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Council conducts first meeting in new Village Hall BY GARY ALAN RUSE

‘SunPass only’ starts Feb. 19 on Turnpike

he very first monthly Palmetto Bay Council meeting conducted in the new Village Hall Council Chambers took place on Monday, Jan. 11, and all 84 of the chamber’s seats were filled with residents and special guests. Coming after the holidays and following the big move into the new facility at 9705 E. Hibiscus St., the meeting was short, with only the approval of minutes for the November and December meetings and two items on the consent agenda as official business. The rest of the evening was given over to welcomes and special comments, the cutting of a large cake in the lobby

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BY RICHARD YAGER

The Palmetto Bay Council is in session in its chambers at the new Village Hall.

Ludovici & Ludovici: Law firm still going, growing BY GARY ALAN RUSE

Ludovici, has been accepted to the University of Florida School of Law and says he wants to join the family firm upon graduation. I am so proud that we will have another generation of Ludovici lawyers serving the South Dade community.” Philip Ludovici has been practicing law and been involved with real estate on his own, as well as with his son Edward, who now runs the firm. Edward’s wife Susan Ludovici also is a practicing attorney with the firm. Their son Stephen, now attending classes at the University of Florida in Gainesville, will graduate in spring and then begin law school. “I look forward to carrying on a tradition of excellence in the practice of law,” Stephen said.

he family owned law firm of Ludovici & Ludovici is an institution in Palmetto Bay. It was founded in November of 1959 by family patriarch Philip F. Ludovici, who with his son and others has maintained an office in essentially the same location for more than half a century. Ludovici recently was reflecting on the long-term success of the firm he started after graduating law school and passing the bar exam, and he is excited about the next generation to come. “We have just celebrated our 51st year and are working on our 52nd,” the senior Ludovici said. “I got some great news this past month that my grandson, Stephen E.

PHILIP F. LUDOVICI, ESQ.

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endall motorists using Florida’s Turnpike should mark Feb. 19 as “SunPass Day” on the calendar. That is when the entire 46.4-mile length of Florida’s Turnpike Extension goes from cash collections to all-electronic tolling between US 1 in Florida City and the Broward County line. Turnpike officials are promoting the date as a beginning of “The Less Stressway” to travel without stopping from Mile Marker 0 in Florida City to Marker 47 in northeast Miami-Dade. Two projects needed to upgrade four main line toll plazas and convert the 33 ramp plazas to ORT (Open Road Tolling) combined cost an estimated $57.8 million. More than 20 temporary lane closures between the northern and southern ends of the Turnpike Extension were announced

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COUNCIL, from page 1 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SUNPASS, from page 1 ––––––––––– Former Vice Mayor Linda Robinson (left) and former Mayor Eugene P. Flinn Jr. attend the historic village council meeting.

for everyone, and just getting settled. Village Mayor Shelley Stanczyk clearly was pleased with the new facility and the turnout for the special first council meeting. “The effort that it took to move here was monumental, but the benefits for our residents will be great,” Stanczyk said. “You may come here to conduct needed business, see our staff and hold meetings in our special rooms. We’ll be here for you.” District 3 Councilmember Joan Lindsay also was impressed and praised the efforts of village manager Ron Williams and his staff. “I want to thank everyone for being here tonight,” Lindsay said. “I also want to thank the manager and everyone for doing a great job in making the move here from the old location.” District 2 Councilmember Howard J. Tendrich echoed those comments, as did District 1 Councilmember Patrick Fiore and Vice Mayor Brian W. Pariser, who praised the prompt way things were

unpacked and the moving crates removed. Among the special invited guests were former Mayor Eugene P. Flinn Jr., former Vice Mayor Linda Robinson, former council members Ed Feller with his wife, Arlene, and Paul Neidhart with his wife, Lois. The consent agenda items involved approving attorney’s fees and costs for the village’s legal firm, Figueredo and Boutsis, in the amount of $21,626.40, and approving a contract with Metro Parking Corps/Parksafe Systems for valet parking services at Thalatta Estate and other village parks as needed for special events for an initial three-year term. Both were approved. There also a was test of a new computerized system of recording council members’ votes on resolutions and a chance to see the chamber’s video cameras and two large display screens in action. Flyers were distributed inviting everyone to the formal Grand Opening Ceremony for the new municipal complex, which will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 4 p.m.

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during January as ramp work, signage and SunPass installations were under construction by the Turnpike Enterprise. The new system eliminates cash payments at four toll plazas north of Florida City and the last exit, which at last count required $3.75 to travel. Deductions by SunPass equipment now will charge $2.75 for the same one-way trip. Major projects have included removal of existing tollbooths and structures, toll plaza building modifications, roadway improvements, grading, drainage and pavement markings. In addition, the Turnpike Enterprise began extensive improvements to the Snapper Creek service plaza in November to include a new 1,500-square-foot restroom facility, new canopies over gasoline service areas, LED site lighting, automatic windshield sprayers and a fenced pet walk area, with water availability on both sides of the plaza. Without a prepaid SunPass account, “Toll-by-Plate” cameras mounted on overhead gantries photograph non-SunPass user license plates, charging registered vehicle owners any tolls due plus a $2.50 service charge for billing by mail. Most drivers opt to purchase a permanent-

ly mounted “SunPass Mini” transponder for $4.99, credited forward for tolls and attached to the inner car windshield. Drivers then purchase additional mileage by regular deposits to their SunPass account. To provide greater flexibility, SunPass also offers a portable unit at $25 that can be switched between cars. The price also is credited against future tolls. Promoted extensively by turnpike officials as the “safer, more efficient and seamless” way to drive, it also will mean a non-stop journey from just south of Broward County through western MiamiDade to near the Monroe County line. Construction for SunPass conversion from US 1 to SR 836 (Dolphin Expressway) began in November 2009. Work on the northern tier of the Extension from SR 836 to the County Line Road interchange began in February 2010. Construction of the Homestead Extension was completed in 1974. Termed by turnpike officials as “the most heavily traveled segment of Florida’s Turnpike,” average daily traffic exceeds 178,000 vehicles at its busiest location, between the SW Eighth Street (Exit 25) and State Road 836 (Exit 26) interchanges. For details on purchasing SunPass equipment and turnpike information, visit online at <www.FloridasTurnpike.com>; SunPass at <www.SunPass.com> or call 1-800-749-7453.

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Edward P. Ludovici, Esq. –––––––––––––––

Susan M. Ludovici, Esq. –––––––––––––––

“As a father and a businessman, nothing makes me prouder than having my son Stephen go to law school and join the family business,” Edward Ludovici said. “Three generations all working together, that is simply amazing” Both Philip and Edward, in addition to handling business concerns for their clients, also were involved in the formation of the village. Philip was a plaintiff in a federal lawsuit to lift the moratorium the county had imposed on incorporation, and Edward was instrumental in drawing up the original char-

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ter for Palmetto Bay. Recognizing their important contribution to the history of Palmetto Bay, the village council named the property where the community library is located Ludovici Park. Also a former judge, Philip Ludovici is proud that Edward and his other son, Joseph, both became lawyers and married women who also are lawyers. Philip Ludovici has five grandchildren ranging in age from 9 to 20 years. The law offices of Ludovici & Ludovici are located at 17415 S. Dixie Hwy. For more information call 305-235-2161.

