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A message from Mayor Shirley Gibson...
ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE 2011 HURRICANE SEASON? A FATHER’S DAY MESSAGE Hurricane Season begins on June 1st and ends on November 30th. While last year South Florida escaped the wrath of the season’s storms, other cities and states were tremendously affected. The 2010 Hurricane season proved to be quite active with 19 named storms. Five of these
storms reached category 3 or higher. The 2010 season was by far the most active on record. The 2011 Hurricane Season is predicted to be at least as active as the 2010 season. Are you prepared? We know the devastation hurricanes can cause; flooding, injuries, death, interruptions in various utility services, including down power lines and interruption of communication services as well as little or no access to food and water. We must approach this Hurricane Season with an eye towards preparedness.
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Kids and the Power of Work • • • • • • • • • THE TASTE IN THE GARDENS FOOD & WINE TASTING
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BY ANTRANETTE PIERRE
How do children come to realize the connection between their school experiences and the world of work? How can area businesses ensure entry-level employees have the skills they need? For most students the connection between school and work is very unclear. Not for students at Miami Gardens’ elementary schools who are served by The City of Miami
Gardens, and area business volunteers through a yearlong School-to-Career program called KIDS AND THE POWER OF WORK (KAPOW). This year, Miami Gardens’ elementary schools included Barbara Hawkins, Norland and Golden Glades Elementary schools.
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By Oliver GilBert
Councilman As Father’s Day approaches, I am reminded of my father; he was a great man and a wonderful father. Although I knew his value in my life when he was alive, I understand it better now that he is gone. I was blessed to have a great dad. Fathers do a lot that we don’t always notice at the time; they are calm when the situation seems to require panic; strong when fear is at heart; they are a better friend to us than we are to them; they say no when yes would be easier, but nonetheless wrong; they teach, lead and pray for us and with us; they believe in us when all others doubt us; and they go without, so we don’t have to. In my life, my dad did all of these things. Nevertheless, perhaps the greatest of his deeds, the most valued of the gifts he gave me, was a comprehensive role model of the type of father I need to be. I did not realize it at the time, but he was showing me how to be patient when time was required and stern when obedience was necessary. He was teaching me to listen, not just to words, but to understand the actions the words implied. He was teaching me how to love unconditionally without borders or restrictions. The greatest gift my Father ever gave me was to show me how to be a good father. To all the fathers, grandfathers, step fathers, God- fathers, brothers and uncles that play the role of fathers, and men that generally stand in the gap that has been created by the absence of another, know that while it may often go unsaid, you are loved and appreciated. Happy Father’s Day! Councilman Oliver Gilbert III
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Last month, City of Miami Gardens Employees hosted students at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex. Students met with code enforcement officers, police officers, the city architect, a human resources analyst and procurement specialists. Representatives from the fleet department showed students the city vehicles. “It is great to know there are programs that exist to give our youth an opportunity to see firsthand what grown-ups do to make a living,” said Carlo Hollis, Fleet Services’ Administrative Assistant. Miami Gardens Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Investigators instructed students about the importance of wearing seatbelts to prevent major injury during car accidents. City Architect Jimmie Allen showed pictures of the projects currently in construction like Brentwood Park football lights installation and completed projects like the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex. KAPOW partners business and community volunteers with elementary schools throughout South Florida. “KAPOW exposes students to career opportunities and helps them connect what they are learning to their futures in the workplace,”
said John Casbarro, KAPOW Coordinator. Human Resources Analyst Sandra Ruiz offered mock interviews to students. “The program was a great way to get involved and teach children from the community about different careers in government,” said Ruiz. “The children were very involved and had great questions.” For eight months, City staff volunteered with assigned classes at the local elementary schools, visiting once per month for one hour to teach various lesson plans i.e. teamwork, communication and diversity. Before you begin the lessons, a one-time training will show you how to implement the lessons and ensure success. Your participation will make a valuable contribution to the future of our community's young people and help them learn about careers in your field. Want to become a KAPOW volunteer? Our young people need to be inspired by you to work and succeed! Please contact KAPOW Director John Casbarro at john.casbarro@gmail.com, in Dade – 786-877-0334, or Broward, 954-680-3916.
Be smart, read a book!
