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Taxpayers: Watch the Village checkbook BY GRANT MILLER
Publisher Fiscal responsibility should mean that your government officials would dip into reserves only when they have to in order to protect essential services, not dip into them because they simply want to for nonessential projects. But once again, you had to be there to believe it (well of course you had to be there live, the meetings are still not being broadcast as promised nearly a year ago). This was the first year that Palmetto Bay officials planned on spending more money than expected revenues. Bells and whistles warning of financial danger ahead should be going off, but the mayor and Palmetto Bay council gave approval to its budget that did the following: • Removed nearly a half million dollars from reserves at the start to balance a budget that suffered year another year of reduced income. This is your past tax dollars, put away for emergencies, going to pay expenses relating to providing services. • Took nearly another $1,000,000 from these same reserves for discretionary spending on pet projects such as park project expansion and renovations. • Gave raises to the manager and clerk.
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Pirate sisters, Melanie (left) and Andrea Jalbert, created necklaces from recycled materials during last year’s event.
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alling all superheroes, ghosts, ballerinas and pirates — you are invited to the 14th annual Children’s Health Day at Baptist Children’s Hospital, Sunday, Oct. 23, from noon to 3 p.m. It’s the weekend before Halloween, so kids are being asked to come to the interactive health fair in costume and be prepared for plenty of fun. The event is free and takes place outside Baptist Medical Arts Building, 8950 N. Kendall Dr. (on the Baptist Hospital campus). “Our annual fair is a lot of fun for the kids,
It’s scary: Spooktober returning to Zoo Miami
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and they don’t even realize that they are learning about their own health,” said Randy Lee, chief operating officer of Baptist Children’s Hospital. “They will have fun participating in exciting learning activities, displays and health screenings that will teach them about health and safety.” Research has shown that children who are already familiar with hospital settings are less frightened and more comfortable if they become patients. Some of the activities at Children’s Health Day will include free dental and
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njoy a host of Halloween festivities during Spooktober at Zoo Miami. If you dare, enter Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House, a full-scale haunted house at Dr. Wilde’s World, Oct. 15-31. If dressing up and partying is your thing, show up on Oct. 22 for the third annual adults-only costume party, The Monster Masquerade, benefiting the Zoological Society of Florida (ZSF). If you love food trucks and haunted houses, tell your teens, and join in for Teen Fright Night with Food Trucks on Oct. 27. The entire family can enjoy also Halloween at the zoo at night during the second Spooky Zoo Nights, October 28 and 29, and during the daytime at the annual Zoo Boo, Oct. 29 and 30. Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House, a 7,000square-foot haunted house, is guaranteed to send chills up and down your spine when it debuts on Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will make your every fear come to life. Roaches take over the kitchen while cats take over the home of a deceased grandma! What will you find when the freezer defrosts — a zookeeper or two perhaps? You’ll have
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Vocalist sings different tune in her new revue
Amy Alvarado (center) will appear in the Cabarlesque production. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BY GARY ALAN RUSE
Amy Alvarado, a Palmetto Bay resident and lyric soprano best known for her opera performances, is adding a different musical style to her repertoire in the new musical revue Cabarlesque. Alvarado has sung previously at Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center in Florida Grand Opera productions of Aida, The Pearlfishers, Lakme and Puccini’s Suor Angelica, as well as in Tony Caruso’s Last Broadcast in Washington, DC. She also appeared in the 2010 musical revue titled My Place, at the Playground Theatre in Miami Shores, produced by singer/songwriter Nelson Polanco. Polanco is the president of Blending Cultures, a non-profit live performance company created in 2006 to “entertain and enlighten audiences to the vibrancy of hybridized cultural traditions.” “Cabarlesque is a fusion of two different art forms, cabaret and burlesque,” Polanco said. “It’s a story of the need for self expression told through vignettes from musicals and movies such as Chicago, Cabaret, Fosse, Bye Bye Birdie and The Pajama Game.” Alvarado and Polanco will sing the majority of the numbers, although guest artists such as Lennis Sabatino are scheduled to appear. The cast will include an
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Rehabilitated hawk takes flight at Palmer Trinity
Greta Mealey, director of the Falcon Batchelor Bird of Prey Center at the Miami Science Museum, conducted a bird release recently on Palmer Trinity School’s North Campus. Mealey is the wife of Brian Mealey, a biology teacher at the school. In January 2011, a light-phase, Short-tailed Hawk was admitted to the museum’s rehabilitation center after being found in a driveway, unable to fly. The hawk was diagnosed with a fractured shoulder, presumed to be the result of a car collision, and given a soft cast and splint to stabilize the area. The bird required cage rest until the veterinarian confirmed his full recovery. On Sept. 15 — after several months of close medical attention, rehabilitation and flight conditioning — Palmer Trinity School students, faculty and staff watched as Upper School Dean Judi Jennings released the hawk to the wild from the Palmer Trinity School football field.
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October looks like a good month for events Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR
AROUND TOWN Like Italian food? The Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School annual spaghetti dinner is on Friday October 14, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the CRMA Campus located at 10853 SW 216th Street. The cost is $10 per ticket if purchased at the door or $8 in advance. Entry fee includes salad, spaghetti, bread, dessert and a beverage. The event will feature a raffle, bounce houses, and a DJ. All ages are welcome. One hundred percent of the proceeds are put into the classroom. The school, founded by two former Miami-Dade County public school teachers, set out to bring the Montessori Method to public school children from all socio-economic backgrounds. To learn more about the fundraiser, please contact Lucy Golden or Juliet King at 305-2550064.
