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Hurricane preparations always need updating
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BY RICHARD YAGER
here always is reason to update your thinking about hurricane preparation. That was the message delivered by Roslyn Viterbo, of the Miami-Dade Department of Emergency Management, to members of the Miami-Dade Police Hammocks District Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) on Apr. 28. “Did you know why we’ll get a hurricane warning this year when a tropical storm is due?” she asked. “The Weather Bureau this year will issue a warning for up to 74-mile per hour winds. “It’s because they’ve decided you won’t have an easy time putting up hurricane shutters in 50-mile-per-hour gale winds, just 36 hours before a Category I hurricane fringe is due.” Do you know you’re nearest pet shelter? It’s Tropical Park for Kendall residents, Viterbo explained. It’s one of three in MiamiDade, limited to the first 400 owners who register; service animals such as seeing-eye dogs are accepted at all evacuation centers, including schools. “You have to be registered in advance if you want to enter a county shelter that takes pets,”
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BY RICHARD YAGER hen Albert and Enid Harum-Alvarez set out to build their “Green House,” they decided they wanted something special. Now it has become an environmental “first” in its Continental Park neighborhood, attracting hundreds of visitors who want to learn more about “green” building and savings on their power bills. Unique construction features and conservation methods abound at almost every corner, from the home’s rare “cellar” to composting bathroom waste to fertilize fruit trees. The two-story, 2,300-square-foot residence overlooks a secluded Florida hammock where SW 98th Terrace reaches a dead-end, a block
Albert HarumAlvarez (standing) greets guests touring his “Green House” on May 4.
Towering 80-foot high oak tree (right) dominates the east side of the home’s landscaping.
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GREEN HOUSE, page 4
American Red Cross urges renewed attention to summer water safety
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BY CHRYSTIAN TEJEDOR
Roslyn Viterbo of Miami-Dade County Emergency Management and James Blough, Hammocks District CAC chair, ready an Apr. 28 presentation on hurricane preparations.
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HURRICANE, page 4
fter two accidental drowning deaths recently in Broward County, the American Red Cross (ARC) urges South Floridians to take extra precautions around home swimming pools and other places where children might swim unsupervised. “While we are all looking forward to a summer of fun with our family and friends, it’s important to remember that most water-
related accidents can be avoided by knowing how to stay safe and following a few simple guidelines,” said Hunter Ruffin, regional director of Health and Safety Services at the American Red Cross South Florida Region. “Everyone should know how to swim well. We can help families stay safe by teaching skills through our swimming and water safety program that teaches children and adults to learn how to swim skillfully and safely.” A survey conducted by the American Red Cross in 2009 shows the importance of water
safety skills, with half of those surveyed saying they have had a near-drowning experience in their lifetime. The survey found that 48 percent reported a near-drowning experience, and nearly one in three said they had a near-drowning scare between the ages of 5 and 15. The national survey of 1,002 adults was conducted in late March in advance of the summer to assess
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WATER SAFETY, page 4
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GREEN HOUSE, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– HURRICANE, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– east of SW 82nd Avenue and only a short distance from the Dice House, Kendall’s first residence, that Harum-Alvarez helped salvage. The Green House faces north toward a 1,100-square-foot house, known to Kendall old-timers as the “Smoak Cottage,” where the family has continued to live during the construction of the Green House, including the couple’s three teens — Gabriel, 18, attending Miami Dade College; Giovanna, 16, a junior at Killian High School, and Marjory, 11, attending Kenwood K-8 Center. As history buffs, the Harum-Alvarez couple compiled a history of Kenwood Elementary, Kendall’s first school, when its PTSA celebrated the school’s 75th anniversary in 2005, then newly designated as Kenwood K-8 Center. Projects like that are second nature to the Harum-Alvarezes, who decided a “second” home in their tropical surroundings should reflect what pioneers discovered when building year-around homes, long before air-conditioning, by using contemporary materials to duplicate what earlier Floridians knew was needed to create cooling interiors and living comfort in a sub-tropic climate. “We delayed naming the new home because we wanted special name,” HarumAlvarez told nearly 50 touring friends, business associates and inquisitive professionals concerned with preservation and “green” construction on May 4. HarumAlvarez estimates he has hosted as many as 50 informal tours during the past two and a half years). “As time went on, we kept calling it the ‘Green House,’ so that became its name,” smiled the former schoolteacher turned businessman who has long treasured original Florida homesteads and their histories. Features built-into the Green House will doubtless comprise a book some day, including the unique ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) units creating solid walls “stronger than concrete block that also help to maintain even temperatures from summer through winter,” Harum-Alvarez said. “The interior walls also work to maintain temperatures despite fluctuations outside. We packed interior walls with scrap drywall instead of throwing the scraps out.” Reduced electrical costs resulted in March billing of $35 for the Green House,
compared to those of typically sized homes averaging in the $200 range, he noted. “We re-circulate directly underground, rather than have the return unit above ground where it would be subject to 95degree air. We recirculate air six feet below ground level where the temperature stays at 73-degrees the year around.” He estimated the Green House probably saves about $8,000 a year, between energy savings and windstorm insurance, over a comparable home, even without the added cost of a full solar PV array on the roof. “At a time when families don’t have money to waste, such savings are a godsend.” That overview also led to preserving a towering 80-foot high oak that dominates the east side of the landscape, towering above a natural pool, because “the tree provides an aesthetic anchor for siting the house itself,” Harum-Alvarez continued. “It’s a vertical accent, viewed from the eastern double-door deck entry, right through the home interior.” The philosophy of preserving what is natural to a hammock setting extends to the Green House grounds. “That rubberized mulch you walk on will eventually be replaced by whatever naturally takes to the soil,” HarumAlvarez said. “Right now, we have five different species trying to take hold. The one that wins will become permanent.” Harum-Alvarez often ends his tours by saying, “While it took two years to build the house, it’s taken seven years to get our permits.” He will seek Miami-Dade Commissioner Katy Sorenson’s soon-tobe-vacated District Eight seat, having counted more than a dozen community organizations on which he has served, including a steering committee for Downtown Dadeland, Habitat for Humanity, Kendall Public Space Committee and a transit corridor study group, among several. “Miami-Dade has to make it much easier to build new or remodel existing homes,” Harum-Alvarez concluded. “With so much at risk in the face of global climate change, the county should be worldleaders in building strong and efficient housing.”
