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New commercials shot at Palmetto Bay Park BY GARY ALAN RUSE

sually the home for softball games and other sports activities, Palmetto Bay Park’s ball field and bleachers became the setting for a series of commercials that were shot there on Aug. 31, between rain showers that slowed production. Eric Gaunaurd, a producer at Magnet Filmworks, brought in his crew, equipment and a handful of actors who rehearsed several times before attempting multiple takes for the camera. “The purpose was to shoot a series of commercials for a new Medicare provider called Simply Healthcare,” Gaunaurd said. “We produced four commercials in total, two of which were shot at the park, in both English and Spanish.” Director Carlos Gutierrez watched for problems with lighting, audio, missed lines, stray objects in the frame and makeup retouches as Gaunaurd and sponsor representatives viewed the results on a secondary monitor a short distance away. Gaunaurd, who rented the space during an inactive time at the park, thought the location was ideal for their purpose. “We were very pleased with the park,” Gaunaurd said. “It is very well kept, the

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almer Trinity senior Ashley Kalbac has spent countless hours working in her local community to collect shoes for distribution to people who live in a remote area of Peru’s Andes Mountains. Kalbac discovered the people’s need

for shoes when she worked with the Kausay Wasi Clinic there and learned that patients often wait for months to see a doctor for medical care. The Palmetto Bay resident keeps a daily journal of her work in Peru to help document the life of the people she –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– See

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study analyzing potential redevelopment of the S. Dixie Highway (US1) Busway to create express lanes for daily commuter use got underway with two public meetings in early September. A mixture of municipal officials and community activists heard details from Miami-Dade Expressway Authority (MDX) consultant Alan S. Brick-Turin about plans to create SunPass express lanes using the existing US1 Busway route. The proposal is designed to relieve congestion on S. Dixie Highway between Dadeland and Florida City. The two-year Project Development and Environmental Study is designed to offer alternative use of the Busway to mitigate US1 traffic tie-ups, improve transit operations and preserve the existing pedestrianbicycle Greenway that runs parallel to the bus route. A projected time line for the MDX study would produce “a build or no build” decision by November 2013, according to Brick-Turin. Between that date and kickoff meetings held at the Coral Reef Branch Library (Sept. 7) and South Dade Regional Library (Sept. 8), consultants will hold a series of workshops and public meetings “to determine if a specific proposal or alternatives are feasible and can be funded,” he said. Technical workshops will take place during 2012 to review potential widening of the busway route to maintain managed

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Everyone welcome to attend Chabad’s New Year Services BY ROBERT HAMILTON

In anticipation of the upcoming Jewish New Year, Sept. 28-30, the Chabad Jewish Center in Cutler Bay and Homestead has announced its High Holiday Services schedule. They will be “warm, friendly, traditional, and open to all,” said Rabbi Yossi Wolff, Chabad executive director. All are welcome to services at Chabad, free of charge, regardless of background or affiliation. Membership is not required to join and there are no prerequisites. All prayers will combine the original Hebrew and translated English. In addition, a special children’s program will accompany the adult services.

“Our tradition teaches that at the New Year, the Doors of Heaven are open; God accepts all prayers, from anyone,” the rabbi explained. “The least we can do is open our doors as well, to the entire community.” Services will be conducted on Rosh Hashanah — the Jewish New Year, Sept. 28-30, as well as Yom Kippur — the Day of Atonement, Oct. 7-8. They will take place at the Chabad Jewish Center, 20557 Old Cutler Rd. in the Old Cutler Towne Center in Cutler Bay. For a schedule and more information about High Holiday Services, and to reserve, call 305-975-6680, send email to <chabadhf@gmail.com>, or visit online at <www.Chabadhomebay.com>.

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Mark Schusterman, athletic director and softball coach at Gulliver Schools, has been named ESPN RISE National Softball Coach of the Year. ESPN RISE is a national magazine dedicated to covering high school sports with a monthly circulation of more than 1 million. The award was presented in recognition of Schusterman’s work building up the softball program at Gulliver Schools. In May, during his 25th season directing the softball program at Gulliver Prep, Schusteman’s team became the first in Miami-Dade County history to win two consecutive state softball championships. The team ended the year ranked No. 3 nationally. “I am proud to receive this title and it’s been worth every minute of every day working with outstanding student athletes and coaches like those in the Gulliver Schools softball program,” Schusterman said. Schusterman, who began his coaching career with Gulliver Schools in 1985, was inducted into the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2009. He was named athletic director at Gulliver in 2007 after serving for 13 years as athletic director of Gulliver’s Middle School. He has coached softball, cross-country, football, boys basketball and girls basketball. He led Gulliver to its first state title in 1998. They also won a state title in 2001 prior to the back-to-back championships in 2010 and 2011. A graduate of Florida International University with a degree in history,

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Things to keep in mind for the month ahead Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR

AROUND TOWN Only a month away! Get ready—Mayor Shelley Stanczyk is preparing for it. The 9th Annual State of the Village Address will take place on Oct. 19, from 7 - 9 p.m., at the Palmetto Bay Village Center. This is the Mayor’s opportunity to share an overview of Village operations and achievements, and this is always a big, well attended event with participation from the whole community. Also for your calendar... don’t forget the second Budget Hearing on Sept 26. It’s your last chance to attend one of these important meetings, so if you want to find out what’s going on and maybe get your two cents worth in, head for Village Hall Council Chambers on that date. For more info call 305-259-1234. Don’t forget... the County Water & Sewer

Department is still working on a sewer pump-station improvement project that could affect your travel plans. They’re installing an 8-inch force main along SW 89 Ave., from SW 148 to 156 Streets. Work is occurring weekdays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., over the next four months, so chances are you’ll encounter this at some point. Intermittent road closures are as likely as the rain showers this time of year. And by the way, we hear that the frequent rains on weekends have put a crimp in the activities of the Southern Cross Astronomical Society, which meets regularly at Bill Sadowski Park, and the mosquitoes haven’t helped much either. Didn’t those county bug spray over-flights do the job? Want to get into college early? School for Advanced Studies (SAS), a full-time, nationally-recognized, dual-enrollment high school, will hold information/application sessions on Saturday, September 24th for the 2012-2013 school year, at two Miami Dade College (MDC) campuses: Kendall Campus, 11011 S.W. 104th St. at

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MDX consultant Alan BrickTurin explains Busway expansion to Palmetto Bay Vice Mayor Brian W. Pariser (right).

