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Hurwitz honored for taking care of veterans’ graves
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Delaney’s first haircut caps ‘cut-a-thon’ event’s success
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almetto Bay resident Ronnie Hurwitz has been taking care of veterans’ graves in Miami City Cemetery for the past 25 years. These are gravesites of those who died in service to the country. During a visit, Hurwitz saw the graves were tended but needed TLC. He thought what better way to honor those who gave their all than to show respect for their final burial places. He has cleaned markers, reset them when they began to sink, weeded and planted roses, shrubs and decorated them for holidays, at his own expense. He began research on the soldiers so they would not be forgotten. He has documented the lives of many of them. Hurwitz goes to the cemetery several times a month. In appreciation of his efforts, he was presented a plaque during the Dade Heritage Trust Annual Awards Ceremony. The presentation was made by Penny Lambeth, chair of the Cemetery Restoration Committee and member of the Dade Heritage Trust Advisory Board. The City Cemetery Restoration Committee welcomes new members interested in historic preservation. Contact Dade Heritage Trust at 305-358-9572 or TREEmendousMiami.org.
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i a m i - D a d e Community Action and Human Services Department (CAHSD) is currently seeking program sites for the county’s 2012 Summer Food Service Program. Applications are being accepted for consideration from organizations that wish to become a Summer Food Service Program site. The Summer Food Service Program will operate from Monday, June 11, through Friday, Aug. 10. The program provides nutritionally balanced lunches and snacks to needy children regardless of race, color, creed, sex, handicap, age or national origin during the summer recess. Program sites may be public or private facilities, such as community or recreational centers, summer camps, cultural workshops or churches that provide services for children. Selected pro-
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County seeking distribution sites for Summer Food Service Program BY W. DAVID ALLISON
Joseph Alves of Joseph’s Salon cuts Delaney Binker’s hair during the fundraiser.
Ronnie Hurwitz (left) receives plaque from Penny Lambeth.
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he “cut-a-thon” on Sunday, Apr. 22, hosted by Joseph’s Salon of Palmetto Bay not only served as a way to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, it also provided an opportunity to give the young girl who inspired the event her very first haircut. Delaney Binker, a bright and personable 18-month-old afflicted with the ill-
ness, was brought to the attention of the salon’s operators John Valentine and Joseph Alves by Delaney’s grandmother, Bonnee Binker, which prompted them to learn more about Cystic Fibrosis and host the fundraiser. Valentine was pleased with the response from the public. “The weather, even though it was bad, did not stop the people from coming in
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Redland International Orchid Show at Fruit and Spice Park, May 18-20 BY CATHY GUERRA
Don’t miss the Redland International Orchid Show May 18-20 at the Fruit and Spice Park, located at 24801 SW 187 Ave. in Homestead. Truly the largest annual orchid show in the United States which features over 50 booths of educational exhibits and orchid vendors, the American Orchid Society-judged event showcases various types of orchids, plants, and unique supplies for sale. There also will be lectures by experts in the field, raffles and international food. Admission is $10 per person and children under age 12 are admitted free. Doors open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. For more information, call the Fruit and Spice Park at 305-247-5727. The Fruit and Spice Park, operated by the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, grows more than 500 vari-
eties of sub-tropical fruits, herbs, spices, vegetables and nuts from around the world on 39 lush acres in the agricultural Redland. The park offers daily botanical tours, fruit tasting and naturalist led workshops. For information about Miami-Dade Parks call 3-1-1, or visit online at <www.miamidade.gov/parks>.
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The Tandem Experience offers new concept in theater camp BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
The opening of the South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center, 10950 SW 211 St. in Cutler Bay, created the opportunity for a new theater-related summer camp called The Tandem Experience. Created by Robin Barson and Jeannie Sensale, the summer camp will culminate with a production of Pirates of Penzance. The announcement about Tandem created a stir. The ink was barely dry on the contract with the county before they received three camp registrations. Part of the excitement is that the camp will teach both performance and technical skills. “This is a skilled-based program both in the performance and technical tracks,” Barson said. The idea is to give the campers exposure to higher levels of instruction than they might get elsewhere. “A lot of kids only want to go out and be a lead in a production,” Barson said. “A lot of kids end up in technical theater because their audition didn’t go so well. We think it’s an area that can be a training ground for a career. We want to introduce them to the possibility.” Every production can be a positive experience even for those who are not the lead because each production teaches you something different. “We want them to find ways to learn something in every possibility,” Barson said. Barson, the drama teacher at Ammons Middle School, will be the camp artistic director. Sensale, the musical director, teaches voice to private students. She also is the musical director for productions at Ammons as well as Palmer Trinity School. The two met in a community theater performance of Guys and Dolls in 1999. They are bringing in an additional teacher, Phebe Hibshman, the drama teacher at Palmer who is a trained Shakespearean actress, as artistic director. “We’ve been building summer camps and working together in production for years both on stage and with children,” Barson said. “We’ve done numerous children’s theater productions.” Barson said the summer camp is just the first project for Tandem. The plan calls for bringing in professionals in both the acting and technical fields to work with the campers. “A professional might do a master class on character,” Barson said, adding that
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lighting directors could do presentations on proper lights or a costume designer might come in for a session on costume design. “They’ll do hands-on workshops with the technical students, so they’ll get an intensive in lighting,” Barson said. Sensale said not only will the technical kids get great instruction, but the children on the performing side will gain broader knowledge as well. The camp also will teach the children a great understanding of ensemble work. Barson said the camp will be a diva-free zone because the students will learn that everyone in a production has value. Tandem is offering six full scholarships that will be based on need, talent and interest. They are seeking additional funding to make the camp even more affordable for families while still being cost effective. In creating the company, Barson and Sensale received input from a parent advisory board and a teen advisory board. They wanted to ensure they were taking an educational approach that also fit with their philosophical approach. Camp will run from July 16 to Aug. 10 and will feature a performing track and a technical track. The camp is open to children ages 10 to 18. The performance is scheduled for Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. It will be open to the public. For more information, go online to <www.tandemtheatreproject.org>.
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There may be a cake and ice cream shortage soon! Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR
AROUND TOWN Lightthe thecandles! candles! Former Vice Mayor Light Linda Robinson’s birthday is May 19th. Public Works Director Corrice Patterson’s birthday is June 5th, and Current Vice Mayor Brian Parisher celebrates his birthday on June 9th. Best birthday wishes to them, one and all, with hopes for many more to follow. SummerCamp Camp in Palmetto Bay begins Summer next month, so any of you out there interested in getting their kiddies signed up for the official village parks & recreation program of summer camp activities, which have been very popular in past years, should visit the village website at <www.palmettobay-fl.gov> or call Village Hall at 305-259-1234 right away for more info! Thetiming timingwas wastoo tooclose close to our publiThe cation date to give advance notice, but the
EDC’s Community Outreach Meeting on Tuesday, May 15 at 8:00 a.m. sounded like a good one. At the usual location in the Palm Room, Palmetto Bay Village Center, 18001 Old Cutler Road, the topic was the PACE program and the Green Corridor. Guest speaker was Joe Spector, the Director of Operations for Ygrene Energy. He is responsible for leading the implementation of PACE programs throughout the state of Florida. Joe is also charged with developing the Energy Centers which serve as the marketing, educational, and financial hub for the program within each PACE district. He joins Ygrene from senior management positions at Briggs & Stratton Corporation, a global manufacturer of engines and outdoor power products. Joe was responsible for the establishment and management of Briggs & Statton’s operations in Mexico and Brazil. After receiving his MBA from the University of Miami in 2002, he became the Managing Director of Latin American operations and focused his attentions on developing and imple-
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menting distribution networks throughout Latin America while at the same time opening a regional headquarters and global distribution center in the city of Miami. Ygrene has been selected as the administrator of the PACE program for the country’s first ever PACE district, known as the Green Corridor. For more info on the Economic Development Council of South MiamiDade call 305-378-9470 or send an email to <info@edcsouthdade.com>. Citizenship Drive Drive aids foreign-born Citizenship who want to know about U. S. citizenship at the immigration center, 14100 SW 144th Ave. with a special program scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 19. Several county departments will be on hand to provide light bulb and shower head exchanges, baby stroller permits, senior golden passports and provide information on county social services programs. AndyGuzman Guzman who describes himself Andy as “a self-advocate of a potential safety and awareness program named “2gether.”