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•• PUBLIC SAFETY CORNER •• Miami Gardens police officers have participated in the Police Unity Tour for the last two years. The primary purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise awareness of Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty. The secondary purpose of the Police Unity Tour is to raise money for the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum. To participate in this ride the rider must be a police officer, retired police officer or a survivor of an officer killed in the line of duty. The rider must raise a minimum of $1,800.00, which is usually collected from the communities the officer works in or from family and friends. The rider must train for several weeks leading up to this event and then be able to ride 250 miles during the three day Police Unity Tour. The rider must also select a fallen law enforcement officer from the previous year and represent them for the ride. The rider must learn of the officer’s death, contact the fallen officer’s agency and attempt to make contact with a survivor of the fallen law enforcement officers’ family to explain what he/she is doing. The rider is provided with a blue memorial wrist band, which has been branded with the fallen officer’s name and end of watch on it. This band is worn from the beginning of the ride to the end. The band is then given to the survivor on the night of the candle light vigil. The Florida chapter, Chapter 8, began the ride in Portsmouth, VA with a 110 mile ride the first day ending in Tappahannock, VA. The second day traverses through 70 miles of the rolling “hills” of Virginia ending in Fredericksburg, VA. The third day is the big day, which is when approximately 1400 riders travel the final 70 miles to Washington DC, eventually meeting up at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium (RFK Stadium.) The riders come from all across the nation as well as other countries such as England and Canada. All the riders gather at the stadium to meet, talk and
share their stories of police work and the ride. They will then ride to the memorial together. The final two miles of the ride is held in downtown Washington DC, with traffic stopped so thousands of supporters and onlookers can watch the unified riders tirelessly arrive at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. At this time the riders provide the President of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial with the money raised from the supporters. This year all chapters raised $1.5 million dollars, the most in the fifteen years of the tours existence. The final event for the Police Unity Tour is the Candle Light Vigil, which is held at the Memorial. Chapter 8 was one of the chapters selected to escort the fallen officer’s survivors to their seats for the ceremony. This is a very touching and eye opening experience for the rider and the survivors. At this time, the blue memorial band is given to the fallen officers’ survivor. We appreciate the City of Miami Gardens and businesses throughout the City that have supported us throughout this event. This year’s riders were Detective Alex Barney, Detective Michael Horn, and Detective William Wagenmann.
City of Miami Gardens Community Newspaper EDITOR-AT-LARGE Ula Zucker-Williams • MANAGING EDITOR Anthony Jackson EDITOR Stephanie Saenz • CALENDAR EDITOR Tamilla Mullings • WRITERS Antranette Pierre, Janey Tate, Cynthia Roby CONTRIBUTORS Mayor Shirley Gibson, Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis, Councilmen Oliver Gilbert III, and Chef Emanuel Washington If you have news or events that you would like to submit for consideration to be published in the Miami Gardens Community Newspaper, please email ssaenz@miamigardens-fl.gov or call the Events & Media Department at (305)622-8000 ext 2482.
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HURRICANE
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The City of Miami Gardens’ goal is to maintain safety and continuity of services during any major storm; to make sure everyone, from children to seniors, are always prepared with a plan in case a storm should strike. There are many resources available all around you. Don’t ignore the information; use the information available to become more aware and informed. Some things you can do now include creating a family emergency plan, preparing a hurricane emergency safety kit for your family, pruning trees around your home, registering elderly and disable citizens on the special needs list, taking photos of your home (all angles) before the storm, and gathering important documents (including photos) and placing them in a secure and waterproof plastic zip lock bag. These are only a few things to get you started, but there is much more to do. A list has been provided to help guide you through the things you will need to think of should the Miami Gardens area be threatened by a hurricane. A longer list does exist, however the short list includes some of the most important items and necessities you will need to have portable and stored in a sturdy easy-to-carry and water resistant container. Prepare supplies for at least three days of use: • A three-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day) and ready-to-eat non-perishable foods such as tuna, peanut butter, canned fruit, and juice boxes • A manual can opener and cooking utensils • A battery powered radio or television able to receive HDTV signals, and plenty of batteries. • A flashlight for each person in the family • A first aid kit and reference guide
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• Prescription and non-prescription medicines, eye glasses, contact lenses, and hearing aid batteries. • Copies of important documents such as a drivers' license, birth certificate, insurance policies, and social security cards • Cash - ATMs, debit cards or credit cards won't work when the power is out. • Extra clothing, blankets and towels • Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members • Emergency tools • Extra home and car keys. • Food and water for your pets.
