hundreds of thousands of policyholders might have been overcharged by the state-run company. Some Insurance Industry insiders believe the consumer losses could be in the millions of dollars, with South Florida being ground zero for a statewide problem. Private insurance adjuster Belen Valladares said she has been seeing Citizens Insurance manipulating insurance premiums using popular insurance industry software. “The consumer is the loser for sure and the winner is definitely the insurance company because they are manipulating everything,” Valladares insists. South Miami-Dade homeowner Mindy
Cohen wonders if that is why her insurance bills almost doubled over the past few years. “Right now, it’s pretty difficult to make ends meet to pay the insurance bills,” she said. “It went up $4,000. I’m not very happy about it. Nothing is being done about it. They’re still getting away with it.” And she is not alone in her complaints about growing insurance premiums. Rates for the state’s biggest insurer have been rising for years. Our CBS4 News investigation has raised serious questions whether homeowners’ insurance bills for possibly hundreds of thousands of South Florida residents may have been intentionally over-inflated. The possible cause is Citizens’ repair estimating software. So, what is repair estimator software and why should we care? It’s a computer software program that insurance companies use to figure out the repair costs on homes in event a storm strikes and major damage results. So why should you care? Simple. The bigger the estimate that comes out of the computer program, the bigger your insurance bills will be.
According to a pending class action lawsuit, Citizens’ software “can be manipulated to artificially inflate the replacement cost of a home.” That’s exactly what Valladares said has been driving up our insurance bills, adding, “I think they have manipulated the price lists, and manipulated the depreciations.” Dulce Suarez Resnick is a long-time Miami insurance agent who thought something was wrong with her Citizens’ insurance quote. It recently came back much higher than several other private companies. She believes she was overcharged. “In my case I had three different costtimators done from three different types of software,” she explained. “My house’s replacement cost ranged from $364,000 through $519,000. If you’re paying $3,000 for $364,000 worth of coverage, then you’re going to pay $4,900 or $5,000 for $519,000 worth of coverage. I asked what that mean in simple language? ”It’s a big difference in your premium,” Suarez-Resnick said. Citizens reportedly modified its software last October following the lawsuit alleging it intentionally drove up customers’ bills. Nevertheless, State Rep. Frank Artiles, a longtime critic of Citizens Insurance, believes it was intentional. “Yes, they were overcharged,” he said. “And I believe that the cost to consumers is in the millions of dollars, especially here in South Florida.” Were we ripped off? “Absolutely, positively, 100 percent yes,” Artiles answered. And where does he think most of the victims were? “From West Palm Beach down…We are ground zero.” Last year, state lawmakers passed a new law allowing homeowners to submit independent repair estimates in an effort
to help them get more accurate estimates and possibly lower their insurance bills. Still, some critics say Citizens is not passing that information along to its customers or agents. “I don’t think that information has trickled down and I truly believe that Citizens does not tell its customers or their agents,” Artiles maintained. “It could mean a savings of millions of dollars throughout South Florida.” Homeowner Cohen said she’s not surprised. “It means we’re all screwed, because we need them,” Cohen said. “We need insurance; we have to have insurance and we’re screwed.” Citizens officials declined comment on the pending class action lawsuit. The software company Citizens uses to estimate rebuilding costs originally was named in the lawsuit, but has since been dismissed from the case. That company also declined to comment on the lawsuit against Citizens. Citizens successfully argued the trial needed to be moved from Pinellas County to Tallahassee, and the court agreed. It’s expected to ask that the entire case be dismissed. In the meantime, homeowners can ask their agents for new rebuilding cost estimates when it comes time to renew their insurance policies. And if you don’t like what the software reports, try another company with a different software program. You may be able to save big bucks off your next bill. For more information, go to: <http://miami.cbslocal.com/2013/02/28/ citizens-target-of-lawsuit-alleging-overcharging/>. Watch Al Sunshine’s “4 Money Watch” reports Monday-Friday. You may find Al’s blog at cbsmiami.com.
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Students at Dance Gallery host holiday recital for 100 children
Students at Dance Gallery performed in a holiday recital for children from Leadership Learning Center at St. John Bosco. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Dance Gallery, 4840 SW 72 Ave., hosted 100 children from Leadership Learning Center at St. John Bosco in December for their 16th annual Xmas Xtravaganza. The event is sponsored by the Dance Gallery Performing Ensemble group and also includes all students ages 3 to adults. Dance Gallery Ensemble gives back to the community and looks forward to working again with the children from St. John Bosco in the near future. The mission of the Leadership Learning Center at St. John Bosco is to interact with children at an early age to provide leadership skills, academic ability and personal character that will enable them to become the future leaders the community needs to
raise families out of poverty and build a better future for all Miamians. This is accomplished by the program’s concentration on individualized achievement, self-esteem and community building among peers. On Jan. 17 three of the senior girls — Stephanie Pujol, Ashley Ruiz and Casey Ruiz — performed at Broward Community College in the second annual South Florida Dance Benefit for Stroke Victims. This cause is very special to Dance Gallery as the founder, Tammy Farris, was one of the teachers who suffered a stroke two years ago. She now is walking again and on her way to her goal of dancing and teaching again. For more information, call 305-6668277 or visit online at <www.dancegalleryinc.com>.
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Elements for Women-Sunset raises over $1,800 at EK Relay for Life BY KATHRYN KONDRAD
Staff from Elements for WomenSunset, a premium health club for women, participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of East Kendall conducted Mar. 9-10 at Baptist Hospital. Over $1,800 for cancer research, education and patient services was raised by Elements-Sunset through contributions from members and event participants who visited Elements’ tent. Henry Cedeno led a lively Zumba class from the main stage while general manager Jeannette Jarquin and other ElementsSunset staff members sold raffles, day passes, “10 classes for $10” passes and $5 personal training evaluations from a tent during the two-day event.
“This is the second year we’ve participated and we plan to make this a yearly event,” Jarquin said. “Our club members as well as participants at the event were very generous this year. It’s great to see their energy and enthusiasm for such a great cause.” Relay for Life of East Kendall is an all-night survivors’ celebration, campout and relay-style walk around Baptist Hospital’s campus lake. Teams of walkers and companies like Elements-Sunset combine efforts to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Elements for Women-Sunset, located at 8758 SW 72 St., is a premium health club for women offering motivating workouts, expert instructors, and a holistic approach to health and beauty. For more information, call 305-595-4584.