He related that his son Adam, and Adam’s best friend, Joshua, were involved in “a horrific traffic accident” at the corner of SW 83rd Ave. and SW 98 St. while skateboarding in their neighborhood. Joshua, airlifted by Miami-Dade Rescue to Kendall Regional Medical Center is, recovering from the incident. Guzman is pushing with his neighbors for a four-way “Stop” sign at the intersection to avoid any other tragic accidents. You can call 786-908-4005 for more details and updates on his effort. theDay: Day: Thoughtofofthe Thought When life presents itself with a thousand reasons to cry, show the world that you have a thousand and one reasons to smile. — Fernando Cabral
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CUT-A-THON, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– for the event,” Valentine said the week after the cut-a-thon. “We really had a great turnout. The stylists were kept busy from beginning to end and we even had our nail tech, Zadia Pino, stay until 5 p.m. to finish up all the clients she had. It was a great success.” Valentine said he felt that a big part of the success was just getting the message out about Cystic Fibrosis, an illness that they had known little about in the beginning. “I learned so much about it and how it affects those who have it,” Valentine said. “It really makes one think, for those who have Cystic Fibrosis have a 50 percent chance to make it to their 37th birthday. By doing this event we not only learned about Cystic Fibrosis ourselves but all the clients we have and those that attended the event learned about it as well.” Valentine said that although the cut-athon was a one-day event, they will continue their efforts to get the word out. They are keeping a story book about Delaney in the waiting area at the front of their salon, since seeing the faces of children that are born with the disease makes it real and encourages everyone to want to
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do more to help find a cure. “Joseph’s Salon will continue to accept donations made out to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and we are also helping them out by selling raffle tickets to win a Ford Focus Titanium,” Valentine said. “We encourage everyone that did not have a chance to make it to the event to stop by the salon, read Delaney’s story and make a donation or buy some raffle tickets to help cure Cystic Fibrosis.” Alves said the highlight of the day was when little Delaney got in the chair herself. “It was such an honor to be the first to cut Delaney’s hair. I’m looking forward to her returning as a client for many years to come.” Bonnee Binker, Delaney’s grandmother, said, “It is events such as this that count, and it helps to get the word out there what Cystic Fibrosis is and how bad it is.” Joseph’s Salon is located at 14973 S. Dixie Hwy. in Palmetto Bay. For information call 305-233-5291 or visit online at <www.josephs-salon.com> or <www.cff.org/great_strides/bonneebinker>.
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gram sites will receive meals to serve the general public in addition to the children participating in their program. The Summer Food Service Program is open to children up to age 18 residing in geographical areas where 50 percent or more of the children qualify for free or reduced price meals during the regular school year. Applications for the Summer Food Service Program can be downloaded from
the Miami-Dade County Web portal at <www.miamidade.gov/socialservices>. Applications must be submitted on or before by 5 p.m. EST on May 25. For more information about the Summer Food Service Program, contact Rani Panchanathan, Nutrition Services Supervisor at 786-469-4789 or Ruthe White, Nutrition Service Coordinator at 786-469-4692.
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Must companies doing business with Cuba stay out of Florida? R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY Florida Gov. Rick Scott, as of this writing, must decide if he is going to sign into law a bill that prohibits foreign corporations that do business with Cuba from doing business in Florida. It is a poor law! Brazil, South Florida’s largest trading partner, says “no” to the proposed law. Canada says “no.” The Florida Chamber of Commerce says “no” to the proposed law. Florida would be losing the benefits derived from major international businesses that now are contributing to the growth of our state. The Canadian ambassador called the Florida Chamber of Commerce president and said that if the bill is passed into law many Canadian corporations that currently do business in Cuba and Florida will stop making investments in our state for fear that the proposed law will prohibit them from developing their investments.
The Brazilian Minister of Trade and Industry, Fernando Pimentel, talked about the bill last month with U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson telling him his government couldn’t do anything thing until the state [Florida] takes a position on the proposed law. Then they would decide how to act. Interestingly, our governor traveled to Brazil earlier this year on a trade mission seeking to increase the currently blooming trade between Florida and Brazil. He seems to forget that Odebrecht USA, a subsidiary of Odebrecht in Brazil, the third largest construction company in the world that build major portions of Miami International Airport and currently are building the Metrorail extension to the airport no longer would be permitted to work in Florida. All this appears an effort to curry the support of South Florida voters who came from Cuba. Will it do anything to bring down the Castro regime? Except for a baseball manager’s romance with Castro everyone I know in Florida — of Cuban heritage or not — wants to see Castro’s way of government gone and the island return to a democratic state. But ban-
VIEWPOINT ning a foreign corporation from doing business in Florida, if it happens to be doing business in Cuba, is no way to build a better Florida. Wilson, the Florida Chamber of Commerce president, to quote the Miami Herald, said “companies should not do business with oppressive regimes in Cuba and Syria. But, having a state [Florida] instead of the federal government, setting foreign policy is unconstitutional. Florida has gone around the world and said ‘we want to be your trading partner.’ How do we tell the world we want the world here and then send an unconstitutional message to them that ‘oh, by the way, we’re going to start doing country-by-country rule making?’” Just how far reaching such a law could go is almost impossible to project. As an example: City National Bank, here in Miami, is custodian for several Miami-Dade County
bank accounts. The bank is owned by Cajas Madrid of Spain, which Cuba lists as one of the financial institutions operating in Cuba. Does this mean City National Bank no longer can do business in Florida? Doesn’t make sense, does it? The list must go into the thousands once you start researching what holding companies own a company operating in Florida and also own a subsidiary that does business in Cuba. It will make any company in the world think twice about doing business in Florida. Just how costly will that be? We appreciate your opinions on this column whether in agreement or disagreement. Please send your comments to (fax number) 305-662-6980 or email to <letters@communitynewspapers.com>. The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of this newspaper, its editors or publisher.