Student gardeners, take note: Whole Foods Market’s Whole Kids Foundation’s mission is to “improve children’s nutrition and wellness with the goal of ending the childhood obesity epidemic.” WKF is providing $2,000 grants for qualifying schools or non-profit organizations that are working with schools to build on-campus gardens, to allow children to learn a variety of skills and also teach them to eat more fruits and vegetables. Garden projects can be in any state of development (planning, construction, or already under operation). Garden projects must be approved by the school’s principal and the principal must submit a signed letter on school letterhead along with the application. Applicants must be able to show that they are able to provide maintenance during vacations and the summer. This maintenance is a good way to get a non-profit organization or a local gardening group that is willing to teach children how to plant and grow. Applications are currently being taken online at <http://www.wholekidsfoundation.org./gardengrants-application.php>. All applications must be received by
December 31, 2011. Questions? Email <info@gardengrants.com>. Sounds spooky! The Children’s Trust is presenting “A Spooky Symphony,” featuring the most beautiful scary music you’ve ever heard by The Greater Miami Youth Symphony and the Alhambra Orchestra on Sunday, October 23, at 3 p.m. at the Olympia Theater at The Gusman Center for the Performing Arts, 174 East Flagler Street, downtown Miami. This is a free Halloween family concert featuring excerpts from Star Wars Suite, Hansel and Gretel, Danse Macabre, Pictures at an Exhibition, Can Can from Orpheus in the Underworld Overture, Swan Lake and other classical pieces. Additional concert highlights include a multimedia presentation. Kids are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween costumes to enhance the supernatural mood. Program conducted by Zoe Zeniodi and Huifang Chen. Free admission and open seating. No tickets are required, but large groups should call in advance. Parking $5 at the College Station Garage, 190 NE 3rd Street (at NE 2nd Avenue). For more
information, call 305-267-3002 or 305668-9260 or visit <www.gmys.org> or <www.alhambramusic.org>. Mark this on your calendar: Southwood Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring a blood drive on October 28 to benefit Community Blood Centers. The Honor Society is sponsoring it as a service and will have treats for everyone who donates blood that day. The donation truck will be in the faculty parking lot from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and since it’s a teacher work day no children will be in the school. Southwood is located at 16301 SW 80 Avenue. Thought of the Day: History teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives. - Abba Eban
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SPOOKTOBER, from page 1 to come and see for yourself. With an admission cost of $5 per person, this house of chills will remain open through Oct. 31. Parental discretion is advised for young children. Get your Halloween costume ready and come dance at the darkest nightspot around town — Zoo Miami. Costumed monsters ages 21 and older are invited to the biggest Halloween party in South Florida, The Monster Masquerade, on Oct. 22, from 8 p.m. until the stroke of midnight. Come where the wild things are and party in the dark while enjoying premium cocktails at the open bars, savory treats, music, dancing, and entry into Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House. At the end of the night, they will announce the “Best Costume Contest” that will have you dying for awesome prizes, such as weekend getaways and hotel stays, restaurant gift certificates, and much more. When night falls and the wild calls, The Monster Masquerade at Zoo Miami will be the only place to be. Your ticket purchase will support the Zoological Society of Florida in its mission of wildlife education and conservation. Pre-sale tickets to The Monster Masquerade are $50 per person. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door for $65 a person. Anyone purchasing a ticket before Oct. 12 will be entered into a drawing to win one of two packages including a family membership to Zoo Miami and a VIP Behind-the-Scenes Tour. Tickets will be available at the ZSF office by calling 305-255-5551 or online at <www.zoomiami.org>. Teen Fright Night, food trucks and a haunted house are all together for one night only, Oct. 27, from 7 to 11 p.m.; admission is $5 per person. Teen Fright Night will include food trucks, deejays and a scary haunted
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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– house. While you enjoy a great meal from the food trucks your teens can walk through the haunted house and enjoy the deejays. Spooky Zoo Nights, an after-hours family event, will take place on Oct. 28 and 29, 7-11 p.m. The $10.95 per person admission ($9.95 for zoo members) includes entry into Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House, spooky tram rides, ghoulish carousel rides, and chilling storytelling around a fire pit. Goodies and roving street theater will add excitement to the pathways. Save $2 by purchasing your tickets for $8.95 per person plus tax during the online pre-sale at <www.zoomiami.org>. Zoo Boo! returns to Zoo Miami on Oct. 29 and 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Included with zoo admission, families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in costume contests, watch special performances, make Halloween crafts, see the zoo’s animals get their Halloween goodies, and more. Music and games with fun prizes will be provided by Radio Disney AM 990 and The Coast 97.3 FM. Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 Street. General zoo admission is $15.95 per adult and $11.95 per child (ages 3-12) plus tax. Children 2 and under, Zoological Society of Florida members, and parking are free. Zoo Boo! is included with paid zoo admission. Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House, The Monster Masquerade, Teen Fright Night and Spooky Zoo Nights have separate admission prices. Zoo Miami’s regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; ticket booths close at 4 p.m. For more information, visit online at <www.zoomiami.org> or call 305-2510400. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Danny Elfenbein at 305-255-5551 or send email to <dannye@zsf.org>.
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• Put nearly $2,000 into the budget for each council member to travel at village expense, despite the fact that the mayor is paid $2,000 per month and each council member is paid $1,000 per month to pay for their expenses of holding office. You might be asking why I am bothering to write about this, but many people have called and emailed me asking why I don’t do more as a community watchdog to monitor and expose what this mayor and council are doing, to get more people motivated to following the money. There is a problem here and that is Palmetto Bay seems to be the only government reversing the trend of belt tightening. The examples are listed above and more; instead of holding off on projects, during this current budget year, this mayor and council spent $50,000 on art in a traffic circle, and that is just the art itself, not including the unstated additional costs of village personnel and assets to assist in the installation, maintenance and security. For the upcoming year, this village council is planning to spend on a grandiose plan to enlarge Thallata Park. The absurdity continued at that budget meeting as the mayor appeared to opine that the nearly $1,000,000 in new renovations would help balance the budget in future years by drawing in $200,000 in revenues per year. $200,000, per year, really? This is one business plan that every Palmetto Bay taxpayer should be asking to read. Thalatta, for those who don’t know, sits sandwiched between two prominent wedding and event locations: the Deering Estate and the Palmetto Bay Village Center. Ask around, your county tax bill is not being subsidized by the weddings at Deering and it certainly is not the wedding events that keep the Palmetto Bay Village Center operating. The problem is there are limited ways
for governments to put money away in reserve. The only way to do it is to save money in times of surplus. The initial mayor and council saved $9.8 million dollars during the first eight years that included payment of $1.7 million per year to the county. That mayor and council are now replaced by a new council that wants to spend those hard earned and nearly irreplaceable savings to satisfy their own egos on the pet projects. It should also be noted that the initial mayor and council paid for many of the first projects through over $19 million in grants and other outside monies. Once such example, Thallata, was purchased at nearly $3.9 million, but paid for by approximately $3.7 million in grants and other outside money. That was the old council. No grants are being raised by the current council, but they do not seem to think that, just perhaps, they should hold off spending until grants can be located and obtained. There is no resemblance to the prior fiscal sanity by this new council, as the money is now free-flowing from your tax pocket into the park. This is the first budget by this new mayor and current council. No spending cuts, but balance is temporarily achieved by robbing stealing from the reserve fund by over $1,500,000. Listen to the experts, times will stay the same or slightly get worse for the next few years. It is not time to dip into the reserves. At this rate, and assuming no financial crisis, the safety reserves could be reduced by a total of $6,000,000, down to less than $3.8 million by the forth budget of the mayor’s four year term. Then you really better hope no hurricanes or other disasters strike. This is not good management or financial stewardship. Palmetto Bay taxpayers should not be drinking the kool-aide, the residents should demand better.
