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MDX studying three exits for SR 874 to 137th Ave. BY RICHARD YAGER

House of Horror Amusement Park returns to wreak havoc on Oct. 7

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iami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) now is considering three routes to expedite traffic entering and exiting the Shula Expressway (SR 874) and SW 137th Avenue to help relieve traffic congestion farther south where Florida’s Turnpike interchanges with SW 152nd Street. New plans utilizing SW 128th or SW 136th streets as accesses between the Shula and SW 137th Avenue brought more than 100 curious residents to the Country Walk Clubhouse on Sept. 21 for an MDX workshop. More than a dozen MDX consultants and staff members conducted explanatory tours of aerial blowups outlining a fiveyear program to determine the best route for an “MDX SR 874/Shula Expressway Ramp Connector.” The original MDX “preferred” design of twin ramps curving southwest onto SW 136th Street is no longer considered

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BY MICHELLE AREAN

West Kendall’s Martha Backer (right) gets SW 136th Street interchange details from an MDX representative. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Knots of Hope gala to benefit Transplant Foundation BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD

Priscilla SuzalWright is founder of Knots of Hope.

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n seventh grade Priscilla SuzalWright started making friendship bracelets as a hobby. Around the same time, she and her mother were volunteering with the Transplant Foundation. Her mother had gotten involved with the foundation when she and a friend participated in a holiday angel program and the child was involved with the Transplant Foundation. The little boy had a bone marrow transplant and they gave presents to him and his brothers and sisters.

“We wanted to really bring Christmas to them,” Suzal-Wright said. “It was life changing. We fell in love with it. We started going to the walk-a-thon. Now we know plenty of people with transplants.” Suzal-Wright brought volunteering and fundraising together by selling the bracelets to raise money for the foundation. She sold the bracelets to most of the people she knew, friends, family and her mom’s co-workers.

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House of Horror Amusement Park (HOH) returns to wreak havoc on South Florida coming back to life at Miami International Mall on Thursday, Oct. 7, and continuing through Sunday, Oct. 31. The area’s premiere Halloween Amusement Park returns with a vengeance promising to be the largest haunted house in South Florida, including acres of shriek inducing rides, circus acts, the hottest musical acts, and fun for guests of all ages. Be prepared as night falls in October, the House of Horror will bring the dead and unimaginable to life. HOH offers 25-plus bonechilling scenes inside its fully state-of-the-art haunted house, complete with more than 20 gruesome characters that lurk in the dark. After surviving the terrifying house, park guests can enjoy lots of rip-roaring rides and feast on carnival favorites. House of Horror is challenging its guests to brave the Pig Butcher, survive the Vampire’s Lair, escape the walking dead

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New trucks help local waste collection become ‘greener’ BY JORGE MARTINEZ

Three South Florida communities got “greener” on Sept. 15. Miami-Dade County along with the cities of Hialeah and Miami became the first local governments in the country to receive the most environmentally friendly refuse trucks in the U.S. Representatives from Autocar and Parker Hannifin were on hand to turn over the first Parker hybrid-powered refuse trucks in the country to municipal waste agencies. The Autocar E3 features the most advanced hybrid technology and energy recovery system available — RunWise Advanced Series Hybrid Drive — developed by Parker Hannifin that increases fuel savings up to 50 percent, lowers carbon emissions up to 38 tons per year and reduces noise levels and overall operating costs. Mayors from all three municipalities were on hand at their respective ceremonies throughout the day to receive the new hybrid trucks. They were joined by representatives from the EPA who spoke about the need for hydraulic hybrids and congratulated the communities for enhancing their refuse truck fleets. “We are excited to be able to make South Florida a greener place to work and live,” said Jeff Cullman, group president, Hydraulics for Parker Hannifin. “These vehicles that use Parker technology will not only contribute to keeping South Florida cleaner, they will save each of the municipalities a considerable amount of money every year.” The first “key off” ceremony took place at the Miami-Dade Government Center where Mayor Carlos Alvarez accepted six vehicles. “Miami-Dade County is constantly looking for ways to ‘go green’ and become environmentally friendly, so we are happy to be the first municipal government in the nation to use this unique hybrid technology in our waste collection vehicles,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez. “We will consume less diesel fuel and reduce our carbon footprint with the help of this new equipment.” RunWise is a new Advanced Series Hybrid Drive system from Parker Hannifin. The RunWise system replaces a Class 8 refuse truck’s conventional drive train with a series hybrid drive system that marries the variable features of a hydrostatic drive for urban routes during refuse col-

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“Anyone I could get a hold of. Slowly but surely it got bigger,” she said. It wasn’t long before she gathered her friends together to form a fundraising group called Knots of Hope. “I brought in my four closest friends last summer. We brought in their sisters and their friends. And now there are other girls who want to join as well,” she said. Today there are 23 girls involved. The group includes Lauren Martin, Nikki Baralt, Gaby Baralt, Rachel Jara, Nati Aguirre, Nicole Aguirre, Taylor Perry, Tatyana Bidopia, Isabella Leventhal, Natalie Abad, Patricia Trujillo, Marlin Gonzalez, Scarlett Artola and Carolina Flores. They are selling more bracelets than ever. They also donate bracelets to children at Miami Children’s Hospital, where they also volunteer. “It’s grown a lot since seventh grade,” Suzal-Wright said. Melissa Chediak-Wetzel, the Transplant Foundation’s director of development, said they have taken something that is fun and girly and made it into a truly benevolent act. “They visit the kids at the hospital and they visit our Transplant House once a Pictured are members of Knots of Hope.

(Photos by Monica Gras, Nostalgia Portraits)

month,” she said. “It’s an uplifting experience for the patients and for the parents as well.” If Chediak-Wetzel has her way, the Knots of Hope girls will get permission to go to the transplant floor at the Holtz Children’s Hospital so they visit the children there. Most of the girls are in high school at Coral Reef, Ferguson, MAST, TERRA, Southwest and Killian high schools. Some of the girls attend Arvida Middle School. “We do garage sales. We’re hoping to do a car wash,” Suzal-Wright said. “We do walk-a-thons. We have volunteered at various events for the transplant foundation.” On Oct. 2, the group is putting on its first gala. Chediak-Wetzel said the gala will mark the Knots of Hope’s first anniversary. “We have a goal of raising about $10,000,” Suzal-Wright said. “We want to get funds so we can continue to grow and to give funds to the Transplant Foundation.” Event attendance is limited to 200-250 because it’s being held in a private home. Next year, they hope to be in a more open venue and invite the public. To order a friendship bracelet, send email to <knotsofhope@yahoo.com>. For more information, go to Fans of Knots of Hope page on Facebook or call the Transplant Foundation at 1-954-395-6024.