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First meeting in new village council chambers memorable Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR

AROUND TOWN F rom what we hear, last week’s historic first council meeting in the super new council chambers of the new village hall was a great event that was memorable and full of excitement for the members of the village council, some recently elected for the first time as well, and the residents who turned out to be there for the occasion and to see the “new digs.” And although it went well and promises to be a great setting for years of meetings to come, there were also a few amusing moments that serve to remind us that we are just human and that nobody (and no thing) is perfect. First there was the “something borrowed, something blue” moment, and no, we’re not talking about a wedding. Seat 1 District Councilman Patrick Fiore left work in time to make the meeting but for-

got to grab a coat, which isn’t normally a requirement for the meetings but was needed this time so the photographer who was hired to record the event for posterity could take individual and group photos of the council members. To the rescue was former councilman Paul Neidhart, one of the few guys there with shoulders big enough for his coat to fit Fiore, who loaned him the garment for the photos. The “something blue” was a mystery tint of color that appeared on the hands of Arlene Feller, wife of former councilman Dr. Ed Feller, just before the meeting. It may have come from icing residue on the edge of the board on which the large ceremonial cake was placed, when she helped staffers set things up for the post meeting party. It cleaned up okay. Then there was the spiffy new twin television monitors which display shots of the council, including close-ups of the individual speaking, which is a nice touch, although the images seemed slightly out of synch with the voices. And the new electronic voting system

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which records how the council members vote on each resolution was tested, and worked fine, except every time the council voted, the big monitor screens immediately went to a graphic saying “Thank you for attending—see you next time!” Sort of like, “Here’s your hat...what’s your hurry...” No doubt a minor technical glitch that’s bound to pop up the first time out, and will be worked out for future meetings. But hey — everything else was great. And it was so nice to finally see the council meeting take place in a real municipal council chamber instead of a place that looked like a borrowed school auditorium. Congrats, Palmetto Bay. You finally have a place of your own. Craze for gourmet fare “on the go” has reached Kendall from Santa Monica, California, where “Truckers Food Court” began. It now has regular stops in this area at SW 65th Avenue and Bird Road and at the entrance of Tamiami-Kendall Executive Airport, where anything from Mexican specialties to sushi and wings may be purchased. Check Facebook for the

Tamiami Truckers Food Court for details, we’re reliably told. Or you can search the web for dates and places. South Miami Farmers’ Market newest to open in this neck of the woods this coming Saturday, January 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the City Hall at 6130 Sunset Drive, just a block west of S. Dixie Highway. Native produce, artisan crafts, a yoga workshop, and fun for kids promises to make it a fun happening for the family. For more info visit www.southmiamifarmersmarket.com or send an email to david@earth-learning.org. Thought for the Day: When in doubt, tell the truth. — Mark Twain

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Why do we collect tourist bed tax dollars? R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY I, among almost all newspaper columnists, newspaper editors, even sports commentators, have railed against using tourist bed tax dollars to build sports stadiums or refurbish old stadiums such as the old Joe Robbie Stadium currently (this year) known as Sun Life Stadium. We all have been told that the primary purpose of the bed tax dollar was tourist development. Promoting tourism brings in more tourists whose spending helps employ the residents of our community. The question: Does a ballpark or a stadium attract tourists? Is it a legitimate use of bed tax dollars? The public says “no.” The team owners say “yes.” The elected officials, in the main, agree with the team owners. Last week Carl Hiaasen and Fred Grimm, both well-known Miami Herald columnists, joined the rising ground swell of resistance against using tourist bed tax dollars, approximately $225 million, to put a partial roof on Sun Life stadium. Where does the ownership of the Miami Dolphins come up with the idea

to use tourist development tax dollars to improve their privately owned stadium in the first place? Perhaps it might be a good idea to look into the collection and distribution of the socalled tourist bed tax dollar and see what it represents, where it comes from and what is its authorized use. We have three taxes basically collected on room rentals. First, is “Tourist and Convention Development Tax on Transient Rentals,” referred to as “bed taxes.” This breaks down into three different collection categories for a total tax rate of 6 percent. It is collected on hotel room rentals, single-family rentals and other sleeping facilities rented for less then six months. The 6 percent comes from: (1) The “Convention Development Tax” (CDT) on transient rental (bed taxes) contributes 3 percent of the 6 percent. Two-thirds goes to Miami-Dade County to “Promote and advertise tourism, develop existing publicly owned convention centers, to construct multipurpose convention/coliseum/exhibition centers and to acquire, construct, extend, enlarge, remodel, repair, improve, or maintain one or more convention centers, stadiums, exhibition halls, arenas, coliseums, or auditoriums.” (FL 212.0305(4)(b)), and onethird is used to fund the Miami Arena. (2) The “Tourist Development Tax” (TDT)

on room rentals in hotels/motels contributes 2 percent of the 6 percent, which goes to the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the City of Miami for cultural purposes. (3) The “Professional Sports Facilities Franchise Tax” on room rentals contributes 1 percent of the 6 percent is dedicated for debt service payments on county debt for professional sports facilities. Generally, the revenues may be used for capital construction of tourist-related facilities, tourist promotion, and beach and shoreline maintenance (F.S. 125.0104(3)(l)). Secondly, we collect the “Tourist Development Surtax” (TDS). A 2 percent food and beverage tax on sales by restaurants, coffee shops, nightclubs and any other food and beverage facilities in or on the property of a hotel or motel and given to the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau. Lastly, we collect the 1 percent “Homeless and Domestic Violence Tax on Sale of Food and Beverages.” The 1 percent tax is collected on sale of food and beverages in hotels/motels, coffee shops, nightclubs, etc. Moneys so collected go to the county for their domestic violence centers and homeless facilities. So, now I know where the baseball and football team owners are looking for dollars to build and rebuild their facilities. I don’t agree with the

VIEWPOINT legislatively decreed distribution of hotel room, food and beverage tax dollars. I think they would be far better spent actually attracting tourists by advertising in Europe and South America. Tourists can quickly forget about Greater Miami and go to Atlanta; New York, and Washington, DC. We need to keep our name in front of their eyes. We have much to sell. How much of the collected revenue should be allocated to privately owned sports facilities? How clear is the law on use of public funds for private facilities used for public activities? Should these laws be amended to put more of the dollars into marketing off shore and up north for tourist visitors to Florida? Is there any logic to tax dollars financing private sport facilities and then give them tax breaks that almost run in perpetuity? We appreciate your opinions on this column whether in agreement or disagreement. Please send your comments to (fax number) 305-6626980 or email to <letters@communitynewspapers.com>. The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of this newspaper, its editors or publisher.

