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Village council votes to settle Palmer Trinity School issue BY GARY ALAN RUSE embers of the Palmetto Bay Village Council voted 3-2 to accept a settlement offer from Palmer Trinity School that appears to offer hope that a dispute beginning in 2006 over the school’s planned expansion may soon be resolved. The vote was taken at the Sept. 9 council meeting that lasted past midnight. The item was placed on the regular meeting’s agenda by Vice Mayor John DuBois after a letter was received from attorney Sean M. Cleary, representing PTS. The issue had divided the community and both the school and the village had spent a considerable amount of money in ongoing court battles. The meeting, which was dominated by the topic under “other business,” featured discussion by council members, public comments from a standing-room-only crowd in the council chambers, and statements made by attorneys representing both sides. Michael Baiamonte, chair of the school’s board of trustees, opened the comments. “Our board made the decision that we felt that it was time to move forward with this situation with the school and the village,” Baiamonte said. “We made the choice to have the attorneys craft a letter of settlement to send to the village. That letter caused a dialog between the village and our attorneys and ultimately the negotiating committee on the board at the school.” Baiamonte also made a promise to residents and village officials for the next stage of the process. “The school will, in fact, contact the interested parties that have comments, questions and issues with these matters and we will work together to craft the development agreement so that when it comes back in front of this
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Future downtown district plan unveiled during PBBA meeting
Palmetto Bay’s David Singer: fighting to save our village BY GRANT MILLER
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possible future development plan for the village’s downtown district in the Franjo Triangle area was presented to members of the Palmetto Bay Business Association (PBBA) at their Sept. 5 luncheon meeting. More than 100 local business owners, most of them also residents, viewed a presentation led by Building and Capital Projects director Ed Silva that unveiled some of the details of the plan, as envisioned by the village manager’s Downtown Redevelopment Task Force
(DRTF), whose 40 members are in four subgroups: Planning and Architecture, Funding and Finance, Marketing and Business Incentives, and Landscape and Infrastructure. A 3-D architectural model was unveiled providing a tangible, first-hand look at what Palmetto Bay’s downtown district could look like in 15 to 20 years. Silva explained the project and his enthusiasm for it. “When our community works together, good things happen,” Silva said. “This is
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Is David Singer an angel or the devil, public watchdog or gadfly? It depends upon which side you are on. Opinions differ on Singer, one of Palmetto Bay’s most outspoken residents. This is not the lawyer David Singer, but rest assured that the light is on late at night at his home as he works to raise the attention of his fellow residents as to what he thinks needs improvement in Palmetto Bay. Many people are taking notice, both those who want to know more about the inner workings of this current village administration as well as the insider elites who resent the spotlight being put on some of the more controversial, but not well known, goings on. On substance, it is David Singer
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council we have an agreement that is defensible, number one, and number two is representative of the community.” Comments from residents in the public hearing portion of the meeting varied greatly as people on both sides of the issue came to the microphone to speak. “I must say that on our block, thanks to my good neighbor Mr. Minton, we had a discussion with Architectural rendering of proposed Palmer Trinity expansion Palmer Trinity and we seem –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– to have come to amicable decisions at least in our area,” said Eric Tolberg. “I’m the greatly enlarged facility and the neighboring residents. Comments from council members also were dividsure not everyone on the block agrees.” ed, with Joan Lindsay, a former member of the Stanley Kowlessar was among those who were glad CCOCI, saying she could not vote to approve the setto see an end to the long running dispute. “I’m excited,” Kowlessar said. “I look forward to tlement because her constituents would not want her putting this to bed so we all can celebrate coming to. John DuBois spoke in favor of the settlement and together for something we have fought so hard for so Tim Schaffer and Patrick Fiore seemed agreeable to it. many years and now we’ve come to an agreement, Mayor Shelley Stanczyk seemed to welcome PTS’s starting tonight, and hopefully in the next month or so willingness to move forward, but had some lingering this will be over.” reservations. Village attorney Eve Boutsis was Gary Pastorella, president of Concerned Citizens of encouraged and optimistic about PTS’s willingness to Old Cutler Inc., a group long opposed to the school’s work things out. expansion and also involved in the lawsuits, had a difThe settlement, which among other issues allowing ferent view. the expansion to take place, would also award Palmer “They’ve come here tonight and want to negotiate Trinity School $200,000 in cash to offset legal a settlement, but their actions speak louder than expenses and give it $600,000 in credit to be used for words,” Pastorella said. “The proposal they’ve put village building permit fees, inspection fees and other toward the council is completely and totally unaccept- fees. able; however it does get them and the village to move Although there was some last minute discussion off of the issues that the village staff put in place for about making changes to the proposal or even delaythe protection of the quality of life for the neighbors.” ing the vote to another meeting, a vote was finally Bev Gerald and others still objecting to the expansion taken, 3 to 2 in favor of accepting the settlement, with expressed concerns about stadium lights at night, Mayor Stanczyk and Councilmember Lindsay casting increased traffic problems and the buffer zones between the “nay” votes.
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the largest, most diverse group ever assembled in village history toward one goal — to create a community hub and improve the quality of life for our residents. The stakeholders of this task force are truly demonstrating their commitment by dedicating hours of time and talent to this initiative. This is a very exciting time for our village.” Lou Kallinosis, a business owner and resident who served as the chair of the Infrastructure and Landscaping sub-group, agreed with Silva. “We have an exciting opportunity to make Palmetto Bay a more viable area to enter, a desirable downtown district that people want to come to, through our committee’s landscaping, traffic and infrastructure investigation,” Kallinosis said. He pointed out that the project, in its infancy, and its overall financial commitment cannot be absolutely defined. “But we do know it will predominantly
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require the private sector to make this whole thing happen,” Kallinosis said. “It will not be merely out of our pockets.” According to Silva, the government’s role is important in this preliminary stage of development. “We must change our sign from ‘BusinessClosed’ to ‘Business-Wide-Open-and-Readyfor-Investment,” Silva explained. The first step involves village government making that possible with infrastructure and landscaping improvements and by removing regulatory roadblocks. According to Silva, the reason for the investment is to keep tax rates the same or lower in the future. “Within five years the village’s deficit will be unmanageable, so the answer is to get a higher return from an expanded commercial base,” he said. “Tax bases will go through the roof. Residential folks will even get tax relief, even tax breaks as a result.” Village manager Ron Williams said that
the rationale behind the project is simple. “Our role is to create the appropriate incentives,” Williams said. “We want the necessary investors to look at the entire picture to see if it makes sense for them to invest in Palmetto Bay, to see if they want to be a part of it, see if they can benefit from investment here, and even more importantly to see if their community can grow from it.” The Franjo Triangle and Island district (FT&I), identified in 2006 after charrettes involving residents and business owners, set the tone and helped establish the location of Village Hall there, but little else has happened because of a lack of supporting infrastructure needed for new businesses. “The famous line, ‘If you build it and they will come’ is alive and well in Palmetto Bay,” Silva said, pointing to other successful redevelopment initiatives throughout South Florida, including Delray Beach, Miami’s Midtown District, and City Place in West Palm Beach. Remarkably, the project seems to have united many in the community who previously had divergent views on growth versus protecting the quiet enjoyment of resi-
dential neighborhoods. David Zisman, an outspoken community activist, became the Planning and Architecture Sub-Group chair and is an enthusiastic supporter. “Before I agreed to serve on this task force, I received assurance that we have full council support, that the initiative is funded and zoned properly, that we have support of the village manager, community support, and the neighborhood abutting the non-residential areas will be protected,” Zisman said. “It is amazing to me how all the pieces of this puzzle are coming together. This is epic, this is what Palmetto Bay could be in the near future if we all get behind it and fund it and give the people who are going to develop it the pathway to do it right,” he added. The project was approved in principal by the village council at the Sept. 9 budget meeting. Groups interested in obtaining accurate up-to-date information regarding the downtown redevelopment initiative should contact Village Hall at 305-259-1234 to schedule a presentation by village staff and task force members.