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lanes for both current bus service as well as transponder-paid express automobile lanes. Questioned how the MDX became involved in a project not involving the five Miami-Dade expressways under its direct control, spokesperson Tere Garcia said the Metropolitan Planning Organization approved the project’s transfer to MDX after a MiamiDade transit report recommended the study. While “Roll Back the Tolls” spokesman Carlos Garcia criticized the MDX role of converting existing free expressways to paid travel, others like Cutler Bay Vice Mayor Ernie Sochin praised the service as installed on I-95 “that shows paid expressway lanes work well for everyone; they’re not just ‘Lexus Lanes.’” Both Palmetto Bay Vice Mayor Brian W. Pariser and Pinecrest Vice Mayor Bob Ross cautioned that a study should investigate all alternatives, Ross noting “adding express lanes to a busway could bring about unintended consequences, like increasing overall congestion on major east-west thoroughfares, i.e. SW 104th, 112th and 136th streets that cross over US1.” The study would review feasibility and costs of building overpass bridges at key east-west streets, including traffic controls safely permitting continued managed bus service side-byside with commuter lanes, Brick-Turin said.

“We need to take a long-term as well as a short-term view,” advised James McDonald, chair of the Transportation Advisory Committee for the City of Pinecrest. “Concentrating on more access for automobile travel” could be self-defeating, he said, advising that any study examine all potential transportation alternatives including longrange potential of Metrorail extensions. Final recommendations on the corridor improvements are scheduled to be presented during a formal public hearing anticipated to take place by summer of 2013. The study area extends from SW 344th Street/Palm Drive to a point just north of where the Snapper Creek Expressway (SR 878) meets US1. The Busway route runs along the west side of S. Dixie Highway across from Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay and Cutler Bay. As detailed to a Kendall audience during a preliminary meeting at the Dice House in November 2010, MDX then considered a secondary project linking a converted Busway above SW 98th Street to join the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) to create combined toll and freeway travel from Florida City to eastern Kendall areas. For details on the MDX project, visit <MDXORT.com>.

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Magnet Filmworks is a production company with offices in Miami, where it is headquartered, and Los Angeles. “We produce commercials and Web videos, while working with some of the top advertising agencies in the country,” Gaunaurd said. “Our most recent commercial for Spokes of Change, a non profit organization, recently aired nationwide and in 60 countries. We have several feature films in development as well. In the end though, we are storytellers, plain and simple.”

SHOES, from page 1 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– encounters. One entry tells of her encounter with a young girl who came to the clinic in very bad medical condition. “She walked barefoot for four days with her mother in the winter through the Andes Mountains to the Kausay Wasi Clinic in dire need of medical care,” the entry reads. “That is when I met 13-year old Marissa, a native Peruvian girl who had disfigured feet because she had to walk through a raging brush fire as a young child. It was then that my heart broke for Marissa after seeing her painful gait and deformed feet. Marissa’s hopes had been crushed once before when another surgical team would not operate on her misshapen feet fearing a poor outcome. “Because of her mother’s pleading, our medical team decided to tackle the risky surgeries that would allow her a chance to walk normal and pain free,” the journal entry continued. “With the team’s compassionate hearts and medical expertise, the surgery was a success. As a 16-member surgical team offering advanced medical care to a remote region, we were there to help people who might not have

received medical care otherwise.” Kalbac said that after meeting Marissa and many other people there who suffered with foot problems due to inadequate shoes, she wanted to provide a solution. “With the help of my school, Palmer Trinity, my family and friends, I collected over 600 pairs of shoes. They were sent to Peru and to earthquake-ravaged Haiti, and most recently to the homeless in Miami through Caring for Miami. “Caring for Miami seeks to connect resources and volunteers to the under resourced and hurting of Miami-Dade County through the demonstration of Christ’s love. What started as a way to help those in the remote areas of Peru acted as a catalyst to help those in our own backyard and a reminder of how blessed we are.” While Kalbac looks forward to a return visit to the clinic high in the Andes Mountains, she continues to collect shoes for those less fortunate in the community as well as Haiti and Peru. For more information send email to <akalbac@palmertrinity.org>.

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Here are some simple tips for parents to save money

Al Sunshine CBS MONEY WATCH Now that school is back in session, it’s time to create that new family budget for the school year. It’s also a good time to adopt a few new financial practices to help save your family some money as the year goes on. Little adjustments to your family’s way of living can equal money saved. Changing just one thing might not make a huge difference, but all of these practices collectively can help your family to save a lot. Shop the after Christmas sales. Buying Christmas presents for the following year when they go on sale after Christmas can save you a lot of money. Just make sure you find a good hiding place for them. Create cards on the computer. Rather than spending money on store-bought greeting cards, create and print them on your computer… or send e-cards. Bring your lunch to the airport when traveling. As most airlines no longer serve meals during flights in coach class, we often end up paying the ridiculously high prices for food found in the airport. Try packing sandwiches or bringing other meals from home instead. Use hand towels instead of paper towels. The cost of washing them is far less than continually buying new rolls. Travel on days when others don’t. If possible when booking vacation flights, try to travel on days when others usually can’t, such as a Monday or Tuesday. The cost of tickets will be much cheaper. Buy diapers and formula online. Buy baby items in bulk from websites to save money. Or sign up on your diaper brand’s website to receive special offers. Utilize free activities for children. Many neighborhood recreation centers have free

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classes for kids. Try to limit their pay-to-play activities to one per child. Eat at home. For parents on the go, it’s easy to opt for take-out rather than prepare a meal at home. Try to make a meal schedule for the week and stick to it. If you have extra time on your hands to cook, make meals ahead of time to refrigerate. Make dining out a special treat, and keep in mind that lunch is usually less expensive than dinner. Instead of premium cable, watch TV shows on the computer. It’s not for everyone, but a lot of money can be saved by signing up for a company like Netflix or Blockbuster’s subscription service, which allows you to watch unlimited movies and shows for a very reasonable cost per month. Get a water filter and bottle. Instead of buying cases of bottled water each week, buy a water filter and plastic water bottle from the dollar store. With the cost of water these days, you’ll save a bundle. Bring cash when you dine out. Credit cards allow your eyes to be bigger than your wallet. People tend to order more and migrate to higher priced items on the menu when they rely on a credit card. Bring only the amount of cash that’s in your budget for your meal, so you don’t over-order — and overspend. Skip the extended warranties. Any big purchase you make can become even more expensive with extended warranties. Few products ever really need them, so turn down the pushy salesclerk next time you’re propositioned with a warranty. Put a stop to impulse shopping. Impulse shopping can incur unnecessary expenses on any shopping trip. Try to leave kids at home whenever it’s possible, because they are a big reason why impulse shopping can get really expensive. Also, make a grocery list and stick to it. Bring only the amount of cash in your budget when you go grocery shopping. As with dining out, it can help curb impulse purchases. Watch Al Sunshine’s “Money Watch” reports Monday-Friday beginning at noon. You may also find Al’s blog at cbsMiami.com.