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she added. “And that includes parrots, too!” Details on pet caring in shelters are available by calling 3-1-1, she advised. “While many supermarkets and service stations now have generators to operate without power, remember that ATMs may not function to allow you to get cash for payments,” Viterbo said. “Some branch banks do have generators, but do you know if that applies to yours? Better check it out. “And are you sure you know what to do with your pool?” she continued. “Remember when It used to be to ‘drain it completely’ until rainsoaked grounds ‘popped’ out pool shells.” The current guideline is to drain standing pool water to a depth of six inches below the skimmer (chlorine) line. Don’t pitch lawn chairs in the pool, bring them inside. “Locating a safe interior spot (like a bathroom without windows) is the ideal place because recent hurricanes have spawned tornadoes that can collapse roofing,” she noted. “That’s why you want to equip it with an emergency kit, too.” She advises to check your flood plain status. “If you are in a flood zone, think equally about water levels as well as windstorm threats, inside your home,” Viterbo said.
“Make a plan, but make sure it includes precautions for flooding, evacuation, pets and how to care for older people who can’t get around.” A hurricane evacuation center list is released to the public annually on May 1, based on geographic location, capacity, structural integrity, accessibility for people with disabilities and amenities such as restrooms designed for adult use. The primary group of 20 hurricane evacuation centers is sorted into four waves of five schools that are geographically disbursed around the county. Primary hurricane evacuation centers meet all the aforementioned criteria and additionally have a capacity greater than 1,000; have a full-service kitchen which can store a two- to three-day supply of food; ample parking, and evacuees have access to all shelter areas in the facility during the lockdown period. To review your hurricane plan, guidance is available by logging on to <www.miamidade./gov> and linking to “Department” to find the Department of Emergency Management page. For more assistance, call 305-488-5400.
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keeping safe yourself. Do not create a situation where you become a victim as well. Enroll in Red Cross water safety, first aid and CPR courses to learn what to do. • Keep lifesaving gear handy. Always have on hand a ring buoy, life jacket, rope, pole or other object that can be used to help a person in trouble. Remember to have a first aid kit, cordless phone and emergency contact information by the pool. • Know when it is too dangerous. If you, or someone you are swimming with, appear to be too cold, too far from safety, been exposed to too much sun, or had too much strenuous activity, it is time to head for shore or signal for help. • Eliminate temptation. Backyard pools should have self-closing, self-latching gates that remain locked when the pool is not being used. Kiddie pools should be emptied and toys removed immediately after use. Empty water pales and buckets so small children cannot fall in and drown. • Know what you’re getting into. Check local tides, currents and other conditions that could be dangerous before entering open bodies of water. For more information on learn-to-swim classes, or pool safety tips, contact the American Red Cross at 305-644-1200 or 1954-797-3800. More information is available online at <www.southfloridaredcross.org>, <www.tucruzroja.org> and <www.southfloridaprepares.org>.
