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‘Green’ school’s dedication environmentally oriented

BY RICHARD YAGER creative explosion of scientific know-how engineered by its inaugural freshmen class on Apr. 21, a day before Earth Day, marked the colorful and creative dedication of Terra Environmental Research Institute, MiamiDade County’s first “Green” high school. Among the initial 400 ninth grade students at the Kendall school were paper-clad butterflies; a walking snail; $5,000 working robot demonstration, and three students covered with plastic bags, reminding visitors to properly dispose of non-recyclable materials. These were among working exhibits of environmental research, engineering technology and biomedical research, Terra’s three academic disciplines. “When I was greeted on the sidewalk by 500 walking trash bags, I knew this school would do something entirely out of the ordinary to host a dedication,” smiled MiamiDade Public Schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho during an address in the school’s cafetorium. “I became even more positive when I had my blood pressure taken by a student biological team. Not only that, this has to be the first school serving drinks at its dedication,” he added, toasting the audience with a paper cup of peach-infused tea, an environmentally –––––––––––––––––––––– See

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BY ALISON ZACCONE he ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) recently announced that Miami-Dade County has been selected as the newest ASPCA Partner Community — one of 10 communities nationwide currently working with the ASPCA to provide positive outcomes for at-risk and homeless pets. The ASPCA partnership will include the following Miami-area animal welfare agencies: Miami-Dade Animal Services (county-run and operated); Humane Society of Greater Miami (a non-profit shelter), and The Cat Network (a local spay/neuter and TNR group). “We are thrilled to be working with Miami-Dade County on this new partnerFarrah Elbaz (left) and “friend” greet Miami-Dade School Board member Ana Rivas Logan.

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new playground complete with a colorful climbing apparatus officially debuted at Winston Park K-8 Center in front of hundreds of students, parents, teachers and administrators during an opening ceremony on Apr. 20. “It’s rare to see a new playground open as a ribbon-cutting event,” said principal Carlos

Diaz, who emceed the event. “But it isn’t every school that has a parent-teacher organization that goes out and raises $30,000 to make it happen.” Four years ago, surface tiles on the former area began coming up under heavy wear and tear, explained Maria Moscoso, PTSA vice president for fundraising. ––– See

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“Wildcat” cheerleaders pump up the celebration for new Winston Park KCenter playground.

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Commissioner Sorenson honors Small Business Grant recipients BY ALFIE SERGIO

Miami-Dade Commissioner Katy Sorenson congratulated the recipients of the Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program during a mandatory training workshop on Wednesday, Mar. 30, at the South Dade Regional Library. A committee comprised of South Dade business leaders selected 32 grant winners from a pool of more than 120 applicants. Home-based businesses received up to $2,000 and businesses operating within a commercial property received a maximum grant amount of $4,000. Leroy Jones, executive director of Neighbors and Neighbors Association (NANA), created the Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program to financially assist business owners throughout Miami-Dade County. Since the program’s inception in 1999, more than 4,000 business owners from all 13 districts have received funding. As a result of last year’s budget cuts, there was a 30 percent decrease in available funds for the Mom and Pop Grant Program, with each commission district receiving $89,250 in available funds for the program.

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have proof, that collaboration among all groups in striving to reduce the unnecessary euthanasia of these animals can work. We believe that our partnership in Miami will enable our partners to save even more lives.” Since the ASPCA began its Partner Community program in 2007, nearly 700,000 animals have been adopted, returned to owners, or spayed/neutered as a result of the exceptional collaboration among partner agencies in each community. In addition to Miami, ASPCA’s Partner Communities are Austin, TX; Buncombe County, NC; Charleston, SC; Cleveland, OH; Oklahoma City, OK; Sacramento, CA; Shelby County, AL; Spokane, WA, and Hillsborough County, FL. For more information about the ASPCA, visit online at <www.aspca.org>.

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DEDICATION, from page 1 conscious refreshment. All of his comments drew appreciable chuckles from more than 200 school administrators, teachers, school board members and educational VIPs that included visitors from Japan and German consulates observing Miami-Dade’s first LEED-certified magnet high school. “The real celebration here is the magic of teachers,” Carvalho concluded somewhat pointedly, alluding to Florida Gov. Charlie Crist’s recent veto of legislation opposed by most educators that would have eliminated teacher tenure. “Seeing this school today, you would never know its concept began with a meeting four years ago to discuss how to relieve overcrowding at Killian and Palmetto Senior High,” recalled Miami-Dade School Board District 7 member Ana RivasLogan. “Parents were then adamant against transferring students out of their neighborhoods. Now, we count 1,800 applications for the next 400 seats, including Killian and Palmetto students waiting to get into Terra in the future.” Adding her praise was Region Four superintendent Janet Hupp who complimented the “skilled work of Silva Architects of Coral Gables that transformed the prototype of a new middle school on the grounds of MacArthur School into a setting for three

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“Kids played with balls, hula hoops, chalk and jump ropes in the area of the old playground that became barren dirt from overuse,” Moscoso said. “It became a muddy mess, making it unsafe with kids tripping over themselves, as the surface tiles broke loose. It had to be closed in 2006.” That led a loyal group of PTSA parents to “see what we could do ourselves to get a new play area for the kids.” Three years later, the PTSA met with school district officials pledging to pay to open a restored playground and embarking the group on sales of bright red “Wildcat” T-shirts, books and other projects to raise funds for a new playground. “We actually became part of the design and vendor process and with the $30,000 we raised, school officials were so impressed they kicked in another $16,000 to resurface the old playground and provide landscaping,” Moscoso said. Joining her were four key PTSA officers, honored for their part in the project, including Maria Diaz, president; Mayra Diaz, treasurer; Diana Hernandez, secretary (a

Pictured are schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho and Terra High School principal Caridad Montano. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

scientific academies, the foundation for Terra’s unique study program.” Terra principal Caridad Montano, who has guided the day-to-day fortune of the school through its first year, credited its energetic students, “supported by their parents and a team of very special teachers and administrators who made a school like this a reality.” Just before noon, Montano joined school board members and Carvalho to cut a ribbon made of palm fibers, using natural rather than manufactured material that would waste resources.

