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Action needed to protect our neighborhoods

BY JOE CORRADINO Pinecrest Village Councilmember Protecting our neighborhoods just got much harder.

After about a dozen years of working with the Village of Pinecrest, initially on the Comprehensive Plan, then as a member and chairman of the planning board and now as a council member, I believe some of our core principles are those protecting the residential character of our community, preventing commercial intrusion into the residential areas abutting South Dixie Highway and managing our growth. At this time these principles are being threatened.

Gov. Charlie Crist recently signed into law Senate Bill 360, which severely hampers growth management by taking away our ability to deny a development which negatively impacts our community by exceeding the level of service we have set for our roadways. The bill clearly reduces the level of regulation on development throughout the state. This represents a major change for local government. It eliminates the primary means by which developers are

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BY GRANT MILLER

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The Pinecrest Patriots traveled across the state to Naples recently and beat the Naples Golden Gate All-Star travel team. Pictured are Patriots teammates (front row l-r) Nick Font, Jon Pedrayes, Keaton Zargham, Nick Auerbacher, Ryan Booth, Justin Kross; (back row l-r) Michael Gravier, Dylan Charlton, Blake Miller , T.J. North and Ryan Harrington. Dean Maestu is not pictured. Congratulations, guys, and thanks for taking us along.

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In an effort to encourage everyone to shop local and patronize the businesses located in our community, we have developed our own version of the economic stimulus package.

The first 10 people to collect a receipt from at least five of the merchants who have advertised in this issue of the Pinecrest Tribune, and bring them to the main offices of Community Newspapers, at 6796 SW 62 Ave., before Noon on July 2, will receive a $50 gift card to My Derma Clinic, each good for a manicure and a 30-minute Dry Hyrotherapy Massage.

The person who collects and brings in the most receipts before the deadline also will receive a $50 gift certificate to Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza.

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These Positive People help add to the quality of life in Pinecrest. Look inside for their stories.

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AMANDA PERSE Palmetto High School senior Amanda Perse has accumulated more than 200 volunteer community service hours. She gained those hours in a variety of ways, but many of them came from her work with the Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic organization. The group finds volunteers to record books (including textbooks) for the blind and for people who are dyslexic. Perse worked in the studio as a director in the sound booth.

“I went once a week on Saturdays for three to four hours for almost a year,” Perse says.

She started out by going to the studio with her mother, who first read about the program in the newspaper.

“We went together for a while,” Perse says. “When she couldn’t go, I went by myself.”

Perse says that most of the volunteer readers are adults, and that is because there is a certain way that the text must be read. Volunteers can work their way up to being readers, but initially they work as directors.

“There are pauses and breaks and chapters they go through,” Perse says.

“You have to correct them and make sure they are on the marker.”

Perse says she enjoyed listening to the readers, although sometimes she found a particular book’s subject matter boring. She misses working in the sound studio, but she had such a busy junior year that she just couldn’t spare the

time. She says she hopes to return soon to her volunteer work with Recording for the Blind.

For the past three summers, Perse has volunteered as an aide at Venetian Pool in Coral Gables teaching toddlers how to swim. She learned CPR in order to qualify for working with the youngsters.

“I like working with the kids,” she says.

“They can be challenging. It’s really fun.”

Perse plans to work at Venetian Pool again this summer now that it has reopened after renovations.

“The pool is beautiful,” she says. “You can stay at the pool all day if you want.”

Perse loves the water. She has been a member of the Palmetto swimming team and on the water polo team since her freshman year. She says the team had a decent year, winning more than it lost, and she sees next year’s team as being pretty solid.

“We’ll have a lot of seniors,” she says.

“I think, actually, we will be better.”

Along with water polo, Perse’s extracurricular activities include the school newspaper. She began as a staff writer and spent her junior year as business manager. When school starts in August, she will be the health editor.

She’s looking forward to developing stories to assign to the staff writers, and editing stories.

Perse feels comfortable with editing since she has a strong background in English and literature. Her mother is an English teacher at Palmetto High School and Perse enjoys writing. She chose to work on the newspaper over yearbook because she feels that the yearbook is not as “writing intensive.”

Perse is also a member of the Pink Ribbon Club for breast cancer awareness and she is active in Florida Future Educators of America. She joined because she wanted to teach, but now she is leaning toward a career in the entertainment industry, possibly as a film critic.

“Music and movies, that’s what I’m passionate about,” she says.

Perse’s top choice for college is New York University. She says that living in New York could lead to many opportunities for her. Her list of higher education possibilities also includes the University of Florida and the University of Miami.

By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld

ELAINE ZUO Palmetto High School junior Elaine Zuo is one of the school’s best students.

She has a high grade point average and is very involved in school activities. She participates in many community service projects and she has taught at the Community Chinese School.

“I’m interested in preserving Chinese culture,” Zuo says. “I go after the problem children and try to get them to learn.”

Zuo taught at the school during her first two years in high school, but she had a very busy junior year and was not able to continue. However, she turned her attention to school club activities.

“One of my senior friends had Project Hope, which raises money for Chinese orphanages,” Zuo says.

Zuo and her friend attend Chinese events and sell goods, mostly trinkets.

One of the major events is the Chinese New Year celebration at the Miami-Dade College Kendall Campus. They also sell goods at the Moon Festival.

Although reserved by nature, Zuo enjoys going to the festivals, interacting with customers and telling them about the cause.

“We basically tell them where the proceeds are going, who it’s helping, and ask if they would like to donate,” she says.

If they can’t donate there, Zuo directs them to the website,

<www.ProjectHope.org>.

“I find it’s a more personal connection when I’m actually teaching the children, as opposed to just raising money,” she says. “I know their individual weaknesses and I can help them.”

In recent weeks, Zuo has been helping Lucy Li, who heads up Painting Smiles, a group that is painting a mural in the library at Palmetto Elementary School.

“I guess I’m pretty good at it,” Zuo says. “It’s a relaxing way to spend a Friday afternoon. I walk over there and paint. It’s a way to give back to the community, it’s something we enjoy, and hopefully something they’ll enjoy seeing.”

