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Amy Alvarado to perform in My Place musical revue

Readers earn free membership to zoo

BY GARY ALAN RUSE

Luz Rivera and Samantha Gonzalez, pictured with copies of the Cutler Bay News and Palmetto Bay News, are winners of a six-month membership to Zoo Miami. For details see the ad in this newspaper.

almetto Bay resident Amy Ioné Alvarado, a lyric soprano, will perform in a special musical revue, titled My Place, on Sept. 25 at Playground Theatre in Miami Shores. The show is produced by singer/songwriter Nelson Polanco. Alvarado began her singing career at age 17, winning an honorable mention in National Foundation of the Arts Scholarship competition. She debuted her first soprano role as Micaela in Carmen at the Opera in the Ozarks Summer Festival, and in September 2009 sang the role of Perla Negra in the reading of Desmond Child’s new musical Cuba Libre, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami, where she also has appeared singing roles with the Florida Grand Opera. She has performed in Florida Grand Opera pro-

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Miami Book Fair International returns to MDC, Nov. 14 - 21 BY TERE ESTORINO

he 27th edition of the nation’s finest and largest literary gathering, Miami Book Fair International, presented by the Florida Center for the Literary Arts (FCLA) at Miami Dade College (MDC), will take place Nov. 14-21 at the college’s Wolfson Campus, 300 NE Second Ave. in downtown Miami. The always-popular Street Fair runs Friday, Nov. 19 through Sunday, Nov. 21, with more than 200 exhibitors from around the country selling books in a festive atmos-

phere. This year, the fair will celebrate the literature and culture of Mexico. Each year, the fair raises the bar of excellence by offering a fine roster of prize-winning authors, and this year will be no exception. Confirmed authors include tennis superstar Venus Williams, Harvard biologist and naturalist Edward O. Wilson, MacArthur Fellow and Haitian-American author Edwidge Danticat, screenwriter and author Nora Ephron, musician Patti Smith, novelist and memoirist Pat Conroy, local South Florida favorite Dave Barry, novelist Michael Cunningham, filmmaker John Waters, biographer and novelist Susan

Cheever, humorist Ian Frazier, fight doctor Ferdie Pacheco, comics creator Charles Burns, NPR’s All Things Considered host Michele Norris, as well as Ann Beattie, Kate DiCamillo, Emilio Estefan, Jonathan Franzen and many others. The fair again will treat book lovers to more than a week of cultural and educational activities, including the beloved “Evenings With…” series; IberoAmerican Authors program; Student Literary Encounters; Weekend Festival of Authors; popular Street Fair, Nov. 19-21, on the

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Shelley Stanczyk running for village mayor BY GARY ALAN RUSE

Shelley Stanczyk is running for the position of Palmetto Bay mayor. A 33-year resident, Stanczyk and her husband, Stanley, raised their three daughters — Kelley, Sarah and Katherine — in Palmetto Bay. Their daughters attended Perrine Elementary, RR Moton, Southwood Middle, Palmetto High and Coral Reef High. Stanczyk graduated from State University of New York (SUNY) Fredonia and received her master’s degree from the University of Miami. She has served as an administrator at FIU and UM, and is owner of Antique Mall Y’All, a large local retail store. Concluding her first term in the District 3 seat on the village council, Stanczyk says that she wants to accomplish more. “I am running for mayor because of my years of commitment to this community, its residents, and their quality of life,” Stanczyk said. “As mayor I will ensure that Palmetto Bay will provide our residents with a high quality of life, the safest of communities, provide conservative fiscal management to maintain the current millage rate while continuing to grow our reserve fund, provide necessary transparency and accountability, make our permitting and building departments even more user-friendly, and preserve the character of our community.” Stanczyk believes that her background will help her serve in the key role of village mayor. “I have the hands-on up-to-date recent experience in council responsibilities and first-hand knowledge of our residents’ issues,” Stanczyk said. “As a Palmetto Bay business owner I know what our business community needs from the village. I have built relationships and earned respect from across many levels of government, especially county government.” Stanczyk is pleased Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson has shown confidence in her by endorsing her to be the next mayor of Palmetto Bay.

“As mayor I will ensure that development will not hamper your quality of life and the quiet enjoyment of your home,” Stanczyk said. “The vision I have for economic growth and development in Palmetto Bay that will result in improved services to our residents, bring a better look to our business areas, cultivate jobs for our community and contribute to the growth of our tax base without burdening our residential areas to continue to enhance services. “I believe that the most important asset of Palmetto Bay is our residents. I will make sure that government access will be simplified for our residents and businesses. Participation in the government process by our residents will be assured to reflect the respect that they deserve,” she added. Stanczyk was elected to the Palmetto Bay Village Council in 2006 and has a long history of leadership on advisory committees and boards across the county representing Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade County School Board members and the superintendent. They include the South Dade Municipal Coalition; Economic Development Council board member; co-chair of Relay for Life and team captain; Palmetto Bay Business Association; ACNA; Ruth’s List; Dade Partners; superintendent’s and school board member representative to Attendance Boundary Committee; PTA president; chair, vice chair and secretary of the Miami Palmetto Senior High School Feeder Pattern; FCAT Revision Committee; Council of Advisory Committees; Traffic/Safety Capital Project Chair; FEMMA, and a Girl Scout leader and recruiter. “The Traffic/Safety Committee at a local school successfully initiated and completed a capital project built to mitigate traffic and safety issues following my lobbying efforts with the school board,” Stanczyk said. Among her primary goals, Stanczyk said she believes it is essential that the village’s contract with Miami-Dade County Police continue to ensure the ongoing quality of public safety, and that the council needs to

