Palmeto Bay News Online edition July 13 2010

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FPL presentation scheduled for EDC meeting on July 20

BY GARY ALAN RUSE

he Arenas family of Palmetto Bay not only has found a game they enjoy playing together, the two youngest members, Andres, 11, and Juan Pablos, 9, are so good at it that they were among the top finishers at the national competition and have secured a place in the international finals.

Both boys participated in the 2010 Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) National Championship in Indianapolis, IN, June 2527, competing against 1,337 of the nation’s top Pokémon TCG players, and finished among the Top 32. They previously had won competitions at the city, state and regional levels.

Roberto Arenas remembers how his sons began playing with the Pokémon cards just on their own, without knowing the rules of the game. That soon changed, for all of them.

“Three years ago they started reading the manual and learning the rules,” Roberto said.

“After that we starting going to the league and I read a book on it so I could answer their questions. We started going to the tournaments and at the end of the first year Andres was the Florida Regional Champion. They picked it up real well and started to love the game a lot, so we took them to the tournaments outside the state, and Juan Pablos became a regional champion as well.”

BY LEE STEPHENS

Juan Pablos Arenas (left) and Andres Arenas are pictured at home with their trophies.

Rotary Club awards $69,000 in scholarships to 20 students

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wenty students from south Miami-Dade County have been awarded scholarships by the Rotary Club of Perrine-Cutler Ridge/Palmetto Bay. The club gave out a total of $69,000 in scholarships from funds raised by the fifth and sixth annual Casino Nights.

The winners included Casey Anderson (Palmetto), Natalie King (Coral Reef), Andrew Maxwell (Coral Reef), Matthew DeFranks (Columbus), Alan Bedsworth (Robert Morgan), Alexander Copa (Palmetto), Michelle Kraslow (Palmetto),

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Leigh Gordon-Patti of Coral Reef High received a $10,000 scholarship and plans to study journalism at Northwestern University.

tarting this month and moving forward, the Community Outreach meetings at the Economic Development Council (EDC) will take place on the third Tuesday of every month. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, July 20, at 8 a.m.

The upcoming keynote speakers are Steve Scroggs, project manager for Turkey Point 6 and 7, and Dan Hronec, a transmission project engineer. Scroggs and Hronec are experts on the US 1 Corridor project and will provide a brief overview of the project. They also will discuss the proposed transmission line along US 1, explain how FPL selected the route that was submitted, alternate corridors, electric and magnetic fields, and placing transmission lines under ground.

Following the presentation, attending members will have the opportunity for a detailed question and answer session.

This meeting should be informative and educational, and of importance to local businesses and residents.

Community Outreach meetings are from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Economic Development Council located at 900 Perrine Ave. in Palmetto Bay. The EDC’s Community Outreach Meetings are a free public service and open to the community. For information call 305-378-9470.

Founded in 1992, the Economic Development Council, is a public/private not-for-profit organization. The council’s overall objective is to implement an economic development program that will foster a positive image for the community, attract new businesses that create quality jobs for residents, while diversifying and strengthening the economic base consistent for the future of South Miami-Dade.

For more information about the council, call 305-378-9470 or go online to <www.edcsouthdade.com>.

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Old Cutler Road Walgreens earns Beautification Award

Pictured are (l-r) Paul Neidhart, Economic Development Council executive director; Martha Gutierrez, Walgreens store manager, and Frieda Brown, vice president of TotalBank

BY LEE STEPHENS

Walgreens, located at 20340 Old Cutler Rd. in Cutler Bay, was designated the recipient of the Beautification Award for the month of June from the Economic Development Council (EDC).

Paul Neidhart, EDC executive director, and Frieda Brown, vice president of TotalBank, presented the award to the store manager Martha Gutierrez during the EDC’s Community Outreach meeting on June 8.

Sponsored by TotalBank, the monthly award is designed to promote awareness of business owners’ pride in their establishments, as well as to foster a sense of pride in the aesthetic aspects of the community. It recognizes those businesses in South Miami-Dade County that help to make the community a more attractive place to live and work through careful attention to their physical facilities and landscaping, excellent maintenance, and attractive overall design.

Walgreens conducts free blood pressure checks every Wednesday and also offers full-service home care delivery service of

hospital equipment, helium tanks, and more. Contact this Walgreens at 305-3789470 for more information.

Walgreen’s landscaping care is a service provided by Bernal Lawn and Maintenance, which may be reached at <bernallawn@hotmail.com> or at 786487-0518.

Nominations for the Beautification Award should be forwarded to Frieda Brown at 305-964-4365 and to the EDC Community Development Committee.

Founded in 1992, the Economic Development Council, located at 900 Perrine Ave. in Palmetto Bay, is a public/private not-for-profit economic development corporation. The council’s overall objective is to implement an economic development program that will foster a positive image for the community, attract new businesses that create quality jobs for residents, while diversifying and strengthening the economic base consistent for the future of South Miami-Dade.

For more information about the council, call 305-378-9470.

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In October the family will have lived in Palmetto Bay eight years. Roberto said that he also plays Pokémon now and that his wife, Gricelda, also learned the game so she could participate and help, and that she’s quite good at it.

“I feel very proud of the three of them, because they ended up being very good players in a very short time,” Gricelda said. “It’s hard though, because they are in the same area and sometimes they end up playing each other and it’s hard to see one beating the other.

“Sometimes I feel like the mom of the Williams sisters. I learned to play the game because my boys and my husband play. It’s fun, and I found out you can also use the Pokémon stories to help your kids learn about different things.”