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“viable” due to their impact on the Tamiami Pineland Preserve adjacent to the west side of SR 874, north of SW 136th Street. The now-discarded route would have connected the northbound Shula by elevated bridging of the turnpike while a southbound exit road cut heavily into the pineland before continuing west on SW 136th Street to SW 137th Avenue. As a result, MDX now is studying three alternative “corridors” including a route designated as “A” that uses SW 128th Street as the primary access between the Shula and SW 137th Avenue. The route “will require minimal additional right-of-way in a corridor that adjoins warehouses and the southern boundary of the Nixon Smiley Pineland Preserve,” the MDX detailed in its newest study report. An “Alternative C” proposes a connection over 136th Street beginning at SW 137th Avenue that would be elevated over the CSX railroad tracks “in close proximity” to the Bonita Lakes community and the Tamiami Pineland Preserve. A third “Alternative F” follows a “general alignment” of the A and C corridors, but locates a separate eastbound on-ramp

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in the graveyard, and hold on to their stomachs as they whip around its creaking roller coaster. “House of Horror 2010 promises more exhilarating attractions than ever before,” said Nelson Albareda, HOH’s executive producer. “The thrills are bigger and better as HOH brings entertainment to South Florida during the Halloween season. “House of Horror provides families value by providing amusement at an affordable price and a safe environment to celebrate the Halloween festivities and get into the holi-

to the Shula from SW 136th Street and a westbound off-ramp to SW 128th Street to connect to SW 137th Avenue. The project is being screened by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) on behalf of MDX to relieve “significant traffic congestion” on the turnpike at SW 152nd Street interchanges, compounded by heavy north-south traffic flows on SW 117th Avenue. Accessing the Shula north of that interchange also would improve “connectivity to residents and other motorists throughout the entire West Kendall area,” according to the MDX project description. “Ultimately, if they do this, it will take some of the people from the west down south to get on the Shula instead of piling up on 104th Street and going east,” was an initial reaction of Martha Backer, active in West Kendall community affairs. She and others were provided with cards to make comments on the project as now planned during the PD&E (Project Development and Environmental) study. According to Roberto C. Gutierrez of Metric Engineering, project engineers for MDX, the five-year study will continue through 2015 with an approximate twoyear construction period scheduled for completion by 2017. The next public meeting on MDX planning is dated for June 2011. day’s festive spirit,” he added. House of Horror Amusement Park’s hours of operation are: Monday-Friday, 6 p.m. to midnight; Saturdays and Sundays from 5 p.m. to midnight. The Haunted House will open at sundown. Park admission is $22 for adults and $15 for children (ages 9 and under) and includes unlimited rides. Parking is free and is available near HOH on the east side of Miami International Mall. Miami International Mall is located off SR 836 and NW 107th Avenue. House of Horror Amusement Park is a member of the International Association of Haunted Attractions and the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. For more information call 305-639-6000 or visit online at <www.houseofhorrorpark.com>.

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Is MDX ‘Privatization’ just a red herring? Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR

AROUND TOWN Folks-in-the-know continue to criticize “No Toll” advocates using “privatization” of roadways to discredit the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority. That claim was initially raised by “No Toll” folks mustering support to eliminate new charges on the Shula and Snapper Creek Expressways. A few supporters went overboard on their soapboxes, claiming MDX by its recent bonding action to maintain and expand five county expressways was guilty of “privatizing” public roadways. The association of MDX with privatization is simply a “red herring,” historically, the actions of 1800’s fugitives who rubbed a dead herring across their trail to divert pursuing bloodhounds. MDX was created by the Miami-Dade Commissioners and the State Legislature, elected representatives of registered voters. Floating bond issues is a common practice of any governmental body with legislative powers, and are legally held by the MDX through its enablement statute. Taking over public roads by a private company, as once proposed for the Miami Tunnel project and I-595 expansion in Broward County, are true examples of “privatizing” public roads — a far cry from MDX’s delegated authority. Thus using “privatization” has more than just a fishy odor when describing MDX. It’s just factually wrong. Our advice: avoid red herrings on your tollway trips!

Leavee itt to folks like West Kendall’s Martha Backer to get action. When her son was ticketed for driving five miles over a 30-mile per hour speed limit on SW 157th Avenue, she queried DPW about the sense of having such a low speed. It only took two months but Dr. Joan Sten, associate DPW chief, has ordered new speed limit signs, raising the 30 to 35 mph. Now, Martha is going after a stoplight at the eastern exit of Hammocks Shopping Center on to SW 104th Street. Stay tuned! Miamii Dadee Heartt Walk, to be held at FIU’s Kendall campus on October 30 is still recruiting teams and participants. More than 8,000 participants are expected to join the fun and games at 8 a.m. that morning with proceeds to benefit the great work of the American Heart Association. For more information on an exciting day that promises refreshments, games, costume contests and more, go online to www. miamidadeheartwalk.org. AMPS (the Aero Modelers of Perrine) would like you to circle Saturday, October 30, on your calendar when their giantscaled radio-control model airplane show takes place on the AMPS Silver Field, 20100 SW 168th Street, about 2.4 miles west of Krome Avenue on SW 168th. Kids’ candy drop reminiscent of World War II’s Allied Forces pilots will be re-created amidst other festivities. For details, contact Nick Capone at NickRC3@aol.com. Thoughtt for thee Day: I am certain there is too much certainty in the world. — Michael Crichton, State of Fear

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Voters will see 6 amendments to Florida’s Constitution R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY Florida’s Constitution can be amended in two different ways. The Florida Legislature can create a proposed amendment and is guaranteed that it will be on the ballot for Florida voters’ approval or rejection. The only way it can be removed from the ballot is if a challenge is filed in the courts and the court rules in favor of the plaintiff. Florida’s Constitution also can be amended through the petition process whereby a group of voters creates a statewide petition drive and obtains a sufficient number of voters’ signatures to place the amendment on the ballot. The Florida Supreme Court then determines if the wording of the proposed amendment, as it will appear on the ballot, is descriptive of the content of the amendment. The logic behind this court review is that the court wants to make sure that the wording is not deceptive thereby giving the voters the wrong impression of the true meaning of the amendment.

The Florida Supreme Court has removed three proposed amendments leaving six of the original nine for Florida voters to approve or reject. All three proposed constitutional amendments removed from the ballot were proposed by the legislature. Let’s review the six that will be on the ballot for our consideration: Amendment 1: Proposed by the legislature. Repeal of Public Financing Requirement. For 20 years Florida taxpayers have been subsidizing statewide political campaigns. Republicans believe that spending millions of taxpayer dollars was a waste when obviously anyone running for statewide office must have substantial financial backing. Democrats feel that the voters created the funding process offering a greater opportunity for more candidates to offer their services to the community. My opinion: The concept is logical; however this year two candidates, for U.S. Senate and governor, proved that they could out-spend any campaign funded by taxpayers — a sign of the future? Amendment 2: Proposed by the legislature. Tax Break for Deployed Military Personnel. If passed, which should happen, the legislature would create a homestead provision for every Floridian serving in the

–– VIEWPOINT –– military outside the United States. The amount of the tax break would be determined by the number of days the member serves overseas in that taxable year. Amendment 4: Proposed by voter petition. Florida Hometown Democracy. The amendment would require voter approval of any change to a city or county comprehensive development plan. My opinion: Its implementation would be difficult, expensive and the only voters that would understand the proposed comprehensive development plan would be its supporters and the few voters that would be directly affected. The correct approach is to elect leaders who understand the needs of the community and vote accordingly and not just to vote for the moneyed individuals that fund the proposed development plans. Amendments 5 and 6: Proposed by voter petition. Changes in Redistricting To Thwart Partisan Advantages. The amendment would establish fairness standards for use in creating legislative (5) and congressional (6) districts. The standards would pro-

hibit drawing district lines to favor or disfavor any incumbent or political party. I am in total agreement with the long-needed amendments. Amendment 8: Proposed by legislature. Relaxation of Class Size Requirements. The amendment would ease the state constitution’s existing class size amendment created by a previous successful citizens’ petition drive. The basic change in 8: Replace the words “x students per class” with “average number of students in the school.” The legislature says the change would save millions. My opinion: It might save money but we would be back with oversized, difficult to teach classes in a state that is already at the bottom of the list of dollars spent for education. We appreciate your opinions on this column whether in agreement or disagreement. Please send your comments to (fax number) 305-662-6980 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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Fourth quarter forecast seems more promising than 2009