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Bike305 campaign promotes wellness through cycling BY LAURA PHILLIPS
Starting in March, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez is partnering with the municipalities of Miami, Key Biscayne, Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay, with AvMed Health Plans as the sponsor, to begin Bike305. Bike305 is a collaborative initiative of Miami-Dade mayors forged by Mayor Gimenez that encourages residents to ride and walk the more than 27-mile stretch of paved trails along the eastern edge of the county. This is another example of how the Miami-Dade County Parks and Open Space Master Plan continues make strides in developing a more livable, healthy and sustainable Miami-Dade community. Bike305 includes a series of events and attractions along and near the trails that residents can get to on a bicycle, as a way to live a healthy lifestyle. A new website (www.Bike305.com), developed by the Miami-Dade County Information Technology Department, assists cyclists with trip planning for distances, paths and events. The unique mapping site utilizes GIS technology and is the first of its kind catering to cyclists in the region. The map is interactive and presents cyclists with the Bike305 trails, landmarks, parks, a calendar of events, special offers exclusively for bicyclists, a distance tool to help residents plan a ride, and instructions on downloading the Bike305 SCVNGR App. The Bike305 SCVNGR App is designed to challenge bicyclists and reward them with discounts and giveaways. Partnering vendors and attractions, including Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and the Deering Estate, are offering discounted admissions to anyone arriving by bicycle as part of the Bike305 movement. The discounts do not apply during special events at these locations.
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Miami-Dade mayors partnering in the Bike305 initiative include: Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado, Key Biscayne Mayor Frank Caplan, Coral Gables Mayor Jim Cason, Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner, Palmetto Bay Mayor Shelley Stanczyk, and Cutler Bay Mayor Ed MacDougall. Bike305’s premier sponsor is AvMed Health Plans. Additional participating sponsors include: Mack Cycle and Fitness, Everglades Bicycle Club, Bike Walk Coral Gables, University of Miami, UM BikeSafe, U-Bike, Green Mobility Network, Miami Bike Scene, and Emerge Miami. Upcoming Bike305 signature events include Bike305 Bike to Work Day on Mar. 22. Residents are encouraged to ride their bicycles to work. The day begins with the mayor’s bike ride meet-up at 8:30 a.m. at the University Metrorail Station (Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables). Mayors from all the partnering municipalities will participate alongside Mayor Gimenez.
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U. Miami Hurricanes host Miracle League kids game
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BY LISA MAYS
March has been a busy month for players of the Miracle League of MiamiDade. The Miracle League kids played a special game on the field at UM’s Mark Light Field on Saturday, Mar. 9. Hurricanes head coach Jim Morris and the Hurricanes baseball team wanted to be involved in this project and offered their time and expertise to buddy the special needs children of the Miracle League. “Through the support of the University of Miami and other prestigious organizations in Miami Dade County, we have been able to raise a great awareness for our project,” said Miracle League cofounder Keith Reilly. “We now need the community’s financial support to begin building our field this year.” Coach Morris is a supporter of the Miracle League and encourages his players to give back to the community. Stephen Pugh, UM assistant director of marketing, donated specially designed players’ uniform shirts for the game to make the day extra special for the kids. The Hurricanes also have invited the Miracle League to be a part of the Saturday, Mar. 23, game against Virginia
Tech. UM will honor the Miracle League players, announcing their names over the PA as they take the field for the national anthem with the Hurricanes players. As part of the ongoing fundraising efforts, the Miracle League invited several philanthropic supporters in the community to attend the game. Many, including Miami’s own Marc Buoniconti of the Miami Project, came out to Mark Light Field to cheer on the kids. After seeing the struggles these children face and the joy they experienced in the two-inning game, Buoniconti expressed his commitment to supporting the project and his desire to help build theMiracle League field. “I’d like to thank the University of Miami and head coach Jim Morris for their support of our disabled children,” said Sandy Robinson of the Miracle League. “Their willingness to share the field at Mark Light with the kids means so much to them and their families. It’s truly an unforgettable experience for our Miracle League players.” Check out the Miracle League on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ MiracleLeagueOfMiamiDade) to see photos from recent games and see upcoming game dates. Visit <www.miracleleagueofmiamidade.org> to learn more and make a contribution.
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Electrician creates ‘superhero’ to educate about solar power BY GARY ALAN RUSE
South Florida electrician Kent Crook of Wiremasters Electric wanted to make a difference and get children thinking about the importance of solar power for the future, so to capture their interest and imaginations he created a superhero called “Mr. Solar.” Garbed in his costume, he attends area events and works with the schools to get out the message. “My main goal really with the Mr. Solar costume is to help educate kids and get the kids into solar and make them have an interest in it,” Crook said. “I’ve used it also in three of the parades so far — the Falls parade, the South Miami parade and also the Junior Orange Bowl parade. I also had a bunch of comic books made up, not with
Kent Crook of Wiremasters pictured as “Mr. Solar.”
him in it but to educate kids on Palmetto Elementary, Howard renewable energy so they can Drive Elementary, Pinecrest understand what it’s all about.” Elementary, Palmetto Middle Crook said that he thinks it is School and Palmetto High. important to plan now for the “I’m working at each of the future. schools and so far we have installed “To make it happen we have to a complete project which is a small get policy change, and the only solar generator,” Dr. Khalil said. way to get policy change is to get “Also, in addition to donating the the right elected officials in those panels, Kent Crook agreed on seats, and it’s either the kids’ pardonating $500 toward the materients or they grow up to be those als, the various equipment and elected officials,” he said. devices needed for the project. It Making the costume wasn’t the was a very generous donation on easiest thing in the world for sevhis part.” eral reasons, but he found ways to She said that the project building overcome the problems. the solar powered generators has “Well, the cost factor was No. 1, the students very excited and even and two, because I wanted his cape the teachers are excited. and his gloves to look like solar “The students are extremely panels,” Crook said. “If those were interested and enthusiastic about blue or red it would have been no solar power,” Dr. Khalil said. “We problem. But because I wanted are also talking about energy conthem to appear to be a solar panel Pictured at Howard Drive Elementary are (l-r) teacher Karen Mejia, servation, solar cars and other Dr. Wafa Khalil and teacher Julie Rich. that was a challenge.” devices that run on solar power. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– He will be attending the Taste It’s great exposure for them.” of Pinecrest and the Earth Day events as retired he called one day and told me he For information on the CLEO Institute, Mr. Solar, both in April, and appear at an had 20 panels, 75 watts each, that he want- visit online at <www.cleoinstitute.org>. upcoming yet-to-be-scheduled event about ed to donate to the schools.” For information on Mr. Solar visit online at The solar panels were divided among <www.mr-solar.com>. the PACE Program with Cutler Bay Mayor Ed MacDougall and Florida Gov. Rick Scott. Crook also donated a number of solar panels to area schools, working with science educator and CLEO Institute advisor Wafa Khalil, PhD. Dr. Khalil recently retired from the public school system and now does volunteer work. For 15 years she wrote the school curricula for solar energy at MAST Academy. “Now I am trying to integrate solar education into the various schools in the Pinecrest area,” Dr. Khalil said. “It happened that I knew Kent when I was at MAST Academy. We had some solar programs with the kids and he came to my events. We got connected there and when I
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The Youth Fair honors eight students for their dedication to helping others BY MELISSA LICHTENHELD
The Miami-Dade County Youth Fair and Expo recently announced the annual Walter B. Arnold Jr. Youth Hall of Fame Community Service Award inductees and finalists during a recognition dinner held at the R. Ray Goode Building on The Youth Fair fairgrounds. Inducted into the Hall of Fame were Joshua Williams, a seventh grader at Ransom Everglades Middle School, and Betsy Trujillo, a senior at G. Holmes Braddock High School, who were selected from a group of eight finalists. Williams and Trujillo each received a $1,000 check in addition to a $100 savings bond awarded to each finalist. The other finalists were Joshua Silverman, grade 7 at Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Center; Sabrina Rodriguez, senior at Hialeah High School; Deja Stephens, senior at Coral Gables High School; Sophia Pereira, grade 8 at Leewood K-8 Center; Yuriana Hinojosa, grade 8 at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, and Kiara Johnson, senior at Miami Northwestern Senior High School.