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Now perfect time to make some New Year’s financial resolutions

Al Sunshine CBS MONEY WATCH Whether it’s doing a better job paying off our bills or filing our taxes a little earlier this year, now is the perfect time to make some New Year’s financial resolutions and start sticking to them. It’s January, and all the New Years’ celebrations are long past and the holiday decorations are all cleaned up. However, even so, there is still a lot of financial homework that needs to be taken care of. So what’s next? For starters, how about getting ready for all the bills? In fact, 69 percent of our New Year’s resolutions include trying to cut back on family debt. Up next: Improving credit scores, cutting back on using credit cards, and finally boosting savings according to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. Howard Dvorkin of Consolidated Credit Counseling Services Inc. says, “If you don’t make a financial plan and set up your goals during the first part of the year, you run the risk of having more problems further down the year.” Consumer credit experts agree — the top New Year’s resolution should be paying off credit cards. “The minimum payments are a trap,” Dvorkin warns. “You’ll never get them paid off. Try to pay them off as soon as possible, at least go for double or triple the minimum payments. So how can you keep your New Year’s financial resolutions? For starters, set up a family budget and stick to it. Check out your credit report and make sure it has no errors. Pay down your debt and increase savings. Double check your investment blend among cash, stocks and bonds, and consider focusing on

more long-term financial planning. In addition, early January is also a great time to double check the interest rates on all your credit cards and other loans and try to find cheaper ones. MAKING MONEY LAST If you feel your money’s not going as far at the checkout counters as it used to, you’re probably right. Big companies are back to shrinking their packages, according to a recent study published in Consumer Reports magazine. Rather than raising prices, the magazine found some major manufacturers are downsizing their product sizes. In effect, they are selling you less…but at the same price as their older, bigger packaging. For example, a bottle of Ivory dish detergent has gone from 30 ounces to 24 — six ounces less. It’s been downsized by about 20 percent. What used to be a pint of Haagen Dazs Ice Cream has shrunk from 16 to 14 ounces. That’s down about 5 percent. A large container of Tropicana Orange Juice is down about a cup after going from 64 to 59 ounces, or about 7.8 percent less. Most shoppers don’t read the labels that closely. Consequently, companies know consumers may not even realize their money’s not buying as much as it used to. In addition, many manufacturers have long argued they’d rather shrink products than raise prices. That may be because they know shoppers are usually more interested in what something costs…than how much of it they’re actually buying. Product downsizing has been going on for years. But it may be getting worse as manufacturers face even more financial pressure to squeeze out profits. That’s why we need to double check product sizes a little more and compare them with generics, which are usually better bargains.

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Letter to the Editor Letters to the Editor 6796 SW 62 Ave. • South Miami, FL 33143 E-mail: letters@communitynewspapers.com

During holidays Palmetto Bay was ‘Village of (Closed) Parks!’ To the Editor: As an eight-year resident of Palmetto Bay, I have noticed a disturbing trend that seems to manifest itself every year right around the holiday season, and attendant school Christmas vacation, at the village’s gem, Coral Reef Park. It is this: for some strange reason, over virtually the entire holiday break, all of the baseball fields carry signs indicating that they are closed to use. For weeks at a time and without explanation, we’ve become the “Village of (Closed) Parks!” Likewise, on a beautiful Christmas Day in South Florida, I went to take a couple of my children to the playground at Coral Reef Park. I thought we might burn off some energy after a big breakfast and opening of gifts. Not so fast. On arrival, I found all the parking lots chained and locked shut! No access! Cars are parked up and down SW 152nd Street and people are using the play area, but someone within the village administration apparently decided to keep the parking lots locked so that the playground wouldn’t be enjoyed on a day when almost everybody is off work and seeking recreation. How convenient, our local government certainly must know what is best for us, and apparently it’s that we should not be using the playground at the park on Christmas Day! Back to the closed baseball fields and a clue to what might be going on. It seems that the end of December is right about the time that Howard Palmetto baseball teams form and begin to organize and practice for the upcoming season. Because the days are short this time of year, (except on weekends) ball fields with lighting are needed for practices and games. And, since all of the local municipalities now charge “user fees” (to our

youth, to use our own parks) the league must be judicious in its payment of fees to keep participation affordable. As such, Howard Palmetto plays all of its games at Pinecrest Park, Suniland or Chapman Field, all of which are lit. Since there is no lighting at Coral Reef Park, the league doesn’t pay to use any of their facilities, because weekday games or practices wouldn’t be possible due to early darkness. So, Palmetto Bay, apparently smarting from not collecting any user fees from local players, preemptively places “Field Closed” signs on all the baseball fields to effectively prohibit any of the newly formed youth league teams from gathering for even an informal practice at Coral Reef. Victory for the Village! Nicely prepared fields get no use; our kids have to be driven further away to use other facilities, and we get signs, certainly discouraging, if not prohibiting, local residents from using their own tax supported park facilities. I know this is true because around this time last year I took my three sons to Coral Reef Park, moved one of the “Field Closed” signs to the side and began to toss a baseball around. I was soon confronted by a phalanx of park employees asking if I was involved with a “team,” and if I would be willing to pay the “fee.” I told them this was hogwash and that we were going to enjoy ourselves on public property that was not reserved for another group’s exclusive use. Obviously, the employees realized that the whole “Field Closed” business was all nonsense, and they retreated. While the incorporation of our village has generally been a good thing, the emergence of “busy-body” employees making decisions to wantonly restrict access to publicly supported park facilities is something we certainly need less of. Robert G. Orban Palmetto Bay

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MIAMI, January 5, 2011 – U.S. Century Bank has appointed Roger Obeso vice president and manager of its Dadeland branch located at 8201 South Dixie Highway in Miami Obeso joined U.S. Century Bank is 2007 and was most recently vice president and branch manager of the Downtown office. Prior to joining U.S. Century, he was branch manager for BankAtlantic. Under this capacity, he is responsible for the daily branch operations as well as the sales and growth

of the deposit and loan portfolio of U.S. Century Bank’s Dadeland office. “Roger has extensive experience as branch manager and was pivotal to the growth and success of our Downtown office. We are confident that he will be instrumental in helping our Dadeland branch achieve its goals for growth and customer satisfaction,” said Octavio Hernandez, U.S. Century Bank president and CEO. “We are looking forward to continuing to grow our customer base in the Dadeland business community and to provide our customers with exceptional service,” he added. Obeso is a member of the Doral Business Council where he serves as Ambassador and on the Membership Committee. Established in 2002, U.S. Century Bank is one of the 10 largest community banks headquartered in Miami, with assets of $1.9 billion. Through its network of 25 branch locations and its online banking platform, it offers its customers a wide range of financial products and services. U.S Century Bank is the recipient of the 2008 Beacon Award in Financial Services and a 2008 Outstanding Minority Business Award from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. For more information or to find a U.S. Century branch near you, call (305) 715-5200 or visit www.uscentury.com. Editor’s Note: Obeso resides in Kendall.

