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$3 million from Trust benefits Kendall kids

BY RICHARD YAGER espite a two-year loss of $54 million in funding, the Children’s Trust will continue assisting 47 Kendall area programs for children and young adults next year, a Kendall Federation of Homeowner Associations (KFHA) audience learned during an Aug. 3 meeting.

Seven major providers of 15 Kendall “Out of School” programs will receive funding totaling more than $1.6 million, more than one-half of nearly $3 million budgeted for area schools and universities, county agencies and private organizations in fiscal 2009-10.

The 15 Kendall organizations operating after-school, daycare and special assistance programs will receive $1.9 million or nearly two-thirds of $2,938,629 funds allocated by Trust money for the Kendall area, one of five county regions.

Trust funding, which assists hundreds of Miami-Dade public and private organizations throughout the county, is derived from revenues based upon onehalf mill (50 cents per $1,000) of property tax assessments. During the past two years, the Trust budget was cut sharply from $160 million (fiscal year 2007-08)

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letter protesting fiscal 2009-10 budget cuts that would lead to elimination of community council nonzoning meetings in unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County will be drafted and sent to 13 county commissioners by East Kendall Community Council 12, following a 90-minute strategy meeting on Aug. 5.

Several Council 12 members projected that action may be their last non-zoning action since it began conducting non-zoning meetings to advise county commissioners on community issues 13 years ago under Team Metro.

Staffing and operational cuts totaling $377,000 in Mayor Carlos Alvarez’s proposed $7.8 billion fiscal 2009-10 budget beginning Oct. 1 will leave all community councils in Miami-Dade County without staff logistical support to advertise, conduct and record non-zoning meeting actions, or provide liaison with county departments.

If approved by the county commission during Sept. 3 and 17 public hearings, Council 12’s single-item agenda vote last week could be its last non-zoning action because it is not scheduled to meet again until Oct. 21, three weeks after a new fiscal year begins. West Kendall Council 11 has one non-zoning meeting remaining on Sept. 9.

While both councils are expected to continue to serve as zoning appeals boards under the enabling ordinance approved in 1996, none of the Council

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Citations for outstanding service were presented at Miami-Dade Police Hammocks District headquarters by (l-r) Citizen Advisory Committee chair Frank Irizarry to Sgt. Oscar Ravelo and Officer John Barrow, joined by Capt. Hernan Organvidez.

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hree MDC police officers demonstrating how initiative and observation get results were presented with special citations at two Kendall area Citizen Advisory Committee sessions on July 29.

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BIKE PATROL NABS SUSPECT Miami-Dade Police Sergeant Oscar Ravelo and Officer John Barrow received honors during the MDPD Hammocks District CAC meeting for surveillance and actions during a two-

man bike patrol at the West Kendall Walmart Store, 15885 SW 88 St., on Mar. 5.

Two males fitting descriptions of armed robbery suspects were taken into custody when Sgt. Ravelo spotted a black pocketknife, clipped to the pocket of one subject who had earlier been described by the victim of the holdup outside the store.

Later positively identified in a police lineup, the two habitual criminals that Sgt. Ravelo held in custody were

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Scholarship renamed to honor woman pilot

BY ASRA JAWAID Fran Sargent, 90, of Cutler Bay received the honor of having the Griner Memorial Scholarship renamed for her during the June meeting of the Florida Goldcoast Chapter of the Ninety-Nines, an international organization of pilots.

The meeting took place at the 94th Aero Squadron restaurant in Miami.

Sargent has been a member of the Ninety-Nines since 1943.

“My father took me to the airport at age 21 to show me airplanes [up close],” she said.

She began flying airplanes during World War II, when she became what’s known as a “WASP,” or Women Airforce Service Pilot.

“Because men were flying in the war, women were needed to fly within the U.S.,” she said.

During her time as a WASP, Sargent flew both military and civilian flights, flying planes such as the Cessna T-50, the UC-78 Bobcat and the Curtis SB2C Helldiver, among many others.

“People didn’t think women were appropriate to fly back then,” Sargent recalled.

Clearly, this belief didn’t stop her.

After doing her duty during the war, Sargent opted for marriage and children.

At different points during this post-flight period, she was a mother, kindergarten teacher and secretary.

Sargent, who was born on July 24, the same birthday as Amelia Earheart, likes the example she has set for female pilots who came after her.

“It’s been very nice because they’ve thanked me for doing these things. We did it because we enjoyed it. People write to me and say, ‘I did this because you said I could.’”

Mary Givens, Sargent’s caretaker for the past two years, has witnessed the appreciation Sargent has garnered firsthand.

“Her former students still come back and treat her to dinner and fill her in on their lives,” Givens said.

Over the years, Sargent has been honored with a variety of scholarships and awards, all related to her aviation experiences. Among them are the Amelia Earheart Scholarship, Outstanding Contribution to General Aviation Award, annual Wright Brothers Award and induction into the International Forest of Friendship in 1999.

Of these, she said she is proudest of the Wright Brothers Award.

And the awards keep coming. This fall she plans to travel to Washington, DC, to accept the Congressional Gold Medal along with other surviving WASPs. According to the website <www.wingsovermiami.com>, the award is, along with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor a civilian may receive.

In this case, the Congressional Gold Medal is especially noteworthy because during their service, WASPs never were awarded full military status, were never considered for officer status and afterward were not granted veteran status until 1977.

If she doesn’t feel up to the trip, a member of her family will collect the award on her behalf.

From 1961 to 1986, Sargent was a professor of general aviation at then MiamiDade Community College. In fact, she was the first female professor in the school’s aviation department.