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Palmer Trinity School celebrates decade of international exchange
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Head of School Tom Reid recently welcomed two new Australian exchange students to Palmer Trinity School. Bianca Brummer and Ella Wright are visiting from Abbotsleigh Anglican School for Girls located in Sydney. During the fall semester, Brummer and Wright will be attending classes at PTS as a part of the Palmer Trinity School Study Away program. This year marks Palmer Trinity School’s 10th anniversary of international exchange with Abbotsleigh School. During sophomore year, Palmer Trinity School students
have the opportunity to study away in Chile, Bahamas, Australia, Spain and France. Students from Palmer Trinity’s sister schools also get the chance to spend a semester studying at PTS. Palmer Trinity is one of only a handful of schools in the nation that offers sophomore students a semester-long study away program. As a founding member of the Global Education Benchmark Group — an organization created to promote the development of global education — Palmer Trinity School continues its commitment to global studies and diversity. For more information about the school, visit <www.palmertrinity.org>.
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Reduced admission fee offered at Deering Estate on Oct. 2 BY CATHY GUERRA
The Deering Estate at Cutler will offer $5 after-hour admission on Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., as part of its “Welcome Wednesdays.” Bring a picnic and enjoy it on the main lawn of the estate. Guests can enjoy a relaxing evening and take in the rich colors reflecting off the boat turning basin. Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces naturalist Rangel Diaz will be onsite to discuss birding at the estate and the 170-plus species that can be found on the Deering Estate at Cutler’s 444-acre property. Chef David Schwadron Catering and Joanna’s Marketplace are the official picnic providers for the Deering Estate at Cutler and can be contacted directly for preordered meals. Call 305-238-5881 for Chef David Schwadron Catering and 305-
661-5777 for Joanna’s Marketplace. The main grounds of the Estate will be open to guests for a reduced rate of $5 and Deering Estate Foundation members receive free admission. There will be limited access to the buildings — only restrooms will be open. Guests will be able to meander through the public outdoor areas. The Deering Estate at Cutler, a MiamiDade County Park, is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. This 444-acre natural and archeological preserve and historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a center for education, culture and recreation. Historic house tours are offered daily at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. and are free with estate admission. For information on the Deering Estate’s educational and cultural programs, visit online at <www.deeringestate.org>.
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Second village budget hearing is set for Sept. 18 Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR
AROUND TOWN Though it takes place just a day after the publication date for this edition, you may be interested in attending the second of two budget hearings, which is set for Wednesday, September 18, at 7 p.m. at Village Hall. Right after this meeting will be a Special Council Meeting. This is a continuation of the First Budget Hearing on September 9. Talk about budgets usually seems to bore most folks, but the first meeting proved to be rather lively as some residents told council members their views. Also, during one discussion involving major spending slashes to balance the budget, the specter appeared to be raised that a choice might have to be made between either closing the parks or reducing police protection. The village has always prided itself on having great parks and great police, so this may be a discussion in which residents will want to
get involved. You can view the first meeting online at <www.palmettobayfl.gov/content/streaming-mediaarchive>. Select the Sept. 9 meeting. Correction! In our last issue we ran an article about the upcoming Palmetto Bay 4th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival, also known as the D.A.R.E. Fair, and there was a typo. The email address for one of the organizers, Officer Glasko, should have been <psglasko@mdpd.com>. The annual event is a fundraiser for D.A.R.E., the “Drug Abuse Resistance Education” Program, which does a lot of good in the community, and the organizers are asking for artists, craftsmen and food vendors to contact them now to reserve spaces in the fair that is set to take place in November. Besides the email address, those interested may call Officer Patience Glasko at 305-278-4016 or call Rosie Hart at 305331-3974. Say what...? Audio problems at village council meetings have been a problem since the days of the early meetings at the Deering Estate Visitor’s Center, and one continuing problem is that the little microphones in front of each coun-
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cil member stay in the same place all the time, but the council members do not. Every time someone turns their head to address a comment to one of the other people on the dais, what they’re saying becomes a lot less audible. It’s bad enough for those actually in attendance, but is worse for those watching on the cable channel or the streaming video online. We’re not sure what the solution is, but Madonna-style headset mikes might be one approach. Any suggestions, audio tech experts? The residents and others making public comments also have this habit, so we respectfully suggest that if they want to be heard, they should grab that microphone and speak up! Don’t be shy. Water, water, everywhere... We’re at the peak of hurricane season, in an area known for flooding, so folks might want to visit the village’s webpage regarding Palmetto Bay Flood Protection and check out the links there. The address is <www.palmettobay-fl.gov/content/palmetto-bay-flood-protection>. Job Fair... CBT College will hold a Job Fair at its Cutler Bay Campus,
19151 South Dixie Highway, on Thursday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get a Shot... Not to tout one business over another, but this may interest you. Walgreens “Get a Shot, Give a Shot,” which runs now through October 14th. When you get a flu shot or any other immunization at Walgreens, they’ll help provide a life-saving vaccine through the United Nations Foundation’s Shot@Life Campaign. They hope to supply up to three million vaccines to children who need it most. No appointment necessary — walk in anytime, and most insurance plans are accepted. Thought of the Day: Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it. — George Santayana Gary Alan Ruse contributed to this column. Got any tips? Contact me at 305-6697355, ext. 249, or send emails to <Michael@communitynewspapers.com>.
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not just Singer; others, and even village department directors, have sounded the alarm that the finances of the village need to change. The statements include estimates that within five years Palmetto Bay will have no reserves and will be forced to raise taxes and cut services. The question is whether Mayor Shelley Stanczyk and the council are being realistic and will actually listen to those like Singer and the department heads, who are making the case that right now is the right time to face facts and plan for fiscally responsible change. Singer is clear that he had raised issues with the prior mayor, Eugene Flinn, communicating with him on issues of concern. Singer has found himself getting involved now due to both the utter disarray that he now sees at current council meetings and in public process such as charter or budget issues as well as the obvious lack of respect toward opposing viewpoints and their speakers by current Mayor Stanczyk. He longs for a return to a civilized council where reasonable people can express their disagreements without being so disagreeable. Singer is correct, no one should have to speak so loudly to be heard; all opinions should be respected. Singer is an angel to those concerned about the direction of Palmetto Bay government, the current spend down of financial reserves that were hard fought and stored away by the first mayor and council as well as those who would like to speak but fear getting heckled by the mayor’s back of the council gang. Singer is clear that he will not be pushed aside, that he dislikes bullying and push back from those who should be listening and respectful only makes him push harder. “I am a lifelong resident of this area. I attended Coral Reef Elementary, Palmetto Middle (Southwood was not yet built) and Palmetto High School. I am fully invested in seeing the area I grew up in remain an excellent place to raise my family,” Singer said. He did leave briefly, having attended the
Florida State University where he obtained a marketing degree and later also attended the University of Miami earning his CPA certificate. He has earned two degrees and is a licensed CPA and worked in public accounting for eight years. Singer is currently CEO and CFO of Berkowitz Development Group and is responsible for all of the accounting, financial and day-to-day operations. He is familiar with running large corporations and budgets in the tens of millions of dollars. Loss control and preventing escalation of budgets are within Singer’s responsibilities. Responsibilities also have included a national public accounting firm which specialized in the real estate industry, providing him with five-plus years that included the engagement of real estate audits, the preparation of tax returns and real estate feasibility studies. This is a critical budget. Staff is increasing as are costs and there seems to be little if any attention to cost controls. It disturbs many that this current budget was not given the focus it deserved at first reading on Sept. 10, and instead it was lumped into a huge meeting that included a very controversial discussion on the Palmer Trinity School settlement. It was almost as if the mayor and council as trying to distract attention away from the budget. Singer’s peers have taken notice of his work and in February of 2010, he was nominated by the South Florida Business Journal as a finalist for the CFO of the year. He also has served on the Florida State University Real Estate School Board of Directors as well as on numerous condo association boards. Peers have recognized Singer’s expertise and contributions to the business community. Perhaps it is time for Mayor Stanczyk and company to begin to recognize that there other qualified opinions out in the public such as Singer’s, who should be listened to and carefully considered in reaching village decisions, rather than summarily dismissed and vilified.