She said that players can compete and win scholarship money, too, which is an added incentive.

For the boys, the enjoyment of the game and the thrill of the competition is the best part.

“I was very excited, but I was also very nervous,” Andres said. “I just figured if I played calmly, then I would get good results.

I was very happy with the results. The main part of playing is to have fun, and everybody gets better as they go along.”

Juan Pablos, who turns 10 on July 16, agreed.

“It was great, but I felt very nervous,” he said.

Roberto Arenas not only learned the ropes and became a player himself, he now runs the Miami league operating at Outland Station, 12540 SW 120 St. As a player in the Masters division, this year he won a couple of premier tournaments, and got second place in the Florida Regional Championships in Orlando.

“It’s good for parents to get the kids to play,” Roberto said. “It develops a lot of mental skills; there’s a lot of math. It’s an easy game but you need to think through the strategy.”

Roberto also said that in tournament play the youngsters get to meet their peers from around the country and around the world.

“They invite only 128 kids from all over the world and the U.S. kids get 30 places out of those,” Roberto said. “Juan Pablos ended up ranked 15th in the U.S. and Andres ended up as 20th, so they have already been invited to compete for the title of World Champion at the elite TCG World Tournament in Kona, Hawaii, in August.”

Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world, with the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment and the official Pokémon website.

For more information, visit online at <www.pokemon.com/us/organized-play>. If parents are interested in having their children join the local league, they may call Roberto Arenas at 305-790-6940.

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SCHOLARSHIPS, from page 1 Adam Nathan (Westminster), Alexa Riccardi (Lourdes), Kevin Rodriguez (Varela), Francis Tam (Palmetto), Leigh Gordon-Patti (Coral Reef), Caroline Henley (Coral Reef), Emily Perritt (Robert Morgan), Hsiao Yao (Palmetto), Kammy Diaz (Southridge), Jacob George (Robert Morgan), Diamia Foster (Southridge), Leo Kaplowitz (Robert Morgan), and Jacqueline Rowe (DASH).

The community room at the Southland Mall was packed with scholarship winners and their families. More than 100 people attended the ceremony.

“That was to have the community get involved to see what was the result of the Casino Night,” said Francine Tegzes, Rotary Club treasurer. “And so they become more aware of Rotary and what we do for the community.”

The amounts awarded ranged from $1,000 to $10,000. They are one year scholarships payable to the schools the students plan to attend. They also are to be used strictly for tuition and fees.

Coral Reef High graduate Leigh Gordon-Patti received a $10,000 scholarship. She plans to study journalism at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She might not be attending Northwestern without the scholarship.

“It would have been much more difficult,” she said. “I would have had to get a lot more loans. My brother is in school too.

This is what sealed the deal for me. I wasn’t sure I could go.”

In order to qualify for the scholarship, each of the students had to write an essay about their life.

“Each of the nine committee members read through them and scored them,” Tegzes said. “We had 53 applications altogether. That is a record.”

The committee also looked at each student’s grade point average, community service hours and references. Tegzes said the determination of awards didn’t rest

Casey Anderson of Palmetto picks up her Rotary scholarship.

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strictly on academics or financial need.

Six of the scholarship winners — Anderson, DeFranks, King, Maxwell, Perritt and Rowe — also were Silver Knight candidates.

In the past, this Rotary Club has given away as much as $100,000 in scholarships, but that was when the economy was roaring along and the scholarships were for multiple years. The students who received these scholarships are welcome to apply again for the next round of awards.

In order to be eligible, students must live south of N. Kendall Drive and north of SW 288th Street and be planning to attend an accredited college or university. They also must be a U.S. citizen with an un-weighted grade point average of 2.5 in high school or a 2.5 in college. Students have to submit a copy of their transcripts and their ACT or SAT scores as well as the one page essay.

Tegzes said the seventh annual Casino Night is scheduled for Oct. 16.

“It’s a community event and the theme is Marti Gras,” she said.

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‘Tis the season for fireworks and oratory...ooo...ahhh Michael Miller EXECUTIVE EDITOR

AROUND TOWN The Fourth of July was not only fun on its own terms (despite the inclement weather), it was the also the ideal patriotic setting for local politicians to get out there and meet folks, shake hands and present themselves and their goals. And what could be more American than that?

Small town settings are perfect for recapturing the grass-roots approach to achieving public service positions, and provide voters (or potential voters at least) the chance to size up the candidates and start thinking about who they want to pick.

And there’s all that great food and things like pie-eating contests...

Double take...? Now, mind you, we’re not saying that they’re like twins separated at birth or anything, but some folks have noticed a similarity between Mayor

Gene Flinn, who many of you may have seen, in person or in pictures, and TV and film actor Larry Miller (no relation to yours truly).

Larry Miller has in Eugene P. Flinn, Jr. a bunch of movies, –––––––––––– such as Pretty Woman, Suburban Commando, The Nutty Professor, 10 Things I Hate About You, The Princess Diaries, Valentine’s Day and the animated Bee Movie (as, of all things, “Mayor Dean Larry Miller Buzzwell”). On TV –––––––––––– he’s been on Law & Order, Desperate Housewives, Boston Legal, Burn Notice and is now hosting a new comedy game show, Late Night Liars.

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yourself. So I guess if any studio ever decides to make a movie (or maybe a sitcom) about the turbulent days of incorporation for a certain municipality and what follows, there’s an actor they could tap for one of the key roles. Anyone know any other local people that resemble someone in Hollywood? Or vice versa?

