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ISSUE ••••••••• MAYOR SHIRLEY GIBSON FAREWELL STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
II ANNUAL TASTE IN THE GARDENS
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Miami Gardens Tasting for Charity in Miami Garden
BY TAMARA GANT here’s nothing like food and wine—and a good cause—to bring people together and that’s exactly what the II Annual Taste in the Gardens did on Thursday, May 17th, in the City of Miami Gardens. More than 300 people joined in the fun and festivities in the Mercedes-Benz of Miami Showroom, 1200 NW 167th Street, Miami Gardens, for the chance to savor the tasty bites from more than 25 food and liquor vendors located in and around the city limits. There were mouthwatering delectables from local caterers and restaurants that specialized in Jamaican, Creole, Americana, Italian, Cuban, Spanish, Organic and Natural, Desserts and of course, down-home Soul Food. Not only were you able to sample the fine food and drinks, but there was also a personal cigar-roller on hand, as well as beautiful ladies in Carnival outfits and a special musical performance by South Florida’s very own, Nicole Henry. Meanwhile, The Brass King provided the musical vibes for the evening. Sponsors for the event were Mercedes-Benz of Miami, DRUMMERBOYSOUND, Inc., BAREFOOT Wine and Bubbly, admarddecor Event Design and Planning Group, Anthony Jackson and the maromeagency, Legacy
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Magazine, The Brass King, Chambord Flavored Vodka, Major Minerz and WEDR 99 Jamz. Proceeds benefited the Kiwanis of Miami Gardens Scholarship Fund and the highlight of the evening was when they presented three schol-
arships worth $1500 each to three Miami Gardens students to help with their college expenses. Check out these photos. Work has already begun to make next year’s Taste in the Gardens even bigger and better!
City of Miami Gardens Bicycle-Pedestrian Mobility Plan Did you ever walk or bicycle around Miami Gardens. Or maybe you wanted to but were afraid of getting hit by a car. Or do you use the bus system? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should participate in the City’s new Bicycle-Pedestrian Mobility Plan. The Plan will develop a non-automobile master plan to connect sidewalks and trails to the city’s shopping areas, parks, and schools. Your opinion and participation is important in developing this plan. You can give your input by completing a short survey that will provide us with valuable information. Please visit the following hyperlink to access the survey: http://kwiksurveys.com?s=MKEIHM_ce6b3729 Thank you!
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Get Ready for Miami Gardens’ Hurricane Season NOW! Since the hurricane season is here, we all should be ready to anticipate the possible dangers. One big thing is to be prepared and the time is, NOW! The predictions this year calls for 12 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes. It only takes one of these storms to hit South Florida; therefore, we all must NOT let our guards down. In a major disaster, emergency workers may not be able to reach everyone right away, and in some cases it may take 3 or more days for help to arrive. What would you do if you had no electricity, no gas, no water and no telephone service? Having a plan for your family and their needs will help ensure their safety and comfort during these difficult times. Remember, the best way to make your family and home safer is to be prepared before a disaster happens. By going to www.floridadisaster.org/family (for businesses: www.floridadisaster.org/business ) you will be able to create your plan which will only take about 10-15 minutes. In the website click on “Start MY Family (or Business) Disaster Plan!” and follow the simple instruction. You will be asked to provide information about your home, family, and pets. Using the information you provide, this website will create a personalized Family Disaster Plan that you can print out and save for future emergencies. After you have printed the personal plan, meet with family members and discuss the types of disasters that could occur. Explain how to prepare and respond to each event. The stress of an approaching storm can be lessened by everyone being prepared. Consider investing in commercial or home-made hurricane shutters, storm panels and security window film. These will prevent your windows from breaking. Update your Homeowner’s insurance policy for adequate coverage. If you rent, obtain Renter’s insurance now. Take advantage of the National Flood Insurance Program for flood coverage as your Homeowner’s and Renter’s insurance does not cover losses from flooding. The National Flood Insurance Program is a pre-disaster flood mitigation and insurance protection program (for information: call 1-888-CALL-Flood extension 445 or visit WWW.fema.gov/business/nfip ). As the storm approaches, the City of
• First aid kit • Cash • Prescription medication (two-week supply) • Eye glasses or contact lenses • Toilet paper, soap, wipes, personal hygiene items • Large plastic garbage bags • Change of clothes, gloves, sturdy shoes, rain gear • Blankets and pillows • Keys (home, vehicle, boat) • Tools (including rope, duct tape, tarp) • Unscented bleach • Supplies for those with special needs (infants, children, seniors and pets) • Important documents (driver’s license, birth certificate, insurance papers, medical records, etc. in a waterproof container) Get ready, have a plan, and be informed by monitoring the TV, radio or trusted Internet sites for information. When the time comes, stay calm, have plans ready, and listen for instructions from local officials as they prepare the City for the approaching storm in coordination with the County and other agencies. Miami Gardens has an Emergency Weather Alert Radio Channel on AM 970. This radio station is transmitting local weather and emergency information. The radio system is an “All Hazards” advisory system that will provide emergency information to the citizens of Miami Gardens during time of emergencies, disasters or other special situations, including flooding. On non-emergency days, the City will broadcast the National Weather Service Radio. The National Weather Service broadcast official weather service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. PREPARE A DISASTER SUPPLY KIT AND HAVE IT READY Have enough emergency supplies to last for at least three days (72 hours). At a minimum, be sure to include: • Water (at least one gallon per person per day) • Non-perishable, ready-to-eat food (manual can opener) • Disposable plates and utensils • Battery-powered flashlight • Battery-powered radio • Extra batteries
