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Voluntary noise reduction urged by airport study BY RICHARD YAGER study of aviation noise abatement makes 14 recommendations to alleviate continuing complaints regarding Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport. Most of the suggestions are for voluntary actions by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department and local airport operators due to existing Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) regulations. As explained by Michael S. Arnold, vice president of the ESA Airports study firm based in Tampa, a summary presented to the Kendall Federation of Homeowner Associations (KFHA) on Sept. 14 preceded circulation of the full report with radar-conducted studies that mapped flight patterns over the airport’s North and South runways. Key points addressing low-level flight noise over neighborhood areas: • Limit aircraft turns until reaching a 700-foot level altitude after take-off; • Encourage use of Homestead X51 General Aviation airport for training flights; • Pilots changing “visual cues” (rooftops or structures) reducing overused patterns, and • Erecting noise abatement reminder signage at runway ends. “Much of what has been recommended is voluntary at this point because all controls are subject to FAA review and approval,” said Norman Hegedus, noise evaluation analyst for MDC Aviation Department. He noted that the Environmental Control Division must review the study before compiling local guidelines for operators or pilots. “Kendall-Tamiami has only a 1,000-foot ‘space’ under the 2,000-foot level reserved for operations at Miami

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AIRPORT, page 4

‘Human services’ first priority, Commissioner Sorenson says A concerned Commissioner Katy Sorenson answers budget questions with Jeremy Glazer, staff legislative analyst, during the Sept. 14 KFHA meeting.

BY RICHARD YAGER

efending countywide staffing cuts caused by 2009-10 budget paring, M i a m i - D a d e Commissioner Katy Sorenson said she believed layoffs of 1,700 county employees were a better solution than limitations or even elimination of needed human services. “Remember, government is not a business,” Sorenson emphasized during a Kendall Federation of Homeowner Associations (KFHA) meeting on Sept. 14. “We’re not making shoe polish or selling hamburg-

ers. Government is in the business of helping people. “I do not believe a mother should lose her job because an after-school program is eliminated, or that we must reduce library services, or assistance to a Mom and Pop business that are so important to an individual’s welfare in our community,” she said. “When it comes down to it, I will always try to maintain human services that people need as my own first priority,” concluded Sorenson, who chaired the Miami-Dade Commission’s Budget Subcommittee ––––––––––––––––––– See

SERVICES, page 4

Residents reminded to properly dispose of fluorescent bulbs BY FRANK CALDERON ith more Miami-Dade residents purchasing and using fluorescent light bulbs at home to save electricity and help the environment, the Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste Management (DSWM) reminds residents of the importance of proper disposal once their bulbs stop working. “Fluorescent bulbs contain a small amount of mercury, which should be kept out of the environment,” said Solid Waste director Kathleen Woods-Richardson. “For that reason, they should be protected from breaking and they should not be thrown out with the garbage or put into the recycling cart.” Residents should take old, unbroken fluorescent bulbs — both the coiled compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) and the long-tube type fluorescents — to one of DSWM’s permanent Home Chemical Collection Centers for disposal, Woods-Richardson said.

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Mel Sandberg honored with Stolman Networker Award

Pictured (l-r) are Laura Stolman; Rene J. Garcia Jr., president of Kendall Networkers, and Mel Sandberg, recipient of 2009 “Ultimate Networker of the Year” award for generating a high number of referrals to fellow members, recruiting new members, overall attitude and attendance. Sandberg is CEO of Kendall Optical Center Inc., 7400 N. Kendall Dr. Honoring the late Allan Stolman, whose volunteer work inspired outstanding membership service, the award was presented Sept. 16 during a monthly Kendall Networker breakfast meeting at La Carreta Restaurant, 11740 SW 88 St. For information about the organization that expands business among members, call 305-860-1008 or visit online at <www.KendallNetworkers.com>. (Photo by Richard Yager)

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AIRPORT, from page 1 –––––––– International,” he noted. “Even creating a new turning altitude requires FAA approval because of the effect it may have on other air space restrictions.” Miles E. Moss, who helped organize a 12-member committee in 2008 to review noise complaints, said, “We will await to get the full report digitally, then circulate it to all members of the committee, and then call a meeting to discuss what further actions we would consider, probably some time in October. “As for the report itself, I thought it was excellent and very thorough, covering all the issues raised by the committee at its past meetings,” Moss added. “I’m not sure everyone appreciates to what length the Aviation Department went, or can go, to assist in determining how to tackle the problem while meeting FAA and other operational requirements.” He said that any efforts will rely on voluntary support by airport operators because FAA restrictions so tightly define how the airport operates. “Just as we did to get a federal prison moved out of Kendall years ago, we may have to push for action in Washington, having our representatives more aware of our concerns and relief through pressure

on the FAA.” Karen Herzog, chair of the Advisory Committee, said, “I felt the report was very thorough, but we need to have the full document and the appendix to study, before reaching any conclusions.” Herzog also is concerned about the closing of the South runway for expansion, diverting all traffic to the North runway adjoining a SW 120th Street neighborhood where owners continue to complain of excessive noise. According to airport manager Mike Handrahan, a contract anticipated to begin early in 2010 for South runway construction will require expanded use of the North runway, increasing traffic for at least a year until completion. Both Moss and Hegedus complimented Handrahan, who has met with training school heads and other TBO operators to encourage noise reduction by varying flight plans, reducing thrust noise and limiting nighttime flying hours. “Until we can review the report in detail to see what can be done, we will continue making efforts to encourage voluntary noise reduction,” Hegedus said. Other committee suggestions not recommended by the consultant were installation of permanent noise monitoring in place of using portable sound metering and nighttime closing of the airfield, currently disallowed by federal law.

JUMPS FOR KENDALL GAZETTE

September 22 - 28, 2009

SERVICES, from page 1 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– in what she termed “the most difficult year during the 15 I’ve served” since her election in 1994. Her remarks came just before last week’s final commission budget hearing on Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Alvarez’s proposed budget that takes into account a $427 million deficit from the current fiscal year’s $1.38 billion operating budget. Salaries that include retroactive pay boosts for staffs of both the mayor and commission chair Dennis Moss drew highest criticism from an audience of 50, drawing Sorenson’s response that “voters voted for a strong mayor, and both he and his salary are only answerable to you. As commissioners, we have no say about setting his salary ($350,000). While he has indicated a straight 5 percent “across the board” cut in his [department’s] budget, but we don’t tell him where those budget cuts should occur.” Even so, a valid argument could be made for stepped salary increases “for people who have worked for 20 or 25 years, doing their job the way they should,” she said. The bottom line solution offered by Sorenson for those objecting to the mayor’s action or commission budget cuts: “Elect good people to office who have the public interest first in their heart.” She noted that Miami-Dade property taxes on a per capita basis rated 36th in

the nation at $1,736, compared with No. 1, Hawaii, $3,050, or No. 9, California, $2,391. “Even so, unless we begin to do something about leveling our revenue and services, we will be where California is now, in about 15 years,” she continued, adding that a rollback of the millage rate remained her favored solution to balance the county books. On elimination of the existing 10 community councils to pare an estimated $400,000 in salaries, Sorenson guaranteed she “would vote against either proposal,” one replacing them entirely with four appointive countywide councils and a second to name a new appointive countywide zoning board of appeals. Restoration of community council funding “is one of my priorities this budget session,” she previously told the Gazette. “Councils in my district have always been an important conduit for residents to voice their concerns about neighborhood-level issues that affect them most directly. “I value the input that the community council members provide to me about important issues in my district,” she added. Her remarks were applauded by Carla Ascensio-Savola, Jose Valdes and Jorge Garciga, all members of Council 12 who attended the KFHA session in support of maintaining the councils as a basis of grassroots democracy in Kendall.