the water activity plans of families and their water safety knowledge and training. The Red Cross survey found more than 90 percent of people planned to participate in water-related activities in the summer with nearly half of parents — with children between the ages of 3 and 17 — planning to engage in water-related activities where no lifeguard would be on duty. If you plan to head to the pool or to the beach this summer or if you have a backyard pool, follow these tips from American Red Cross South Florida Region to have a fun and safe time on the water: • Never leave children unattended near water — not even for a moment! Adults should practice “reach supervision,” which means to always be within arm’s length when a young child is near water. For older children — even adults — who are not strong swimmers, practice “active” or constant supervision and make sure they wear U.S. Coast Guard approved lifejackets whenever in or around the water. • Know how to respond to an emergency. You should know how to tell if a swimmer is in distress or is drowning and how and when to call for emergency help. You also should learn how to help someone in trouble in water while
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Sunpass replacing ‘Freepass’ on SR 878 Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR
AROUND TOWN Complaints echo around East and West Kendall. No one wants to pay a 50-cent Sunpass toll to use SR 878 “Snapper Creek Expressway” that links South Dixie Highway and SR 874 (Shula X-way), Kendall’s only east-west relief from Kendall Drive gridlocks. However, after years of freebies, automated payment was inevitable. Now, forced purchase of a Sunpass doo-hickey to use the roadway seems particularly irksome since it requires billing nonemblem vehicles when cash payments end for good. During several presentations of recent years, MDX hasn’t kept implementation of tolls any secrets throughout Kendall, warning that conversion of all five expressways
to tolling is the only way to fund expansion to reduce traffic jams and snail-paced commuting, as well as keeping up with maintenance costs. For that reason alone, no countywide crusade has developed to forgive tolls on Snapper Creek alone, much less its four sister MDX-ways (Dolphin, Shula, Gratigny & Airport). Folks can vent their spleen about the new age of tolls in Kendall during ample chance at any one of three MDX public workshops from 5-8 p.m., scheduled May 26 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church; May 27 at MD Kendall College; or on June1 at the Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Center. For details, call 786-277-9292. Won’t cost you a penny! After striking out with its Public Information office, we learn Dr. Joan Shen, Manager of the Traffic Engineering Division for the Department of Public Works, has advised Martha Backer that the PWD will initiate a traffic study regarding the speed limit on SW 157 Avenue with a written response, due by mid-June or thereabouts. It took MB’s letter to DPW Chief
Ester Calas to get action. Upon learning his boss got involved, Delfin Molins, DPW PIO to our own month-old query, responds: “What can I say?” Both Palmer Trinity (in Palmetto Bay) and Riviera Schools (asking for a new High School campus on 87th Avenue in Kendall) coincidentally stirring up strong protests, largely due to the same reasons: potential of athletic field lights lighting neighborhood skies and increased traffic on crowded two-lane roads that serve building sites. Legal redress looks to be the only answer to Palmetto Bay’s 3-2 approval (at 2 a.m. last Tuesday) with over 20 conditions. Continental Park HOA met again to review to the Grade 8-12 Riviera High School with money in the bank already pledged to begin legal proceedings...when and if! For the seventh year, Commissioner Joe Martinez presents his “Creative Visions Student Art Exhibition,” opening at the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum Wednesday, May 12, at 6 p.m. on FIU’s main campus with a special feature this year: competition among three
Kendall senior highs (Braddock, Varela and Ferguson) with creative videos, vying for the best of show, which can be viewed on an 11-Tube e-Creative Visions website. Supporting the Troops can include participation in a free admission picnic planned at the US Coast Guard Station, 16001 SW 117th Avenue, June 26, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. when you can bring a Care Package for distribution. To help, contact Freddie & Sonia Ambrose, rounding up support among vets and families at the recent Military Museum dedication. Call 786-252-2798 for details. Thought for the Day: It may be said with a degree of assurance that not everything that meets the eye is as it appears. — Rod Serling Richard Yager contributed to this column. Got any tips? Contact me at 305-6697355, ext. 249, or send emails to <michael@communitynewspapers.com>.
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Running in general election different than primary R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETHâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S COMMENTARY I really donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think the U.S. Senate race in Florida is an â&#x20AC;&#x153;anyone can winâ&#x20AC;? threeway race. Everything â&#x20AC;&#x153;wasâ&#x20AC;? nice and cozy for both Kendrick Meek and Marco Rubio as long as Charlie Crist stayed in the Republican Party. Rubio had the upper hand and short of some disastrous revelation would have coasted into the November elections. Independents were up for grabs. True, Rubio has the American Express debacle potentially hanging over his head. But I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it will have much of an impact. Contributors to the Republican Party of Florida are more interested in having their man elected to office than they are about a ruckus over improper spending of political contributions. Meek currently has total control over the Democratic primary. He has a few opponents but they are underfunded and have the same problem as Meek, but to a far less
â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; VIEWPOINT â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201C; extent. They basically are unknown north of Palm Beach County. The entry of Jeff Greene, a billionaire from Palm Beach County into the Democratic race can cause a primary race problem for Meek inasmuch as Greene plans on dumping millions of his own dollars into the race. Not being beholden to any power structure or lobbying groups will appeal to a number of voters. Gov. Cristâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long anticipated move out of the Republican Party, becoming an Independent, or as he calls it a â&#x20AC;&#x153;NPAâ&#x20AC;? No Party Affiliation, is creating financial problems for Crist as many of the dollars he has in his campaign war chest will be going back to contributors angered by his move. Cristâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s move will take votes away from Meek as a number of registered Democrats are concerned that Meek will not fair well in North Florida. In the general election, they may turn to Crist, who is more of a Democrat than many elected Democrats