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FYI SECTION OF THE MIAMI GARDENS South Florida Commuters Encouraged to Pledge to Ride Transit as Part of National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 21 Local transit agencies offer chance to win monthly transit passes
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Recognizing our challenging economic times and the need for people to reduce living costs, Broward County Transit, Palm Tran, Miami-Dade Transit, South Florida Commuter Services, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority/Tri-Rail and Florida Department of Transportation are working together to promote the benefits of public transportation in honor of National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 21. South Florida residents are encouraged to make a pledge to join millions of commuters across the country who will ride public transportation and be automatically entered to win a monthly transit pass. “One of the best benefits of riding public transportation is the amount of money you can save,” said James Udvardy, project director of South Florida Commuter Services. “Dump the Pump Day is a great opportunity for people to explore South Florida’s commuter options and see how easy it is to save money on their daily commute to work, school or wherever life takes you.” As part of this effort, South Florida’s local transit agencies are offering a great incentive to encourage the use of public transportation on June 21. Commuters who visit www.1800234RIDE.com and make the pledge to ride public transit on June 21 will be automatically entered to win a monthly pass on Broward County Transit, Miami-Dade Transit, Palm Tran or Tri-Rail. “There is great value in public trans-
portation, so we just have to communicate this to the public,” said Lili Finke, chair of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) marketing committee. “It is our goal to encourage more people to try public transportation on this day, and consider integrating it into their daily routine.” Whether riding the bus or train, public transit options in South Florida are endless. Commuters can even try Broward Country Transit’s Express Bus Service on I-95 or the new routes along I-595 as a convenient way to travel to Downtown Miami, the Civic Center or Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Riders can also hop on Miami-Dade Transit’s I-95 Dade-Broward Express buses, providing service between Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Palm Tran’s Route 95 Commuter Express also provides service from Martin County to Palm Beach County. Sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), the 2012 National Dump the Pump Day is a day that encourages people to ride public transportation. Started in June 2006 when gas prices were $3 per gallon, this national day emphasizes that public transportation is a great travel option that also helps people save money. According to the latest APTA Transit Savings Report, individuals in a 2person household can save an average of more than $10,000 annually by downsizing to one car. To make your pledge or plan your trip using public transit on June 21, call South Florida Commuter Services at 1-800-234RIDE or visit www.1800234RIDE.com.
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COUNCIL CORNER Vice-Mayor Oliver G. Gilbert Rewards Miami Gardens’ Graduating High School Seniors for Their Educational Achievements Vice-Mayor Oliver G. Gilbert III, Seat 6, Miami Gardens, presented 10 new laptop computers to graduating seniors from Miami Norland Senior High School and 10 new laptop computers to graduating seniors from Miami Carol City Senior High School. The Kiwanis of Miami Gardens, the Miami Dolphins, and Empowerment Tutoring, partnered with Gilbert to support his commitment to high academic standards for Miami Gardens’ students. This initiative was designed to reward academic achievement by students who will be attending college in the fall. Students at the respective high schools were awarded with the laptop computers at the schools’ award ceremonies held during the last week of the May 2012. “In this very difficult economic climate, those with the least amount of financial resources seem to suffer the most. I’m sure you will agree with me that while most may consider a computer a fixture in most homes, it remains a luxury for many financially challenged families. The computers to be provided are laptops, and will benefit these students at home and as they continue their academic endeavors,” said Gilbert. Students selected to receive a new computer were identified by their respective high schools as most deserving of the rewards for the academic excellence they exhibited during their 2011-2012 high school matriculation. One of those students is 17 year-old Courtney Johnson from Miami Carol City Senior High School who
will attend Northeastern University in the fall. Johnson, with a grade point average of 6.58 is a recipient of several scholarships, and was named valedictorian of his 2012 graduating class. “I really worked hard for the honors I’ve received. I dreamed of going to college, and I’m finally doing it. It’s nice to know that the community does celebrate my achievements along with the achievements of the other students that work hard to make that same dream a reality. I’m thankful for the computer and the people who cared enough to give them to us. It’s one less expense my family has to think about and it’s one of the most important resources I’ll need as a college student,” said Johnson. Vice-Mayor Gilbert and the businesses supporting the initiative believe there are exceptional students living and attending school in Miami Gardens and this program acknowledges the ones who are going above and beyond. These are the future leaders of tomorrow and it’s important that the community provides as much support as possible to help these young men and women achieve their academic and personal goals. There is a lot that can be done, but for now, a new computer is definitely a good start. To learn more about the initiative or to support the initiative by sponsoring a new laptop computer for a student, please contact Hilary Marshall at hmarshall@miamigardens-fl.gov or by phone at (305) 6228000 ext. 2793.