Sargent received a bachelor of science degree from Florida Atlantic University in 1967 and then an MBA from the University of Miami the following year.

The scholarship being renamed for her, the Griner Memorial Scholarship, was originally named for Les Griner, a fellow student and good friend of Sargent. He passed away a couple of years ago, and she was named his “successor.”

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PROTEST, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TRUST, 12 members present knew how staff or funding support would be designated for that purpose.

Comparisons of cost for council operations, when compared other county departments, were occasionally bitterly reviewed by Council 12 after Jose I. Valdes noted that during fiscal 2004-05, total expense for non-zoning meetings in East Kendall cost $3,955 and rose in fiscal 2005-06 to $4,754.

Carla Ascenscio-Savola came armed with county payroll summaries, noting, “Here’s a list of the 20 county attorneys, none making less than $250,000 a year,” and that commissioners, “haven’t cut back yearly discretionary funding of $750,000 each.”

She added that the now-abolished Team Metro department head, Sammie I. Walthour, is “still on payroll along with 19 other Team Metro staff employees; they really don’t remove those positions, they just switch them somewhere else!”

Savola said conversations with commission members led her to believe “several really don’t care about councils, including one who said the councils could get by with holding just one nonzoning meeting a year. What they don’t want is to screen all the zoning applications that we now review.”

“We’re talking about a drop in the bucket here,” chair Elliott N. Zack said of council expenses, adding, “Members do receive $100 yearly but I understand all of us return the checks.”

Zack and five colleagues voted 6-0 to draft a letter of protest stipulating ordinance-required duties established in 1996 for all councils; inability to perform under those requirements due to elimination of staff, and inability to address and recommend.

“I ran for the office for involvement with community affairs, not just zoning,”

said José Garciga, a newcomer with Councilmember Alberto Santana.

It marks the end of “grassroots democracy and letting people speak their mind,” said veteran member Peggy Brodeur, who echoed similar views expressed July 15 by Ileana Vazquez, only member of the board unable to attend the Aug. 5 session.

Letters of protest from Continental Park Homeowners Association and East Kendall Homeowners Organization Inc., both signed by Holly E. White, president, were read into the record while several residents — Mary Williams, Dr. Eric Prince, ex-councilmember Robert Wilcosky and McHenry Hamilton — added their voices to the protest.

Currently, community councils are comprised of six members elected in staggered four-year terms with one appointed by a local commission member. Councils operate in 10 unincorporated county areas: Northeast, Country Club of Miami, Biscayne Shores, North Central, Westchester, Kendall, West Kendall, Redland, South Bay and Fisher Island.

According to the county’s current Planning and Zoning website, the councils “were primarily created to make zoning and land use decisions in a setting more accessible to the community.

Community councils also serve as advisory liaisons from their communities to the Board of County Commissioners and County staff, relaying relevant information and recommendations on selected concerns of the council area.

“Community councils make recommendations to the county commission on capital, programming and operational priorities for municipal services such as police, parks, fire and roadway maintenance in their area, as well as relaying other concerns and needs of local residents.”

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to $141 million (2008-09) to $106 million for 2009-10.

“Recent decreases in funding are due to declining property values, absence of new home construction and state legislation limiting growth,” said Modesto E. Abety, Trust president/CEO, speaking during the KFHA meeting.

The three Kendall-located beneficiaries receiving the highest number of total dollars for “Out of School” programming in 2009-10 are: • West Kendall Association for Retarded Citizens, 11025 SW 84 St., $566,557; • Alper Jewish Community Center, 11155 SW 112 Ave., $304,037, and • Carrie Brazer Center for Autism at Killian Palms Country Club, $218,267.

Four of five other providers receiving at least $100,000 or more for “Out of School” support include: • Sander Wiener School of Opportunity South, 11025 SW 84 St., $187,349; • Second Baptist Church of Richmond Heights, 11111 Pinkston Dr., $127,405; • Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Department, Camp Matecumbe, 13841 SW 120 St., $123,061, and • Kayleens Learning Center, 10855 SW 72 St., $101,320.

The only provider not operating an “Out of School” community project but receiving over $100,000 is Miami Children’s Hospital, which is due to receive $145,144 for staffing a school

COPS, from page 1 ––––––––––––––– placed under arrest and the stolen property returned, according to Maj. Alexander D. Casas, Hammocks District commander. Maj. Casas praised Sgt. Ravelo, a veteran, and Officer Barrow, a newcomer on the force, for their “tenacity, teamwork and investigative skills.”

OFFICER VALLADARES WINS FOOT CHASE MDPD Officer Steven Valladares won special recognition during the Kendall District CAC meeting on July 29 for his performance, dedication and commitment displayed during an arrest completed after a foot chase through a SW 99th Avenue neighborhood on June 3.

Observing a male exhibiting suspicious behavior, Officer Valladares began questioning the suspect who police later identified as having a background that included “a criminal history of robbery/carjacking and narcotics viola-

health program at Richmond Heights Middle School, 15015 SW 103 Ave. Urging Abety to use future Trust funding to help restore school budget cuts for on-site nursing, KFHA’s Frank Cobo, a former Miami-Dade School Board member, said, “The single most important service you can provide is nursing support, especially wherever budgets curtailed or even eliminated an on-site school nurse.”

While agreeing with the need, Abety said, “We have no idea what will happen in following years with five or six plans now pending for state legislative action, each having different effects on what funding the Trust may provide in the future.”

The Children’s Trust, established by a voter referendum six years ago, designates a portion of property tax revenue to benefit after-school and daycare programs, child care centers and other institutional programming “budgeting more than a half-billion dollars to help children and families in Miami-Dade County since the Trust began,” Abety stated.