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Shelley Stanczyk ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ensure the county build and man the two fire stations planned for Palmetto Bay. She also does not want education to be overlooked. “Miami-Dade County Fire/Rescue and the Miami-Dade County Police deliver

excellence in public safety to the village,” she said. “I have also initiated our Education Compact to establish a working relationship with Dade County Public Schools to ensure that our Palmetto Bay schools remain topnotch.” Stanczyk said she has fulfilled her promises to village residents. She includes among her accomplishments the establishment of the Village Hall Fund so it would be properly funded and become a reality; lobbying the county to invest more into the Old Cutler Bike Path, and creating the Duty Phone and Gov Q&A to provide a means for residents to reach Village Hall on a 24/7 basis. She has voted consistently to maintain or lower the millage rate. “Palmetto Bay has become our hometown,” Stanczyk said. “Our residents are our neighbors and friends. They should enjoy the confidence that living in Palmetto Bay will always mean the quiet enjoyment of their homes. We incorporated to be in control of our destiny and protect this wonderful community that is home. Please support me in my continued service to you by electing me your mayor.” For information, visit her website at <www.shelleyformayorofpalmettobay.com/>.

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ALVARADO, from page 1 ––––––––– ductions of Aida, The Pearlfishers, Lakme and as La Novizia in Puccini’s Suor Angelica. Alvarado also appeared in the role of Mamma in the 2007 East Coast Premiere of Tony Caruso’s Last Broadcast in Washington, DC, as well as in the role of Juanita Cabana in the South Eastern Premiere of Birds without Wings in Miami. Alvarado received her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance at Florida International University and currently serves as the director of Vocal Studies at the Miami Conservatory of Music. She is thrilled to be one of the three “divas” appearing in the special production and is looking forward to it. “It really is a fusion of different styles of music and we’re all coming together to perform,” Alvarado said. “We’re all very excited to sing with Nelson. Besides my colleague, Nelson is my friend and it means a lot to be performing alongside a friend of mine I have met in the arts and someone who really values the art form of singing. “So it’s very special because of that. I think this is going to be a really exciting show because it’s interactive. There’ll be dance, there’ll be narrative commentary between and there’s story to be played out with each performance. I think people will find that very different.” Polanco, founder of Blending Cultures, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the South Florida community with a blend of international cultural traditions through live performances, hails from the Dominican Republic and is known for his eclectic blend of

BOOK FAIR, from page 1 ––––––––– closed streets surrounding the campus; Comix Galaxy with Kids Comic Con and School of Comics; Children’s Alley, and much more. Special Topic Panels will discuss current issues of the day, including the environment, immigration, and the financial crisis. In addition, the fair maintains a strong commitment to literary voices of the international community, and always welcomes writers from Africa, Latin America, Europe, and the Caribbean. This year’s program includes Sir Michael Caine (England), Salman Rushdie (India), Darren Shan (Ireland), Susan Abulhawa (Palestine), Zakes Mda (South Africa), Binyavanga Wainana (Kenya), Okey Ndibe (Nigeria), Chenjerai Hove (Zimbabwe), EC Osandu (Nigeria), Aappiah Anthony Kwame (Ghana/UK), and others. The IberoAmerican program will present Paquito D’Rivera (Cuba-USA), Eduardo Sacheri (Argentina), Alberto Fuguet (Chile), Luis Leante (Spain), Claudia Piñeiro (Argentina), Pablo Simonetti (Chile), and more. Caribbean writers featured include Earl Lovelace, Raoul Pantin, Gideon Hanoomansingh, Merle Hodge, Winston Maynard-Moderator, Lasana Kwesi, Diana McCaulay, and Geoffrey Philp. Confirmed

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Latin pop, salsa and international influences. He has performed for benefits such as World AIDS Conference and Broward House, and released his first single, Caña Dulce in 2008. Blending Cultures commands much of his time now. “In the process we aim to encourage diversity and acceptance/education of cultural differences,” Polanco said. “My Place is a musical revue about a journey to finding yourself. It’s a story told through the powerful beats of Latin music, the soul of jazz and a hint of musical theater. Plenty of divas, dance and fun!” The other “divas” performing are Lennis Sabatino and Shelina. Sabatino was born and raised in New York City with a diverse musical background ranging from opera, pop and classical ballads to the styles of 42nd Street musicians, and has performed gospel, jazz, musical theater, pop, R&B, Latin and more. She performed at the 37th Annual Grammy’s in California. Shelina is a singer, songwriter and choreographer born in the Dominican Republic who just released her new single Vivir Sin Tu Amor and a Tropical/Dance album, No Te Aguanto Una Mas in 2008. She performed at the Billboard Dance Music Conference in Las Vegas in 2006 and the Winter Music Conference 2007 in Miami where she performed at Halo Lounge, Twist and Score. My Place is scheduled for one performance at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Playground Theatre, 9806 NE Second Ave. in Miami Shores. Tickets are $20 if purchased in advance at <www.blendingcultures.net>, or $25 at the door based on availability. For information call 1-954-695-1163. Haitian writers are Miriam Chancy, Michele Voltaire Marcelin and Edwidge Danticat. An exciting dimension to this year’s Book Fair includes a celebration of Mexico, commemorating the bicentennial of Mexico’s independence and the centennial of the Mexican revolution. The FCLA has partnered with the Mexican government, the Consulate General of Mexico in Miami and the Mexican Cultural Institute in Miami to honor these momentous occasions. Fairgoers will enjoy a grand pavilion dedicated to Mexican culture, and gallery exhibits by Mexican artists. The diversity of Mexican literature will be represented by authors such as Laura Esquivel, Mario Bellatín, Gonzalo Celorio, Jorge Volpi, Estela Leñero, Natalia Toledo and others. The celebration of Mexico also will include a local project with a focus on community involvement. During the fair, the Miami Book Fair and the Mexican Cultural Institute will collect new or gently used books and build a colossal spiral of books located on the fairgrounds in downtown Miami, and after the fair, these books will be donated to local jails. The goal is to have more books than prisoners inside jails. For regular updates on the Miami Book Fair, visit online at <www.miamibookfair.com>, call 305-237-3528 or send email to <bookfair@mdc.edu>.