sitting in Washington, DC. For the life of me I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t understand the Republican position on the stimulus package embraced by Crist a year ago when President Obama visited our state and received a warm welcome from the the governor. It is a good political move by Rubio, but in my opinion rings hollow because the Republican-controlled Legislature in Tallahassee not only embraced Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stimulus money, but proudly used it to balance the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget. Simply said, without the stimulus dollars some $800 billion in all, we would be seeing many more cuts in services in next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s budget. There just isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough revenue to cover all of Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. Without Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stimulus dollars, the Republican Party would have had a tough time explaining even deeper cuts in services without any increases in taxes. It would appear that if Crist can quickly reassemble a statewide team of supporters
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and can cover the dollars he will loose to the far right Republicans then he should be our next senator from Florida. Crist doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to face the difficult task of moving his campaign to the middle of the political spectrum come the general elections. Republicans must appear to be to the right of the Tea Party to win their primary. Democrats must be to the left of the old Labor Party to win their primary. Once the primary races are settled, the winning candidates must pull to the middle of the political road to win the general election. Crist is lucky. He already is there. 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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Initiative aimed at getting Floridians back to work Al Sunshine 4 YOUR MONEY There’s a new initiative called the “Florida Back to Work” program and it is aimed at getting people back to work. It was approved by Congress several months ago and for the first time millions of dollars in Federal Job Grants are starting to hit the streets of South Florida. It also could offer critically needed incentives to small businesses here and around the state to start hiring again. I spoke to one Kendall resident who wants to get back to work. The financial services expert was laid off from his job last year when his bank was taken over by another company. His job was eliminated and he has been forced to pay his bills with a series of part-time jobs. “It’s kind of hard being a college graduate and professional taking part time jobs that I’m overqualified for,” he told me. “But I’ve taken whatever I could find, almost anything to pay the bills.” Thanks to the new $200 million program, Florida just started distributing job grants for companies to start hiring new workers. Florida’s money comes from a much bigger “back to work” federal job program that’s aimed at funding about 25,000 new fulltime jobs through at least the end of September, jobs paying about $12 an hour. South Florida’s share comes out to
about $86 million to fund about 5,000 new positions. “Their moneys are being sent down from Washington through Tallahassee,” said Cheri Kavehershi, a job specialist with Miami’s South Florida Workforce. “They allow local businesses to seek job funds and hire local workers who’ve enrolled with us, and they should help a great deal to lower the latest unemployment rate.” Employers already are starting to apply for the new grants, but they have to hire qualified workers through the state’s job banks after they’ve formally registered for the state’s back to work programs. That Kendall resident I mentioned earlier hopes the new back to work grants will finally help him get a new fulltime job. “I think it’s a great idea and I’ll be grateful for any opportunity I can get.” State employment specialists say it looks like the plan could help turn around the local job market and it could be a key step to getting companies hiring again. The funding runs through the end of September and by then, state and federal officials hope local companies will be in a much better position to keep their new hires on the job, rather than triggering a new round of layoffs as the U.S. economy is expected to start seeing more solid signs of improvement. For more Information, go online to <www.employflorida.com/>. 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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Palmetto’s Weiner in running for district Principal of Year BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
Palmetto High School Principal Howard Weiner has been named the Region Five Principal of the Year. Although this is his ninth year as a principal, this is the first time he has been named Principal of the Year. He was previously the administrator at South Pointe Elementary, 2001-02, and principal at North Miami Middle School from 2002 to 2005 when he arrived at Palmetto High. “To me, it’s a distinct honor to be recognized by my fellow colleagues and by my region,” Weiner said. “I think one of our strengths is our outstanding record of being an A school.” Weiner was nominated by someone in the Palmetto feeder pattern. Each feeder pattern nominates a candidate, who is then required to fill out a packet of information, including several essays that must be turned in to the region. Those packets include areas such as what the candidate has done to reduce student absences or increase parental involvement. This school year, with his blessings, the Palmetto PTSA tried something new in order to get more parents involved in the school. “We’ve reached out to underserved parents by having PTSA meetings and work-
shops at R. R. Moton,” he said. “The most important ingredient for student success is parental involvement.” It is his support of these types of programs that show why Weiner has a good relationship with the PTSA. “These are things that aren’t done in isolation; they are done collectively,” he said. Randi Trazenfeld, a PTSA board member, said Weiner deserves the distinction of Principal of the Year. “He continually makes it clear that the kids are his top priority, and the students realize this. The students know that their education, safety and success are most important to him,” she said. “Mr. Weiner is approachable and transparent, willing to discuss any and all concerns that parents may have.” Trazenfeld is gratified especially with his whole-hearted support of the Community Outreach effort and the fact that he does whatever he can to promote parental involvement opportunities for all parents. The Principal of the Year honor places him in the pool to become the MiamiDade Public Schools Principal of the Year at an event scheduled on May 19. He is competing against candidates from the other four regions.