An introduction to Judaism for children of unaffiliated families

Children from Kindergarten–8th Grade will discover the treasure of Judaism — from values to vocabulary, stories and holidays, tastes and sounds.

Five Saturdays 10:30 am–Noon beginning January 29th This program is open to all children in the community. Temple membership is not required.

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Dr. Kenneth Stein to discuss Israeli issues at synagogue BY LEWIS C. MATUSOW

A variety of issues relating to Israel will be discussed by Dr. Kenneth Stein, director of Emory University’s Institute for the Study of Modern Israel (ISMI), when he serves as Scholar In Residence at Congregation Bet Breira Samu-El Or Olom, 9400 SW 87 Ave., Friday, Feb. 11, to Sunday, Feb. 13. Among the topics are “American Foreign Policy Toward Israel and the Middle East: Consistent or Not?,” “Precedents, Pitfalls and Prospects in Palestinian-Israeli Negotiations” and “The Intellectual Assault on Israel: How did it happen and what do we do about it?” Dr. Stein, who has taught at Emory since 1977 where he founded and developed the ISMI and was the first director of the Carter Center, is recognized as an expert in Israel and Middle East relations. An author of numerous books, including Making Peace Between Arabs and Israelis: Fifty Years of Negotiating Experience and Heroic Diplomacy: Sadat, Kissinger, Carter, Begin and the Quest for ArabIsraeli Peace, Dr. Stein served as an advisor to President Jimmy Carter during the 1980s and ’90s. In 1997 he founded the ISMI to promote teaching, research and learning that focuses on Israeli culture, foreign policy, history, society and politics. Following a Friday night Shabbat dinner, Dr. Stein will present a sermon, “American Foreign Policy Toward Israel and the Middle East: Consistent or Not?” The Shabbat reservations-only dinner begins at 6 p.m., followed by the 7 p.m. service, which is open to the public. Dr. Stein will speak at 8 p.m. Cost for the din-

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ner is $25 (before Feb. 4; $30 thereafter). On Saturday at an 8 p.m. dessert reception at a private home, Dr. Stein will talk about “Precedents, Pitfalls and Prospects in Palestinian-Israeli Negotiations.” The dessert reception costs $18 (prior to Feb. 4; $21 thereafter). Finally, during a 10 a.m.-noon brunch on Sunday at the synagogue, Dr. Stein — considered an outstanding lecturer — will speak on “The Intellectual Assault on Israel: How Did It Happen and What Do We Do About It?” Reservations are required for the brunch. Cost is $12, adults; $5 children and students with ID (prior to Feb. 4; $15/$7.50 thereafter). For advance tickets/reservations or more information, contact Debby Grodnick at Bet Breira Samu-El Or Olom, 305-5951500, ext. 128.

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ING Miami Marathon entries may top 20,000 this year BY GARY FERMAN

that this is a race that everybody has to run. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You are coming to Miami. People want Entries for the 2011 ING Miami to visit our South Florida community. And Marathon and Half-Marathon, which will this is one of the more scenic courses, if not be take place through the streets of down- the most scenic, in the country.â&#x20AC;? The half-marathon distance continues to town Miami, Miami Beach and Coconut Grove on Jan. 30, are trending 18 percent grow in popularity. About 75 percent of all higher than in 2010 and the race could top entries in the 2011 ING Miami Marathon and the 20,000-runner mark for the first time in Half-Marathon are for the half-marathon distance, which is very popuits eight-year history. lar among women entrants More than 16,000 runThe increase in because it is a more attainners had registered with just under four weeks to go to entries is due largely able distance than the marathon. race day. The deadline for to the growth of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marathons and half entries is Jan. 21, but regismarathons around the tration will resume on race running community country are seeing a conweekend at the Nissan both locally and tinual climb,â&#x20AC;? Scott said. Health and Fitness Expo â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also think that with so presented by The Miami nationally that is attention given to Herald and El Nuevo attributed to peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s much health reform that a spinoff Herald, Jan. 28 and 29, at the Miami Beach quest to live healthier to that is that people are looking to be more active Convention Center. as well as greater and healthier.â&#x20AC;? The increase in entries is Entries typically surge due largely to the growth of participation among in the final days before the the running community females. race due to the resolutions both locally and nationally runners make around the that is attributed to peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quest to live healthier as well as greater par- New Year to complete their training and test themselves at the marathon or halfticipation among females. The Tropical 5K, a great family event con- marathon distance. Corporations also are ducted annually the morning before the encouraging their employees to be more marathon, also is experiencing an increase in active and get in shape and are offering entries over 2010, with more than 2,100 run- them incentives to do so. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Running is good for people and frankly it ners expected to run on Jan. 29. The race will start at Watson Island and end on South makes them feel better,â&#x20AC;? Scott said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even in the tough economic times that we have been Beach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 2011 ING Miami Marathon and experiencing the past few years, the continHalf-Marathon has earned its niche as a pre- ued growth of the ING Miami Marathon is mier running event,â&#x20AC;? said ING Miami proof that running is important in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marathon dace director David Scott. lives and has become a part of their â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through validation by publications such as lifestyle.â&#x20AC;? For more information call 305-278-8668 Runners World and USA Today, and also visit online at through word of mouth among runners or throughout the country, people are sharing <www.ingmiamimarathon.com>.

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Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade launch Club Blue Miami Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade invite the community to join them as they kickoff Club Blue Miami on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. in the Crazy About You Restaurant & Lounge, located at 1155 Brickell Bay Dr. The event will consist of an evening of networking and cocktails. A $25 minimum donation will include a complimentary drink and hors d’oeuvres. All proceeds raised by Club Blue Miami will benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade. For more information about Club Blue Miami and its membership opportunities, contact Liudmila Esquerdo, membership coordinator, at <clubblue@bgcmia.org>. FAIRCHILD’S INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE, COFFEE, TEA FESTIVAL COMING SOON Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd., will conduct its International Chocolate Festival, featuring Coffee and Tea, on Jan. 21-23. The International Chocolate Festival is bigger and better than ever and in its fifth year after a 11,000 attendees flocked to Fairchild for last year’s festival. For three days visitors will be immersed in the wonderful and diverse world of chocolate, coffee and tea — from chocolate

treats to tree sales, delicious cups of coffee and soothing cups of tea, cooking demonstrations to fun and educational kid’s activities, and so much more. So come get a taste of chocolates, coffee and tea from around the world and join in on the celebration of that divine tropical plant, Theobroma cacao, the source of chocolate! For more information, call Paula Fernández de los Muros at 305-667-1651, ext. 3392. COCONUT GROVE CHAMBER TO HOST ANNUAL GOLDEN COCONUT AWARDS The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce invites you to join in on Jan. 21, from noon to 2 p.m., at a luncheon presenting the 45th Annual Golden Coconut Awards. This event will take place at the Mayfair Hotel and Spa, 3000 Florida Ave. Tickets for chamber members are $35 and $38 for non-members. For RSVP information, call 305-444-7270, send email to <info@coconutgrove.com>, or visit online at <www.coconutgrovechamber.com>. MR. POTATO HEAD EXHIBIT TO DEBUT AT M.C.M., JAN. 22 The call has gone out and families

COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS throughout South Florida won’t want to miss “The Adventures of Mr. Potato Head,” a new interactive exhibit that will debut on Jan. 22 at the Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island in Miami. Sponsored by the Northwestern Mutual Foundation, the exhibit is scheduled to run through May 15. The muchloved Mr. Potato Head character will lead young visitors and parents on a number of fun and educational adventures. From trips to outer space to jungle safaris and archeological digs, each activity will provide children with engaging learning experiences. Admission is $15 for adults and children, $12 for Florida residents, and free for children under 1 year. Admission for members is complimentary. For more information contact the museum at 305-373-KIDS (5437) or visit online at <www.miamichildrensmuseum.org>.