East Ridge Retirement Village Names New Marketing Director Rick H. Drew, who has nearly 15 years of experience Westgate Travel Club. in sales and marketing, has been named the director Drew received an associate’s degree in criminal jusof marketing for East Ridge Retirement Village, a life tice from Seminole State College in Sanford and is a licare community in Cutler Bay. censed real estate sales person. Drew will be responsible for managing and overAbout East Ridge seeing the sales and marketing programs for the comCelebrating over 50 years serving Miami-Dade munity and implementing the training curriculum for County, East Ridge Retirement Village is a unique the marketing team. life care community incorporating eight compo“We are pleased to have Rick join the East Ridge nents of wellness: social, vocational, intellectual, community,” said Executive Director Victoria Duvall. spiritual, physical, emotional, and environmental “He possesses the combination of sales experience and health services in every facet of its lifestyle. The and supervisory skills that will make him a valued adcommunity draws from the rich neighborhood dition.” charm of suburban Cutler Bay and the vibrancy of Prior to joining East Ridge, Drew served with WestMiami in a lush tropical environment. East Ridge, gate Resorts, the largest privately held corporation located at 19301 SW 87th Avenue, offers a continspecializing in time shares. He held varied positions uum of care, including independent and assisting with the company and was promoted from operations living, respite care and skilled nursing care and director to in-house sales director and a regional project director. rehab. For more information, please call (305) 256-3564 for a personal Later, as the company’s national project director, he founded the tour or visit www.eastridgerc.com <http://www.eastridgerc.com/> .
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Time to start your planning for those taxing times ahead
Al Sunshine CBS MONEY WATCH Now that tax season 2012 has passed, it is not too soon to start thinking about the taxes you may owe next year. While you may want to take a brief respite after the strenuous task of tallying your taxes over the past few months, the things you do now and in the weeks and months to come may make next year’s filing all that much easier. The easiest thing you can do throughout the year is to collect your receipts for anything that may be tax deductible. File them away in a clearly marked envelope or folder that specifies exactly what those receipts are for. That way, when you go to gather your paperwork next year, it will already be organized and a lot less of a hassle to gather. Organization is the key to making filing your taxes easy and painless, and if you get a head start on the process, you’ll be doing yourself a huge favor. Of course, nobody likes owing the government money, and if you had a large tax bill this year, then you know the pain that comes with having to cough up a hefty sum to satisfy Uncle Sam. It’s much better to have an adequate amount withdrawn from your paycheck so that you are paying the proper amount all along. It may be painful now, but it will be a lot easier to cope with when you tally up your tax obligation next April. It also is good to be aware of the deductions that you can take next year and start planning for them now. For example, if you
have a small business, think about purchases you can make that can help increase your bottom line. Business-related expenses may be used to offset any income as long as they are related wholly to your enterprise. That could include such things as auto expenses, phone bills, computer upgrades, a home office and travel. Still, common sense needs to be applied. For example, if you take a trip to New York and stay a week, but only meet with your clients for one day, only that proportion of the trip is eligible for deduction. You may be in the city seven days, but if your business is confined to only one day, then only one-seventh of the total bill can be applied as far as taxes are concerned. Likewise, if you have a room in your home that is designated as a home office, any activity in that room must be confined to work-related activities in order to qualify for a deduction. However, if that is the case, you may be able to deduct a proportion of your home costs that correspond to the size of that room, relative to the rest of your home. For example, if the total size of your house is 2,000 square feet and the office measure 200 square feet, then you can consider claiming one-tenth of your mortgage, one-tenth of your home insurance and one-tenth of your utilities. One thing to remember however: if you are claiming deductions for a business, that business eventually must make a profit. An occasional loss will escape scrutiny, but if you never make any money, the IRS may assume that it is a hobby and not intended to garner any income. Of course, before claiming any deduction, it is important that you consult a tax consultant. A professional can advise you on what is a legitimate expense as opposed to those that may raise red flags for the government.
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Mark R. Antonelli named president, Boy Scouts South Florida Council BY MARK SELL
liability defense cases. The South Florida Council of the Boy Mark R. Antonelli, a partner in the com- Scouts of America is based in Miami Lakes mercial litigation law firm Gaebe Mullen and serves more than 37,000 men and Antonelli (GMA) in Coral Gables, has been women between Broward County and the Florida Keys. Its mission is named president of the to prepare young people to South Florida Council of the make ethical and moral Boy Scouts of America. choices over their lifetimes The Palmetto Bay resiby instilling in them the dent has been a longtime virtues of the Scout Oath member of the board of the and Law. Learn more at South Florida Council and is <www.sfcbsa.org>. active in the community as a Gaebe Mullen Antonelli board member and past (GMA) is an 18-lawyer chair of the Board of commercial litigation firm Managers for the South with offices in Coral Gables Dade YMCA. Antonelli and and West Palm Beach. Since his two sons are all Eagle 1985, GMA has championed Scouts and he is a Vigil corporate clients’ interests Honor Member of the Order from courtrooms to boardof the Arrow. Mark R. Antonelli rooms as litigators and busiAntonelli represents ––––––––––––––––––––– ness counselors. GMA partinsured and self-insured clients in commercial and civil litigation ners Greg Gaebe and Devang Desai and matters, with a primary emphasis in person- associate Joseph Winsby are, like Antonelli, al injury, premises liability and negligent Eagle Scouts. Learn more at <www.gaebemullen.com>. security claims. He also handles municipal
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Young Israel of Kendall event THE HERITAGE SCHOOL to celebrate 25th anniversary “An International School” FOUNDED IN 1971 13300 SW 120 Street • Miami, FL 33186 • Ph: 305-232-2222
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Young Israel of Kendall is celebrating the 25th anniversary in its location in Pinecrest, and in honor of the occasion, the congregation is planning a community-wide dinner event on Thursday, May 31, during which the synagogue and all of its members and friends will be honored on having achieved this unique 25-year milestone. Rabbi Hershel Becker said that when the synagogue first moved into the area, it began with a small house, which was used to conduct daily services and to provide a meeting place and other services for the community. But it was not long afterwards when a vision of a magnificent new building became a reality, as plans and construction of the current beautiful sanctuary, mikvah, classrooms, library, meeting rooms, administrative offices, and kitchen and catering facilities, were completed. Young Israel of Kendall is located cen-
trally one block east of Suniland Shopping Center in Pinecrest. In addition, the synagogue is marking the occasion at its dinner event and festivities by recognizing honorees of its annual dinner event over the past 25 years. Part of the evening’s planned programs is to give special recognition to those community leaders who have been instrumental in building and maintaining the synagogue’s presence in the community. The evening’s festivities will commence at 6:30 p.m., with cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by a catered dinner, music and planned activities. A journal ad book will be on hand as a keepsake of the 25-year celebration and the dinner event. For information about the dinner event and the ad book, contact the synagogue office at 7880 SW 112 St., Pinecrest, FL 33156, telephone 305232-6833. Information also can be obtained on the synagogue’s website at <www.youngisraelofkendall.com>.