WP-K8 teacher), and Elena Nieves, vice president of events. Before the ribbon cutting, Miami-Dade School Board District 7 member Ana Rivas Logan recalled walking “my daughter to school here when I lived in an apartment just a few blocks away. So as a parent and a working teacher, this is very special moment for me, and this PTSA shows how working together can make special things happen. “And I promise you, you will soon get your new cafetorium, too.” Janet Hupp, Region 4 superintendent, representing schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho, said, “By playing and working together, our children learn the cooperative spirit that can bring about a successful projects like this.” In appreciation, a delegation of elementary pupils displayed a hand-written scroll, dedicating the playground to a deceased kindergarten teacher who spent extra hours daily as before and after-school manager. The wording to honor his memory reads: “A good teacher explains, a superior teacher demonstrates, a great teacher inspires. Dedicated to a teacher who inspired us all: Willie Felder.” The scroll will become a permanent fixture at Winston-Park K-8, just around the corner from its new playground.

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Once again, our schools take the spotlight! Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR

AROUND TOWN The focus was certainly on Kendall schools last week. A Continental Park HOA has been studying how best to register its objections to potential issues raised by a new Riviera Schools private school, granted last October by administrative order to existing zoning for a church on Galloway Road just south of Baptist Hospital. Despite raising over $1600 to begin a legal protest, the HOA believes it would be “fruitless” to appeal the order and, instead, will gather individual support to bring objections before the Director of MDC Planning & Zoning to see if issues involving the new school can be resolved without a protracted legal battle. A major issue: previously-granted rights retained by the Jesus Fellowship Church which still owns abutting property areas after Riviera purchased sufficient land for its

building plans on the near 10-acre parcel. For up-to-date details, email President Holly White at hollywbw@bellsouth.net or call 305-595-3549 to put your name on an updating list of citizen actions. C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to a hard-working PTSA group that raised the necessary funding for a new playground, replacing a tornup area that became a play hazard at Winston Park K-8 Center. The $30,000 contribution paid entirely for a new apparatus so the School Dept. kicked in the additional $16,000 to restore a depleted surface and landscape the area. Meanwhile, a unique showcase of environmentally-oriented exhibits demonstrated the exceptional creativity and academic talent of students at the Terra Environmental Research Institute, our new ‘Green’ High School off SW 84th Street. We won’t even try to recall our own “projects’ in ninth grade after witnessing a working robot and medical tests by Terra’s students, accomplished under the capable guidance of its teaching faculty and the inspirational leadership of Carrie Montano, a gal whose charismatic appeal and love of teaching restores faith in what teaching is all about. Everyone connected to the Terra dedication

program deserves a big A-plus in our book! Coming up! Modification of an application to build an eight-story tower proposed by J. Milton Dadeland LLC, east of SW 77th Avenue and south of Kendall Drive in the cluster of mid-rises that have sprung up in the past decade in Dadeland South. The revisions include a redesign of the previously-approved application to eliminate a tennis court. The matter comes up before East Kendall’s Zoning Board at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 13, during a public hearing at the Kendall Village Center, 8625 SW 124 Avenue, ironically in West Kendall for multiple reasons that the EK Board continues to lack suitable space for its monthly zoning hearings, several of which attract overflow crowds. F I U H e a d F o o t b a l l Coach Mario Cristobal delivers his views about “Vision, Leadership & Success” at the West Kendall Business Association’s monthly networking session, Thursday, April 29, during lunch at Signature Gardens, 12725 SW 122 Avenue. If interested, you can register at the door to attend and get advance details at www.westkendallbusiness.com. E a r th D ay p os ts cr ipt : Embraer Aircraft took its knocks in print during recent years due to the identity of the Brazilian firm’s

airplane used for controversial tests at Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport. So in the interest of fair play, a release received April 20 states “The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Embraer Aircraft...as the newest environmental steward to join the National Partnership for Environmental Priorities (for) recycling fluorescent lamps and aircraft batteries, ensuring the safe reuse of lead and mercury.” By the way, Embraer is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial jets up to 120 seats, including some of lesser size that K-T hopes to service when its new runway is expanded, about a year from now! (Word on ground-breaking the project still due by the end of the month, we’re told!). Th o ug h t f or the Da y:

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Commissioner Jordan’s proposal may prove embarrassing R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan proposed that the county roll back the authority given to the county mayor three years ago in an obvious move to reduce the influence of the mayor. A war has been brewing for the past several years as to who should have the ultimate power and authority to run the county. Jordan’s proposal, if approved by county voters, would transfer the day-to-day management of the county, back to the commission. Today, the county manager is appointed by the mayor and his position ratified by the county commission. Jordan’s proposal would place the manager directly under the commission and return the mayor to a ceremonial position, cutting ribbons and welcoming visitors to Miami. Jordan also brings back to the ballot the subject of a salary increase, a contentious subject that has been turned down by vot-

ers for at least the past 30 years. Currently, commissioners receive $6,000 a year salary, far too little for the responsibilities involved in the position. County Commissioner Carlos Gimenez proposed limiting commissioners to no more than two consecutive four-year terms. Today, a commissioner can hold onto his or her position as long as they are reelected by the voters in their district. Commissioner Audrey Edmonson proposed a three-term limit for commissioners, setting commissioner salaries, according to the Florida formula for counties with more than a million residents, at $92,097 a year. Why did Jordan bring up the subject at this date? She must feel that with the public’s recent anger over the mayor’s now widely known salary increases for his key staffers — at the same time the county was formulating a salary reduction for all county employees in order to bring the county’s budget in line with reduced revenues — would translate into voter support of her proposed reduction of mayoral authority. True, a substantial number of county voters, angered over the salary increases, joined an attempted recall of the mayor. The recall was unsuccessful. In my opinion it shows that the voters were unhappy with