BULBS, from page 1 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The DSWM has two Home Chemical Collection Centers, one in northwest Miami-Dade County at 8831 NW 58 St. and the other in south Miami-Dade at 23707 SW 97 Ave., Gate-B. Normal hours of operation for both centers are Wednesday through Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The centers accept hazardous home chemicals (such as pesticides, solvents and pool chemicals) in addition to unbroken fluorescent light bulbs from residential, non-commercial customers only. Residents also are advised that some home improvement stores will accept CFLs (but not

long-tube fluorescent bulbs). Residents should check with their nearest store. Broken fluorescent bulbs can be a health hazard due to their mercury content, and should be handled properly. The U. S. EPA has a website with instructions on how to clean up and dispose of a broken fluorescent bulb safely, at <www.epa.gov/mercury/spills/index.ht m#fluorescent>. For more information about the proper disposal of fluorescent light bulbs or other home chemical wastes, visit the DSWM website at <www.miamidade.gov/dswm/>.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Kendallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; against new council 4-1 Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR

AROUND TOWN A resolution restructuring Community Councils sponsored by Commission Vice Chair Jose â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Pepeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Diaz was adopted at first reading by a 8-5 vote last week. (A second proposal replacing Councils with only one countywide Zoning Board of Appeals was defeated by an 11-2 vote, only Diaz and Bruno Barriero in favor). The restructuring measure provides for nine appointed members in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;no moreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; than four area councils, replacing the existing 10 that now include East Kendall Council 12 and West Kendall Council 11 with six elected and one appointive member, excepting 11 which now has two appointive terms, although originally with only one. Aside from representation by elective rather than appointed members, territorial boundaries for regionally-styled councils appears as the key issue since the enabling ordinance limits the new set-up to no more than four Councils countywide, any or all four conforming to geographic lines of 13 Commission district boundaries. Does that leave the door open to retention of both Councils 11 and 12, gerry-mandered within five Districts? Or combining them into a single Kendall nine-member body? A Kendall-wide council should be the least of potential representation for unincorporated Miami-Dadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest area in both population and territory. Next: just how did our five Kendall Commissioners vote? Commissioners Katy Sorenson, Carlos Gimenez, Chair Dennis Moss and Javier Souto said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nayâ&#x20AC;? along with Rebecca Sosa, all apparently happy to leave 10 Councils as they now stand. Commissioner Joe Martinez, who voted â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes,â&#x20AC;? has explained that puts him â&#x20AC;&#x153;on the prevailing side,â&#x20AC;? able to request reconsideration of the proposed ordinance, should â&#x20AC;&#x153;negotiations break downâ&#x20AC;? as Commissioners resolve formation of the new Councils. In other words, even though the initial approval appears to be a â&#x20AC;&#x153;done deal,â&#x20AC;? the door

is still open not only to revise the four-Council set-up but reject it in its entirety. ...Especially if too many devils show up in the details. Kendall Drive traffic bulletin from Commissioner Martinez reminds that eastbound travel lanes on Kendall Drive during 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. hours shift from the north to south between SW 150th Avenue (near the Target Store) and SW 162nd Avenue (near new WK Baptist Hospital construction). Westbound lanes will stay open as currently used. The Change is needed while a center median is built for the new six lanes that still carries a â&#x20AC;&#x153;fall, 2009â&#x20AC;? completion date â&#x20AC;&#x201D; by Thanksgiving, we hope! Intercepted E-Mails: Unimpressed by Katy Sorensonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s answer to a question raised at a Kendall Federation of Homeowner Associations session, a KFHA member asked for clarification of any pay cut in Mayor Carlos Alvarezâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salary of $350,000 to help balance a $444 million deficit. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mayor Carlos Alvarez has already indicated on numerous occasions that the proposed five percent across the board salary cut would include him,â&#x20AC;? replied Vicki Mallette, one of the Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That has never been in question.â&#x20AC;? Replied the KFHAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;r: â&#x20AC;&#x153;So, instead of making $350,000, he will only be making $332,500. I hope that is not too great a sacrifice for the Mayor!â&#x20AC;? UDB folks pleez note! Urban Development Workshop scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, October 15 in the downtown library auditorium to gather public comment on policy regarding Urban Development Boundary, a repeating issue in West Kendall and Southwest Dade. From October 14-16, 2009 â&#x20AC;&#x153;a panel of expertsâ&#x20AC;? from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will conduct the policy analysis of the county line that has so far kept western growth under wraps. The analysis is designed to provide an independent evaluation and assessment of UDB policy and processes related to UDB amendments. For information, visit miamidade.gov/plan/zone, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re advised. Thought for the Day:

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Zoning meetings for Unincorporated Miami-Dade moving downtown? R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY In 1996, then Miami-Dade County Commissioner Miguel Diaz de la Portilla introduced an ordinance, which when approved, created 16 (currently 10) local community councils to review, pass or reject zoning applications in the neighborhood where the zoning change was to take place. The idea was to make the function of zoning change more accessible to the residents. Property owners were unhappy with zoning meetings taking place downtown necessitating their taking off from work, losing income and having to commute to the Government Center to attend a morning or afternoon zoning meeting. Many areas of unincorporated MiamiDade, so disenchanted with the difficulty of attending zoning meetings and their general inability to communicate with the “downtown” power structure,

broke away from unincorporated Miami-Dade, creating their own municipalities: Key Biscayne, Aventura, Pinecrest, Sunny Isles Beach, Miami Lakes, Palmetto Bay, Miami Gardens, Doral and Cutler Bay. Diaz de la Portilla’s community council plan called for six members of the council to be elected by voters from within the council’s district and one member appointed by the respective county commissioner The plan worked as monthly evening meetings permitted local concerned property owners to attend zoning hearings and express their support or opposition to a proposed zoning change. The county supplied a representative from the County Attorney’s Office to attend meetings making sure they were conducted in keeping with county procedures. Attorneys attending zoning meeting weren’t very happy as it required a lot of travel and nighttime work, the cost of which was passed on to their clients. However, property owners wanting to let their position be known were happy and participation grew. Diaz de la Portilla was accused by some of creating the councils to take

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many of those that would object away from the meetings. This is one more part and parcel of the consolidation of power. Commissioners will do anything in their power to increase the separation between the citizenry and the commission taking away the ability of the voter to see what our elected officials are doing. This month, the full county commission will vote on the elimination of the community council system. It is imperative that you let “your” commissioner know that you, the community, want the community council system to remain in place.