The Walter B. Arnold Jr. Youth Hall of Fame Community Service Award was created in 2000 in honor of the man who had the vision of to take a small 4-H Fair and turn it into one of the top attractions in Miami-Dade County with a loyal following of 500,000 fairgoers. The Youth Fair is a nonprofit fundraiser that exists solely to promote education and agriculture. More information about Walter B. Arnold Jr. can be found at <http://community.dadeschools.net/!fair/fairbio.asp>. The Youth Fair awards more than $70,000 annually in college scholarships to local public and private high school students. To date, The Youth Fair has awarded more than $10 million to MiamiDade high school students to help them achieve higher education. The Youth Fair is the only venue where students can showcase their educational, art and science achievements all in one place and be rewarded for their efforts. More than 40,000 student projects are exhibited to more than half a million families, friends and fairgoers. For more information visit <http://fairexpo.com/thefair/fairinfoabout_us.php>.
Pictured are the inductees and finalists of the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair and Expo’s annual Walter B. Arnold Jr. Youth Hall of Fame Community Service Award: (l-r, front row) Joshua Williams, Hall of Fame inductee; Sophia Pereira; Joshua Silverman; Yuriana Hinojosa; (back row) Deja Stephens, Kiara Johnson, Sabrina Rodriguez and Betsy Trujillo, Hall of Fame inductee. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Florida Renaissance Festival offers some 16th Century entertainment BY JOSE BOZA
A fairy tale’s spell is set to embark upon South Miami-Dade’s Cauley Square Historic Village when the Florida Renaissance Festival returns Mar. 30 to Apr. 14. While entering the magical kingdom of the Florida Renaissance Festival, patrons will experience the “Days of Yore,” indulge in entertainment and fun from the renaissance period, satisfy their medieval palate with authentic food fare and drinks followed by rides, and games of skill and chance. During the renaissance weekends, guests also will enjoy jousting tournaments by The Freelancers; sword fights by Buckle and Swash; widely popular high energy comedy stunt show Kamikaze Fireflies; magical illusions by Issac Fawlkes; Masala Gypsy Dancers; musical duo sensation Iron Hill Vagabonds; memorizing glassblowing demonstrations by Historical Glassworks, Royal Quest (interactive mystery and treasure hunt) and much more. Back by popular demand, Predators Unlimited show — showcasing exotic animals such as tigers, lions, black bears, alligator and crocodiles, monkeys and snakes — is highly entertaining while delivering
Two knights engage in a jousting competition at the Florida Renaissance Festival. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
an important educational aspect of the Renaissance period in which the audience learns about each animal, its background,
and its role during the 16th Century. The Florida Renaissance Festival is produced by the nationally acclaimed Bobby
Rodriguez Productions and strives to create an entertaining and cultural experience for adults and children alike. The sponsors of the Florida Renaissance Festival include Warsteiner Beer and Coca-Cola. The Florida Renaissance Festival at Cauley Square Historic Village, US1 and SW 224th Street, will be open weekends beginning Mar. 30 until Apr. 14, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Prices are $20 for adults and $7 for children (ages 6 to 11). Children 5 and younger are free. Special seasonal passes are available for $39 (valid all three weekends) and group ticket discounts also are offered. The Florida Renaissance Festival is a 16th Century production featuring more than 100 costumed performers, eight stages with continuous entertainment and 20 stage acts from around the world. For more information visit: <www.renfest.com>. Find it on Facebook: Florida Renaissance Festival; Follow us on Twitter: FlaRenFest and Instagram/flarenfest. Download the new festival mobile app by searching Florida Renaissance Festival in the Apple iTunes store or Android market. If you prefer the medieval method, dial 1-800-3-REN-FES.
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American Red Cross honors 12 women with Spectrum Awards BY PATRICIA ROJAS
The American Red Cross honored 12 outstanding ladies with the Sarah Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards for Women during a Mar. 5 luncheon at the Hotel InterContinental in downtown Miami. The honorees serve as exceptional examples of the humanitarian principles of the American Red Cross: Humanity, Impartiality, Independence, Unity, Neutrality, and Voluntary Service. “Spectrum” refers to the impact these women have on a broad scope of community life and also reflects the spectrum of cultures represented in our community. Ileana Bravo served as emcee for the awards, which was chaired by Phillis Oeters. Swanee DiMare was the honorary chair. Bravo also narrated a video tribute to each of the Spectrum honorees produced by Josie Goytisolo. The Leonora B. Hopkins Foundation was the presenting sponsor. This year, a special Global Pioneer Award was presented to Lorena Vasquez, master blender of Ron (rum) Zacapa Centenario, distributed and marketed by Diageo, which donated the wine and spirits for the luncheon. The centerpieces were provided by Petal Productions.