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Palmetto Bay Garden Club begins new season with lecture on ponds
Pictured is Paul Radice, owner of Angels Hatchery.
BY GARY ALAN RUSE
The Palmetto Bay Garden Club will start its new season of meetings on Sept. 24 with a special presentation on a topic involving something other than flowering plants. “The first speaker of the new season will be Paul Radice, owner of Angels Hatchery,” said club president Richard A. Dorn. “The speech will be an introduction to ponds and water features.” Dorn said that Radice is an expert on Japanese Koi ponds and has more than 35 years of experience. Besides discussing the various types of ponds and other water elements that can be added to gardens and how to design them, Radice will touch on things such as water filtration and quality, algae control, appropriate fish and the best water lilies and aquatic
plants for South Florida. The first meeting of the club’s fall and winter season will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. in the second floor Edward and Arlene Feller Community Room of the Ludovici Park Library, which is located at 17641 Old Cutler Rd. The meetings are normally scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of each month and are open to the public, so members, their guests and newcomers are all welcome. “The purpose of the club is educational, to promote good gardening and to beautify the open spaces within Palmetto Bay,” Dorn said. The group has done special projects at Coral Reef Park, Palmetto Bay Park, the library, and other village locations. For information about the garden club, call Richard Dorn at 305-724-3528.
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Elizabeth Poulos’ fashion sense sparks a trendy online business BY NANCY EAGLETON
Elizabeth Poulos has turned her passion for fashion into a successful online business. After graduating from Miami Palmetto High in 2012, she began buying and selling women’s clothing to fund her shopping habit. Now in her second year at Miami Dade College, Poulos has launched a website to expand her growing company, called Liz’s Boutique. This move is simply another step on the way to opening her own store, Poulos said. “I’ve always loved clothing and shopping, and I share this passion with my mom and cousin,” she said. “My goal is to have my own store after I graduate college.” Poulos is the first to admit that she has the same entrepreneurial spirit as her father, Steve Poulos, who co-owns the popular Lots of Lox Deli in Palmetto Bay. His encouragement and a little support and guidance from friends and family have helped Poulos grow Liz’s Boutique. When she first started her business, Poulos was introduced to some of the clothing vendors she carries by her cousin Christina Poulos, who owns Bella Boutique in Boca Raton. Elizabeth Poulos is now a regular at the fashion houses in the Miami Design District. She shops locally for her inventory and chooses unique styles from popular brands such as Olivaceous and Naked Zebra. “The clothes I carry are great quality,” Poulos said. “I often see similar styles in stores that are priced high-
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er, but are lesser quality.” During the early stages of her business, Poulos marketed her clothing to friends through word of mouth, Facebook and Instagram. But, the growth of her business has prompted her to implement a more sophisticated business plan. She developed her Liz’s Boutique shopping website with the help of her boyfriend of three years, Palmetto High alumni Carlos Gonzalez. When customers visit the site, they’ll see the clothing modeled by Gonzalez’s sister, Westminster Christian School student Melody Gonzalez, who is “the perfect model for the Liz’s Boutique line,” Poulos said. Customers can shop online at Liz’s Boutique for trendy tops, shorts, pants, dresses, rompers, cover-ups and accessories, most of which are priced under $60. Or, they can schedule a private appointment with Poulos to view the collection at her home boutique or shop in the comfort of their own home. “Many customers look at the collection online, and then give me a list of styles they want me to bring to their home so they can try them on,” Poulos said. As she builds her business, Poulos may be following the advice of another entrepreneur — Steve Jobs: “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” She added, “Owning my own business gives me the flexibility to work around my classes, do what I love and build my career in the fashion industry.” To shop at Liz’s Boutique, visit <www.Lizsboutique.com>, call 305-409-8691 or send email to <Lizsboutiquemiami@gmail.com>.
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250 teachers attend Launch Brunch of the Fairchild Challenge BY ALEXANDRA CURBELO
More than 250 middle and high school teachers attended the 2013-14 Launch Brunch of the Fairchild Challenge on Aug. 24, the successful multidisciplinary STEM education competition which now reaches 130,000 students in South Florida at more than 260 schools from PreK-12. “We are very excited this year to enhance Fairchild Challenge’s musical component by partnering with the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami,” said Amy Padolf, director of education at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. “Their involvement will ensure that the musical program will be authentic and meaningful for students of all ages.” Early in the program, the Fairchild Palms volunteer professional group, led by Chris Cakov, president, presented the Fairchild Challenge with a donation of $15,000 to help fund the challenges, programs and activities to be conducted throughout the new school year.
Teachers in attendance commended the Fairchild Palms for their donation and support. “Programs like the Fairchild Challenge take the classroom one step further into the real world, the kids look forward to it — and it’s fun,” said science teacher Pam Shlachtman from Palmetto High School, who has been involved with the Challenge since it started. “The Challenge is very enriching for children,” said Cheryl Goodman, an art teacher at South Miami Middle School, a nine-year veteran of the Challenge. “Some of my students are not taught at home about the environment, so this opens up a new world for them especially when they take ownership of the ideas they are learning and look at things in a different way.” The 2013-14 Fairchild Challenge curriculum provides teachers with additional professional development opportunities such as videos and tutorials online. Students will have the unique opportunity of studying in Fairchild Garden’s new Pictured (l-r) are Marcie Voce, Amy Padolf, Chris Cavok, Lourdes Fernandez, Margaret Holmes and Andrew Quarrie. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Pictured (l-r) are William Longo, Amy Padolf and Cassandra Eisenreich.
state-of-the-art DiMare Science Village and Labs and be awarded scholarships extending their involvement from high school to the university level, all aimed at promoting research, life-long learning and nurturing a future career in the sciences. This year’s exciting challenges celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden by incorporating the work of David Fairchild. Projects include cooking, cultural and career exploration, environmental debate, conservation plan development, citizen science, landscape design and rendering, creative writing, gardening, and — for the first time — a musical performance representing environmental awareness that includes time lapse videos and stories about ecosystems told through music and using both traditional and nontraditional instruments.
William Longo, a graduate teaching assistant from the Frost School of Music, will work closely with students on the musical component of the Fairchild Challenge. “We are especially grateful to Frost School of Music Dean Shelly Berg for graciously partnering with us and offering the support of the school and its talented faculty and students,” Padolf added. Now beginning its 12th year, the Fairchild Challenge has grown significantly since its inception in 2002 with a Global Competition component that includes Satellite Partner sites from California to Colombia. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is located at 10901 Old Cutler Rd. in Coral Gables. For information call 305-667-1651 or visit <www.fairchildgarden.org>.