During 2003, the initial year of operations, while awaiting arrival of the first tax dollars, four employees operated a budget funded by a $750,000 county loan. In 2008, 100 employees managed a $141 million budget with 6.5 percent for management and administrative expense.

“We will continue to base funding decisions on good data, provider performance and community needs,” Abety said, adding that organizations now must demonstrate program reach and efficiency by passing Trust screening to help determine continued funding. tions,” according to Maj. Edward Herrera, Kendall District commander, and Barry White, CAC chair.

When Officer Valladares discovered bags of marijuana clipped to the suspect’s waistband, he fled only to be recaptured by Valladares who ran through a backyard in the 12400 block of SW 99th Avenue. Valladares grabbed the suspect by the legs and held him until assisted by Officers Edwin Moss and Andy Vega.

The suspect was charged later with battery on a police officer, possession of a controlled substance and marijuana, depriving an officer of communications, tampering with evidence, escaping arrest and trespass.

Luis Ponce, a United Parcel Service driver who witnessed the chase and capture, also played a vital role, retrieving a police radio for Valladares and assisting in keeping the suspect under control before the alerted backup unit arrived at the scene.

For his “personal sacrifice” and bravery assisting police, Ponce was selected as the district’s “Citizen of the Month” for June.

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Brown tract wins, but Lowe’s doesn’t Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR

AROUND TOWN In case vacationing or on a busy schedule you missed the news, two pending UDB (Urban Development Boundary) court decisions, in and near Kendall, were upheld by Governor Charlie Crist and his cabinet on July 28.

Those who led the protests against UDB movements were happy to see a Lowe’s store proposed for a 52-acre site at SW 137th Avenue and SW Eighth Street bite the dust in Tallahassee, even though a trade of always-needed territory for school purposes was part of the company’s bait to get its store approved In a second matter, the Governor’s Cabinet agreed to allow the Brown family interests to convert a triangular 42-acre tract off Kendall Drive just west of SW 167th Avenue from an agriculturallyzoned vacant lot to commercial purposes.

The Browns have built several commercial plazas in Kendall and we expect they will do a credible job in creating an acceptable development, where farming this “South 40” would nearly preclude building even a barn to house grazing cattle surrounded by townhomes and strip shopping centers.

According to County Atty. Dennis Krebel, Miami-Dade “will live” with both decisions without contemplating any further appeals but the attorney for Lowe’s still has 30 days during August to file still another objection.

Airport Noise study for KendallTamiami Executive Airport will be reviewed by Kendall Federation of Homeowners Association at its next meeting on Monday, September 14. Last

word from MDC Aviation Department: “It’s still being proofed.”

Environmental Science Associates is the vendor for the $95,226 study commissioned on March 6 to see if neighboring residents are due relief from excessive overhead roar of low-flying aircraft.

Zoning Biz will keep East Kendall Council 12 busy September 1, when B&F Marine returns for a third time to get approval for a multi-story building off SW 72 Avenue and Alfredo Garcia-Menocal seeks a zone change from agricultural to semi-professional office district at the corner of SW 117th Avenue and SW 95th Street to build an office complex (that has received initial land use approval).

The same agenda will see YMCA present new planning for its complex near the Falls at 9355 SW 134th Street. Session is scheduled at Kendall Village Pavilion Civic Pavilion, 8625 SW 124th Avenue, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Joint Networker session of West Kendall Business Association and Colombian American Chamber of Commerce session set for next Tuesday at Gatsby’s/Kendall, 8675 SW 124th Avenue, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Complimentary admission and hors d’ouvres and cash bar will give members and guests a chance to meet other business folks in a friendly atmosphere. RSVP by August 14 to info@westkendallbusiness.com and join WKBA mailing list, or call 305-238-9966 for details.

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MIA Casino? County racing to generate revenues R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY “Ladies and gentlemen, the horses for the third race at Gulfstream, excuse me, I mean at MIA Park. (Miami International Airport Racing Park).

While waiting for the start of the race (or your flight) try your hand at the slot machines or the blackjack tables.”

“Get your name in for the once-a-day drawing to win a free roundtrip ticket for two on American Airlines. Travel time restricted to days the county commission is in session.”

“Employees, please take a bus to work as your employee parking lot has been temporarily converted into a horse racetrack.”

Come on county commissioners. You are making a mistake. If attendance is limited to 1,000 spectators at the track due to current zoning laws, why race horses? Try dogs, they take up less

space, and the event will cost taxpayers less. You can still install slot machines, which will generate income to help cover the cost of running the county.

Hey, you might even generate enough money to cover the shortfall at the performing arts center. That’s after you cover the shortfall at the airport.

Airport employees had better get up super early to catch a bus inasmuch as the county, due to budgetary restrictions, will be eliminating some bus routes and making fewer trips on the remaining runs.

Now to the story behind the story: County administrators (don’t blame our county commission) came up with the idea of installing slot machines at Miami International Airport. With all the flight delays it might give the restless flyers something to do while they wait for their flight.

Please note: Local citizens, those not flying but looking for a little action, wouldn’t be permitted go to the airport to play the slots. The county would restrict gambling to those travelers who already have checked in for their flights.

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However, there is a problem. You can’t just have slots, or other games of chance, unless it is associated with another form of gambling, such as horse racing. Our legislators in Tallahassee passed enabling legislation in an effort to get racing back at Hialeah. Hialeah could never make it back only as a horse track so gambling on slots and table games would be needed. This same legislation could apply to Miami International Airport.