In the good ol’ summertime... lots of folks hit the road to go someplace different for vacation, although there is lots of good local stuff to see and do that you may be overlooking. But if you want to drive about an hour’s worth, one neat place to see is the Boca Raton Museum of Art. It’s located at 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, Florida 33432.

Now through August 8 you can see the 59th Annual All Florida Juried Competition and Exhibition, the state’s oldest annual juried competition. Over the years, the Museum’s All Florida has introduced the work of thousands of Florida artists working in all media - emerging, under recognized and established younger

and mid-career artists. Also there is the Boca Museum Artists Guild: Biennial Members Exhibition and the African, Oceanic and Meso-American Treasures from the Museum’s Permanent Collection.

Ticket prices are no higher than a movie, with General Admission: Adults $8; Seniors, 65 and over $6; Students, with ID $4; Children, 12 and under, free. For additional information, call 561-392-2500 or visit www.bocamuseum.org.

And by the way...be sure to shop local for anything you need for your trip, or just for staying home.

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Proposed Amendment 1 challenged by Rick Scott candidacy?

R. Kenneth Bluh KENNETH’S COMMENTARY Running for a statewide public office is a very expensive proposition. No candidate without the financial backing of either the Republican or Democratic Party can garner sufficient money to mount an effective campaign. Many individuals qualified for public office are deterred from running because they know they cannot raise the required dollars to win an election.

Recognizing this fact, and wanting to attract a greater number of qualified candidates, the voters of the state amended our state constitution in 1998 to provide public funding for statewide candidates — governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agricultural commissioner — subject to certain qualifying requirements. The money comes from the state’s general revenue fund, the money that is used to finance state operations.

To receive public funding, the candidate

must first have opposition and agree to spend no more than $2 per registered voter if running for governor or $1 per registered voter if running for a cabinet position. The 2010 November election could cost taxpayers $27 million of their money to fund public campaigns.

While Florida is considering eliminating public financing other states are moving in the other direction. Californians, with their gigantic budget deficit, are considering expanding their public financing program.

Wisconsin is expanding public financing to include state supreme court candidates.

Today the question is: Should Florida taxpayers finance the political campaigns for those seeking public office when we are firing teachers and cutting back or eliminating financing of so many necessary government programs?

Up to a few months ago I figured that when the public realizes taxpayer financing of political campaigns is costing $27 million for this year’s round of elections they will vote for Constitutional Amendment 1 and save the money for more needy programs.

Let the candidates and their political party finance their campaigns. That was until two neophyte political wan-a-bees came on the scene.

–– VIEWPOINT –– One neophyte, Rick Scott, with billions in his pocket, has privately financed his todate successful campaign for governor with his own money. Without public financing there would be no primary. Scott, new Republican on the scene, will coast through the primary and into the general election this November.

Now the question is: Do we eliminate public financing and give statewide public office to the guy or gal with the most money or do we keep Constitutional Amendment 1 on the books and give every qualified serious candidate a chance? Is it fair, or is it appropriate, for political newcomers to be able to enter a race based more on their bank accounts than on their ability to successfully hold public office. Is the job for sale to the highest bidder?

You must decide when you vote.

Another solution? Cap the total, with or

without public funding the amount of money that a candidate can spend on an election. That would include third party financing as well. If a private group wants to take out an ad for or against a candidate, the cost must be included in the limit permitted to the candidate.

Obviously, that proposal must come through a public petition drive. No member of the Florida Legislature — past, present or future —ever would endorse such an amendment to our constitution.

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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Take a vacation without spending a lot of money

Al Sunshine 4 YOUR MONEY During these tough times it’s hard to go on a nice vacation without spending a lot of money. Fortunately, there are plenty of helpful tips that may actually allow you to go on two vacations a year rather than one.

Airline tickets could end up costing a lot more this year so it’s important to save money on tickets by taking advantage of whatever special discounts may be offered.

In order to save on tickets plan ahead and visit discount websites to look for better deals.

While these sites might charge you a service fee ($5 or so), they easily can combine flight segments from different airlines to give you a great deal. It’s also a good idea to take a look at connecting flights. You might think connecting flights are an inconvenience, but you can save a good chunk of money by doing it. Consider the pros and cons and don’t write it off right away.

It also is important to travel light because airlines are starting to charge for everything now and if you have two or more bags, it is likely you’ll be charged for it. Remember to avoid oversized bags whenever possible and try to stick to one bag per person.

Oftentimes you can save money on round trip tickets, because one way tickets are so expensive that it makes a round trip ticket cheaper. In addition, flying in and out of the same airport almost always is cheaper.

If you are planning to visit two countries and an airline makes you change planes in those countries anyway, you might be in luck. Check pricing on the flights to see if you can stay a few days in the country where you change flights instead of changing planes right away, because airlines often allow you to do that for the same price.

We also spend a lot of money on our meals when while on vacation. Most people avoid it, but cooking on vacation actually can be fun.

When you do go out for meals, it’s not always the best idea to eat breakfast at the hotel. There’s a good chance that the breakfast at the hotel will be extra expensive and won’t be that great. It probably pays to walk out the front door in the morning and find a local cafe. You might just stumble onto the local favorite.

What’s more, fancy lunches are often

much less expensive than dinners. If you eat a big breakfast, lunch and a light dinner, you’ll not only save money, but also eat healthier.

When renting a car, make sure you get the smallest car you can possibly find. Not only will you save money at the car rental place, but you’ll also spend less on gas. One-way car rentals (meaning that the pickup and drop off locations are different) are sometimes more than twice the price of standard rentals, especially if the two locations are in different states (or different countries).