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Dadeland Mall cooks up Mini Chefs family fun BY ASHLEY SUGARMAN
Dadeland Mall invites children of all ages to roll up their sleeves and explore the fun side of food with hands-on learning activities during the Simon Kidgits Club’s Super Duper Mini Chefs event on Friday, May 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in front of Kay Jewelers. “Dadeland Mall is thrilled to welcome families to take part in the Simon Kidgits Club’s Super Duper Mini Chefs event,” said Renee Lanzara, director of marketing and business development of Dadeland Mall. “Where else can our youngest chefs have fun expressing themselves with food, while Mom and Dad enjoy an entertaining family moment?” The Simon Kidgits Club will transform Dadeland Mall into a magical kitchen where kids can take part in many fun activities, including: • Make sweet cereal necklaces and bracelets; • Create trail mix consisting of raisins, M&M’s, mini chips, pretzels and more; • Decorate mini cupcakes with Sweetness Bake Shop & Café; • Learn how to make cookie ice cream sandwiches with Nestle Toll House Café; • Learn how to roll dough and make a pizza pie with Cozzolli’s Pizza; • Create yogurt parfaits and sample chicken nuggets with Chick-Fil-A, including a special visit by the Eat More Chikin Cow, and • Learn how to twist pretzels with Auntie Anne’s and sample on-the-go, famous pretzel stix. Children also will have the opportunity to enjoy a nutritional magic show by Amy the Magical Chef, decorate aprons and enjoy Strawberry Shortcake coloring sheets. Simon Kidgits Club members will
receive a Strawberry Shortcake doll and a Kidgits Oven Mitt Baking Set (while supplies last). Kids and their parents are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item (canned meats such as tuna and chicken, macaroni, etc.) that will be donated to Feeding South Florida. Super Duper Mini Chefs is one of several programs and events held throughout the year at Dadeland Mall for members of the Simon Kidgits Club, which focuses on health, wellness, education, safety and entertainment for children. The Simon Kidgits Club’s “Super Duper Mini Chefs” event is free to members and non-members alike, however families can sign up for the Kidgits Club during regular mall hours at Dadeland Mall or online at <www.simon.com/kidgits> for a membership fee of $5. The $5 fee includes one-year membership, a Kidgits Club membership card and T-shirt, scheduled entertainment and activities for families, a Birthday Club (including birthday card and gift redemption certificate), unique programs and offers, discounts and a quarterly newsletter. For more information, visit online at <www.simon.com/kidgits>. Dadeland Mall, Miami’s premier, fashion-forward shopping destination, is anchored by Florida’s largest Macy’s, as well as Macy’s Home Gallery & Kids, Saks Fifth Avenue, JCPenney, Nordstrom, and the country’s largest The Limited and Express. Dadeland, which also features more than 185 specialty stores, is located at 7535 N. Kendall Dr., between the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and S. Dixie Highway (US1). For more information on Dadeland Mall, call 305-665-6226 or visit online at <www.simon.com>.
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Financial Planning for FPL Employees I am an FPL employee. Do you have any suggestions specifically geared toward my employment? Yes, I have been working with FPL since 1991 (18 years), and I have some suggestions that should apply to you regardless of your age or time with the company. First: I suggest that you complete a comprehensive questionnaire (fact finder) with a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) in order to determine your 401k investment criteria and a realistic budget to see what you can contribute to the 401k. Second: Make an effort to maximize your contribution to your 401k plan. FPL matches your contribution up to 7% of your straight time salary. I suggest that you try to get to the 20% level especially if you are a new hire. Your 401k contribution actually decreases your taxable income so there’s a tax break for doing this. Third: Stay with FPL until the Rule 90 is satisfied. Rule 90 is a point system that
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Convert to a Roth IRA? Why Now May Be the Right Time? BY LAURA GROGAN-O’MARA of Merrill Lynch The IRS has lifted income restrictions for those converting traditional IRAs or 401(k)s to Roth IRAs. Is the opportunity right for you? Since its introduction in 1997, the Roth IRA has enjoyed great popularity. Roth IRA owners can make after-tax contributions and withdraw them, taxfree, at any time if certain conditions are met. Once the account has been open and funded for five years, distributions will be income-tax and penalty-free provided the account holder is at least age 59½ or meets one of the other circumstances for making a qualified distribution.1 Another significant benefit is that Roth IRAs are not subject to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) mandated required minimum distributions (RMDs) during the holder’s lifetime, which means the assets can remain in the account until the account owner makes a voluntary distribution. This differs from a raditional IRA where generally the account owner must begin taking RMDs annually, starting with the year that he or she reaches 70 ½ years of age. 2 One of the Roth’s few drawbacks has been its income restriction for converting from a traditional IRA. However, starting this year, the IRS has lifted the income restriction for investors who convert their traditional IRA and/or eligible employer-sponsored retirement plan such as a 401(k) to a Roth IRA.3 If you’re focused on saving for retirement, this is good news. But anyone considering converting to a Roth IRA needs to underTom Mays, stand the less obvious effects of this decision. For instance, the conversion involves an up-front tax liability that may be worth assuming, depending on your circumstances and retirement income strategy. Typically, it makes most sense to convert when: • The balance of the traditional IRA you’re converting is substantial • You expect to occupy a higher tax bracket in retirement than you do now • You expect your beneficiaries to move to a higher tax bracket after they inherit your IRA assets • You can pay the taxes on the conversion from assets other than those being converted Consider these questions when you speak with your Financial Advisor about Roth IRAs: • How would I benefit during retirement from a Roth conversion now? • What assets do I have available to cover any tax liability that proceeds from converting my IRA or 401(k)? • How would converting my IRA or 401(k) to a Roth IRA affect my beneficiaries? There are two other factors you may want to consider as you mull over the choice. One isthat market turbulence may have primed your IRA or 401(k) for conversion—a lower account balance generates a lower tax burden. The other thing to remember is that, you generally must recognize the full taxable income from your conversions in the conversion year. However, under a special rule for conversions you make in 2010, you may elect to bring one-half of the taxable portion of your conversion into ordinary income tax in 2011 and the other half of the taxable portion into ordinary income in 2012. This means that you are subject to whatever the ordinary income tax rates are in 2011 and 2012 respectively and does not lock in your 2010 ordinary income tax rates. Another way to potentially mitigate the taxable burden is by converting only a portion of your assets.