Drawing is Zuo’s hobby and she even took classes for many years, but dropped them to pursue her own style.

Her art was good enough to win an award from the Reflections program, sponsored by the PTA. “I generally stick with the realistic,” Zuo says. “I prefer computer generated art because there is so much more color.”

Zuo is a member of the National Honor Society, the Social Science Honor Society and French Honor Society, and she is president of the Literary Society.

“We do volunteer work,” Zuo says.

“Recently we held a book drive. We advertised to all the English teachers, placed bags in the classroom and donated the books to a homeless organization.”

The Literary Society members also read books such as Infidel, The Thirteenth Tale and My Sister’s Keepers.

Zuo says he intends to go to college and has a list of about 10 major colleges and universities schools that she will apply to. She has a science-related major in mind, possibly biology, and she has prepared for college by taking as many Advanced Placement Courses as possible.

By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld

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Positive PEOPLE in Pinecrest

JULIAN GARCIA Julian Garcia, a junior at Palmetto High School, is not only an award winning actor at school, but also acts in television commercials and other ventures.

“I was in the 2007 Disney Vacation

Planner video,” Garcia says. “It was so much fun. I was at DisneyWorld for nine days. We got to ride all the rides before it opened and when it was closed.”

Garcia has also acted in short films for the University of Miami. This summer he will return to UCLA to attend their acting program for a second year. Being in the program also works as an audition to the acting program at the college.

Garcia has worked with fellow drama student David Rosenberg on the newlyformed Improv Club. He is also the club treasurer.

“It’s probably my favorite club in the school,” he says. “For the club, we use games from Whose Line is it Anyway? It’s a lot of fun. You have to think off the top of your head.”

Garcia is a member of Thespian, the drama honor society and he has appeared in every show staged at Palmetto since the musical in his freshman year. Garcia has performed in Damn Yankees, Medea, Twelfth Night and The Pajama Game, and he played Mr. Krawler in The Diary of Anne Frank in his sophomore year.

For the state competition during his

sophomore year, he took part in Scapino and won the All Star Cast Award.

“One person from each school wins the award,” he says. “It was unexpected because I had just one word in the entire show.”

Garcia also has won the Helen Witty Award, given annually to a sophomore.

The student who wins the award has demonstrated excellent acting and leadership skills, and has maintained a good grade average.

Garcia is also proficient in German. He recently attended a German language state competition and won the award for Best Speaker in Level One. Overall the Palmetto team scored very well in the competition, as another student won the Best Speaker award for students at the Advanced Placement level and another won the Best Speaker award in Level Three.

“We won three out of four Best Speaker awards,” Garcia says.

Along with the numerous community service hours he receives from participating in drama, Garcia also works with his father in helping to teach autistic children how to ride horses.

“It’s amazing to see the progress they

make,” Garcia says. “We had one girl who was completely non-verbal and had a slight limp. Now she talks to everyone, and she no longer limps.”

To Garcia, it is exciting to watch the children as they learn to sit on a horse or guide the animal with a touch of the reins.

“It’s amazing what bonding with an animal can do,” he says.

Garcia’s community service extends beyond helping young people bond with horses; he’s also an assistant baseball assistant coach for the Pirates in a juvenile division of the Howard Palmetto Baseball Softball Association team. He says it’s a way for him to give something back since he spent 11 years as a player in the Association.

“I go out there as much as possible,” he says. “I teach, I help with fundamentals, I get back in touch with the game.”

Another game Garcia enjoys playing is football. He played five years before starting high school, then played for one season in his freshman year. He says he quit football when he realized that he wanted to pursue acting as his life’s work.

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This is simply a bad idea and may have negative impacts directly and indirectly for Pinecrest unless we protect ourselves. Many in the planning, engineering and legal fields agree and have worked hard with citizens groups, municipal administrators and elected officials to ask the governor to veto the bill.

The issue of how we protect ourselves is now of key concern. Senate Bill 360 mandates that within two years (by July 2011) affected local governments “shall” adopt comprehensive plan amendments and transportation strategies “to support and fund mobility.” No resources are provided for local governments to live up to this mandate. If we do not comply, we are subject to potential monetary sanctions. In these times of constrained resources, it is going to be a challenge for many cities to start funding mobility on their own.

It may be prudent to enter into a development moratorium until our exact course of action is determined.

During the moratorium, we can define mobility as we see it for Pinecrest and develop strategies to support and fund it. Perhaps we make our levels of service more restrictive. We are no longer

allowed to deny a development because it has exceeded our level of service standard; we are now forced to give the developer the opportunity to mitigate the impact. We can create a palate of projects that would be implemented in order to maintain the desired level of service, and then institute a mobility fee to pay for it. The developers would be mandated by Pinecrest to contribute their fair share of the cost to implement the program and maintain an acceptable level of service. If they agree to contribute, they will be allowed to continue. If not they will be denied.

Without such a fee, the burden to pay for the impacts of the developments would fall on us, the taxpayers, and this is unfair.

The impacts are far reaching. As unregulated development is allowed to continue to our south, the traffic impacts affect Pinecrest and our neighbors in the form of congestion on US 1 and cut-through traffic in our neighborhoods.

We must put our heads together collectively to protect our neighborhoods from what is a looming problem. This is an issue we need to face early and consistently for the next few years as the economy strengthens and development pressure faces our Village.

If you have ideas or comments, please contact me at: <jmcorradino@pinecrest-fl.gov>.

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BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD Halton Fuller has made Optimist Football at Suniland his volunteer priority for 2009, and with good reason; he has three children involved in the football and cheerleading programs.

Fuller wants his children – Isaiah, 6, Kiara, 7, and Desiree, 9 — and others involved in the program to have the best possible chance of achieving their dreams.

“I started at Suniland as a volunteer in 2001 and then I got my kids involved in the program,” Fuller says.

Today, his son plays on one of the 70pound sports teams and his daughters work hard at being cheerleaders.