The only problem is that MIA, like most other airports in the world, was not designed for horse racing. But, with

our fine county administration at work: a few adjustments, build a small 1,000 seat stadium, clear out a few parking spaces at the employee parking lot east of the airport and by magic, you have a racetrack.

Now, our county administrators must make a deal with one of our local racetracks to manage the MIA racetrack.

After all, our county administrators have their hands too full gambling with our tax dollars, budget shortfalls and constant problems with federal government intrusion into various county departments, to find time to run a racetrack.

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Al Sunshine 4 YOUR MONEY The latest national housing indexes tell a story of homes starting to sell again in almost all key markets of the country. Bargain hunters are snapping up rock-bottom deals, another possible sign some critical housing markets are finally bottoming out.

Record breaking foreclosures and layoffs are helping bargain hunters find good deals as banks and financially stressed owners are forced to sell off property.

Nationally, 13 out of 20 key cities show improvements and the best growth during the past three years. Even here in South Florida, single-family home sales are improving. But we still remain at a six-year low according to the CaseSchiller study. Our sales index is down about 49 percent from its height just three years ago.

Still, the overbuilt condo markets are expected to take several more years to sell off.

Matt McGrath, a Coral Gables-based financial planner with Evensky & Katz, says, “The latest numbers in South Florida are showing that prices are still falling, but at a declining rate. And if it continues following this trend, we might

actually turn positive in the not too distant future.”

It turns out we’re still a “hot” area for bargain hunters with foreign investors making up about 30 percent of the latest buyers. The sale of single-family homes jumped 54 percent over last summer, with the struggling condo market up almost 20 percent.

Sales on deeply discounted properties are showing almost a yearlong gain, McGrath said.

“We have not bottomed out yet, but it looks like we are getting awfully close.”

While home prices are down, insurance costs are still higher than the rest of the country, and property taxes have yet to drop to reflect actual market losses.

The South Florida home and condo markets may still take a while to show a solid recovery like other parts of the country. “We haven’t quite bottomed,” McGrath cautions. “Our bottom is going to be when prices stop falling from one month to the next and were not quite there yet.”

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Sweet Emotions Boutique opens in Temple Beth Am

BY LEE STEPHENS Sweet Emotions Event Boutique recently opened in Temple Beth Am’s gift shop specializing in an assortment of unique and exquisite invitations for all of life’s events, event accessories, personalized gifts, baby announcements, baby gifts, baby bedding, room decor, a selection of Judaica and ketubot, housewarming gifts and personalized stationery.

Owner Brooke Bloom Lam, a Palmetto Bay resident, says her store is unique in that each customer can customize and personalize the order to meet specific needs, while receiving the personal attention everyone desires.

“Armed with a fresh eye in the industry, I pride myself on simplifying the design process and delivering invitations, gifts and accessories exactly as my clients have envisioned,” Lam said. “We call it gLAMorous Details by Design.”

Times may be tough, but Sweet Emotions knows life does go on.

“Babies are born, birthdays are celebrated, bar/bat mitzvahs, quinces, and sweet sixteens are planned, and weddings bring fairytales to life,” Lam said. “What better way to go on than to rejoice in your lifecycle events? We are here to simplify the

process in making and personalized orders, these events special.” making each gift giving Sweet Emotions carexperience unique. The ries a variety of invitashop offers everything tion lines with over from personalized piggy 1,000 different invitabanks, rocking chairs, tions from which to picture frames, jewelry choose, while also boxes, baby bedding, offering unique and clothing and furniture custom designs to meet for babies and kids, to the needs of all of its monogrammed glasses, clients. In addition to candles, soaps, frames, intricate wedding and platters and ice buckets bar/bat mitvzah invitafor adults. tions, Sweet Emotions In terms of Judaica, also offers invitations they carry items ranging for baby and bridal from candlesticks and showers, and birthday kiddush cups, to tallitot, parties, as well as proketubot and seder Brooke Bloom Lam grams, menus, escort plates.

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Emotions one year ago and operated out Not hosting an event but looking for a of her house until moving into Temple great gift — even a treat for yourself? Beth Am’s gift shop.

Sweet Emotions carries a wide assortment “We had such a great response over the of personalized social stationery, note past year that we could not pass up the cards or note pads to adorn your desk. opportunity to open a store and offer our They also have an extensive variety of gift services to everyone,” she said. “Although ideas for children of all ages and adults. we are open to the public and have many While some gifts can be bought off the customers who are holding their events shelf, Sweet Emotions specializes in custom and sending gifts all over the country, we

offer an added advantage and convenience to those families who are members of Beth Am, send their children to school there, or who are having their events at Beth Am. “We’re a one stop shop. Our online store features baby bedding and many other items that we do not yet carry at our retail store, so we encourage all customers to check out the site at <www.SweetEmotionsStore.com> to see all of our goodies.”

Lam was born and raised in Pinecrest and prior to opening her Boutique, obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law. “Owning my own store and utilizing my creative talents has always been a dream of mine,” Lam said. “I am thrilled with the success so far.”

Located in Pinecrest at 5650 N. Kendall Dr. in Temple Beth Am’s gift shop, Sweet Emotions Event Boutique offers attention to detail, top-notch personal service, customization options, and discounts on most items. Visit the shop’s event website at <www.SweetEmotionsEvents.com> and the link to the online store (www.SweetEmotionsStore.com), or call 305-278-0558.

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The Falls, South Florida Parenting to present ‘Back to School Splash’

BY MAYRA HERNANDEZ The Falls, one of the largest open-air shopping, dining and entertainment complexes in the United States, has teamed up with South Florida Parenting to welcome back the annual “Back to School Splash” event which will take place on Saturday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 9, from noon to 5 p.m. at The Falls.