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We knew elections were good for something... Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR

AROUND TOWN Gettingg outt andd about... Thanks to the recent primary and the upcoming election in November, candidates in the running for various village council seats have been wearing out their shoe leather (not to mention other things, we bet) making an effort to meet and greet as many of Palmetto Bay’s residents as they can get around to, time, weather and unfriendly dogs permitting. This is all part of the game of politics and is nothing new, but it raises an interesting point. These casual “face to face” encounters may well be the only time that residents ever meet or even see their elected representatives, hopeful or otherwise. The number of people that attend the regular village council meetings or

the “COW” meetings or zoning hearings is usually no more than 20 or 30 or maybe 40 folks, usually the same ones each time, and that’s a really poor turnout when you think about it for something so important as how your community is being run. Sure, when there’s a hot-button issue that rankles folks, either the “FOR IT” or “AGIN IT” groups, both sides usually rally the troops to turn out and make a big showy presence in the hope of intimidating or otherwise influencing the council members to vote their way, but this is only a sporadic thing and special interest groups are not necessarily representative of the community as a whole. And we understand the obvious reality that tens of thousands of people can’t very well show up for a meeting where seating, space, air and the fire safety codes will only handle a few hundred. But isn’t it sad that so many people take so little interest in their own local government that they voted to set up in the

first place, and isn’t it sad that the only time they and the council even get within handshaking distance is when candidates eager for their votes start hiking through the village knocking on doors? Andd byy thee way, wouldn’t it be a good idea to have some kind of community event at one of the parks where all the candidates could gather, not to make speeches but just to be there to get a chance to meet everyone? Killiann Highh Schooll grads planning big doin’s for its first graduating class (1968) during the October 1-3 weekend in Avon Park, Florida, where a highlyactive group of alumns holds minireunions from time to time. They’re now looking for about 150 “lost” classmates. For details, contact John Danner in Stuart at jcd@900building,net. C.A.S.E E standss for “Citizens Allied for Safe Energy, Inc.”, headquartered in Kendall, and currently continuing the fight to intervene in FPL’s project to expand Turkey Point nuclear capacity with two new nuclear reactors. If you want an

update, check with Barry White, treasurer and director, at 305-251-1960 or go to www.case.fl.org for details. Helpingg studentss to new college careers is the goal of little-known HPOA, the Hispanic Police Officers Association which awarded a total of $12,500 to help 10 seniors enter Florida colleges and universities this fall. If you want to help a deserving youngster, you can visit its web site at www.hpoadade.org or call 305-5941173, according to Lt. Bill Hernandez, the organization president. Thoughtt for thee Day: I hold that the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man. — Mahatma Gandhi

Gary Alan Ruse and Richard Yager contributed to this column. Got any tips? Contact me at 305-6697355, ext. 249, or send emails to <michael@communitynewspapers.com>.

PALMETTO BAY VILLAGE HALL REMINDER TO BUSINESSES Palmetto Bay Village Hall reminds of owners business located within the municipality that the deadline to renew business tax licenses is less than a month away. All businesses must have their licenses renewed before Oct. 1 to be able to continue operating. The license is accompanied by a county tax. For more information on how to renew your license, or to get started on the simple renewal process, business owners may visit <www.palmettobay-fl.gov>. You also may contact Village Hall at 305-259-1234.

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Looks like the Marlins outfoxed our county officials R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY From the very beginning I said that we, the taxpayers of Miami-Dade, should not have agreed to pay the lion’s share of the cost of building a baseball park for the Marlins if we couldn’t see the financials of the team and its owner. Who knows, perhaps its owner Jeffery Loria could have financed the entire ballpark without a dollar of taxpayer money. The mayor, the county manager and a number of our county commissioners demanded to see just how profitable the Marlins franchise was before they would commit taxpayer money. The team’s owner said “no” and suggested that if you (the taxpayers) don’t ante up the money the team would move to another city. Our county government, as well as the City of Miami, buckled under and agreed to pay for the ballpark, parking garage and, on top of that, give the bulk of the revenue

from the ballpark to the team’s owner. Heaven forbid, the team might move out of town. Just look at all the jobs building a ballpark that would be lost. Think of the thousands of tourists that would have come to Miami just to see the Marlins play that would be visiting other parts of the world. The deal was struck. The Florida Marlins became the Miami Marlins much to the chagrin of the team’s Broward supporters who will now have to drive to downtown Miami as opposed to a ballpark next to the football stadium in Miami Gardens. The City of Miami agreed to pay for a multi-million dollar parking garage next to the ballpark, notwithstanding the fact that the city is, for all purposes, broke and should never have gone out on the limb to finance the garage. The anger, in time, slowly died down. Those that opposed the deal accepted the stadium. We accepted the fact that bed tax dollars that should have been spent on attracting tourists and business to Greater Miami was now going into a ballpark that will more than likely be virtually empty most of the time except when an exceptional team comes to town.

–– VIEWPOINT –– Then much to the chagrin of Loria, Deadspin.com leaked the financial statements that Loria refused to show the mayor and county manager. Their finances are now public knowledge. During the two years the team conned the county and the city into picking up the bill for the new stadium, Loria’s franchise netted $33 million. David Samson, the Marlins president, now claims that our county and city government knew all along the financial condition of the team. He is livid over the unauthorized release of the information but does not deny the veracity of the figures. Tomas Regalado, Mayor of the City of Miami, who then as a commissioner in the city, voted against Miami financing the multimillion dollar parking garage, has asked the city attorney if there is anyway to reopen the agreement and renegotiate the deal. Loria and Samson brazenly said “a contract is a contract. No new negotiations.”