“The Optimist Club pretty much oversees the sports program from a financial standpoint,” Fuller says. “They handle most of the administrative matters.”

That includes contracting and paying the insurance premiums, and buying the equipment and uniforms needed for the sports and cheerleading programs. As chairman, Fuller oversees the cheerleading and football programs.

“I’m responsible for ordering the equipment and uniforms, and the collection of registration fees,” Fuller says.

The football program operates under the Great Miami Pop Warner League and plays other Pop Warner teams in the county. Fuller expects Suniland football and cheering to attract about 260 kids this year from ages three to 14.

While some might think three is a little young to play football, Fuller says the three year olds are awesome.

“Some three year olds, believe it or not, play better than the five year olds,” he says. “I have three year olds that are probably bigger than my son. We don’t let them do contact. It’s just to familiarize them with the game.”

Fuller appoints volunteer head coaches for each team. Each of the head coaches is responsible for bringing on assistant coaches, up to six per team, so

he needs on average 48 coaches for just the football program. The coaches are all screened and background checked before they are given a badge. Fuller then keeps tabs on how the coaches are doing and says he wants coaches who can teach the game, and are good losers as well as good winners. If the coach is an abusive screamer, Fuller talks to them and takes disciplinary action if needed.

One of the pluses of being in a Pop Warner league, Fuller says, is that it’s the only football and cheerleading league that requires scholar athletes.

“They must turn in a report card in order to play,” he says. “If the kids aren’t making the grade, we put them on a probation period and we have weekly progress reports.”

Suniland also reaches out to Palmetto High and Coral Reef High for teen volunteers to help coach cheerleading.

“Any girl that would like to come out and coach should give me a call,” Fuller says. “I’m also looking for a cheerleading commissioner. If anyone in the local area would like to come out and interview, I would love to give them the spot.”

Fuller says they went through a phase where cheerleading did not receive enough attention, but now he’s working on revitalizing the program.

“Hopefully we can get volunteers to come out,” he says.

Registration has already started for the upcoming season. Football begins Aug. 1 and, until then, registration is $125 for football players and $100 for cheerleaders.

“Normally we offer a discounted rate, but last year we did not get a lot of equipment returned, so we were not able to offer the discounted amount,” Fuller says. “We’re looking to go back to the discounted fee, hopefully next year.”

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I play softball at the Division I collegiate level, I was a three-sport athlete throughout high school and I have been playing sports since I was four years old; trust me, the pressure to be great and have the best stats is always there, but that’s not what it’s about. The higher the level of play, the more pressure there is to be the best. As I’ve grown up, I’ve learned to not worry so much about my stats, but appreciate the opportunity I’ve been given.

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The ship was safely towed from a dock at the East Quay Wall in Truman Annex Harbor to its final resting place the morning before its planned sinking. The FWC’s Division of Law Enforcement took the lead in working with the Navy, Coast Guard, Key West Police and Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, as well as local fire and rescue officers on offshore security operations, throughout the entire sinking event.

Thousands of delighted onlookers watched as 44 carefully placed explosive charges blasted holes in the 523-foot ship’s hull. It took just one-minute-54 seconds for the Vandenberg to slip below the surface and ease itself right-side-up on the sea bottom, at a site about seven miles south-southeast of Key West, in 140 feet of water in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

Soon after the ship settled on the sandy bottom, FWC divers joined a team of other underwater specialists and surveyed the ship to ensure all the explosive charges had detonated and the ship was safe for public diving.

Other divers retrieved more than 20 cameras that were mounted on the ship to capture images of the Vandenberg as it sank, and another team, led by Keys Sanctuary staff, secured mooring buoys near the ship. Once officials determined the ship was safely secured, public diving and fishing on the Keys’ newest artificial reef began.

The Vandenberg will provide recreational diving, ecotourism and fishing enhancements to the Florida Keys and provide a needed lift to the economy of Key West and its neighboring communities. The colorful vessel was commissioned in 1943 as a World War II troop transport ship and it later became a missile range instrument ship in the 1960s, defending against missile attacks and tracking rocket and early space shuttle launches.

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According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projections, the Vandenberg artificial reef will result in an annual increase of about $7.5 million in expenditures in the Monroe County economy and will create about 195 full- and part-time jobs.

The FWC played a major role in providing funding and technical assistance for the project since early 2001, including helping the City of Key West secure permits for the ship and performing numerous inspections of the vessel while it was being readied for its safe deployment.

The FWC served as the project liaison among the City of Key West (which owns the ship), Reefmakers, Inc. (the prime contractor for the project), the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The FWC managed nearly $2.5 million in funding for the ship’s preparation, cleanup and monitoring out of total project costs of about $8.5 million. FWC funding partners included the Governor’s Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development; MARAD; City of Key West, Monroe County; and Keys Tourist Development Council.

The FWC also assisted in the deployment of two other large ex-military vessels off the Florida coast — the dock-landing ship Spiegel Grove near Key Largo in 2002 and the aircraft carrier Oriskany near Pensacola in 2006.

As chairman of the FWC, I am proud of the contributions our artificial reef, law enforcement and community relations team and all of our partners made to the Vandenberg project and encourage everyone to visit the Florida Keys and see this welcome addition to Florida’s artificial reef “crown of jewels.”

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BY DR. SANJAY RAZDAN Men’s Health Month and National Men’s Health Week are celebrated each year in June to raise awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.

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A. You are to be commended for beginning your research while you’re still able to enjoy the many benefits an independent living community has to offer. To get a feel for the lifestyle afforded residents at a senior living community, try imagining being immersed in a world filled with sophisticated cultural, educational and social programs. Now imagine that world existing just a few steps from your front door.

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The Palace bustles with activity throughout the day. Residents head off to enjoy activities geared to their interests. Some may go on excursions to the Hard Rock Casino (a favorite for many), as well as the local malls while others may stay at the community, finding their way to the community’s library to enjoy a best-selling novel.

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For lunch, residents can fix a sandwich in their apartment or enjoy the excellent bistro-style fare in our Café-Bar. We also have regular group outings to dine at one of the area’s newest restaurants or local favorites.