“The Falls is dedicated to ensuring that Miami-Dade residents make the necessary preparations for the new school year,” said Dailen Rodriguez, director of mall marketing at The Falls.

“Our shoppers will benefit from finding some real bargains and many stores are eager to offer incredible markdowns to get ready for the new school season.

“Families will be able to save on products ranging from clothing, footwear, athletic goods, back-to-school supplies and electronics.”

Free fun for the whole family, the “Back to School Splash” event will feature kid-friendly activities including paddleboats, inflatable rides, fishing games, dunk tank and a return appear-

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ance from Curious George. Event attendees will enjoy performances by Hip Hop Kidz, magic shows and Miami Children’s Theater.

They also will have the opportunity to take advantage of special in-store promotions and discounts offered at participating retailers throughout The Falls.

In addition, the Florida Marlins will host the outdoor activities and provide music, games, free samples, prizes and even welcome surprise appearances from some of the team members. The Parent Academy will present a pirate scavenger hunt and provide back-to-school materials for Miami-Dade parents.

For details go online to <www.sfparenting.com>, <www.simon.com> or call 305-255-4571.

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Workshop helps nonprofits seeking ‘stimulus’ funding

BY VANESSA PUIG Miami Southridge Senior High School’s auditorium was filled — not with students, but with representatives from local nonprofits eager to learn more about how to access federal stimulus supported services and programs for their organizations and clients.

One hundred seventeen nonprofit leaders attended Miami-Dade Commission chair Dennis C. Moss’ presentation on President Obama’s Recovery Act and the impact to nonprofit services and clients in Miami-Dade. Moss hosted the presentation in an effort to assist nonprofits who are struggling to find information.

“As someone who works in the nonprofit industry, I know that it is harder than ever for social service organizations to find dollars to maintain their programming,” said Moss, who also is executive director of the Richmond Perrine Optimist Club.

“With an economic recession and the county’s budget shortfall, many nonprofits are in a financial crisis. However, thanks to President Obama’s stimulus package, the county and other agencies

Daniel Wall, director of Miami-Dade’s Office of Grants Coordination, addresses nonprofit representatives at Miami Southridge Senior High School on July 23, during a workshop presented by MiamiDade Commission chair Dennis C. Moss on the Recovery Act’s impact on local nonprofit services.

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Speakers from various agencies reached out to the participating nonprofits and offered information on how much stimulus funding was being received and applied for to help social service programs. The agencies who presented included the county’s Office of Grants Coordination, Alliance for Aging, Miami-Dade Community Action Agency, Miami-Dade Department of Human Services, Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe,

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On Feb. 17, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), a $787 billion economic stimulus package and the largest one-time domestic spending program in U.S. history. To date, MiamiDade County has applied for more than $326 million in stimulus funding requests and received more than $115 million to provide residents with new and improved services in areas like workforce development, transportation, energy efficiency, education, infrastructure, and more.

Daniel Wall, director of the Office of Grants Coordination, also explained how the funds potentially could reach nonprofits through competitive grants if the county is successful in getting some of the stimulus requests awarded.

“We understand that grassroots organizations have strong ties to their communities and are on the ‘front lines’ of serving those most adversely affected by the economy,” Wall said. “The county is being extremely aggressive in its pursuit of stimulus funding for programs that will provide direct benefits to local communities and their residents, as well as help local nonprofit organizations to deliver those services.”

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For the past year, Café Med has been the place for families to go for dinner.

The family neighborhood restaurant, located at The Falls near Bloomingdales, has a cuisine that includes numerous delicious Italian and Mediterranean dishes as well as homemade pizzas, pastas and seafood.

Formerly known as Bice Grand Café, it was taken over by Frank Bernstein and business partner Fred Wright. The restaurant had been part of a chain, but they bought it away from the chain and changed the name to Café Med. It has no affiliation with the Café Med that was in Coconut Grove.

Bernstein also renovated the décor to make the restaurant more inviting. He added a rug to improve acoustics and created a floral centerpiece as a focal point. It also helps break up the long dining room so the restaurant feels more intimate.

Café Med is making good use of Florida’s sunshine and beautiful weather.

Bernstein has seating for fifty on the patio and has plans to add a covering to protect diners from the elements on rainy days.

“It’s going to be a nice patio,” Bernstein said.

Café Med also has a private room that can seat 40 where they host many private parties.

When Bernstein took over the restaurant, he and chef Walter Peralta developed a new menu.

“When we came here a year ago, we wanted to be a family neighborhood restaurant where people could come two or three times a week and not spend a lot of money,” he said.

It didn’t take long for Café Med to become popular for Happy Hour.

“I have entertainment four nights a week,” he said.

Café Med offers 12 different wines by the glass including champagne. Food service also is available at the bar.

When the recession hit, Café Med changed its Happy Hour to all day every day.

“My appetizers are half price and all my drinks are half price, even top shelf,” he said.

The appetizers are real food, not fried egg rolls or tiny portions. In fact, some people order a couple of appetizers and a drink and leave feeling full. Bernstein also lowered other meal prices.

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ty,” he said. “It’s working. Families come in have one or two appetizers and beer and pay less than fast food.”

Café Med has Sunset Specials from 4 to 6:30 p.m. for $12.95.

“I also have brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can choose from the brunch menu for $10.95,” he said.

On Sundays, he has what he calls the Traditional Family Meal —spaghetti and meatballs plus a salad for $11.95. The table service also includes homemade bread and a trio of olive oil, roasted garlic or hummus or garlic butter.