• Tarps for leaks • A list of important numbers and emergency contacts Being aware, informed and prepared are always the first defense and can save a life. • Visit Miami Dade Office of Emergency Management’s official website dedicated to preparing for this Hurricane Season at http://www.miamidade.gov/oem/ and download your emergency toolkit guide in English, Spanish and Creole. • Visit http://www.fema.gov/ to find information on preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. • Visit http://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/ for the National Flood Insurance Program to learn more about various insurance programs and insurance coverage pre and post disaster. Hurricane preparedness/ readiness is a family and friend affair. Share these links with your Facebook and Twitter friends. We also encourage you to sign-up for Code Red Emergency Alerts by visiting the Miami Gardens Police Department website at www.mgpdfl.org and click on the “Code Red” tab to register. For more information, please call Mike Gambino, Flood Plain Administrator, and 305-622-8000 x. 3106.
Francisco Flores, MD. Board Certified Dermatologist • FXM Research Miramar Do you or someone you know have “Tinea Pedis/Athlete’s Foot”? Do you or someone you know have “Tinea Cruris/Jock Itch”? Do you or someone you know have “Tinea Corporis/Ringworm”? FXM Research in Miramar is looking for males and females 12 years or older that suffer from Tinea Pedis, Tinea Cruris, and/or Tinea Corporis to participate in an Open Label eight [8] study-visit clinical research study with the opportunity of recurrent study medication for one year. Medical Insurance is not required for study participation. Qualified participants will receive:
• Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist. • Investigational Study Medication at no cost. • Reimbursement for time and travel up to $350.00. ¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conozca “Hongos Entre Los Dedos De Sus Pies/Pie De Atleta”? ¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conozca “Tinea Cruris u Hongos Entre Sus Piernas/Muslos”? ¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conozca “Tinea Corporal o Tinea En Forma De Anillo En Su Piel”? FXM Research in Miramar está buscando hombres y mujeres entre las edades de 12 años o más que sufran de Hongos Entre Los Dedos De Sus Pies, Hongos Entre Sus Piernas/Muslos, y/o Hongos En Su Piel para participar en un estudio de investigación clínico que requiere ocho [8] visitas con la oportunidad de medicamentos del estudio recurrentes por un año. 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 $350.00. For more information please call / Para más información por favor llame:
(954) 430-1097 3000 SW 148th Avenue, Suite 216 Miramar, FL 33027 • www.fxmresearch.com
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Miami Gardens Calendar of Events June 2011 JUNE 1 •Zoning Meeting 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 7pm
JUNE 15 •Elderly Affairs Advisory Committee City Hall Small Conf. Room @ 3pm – 4:30 pm •Commission for Women Board Meeting 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Conference Room @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
JUNE 8 •Special Master Code Cases 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 9am-3pm •Junior Council 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Miami Gardens, FL Council Chambers @ 3:30pm-6pm
JUNE 16 •Nuisance Abatement Board 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Miami Gardens, FL Council Chambers @ 5pm
•City Council Meeting 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Miami Gardens, FL Council Chambers @ 7pm
•Parks & Rec. Advisory Commitee 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 City Hall Conference Room Miami Gardens, FL @ 6:30pm
JUNE 14 •Caribbean Affairs Advisory Commitee 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 6pm
JUNE 19 •Progressive Young Adults 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 3pm-5pm
JUNE 20 •Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Police Dept., 1020 NE 163 Drive Miami Gardens, FL @ 7pm JUNE 22 •Special Master Code Cases 1515 NW 167 Street, bldg. 5-200 Council Chambers @ 9am-3pm •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
City of Miami Gardens Police Department Use the se numb ers to contact us Operations Division Major Anthony Chapman Patrol Division
305-474-1406 305-474-1406
School Crossing Guards Cherise Asberry Traffic Concerns Neighborhood Watch Report Truants