However, it’s wise to explore the ramifications beforehand. Converting a portion of IRA assets is more complex than it seems at first blush. Investors may be under the impression that it’s possible to convert only after-tax IRA contributions to a Roth and thus avoid having to pay any taxes on the conversion. As nice as that would be, it’s not possible because of the way the IRS views IRA assets. Even if you have after-tax money in your IRA, the IRS won’t allow you to convert only those contributions. Instead, the IRS looks at all your IRA accounts together and prorates the taxes you owe based on both taxable and nontaxable assets. Of course, all the earnings on your contributions are still subject to tax upon conversion. Taxes on earnings are not prorated—it doesn’t matter whether those earnings came from deductible or nondeductible contributions. In the right situation, converting to a Roth IRA can be extremely beneficial to your retirement plans. It’s important to work with both your Financial Advisor and your accountant to help you determine whether this brand-new opportunity can help you achieve your retirement savings goals. Laura Grogan-O’Mara is Vice President of Legislative and Public Policy for Merrill Lynch Retirement & Philanthropic Services h nor Neitherr Merrilll Lynch itss Financiall Advisorss provide g orr legall advice. tax,, accounting x statementss contained Anyy tax n weree nott intended d or herein n to o bee used,, and d cannot written d forr thee purposee of bee used g U.S.. federal,, statee or avoiding x penalties.. Pleasee conlocall tax n independentt advisultt yourr own g or sorr aboutt anyy tax,, accounting u mayy have. legall questionss you Merrill Lynch Wealth Management makes available products and services offered by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (MLPF&S) and other C.F.M subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation. Investment products: Are Not FDIC Insured/Are Not Bank Guaranteed/May Lose Value MLPF&S is a registered broker-dealer, Member SIPC and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation. © 2010 Bank of America Corporation. All rights reserved. 1 Generally, there is a 5-year holding period when determining whether earnings can be withdrawn taxfree as part of a qualified distribution (i.e., regular/spousal contributions, conversions or employer plan rollover) from a Roth IRA. This period begins January 1 of the tax year of the first contribution or the year of conversion to any Roth IRA. Regular contributions (but not earnings) may be withdrawn at any age, penalty-free. There is a 10% penalty for withdrawals of earnings taken before age 59½, unless an exception defined by the Internal Revenue Service applies, which include but are not limited to: death, disability, or qualified first home purchase (lifetime limit of $10,000). It is important to note that special penalty provisions apply for converted assets. If a nonqualified withdrawal is made within five years of theconversion, the earnings withdrawn will be subject to income tax, and the entire withdrawal may be subject to an additional penalty unless an exception applies. 2 The requirement begins the year the account owner reaches age 70 ½ (or, if later, the year in which the owner retires for employer-sponsored retirement plans). The RMD can be taken any time during the year but no later than Dec. 31. For the year in which the owner turns 70 ½, the deadline is extended until April 1 of the following year. In any year that an RMD is due, the IRS considers the first distribution to contain the RMD. Converting your account to a Roth IRA requires you take the RMD before converting your account. Ineligible funds converted to a Roth IRA will be subject to penalties and will be required to be removed as excess. You should review any planned financial transactions or arrangements that may have tax or accounting implications with your personal professional advisors. 3 Please note, however, that income-based restrictions are still in place regarding how much you can contribute to a Roth IRA.
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Colonial Drive Elementary schedules ‘Family Fun Day’ Colonial Drive Elementary School will have a “Community Family Fun Day” on the school’s grounds, 10755 SW 160 St., on May 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The community is invited to come and enjoy fun for the whole family. There will be games, vendors, raffles, auctions, food, bounce house, slide and more. Tickets will be sold for some activities. For more information, contact PTA president Salinda Thurman at 305-238-2392.
‘CRUISE FOR CRITTERS’ MOTORCYCLE RIDE TO BENEFIT ANIMAL SERVICES You can help shelter animals by participating in the “Cruise for Critters” motorcycle ride on Sunday, May 16. The police-escored ride to benefit MiamiDade Animal Services will depart from the Miami-Dade Animal Services Shelter, 7401 NW 74 St. in Medley, and later arrive at Scotty’s Landing, 3381 Pan American Dr. in Coconut Grove (next to City Hall). All bike riders and passengers must sign in between 9 and 10 a.m. at the Animal Services Shelter. Non-riders can meet at Scotty’s Landing Restaurant around 11:30 a.m. There will be pets for adoption, live band, auction and lots of fun. Donations are $20 per bike. All contributions will benefit the Miami-Dade Animal Services Trust Fund.