The restaurant has weekend brunch menus for $10.95. Because of the family friendly features and the reasonable prices, Bernstein has built up his business. They may come in the first time for Happy Hour and then return with their families.

Bernstein is at the restaurant constantly so he can make sure that customers are satisfied.

“I work very hard to make sure every guest is treated as a guest in my home,” he said.

Café Med is located at 8888 SW 136 St. For information, call 305-232-8878.

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The Way to A Man’s Heart Is Through His Stomach and The Way to Residents’ Hearts Is Through Great Dining Experiences

BY KERRY GREEN MIAMI—Innovative retirement communities are dispelling the old-fashioned stereotypes of seniors and dining.

As in any fine restaurant where gourmet dishes and appearances by the chef— dressed in crisp white toques—are expected, chefs at senior living communities are now raising the bar to meet residents’ growing demands.

“Dining continues to be a common concern for many older adults moving to a senior living community,” said Helen Shaham, President of The Palace Management Group, one of South Florida’s leading companies specializing in senior housing and care. “Whether its breakfast, lunch or dinner, the dining experience can often be the highlight of the day. It’s the time when residents gather to socialize and exchange stories with friends and neighbors. And, nothing goes with great conversation like a great dining.”

At The Palace, the first step in creating memorable dining experiences for residents is the selection of chefs with extensive culinary backgrounds.

Alon Hershkowitz, the executive chef for The Palace Renaissance and Royale Assisted Living Communities, offers a wealth of knowledge and talent, having worked at several of the most luxurious hotels and country clubs including The National Hotel in Miami Beach.

Under his culinary guidance, Assisted and Catered Living residents enjoy fine dining which rivals some of the best gourmet restaurants. He marries their desire for comfort foods such as traditional meat loaf and brisket with his flair for creating French, Italian and Mediterranean specialties.

As people age, they experience a natural decline in their senses of taste and smell. Chef Alon compensates by increasing the intensity of the dish’s flavor and aroma with fresh, roasted garlic and special sauces and purees.

“Dining has to be both enjoyable and healthy,” said Chef Alon. “We understand the need for limited to almost NO sodium & sugar intake and use no-salt seasonings such as Mrs. Dash. We also offer a wide variety of sugar-free desserts.”

Chef Alon along with our Gabriel Garrido, the Food Service Director at The Palace Suites, a luxury independent living community, believe there’s always a reason for a celebration and have cre-

ated themed dinners throughout the month to heighten residents dining experiences.

“Palace residents are well traveled and have very high expectations,” said Garrido, who has been with the company for over 10 years. “Employees get their greatest satisfaction from seeing residents happy; therefore, we go above and beyond to exceed these expectations while shattering the stereotypes of dining at a senior living community.”

The Renaissance and Royale residents enjoy specialty dinners twice per month.

Past themes have included German, Asian and Mediterranean. Suites’ residents enjoy gourmet dinners on Thursday nights with menu items including filet mignon and shellfish.

Also, the Suites’ Happy Hour is kicked up a notch regularly, featuring an international theme and small plates from the region along with complementary entertainment. Recently themed Happy Hours have included a Spanish Tapas event featuring over 20 different appetizers along with flamenco dancers and an Italian Antipasto Party with over 15 delicious offerings including proscuitto di parma with fresh tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella.

Holidays and special occasions are yet another way The Palace communities make the dining experience special.

The Palace Suites recently set a record when it hosted the largest Mother’s Day brunch buffet for over140 residents and their families in addition to hosting a myriad of unique brunches throughout the year including a Sunday Gospel Brunch, a Country Western Brunch, an Oktoberfest Brunch, Father’s Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Xmas Day & Hanukkah buffets, and more.

Residents also have opportunities to voice their opinions about the dining experience at The Palace. In addition to talking with the Chef as he visits their table every dinner to solicit feedback, they can share their thoughts during the monthly Resident Council meeting or write their comments in the Palace biannual Resident Satisfaction Surveys.

Our chefs and dining room mangers take other steps to further maximize resident dining satisfaction. White linen tablecloths adorn each table and are accented by fresh flowers. Residents also enjoy a glass of wine and freshly baked bread (baked in-house) with dinner, and the young wait staff is educated daily about the Menu, the Daily Specials

& their ingredients and how they should be served.

“It’s not simply about food on a plate,” said Chef Alon. “It’s about service. The dining experience begins even before the server arrives at the table; personal service is paramount. Here, the dining staff knows residents by name and anticipate their preferences.”

Chef Alon has launched an engaging, interactive cooking show too. Twice per month, he prepares dishes such as stir fry vegetables, soups and meatballs, taking residents through the food preparation process and cooking stages.

Donned in aprons and hats, residents cook along, and eagerly look forward to the finished product.

“The Palace chefs don’t simply make meals, they make the entire dining experience incredible,” said Shaham.

“Our food services satisfaction surveys are extremely high and residents take great pride in inviting their friends and family for dinner.”

Helen Shaham and her husband Jacob have been operating Senior Living Communities for the past 30 years. The Palace Suites in Kendall is a luxury Independent Living Community for active seniors. In addition, The Palace at Kendall campus is home to two Assisted Living Residences and a Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. They also operate The Palace Gardens Assisted Living Community in Homestead, Homestead Manor Nursing Home and The Palace @ Home, a Medicare Certified Home Health Agency. Their two newest projects are The Palace at Weston – Luxury Living for Those 55 and Over, and The Palace TelAviv, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Israel. They have two communities under development – The Palace at Weston Senior Living and The Palace at Coral Gables, Independent & Assisted Living. More information can be obtained by calling 305-271-2220 or by visiting The Palace website at www.ThePalace.org.