Who is lying? Our county government leaders who cut the deal saying they couldn’t get the team’s financial information or the president of the Marlins who said the county and the city knew about their financial strength of the team all the time. I’m proud that the community has such men as Norman Braman and Marty Margulies looking after our community’s best interests. I’m disappointed with Loria and Samson’s strong-arm tactics. Most of all, I am very angry with our elected officials. They let our community down. We appreciate your opinions on this column whether in agreement or disagreement. Please send your comments to (fax number) 305-662-6980 or email to <letters@communitynewspapers.com>. The opinions expressed in this column are not necessarily those of this newspaper, its editors or publisher.

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You may have questions about property tax notice Al Sunshine CBS MONEY WATCH It’s a summer ritual for property owners statewide — namely, those proposed tax notices we get in the mail at the end of August. Hundreds of thousands of South Florida home and condo owners probably have a lot of questions about the property tax notices we just received. It turns out that about 45-55 percent of property owners who appealed their assessments with their local property appraiser or Property Value Adjustment boards actually won their cases. And indeed, this year’s tax notices may have most homeowners scratching their heads and wondering what’s going on. So what’s the problem? Property taxes for hundreds of thousands of homeowners around South Florida are rising still although home values are dropping. That’s because of limited tax exemptions and increasing millage rates set by financially strapped local governments. If your home was covered by the “Save Our Homes” Amendment and the socalled Homestead Exemption, it may allow the tax appraiser to raise your tax bill by about 2.7 percent. It’s meant to level out all those years it limited your liability while the housing market grew

and property values skyrocketed. So this year, it is more important than ever to double check your property tax bill and look for any possible mistakes. First, make sure the tax notice has the correct address. Next, check the square footage to make sure you are not paying for a bigger home than you have. Look for all the exemptions listed on the notice to make sure you are getting all the tax credits to which you are entitled. Double check what comparable properties are selling for in your neighborhood to make sure your home is not being overvalued. There also is something else new this year. By state law, if your home is being repaired for Chinese drywall problems, let your property appraiser’s office know about it. You may not be responsible for any taxes on your home or condo — just the value of the un-improved property itself. Also, take note: Both Miami-Dade and Broward tax appraiser offices recommend against paying any money up-front to anyone promising to lower your tax bill. They say in most cases, you can do it all yourself. Remember: The deadline to file an automatic appeal is Sept. 20. If you miss the deadline, you may not be able to qualify to file an appeal this year and may end up with a bigger tax bill than you should. Watch Al Sunshine’s “CBS Money Watch” Monday-Friday beginning at noon.

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County earns honors as ‘Most Outstanding Green Government’ BY MAGGIE FERNANDEZ

Miami-Dade County received the “Most Outstanding Green Government” award on Aug. 28 at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) South Florida Chapter’s GalaVerde: The 2010 LEEDership and Green Awards Program. At GalaVerde, USGBC South Florida Chapter recognized and honored outstanding projects, inspirational businesses, dedicated individuals, and instrumental chapter members who are LEEDing the way to a more sustainable environment in the South Florida community. In addition, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Natacha Seijas was recognized as a 2010 LEED for Outstanding Green Elected Official final nominee. “In Miami-Dade, global warming and climate change are local issues to us — as local as public safety, affordable housing and public transit,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez. “Through our Office of Sustainability, and together with dedicated public servants, elected officials and the private sector, we are taking action to make a difference and ensuring we are doing what is necessary for a sustainable future,” he added. “Collaboration among local public officials, architects, contractors, manufacturers and lenders is yielding promising results for our region,” Commissioner Seijas said. “MiamiDade County should be especially proud to receive an award from the South Florida Chapter of the USGBC. To be recognized ‘at home’for good works is an exceptional tribute.” Miami-Dade County was recognized for its long history of implementing sustainable initiatives, including: • Demonstrating a commitment to integrating sustainability initiatives and/or community outreach programs through the development of its sustainability plan, “GreenPrint;” its mem-

bership in the Chicago Climate Exchange; the adoption and implementation of the Green Building Ordinance which created the Office of Sustainability, and the successful implementation of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program and other natural resources conservation programs. • Demonstrating a commitment to creating and supporting sustainable operations by incorporating sustainability efforts into 200910 departmental business plans linked to performance scorecards and senior management appraisals; launching the Employee Green Pledge and Power It Down Initiative in order to educate the workforce and change behaviors patterns to save energy, fuel and water, and incorporating a sustainability module in the county’s supervisory and construction management training. • Demonstrating advocacy of a sustainable lifestyle by creating sustainability/ green branding for Miami-Dade County to better communicate its green and sustainable messaging; re-designing <green.miamidade.gov> in order to educate its visitors on sustainability; the launch of the CFL Light Bulb Exchange program alongside the already popular and successful showerhead exchange, and the launch of the residential and business energy savings challenges and the home energy savings workshops. • Demonstrating alignment with the USGBC South Florida Chapter mission to promote sustainable development and green building through the establishment of the Green Buildings Ordinance and having 15 green buildings projects in planning, design or under construction; having 71 LEED-APs and two certified energy managers in the county workforce, and by providing additional county staff with LEED-AP training for new construction. For additional information on MiamiDade’s green efforts, visit online at <http://green.miamidade.gov>.