EVENT TO HONOR 4 CHAPLAINS WHO DIED HEROICALLY IN WWII There will be a Four Chaplains celebration on Jan. 23, 2-4 p.m., at Temple Judea, 5500 Granada Blvd. in Coral Gables. The celebration honors the four chaplains who selflessly gave their life vests to other troops when the ship they were on was torpedoed by the Nazis on Feb. 3, 1943. The event also honors all others who have served in the military. The Singing Miamians will entertain. The ceremony is open to the public at no charge, but donations will be accepted. MIAMI-DADE LOCAL ADVISORY COUNCIL TO HOST CASINO NIGHT The ASPIRA of FL Inc., Miami-Dade Local Youth Advisory Council, will host a “Casino Night For a Cause and Silent Auction” on Jan. 27, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the

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Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza. The donation cost is $65. All proceeds will directly benefit the ASPIRA College Education Scholarship Fund. AMOR107.5’s Alberto Sardiñas will be the celebrity emcee for the evening. The evening will include casino games, a silent auction, cigar rolling, music, food and cocktails by Barcardi USA. Contact Daisy C. Franklin at <dfranklin@fl.aspira.org> for tickets or sponsorship information. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY, FEB. 4 Show your support for the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Movement on Feb. 4, National Wear Red Day. By wearing red on this day you’re helping raise awareness for the No. 1 killer of women, heart disease. Getting involved is easy. Start by improving your cardiovascular health and get a My Life Check assessment at <www.mylifecheck.heart.org>. For More Information and sponsorship opportunities, call Frances Rodriguez, Go Red for Women development director, at 305-631-4750.

GABLES GOLD RUSH CASINO NIGHT BENEFITS KID’S FREE DENTAL CLINIC For a great evening out for an even better cause, join the crowd for the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club Annual Gables Gold Rush Casino Night, which benefits the club’s May Van Sickle “Free” Children’s Dental Clinic. The event takes place on Feb. 5, 8 p.m., at 1009 E. Ponce de Leon Blvd. Event chair Pam Schaefer promises guests will have an opportunity to bid on a variety of wonderful prizes at the silent auction and also chances to win fabulous prizes for others lucky at the gaming tables. With the gold rush theme, everyone is invited to come in costume. You can bet the best dressed will be awarded a prize. Tickets are only $25 and include gaming, entertainment and food with a cash bar. For more information or tickets, call 305 667-1722. ‘A TASTE OF KEY BISCAYNE’ EVENT TO BENEFIT BORN FREE PET SHELTER Join the Born Free Pet Shelter for the Seventh Annual ‘A Taste of Key Biscayne’ benefit on Feb. 5, from 7 to 11 p.m., at the Key Biscayne Beach Club, 685 Ocean Dr. The night will include a

buffet, silent auction, and music. Ticket prices are $85 and include one complimentary drink. You must RSVP by Jan. 30. For more information, visit <www.bornfree.petfinder.com> or email <bornfreeshelter@gmail.com>. SIMON GOURMET FOODS OFFERS COOKING CLASSES Learn how to make sweet and spicy “Miami Heat” cupcakes just in time for Valentine’s Day. Attend the Simon Gourmet Foods cooking class on Feb. 10, 7 p.m., as Chef Sarah Simon uses her training from Johnson & Wales Baking and Pastry to fill you in on the secrets of the trade. These mini delights were first introduced at Cupcake Camp, a fundraiser in support of the Make a Wish Foundation. Classes are $30 per person and take place at the SGF Kitchen located at 7342 NW 35 St. For details, email Chef Simon at <email@simongourmetfoods.com> or call 305-735-1486. ‘RACE TO NOWHERE’ SCREENING COMING TO LOCAL COMMUNITY The screening of the film Race to Nowhere is taking place on Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m., at Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Blvd.

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This film has become a grassroots sensation across the U.S. It is for every parent, teacher and young person concerned about the cost of our high-achievement culture to our children. The film challenges assumptions on how to best prepare our youth to become healthy, bright and leading citizens. This screening is sponsored for the South Florida community by the Sunrise School of Miami, a local Waldorf school. For more information and to buy tickets ($10 in advance and $15 at the door) go to <www.racetonowhere.com> or call 305-772-5039. Also, the screening will be followed by discussion with a panel of experts moderated by David Lawrence Jr. THE ROTARY CLUB OF CORAL GABLES LUNCHEON TO HOST PANEL DISCUSSION The Rotary Club of Coral Gables’ regularly scheduled Thursday Luncheon Program on Feb.24 will feature a panel discussion among the 2011 candidates for Coral Gables mayor. The luncheon is at the Westin Colonnade Hotel, 180 Aragon Avenue. The Meeting Agenda will be adjusted to allow for maximum time for the panel. For information, contact Gene Witherspoon, program chair, by email at <genewitherspoon@bellsouth.net> or call 305-441-8063.

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How To Feel Comfortable About Your Investment Decisions By Rick Tonkinson

Certified Financial Planner CFP®

After 18 years of being a money manager, I have consistently heard how many people do not feel comfortable with their investment decisions. Have you ever second-guessed the investment decisions you have made? Do words like foolish, dumb, wrong, confused, guess, uncertain, frustrated, and overwhelmed describe your feelings? You are not alone in feeling uncomfortable about decisions you have made. Would you like to feel better about your investment decisions? If the answer is yes, then here are some basic steps to consider: Determine if You are a Saver or an Investor If you need guaranteed stability, then you are a saver. When the stock market is positive, many people say that they want to invest and that they are an “investor.” They say that they can tolerate the volatility of the stock market and that their investment time horizon is long term (greater than 10 years). Then 2008 comes along and the stock market (S&P 500) drops 34% and the “investors” now are running for safety as “savers”. Their long-term time horizon has decreased from 10 years to 10 minutes and the risk tolerance has decreased from moderate to minimal. You need to be honest with yourself as to what degree you are a saver or an investor. This is a personal decision that in a perfect world should not be influenced by your family, friends or coworkers. There are investments for savers and investments for investors. Before you select from the thousand of choices, decide what will make you sleep at

night. Don’t rely on a sales rep to tell you what your investment profile is because the sales rep may adjust your profile to fit the suitability of the investment they are trying to sell you.