305-474-1526 305-474-1391 305-474-6473 305-474-6473
Investigations Division Major Alan Mandelbloom Captain Rafael Suarez Captain Frank Trujillo Auto Theft/Pawn Unit CST/Narcotics Unit
305-474-1407 305-474-1430 305-474-1418 305-474-1428 305-474-1427
Support Division Major Steve List Captain Athena Skellion Captain Alfred Lewers Jr Communications Center Court Liaison Off Duty Police Employment Records Unit
305-474-1408 305-474-1380 305-474-1405 305-474-MGPD (6473) 305-474-1412 305-474-1412 305-474-1413
Professional Standards/Training Unit Background Investigations 305-622-8059 Captain Marilyn Gongalez 305-622-8059 Training Unit 305-622-8059 Non-Emergency Police Communications & Information (305) 474-MGPD (6473)
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City of Miami Gardens Staff Directory Name Julie-Ann Smith Sonja K. Dickens Ronetta Taylor Danny Crew Renee Crichton Daniel Rosemond Vernita Nelson Tasha Codner Sharon Ragoonan Patti Varney Mike Gabino Taren Kinglee Kara Petty Jay Marder O. Tom Ruiz Pam Thompson Ula Zucker-Williams Matthew Boyd Hilary Marshall Tashek Hamlette
Department E-mail Asst. to Mayor jsmith@miamigardens-fl.gov City Attorney sdickens@miamigardens-fl.gov City Clerk rtaylor@miamigardens-fl.gov City Manager crewd@miamigardens-fl.gov Deputy City Manager rcrichton@miamigardens-fl.gov Asst. City Manager drosemond@miamigardens-fl.gov Asst. City Manager vnelson@miamigardens-fl.gov KMGB Director codner@miamigardens-fl.gov Director. Building & Code sragoonan@miamigardens-fl.gov Finance Director pvarney@miamigardens-fl.gov Flood Plain Administrator mgabino@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 Public Works Director truiz@miamigardens-fl.gov Procurement Manager pthompson@miamigarders-fl.gov Events and Media Coordinator uzucker@miamigardens-fl.gov Miami Gardens Police Chief Assistant to Council hmarshall@miamigardens-fl.gov (Vice Mayor Campbell, Davis, D. Williams) Assistant to Council thamlette@miamigardens-fl.gov (Gilbert, A. Williams, Robinson)
Main 305-622-8010 305-622-8055 305-622-8003 305-622-8007 305-622-8006 305-622-8005 305-622-8008 305-622-8009 305-622-8018 305-622-8000 Ext. 2780 305-622-8039 305-622-8030 305-622-8080 305-622-8025 305-622-8004 305-622-8000 Ext. 2490 305-622-8035 305-474-1400 305-622-8000 Ext. 2793 305-622-8000 Ext. 2705
City of Miami Gardens Mayor and Council’s Corner To contact your Council representatives, call 305-622-8010.
Mayor Shirley Gibson
Vice-Mayor Aaron Campbell Jr. (Seat 1)
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis (Seat 2)
Councilman AndrĂŠ Williams (Seat 3)
Councilwoman Felicia S. Robinson (Seat 4)
Councilman David Williams, Jr. (Seat 5)
Councilman Oliver G. Gilbert III (Seat 6)
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•• FYI •• BY CHEF EMANUEL WASHINGTON This is Part One of a Five Part Soul Food and Soul Food Restaurant educational series. Throughout, we will investigate the what, when, where, why and how we arrived at this intersection in history. Soul Food Restaurants in America are going out of business at an alarming rate. I estimate that over the past decade, approximately one in four of all Soul Food restaurants in America have closed their doors permanently. This is a conservative estimate. How many Soul Food Restaurants have closed in your city in the last decade? Have you noticed? Can you name them? Do you wonder why? Do you know why? How does it affect you? How does it affect your family? How does this bulletin impact American History? Soul Food restaurants are in critical condition! The Family tree of America stands at the Crossroads of History. Which way will it turn? Will it follow the race car of capitalism and go to the left of fact? Will it turn right and plow the fields of faith? Will it falter from lack of interest and awareness, or will it stay on the righteous path of histories’ intention? Will the vitamins of American History nourish the soul of America or will a significant component of American History and Culture become lost in the hypnotism of everyday life? Will Soul Food and Soul Food restaurants withstand the test of time, or will it be our last will and testament to the prayers, sacrifices, contributions, and creative genius of an entire culture? I ask you these questions! Soul Food is in a lonely place with history right now. History and culture are critical to the encyclopedia of mankind. They keep score and record vital statistics of life itself. Furthermore, history chronicles man’s journey through time.