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The City of Miami Gardens is looking for First-Time Homebuyers Have you heard of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program? The City of Miami Gardens received $8,806,456 of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The intent of these funds is to return vacant, foreclosed or abandoned residential properties to viable owner occupied homes as quickly as possible. Through the rehabilitation and reuse of these properties, the City has been able to revitalize our neighborhoods and to provide affordable homeownership within Miami Gardens. Otherwise, these homes would remain abandoned and, in some cases, an eyesore in the community. Since 2008, the City has purchased 77 vacant and foreclosed single-family properties, and rehabilitated 50 of those parcels thus far; 8 are currently under construction. In addition, the City has demolished 12 properties previously deemed unsafe and blighted; 2 have been redeveloped and sold to qualified first-time homebuyers with 3 currently under construction. Most importantly, the City has sold 42 homes and has 5 homes currently under contract to quali-
fied first-time homebuyers. Each homebuyer may receive up to $55,000 in financial assistance from the City for their down payment and closing costs. The amount each buyer receives is based on their actual need according to their income and household size to ensure affordable homeownership. The City does not make a profit from the sale of these homes. The proceeds from the sales are re-invested back into the program. In the coming months, the City will begin rehabilitation on 25 more properties. These homes will be made available for sale as the rehabilitation is completed. Here are some of the basic eligibility criteria to buy one of the City’s NSP homes:* Household income cannot exceed 120% of the area median income. (See Table Below) • Buyer must contribute approximately $2,000. • Buyer must be able to qualify for a mortgage loan. • Buyer must occupy the home as their primary residence. • Buyer cannot have owned a home in the
City of Miami Gardens BicyclePedestrian Mobility Plan Did you ever walk or bicycle around Miami Gardens. Or maybe you wanted to but were afraid of getting hit by a car. Or do you use the bus system? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should participate in the City’s new Bicycle-Pedestrian Mobility Plan. The Plan will develop a non-automobile master plan to connect sidewalks and trails to the city’s shopping areas, parks, and schools. Your opinion and participation is important in developing this plan. You can give your input by completing a short survey that will provide us with valuable information. Please visit the following hyperlink to access the survey: http://kwiksurveys.com?s=MKEIHM_ce6b3729 Thank you!
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City of Miami Gardens Staff Directory
Name NAME Julie-AnnSmith Smith Julie-Ann Sonja K. Dickens Sonja K. Dickens Ronetta Taylor Ronetta Taylor Danny Crew Danny Crew Renee Crichton Daniel DanielRosemond Rosemond VernitaNelson Nelson Vernita Tasha Codner Tsashai Codner Sharon Ragoonan Shellie Ransom Jackson Patti Varney Patti Varney Mike Gabino Mike TarenGabino Kinglee Taren Kara Kinglee Petty Jay Marder Yvette Hartsfield O. Tom Ruiz Jay Marder Pam Thompson Tom Ruiz Ula Zucker-Williams Pam Thompson Matthew Boyd Matthew Boyd Hilary Marshall Hilary Marshall Tashek Hamlette
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Department E-mail DEPARTMENT E-MAIL Asst. to Mayor jsmith@miamigardens-fl.gov Asst. to Mayor jsmith@miamigardens-fl.gov City Attorney sdickens@miamigardens-fl.gov City Attorneys dickens@miamigardens-fl.gov City Clerk rtaylor@miamigardens-fl.gov City Clerk rtaylor@miamigardens-fl.gov City Manager crewd@miamigardens-fl.gov City Manager crewd@miamigardens-fl.gov Deputy City Manager rcrichton@miamigardens-fl.gov AsstCity CityManager Manager drosemond@miamigardens-fl.gov Asst. drosemond@miamigardens-fl.gov Asst. vnelson@miamigardens-fl.gov AsstCity CityManager Manager vnelson@miamigardens-fl.gov KMGB Director codner@miamigardens-fl.gov KMGB Director codner@miamigardens0fl.gov Director. Building & Code sragoonan@miamigardens-fl.gov Director Building & Codes ransom@miamigardens-fl.gov Finance Director pvarney@miamigardens-fl.gov Finance Director pvarney@miamiGardens-fl.gov Flood Plain Administrator mgabino@miamigardens-fl.gov Flood Plain Administrator mgabino@miamigardens-fl.gov Human Resources/ Risk Director tkinglee@miamigardens-fl.gov Human Resources/Risk Director tkinglee@miamigardens-fl.gov Parks & Recreation Director kpetty@miamigardens-fl.gov Planning Zoning Director jmarder@miamigardens-fl.gov Parks & & Recreation Acting Director hartsfiled@miamigardens-fl.gov