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As the sun sets, residents stroll over to the theater to hear a lecture, play bingo, watch live entertainment or view the latest blockbuster or a classic film.

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If you’re still unsure about what to expect in an independent living community, try asking if you can stay there for a weekend or a few days “to experience life in the community”. If there is an available apartment, they will most likely let you do it. The Palace Suites has a popular “Discovery Program” to allow people to experience the community first hand. This is an invaluable first hand experience!

If you have questions about the lifestyle changes that go with aging, or if you’d like to be invited to a social event at The Palace Suites, please send a note to Helen Shaham, The Palace Suites, 11377 S.W. 84th St., Miami, Florida 33173, call her at 305-271-2225, or email helen@thepalace.org.

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COOKING WITH JAN A resent visit to the backyard, on a not too toasty Sunday afternoon, inspired a desire for a chilled glass of Sauvignon Blanc, one of my favorite grape varietals.

Sauvignon Blanc has over the years encountered a long and winding road towards achieving real respect. Part of this has to do with the confusion over the name itself, sometimes confused with Fume Blanc, a name pioneered by Robert Mondavi in the 1970s in order to boost Sauvignon Blanc sales. That said, Sauvignon/Fume Blanc is one of the most food-friendly wines made.

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As a chef with the challenge of pairing this varietal is a no brainer and the following are a few dishes that can be used in many circumstances, but with the thought of drinking sauvignon Blanc.

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2010 Insight is Honda’s all-new hybrid entry Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The 2010 Honda Insight hybrid is a big step in the right direction toward putting more fuel-efficient automobiles on the highway.

Strangely enough, the Insight, with its aerodynamic design, looks a lot like the Toyota Prius, and that’s probably intentional. But there are differences — the Insight is lighter and smaller and has less interior space, but the Prius gets better gas mileage (40/43 mpg for the Insight; 48/45 mpg for the Prius).

The Insight is a five-passenger, fivedoor vehicle and it’s offered in three models: LX ($19,800) — comes with automatic climate control, power windows, outside mirrors and central locking; a fourspeaker 150-watt, multi-media-capable sound system including speed-sensitive

volume control; a multi-information display showing, among other data bits, fuel economy, average speed, exterior temperature and a real-time map of the hybrid system’s energy flows; tilt-and-telescope steering wheel; manual driver’s seat height adjustment, and 60/40-split, fold-down rear seatback.

EX ($21,300) — adds cruise control, paddle shifters, front center console with armrest and storage bin, driver and passenger seatback map pockets, map lights, and two speakers and a USB connector to the sound system.

EX with Navigation ($23,100) — includes a navigation system with 6.5inch screen, voice recognition, routing and guidance, and Bluetooth handsfree capability.

The Insight is powered by something Honda calls an Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system, which basically is a 1.3liter i-VTEC gasoline engine paired with a 10-kilowatt electric motor. There’s also a built-in Ecological Drive Assist System — or Eco Assist — that enhances operation even more, while at the same time provides feedback related to individual driving styles.

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The IMA system can operate exclusively on electric power in certain lowto mid-speed cruising conditions and it can deactivate cylinders during deceleration. It also has an idle-stop feature when the vehicle is stationary. An onboard 10.6-gallon fuel tank gives the Insight a traveling range of more than 400 miles. Pressing the ECON button can further enhance vehicle efficiency: Throttle control, CVT operation, idlestop duration, air conditioning and cruise-control operation.

Eco Assist also provides feedback about driving style via a three-dimensional background within the

speedometer.

The background changes colors from green to blue to reflect how efficiently or inefficiently you are accelerating or braking. The results are continuously tracked as fuel-economy ratings are shown per drive cycle and on a lifetime basis in the form of plant-leaf graphics that appear in a Multi-Information Display (MID).

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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How to Choose a Bank

BY MIKE DUNN Choosing the right bank that fits your needs is much easier today because there are many more options available to consumers.

The first thing you may want to consider is the type of banking business that fits your needs. If you travel a lot and need quick access to branch offices in other locations, then a national or regional bank will be the best one to choose. If you don’t travel that much, however, and you place an emphasis on customer relations and like the idea of personally knowing the personnel at the bank, then a small, local bank will suit you just fine. A lot of times, people prefer smaller banks for their friendliness.

Once the issue of local or regional bank is decided, consider the convenience factor. Look for a bank that is close geographically to where you live or work and offers the same or similar services as other banks in town. Or you may want to gauge your choice on the bank’s accessibility. If you are on the road every day, for example, and a bank is located in a convenient spot along your regular travel routine that might be the best one for you.

Most banks have similar services these days, but there are some differences. A good way to check the services a bank offers is to look up its Web site. That will supply you with information about the types of checking and savings accounts that are offered, interest rates on loans, what special services might be available, etc. Know ahead of time what kinds of things you are looking for in terms of service and penalties and perks. Does the bank you have in mind offer online banking and/or ATM service? Does it offer free checking?

Does it offer direct deposit? Is the bank’s interest rate lower than its competitors? Answers to these and other pertinent questions can usually be found online. If you have narrowed your choice down to two or three banks in terms of convenience and the type of banking business you do, then visiting the Web sites of the banks could help you make your final decision.

If you have researched online

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and have evaluated potential banks in terms of convenience and service and still aren’t sure which one to choose, and then take the time to make a personal visit. Are the tellers friendly to you? Are they professional? Do you think you would feel comfortable coming to the bank office and sitting down with a loan officer? Different banks sometimes have different hours when the lobby is open to customers. Which bank offers hours that work best with your work schedule?

If you have just moved to a new location, you may want ask neighbors which bank they would recommend. Use that to narrow your choices, and then do your own research based upon the factors listed above.

Something else that is important in terms of choosing a bank is to know yourself. What is your purpose in opening an account? Do you have a plan to build a savings account or do you just want an

account so that you have a place to have your paycheck deposited or where you can get your paycheck cashed? Is earning interest important to you? Answering these questions honestly can help you not just in choosing a bank, but in gauging your own personality in terms of finances.