For information, contact Aileen Sanchez at 305-884-1102, ext. 244; send email to <asanchez@miamidade.gov> or visit online at <www.miamidade.gov/animals>. ALHAMBRA ORCHESTRA TO PRESENT FREE SYMPHONY CONCERT, MAY 23 Alhambra Orchestra, led by eminent Latin American guest conductor Carlos Riazuelo, who is well known to Miami audiences, will present a free symphony concert on Sunday, May 23, 7:30 p.m., at Ransom Everglades School, 3575 Main Hwy. in Coconut Grove. Maestro Riazuelo’s former FIU colleague, popular clarinetist Paul Green is featured in Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. The program will open with the Egmont Overture by Beethoven, conducted by the University of Miami rising star Zoe Zeniodi, and will conclude with Dvorak’s masterpiece, Symphony No. 9 “From the New World.” Reservations aren’t necessary, but large groups should call ahead. For information, call 305-668-9260 or visit online at <www.alhambramusic.org>. ‘RAISING BOYS’ SUBJECT OF B.C.H. PARENT PRESENTATION Learn more about why boys behave the way they do at Baptist Children’s Hospital’s next community parenting program,
COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS “Raising Boys,” on Thursday, May 27, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the auditorium at the hospital, 8900 N. Kendall Dr. Child psychologist Gary Lancelotta, PhD, will talk about images of manhood in the media and how they affect your child, cultural factors that encourage violence, especially school violence and stereotypes of masculinity. The presentation will help parents understand why boys behave the way they do, issues related to aggression, temperament and sexuality, and the role of sports in raising boys, among other things. The fee for this program, which is not intended for children, is $5 and must be paid in advance. To reserve your space and make your payment, call 786-596-3812. BLUE WATER FISHING CLASSIC JUNE 5 AT COUNTY MARINAS Miami-Dade Parks is calling all fishermen to “to fish” at the seventh annual Blue Water Fishing Classic on Saturday, June 5, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., casting off at all six Miami-Dade Parks’ marinas and the Miami Outboard Club.
The Blue Water Fishing Classic, presented by Haulover Marine Center, is an annual fishing tournament for amateur, professional and junior anglers offering a total of $30,000 in cash and prizes for the team with the largest combined weight of the three largest fish within the species of dolphin, wahoo, black-fin tuna and kingfish. Each participating marina will have a first place, second place, third place and junior angler winner and many other prizes. Tournament festivities kick off on Thursday, June 3, with a Captain’s Party with dinner and open bar. The competition will be two days later. On Sunday, June 6, winners will receive their prizes at an award ceremony that includes dinner. The entry fee is $350 per boat by June 1 and $400 up to the day of the tournament. On that day, participating boats must check into their marina by 7 a.m. Boats must remain in U.S. waters and IGFA rules apply. All fish caught must meet local, state and federal regulations.
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Local comedians will present a special night full of laughter at the fifth annual “Night at the Improv” to benefit Miami Children’s Hospital’s Radio Lollipop. The show takes place on Wednesday, May 19, 8:30 p.m., at the Miami Improv in Coconut Grove. “Night at the Impov” will feature local comedians John Vargas and Nathaniel Stoud, host David Berry, and headliner Jamal Hatter. Tickets for the event can be purchased for $20 and are good for two admissions each. Additionally, raffle tickets can be purchased for the chance to win one of many donated prizes from local supporters,
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Panini Grill wants to be home away from home BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD In Cutler Bay, not far from the Publix, there is a new restaurant, Panini Grill, that wants to be your home away from home. Panini Grill, 20465 Old Cutler Rd., has a homey atmosphere with fresh foods and free coffee with their breakfast offerings. “We are open early for breakfast,” said Vachagan Robert Yengibaryan, who with his wife, Natalia, own and operate Panini Grill. “We open at 7 a.m. with gourmet muffins and big croissants with ham and cheese.” He said the idea behind the restaurant is that Panini Grill is a place where you can go out to eat and eat well without having to break the bank. While you’re at Panini Grill you can watch the news, read your favorite book or newspaper. And if you didn’t bring a book, they have a few James Patterson novels that you can read. They also have X-Box and a Wii for kids to play. “We tailored this based on our needs. What we want in our neighborhood,” he said. “Customers are telling us this is what we need. A neighborhood gathering place.” In the near future, they will offer
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European beer and wines for the customers who come later in the day. They are open until 11 p.m. “The idea is not spend $15-$20 per per-
son (to eat),” he said. “The most expensive item here is $8.95.” They have been Cutler Bay residents for five years and also own a restaurant in Wellington. They moved to Cutler Bay when Yengibaryan secured a teaching job. He has taught at Southridge and Killian high schools. Yengibaryan has a degree in International Relations from Moscow State University and a PhD in Constitutional and International Law. When he lived in Moscow he owned 15 pharmacies and he had a pharmacy export business. His wife has a degree in business administration. He no longer teaches although he manages a student exchange program for Florida International University. “I bring students to study English,” he said. But his passion is cooking and he set aside his other interests to open the restaurants. Since he is very much into education, Yengibaryan studied on his own and received certifications needed to be in the food industry. He and his wife devised a menu using their European background and knowledge of Mediterranean foods. “The menus went through big changes
in the beginning,” he said. “It was a slower menu. Eventually we had to develop more items that could be done quickly. We are trying to stick with organic things. Chicken that we make is Kosher rated. No hormones, no antibiotics.” They also have a children’s menu that includes homemade chicken tenders. “We also have a vegetarian menu,” he said. “We make our own hummus.” The menu includes fresh soups and four different breads for wraps. “Once a week we offer something new,” he said. “If it sticks, we keep it on the menu.” So far, the desserts have been a hit. Desserts include mango mousse, Italian almond cake, and baklava. “We make all of our muffins,” Yengibaryan said. “And fresh cookies.” So far, the most popular item on the menu is the Greek gyro. It can be made with beef, lamb or chicken. “We make fabulous smoothies. They do not contain ice or powders.” Everything on the menu is available for pick-up. For information, call 305-238-5894 or go online to <www.ThePaniniWorld.com>.