Al Sunshine CBS MONEY WATCH September will prove a pivotal month as the third quarter ends and the fourth quarter begins in October. September traditionally is “Back to School� time, but I believe it could well turn into “Back to Business� time. It also should serve as a “ramping-up� time for the fall holidays. I’m already seeing Halloween sale signs around town and we all know that right after that come the Thanksgiving and Christmas sales as we approach the end of the year. I’m hopeful that we will see an increase in seasonal hiring as retailers get ready for the holidays. This should help cut unemployment numbers through the end of the year, but improvements will not be reflected until fall employment numbers come out in the first quarter of 2011. Whether those part-time jobs get converted into full-time positions could be a key indicator of how the country’s unemployment problems evolve into 2011 and beyond. Closer to home, South Florida trade and tourism continue to make gains. I believe the upcoming fall/winter tourist season will continue to see more growth through the fourth quarter and into early next year. According to the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, tourismrelated employment and room rates are holding up. This means if you’re looking

for cheap rooms, you may have a hard time finding great deals around South Florida’s prime tourism destinations. So what can we expect for the fourth quarter? While we’ve seen signs that the recovery continues, we’re also seeing indications almost daily of it slowing down. A lot of the lost momentum may be coming from the business slowdowns we’ve seen during the summer. Although the end of 2010 should show signs of continued consumer reluctance to go deeply into debt over the holidays, holiday spending still may be better than last year. South Florida’s economy will continue to be held back by long-term problems in the housing, real estate and job markets while tourism, foreign trade and foreign investment should continue to make solid gains through the end of the year. Until hiring improves and unemployment rates start to decrease, economic news will be dominated by weak consumer spending, stalled hiring and continued foreclosures. Despite this, we can expect the fourth quarter of 2010 to be a little better than the end of 2009. Watching the recovery continues to be about as exciting as watching paint dry, but there are improvements in the local economy that bode well for the future. The bottom line for families this quarter is: Watch your bills; look for additional ways of earning and saving extra money for the family, and if you do any holiday shopping, use cash and demand a cash discount. Watch Al Sunshine’s “CBS Money Watch� reports Monday-Friday beginning at noon.

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Planning, districting changes dominate ‘Candidates Night’ BY RICHARD YAGER

Impassioned pleas regarding three of nine Florida constitutional amendments facing voters on the Nov. 2 ballot provided lengthy discussions when only three of 11 office seekers appeared for the Kendall Federation of Homeowner Associations (KFHA) fourth and final “Candidates Night” on Sept. 20. Neither candidates nor spokespersons turned out for Florida’s gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races, resulting in more time spent reviewing three amendments, one requiring voting referendums on land use and two that would affect how legislative and congressional district boundaries are drawn. Attorney Jeff Bercow, who represents developers in many Kendall zoning matters, voiced the opposing viewpoint to the “Florida Hometown Democracy” movement, embodied in Amendment 4 that would require voter referenda on all comprehensive land use plan changes made by city and county governments, “That would result in balloting ‘chaos’ in Florida’s 67 counties and its municipalities by providing 500- to 600page ballot detail to contain the necessary legal language, he said. In Clarabelle, FL, a community adopting a similar local statute, voters passed on 627 separate issues at the polls, Bercow stated, claiming Hometown “advocates were funded by a single individual’s $1 million contribution to purchase sufficient signers required for a statewide constitutional referendum by hiring a commercial signing firm.” A Florida League of Women Voters publication noted that the Hometown movement is led by a land use attorney with backing of the Sierra Club with opposition by the Florida League of Cities and Florida Chamber of Commerce. Bercow urged voters to visit <www.Florida2010.org> for opposition details. Sharing the floor at the end of the meeting was former FIU law student Tiernan Cole representing the Florida Chapter, American Civil Liberties Union, making a special plea to re-district Florida’s legislative boundaries with a “yes” votes on Amendment 5 and changing congressional boundaries on Amendment 6. “We only have this opportunity every 10 years to end gerrymandering that self perpetuates incumbents in office, statewide and nationally,” declared Cole, a Palm Beach resident who said he was contributing his time for the cause before taking his bar exam.

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Voting for both amendments would allow redrawing legislative and congressional district boundaries to eliminate bloc voting for entrenched party candidates, he said. Cole distributed a document illustrating House District 78 that has various western sections of St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Martin and Palm Beach counties forming a single voting district, as well as “nearly half of Lake Okeechobee.” He asked audience members to visit FairDistrictsFlorida.org for details. Lack of time and absence of spokespersons canceled discussions on six other amendments, including Amendment 8 proposing to raise recently mandated classroom size limits to soften budgeting and curricula effects in Florida’s public schools. Miles Moss, KFHA president, said voters could visit the Florida League of Women Voters’ website at LWVG@comcast.net to view pro and con recaps of all nine amendments at a link titled “Making Sense of the Amendments.”

CANDIDATES COMPETE IN TWO STATE DISTRICTS With opponent Anitere Flores failing to appear, Dr. Les Gerson, a Miami veterinarian, had the floor to himself to push for a platform varying from paying for dog licenses to solving Kendall’s traffic problems and seeking more equitable taxing in his bid for the Florida Senate District 25 seat. A political newcomer, Gerson represents a Democratic attempt to defeat Republican Flores who at last count had campaign funding of $576,000 to gain the GOP senate seat in the Florida Legislature formerly held by term-limited Alex Villalobos. Attorney Joe Garcia and Whig Party candidate Craig Porter were the only opposing candidates to provide differing in-person views with Rep. David Rivera and Roly Arrojo absent. All four are running for the District 38 Congressional seat left open by U.S. Rep. Mario DiazBalart, fourth-term GOP representative who switched from District 25 to seek the House Seat 21 left open by retirement of his brother, Lincoln Diaz-Balart. Garcia, a Cuban American politician and former executive director of the Cuban American National Foundation, ran unsuccessfully as a Democratic candidate in 2008 against Mario Diaz-Balart. He stressed that “South Florida has not had a Democratic voice in the House for all too many years.” Porter, a general contractor in his family’s construction business, said he was Florida’s first Whig Party candidate in 150 years, saying he chose not to run with a major party so he could remain independent of “big government” and its political thinking. Both Garcia and Porter agreed the current approach for local federal funding needed restructuring. Garcia illustrated that “one billion-plus dollars spent for a Port of Miami tunnel totally ignores the diminished role cross-country truck hauling will have once the Panama Canal is deepened. Then, we will need a 50-foot deep port, not the 30-foot depth we now have, after increased cargos go aboard ships with east or west destinations, rather than depending upon truck carriers,” he said. Porter’s basic philosophy would reduce federal intrusion into “affairs better handled by state or local governments,” commenting the people “who run our governments at the lowest levels know best how to administer funds economically and with better judgment for their use.”