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Competition crowns top young talent in county BY EMILY CARDENAS
The crowd sat in silence on pins and needles as finalists from each category walked on stage one by one to hear the judges’ decisions — then cheers erupted from the crowd as the winners were announced. It was the finals of the Young Talent Big Dreams competition on Apr. 28 at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables. Felipe Herrera, a 14-year-old pianist and student at Coral Reef Senior High, took top honors in the solo musical instrument category for his stunning performance of an original composition. New World School of the Arts student Johnny Wright, 17, stole the show in the dance category with contrasting strength and grace, while a diverse group from the Thomas Armour Youth Ballet tapped their way into everyone’s hearts to win group dance. Isabel Peña, 10, transported the audience to Broadway with her theatrical vocal performance, and Janay Blakely pierced souls with her powerful spoken word piece. Esther and Gloria Chae, the final act of the night, electrified the audience with their precision and technical mastery of piano and cello and walked away as overall grand prize winners. The sisters, 9 and 12 respectively, took home a $500 cash prize and earned a private recording studio session with award-winning musician, producer and arranger, Paul Fakhourie, who has worked with such renowned artists as Eric Clapton, Stephen Damian, Ziggy Marley, and Lauryn Hill. All of the Young Talent Big Dreams winners will continue to share their talent throughout the year with scheduled performances around Miami-Dade County. Winners also won the chance to attend master classes with professionals in their discipline. But regardless of who won, there were no losers at the Miracle Theatre, even after the last balloon and confetti flake floated to the floor. “It’s been a great experience to get exposed to different people, actors, dancers, musicians,” said Shatorri Faison, 17. Guitar player Christopher Torres actually passed on his high school prom to participate in the finale. “It’s an opportunity to play for people, and I’ve never had a chance to do this before outside of school,” he said. “When we watch and read the news every day we don’t often see the most shining examples of our young people, but when you come here and experience all of this extraordinary talent you realize hope is very much
alive, and that our future is bright because of them,” said Modesto E. Abety-Gutierrez, president and CEO of The Children’s Trust, presenting sponsor of the competition. The Young Talent Big Dreams competition, now in its second year, is coordinated by Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. Seven auditions in all held at theaters from the northern corner to the southern tip of Miami-Dade, and hundreds of participants showcased their talents this year. The competition follows the popular TV talent show model, and judges have included a host of industry professionals from the performing arts community. Judges for the finals were Milton Granger, Howard Cohen, Daniel Lewis, Jodie Langel and Nerissa Street. Wells Fargo was the evening’s sponsor. “Actors’ Playhouse is proud to have initiated Young Talent Big Dreams, in partnership with The Children’s Trust, to help develop young talent in Miami-Dade County,” said Barbara S. Stein, Actors’ Playhouse executive producing director. “The arts are a critical component to a wellrounded individual, both educationally and culturally, and arts programs develop character, self-confidence, and skills as much as the three R’s in traditional learning experiences,” she added. “I had no idea I would make it into the finals. I was so surprised,” said Gabriella Ortega, 9. “I was really nervous in rehearsal, but once I’m on stage I get into it.” Kristynn Portugues, 12, who has diabetes, wants kids to know that no chronic disease or disability should slow them down. “I’m so glad to find a competition that’s really all about the talent God gave you and not about your looks,” she said. Arantza Espinosa certainly didn’t let her visual impairment hold her back. Despite being blind, she and her performance partner, Eddy Camacho, both from Braddock Senior High School, won in the group instrumental/vocal category. A total of 88 acts made it to the semifinals, and 22 advanced to the finale. The contestants — all residents of Miami-Dade County — ranged in age from 8 to 17. “Boy, do I love my job!” roared Earl Maulding from the stage. The director of Theatre for Young Audiences at Actors’ Playhouse was the official emcee of the competition. “It’s so inspiring to travel around MiamiDade County and see all of this amazing talent. It’s also gratifying to see kids who didn’t make it to the finals last year come back again. It shows you that they have the perseverance to keep on trying and the desire to improve,” Maulding added.
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Authors outline inspiring history of South Beach BY BAY PROBY
Charles J. Kropke and Eleanor Goldstein, co-authors of South Beach: Stories of a Renaissance, chronicled the remarkable pioneers, builders and civic leaders who turned South Beach into one of the travel world’s most remarkable success stories at Books & Books in Coral Gables on May 2. In its first year of publication, the lavishly illustrated 244-page souvenir book, published by Coral Gablesbased Tropic Moon Press, has won rave reviews from booksellers, readers and civic organizations. Autographed copies of the colorful hardcover publication now are available for sale at the leading independent bookstore. “The book is a treasure trove of stories, photos and original artwork that brings South Beach to life,” said Goldstein, noting it took more than two years of interviews and research to create the book. “One of the reasons our book has taken off is that readers appreciate the
intriguing stories that bring South Beach to life,” Kropke added. “We feel passionate about South Beach and appreciate the opportunity to pass that enthusiasm along to you tonight.” Recently, the Miami Design Preservation League (MDPL) selected South Beach: Stories of a Renaissance as its feature book for MDPL Reads, a community reading program. The “coffee table” souvenir book also was featured during Art Deco Weekend, an annual event organized by the league that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, Lincoln Road and the other storied streets of South Beach. For more about the book or to order a copy, visit online at <www.southbeachstories.com>. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Pictured at the Books & Books Coral Gables book signing are (l-r) authors Charles J. Kropke and Eleanor Goldstein, and Books & Books owner Mitch Kaplan.
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County’s Green Business Certification, Commercial Rebate programs launched BY MAGGIE FERNANDEZ
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In celebration of Miami-Dade Green Week and Earth Day, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez and County Commissioner Rebeca Sosa officially launched the Miami-Dade Green Business Certification and Commercial Rebate programs on Apr. 20 at La Loggia Ristorante in downtown Miami. The programs were kicked off by issuing the county’s first Green Business Certification decal to La Loggia Ristorante. In addition, participants toured the establishment’s kitchen to view the new Energy Star-rated freezers and food warmer purchased with a $10,000 Miami-Dade Commercial Rebate. “With the Green Business Certification Program, we are doing our part to protect the environment, and we’re also helping stimulate our local economy,” Mayor Gimenez said. “I’m proud that our county government is helping local businesses operate more efficiently.” With $1 million in federal funds available through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, $10,000 in rebates are available to local businesses for the purchase of certain Energy Star appliances and equipment. This program is offered to decrease a business’ energy consumption and increase savings on energy bills by encouraging the replacement of older and inefficient appliances. To date, 62 businesses have applied for the commercial rebate, and $193,000 in federal funds has been awarded.
Rebates are available to Miami-Dade businesses by applying to become certified through the Green Business Certification Program, which has been developed to help local businesses to maximize their social, ecological and financial performance. To date, 225 businesses have applied to become green certified, and 59 currently are going through the process. This certification program is an initiative of the Vibrant Economy goal area in GreenPrint, the county’s communitywide sustainability plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut energy, water and fuel consumption, and develop a more sustainable community. The commercial rebate program is part of the county’s energy efficiency campaign, an award-winning communitywide energy education program managed by the Office of Sustainability (OOS) that engages residents to gain support for energy conservation, renewable energy, recycling, and waste reduction, and serves as a catalyst for longterm behavior changes resulting in reduced energy usage. This campaign is an initiative of the Water and Energy Efficiency goal area in GreenPrint. The communitywide energy efficiency campaign is one of 12 projects part of the county’s EECBG program, which includes a mix of energy management projects, citizen outreach and education, sub-grants, pilot/demonstration programs, construction projects, and incentive programs. For more information, visit online at <http://green.miamidade.gov> or send email to <greenbusiness@miamidade.gov>.
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Belen student wins Baynanza T-shirt design competition BY TERESA MARTINEZ
Seventh grade Belen student Maximiliano Garcia del Pozo on Saturday, Apr. 21, accepted first prize for designing the T-shirt used in Baynanza. During the 30th anniversary of Baynanza thousands of volunteers from the community showed how much they care for one of our most important natural resources — Biscayne Bay. Many endured stormy conditions at 28 locations along the Bay during the Cleanup Day, picking up trash along the shorelines. Maximiliano was joined by his science teacher Andrés Jiménez and Professor Shyara Lara as well as his proud mother, María de los Ángeles del Pozo.
Maximiliano Garcia del Pozo, a seventh grade student at Belen is pictured with his artwork that inspired the Baynaza T-shirt.