Focus on the Purpose of Your Investment Do you need to put money away for a rainy day? Make a “To Do List” of items that you want the money to attain such as vacation, education or wedding. Give each item a specific cost such as $5,000 for a vacation. Determine which item motivates you to attain it. Motivation that is ratcheted up is called passion. If you find a passion for an item, that will be your top priority. How quickly you want to attain the item will help determine what investment to consider. Again decide on the specific purpose of the money and then consider your options. Be Realistic with what You have to Invest As an “investor,” you need to accept that you are prepared to lose part or all of your investment. If this risk is not comfortable for you, then you are a saver. There are times when people have borrowed on the equity of their home and invest in the stock market because the potential gains offset the risk of losing their home. People make reckless decisions so that they can attain the item they want quicker than what is realistic. Plan so that if it takes a year to attain an item, you give yourself two years to attain it. If you attain the item in one year, that’s good but don’t beat yourself up if you don’t make your deadline. The important thing is to keep working toward what you want. His firm, Rick Tonkinson & Associates, Inc. is a South Florida based company with offices at 100 Almeria Avenue, Suite 310, Coral Gables, Florida 33134, offers financial planning services to many in the community with a specialty in assisting the middle class. For more information, or to schedule an initial meeting at your business or home, call 866-323-8326 or (305)447-6617. Also visit the website at HYPERLINK "http://www.ricktonkinson.com" www.ricktonkinson.com. Securities offered through Securities America, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, Rick Tonkinson, Registered Representatives. Advisory services offered through Securities America Advisors, Inc., Rick Tonkinson, Investment Advisor Representatives. Rick Tonkinson & Associates, Inc. and the Securities America companies are not affiliated.

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Rebecca Fishman Lipsey earns prestigious award BY JOSE BOZA

America in 2004 as a corps member in New York City. She taught for two years, Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, executive during which time she led her students to director of Teach For dramatic academic growth America in Miami-Dade, each year, and then joined recently received a Stevie the organization’s staff. Award in the “Best As executive director Executive – Non-Profit or of the Miami-Dade region, Government” category for she oversees Teach For institutions with fewer than America’s continued 100 employees. The Stevie growth and expansion in Awards for Women in the Miami-Dade region, Business is an international where more than 150 corps competition that recognizes members are reaching the accomplishments of outmore than 10,000 students standing women executives this school year. and entrepreneurs, and the Teach For America organizations they run. began placing corps memRebecca Fishman Lipsey “It was an honor to be bers in Miami-Dade Public ––––––––––––––––––––– recognized with all these sucSchools in 2003 in order to cessful business women from various indus- address disparities in educational achievetries,” Fishman Lipsey said. “This award pro- ment between students in the county’s lowvides additional awareness of Teach For income neighborhoods and those in America’s mission to build the movement to wealthier communities eliminate educational inequity.” For more information, visit online at Fishman Lipsey first joined Teach For <www.teachforamerica.org>.

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cellent products and service,” added Morales. “They work with the customers to Car Boutique has been helping cus- choose products that best compliment their tomers improve the appearance and per- car brand and their personality.” Car Boutique offers a wide variety of formance of their vehicles since 1979. The family-owned company, which was origi- after-market wheels. Popular truck brands nally located on Le Jeune Road and South include KMC XD, Moto Metal and ATX. Dixie Highway in Coral Gables, has evolved High-end wheels include such brands as over the past three decades and now pro- Vertini and Asanti. A few sport wheel opvides auto enthusiasts expanded services in its location in the Falls Warehouse district. Car Boutique offers customers a wide variety of custom wheels, high performance tires, racing seats, lighting packages, window tinting and fine-tuned suspension options. The highly experienced Car Boutique team now provides professional installation services and wheel balancing and alignments in its 10,000 square foot facility, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment. “When Car Boutique was located in Coral Gables, we were not able to provide full installation services to our customers,” said Juan Morales of Car Boutique. “We still offer the highest quality products and are now able to take our service level one step further with expert installation in our top-ofthe-line facility.” When Car Boutique originally opened in 1979, it was one of the first companies to sell after-market auto performance accessories and quickly built the reputation for being the first to offer the latest trends and The Car Boutique team from left to right includes Jose Borges, Bill Hofmann, styles from Europe and around the world. Juan Morales, Karim Changai and Thatiana Rodriguez. When market trends changed in 2002, so did Car Boutique. The company moved its tions are Ruff Racing, Axis and MRR Design facility to the Falls Warehouse district and and custom wheels for compacts include began servicing customers nationwide with Rota, Traklite and Drag. Customers looking for high performance its online site, CBwheels.com. In 2009, the Car Boutique team decided tires will find Continental, Pirelli, Falken, that it was time to offer customers a level of Kumho, Hancook, Sumitomo, Michelin and service beyond what they could offer on the more. Car Boutique also offers a tire nitrointernet and added a retail showroom, serv- gen-fill station, which enhances tire perice and installation center and customer formance and improves gas mileage. waiting area to its facility, located on SW 85 Popular auto racing seat options available Avenue Road. Since then, Morales said that include Momo, Sparco and DAD. “Wheels, performance tires, suspension, many customers have remembered the racing seats…they all make a big difference business fondly. “We’ve had clients recognize us and ask in the appearance and performance of a veif we were the same company as the origi- hicle,” said Morales. Present this story and Car Boutique will nal Car Boutique,” said Morales. “We’re happy to have these customers come back provide you with a complimentary tire rotation. Business hours are Monday through to us.” Although the business has changed and Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 evolved over the years, the company’s ded- a.m. “until the last customer is serviced.” ication to its clients remains the same. The The shop is located in the Falls Warehouse knowledgeable Car Boutique team has District at 13100 SW 85 Avenue Road and more than 75 combined years of experi- the phone number is 305-256-9995. For more information, go online to ence. “Our team is committed to providing ex- <www.cbwheels.com.>

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Bet Shira Congregation to present 20th annual Tu B’Shevat Concert BY ROBERT HAMILTON

The Bet Shira Congregation 20th annual Tu B’Shevat Concert, featuring internationally famous superstar of Jewish music Craig Taubman, will take place on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 23, 4 p.m., at Bet Shira Congregation, located at 7500 SW 120 St. in Pinecrest. Craig Taubman’s dynamic music and moving performance style have inspired the Jewish community for three decades. His magical and enchanting music brings to life the joy and spirit of the Jewish heritage, appealing to all ages captivating audiences everywhere. Taubman’s songs bridge traditional Jewish themes and ancient teachings with passages and experiences of contemporary Jewish life. He speaks a language that is comfortable and acceptable. His recordings weave song and spirit into the fabric of Jewish life. Taubman’s performances of Friday Night Live and One Shabbat Morning have reinvigorated Shabbat services across the nation. Taubman enjoys a successful career in television and film composing as well. He has composed and directed the music for the Fox children’s series Rimba’s Island, and the critically acclaimed HBO animated series