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33RD EXHIL JOSHUA ROMAN, cello • CORY SMYTHE, piano
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GORDON ROBERTS, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AMERNET STRING QUARTET • MISHA VITENSON, MARCIA LITTLEY, violin MICHAEL KLOTZ, viola • JASON CALLOWAY, cello WITH MICHAEL TREE, viola NEW TRIO • ANDREW WAN, violin • JULIO ELIZALDE, piano • PATRICK JEE, cello
September 8, 2013 SUNDAY EVENING CONCERT
RAY CHEN, violin • JULIO ELIZALDE, piano RICHARD GOODE, piano ISABEL LEONARD • VLAD IFTINCA, piano
28th Fun-filled Season The Okee Dokee Brothers – Children’s Concert OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS – in collaboration with Festival Miami Strike Up The Band • GREATER MIAMI SYMPHONIC BAND A Family Music Party • TROUT FISHING IN AMERICA Musical Capers • FLORIDA YOUTH ORCHESTRA Peter & the Wolf • FROST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Ballet is Beautiful • MIAMI CITY BALLET PRINCIPAL DANCERS
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October 27, 2013 December 1, 2013 January 19, 2014 February 23, 2014 March 23, 2014 April 27, 2014
(Dancers appear courtesy Lourdes Lopez, Miami City Ballet Artistic Director)
305-271-7150 • Gusman Concert Hall • UM • 1314 Miller Dr. • Coral Gables For tickets and information, go to www.sundaymusicals.org
This program is sponsored in part by Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, the Mayor, the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners, Funding Arts Network, The Miami Salon Group, Citizens Interested in Arts, and with the support of the City of Coral Gables, by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, Whole Foods Market, Coral Gables, and our many generous underwriters, supporters, advertisers and friends.
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Fall Star Party (Hunter’s Moon) at Fruit and Spice Park, Oct. 11 BY CATHY GUERRA
Astronomy buffs are invited to the Fall Star Party (Hunter’s Moon) on Friday, Oct. 11, 7-10 p.m., at the Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187 Ave. in Homestead. Organized by the Southern Cross Astronomical Society and the Fruit and Spice Park, this free event will feature a moonlight tram tour of the park and the Southern Cross Astronomical Society will have hi-tech telescopic equipment available for stargazing. Guests also can sit around the campfire for storytelling, and can bring their own marshmallows for toasting. Grilled food specialties and soft drinks will be available
for purchase. Bring blankets or chairs. Admission is free. For more information, call the Fruit and Spice Park at 305-2475727. The Fruit and Spice Park, operated by the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, grows more than 500 varieties of sub-tropical fruits, herbs, spices, vegetables and nuts from around the world on 39 lush acres in the agricultural Redland. The park offers daily botanical tours, fruit tasting and naturalist led workshops. For more information, visit <www.fruitandspicepark.org>. For information about Miami-Dade County Parks call 3-1-1, or visit <www.miamidade.gov/parks/>.
Coconut Grove Arts and Historical Assn. announces officers for 2013 BY MELISSA NOBLES
The Coconut Grove Arts and Historical Association, producer of the annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival, recently announced its officers for 2013. The 2013 officers are: Marshall Steingold, chair; Carlos Chialastri, chairelect; Donna Sweeny, secretary, and Lola Garcia, treasurer. The past chair is Jack Eads and the president is Monty Trainer. The Coconut Grove Arts and Historical Association is a non-profit organization that helps to fund year-round arts programs. The association also maintains the Coconut Grove Arts Festival Gallery and
presents special exhibitions throughout the year from its location at the Shoppes at Mayfair. Since its inception in 1963, the association has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to students who attend fine arts programs in local schools. The Coconut Grove Arts Festival consistently has been named one of the best fine arts festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine and remains the top-voted outdoor arts festival in the history of the magazine’s 200 Best. For information on the 51st annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival scheduled for Feb. 15-17, 2014, visit online at <www.CGAF.com>.
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Lauren’s Kids Foundation announces launch of new specialty license plate
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The Lauren’s Kids Foundation recently announced the launch of its new specialty license plate, unveiling a design created by internationally acclaimed artist Romero Britto to focus attention on child sexual abuse prevention. The plate, titled “Love and Healing,” can be pre-ordered at laurenskids.org/plates, with proceeds going to support Lauren’s Kids’ education and awareness activities. “Nothing is more important than keeping Florida’s innocent children safe, and through the sale of these license plates we will be able to greatly expand our efforts,” said Lauren Book, child sexual abuse survivor and founder of Lauren’s Kids. “This presents an opportunity for others not only to contribute to the cause, but to serve as rolling ‘billboards’ raising awareness within their communities while doing it.” The specialty plate features a stylized rendition of the Lauren’s Kids logo designed by acclaimed contemporary pop artist Romero Britto. Britto is known for his use of pulsating colors and bold patterns as a visual language of hope and happiness. He has created artwork for such
companies as Disney, Coca-Cola and Audi, and his work is prominently displayed on buildings and in galleries in South Florida and around the world. “I decided to title this piece ‘Love and Healing’ because those sentiments are the driving force behind Lauren Book and the Lauren’s Kids Foundation,” Britto said. “Lauren is on a mission to help and to heal survivors of sexual abuse, and to prevent others from having to live through the unthinkable nightmare she endured as a child.” Everyone — from supporters of the Lauren’s Kids Foundation mission to Florida art enthusiasts and all who care about children — can pre-order the plate using a voucher system. The vouchers cost $35.50 in addition to regular registration fees (fee will be applied to the plate purchase). To pre-order go online to <http://laurenskids.org/plates/>, by visiting a local tax collector’s office or through a private license plate agency. Once Floridians make the purchase, they will receive a Specialty License Plate Voucher Receipt. After 1,000 vouchers have been sold, production will begin and voucher holders will be notified that they can exchange their voucher for a specialty plate.
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Do you or someone you know have Facial Acne? FXM Research in Miami is looking for males and females 12 years of age or older that suffer from Facial Acne, to participate in an seven [7] study-visit clinical research study. Medical Insurance is not required for study participation. Qualified participants will receive: • Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist. • Investigational Study Medication at no cost. • Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $350.00.
¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce Acné Facial? FXM Research en Miami está buscando hombres y mujeres de 12 años de edad o más que padecen de Acné Facial, para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere de siete [7] visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio. Los participantes que califiquen recibirán: • Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado. • Los medicamentos del estudio bajo investigación sin costo alguno. • Un reembolso por tiempo y transporte hasta $350.00. For more information please call:
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Do you or someone you know have Atopic Dermatitis (Also known as Eczema)? FXM Research in Miami is looking for males and females 18 to 65 years of age that suffer from Atopic Dermatitis (dry, red, scaling patches throughout your body with or without itchiness), to participate in a nine (9) study visit clinical research study. Medical Insurance is not required for study participation. Qualified participants will receive: • Evaluation by a Board Certified Dermatologist. • Investigational Study Medication at no cost. • Reimbursement for time and travel up to USD $540.00.