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Why must we think of our banks as too big to fail? R. Kenneth Bluh • – VIEWPOINT – • KENNETH’S COMMENTARY Six years ago, if someone wanted to buy a home but had poor credit and no verifiable income, they could go to almost any mortgage broker and make application for what was then call a “no-no” mortgage. No proof of good credit, no proof of income to make monthly payments. Did it matter that the mortgagor, the guy who borrowed the money, couldn’t make payments for more than a few months? Of course not — the prevailing logic was that the value of real estate was always going to go up. After a few months he would sell the house, make a profit, put the money in the bank and go out and make another deal. It seems no one saw the folly in what was happening. There was no way the value of homes could continually grow. Eventually no one could afford or would want to buy homes at their inflated values and the whole housing market would come crashing down — and it did! What happened to all the mortgages that

lenders were making without asking any questions about the borrowers ability to make payments? They were bundled together in multimillion dollar securities and sold to investors too awed with the prospect of high yields to spend any time looking at the mortgages backing up the securities. Rating agencies, Standard and Poor as well as others, said they were Triple-A quality investments, as good as U.S. Treasury obligations, but with a much higher rate of return. So, like lemmings, the investors of the world followed the guy ahead of them and purchased the overrated securities. They never thought to ask if anything could be that good. Naturally, it didn’t work out as planned. Values soared. They went out of reach of the average American. Homes went into foreclosure by the tens of thousands. Homeowners lost their homes and investors lost their investments in the mortgage-backed securities. Everybody lost. You lost; I lost; banks around the world lost. The economy of the world lost as we slid into a recession. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the two big federal government “sponsored” agencies, purchased billions and billions of dollars of these mortgage back securities. The losses got so bad, that the federal government had to take our tax dollars and bail out Fannie

and Freddie. As of the last accounting the two agencies have lost more than $30 billion in mortgage investments that that they purchased from 17 banks for a little over $196 billion. And the losses are still growing. The federal government, now the proud owner of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, has decided to go after the banks that sold them the lousy investments. The federal government is looking to the banks for over $30 billion in restitution to make good what was lost buying their mortgage backed securities. I can see how this will play out. The federal government will spend millions in legal fees and court costs to sue the banks in an effort to get back the $30-plus billion lost. The government will more than likely win. The banks will pay. Then the same federal government that just received the $30-plus billion will say, “Hey, some of those banks, as we said before, are too big to let go under. We must give them $30-plus billion plus millions more they spent on legal fees and court costs to unsuccessfully defend themselves. If not, they will go under.”

Such is the folly of Washington. We, you and I, elected these officials to office. There is no one to blame except ourselves. No, that’s not completely true. We also can blame the millions of citizens who are “too busy” to try and understand what is going on with our elected officials and the administrators they hire to run our government. Just once in a while turn off Sex in the City or the football game, read up on what is happening with our county government, our government in Tallahassee and in Washington. Then when election time rolls around you will understand the issues, make intelligent decisions and vote.

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With Florida’s unemployment rate well over 10 percent, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and Miami Dade College (MDC) provided bright futures for 22 students in the college’s Electrical Power Technology program, who received diplomas and full-time jobs during a recent graduation ceremony at the college’s Homestead Campus. Dr. Jeanne Jacobs, MDC Homestead Campus president, and Mike Kiley, Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant vice president, presented the graduates with official letters of employment and their first FPL hardhats. “The future of energy rests on a new generation of leaders, and we are pleased to offer crucial education to students eager to learn,” Kiley said. “Our entire state benefits from this partnership.” The graduating students have completed two years in the program, which provides a comprehensive education in the understanding of power plant operations and technologies. They will now embark on high-tech careers in the energy sector with a full-time position at FPL’s Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant. The apprentice-level wage scale averages $55,000-$57,000 per year, in addition to an attractive benefits package. This is the fourth graduating class of the

program, which includes three tracks: mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and control. After two years of training, the graduates have earned an Associate in Science degree and job offers from FPL, one of the state’s largest employers. “The MDC program continues to lead the nation in energy education at a time when the nuclear industry is in critical need of new, highly trained workers,” Dr. Jacobs said. “Thanks to our partnership with FPL, we can increase the number of technicians entering the field of nuclear power.” With the 2011 graduating class, FPL has hired a total of 55 full-time graduates to work at the Turkey Point plant since the program started four years ago. In addition, 21 current FPL employees have graduated from the program with enhanced technical skills. With the support of grants from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation, the program is designed to support workforce development and respond to the growing energy need in the Homestead/Florida City area for employees trained in the latest energy technologies. For details about the program, contact Dr. Richard White, director of MDC’s School of Engineering and Technology, at 305-2373735, or by email at <rwhite@mdc.edu>.

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Commissioners to hear citizens’ concerns about budget The Miami-Dade County Commission is holding its annual budget hearings during September when residents are able to voice their opinions on the proposed FY 2011-12 budget. The second public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 22, beginning 5:01 p.m., at the Stephen P. Clark Center (SPCC), 111 NW First St., in the Commission Chambers on the second floor. Any resident may register to speak for two minutes during the hearing by signing up at the speakers’ registration table in the SPCC lobby. Due to the high number of speakers anticipated, registration will be open starting at 3 p.m. Miami-Dade Transit will extend Metrorail and Metromover service if the budget hearing ends after normal operating hours (after midnight). Metrorail parking facilities also will remain open. MiamiDade Transit will have a northbound and southbound train waiting at the Government Center Station to provide service after adjournment of the budget hearing. It is recommended that the public proceed to the Government Center Station platform immediately following the hearing. The Miami-Dade Cultural Center parking garage located at 50 NW Second Ave., the

Hickman Garage located at 270 NW Second St., and the 140 West Flagler Garage will be available for parking for the budget hearings. These are the only three facilities to be used for parking for this event. Additionally, the Bottega Express Restaurant and Café located in the lobby will be open late to serve patrons. The main restaurant, open until 8 p.m., will be offering a variety of pastas, sandwiches, and other meals for purchase. Likewise, the café will be serving coffee, soft drinks, espresso, ice cream and assorted pastries late into the evening. LOCAL MCDONALD’S OFFERING BEHIND-THE-COUNTER LOOK Come participate in an exclusive behindthe-counter look at McDonald’s, the menu quality, people and commitment to the community. The local Open Doors event will take place on Sept. 20, 5 p.m., at the McDonald’s located at 4180 SW Ninth St. You will be among a select group of community members participating in this fun, informative and interactive experience. You’ll sample the latest menu items, including two new Hispanic taste-inspired options, new mango and pineapple real fruit smoothies.

COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS Come learn how McDonald’s menu has evolved and how the ingredients go from farm to table. You will discover how McDonald’s became the U.S. restaurant industry’s No. 1 purchaser of apples and what it takes to deliver the Big Mac’s custom “build.” For more information about this event, call 305-929-9715 or send email to <natalie@thinkbsg.com>. MILITARY HISTORIAN ANTHONY ATWOOD TO SPEAK AT MAYFLOWER LUNCHEON Military historian Anthony Atwood will be the featured speaker at the William Brewster Mayflower Colony luncheon meeting on Sept. 23, starting at 11:30 a.m., at the Coral Reef Yacht Club in Coconut Grove, 2484 S. Bayshore Dr. The luncheon cost is $25 and includes beverage (coffee, iced tea), entrée, and dessert. Atwood, a Navy Reservist, will speak on the rich military history of South Dade

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MIAMI CHILDREN’S CHORUS PRESENTS UNITED WE STAND CONCERT, NOV. 6 Come experience a traditional and experimental form of classical music on Nov. 6, at 5 p.m., as the Miami Children’s Chorus presents the United We Stand Concert, at the Miami Beach Community Church, 1620 Drexel Ave. This free event will celebrate the cultural diversity of the residents and visitors of the Miami Beach community. For more information, call 305-662-7494 or visit <www.miamichildrenschorus.org>.

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Zoo Miami: Wear pink on Oct. 1-2, get in for $10 BY LAUREN VANDENBERG

The Zoological Society of Florida and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Miami/Fort Lauderdale Affiliate have formed a new partnership to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month for all South Florida. Using the zoo as an open setting for the community to gather in support of loved ones and the cause, adults and children ages 3 and older who wear something pink on Oct. 1 and 2, will be admitted to Zoo Miami for $10. Children age 2 and under get in free. Visitors not wearing pink will be able to enter at regular admission prices. The inaugural Pink Days event, projected as an annual program, will galvanize the community during the first weekend of October to celebrate the efforts of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and bring survivors and loved ones together for an inspiring day at Zoo Miami. Through interactive programs such as the Tree of Wishes presented by Baptist Health Breast Center and the South Florida Ford Flamingo Garden, visitors will have a chance to make a wish or leave a memory at the zoo. Other activities will include photo opportunities, pink-themed animal enrichment, health screenings, a scavenger hunt, and more. In addition, participants in the Oct. 15 Race for the Cure will be able to pick up their race packets or register for the race during Pink Days. “We are committed to creating impactful relationships with organiza-

tions such as Komen and with the residents of South Florida,” said Benjamin H. Pingree, president and CEO of the Zoological Society of Florida. “Pink Days exemplifies the importance of having a healthy, vibrant zoo that is committed to education and positive family experiences, helping to strengthen our community.” The Zoological Society of Florida and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Miami/Fort Lauderdale Affiliate are looking to target a family audience with key awareness and information on breast cancer, adding an animal twist with some facts about cancer in animals. Pink Days activities include: • $10 admission for all visitors wearing pink; • 15 percent off an Annual Pass for visitors wearing pink; • Ford Warriors in Pink scarves given to the first 1,000 visitors each day; • Commemorative pink flamingo ribbon posters; • Souvenir pink flamingo lawn ornaments (with a donation); • 20 percent off all pink products at the zoo gift shops, and • Exhibitor booths with information, activities, giveaways, and screenings. Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 St. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; ticket booths close at 4 p.m. Parking is free. Annual Pass holders and children age 2 and under enter free. For more information, visit online at <www.zoomiami.org> or call 305-2510400.

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Fun for the family awaits at Fairchild’s Butterfly Days BY PAULA FERNÁNDEZ DE LOS MUROS

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and the Miami Blue Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association once again will host Butterfly Days at Fairchild, a weekend of events celebrating butterfly appreciation, conservation and education, taking place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24 and 25, at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Explore the fantastic world of butterflies with Fairchild’s packed agenda for the weekend. Learn to identify Florida butterflies, take a butterfly walk with South Florida experts through the Lisa D. Anness Butterfly Garden at Fairchild, learn about butterfly conservation, engage in children’s activities throughout the day and choose from various butterfly plant sales. Highlights include: Lectures — Stop into one of the many lectures and presentations throughout the weekend to learn about conservation, butterfly gardening, photography and more. Also, don’t miss the opportunity to have books signed by some of our leading butterfly experts. Lecturer’s include: Rick Check, naturalist and author; David Wagner, professor, University of Connecticut; Marc Minno, scientist, St. John’s River Water Management District; Roger Hammer, interpretative naturalist and author; Cindy David, Butterfly Garden designer; Georgia Tasker, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden; Linda Evans, vice president of the Miami Blue Chapter of NABA; Becky Smith, vice president of the Miami Blue Chapter of NABA, and Jason Lopez, Living Collections manager, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.

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Synagogue to offer live streaming of Jewish High Holy Days services BY SUSAN LICHTMAN

When Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah this month, Bet Shira will become the first Conservative congregation in South Florida to stream the sound of the Shofar online, live, over the Internet. Through <www.betshira.org>, anyone can now access a link and enjoy Bet Shira’s services live, in real time, thanks to a generous donation by long-time congregants Betty and Roberto Horwitz. “Being sick or incapacitated should not be a reason to be disconnected from Jewish life and one’s community, especially in today’s day and age,” Betty Horwitz said. “From our point of view, community is what binds us to our common tradition and our present. Community is what helps us understand our place in today’s day and age.” One year ago, Steven Shere, a founding member of Bet Shira Congregation, was seriously ill and not able to come to the synagogue to enjoy services with his family or his community. The patriarch of one of Bet Shira’s oldest and largest families, he was devastated and his family was heartbroken. When Bet Shira’s Cantor Mark Kula learned that Shere and several other homebound Bet Shira members could not come to synagogue to hear the stirring Kol Nidre and Avinu Malkenu melodies on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the year for Jews, he suggested a quick fix — connect them to services through the families’ cell phones. Describing the challenge of arranging open cell phones on the bimah, Kula remarked, “It wasn’t a perfect fix, but it was appreciated.” Shere’s daughter, Melissa Beek, called the experience “exceptionally moving. My father was so grateful to be connected to our family and community through the prayers he had heard his whole life. Like my great-grandpa, Max, always said, ‘Singing is the sign of a happy heart.’ Listening to Cantor Kula sing made my father’s heart full.” When the Horwitz’s learned about the cell phones on the bimah, they were