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Dade Demonstration Elementary alumni sought for reunion Alumni of Dade Demonstration Elementary who attended the school during the 1960s are invited to a class reunion on Monday, Aug. 17, 7 p.m., at Maria’s Greek Restaurant, 2359 Coral Way. Incidentally, the owner of the restaurant, Maria Sotiriou, is the mother of Angela Sotiriou, a Dade Demonstration alumna.

To get the word out about this event, groups have been formed on <www.thefacebook.com> and <www.classmates.com> , according to Marcia Spevak Breiter, Class of 1966.

“As of right now, about 20 people have confirmed they’ll come,” she said.

Dade Demonstration Elementary taught first through sixth grade. Breiter said it was a regular school, but they used different teaching techniques like teaching spelling phonetically and concept learning, rather than memorization.

In 1977, the school, located at 3501 SW 28 St., right behind Douglas Park, became the English Center, an adult-education facility.

MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT’S ‘EASY CARD’ LAUNCHES Miami-Dade Transit’s “Easy Card” system had its “soft launch” on Sunday, Aug. 2, when installation of new Easy Card fare gates began at the Government Center

Metrorail station, the last station to receive the new equipment.

The soft launch involves those MDT customers who already have received or will soon receive their Easy Cards. Distribution of the new cards is under way, and more than 152,000 Golden Passport, Patriot Passport and STS paratransit customers are now using new Easy Cards with photo IDs to ride Metrobus and Metrorail.

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‘GIRLS NIGHT OUT’ EVENT BENEFITING VOICES FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION The Beat of Miami Inc. presents “Summer Blast: Girls Night Out,” an event benefiting Voices for Children Foundation, on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 5 to 10 p.m., at the Coral Gables Woman’s Club, 1001 E. Ponce de Leon Blvd.

The event will feature up-and-coming South Florida’s women designers in the latest fashion, jewelry, accessories, shoes, handbags, beauty-care products, spa treatments and makeup industries. Entertainment includes a summer theme, music and a special appearance by the Mango’s Tropical Café male dancers. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served.

Tickets for this event cost $5 in advance and $8 at the door. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Voices for Children Foundation.

CHIHUAHUAS TO RACE FOR COVETED TITLE The fifth annual PETCO Chihuahua Races will feature dozens of the fastest pint-sized four-legged racers at the Miami International Mall area PETCO, 1635 NW 107 Ave., on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 9 a.m.

For five years, PETCO has called on hundreds of Chihuahuas to mix, mingle and race for a chance at the title of top dog. The regional winners — one pup from each market — will win an allexpense-paid trip to race head-to-head at the finals in New York City on Saturday, Aug. 29.

In partnership with the PETCO Foundation, the races also highlight PETCO’s “Think Adoption First” philosophy to help find forever homes for abandoned Chihuahuas and other animals.

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FAMILY FUN DAY AT FROST ART MUSEUM The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University presents its first Family Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the museum, 10975 SW 17th St. This fun-filled afternoon includes mask making, portraiture, face paintings, creative games, music, and light snacks.

Visitors also can tour the exhibits including “Genetic Portraits” by Nela Ochoa and “Because I Say So” from the Scholl Sculpture Collection.

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THE ROXY THEATRE GROUP’S PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES The Roxy Theatre Group (RTG) performing arts classes begin on Sept. 8, Monday-Friday, from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, all at the Roxy Performing Arts Center, 1645 SW 107 Ave. Enrollment for these classes begins Aug. 17.

RTG offers classes in acting, voice, musical theater, ballet, tumbling, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, tap, belly dancing, technique and point, for ages 3-17. The children have various performance opportunities during the school year, including showcases, outreach performances, competitions and a Broadway-style main-stage musical. Adult classes are available.

Scholarships, family and multiple class discounts are offered. Competitive registration and monthly fees are available. To register or for more information, call 305-226-0030 or visit online at <www.RoxyPAC.com>.

ENJOY FINE WINE, FOOD, ART AT DEERING ESTATE AT CUTLER The Deering Estate Foundation invites the community to its eighth annual “Wine on Harvest Moon” on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Deering Estate at Cutler.

Here you can enjoy “La Dolce Vita,” the Sweet Life, an authentic Italian experience featuring Strolling Travotori, presented by the FIU School of Music; Vini d’Italia, wines of Central and Northern Italy presented by Crown Wine and Spirits, and Cucina delizioso, an authentic Italian cuisine prepared by a select group of Miami’s top chefs.

General admission tickets cost $60 for Foundation members and $75 for nonmembers. VIP tickets are $120 for members and $150 for non-members.

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MCH FOUNDATION’S DIAMOND BALL, CONCERT ‘AN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR’ Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation’s annual ball will take place on Friday, Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m., at the Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave. in Coral Gables. The event features creative international black-tie attire befitting the global spectrum of diversity that makes up Miami Children’s Hospital and the children it serves.

The evening of international elegance will include a delectable sit-down dinner followed by live music provided by members of the Billy Joel Band led by Mark Rivera and Tommy Byrnes. Eight-year-old musical sensation Ethan Bortnick will join the band on the piano, with other artists to be announced at a future date.

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Managing recession stress for small businesses owners

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In 2008, the American Psychological Association reported that money and the economy were two of the top sources of stress for 80 percent of Americans. If you already have been forced to close your business or lay off employees, managing stress is even more important.

Let’s discuss some important techniques.

First, don’t panic. Stay alert to what is happening, but don’t obsess over the latest financial statistics. Sure, this is easier said than done, especially when your bills are piling up. However, if you focus only on the fact that you are unemployed and in debt, you will not be able to cope with stress and anxiety.