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Soccer player to represent USA at Maccabi Games in Australia BY SARA FEINSTEIN

Zachary Lipshultz of Pinecrest has been appointed to the Open Men’s Soccer Team representing the USA at the Second Maccabi Australia International Games (MAIGs) in Sydney, Dec. 26-Jan. 2, 2011. The Games will take place at Olympic Park where many of the competitions took place during the 2000 Summer Olympics. A senior at Oberlin College, Lipshultz has been a four-year starter as goalkeeper for the Oberlin Yeomen and during his junior year earned Second Team AllNCAC for his efforts in the net and was named an All-American by the Jewish Sports Review. Prior to his college career he played goalkeeper for Ransom Everglades High School for three years, two of which he was a starter. He also played in goal for 10 years in club soccer with the Miami Strike Force and the Kendall Soccer Coalition. Additionally, Lipshultz is an avid scuba diver who was certified on the Great Barrier Reef in Australia and conducted his own undergraduate coral reef research in Bonaire, NA, during his junior year. “It is an unbelievable opportunity to portray U.S. athletes, particularly Jewish athletes, in a positive, competitive light on an international stage,” Lipshultz said. “I am very excited to be able to meet and befriend other Jewish athletes from around the world through competition and of course, bring home the gold!” Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel (MUSA) has an extensive history of enriching Jewish lives through athletic,

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Local quarterback leads USA to World Flag Football title BY RICHARD YAGER

The world of flag football has discovered its Brett Favre. “Quarterbacks stick around longer,” laughed Jorge Cascudo, a physical education teacher at Parkway Elementary School for 15 years. “We get better as we grow older.” As Favre continues a Super Bowl title hunt in a Minnesota Vikings uniform nearing age 41, Miami’s Cascudo reached his pigskin pinnacle in the world of adult flag football when he quarterbacked the USA to its first World Championship last month at age 38. Ironically, Cascudo credits his achievement to his school days at Miami High as a “Stingaree” baseball player “since my parents wouldn’t agree to my playing tackle football because of the risk of injury.” Today, Jorge’s mother, Teresita Cascudo still resides just a few touchdown heaves from the Boys and Girls Club on SW 32nd Avenue where Jorge spent a good part of his youth, “mostly playing baseball, the sport I really liked the most.” Son of Secundo Cascudo, a cookie distributor, Jorge in his youth was oblivious that his baseball talents would lead him to become flag football’s “Most Valuable Player” on an international level some 30 years later. That came about Aug. 12-16 when Cascudo led the U.S. Men’s team against 10 other countries in the International Federation of American Football (IFFA) round robin World Championship series in Ottawa, Canada. Reported an IFFA press release: “The USA showcased a new quarterback, Jorge Cascudo from Miami, Florida, who immediately made an impact on the performance of Team USA as they cruised to a 39-13 victory. Cascudo’s quick foot

QB Jorge Cascudo in action during championship (Photo by Shawn De Salvo, Courtesy of Football Canada).

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work and rifle of an arm resulted in six touchdowns while fellow Miamian Carlos Jaime found the end zone three times.” On Aug. 17, Quarterback Cascudo was named the All-Tournament Team’s Offensive MVP, guiding the U.S. team to a gold medal and an undefeated record by throwing 34 touchdowns as the U.S scored a total of 213 points, allowing only 75 points to lead all other competing nations with four first-team selections. The USA team took the title over Denmark (second) and Italy (third), fol-

lowed by Canada, Germany, Austria, Mexico, Japan, Israel, Korea and Sweden. “Jack Reed of Boston, who was in charge of recruiting the USA team, went to Orlando last January and saw me play in a tournament there,” said Cascudo, who wasn’t fazed by the absence of sports page headlines both before and after the Canadian tournament. “My family is really proud of that gold medal,” grinned the world’s best quarterback among 50 countries on five continents, according to IFFA offices

in Paris, France. A 1990 graduate of Miami High, Cascudo won a baseball scholarship to Florida Memorial College (now University) where he received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in May 1996, then joined the Parkway school faculty. Married and father of three with wife Lisset, his family resides in Fontainebleau Park at the Southwinds community with a younger Jorge, 6; Kevin, 4, and 11-monthold Samantha. Teammate Jaime, a native of Nicaragua, also is a Stingaree, graduating from Miami High in 2002 after displaying similar sport skills on both the basketball court and baseball diamond. Like so many Miami youngsters, flag football whetted Cascudo’s appetite for the tackle game but after playing baseball, he only took up “grabbing cloth flags” during his teaching career because “I’ve always loved football but never played while growing up.” Cascudo credits an uncle, Raymond Reyes, who lives in the Sunset area of Kendall, for convincing him to try flag football as an adult sport, and together in 1995 they originated and played with “The Sting,” honoring their mutual alma mater. As time went by, “The Sting” lost some of its original players to become “Sting City,” and carve out a new countywide reputation just four months ago by winning a championship in Amarillo, TX, worth $7,000 to the team. “Right now, the kids flag football is in its off season, but adults play the year around. It’s very competitive with over 100 teams in different divisions in Miami,” Cascudo said. “A world title is a great experience, something you don’t forget, no matter what age.”

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It’s great to be a Florida Gator BY MARK TROWBRIDGE

I did not grow up being a Gator. In truth, I was a Buckeye who hailed from the border town of Toledo, OH. My childhood was typically Midwestern and one weekend each November, friendships and family relationships were put aside for college football and a rivalry for the ages — Woody Hayes’ Ohio State Buckeyes versus Bo Schembechler’s Michigan Wolverines. Today, the last weekend in November means a very different type of rivalry, one that I have personally experienced many times since over I first became a Gator. At times, the final outcome of these games resulted in extreme bliss, while others ended with months-long despair. I first became a Gator when I went to summer orientation in Gainesville in July 1986. I had just graduated from Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, FL, and had applied to attend only one school — the University of Florida. At the time, this choice had more to do with where my friends were going to school than my own desire to attend UF. Little did I know that the two-day break from my summer job at Little Ceasar’s Pizza would change my life and my view of the world forever. I had never set foot on a college campus as impressive and majestic as UF, and memories of that moment still come flooding back today as if it just happened moments ago. My arrival in the fall of 1986 as a newly minted freshman at Hume Hall was just the beginning of my love affair with my alma