Also remember that oftentimes your insurance company and credit cards automatically provide rental car coverage, so take advantage of that fact when you rent a car. All you have to do is pay for the rental with the credit card that will cover you.

Also, when you’re renting a car and need to refuel, just fill it up with regular gas since that’s what the car rental company uses anyway. Also, decline any offer to fill the gas tank up for you. Even though it seems like the advertised price is cheap, they charge you for a full tank of gas regardless of how much is left in there when you bring the car back.

A good way to save money on hotels is to stay in the smaller towns and away from downtown. If you don’t mind the longer ride, you might just save a bundle. Sometimes smaller hotel chains are willing to give you free upgrades, or even free nights. If you already have a reservation booked elsewhere, call them up and tell them that you would consider changing unless you can get an additional night free. What’s more, if you’re staying at a destination for at least a few days, consider a vacation home instead of hotels. They often are more comfortable and your cost will probably be cheaper.

Another way to save money on your vacation is to enjoy the local alternatives. Many items are less expensive when it’s made in the country you are visiting. Consider trying the local beer, coffee or food. You might be surprised at how good and really cheap it is.

Look for member discounts, because many attractions such as theme parks, museums and other local offerings have discounts for seniors, children or students. If you are traveling, remember to take your ID and membership cards (e.g. AAA card) with you so that you’re able to take advantage. And when traveling with friends, look for group discounts.

Happy traveling!

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We have reached a turning point for Miami-Dade County

BY GEORGE BURGESS County Manager

During boom and bust, I’m bullish on Miami, and nothing about the last few years has changed that.

Anyone who disagrees is welcome to take a walk onto Biscayne Boulevard past the condos, bustling shops and sidewalk cafes that were not there six years ago. I’ll take you to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, which helped reinvent Downtown Miami.

I’ll show you projects from the Building Better Communities bond program, which is laying the foundation for the next generation of growth in Miami-Dade. And I’ll give you an amazing view of the whole thing from the upper deck of our new ballpark, which is on track to be a national model for public-private partnerships.

We have taken a yesteryear airport and are transforming it into a gateway worthy of what Miami has become. We have taken a seaport that is globally competitive today and launched extraordinary projects to make it globally competitive tomorrow.

We’re providing jobs in sectors that need them most at a time when they’re most needed. We have earned our place among the likes of Barcelona and Chicago and Sydney.

Our challenge today is not to be better than this one or greater than that one. It is to be the architects of our own best future, the authors of our own greatest destiny. For better or worse, we will look back on this season in 10, 25 or 50 years, and realize what a crucial turning point it was.

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Over the next few months, this community will hear news and make decisions that simply have no precedent in our modern history. Last month, we learned that property values fell more than 13 percent across the county. Some of our cities were hit as hard as 25 or 30 percent. Since 2008, countywide property value has fallen more than $53 billion.

Sacrifices are coming. That is inevitable and, in some ways, can be healthy. Over the past three years, we at the county have closed budget gaps totaling $800 million.

Now we’re facing a gap of another $420 million.

For many of you, the cracks have not yet appeared. There’s a degree to which we’re proud of that. We had built up reserves and contingency funds, and that helped us persevere. A crisis is a terrible thing to waste, and we’ve been able to streamline our operations in ways my predecessors could never have hoped.

We have fewer employees per resident than we have since the early 90s, and the typical resident pays less for government today, adjusted for inflation, than they have for some 20 years. Our union partners have made concessions that their predecessors would never have considered. And our employees have stepped up in ways we could never have imagined.

Our police and firefighters will still be keeping you safe, the traffic lights will still have electricity and the tap water will still be clean, safe and delicious. The time has come, though, to talk about what role government should play in MiamiDade County. This community needs to move past the sound bites and into a great conversation.

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Chamber South hosts ‘Meet the Candidates’

BY GARY ALAN RUSE

Chamber South hosted the first of three “Meet the Candidates” programs on Wednesday, July 7, with political aspirants from the three municipalities of Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay and Pinecrest who will be in the Nov. 2 election.

Conducted at its southern office at 900 Perrine Ave. in Palmetto Bay, the early evening meeting was moderated

by Jeff Flanagan, chair of Chamber South’s Government Affairs Committee, and overseen by Chamber South president Mary Scott Russell, Government Affairs Committee member Kent Crook and staffers Alexandra Van Ginkel and Sandy Gallaher.

Each of the candidates had approximately two minutes to introduce themselves and briefly mention their goals to the standing-room-only crowd.

Candidates from Cutler Bay were Vice Mayor Ed MacDougall, who is running for mayor; Councilmember Tim Meerbott, who also is running for mayor, Councilmember Peggy Bell of District 3, who is running for re-election, and Steve Zarzecki, a new candidate running for the District 1 council seat. Also present was Mayor Paul Vrooman, who is not running for reelection, and Councilman Ernie Sochin, whose seat is not up for election this year.

Candidates from Palmetto Bay were District 3 Councilmember Shelley Stanczyk who is running for mayor; new candidate Peter England, also running for mayor; new candidate David Zisman, running for mayor; new candidate Patrick Fiore, running for District 1 councilmember; Bev Gerald, a new can-

Pictured (l-r) are Sandy Gallaher, Jeff Flanagan, Mary Scott Russell, Kent Crook and Alexandra Van Ginkel of Chamber South.

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didate also running for the District 1 seat; new candidate John Dubois, running for the District 3 seat; new candidate Joan Lindsay, also running for the District 3 seat.