–– VIEWPOINT –– Mayor Alvarez, but not sufficiently angry to remove him from office. The voters of Miami-Dade are unhappy with the mayor. But, the public is even angrier, more dissatisfied, with the actions of our county commissioners. Voters remember the commission’s going against all recommendations and moving the Urban Development Boundary (UDB) to please their financially supportive friends. Voters will not forget the commission’s constant efforts to remove citizen participation in government by refusing them the right to address the actions of the commission during meetings. Jordan’s proposal goes against the concept of checks and balances. Who is watching out for the public if the commission is to make the rules by which our government operates and at the same time is responsible for its administration? The public would turn down Jordan’s pro-

posal, as presented, if it is placed on the ballot in August. I suggest that the vote would be around 70/30 in favor of the mayor retaining his power. The concept of a commission passing laws and a mayor implementing them and managing the government is basic to the separation of powers. Commissioner Jordan, don’t embarrass yourself and your fellow commissioners by pushing the issue as you propose. You want some leverage on the subject? Tie your proposal to a two-term limit and salary increase. Then you may get the public’s vote. 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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Do hybrid automobiles really save you money? Al Sunshine 4 YOUR MONEY Do hybrid cars really save you money? And how long does it take to recoup the cost? A local CBS4 viewer recently bought a GMC Sierra hybrid to try and stretch his gas money. The Delray Beach resident said his dealer claimed it could get as much as 25 miles to the gallon. With money so tight today and people trying to pinch pennies, he thought he was making the right move. He bought the truck to replace an older pickup that was not as fuel efficient as the mileage he saw noted in his new Sierra Hybrids’ fuel economy ratings. His old truck only got about 17 miles per gallon, so he hoped his new hybrid would be a lot more cost efficient. But he said it wasn’t, and that 17 mpg is still about the highest mileage he gets no matter how he drives. He wanted us to know about his trucks’ real-world gas mileage. “It’s really not fair and that’s why I called you guys,” he complained. “They’re taking money from people and they’re selling something that’s really not what they’re saying it is.” Hybrid technology remains popular with most carmakers who are trying to give consumers more fuel efficient vehicles in these days of rising gas prices. But some hybrid owners say they are disappointed they’re not getting the fuel economy they thought they were paying for. It turns out some of the latest fuel economy ratings on the most popular hybrids list their gas mileage at more than 50 miles per gallon. But do they really deliver the fuel-savings they advertise? The Southeast manager for GM’s Chevy Division says he got better-than-expected gas mileage from his hybrid truck. But he warns that hybrids get their best gas mileage under some very specific driving condi-

tions, adding, “Hybrids perform better in the city, and for anyone who’s environmentally sensitive, it’s the right vehicle?” Who else has experience with Hybrids? Miami-Dade County has a fleet of them and may have more long-term experience than anyone else around South Florida. The fuel economy of its 319 hybrid Toyota and Honda cars ranges from 26 to 50 miles per gallon with a combined fleet average of about 40 miles per gallon. And what about its much smaller hybrid truck fleet? Figures obtained by CBS4 News reveal it only gets a combined average of about 11.5 miles per gallon on its six hybrids. Because of consumer complaints about inflated EPA fuel ratings, fuel economy testing was recently changed to reflect more real-world results. In many cases, the new testing lowered vehicle mileage ratings. And that leaves a lot of potential car buyers confused. I spoke with a new car shopper in Hollywood who isn’t so sure a new hybrid is in his future. “If you look at the extra costs, it’s still too expensive and doesn’t make much sense,” he said. “But if I wanted to go green for the environment and spend the money to do it, it’s the way to go.” Several class action lawsuits are making their way through the courts, claiming hybrids didn’t deliver the great fuel economy consumers expected. Fortunately though, there are other options for consumers looking for more fuel-efficient vehicles. Thanks to new technology, some carmakers confirm their conventional engines are just as clean to operate, get almost as good gas mileage and are cheaper to buy than a hybrid. In fact, carmakers around the world are rushing to start marketing the first mass-produced, affordable electric car, although that may still be several years away. Watch Al Sunshine’s “4 Your Money” reports Monday-Friday beginning at noon. You may find Al’s blog at <www.cbs4.com/4yourmoney>.

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Ferguson, Columbus HS students recognized in essay competition BY SONIA BLUMSTEIN

Have You Paid Your Property Taxes? One of your most valuable assets is your home, and the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector’s Office wants to help you understand the consequences of not paying your property taxes. • If you are a real property owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your property taxes are paid. • Property taxes became delinquent on April 1st. • If your taxes remain unpaid on June 1st, your taxes will be sold at auction as a Tax Certificate. • A Tax Certificate represents a lien that is sold to the investor that will accept the lowest rate of interest for your taxes. The interest will be included in the amount that you owe. • If your taxes remain unpaid for two years after a Tax Certificate has been issued your property could be sold at a future date. To avoid additional charges and interest, and the risk of losing your property, your payment must be in our office by May 31, 2010. Mailed payments must be in the form of a cashier’s check or money order. Postmarks will not be honored for delinquent taxes. You may pay in person at: Miami-Dade Tax Collector Office 140 West Flagler Street – Room 101 Miami, Fl 33130 For your convenience, our downtown office will extend its office hours on Friday, May 28, 2010 from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, and open on Saturday, May 29, 2010 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please note the office will be closed on Sunday, May 30, 2010 and Monday, May 31, 2010, Memorial Day in observance of the legal holiday. E-Checking is also available at www.miamidade.gov until 11:59 p.m EDT (Eastern Daylight Time). For additional information, please call 305-270-4916.