mater. I was reminded on a daily basis that my growing passion for UF was a mixture of many things: dedicated faculty, opportunities for involvement, game days, passionate peers, food at all hours of the day and night, and the good old orange and blue, tried and true. It did not take long to know that my experience as a Gator would transcend my own expectations and lead me higher and farther than I ever hoped. My education prepared me well enough that I am comfortable in both the boardroom and the classroom. There is no challenge too great that I cannot rise up to and face head on. There are no obstacles too great. My UF education has given me this confidence and I am eternally grateful. And so, that is why I choose to give back in a meaningful way. I show my loyalty through my life membership and involvement in the University of Florida Alumni Association, by making a financial gift to my alma mater, and by reminding all who I come into contact with in my role as Coral Gables Chamber president and community leader that I am a loyal Gator. This year, I am proud to serve as president of the University of Florida Alumni Association, representing 350,000 loyal Gators around the globe. Collectively known as the Gator Nation, this group of dedicated alumni represents the finest graduates any university could ever offer. It is an honor and privilege to serve as their leader. Go Gators!

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Ronald McDonald House Charities Day of Change, Sept. 9 Ronald McDonald House Charities encourages McDonald’s customers around the world to participate in RMHC Day of Change on Sept. 9. Customers will have the opportunity to make a big difference with small change at McDonald’s restaurants. Supporters are invited to visit a local participating McDonald’s restaurant and drop spare change in a donation box. Check your pockets, car seats and couches — most likely you will find some spare change. In fact, it is estimated there is about $15 billion worth of unproductive spare change lying around the U.S. Now, imagine putting these coins to work — investing them in an organization that impacts more than 4 million children per year. For more information about the Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida visit online at <www.rmhcsouthflorida.org>.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH $7 ADMISSIONS For the entire month of September, admission to the Miami Children’s Museum with all of its great programs will be just $7 for all Florida residents. This is almost a 50 percent savings over regular Museum admission. Miami Children’s Museum, located at 980 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island, and

its lovable mascot Michimu have decided to give gifts to their Florida fans instead of receiving them. The $7 September Birthday admission includes access to all of the museum’s many interactive exhibits including the newly refurbished Carnival Cruise Lines cruise ship, the Multi Cultural Teddy Bears, Music and Art galleries, and the huge Sandcastle slide. Don’t forget to help Michimu celebrate his birthday on Sunday, Sept. 12, from noon to 5 p.m. There will be games, arts and crafts, and a host of other activities throughout the day. Help Michimu blow out the candles. For more information contact the museum at 305-373-KIDS or visit online at <www.miamichildrensmuseum.org>.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PROGRAM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS Consider participating in the American Cancer Society “Road to Recovery” program by doing something as simple as driving someone with cancer to his or her treatment. Every day thousands of cancer patients need a ride to treatment, but some may not have a way to get there. The lack of transportation is one of the biggest challenges for thousands of cancer patients. Many need daily or weekly treatment and they don’t have a car or are too ill to drive themselves.

COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS The Road to Recovery program provides volunteer drivers to transport cancer patients to and from these life-saving treatments. Requirements for volunteering include having a good driving record, a valid driver’s license, and a vehicle in a good working condition. People interested in volunteering for Road to Recovery can call toll-free, 1-800-2272345 or the local office at 305-779-2844. For more information on how you can help, visit online at <www.cancer.org>.

GIRLS COALITION’S GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP SCHEDULED SEPT. 16 The Girls Coalition will be hosting a Grant Writing Workshop on Thursday, Sept.16, at the United Way located at 3250 SW Third Ave., from 9 a.m. to noon. Tickets are just $10 for Coalition members and $25 for non-members. The Girls Coalition aims at becoming the premier vehicle in this community for networking for girl-serving organizations and collaborative organizing, providing profes-

sional development opportunities, increasing awareness of services available for girls and providing a united advocacy voice on issues that affect girls. Grant writing refers to the practice of completing formal and or informal application processes by one party, often a nonprofit entity, educational institution or business — but also by individuals to another party such as a government department, corporation, foundation or trust. This informative interactive workshop provides insight on grant writing including a presentation on How to Find New Funding Sources and Logic Models/Outcomes. For more information, email Vivian at <girlscoaltionmiami@gmail.com> or visit online at <www.girlscoalitionmiami.org>.

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Colonial/Fairway Estates Civic Association will host a meeting on Sept. 16, 7 p.m., at 9300 SW 152 Ave. The association will have as guests officials from the Village of Palmetto Bay who will discuss how their village is governed, and will join the association in discussing how the Colonial/Fairway Estates area and the adjoining Palmetto Bay municipality can best cooperate to have a better community. The Colonial/Fairway Estates Civic Association is a voluntary organization whose membership is open not only to actual homeowners, but to all area residents. Associate memberships are available for local businesspeople, religious leaders, and elected officials during their time of service to the community. All South Dade residents are welcomed to attend this meeting. For more information on the meeting program, contact Dennis Lowe at 305-235-7888 or Robert Holley at 305-281-5875. More information about the organization is available at <www.fairwayestateshoa.com>.

CARING FOR KIDS CHILD SAFETY FAIR, SEPT. 18 Miami Dade Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s InterAmerican Campus and ConnectFamilias will host the

fourth annual Caring for Kids Child Safety Fair on Sept. 18 at 11 a.m. This fair is free and aimed at making homes and communities safer for kids. ConnectFamiliasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mission is to establish an efficient, consistent and holistic network of coordinated services that increase the safety and well-being of children and families. Fair organizers hope the event will help parents as well as children learn how to keep safe from situations such as what to do in the event of a fire, dealing with strangers, and how to properly wear bikes helmets. Specialists will be available for questions and will be conducting preliminary development screenings for children ages newborn-5. There also will be workshops for high school students on SAT preparation and how to get ready for the transition from high school to college. Parents will have the opportunity to attend a workshop about college education in the U.S. that will include tips on supporting children during the application process and once they have enrolled. For more information about the fair, contact MDCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Student Life Department at 305237-6364.