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High school athletes deserve to know why they didn’t make the cut BY GRANT MILLER

Publisher It is almost impossible for teenagers to put the things that happen to them in school in proper perspective. On the athletic field, in the school parking lot, in the classroom, it’s all the same; it’s always big, really big, as big as the BP oil spill or flooding in Pakistan. So, when a high school coach casually dismisses a young athlete who tried out for a team and didn’t make it, it’s big. In fact, it can be devastating if it is not handled properly. Young athletes train for years to make a team and if they succeed in their freshman year they must continue to work hard to maintain their position. However, often even hard work is not enough for a marginal player to beat out a younger, more talented athlete. Nevertheless, not making a team is part of growing up. Making the team one year and being cut the next is tough, but this, too, is a part of maturing. These disappointments can be growing experiences for student athletes when they are handled properly by the adults in their lives. In some circumstances, there may be players who have competed well and made the team for three years in a row, only to find that they did not make the cut their senior year. Coaches certainly have the right to pick the athletes that they believe

have the best athletic ability and the best chemistry with teammates. Seniors sometimes are not the best players, but to cut a senior after years of team loyalty is usually wrong. A great coach would advise a senior, “You have the opportunity to make the team, not as a starter, but as a backup; and more importantly as a mentor to your younger teammates.” Many coaches hide behind their office door after posting the new team roster on the wall for all to see. Certainly, those names are listed by identification number, so there is no direct embarrassment to the young athletes that were cut. But, still, this is an immature and hurtful way for a coach to handle the situation. The proper way to do it is for the coach to call in each player who tried out for the team and discuss the reasons why the youngster did not make the team. They are entitled to know the reason for the cut, and get some constructive criticism, too. The student athlete deserves to have a discussion with the coach about the way forward. After all, these young athletes are in high school to learn and this is the part of a coach’s job that has the greatest long-term value. There are those who would say, “But what about winning?” And winning is precisely what I am talking about. This concept is all about winning, for I will always put my money on a team with heart, a good work ethic and strong team spirit over a team with a ruthless, disrespectful win-at-all-cost mentality.

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CHC annual fashion show raises more than $100K

Community Habilitation Center resident Ari Lippman (left) and volunteer Flor Santana rock the runway at the third annual “Rockin’ the Islands” fashion show.

BY ERIKA ARRIOLA

Residents of the Community Habilitation Center (CHC) rocked the runway at the recent third annual “Rockin’ the Islands” fashion show benefit. More than 500 guests attended the fashion fundraiser that generated more than $100,000, proceeds that will be used in funding the Community Habilitation Center Inc., an adult day training facility for individuals with developmental disabilities. “Residents of CHC put on a spectacular fashion show for all the guests,” said Roymi Membiela, co-chair for the Community Habilitation Center gala and assistant vice president of marketing and public relations for Baptist Health South Florida. “The turnout and support from the community was overwhelming. This has been the most successful fashion show benefit to date.” Diana Diaz, news anchor for WSVN Fox

Channel 7, and Ivan Taylor, news anchor from WSCV Telemundo Channel 51, were the show’s special guest emcees. More than 100 individuals, who call CHC a second home, strutted their stuff on the catwalk wearing fashion provided by Dillards. Among the top sponsors for the event were Baptist Health South Florida, Zuni Transportation, Marriott, Dillard’s, Goodtimes Group Home, Miami Twice and Norwegian Cruise Line. Baptist Health, the region’s largest faithbased, not-for-profit healthcare organization, has more than 13,000 employees and is the area’s largest private employer. Baptist Health includes Baptist, Baptist Children’s, Doctors, Homestead, Mariners and South Miami hospitals as well as Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute, Baptist Outpatient Services and Baptist Health Enterprises. Baptist Health Foundation, the organization’s fundraising arm, supports services at all hospitals and facilities affiliated with Baptist Health.

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Arts for Learning to host Sun Awards on Nov. 19

It’s never too early to learn through the arts. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BY NICOLLE UGARRIZA

Arts for Learning, a nonprofit organization in Miami-Dade dedicated to advancing teaching and learning through the arts, will recognize outstanding community members who have advanced the organization’s mission. The 2010 Sun Awards will take place at Books & Books in Coral Gables on Friday, Nov. 19, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event is by invitation only. Call 305-576-1212 for more information. Awards will be given in the following categories: Outstanding Artist, Outstanding Teacher, Outstanding Administrator (Principal), Outstanding Site, and Outstanding Partner. “All Arts for Learning programs teach life and communication skills, support lit-

eracy and problem solving skills, foster self-discovery, and build self-esteem. The organization’s approach hinges on the conviction that all children can be brilliant and the programs give students of all ages the tools they need to become creative thinkers and 21st Century learners,” said Sheila Womble, executive director. Arts for Learning, the Miami affiliate of Young Audiences, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing teaching and learning through the arts and community cultural resources with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. For more information about Arts for Learning, go online to <www.A4Lmiami.org>.

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Pet Partners Rescue seeking help for homeless animals Pet Partners Rescue Home is seeking community assistance to host a pet food drive in hopes of helping their rescued homeless animals. The organization currently is accepting donations of dog and cat food (dry and canned) through the end of October. These can be dropped off at 9555 SW 42 St. Pet Partners also will pick up donations by calling 305-772-1295. This Miami-based nonprofit will make use of the donations to assist with its foster efforts. Pet Partners Rescue Home currently assists with the care of more than a dozen animals. The organization’s mission is to save homeless pets from destruction by providing them with a foster home until they can be adopted. For more information about donating pet food or adopting one of the foster animals, call 305-772-1295, send email to <mypetspartner@aol.com> or visit online at <www.mypetspartner.com>.

F.I.U. COLLEGE OF LAW SET TO OPEN NO-COST CLINIC Florida International University College of Law has received a $250,000 grant from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investor Education Foundation to run an Investor Advocacy Clinic. Through

this clinic, FIU College of Law students will provide no-cost representation to individuals who have lost their investments as a result of misconduct or mistreatment by a broker. FIU was among four law schools in the nation selected by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation to open such a clinic. Visiting Professor Robert Savage, who has almost two decades of experience with investor issues, has agreed to head this effort. The clinic will give preference to clients who are elderly and live in South Florida, and it will be able to work with potential clients whose first language is not English. Established in 2003, the FINRA Foundation supports innovative research and educational projects aimed at segments of the investing public that could benefit from additional resources. For more information about the Investor Advocacy Clinic, call 305-348-7541

MEET IZOD INDYCAR SERIES DRIVERS AT MACY’S, SEPT. 30 Come meet and receive autographs from Izod IndyCar Series drivers including: Danica Patrick, Helio Castrovenes, Dario Franchitti, Will Power, Tony Kanaan, Milka Duno and many more on Sept 30 at Macy’s Dadeland Mall. This special event starts at 4 p.m. on the Main Level in the Men’s Department of Macy’s.

COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS The first 50 customers to spend $20 or more on any Izod purchase will receive a ride in a street legal Indy two-seater car as time permits. Come experience the thrill of Izod IndyCar Racing with iRacing interactive racing simulators and Mattel Racecar simulators. There also will be a live Izod IndyCar Pit Stop Demonstration. Be front and center as Izod IndyCar Series Pit Crew members show how to change four tires and simulate a race refueling. For more information, contact Elizabeth Margo at 305-577-6791.

GARDENS GALLERY EXHIBITION CONTINUES THROUGH OCTOBER Pinecrest Gardens has announced its inaugural Gardens Gallery Exhibition featuring Josepo, Metal Artist and Sculptor. Open reception night will be on Friday, Oct. 1 , at 6 p.m., by invitation only. The exhibit will be open to the public starting Oct. 4. It will take place at the Pinecrest Gardens Hibiscus Room located at 11000 Red Road in Pinecrest.