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Ceramic League of Miami offers ‘Clay Camp’ learning experience BY ROBERT HAMILTON
“Clay Camp” is not just for fun, but also a learning experience for the child who doesn’t mind getting dirty. The Ceramic League of Miami is offering a children’s program with a concentration in hand building and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Children and teens ages 7 to 15 are invited to attend. Starting on June 14 there will be eight one-week camp sessions with different projects each week. The team of experienced adult instructors will teach various techniques that will explore whimsical, colorful and successful projects. The camp provides daily materials, snacks and a lot of fun. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and class size is limited. Send in your registration with payment early to secure desired weeks. Weekly fee is $150. The Ceramic League is located at 8873 SW 129 St. in Kendall. For more information contact Jill Gerlach at 305-
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Speakers announced for meetings of Economic Development Council BY ROBERT HAMILTON
The second and fourth Tuesday of every month the Economic Development Council of South Miami-Dade (EDC) hosts a Community Outreach meeting. Keynote speakers are leading professionals from diverse business and economic industries. Presentations are highly informative and educational, and of importance to local businesses and residents. The following is a list of upcoming speakers at the Economic Development Council: May 25, Barbara Moser, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Economic Crimes Division; June 8, José Abreu, director of MiamiDade Aviation Department, and June 22, Mike Sophia, executive director of Miami-Dade Sports Commission. Following the presentation, there will be
a question and answer session. Community Outreach meetings are from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Economic Development Council office located at 900 Perrine Ave. in Palmetto Bay. The EDC Community Outreach Meetings are a free public service and open to the community. For more information, call 305-3789470. Founded in 1992, the Economic Development Council is a public/private not-for-profit organization. The council’s overall objective is to implement an economic development program that will foster a positive image for the community, attract new businesses that create quality jobs for residents, while diversifying and strengthening the economic base consistent for the future of South Miami-Dade. For more information about the council, call 305-378-9470 or go online to <www.edcsouthdade.com>.
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How do I know if this guy wi th a chainsaw is an Arborist? Many people who love trees become ISA members for a small annual fee. Some unscrupulous tree trimmers pretend that this simple membership is the same thing as being a “certified arborist.” Every ISA arborist has an individual ID number and ID card that you can check on the ISA website: <www.isa-arbor.com>. Ron von Paulus is an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist (ID # Fl-5770A). He has more than 20 years experience working with trees in South Florida. He offers free consultations to homeowners and businesses. Please contact him at Big Ron’s Tree Service 305-588-3091 or by email at < ron@BigRonsTreeService.com>
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Acura adds V-6 power to popular TSX sport sedan Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS The 2010 Acura TSX sport sedan has been given a hot new 3.5-liter V-6 engine for 2010 and it really is something special. Most auto enthusiasts who drove the earlier TSX with the 2.4-liter DOHC I-4 engine raved about the car’s performance. But, you ain’t seen nothing ’til you drive the newest version with the V-6. The new SOHC V-6 develops 280 hp and 254 pounds-feet of torque, has a very high compression ratio, VTEC valvetrain control and a dual-stage induction system through a lightweight magnesium intake manifold. It all adds up to rocket-like acceleration and pretty good gas mileage at 18/27 mpg. The V-6 is mated to a sophisticated Sequential SportShift five-speed automatic transmission that allows for a fully automatic operation with intelligent features such as Grade Logic Control and Shift
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els ride on a chassis that includes a closedchannel cross-braced roof structure and inside frame rails. Along with a stronger rear bulkhead, the closed-channel crossbraced roof structure yields a more rigid and vibration-resistant body. On the inside, the interior is a blend of sweeping, contemporary shapes, with a high level of comfort and convenience features. There’s a much easier-to-read navigation screen (when equipped with the Technology Package) and an improved look of telephone number text displayed on the Multi Information Display. The TSX V-
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