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Ocaquatics Swim School. Because of the increase in Type II diabetes in children, another display will have information on eating right and exercising to prevent diabetes. “Today, so many more children are obese with Type II diabetes, which used to be considered an adult disease, and is now prevalent in children,” said Lois Exelbert, administrator of the Diabetes Care Center. The health fair also will have a wide range of delicious food trucks, where parents and children can enjoy lunch together. Plus entertainment, including face painting, a petting zoo, Madafo the Storyteller, stilt walkers, and a Halloween trick or treat station. For information, call 786-596-3812. Free parking is available in the Baptist Medical Arts Building parking garage.
asthma screenings provided by Main Street Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics and the Florida Center for Allergy and Asthma. One of the most popular events of the day will be the Doll Clinic, where children can bring their “sick” stuffed animals and dolls for a check-up and treatment. Other participants include Miami Children’s Museum, Miami-Dade Police Department, The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention and Treatment, Informed Families, Girl Scouts Council of Tropical Florida, SimpCity Dance Studio, Supersonics Jump Rope Performers and
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Staged automobile accidents taking their toll on all of us Al Sunshine CBS MONEY WATCH Staged automobile accidents are taking their toll on all of us. In fact, they are hitting us in the wallet in the form of bigger and bigger car insurance bills. That’s why local and state fraud investigators recently opened some of their criminal files to give us an inside view of how phony accident scams work and why our auto insurance scams now are among the worst in the country. The most popular scam is called a “Jump In.” According to fraud investigators, the members of these auto-scam groups intentionally crash cars and allow the so-called “victims” — who were not even inside the cars — to jump into the vehicles after the staged accident. That way, they can file phony injury reports with the help of cooperative doctors and lawyers. It’s a big business that is getting bigger by the day, especially around South Florida, according to Special Agent Tony Fernandez of the National Insurance Crime Bureau. So how big are the losses? “You’re talking billions,” Fernandez maintains. And according to insurance fraud specialists, South Florida is poised to take the
top spot for staged accidents away from the former leader in auto scams, Tampa-St. Petersburg. With car insurance fraud South Florida’s latest growth industry, the money can come only from one place — bigger insurance bills for local policyholders. State CFO Jeff Atwater says, “We’re the No. 1 state in the country and that’s why our residents have such high auto insurance bills, because of the level of fraud that exists here.” While staged accidents may be making money, police and prosecutors say they are having a tougher time keeping up with it all. So what is the problem? NICB’s Fernandez explains, “The money right now is nil for training, investigations and prosecutions. Police just can’t keep up with it all.” Reforming Florida’s personal injury insurance laws now is expected to be one of the main focuses of state lawmakers when they meet again in January. In the meantime, fraud investigators say local autoinsurance fraud rings are getting better organized as they become even better funded than several years ago. For local drivers, that could mean no real end in sight to those higher insurance bills in the future. And that certainly doesn’t bode well for our wallets. Watch Al Sunshine’s “Money Watch” reports Monday-Friday beginning at noon. You may find Al’s blog at cbsMiami.com.
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Pictured is Sweet Home pastor Jeremy H. Upton and his wife, Brianna Upton. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The celebration resumes on Friday, Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m., with the Pastor and People Picnic, an old fashioned family cookout which will take place on the Sweet Home campus. The community is invited to come out and bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets, blankets and lots of laughter. On Sunday, Oct. 9, at the 7:30 and 11 a.m. services, Sweet Home pastor and servant Jeremy H. Upton will be honored. The guest speaker will be Dr. Denny D. Davis, pastor of St. John Baptist Church. Under Pastor Davis’ guidance, St. John has grown to become one church in multiple locations in Grand Prairie and Southlake, TX. St. John serves 15,000 members, offers four Sunday worship services and three bible studies each week. The celebration at Sweet Home will continue each of the remaining Sundays in October by honoring Sweet Home’s ministerial leaders.
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Miami Dade College to host Virtual Open House, Oct. 5 Learn about Miami Dade College’s (MDC) more than 300 programs for careers from the comfort of your home. The college once again is hosting its popular Virtual Open House, which is open to the public anytime on Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. MDC representatives will be available to assist international students with the admissions process, English language proficiency testing, and transfer requirements. To participate in the MDC Virtual Open House, register online for free at <www.mdc.edu/openhouse>. For more information about the Virtual Open House, visit <www.mdc.edu/openhouse/> or contact MDC’s Information Center at 305-237-8888.
MIAMI WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL PRESENTS SAKE AT SUNDOWN United Way Miami Wine & Food Festival will present Sake at Sundown on Oct. 6 at Wynwood Kitchen & Bar (WKB), located at 2550 NW Second Ave. The event is a unique experience that benefits United Way of Miami-Dade’s work in education, financial stability and health. Sake and tapas join the festival’s repertoire in an event where guests will enjoy formal sake tastings paired with samplings from WKB’s new menu, amidst its open-aired art park.
Discover just how versatile sake can be with the help of special guest Morgan Hartman of Vine Connections, one of the world’s few Level II Sake Specialists. Hartman will guide guests through each of the three premium sake tastings, while Chef Miguel Aguilar showcases exquisite samples from his new menu of Latin-flavored dishes. Hot or cold, learn the tricks of pairing sake for all occasions. For additional event information or to purchase tickets, contact Romina Gambino at <gambinor@unitedwaymiami.org> or 305646-7105.
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‘LAYUPS FOR LEUKEMIA’ FUNDRAISER AT BARRY U. The Barry University community will come together on Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., to host “Layups for Leukemia,” a three-on-three basketball tournament fundraiser. The event, which will take place in the Health and Sports Center, is being hosted by the Barry men’s and women’s basketball teams, Campus Recreation and Wellness (CRW), and Nina Garcia, a Barry alumna. The Layups for Leukemia tournament will be a day of fun, competitive basketball and community. It is open to Barry students, faculty, staff, and alumni. There will be three
TRICK OR TREAT: SALVATION ARMY NEEDS DONATIONS FOR HALLOWEEN The residents of the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Miami are busy preparing and planning for Halloween in a big way. On Oct. 21, the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center building and the fleet of trucks will be transformed into a wonderful and spooky experience for the resident’s children as well as the children of the employees of the Salvation Army. Some 100 children are expected for a fun-filled evening of games and activities with their dads. For most of the dads it will be the first time in a very long while that they have been
COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS clean and sober. And, for other dads, it will be the first time that their children will have ever seen them sober. This will be an emotional and heartwarming event. According to Lt. Jay Ward, this is the third year the Salvation Army is having this family day. Once again, he is asking the public for donations for the party. These include: Halloween decorations, costumes for adult men, party food, packaged candy, prizes for the Halloween booths, amusement activities, and performers. To donate, call 305-573-4200, ext 205.
‘SPOOKY SYMPHONY’ CONCERT JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN Come experience “A Spooky Symphony,” featuring the most beautiful scary music you’ve ever heard performed by the Greater Miami Youth Symphony and the Alhambra Orchestra, on Oct. 23, 3 p.m., at the Olympia Theater in The Gusman Center for the
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Performing Arts, 174 E. Flagler St. This event is a free Halloween family concert featuring Excerpts from Star Wars Suite, Hansel and Gretel, Danse Macabre, Pictures at an Exhibition, Orpheus in the Underworld Overture, Swan Lake and other classical pieces. Additional concert highlights include a multimedia presentation. Kids are encouraged to dress in their best Halloween costumes to enhance the supernatural mood. Free admission and open seating. No tickets are required, but large groups should call in advance. For more information, call 305267-3002 or 305-668-9260.
ENJOY CHAMPAGNE AND CLAWS ALL FOR A MARVELOUS CAUSE Get ready to jazz it up on Oct. 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., when the Women’s Committee of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami hosts its annual benefit luncheon, “Jazz at Joe’s,” featuring renowned musician Leo Casino. The Sunday Brunch takes place at Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant, 11 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Kevin Corke of NBC 6 will emcee the festivities. Pre-luncheon champagne reception includes a fabulous raffle featuring fine jewelry, getaways and beauty packages.