Pinecrest Gardens provides village residents and visitors with year-round entertainment, by producing and promoting festivals and holiday celebrations. Come enjoy a day of fun while viewing the beautiful art of Josepo, a self taught artist and welder. For more information about Josepo visit online at <www.josepometalsculpture.com>. For more information about the Pinecrest Garden, call 305-669-6990.

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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW HOSTS RACE JUDICATA Now in its 11th year, the UM Law Society of Bar and Gavel is conducting another 5K race that will benefit a great cause on Oct. 3. Registration for the run will be at 7 a.m., and the run will begin at 8 a.m. The run will take place at the UM School of Law located at 1311 Miller Dr. in Coral Gables. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this 5K Walk/Run will go to the Kidside Charity. KidSide Inc. has been developed to raise and secure funds to provide the best possible services and facilities to the children of Miami-Dade County who have suffered through the conflict of their parents’ divorce or other litigation in the Family and

Domestic Violence Courts. KidSide Inc. receives donations from persons, firms and corporations dedicated to support the needs of children immersed in family court conflicts. Proceeds will benefit Family Court Services by enhancing services and facilities, funding additional staffing and providing additional hours of operation when possible. For more information, go online to <www.beonthekidside.org/web/>.

SECOND ANNUAL BIRD DAY AT FAIRCHILD TROPICAL GARDEN Birding is the No. 1 sport in America so don’t miss Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s Second Annual Bird Day on Sunday, Oct. 3. The garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Rd. in Coral Gables. Whether you’re a seasoned birder, just starting out or simply want to know more about birds, this fun and educational day is something the whole family will enjoy. If you love art, learn how to create beautiful bird images in a Bird Art class. Take a bird walk with an expert birder or buy birdattracting plants for your garden. Children of all ages can learn about the fascinating wonders of birds through fun bird-related activities just for them.

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FREE RETIREMENT PLANNING AVAILABLE DURING OCTOBER Join Jullie & Associates PA for a free retirement planning workshop for all South Floridians on Oct. 5-7 and Oct. 19-21. The workshop focuses on teaching attendees how to manage their retirement plans and help to provide a healthy retirement package. All guests will receive their choice of two free gifts simply for attending. Jullie & Associates PA has more than 130 combined years of experience managing financial planning portfolios of individuals and corporate clients. Their Florida Retirement System Specialists will be onhand to guide attendees through the oftenconfusing tax code. For details, call 305-667-1990, ext. 300. ALMA DE TANGO CELEBRATES ITS ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY Alma de Tango celebrates its first anniversary at on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 8 p.m., at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave. in Coral Gables. Admission is $25, which includes the class and milonga. During the past year, more than 1,000

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students have visited the hotel’s Danielson Gallery Tuesday nights to learn tango from World Tango Champion Monica Llobet. Group classes for beginners are from 9 to 10 p.m. and advanced students from 8 to 9 p.m. Following classes, Llobet will recap the first year of Alma de Tango at the Biltmore. Guests will enjoy a special performance by professional tango dancers. No dance partner is necessary as guests are encouraged to change partners during the class. Nightly drawings include Sunday Champagne Brunch for two at the Biltmore and a private tango lesion with Monica Llobet. For more information, call the Biltmore Hotel at 305-445-1926 or visit online at <www.biltmorehotel.com>.

FREE KAYAK FISHING CLINIC SLATED THURSDAY, OCT. 7 Join Miami-Dade Parks EcoAdventures and Adventure Sports Miami on Thursday, Oct. 7, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., for a free Kayak Fishing Clinic at Adventure Sports Miami, 2750 SW 26 Ave., in Coconut Grove. Space is limited, so RSVP by calling 305-591-3559. All fishing lovers will have the opportunity to learn the latest tips and tricks from local experts on South Florida’s hottest way to catch fish. Prizes provided by Crook & Crook will be given out to guests who show

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SIMON KIDGITS CLUB’S TO HOST AN ‘AROUND THE WORLD’ EVENT Dadeland Mall, 7535 N. Kendall Dr., invites children of all ages to travel around the world and explore a variety of diversities and cultures as part of the Simon Kidgits Club’s “Around the World� event on Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. This event is free and will showcase activities that are found in different parts of the world. Dadeland Mall will provide children with a passport and allow them to backpack

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15TH ANNUAL SUSAN G. KOMEN RACE FOR THE CURE ON OCT. 16 With over 20,000 participants and 1,000 breast cancer survivors expecting to attend, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will hosts its 15th annual race on Saturday, Oct. 16, at 6 a.m. It will take place at Bayfront Park, located at 301 N. Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami. Race participants may register online at <www.komenmiaftl.org> and are encouraged to take the One-Fifty Challenge. If every individual collects $150 in donations, Komen would raise $3 million in pledges alone. What started as a promise between two sisters is now the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. Susan G. Komen for the Cure Miami/Fort Lauderdale is part of the this national network dedicated to saving lives and ending breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality of care for all, and energizing science to find the cures. Since its inception in 1996, the

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Miami/Fort Lauderdale Affiliate has raised more than $10 million to help fund breast cancer screening, education, and treatment initiatives throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. For more information about this event, visit online at <ww.komenmiaftl.org>.

FOURTH ANNUAL WATERFORD 5K RACE SLATED ON NOV.12 The fourth annual Waterford 5K, a 3.1mile run walk, will once again rise to the challenge to benefit Autism Speaks. It will take place on Friday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m., at the Blue Lagoon Office Park, 6100 Blue Lagoon Dr. in Miami. For the fourth year in a row, all the proceeds from the race will benefit the MiamiDade Chapter of Autism Speaks, North America’s largest autism research and advocacy organization. There will be a special competition that will honor the overall male and overall female winners. The top overall male and female runner will receive an incredible prize package that includes a seven-night, all-inclusive trip for two to Club Med’s Sandpiper Bay, provided by Club Med. It has been estimated that one in every 110 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. In an effort to raise awareness and provide funding for this vital research, over the past three consecutive years, the Waterford 5K race has raised more than

$50,000 for autism research. For registration information or to receive a registration packet, contact FootWorks at 305-666-RACE or visit <www.waterford5k.com>.

TRANSPLANT FOUNDATION TO HOST 5TH ANNUAL MIRACLE WALK/RUN Join and celebrate the miracles that happen everyday, On Nov. 14, from 7 a.m. to noon, the Miracle Walk/Run will have its fifth annual fundraiser at Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 St. All proceeds benefit the Transplant Foundation Inc., with pre-registration tickets at $35 for adults and $20 for children under 13. With more than 100,000 people waiting to receive a transplant, one donor can help save lives of up to 50 different people. What better way to spend a Sunday morning then helping change lives? The Miracle Walk/Run is a 5K event geared to promote organ donation in the community. In addition to the 5K, enjoy breakfast, ice cream, lunch, as well as a health fair and music entertainment to celebrate completion of the walk/run. Your registration includes an official Miracle Walk/Run T-shirt and the entrance fee to the zoo, so you can stay and enjoy the day with your family and friends! To register, visit online at <www.miraclewalkrun.kintera.org> or call 305-8175645.