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Look for the best deals when grocery shopping

Al Sunshine 4 YOUR MONEY In this time of great economic difficulty, consumers are getting flooded with new coupons and price cuts that look like great deals. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not misprints. More and more of those supermarket ads featuring buy one, get one free pricing are now being expanded to three-for-one deals and even more. In the middle of a recession, manufacturers and retailers are becoming a lot more aggressive with their price cuts in order to motivate shoppers to keep spending at local checkout counters. I spoke with one woman in South Miami who says she always is looking for the best â&#x20AC;&#x153;buy one, get one freeâ&#x20AC;? deals she can find. She asks a logical question: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why would anyone buy just one, when they can find a deal and get another one for free. I do buy more of what I need and shop for more when I can save.â&#x20AC;? Food prices have stabilized since last year and the latest U.S. Labor Department survey for July shows some decent price cuts. Overall grocery prices are down about 0.5 percent from June and about 0.9 percent from last summer. In fact, July saw the seventh consec-

utive drop in grocery prices overall. Food manufacturers say their production costs are down and shipping costs have stabilized due to the fact that gas prices have been holding steady lately. Inflation is not a major problem when it comes to food prices. Still, despite the latest national price surveys, some local shoppers tell me theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still not really seeing the savings they expected. Some think prices actually are getting worse because some food makers are shrinking their packages. In effect, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re offering a lot less product for about the same unit cost. One savvy shopper told me, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m seeing lots of two-for-one deals, but it looks like the packages are getting smaller so youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really not getting the deals you think you are. In reality, I think prices are going up.â&#x20AC;? As we approach the fall, expect stores to try and tempt us to spend money with even more deals. You also may want to double check those package sizes to make sure the dealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really as good as the ads. And remember, a bargain really isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a bargain if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have room to store more than you can use, or make use of a product before it goes bad.

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Students learn of Holocaust by interviewing 11 survivors BY FARA SAX

to teach tolerance among people which will only happen through education,” The subject matter was the Matters explained. The students’ “job” was to interview Holocaust, but for this project, textbooks weren’t used by the 32 middle the 11 survivors who volunteered for school students at Greenfield Day the project. The survivors told stories of pain, horror, loss and courage. Fading School located in Kendall. Learning about the Holocaust, photographs with cherished memories already an integral part of the curricula were shared with the students. The students impressions are capand important subject for students at the Jewish school, instead came from a tured in the self-published book titled yearlong process of interviewing We Listened and We Learned — A Holocaust Project: Teaching Tolerance. The Holocaust survivors. The students, along with their teach- book retells the survivors’ stories from ers Myra Matters and Melissa Ginsburg, the children’s perspective. Poems and hoped to preserve the survivors’ stories pictures, inspired by the survivors’ stoby creating a living legacy by putting a ries, fill the pages. Through a grant from the Greater face to one of the darkest moments in Miami Jewish Federation with the Jewish history. “Each survivor leaves a unique mes- Center for Advancement of Jewish sage, but their one universal message is Education, the faculty and students hope their book will serve as a teaching tool to be passed onto future students both at Greenfield and outside their classroom walls and into the community. In Judaism, the oral history is as relevant as the written word. These students, as their forefathers, became storytellers, telling the stories of the survivors whose voices soon will be silenced by time. “We are the last generation that will actually be able to meet survivors,” said Brandon Harris, age 13. “What I learned from my survivor is to never hate and the world will change,” Ben Troner, 14, said. The children met with the survivors many times. Listening to the survivor’s stories left seventh grader Ryan Lockenbach “speechless Survivor Norman Frajman exhibits clothing worn by those and touched.” in concentration camps. Jonathan Ben-Tov, 12, felt hon-

Pictured with survivor Rita Hofrichter (second from right) are students (l-r) Cooper Eisinger, Allyson Willis and Joelle Frank. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

ored to “have the task of telling other’s what really happened.” Sophia Shoulson, 13, recalled what she learned from her survivor, Ligl Bogart. Shoulson recalled Bogart giving her group colored M&M’s and asking them to break the M&M’s in half. Bogart went on to explain that each M&M, like people, may look different on the outside but on the inside we’re all the same — no matter what race, color, gender or religion. “Some of my dad’s family lived through the Holocaust but most died for just for being different — Jewish,” Sigal Sax, 13, said. The students and survivors formed bonds of friendship during the project. Some survivors even attended the children’s Bat and Bar Mitzvah celebrations throughout the year. “This project was a great way for the students to learn about the Holocaust and will be incorporated into the social studies curriculums,” said assistant prin-

cipal Linda Hakerem. Hakerem also will have the students share their experiences with the younger students at the school. Dr. Lee Binder, principal of Greenfield Day School, said the project and book, were “a way to honor my parents who were Holocaust survivors, and I also wanted a way of chronicling oral histories…for our future generations.” With their passion, the Greenfield Day School students, teachers and faculty joined hands with the Holocaust survivors accomplishing their goal in We Listened and We Learned — A Holocaust Project: Teaching Tolerance by witnessing, recording, and learning lessons of love, hope, courage, survival and tolerance which will be echoed for generations to come. For more information about the book We Listened and We Learned — A Holocaust Project: Teaching Tolerance or to contact Greenfield Day School call Dr. Lee Binder, principal, at 305-595-4868.

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Pianist resurrects interest in Miami woman composer BY TRACY ELLYN Her home on Miami Beach was dubbed “The Carnegie Hall of the South.” Her prodigious musical output included over 1,000 works of piano, opera, ballet, songs, concerti, choral works, and chamber pieces. Her performances spanned dozens of international cities and her charismatic personality attracted the friendships of such figures as Fritz Kreisler and Sen. Jacob Javits. Stories of the colorfully melodic life of Mana-Zucca are creating a burgeoning interest in her biographical profile and her importance to the musical history of Miami. Through the scholarly efforts of Laura Keith, pianist and doctoral candidate at University of Miami’s School of Music, the life and works of Mana-Zucca have been resurrected with a compellingly modern energy. Keith’s research has unveiled a decidedly modern woman who was at once a pianist, publisher, writer, composer, actress, singer, author, wife, mother, grandmother, humanitarian, teacher, pedagogue, socialite and entrepreneur. Born Gussie Zuckerman (18851981) to Jewish immigrant parents, this child prodigy went to Europe during her early training and career so that she would not be held back by the social morés of her time. Indeed, her insistence on changing her name to Mana-Zucca, a refashioning of Zuccamanov, her father’s given surname, was an early indication of her feminist streak and sheer determination. Mana-Zucca studied piano with Busoni, Alexander Lambert and Laura Keith, pianist and doctoral candidate at UM Godowsky, and composition with School of Music, is pictured with Mana-Zucca’s grandMax Vogrich. She performed in son, Bradley Cassel, a Miami resident. Germany, Austria, Russia, Paris and ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– London. Her compositions were sitions of a more serious, classical nature. widely performed in the United Mana-Zucca She brought many great artists to this States during the first half of the ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– city, including Misha Elman, Josef 20th Century by major orchestras including the Cincinnati Symphony, New York Hoffman, Jose Iturbi, Fritz Kreisler, Alma Gluck, and Philharmonic, and the Los Angeles Symphony with Efrem Zimbalist to perform in Mazica Hall, her living room in Miami Beach which doubled as a concert hall, Arnold Volpe conducting. She then became most famous for composing the pop- seating approximately 300 people. Cellist Leonard Rose gave his first concert in her home. ular song, I Love Life (with lyrics by her husband, Irwin Cassel), which brought her the financial success and In fact, more than 500 concerts were given at Mazica name recognition enabling her to produce other compo- Hall, the “Carnegie Hall of the South.”