Individual tickets are $150 for the Garden Room, $175 for the Dining Room, $200 for the Premium Main Dining Room; $1,750 for Bronze Saxophone Table Sponsorship; $2,500 for Gold Saxophone Table Sponsorship, and $5,000 for Platinum Saxophone Table Sponsorship. Seating is limited. For more information call Shaunte Young at 305-644-0066, ext. 294.
19TH ANNUAL KITETOBER FEST SCHEDULED AT HAULOVER PARK The skies over Haulover Park will be filled with kites of all shapes and sizes on Oct. 23 as Miami-Dade Parks and Skyward Kites host the 19th annual Kitetober Fest. The event will take place at 10800 Collins Ave. from noon to 5 p.m. Kiteober Fest features kite-flying demonstrations, kite-making classes, and fun kite competitions for both children and adults of all skill levels, along with music, and food and beverages prepared by local gourmet food truck chefs. Spectators also will be treated to a colorful mix of wind chasers of the gargantuan variety, like a 100-foot squid, a 20-foot Nemo fish, and a 30-foot scuba man with a shark trailing behind him. The event attracts international and local kite enthusi-
asts displaying kite styles from such countries as Cuba, Haiti, Trinidad, China, Colombia, Peru, and Venezuela. Event admission is free. There is no fee for the kite classes or competitions. Parking is $6. For directions and information about Miami-Dade Parks’ Haulover Park, visit online at <www.miamidade.gov/parks>, or call 305-947-3525.
INFORMED FAMILIES SCHEDULES MONTHLY ‘LUNCH AND LEARN’ Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership is continuing the monthly “Lunch and Learn” workshop series in an effort to help parents and educators in the community. On Oct. 27, from noon to 1 p.m., at Informed Families headquarters, 2490 Coral Way, second floor, you will learn about the emerging trends in drug use and abuse affecting children. It’s a prime opportunity for parents and caregivers to understand what to look for. The event’s guest speaker is Jim Hall, director of the Center for the Study and Prevention of Substance Abuse at Nova Southeastern University. To RSVP and/or order an $11 boxed lunch (event is free if guests bring their own lunch) interested parties are asked to send an email to <aferro@informedfamilies.org>, visit online at <www.informedfamilies.org> or call 305-856-4886 for additional information.
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MIAMI-DADE FIRE DEPT. HONORED BY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE The Florida Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, has announced the Miami-Dade Fire Department and two supervisors, George Tabor of the Logistics Section and assistant director Fernando Fernandez, were honored with a Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support of its employees who serve in the Florida National Guard and Reserves. More information about ESGR Employer Outreach Programs and volunteer opportunities is available at Floridaesgr.com, or by calling Doug Corbett, program support specialist of the Florida ESGR Committee, at 1904-823-0172. FREE LECTURE ON EVERGLADES AT DEERING ESTATE AT CUTLER In partnership with the Archaeological Society of Southern Florida, the Deering Estate at Cutler presents a free lecture on the second Thursday of each month. The next lecture is scheduled for Oct. 13, 7 p.m., in the Visitor Center Auditorium at the Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave. The topic will be “An Everglades Cultural History.” The presenter is Bob Carr, executive director of the Archaeological and Historical Conservancy Inc. For more information on the Deering Estate’s educational and cultural programs, visit online at <www.deeringestate.org>.
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8 Gulliver students National Merit, Achievement scholar semifinalists BY MELISSA LICHTENHELD
Gulliver Schools has announce that seven high school seniors are among 16,000 students selected across the nation as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists for the class of 2012. High school seniors David Gluck, Steven Gluck, Michael Pelle, Jonathan Quirke, Jake Radell, Mauricio Robert and Miguel Salazar qualified for the 2012 National Merit Scholarship. Senior Thomas Reeves was named a semifinalist in the 2012 National Achievement Scholarship Program, an academic competition for black high school students. All students qualified during their junior year at Gulliver Schools. “We are thrilled with the news and very proud of these students,” said Connie Ernsberger, Gulliver’s director of college and guidance counseling. “It is gratifying to see them acknowledged
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Rabbi’s new book emphasizes importance of relationships BY ANN ROBBINS-UDEL
Moments before planes came crashing into buildings and nosediving into a field in Shanksville, PA, airwaves and cell towers were atwitter with last words and messages of love and goodbye from husbands to wives, sons and daughters to parents, engaged couples destined to never have the opportunity to marry. The reverberation of the enormity of the Sept. 11 tragedy a decade ago, the nearly constant images and sound bites in the days and weeks following the attacks, resonated with Rabbi Hershel Becker, of Young Israel of Kendall. They inspired him to look more closely than ever at the constructs involved in the architecture of the interpersonal relationships in his own life, the lives of those around him, and in the lives and social fabric of all of us. In his book the rabbi says that just as secure, strong, sturdy, substantial architectural structures require planning, blueprints and quality building materials, so do interpersonal relationships. The cement that creates substantial bonds that unites us within relationships is communication, mutual respect, and genuine caring for and about each other. For couples and families, friends and business associates, that often means being able to have meaningful conversations about differences, points of contention and frustration levels. Love Peace: Blueprints For Lasting Relationships cites examples of relationship issues in the Torah and provides commentaries that are ready-made catalysts for sensitive, responsive interactions that can enhance, promote, and clarify 21st Century relationships. The book is a culmination, of not only thoughts and lessons, generated over the 10 years since our tragic national loss on Sept. 11, 2001, but is inclusive of the influence of
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Pink Heals Tour to make stop at The Falls, Oct. 6 BY LISA GLUCKSTERN
The Pink Heals Tour has announced an official stop at the first annual “Strut Your Stuff for Cancer” fundraising event on Oct. 6 as part of the national tour. The Pink Heals Tour, a movement celebrating women by raising money and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, will be steering their two signature pink fire trucks towards The Falls in honor of the charitable event. The Pink Heals Tour is led by the selfproclaimed “Guardians of the Ribbon,” a group of firefighters, police officers and community leaders who travel the country to spread the “Cares Enough to Wear Pink” campaign, the fastest growing movement in the country. The campaign’s non-profit mission is to provide a national movement for the support of women across the country by wearing the color pink. The tour will be selling commemorative Pink Heals Tshirts at the event in hopes of generating proceeds for those affected by the disease in the community. The “Strut Your Stuff for Cancer” event will feature The Pink Heals Tours’ two famous pink fire trucks as a “rejuvenation” stop in the high-heeled walking course,
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accompanied by local firemen outfitted in pink bunker gear. Each pink fire truck is layered with dedications, all messages to loved ones with cancer. At each stop along the tour, members of the public are invited to leave their marks. “The Falls is thrilled to have The Pink Heals Tour join our first annual ‘Strut Your Stuff for Cancer’ event,” said Dailen Rodriguez, director of mall marketing and business development. “We feel honored that such a unique organization has chosen The Falls as a stop on their tour through Florida. So many women are affected by breast cancer and this is a great way to raise awareness, one city at a time.” Proceeds from the Strut your Stuff for Cancer at The Falls will directly benefit Cancer Support Community Greater Miami, Sandy B. Muller Breast Cancer Foundation and La Liga Contra El Cancer. Registration is now available through <www.cancersupportcommunitymiami.org>, <www.laligacontraelcancer.org>, and <www.sandybmullerbreastcancerfoundation,org>. For more information, contact The Falls at 305-255-4570, visit <www.simon.com> or become a fan on Facebook at <www.facebook.com/ShopTheFalls>.