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Doctors use procedure they pioneered on 1,000th patient BY MELISSA LICHTENHELD
Carlos Gutierrez of Miami made history as the 1,000th patient to receive a treatment pioneered nearly 20 years ago in South Florida by a team of doctors at Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute. The innovative repair allows patients to evade a silent killer that tends to strike at midlife and into the golden years. Doctors recently told Gutierrez, 63, that he was a victim of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. It is called a silent killer because the bulging of the aorta grows without symptoms. Had his aneurysm gone undiscovered, it was large enough to burst, resulting in a painful death. Gutierrez went home the following day after treatment. “More than 1,000 patients keep on living because of our commitment not only to practicing medicine but to improving it,” said Barry T. Katzen, MD, founder and medical director of the Institute. Eighteen years ago Philip Shroyer, 72, was the second patient in South Florida to receive the treatment when he was living in what is now Palmetto Bay. The retired mail
carrier had participated in a clinical research trial at the Institute, one of only five centers in the nation and the only center at the time in South Florida treating the disease using an experimental, less invasive technology. Rather than open the abdomen, doctors entered the groin and traversed a highway of blood vessels to reach the aorta. They repaired the bubbled blood vessel with small, tube-like devices called stent grafts. Shroyer went home days after the procedure and returned to work a few weeks later at a time when open surgery required months for recovery. Today, Shroyer is a healthy, active retiree enjoying his grandchildren. The Institute’s unique multidisciplinary approach to cardiovascular treatment was evident during the milestone procedure performed by two interventional radiologists, Dr. Katzen and James Benenati, MD, and vascular surgeon Athanassios I. Tsoukas, MD. They repaired Gutierrez’s aneurysm using the endovascular procedure pioneered by Dr. Katzen, Dr. Benenati, Orlando Puente, MD, and the late Jose Alvarez, MD. “It’s an incredible landmark because of
Nearly 20 years ago three Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute physicians (l-r) Dr. James Benenati, Dr. Barry T. Katzen and Dr. Orlando Puente traveled to Utah to learn how to perform an experimental procedure to repair a silent killer, the abdominal aortic aneurysm. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
the total number of patients we have treated,” said Dr. Benenati, the Institute’s medical director of the Peripheral Vascular Laboratory. Institute doctors performed their first aneurysm repair on Mar. 17, 1994, at a time when it was so experimental there was still an issue about whether interventional radiology, a fledgling specialty, should be involved in what traditionally had been a surgeon’s domain. “The easiest thing would have been just to operate with open surgery, but we were willing to push the envelope and try not to operate. We were on the forefront,” said Dr. Puente, a vascular surgeon. Institute doctors, who continue to perform the most abdominal aortic aneurysm repair procedures in South Florida, are invited to teach their knowledge around the state, nation and the world. “We are still the go-to people because of our wealth of experience,” Dr. Benenati said. Abdominal aortic aneurysms are the 15th leading cause of death in the United States. One in 250 persons, most frequently males, are expected to develop the disease. “In the old days a good primary physician could palpitate the abdomen and find the mass if it was big. Now most aneurysms are diagnosed by screening tools such as CT scans or ultrasounds. Many times they are found while a patient is being tested for other
issues,” Dr. Tsoukas said. Formerly, the only treatment for an abdominal aortic aneurysm was for a surgeon to open the abdomen, wrap the swelling aorta with a plastic wrap much like sandwich wrap, and hope it would last awhile to prevent rupture. Such an operation added six years to the life of Albert Einstein. In the 1950s, surgeons began repairing and replacing the aorta with synthetic tubing called vascular grafts. While very effective in preventing rupture and prolonging life in many patients, the procedure itself is highly invasive, requiring long hospital stays, ICU resources, and is associated with some mortality and complications which could be quite significant. The modern operation, called an endovascular aortic repair, has become standard procedure that adds decades to the lifespan of otherwise healthy individuals with greatly reduced risk and hospital stay. Baptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute is part of Baptist Health South Florida, the largest faith-based, not-for-profit healthcare organization in the region. Established in 1987, the Institute treats heart and blood vessels as a single entity within a multidisciplinary framework that brings together specialists from all areas to collaborate on giving patients the best possible care.
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Get off the road and on to the water taxi
Captain Danny navigates the waters of Biscayne Bay. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BY RAQUEL GARCIA
It is just another day in paradise as drivers pass the looming downtown Miami skyscrapers along Brickell Avenue on a steamy concrete jungle afternoon. Curving around Biscayne Boulevard, the line of traffic picks up I-395 past AmericanAirlines Arena toward South Beach. Trickling along the causeway, motor vehicle operators in their air sealed gas guzzling machines swerve in and out of lanes dangerously in apparent frustration to get somewhere on time. There must be a better way. The BiscayneXpress Water Taxi is docked and ready for passengers to climb aboard. Departing from Miamarina near Bayside, riders can enjoy a kiss of fresh air while taking a stress-free scenic cruise across Biscayne Bay to Miami Beach. Designed as an alternative for tourists and locals alike, Captain Kevin Pagan and his crew offer daily roundtrip service from Bayside to the Miami Beach Marina. “I grew up on South Beach and used to take my 19-foot Aquasport to school at Beach High every day,” Captain Pagan said. “I’ve always been in the marine industry and got my 100-ton captain’s license in 1990. As a private fishing boat captain, finding a way to ferry passengers along the water seemed like a good idea.” Clients often would request marina pickup service prior to their anticipated fishing expedition aboard Pagan’s 42-foot Custom Carolina Jumanji and the water taxi service
evolved from there. Pagan believes the alliances he has established with area venues and anticipated expanded routes will secure the success of a business concept that has been tried before along Miami’s waterways. “Parking in Miami Beach is out of control. We will pay Bayside parking for our passengers and they can come on over, enjoy a nice lunch while taking in the sights and then get on board to the Beach,” Pagan said. With plenty of room for up to 38 passengers, the yellow-canopied water taxis offer spacious comfortable cushion seating and high hand rails all around. The $10 one-way trips depart daily at 10:15 a.m.; 12:15, 2:15 and 4:15 p.m. Return trips from Miami Beach are at 10:45 a.m.; 12:45, 2:45 and 4:45 p.m. Captain Pagan and his crew have a second vessel available (along with Jumanji) and can line up Biscayne Bay tours for special events as during the Food and Wine Festival and myriad activities on the beach year round. “We have regular customers already like the South of Fifth Neighborhood Association that come on board and often bring friends. Simply from word of mouth so far we have enjoyed a steady stream of business,” Pagan said. Along with the picturesque, relaxing, road-rage free experience, Pagan said he and his crew also share information with passengers on local history, and tips for protecting Biscayne Bay. To find out more about BiscayneXpress Water Taxi Service, visit <www.biscaynexpress.com> or call 786-347-5295.