Public Works Director truiz@miamigardens-fl.gov Planning & Zoning Director jmarder@miamigardens-fl.gov Procurement Manager pthompson@miamigarders-fl.gov Public Works Director truiz@maimigardens-fl.gov Events and Media Coordinator uzucker@miamigardens-fl.gov Procurement Manager pthompson@miamigardens-fl.gov Miami Gardens Police Chief Miami Gardens Police Chief Assistant to Council hmarshall@miamigardens-fl.gov Assistant to Campbell, Council Davis, D. Williams) (Vice Mayor Assistant to Council thamlette@miamigardens-fl.gov (Campbell, Davis, D. Williams) hmarshall@miamigardens-fl.gov (Gilbert, A. Williams, Robinson) Assistant to Council Community Outreach Specialist (Vice Mayor Gilbert, A. Williams, Robinson) lodom@miamigardens-fl.gov thamlette@miamigardens-fl.gov Fleet Manager dmotols@miamigardens-fl.gov
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Community Association Beat
Everything you wanted to know about collections - but didn’t ask! BY MITCH DRIMMER, CAM Community Association Manager
Boards of directors, managers, and even attorneys in Florida are more confused today about the complexities of community association collections than ever before. So how should an association approach the problem and devise the right solution? There’s so much disparity in opinions given by association attorneys regarding collections that boards need to first establish a procedure and move forward confidently in the knowledge they have chosen wisely. So who do you believe — and how can you choose “wisely” when authorities don’t agree on a standard of what can or cannot be done? Or even worse, what should or should not be collected? Answers lie in the questions boards should ask their collection solution, whether an attorney or collection agency. Among those questions: • How is the association being charged for services rendered? • How are the fees structured by your collection solution? • Does the collection solution defer fees, or is the association required to pay as they go? • Will your attorney defer costs for court actions? • Has your collection solution proposed that if they don’t collect their fees from a delinquent owner, subsequent purchaser, or foreclosing bank, will they then forgo their fees? Those just begin the kind of questions your board needs to ask. Others: • How does your correction solution define “statutory cap?” • Does it believe the association is only entitled to recover the lesser of 12 months
or 1% of the first mortgage, or does it believe the association is also entitled to recover all late interest, late fees, collection costs, and reasonable attorney fees? There’s a tremendous spectrum of opinion on answers to such questions and the company you choose that believes an association is entitled to more will invariably collect more. That’s why the collection solution should be carefully questioned about what entitles a foreclosing entity to “safe harbor” provisions. Some maintain that a first mortgage forecloses is entitled to receive a write off. Others say that a bank needs to comply with a stringent procedure to qualify for “safe harbor,” i.e., the lesser of 12 months or 1 % of the first mortgage. Boards should know whether the entity collecting money is going to put up a fight by reviewing service, notices and assignments to uncover defects, and then negotiate a settlement beyond the paltry amount a “safe harbor”allows. Answering a question with a question has been dubbed by some as the “Socratic Method” but clearly, boards of directors cannot make decisions unless they have solid answers to those questions. If you ask your collection partner: “What will happen if that is done?”, they may give you various scenarios. So perhaps it would be best to rephrase the quesu believe that if we do tion this way: “Do you this, the result will be that?” The only way to best do this is to know the right questions to ask in the first place, and understanding what the various answers could mean. Mitch Drimmer is a licensed CAM, an instructor at FCAP, and is the Vice President of Association Financial Services, an accredited collection agency and specialty finance company specializing in community association collections. For more information, visit www.associationfinancial.com, Tel: 305-677-0022, ext. 804.
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Do you or someone you know have Psoriasis? FXM Research in Miramar is looking for males or females 18 years or older that suffer from moderate to severe plaque Psoriasis to participate in a clinical research study. Medical Insurance is not required for study participation. Qualified participants will receive: • Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist. • Investigational Medication at no cost. • Compensation for time and travel.
¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conozca Psoriasis? FXM Research en Miramar está buscando hombres y mujeres entre 18 años o más que sufran de Psoriasis moderada a severa para participar en un estudio de investigación clínico. Seguro Medico no es requerido para su participación en el estudio. Los participantes que califiquen recibirán: • Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado. • Los medicamentos bajo investigación a no costo. • Compensación por su tiempo y transporte.
For more information please call / Para más información por favor llame:
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EDUCATION Parks and Recreation Department 3rd Annual Earth/Science Bowl On April 20, 2012 the City of Miami Gardens Parks and Recreation Department held its 3rd Annual Earth/Science Bowl competition. Youth from Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, Miami Carol City Recreation Center, Scott Park, A.J. King Park and Rolling Oaks Park all competed for the grand prize . Each park selected four (4) participants to represent the various parks at the Earth/Science Bowl event. The teams consisted of the following participants: one (1) primary grades (K-2) participant and three (3) intermediate grades (3-5) participants. The bowl was played in the form of Jeopardy and the questions were selected from the Miami-Dade County Schools Science Standards Curriculum. Each of the five (5) teams representing students from various neighborhoods of Miami Gardens were great and the students demonstrated their Science knowledge by answering many tough questions. In the final round A.J. King Park and Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex participants battled for the 1st place spot which eventually was awarded to Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex team.
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Hongos Entree Loss Dedoss Dee Suss Pies/Piee Dee Atleta? FXM Research en Miramar está buscando hombres y mujeres entre las edades de 18 años o más que sufran de Hongos Entre Los Dedos De Sus Pies “Enrojecimiento, Picazón, Humedad, Erosiones, y/o Descamación entre los dedos de los pies”, para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere tres [3] visitas. Seguro Médico no es requerido para su participación en el estudio. Los participantes que califiquen recibirán: • Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado. • Los medicamentos bajo investigación a no costo. • Compensación por tiempo y transporte hasta $150.00.
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2nd Place Winners – A.J. King Park
Scott Park - Team
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Miami Gardens Calendar of Events JUNE 2012 JUNE 6 Zoning Meeting 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 7pm
JUNE 13 Junior Council 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Miami Gardens, FL Couincil Chambers @ 3:30pm *TENTATIVE*
JUNE 7 Junior Council 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Miami Gardens, FL Council Chambers @ 3:30pm-6pm
City Council Meeting 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Miami Gardens, FL Council Chambers @ 7pm
JUNE 11 Councilwoman robinson’s “Meet Me Mondays” Location to be announced @ 7pm
JUNE16 Commission For Women Entrepreneur Workshop 1515 N.W. 167 St., bldg.5-200 @ 9:00 am – 12 noon
JUNE 12 Miami Gardens Excellence in Education Council 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Miami Gardens @ 6:00pm
JUNE 18 Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Police Department 1020 NW 163 Drive Miami Gardens, FL @ 7pm
JUNE 19 Caribbean Affairs Advisory 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 6pm
Parks & Rec. Advisory 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 City Hall Conference Room Miami Gardens, FL @ 6:00pm
JUNE 20 Elderly Affairs Advisory 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 3:00pm-4:30pm
JUNE 27 Special Master Hearing Code Cases 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 9am – 3pm
Commission for Women Meeting 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Conference Room @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Progressive Young Adult Meeting 1515 NW 167th Street, Bldg. 5- 200 (Small Conf. Rm.) Miami Gardens, FL @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
JUNE 21 Nuisance Abatement Board 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Miami Gardens, FL Council Chambers @ 5pm
JULY 2012 HAPPY 4TH OF JULY JULY 16 Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Police Department 1020 NW 163 Drive Miami Gardens, FL @ 7pm
JULY 9 Councilwoman Robinson’s “Meet Me Mondays” Location to be announced @ 7pm JULY 10 Miami Gardens Excellence in Education Council 1515 NW 167 St bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 6:00 p.m. JULY 11 City Council Meeting 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Miami Gardens, FL Council Chambers @ 7pm
JULY 17 Caribbean Affairs Advisory 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 6pm
JULY 18 Elderly Affairs Advisory 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 3:00pm-4:30pm
Commission for Women Meeting 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Conference Room @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
JULY 19 Nuisance Abatement Board 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Miami Gardens, FL Council Chambers @ 5pm Parks & Rec. Advisory 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 City Hall Conference Room Miami Gardens, FL @ 6:00pm JULY 25 Special Master Hearing Code Cases 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 9am – 3pm Progressive Young Adult Meeting 1515 NW 167th Street, Bldg. 5- 200 (Small Conf. Rm.) Miami Gardens, FL @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm City Council Meeting 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Miami Gardens, FL Council Chambers @ 7pm