Students from John A. Ferguson High School and Christopher Columbus High School beat out more than 50,000 other participants for top spots in America’s largest high school essay contest, the Bill of Rights Institute announced recently. Representing the South Atlantic Region, Geidys Mederos, a senior at Ferguson High, earned first place and $5,000 in the fourth annual “Being An American” essay contest. Matthew DeFranks, a senior at Columbus High, earned an honorable mention prize and $250. The national competition is sponsored by the Bill of Rights Institute, an educational nonprofit based near Washington, DC. Mederos’ sponsoring teacher, Carlos Ardaya, received a matching cash prize of $5,000. DeFranks’ sponsoring teacher, Randall Martinez, received a matching cash prize of $250. In addition to the cash prizes, Mederos and Ardaya won paid trips to the nation’s capital, where they were honored on Mar. 23 during an awards gala. The Washington, DC, trip also included a Capitol Hill luncheon with federal lawmakers and the students participated in tours of the U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court and National Archives. “It is encouraging to see so many teens heading into adulthood with a solid understanding of the principles upon which our country was founded,” said Bill of Rights Institute president Victoria Hughes, a former teacher. “This year’s winners deserve the accolades of their peers, teachers and communities for their contribution to the national conversation on American citizenship.” More than 100,000 students attending public and private high schools, and homeschooled students from all 50 states, have participated in the “Being An American” essay contest to date, with nearly one half million dollars in prize money being awarded to winning students and their teachers. To participate, students were asked to share their thoughts on American citizenship by answering the following question: “What civic value do you believe is most essential to being an American?” In her winning essay, Mederos, who selected “responsibility” as the civic value topic of her essay and thought George Washington most embodied the American character, wrote: “Responsibility is what

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takes us from wanting to do something to applying ourselves and achieving it. With responsibility and determination, we are able to do nearly anything. Likewise, without responsibility we are able to destroy everything… George Washington personified responsibility like few have done; his example of accountability should be followed by all… Indisputably, responsibility is the conductor of success, which in turn stimulates our country’s continual freedom and welfare.” In his essay, DeFranks, who also selected “responsibility” as the civic value topic of his essay and thought Abraham Lincoln most embodied the American character, wrote: “The first 10 amendments show that the framers found it their responsibility to not only create a government, but also to protect the people.” More information on the “Being An American” essay contest can be found at <www.BeingAnAmerican.org>.

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Mercantil Commercebank joins Metrozoo for photo contest BY CRISTINA PLANAS

Mercantil Commercebank, one of the largest banks headquartered in Florida, in partnership with Miami Metrozoo and the Zoological Society of Florida, recently introduced the Zoolens Photography Project, a pilot program designed to foster a deeper understanding of the world’s wildlife, while encouraging the arts among Miami-Dade County public school students. The project will broaden students’ artistic expression and appreciation of the beauty of nature through photography. Additional partners in the pilot program include Olympus Imaging America Inc. and the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA). Participating schools and students will be eligible to receive various prizes, as well as financial support for their arts programs. The pilot phase of the Zoolens Photography Project will focus on eighth graders in eight Miami-Dade County middle schools within Mercantil Commercebank’s trading areas. Working with the art teachers at the participating schools, students will take a field trip to Miami Metrozoo on Apr. 27, where they will be given digital cameras and allowed to express their artistic talent by photographing the zoo animals. “We are very excited to be collaborating with Miami Metrozoo on this pilot project, and believe that photography is an ideal venue through which we can promote awareness of wildlife among young men and women,” said Millar Wilson, president and CEO of Mercantil Commercebank. “With the many cutbacks in arts programs in public schools, we believe it is important to help support this fundamental part of a child’s education.”

Mercantil Commercebank has a long history of involvement with Miami Metrozoo, including a very active participation on the board of the Zoological Society of Florida. “The bank’s support of the photographic arts is commendable,” said Nestor Rodriguez, Zoological Society of Florida president and CEO. “Expanding awareness of the world’s wildlife through different media and educating children about these extraordinary creatures is in line with our mission.” Three overall winners will be selected by a distinguished panel of judges that includes internationally acclaimed photo-artist María Martínez-Cañas, New World School of the Arts Visual Arts professor and curator Rosario Martínez-Cañas, Miami Metrozoo’s director of communications as well as renowned photographer and wildlife expert Ron Magill, Miami Herald photographer Suzanne Lee Mast, and long-time Miami photographer Alex Gort Jr. First, second and third place finishers, along with the Student Choice Award Winner, will be eligible for a variety of prizes, including Miami Metrozoo Family Memberships, Olympus cameras, Mercantil Commercebank savings accounts, and student memberships in the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA). All participating schools also will receive a donation to their respective art departments. For more information about Miami Metrozoo, visit online at <www.miamimetrozoo.com> or call 305251-0400. For more information about the Zoological Society of Florida visit online at <www.zsf.org> or call 305-255-5551.