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Deering Estate Foundation to host 10th annual Wine on Harvest Moon BY SHEILA STIEGLITZ
emerging and established Andean painters and sculptors, all of whom now reside in South Florida: Jaime Ferrer, mixed media; Daniel Bottero, Isabel Brinck, Ana Candioti, Andres Dominguez, Carla Fache, Rosana Tossi, painters; Josepo, and Alberto Carbi, sculptors. Wine on Harvest Moon is an evening filled with the sights, sounds and flavors of these two unique countries. But, to get an even more authentic Andean experience, guests can bid on the high-end “Treasures, Pleasures and Adventures’ live auction that includes enticing international travel to Chile and Argentina. Tickets for Wine on Harvest Moon are $125, and $100 for foundation members. Proceeds benefit the Deering Estate Foundation with a mission to protect, preserve and enhance the Deering Estate at Cutler for this and future generations. The Deering Estate at Cutler is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Palmetto Bay. For tickets and information call 305-235-1668, ext. 263, or visit online at <www.deeringestate.org>.
Fine wines, fine food and fine art of Chile and Argentina are showcased at this year’s Wine On Harvest Moon — “Taste, Tango & Toast to the Andes” — on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Deering Estate at Cutler, presented by South BMW. The Estate will be immersed in the art and culture of the region — outdoors on the rolling lawn under the glow of the harvest moon, and indoors throughout the historic Stone House and Richmond Cottage. Food tasting stations arranged with savory dishes are presented by many area restaurants that include: Olivo’s, Smith & Wollensky, Sawa, Sugarcane, The Local Craft Food & Drink, Creative Tastes, and Paella Party. Desserts are catered by Whole Foods Coral Gables featuring elegant pastries, fruit tarts, and mounds of dazzling confections. Sugarcane’s Chef Timon Balloo demonstrates his culinary talent center courtyard, while food journalist Club de Huasos de Chile tango dancers will be performing during the event. Riki Altman describes his creative ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– use of Chilean flavors. Wine tastings presented by Crown Wine focal point for historic preservation in our & Spirits, complement the food and are South Dade community, and we support certain to confirm the Andes’ reputation as the foundation’s efforts wholeheartedly.” The culture of the Andes is celebrated in an internationally acclaimed wine region. For the oenophiles, some of the Chilean native dances, with performers dressed in A Law Firm Dedicated to Protecting Florida’s Families wines being tasted are from the renowned their traditional costumes. Oscar Caballero Medical Malpractice Montes Premium Wines, along with Koyle, and Roxana Garber, creators of the leg• Brain Damage • Cancer Misdiagnosed a 2008 cabernet sauvignon, and Terrapura, endary show “The Streets of Buenos • Death • Surgical Negligence a 2009 sauvignon blanc. Argentinean Aires,” perform Argentina’s sensual tango. • Anesthesia Accidents • Birth Injuries wineries participating are Antigal Winery Two outstanding Chilean dance troupes • Drug Reactions • Pediatric Malpractice & Estates, Familia Zuccardi, and Bodegas Conjunto Alturas and Club de Huasos de • Paralysis • Neurology/Strokes Norton. Chile, perform their country’s rhythmic Nursing Home Abuse “We are proud to once again be the pre- folk dances with a spectacular grand finale. • Bed Sores • Neglect senting sponsor of Wine On Harvest The evening marks the Preview Opening • Amputation • Sexual Abuse Moon” said Joe Canaves, general manager of the Deering Estate’s fall invitational art • Falls • Physical Abuse of South BMW. “The Deering Estate at exhibit, “Just North of the South Pole.” The •Workers •Car Accidents •Sexual Cutler is a center for cultural arts and a show highlights artwork of these talented Compensation •Slip & Fall Harassment
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Join the Race/Walk and help increase leukemia awareness BY LEE STEPHENS
The Kiwanis Club of Pinecrest/Palmetto Bay (KPPB) partnering with Barbara Gordon Leukemia Bone Marrow Awareness Inc. (BGLBMA) presents the annual Race/Walk at the Miami Dade College Kendall Campus on Saturday, Oct. 29. Registration is open from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. The race is inspired by Barbara Gordon’s dedication and commitment to providing hope for a cure for the many men, women and children who suffer from leukemia by raising awareness of the plight of leukemia patients who are in need of a lifesaving bone marrow transplant to provide hope for a cure. “We are very excited about staging the fourth annual Race/Walk for Awareness and look forward to welcoming even more participants this year,” said Barbara Gordon, founder of the BGLBMA. “Bring all your friends and family to join us for a fun-filled morning and a chance to learn how you can help leukemia patients have a better life.” The Walk/Race includes a five-kilometer race for runners and a one-kilometer race for walkers with lots of prizes and surprises. For an entry fee of $20 per person ($25 per person after Oct. 27), participants will receive a registration kit including race Tshirt and race bib. Participants also will have an opportunity to learn about becoming a bone marrow or blood cell donor, to help those suffering from leukemia bone
marrow disease. Fruit, water and other snacks will be available before and after the race. To participate in the fourth annual Race/Walk, become a sponsor, or volunteer to assist KPPB and BGLBMA Inc. in helping persons stricken with leukemia bone marrow disease, visit the website at <http://bgordonbonemarrow.org> or call 305-517-3981. Barbara Gordon Leukemia Bone Marrow Awareness Inc. is a 501(c) (3) organization committed to promoting greater awareness among South Floridians stricken with leukemia. Leukemia is a group of bone marrow diseases involving an uncontrolled increase in white blood cells (leukocytes). BGLBMA is the brainchild of Barbara Gordon, a 22-year survivor of myelocytic leukemia. Many patients experience depression when they first learn that they have the illness, so the organization is geared toward alleviating fears and encouraging hope by giving them insights on donor information, providing the latest news in medical treatment, working with county blood banks, hospitals, clinic, wellness centers and other organizations to assist patients in their greatest time of need. The foundation welcomes assistance from donations, volunteers, event participation or becoming a bone marrow or blood cells donor. For more information, visit online at <http://bgordonbonemarrow.org>.