touched. Right after the holidays, Roberto called the rabbi and cantor with the idea for the live streaming project and offered to sponsor it. “For someone to be isolated from his community on Yom Kippur would have been intolerably sad,” noted Bet Shira’s Rabbi Brian Schuldenfrei. “We felt that if we could do something about this situation, then we should.” The synagogue’s staff and lay leadership worked together to bring live streaming to Bet Shira. “Special thanks are due to the Horwitz family, for their vision and determination in making this mitzvah [good deed] happen,” Kula said. Though relatively new, live streaming is a fast-growing way for listeners and viewers to watch everything from sporting events and concerts to political broadcasts and now, religious services. Bet Shira’s services will now be available online in dorm rooms, hospital rooms, living rooms, and more. Rabbi Schuldenfrei said that embracing live streaming technology “is very consistent with how we see ourselves building our synagogue. We want to remove obstacles that inhibit people from making connections. We want to make their entry into our community as easy as possible.” While live streaming is not a substitute for physically attending services, it certainly enhances and strengthens existing connections to the synagogue community. As always, Bet Shira invites members and non-members alike to come to the synagogue to experience a sense of community, enjoy religious services, and participate in an array of programs for all ages. “The world is changing and so is technology,” Schuldenfrei concluded. “When our temple was destroyed in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago, the rabbis took a geographically bound religion and made it portable. The sanctuary located in the temple in Jerusalem was now in our souls and our hearts. Wherever we Jews have lived, we have taken our religion with us and this has helped us to survive. And this is what we’re doing now, with live streaming.”

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Registration open for 16th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure BY ANA MARQUEZ

Registration is open for the 16th Annual Miami/Fort Lauderdale Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd. in downtown Miami. Race participants may register as individuals or form teams and start collecting pledges for the power of 10 challenge. Organizers are expecting more than 20,000 participants and 1,500 breast cancer survivors to participate in this year’s Race for the Cure. Activities include a survivor procession and ceremony, 5K run and walk, one mile fun run and tot run to benefit the fight against breast cancer. Registration currently is available online at <www.komenmiaftl.org>. The schedule for Saturday, Oct. 15: 6 a.m., Race Day Registration; 7:30 a.m., Survivor Procession; 7:45 a.m., Survivor Ceremony; 8:30 a.m., Race Begins (5K Co-ed Run and Walk); 8:50 a.m., One Mile Fun Run, and 9:45 a.m., Tot Run, ages 2-7. What started as one promise between two

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Actress Pilar Uribe to speak to breast cancer survivors BY PHYLLIS TEITELBAUM

Finding inner strength and hope during breast cancer treatment will be the focus of featured speaker Pilar Uribe’s presentation at this year’s Breast Cancer Survivors Celebration. The free event for breast cancer survivors, their families and friends is set for Wednesday, Oct. 5, 6-9 p.m., at South Miami Hospital’s Clarke Education Center, S. Dixie Highway (US1) and SW 62nd Avenue. A stage and telenovela actress, Uribe also is a breast cancer survivor with first-hand knowledge of the challenges faced by patients and survivors as well as their loved ones. Diagnosed in 2009, she recorded her entire breast cancer experience and created a documentary to inspire others and help them cope. In the short documentary, which will be shown at the event, she shares what she learned and how it helped transform her life. “I learned a lot about myself during my breast cancer journey,” Uribe said. “I now want to help others move through and beyond treatment with a new sense of purpose.” Other speakers at the celebration include Baptist Health breast surgeons Robert Derhagopian, MD, and Gladys Giron, MD; cancer specialist Grace Wang, MD, and plas-

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Seaquarium launches ‘Hopetober’ to aid breast cancer awareness BY MICHELLE PALOMINO

Miami Seaquarium will go pink this October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as it welcomes its guests with the opportunity to make a contribution to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure and save 50 percent on general admission. The park also will encourage its visitors to get involved in other ways by transforming several park locations with the iconic pink color. The offer starts Sept. 26 and continues until Oct. 31. To participate, guests may visit <www.facebook.com/MiamiSeaquarium> for a donation form. “Hopetober is a new campaign initiative aimed at creating awareness and funds for breast cancer research,” said Andrew Hertz, Seaquarium general manager. “We’re excited to be joining forces with Susan G. Komen for the Cure and its missions in education and research funding.” Susan G. Komen for the Cure is dedicat-

ed to saving lives and ending breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures. Since its inception in 1996, the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Race For the Cure and the Affiliate have raised approximately $12 million and reached hundreds of thousands of women and men through educational outreach. For additional information or to volunteer, call 305-383-7116 or visit <www.komenmiaftl.org>. Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a familyoriented 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 $38.95 and $28.95 for children (ages 3-9). More information on Miami Seaquarium is available online at <www.miamiseaquarium.com>.

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Local author releases her third book; first to be Disney movie BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD

book is that everyone should go for their passion. “Nobody should be afraid to try new things This is a wonderful fall for Palmetto Bay so you can discover what you like,” she said. resident Danielle Joseph. She is celebrating “I happened to be the lucky one. I was the oldest of five children. I was the release of her third lucky I got to try new book, Pure Red, and she is things. All of that has finally able to talk about helped me in my writing.” the movie that has been She decided to follow made based on her first her passion to write when book, Shrinking Violet. she quit teaching to stay Disney optioned the home when her first son book very close to its was born. release a couple of years “I’ve always loved ago and just announced it books and children’s has finished shooting the book,” she said. “I always movie, which will run on wrote in a young adult the Disney Channel. The voice.” movie is headlined by Pure Red was written Debby Ryan, one of the before either Shrinking Disney Channel’s rising Violet or her second book, stars. Called Radio Rebel, Indigo Blues. However, it the movie is expected to Danielle Joseph wasn’t quite ready, so after air in early 2012. Ryan has –––––––––––––––––––––––––– she sold the first two she been in the Disney Channel series The Suite Life on Deck and went back and revised Pure Red. “It’s the same story. I had grown as a will star in the new series Jessie that prewriter and I used the skills I had from writing mieres on Sept. 30. According to Variety, the movie will fea- Shrinking Violet and Indigo Blues to revise ture Ryan as a nondescript high school junior it,” Joseph said. She currently is writing a middle grade who is secretly the most popular deejay in Seattle. The movie does deviate from the book, geared for kids 8-12. That means her book, as Shrinking Violet is based in Miami two sons are old enough to read it. “It’s a character driven story,” she said. “My about a very shy high school senior who becomes a deejay. The station runs a song- kids are my critics now. They gave the go writing contest and the best songwriter wins ahead to write the story. I’m finding it a lot of fun. I taught middle school and I love that age the chance to take her to the prom. Joseph’s new book was released on Sept. group. It’s a hard time. They are unsure of 8. It is set in Miami Beach and is about a high themselves. I’m having a lot of fun with it.” Joseph will be doing a book signing and school girl who is seeking her passion. “She tries art and basketball and ceram- reading at Books and Books, 265 Aragon ics,” Joseph said. “Pure Red has a lot to do Ave. in Coral Gables, on Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. The signing will include a teen art show put with art. Her dad is a locally famous artist.” Joseph said if there is one thing she wants on by the Education Fund for Excellence in readers to come away with from reading the Miami-Dade Public Schools.