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Gulliver student sponsors daycare facility in Nicaragua
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BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
Imagine being stopped by a crying mom who tells you she has to tie up her toddler and tape his mouth so he can’t yell just so you can go to work. What would you do? When it happened to Andrea Perez, she took action. Perez was visiting Nicaragua at the time, helping her brother Alejandro with his pet project, a school for poor teens in a rural area of the country. After being confronted by the woman, Perez decided to start a day care so women like that could have a safe place to their children while they worked “She would tie him to the chair and leave the door locked with tape over his mouth,” Perez says. “It wasn’t because she wanted to mistreat the child, but she needed to go to work. It was the only option that she had.” The daycare was named after her grandmother, Anita Holmann, and is located in her grandmother’s house. When her grandmother passed away, Perez asked her grandfather if they could use the house and he said yes. It’s hard enough to start a business as an adult, but Perez is still a teen – she’ll be a senior at Gulliver Prep next year. However, after helping her brother in his community work, she’s already learned how to marshal resources to accomplish things. “I started noticing the women had trouble with their kids,” Perez says, “The ones that weren’t old enough to go to school and they didn’t have a place to leave them. It took a little while to get her dream daycare up and running. First, she needed to raise money and she needed to find a place to house the daycare. She started an errand service to raise the money. “I made up a business card with my
name on it. I handed it out the card around the street and the school,” Perez says. “It started to make a good amount of money and I thought maybe the day care can actually happen.” Once she secured the house, she was able to open the center with the help of friends and family. “I had the money and I had the house, so I got donors,” she says. “I have a lot of family and friends. They match every dollar I make and, with that, I have enough money.” The daycare was established in July and has 60-65 children. They are allowed to care for up to 100. The school has two teachers and plans call for hiring a third. Perez and her friends earn $600 a month with the errand service. Coupled with income from funds from donors who match her earnings, the free daycare became a reality. If there are shortfalls, her grandfather steps in to help. Opening the day care is just the first project. “Right now I’m too young to start it, but I’m planning to open an orphanage,” Perez says. The orphanage concept came about when two children were dropped off at the daycare and then the parents disappeared, leaving no contact information. One of the teachers is taking care of the children, but can’t afford the additional costs without help. Perez says she needs more time to figure out what to do about the situation. Because of her commitment to the children, Perez has been honored with a plaque by the Ministry of Family in Nicaragua. For more information, go to the Anita Holmann Day Care Center in Nicaragua page on Facebook.
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Breaking Habitual Behaviors
Patricia C. Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING Every season has its own theme and presents its own challenges and opportunities. The social events of the season dictate the behaviors of the season. The summer is full of major life events; graduations, weddings, family reunions and vacations. The theme that unites these events is the desire to look good. The desire to look good motivates people to go on a diet and work out. Humans are creatures of habit. So, to accomplish your new goals you have to break some of your current habits. This can be a daunting task. To be successful you cannot rely on willpower alone. You will need a more concentrated approach. The best way to free yourself from an unwanted behavior is to eliminate the need and the reason for that behavior. Ask yourself why you engage in it. How do you feel just before you engage in it? Perhaps, you are bored, anxious, fearful, discouraged,
guilty or full of self-loathing. Examine the purpose that the behavior serves. What does it do for you? Is it to comfort you or soothe you or make you numb? What happened that you need to be comforted or soothed? It is possible that nothing significant happened. Maybe you can’t even remember what happened. You might be carrying some emotion and engaging in certain behaviors that may no longer be relevant. As you matured you might have healed and not even realized it. Behaviors can live on long after the need for them has dissipated. You cannot accomplish anything new with habitual behaviors. In order to establish new behaviors you will need to find things to substitute in your current situation until you can eliminate the need for the behavior completely. Be creative. Explore and try new things until you find the right combination. Because of the effort involved you have to really want to break free from the restrictions of your habit. Break free and you will break out into a “New and Improved” version of yourself. Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 305-788-4864.