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Pictured (l-r) are Dick Schlosberg, chair of the Kaiser Family Foundation Board of Trustees; South African Ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool (1998 Mandela Award recipient); Univerity of Miami president Donna E. Shalala; U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, and Drew Altman, Kaiser Family Foundation president and CEO. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BY RAKESH SINGH

University of Miami president Donna E. Shalala received the 2010 Nelson Mandela Award for Health and Human Rights during a recent ceremony and dinner at Blair House, hosted by U.S. Secretary for Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and the Kaiser Family Foundation. The dinner honored Shalala’s retirement from the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Shalala, a former U.S. Secretary for Health and Human Services, was recognized for dedication to advancing access to healthcare in the U.S., helping disadvantaged people around the world, and her special commitment to ending apartheid and developing democracy in South Africa. “Whether it’s providing better healthcare to soldiers returning from two wars, or shaping the future of nursing here at home, or providing relief efforts in Haiti, or providing leadership on health reform, Donna Shalala has always been there when the people of our country and the world have needed her,” said Drew Altman, Kaiser Family Foundation president and CEO. Established in 1992 by the Kaiser Family Foundation at the behest of Nelson Mandela shortly after his release from 27 years of incarceration, the Mandela Award honors individuals for outstanding dedica-

tion to improving the health and life chances of disadvantaged populations in South Africa and internationally. Recipients are selected in conjunction with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and with the approval of Mr. Mandela. Secretary Shalala received the award from two former recipients of the Mandela Award — South African Ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool, the 1998 award winner, and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, the 1997 award winner. Ambassador Rasool spoke of Dr. Shalala’s efforts in assisting South African exiles in the U.S. when she was serving as president of Hunter College and then the University of Wisconsin, and her association with the Kaiser Family Foundation’s work in South Africa as a trustee over the past nine years. The award was presented by Surgeon General Benjamin. Shalala is a 2008 recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Recipients of the Nelson Mandela Award for Health and Human Rights are given a statuette bearing a likeness of Mandela. The Kaiser Family Foundation is a non-profit private operating foundation, based in Menlo Park, CA, dedicated to producing and communicating the best possible analysis and information on health issues.

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Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida is being recognized with a $3,500 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, for the council’s Leadership Experience-Starting Today project, which engages girls in discovering self, connecting with others and taking action to make the world a better place. “We are honored to be recognized by the TD Charitable Foundation for our continuous efforts of encouraging girls and providing skills to become leaders,” said Maria Tejera, CEO of Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida. The program focuses on the following three keys to leadership: Discover: Girls understand themselves and their values and use their knowledge and skills to explore the world. Connect: Girls care about, inspire, and team with others locally and globally. Take Action: Girls act to make the world a better place. TD Bank, through the TD Charitable Foundation, carries a legacy of support-

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Commuting becomes easier with enhanced Kendall Cruiser service BY KARLA DAMIAN

Kendall-area commuting is easier now thanks to a new Park and Ride lot and more frequent service on Miami-Dade Transit’s Kendall Cruiser bus route. The Kendall Cruiser provides limitedstop weekday rush hour service along Kendall Drive — now with frequencies of every 12 minutes — between the Dadeland North Metrorail station and SW 162nd Avenue. The new Park and Ride lot at SW 150th Avenue and Kendall Drive offers free convenient parking for customers wishing to leave their cars where they catch the bus. For just $2.35 each trip, Kendall Cruiser passengers travel aboard new 60-foot diesel-electric hybrid buses featuring plenty of comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi service. “The Kendall Cruiser offers commuters a convenient and greener alternative to driving on Kendall Drive,” said MiamiDade Transit Director Harpal S. Kapoor.

The Kendall Cruiser provides limited-stop weekda y rush hour ser vice along Kendall Drive — now with frequencies of ever y 12 minutes — between the Dadeland North Metrorail sta tion and SW 162nd Avenue. “By taking the Kendall Cruiser, residents can enjoy a stress-free ride to work while reducing their carbon footprint.” Kendall Cruiser customers also can check the time of the next bus on their computers or Web-enabled mobile devices with MDT’s Bus Tracker system — part of a pilot program that soon will be expanded to other routes. For information on the Kendall Cruiser improvements, visit online at <www.miamidade.gov/transit> or call 305-891-3131. For TDD service, call 305-468-5402.

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‘Winter Wonderful’ benefit event to fund music scholarships at UM BY ELIZABETH AMORE

The University of Miami Frost School of Music will present its holiday gala dinner, “Winter Wonderful,” on Sunday, Dec. 5, at the Hyatt Regency in Miami. The goal of Winter Wonderful is to raise $100,000 for Frost School of Music undergraduate scholarships and the Frost “Music Reach” program. Music Reach is a partnership with the Greater Miami Youth Symphony, Arts for Learning, Communities in Schools, and the Harmony Project. Currently in this program 29 Frost undergraduate students serve as mentors, each “adopting” two at-risk seventh graders and providing weekly sessions in music instruction, homework help, and team-building activities. The relations are continued for the entire four years of the Frost mentors’ undergraduate careers, with the goal of using music as a bridge to help at-risk students towards college. Highlights of the evening will include a sumptuous three-course dinner and joyous holiday performances featuring a 200member Frost Choral Union and a special Frost Holiday Orchestra. The repertoire will include holiday carols from traditions from around the globe. Broadway alum Marcus Lovett, whose son, Dylan, is a Vocal Jazz freshman at the Frost School of Music, will be honored at the gala with the Frost Achievement Award and will perform selected holiday favorites. The Hon. Charles E. Cobb Jr. and Hon. Sue M. Cobb will be decorated for their philanthropy to the University of Miami and the South Florida community

with the Frost Legacy Award. “The Frost School of Music’s Winter Wonderful Holiday Dinner is simply the perfect start to the holiday season,” said Dean Shelton G. “Shelly” Berg. “It is a magical holiday gala filled with uplifting music performed by outstanding Frost musicians. It brings good cheer to new and long-time friends of the University of Miami and patrons of the arts in our community. “Best of all, the gala proceeds go directly to support undergraduate music scholarships at the Frost School of Music, including our new Frost Music-Reach mentoring program that uplifts and encourages teens all year long to succeed in school and in life.” The Frost Choral Union, 200 members strong, will perform as a unified choir and also as members of smaller ensembles including the Frost Chorale, Symphonic Choir, Chamber Singers, Cantilena Women’s Choir and Maelstrom Men’s Choir. Joshua Habermann will serve as music director for the entire evening, with assistance from Donald Oglesby and choral conducting graduate teaching assistants Rich Skirpan and Jeff Stern. Marcus Lovett is an American performer whose Broadway stints have included The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables and Carousel. The Hyatt Regency is located at 400 SE Second Ave. in downtown Miami. Winter Wonderful is a Black Tie event and festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. For more information or to order tickets, visit online at <www.winter-wonderful.com>, call 305284-2875 or send email to <eventsmanagement@miami.edu>.