¿Tiene usted o alguien que usted conoce Dermatitis Atópica (También conocida como Eczema)? FXM Research en Miami está buscando a hombres y mujeres de 18 a 65 años de edad que padecen de Dermatitis Atópica (parches de resequedad, enrojecimiento, descamación en su cuerpo con o sin picazón), para participar en un estudio clínico de investigación que requiere de nueve (9) visitas. No se requiere seguro médico para su participación en el estudio. Los participantes que califiquen recibirán: • Evaluaciones por un Dermatólogo Certificado. • Los medicamentos bajo investigación sin costo alguno. • Reembolso por su tiempo y transporte de hasta $540.00. For more information please call:
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Federal grant to boost UniversityCity, a transportation hub planned for FIU BY MAYDEL SANTANA-BRAVO
A public-private partnership led by Florida International University (FIU) has won an $11.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve connectivity between the university’s west Miami-Dade campus, the neighboring city of Sweetwater and other parts of MiamiDade County. The Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program grant will allow FIU and its partners, including the Miami-Dade Transportation Authority, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority, Florida Department of Transportation, City of Sweetwater, IBM and engineering firm T.Y. Lin International, to move forward with UniversityCity. The project is of regional significance because it will create a transit-oriented development district, while connecting east and west Miami-Dade County, further solidifying FIU and its surrounding neighborhoods as the innovation, cultural and athletic center for west Miami-Dade. UniversityCity was conceived as a $124 million project that will link the Modesto A. Maidique Campus to bus rapid transit (BRT), Miami International Airport and other key points in South Florida. The TIGER grant will allow for work to begin immediately on the following elements of the project: • A pedestrian bridge across SW Eighth Street, and streetscape enhancements linking the Modesto A. Maidique Campus with neighboring Sweetwater at 109th Avenue, where a privately funded student-focused housing apartment building already is under construction. A second residential option for FIU students is in development. • Access improvements to the entrances of the Modesto A. Maidique Campus and to the 109th Avenue area in Sweetwater, across from campus. • Smart Parking Software System in part-
nership with IBM that would alert smart phone users as to available spaces in a new FIU garage. The same application would contain real-time information about transportation, including the new advanced bus system with which Miami-Dade Transit is planning to connect west Miami-Dade County with the Miami Intermodal Center at the airport. “UniversityCity will be one of the most tangible, meaningful solutions we help provide for South Floridians because it involves improved transportation, jobs and economic development,” said FIU president Mark B. Rosenberg. “It took our entire congressional delegation and the hard work of many at FIU, as well as in the City of Sweetwater, Miami-Dade County, and the State of Florida to put together this winning proposal.” UniversityCity is one of several transportation projects funded this year by TIGER grants, including two others in Florida. “This is great news for the UniversityCity project,” said U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. “Thanks to this TIGER funding, FIU students will be able to walk from their student housing to class through a pedestrian bridge across Southwest Eighth Street. “The innovative technological upgrades to the FIU garage will make it easier to find parking and check the BRT schedule. More jobs will be created in our community thanks to this grant, and I look forward to celebrating the project’s success with everyone in South Florida,” she added. U.S. Rep. Joe Garcia, whose district includes FIU, said he is pleased with the grant. “I commend the leadership and vision of president Rosenberg, as we work together to enrich FIU and the South Florida community,” Garcia said. For more information about FIU, visit online at <www.fiu.edu/>.
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Fairchild TBG accepting entries for Bird Festival photo contest
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BY ROBERT HAMILTON
Calling all amateur photographers! Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is now accepting entries for its “Birds of South Florida” Photo Contest as part of the Bird Festival presented by Fairchild and the Tropical Audubon Society on Oct. 12 and 13.
Entering the contest is free. Photo submissions must be sent with the online registration form completed and attached via email to Vanessa Cook at <vcook@fairchildgarden.org> by Friday, Sept. 27. More information and registration forms are available at <www.fairchildgarden.org>.
Environmental Leadership Workshop set to inspire local citizens toward action BY CELESTE DE PALMA
Facilitated by Tropical Audubon Society (TAS), South Florida’s nonprofit Voice of Conservation, numerous environmental and area business partners have come together to host the Environmental Leadership Workshop at Deering Estate on Oct. 5-6. The interactive event will provide local citizens with the necessary tools to become agents of change in the community. Expert panelists will cover an array of environmental topics ranging from local conservation issues, grassroots organizing and diversity, to crafting your message, navigating political channels, engaging via social media and nonprofit fundraising. A variation of TAS’s Annual Conservation Workshop, the Environmental Leadership Workshop focuses on fostering and training tomorrow’s local environmental leaders by partnering with environmental organizations and eco-conscious business leaders to cover a wide range of opportunities and develop skill sets transferable to any field. The weekend Environmental Leadership Workshop will connect the private and non-
profit sectors with fresh talent to help reshape Miami’s ecological future. Each day begins with field trips and yoga, followed by a networking breakfast. Day One is filled with a series of 40minute lectures outlining key environmental issues affecting South Florida: Everglades and Water, the Health of area Estuaries, Land Use and Connectivity, and Sea Level Rise. A Tour of historic Deering Estate, followed by a Legacy Circle Wine Reception, courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company, will close the day. Day Two will offer tracks on diversity in conservation, grassroots organizing, public speaking, fundraising for nonprofits and communicating via traditional and social media. Sunset Kayak and Boat Trips will crown the event. Interested parties can register by clicking the live link listed at <www.tropicalaudubon.org>. Scholarships for students are available; inquire at <outreach@tropicalaudubon.org>. If you want to sponsor a student for the entire workshop, go to <www.tropicalaudubon.org>, click on the “Donate today” button and help promote environmental stewardship in Miami.
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Cancer Support Community gets $30K grant for programs BY LEE STEPHENS
According to American Cancer Society’s 2012 statistics, one in every two men and one in every three women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Over the course of this year, 2013, approximately 100,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed within the state of Florida alone. Those numbers are overwhelming in print. However, for those actually diagnosed, the time that follows this information is often crowded with fear and great concern; both for patients and their loved ones. For more than 11 years, the Cancer Support Community Greater Miami (CSCGM) has helped over 21,000 people impacted by cancer improve their quality of life by providing free educational and
emotional support programs. CSCGM is part of an international organization that is the merging of The Wellness Community– National and Gilda’s Club Worldwide. Since 2010 these two organizations are now one operating as the Cancer Support Community (CSC) with their world affiliate headquarters in Washington, DC. CSC is considered to be the worldwide leader in psychosocial oncology and their local Miami affiliate works in conjunction with South Florida’s leading oncology professionals and cancer centers. In keeping with the core mission to provide the most comprehensive psychosocial oncology care, CSCGM recently applied for, and was awarded, a $30,000 grant from The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation. These funds have been earmarked to bring the CSC National Program, CancerSupportSource
(CSS) to Miami-Dade participants. “We are grateful to The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation for this generous grant,” said Danielle Spiegelman, Cancer Support Community Greater Miami executive director. “As a member of South Florida healthcare community, the Cancer Support Community Greater Miami is committed to providing patient-centered care in the face of a cancer diagnosis. These funds assist our efforts as we strive to deliver and advance quality care for the newly diagnosed and those living with cancer in our community.” CSC National has developed the first comprehensive distress screening program created specifically for the Cancer Support Communities worldwide, communitybased hospitals, physician practices and advocacy organizations to integrate screen-
ing, referral and follow-up care, through a single, streamlined, program. Grant funds from The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation will be used to implement this cutting edge program at the local level. Routine screening for social and emotional distress is a key component to comprehensive quality cancer care and is a recommendation of the 2008 Institute of Medicine’s Report, Cancer Care for the Whole Patient, Meeting Psychosocial Health Needs. Additionally, it is part of the new patient standards from the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer, which states that beginning in 2015, all cancer patients must be screened for distress if seen in an accredited cancer center. CancerSupportSource helps cancer centers meet those critical standards easily and effectively.
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Compounding For Ferrets with Insulinoma Beta cell tumors, also known as insulinomas, are the most common form of cancer in ferrets. These tumors produce excessive amounts of insulin, causing dangerously low blood glucose levels. Surgery to remove visible tumors or a large portion of pancreas frequently does not result in a cure. The incidence of recurrence is high. But, in some cases, with good care and a combination of medical and surgical treatment, or medical treatment alone, a ferret may be able to live with this condition for a number of years. Prednisolone is a medication that is commonly administered orally to ferrets with insulinoma to improve glucose metabolism. Prednisolone is currently not commercially available and must be compounded by pharmacists for use in ferrets. Diazoxide is used to treat ferrets with insulinoma once they become refractory to prednisolone therapy, and most veterinarians prefer to use a sugarless flavored compounded suspension provided by compounding pharmacists. Ask our compounding pharmacist for more information about customized medications for animals.