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‘Critical Condition’ Soul Food Restaurants at the Crossroads! The Series: Part 1 It tells us where we came from, where we’ve been, it helps us to hopefully coexist better today than yesterday, and it forecasts that which is to come. Soul Food is in critical condition. It is essential that we take this message seriously. Time is of the essence. Soul Food Restaurant Closures: Below is a ‘partial list’ of Soul Food Restaurant closures in select Cities across America.
last year; however, it remains open. Los Angeles, CA: Reign, owned by Keyshawn Johnson and G. Garvin. In Beverly Hills: Georgia on Melrose (Owner: Former L.A. Laker Norm Nixon); Jean P’s Soul Food on Figueroa; Ma Pinkies, San Mateo; Shark Bar on La Cienega; House of Soul Food. Santa Clara: Babe’s & Ricky’s Inn on Leimert; M & M Soul Food Lakewood, CA;
Chicago, IL: Edna’s, a historic soul food restaurant closes its doors after 44 years in business. One of the oldest Soul Food Restaurants in America, Army & Lou’s Soul Food Restaurant, has closed its doors after 66 years in business. Harlem, NY: More than 10 Soul Food restaurants have closed in Harlem over the past decade. Here are just a few: Copelands on 145th Street closed after 50 years in business, Charles’ Southern Kitchen and Louis’s Family Restaurant on Lennox and 125th; Amy Ruth’s on West 116th Street, home of the chicken and waffles concept filed for bankruptcy
Powell’s Soul Food Cafe, San Francisco; Nellie’s Soul Food on Broadway; and Gramtee’s on Stanford in Oakland, CA. Boston, MA: Pink Teacup, Soul Food Restaurant, closing after a Half Century! West Village, opened in 1957. Chef Lee’s Famous Soul Food on Morton St.; Bob’s Southern Bistro on Columbus; Poppa B’s on Blue Hill in Dorchester, Mrs. Jones on Dorchester, in Dorchester, Stork Club on Northhampton St. Boston; Magnolia’s in Cambridge, MA; Big Lou Rib House on Squireroad, Revere, MA; Jake’s Boss Barbeque on Washington, Jamaica Plain, MA; Jakes Dixie Roadhouse on Moody, Waltham, MA; Linwood Bar & Grill on Kilmarnock, Boston; and Vegan Soul Food on Washington Street, Boston, MA. Las Vegas, NV: Big Mama’s Rib Shack on Bonanza, Las Vegas; Soul 2 Soul Bistro on Rainbow Blvd; Ella Em’s on Craig Road, North Vegas; and M & M Soul Food Cafe on Charleston. Albuquerque, NM: A Taste of Soul on Mateo and Almost Gourmet Soul Food on San Pedro, NE.
The Center for Research and Educa+on on Aging and Technology Enhancement (CREATE) is conduc(ng a research study involving the use of a Personalized Reminder Informa+on and Social Management (PRISM) system designed to support social connec(vity, memory, knowledge about topics and resources, and resources access for older adults. This Center is part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. If you speak English, live alone, and don’t have a computer at home, you might qualify for this project. If you are interested in being part of this research study, please call (305) 355-9200 and men(on the “PRISM Study”. You will be paid for your (me and effort.
Austin, TX: Dot’s Place (Pflugerville) New Castle, DE: Joe’s Soul Food Fish Market on Dupont. Oklahoma City, OK: Brown Suga Cafe on NW 122nd St. Des Moines, IA: Something Good on Sixth and Mom and Son’s on True Parkway. Rock Hill, SC: DJ’s Soul Food on Herlong Dallas, TX: Po Bill’s Cafe, on Commerce St. Houston, TX: Kitchen Soul Food on Richmond and the Family Cafe on Blodgett. Minneapolis, MN: Favor Cafe on Lake St. Saint Louis, MO: Brown Suga’s on New Halls Ferry. St. Petersburg, FL: Shirley’s Soul Food, a St Petersburg icon closed after nearly 30 years in business. So, why are so many Soul Food restaurants going out of business? We will answer this question and many others as we move deeper into the series. Stay tuned…. Part 2 of this series provides an indepth analysis of the dynamics and contributing factors in the wake of the current state of Soul Food restaurants. What will be the takeaways for future generations when history’s bell tolls? Will we go down in history as the home of the brave, land of the free minus identity and culture or will history record this moment as an international example of valor, resilience, perseverance, and unparallel determination? Soul Food is a significant component of American History and Culture. It is vital that we preserve and protect it. Where do you stand? Chef Emanuel is a prominent soul food critic. Recently relocated from Chicago, Il, he was formerly the Executive Chef and Food Service Director at The Department of Defense Analysis. He isalso the founder and owner of a culinary school in South Florida as well as a Food Historian. He has studied American Food History and the 'Soul Food' discipline for decades. For more information about Chef Emanuel, visit his website at http://chefemanuel.com.