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Keith, whose own research focuses on piano pedagogy, or teaching methods, is astounded that Mana-Zucca’s pedagogical works for children have been so undeservedly neglected since her death. “Her pedagogical pieces for children are a virtual treasure trove. Pedagogical techniques of this level of artistry simply do not exist in elementary method books. “I wanted to renew the interest of a woman composer of children’s music,” Keith said. “Mana-Zucca was a woman, an American, an early founder of University of Miami’s School of Music, and a pioneer who brought some of the world’s greatest artists to our community.” Judith Drucker, Miami’s modern day grande dame and link to the international music world, calls Mana-Zucca “a force, a feminist in her own way, who believed in what she did.” Drucker goes on to emphatically state to Laura Keith, “If Mana-Zucca were alive today, she would be one of our great conductors.” Keith has managed to keep the rebirth of this Renaissance woman decidedly real with the help of Mana-Zucca’s grandson, Bradley Cassel, who resides in Miami. “We experienced her as a normal grandmother,” said Cassel, who has been instrumental in providing a vast array of photographs and family memories, now in the archives at FIU, to Keith. “We would come to visit on Saturdays, have breakfast, go to the store, then help set up for a concert in her living room, and greet people at the door. The violinists, pianists, celebrities, were all just family friends. That was a normal Saturday.” This year alone, a variety of Mana-Zucca concerts have been performed by Keith, as well as her colleagues Megan Walsh and Simone Leitao, in conjunction with Rosalina Sackstein’s Miami Civil Music Subscription Concert at University of Miami Frost School of Music. As humanitarian as she was colorful, Mana-Zucca was a great philanthropist who raised money for war bonds during World War II, never forgetting to give back even as she was showered with such honors as the Congressional Record recognition by Congressmen Claude Pepper and Dante Fascell. Keith is determined not to allow the great Mana-Zucca to go the way of other women composers born before 1900, who have taken the inevitable journey from “great promise, brilliant beginnings, bursts of creative output, and then [to] oblivion,” as Anya Laurence described. For more information on the life of Mana-Zucca, contact Laura Keith at <laurahelenekeith@hotmail.com>.

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Keep the Whole Family Active This Fall at the South Dade Family YMCA! - By Kevin Bolding, District Vice President/Executive Director, South Dade Family YMCA

ith the long, hot days of summer behind us, and the busy days of reading, writing and arithmetic taking center stage, how do you stay active, healthy and stress-free? The South Dade Family YMCA makes it easy with a one-stop-shop approach to our fall programming, which offers something to keep everyone in our community healthy and strong. This fall, the YMCA will offer more than 50 weekly fitness classes taught by our professional, certified instructors. From great workouts like Yoga, Pilates, Boot Camp, Step, Silver Sneakers®, Spinning and Reformer Pilates to youth programs like YMCA Strong Kids Boot Camp, YMCA dance team, soccer, basketball and the Safe Start® survival swim program, we have a full line up of activities to keep both kids and adults moving. In addition, the YMCA also offers exceptional afterschool programs at local schools to keep your children safe, learning and having fun while you make your way back from work.

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Off the field, kids will have a blast in boot camp and dance team. The YMCA Strong Kids Boot Camp gives kids (6 - 12) a fun and energetic full body workout with sprints, pushups and lunges. For kids (4 - 10) who want to add a little rhythm to their day, the YMCA dance team offers them the perfect opportunity to stay active and have fun doing it. And, of course, there is the YMCA’s Safe Start® survival swim classes for infants and young children (6 months - 4 years). Safe Start® is a unique, trusted and proven program that is helping to save lives every day. Give your child a Safe Start® and enroll in the program today. For more information, contact the aquatics director at 305-248-5189 or by email at safestart@ymcamiami.org. Afterschool Now that school is in session, your kids will need a secure place to spend their afternoons where they can do their homework, indulge in creative play and interact with other children. That’s why the YMCA of Greater Miami offers excellent afterschool programs at our local South Dade elementary schools including David Fairchild, Vineland, Pinecrest and Snapper Creek to name a few. To find out if a YMCA Afterschool program is offered in your school, please call 305-357-6622 or visit www.ymcamiami.org. For the Grown-ups At the YMCA we offer a variety of adult fitness and social programs for adults to enjoy while the kids are having their own fun in sports, dance or boot camp. For more information on all of the programs offered through the South Dade Family YMCA, please visit ymcamiami.org or call 305-254-0310.

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Just For Kids For our young sports fans, the YMCA offers both recreational and competitive soccer and basketball, and competitive flag football leagues. While the recreational sports are reserved for children six years and under, the competitive leagues are divided by age groups: 8 years and under; 10 and under; 12 and under; 14 and under; and 16 and under. Registration runs through September 12 and games begin the week of September 28.

Save the Date Remember to save the date for the YMCA’s Halloween Spooktacular and Cookies and Cocoa with Santa events. Reserve your best costume and join us on Friday, October 30 for our Halloween Spooktacular. On Saturday, December 5 we will celebrate the holiday season with our annual Cookies and Cocoa with Santa, where everyone can come together in the spirit of peace, joy and cookies at the YMCA! At the YMCA, we are working to ensure that we meet the needs of the community and invite you all to take advantage of our full and exciting activity line up available now at the South Dade Family YMCA. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you this fall as we continue to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities.

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Eagle Scout restores plaque at park honoring Thompsons Derek McIntosh (right) is pictured in front of the newly restored plaque at Larry and Penny Thompson Park. With him is Marvin Garwood, park manager.

BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD Now at Larry and Penny Thompson Park there is a new pedestal with a plaque honoring the Thompsons, for whom the park is named. The pedestal was built and the plaque restored by Calusa resident Derek McIntosh for his Eagle Scout project. Until now, the plaque had been inside the park office for 30 years. McIntosh chose to do his project at Larry and Penny Thompson Park because it is Scout friendly. Numerous Scout campouts happen at the park and park manager Marvin Garwood encourages Eagle projects. “I was just looking for places to start and that was the first place I went and he [Garwood] just happened to have a project,” McIntosh said. To start the project, McIntosh restored the plaque so it could be read. “I sanded off the top of the letters so they were shining and I put more lacquer on it,” he said. He then built the 46-inch high pedestal with cement block and cemented it into the ground. “We created a frame at a 45-degree angle and then we have a rebar coming through it,” he said. “It’s not going to move.” McIntosh worked with the park manager on the concept of the plaque and pedestal. “He said keystone would be a good option,” McIntosh said. “I found the white mortar that was the same color. Along with restoring the plaque, McIntosh also beautified the area around the plaque and pedestal. That included building a new park bench. McIntosh along with two Scout friends