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Topical Phenytoin for Wound Healing BY SONIA MARTINEZ, RPH
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The Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) will host its ninth annual Small, Local & Minority Business Enterprise Workshop on Thursday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Miami Airport Convention Center. The value-packed agenda teaches local businesses how to develop and market themselves to governments and corporations. This year’s theme, “More than Roadways,” highlights MDX’s continued commitment to the local economy and will feature keynote speaker Julia E. Hubble, author of Tackling the Titans: How to Sell to the Fortune 500. MDX’s contractors will be present to connect with attendees and provide insight into doing business with their organization. The workshop is the largest component of the MDX For Business Program, which includes a series of trainings to small and local businesses at discounted costs, as well
M D X ’s c o n t r a c t o r s w i l l b e p re s e n t t o c o n n e c t w i t h a t t e n d e e s a n d p ro v i d e insight into doing business w i t h t h e i r o rg a n i z a t i o n . The workshop is t h e l a rg e s t c o m p o n e n t of the MDX For B u s i n e s s P ro g r a m . as the newly developed Career Enhancement Program for those currently unemployed. For registration and more information on MDX For Business, visit <http://mdxway.com/>.
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UnitedHealthcare’s new call center employs 125 workers BY ANNALICIA FINOL
UnitedHealthcare has opened a new call center in Miami that employs some 125 area workers. The new facility will provide customer service support to more than 165,000 Floridians who are customers of UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Florida and beneficiaries of the company’s Florida Healthy Kids, Long Term Care, Medicare/Medicaid and Medicaid programs. Currently, the company employs more than 5,000 Floridians and helps more than 2 million members in the state live healthier lives. “In today’s tough economy, economic development is a high priority,” said State Sen. Rene Garcia (R-Hialeah). “I would like to thank UnitedHealthcare for its commitment to the people of South Florida by creating jobs and opportunities. The creation of over 120 jobs is a great thing for the constituents of my district and Miami-Dade County,” he added. “I’m very excited for the much-anticipated grand opening of the UnitedHealthcare call center,” said Rep. Jeanette Nunez (RMiami). “Creating 125 local jobs is a great step in the state’s promise to further economic development, stimulate the market and get Floridians back to work. The new call center continues UnitedHealthcare’s commitment to providing consumers access to high-quality, personalized healthcare programs that improve their health. UnitedHealthcare recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebration for local officials and call center employees. Offerings in Florida include employer-sponsored health
Pictured are (l-r) Keith Vollberg, Lori Halpern, mascot Dr. Health E. Hound, State Rep. Jeannette Nunez, State Sen. Rene Garcia, call center manager Tamika Wallace and State Rep. Ana Rivas Logan, along with call center employees. (Photo provided by Randy Borges Photography)
plans, individual plans, Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement plans, Part D prescription drug plans, Medicaid managed care plans, chronic disease management and care coordination programs. “Our employees at this new call center will help broaden our
reach to the more than 160,000 Medicaid beneficiaries who depend on us for helping them access the quality and affordable healthcare programs and services they deserve,” said Kathleen Crampton, president and CEO for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Florida.
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Event aims to raise awareness of threat from non-native fish BY TONY PERNAS
The Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (ECISMA) is hosting the Everglades Non-Native Fish Round Up Tournament on May 19, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Miccosukee Arches (SW Eight Street and 172nd Avenue) to raise public awareness about the potential negative impacts of releasing non-native fish into Florida waters, and to encourage anglers to target these non-native species for consumption. The Everglades ecosystem is home to at least 22 non-native freshwater fish species. These non-native fish threaten to cause detrimental changes to the South Florida native fish communities, particularly as the number of new species continues to increase. All but two of these fish were introduced illegally as the result of release of unwanted pets and food fish, or due to the flooding of aquaculture ponds. The Round Up also will serve as a mechanism for gathering data into non-native fish distribution and abundance that can assist in their management.
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Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run sets new participation marks BY MAYRA HERNANDEZ
When Team FootWorks begin planning the 2012 Corporate Run series, the magnitude of this year’s races could not have been imagined. With more than 29,000 runners and walkers from more than 1,100 companies, the Corporate Run has broken all previous records with the largest number of participants and companies since the first 1,300 participants took to the streets of Miami 27 years ago. “When we first began producing this race almost three decades ago, we never dreamt that it would become as large as it has,” said Hans Huseby, race director. “It is a testament that more and more companies are embracing health and wellness initiatives for their employees. “We’re excited to see folks lacing up their sneakers in support of the Corporate Run’s goal to promote health and fitness and increase camaraderie in the workplace.” The tri-county race series awarded prizes to the top finishers at each race. Miami’s top finishers were Andrew Letherby, 15:18, and Erica Huerta, 18:53. For the third year in a row, a portion of the race series proceeds will benefit the South Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross.
In the upcoming weeks, Team FootWorks will present the organization with a check for more than $29,000. The Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Series attracts more than 1,100 South Florida Companies and incorporates a special competition to award the overall men’s, women’s and co-ed teams in 20 different industries. Every year, the run is open to employees of businesses, corporations, government agencies, financial institutions and non-profits — regardless of company size. Known as “Florida’s Largest Office Party,” everyone is encouraged to participate and join their company team to walk or run as a group. Often this is the first step towards greater health and wellness among South Florida employees and their companies. Sponsors of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run series included the local South Florida Mercedes-Benz Dealers, American Airlines, BB&T, Aetna, Baptist Health, Club Med, Sharp, UPS, Pearl Izumi, Motorola, Southern Waste Systems and more. For more information including ways to get involved in the 2013 series, contact TeamFootWorks at 305-666-RACE (7223) or visit <www.mercedesbenzcorporaterun.com> or <www.teamfootworks.org>.
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Parenting for modern life with Jodi Orshan’s ‘Parenting Plan’ BY RAQUEL GARCIA
As a long distance runner navigates the hills and terrains of a marathon distance course, so should parents have a compass and map of sorts to get them through the peaks and valleys of family life, according to Jodi Orshan, marriage and family counseling therapist. Orshan has developed a multi-faceted “Parenting Plan for practically perfect parenting” that appears to optimize her diverse background as educator, trainer, youth program director and life coach. “Other than raising my own four children, I cannot tell you anything more gratifying then partnering with a family and watching them grow; it is just gorgeous, very rewarding,” Orshan said. Her expertise in family building is over 30 years in the making and ranges from developing a blueprint for the day-to-day life scene, to remediating families in crisis like the 15-month-old who will not sleep through the night, or a contentious divorce requiring a soft and supportive touch. “It is amazing how quickly parents can take charge when you offer specific tools and positive language for them to just take a deep breath, be present in the moment, let their fears and frustrations go, and fall apart later,” Orshan said. Modern technology and micromanaging complex scheduling can pull families apart, according to Orshan who suggests that simple strategies like committing to daily gadget-free quality time with the kids can make all the difference. “Making dinner together every night and turning off all electronics for a minimum of 25 minutes or so done consistently will produce amazing results. Studies show that grades improve as a result of this one simple act of uninterrupted family time. There is even a correlation with less bullying problems when parents are involved in activities with their children. It is one simple act but
when you are there you need to really be there,” Orshan said. The three major transition times for parents, according to Orshan, are: 1. Preschool when communication begins and a familial separation starts; 2. Early teens and the onset of puberty, and 3. Junior/senior years of high school when parents wonder if children are appropriately prepared to leave the nest. Orshan laments that in today’s age there no longer is a “village” to help raise kids because no one person can be everything to everyone. “When kids were more connected to their immediate neighborhood community parents did not have to worry so much and life was easier. We have now built a virtual community of support with our seminars and coaching so parents can also get the nurturing they need and let out a sigh and a smile.” An example of innovative solutions that can make difficult situations easier was made by Orshan when telling the story of a tricky divorce that had a happy ending for the family. “The two parents were very much battling and did not understand the concept of coparenting. Each parent becomes 100 percent parent and their family mission is decided independently of each other under different roofs.” Orshan said, as a result, the goals and dreams of each new household turned out to be nearly identical, merely implemented in different ways and it resolved 90 percent of the challenges in that particular case. “Live the values you want them to value. Be courageous and kind and caring to elders and animals, and inspire in them the values you treasure. It is critical to act the good life you want for them. It is not what you say. They are always watching you.” To find out more about Jodi Orshan and “The Parenting Plan” visit <www.theparentingplan.com> or call 305-240-1249.