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Manage your Financial Condition like a Business
Most working people are employees and they think like employees when it comes to their financial condition. This means their focus is on salary, health insurance, 401k and vacation time. Yes, these benefits do impact your financial condition but it is one-sided. It is on the side of what you have (assets). We suggest that in order to attain financial independence, employees should begin to think and behave as a business owner. A business owner’s focus is not only on what they have but more importantly, what they owe (liabilities). This means accounts payable, which for individuals are items such as credit cards, car loans and mortgages.On this side of the balance sheet, the business owner wants to minimize expenses.
What you have (assets) minus what you owe (liabilities) results in what’s left over (net worth). $1 of assets and $1 of liabilities means $0 in net worth. $1 less in liabilities means you are $1 richer. Many employees with more salary will spend more, so they still have little net worth or financial independence. The car and house they own may be fancier but they may still be broke. Thebook,TheMillionaireNextDoor,describes how a business owner thinks and behaves.It is no secret how to become financially secure. It comes down to not thinking and behaving like an employee when it comes to your financial future. Tonkinson Financial provides hands-on money management for the middle class. They are located at: 2 3 9 8 S o u t h D i x i e H w y. , M i a m i , FL 33133. Phone: 305-858-1628 Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, Rick Tonkinson, Margarita Tonkinson, Steven Tonkinson, Registered Representatives Advisory services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc., Rick Tonkinson, Margarita Tonkinson, Steven Tonkinson, Investment Advisor Representatives Tonkinson Financial and the Securities America companies are not affiliated.
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2nd Annual Trashion Show On Thursday, May 5, 2011 the City of Miami Gardens hosted its 2nd Annual Trashion Show. Through the Trashion Show we are able to engage our youth using an activity that sparks their interest while learning about recycling and how many things in their everyday lives can be reused. The show was an amazing display of fashion using what would otherwise be trash. One grand prize was awarded; while first, second and third place prizes were awarded in three categories: Grades 2nd -5th, 6th -8th and 9th -12th. Twenty contestants were judged by a panel of four judges based on the following criteria: Amount of recycled material used, creativity, neatness and style. Cash prizes were sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Miami Gardens.
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Councilwoman Lisa. C. Davis Presents the MOTHER OF THE YEAR Winners! and her colleagues salute you! Listed below are the letter’s submitted by the children of the winners:
Grand Prize Winner Elizabeth Elaine (May) Davis Our mother, Grandmother, Great- Grandmother A provider, Confidant, Nurturer, Teacher, Matriarch
In honor of Mother’s Day this year, Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis hosted a Mother of the Year contest offering members of the community an opportunity to share with the community , in 300 words or less, why their mother should be selected as Mother of the Year. The letters came pouring in from all over the City of Miami Gardens! The selection process was exciting as each participant had a colorful tale to tell about their mother and how valuable she was to their lives. Certainly the selection process was difficult as every mother deserved to be Mother of the Year, however only four (4) would win top honors and a prize which included gift baskets, gift cards, flowers and plaques. The grand prize was bestowed upon Ms. Elizabeth Elaine “May” Davis. Ms. Jackie Carter received First runner up honors whose name was submitted by her daughter Tracy K. Carter. Trellana Baxter received second place honors for her relentless spirit to persevere after losing a husband at the age of 27, and continuing to raise her family and stress the importance of education. Third place honors went to Ms. Carol Brown, whose daughter Bria Brown describes as compassionate caregiver, and a mother to the community, and fourth place winner Ms. Phyllis W. Sloan-Simpkins whose daughter Phytreasia Carroll who described her mother as a “No Quitter” and mission in life is to help others. In addition the City of Miami Gardens believes that all of its mother’s are winners and Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis
Moving her family to the Scott Lake neighborhood of Miami Gardens to provide a better life, she had become a beacon of love and Respect on the corner of 178th Terrace and 12th court. Not only is she a woman who has loved and raised her children, grand children, and greatgrandchildren, she has also loved, raised and supported so many others. From the local school children, to adults needing a simple “hello” or a hot meal, Elizabeth has loved and cared for so many in the Miami Gardens area, Everyone Knows Mrs., Davis and they know that beyond her doors is a genuine love and laughter for everyone to share. She is a Visionary, doing everything for those most important to her and little for herself. Choosing where she would live and raise her legacy was based upon her being able to be the woman she needed to be for her family. In close proximity to the 75, 42 and 83 bus lines so that not only could she get to work, but also that her children could get to neighborhoods schools and be educated, Her selflessness has never dwindled, knowing that the love she gave to the world would return to her and it has! As Elizabeth turned 85 in December 2009, those very people she had touched with her love, joined her to celebrate her life. From as far as the Midwest and the Caribbean, neighbors, adults she babysat as children, Friends , the friends of her children, relatives, and others she has cared for over the years all came to celebrate her and return all the love she has given to so many over the years. She is forever our Mother of the Year! Sabrina Hooks and The Children, Grands & Great-Grands Miami Gardens, Fl.