Jim Araiza, who is running for mayor, and Benjamin Oppenheim, who is running for the District 3 seat, had prior commitments and were unable to attend.

Eugene Flinn, the current mayor who is termed out and now running for the County Commission District 8 seat, and recently elected Councilmember Howard Tendrich and Vice Mayor Brian Pariser also were present.

From Pinecrest, current Seat 2 Councilmember Jeff Cutler, who is running for re-election, participated, and Mayor Cindy Lerner, although not up for re-election this year, attended.

Albert Harum-Alvarez, also a candidate for the County Commission District 8 seat, attended.

Russell explained why her organization chose to host the gathering.

“We felt it was important to give everyone an opportunity to meet the candidates,” Russell said. “An educated electorate is an electorate that is not wasting its votes.

“So many times people go to the polls and haven’t had a chance to meet or hear personally from the candidates, and we feel it is important to give everyone the opportunity to hear them and the candidates an opportunity to be heard. We’re happy to provide that role in a complimentary event for the community.”

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Cutler Bay’s 43rd annual July 4 celebration at Whispering Pines Park was made even more special by the presentation of an honored flag.

U.S. Air Force Colonel Ross (Rosco) Anderson presented a flag that had flown during his most recent four tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan to the Town of Cutler Bay in honor of all the armed forces veterans from Cutler Bay and South MiamiDade County. Mayor Paul Vrooman accepted the flag, neatly folded in a case with medallions representing the various service branches.

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Salute to Education rewards 70 grads with scholarships

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took place on Saturday, June 12, at the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel.

Below are the names of area Salute to Education scholarship winners separated by school and the category in which the student won the scholarship: Archbishop Coleman Carroll High School — Grear Liggines, Athletics; Carrollton School — Chloe Burke, Arts: Foreign Language and Language Arts; Coral Gables High School — Alexandra Martinez, Arts: Foreign Language and Language Arts; Alice Shen, Leadership/Service; Maria Camila Hernandez, Sciences: Mathematics/ Computer Science; Coral Reef High School — Diana Alvarenga, Arts: Foreign Language and Language Arts; Nicholas Maas, Arts: Performing Arts and Visual Arts; Caroline Henley, Athletics; Nicole Morales, Leadership/Service; Kevin Maestre, Sciences: Mathematics/Computer Science; Felix Varela High School — Ivonne Navarro, Leadership/Service; G. Holmes Braddock High School —

Maritza Torres Arts: Foreign Language and Language Arts; Jennifer Mejias; Sciences: Natural Science; Gulliver Preparatory School — Alexa Suarez, Athletics; Emily Martinez-Lanza, Leadership/Service; Homestead High School — Marie Mathurin, Leadership/Service; John A. Ferguson High School — Michelle Avalos, Arts: Foreign Language and Language Arts; Haydee Del Calvo, Arts: Performing Arts and Visual Arts; Adriana Del Rosario, Athletics; MAST Academy — Laura Londono, Arts: Foreign Language and Language Arts; Alyssa Nelson, Leadership/Service; Shanique Martin, Sciences: Natural Science; Miami Killian High School — Alycia LeNoble, Athletics; Miami Palmetto High School — Nikki Rigl, Arts: Performing Arts and Visual Arts; Alexandra Rigl, Leadership/Service; Francis Tam, Sciences: Mathematics / Computer Science; Mats Jaslow, Sciences: Natural Science; Miami Southridge High School —

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Salute to Education Inc., a scholarship program created and funded by the 19 South Florida Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers and Ford Motor Company, has awarded $1,000 scholarships to 70 recent high school graduates in Miami-Dade County.

The South Florida Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers are committed to continue supporting South Florida students with their post secondary education, even during these difficult economic times.

Salute to Education Inc., established in 1994, is a non-profit organization funded through dealership contributions and corporate support from Ford Division, Lincoln Mercury Division, Ford Credit and Ford Customer Service Division. In addition, the program receives support from a Scholarship Committee composed of Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers and business, educational and civic leaders. Community volunteer participation has been an integral part of the campaign’s success.

Salute to Education is one of the largest private scholarship programs in South Florida and has awarded more than $3.3 million in scholarships to more than 3,300 deserving public and private high school seniors in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

“We recognize the tremendous potential in the students within the South Florida community and we are committed to helping them pursue their dreams of a higher education,” said Victor Benitez, president of Salute to Education and vice president of Gus Machado Ford.

“With the consistent rise in college tuition, students have come to rely on scholarships like ours to help fund their schooling.

Although we live in challenging economic times, the South Florida Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealers are still committed to continuing granting scholarships and assisting high school seniors in South Florida with their educational goals.”

The 70 winners from Miami-Dade County were recognized during the 16th annual Salute to Education Awards Luncheon which

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Diamia Foster, Leadership/Service; Miami Sunset High School — Alexis Ludena, Sciences: Mathematics/Computer Science; New World School of the Arts — Aurelia Javier, Arts: Performing Arts and Visual Arts; Palmer Trinity School — Cindy Chang, Athletics; Robert Morgan Educational Center — Maricela Nodar, Arts: Performing Arts and Visual Arts; School for Advanced Studies (Kendall) — Natacha Galindo-Lopez, Leadership/Service; Charlotte Rojas, Sciences: Mathematics/Computer Science; Laura MacKinnon, Sciences: Natural Science; South Miami High School — Jennifer Navarro, Sciences: Natural Science; Southwest Miami High School — Yanai Marquez, Leadership/Service; Jorge Soto, Sciences: Natural Science, and Westminster Christian School — Robert Dolan III, Arts: Performing Arts and Visual Arts.