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Writing books for kids one of Mike Lupica’s great pleasures BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD

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Most adults know Mike Lupica from his newspaper columns and ESPN. But most kids know him from his upper middle grade/young adult novels that revolve around kids and sports. Lupica has written a number of adult novels including mysteries and one that become a made-for-TV movie (he wrote the screenplay). But his future as a novelist changed dramatically when he wrote his first kids’ book. “Travel Team was quite accidental. I had no plan to be a young adult writer,” he said. The inspiration for the book came when his younger son was cut from a travel team. He took all the players who has been cut and put together a travel team. They went from losers to winners. “It was one of the greatest experiences in my life,” Lupica said. “I knew I had seen something great.” He thought about writing a book, so his agent told him to put together an outline. The book was sold on the strength of the outline and Travel Team came out in 2004. “We printed 20,000 copies as a first run,” he said. “The book ended up selling half a million copies.” And it still is selling. He said one of the reasons the book caught on is because that feeling of devastating loss in sports is universal. “You think it only happens to your kids,” he said. “It resonated with parents.” Best of all, the book resonated with boys who were reluctant readers. “It’s been tremendous,” he said. “I got to be known as the king of the reluctant readers.” He had an inkling that Travel Team might be well received when his sons began hovering over his printer waiting for new chapters to read. But what really surprised him was when his wife read the first two chapters and told him that the best thing he had ever written. “It’s nice you can use your immaturity to help the family,” he said. “I write the story now that I would have wanted to read when I was a kid.” Last November, while on a book tour, he was visiting his parents before doing a book signing when inspiration hit him.

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He started scribbling on an envelope, using both sides, trying to get the ideas down as fast as they hit him. That evening, he took the envelope with him to the signing and asked the kids if the envelope looked like a book. They said no. But he took that envelope and the ideas he’d captured and turned it into The Underdogs, which goes on sale Sept. 20. “I had a sense of this kid, this town, this story. I’ve never had a book come out of me like this,” he said. “I love this book.” Lupica usually writes four to five pages a day. His training as a columnist makes it feel like those 900-1,000 words are normal output. He also writes longhand before transferring those pages into type. “Writing has never felt like a job to me,” he said. “It’s pure fun. Once my pen gets moving, I feel like I’m sprinting to keep up. I love to feel my hand on the page.” Lupica will be speaking about The Underdogs on Sunday, Sept. 25, 4:30 p.m., at Books and Books’ Coral Gables store, 256 Aragon Ave.

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‘The Incredible Dogs Show’ debuts at Bicentennial Park Guests who attend the show will be amazed by the talented and energetic canines.

BY GABRIELA LAMBERTUS

Miami will be host to talented world champion and “celebrity” dogs when “The Incredible Dogs Show” debuts for the first time in the U.S. Seen around the globe, this live touring production introduces audiences to an exciting canine show under the Big Top at Bicentennial Park. The Incredible Dogs Show will impress and entertain South Florida beginning Sept. 28. Guests who attend the show will be amazed by the talented and energetic canines. Acts like frisbee, dog diving, obstacle course, weave poles and much more, will have audiences cheering, while the four-legged characters run, jump, leap and sing throughout a memorable 120-minute production. In fact, several of the dogs have been featured in Hollywood films such as Disney’s Life is Ruff and Water for Elephants. The show also showcases Bella and Grit, Frisbee World Championship winners, and Julio, an English Bulldog that specializes in extreme skateboarding and mathematical equations. The Incredible Dog Show is a production pooch lovers won’t want to miss. In an effort to assist the Humane Society of Greater Miami in creating a more loving community for pets by providing shelter and medical care to cats and dogs, The Incredible Dogs Show will donate a portion of ticket proceeds to the non-profit organization. To further encourage the adoption of pets, the Humane Society will have dogs on-site avail-

able for adoption to loving families after some presentations. “The Incredible Dogs Show was originally created to increase awareness about the neglect and cruelty dogs endure,” said Arturo Guzmán. the show’s producer. “More than 50 percent of the dogs in the show have been rescued from the streets or pounds. The show not only promotes pet adoption, but also displays the unconditional relationship between dogs and trainers.” The Incredible Dogs Show is an interactive two-hour live family show, full of music, special effects and constant action. The Purina-sponsored show highlights the unique bond between man and dog, and raises awareness of the mistreatment of animals, while promoting the adoption of canines. Recognized and applauded by worldwide organizations, like Purina and The Humane Society, The Incredible Dogs Show takes pride in being a fun show that also bears an important message. The Incredible Dogs Show is presented under a 40,000-square-foot big top, which takes more than 10 days, 30 men and two cranes to set up. With a total of 25 trainers and 38 dogs, the show has entertained more than 500,000 spectators in eight different countries. Tickets range from $30 to $65 and may be purchased at Bicentennial Park, or online at <www.theincredibledogs.com>. Starting Sept. 28, catch the show Wednesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m. On weekends, catch the show on Saturdays at 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m., and Sundays at 1 and 5 p.m.

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Arsht Center ‘Miami Made’ program invites artists to submit proposals BY SUZETTE ESPINOSA FUENTES

The Adrienne Arsht Center’s commissioning program, “Miami Made,” is calling for new proposals from South Florida artists interested in extending the boundaries of the performing arts by creating, writing, composing, or choreographing a new work. If selected, that work may be supported by and presented as a work-in-progress or a completed short work at the Adrienne Arsht Center during the 2012 Miami Made Weekend. Miami Made has been supporting the work of local artists since before the center opened, beginning in 2005. Artists living and working in South Florida are invited to submit proposals for new works in any area of the performing arts, including mixed media, which extend beyond current artistic practices and incorporate new technology. Projects may be of any scale and suitable for performance either indoors or outdoors. In developing their concepts, artists should take into account the range of venues and alternative spaces at the center. (Visit online at <www.arshtcenter.org/tech> for details.) Proposal deadline is Monday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m. For guidelines, go to <www.arshtcenter.org/miamimade>, send email to <miamimade@arshtcenter.org> or call the Miami Made Hotline at 786468-2094. “Over the past six years, Miami Made has selected remarkable local artists from all disciplines to expand the boundaries of the performing arts,” said Scott Shiller, executive vice president of the Adrienne Arsht Center. “A number of the works in progress have turned into fully realized world premieres — creating a profound effect on the

A rt i s t s l i v i n g a n d w o r k i n g i n S o u t h F l o r i d a a re i n v i t e d t o s u b m i t p ro p o s a l s f o r n e w w o r k s i n a n y a re a o f t h e p e rf o rm i n g a rt s , i n c l u d i n g mixed media, which extend b e y o n d c u rr e n t a rt i s t i c practices and incorporate n e w t e c h n o l o g y. South Florida arts scene — and some have gone on to tour in the U.S. and abroad, We are extremely honored to be part of an incredible process that gives artists the opportunity to develop their ideas in a professional setting.” This fall, the Arsht Center will select several proposals that will receive funding awards of varying amounts depending on the creative needs of each individual project. Selected works may be performed during Miami Made Weekend at the Adrienne Arsht Center in spring 2012. In conjunction with the call for proposals, the Adrienne Arsht Center’s Education and Outreach Department will offer a writing workshop on Oct. 15 and 16 and a presentation workshop on Nov. 19 and 20. (Applicants will choose one day for each workshop.) These workshops will serve artists who wish to enhance their writing and presentation skills.