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Breast cancer survivors invited to celebrate at South Miami Hospital BY PHYLLIS TEITELBAUM
Not for Women Only: Understanding Male Breast Cancer will be the focus of this year’s Your Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Survivors Celebration. The free event for breast cancer survivors, their families and friends is set for Thursday, Oct. 3, 6-9 p.m., at South Miami Hospital’s Clarke Education Center, S. Dixie Highway (US1) and SW 62nd Avenue. The featured speaker is health educator Scott Irwin. Heroines Choir, a singing group of local breast cancer survivors and their supporters, will open the program. According to the American Cancer Society, this year there will be 2,240 cases of male breast cancer in our country. “My grandfather was treated for breast cancer and I had my own scare with a breast lump that thankfully was not cancer,” Scott Irwin said. “I want to use my experience to raise awareness of this disease. Men, and the women who care about them, need to know about its risk factors, signs and symptoms.”
Other speakers at the celebration include Baptist Health breast surgeons Robert Derhagopian, MD; Gladys Giron, MD; Cristina Lopez-Penalver, MD; cancer specialist Grace Wang, MD, and plastic surgeon Brad Herman, MD. Katelynn Burke, Miss Miami Outstanding Teen, also will speak. More than 20 community organizations will have exhibits of interest to breast cancer survivors. There will be music and a light dinner. The event is free, but space is limited. Reservations are required. Call 786596-3812 or send email ro <programs@BaptistHealth.net>. The celebration is hosted by Your Bosom Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group. “We began in 1997 as a small event just for our group, but because it was so well received, we expanded it into a much larger community event,” said Linda Burrowes, founder of Your Bosom Buddies. The support group meets the third Thursday of every month at South Miami Hospital. For more information, visit BaptistHealth.net.
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Facial Plastic Surgery with Dr. Bustillo Dear Dr. Bustillo, I have been wondering about having a facelift done, but I am concerned about the scars. My neighbor had one done a few years ago and she has very visible scars in front of her ears. Her ears also look “pulled” down. Is this normal? Beth No, this is not normal. The facelift scars should be barely perceptible to the eye. The scars are usually visible if the tension was placed on the skin (i.e., the skin was pulled, instead of pulling the deeper SMAS/muscle layer) or the incisions were placed in the wrong place. For example, in front of the ear, they should be placed behind the tragus (the small cartilage in front of the ear). Behind the ear, they should be hidden inside the crease where the ear meets the head and then inside the hair (and not in the hairline). This last part is important, because incisions placed in the hairline may not allow you to wear your hair in a ponytail. The fact that her ears seem pulled down (this deformity actually has a name....”pixie ears”) makes it likely that the surgery was done by pulling on the skin. Consult with a surgeon that has experience performing the facelift procedure. Good luck,
Andres Bustillo, MD You can submit your questions to andres@drbustillo.com Andres Bustillo is a board certified facial plastic surgeon. 305-663-3380 www.drbustillo.com
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East Ridge at Cutler Bay to Host Panel Discussion on Moving to a Retirement Community By Sharon Galler Residents of East Ridge at Cutler Bay will spotlight an event, “Moving to a Retirement Community,”Thursday, Sept. 26 from 12:00 pm. to 2:00 pm., and will be sharing personal advice and insights about their decision to choose a life care community. The public is invited to attend the East Ridge event by calling 305-256-3564 to RSVP. This is an opportunity to hear firsthand experiences of people who made the decision to move to the continuing care retirement community. Featured East Ridge residents include Betty White, Paula Knowlton, Shirley Fountain, Richard Michael and Bessie and Lawrence Adams. Among the topics they will discuss is how they began researching retirement options; starting the discussion with their families; and tackling downsizing and parting with years of collecting and saving. “Their poignant first-hand accounts will offer the audience valuable insights by people who are enjoying the benefits of the East Ridge lifestyle,”explained Director of Sales Rick Drew. Located at 19301 SW 87th Ave., East Ridge at Cutler Bay is South MiamiDade’s only true life care community and offers a continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, respite care and short and long-term skilled nursing care. For more information or a personal tour, please call (305) 2563564 or visit www.eastridgerc.com.
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Seaquarium’s Totally Teachers Weekend! Mindful Kids Miami brings after school adds up to savings for school employees mindfulness practice to Fairchild TBG BY MARITZA ARCEO-LOPEZ
During Totally Teachers Weekend!, Saturday, Oct. 12, and Sunday, Oct. 13, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach County teachers and school employees, in both private and public schools, will receive free admission to Miami Seaquarium, plus a discount for up to four guests at 50 percent off of regular admission. Teachers also may enter to win a free fieldtrip to Miami Seaquarium at the Education Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Only one trip will be awarded each day. Teachers must show a valid school ID card or pay stub along with a picture ID to redeem the discount. The offer is only valid on regular admission to Miami Seaquarium and is not combinable with any other offer. “Totally Teachers Weekend! is our special way of saying ‘thank you’ to our teachers for the important role they play in educating the children in our communities,” said Andrew Hertz, general manager at Miami Seaquarium. “We encourage teachers to take advantage of this great offer and enjoy the park.” For more than 50 years, Miami Seaquarium has been a firm advocate of
marine life conservation and education. Through its current interactive educational programs, Miami Seaquarium continues its mission of educating students of all ages about the wonders of marine life. It hosts several educational programs throughout the year, such as: Day Camps, Spring Camp, Home School Days, Girl Scout and Boy Scout Days and “Mommy and Me,” a program for mothers and young children. In addition, the park hosts thousands of local students for educational fieldtrips year round. Teachers are invited to visit the Education Center at Miami Seaquarium during Totally Teachers Weekend! for more information on educational programs offered at Miami Seaquarium. Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. General admission to Miami Seaquarium is $39.95 and $29.95 for children (ages 3-9). More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at <www.miamiseaquarium.com>.
BY ROBERT HAMILTON
The new school year is here and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is offering a new after school program for children ages 7-10 — Mindful Kids Miami. This 10session program takes place every Tuesday from Sept. 24 to Nov. 26, 4:30-5:15 p.m., in Fairchild’s Visitor Center Ballroom. Kids will learn how to incorporate mindfulness into their lives through games, yoga, exercises, relaxation and kindness practices. Classes are taught by Mindful Kids Miami’s seasoned professionals who have been teaching yoga and mindfulness for years. The goal of teaching mindfulness is to improve attention, reduce stress and build empathy while decreasing anxiety, hostility
and impulsive behavior. A study published in the Journal of Applied School Psychology found that elementary schoolchildren who were taught to integrate mindful awareness practices in a classroom setting had improvements in behavioral regulation, metacognition, and overall executive functioning (Flook et al, 2010). This is an after school activity for kids to sharpen their minds while relieving any stressors that may be bothering them. Whether their anxiety comes from taking tests, making new friends or completing homework, mindfulness works to alleviate it. The fee for 10 sessions is $150 for Fairchild members and $200 for non-members. Call 305-667-1651, ext. 3322, to reserve a spot.
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Ghosts Tours returning to Deering Estate at Cutler BY CATHY GUERRA
In partnership with the League of Paranormal Investigators, the Deering Estate at Cutler offers a variety of Ghost Tours and Paranormal Investigations. Hear about the sightings and experiences from the actual paranormal investigations of the Deering Estate at Cutler and see for yourself the evidence recorded on video, photographs, and audio. There are three types of tours offered: the Deering Estate “Spookover,” the “Be Your Own Investigator” Ghost Tour and the new “Voices of the Past” Investigative Ghost Tour. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at <www.deeringestate.org> for an additional fee or by calling the Deering Estate Ticket Office at 305-235-1668, ext. 233. In order to ensure that guests have a more personal experience during each of the tours, space is limited and it is recommended that you purchase tickets in advance. For private tours or your own overnight paranormal experience, call the Deering Estate at Cutler Visitor Services Office at 305-235-1668, ext. 242. Deering Estate “Spookover:” Fridays, Oct. 4; Nov. 1; Mar. 21, 2014, and Apr. 25, 2014. Hours are 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., $65 per person. Experience the Deering Estate at Cutler overnight when the lights are out. The League of Paranormal Investigators (LPI) will take guests to the most active locations on the estate where you can investigate and attempt communication with the spirits that roam in the historic houses and main grounds. Equipment used to detect spectral presences such as pendulums, dowsing rods, EMF meters, voice recorders and cameras are welcome. This is not a sleepover; guests will investigate and participate in activities all night.