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Sun Life Rising Star Awards to offer scholarships, grants

BY JULIE E. JIMÉNEZ

The U.S. division of Sun Life Financial Inc. and the Miami Dolphins Foundation have announced they are accepting applications from South Florida nonprofit organizations that work with at-risk youth to win one of four $50,000 grants that will be distributed in the area, through the Sun Life Rising Star Awards.

As part of the application process, each nonprofit will have the opportunity to nominate a student who participates in the organization for a chance to receive a $5,000 scholarship.

Sun Life Financial and the Miami Dolphins initially announced the program would be brought to the region as part of the Sun Life Stadium naming rights and sponsorship announcement this past January. Both Sun Life Financial and the Dolphins reiterated their commitment to the program at Fins Weekend during the Kickoff Pairings Party and Team Awards Ceremony on June 3.

The program was developed to recognize and provide resources to high school students who have overcome the odds and remained committed to furthering their education and the nonprofit organizations who work on their behalf.

South Florida is one of six areas that the program will visit this year. The awards program will give away a total of $1 million in grants and scholarships in 2010.

South Florida area applications will be accepted through July 23 and can be downloaded from <www.sunlifestadium.com>.

Applications received from the South Florida area will be reviewed by an independent judging panel consisting of “rising

stars” from the Miami Dolphins, local community leaders and educators. Judges include Miami Dolphins Limited Partners Venus and Serena Williams; Jeanette Sparano, the wife of Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano; Dolphins wide receivers Davone Bess and Greg Camarillo; Society Scene publisher Stacy Ostrau, and local philanthropist Ada Cole.

To be considered for funding, an organization must be designated as nonprofit and work with children under the age of 21 in the areas of education engagement and/or increasing high school graduation rates. In addition to grant money, each organization will receive training, materials and the curriculum necessary to develop and provide financial education for the youth in its program.

Organizations also will have the opportunity to nominate one extraordinary high school senior who is actively involved in the program and: • Plans to pursue post-secondary education (i.e. college, trade school); • Exhibits leadership qualities beyond their years, and • Participates in community activities.

All winning organizations will be automatically considered for an additional $50,000 grant to further their mission.

Winning students will be invited to enter an essay competition where one student will be selected as the National Sun Life Rising Star Award winner and receive a scholarship worth up to $50,000 payable over four years. The national award winners will be announced in late 2010.

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The Girl Scouts currently are accepting donations for Juliette’s Closet, a fundraiser to be launched in September.

Items may be mailed or dropped off at Girl Scouts Council of Tropical Florida, 11347 SW 160 St., attention Shana Perera.

Juliette’s Closet is named in honor of Juliette Gordon Low, who founded the Girl Scouts in 1912. Low sold her strand of pearls in order to raise funds to launch the first Girl Scout Troop in the U.S. To help fill Juilette’s Closet, the Council is looking for donations of high-end, gently used designer clothing, such as evening gowns, purses, clutches, high-quality costume jewelry and shoes.

Donors may also arrange to have items picked up from a central location by contacting Sally at 305-253-4841, ext. 231. All donations are tax deductible, as permissible.

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MEET YOUR JUDICIAL CANDIDATES AT CHAMBER LUNCHEON, JULY 14 Chamber South invites citizens to meet the judicial candidates for the upcoming election at a network luncheon on Wednesday, July 14, 11:45 a.m., at Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 5829 SW 73 St. For more information, contact Chamber South at 305-661-1621.

MEET YOUR COUNTY COMMISSION CANDIDATES AT JULY 28 BREAKFAST Chamber South will host a breakfast on Wednesday, July 28, 7:15 a.m., at the Miami Marriott Dadeland, located at 9100 S. Dadeland Boulevard.

Citizens will be able to meet the candidates running for County Commission for District 8 and District 10.

For more information, contact Chamber South at 305-661-1621.

HISTORYMIAMI EXHIBITION FOCUSES ON ‘NATURAL DISASTERS OF THE CARIBBEAN? HistoryMiami has unveiled its latest exhibit, titled “Natural Disasters of the Caribbean, 1495-2010.” The museum, located at 101C W. Flagler St., is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The third Thursday of each month, it will remain open until 9 p.m.

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‘PET FEST? SLATED JULY 18 AT CAULEY SQUARE VILLAGE Cauley Square Historic Railroad Village presents “Pet Fest,” on Sunday, July 18, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cauley Square Village is located at 22400 Old Dixie Hwy. The festival will feature a pet pageant, beginning at 1 p.m. Pet Fest is sponsored

by Petco, Redland Animal Hospital and the Pet Chamber of Commerce. The event is free to the public with free parking.

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CITIZENS? ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULED ON JULY 28 The Citizens’ Advisory Committee of the Miami-Dade Police Department Hammocks District will meet on Wednesday, July 28, 7:30 p.m., at the Hammocks District Station, located at 10000 SW 142 Ave. The meeting is open to the public. Any problem requiring special committee atten-

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Local business raises money to help young cancer victim

BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD

Less than two years ago, James Rogers opened his own shop, J’s Automotive Repair, at 10718 SW 188 St. in Cutler Bay. The mechanic has been well known in the South Miami-Dade community and so his shop was successful from the beginning.

Rogers believed it was time to give back to the community.

“I was looking for some type of charity,” he said. “I had the opportunity to help out somebody.”