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First runner up Jackie Carter Jackie Carter The mother of the year, phenomenal, caring, kind hearted, caters to the elderly, clothes and feeds disaster victims, helps giving jobs to who she can help, or the ones that people has said never will make it. Lay’s her life down for other’s expecting nothing but God’s rewards at the end. I am her daughter who was sentenced to 121 month s in federal prison. I got in situation among other family members which landed me behind bars, at the time, my husband had been deported, and I’m in prison and my twins out there no parents. When my mother found out where I was she went a picked up her grandchildren. I never told her where I was not had I spoken to her. My mother not only forced to raise babies again, she took care of me too and the other grandchildren. Mom served my time with me and not once judged me she listen and supported me, encouraged, prayed and held prayer groups for my release, totally supportive. What the devil meant for bad God got his glory. Through this situation has a great outcome. My mother taught me the value of a mother. She been my living example of a mothers role model, teaching me how to be a good mother, how to deal with forgiveness and unconditional love. My mother is my proverbs 31 women she is love God designed her well. I have never met anyone who knew my mother that had anything other than wonderful things to say about my mother. So I present my mother, your mother and I share her with everyone else mother, Jackie Carter. Sincerely, Tracy K. Carter Miami Gardens, Fl.
Second place Trellana Baxter Wow! I came this far! Do you want your Mother to be the first lady to be the nominee of Miami Gardens- Mother of the Year? Well, I do. To begin with, my mother Trellanna, is an angel! And the reason I say this is because a couple of months ago, my mother gave birth to a baby girl name Treniece R’ Mani Brown. My mom’s cutie pie weighed only 3 pounds. She was a miracle to me and my family and was as cute as a button. I love her! During the birth of my baby sister, my mother had a health condition that caused her to have a seizure. The baby was ok but it was my mother who ended up in I.C.U. Burt my
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mother survived many obstacles while being in the hospital for almost one month. In addition to, my mother, Trellana, never gave up on bills or had her car repossessed, you see, my mother never let you know what she feels deep inside. She just keeps going no matter what she does. Everything that a mother should do for her children- well she does; plus more. She clothes us, feed us, loves us and gives us much advice. Continuously, Mother reminds us that no matter what you endure in life, there is light to the end of the rainbow. Furthermore, my mother lost her husband at the age of twenty-seven. To this day I ask myself, where my mother gets her strength especially after seeing family and friends walk away after the funeral. Plenty of nights my mother would cry herself to sleep because she did not know how she was going to take of us. So a family friend told my mother that it was time for her to start a new relationship with God! Immediately my mom reconnected us with God because only the Lord knows all the trials and tribulations we’ve gone through. Ultimately, this is why I am very proud of my mother because she keeps a smile on my face, clothes on our back and food on the table. All mama asks of is to “GO TO SCHOOL, GET AN EDUCATION FROM PRIMARY TO SECONDARY PLUS COLLEGE. “ She wants to see the day that all of her children receive a DEGREE so that we can get a decent job and take care of ourselves like she did. In short, I would like to descried my mother as being a strong, vibrant BLACK WOMAN that’s intelligent, brace and ambitious. My mother is the best and the only one! I love her with all my heart and want her to be the nominated for mother of the year representing Miami Gardens, Florida. Sincerely, Toni Baxter Parkview Elementary School- 5th grade Teacher: Mrs. C. Everson
Third place Carol brown CAROL BROWN FOR MOTHER OF THE YEAR I, Bria Brown, nominate my mother Carol Brown for the Mother of the Year. My mother is a strong, virtuous woman who will go above and beyond for her family. She is a supervisor for the MiamiDade County Juvenile Assessment Center, Advocacy Chair for the American Cancer Society and caretaker for her
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Sincerely, Bria Brown Miami gardens, Fl.