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Bob Marley’s daughter writing picture books BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD
When you listen to a Bob Marley song, you hear his zest for life and his joy in the world around him. So it is not surprising that One Love, the picture book written by his daughter Cedella Marley teems with that unbridled optimism and zest. The picture book is beautifully illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, who worked closely with Marley on the concept. The book is based on the song, One Love. “The message of One Love is just universal,” Marley said. “It’s one of dad’s songs that almost everyone knows, young and old. I call it my happy feel better song. It’s a song I can do almost anything to.” She chose to write the first book using that song because she thought the message was important. The main character is Puncy, which was Cedella’s nickname as a child. Puncy is accompanied by her chocolate lab, in honor of Bobby, Cedella’s dog, which died earlier this year. The story is about how Puncy brings her friends and family together to transform a neighborhood. Throughout the book there are symbols of the Marley family. Like Puncy’s apartment is 56, which was the number of their home in Jamaica. In one illustration, the dad is holding his Bob Marley coffee cup. In another scene, the tablecloth is covered with lyrics. Marley worked closely with the illustrator on the book, which is unusual since most of the time the author doesn’t see the illustrations until the book is almost done. But this
time the publisher, Chronicle Books, had the author and illustrator work collaboratively. To Marley, working collaboratively is important. “That’s the Marley way,” she said. “We do talk to each other a lot. I think you see that when you see the final product.” Marley said that when she received the first book, she cried. “We have these little Puncy dolls that go with the book,” she said. “Her friends are cute, too. I’m in love with the Puncy doll.” Her mother was with her in Miami when she started the picture book and when her mom went home, Marley would call to read her the manuscript. “For her and for us, this is a way to teach the new generation and the generations to come about Dad, using his lyrics but still making it relevant to the children,” Marley said. “She’s proud of me, her little Puncy.” Marley was in her early teens when her father died. “I don’t even remember being a teenager. One day they are on tour and the next day you are in a hospital,” she said. “Your world is turned upside down. Thank God we had a good foundation. We are good people. That was the lesson. You don’t have to be fancy. You have to be good people.” One Love officially comes out in October but already is
Left: Cedella Marley is writing picture books based on her father’s songs. (Photo courtesy Peter Dean Rickards) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
being shipped to bookstores. The next book in the series will be based on the song Three Little Birds. “Three Little Birds is a song that makes you feel positive about tomorrow and the next hour,” Marley said. Marley is scheduled to speak at the Miami Book Fair International, Nov. 13-20. She also is going to the National Book Festival in Washington, DC.
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JDRF’s Hope Gala taking place at InterContinental Miami on Oct. 22 BY LEE STEPHENS
Save the date for the grooviest gala in town — the second annual Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Hope Gala, “Keeping the Promise,” is taking place at the InterContinental Miami on Saturday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. Pull out your hip cool duds (or just your cocktail attire) and get your groove on to “Do a Little Dance, Have a Little Fun — Fund a Cure Tonight” to raise money for type 1 diabetes research. JDRF is looking forward to welcoming more than 250 of South Florida’s corporate and social elite for an evening featuring a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, and JDRF’s unique Fund A Cure auction. Fund A Cure is a unique opportunity for guests to raise their bid paddle at various increments with 100 percent of donations going directly to diabetes research. Fund A Cure donations may be pre-committed, as well as gratefully accepted on the night of the gala. Among all of the families that JDRF serves, this year’s Fund A Cure will be
“Keeping the Promise” for 11-year-old MacGregor Goodchild. Mac was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in August 2010 and will be the evening’s Fund A Cure speaker. “We are looking forward to sharing a wonderful evening advancing our efforts as we continue to raise awareness and funds to cure this disease that nearly 24 million Americans live with each day,” said Eden Carr, executive director of the JDRF South Florida Chapter. “Imagine, if we only had a cure for our children, friends and loved ones. Research advances, driven by your generosity, will make this dream a reality,” said Marla Ferreira, senior vice president of Planning and Development for Dade County Federal Credit Union and gala chair. Tickets for the JDRF Hope Gala, “Keeping the Promise,” are available for $180 per person and tables of 10 are $1,800. Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities also are available. For reservations and additional information, call 1-954-565-4775, send email to <ecarr@jdrf.org>, or visit online at <www.jdrf.org/southflorida>.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and on Wednesday, Oct. 12, the New Neighbors Club Of South Dade presents Linda Burrowes, a Care Coach at Baptist Health Breast Center. Join New Neighbors for a delicious luncheon followed by an afternoon of enlightenment and entertainment at the historic Coral Gables Country Club, 997 N. Greenway Dr. in Coral Gables. Everyone is welcome to attend however reservations are required. To reserve, call Daphne Parker at 305234-8893 no later than Oct. 6. Cost of the luncheon is $24 and begins with social time at 11 a.m. The Baptist Health Breast Center offers centralized resources for those with a suspected or confirmed breast cancer diagnosis by bringing together
specialists in breast health under one roof. “As coaches, we are here to relieve their anxiety so that all they have to worry about is feeling good and healing — both body and soul,” Burrowes said. A breast cancer survivor, she has been a volunteer helping others with breast cancer. She founded and leads the breast cancer support group, Your Bosom Buddies, which has been meeting at Women’s Health Resource Center at Baptist Hospital since 1997. Burrowes will speak about her personal experience with breast cancer and how it has led to her current position in healthcare. Following Linda’s inspirational talk, David Morin, one of the best Elvis Presley impersonators around, will sing the great hits of Elvis as well as hits of other popular artists.
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UM announces schedule for Stamps Family lecture series BY THERESA A. SMITH
The University of Miami Frost School of Music presents jazz saxophonist Benny Golson, composer Ellen Taafe Zwilich, singer-songwriter Craig Carothers and violinist Joseph Silverstein as part of the 201112 Stamps Family Distinguished Visitors Series. Remaining lectures are Oct. 6, Feb. 7, Mar. 2 and Mar. 20. All lectures will be presented at Clarke Recital Hall at the Weeks Center for Recording and Performance, 5501 San Amaro Dr. in Coral Gables. Admission to the lectures is free, but a ticket is required. Reserve online at <www.music.miami.edu/concerts> or call 305-284-4940. The Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Distinguished Visitors Series was established in 2003 through the extraordinary vision and generous commitment of Roe and Penny Stamps. The annual series brings an array of significant artists, scholars and music industry leaders to the Frost School of Music for the educational and artistic enrichment of its students, as well as the community. Benny Golson is a multitalented saxophonist, and composer. His Stamps Distinguished Lecture will be presented on Thursday, Oct. 6, at 4 p.m. Golson began his career as a member of the Dizzy Gillespie band and Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. With more than 30 albums to his credit, some of Golson’s most popular compositions include Blues March, I Remember Clifford, Killer Joe, and Stablemates. His music also was featured on television shows such as M*A*S*H, Mission Impossible, and The Cosby Show. Golson is an NEA Jazz Master and a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award. Craig Carothers is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter originally
from Portland, OR. His Stamps Distinguished lecture will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 at 2 p.m. Corothers’ songs have been recorded by such artists as Kathy Mattea, Lorrie Markowitz, Andrea Zonn, and Steve Seskin. Carothers also wrote several songs for the 2005 movie The Californians. Composer Ellen Taafee Zwilich will lecture on Friday, Mar. 2, at 8 p.m. Zwilich is a Pulitzer Prize-winning and multiGrammy- nominated composer. Her music is widely performed and recorded by leading orchestras and chamber ensembles. She received her BA and MA degrees from Florida State University and a doctorate from the Julliard School of Music. Her distinct music is known for its technical substance and appeal to mixed audiences. Joseph Silverstein, concertmaster of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1962 to 1984, will lecture as a Stamps Distinguished Visitor on Tuesday, Mar. 20, at 3:30 p.m. A renowned violinist and conductor, Silverstein served as assistant conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1971 and music director from 1983 to 1998 of the Utah Symphony, which named him conductor laureate in the 1998-1999 season. He also served as principal guest conductor of Seattle’s Northwest Chamber Orchestra and has been artistic advisor for several orchestras including Hartford, Kansas City, Baltimore, Toledo, Winnipeg, Oakland, and Louisville. Through his talented musical works, Silverstein is the recipient of numerous honorary degrees and has been on the faculties of schools like Boston University, Yale University, and the Tanglewood Music Center. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 305-284-4940 or visit online at <www.music.miami.edu/concerts>.