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The Victory Center plans fundraiser at the ballpark BY COURTNEY RICHEL

The community is invited to join The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges on Apr. 30 to watch a Florida Marlins baseball game and fight to make a difference in the lives of more than a million Americans living with autism today. Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States. One in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism, including 1 in 70 boys. This represents a staggering 57 percent increase from 2002 to 2006, and a 600 percent increase in just the past 20 years. Despite some promising discoveries, the cause of autism is unknown and a cure does not exist. Research and early intervention is crucial. Every 20 minutes another child is diagnosed with autism. To help make a difference in the fight against autism by raising money for educational programs and services and heightening public awareness during Autism Awareness this month, the community is

invited to attend The Victory Center’s annual Baseball for Autism Awareness Night. The Florida Marlins will play the Washington Nationals starting at 7:10 p.m. In order to promote public awareness, tickets are only $40 for Club B seating (regularly $54 on game day) and only $30 for Infield Box seating (regularly $46 on game day). Proceeds will benefit The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that works to provide education and services to individuals and families with Autism and similar disorders in a secure and stimulating learning environment. Make your donation by purchasing tickets online at <www.VictoryCenterforAutism.org> and click on the “Make a Donation” icon or via check payable to The Victory Center for Autism and Behavioral Challenges. If paying by check, make sure to fill out the form also located on the website. For more information on The Victory Center, refer to the website at <www.VictoryCenterforAutism.org>.

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Harvey’s Smokehouse BBQ — take out is taking off BY GARY ALAN RUSE

Cutler Bay residents Harvey and Natalie Alexander turned their long-held dream of opening their own restaurant into reality in June 2009 with the launch of Harvey’s Smokehouse BBQ, a take out barbecue restaurant that also offers delivery and catering services. Located at 20218 Old Cutler Rd. in Cutler Bay, the restaurant has been growing steadily in popularity for the past nine months, with fans coming from other cities to enjoy its food. “Our loyal customers are introducing our barbecue to their family and friends, which is expanding our Harvey’s Smokehouse BBQ family as far north as Coral Gables and Coconut Grove and as far south as Homestead,� Natalie Alexander said. “The volume has really increased where we have to look at purchasing a larger smoker. On a given day it is not uncommon to smoke 50 pounds of pork and 30 pounds of brisket along with three cases of ribs which hold 40 racks each.� Although it’s their first such restaurant, the Alexanders are not new to the business.

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Southwood Book Fair plans Family Literary Night Just in time to stock up for summer reading, the PTSA at Southwood Middle School presents its Scholastic Spring Book Fair which began on Friday, Apr 23, and continues through Friday, Apr. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, in the Southwood Media Center, located on the school’s campus at 16301 SW 80 Ave. The fair will be open in the evening when Southwood PTSA hosts a Family Literary Night on Wednesday, Apr. 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The evening will feature rotating activities for the entire family and provides an opportunity for families with students entering Southwood next year to visit the school. Make a purchase at the book fair and enter to a win a $25 gift certificate to spend there. MOTHER’S DAY BAZAAR, APR. 29, AT COCO PLUM WOMAN’S CLUB A Mother’s Day Bazaar at GFWC Coco Plum Woman’s Club, 1375 Sunset Dr. in Coral Gables, will take place on Thursday, Apr. 29, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., to benefit the Miami Children’s Home Society. The event is a girls’ night out with hors d’oeuvres and wine. Entertainment will be provided by JP Production.

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Colombian American Chamber of Commerce to host an inbound trade delegation from Medellin, Colombia, from Tuesday, May 11, through Friday, May 14. ITC is inviting local businesses to participate in the pre-screened business-to-business meetings with the visiting delegation on Thursday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Miami Free Zone, 2305 NW 107 Ave., Room 2M 8 and 9, in Doral. The meetings provide local businesses with increased opportunities to trade with Colombia. The sectors of the visiting delegation include maternity clothes, food products, call centers, cosmetics packaging, apparel, handbags and belts, and lingerie. Companies interested in taking part in the business-to-business meetings should contact Maria Dreyfus-Ulvert, ITC Trade Development Specialist at 305-375-3885 or by email to <mdreyfu@miamidade.gov>. CALLING EXHIBITORS TO PROMOTE HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS OPTIONS The Shops at Sunset Place invites all companies and organizations with knowledge of hurricanes and relevant safety

products to participate in its Hurricane Preparedness and Safety Expo on Saturday, May 22, from noon to 6 p.m. The free-to-the-public event will provide information about hurricane hazards and knowledge that can be used to take action before, during and after a storm, in addition to important safety measures that all families can use. To participate in this event or simply receive more information about it, contact Claudia Marquez at 305-663-0482 or by email at <cmarquez@simon.com>. GOLD-DIGGERS TO PRESENT MUSICAL ADVENTURE, ‘NEW YORK NIGHTS’ The Gold-Diggers Inc. will present this year’s musical adventure, New York Nights in the Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 E. Flagler St., in downtown Miami. Performances will be Saturday, May 22, at 2 and 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 23, at 2 p.m. The Gold-Diggers, comprised of 60 women from Miami-Dade and Broward counties, has raised more than $1 million for its beneficiaries, the Leukemia and

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Minister retires after 26 years of serving Perrine community BY BEVERLY C. RODRIGUES