If you’re serious about savings, then you will want a bank that offers the best opportunities to its customers for keeping money deposited there. But beware.

Before you make any arrangements, be aware of what the penalties are for early withdrawals. If you know you might have difficulty leaving the money untouched, then you may want to consider a contract where the penalties are less severe even though the interest is not as high. Your banker can help you with these decisions, but in the long run, it is best to know yourself and make decisions accordingly.

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The best way to see a return on the money you deposit in a bank is either through a certificate of deposit or a money market account.

The big advantage of a certificate of deposit (CD) is that it offers a greater return than any interest that may be earned in a traditional savings or checking account. Typically, the longer you agree to keep your money in a CD, the higher the interest rate. A CD can range in length from six months to five years or more. Often the interest rate will go up with the amount of money that is invested, as in the case of a jumbo CD. For any type of CD, there are substantial penalties for early withdrawal. (Typically, the penalty will be three months’ interest.) The nice thing about a CD is that the interest rate is locked in, no matter what the market does. But that can be a doubleedged sword; if the interest rates go up while your money is in a CD, you are still locked into the same rate.

A money market account is money that the bank uses to invest in short-term loans to government agencies and corporations. These accounts offer some of the benefits of both savings accounts and checking accounts, but they require a rather high minimum balance, usually $2,500 or more. The interest rate is generally higher than what a traditional savings or checking account, however, and the money market account is usually free because of the high minimum balance that is required. One disadvantage is that checks written against a money market account have a minimum standard of $100 or more. A regular checking account does put any restriction upon the amount written for a single check.

With the fees associated with traditional savings and checking accounts, such as the charge per ATM visit, the cost per check, the monthly fee, and the cost for a bounced check, it might be a good idea to talk to someone at your bank about investing in a CD or a money market account.

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How to Select a Pre-School

Not so long ago, most children stayed home with Mommy until the ripe old age of five or even six before tearfully boarding that big yellow bus to Kindergarten. Nowadays, however, children are often in day care from the moment they are born, and most enter preschool around 3, or even as young as two (potty training seems to be the line of demarcation.) Naturally, as more parents are looking for more preschools, the best ones become more competitive and the other should be looked at carefully to ensure that your child is well taken care of, supervised and prepared in whatever way you think best to continue into regular public or private kindergarten.

Of course, one of the best ways to select a pre-school is to talk to other parents, as well as to the school Principal or counselor or Kindergarten teacher at the public or private school the child will eventually attend. From these individuals you can develop a list of schools that you at least can trust and that have been proven to prepare children for eventual passage into the

upper grades. Once you’ve talked to a number of people, you’ll also be able to form a better opinion on your own of what you want your child’s pre-school experience to be, if you want more rigor or more freedom, and what if any-

thing specific you expect your child to learn while there. All parents have different expectations and though recently there’s been a small but increasingly vocal backlash against over scheduling and overtaxing children at earlier and earlier ages – yes, that’s homework your little one is bringing home from Kindergarten – you need to make the choices you feel are right for you and your child.

Once you’ve made some sort of initial decision on a few preschools, and of course have found out whether there is space available at all, try not to get caught up in the “I hope my child gets in syndrome” but rather look at it as “I hope this school meets with my approval.” In other words, you should take at least a few hours from your workday to go to the school and observe and participate before applying or enrolling your child. And it’s best to do this without a great deal of notice, what you want is a typical day, not a guided tour. If the school can’t understand why you might want to pop in unannounced, you might want to continue your search – there’s little that you can do that’s so disruptive to the education of a room of three year olds to justify keeping you out, unless of course they’re all napping. Make sure you do as thorough an assessment as you can, looking at not only the facilities and space – pre-schools can vary widely in what they provide to your chil-

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dren, you may find a completely equipped computer room or state of the art equipment for art, music and sports. Check and see what any outdoor play areas consist of and evaluate their safety. And make sure you take a look at the safety and supervision aspects as a whole – how easy would it be for a child to wander off? Finally, observe a class and the interactions between teachers and children – are children as obedient as can be expected, are the engaged, how to teachers deal with the inevitable free spirits and loose cannons in the class – what are the underlying lessons your kids are learning about self discipline and self esteem?

When you get to this point, you’re also probably going to experience some sticker shock at the cost of pre-school – particularly if you have more than one child. It’s this phenomenon that is often leading parents to a further step – deciding against pre-school and having one or the other parent stay at home with the

Once you’ve made some sort of initial decision on a few preschools, and of course have found out whether there is space available at all, try not to get caught up in the “I hope my child gets in” syndrome but rather look at it as “I hope this school meets with my approval.” In other words, you should take at least a few hours from your workday to go to the school and observe and participate before applying or enrolling your child. child during these formative years. It’s really only after you analyze all the expenses of pre-school – you may be surprised to find that some can cost as much as a college education – that you can truly decide whether or not preschool is the right choice for your child personally and educationally and for your family economically.

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How to Choose an Air Conditioning Contractor

BY SHEILA JOHNSON When the time comes to install or replace a new central air conditioning system, look for an air conditioning contractor who has had several years experience diagnosing problems and performing installations and repairs.

Ask friends, neighbors and coworkers for the names of contractors they would recommend. It is always better to hire someone who comes with a good referral than to pick someone at random from the phone book. If you can’t get a dependable referral, call at least three different contractors for estimates.

Make sure the contractor that you hire complies with state and local codes and regulations and that he has current business and workers compensation insurance.

Talk with the contractor about your home’s specific needs and listen carefully to any recommendations that are made. Ask about similar jobs the contractor has performed in the past and request the names of previous cus-

tomers you can call as references. Take the time to follow up and talk with the references.

Ask if they were happy with the quality of the work, if the contractor was dependable, and if there were any problems with installations or faulty equipment.

Try to find a contractor who has several years experience performing repairs and installations.

You want someone who not only can service your equipment but who can recommend and install a complete new system if necessary.