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The 2013 Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards for Women honorees are: • Florida Blue Philanthropy Award, Irene Korge; • Rosalind Ludwig Chairmen’s Award, Jeanett Slesnick; • Cervera Real Estate Ambassador Award, Penny Shaffer; • Bank of America Cultural Award, Kathryn Q. Mikesell;
• White & Case LLP Education Award, Mary Young; • Mercantil Commercebank Entrepreneurial Award, Olga M. Ramudo; • Baptist Health South Florida Healthcare Award, Sabrina Cohen; • Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association Hospitality Award, Julie Grimes;
• The Ethel and W. George Kennedy Family Foundation Volunteerism Award, Patricia Robbins; • Barbara Nelson Red Cross Service Award, Janelle Patty; • Swanee and Paul DiMare Youth Award, Marina Bryant, and • Global Pioneer Award, Lorena Vasquez. For information, visit <www.redcross.org>
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Deering Estate presents ghost tours, paranormal investigations BY CATHY GUERRA
The Deering Estate at Cutler, in partnership with the League of Paranormal Investigators, offers a variety of Ghost Tours and Paranormal Investigations. Hear about the sightings and experiences from the actual paranormal investigations of the Deering Estate at Cutler and see for yourself the evidence recorded on video, photographs, and audio. There are three types of tours offered: Deering Estate “Spookover,” “Be Your Own Investigator” Ghost Tour and the “Voices of the Past” series. Deering Estate “Spookover,” Saturday, Mar. 23, and Saturday, May 18, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., $65 per person — Experience the Deering Estate at Cutler overnight when the lights are out. The League of paranormal investigators (LPI) will take guests on a Paranormal Investigation of the historic houses and main grounds. Equipment used to detect spectral presences such as pendulums, dowsing rods, EMF meters, voice recorders and cameras are welcome. Participants now will be able to use KII meters — one of the most effective and interactive tools used for paranormal investigations. LPI will provide KII meters and guests can carry the handheld device throughout the property. Bright lights on the KII meter indi-
cate that there is possible spirit energy nearby. The devices also are used during investigations to help ask and get answers instantly to “yes” or “no” questions when a spirit is believed to be present. This is not a sleepover; guests will investigate and participate in activities all night. Dress comfortably. Bring your own flashlight, mosquito repellant and any equipment you wish to use. A light breakfast will be served. Tour may contain mature subject matter. Additional Ghost Tours include the “Be Your Own Investigator” and the “Voices of the Past” series: Ghost Tour “Be Your Own Investigator,” Thursday, Apr. 18, 7 to 9 p.m., $25 per person — “Be Your Own Investigator” and become part of the Paranormal Investigative Team to discover evidence and occurrences with the League of Paranormal Investigators. Dress comfortably. Bring your
own flashlight, mosquito repellant and any equipment you wish to use. Pendulums, dowsing rods, EMF meters, voice recorders and cameras are welcome. Tour may contain mature subject matter. Participants now will be able to use KII meters — one of the most effective and interactive tools used for paranormal investigations! LPI will provide KII meters and guests can carry the handheld device throughout the property. Bright lights on the KII meter indicate that there is possible spirit energy nearby. The devices are also used during investigations to help ask and get answers instantly to “yes” or “no” questions when a spirit is believed to be present. Ghost Tour “Voices Of The Past,” Thursday, Mar. 21, 7 to 9 p.m., $15 per person — This is a three-part series of tours where each month the focus is on different aspects of the paranormal investigations at the Deering Estate at Cutler. Be sure to experience all three. These are walking tours and, if weather permits, participants
go out on the natural trails. Dress comfortably. Tour may contain mature subject matter. Tickets can be purchased online for an additional fee or by calling the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668, ext. 233. Ghost Tours are offered throughout the year at the Deering Estate at Cutler. For future dates, visit the Deering Estate website. For private tours or your own overnight paranormal experience, call the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668 ext. 233. The Deering Estate at Cutler, a MiamiDade County Park, is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. This 444-acre natural and archeological preserve and historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a center for education, culture and recreation. Historic house tours are offered daily at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., and a Natural Areas Tour is offered daily at 12:30 p.m. Both the Historic House Tour and the Natural Areas Tour are free with regular admission to the estate. EcoAdventure Tours also are offered throughout the year for an additional fee. For more information on the Deering Estate’s educational and cultural programs, visit <www.deeringestate.org>.
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Actors’ Playhouse presents Tony Award-winning In The Heights BY BROOKE NOBLE Actors’ Playhouse is presenting Broadway’s Tony Award-winning Best Musical In The Heights at the Miracle Theatre from now through Apr. 7. In The Heights tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood — a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music. It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind. The opening of Actors’ Playhouse’s production of In The Heights, taking place on the fifth anniversary of the show’s opening night on Broadway, marks the first time ever members of the original Broadway and National tour casts will join together with Miami’s finest talent to bring this regional production to South Florida audiences. The principal cast is comprised of South Florida’s own Carbonell, Silver Palm, and Silver Knight Award-winning actor Nick
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Duckart (Actors’ Playhouse: Godspell, Joseph..., Next to Normal, The Color of Desire) as Usnavi, Oscar Cheda (first National Tour: In The Heights) as Kevin, Marcus Paul James (Broadway: Rent, In The Heights) as Benny, Sarah Amengual (Broadway: West Side Story, Actors’ Playhouse: Next to Normal) as Nina, Rayner G. Garranchan (City Theatre Shorts for Kids, The Alliance Theatre Lab’s Home Sweet Funeral Home) as
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Heights) as Grafitti Pete, and Henry Gainza (Actors’ Playhouse: Godspell, Spelling Bee) as Piragua Guy. The creative team for In The Heights includes director David Arisco, choreographer Stephanie Klemmons (based on original choreography by Andy Blankenbeuhler), musical director Manny Schvartzman, assistant director Henry Gainza, scenic designer Sean McClelland, costume designer Ellis Tillman, lighting designer Patrick Tennent and sound designer Alexander Herrin. In The Heights will be our most ambitious undertaking in years,” said Actors’ Playhouse artistic director David Arisco. “It will be the culmination of 25 years of growth as an artistic entity. Kicking off the regional future of this Tony Award-winning musical at the Miracle Theatre is the way it should be. This vibrant, 21st Century production belongs in Miami.” Evening performances will be Wednesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with afternoon matinees on Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets for weeknights and matinees are $42, and on Friday and Saturday evenings $50. Single tickets may be purchased through the box office at 305-4449293 or online at <www.actorsplayhouse.org>.