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Keep Your Kids Safe This Summer BY REP. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ
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MAs schools get ready to let out for the summer, families will be spending more time outdoors and on the move. June is National Safety Month, and whether you’re a parent, grandparent or family friend, it’s important that you know how to make sure children stay safe. I recently read a disheartening fact from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - one child dies from a preventable injury ever hour. Leading causes of accidental injuries include drowning, suffocation, poisoning, burns, falls, and car accidents. The CDC is committed to helping protect children from these injuries and has developed a number of resources to educate parents and kids about how to prevent injuries. What can you do to prevent child injuries? Be Alert – Store any prescription medications, cleaning products and other toxic products away from a child’s reach. Select a car seat based on your child's age, height, and weight. Ensure that your child wears a properly fitted helmet when riding a bicycle. Install a smoke alarm in your house. Do not leave your child unattended when swimming or near water. Educate Your Children - Use the Color Me Safe coloring book with your children to teach them about safety at home and on the go. Find it both in English at http://www.cdc.gov/injury/pdfs/ColorMeS afe_eng-a.pdf and in Spanish at http://www.cdc.gov/injury/pdfs/ColorMeS afe_spa-a.pdf. Pool safety in particular has been an important issue to me throughout my legislative career. I sponsored and passed the first federal pool and spa safety legislation
signed into law in our nation’s history in December 2007 - the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act. The law requires all public pools and spas to have safety drain covers, and in certain circumstances, an anti-entrapment system. The goal of the law is to improve the safety of all pools and spas by increasing the layers of protection and promoting uninterrupted supervision to prevent child drowning and entrapment. Learn more about how to prevent drowning and keep your kids safe by visiting http://poolsafely.gov/ Rep. Wasserman Schultz talks to a group of 6-year-olds in Hollywood who just received a water safety lesson as part of the Red Cross' new "Big Splash 1-2-3" program. Talk with your teen drivers about safe driving practices in order to reduce driving injuries. For more helpful tips, check out the CDC’s Parents are the Key campaign at http://www.cdc.gov/ParentsAreTheKey/ab out/index.html. You can also review the CDC’s new National Action Plan on Child Injury Prevention at http://www.cdc.gov/ParentsAreTheKey/a bout/index.html which highlights prevention solutions and provides a guide to reducing childhood injuries through coordinated efforts at the federal, state and local levels. Spread the Word – By working together we can keep our children safe and prevent injuries. Be sure to share this helpful information with your family and friends. I am proud to be an advocate for South Florida’s kids, and my office is always open to you. You can reach us in Pembroke Pines at 954-437-3936, in Aventura at 305-936-5724 and in Washington, DC at 202-225-7931. I’m also available on Facebook. You can download my mobile app for iPhone and Android here.
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‘Summer Blockbusters’
Bari Auerbach LIFE IN THE CITY When it’s this hot in the city, one of the coolest places to be is at the movies! So grab a good seat, munch on some popcorn and turn off your cell phones because these “summer blockbusters” just may be coming to a theater near you! Hunger Games: In this thrilling adventure film, families looking for the perfect place to live choose Aventura – not so much because of the great schools and parks – but because the city has so many different great restaurants, moms know they’ll never have to cook! The Avengers: Superheroes in this “Marvelous” version are out to save Aventura tons of money by ensuring all competing cable companies promising “stronger, super service” really live up to those claims and disclose that low promotional rates eventually go up faster than a speeding bullet! Snow White and the Huntsman: In this version of the classic fairytale, Aventura
princesses enlist the help of the “Bargain Hunter” to seek out the best sales – especially on anything snow white that all fashionistas know can’t be worn after Labor Day! Rock of Ages: Aventura fitness enthusiasts who worship rock climbing, cycling, skating or running around the circle are starring in this epic saga proving age is just a number and they can look even better than Tom Cruise with his shirt off! Men in Black: Since Aventura is renowned for being one of South Florida’s most affluent communities, it would make perfect dollars and cents to film another sequel called “Men not in the Red” at locations like King Jewelers, Porto Vita or Morton’s! Dark Shadows: Since this blockbuster has resurrected the fame of legendary vampire Barnabas Collins, Aventura dentists are hoping he’ll become an advocate for healthy teeth and maybe even help promote the whitening kiosk at the mall! Battleship: You’ll be on the edge of your seat waiting to see which community priding itself on having the most opulent marina wins the battle to attract more luxurious yachts as all those lucky to be docking in Aventura exclaim, “My ship has really come in!”
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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Time to Halt the FCAT BY KAREN ARONOWITZ, President, United Teachers of Dade
Last month, after Florida's writing scores plummeted following the raising of "standards," I called for a moratorium of the FCAT. It's time to retire this torture device to the dungeon of bad ideas masquerading as accountability. Do you know what a 3 means on the FCAT Writes test? A 4? Do you know what a score of 3 or 4 meant last year? Or what it will mean next year? Nobody does. But the fact that the scoring of these 45 minute first draft essays "raised the standards" is taken as a sign that the scoring itself met some kind of basic standard in validity and reliability. Except that it didn't. Many who say that our students should know grammar and spelling are pursing their lips in disapproval of our teachers' instruction. I hear disapproval from those who last wrote an essay forty years ago. Since then, they have written short texts and emails without a care for punctuation, spelling, or grammar. LOL! I myself, a moderately good speller, am typing while my iPad corrects errors as I go. Typo or lack of knowledge? I'll never tell! Yet one day in March, our students sit down with a pencil and a piece of paper and are told, "Write an essay! BTW, one point off for every misspelled word." Those who think the FCAT means something about a student's understanding of content are sadly mistaken. The math portions are often out of sequence of instruction. It is wrong to test students on material in which they have yet to have received instruction.