Next, take control of your situation.

Concentrate on what you can control. If your business is struggling, you may have to make difficult decisions, including laying off employees or even closing down.

To do this and survive, you will need a plan. Following that plan will require discipline, commitment and, above all else, a single-minded determination to succeed. Doing the same at home is important as well. Financial planners and credit counselors can help you make a plan to take control of your economic situation.

Pay attention to how you cope with stress. Avoid unhealthy behaviors like drinking, smoking and gambling. Fight the temptation to become irritable and aggressive. This only will worsen the problem.

Consider whether you are taking a difficult situation and making it a disaster. What are you telling yourself about the meaning of events (“I’m a failure.

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sibly happen.” If you find yourself having these kinds of negative thoughts, take a moment to carefully evaluate your actual situation. If these thoughts continue, consider seeing a mental health professional.

Learn to moderate your physical reactions to stress. Slow, deep breathing will bring your heart rate and respiration back to normal and reduce muscle tension. Exercise three to four times a week. Eat well-balanced, nutritious meals. Maintain your ideal weight.

Avoid nicotine, excessive caffeine, and other stimulants. Take breaks, and get enough sleep.

Finally, maintain your emotional reserves. Reconnect with friends and spend time with your family. Take the family to the park or the beach for a free day of fun. Expect some frustrations, failures and sorrows. If you find yourself overwhelmed by stress, talk to a psychologist who can help you address your stress more effectively and provide additional support.

Regina Mendoza, PsyD, is a State of Florida-licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder at her Miami-based practice. She provides individual and family psychotherapy and psychoeducational evaluations to children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Mendoza resides in the Roads neighborhood of Miami.

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BY ROBERT HAMILTON The personnel of the 482nd Fighter Wing are busy preparing for their next major operation — hosting Homestead Air Reserve Base’s first open house and air show in 18 years. The base will open its gates to the public and host the “Wings Over Homestead Airshow” on Nov. 7-8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

The base’s first open house since being rebuilt after Hurricane Andrew will feature the famous U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team performing on both days. The event also will offer performances by the F-15 Eagle demonstration team, U.S. Army Screaming Eagles Jump Team, U.S. Air Force Jet Car, U.S. Air

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The Falls, one of the largest open-air shopping, dining and entertainment complexes in the United States, presents shoppers with exciting new family friendly concepts during the month of August, including Tax Free Days, 15 days of tax-free shopping from Aug. 15 through Aug. 30.

The month of August also marks the return of The Falls’ Family Fridays.

Despite the Florida Legislature not approving the annual tax-free opportunity this year, The Falls is offering its own version of this popular program.

During Tax Free Days, shoppers at The Falls can take advantage of saving 7 percent off their total purchases at participating retailers. Shoppers can obtain a “Tax Free Savings Card” at guest services and enjoy the savings for more than two weeks. The Tax Free Days promotion kicks off with The Falls’ premier Super Sale Weekend, featuring great specials and deals from many mall retailers, on Saturday, Aug. 15, and Sunday, Aug. 16.

The month of August also brings the return of The Falls’ Family Fridays, which welcomes a series of performances dedicated to celebrating music from around the world. Every Friday in August, music lovers can enjoy and experience a multicultural mix of free public performances at center court, which include: Aug. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m., Synergy will perform jazz and light rock tunes with Latin infusion; Aug. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m., EnV, the pop rock twins, will perform light rock tunes, and Aug. 28, from 7 to 9 p.m., The Drive

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2009 Ford F-150 just keeps getting better Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS You can’t see the biggest improvement to the Ford F-150, but you’ll certainly know it after a few minutes behind the wheel. Ford engineers have given the popular pickup truck a new highstrength, lighter-weight chassis that allows the 2009 F-150 to deliver more horsepower, better fuel economy, more towing and payload capacity, and even more safety features.

The F-150 continues with a fully boxed frame constructed with hydro-formed and high strength steel side rails. The frame delivers 10 percent more torsional rigidity for increased durability and safety. The F150 also has such standard safety features as AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) and Trailer Sway Control, plus available Rearview Camera Assist and Integrated Trailer Brake Controller.

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The interior of the F-150 SuperCrew has more usable space for moving more people and gear thanks to a six-inch stretch that improves rear seat legroom and cargo capacity. The second-row seat flips up and out of the way, and with the flat load floor the SuperCrew has 57.6 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front seats, and it can haul items up to 47.9 inches tall (such as a new flat-screen TV).

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The Town of Cutler Bay is committed to its Going Green Initiatives, and is constantly striving to look for ways to do its part to be an environmentally responsible community.

One way of doing so is by opting out of receiving Local Business Directories if you do not expect to use them.

AT&T has informed the Town that it will begin delivery of this year's Real Yellow Pages® directories in October 2009.

Cutler Bay residents wishing to “opt out” of receiving AT&T directories or change the number of AT&T directories they receive can do so by calling AT&T at the number below. Cutler Bay residents are encouraged to participate in this environmental effort by calling AT&T at 1(866)329-7118 and requesting to be removed from the Local Business Directory delivery distribution list. Residents must call by August 16, 2009 to meet the deadline for this year’s distribution.

Please let the Town know if you have participated in this effort by contacting gogreen@cutlerbay-fl.gov to inform us.

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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT TAX CREDIT & OUR LOW PRICE GUARANTEE. WE WILL BEAT ANY ADVERTISED OR WRITTEN EST. BY 10%.

MUST BE FROM A LICENSED CONTRACTOR. INQUIRE ABOUT OUR SENIOR CITIZENS & GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT TERMS & PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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