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Library, college’s Big Read Miami to highlight Vietnam War novel BY KAI T. HILL
The Center for Literature and Theatre @ Miami Dade College (MDC), in collaboration with Miami-Dade Public Library System, begins its month-long “The Big Read” celebration with a host of events centered on the novel The Things They Carried, by award-winning author Tim O’Brien. The Big Read begins on Mar. 19, 6:30 p.m., at the Miami Beach Regional Library, with an appearance by decorated U.S. Marine turned filmmaker, actor and author, Benjamin Busch. Part of the national Big Read initiative, the series continues through Apr. 19 and will feature lectures, film screenings, a teen essay contest and much more. Free copies of The Things They Carried will be distributed throughout the Big Read series. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. With more than two million copies in print, The Things They Carried is a classic work of American literature that has not stopped changing minds and lives since it burst onto the literary scene. It is a groundbreaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling. The Things They Carried depicts the men of Alpha Company and the character Tim O’Brien, who has survived his tour in Vietnam to become a father and writer at the age of 43. Taught everywhere — from high school classrooms to graduate seminars in creative writing — it has become required reading for any American and continues to challenge readers in their perceptions of fact and fiction, war and peace, courage, fear and longing. Following is a list of The Big Read Miami events: Big Read Kickoff, Tuesday, Mar. 19 — Join in for a very special appearance by author, actor, filmmaker and decorated U.S. Marine Corps infantry officer Benjamin Busch. A star of the HBO series The Wire, Busch has written an unforgettable meditation on life and loss, in his extraordinary book, Dust to Dust: A Memoir. Event starts at 6:30 p.m., Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd Street, Miami Beach. Keynote lecture by Tim O’Brien, author of The Things They Carried, Tuesday, Apr. 19 — Tim O’Brien has been writing to wide critical acclaim since he published the first of his books at age 27. A finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize, The Things They Carried has been called one of the
finest books about the Vietnam War ever written. O’Brien makes a very special appearance in South Florida to discuss and celebrate this novel’s place as a contemporary American classic. Event starts at 7:30 p.m., Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables. The Big Read Miami 2013 Film Series: Coral Gables Library, 3443 Segovia St, Coral Gables, Mar. 25, Casualties of War film screening is at 6 p.m. Other events include: Teen Essay Challenge — Selected Miami Dade County Public School students will answer this essay question: If you were leaving for war tomorrow and could carry only one thing with you, what would be the thing you carry and why? Grand Prize is free tuition to a future Talented Teen Writers Course at The Center and a meeting with author Tim O’Brien. The winner also will be featured on The Center website. The contest is conducted in partnership with Miami Writes. To participate, contact Nicole Swift at <nswift@mdc.edu>. Send a Book to our Troops: Join Operation Paperback — At each Big Read 2013 event, organizers will collect gently used paperback books to send to veterans and deployed troops overseas through Operation Paperback, an organization that provides books to military and veterans hospitals located within the United States, as well as USO centers at U.S. Airport transit points. The book collection is held in partnership with South Miami High Cobra Readers and the Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida. Veterans Oral History and Art Project — Recordings of veterans’ stories made by MDC students and artwork by Miami artists will be part of an exhibit that will open during The Big Read’s closing week (Apr. 15-19), and be featured in perpetuity at <www.thecenteratmdc.org>. Book Discussions — Visit <www.thecenteratmdc.org> or <www.mdpls.org> for dates, times, and locations. The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in partnership with Arts Midwest. It is designed to revitalize the role of literature in American culture, bring its transformative power into the lives of its citizens, and encourage communities to come together to read the same book. For more information about The Big Read, visit <www.thecenteratmdc.org> or <www.mdpls.org>.
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SMH Weight-loss Surgery Program patients celebrate new beginnings BY NANCY EAGLETON
During the annual Weight-loss Surgery Program reunion held recently at South Miami Hospital, patients who have had lifechanging bariatric surgery celebrated their new lives and new looks with family, friends and the hospital’s physicians, nurses and staff. The theme of the reunion was “Back to the ’80s,” but for the 40 weight-loss surgery patients in attendance who have lost a combined 3,000 pounds, there is no looking back. “Our weight-loss surgery patients are presented with a memento inscribed with their surgery date,” said Maria Fuego, RN, bariatric nurse coordinator. “For many, this date signifies a second ‘birthday.’ It’s the beginning of their new life as a healthier and happier person.” Some 120 people attended the reunion, which featured a “bariatric-friendly” buffet and an award ceremony recognizing patients and hospital staff members. Patient Steve Bonwit, 48, hasn’t missed a reunion since his weight-loss surgery eight years ago, when he weighed in at 585 pounds. He’s lost a remarkable 385 pounds. To say his weight-loss journey has been life changing is an understatement. Bonwit has opened a fitness center and is a personal trainer specializing in coaching
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other bariatric surgery patients. He runs and exercises daily. He scuba dives — something he would never be able to do before. And, he faithfully attends the hospital’s monthly Weight-loss Surgery Program support meetings, serving as a mentor to the 40-50 people who attend. “These meetings are important, and have become a part of my healthy lifestyle,” Bonwisaid t. “They keep me in check and on track by reminding me of what I’ve been through to get to this point.” The personal experiences Bonwit shares also inspire and help others.
“Steve has so much knowledge to share with other patients,” Fuego said. “The ongoing post-surgical support these meetings provide helps produce the greatest level of success for patients in their life after bariatric surgery.” Bonwit will attest that it’s important for weight-loss surgery patients to surround themselves with people who support their goals. In his case, it’s all in the family. At age14, his daughter, Amber, was the youngest patient to have weight-loss surgery at South Miami Hospital. She now is 20 years old and 82 pounds lighter. Bonwit met his wife, Cheryl, four years
ago, when she attended her first support group meeting prior to having weight-loss surgery. With newfound good health came newfound love, and the happy couple wed last October. “Our doctors have given us a tool to help us make this change,” Bonwit said. “Now, it’s up to us to change our mindset and lifestyle.” Started in 1998, the Weight-loss Surgery Program is approved as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. Three bariatric surgery options are performed by highly skilled surgeons Anthony Gonzalez, MD; Jorge Rabaza, MD; Enrique Whitwell, MD; Charan Donkor, MD, and Rupa Seetharamaiah, MD, who are supported by a specially trained, multidisciplinary team. South Miami Hospital offers both pre- and postoperative support programs to help patients through their transformations. Weight-loss surgery support group meetings are held the fourth Thursday of the month, 7-9 p.m., at the Victor E. Clarke Education Center Auditorium, located on the hospital campus. The public is welcome to attend these free meetings to hear informative and inspiring presentations from surgeons, nurses, psychologists, dietitians, personal trainers and patients like Bonwit. For information, call 786-662-8745 or visit <www.SouthMiamiWeightloss.com>.