Craig Taubman –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Happily Ever After. His music has been featured at the Coca Cola Olympic Pavilion in Atlanta as well as in the Paramount Pictures feature film Andre, New Line Cinema’s Pinocchio, and Disney’s animated short film Recycle Rex. Such respected artists as Chita Rivera and Jennifer Holliday have recorded his songs. Taubman’s sell-out concerts draw thousands

of fans at respected venues as Ravinia in Chicago, Valley Forge in Pennsylvania, Westbury Music Fair in New York, the Greek Theater in Los Angeles and three special performances at The White House. This is Taubman’s only South Florida concert scheduled this year. There are still some seats available for the event, so contact Bet Shira to reserve your tickets at 305-238-2601 or online at <www.betshira.org>. Students and seniors’ tickets are $9; general admission is $18; reserved seating is $36; Patrons are $180 and above; sponsors are $1,800 and above. Sponsors and patrons will join Craig Taubman for a wine and cheese party following the concert. Other supporters of Bet Shira’s 20th Annual Tu B’Shevat Concert include Bet Breira Samu-El Or Olom, Beth David Congregation, Beth Or, Dave and Mary Alper JCC, Greenfield Day School, Temple Beth Am, and Temple Judea. Tu B’Shevat, the 15th day of the Hebrew month Shevat, is the “New Year for Trees.” Most know this day to be Jewish Earth Day. Based in Jewish literature for over 2,000 years, the lesson is clear to love this earth as a great gift from God. Judaism dictates the awareness of nature as a blessing that brings comfort and inspiration.

“Bet Shira Congregation has marked the past 20 years of Tu B’Shevat sacredness with song,” said its Cantor Mark H. Kula. “The synagogue has celebrated with music concerts including local and international artists, instrumental and vocal mediums, and classical to rock styles. Jewish culture remains one of the strongest promoters of Jewish identity and community connection. Jewish Music, the language of our souls, secures our Jewish bonds.” Rabbi Brian Schuldenfrei is excited to be at Bet Shira during his first year as the congregation’s spiritual leader and in helping to provide high level programs and concerts. “Craig’s passion fills the room and reaches out to everyone present,” Rabbi Schuldenfrei said. “This is what we are trying to accomplish as a synagogue — reaching out to the community. We feel blessed to have Craig kick off a year filled with new and innovative programming.” Call Bet Shira Congregation Synagogue office at 305-238-2601 or visit <www.betshira.org> for more information or to reserve your tickets. Various other sponsorships are available. Proceeds are used to benefit the community programs offered at Bet Shira Congregation.

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BBQ Chicken is more than just barbecue

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At BBQ Chicken, it’s not “barbecue” chicken; it’s the “best of the best quality chicken.” The first BBQ Chicken franchise in South Florida opened in October in London Square shopping center, offering customers “the world’s healthiest and tastiest chicken.” The signature Olive Original Chicken is enjoyed in more than 37 countries at more than 3,500 locations worldwide. BBQ Chicken regional developer Sang Chul Lee said that the quality of the meat and the way that it is cooked is what makes it good for you and taste delicious, too. “The chicken is cooked in 100 percent extra virgin olive oil,” Lee said. “Our meat is delivered daily, so it is always fresh, never frozen.” The popular Olive Original Chicken is marinated for 24 hours, battered and breaded with more than 30 ingredients. This process gives the chicken great flavor, crispy skin and tender meat. Another favorite, the Cajun Spiced Chicken is seasoned with more than 20 different herbs and spices, and grilled to perfection. These and other popular chicken choices, including Barbecue Chicken and Grilled Garlic Chicken, are available as a family meal that includes a whole chicken, two sides and four biscuits.

BBQ Chicken also offers 10 different flavors of wings, including Crispy Wings, Wings of Fire and Garlic Wings. Sandwiches such as California Chicken Melt and Crispy Chicken Club, and salads such as Crispy Chicken Caesar and Grilled Chicken Cobb make great lunch choices. For the best value on a complete meal, Lee recommends the platter combos that include your choice of wings, a sandwich or chicken option, partnered with a side, salad and drink. Although the food is cooked quickly, Lee said that it is not made ahead of time like “fast food.” “The cooking process begins when the order is placed,” Lee said. “It takes about 10 to 13 minutes to cook the order, so we encourage customers to call ahead so we can have their order waiting for them when they arrive. It’s not fast food, but healthy food.” Customers also can call to order party packs of the delicious wings or other chicken options to serve at business luncheons, parties and events. BBQ Chicken, located at 12305 SW 137 Ave., is open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, go online to <www.bbqchickenmiami.com> or call 305-235-5335.

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NWSA dance alumni honor Gerri Houlihan at Winterfest

Pictured from a performance of Between Angels (1992), choreographed by Gerri Houlihan are: Roxana Barba, Stephanie Bastos, Liza Carmona, Asha Darbeau, Afua Hall, Jennifer Knepper, Donald Laney, Tiffany Mellard, Heather Maloney, Makgotso Makiti, Jennifer Nugent, Kristin O’Neal, Sandra Portal-Andreu, Josh Reaver, Nikki Rollason and Mary Spring.

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Alumni traveled from as far away as California to honor Gerri Houlihan during the Florida Dance Festival’s Winterfest on Dec. 30, 2010, at the New World Dance Theater. Ms. Houlihan was the first full-time faculty member employed at New World School of the Arts Dance Division. She taught and choreographed at New World from 1988 to 1999. During that time she formed a company, Houlihan and Dancers, using students and local dancers. She presently is dean of the American Dance Festival and teaches at Florida State University. The sold out performance was attended by many friends and alumni of the New World School of the Arts dance program and Houlihan and Dancers. Houlihan began her professional training at the Juilliard School in New York studying with Antony Tudor, Alfredo Corvino and members of the Martha Graham and Jose Limon dance companies. She performed with the Metropolitan Opera Ballet and the Paul Sanasardo Dance Company, and spent five years as a soloist with the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company, touring extensively in the United States and Europe. Since 1977, Houlihan has taught and

choreographed for such institutions as Connecticut College, New York’s High School for the Performing Arts, American Dance Festival, Bates Dance Festival, Harvard Summer Dance Center, Companhia de Lisboa in Portugal, Meredith College, and Florida State University. From 1984 to 1987, she directed her own school and company — the Boston Dance Project. She was one of five finalists in the Boston Ballet’s First International Choreography Competition. From 1988 to 1999, Houlihan was on the faculty of the New World School of the Arts. During that time, she also was the artistic director of Houlihan and Dancers. She has received two Florida Individual Artist Fellowships in Dance/Choreography. Houlihan began teaching for the American Dance Festival in 1981. As an international representative for the festival, she has taught in Korea, Poland, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, Estonia, the Philippines, Russia, and most recently China. She currently directs the Four Week Young Dancers Program at ADF, and is teaching as guest artist in residence at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. For more information about New World School of the Arts, call 305-237-3559 or visit online at <nwsa.mdc.edu>.