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MDC launches Ranger Academy for National Parks Services jobs BY TERE ESTORINO

Miami Dade College is adding a new career path for students at its renowned School of Justice, a training program for National Park Service Rangers with support from the Florida Bay Stewardship Fund of the South Florida National Parks Trust and its partner the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA). Members of the Florida Bay Stewardship Fund recently presented a $35,000 check to Dr. Hector Garcia, director of the School of Justice, to establish a training academy for seasonal law enforcement rangers in South Florida. Graduates of the program will be eligible to work as seasonal law enforcement rangers in 395 national parks across the nation, including four national parks in South Florida — Everglades, Biscayne and Dry Tortugas National Parks, and Big Cypress National Preserve. It is the only program of its kind south of South Carolina. “The ranger training academy at Miami Dade College North Campus will provide local residents with the opportunity to protect areas they know and love, like Florida Bay,” said John Adornato, chair of the Florida Bay Stewardship Fund and Sun Coast regional director for NPCA in Hollywood. “This program will create new career opportunities for local students and provide the National Park Service with a diverse pool of qualified applicants who are familiar with South Florida’s national parks and their waters.” The South Florida National Parks Trust and NPCA established the Florida Bay Stewardship Fund in 2009 to provide a private source of funding to protect Florida Bay in Everglades National Park through education, enhanced law enforcement and science. Since its inception, the fund has sought to identify, recruit and train qualified rangers to patrol Florida Bay, a shallow marine lagoon where knowledge of the water is essential. Two South Florida students previously

received scholarships from the fund to attend a training academy in North Carolina. Both students now work as rangers in Everglades National Park. The establishment of a training academy in Miami will open this opportunity to more students and expand the pool of applicants for South Florida’s national parks. “We are extremely pleased to partner with NPCA, the Trust and especially the parks on this innovative and needed program” Dr. Garcia said. “Partnerships such as these build community and protect our fragile environment at the same time.” The first students are expected to begin classes in January or February 2012. Graduates of the 15-week program will receive a certificate of completion that will allow them to seek employment as seasonal rangers at national parks nationwide. Students must be 21 years of age and pass a medical exam, a physical fitness test and a background check. Tuition costs are estimated at $4,000 per student. The first graduation is anticipated in May 2012. Miami Dade College plans to market the program on the MDC television network, the college’s website, and through weekly information sessions for students. The college’s director of communications, Juan C. Mendieta, is a board member of the South Florida National Parks Trust and was involved in efforts to establish the training program. “It’s not often I get to wear both hats,” Mendieta said. “This is truly a win-win situation for all involved, combining the energies of several highly respected organizations. Our hope is that this is the start of many good things for years to come and becomes a model of excellence and collaboration.” Miami Dade College is the nation’s largest institution of higher education with an enrollment of more than 174,000 students. It is the nation’s top producer of Associate in Arts and Science degrees and awards more degrees to minorities than any other college or university in the country.

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New World School to host its first All-Alumni Reunion BY MARIA M. FLORES

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, New World School of the Arts (NWSA) will be hosting the first NWSA All-Alumni Reunion on Friday, Oct. 14; Saturday, Oct. 15, and Sunday, Oct. 16. A call has been sent nationally to every high school and college alum who has roamed the halls of New World School of the Arts since its inception in 1986 to join in this very special action-packed, funfilled, network-and-reconnect weekend. The three-day event will take place at the NWSA Artseen Gallery and at the NWSA building in downtown Miami as well as several other venues throughout Miami. The total cost for the three-day event is $75 per person. Guests may register online at <nwsa.mdc.edu> or by phone at 305-2373852. More information is available by email at <nwsa.alumni.reunion@gmail.com>. “During its first 25 years, New World School of the Arts has grown from humble beginnings to superstar status through the talent and achievements of its alumni,” said Jeffrey Hodgson, interim provost for New World School of the Arts. “This is the perfect opportunity to bring everyone who has been part of the NWSA experience together to celebrate and reconnect, to get reacquainted with old friends and new family members. “All of the activities planned are meant for everyone to enjoy their time together to remember the ‘good old days’ and to share with one another the latest news. When I think of each year’s graduation celebrations I can only imagine the fun and excitement we will have together multiplied by 25 years.” Hundreds of graduates from the Class of

1988 through Class of 2011 are expected to participate in the activities and festivities that have been in the planning stages for more than six months. The following agenda is filled with surprises to keep NWSA attendees engaged and excited throughout the event. Thanks to the generous support of Bank of America and the NWSA Foundation Board, this entire weekend is underwritten to reduce the cost to alumni. Activities include: Friday, Oct. 14, ArtsMix @ ArtSeen, Artseen Gallery, 2215 NW Third Ave. in Miami’s Wynwood area. Guests will have the opportunity to mix and mingle at Artseen, New World School of the Arts’ studio and gallery space in Wynwood. Saturday, Oct. 15, Open House and Master Classes, NWSA (MDC building #5), 25 NE Second St. in downtown Miami. Alumni will have the opportunity to reconnect and relive their most treasured moments at NWSA. Activities include Yoga, Continental Breakfast, Open House featuring academic and artistic faculty, Master Classes and hands-on artistic experiences led by faculty and alumni. NWSA’s 25th Anniversary Celebration will take place at Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail on Watson Island. This celebration will be bustling with festive presentations, entertainment and an amazing three-course dinner to honor and celebrate the alumni that have contributed to 25 years of excellence in the arts. Sunday, Oct. 16, Beach BBQ Bash, Crandon Park on Key Biscayne. A Texas Style BBQ and loads of entertainment for the whole NWSA family will be the perfect culmination to the NWSA All-Alumni Reunion.