Please dress comfortably. Bring your own flashlight, mosquito repellant and any equipment you wish to use. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Tour may contain mature subject matter. “Be Your Own Investigator” Ghost Tour: Thursdays, Sept. 19; Oct. 17; Oct. 25, and Dec. 19. Hours are 7-9 p.m. Cost is $30 per person. “Be Your Own Investigator” and become part of the Paranormal Investigative Team as we discover evidence and occurrences with the League of Paranormal Investigators. Please dress comfortably. Bring your own flashlight, mosquito repellant and any equipment you wish to use. Pendulums, dowsing rods, EMF meters, voice recorders and cameras are welcome. Tour may contain mature subject matter. “Voices Of The Past” Investigative Ghost Tour – New: Thursdays, Oct. 10; Nov. 21, and Feb. 20, 2014. Hours are 7-9 p.m. Cost is $20 per person. See, hear and witness the paranormal evidence collected at the historical Deering Estate by the League of Paranormal Investigators. You will witness strange anomalies on video, hear recordings of disembodied voices, witness video of communication with spirits and see photographs of full body apparitions as we take you around the grounds and historical houses where you can also attempt to perform a part of an investigation yourself — if you dare. Dress comfortably. Tour may contain mature subject matter. The Deering Estate at Cutler, a MiamiDade County Park, is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. This 444-acre natural and archeological preserve and historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a center for education, culture and recreation. For more information on the Deering Estate’s educational and cultural programs, visit <www.deeringestate.org>.
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Deering Estate at Cutler to offer Four days and nights of Halloween guests free admission on Sept. 21 fun coming to Miami Seaquarium BY CATHY GUERRA
The Deering Estate at Cutler will offer free admission to all guests on Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as part of the annual Fee-Free PLAY Days. Guests can enjoy complimentary admission as well as hands-on eco-art activities, science discovery programs, and historic house tours — all for free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. The Fee-Free PLAY Days were created to honor the Deering Estate’s partner organizations and the community. Partner organizations and program partners will be on-site providing information and a variety of activities. On Sept. 21 the estate will honor the Scouts. The entire public can enjoy a variety of programs and activities for free. We invite our guests to “PLAY” (Preservation, Learning, Adventure, YearRound) and enjoy the many tours, educational programs, and special events that the estate has to offer. Activities and programs on Sept. 21: Historic house tours at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.;
String Master Class with the Deering Estate Chamber Ensemble from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Stone House Ballroom. Love to Practice with string specialist Laura Wilcox featuring students ages 7-15; Book Nook by the Bay “Scouts” — Challenge your knowledge in native Florida plants while hiking the nature trail as you complete a scavenger hunt; Children’s Writing Workshop with Literary Artist in Residence Mia Leonin at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the Carriage House — Odes and Incantations: From lizards to the mangrove trees, read and write poems that possess surprising images and mysterious rhythms. Kids of all ages and parents are welcome; A variety of Scout-led activities. The Deering Estate at Cutler, a MiamiDade County Park, is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. This 444-acre natural and archeological preserve and historic site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and serves as a center for education, culture and recreation. For more information on the Deering Estate’s educational and cultural programs, visit <www.deeringestate.org>.
BY MARITZA ARCEO-LOPEZ
Little ghosts and goblins get set for big fun at Miami’s biggest kid-friendly Halloween extravaganza — Monster Splash Daytime Splash and Nighttime Bash returning for its 19th year on Oct. 2527 and 31, from 2 to 10 p.m. With more ghoulish treats and ghostly fun than ever before, this year’s event features trick-or-treating at Sharky’s Sweet Tooth Station; kiddie rides and bounce houses at the Little Monsters Play Area; the Monsters in the Mangrove Haunted Walk; Flipper’s Dance Party and the only place in Miami to enjoy Halloween themed marine animal shows. Monster Splash Daytime Splash and Nighttime Bash is a safe Halloween alternative for kids and their families. “We love Halloween at Miami Seaquarium,” said Andrew Hertz, general manager at Miami Seaquarium. “We are happy to provide local families with a safe event to celebrate Halloween in South Florida for almost two decades.” Halloween-themed marine animal
shows to give guests a fright during Monster Splash Daytime Splash and Nighttime Bash includes a daytime Superheroes Killer Whale Show, Flipper’s Thrills and Chills, Finding Nemo sea lion show along with the splashy fun of the Swashbuckling Pirate Top Deck Dolphin Show. Admission for the Daytime Splash is regular park admission, which is $39.95 and $29.95 for children (ages 3-9). Special admission price for the Nighttime Bash is only $24.95 plus tax after 5 p.m. for adults, and $19.95 plus tax for children (ages 3-12) after 5 p.m. Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park, located on the Rickenbacker Causeway at Virginia Key, provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. For more information on Miami Seaquarium, call 305-361-5705 or visit online at <www.miamiseaquarium.com>.
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Miami Dade College raises its new flag in ceremonies on all campuses
Pictured at the flag raising ceremony are (l-r) Mike Perez, public safety chief; Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, MDC president; Michelle Ampie, Wolfson Campus SGA president, and Dr. Jose A. Vicente, Wolfson Campus president. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
BY LEE STEPHENS
The Miami Dade College community celebrated its new official college flag during flagraising ceremonies on Sept. 4 at which time all campuses simultaneously raised the new flag. The main event at the Wolfson Campus, which was led by Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, MDC president, was streamed live so that the other campuses could raise their flags at
precisely the same moment. The new flag has eight stripes representing the college’s eight campuses and its logo in the center. The timing was especially right given the recent enrollment of the college’s 2 millionth student. “We have one college, one mission, one vision and now one flag,” Dr. Padrón said. “I can’t think of a more cohesive organization than MDC.”
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Nominations now being accepted for In the Company of Women Awards BY EDITH TORRES
Nominations now are being accepted for the 26th annual In the Company of Women Awards Ceremony scheduled for Mar. 13, 2014, during Women’s History Month. Hosted by the Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade — in partnership with the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women and Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces — In the Company of Women will recognize women who have shown professional development, community responsibility, contribution to women’s progress, leadership and vision, and promotion of pluralism. Nominations of women are being sought for the following categories: • Outstanding Woman in Arts and Entertainment, • Outstanding Woman in Business and Economics, • Outstanding Woman in Communications and Literature, • Outstanding Woman in Education and Research, • Outstanding Woman in Government and Law, Elected Non-elected • Outstanding Woman in Health and Human Services, • Outstanding Woman in Science and Technology, • Outstanding Woman in Sports and Athletics, • Community Spirit Award, • The Mayor’s Pioneer Award, • The Posthumous Award, and • The Young Professional Award. New this year is the category of Young Professional for an outstanding woman age 30 and under who exemplifies all of the characteristics required above, but who, because of her age may not have as many years of experience within her profession. The Community Spirit Award recognizes an outstanding woman who, through volunteering, has made a difference within the community. No professional background is required. The Mayor’s Pioneer Award honors a
trailblazer who has proven leadership, creativity, and vision in addressing community issues and advancing the status of women in Miami-Dade County. The Posthumous Award is in honor of a woman who has passed away and recognizes her contribution within Miami-Dade County. To download the nomination form, visit <www.miamidade.gov/parks/women.asp>. Completed forms must be mailed to Laura Morilla, executive director, Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, 111 NW First St., Suite 1034, Miami, FL, 33128. Nominations must be postmarked by Friday, Oct. 11. A committee of community leaders will review nomination forms in order to determine the nominee’s eligibility and to choose the final awardees. Emphasis will be placed on the nominee’s contribution to women’s progress in her profession/area of interest. For the Mayor’s Pioneer Award, emphasis will be on overall involvement in the community and women’s progress. Appointees from Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez office will review the nominations for the Mayor’s Pioneer Award. Nominations must include the completed nomination form and photocopies of any newspaper or magazine articles about the nominee, if available. Each packet must include nine complete sets of information. If nominating for the Mayor’s Pioneer Award, submit only three copies of following: the nomination form, photocopies of recommendation letters from three individuals, (not including the nominator), and any supporting materials including newspaper or magazine articles. Any nominations that fail to include the previously mentioned items and/or do not meet the application deadline will be disqualified automatically. Nominations will not be accepted via email. Past recipients of the In the Company of Women award are not eligible to be nominated. For more information and for a list of past award recipients, go to <www.miamidade.gov/parks/women.asp> or contact Laura Morilla by phone at 305-375-4967 or send email to <morilla@miamidade.gov>.