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Local comedian Raneir Pollard on Showtime’s Pride Comedy Jam BY TAMMY LYNN
Rising comedian Raneir Pollard brings his “Black and Gay All Day” charisma to Showtime’s new stand-up comedy special, Pride Comedy Jam, featuring six up-andcoming gay comics. Currently airing on Showtime and available On-Demand, the network touts the special as an “…outrageous ensemble of hip and hilarious queer comics.” A natural storyteller, Pollard — a Miami native who graduated from Coral Gables High School and was senior class president (2004) — serves-up tales from his life with the attitude that there are no boundaries when it comes to his craft. Known for being a bit shocking with a touch of class, Pollard looks for inspiration in his everyday life from his current choice of abstinence to his lovingly overbearing parents to his re-enacting past contests, reality shows and scandalous conversations he’s had with his naughty body parts. “I often tell people that there is a joke in every single topic; just some are harder to find than others,” Pollard said. Pollard also likes to keep it current and always finds ways to work in a little social and political commentary. “Everyone gets so freaked out when I tell them I want to have gay kids. No fair! You happen to want a football player and a cheerleader and I want a drag queen and a lesbian tennis player!” A regular on the Los Angeles comedy scene, Pollard performs consistently at local clubs, including appearances in “ChocolateSundaes First Impressions” at the Laugh Factory and “Da Nappy Fro Show” at the Comedy Store. In addition, Pollard has built a solid audience online with his “BlackandGayAllDay” persona. This Miami native has been sharing sto-
Raneir Pollard ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ries his whole life, so it’s no surprise that he landed on-stage as a comedian. Pollard represented Florida and earned the Runner Up title at the National Storytelling Youth Olympics at the age of 13. He went on to receive numerous “Judges Awards” at the Youth Fair for various monologues, and performed pieces for statewide showcases well into his later teen years. His passion for performing soon branched out into sketch comedy and improv as he became a standout performer in the Miami improv group “Just Kidding.” After graduating from the University of Miami, Pollard made the decision to move to Los Angeles to further pursue his comedy career and he hasn’t looked back since. For more information on Raneir Pollard visit: Facebook.com/BlackandGayAllDay or Youtube.com/BlackandGayAllDay.
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JohnMartin’s celebrates grand reopening with new look, menu BY GABRIELA LAMBERTUS
Coral Gables landmark JohnMartin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant will unveil its newly renovated restaurant and menu with a series of Grand Reopening events, starting on Oct. 19. “We are inviting the public to celebrate JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant’s new look, taste and feel,” said owner Martin Lynch. “With these series of events the JohnMartin’s family wants to express its gratitude to the South Florida and Coral Gables community for over 20 years of ongoing support.” The series of events include: Wednesday, Oct. 19 — Grand ReOpening Kickoff Party featuring karaoke, live deejay, sampling of new menu items, drink specials and a special live performance by Paddy Kelleghan. To further celebrate the renovations JohnMartin’s will raffle off a Biltmore Hotel Weekend Getaway and Actors’ Playhouse tickets for four with dinner at JohnMartin’s. Thursday, Oct. 20 — Trivia Night: The restaurant will host a special Trivia Night where winners will receive a $100 JohnMartin’s gift certificate and second
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub & Restaurant is a Miracle Mile landmark. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– place finishers will receive a $50 gift cer- by local rock band Van Gogh Listens. tificate. Saturday, Oct. 22 — Dance Party: The Friday, Oct. 21 — Van Gogh Listens: week of festivities will conclude with a Celebrations continue with a live concert dance party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Food and
drink specials will be featured throughout the week. Restaurant renovations include a revamped second floor with a new dance floor, perfect for special occasions, meetings and parties; new bathrooms, tiles, and an updated menu boasting new flavorful options. “The renovation extends itself not only to our physical appearance, but also to our food,” said John Clarke, chef and co-proprietor with Martin Lynch. We are now introducing the option of family portions to some items on our menu, as well as new pub fare menu items and bar snacks. The new menu will also feature international breakfast option and newly added drink specials.” JohnMartin’s has been continually recognized for its cuisine by publications that voted the restaurant “Best Pub Food.” The restaurant features live entertainment every Friday and Saturday nights, from Contemporary Top 40 hits to rock to today’s popular Irish ballads. They also have the Trivia Night on Thursday nights beginning at 8 p.m. JohnMartin’s is located at 253 Miracle Mile in Coral Gables. For more information, call 305-4453777, or go online to <www.johnmartins.com>.
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Guided full moon excursion set Oct. 8 at Matheson Hammock BY CATHY GUERRA
Explore the Matheson Hammock Mangrove Trails at night with Miami-Dade Parks EcoAdventures and Adventure Sports Miami. The guided full moon paddle boarding and kayaking excursion will take place on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Matheson Hammock Park, 9610 Old Cutler Rd. There will be a meet and greet at 5:45 p.m. with the first excursion from 6 to 8 pm (for kayakers) and the second excursion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (for paddle boarders). Immerse yourself in the remarkable beauty of Biscayne Bay and travel with a naturalist-guide through mangroves, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only salt water trees, and discover a world filled with Brown Pelicans, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, and more. The excursion will start from the concession building at Matheson Hammock Park, heading toward the marina and paddling all the way to the end of the canal where the mangrove trail begins. After navigating through the mangrove trail, the group will paddle back to the concession for a group photo. This is one adventure that you will never forget.
If you are renting a paddle board or kayak from Adventure Sports Miami, the cost is $50 which includes: paddle board or kayak rental plus a guided tour provided by MiamiDade Parks EcoAdventures, glow sticks, and refreshments served at the end of the trip. There are a limited number of boards and kayaks available. Please make reservations and pay in advance. If you are bringing your own board or kayak, the cost is $20, which includes a guided tour provided by Miami-Dade Parks EcoAdventures, glow sticks, and refreshments served at the end of the trip. All participants should consider bringing the following: flashlights, glow sticks, head lights, anything that glows in the dark, bug spray, water and snacks, and a waterproof bag for your cell phone. Wear comfortable clothes, bathing suits, long sleeve Lycra, board shorts, etc. In order to participate, you must know how to swim. To make reservations and to pay in advance, or for additional questions, call Adventure Sports Miami at 305-591-3559. For information about MDPR the public can call 3-1-1 or visit <www.miamidade.gov/parks>.