A reputable contractor should offer to give you an estimate of necessary services including a breakdown of equipment costs and the fee for

Tips to Remember 1) IDENTIFYING A CONTRACTOR - You may wish to contact friends, neighbors, relatives and co-workers for opinions on work done recently by an HVAC contractor.

2) GETTING ESTIMATES - Arrange for the contractor to come and inspect the job site.

3) THE CONTRACT - The contract is the agreement between the homeowner and the contractor that specifies what work will be performed and gives a firm dollar value on that work.

4) PAYMENT METHODS – Be clear of when the payment is to be made and what method of payment is accepted.

5) INSURANCE - It is important that the contractor and any subcontractors each have public liability and property damage insurance.

6) REFERENCES - Reputable contractors will be more than willing to give you the names and addresses of customers they’ve done work for in your area.

labor. Experienced contractors will work with you to find a system that works most efficiently for your home without breaking your budget.

Be sure to ask about warranties and if the contractor will perform follow-up service to make sure the system is working properly.

Talk with the contractor about particular problems you may have encountered in the past such as certain rooms feeling drafty and cold while others feel too warm and dry. The contractor should also be able to help you resolve problems with high humidity and indoor air pollution. He should also take precautions to dispose of used refrigerant and worn parts so that they do not pollute the atmosphere.

A good contractor will offer instructions on how to keep your air conditioning system working efficiently on a dayto-day basis. Don’t be shy about asking questions on changing filters, operating the thermostat, etc. Ask about warning symptoms you should be aware of that may signal a problem. Most contractors will let you know how often the system should be serviced and explain preventive maintenance services.

If you are installing a completely new air conditioning system ask the contractor to explain his recommendations and to detail any changes that might be necessary in your duct and vent system.

Keep in mind that the price of the equipment should not be the total basis for choosing one contractor over another. Proper installation and maintenance are important to insure that your system operates safely, reliably, and efficiently.

Don’t give the job to a company that makes an estimate over the phone without inspecting your home first. Get estimates from multiple contractors but be skeptical of bids that are much lower than the others. A company offering a very low estimate may be trying to scam you with outdated or unreliable equipment.

A good contractor will make recommendations based on the cooling-load calculation that is determined by the size of your home and other factors that impact efficiency. Once the coolingload calculation has been made the contractor should be able to estimate the annual operating cost for the equipment to be installed.

Quality contractors offer prompt, courteous and professional service.

Check to make sure they have an office or shop that has been in business for a few years. If you have any doubts about a particular contractor, check with your local Better Business Bureau or your state attorney general’s office to see if the company has any complaints on record.

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How to Choose a Chiropractor

BY TRACY JOHNSON Today, Chiropractors are moving up in the world as a practitioner that can heal your body from so much more than the everyday aches and pains and the occasional back injury. The spinal cord in the body is being linked to pretty much your overall health and fitness.

For example, if you are having a problem with depression, a pinched nerve can cause it. Same for sinusitis, fatigue, migraines, and so many more symptoms that most doctors just prescribe drugs for. Chiropractic medicine is being looked at more and more for help with common ailments. This is starting to take trend due to the unnecessary drugs most doctors prescribe which may help the symptoms, but do not take care of the underlying problem. In research, it is found that your spinal cord is the traffic point for all your nerves. If one of them becomes pinched, or blocked, then you will begin to experience different types of ailments. So how does one go about finding the right Chiropractor for them? Well here are a few tips to help

you when shopping around for one.

First, when choosing a chiropractor, consider what you are looking for. Some chiropractors only treat most aches, pains, and serious injuries, while others are interested in constant care with rou-

tine adjustments and assessments. If you have a chiropractor that only sees you when you are in pain, and you are looking for more of a permanent solution, not just a relief from symptoms, then try looking towards a holistic chiropractor.

These chiropractors will give you a complete work up, from doing a spinal reading, to x-rays, to a full medical questionnaire and history. During these visits, the chiropractor will first meet with you to see where your trouble areas are and begin to address these areas. He/she will also begin to formulate a routine treatment plan to help readjust any spinal shifts and realign your neck as well to keep the nerves from pinching and ending in medical symptoms.

Now that you know what type of chiropractor you are looking for, begin asking around (ask friends, neighbors, co workers, and family members) if they recommend any one that fits in your requirements. However, remember, just because your mom may love her chiropractor, it doesn’t mean that he/she will be a good fit for you. After receiving your recommendations, call the office and ask some questions on their policies and areas pertaining to the type of care you would like to receive. First impressions are always the most important, so if you do not feel like they will best complete your needs, then keep shopping around.

Another thing to remember, is that most chiropractors accept insurance, so make sure yours will be compatible with them prior to setting your appointment.

Some chiropractors offer free consultations and x-rays when starting up as a new patient. Use this time to ask more questions of your chiropractor and describe to him/her what you hope to receive from their care. A lot of chiropractors will be upfront and let you know if they can provide the type of care you are looking for and will even refer you to another if they cannot. Make sure to check on licenses and school credits prior to allowing the chiropractor to begin any adjustments on you. A good rule of thumb is to make sure they have been in their own practice for at least two years prior to becoming their patient. You don’t want to go see an intern that just graduated from his/her schooling and is looking for fresh meat to begin practicing on.

A good chiropractor, as any other doctor will listen to you and work to meet your health goals and treatment needs.

During your first visit, your chiropractor

Things to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Chiropractor Friends, family, and coworkers may be able to provide a starting point by referring you to a chiropractor they are familiar with.

Chiropractors are licensed by the state, and should have completed six to seven years of college and post-graduate schooling from an accredited university.

Chiropractic treatment can help with a wide variety of ailments, but a good doctor will make referrals when needed.

Choosing a chiropractor is ultimately a personal decision, and you should chose a doctor you feel personally comfortable with.

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will ask you questions about your family history, diet, occupation, and prior treatment. The chiropractor will perform a physical exam. He will conduct a spinal examination to check for any structural abnormalities that may be causing problems. In some cases, you will be recommended for lab tests and X-rays.