As for FCAT Reading, all the hodgepodge of strategies taught will not advance our students' understanding unless they learn content. Reading comprehension takes place as students study content. You remember content, don't you? Science. History. Geography. Literature. Content instruction requires students to write essays on topics that test their understanding of the content area. And yes, our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; handwriting is deplorable because they use the technology of their time, which corrects spelling and grammar as they write. But that is not what Florida's FCAT is all about. It's a state test that doesn't inform of us of how our students perform on a national platform. It takes weeks of time from instruction with a number of interim assessments required, often as frequently as every 3 weeks. It promotes strategies over content instruction. And when millions of our tax dollars disappear into the coffers of the test makers, they are not held accountable when the scores don't come back on time or accurately. Instead, our state punishes our students and teachers on the basis of their FCAT scores while forking over millions of dollars to the brothers and in-laws and assorted family friends of politicians and governors. It's time to call a halt to the FCAT. As Florida works to implement Common Core Standards with tests that show how students perform throughout the nation, we should save the millions of dollars wasted on the FCAT to reinvest in our public schools. We should use this money to provide a comprehensive education to all our students that includes physical education, the arts, music, and enhanced vocational-technical programs. These are the steps in education that provide our students the necessary skills and learning that lead to their success in work and life. The United Teachers of Dade represents 35,000 teachers and school support personnel in MDCPS. The union is committed to being a leader in creating public school reform, fostering a quality public education for all students and elevating the professional status of teachers, paraprofessionals, office employees, and all school support personnel.
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New book offers a look into autism from insider BY GLORIA BURNS
pies in Philadelphia completed, Sybil used every single moment as a teachable one Voracious readers often will forget the while his dad was his best friend and put him contents of a book unless it meets certain to work. To this day Sybil continues this misconditions that make it memorable. Playing sion and recounts, “My mouth never stops into that mix, as a rule, is it being especially with Marc and I am not a big talker. I am surwell written and entertaining or something prised the kid didn’t put a gag on me. To this that touches one’s very soul and imparts day when we go shopping to buy our own something of value they may things, I constantly discuss be shared with others or put and point out things as we into use in one’s everyday life. shop. Afterwards, he will Living Life with Autism: The make a comment like ‘thanks, World Through My Eyes, a Mom, I had a good time and book written by Marc William learned a lot today.’” Pulver with Robert Shostak, is In this book, Marc shares the latter. While it is intentionhis experiences — good and ally not well written, that is bad — with amazing recall, part of its charm. With the help something not uncommon for of a retired education profesthose with autism spectrum sor, Shostak, Pulver tells the disorder. The reader learns story of his life dealing with how the positive influence and Marc William Pulver and growing up with minimal incredible efforts of his loving –––––––––––––––– brain damage later diagnosed as parents and siblings impacted autism when he was applying his life and how grateful he is for an insurance policy as an adult. Spelling for that support. mistakes and other noticeable errors are left While Marc’s words have a child-like qualas written effectively giving the reader a bet- ity, he ultimately comes across as a person ter understanding of how Marc’s mind with good common sense who has an incredworks. ible appreciation for his family who gave him The book is an insightful journey with into the platform to conquer his challenges: from the world of autism that leaves one with a receiving his driver’s license, writing his bar better understanding of how parents, like mitzvah speech, being a water boy for the Marc’s, have navigated unknown waters and football team when he couldn’t make the prevailed against all odds. You see, Pulver team, to volunteering to help the homeless suffered oxygen deprivation at birth result- and taking great trips with his parents. ing in developmental problems. After reading this book, you will be enamWhen doctors suggested that he be institu- ored of this fine man and feel a kinship to this tionalized, his courageous and amazing parents remarkable family. Those dealing with or looked elsewhere and turned to the Institute for who have friends, relatives or children with the Achievement for Human Potential in autism spectrum disorder will find this book Philadelphia. His mother, Sybil Pulver, began inspiring and full of useful information. with countless hours of therapy one of which Marc’s book is available at Ingram, was an exercise for his eyes to perfect stereo- Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine scopic vision making trips to Philadelphia bookstores everywhere for $10.95. For addievery three months for three years. tional information, visit online at As Marc was growing up with his thera- <www.marcpulver.com>.
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