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My Lawn Man wants to top my Live Oak Tree for the STORM SEASON. Should I have him do this? THE ARBORIST
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No. Don’t top your live oak or any other hardwood tree such as a black olive or mahogany. A tree sometimes needs to be pruned to avoid interference with utility lines, buildings, or parts of the surrounding environment. Whenever pruning is required, it is important to avoid the practice of topping -- the removal of all parts of a tree above a certain height with no consideration for its structure or health. Long thought to reduce a hazard, topping is a temporary and ineffective solution that actually makes a tree more hazardous in the long run. • Topping "starves" trees by robbing them of their food-creating leaves. • Topped trees, in an act of defense, create shoots that grow quickly (up to 20 feet in one year) and are more prone to breaking. • Topping also makes trees more susceptible to insects and disease. • Topping creates "high maintenance
trees" that are expensive to treat, repair, and care for. Hurricane tree-trimming basics for hardwood trees • Reduction pruning is an effective alternative to topping. It reduces the size of longer branches by cutting back to a lateral branch. Some branches are removed at their point of origin. • Avoid excessive thinning of interior branches. It can lead to rapid growth of upright interior shoots and limb breakage. • The best way to learn to manage tree growth and maintain tree health is to consult a Certified Arborist. These tree care professionals know how to safely prune trees, and they can couch you as a homeowner how to best maintain and care for them throughout the year. Ron von Paulus is an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist (ID # Fl5770A) and has more than 20 years experience working with trees in South Florida. He offers free consultations to homeowners and businesses. He can be reached at Big Ron’s Tree Service 305-588-3091 or by email at <ron@BigRonsTreeService.com>
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Dade County Farm Bureau awards scholarships to three ag students BY THERESA A. SMITH
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County receives grant from Target for concert series BY LAURA PHILLIPS
The Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department has announced that its 2012-13 Noches Tropicales Concert Series has been awarded a $75,000 grant from Target Corporation. “The Target grant will allow us to continue bringing wonderful cultural entertainment for residents to enjoy for free,” said Jack Kardys, Miami-Dade Parks director. “Target’s partnership with Miami-Dade Parks is a great example of how the business sector can make a difference in the community by supporting recreational opportunities that improve Miami’s quality of life. It’s a great opportunity for them to give back to their consumers in a meaningful way.” The free Noches Tropcales concert series at Tropical Park celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Hispanic music and dance. As part of the department’s commitment to making quality arts experiences accessible to the entire Miami-Dade County community, the annual series provides a venue for families to enjoy the performances. During the past six years, Noches
Tropicales has showcased 21 outdoor concerts that have included traditional Cuban contemporary music and zarzuelas, Argentinean tango, Brazilian jazz, and a Spanish version of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The grant is part of Target’s ongoing efforts to build strong, safe and healthy communities across the country. These efforts include Target’s long history of giving 5 percent of its income to communities, which today equals more than $3 million every week. As part of this commitment, Target is on track to give $1 billion for education by the end of 2015 to help kids learn, schools teach, and parents and caring adults engage. To date Target has provided more than $300,000 in cultural grant funds in support of Noches Tropicales. “At Target, we are committed to serving local communities where we do business,” said Laysha Ward, president of Community Relations for Target. “That’s why we are proud to partner with Miami-Dade Parks as we work to strengthen communities and enrich the lives of our guests and team members.” For details about Miami-Dade Parks call 3-1-1, or visit online at <www.miamidade.gov/parks>.
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County’s Commission for Women elects new officers for 2012-13 BY LAURA MORILLA
The Miami-Dade County Commission for Women elected its officers for 2012-13 on Apr. 25. Michelle Dunaj Lucking, an attorney who lives in Coral Gables, was elected chair. Marie Woodson, elected first vice chair, is a division director in the Miami-Dade County Community Action and Human Services Department and lives in Hollywood. Francesca Menes, elected second vice chair, is the policy and advocacy coordinator for the Florida Immigrant Coalition and lives in North Miami Beach. Sharon Kendrick-Johnson, elected member at large, lives in South Miami and is a Small Business Education Coordinator for Miami-Dade College.
Grace O’Donnell, a retired major from the Miami-Dade Police Department, is the immediate past chair and will serve as the fifth member of the Executive Committee. The Commission for Women falls within the purview of Miami-Dade’s Office of Community Advocacy, a division of the Chair’s Office. The Miami-Dade County Commission for Women was created in 1971 as an advisory board to the county commission, county administration and the public at large about issues pertaining to the status of women. The Commission for Women also advocates for women in the community and strives to improve their quality of life. For more information contact the Commission for Women at 305-375-4967 or visit the website at <www.miamidade.gov/advocacy/CFW_h
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Globetrotters join with fitness leader to host basketball clinics BY GLYNNIS RICHARD
For the first time ever, the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters are partnering with fitness club industry leader 24 Hour Fitness to host 120 summer skills clinics for youth across the U.S. Designed to take fans, ages 6-14, behind the curtain to see the magic behind the Globetrotters’ electrifying basketball skills and tricks, participants also will learn about the importance of staying active and eating healthy. The innovative clinics will take place at approximately 40 – 24 Hour Fitness clubs in nine states during a 10week period this summer, including locations in South Florida. “We are excited to partner with 24 Hour Fitness on this innovative program that combines the world’s most entertaining basketball team and a national fitness leader,” said Harlem Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider. “These clinics are an extension of our brand and allow our fans to experience unparalleled interaction with our talented players, while promoting health and wellness for children in a fun setting.” Each clinic will be conducted by current Globetrotter players. Two three-hour clinics will take place on the following dates and times at local 24 Hour Fitness locations: June 18, 8400 Mills Dr. in Kendall, 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2-5 p.m., and
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Baptist Children’s Hospital presents program on coping with ADD, ADHD BY BARBARA MOORE
Your child cannot seem to concentrate in school. It takes hours to complete homework that shouldn’t take that long. You notice a lack of organization at home and school. Whether you suspect or already know that your child has attention deficit disorder (ADD or ADHD with hyperactivity), join the mother and son team of psychologists, Sally Kolitz-Russell, PhD, and Brent Kolitz, PhD, who will help you cope with parenting a child with ADHD. The program “Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): What
Parents & Teachers Should Know,” will take place on Thursday, May 31, 7-9 p.m., in the auditorium at Baptist Children’s Hospital, 8900 N. Kendall Dr. They will discuss the myths, symptoms, diagnosis and misdiagnosis of ADD/ADHD; common problems kids have with ADD; strategies for dealing with school, homework and behavioral issues; and treatment options. The program is free, but registration is required. Space is limited. Call 786-5963812 or send email to <programs@baptisthealth.net>. Note: The program is not intended for children.