On Easter Sunday, amid a standing ovation from parishioners for his 26 years of faithful service as senior pastor of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, Dr. Walter T. Richardson gave his final sermon as the charismatic spiritual leader of the Perrine congregation. “I’ll still be here; this will continue to be my home church, but God has more for me to do,” said Dr. Richardson, who now will be known as pastor emeritus. During his time at Sweet Home, which began in October 1983, Dr. Richardson helped transform the church from a small congregation worshiping twice a month into a growing ministry with more than 2,000 members worshiping at two services every Sunday. Dr. Richardson also led the church through two major building programs — from a small facility to a more modern up-to-date building in 1991 with classrooms, offices, and a seating capacity of around 500. In January 2009, the church entered its new sanctuary with a seating capacity of about 2,000. He has served as a mentor to many minis-

ters. Over the years, more than 51 associate pastors have served with him at Sweet Home, and at least 16 are now serving as senior pastors and chaplains throughout the country. He also has counseled more than 200 couples, married more than 100 couples, performed more than 1,000 funerals, baptized more than 2,000, and preached more than 5,000 sermons. Dr. Richardson has preached and ministered all over the continental United States and abroad including Korea, South Africa, Haiti, and the Caribbean islands. He will remain on the faculty at St. Thomas University as an adjunct professor, and will continue to travel lecturing, speaking, and preaching at conferences, churches and seminars. To commemorate his 26 years of faithful service, a retirement celebration is planned for Saturday, May 1, beginning 5 p.m., at Doral Country Club and Spa, 4400 NW 87 Ave. Tickets are $55 for adults; $35 for children 12 and under. Reserved tables (seat 12) are $1,000 and include full page recognition in a souvenir booklet. To purchase tickets and for more information about the event, contact Arsimmer McCoy at 305-235-0679.

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Daigle, Borek to be honored at annual Farm Bureau BBQ BY KATIE A. EDWARDS

The agricultural community will honor Fred Daigle and Bobby Borek at Dade Country Farm Bureau’s 32nd annual Barbecue and “Fun Raiser” on Saturday, May 1, from 6 p.m. to midnight, at the DiMare Annex of the Farmers Market in Florida City. Daigle and Borek will be inducted into the Hall of Honor for their countless contributions to agricultural community. “Honoring these gentlemen for their lifetime of efforts to sustain agriculture in South Dade is long overdue,” said Larry Dunagan, Dade County Farm Bureau president. “Known for being helpful to fellow farmers, these farming families have been setting the standard for generations.” Janae deLeon, granddaughter of Arturo deLeon of deLeon Farms, will sing the National Anthem. The Homestead Police Explorers will conduct the presentation of colors. Entertainment will be provided by “Boogieman George.” The barbecue dinner will include succulent prime rib, chicken, and pork tenderloin

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Artists invited to participate in ‘recycled art’ exhibition BY ASHLEY SUGARMAN

The Falls and ArtCenter South Florida are inviting artists to participate in “Art by Nature,” a juried art exhibition that will offer a way for artists to showcase their artistic talents using only recycled materials. Artists will submit sketches of proposed sculptures, figures and monuments created with recyclable materials such as aluminum, glass, plastic bottles and more, to depict how recycling is one of the best ways to have a positive impact on the world. A selection committee will choose the artists who will display their artworks made of only recycled materials, illustrating the significance of recycling. The submission deadline for artists is Friday, June 4. “The Falls, with its lush landscaped environment, is the perfect backdrop to showcase works of art that will inspire us all to do our part to save the planet,” said Dailen Rodriguez, director of mall marketing and business development at The Falls. “This effort exemplifies our commitment to the Miami community and allows us to further advance our go-green initiatives.” The Falls’ “Art by Nature,” a premier recycled art exhibition, will be free and open to the public for viewing throughout the beautiful tropical landscape environment at The Falls from Thursday, Sept. 2, through Thursday, Sept. 30. A preview reception is planned for Sept. 2 to benefit ArtCenter South Florida. “We are excited to present this opportunity to the thriving artist community,” said Jeremy T. Chestler, executive director at ArtCenter South Florida. “We anticipate that many artists will be delighted to participate in an effort that is all about preserving our surroundings.” To participate in The Falls’ “Art By

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A Loving Memorial for Ruben Yaniz, Sr. Gone but the dream is still alive.

BY: VERONICA YANIZ ARBUCIAS

Ruben Yaniz Senior left Cuba in 1966 at the age of 31 with his wife Maria Victoria, then 27, 4 young boys, one suitcase, (weighing no more than 30 pounds) and $5 dollars. He and his family arrived in Miami, but were transferred by an agency to Elizabeth, NJ, where there were better work opportunities. While briefly staying with family members, Ruben found employment fixing railroad tracks. Within time, he was able to save money and move the family, with an addition of a baby girl, to a small apartment. The Yaniz family managed to stay in New Jersey for 8 months, but decided to move to warmer climates. Expecting now their 6th child, another girl, they headed back to Miami. Finding a full time job was difficult, so Ruben worked a part time day job in a distribution warehouse and a part time night job at the Farm Stores. Fortunately for Ruben, a full time position was available at Holsum Bakery, delivering bread and baked goods. At this time, Ruben and Victoria adopted one of their many foster children; a 5 year old boy. One of the many stops that he had to do was one at a supermarket, then called Bogarts, and now known as Ace Hardware in Pinecrest. It was there that he noticed a for rent sign on a recently closed Jewish bakery. He had always dreamed of opening his own bakery and now he would be able to share flavors from his Cuban roots with the community. Working at Holsum for 13 years and saving would soon payoff. Before inquiring on the location, Ruben and his oldest son returned to the island of Cuba in 1980. Known as the Mariel Boatlift, both father and son were able to transport 7 family members from the port of Cuba to Miami on a shrimp boat. When he returned, Ruben Yaniz, Sr. opened, after 6 months of cleaning and preparing, Village Bake Shop. Ruben and his wife would awake

and many desserts is what you will find on the menu. Ruben, with the help of his wife and children, was able to create a home away from home. He wanted the customers not only to enjoy and savor the food, but he wanted them to feel like they were part of the family. Generations of customers continue to come and eat. You also have the usual morning crowd that sit in the exact same chairs every day. He would say that his restaurant is the Cuban versions of the TV show Cheers. Ruben and Vicky retired in 2002 and passed the business down to their oldest son and youngest