spent 25 Scout hours putting it together. “We bought the wood and cut it,” he said. “We used cedar.” The project took two weekends, Apr. 4 and 11, and 160 man hours, 85 the first day and 75 the second. “The first day I had more adults than Scouts there,” McIntosh said. “I had about 18 people there. That was the day with the most work. We were digging the base hole, which was a pain because there were roots in the way. There was a chunk of root we pulled out that was at least the size of a football.” On the second day there were almost 30 people there. “Not at the same time,” he emphasized “That was just building the podium and planting the flowers.” They also mulched around the area. The project cost almost $600. “From donations I got $620,” he said adding that he sent out letters to local business and relatives asking for money. Larry and Penny Thompson Park 12451 SW 184 St., has 270 lush acres with nature trails, a water park and a campground. The campground offers areas for both tents and recreational vehicles. McIntosh has been a Scout since first grade, when he became a Tiger Scout in Pack 811 at Calusa Elementary. He bridged over to Troop 811, which also meets at the school. Since becoming a Boy Scout, he has earned more than 30 badges including the dozen or so required for Eagle. Along with Scouting, McIntosh is active in the Coral Reef High School orchestra program. His Court of Honor ceremony, to take place at Larry and Penny Thompson Park, is scheduled for October.

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National Rehabilitation Week celebration at Community Fair Miami-Dade Commissioner Katy Sorenson and HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital (HealthSouth) of Miami invite the community to celebrate National Rehabilitation Week by attending the free annual Community Fair on Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-noon, at HealthSouth, 20601 Old Cutler Rd. in Cutler Bay. Guests will learn more about health and enjoy fun family activities. They can speak to rehab experts, listen to physician lectures about stroke and the flu, receive samples of vitamins and get free screenings for bone density, body fat and the like. In addition, Commissioner Sorenson, in conjunction with HealthSouth and Miami-Dade’s Community Action Agency, is sponsoring transportation for seniors living in three housing units in her district — Coral Bay Terrace, Saga Bay Apartments and Lakeshore Apartments. Music will be provided by the talented students from “School of Rock.” There also will be free samplings of local cuisine. For more information, contact Commissioner Sorenson’s district office at 305-378-6677.

GIRL SCOUTS KICK OFF MEMBERSHIP YEAR WITH ANNUAL RALLY, SEPT. 26 This year, the Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida Inc. is kicking off the school year by hosting its annual rally on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Girl Scout Camp Choee, 11347 SW 160 St. The rally features games for children of all ages, sports and Girl Scout troop booths with games, activities, face painting, crafts and more. In addition, the rallies provide an opportunity for families to spend time together, participate in activities and learn about the Girl Scouts. For more information, contact Christina Martin, communications director of the Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida Inc. at 305-253-4841, ext. 246, or via email at <cmartin@girlscoutsfl.org>. MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION COURSE AT SMH South Miami Hospital’s Behavioral and Collaborative Medicine Program is offering an eight-week course in mindfulnessbased stress reduction. The first two-hour class will be on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 3 to 5 p.m. It will then continue on Mondays, starting Oct. 5, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Victor E. Clarke

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SERAPHIC FIRE TO PERFORM ‘THE MUSICAL DA VINCI CODE’ Seraphic Fire, South Florida’s professional choral ensemble, returns for its eighth season with 41 performances of The Musical Da Vinci Code performed at venues in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. They are scheduled to perform on Thursday, Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m., at St. Christopher’s-by-the-Sea, 95 Harbor Dr. in Key Biscayne, and Friday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m., in the First United Methodist Church of Coral Gables, 536 Coral Way. Tickets for this concert cost $35 and are available online at <www.seraphicfire.org>, or by phone at 888-544-FIRE. JUNIOR ORANGE BOWL PLANS ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT The Junior Orange Bowl Committee will conduct its largest annual fundraising event on Friday, Oct. 2, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Miami Rowing Club, 3601 Rickenbacker Cswy. in Key Biscayne. This year’s theme is “Beach, Blanket, Bingo” and the value of auction items totals over $20,000. Besides bidding and supporting this worthy cause, everyone is invited to sip on cocktails and enjoy delicious food catered by Rellish. Ron Magill from the Miami Metrozoo will be auction-

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DEERING ESTATE FOUNDATION TO PRESENT EIGHTH ANNUAL ‘WINE ON HARVEST MOON’ The Deering Estate Foundation’s eighth annual “Wine on Harvest Moon.” presented by South BMW, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Palmetto Bay. At this event, attendees can enjoy “La Dolce Vita” (the Sweet Life) an authentic Italian experience featuring Strolling Travotori presented by FIU School of Music; Vini d’Italia, wines of central and northern Italy presented by Crown Wine and Spirits; Cucina delizioso, authentic Italian cuisine prepared by a select group of Miami’s top chefs, and a limited number of rides in an authentic Venetian Gondola. General admission tickets are $60 for Foundation members and $75 for nonmembers. VIP tickets are $120 for members and $150 for non-members. As VIP ticket holders, you will receive VIP parking privileges and are invited to arrive one hour early to enjoy a special, VIP tasting with Professor Chip Cassidy, wine director for Crown Wine & Spirits, and a culinary tour with the event sommelier Veronica Litton. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Mary Pettit by phone at 305-235-1668, ext. 266, or via email at <pettitmary@bellsouth.net>.

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Old Cutler Animal Clinic serving South Dade for 35 years This year we celebrate our 35th year in business. Old Cutler Animal Clinic opened its doors in 1974. This area has changed tremendously since then. We contribute our success to our desire to provide the highest level of veterinary care and service, and our commitment to satisfy the needs of our clients and their pets. For the past 35 years we have developed many longterm relationships. Old Cutler Animal Clinic is owned by Dr. William Harris, one of the original founders. When Dr. Harris and his wife Marie moved to “Cutler Ridge” in 1972, this are was sparsely populated. Across the street from the clinic was a rockpit, instead of houses. Dr. Harris is a native Miamian. He graduated from Auburn University Veterinary School in 1966 and has been in small animal practice in Miami since his graduation, except for the 2 years that he served in the army. He has a special interest in internal medicine and surgery, and is an avid fisherman. Many of you remember the devastation that Hurricane Andrew caused in our area. We were affected, just like everyone else. With determination and hard work, and the help of a generator, we were able to open our doors 2 days after the storm and provide help to many of our clients and their pets.

Old Cutler Animal Clinic is a full service veterinary hospital. Some of the services we provide are: general medicine, vaccinations, surgery, orthopedics, dentistry, radiology, ECG, ultrasound, microchips, grooming, bathing, flea and tick treatments, and products such as Advantage and Frontline. We also carry prescription diets and we offer air-conditioned boarding for short-term or long term. Our location is very convenient for residents of Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest and the entire South-Dade area. We have clients from as far as Coconut Grove and Homestead. We are located at the intersection of Old Cutler Road and Franjo Road, next to Franjo Ball Park. Our hours are Monday thru Friday, 8 to 6, and Saturdays, 8 to 1. Appointments are preferred to avoid having to wait. If you have any questions about our hospital or our services, please feel free to call us at 305-251-6151 or come by and visit us.