If after all of your careful shopping around, asking for referrals, and interviewing your prospective chiropractor, if you are not happy with the treatment you are receiving, you are always free to ask for a second opinion or find a new chiropractor to treat you.

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How to Choose a Pharmacy

BY MIKE DUNN

When choosing a pharmacy for your family, there should be other considerations aside from a convenient location or even cost. After all, there is much at stake in selecting the right pharmacy and the right pharmacist. This is a person that you, your spouse and your children may be dealing with for many years.

Your pharmacist, first and foremost, should be someone you know and trust.

According to the apharmacist.org Web site, you should give as much consideration to choosing your pharmacist as you do to choosing a doctor. Pharmacists are health care professionals specializing in medicines and their appropriate use. Because of this, your pharmacist plays an important role in your personal health care and the health care of your family.

The importance of assessing personal service in selecting a pharmacist is considered critical by most patients. In that regard, here are some questions to ponder:

How accessible is the pharmacist?

Is he or she easy to talk to and willing to hear your concerns?

During what hours is the pharmacist available to answer your questions?

It is important to choose one pharmacist with whom you can establish an ongoing relationship. Also, by choosing one pharmacy, a complete record of the medicines you take is in one place, making them easier to coordinate and manage. Your pharmacist can alert you to possible drug interactions - particularly if you take a number of different medications - help you track refills on important prescriptions, and provide any necessary detail on short notice.

It is wise to consider your entire family’s pharmacy needs. Often, a pharmacist can help you with special circumstances, such as when you are taking care of an elderly relative. If you have aging parents that live nearby, you might ask, for example, if it is possible to deliver prescriptions to their home and send the bill to you.

Not all pharmacists and/or pharmacies provide the same services. All pharmacies are required to meet minimum standards.

Most, however, offer services and conveniences beyond the minimum require-

ments. When choosing a pharmacist and/or pharmacy, you should evaluate your needs and make a selection to meet those needs.

Here are some other suggested questions to consider: Does the pharmacist take time to answer your questions in a manner that you understand?

Is the pharmacy open during hours that fit your schedule?

Does the pharmacy deliver? If so, are there restrictions or additional charges?

If there is an emergency, does the pharmacy provide after-hours service or a special emergency telephone number?

Are charge accounts available?

Does the pharmacy handle the drugs you expect to be taking?

There may be a higher cost for additional services or conveniences such as delivery, charge accounts, and emergency service.

Real value, however, comes not only from the price of your prescriptions, but from having your specific needs met at a fair price.

It is also very helpful to become thoroughly familiar with your insurance benefits as they concern your prescriptions. For example, some prescription benefits plans will only pay for the dispensing of a certain days supply of your medication. If your physician issues a prescription for a larger supply of medication, the pharmacy will have to decrease your quantity dispensed or your insurance company will not pay for the medication.

Obviously, since your physician is issuing the prescriptions, it is important to advise your physician concerning any prescription restrictions under your prescription benefits plan.

Not every pharmacy will accept your prescription drug card. A pharmacy must sign a contract to provide services for each prescription benefit plan. The owner of the pharmacy must review each contract and decide which insurance plans the pharmacy will accept. If the pharmacy does not accept your prescription card, the pharmacy probably does not have a signed contract with your health insurance provider.

In some cases, pharmacy owners may take steps to add your prescription benefit plan if asked to do so.

Once you weigh all the factors and choose a pharmacy, it is strongly recommended that you use this pharmacy for all of your prescriptions needs. This allows you to receive the greatest benefit from the “screening” for drug interactions, etc., by your pharmacist since this one pharmacy has all of your prescription drug records.

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How to Manage Back Pain

BY HEIDI SERVEN GET FIT & STAY ACTIVE Leading a healthy and active life style is important for your bodies overall Health.

While most people experience back pain at sometime in their life, in many cases back pain can be managed by keeping back muscles strong by staying active and making healthy choices.

Walking, swimming and stationary bike riding in conjunction with proper stretching and strengthening exercises are important in any workout routine. Exercise in conjunction with healthy eating and staying active are all ways to maintain your body’s optimum health. Before beginning any new diet regimen or exercise routine it is recommended that you consult your health care provider.

Unhealthy behaviors such as smoking impact many parts of the body, including reducing the blood supply to your back, reducing the nutrients to your muscles.

PRACTICE PROPER POSTURE In many cases back pain or injury can be avoided by maintaining good posture and when possible avoiding certain activities that may trigger back pain. This will vary by individual. Being mindful of good posture by not slouching, slumping or hunching over and sitting straight and standing tall go along ways to improving the health of your spine.

Avoid lifting and carrying health objects.

When lifting always bend at the knees instead of bending your back and keep your feet apart for stability and carry objects close to your body. At the office keep your muscles working by alternating positions frequently and using proper ergonomics while working on the computer and using your keyboard.

When doing household chores and gardening, avoid stooping, awkward bending and lifting heavy objects. Warm up muscles with simple stretching exercises before doing any physical activity.

SELF CARE REMEDIES Back pain should not and most often cannot be ignored. Unless there is a serious, underlying cause for the pain you are experiencing the best thing for treating back pain is to stay as active as possible. While bed rest was once believed to be an effective method of treatment, bed rest is no longer recommended. After an injury occurs, reducing physical activity for the first few days is recommended to help reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms, but gradually resuming your regular activities is the best medicine to

treating a bad back.

Below are some quick reminders for responding to a back injury or flare up: Ease pressure on the back by placing pillows under and between your knees while resting or sleeping.

Use ice or heat to calm back spasms and manage pain.

After an injury or flare up ice packs should be applied to the area for no more than 15 minutes at a time for the first 48 to 72 hours. A heating pad, hot water bottle or hot towel can be used as needed after a couple of days. Too much cold can trigger spasms, while too much heat can cause more inflammation and hinder healing.

Over the counter medications such as ibuprofen can assist in providing pain relief. Check with your doctor to find out the best choice for you.

INVOLVE YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Back pain can also be managed through massage, physical therapy and by visiting your chiropractor. Don’t wait until you are in pain to get help. By keeping your back muscles healthy on a regular basis, you may be able to prevent future problems.