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Holy Rosary Fall Crafts Festival set for Oct. 16 BY CHRISTIANA CARROLL-BECERRA

The 34th annual Our Lady of the Holy Rosary’s popular Fall Crafts Festival takes place at the church, 9500 SW 184 St. in Cutler Bay, on Oct. 16 featuring a wide selection of unique handmade crafts and one-of-a-kind creations. Visitors will find everything from the unusual to the unique sure to fit every taste and budget. Shoppers will find dazzling handbags, beautiful handmade jewelry, gorgeous floral designs, lovely memory boxes, pottery and birdhouses, and enjoy the work of artists from across the country. There will be hand-crafted jewelry and luscious photography, hand-blown glass and whimsical ceramic work, and basket makers and bell makers will be on hand, as will woodworkers, leather artists and more. “This is always a perfect time to begin thinking of holiday gift giving,� said Charlie Davis, committee chairman. “And it is such a family friendly event, with the activities for children and fun for everyone all day long.�

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Rev. Jeremy Upton joins Baptist Church in Perrine BY BEVERLY C. RODRIGUES

graduate study in preaching at Oxford University in England. Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church Rev. Upton was licensed to the ministry in Perrine officially will install Rev. in 1998 by Bishop Eddie L. Long, senior Jeremy H. Upton as its new senior pastor in pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist special installation ceremonies on Sunday, Church in Decatur, GA. Rev. Upton served Oct. 3. at New Birth for four years in various fullInstallation ceremonies on Oct. 3 will time in capacities including administrator take place during three of Bishop Eddie L. Long services beginning at Ministries, special assis7:30 a.m. with Dr. Craig tant to Bishop Long and Melvin Smith, senior middle school/assistant pastor of Freedom youth pastor. Baptist Church in Rev. Upton moved on Chicago, IL, serving as to St. John Church in the guest speaker. At 11 Grand Prairie and South a.m., Pastor Denny D. Lake Texas, where he was Davis of St. John ordained under St. John’s Church in Grand senior pastor, Dr. Denny Prairie, TX, will deliver D. Davis. Upton served the sermon. at St. John for eight years The celebration will as executive pastor and culminate at 6:30 p.m. preaching assistant. with Bishop Eddie In 2008, Rev. Upton Long, senior pastor of returned to New Birth New Birth Missionary where he served as chief Reverend Jeremy H. Upton Baptist Church in ministry officer until ––––––––––––––––––––––– Decatur, GA, officiating April of this year when he the installation ceremoaccepted the call to ny. All activities will take place at Sweet become Sweet Home’s fourth senior pasHome, 10701 SW 184 St. in Perrine. For tor, following the retirement of Dr. Walter more information on the installation, call T. Richardson, who served the church for 305-251-5753. 26 years. Rev. Upton is a magna cum laude gradUnder the vision of “Building the House, uate of Morehouse College and a cum Advancing the Kingdom,� Rev. Upton laude graduate of Dallas Theological continues to serve God in his generation Seminary, earning a master’s degree in the- and to make a positive impact for the ology, with a concentration in pastoral Kingdom of God in the community. leadership. Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church In addition, he studied at Carver Bible was founded in 1952. Sweet Home holds College (Atlanta, GA) and New Orleans worship services every Sunday at 7:30 a.m. Baptist Seminary (New Orleans, LA). In and 11 a.m. and bible study every the summer of 2007, he completed post- Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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Recipients of the Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards for Women will be honored at a luncheon on Feb. 3, 2011 at the new JW Marriott Marquis, 345 Avenue of the Americas in Miami. The Spectrum Awards honor women in the following categories: Ambassador, Cultural, Education, Entrepreneurial, Healthcare, Hospitality, Philanthropy, Red Cross Service, Volunteerism and Youth. Award recipients are selected by a committee comprised of local business and community leaders prominent in the field of each category. In 2010, more than 400 community leaders attended the prestigious luncheon and raised $170,000 for the vital, life-saving programs of the American Red Cross. For more information on the Sara Hopkins Woodruff Spectrum Awards for Women, contact Kenia Tedesco at 305728-2512 or by email at <TedescoK@usa.redcross.org>.

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Vote NO on 8 to Get It Right BY KAREN ARONOWITZ, President, United Teachers of Dade

Hello, my fellow voting Americans. I’m sure you feel the same puzzlement as I do when the candidate or issue I voted for comes up on the losing end. I shake my head in amazement, saying to myself, “The majority of my fellow citizens feel that way? Really?” Even so, that is where it ends. The people have spoken and they have the final word. Unfortunately, some Florida Legislators have a different thought process saying, “Vote until you get it right.” The voters made it clear to Florida Legislators in 2002. Citizens of Florida voted to have smaller class sizes. They knew it would cost money, but it would be money well spent providing quality education for our children. The original Class Size Amendment was to be phased in over time and the Florida Legislature was required to fund it. But ever since the day this vote passed, some legislators have been working to have the Class Size Amendment either voted out or watered down. If that happens, it would mean millions more in cuts to education funding. Again, I find myself thinking, “Really?” Ask any teacher you know if putting more students back into classrooms is a good idea. Legislators have placed Amendment 8 on the November ballot so we have another chance to “Vote until we get it right.” But there is nothing “right” about Amendment 8. The

majority of Florida voters decided that the class size Amendment should be law, and now we must let the legislators hear the voice of Florida’s majority one more time. Legislators don’t like the Class Size Amendment -- never have and never will -- because the money must be spent in our schools! Yes, imagine that! The money must come to the schools themselves to make this happen! It doesn’t go to a vendor! It doesn’t go to a consultant! It doesn’t go to the Florida Department of Education to recalibrate test scores! Of course, the private schools to which these same legislators send their own children put out lovely color brochures explaining the individualized instruction and attention their students receive because of small class sizes! I am glad these legislators want to provide the best for their own children. But they are elected to take care of the children in our public school system and enforce the law. We, through our own free will and rights as citizens, have voted to provide just that through the Class Size Amendment! We knew what we were doing the first time. Voting NO on Amendment 8 will not raise your taxes. It will allocate a larger portion of the taxes you already pay to education. Voting NO on Amendment 8 keeps our classes small and prevents further gutting of education funding. Voting NO on Amendment 8 protects the only required funding for education we have. Vote NO on Amendment 8. See you at the polls! Voting NO on Amendment 8 will not raise your taxes. It will allocate a larger portion of the taxes you already pay to education. Voting NO on Amendment 8 keeps our classes small and prevents further gutting of education funding. Voting NO on Amendment 8 protects the only required funding for education we have. Vote NO on Amendment 8. See you at the polls! The United Teachers of Dade represents 38,000 teachers and school support personnel in MDCPS. The union is committed to being a leader in creating public school reform, fostering a quality public education for all students and elevating the professional status of teachers, paraprofessionals, office employees, and all school support personnel.

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How To Feel Comfortable About Your Investment Decisions By Rick Tonkinson

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After 18 years of being a money manager, I have consistently heard how many people do not feel comfortable with their investment decisions. Have you ever second-guessed the investment decisions you have made? Do words like foolish, dumb, wrong, confused, guess, uncertain, frustrated, and overwhelmed describe your feelings? You are not alone in feeling uncomfortable about decisions you have made. Would you like to feel better about your investment decisions? If the answer is yes, then here are some basic steps to consider:

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night. Don’t rely on a sales rep to tell you what your investment profile is because the sales rep may adjust your profile to fit the suitability of the investment they are trying to sell you.

Focus on the Purpose of Your Investment Do you need to put money away for a rainy day? Make a “To Do List” of items that you want the money to attain such as vacation, education or wedding. Give each item a specific cost such as $5,000 for a vacation. Determine which item motivates you to attain it. Motivation that is ratcheted up is called passion. If you find a passion for an item, that will be your top priority. How quickly you want to attain the item will help determine what investment to consider. Again decide on the specific purpose of the money and then consider your options. Be Realistic with what You have to Invest As an “investor,” you need to accept that you are prepared to lose part or all of your investment. If this risk is not comfortable for you, then you are a saver. There are times when people have borrowed on the equity of their home and invest in the stock market because the potential gains offset the risk of losing their home. People make reckless decisions so that they can attain the item they want quicker than what is realistic. Plan so that if it takes a year to attain an item, you give yourself two years to attain it. If you attain the item in one year, that’s good but don’t beat yourself up if you don’t make your deadline. The important thing is to keep working toward what you want. His firm, Rick Tonkinson & Associates, Inc. is a South Florida based company with offices at 100 Almeria Avenue, Suite 310, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, offers financial planning services to many in the community with a specialty in assisting the middle class. For more information, or to schedule an initial meeting at your business or home, call 866-323-8326 or (305)447-6617. Also visit the website at HYPERLINK "http://www.ricktonkinson.com" www.ricktonkinson.com. Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, Rick Tonkinson, Registered Representatives. Advisory services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc., Rick Tonkinson, Investment Advisor Representatives. Rick Tonkinson & Associates, Inc. and the Securities America companies are not affiliated.