BAPTIST CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HOSPITAL PRESENTS PARENTING PROGRAM Baptist Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital will host a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parenting and Positive Disciplineâ&#x20AC;? program on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. The workshop will take place in the auditorium at

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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY SCHEDULES BENEFIT CONCERT The Entertainment Team for Key Biscayne Relay for Life will host a concert on Sept. 24, to benefit the American Cancer Society. The concert will take place from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Atchana Restaurant, inside the Mutiny Hotel, 2951 S. Bayshore Dr. in Coconut Grove. From great music by Jill Stephens and Whitney Delphos, open Bombay Sapphire Bar sponsored by Bacardi, to a special appearance by Miss Miami 2010, Jaife Calil, this benefit is sure to raise not only money but spirits. Relay for Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and

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MIAMI SCIENCE MUSEUM HOSTS FREE COMMUNITY DAYS Residents of Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami are invited to the Miami Science Museum on weekdays free of charge between the house of 3 and 6 p.m. from now until Sept. 30. The museum is located at 3280 S. Miami Ave. Residents will need to provide proof of address on designated days and times. One proof of address is valid for up to four immediate family members. The Miami Science Museum aims to make a difference in peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives by inspiring them to appreciate the impact that science and technology can have on every facet of our world. This event series was created to ensure that all community members are given the opportunity to visit and connect with the Museum. Guests will enjoy the Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibits and programming as well as fun and exciting giveaways and activities. For further information, visit <www.miamisci.org>.

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Quintero Orthodontics helps align teeth with excellence BY NANCY EAGLETON

Juan-Carlos Quintero, DDS, believes that excellent orthodontic treatment must begin with excellent diagnostics. At his South Miami practice, Quintero Orthodontics, 3D diagnosis is now the standard of care through the use of Cone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT). “As the philosopher once said, ‘to see is to know,’ and now that I ‘know,’ I could never go back to utilizing 2D x-rays,” Dr. Quintero said. “This technology will be the standard of care for all orthodontists and oral surgeons in the coming years. After all, there is no such thing as a 2D patient.” Dr. Quintero completed his master’s thesis on 3D imaging in orthodontics during his residency at the University of California at San Francisco 12 years ago, when the technology was just being developed. In February 2009, he began using 3D imaging at his solo practice and become one of the first orthodontic practices in South Florida to acquire a CBCT machine, known as an iCAT. Today, only one other practice in Miami utilizes this state of the art imaging. “Cone beam CT technology is very different from a medical CT because radiation levels on a CBCT are down to 1/100th of a med-

ical CT. This is even less than the radiation level of a full set of regular dental x-rays and is the equivalent amount of radiation to simply living for three to four days in a metropolitan area,” Dr. Quintero said. “In a 4.8-second scan, a cone beam CT shows all of the hard tissue structures, the anatomic parts that are important to an orthodontist. It also shows the soft tissue facial map, craniofacial bones, vertebrae, TMJs, teeth, roots, sinuses and airways.” So, what does this mean to the patient? “It’s the ultimate crystal ball,” Dr. Quintero said. “With this technology, we don’t take impressions and x-rays as we did in the past. These older formats actually don’t correlate to each other very well geometrically and leave questions unanswered when formulating treatment plans because we are not seeing that third dimension. With a 3D cone beam scan, the guesswork is all but eliminated, surprises are reduced and the patient treatment time can be shortened.” The interactive CBCT data and treatment plan are reviewed with the patient and family during a separate treatment consultation. “This conference is so important. An integrative approach to orthodontics is what we stress. We want to teach the patient and family about the science behind the treatment, as

Dr. Juan-Carlos Quintero –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– well as stress patient compliance,” Dr. Quintero said. “When patients are involved in their treatment, they make better patients. Our excitement is contagious and an educated patient is our best patient.” Dr. Quintero opened Quintero Orthodontics 11 years ago after taking over the practice of

Dr. Lindsey Pankey, who practiced in South Miami for 35 years. Dr. Quintero said that he follows Dr. Pankey’s philosophy of “know your patient.” “Each patient is a whole person, not just a set of teeth. We strive to learn about our patient and what’s important to them in seeking treatment,” Dr. Quintero said. “We learn about their overall attitude on health and esthetics, their health concerns, a bit about what’s going on in their lives, circumstances that may affect their ability to comply with treatment and so on.” Dr. Quintero received his dental degree from the University of Pittsburgh in (PA), degree in Orthodontics from the University of California at San Francisco and a Master of Science Degree in Oral Biology. He is the immediate past-president of the South Florida Academy of Orthodontists. He’s won numerous national research competitions, published over 14 articles in peer reviewed scientific journals, has also been featured on several television news shows, including the Discovery Channel, and lectures both nationally and internationally. Quintero Orthodontics is located at 5712 SW 77 Terr. in South Miami and the phone number is 305-666-4642. For more information, visit <www.quinteroorthodontics.com>.

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School District and later with the Santa Clara (CA) Alcohol and Drug Department. In May 2009, he was appointed to the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention National Advisory Council. He is a member of the American Public Health Association and Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America. Mineta studied Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley and earned his Master’s of Social Work from California State University, San Jose in 1990. Event sponsors are Baptist Health South Florida, South Miami Hospital Addiction Treatment Center, National Family Partnership, Informed Families and the Florida Department of Children and Families. Community partners include the South Miami Drug-Free Coalition, Office of Parental Involvement/Parent Academy, and Public Defender’s Office. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida is Informed Families’ Donor of the Year. “Red Ribbon Week has made a major difference in the lives of millions of children and families in South Florida, throughout Florida and in the nation as a whole,” said Peggy Sapp, president and CEO of Informed Families and volunteer president of the National Family Partnership. “All sectors of the community must be united for prevention to be most effective and we look forward to heavy participation from our community.” For more information about the Red Ribbon kickoff breakfast or to RSVP, call 305-856-4886 or send email to <ireyes@nfp.org>. For more information on Informed Families, visit the website at <www.informedfamilies.org>, or call 305856-4886.