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Girl Scouts send over 20,000 boxes of cookies to military BY YANEISY BLANCO

The Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida’s annual sale of Girl Scout Cookies, which started on Jan. 13, continues through Feb. 10. Since 2008, the organization has participated in the Cookies from the Heart program, which allows individuals to support the organization by purchasing cookies and donating them to our men and women serving in the military both here and overseas. With the support of the community, the Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida has already sent more than 20,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to military personnel serving our country in military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as within the United States and to the Wounded Warriors Hospital in Fort Sam Houston, TX. This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals and corporations to say “thank you” to the military men and women serving our country, while also showing support of the organization and giving back to the community. The organization just partnered with Forgotten Soldiers Outreach Inc. to send the Cookies from the Heart products to active military personnel serving overseas in Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Japan and Germany. Forgotten Soldiers Outreach will send care packages to soldiers that have signed up or have had a family member sign up for them. This year, cookies donated for the Cookies from the Heart program will be sent to Wounded Warriors Hospital in Fort Sam Houston and Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. “The Cookies from the Heart program is

This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals and corporations to say “thank you” to the military men and women serving our country, while also showing support of the organization and giving back to the community. a wonderful way to show support to our soldiers while helping the Girls Scouts during our most important fundraising effort of the year,” said Maria D. Tejera, CEO of the Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida Inc. More than 450 troops across MiamiDade and Monroe counties are selling Girl Scout Cookies to friends, neighbors and community members at booths and going door-to-door. The cookies are sold for $4 a box and include such popular flavors as Thin Mints, Samoas and Trefoils and Thank U Berry Munch Girl Scout Cookies. For more information about how to participate or sponsor the Girl Scout Cookies from the Heart Program, visit online at <www.girlscoutsfl.org> or call 305-2534841. Corporate sponsorships range from $500 to $2,500. To locate the nearest location to purchase cookies, visit the Cookie Locator at <http://cookielocator.littlebrownie.com>, which helps you find locations by zip code.

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Workshop designed to encourage boys to take part in choral singing BY ANALY MENDEZ

During a half-day workshop to be led by music director Timothy A. Sharp, Miami Children’s Chorus (MCC) alumni, current MCC boys, the UM men’s chorus and boys from around South Florida join together and explore the lifelong possibilities of making music through choral singing. Since 2002 the boys of the Miami Children’s Chorus have partnered with University of Miami Men’s Chorus, Maelstrom, to excite boys about the joys of singing. This year, “Bring on the Boys,” will take place on Saturday, Jan. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall. It is a singing workshop for boys with

unchanged voices; boys from communities in Miami-Dade County are invited to partake in this joyous event. Pre-registration is required at a fee of $20 per student, which includes a Bring on the Boys T-shirt, all the music for the workshop, a snack and prime seating for the musical presentation by Frost Maelstrom — the Frost Men’s Chorus at the University of Miami. The performance begins at 11:30 a.m. and parents are invited to the performance. Bring on the Boys is presented with the support of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and the Department of Choral Studies. For more information regarding the Miami Children’s Chorus, and its concert schedule visit online at <www.miamichildrenschorus.org> or call 305-662-7494.

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Anonymous donor gives $5,000 to Florida Pioneer Museum Assn. BY ROBERT HAMILTON

A long-time South Miami-Dade leader recently made an anonymous $5,000 gift to the Florida Pioneer Museum Association after his first visit to the museum in late December. His goal is to ensure that no collection opportunities are missed for lack of funds. Discussed were pre-1920 postcards, photos, artifacts, souvenirs and any other significant items for preservation and sharing with the public. He was aware of some recent loses of early images recorded on pre-1920 postcards which sold at very high prices and which are perhaps one-of-a-kind now. Private collectors all over the country compete with the museum for acquisitions through the Internet.

The donor has put out a challenge through the Museum Association to other folks who have the capacity to do something similar to what he did, perhaps at the same or a lesser scale, but eventually together matching his generous gift. His and the Pioneer Museum Association’s goals are to ensure that anything really significant to local history is not lost because of lack of funding. For more information contact any museum board member or president Bob Jensen at <bobmeda@aol.com> or 305-248-0976. Telephone messages also can be left at the museum’s number, 305-246-9531. The Museum Association’s mailing address is: Florida Pioneer Museum Assn., PO Box 343312, Florida City, FL 33034.

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This left no funds for music lessons, which Arner anxiously waited for until age 12. She Each season, Florida Grand Opera (FGO) quickly acquired an affinity for the piano, strives to create great spectacles of voice and receiving degrees in music from Baldwinstage, always looking to offer something new Wallace College and Indiana University. It was at Indiana and engaging to its patrons. University where her love of FGO is starting the year off opera and vocal music grew by bringing Miami a true rarithrough the encouragement ty — a performance led by a of Hungarian pianist Balint Hispanic female conductor. Vazsonyi, whom she still The Tales of Hoffmann will recalls as the most influential open on Jan. 22 with Cuban in her development as a American conductor Lucy musician. Ever the student, Arner at the podium. Arner continued to study lan“We are extremely guages, vocal repertoire and pleased to have Lucy Arner opera history, pursuing docmake her FGO debut contoral studies in piano at the ducting The Tales of University of Miami. Hoffmann this season,” said Despite her musical Robert M. Heuer, FGO genprowess, she found encourLucy Arner eral director and CEO. agement to be lacking when “There are very few female conductors in the world and even a smaller it came to the idea of women as conductors. number of Cuban American conductors and Although the idea of women leading choirs we are proud to be able to have a wonderful was acceptable, they were not generally conductor who is both female and Cuban taken seriously at the head of an orchestra. Nonetheless, Arner saw a change in the American.” Known as a true “singer’s conductor” for winds and decided to take on the challenge. After her 1996 professional debut at her ability to guide and understand performers, Arner has served on the staff of some of Teatro Mancinelli in Orvieto, Italy, Arner the greatest opera houses in the world, from truly crafted an illustrious career that has led the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona to the her to work all over the world (Mexico, Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Her Italty, Spain, Peru, Japan, China, etc.) with well-earned acclaim has come after years of international stars, such as Placido Domingo, dedication, contributing to breaking the Alfredo Kraus, Sherrill Milnes, Mirella opera world’s “glass ceiling” as one of a Freni, Jaime Aragall, and more. Currently, handful of existing female opera conductors Arner coaches privately in New York City as and breaking ground for Hispanic women in well as manages a busy touring schedule to podiums worldwide. this role. Miami performances are at the Sanford Born in Santiago, Cuba, Arner and her family decided to leave for Miami around the and Dolores Ziff Ballet Opera House at the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis. They soon Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing relocated to the Mid-West, where money was Arts of Miami-Dade County, 1300 Biscayne often tight as her father, an established doc- Blvd.; Ticket Office, 1-800-741-1010. Visit online at <www.fgo.org>. tor in Cuba, worked to become re-certified.

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