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Local church is promoting more than just egg hunts this Easter BY AIMEE ARTILES
As many churches around the nation are busy preparing for Easter — a “Super Bowl Weekend” of sorts for most — one local church is trying to do more than just entice local residents to join them for a traditional Easter service and an egg hunt. “Christ Fellowship is an extremely outward-focused church,” said Senior Pastor Rick Blackwood. “We put a large emphasis on serving the hurting and under-resourced in our community, and this year we wanted to make a difference in the lives of the youngest in our community.” Christ Fellowship just announced to the church a focus on serving the needs of hungry children in Miami-Dade County. Recent statistics show that 70 percent of Miami-Dade students receive the free public school lunch program. Teachers at a school in South Dade, with which the church recently partnered, said, “99 percent of our students were part of this program, and they often find students crying in the hallway because they are hungry or tired.” Christ Fellowship wants to make an impact in the lives of these children. Therefore, the church has launched a pilot program to provide backpacks full of food for students to take home on Friday afternoon. The goal is to provide food for students who need it during the weekend, when many simply don’t eat. Christ Fellowship will take a special offering during Easter weekend services to
fund the backpack program for the following school year. The goal is to raise $70,000, which will feed 350 students in 2013-14. With one of the highest volunteer-tostaff ratios of any church in the country, Christ Fellowship provides opportunities for volunteers to get out into their communities and serve those in need. The church hosts more than 1,200 “reach beyond” opportunities every year, which allows congregants to volunteer their time, talents and resources to help others. Caring for Miami, a ministry arm of Christ Fellowship, offers free medical, dental and mental health counseling services to families in need throughout MiamiDade as well. Caring for Miami was bolstered this past December when church members gave more than $602,000 to help expand the services to help more people in downtown Miami and Homestead. Christ Fellowship will accept donations for the backpack program from individuals and corporations. Donations can be made at any campus on Easter weekend, or online at <www.cfmiami.org/give>. For those interested in becoming backpack program partners, contact the Missions Department at 305-238-1818. Christ Fellowship (CF) is a Christian church with seven campuses located in Downtown, Palmetto Bay, West Kendall, Homestead, Redland, Coral Gables and one opening in Miami Springs in September. For more information, call 305-238-1818 or visit <www.cfmiami.org>.
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What do a mayor, a black belt in karate, a mortgage broker and a marketing rep have in common? These men share a love for and a loyalty to the Mosquitoheads, a band they formed in the early 1990s. The band consisted of Ed MacDougall on drums, Ron Derrick as lead guitarist, Russ Rogg on keyboard, Robert Wechsler on bass and Jason Hively as vocalist. They held on to their day jobs, but at night the Mosquitoheads swarmed local clubs and private events, and delighted crowds with their infectious rock ‘n’ roll. After a decade of performing together, the band members began to go their separate ways. Ed MacDougall became involved in governmental work, and is now mayor of the Town of Cutler Bay. “I left the band in 2002 for politics. There was so much to do to rebuild the Cutler Ridge community, and I wanted to focus on that opportunity,” MacDougall said. “But I love music and love the chance to rejoin my old band mates.” On Sunday, Mar. 24, at 3:30 p.m., the original members of the Mosquitoheads close out the day’s entertainment at the ninth annual Deering Seafood Festival. With thousands planning to attend the event, the band’s loyal following will hear MacDougall on the harmonica and, with a little coaxing might hear him accompany the band on drums. Joining him on stage are Hively, a resident of Atlanta, Wechsler, who works at The Collection in Coral Gables, and Rogg, owner of National Karate Academy. Derrick, who was considered the band’s leader, is now a mortgage broker, but also sidelines in music. He and Timothy Cromer, the last drummer for the Mosquitoheads, currently perform together as a part of the band, High Gravity. “We had a great 15-year run with our original Mosquitoheads lineup,” Derrick said. “When we began to replace departing
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band members, the original feel was gone. Finally in 2011, we stopped playing as a group.” Luckily, those who plan to attend the upcoming Deering Seafood Festival can hear the original group perform their diverse spectrum of music. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with ongoing live entertainment, fish and seafood prepared by area restaurants, cooking demos, the Bahamian Junkanoo musical parade, pontoon boat rides, a Lil’ Shrimp Kids Zone, Deering Discovery Cove, an Artist Village, and tours of the historic estate. The Deering Estate at Cutler is a MiamiDade County park located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Palmetto Bay. Admission is adults $15 in advance online and $25 the day of the event, Children 4-14 years are $5, and foundation members are free. This includes park entrance and all activities, excluding food, drink, pontoon rides and rock wall. Proceeds from the event benefit the Deering Estate Foundation. For more information call 305-2351668, ext. 263, or visit <www.deeringseafoodfestival.org>.
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Seraphic Fire’s March program to feature top U.S. soloists BY ROBERT HAMILTON
In an artistic coup, Seraphic Fire will present a magnificent pair of soloists to headline the ensemble’s March program, “Vivaldi and the Soprano: Vocal Fireworks.” Collaborating with the Firebird Chamber Orchestra on Johann Sebastian Bach’s Jauchzet Gott in Allen Landen (BWV 51), the Baroque work for soprano and trumpet will be American Baroque sensation, soprano Kathryn Mueller, and principal trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera, Billy Ray Hunter, making for the most high-profile combination of soloists on this work in the United States in the past five years. “Vivaldi and the Soprano: Vocal Fireworks” will run from Mar. 20 to 24. Local performances are: • Wednesday, Mar. 20, 7:30 p.m., St. Jude Melkite Catholic Church, 126 SE 15 Rd. in Miami; • Friday, Mar. 22, 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 536 Coral Way in Coral Gables, and • Sunday, Mar. 24, 4 p.m., Miami Beach Community Church, 1620 Drexel Ave. in Miami Beach. Tickets and information are available online at SeraphicFire.org or by phone at 305-285-9060. “We have scored an exciting artistic triumph,” said Patrick Dupré Quigley,
Seraphic Fire artistic director. “It’s an honor that that Seraphic Fire will play host to this musical alchemy.” Kathryn Mueller has performed as a soloist in the works of Bach with virtually every early music ensemble in the United States, including the American Bach Soloists, Washington Bach Consort, Carmel Bach Festival, and many others. She is firmly established as one of America’s early music bright stars. Billy Ray Hunter is the principal trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York and assistant principal trumpet with the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra in Chicago. Hunter previously was coprincipal trumpet with the New World Symphony and Spoleto Festival Italy orchestras, and has performed as guest principal with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony in Germany, Malaysian Philharmonic in Kuala Lumpur, and the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. Other orchestras he has performed with are the New York Philharmonic, Boston, Baltimore, and Dallas symphonies. As a chamber musician and soloist Hunter has performed with the Grant Park Orchestra, New World Symphony, University of Texas Symphony and Wind Ensemble, Prometheus Chamber Orchestra, Eastern Musical Festival, American Brass Quintet, and the MET Chamber Ensemble.