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Artist Daniel Bottero to visit MDC, screen documentary BY TARNELL CARROLL
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Miami Dade College (MDC) will host well-known and successful modernist painter Daniel Bottero for a special screening of a new documentary, The Love of the Poet, which depicts his life and artwork, on Thursday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m., at Room K-413, Kendall Campus, 11011 SW 104 St. The documentary will feature interviews with Bottero and scenes of him painting some of his most popular pieces. Only a portion of the documentary, about 20 minutes, will be shown, followed by a question-and-answer segment with Bottero. Several of Bottero’s paintings also will be on display during the event. Bottero graduated from the National School of Fine Arts, Buenos Aires, and earned a master’s degree at the Academia Italiana di Belle Arti, Lucca, Italy. He lived and resided in Paris from 1986 to 1990 and has lived in New York since. Bottero’s work has been shown throughout the world and his paintings are featured in corporate collections of Citibank, Xerox, Avon, Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan Chase Bank. He has exhibited at the Fort Lauderdale Museum of Pictured is modernist painter Daniel Bottero. Art; Museum of Latin American –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Art in Laguna Beach, CA; Museo de Arte de Ponce in Puerto Rico, For more information about Daniel and the Cultural Center Recoleta in Bottero, visit online at <www.botteroArgentina. daniel.com>.
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HCA names Scott Cihak CEO of Kendall Regional BY PETER JUDE
Cihak earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration, as well as a HCA (Hospital Corporation of America) East master’s degree in Business Administration Florida Division has announced the appoint- from Florida International University. He is ment of Scott A. Cihak as the education program chair CEO of Kendall Regional of the South Florida Medical Center. Prior to joinHealthcare Executive Forum ing Kendall Regional and is a Fellow of the Medical Center he was CEO American College of of Columbia Hospital in West Healthcare Executives. Palm Beach. Scott Cihak and his wife, “It is my pleasure to Janice, are the parents of two announce the promotion of children — Meagan, 19, and Scott Cihak to the position Zachary, 17. They currently of chief executive officer of reside in Coral Springs. Kendall Regional Medical Kendall Regional Medical Center,” said Michael G. Center is a 412-bed, fullJoseph, president of HCA’s service hospital providing East Florida Division of the residents of southwest Scott A. Cihak which Kendall Regional Miami-Dade County with Medical Center is an affili- ––––––––––––––––––––––– 24-hour comprehensive ate. “Scott’s tenure of more than 20 years in medical, surgical and diagnostic services, our company across Dade, Broward and Palm as well as a wide range of patient and Beach counties will be a great asset as he community services. For more informamoves into his new role and Kendall Regional tion, call 305-222-2200, or visit online at moves toward Trauma Center status.” <www.kendallmed.com>.
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2012 Honda Civic is sleekly styled, fuel efficient Ron Beasley LET’S TALK CARS I don’t care what the national auto magazines are saying; I like the 2012 Honda Civic. It’s sleekly styled, fuel efficient and packed with the latest automotive technologically. This all-new, ninth-generation Civic Sedan has a sleek windshield rake, a sweeping roofline and a new interpretation of the previous generation’s “one-motion” profile. The Civic Coupe, with its shorter length and unique front and rear styling, has a more aggressive and dramatic look, but both have a low, wide stance and a distinctive presence. Thinner Apillars stretch farther toward the front, while the C-pillars stretch farther to the rear to complete the flowing one-motion design. As for model choices, there are many and ranging from sedans and coupes powered by conventional gasoline engines, or high-performance, hybrid and compressed natural gas engines. The Civic Sedan and Coupe continue to be available in trim levels of DX (basic features), LX (popular features), EX (full
features) and EX-L (luxury features). New technology and features include an available “intelligent” Multi-Information Display (i-MID), an available Eco Assist system and a new Motion Adaptive Electronic Power Steering (EPS) system that works in conjunction with Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA), included as standard equipment on all models. The new i-MID on Civic LX and above models provides a platform for integration of vehicle information and compatible personal electronics, with a driver-oriented five-inch color LCD display and intuitive steering wheel controls. The i-MID provides access to multiple information screens and customizable features. Compatible music players attached through a USB audio interface can display available track information and artwork on the i-MID, with album and track selection possible through steering wheel controls. All models, except the Si, get Eco Assist technology, an innovation that can add to efficient vehicle operation at the push of a button, while also providing visual feedback to promote or confirm an efficient driving. The 2012 Civic continues with the proven and efficient i-VTEC four-cylinder engine for economy and performance. The performance Civic Si Coupe and Si Sedan have a larger 2.4-liter engine with 201 hp and 22 percent
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more peak torque, and are the most powerful production Si models ever introduced. With a city, highway and combined EPAestimated fuel economy rating of 44 mpg, the Civic Hybrid comes with the latest generation of the fuel-efficient Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system coupled to a lithium-ion battery for the first time on a Honda hybrid vehicle. And there’s an entirely new model — the Civic HF — debuting as a value-oriented, high fuel-economy sedan with a highway fuel economy rating of 41 mpg. The
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9/11 Remembered - How One Advisor Responded By Ann Lino As soon as the Twin Towers collapsed and Wall Street shut down, Rick Tonkinson, a local Certified Financial Planner (CFP), started calling every single one of his clients, regardless of account size, to find out how they were dealing with the tragedy. Certain clients were directly impacted like Alan C. who lost his best friend, a fireman. Another client, Richard A., shared that his sister was injured in the Pentagon attack. Yet another client, Joe P., lost his daughter who was an airline stewardess on the airplane that hit the second tower, another heartbreak. With these many calls came some tearful heart-to-heart conversations that are forever etched in Tonkinson’s memory.
Because of the stock market’s dismal performances in 2000 and 2001 even before 9/11, Rick Tonkinson had proactively repositioned the accounts, regardless of size, into cash and guaranteed bond funds so after the attacks the accounts experienced minimal negative impact. In fact, Tonkinson remembers that one client, Roger
B., called to ask why his account had increased in value during September 2001. The answer, of course, was that Tonkinson had him in the right place. That being the case, Tonkinson’s calls to those clients after 9/11 reassured them that their life savings were secure despite the 30% loss the stock market experienced during September 2001. It also went a long way in having his clients start to move on with their lives. Leap forward to September 11, 2011, and the clients Tonkinson had 10 years ago are still with him today. They never forgot how he reached out to see how they were doing during the height of the crisis as he actively monitored each account to keep them out of harm’s way, something he has done every day for the past 20 years and one of his core value to his customers. It is no wonder then that Tonkinson has been rewarded with a high degree of client loyalty and, more importantly, their friendship. While Tonkinson has become very successful, he never forgets what his clients need from him: someone who pays attention to them, monitors their accounts daily and cares. He is also, for many, someone who was there to comfort them on one of the worst days in the history of our country and who helped them navigate a difficult period with compassion and expert advice. Rick Tonkinson is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner who started his first job as a paperboy at age 12. Rick Tonkinson and his family focus on the financial planning needs of working people. Tonkinson Financial Inc. is located at 2398 South Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL. 305-858-1628 Securities and advisory services offered through Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Fixed insurance products and services offered by Tonkinson Financial Inc. are separate and unrelated to Commonwealth.
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