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Macdonald Foundation gives $25K to Epilepsy Foundation BY DUREE ROSS While the national debate rages about ways to reduce medical costs, particularly the use of emergency rooms by the uninsured, the Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF) continues to address the issue in a simple and cost-effective way by reducing emergency room visits through access to low-cost or free diagnostic testing and medication. Recently, the Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Inc. joined in EFOF’s mission by granting $25,000 to the nonprofit organization, providing Miami-Dade residents who are uninsured or who cannot pay for treatment themselves, access to medical care and medication in the Miami-Dade area. EFOF works with the nearly 360,000 Floridians living with epilepsy and seizure disorders. Epilepsy diagnostic testing and medication have proven to be highly effective in helping those living with epilepsy control their seizures, adding greatly to their quality of life by allowing them to function inde-

pendently, maintain employment and avoid costly and unnecessary trips to the emergency room. According to Michael Barton, the Epilepsy Foundation’s director of development, there has been a significant increase in the need for EFOF’s services during the past six months, and a large decrease in traditional funding. “We were recently forced to create a waiting list for clients needing services; however, with the funds from the Macdonald Foundation, we will be able to assist approximately 50 clients currently on our Miami waitlist,” he said. Those interested can receive additional information on services provided from EFOF’s Miami office at 305670-4949 or <www.epilepsyfla.org>. “We are very thankful to the Macdonald Foundation for this grant,” said EFOF’s executive director Karen Basha Egozi. “It will help us make a great difference in the lives of many Miami-Dade residents who have epilepsy. Despite the misconceptions and stigma surrounding it, epilepsy and seizures

Grants to YMCA to benefit kids in Miami-Dade County BY LILYVANIA MIKULSKI Publix Super Markets Charities and the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation recently awarded the YMCA of Greater Miami a combined $38,000 for youth scholarships. The funds will benefit children throughout MiamiDade, and give them the opportunity to take advantage of quality YMCA after-school and summer camp programs. Publix Charities’ gift of $28,000 will provide partial financial assistance to children from low-income families so that they may participate in YMCA after-school programs. This school age program provides children the opportunity to extend their learning beyond the classroom with enriching and fun activities that will keep them safe and entertained during after school hours. The Margaret A. Cargill Foundation’s gift of $10,000 will provide financial assistance to more than 80 children from low-income families and allow them the opportunity to participate in Y M C A Summer Camp.

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can often be controlled.” The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Inc, is a private grant-making foundation, supporting projects and programs designed to improve, preserve or restore the health and healthcare of the people in Miami-Dade County. For more information or a grant application, contact Kim Greene, executive director, phone, 305-6676017. or v i s i t

BY JAY RAND Helio Castroneves is looking to capture his first IndyCar Series Championship on Oct. 10 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, but on Aug. 4 he was at the wheel of four “Super Cars” for Maxim magazine’s November “Dream Car” issue. Driving his “home track” had the Coral Gables resident pondering his own dreams. “This is w h a t it’s all

about,” Castroneves said after test-driving vehicles including an Aston-Martin DBS, Ferrari 599 HGTE Fiorano, Hennessey/Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 and Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. “Victory Lane at Homestead-Miami would be awesome. Just to be back here in a relaxed environment is great.” On Oct. 10 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Castroneves will be seeking both his first hometrack win and his first IndyCar Championship. A victory would make him the first South Floridian to win at Homestead-Miami; Castroneves has recorded three Top 3 finishes but never has taken a Miami checkered flag. “We have a lot of drivers that live in Miami, but none of us have won here yet,” said Castroneves, winner of Season 5 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. “It is great to have the Championship at my hometown track; I just want to win here.” After driving each vehicle two circuits around Homestead-Miami Speedway, the three-time

Indianapolis 500 winner shared with Maxim’s editorial staff his views on each car’s capabilities. The issue will hit newsstands just prior to IndyCar’s Oct. 9-10 seriescrowning weekend at Homestead-Miami. And with IndyCar’s Championship having come down to the final lap of the final race each of the past three seasons — with Castroneves twice playing a prominent role — race fans can expect very compelling action. It’s motorsports history in 2009 as HomesteadMiami Speedway becomes the first venue ever to host all of North America’s premier motorsports championships: the IndyCar, Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car and Firestone Indy Lights Series during the NextEra Energy Resources SpeedJam Championships Oct. 9-10, and NASCAR’s Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series during Ford Championship Weekend Nov. 20-22. Tickets for all six 2009 championships are on sale now via 1-866-409-RACE and at <www.TheChampionshipTrack.com>.

‘There comes a moment when they can do no more’ BY DON MCGUIRE It’s not enough that our society is at one another’s throats over when life begins; now we are arguing over when it ends. There is no exact rule for either event, a lot of opinions, but nothing exact. Over the course of my life, I have had both parents and a stepfather From left, front row: Lynn Seto, M.D., Niberto L. Moreno, M.D., and Lynn H. Harrison Jr., M.D. Back row: Lisardo Garcia-Covarrubias, M.D., and Mark Dylewski, M.D. pass

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single fatality. She teaches other surgeons the technique using the da Vinci robot. Mark Dylewski, M.D., is considered one of the country’s cutting-edge surgeons in the area of robotic techniques, particularly minimally invasive lung surgery. He developed the Dylewski technique using the da Vinci robot to remove the lung without cutting or spreading the ribs — a technique other robotic physicians are now adopting. Lisardo Garcia-Covarrubias, M.D., joins the cardiac and thoracic surgical group after extensive postgraduate training. He completed two heart transplant fellowships, one at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the other at the University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital. These five talented surgeons make one winning team. But the real winners are our patients.

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away. At age 74, I am nearer my demise than my birth; fact, just an irrefutable fact. In all of these ends, the one that had the most clarity was the passing of my mother. We had done all that we could to extend her life and we gave her more than 10 years she would not have had without the benefits of medical care. She had a quadruple bypass that worked wonders. But 10 years later her health began to fail again. So, we had a stent done and that gave her about two more good years. Then there were three visits to the emergency room within a month. After the last one, the doctor said, “There is no need to bring your mother here any more. There is nothing more we can do for her. It’s time for a hospice and to keep her as comfortable as possible.” This was not devaluing the worth of her life, it was recognizing the facts at hand. No one did anything to speed the dying process. For six months, the hospice visited her and made sure her meds were available. As her cognitive functions failed, they helped me care for her. At the end, she was in an assisted living home where she ultimately passed away; quietly, in her sleep and with no pain. Any rational health care plan and any rational family member must recognize these events are coming, and we need help in preparing for them. We cannot expect from our health care system the impossib l e .

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MIAMI INTERNATIONAL MALL September 25 - 27, 2009 Come and celebrate Hispanic Heritage at Miami International Mall. This event offers you an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the distinctive flavors of a very diverse Hispanic community within Miami; guaranteed to captivate you with its sites, sounds, tastes, and performances from representing countries.

Friday, September 25 Experience exhibitors and vendors from different Latin countries.