“. . . The customers were hooked, but they wanted more. Ruben wanted to give them more; he wanted them to experience real Cuban Creole food.” at 2:00 am to arrive at the bakery to begin baking. Cuban bread, cakes, croquetas, empanadas, pastelitos were just a few of the many items that were sold. Customers crowded the new bakery to be able to taste the different traditional Hispanic finger foods. But this didn’t quite satisfy them; they wanted something more filling. To meet their demands, Ruben invested on an expresso machine and began selling Cuban coffee. Customers were introduced to coladas, cafecito and café con leche. Ruben also introduced the sandwich, known here as the cubano or Cuban sandwich. This delicacy has been a Cuban tradition since the early 1500’s and is still popular because you can eat them on the go. It is prepared with ham, roast pork, cheese and a pickle between sliced lengths of Cuban bread. It is then pressed on la plancha, a unit that toast the sandwich to make it crispy and warm. The customers were hooked, but

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daughter. Every once in a while, Ruben would pass by his restaurant to catch up with customers and enjoy a bowl of the famous chicken soup. In February of 2010, Ruben Yaniz Senior was diagnosed with cancer. He passed away on March 30, 2010. This Cuban immigrant came to the U.S with his family and the measly $5 dollars and achieved the “American Dream.” I am honored not only to have known him, but to be his oldest grandchild. His battle with cancer may have been short, but his name and legacy lives with me and will live with the community forever.

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Celebrate Art of Storytelling at Miami-Dade County Library BY VINORA HAMILTON

Storytellers from around the world will take center stage in downtown Miami on Saturday, May 1, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the Miami-Dade Public Library System hosts its 10th annual Art of Storytelling (AOS) International Festival, at the Main Library, 101 W Flagler St. A magical adventure awaits the entire community during this free event where storytellers from Argentina, Canada, Ireland, Brazil and the U.S. will join the cast of the Bit’s ‘N’ Pieces Puppet Theatre; Mother Goose, Little Red Riding Hood, Madeline, Geddy the Gecko, and many others to share stories from a wealth of cultures and traditions. The festival also will feature the Geeta Dias: Bollywood Indian Dancers, Momentum Dance Company, Ife-Ile Afro-Cuban dancers, Esquilo Prieto’s Capoeira Dancers, steel band music, a Bahamian Junkanoo parade, a Teen Zone with video gaming competition and Cosplay contests. There will be magic shows, face painting, arts and crafts, giveaways and much more. The Art of Storytelling was created by the Miami-Dade Library System to high-

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light the important role that storytelling plays in education, culture and entertainment, and to encourage the use of this art form by educators, parents and caregivers to stimulate imagination and encourage learning.

Since 2000, the library seystem has partnered with more than 10 libraries in foreign countries to introduce world-class storytellers, authors, and cultural icons to members of the community. Free parking for the festival is available

at the Miami-Dade Cultural Center Garage, 50 NW Second Ave. and the Hickman Garage, 270 NW Second St. For a full schedule of events visit online at <www.mdpls.org> or call 305-375BOOK (2665).

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Taverna Opa at Dolphin Mall serves up a taste of Greece BY SHARON LEVINSOHN

The newest Taverna Opa, which debuted at Dolphin Mall on Apr. 1, will be the ultimate dining and entertainment destination. Taverna Opa is an inviting eatery, which serves up delicious Greek, family-style cuisine in a warm and welcoming ambiance. Diners are energized by the blend of house and Greek music, courtesy of a talented deejay, and they are also encouraged to dance on the tables during dinner and into the wee hours. A sophisticated sound system and a dramatic laser light system add to the energetic vibe during the evening. The servers also participate in Greek “Zorba” style dancing to a variety of traditional Greek songs, and they also toss copious amounts of white paper napkins up in the air throughout the evening. Several belly dancers, dressed in traditional garb, entertain diners every night between at 8 p.m. and midnight. Thursday evenings include a Ladies’ Night promotion, featuring half-price cocktails for women, from 9 p.m. to midnight. This restaurant brings a definitive taste of Greece to the Dolphin Mall. Diners truly can enjoy themselves in a fun, uplifting environment where they are treated like family. The restaurant also provides diners with a total escape — a place where they can celebrate life. This Taverna Opa is a franchise of the original Taverna Opa, which opened in Hollywood, FL, in September 1997. The restaurant is a visually pleasing eatery, with an interior design that captures the flavor of the Greek islands. The interior is dressed in shades of white and blue, with textured white walls, handmade dark wooden tables and chairs, and pale blue glass vases and bottles of varying shapes and sizes. The high ceilings sport suspended dark wooden beams and the