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Karel Kutner Foti named to BCVI Foundation board BY NANCY EAGLETON
forward a few years and here I am able to serve Baptist Health in this way. I’m so Karel Kutner Foti has been named to the happy to be in a position to give back to this board of directors of Baptist Cardiac & organization and the community that I’ve Vascular Institute Foundation and also will grown up in.” As a member of the Capital Improvement serve as a member of the Baptist Health Foundation Board, the fundraising arm for Committee, Foti’s mission will be to continue to raise money for the Baptist Cardiac & Baptist Health South Florida. Foti is a licensed Realtor with Esslinger Vascular Institute’s $60 million expansion Wooten Maxwell International Realty and project at the Baptist Hospital campus in operates Florida Paradise Properties with her Kendall. A benefit concert performed by international superstar son, Rick Wieder. She has Celine Dion in December been working in the real 2011 kicked off the expanestate business since 1981, sion campaign. and specializes in commercial Through growth and innoand luxury real estate vation, Baptist Cardiac & throughout South Florida. Vascular Institute will A Kendall resident, Foti broaden its research proand her husband, George, gram and ensure that medhave two grown children, ical breakthroughs continue Rick and Joel, and three to be discovered in South grandchildren — Hunter, Florida. The Institute will Madison and Jack. create centers of specialized Foti’s affiliation with care and prevention. It will Baptist Health began years attract and help train the ago when she served as a next generation of world“Pink Lady” at Baptist class physicians to further an Hospital. Karel Kutner Foti environment of sophisticat“There were several of us, –––––––––––––––––––– ed care. And like all Baptist in our 20s, who declared we were too old to be called Candy Stripers,” Health facilities, the Institute will continue to Foti said. “I still have the service pin that I provide charity care to patients in need. “Contributions to this expansion will received for the 100-plus volunteer hours I served. Even then, Baptist was a bright spot ensure that high-end, cutting-edge care is accessible to everyone,” Foti said. “This is for me.” Years later, Foti’s mother was a patient an incredible opportunity for all of us to under the care of Barry T. Katzen, MD, make a difference in our community.” For more information about contribuBaptist Cardiac & Vascular Institute’s founder and medical director. Foti said she is tions in support of the Baptist Cardiac & grateful for the exceptional treatment and Vascular Institute’s expansion campaign, contact Karel Foti at 305-960-2444, or compassionate care her mother received. “Dr. Katzen and the entire team at Baptist Sean Kramer, Baptist Health Foundation, Cardiac & Vascular Institute took wonderful at 786-596-6535, or visit online at care of my mother,” Foti explained. “Fast <www.BaptistHeart.net/foundation>.
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Miami-Dade working to create electric vehicle infrastructure BY MAGGIE FERNANDEZ
Miami-Dade County joined local government partners and private sector stakeholders in March to kick off a planning effort that will prepare Southeast Florida communities for electric vehicles. The group, known as the EV/Infrastructure Alliance, will assist the South Florida Regional Planning Council and its Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition, which recently received a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and will partner with the Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) over the next year. Through this regional partnership, a plan will be developed for future deployment of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and vehicle use within Broward, Indian River, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties. Electric vehicles reduce emissions, the country’s reliance on foreign oil, and cost less to operate than a typical gas-powered car. EV/Infrastructure Alliance has created teams to address each of the tasks involved in preparing communities for electric vehicle deployment. During the next 10 months, the teams will identify opportunities to streamline the EV permitting process, work with vehicle fleets interested in EV deployment, establish criteria for EV charging infrastructure, prepare community outreach materials, and develop plans for a future demonstration project that will provide commuters with a self-service rental/car share opportunity along the US1 corridor in Miami-Dade County. “We are looking forward to expanding our sustainable efforts with the use of these electric vehicles,” said Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez. “Miami-Dade County is committed to supporting the environ-
ment, and this is just one more way of how we can become an exemplary first-class green community.” This effort is consistent with the national Clean Cities’ goal of putting one million electric drive vehicles on the road in the U.S. by 2015 through developing a plan for reliable alternative fueling infrastructure at locations and corridors conducive to charging EVs. The electric vehicle readiness plan will complement the Southeast Florida Regional Partnership’s Sustainable Communities Initiative, which is focused on improving the region’s economy and creating jobs, an effort that is also hosted by the council. The county has a longstanding partnership in these initiatives, having received the “2011 Champion for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Alternative Fuels Award” from the Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition for its extensive use of alternative fuel vehicles and supporting sustainability goals. In fact, EVs are included in several initiatives of the Water and Energy Efficiency goal area in Miami-Dade County’s sustainability plan, GreenPrint, a community plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, cut energy, water and fuel consumption, and help develop a sustainable community for future generations. The plan, which contains 137 separate initiatives, will result in a reduction of 1.5 million metric tons (mt) of emissions and an avoidance of 3.1 million mt over the next five years. Roughly speaking, 1.5 million mt of CO2 emissions is associated with making 144,000 trips around the Earth or powering 206,000 homes in Miami-Dade County for the year. To get more information on Miami-Dade County’s sustainability efforts and to read GreenPrint, please visit <http://green.mismidade.gov>.
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Mitsubishi Lancer adds SE all-wheel drive model
Ron Beasley LET’S TALK CARS Mitsubishi has added a new model to the 2012 Lancer lineup, the Lancer SE with All-Wheel Control (AWC), the Mitsubishi version of All Wheel Drive. The SE joins the DE, ES, GT and Ralliart trim levels in the Sedan body style, but it’s not offered as a Hatchback, which comes only in the ES and GT trims. The AWC feature allows the new Lancer SE to deliver a sportier ride and better performance from the 2.4-liter 168 hp fourcylinder engine with MIVEC variable valve-timing technology. The engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that aids fuel efficiency and performance. Heated front seats and side mirrors, 16-inch alloy wheels and a chrome lower grille are standard equipment on the SE. The Ralliart is at the top of the Mitsubishi Lancer compact sports sedan lineup, and it’s the most popular and most expensive
version. It’s powered by a 2.0-liter, 237 hp turbocharged and intercooled MIVECequipped four-cylinder engine, and paired with a lightning-fast six-speed automatic manual Twin-Clutch Sportronic Shift Transmission (TC-SST). In addition to full-time all-wheel control (AWC) with Active Center Differential (ACD), it comes with a front helical limited-slip differential, a rear limited-slip differential and Hill Start Assist (HSA), which allows the vehicle to remain in a stationary position on the slope. Standard amenities on the 2012 Lancer Ralliart include premium sport fabric seating surfaces, an aluminum hood with heat extractor vent, chrome side lower door molding, and leather-wrapped sports steering wheel, shift knob and shift boot. Like the Lancer GT, the Lancer Ralliart has an optional Touring package that adds a backup camera system with display screen inside the rearview mirror for the 2012 model year. At the lower end of the 2012 Lancer lineup is the GT model, which comes with the same four-cylinder engine as the SE, though mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The continuously variable transmission (CVT) with INVEC-III (Intelligent & Innovative
Mitsubishi Lancer has sporty styling and is available in either Sedan or Hatchback body configurations. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Vehicle Electronic Control system) is optional. The CVT-equipped Lancer GT also includes Sportronic shifting via magnesium-alloy steering wheel paddle shifters. Additional standard equipment on the Lancer GT includes newly designed 18inch alloy wheels, new interior fabric and instrument panel trim, a sporty front fascia from the Lancer Ralliart model, a sporttuned suspension, six-speaker audio system, sport front bucket seats, automatic cli-
mate control, Mitsubishi’s FAST-key with panic feature and leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob and parking brake. Pricing on the 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer ranges from $15,695 to $27,995. 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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