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Sunday, September 27 The mall will wrap-up the Hispanic Heritage experience by showcasing a parade of native dresses from 20 Latin countries along with roaming musician presented by City of Doral. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Dominoes tournament directed by South Florida Dominoes Association. Sponsored by the City of Doral. 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by:

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‘Bad Blood 2: Battle of the Americas’ comes to BankUnited Center, Sept. 26 BY ALLISON DOBIN Former Miami Heat player and NBA AllStar Glen Rice has transferred his sights from the basketball court to the cage by bringing live professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) cage fighting to Miami with “Bad Blood 2: Battle of the Americas.” Taking place on Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m., at the University of Miami’s BankUnited Center, Rice’s company, GForce Promotions, will be presenting a group of local and international MMA fighters to the South Florida community with the goal of providing great entertainment to local MMA fans. Gaining interest and becoming a fan of this up-and-coming sport a few years ago, Rice became involved in promoting Mixed Martial Arts after realizing the lack of opportunities young fighters were being given to enter into the sport. Wanting to find a way to display their fighting skills to the MMA community, Rice put G-Force Promotions into action. “I got into this business because I wanted to create a platform where these young guys could be taken off the streets and be put on a grand stage to showcase their talents,” Rice said. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for these athletes and for the dedication they

put into training each and every day. “From what I have witnessed, these fighters train a lot harder than most sports require and I feel fortunate to give them the opportunity to show off their skills right here in Miami.” With the main “Bad Blood 2” fight focusing on Miami-based Luis “Baboon” Palomino (11-5), local fans are in store for an exciting battle as he faces WEC veteran Jonathan Brookins (9-3) for the ISKA Regional Championship Title Belt. Also on the card is World Jujitsu and WEC champion Edson Diniz Fidelis, the still undefeated MMA fighter; Olympic bronze medalist and freestyle wrestler Alexis Vila, as well as Marcos De Matta, Alan Arzeno, Zack Kluytenaar, Giovani Moljo, Yuri Silva, Mike Hyman, Brian Eckstein, Eddy Boza, Shane Weinischke, and Eric Luke. Aside from giving these fighters the chance to showcase their talents, Rice also is giving young athletes from all across the country the chance to fulfill their athletic dreams by donating a portion of all event proceeds to the Special Olympics. “Throughout my professional career, I have always made sure to bring awareness to various charitable organizations that

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Photography book pays tribute to Orange Bowl BY PAGE SIMON

In a fitting tribute to Miami’s Orange Bowl Stadium, one of the country’s oldest and most famous football venues, photojournalist Scott B. Smith has amassed an astounding collection of photographs that record the vitality and history of this storied stadium in his new book, The Orange Bowl: A Photographic Journey & Architectural Survey (published by AuthorHouse). “The Orange Bowl. To a kid growing up in Miami, getting a ticket to a game there was awesome. Sneak in? Never. (It was quite easy…)” Smith writes. “I recall like it was last week, walking up those oh-so-steep ramps and still see the light blue air against the night sky. The field of dark green grass. The enormity of the place. Blue air, you ask? Remember — everyone smoked in the ’50s. It was a night game. Hey, I was 9.” The Orange Bowl Stadium was put to rest in the spring of 2008, but not before Smith captured the Miami landmark from every possible angle, taking time to find every architectural detail from the seats, the ground and even in aerial shots. In The Orange Bowl: A Photographic Journey & Architectural Survey, Smith records his own experience at the Orange Bowl, over the course of his early life and through his career. As a child, Smith enjoyed football

It’s a full house in the Orange Bowl in this aerial photo taken on Oct. 12, 2000, during a game between UM and FSU. (Photo courtesy Scott B. Smith)

games with his parents and godparents, tailgating and being a “water boy” and ball boy for the University of Miami Hurricanes. In later years he returned as a sports photographer to shoot for CaneSport and Husker’s Illustrated, but in 2008 he revisited the Orange Bowl for the last time, before its demolition, as an architectural photographer who could appreciate the classic, functional design of a stadium of a bygone era. “The book is not about football so much, but a visual memory for the scores of fans who may not have realized the last game attended would be their final time in the stadium,” Smith

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‘Rock on for a Cure’ on Sept. 29 to benefit Alpha-1 Foundation BY LAURA FLEMING With the sudden rise in popularity of the music video game Rock Band, it’s hard to resist the friendly competition between friends and family in their “quest for fame.” And what better way to show off their talent than a friendly Benefit Rock Band Tournament. The Alpha-1 Foundation presents “Rock on for a Cure,” its first ever Rock Band Tournament, Sept. 29, at the Transit Lounge, 729 SW First Ave. in Miami. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Alpha-1 Foundation’s research and programs to help find a cure for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1). Alpha-1 is a genetic condition passed down from parents to children and may result in lung/liver disease at all ages. Anyone age 21 or older can round up a band of three to four members and go head-to-head in a fierce competition to make their way into the final event extravaganza. Bands will be judged on level of difficulty, audience participation, stage presence, and attire — so dress like a rock star. Free drinks will be available, along with a 50/50 raffle and the option of individual head-to-head guitar chal-

lenge for $15 per competitor. Bands are required to show up at the Transit Lounge by 6 p.m. to check in and participate in the qualifying round. The top 15 bands will move to the final playoffs. Winners have an opportunity to score prizes such as an XBOX 360 Rock Band Bundle and an assortment of products from Gamer Graffix among other great prizes. This event is sponsored by Transit Lounge, Malibu Rum, Harmonix, Gamer Graffix, and ECR Graphics. Rock on for a Cure is sure to be a memorable night in support of a good cause. Bands can download a registration form online at <www.rockonforacure.com>. There is a non-refundable $50 fee required per band if the band registers before Sept. 29. Last-minute bands will be charged $60 at the door. There is a $10 suggested donation for audience members at the door. For more information send email to <info@rockonforacure.com>. Can’t make it but would love to show your support? To cheer on your favorite bands, go to <www.firstgiving.com/rockonforacure> and donate in their honor. Make sure to include the bands’ names in the comment box.

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The Palace Provides Peace of Mind During Hurricane Season BY KERRY GREEN MIAMI—Like many seniors living alone, hurricane seasons were a cause for concern for Jeanne Sands. From the anxiety of an impending storm to finding someone to install hurricane shutters, the stress was overwhelming. “My home was hit pretty badly during Hurricane Andrew in 1992,” explained Sands. “Then when I lived alone in my condo, there was another hurricane and I started experiencing panic attacks. The noise from the shutters was so loud; I was very afraid.” Sands’ fears about the hurricane season have been alleviated since moving to The Palace Suites, a luxury senior living community for active seniors, nearly five years ago. “There’s such a feeling of security here,” she said. “We were taken care of beautifully during the last hurricane. One never feels alone. We’re one big, happy family.” Residents’ safety and wellbeing continues to be a foremost concern for The Palace Management Group, one of South Florida’s leading companies specializing in senior housing and care and owners/operators of The Palace Suites in Kendall. Company President Helen Shaham and her team take a proactive approach in ensuring each resident’s security and comfort. “State law requires senior living communities to have emergency plans which are submitted annually,” Shaham said. “We go beyond these precautions. Prior to the beginning of each hurricane season, extensive training is given to all staff, including a thorough review of our disaster plan.” Drawing on almost 30 years of experience, The Palace has been successfully meeting the needs of seniors before, during and after storms. For example, when Hurricane Andrew caused extensive damages to The Palace Gardens, the company’s assisted living community in Homestead, provisions for staffing, transportation, electricity, A/C, food, water and medications were coordinated smoothly resulting in the community being the first business to reopen in the city after the storm. According to research conducted by the Florida State University Traumatology Institute, seniors may experience four levels of hurricanerelated distress: 1. Anticipation and preparation:

starts from the moment a warning is issued; 2. Disaster impact: lasts as long as there is perceived immediate danger; 3. Immediate post-disaster impact: begins with return to a sense of safety and ends with a sense of normality; and 4. Long-term post disaster impact: starts after a sense of normality. Under most circumstances, hurricanes are less likely to severely impact the physical and emotional health and well-being of older adults who live in a senior living community. “In addition to using generators and installing shutters on all windows, we require all staff to be on duty during a hurricane,” said Palace Suites Executive Director Spring Strong. “In fact, staff members are encouraged to bring their immediate family members to the community to weather the storm together with us. And, since everyone is here, we have lots of helping hands.” The Palace management team carefully monitors each hurricane’s progress, utilizing the latest weather data resources, and maintains contact with residents’ families to provide periodic updates for their peace of mind. The community minimizes the interruption to residents’ lives during storms. It’s important for normal activities such as social and educational programs to continue, if possible. Studies show that residents at communities that maintain a sense of normalcy during disasters are less likely to exhibit signs of anxiety and stress. Following a hurricane, every effort is made to restore equilibrium to the community as quickly as possible. Maintenance crews survey damages and make necessary repairs to ensure resident safety. Because the community takes care of all clean-up and repairs, residents are able to avoid the numerous scam-artists who prey on hurricane victims. “The overwhelming stories of older adults unable to leave damaged homes, refill prescriptions or maintain a healthy diet were important lessons of Hurricane Wilma,” said Shaham. “At a senior living community, residents are surrounded by a dedicated team whose priority is their safety and well-being. Seniors never have to weather the storm alone again.” For more information about The Palace Management Group’s senior living communities, please call (305) 2712220 or visit <www.ThePalace.org>

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Welcome back the 2010 Taurus to Ford’s lineup Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS Welcome back to the 2010 Ford Taurus, a sedan that may do more to restore American prestige in the automotive industry than any other U.S. offering in recent memory. The new Taurus — discontinued by Ford just three years ago, the nameplate then reassigned to a vehicle that had been called the Five Hundred — has a roomy interior and a powerful V-6 engine that gets 28 mpg on the highway, and an MSRP of just $26,000. The new Taurus may be just the ticket to attract U.S. consumers who have been buying SUVs and pickup trucks. The Ford Taurus debuted as a 1986 model and took the automobile industry by storm, becoming the best-selling car in America and a favorite with auto rental companies and police departments across the country. But, over 20

years it lost its appeal and fell out of favor with just about everybody. In 2007, Ford elected to drop the nameplate. But not for long. After the Five Hundred crashed and burned, Ford execs resurrected the Taurus brand, slapped it on a new version of the Five Hundred and promised an all-new version in 2010. And now it’s finally here. And, while the 2010 Taurus is derived from the 2009 version, it is not a simple refresh or update. The only major components that are the same are the front suspension, parts of the body structure, and the V-6 engine and six-speed automatic transmission (18 mpg city, 28 mpg highway). Most other mechanical components are new, including the rear suspension design that was borrowed from the 2009 Lincoln MKS luxury sedan. The styling of the new Taurus is upscale and will appeal to mainstream American consumers. It has a sleek, aerodynamic design, with angular lines and a lower roof. The interior is driver focused and comfortably roomy for five large adults. The instruments are clustered in three, deeply recessed gauges and the dash slopes away from the front-

New Ford Taurus has a sleek aerodynamic design with angular lines and a lower roof.

seat passengers. The power seat, adjustable pedals and the tilt/telescopic steering column allow just about any size person to get comfortable in this car. The back seat area easily accommodates three passengers and the rear seat backs fold down to give access to the huge trunk space. Standard safety features include electronic stability control, ABS, traction

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Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.

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Many homeowners and condominium associations throughout South Florida are experiencing a cash crisis as a result of owners failing to pay their required maintenance assessments. Without this necessary income, the associations bills pile up quickly leaving important services such as insurance, lawn care, management, and maintenance unpaid for, with some vendors unwilling to provide further services. Severe cases can leave associations without enough money to maintain basic necessities such as fire and safety equipment, security gates, and even water and garbage services. To make matters worse, some lenders are refusing to issue loans on the units within these communities and condominiums due to the severe delinquency rates of the associations, essentially putting a freeze on the marketability of such units. Much of the problem can be attributed to investors, many of whom own multiple units in the same community or condominium, not paying their assessments (some of whom receive income from tenants living in their units but still refuse to pay their assessments). An association’s best course of action is to find a competent, diligent and aggressive attorney. Legal incompetence (including not utilizing effective legal strategies for the current market), an attorney’s inability to communicate with the board and manager of the association, and/or the failure of an attorney to proceed aggressively and diligently on behalf of the association, can cause unnecessary delays and additional financial suffering. For instance, some attorneys advise their clients to follow the passive approach of not filing liens against delinquent units and not proceeding with association foreclosures, thinking that lenders will eventually foreclose their defaulted borrowers and pay the association its money. The reality is that in today’s market, lenders are stalling their foreclosures until they find buyers first, so the process can take an unreasonably long period of time. Meanwhile, if the first mortgage holder does finally take title to the unit through its foreclosure, it is then entitled by law to a sizeable write off of the prior owner's past due amounts, resulting in significant bad debt to the association. This bad debt is then absorbed by the association and eventually paid for by the responsible owners who are paying their assessments. To succeed in the current market, associations need an aggressive attorney who files liens against the delinquent unit owners quickly and, in applicable cases, files foreclosure complaints (lawsuits) against the delinquent unit owners to collect the amounts due to the association. There is also a new blanket receivership approach where, by law, associations can petition the court to appoint a single receiver to collect the rents from all tenants living in units that are under foreclosure by the association or which come under foreclosure in the future (which prohibits investors from collecting income from tenants while failing to pay their assessments). Aggressively applied legal pressure against the owner and/or their lender is especially necessary in this type of depressed real estate market and will undoubtedly bring in a lot more money to the association in a much faster time than simply waiting for the lender to come through.

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• Compensation for time & travel of each participant up to $400

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It’s a pretty big world out there, but the Miami Children’s Hospital West Kendall Center is here to bring it down to size. Get the same quality care you’ve come to expect from the only hospital in South Florida exclusively for children, right in your neighborhood. From rehabilitation and diagnostic services to urgent care for life’s little emergencies, the pediatric specialists and staff at the MCH West Kendall Center are here for your children, when your children need them most.

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After-hours medical care for minor injuries and illnesses Radiology/X-Ray and Laboratory Services Urgent Care Hours: Mon – Fri 4PM-11PM Sat – Sun 11AM-11PM No appointment required Rehabilitation Services Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy Mon – Fri 8AM-5PM MRI For MRI information and scheduling, please call 305-669-6437 Coming Soon Orthopaedics/Sports Medicine & Subspecialty Services

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Miami Children’s Hospital is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. To make a donation to Miami Children’s Hospital Foundation log onto www.mchf.org or call 305-666-2889.