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Rock legend Iggy Pop to donate recording proceeds to Paws 4 You BY GABY GARCIA
(https://chimeramusic.com), the music label run by Sean Lennon, and 1,000 One of Miami’s favorite residents and one-sided, limited-edition vinyl records legendary singer, song writer, musician with an etching by Ono on the flip side and actor Iggy Pop has selected South also are currently available through the Florida-based Paws 4 You as the recipient record label’s site. Video of the live of proceeds from a live recording of Yoko performance can be seen at Ono track, Waiting for the D Train. <www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/ Paws 4 You, the Miami-based, non- yoko-ono-and-iggy-pop-team-on-waitprofit animal rescue ing-for-the-d-train-liveorganization that is dedi20130802>. Paws 4 You, cated to saving, rehabiliPaws 4 You Rescue, tating and placing dogs Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonthe Miami-based, with the lowest possibiliprofit organization with a non-profit animal ty of finding loving priority to save dogs homes, was selected perfrom euthanasia at rescue organization sonally by Pop as the benMiami-Dade Animal that is dedicated to eficiary of proceeds from Services. Comprised of a the sales of this limitedteam of professionals saving, rehabilitating edition single. with various back“We are thrilled to have and placing dogs with grounds who, together, been selected by someone to saving as the lowest possibility commit who is essentially rock many dogs as possible, royalty to receive this Paws 4 You provides a of finding loving honor,” said Carol environment, medhomes, was personally safe Caridad, president and ical care and hope to founder of Paws 4 You. sick, injured, abused, surselected by Pop as “The funds raised from rendered and lost dogs. the beneficiary of this amazing live recordDogs are sterilized, vacing will be put to good use cinated and ID microproceeds from the towards Paws 4 You’s chipped to prevent future sales of this pups’ ongoing care, housloss and surgery, rehabiling and our extensive limited-edition single. itation and treatment for adoption initiatives. This illness is provided as necdonation is extremely essary for the animals timely as Paws 4 You volunteers begin brought into care. remodeling efforts at our new facility in Paws 4 You seeks the best quality treatSouth Florida.” ment available, taking no shortcuts. The The limited edition Ono/Pop single, total cost for dogs in its care exceeds which was recorded in 2010 onstage at $20,000 per month. The organization also the Orpheum in Los Angeles, includes is dedicated to community education and Pop’s studio cover of Ono’s I’m Going advocates for the importance of sterilizaAway Smiling. The single can be digi- tion to help relieve the strain on Miamitally downloaded at Chimera Music Dade Animal Services and the community.
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Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has improved ‘Blue Drive’ Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS If you’re in the market for a “greener” mode of transportation, check out the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. It has an advanced version of Hyundai’s Hybrid Blue Drive system that increases fuel efficiency and operates in the all-electric mode more often and for a longer time. The improved system optimizes electriconly driving with a higher output 35kw electric motor, a more powerful 47 kW Lithium Polymer battery pack and an optimized hybrid operating strategy. These upgrades are paired with a 2.4-liter fourcylinder engine that now runs on a more efficient Atkinson cycle and an enhanced transmission to generate 199 hp. The new Blue Drive system delivers better fuel efficiency by increasing the overall available electric drive power to allow more miles between fill ups. As in previous Sonata Hybrids, the new version uses a
clutch to decouple the gasoline engine from the drivetrain. In pure electric drive, it has a not-to-shabby top speed of 75 mph. Hyundai engineers have increased the overall amount of available electrical drive power and improved the efficiency of the Hybrid Blue Drive operating system in this latest Sonata Hybrid. Using a higher output 35kw electric motor and the more powerful 47kw Lithium Polymer battery pack, the Hybrid Blue Drive powertrain maximizes electric-only driving. The improved operating system takes advantage of newly developed driving pattern detection and engine on/off optimization logic. The availability of more battery energy allows for more flexibility in running the gasoline engine at optimum efficiency, which saves gas. Better kinetic energy recovery and increased charging efficiency powers the Sonata Hybrid in the all-electric mode more often and for longer periods of time, thus increasing fuel economy. Interestingly, the Sonata Hybrid’s new 47kw lithium polymer battery pack not only is more powerful and more energy dense, it also weighs less and takes up less space in the trunk. The weight has dropped from 96 pounds to 91 pounds, while trunk
Re-shaped front and rear fascias, extended rocker panels allow air to flow around Sonata Hybrid’s body with less resistance.
space has increased from 10.7 cubic feet to 12.1 cubic feet. The improved efficiency of the battery pack is key to recovering more kinetic energy from braking and charging from the engine to help drive the vehicle. The newly optimized system allows the battery to store more usable energy, allowing more all-electric driving, cutting both fuel consumption and emissions. The 2013 Sonata Hybrid design is basically unchanged, except for re-shaped front
and rear fascias with a deeper air dam, extended rocker panels and lower drag wheels that allow air to flow around the body with less resistance. The base price on the 2013 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is $25,650. Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.
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Palmer Trinity School girls varsity basketball team looks forward to best season yet
CLAIRE HEBB
HALLIE PARTEN
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ALEXANDRA ESCO
CLARA SOLAR
Coming off of an incredible 24-5 season and their third District 16-3A Tournament win, the Palmer Trinity School Girls Varsity Basketball team has a lot to look forward to this season. Over summer break, the team trained hard both at home and in Tampa at University of South Florida’s Women’s Basketball Camp. The PTS Falcons wrapped up the program with another team victory, winning the camp-wide tournament, which included more than 80 teams from across the state of Florida. When James Valle began as Head Coach of PTS Varsity Girls Basketball in 2006, the team had never seen a District Tournament victory. “A lot of the girls would laugh at me when I told them that we were going to win more than 3 games in a season,” Valle said. “So one of the first things I did was try to change their attitude.” Coach Valle and Assistant Coach Juan Gonzalez also instituted a number of new team-building initiatives. “We began working out after school, we got involved in spring leagues, we got involved in a lot of summer camps, and we started playing throughout the summer,” Valle said. “We went from one win the first year to the next year where we won 20 games and were runner-ups in the district.” The success of PTS Varsity Girls Basketball didn’t end there. In 2009, the team won its first District Title followed by another one in 2011. They also went on to compete twice in the Florida Regional Semi-Finals. “The coaching staff takes their time to really get to know our kids,” said Valle. “We understand how to communicate with them, teach them what their role is, what they need to do to master that role and how important it is to contribute to the team.” For Coach Valle, the recipe to success is about more than winning. “These girls are family. They really care about each other and support each other and I think that that is what makes us successful. Our players work hard and they’ve got great attitudes, so we expect to make Palmer Trinity proud this year.” About Palmer Trinity School: Palmer Trinity School—a coeducational, Episcopal day school—provides a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that integrates knowledge, compassion and social responsibility, an essential goal of the school’s mission. Palmer Trinity School serves students from a broad range of socio-economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds in grades 6-12. For information about the school, visit www.palmertrinity.org.
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