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Way to go, U2 BY GRETEL SARMIENTO

Lisa Hayes was a teenager when she decided to skip school one day and not lie about it. She came clean with her mother and warned her that nothing would stop her from standing in the endless line to get tickets for U2. That was in 1992. During the summer, the Irish band’s explosive 360° Tour hit Sun Life stadium with a massive stage presence and all the energy the four hearts from Dublin could deliver. Hayes was there too. She was one of thousands who had waited years to see the band perform. When they finally came onstage a little after 9 p.m., the surreal steel machine known as The Claw came to life and everyone let go. “Thank you, Miami. Muchas gracias. And thank you for your patience,” said Bono to the crowd, dressed in all black. The Edge on the guitar also wore dark clothes while band members Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen balanced it out in white. People of all ages and backgrounds came for this moment. They danced to In The Name of Love, Miss Sarajevo, Zooropa, City of Blinding Lights and sang whenever Bono gave them the chance, which he graciously did several times. The crowd also responded to his calls for freedom, peace and love and grew emotional when old footage of the band in its younger days appeared on the giant TV screen. South Florida fans expected the political references and the lead singer’s famous moans, but they did not expect a personal greeting (“Hello Miami”) from NASA Commander Mark E. Kelly and from Burmese political prisoner Aung San Suu Kyi, who thanked them for their support. Aside from the touching broadcasts, highlights included the performances of A Beautiful Day and Where the Streets Have No Name. During the song Hold Me Thrill

Me Kiss Me Kill Me, red laser lights emanated from Bono’s leather jacket. Later, white lights illuminated the entire stadium. For everyone in the audience, it was as if celestial lights had taken over the whole space. The band also played the popular With or Without You, before ending the night with Moment of Surrender. With his glowing microphone now turned blue, Bono took off his jacket and said, “Good night Miami. Thank you. America is a great idea. We love your country.” It was the vision of this band that has grown up together that allowed for such an emotional performance and dramatic stage. Reports had The Claw standing at four legs/tentacles, but from higher seats it looked as if it had hundreds of arms and legs. The fortunate crowd at ground level melted with the centerpiece spectacle and their palms floating in the air gave the illusion of a mechanic animal gone wild. Nobody really knows if the spectacle was a spider from outer space or a spaceship carrying aliens. The fact is that it cost more than $20 million and delivered the feeling the band wanted for this tour, which holds the record for highest-grossing tour of all time. The Rolling Stones’ Bigger Bang Tour held the previous record with $558 million. If waiting is any indication that an amazing show is in the works, such as a wine getting better with time, then South Florida fans will probably not mind waiting even longer for U2 to come back. In the meantime, should your kid ever ask you what U2 360° means, explain that it is the formula for the hottest, biggest concert that toured the planet, at least up until 2011. If they do not believe you, tell them to skip school one day and get in line with you for U2 tickets when the next show rolls around. That will test their patience, but ultimately change their life.

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Inaugural Youth Commission panelists chosen to serve BY JASON ZABORSKE

The Florida Children and Youth Cabinet inducted the first Youth Commission to the State of Florida on Sept. 1 in Orlando. The Youth Commission will serve as “state representatives” for youth across the state and uphold an efficient and effective partnership to implement the vision and mission of Florida’s Children and Youth Cabinet. The panel consists of 12 students from across the state including local representatives: Monica Dyches of Miami Palmetto Senior High, Lorenzo Babboni of Coral Gables Senior High, and Philip Koeing of Christopher Columbus High School. Students were chosen for the panel based on their responses to questions on their application as well as their demonstrated leadership abilities throughout their school and community. They will serve a one year term as members of the Youth Commission and attend local meetings of Florida’s Children and Youth Cabinet. As the Youth Commission, each of the students will assist the Cabinet with issues facing Florida’s youth, engage the Cabinet on current issues the Youth Commission believes are most important to Florida’s youth, and encourage Florida youth to get more involved with the Commission and Cabinet.

Their duties and responsibilities will include providing recommendations, advice and assistance to Florida’s Children and Youth Cabinet as needed during tenure, host monthly Youth Commission conference calls to discuss and address topics that may be assigned to the Youth Commission by Florida’s Children and Youth Cabinet, and collaborate with liaisons from state agencies represented on the Cabinet (i.e. attend additional meetings, conferences and discussions as needed). The Commission will serve a term until Feb. 28, which means organizers already have begun taking applications for next year’s Youth Commission. Applications are available on the Children’s Week website at <www.childrensweek.org>. Candidates selected will first participate in the “Teens Only” Town Hall meeting. The event is free, open to the public and takes place on Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Tallahassee City Hall during the Children’s Week “Capitol for a Day.” The event will be taped for statewide broadcast on The Florida Channel. Youth from across the state are encouraged to attend, as there will be an opportunity for audience questions. For information about the “Teens Only” Town Hall Meeting visit online at <www.childrensweek.org/townhallmeeting>.

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Guiness: Mazda MX-5 most popular two-seat roadster Ron Beasley LET’S TALK CARS Mazda’s popular little Miata has been around for more than 20 years and it just keeps getting better with age. Mazda now calls the nifty two-seat sports car the MX-5 Miata and they have added a retractable hardtop and other 21st Century technology, but the basic car remains the same — a simple, fun roadster at an affordable price. Mazda has stuck to that simple concept and — with more than 850,000 sold to date — the MX-5 is the most popular two-seat convertible sports car in the world, according to the Guiness Book of World Records. Refreshed for 2009 and updated in 2010, the MX-5 is basically unchanged for 2011. The heart of the MX-5 is the very responsive MZR-series 2.0-liter engine, making 167 hp (158 hp for automatic transmission models). The MZR is light and compact, with chaindriven double overhead camshafts, a lightweight flywheel, variable intake valve tim-

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on the spokes are for downshifts. The latest MX-5 has the iconic feel of the earlier generation Miata, but the body is shaped to make the cockpit the widest portion of the car and it has a roomier, safer design that still has the compact look of a lightweight sports car. The front has an aggressive face with a five-point grille and sculpted triangular front fog lamp bezels. The easy-to-lower-and-raise ragtop remains available, as does the nifty power retractable hardtop model on the Touring or

Grand Touring trim levels. Opening and closing in just 12 seconds, Mazda says it is the fastest power-operated retractable hard top in the U.S. Base price on our 2011 Mazda MX5 test vehicle was $30,925. 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>.

East Ridge Honors “Every Day Heroes”

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Barbara Sims presents an appreciation plaque to Sergeant Angela Berry in recognition of the Cutler ever is necessary to protect and serve Bay Police Department’s dedication to East Ridge our residents. They are our everyday residents. heroes.” –––––––––––––––––––––––

The brunch and appreciation ceremony was attended by Cutler Bay Mayor Ed MacDougal and Boy Scout Troop 314, who performed a special flag presentation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. East Ridge’s onsite Health Services team was also recognized during the event.

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