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walls are accented with glass and wood sconces and pale blue painted shutters framing faux windows. An open kitchen adds to the conviviality and provides a steady stream of enticing aromas. The restaurant is appealing to diners of all ages, from singles to families to couples on dates. Diners enjoy their meals inside the restaurant or outside on the festive patio. There also are indoor and outdoor bars, which are perfect for enjoying a refreshing libation or having a light bite or a multi-course meal. All of the diners, at this festive spot, receive complimentary hummus (a combination of chick peas and olive oil) that is brought to each table in a mortar with a pestle — to be gently mashed — with warm triangles of pita bread. This soul-satisfying starter is the perfect prelude to the multitude of wonderful Greek dishes that are created by talented restaurant chef Joanna Lazarou, who hails from Athens. Favorite traditional Greek dishes include

pastitsio (known as Greek lasagna, which is comprised of layers of thick macaroni and seasoned ground beef, which is topped by a creamy bechamel sauce); moussaka (also known as the Greek flag, which is comprised of layers of roasted eggplant, potatoes and ground beef, which is topped with creamy bechamel sauce); melitzanosalata (traditional roasted eggplant spread); taramosalata (caviar spread); keftedes (ground beef with fresh herbs); spanakopita (baked phyllo with spinach, feta, leeks, and fresh herbs), and saganakia (flaming cheese). Other menu favorites include whole fish, rack of lamb, crispy calamari, lamb chops, lemon chicken, a variety of gyros, and even some thin-crust pizzas. Platters are popular with large groups and Taverna Opa serves seafood and meat versions. There also are plenty of salads, for diners who prefer lighter fare. The Greek salad is available in small and large portions. The Opa salad is comprised of

shrimp, octopus, calamari, lettuce, and tomatoes. No meal, at Taverna Opa, would be complete without a traditional sweet ending. The house-made baklava is the restaurant’s signature dessert, which is a luscious treat thanks to a nifty combination of walnuts, honey, cinnamon, and cloves. Taverna Opa seats some 300 diners, inside and outside, and is a great destination for large parties, including birthdays, Sweet 16 celebrations, bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and business networking. Taverna Opa serves lunch and dinner daily. The restaurant is open from noon until 4 a.m. Tables are on a first-come, first-serve basis, except for parties of 10 or more (who can make reservations). For reservations or additional information, contact Taverna Opa, at the Dolphin Mall, 11401 NW 12 St., at 305-513-8388. The restaurant’s website is <www.opadolphinmall.com>.

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Havana’s architecture revisited in old postcards, recent photos BY PAGE SIMON

Havana Revisited: An Architectural Heritage, ($49.95, hardcover) will be released by W. W. Norton in April. In it, artist and photographer Cathryn Griffith examines Havana’s most important buildings and public spaces by juxtaposing old tourist postcards with her recent photographs She explores how the most important city in Spanish colonial America developed and changed over several centuries, as well as the important role restoration plays in the city today. This lavishly illustrated book, with a foreword by Eusebio Leal Spengler, beautifully documents the history, preservation, and present uses of Havana’s most important buildings and urban spaces. Two Miami events are scheduled to coincide with the book’s release. On Thursday, Apr. 29, 7 p.m., The Wolfsonian, 1001 Washington Ave. in Miami Beach, will host an illustrated lecture by Griffith about Havana’s architecture. A book signing in the Dynamo Café will follow. The event is free for members and students, and $10 for all others. For more information, call 305-5352644 or send email to <Lydia@thewolf.fiu.edu>. On Saturday, Apr. 30, 7 p.m., Books and Books in Coral Gables, 265 Aragon Ave., will host an author appearance and signing. Telephone is 305-442-4408. In Havana Revisited, 11 renowned architects, historians, scholars, preservationists, and urban planners in Cuba and the United States provide a rigorous examination of Havana old and new that provokes exploration of the ways we look at all cities. These authoritative policymakers and thinkers raise issues of how the most important city in Spanish colonial America developed and changed over several centuries and the extent to which it is being restored and preserved today. “We’ve all seen images of Havana’s ragged children and neglected buildings,” Griffith said. “But there’s another Havana that we don’t often see — a city filled with restored historic buildings and tree-shaded parks. Through photographs and text, Havana Revisited: An Architectural Heritage, reveals the glories of the city’s rich cultural heritage.” More than 350 illustrations juxtapose historical colored postcard images of

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Suzuki Kizashi: A ‘Car of the Year’ contender? Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS Suzuki has introduced the long-awaited Kizashi for 2010, labeling it as one of the most important cars in the company’s history. Known primarily as a maker of small vehicles and high-performance motorcycles, Suzuki is benchmarking Kizashi against some of the leading cars in the world and touting it as a “Car of the Year” contender. Kizashi is the company’s first entry into the all-wheel-drive sport sedan segment. Built at Suzuki’s Sagara, Japan plant, Kizashi is powered by a very peppy 2.4 liter DOHC inline four-cylinder engine that delivers 185 hp (23/30 mpg) and 170 pounds-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm with the manual transmission (the CVT gearbox allows for 180 hp at 6,000 rpm). The twin-cam four has an aluminum block and cylinder heads, and aluminum pistons with low tensile force rings for improved power and efficiency. Drop-forged connecting rods on a forged-steel crankshaft con-

tribute to engine durability and a balancer shaft reduces noise, vibration and harshness. Kizashi’s styling is subdued and elegantly simple, resembling something of a cross between a Lexus and an Acura. It’s offered in four trim levels — S, SE, GTS and SLS. The base level S comes with a push-button start, sport front seats, steering wheel audio controls, automatic dual-zone climate control with passenger rear vents, stability control, eight airbags and integrated-chromed dual exhaust tips. The SE has more comfort features and adds a CVT transmission, 215/55-17 tires mounted on alloy wheels, a 10-way power driver seat with three-position memory, cruise control and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift lever and parking brake lever. The GTS offers a choice of six-speed manual or CVT transmissions with paddle shifters, 235/45-18 tires on alloy wheels, moonroof, fog lights, a 425 watt Rockford Fosgate audio system and integrated Bluetooth hands-free calling and audio streaming. The SLS adds leather appointments to the interior, three-stage heated front seats, a fourway power passenger seat, HomeLink4 universal garage door opener, windshield wiper rain sensor and rear parking sensors, exterior heated mirrors and an automatic day-night mirror and automatic on/off headlamps. Kizashi has a rigid steel unibody with a rein-

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