A friend put him in touch with Mia Caleca-Miller’s family. The 2-year-old was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a solid tumor often found in the neck, chest or abdomen. Rogers said the family had reached their insurance limits and they needed help coping with medical bills.

“I met with Mia’s family. I thought it was a good cause. Here is somebody I can actually help,” Rogers said. “Not a major corporation like Red Cross where you don’t know where the money is going to. I felt like this is the type of people I wanted to help out.”

Rogers said he empathizes with the Caleca-Miller family.

“If you’re a parent, you do what you can to make their chances better,” he said. “I made some arrangements; I made some phone calls. I got one of my parts distributors to give me the oil and filters for free.

So all the money could go to the family.”

The fundraiser took place on Sunday, May 23, in the parking lot of J’s Automotive Repairs. Most people had heard of the event through word of mouth and public service ads.

“We probably had over 300-400 people come by,” he said. “We did 70-80 oil changes that day.”

He had one of his mechanics come to work that day and two other friends came by to help.

Each car took 15-20 minutes and the oil was changed only if they donated at least $10 to the cause. Many donated more.

Rogers was surprised by how much everyone wanted to help. NAPA Auto Parts donated the oil and oil filters. Pollo Campero gave out free lunches for every oil change. Shaune from Steve and Michael’s Hair Salon gave $5 haircuts to people.

“She got Publix to donate baked goods,” he said, adding that she made $180 in haircuts. “We raised over $6,000 that day.”

One woman baked an elaborate Elmo cake to give to Mia. They also raffled off a variety of goods, including a 32-inch television donated by Snap-On Tools.

“People were good,” Rogers said.

“Mia’s dad had never heard of anybody doing like this before. He was skeptical.

When we called him at the end of the day, he was in tears. People will come to help out a stranger.”

Rogers said a couple of businesses came by after the fact and dropped off checks.

The Black Water Sound band came out to play for everyone as did X Spelled, a teen band.

“We’re looking to do another one for her in August which will be more like a Casino Night at Signature Gardens,” he said. “I’m kind of involved in that, but not as much.”

That event is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 20, 8-11 p.m. Tickets are $100 which includes hor d’oeuvres, $200 in gaming tokens and an open bar. Tables are $750.

For more information, go online to <www.Hope4Mia.com>. To reach J’s Automotive Repairs, call 305-233-7150.

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Epilepsy Foundation of Florida offering free safety helmets

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With summer finally here and children free from the classroom, kids are outdoors running, playing sports, and of course riding bicycles. The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF) is helping to keep kids (and adults) safe by offering free safety helmets to Florida families.

The free helmets will help prevent head injury, which is a leading cause of epilepsy and seizure disorders, especially in children. About 360,000 Floridians are diagnosed with epilepsy or other seizure disorders. Nationally, seizure-related injuries kill more than 42,000 Americans each year.

In addition to free helmets, the EFOF also provides a variety of bike-riding safety tips on its website at <www.EpilepsyFLA.org>.

“Kids’ summers should be filled with fun activities like bike riding, but it’s important to stay safe,” said Karen Basha Egozi, EFOF CEO. “We’re very pleased to offer free helmets to avoid head injuries that

could cause epilepsy and many other serious conditions.”

The EFOF free helmet program is funded by a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

Besides saving lives, the program is designed to save medical expenses.

According to FDOT, every dollar spent on bicycle helmets saves $30 in direct healthcare costs.

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Locally made film tackles topic of school violence

BY GARY ALAN RUSE

An independently produced film with an important message about school violence and the forces that contribute to it will be shown during a special premiere on Thursday, July 22, at 7 p.m., at the Tower Theater/Miami Dade College, located at 1508 SW Eighth St. General admission is $6 and tickets are available only online at <www.HiddenRage.com>.

Premieres in other cities around the country are to follow.

Produced locally, the film, Hidden Rage, dramatically traces the steps leading up to an act of school violence that seems torn from the headlines as a teenage boy, unrelentingly bullied by classmates and neglected by his career-driven single mother, reaches the breaking point and takes a gun to school to confront his tormentors.

Locked into a no-way-out situation as SWAT teams scramble to the locked-down school, the troubled young man must face the consequences of his actions in a sobering conclusion as his life and others are changed forever.

Produced by The God of Moses Entertainment, a faith-based film company, Hidden Rage features a number of accomplished professional actors, including talented newcomer Aaron Goldenberg, and many notable volunteer “extras,” such as State Rep. Julio Robaina, former South Miami Mayor Horace Feliu (as a judge) and students from several area schools.

“This film allows parents, teachers and students to see the signs along the way of a child or a young man, in this case, who is about to go off the deep end and lose control,” Feliu said after filming concluded.

“Basically this film is a public service film designed to help not only teachers and parents, but more importantly, the young people going to school.”

The film was produced by Norton Rodriguez, Mario Ortiz and Roberto Escobar. The effects of the recession caused post-production delays, but now that the movie is finally being released,

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Rodriguez, who also directed the film, is excited about its potential.

“Our goal as film makers and as parents of young adults ourselves was to capture the growing epidemic of youth violence in public schools on film — first to expose it, and secondly to create a film that would not only show parents, teachers and students the signs to look for in a teen with potential problems, but also, to help bring a solution to this growing problem, which is not only a problem in the U.S. but also abroad.”

It is hoped that Hidden Rage will be available to students to help raise awareness and to prompt discussions of this highly important topic.

“Hidden Rage has teamed up with Victory for Youth, a non-profit organization geared to helping teens at the local and national level in high schools across the U.S.,” Rodriguez added. “Through Victory for Youth, we plan to reach every teenager in the public schools system with the message of ‘Stop the Violence.’”