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Looking Younger Dealing with the Shadows
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acial plastic surgeons like myself, and some of my more experienced colleagues in other cosmetic specialties have come to a new appreciation as to what makes our faces ‘look older.’ The common thought up until the recent past was that it was primarily gravity that caused facial aging (or at least the culprit that could be helped). However, we now appreciate that it is not merely the ‘sagging of our skin’ that makes us look older. Our faces appear to age as a result of multiple factors—those due to Dr. Anthony Bared gravity, sun damage, and volume loss. If you notice pictures of yourself from years past you will notice how your face has aged through early childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and on through your forties and beyond. As children and adolescents we have very full faces, commonly referred to as, “baby fat.” Yet, as we age we lose this fullness to our faces, typically reaching a youthful ideal in our twenties and thirties. As we continue to age, however, we begin to notice more “shadows” where there once were none. You may see these shadows below the eyes, in the temples, and around the mouth. Shadows form within crevices and wrinkles in our faces as a result of the volume which is lost. You may be aware, for instance, that your cheeks are not as full as they once were or your temple areas appear hallowed. Shadows are caused by loss of volume and not solely from sagging skin. Ideally, it takes the trained eye of a facial plastic surgeon to notice what is causing you to ‘look older’ as it may be a combination of factors in different areas of the face. The goal of any facial rejuvenation procedure is to subtlety ‘turn back the clock’ on your appearance in order to provide natural results. Lifting procedures, such as a facelift, when performed exclusively, may not provide these results. Sometimes, these facelifts, neck lifts, or brow lifts may need to be complimented with fat transfer or a filling procedure to help restore more youthful volume to our faces. Volume, when restored in specific areas of the face, helps to eliminate “shadows” in areas of our faces which makes us appear older. Fat transferred from other areas of the body like the lower abdomen, flanks, or outer thighs provides a permanent restoration of this volume lost in our faces. Dr. Anthony Bared is a board certified otolaryngologist, fellowship trained in facial plastic surgery. He is in private practice, together with Dr. Jeffrey Epstein, with offices in South Miami and Aventura, and a consultation office in Tampa. He devotes his practice to the management of all problems with the nose- breathing, aesthetics, and reparative procedures.
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Solutions for lower back pain BY DR. KILEY REYNOLDS Owner, Superior Pain Solutions I have lower back pain, what can I do? Lower back pain affects millions of people each year and most suffer through it due to a lack of knowledge about treatments available. Early diagnosis and treatment can decrease pain, shorten the symptoms and decrease recurrence of this pain. Initial treatment is conservative and usually with heat, ice and anti-inflammatory medication. Physical therapy can help with pain, as well as educate patients on proper body mechanics, while strengthening exercises for the lower back helps prevent future episodes of pain. Where should I go for treatment? First time back pain sufferers should be seen at their primary care physician’s office, but recurrent or chronic lower back pain sufferers should seek a pain management specialist. How do I find a pain management specialist? Your primary care physician may be able to help locate one for you or an Internet search will provide this information. Make sure your pain management specialist is fellowship trained and board certified. Many physicians call themselves pain specialist, but lack proper training, knowledge and technique to be able to properly and effectively help you. An Internet search on your proposed doctor will help you determine his level of training and certifications. What is pain management? Pain management evolved as a specialized way to bridge the treatment gap between medication therapy and back surgery. Pain management uses different approaches to control pain, as pain can affect all aspects of a person’s life. Injections (i.e. epidurals, joint injec-
tions), in conjunction with medication, physical therapy, cognitive therapy, psychological support and behavior modification are utilized in an effort to identify and control pain. What will the pain management specialist’s office visit be like? Your treatment plan usually begins with an initial consultation, a thorough review of your medical, surgical and pain history, and a detailed physical examination. If available, previous imaging studies (such as X-ray, CT scan and MRI) and lab results will be reviewed, and more studies may be ordered to help identify the pain source. Each patient’s treatment plan is individually tailored based on the results of the history and physical examination. At the time of the initial evaluation, recommendations for a minimally invasive and/or non-invasive therapy will be made. Advanced state-of-the-art procedures afford a wide range of treatment options. Minimally invasive therapies are the cornerstone of the intervention pain management treatment plan. Injection of medication under low dose x-ray guidance directly into the area causing the pain permits accurate diagnosis of the source of pain, as well as therapeutic decrease in pain. The use of medications can be used to decrease pain. We use many types of medications that can help relieve pain, such as anti-depressants, anti-epileptic, nonsteroidal, topical anesthetics and opioid medications. Overall success of a treatment plan is gauged through two monitors — pain assessment scale and self-reported functioning. We would like to see a decrease in your pain, as well as an increase in your daily activities. A successful pain management plan will help you “live your life again” through improved quality and performance in your daily functions. Dr. Kiley Reynolds has offices at 8200 SW 117 Ave., Suite 312. For more information, call 305-595-7246 or go online to <www.superiorpainsolutions.com/>.
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MCCJ celebrates diversity, honors community leaders BY DINA ALLENDE
There are those in South Florida who believe in making every second count for the good of their city. Six of those individuals exemplify the meaning of creating an inclusive community and therefore were honored during the annual MCCJ Humanitarian Awards Gala at the Four Seasons Hotel on Saturday, Mar. 2. This inspirational evening has become a highlight of the season. Receiving the prestigious Silver Medallions were honorees Merrett Stierheim, Ruth Shack, T. Willard Fair and Peter Dolara. In addition, MCCJ posthumously honored Tony Goldman and awarded the Clergy Medallion to Rabbi Gary Glickstein. Since 1946, MCCJ has recognized leaders in the business, religious and corporate community by presenting them with this coveted medallion. This year’s outstanding leaders have demonstrated extraordinary humanitarian efforts, which mirror MCCJ’s mission of creating an inclusive community. More than 20 past recipients also attended the gala, including Tony Argiz, Alberto Carvalho, Al Dotson, Richard Fain,
Pictured are (l-r): Merrett Stierheim; Ruth Shack; Peter Dolara; Patrica Thorpe; T. Willard Fair; Rabbi Gary Glicksein, and Tony Goldman’s daughter, Jessica Goldman Srebnick. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Deborah Hoffman, George Knox, David Lawrence Jr., Gepsie Metellus and Rev. Dr. Patrick O’Neill. Young community voices by Notre
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Bass, dinner chair. The invocation was given by Rev. Priscilla Felisky Whitehead, former pastor of Church by the Sea. To conclude the main portion of the evening, a touching Unity Candle Ceremony was conducted by various clergy of all denominations and Rabbi Solomon Schiff. As this took place, guests raised their “unity glow sticks” in the spirit of togetherness. Archbishop of Miami, Thomas Wenski, completed the dinner with the benediction. Following the awards, guests moved to an after party where they were treated to champagne, cordials and the energizing sounds of a deejay, who had the crowd doing the electric slide. MCCJ was founded in Miami in 1935 as the Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews. It creates a safe haven for dialog, trains inclusive leaders and promotes understanding for all faiths, races and cultures through education, advocacy and conflict resolution. It hosts the oldest interfaith clergy dialog in the United States and presents prejudice reducing programs in local high schools, among other activities. For more information, visit online at <www.miamiccj.org>.