Fourth place Phyllis W. Sloan-Simpkins
daughter, a 9 year cancer survivor. My mother is a woman who has a passion to save the children of this community. Every time a child walks into her office at the JAC she encourages them that they can achieve anything despite what obstacle they faced. Whenever someone, was in need, whether a stranger or friend, she was there to help in anyway. When I was diagnosed with cancer 10 years ago, my mother was there every step of the way. She made sure that I had the best of everything including doctors, nurses, and care. Witnessing your daughter go through an ordeal such as this would have crushed some but my mother preserved, stayed strong, kept the faith, and took some risks. As doctors were giving her the options to save my life, she chose an option many would second guess. Instead of amputation my mother decided to take me to Gainesville to see this radical doctor who in the end saved my leg and my life. She advocates every year for cancer research and treatment for families nationwide through the American Cancer Society. With the Help of the Community She has helped to raise over $200,000 over the past 10 years for the American Cancer Society. I believe my mother deserves the Woman of The Year Award because every day she continues to do the impossible for her family and community.
Dear Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis, I write this letter on behalf of an extraordinary lady my mother Ms. Phyllis W. Sloan-Simpkins. Firstly, let me inform you why my mother should be selected for the “Mother of the Year Award”. She has been a true inspiration and has helped many. She became a firefighter back in 1997 because of her love and admirations of helping people. She believed “Not to be Quitter” no matter what struggles and unexpected changes were in her life. She has been the link and bonding glue that has kept our family together. She founded Majestic’s Youth & Arts Academy, Inc. a 501(C)(3) Cultural Arts Organization in 2000 and Majestic’s Vision, Inc. in 2003 a Promotion L Production. She has come from being a high school drop out to a prestigious business woman and humanitarian. She achieved her high school diploma but did not stop there; she continued her education to achieve a B.P.A. degree and will be finishing her M.P.A in the fall of 2011 at Barry University. She has been a volunteer in the community since 1993 and is still serving on various boards today. Her strong values, experiences and outlook on life’s value made all the difference in not only her life but ours as well. She has three children George A. Hines Jr., Sophia S. Sloan and I. She is the proud grandmother of five (5) grandchildren. She’s an exemplar nary, unremarkable image and example of what today’s mom and grandmother are. She is an outstanding, kind hearted, hard working phenomenal woman. And I am proud to say, “Yes, she is my mother”! Cordially Yours, Ms. Phytreasia Antonia Carroll, Daughter
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Local Non-Profit is seeking an Executive Director Miami Gardens Excellence in Education Compact (MGEEC), a newly formed non-profit in the City of Miami Gardens is seeking an Executive Director. MGEEC was created to provide a formalized structure through which the City of Miami Gardens and the Miami Dade County Public Schools can work together to improve the state of public education in the City. MGEEC is responsible for implementing, supporting, and promoting strategies and measures as outlined by the Miami Gardens Education Compact, a formal agreement between the City of Miami Gardens and Miami Dade County Public Schools. The adoption of the Compact, establishes a commitment to continually strive to promote excellence and relevance in education in the City’s 26 district schools and community at large by joining forces for the greater benefit of the children, families as well as the other citizens of Miami Gardens. The Compact is focused on those programs and projects that can be enriched, expedited or better realized through collaborative efforts in four major community education areas: 1). Improving Academic Programs; 2). Community Involvement; 3). Coordination of Infrastructure and
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The City of Miami Gardens Youth Sports Football & Cheerleading Program is Open for Registration 2011 SEASON Are you ready for some Football & Cheerleading in Miami Gardens? The City of Miami Gardens Youth Sports (CMGYS) Football & Cheerleading program is now accepting registrations for the upcoming 2011 season. Program participants will learn the essentials of tackle football and cheerleading; the importance of hard work; and teamwork. The program is available for youth ages 4 to 15 old (children must be 5 years of age by December 31, 2011, to participate in football). The standard registration fee will be $100.00 for Miami-Dade County residents and $150.00 for Non Miami-Dade County residents. An optional cheerleading competition package is available for an additional $85.00. REGISTER AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS FROM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY DURING THE TIMES LISTED BELOW: • Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex(3000 N.W 199th Street) 8am-9pm (Friday 8am-7pm) • City of Miami Gardens Parks & Recreation Office ,1515 N.W 167th Street) 8:30am-4:30pm • Miami Gardens Bulldogs at Norwood Park (19401 N.W 14th Ave) 12pm-8pm • Miami Gardens Cowboys at Bunche Park (15600 Bunche Park Drive) 12pm-8pm • Miami Gardens Ravens and Rams at Miami Carol City Park (18500
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