For information, visit the movie’s official website at <www.hiddenrage.com/>.

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Cauley Square to present ‘Oldies but Goodies’ show

The New International Supremes are seen in a previous concert at Cauley Square.

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BY SHERRY MILLER

Cauley Square Historic Railroad Village, located in Goulds, will present an “Oldies but Goodies” Weekend, Saturday, Sept. 25, and Sunday, Sept. 26, featuring the popular Kim Bankston in concert with the New International Platters and the New International Supremes on Saturday, and an antique car show on Sunday.

Back by popular request from a sellout performance in February, Bankston performs solo with instrumentalists and selections of Brazilian Jazz. Joining the New International Platters and New International Supremes will be the soloist from the Marvelettes, all-performing those No. 1 hits of yesteryear.

The Sept. 25 concert begins at 8 p.m. and continues until 11 p.m. on stage. Prior to the concert a specially priced buffet dinner will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. There will be a cash bar for beer, wine and beverages open the entire night. Parking is free, but valet parking will be available.

You can dance cheek-to-cheek under the twinkling lights of Cauley Square’s newly landscaped Meditation Gardens.

Tickets for the concert are $12 and are available in advance at the Village Chalet.

To continue the spirit of the “oldies” weekend, Cauley Square will present its ever-popular Antique Car Show on Sunday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., showcasing classic cars from collectors and classic car show impresario Gerry Perez.

Entry to the Classic Antique Car Show as well as parking is free.

The Village Chalet and Tea Room restaurants are open with outdoor patios for lunch and dinner.

For concert tickets and special concert buffet dinner reservations call direct to Chef Noel at 305-878-1410 or 305-2839091.

Cauley Square Village is located at 22400 Old Dixie Hwy. (off US1 at SW 224th Street). For more information on Cauley Square, call 305-258-3543 or visit online at <www.cauleysquare.com>.

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The Florida Marlins have announced the addition of Cirque Dreams to the 2010 Baker Concrete Super Saturday schedule.

The innovative and action-packed postgame performance will take place on Aug. 7 when the Florida Marlins are scheduled to face the St. Louis Cardinals at Sun Life Stadium. Game time is 7:10 p.m.

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Since its inception, more than 20 million people worldwide have experienced a Cirque Dreams brand show in theaters, casinos, theme parks, arenas and most recently on Broadway to rave reviews for Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, the first and only show of its kind to ever perform on Broadway.

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Baker Concrete Super Saturdays also feature pre-game parties at The Strike Zone at Gate H, including: Celebrity, player and alumni autograph sessions; Billy The Marlin, Lilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Billy, the Mermaids and Manatees; special prizes and live TV/radio broadcasts, and interactive giveaways for the first 15,000 fans.

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2010 Bentley Supersports Convertible a ‘drop top’ to die for

Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS I recently had the pleasure of attending the international press preview in Telluride, CO, for the new 2011 Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible, a nifty piece of automotive hardware that will hit American showrooms in September with a base price of $280,400. Yes, that’s correct, there is not an extra zero in that figure.

For that tidy little figure, you get an amazingly agile automobile that’s powered by a 621-hp twin-turbocharged W-12 engine (12/19 mpg) mated to a revised ZF 6HP26 automatic transmission with Quickshift that cuts shift times by 50 percent and enables double downshifts. The powerplant delivers 0-60 mph in just 3.9 seconds, 0-100 in 9.6 seconds and rockets to a top speed of 202 mph.

That’s the fact sheet for this latest addition to the storied Bentley Motors stable of luxury automobiles, and Bentley executives are patting themselves on the back and crowing that the new Supersports Convertible is the fastest,

most potent drop top the company has ever made. It’s also unmistakably Bentley in its design, from the distinctive center air intake and vertical grilles that feed a 10 percent larger air volume to the turbocharger intercoolers and hood vents that draw hot air from the engine bay. To the rear, curved wheel arches accommodate the increased rear track of the upgraded chassis and give the car a muscular stance. A fixed spoiler and twin elliptical tailpipes add to the rear styling.

Inside, the four-seat interior is driverfocused and wrapped in luxury, with satinfinished carbon fiber Alcantara and soft-grip leather for a distinctly sporting and contemporary style. The lightweight carbon fiber sports seats hold occupants in place and shave 99 pounds from the car’s weight.

As for the Colorado ride-and-drive, the Bentley marketing team put together a spectacular 200-mile route along the scenic San Juan Skyway that the took the auto writers from upstate Telluride to the historic town of Durango in southwestern Colorado. It was the perfect highway to test the mettle of the new Supersports Convertible with its new 40/60 rear-biased torque split all-wheel drive system.

The system reduced understeer when powering out of curves and provided better acceleration and control with “throttle steering.”

Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible has vertical grilles, functional air intake, curved wheel arches, a fixed rear spoiler and elliptical tailpipes.

The climbing, mountainous driving route also showcased the new Bentley SC’s re-tuned Continuous Damping Control (CDC) system with stiffer suspension bushes, upgraded rear anti-roll bar, improved body control, steering response and overall balance. The increased twoinch rear track gives the SC more stability, while lightweight 20-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels reduce overall weight by 22 pounds. Road-gripping Pirelli 275/35 ZR20 Ultra High Performance tires are

standard, as are carbon-ceramic brakes for fade-free braking.

Like all other Continentals in the Bentley lineup, the new Supersports Convertible, runs on both gasoline and E85 bioethanol, or any combination of the two.

Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.

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