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Redbox DVD rental kiosks open at Walgreens stores BY SAMANTHA FLYNN

Redbox, the popular bright red fully automated DVD rental kiosk, announces the opening of five new locations at Walgreens in Miami and Miami Beach. Redbox delivers convenient, affordable access to new release DVDs and catalog titles. With a rent and return anywhere policy, consumers now can rent DVDs from the Redbox kiosks at Walgreens in Miami and Miami Beach and return them to any of the more than 21,000 Redbox locations nationwide. New Walgreens Redbox locations are: 14190 SW 26 St., 15701 SW 56 St., 655 NW 57 Ave. and 9701 SW 24 St. in Miami, and 7340 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach. “By placing our Redbox kiosks where consumers already shop, Redbox makes it easy for movie lovers and people on the go to rent the latest new release DVDs at an affordable price,” said Gary Cohen, senior vice president for marketing and customer experience at Redbox. Redbox rents movies for a low nightly cost, and new users are invited to register their email address at <www.redbox.com> to

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Award winning playwright returns to launch NWSA theater season BY MARIA M. FLORES

Tarell Alvin McCraney (NWSA high school 1999), award-winning international playwright, will be offering a special gift to New World School of the Arts (NWSA) to celebrate his 30th birthday and launch NWSA’s 2010-11 theater season. The prolific playwright has planned a special VIP reception and staged reading performance at New World School of the Arts on Friday, Oct. 15, to raise much needed funds for the school. Along with actor Glenn Davis and fellow Steppenwolf Ensemble member Jon Michael Hill, McCraney will perform selected scenes from his acclaimed Trilogy including The Brothers Size, In The Red and Brown Water, and Marcus — or the Secret of Sweet. His Brother/Sister trilogy is set in the Louisiana Projects and explores Yoruba mythology. The staged reading performance is McCraney’s fundraising initiative and gift for NWSA.

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“When so much is at stake for our students, it’s up to us to give generously not just of our pockets but of our hearts and talents,” McCraney said. The funds from this initiative will be used to assist graduating high school students in attending auditions for colleges or acting programs. The presentation is comprised of two events — a VIP reception with McCraney, where he will give away 20 signed copies of his book The Brother/Sister Plays, followed by the book reading performance. The VIP reception with Tarell McCraney is scheduled for Oct. 15, 6 p.m., at the NWSA Louise O. Gerrits Theater, 25 NE Second St. in downtown

Miami, Eighth Floor. Ticket for private reception is $100. It includes a signed copy of The Brother/Sister Plays, which includes all three plays, plus the Q&A with Tarell McCraney, reading performance, and complimentary parking. VIP reception is limited to 20 guests. A Staged Reading Performance following the VIP reception, at 7:30 p.m., will take place in the NWSA Dance Studio, NWSA’s Eighth floor. Ticket for performance is $30 and includes performance only. For VIP Reception, call Rafael Maldonado at New World School of the Arts, 305-237-3753. VIP Reception is limited to 20 guests, first-come firstserved. Staged Reading Performance-only tickets may be purchased online by visiting the New World School of the Arts website at <nwsa.mdc.edu>. “I am very grateful that the school is so supportive of this event,” McCraney said. “Moreover, I hope that this fundraising initiative will spark more efforts from alumni and supporters alike to support our young artists and their endeavors during these economically unstable times.” McCraney attended the New World School of the Arts High School, receiving the Exemplary Artist Award and the Dean’s Award in Theater, and graduated from DePaul University’s baccalaureate program where he received his BFA in acting. In May 2007 McCraney graduated from Yale School of Drama’s playwriting program where he received the Cole Porter Playwriting Award upon graduation. For more information about the theater program at NWSA, call 305-237-3541 or visit <www.nwsa.mdc.edu>.

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Humorous first novel all about life after pink slip “There’s nothing amusing about getting laid off — except when it’s a story told by the brilliant Terry Shine, one of the funniest writers I know.” —Dave Barry

BY SARAH BREIVOGE Nothing Happens Until It Happens To You (Crown, 304 pages, $23 hardcover), is T.M. Shine’s all-too-real debut novel about a man forced to leave behind the security and predictability of his past to face his dysfunctional family and a world disinclined to do him any favors. Jeffrey Reiner has been fired — but he is not crying about it. Though a self-designed social misfit, he accepts the advice that to make it in these tough economic times he has no choice but to throw himself at any opportunities that come his way, no matter how humbling or embarrassing. Egged on by a slacker neighbor, an unorthodox state facilitator, and a 1-800 mental health counselor, Reiner stumbles into a highly comic and entirely outrageous journey of self-discovery. Reiner realizes his job loss may have become the catalyst for his own family’s unraveling: His teenage daughter has dismissed him; his only son may have the genetic wiring of a serial killer (a reality he fears he may have never picked up on if he hadn’t lost his job), and he’s certain his wife is having an affair but is too frightened by the truth (that having an affair includes sex) to confront her. Trying to stretch his meager severance, he takes on sporadic day work trying everything from dressing as the Statue of Liberty to breeding suckerfish to cleaning pools at foreclosed homes. (Shine has plenty of inspiration to draw from, having worked his own odd jobs, including: pizza deliveryman, lab courier, shellfish harvester, gas attendant, sweepstakes mail sorter, school bus driver, demolition man, drugstore manager, and box maker.) Despite receiving a strict daily itinerary from his estranged wife to keep him on track, Reiner inadvertently finds himself veering off course. Suddenly he is trying to balance the search for a job with the hunt for a man he no longer knows. Inspired by a cover story Shine wrote for

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LET’S TALK CARS I had to drive up to North Carolina recently and — as luck would have it — I was testing the 2010 Dodge Challenger for the week, the perfect car for the trip. After crossing the Georgia state line, virtually everywhere we stopped someone came up to me with a question about the car, which made my job of digging up information a great deal easier. And the Challenger turned out to be an exceptionally nice road car — powerful and responsive, easy to handle and really quite comfortable. By the time we returned, I found myself with a grudging respect for the big American muscle car. And the Challenger does have a lot going for it — an unmistakable design, a proven rear-wheel-drive platform, powerful engines and technology — to the delight of driving enthusiasts around the country. The Challenger is a five-passenger, twodoor coupe, but rides on the same rear-drive

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tion system, a 368-watt Boston Acoustics sound system, bi-xenon headlamps, 20-inch chromed aluminum wheels, functional hood scoops, keyless go, remote start, a trip computer with performance pages and steeringwheel audio/data controls. Challenger SRT8 — lists for $39,320 has a 425-hp 6.1-liter Hemi V-8, Brembo brakes, a special suspension and a limited-slip differential. Many of the options on the R/T are standard, including an upgraded sound system, bixenon headlamps, trip/data computer, leather, keyless go, and Sirius satellite radio. The

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