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Fusion taking its place as Ford’s ‘car of the future’ Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS If I were in the market for a new car today, I would give serious consideration to the new 2013 Ford Fusion — it is that special. The new Fusion has a new face, beautiful styling, a sleek silhouette, more than a touch of luxury, excellent power, wonderful handling and delivers excellent fuel economy. Fusion is available in three trim levels — S, SE and Titanium — and several power options, including a pair of EcoBoost fourcylinder engines, a normally aspirated fourcylinder engine, and both hybrid and plugin hybrid alternatives. Also available is an automatic start stop system to shut off the engine at stationary idle, front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive applications, and a choice between automatic and manually shifted six-speed transmissions. The 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine is the base power and it delivers a combined 26/37 mpg.
The 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine is paired with a paddle-shift six-speed SelectShift Automatic transmission, available 19-inch wheels and tires, and all-wheel drive with the ability to send additional torque to the rear. It’s the Fusion performance option. The Fusion Hybrid now comes with allnew lithium-ion batteries that save weight and generate more power than the old nickelmetal hydride batteries, while raising maximum speed under electric-only power from 47 mph to 62 mph. It also has an all-new 2.0liter Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder gasoline engine, significantly downsized from the previous 2.5-liter unit, while maintaining performance standards. The innovative powertrain delivers fuel economy of 47 mpg in city driving and 44 mpg on the highway. Topping the fuel-efficiency ladder is the Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid, which Ford says is the most fuel-efficient midsize car in the world with more than 100 mpg. Fusion offers a laundry list of driver assistance and convenience technologies based on sensors, cameras and radar that enable the car to “see” and respond. Specific technologies include: Lane Keeping System — Uses a small camera behind the rearview mirror to monitor lane lines to determine that the car is on
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crash is detected. Active park assist — Sensors identify a suitable parallel parking space, calculate the trajectory and steer the car to properly position it within the spot. Base price range on the 2013 Ford Fusion is $21,700 to $32,200. 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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Miami Children's Hospital Foundation President's Cabinet Hosts Inaugural Event Drew Kern, Chairman, Presidents Cabinet
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i ami Children's Hospital Foundation recently celebrated the launch of its newest leadership circle, the President's Cabinet, at the New World Center on Miami Beach. More than 60 of South Florida's business and philanthropic leaders came together to learn about this new group that is committed to raising funds and awareness for Miami Children's Hospital's programs, activities and achievements locally, nationally, and internationally. Guests had the opportunity to hear from President's Cab-
inet Chair Drew Kern of EWM Realty as well as Vicechair Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz of Holland & Knight. Kern shared the story of his son Justin who received multiple cardiac surgeries at Miami Children's Hospital and today enjoys playing soccer, bike riding with his older brother, and all the actives of a normal healthy 7-year-old boy. Following the program, attendees enjoyed a VIP tour of the New World Center. Created in response to a call for established pro-
fessionals to engage with MCH and advocate for the Hospital in their respective spheres of influence, the President's Cabinet serves as an advisory council to the MCH Foundation President & CEO, and as such, receives education about Miami Children's while working to support the Hospital. For more information on the President's Cabinet, please visit mchf.org/presidentscabinet or contact E m i l y Borababy at e b o r a b a b y @ m c h f . o rg or 786.624.2825. Photo credit: Yamila Lomba
Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation President & Kristi Perez, President’s Cabinet Member Albert CEO Lucy Morillo-Agnetti, Miami Children’s Hos- Perez, President’s Cabinet Member Jack Gonzapital President & CEO Dr. M. Narendra Kini, Presi- lez, Christian Nieto dent’s Cabinet Vice-chair Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz, President’s Cabinet Chair Drew Kern
President’s Cabinet Member Erika Carrillo and Doug Carrillo
Lily Moskovitz and President’s Cabinet Executive Committee Member Alex Moskovitz
President’s Cabinet Executive Committee Member Diamond Ball International Chairs Tony and Ana Janelle Woodward, Heather Almaguer, Stacey Figueroa Cisneros with Diamond Ball Chairs Kern Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Directors Chair-Elect Marile Lopez and Jorge Luis Lopez
Lourdes Tundidor and Presi- President’s Cabinet Executive Miami Children’s Hospital Foun- President’s Cabinet Members dent’s Cabinet Member Hector Committee Member Arin Maer- dation Board Member Steven Eilah Campbell-Beavers and Karin Figueroa Cisneros Tundidor cks with Miami Children’s Hospi- Kerr, DJ Kerr and Zachary Kerr tal President & CEO Dr. M. Narendra Kini
About Miami Children's Hospital Foundation Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation is a not-for profit 501(c)(3) established to create a world-class pediatric hospital in South Florida. “Funding World-Class Care” and following the principle that all children deserve state-of-the-art pediatric care with no financial boundaries, the Foundation helped the 289-bed Miami Children’s Hospital become a leader in pediatric healthcare with more than 40 subspecialties, the largest pediatric neurology center in the United States, a top provider of cardiology and neonatology services, and a Research Institute conducting in excess of 200 clinical trials and protocols. Ten Miami Children's Hospital pediatric specialty services are among the best in the na-
tion, according to U.S.News & World Report's 2012-13 "America's Best Children's Hospitals" rankings. Miami Children's is once again the only hospital in Florida with programs listed in all 10 categories in which the publication offers rankings. Miami Children’s Hospital is one of 170 pediatric hospitals in North America affiliated with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® and South Florida’s only freestanding Hospital dedicated exclusively to the health and well-being of children. To learn more about the Foundation and offer support, visit mchf.org, become a fan on Facebook at facebook.com/MCHFoundation, or call 305.666.2889 (toll free: 1.800.987.8701).
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