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Job security for many occupations that 30 years ago promised a steady job for a persons entire working years are now empty promises. Whether you are a teacher, lineman or telephone tech, the current corporate policy is to make fewer people do more work. Technology has eliminated jobs and will continue to do so. Ask a travel agent what the internet has done to their income. The days of the company treating you like a family are gone. The rules of the employment game are drastically different and not for the better from the point of view of the employee. It is critical that all employees regardless of age or time with the company really start to get their financial act together now. Many people have their current employment as their plan A and they have

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Staff at Images Dentistry wants to make you smile BY NANCY EAGLETON Jorge Blanco, DDS, at Images Dentistry in South Miami is best known for his expertise in the field of cosmetic dentistry. Although, Dr. Blanco offers many aesthetic dentistry services, this is only one component of his practice. From general family dentistry to cosmetic dentistry to full mouth rehabilitations, his mission is to provide patients with the very best in all facets of dental care. “My goal is to provide our services to all members of the family. In fact, many families make it a point to come to my office together for their appointments,” Dr. Blanco said. “Good oral health habits for life start in childhood. Parents can set the example for their children by taking good care of their own oral health.” Images Dentistry offers general dental services including checkups, cleanings, fluoride treatments and fillings. Cosmetic or aesthetic dentistry services include teeth whitening, bonding, bridges, porcelain veneers, dental implants and full mouth rehabilitation, to name a few. A beautiful, healthy smile enhances selfesteem and can even make people look younger. Dr. Blanco revealed that many cosmetic changes also result in improved oral and total health. “When you restore teeth to their original condition, you also create a more precise bite which ultimately improves people’s ability to chew and enjoy their food,” he said. “This reduces digestive problems because digestion begins in the mouth. People often come in for the cosmetic component and don’t realize the dramatic effect it will have on their overall health.” Dr. Blanco has been practicing dentistry for 20 years. He’s not only an “Accredited Member,” of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, one of only eight in Florida, he currently serves as an examiner in the academy’s accreditation process. He also is a member of the American Dental Association, Florida Dental Association and

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According to RealTrac, Inc., Florida has the 3rd highest foreclosure rate with one out of every 57 proper ties receiving a foreclosure filing. The states with the highest foreclosure rates in the first quarter of this year were Nevada, Arizona, Florida and California, ReatlyTrac, Inc. reported. According to CNN, to date approximately 240,000 homeowners have received a loan modification through the Making Home Affordable Program. This is not enough. 1. Why isn’t the Making Home Affordable Program providing relief? There are several problems with the process underlying the Making Home Affordable program. • Banks do not have sufficient staffing to process the amount of applications. • Banks are not mandated to provide a loan modifications to the homeowner. • Banks many times do not have the final say. • Banks are hesitant to provide loan modifications to financially risky homeowners. • Bank processing errors, etc. 2. Will the foreclosure lawsuit be stopped while the Bank processes my loan modification? Unfortunately, no it will not. This is the frustrating part. Lenders are faced with problems, as the ones mentioned above, and as a result take forever to process a loan modification. Even though, the homeowner has submitted their application and may be under a review status with the Lender, the lender will proceed to place the homeowner in foreclosure. Once a homeowner is in a foreclosure status, the Lender’s attorney will begin a foreclosure proceeding against the homeowner. On the average, a loan modification will be provided to a homeowner between 6 months to one year. This delay

is due to the Lenders problems, yet Lenders continue to foreclose against homeowners. My favorite excuse is when a lender denies a homeowner a loan modification because the homeowner is too upside down on his/her home, and he/she has not made a payment in over one year. However, it was the lender that took one year to process the loan modification to begin with. There is a lot that just does not make sense. 3. Is there anything an attorney can do to speed up the loan modification process? Yes, if you are in foreclosure already, mediation can be requested. Mediation is when the lender, their attorney, the homeowner, their attorney and a mediator are present on a designated day to come to a resolution. In my view, mediation is the quickest way to reach a loan modification. Mediation should be planned and prepared appropriately. I do advise to go with an attorney. Your attorney should thoroughly review all the required paperwork including financials/loss and profit before attending. If your financials do not reach the requirements to qualify for a modification, then mediation is not an option. First and foremost there must be some form of income. All this should be reviewed and discussed before attending mediation. If mediation is not option, then the constant follow up via telephone or email is crucial. Foreclosure, Loan Modification, Bankruptcy, Short sale are not easy to deal with. There are so many people that are falling apart financially, emotionally and physically as a result of the stress that comes along with it. Do not hesitate to call or email me. I have been an attorney for over 10 years and of those ten years always in real estate. My initial consultation is free. I am here to help. We can guide and help you with all Real Estate and Bankruptcy matters. Dania S. Fernandez, Esq. 10205 South Dixie Highway, Ste. 204 Pinecrest, FL 33156 CAll today 305-254-4492 or reach me via email at dania@fap-law.com

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Wells Fargo Advisors offers 2010 Economic and Market Outlook About 200 guests attended a lunch presentation at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort and Club to listen to Bryan Piskorowski, Managing Director, Director of Market Analysis and Business Development Strategy and well known media consultant. Bryan Piskorowski has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and predecessor firms for more than 15 years. He makes frequent appearances on CNBC and Bloomberg television and is often quoted by all major financial publications. Piskorowski’s presentation gave clients an outlook on the economic and market perspectives for 2010. Also

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Hotelsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grand opening celebration to benefit Sylvester Cancer Center BY VANESSA FIORAVANTE

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