Acute back pain may be a sign of more serious health concerns. Listen to your body and respond. You should seek medical attention immediately if you have any of the following; Unexplained fever with back pain Back pain as a result of a fall, severe blow or auto accident You have weakness or numbness The pain is very sharp The pain is worse when lying down or awakens you from sleep The episode has lasted more than four weeks Copyright © 2005 Publishers-Edge

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How to Know if You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer

BY CHARLES HOFFMAN We’ve all heard the story: a little old lady drives through a fast food restaurant and orders a cup of coffee. In the process of....transporting the coffee it spills and, because it was served at such a dangerously high temperature, the little old lady received massive, painful and disfiguring burns. She sues the fast food restaurant and a jury awards her millions and millions of dollars in punitive damages, 2.7 million dollars, to be exact. But here, according to the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers web site, are some things you don’t know. For years this fast food restaurant had had a problem with the temperature of their coffee – having settled more than 700 incidents of scalding coffee burns previously. The little old lady, who had never sued anyone before in her life, did indeed have very serious burns, which required skin grafts and a 7day stint in the hospital. And finally, on appeal, that 2.7 mil awarded by the jury was reduced to just $480 thousand even though 2.7 million dollars represented just two days of the entire corporation’s coffee sales. Yet this case is often cited as “the problem with our legal system,” where undeserving plaintiffs squeeze millions of dollars out of beleaguered corporations resulting in, well, the high cost of everything. As is readily apparent from the facts above, however, the woman had a legitimate claim, and the fast food restaurant was indeed, as the jury described “willful, reckless, malicious and wanton,” in other words, negligent of the little old lady’s and quite a few other people’s safety.

However legendary and however often misconstrued, the “fast food coffee lawsuit” is a great example of when someone did indeed legitimately need a personal injury lawyer. To simplify the whole thing greatly, according to the American Bar Association, most personal injury cases are based upon situations deriving from negligence – like auto accidents, the most common of personal injury cases – or from intentional wrongdoing or what is called “strict liability,” a situation like that old Saturday Night Live skit where Dan Ackroyd is selling bags of broken glass as toys for tots: as the

According to the American Bar Association, most personal injury cases are based upon situations deriving from negligence – like auto accidents, the most common of personal injury cases – or from intentional wrongdoing or what is called “strict liability,” a situation like that old Saturday Night Live skit where Dan Ackroyd is selling bags of broken glass as toys for tots: as the Bar Association says, “unreasonably dangerous when used as intended.”

Bar Association says, “unreasonably dangerous when used as intended.” These are the bases on which you can file a civil suit: if you’re out for revenge, remember that a personal injury case isn’t a criminal proceeding, so you can’t put that guy who ran over your bike in jail. Actually, one of the best ways of deciding whether you want to become involved in a personal injury lawsuit is by watching some televised court proceedings.

Judge Judy, The People’s Court and others all basically deal with small claims and personal injury. Unless you are seriously out-of-pocket or you have ongoing expenses or other problems directly related to someone else’s negligence, intentional wrongdoing or strict liability as described above, either settling out of court with the threat of a lawsuit or finding some other way to solve your problem, including going on Judge Judy, may be the way to go.

Though we’ve all heard it said that in America you can “sue anybody for anything,” remember that there are also penalties for misusing the court’s time and energies with frivolous lawsuits, so before you decide you’ve been wronged to the extent of legal action, you should probably contact a good personal injury attorney to evaluate your claim. Since, in many cases, personal injury lawyers operated on a contingency basis where they only get paid if they win your case and then take a reasonably substantial (but fair, considering their risk) portion of whatever judgment or settlement is reached. Remember, again according to the bar association, that only a very small percentage of personal injury cases ever go before a jury, most are settled out of court, so be aware and ready for that suggestion from your attorney. Also, remember to shop around. Like other professionals, not all attorneys will give the same advice on every situation. And make sure you have a complete understanding of all the fees and potential expenses that can result from your lawsuit. For example, if you lose your case, you may end up paying costs of the defendant as well as your own.

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It is not about the money If you’re thinking about filing a personal injury claim to add a few extra dollars to your dwindling bank account, remember that the legal system as portrayed on TV, and often

as reported in the media, bears little resemblance to reality.

Most attorneys and other members of the legal profession, are serious and law abiding members of society

who have no desire to be involved in something that wastes their time or the courts.

Also, if you do a little research, you’ll find that many, many of the

huge damages awarded by jurors and reported in the news are reversed and/or reduced on appeal like the fast food lawsuit described in this article.

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How to Choose A Hair Salon

BY CURT HAGEDORN Hard on the heels of picking a doctor, lawyer or accountant, choosing a hairdresser (or barber, or stylist, or whatever) is one of the most critical decisions you can make these days, whether you’re male or female.

Ignoring for the moment that the individuals who cut our hair, like bartenders, often also stand in as informal life coaches, today your hairdresser’s vision of who you are (and how well they and their team execute that vision) can catapult you to the head of the pack in the power/money/fashion matrix that dominates our culture, whether it’s in the boardroom or the singles bar. If you believe in the term “perception is reality” then hairdressers are kung fu masters in the ever more complex world of appearances.

If you’re unfortunate enough to have lost your stylist, or have never really found one who rocks your world, appearance wise, if only for the sake of your future happiness and success you need to make some time to concentrate on the search for the perfect hairdresser. A friend of mine and I recently joined

forces to plan a makeover for an extremely attractive but “hairstyle challenged” friend of ours who is embarking on an exciting new career, and I can tell you from personal experience that in many ways it’s really more about you, the client, than it is about the barber. So first things first, do your homework. Talk to all your friends and friends of friends, pore over your newspaper’s society pages and find out where those people get their fabulous hair cut. Whenever the local (or even national) talk shows are doing makeovers, write down who’s doing the hair. From this, you’ll be able to develop a hit list of potential choices. Next, set up an appointment: not for a cut (not yet) but for a ‘consultation for cut and color.’

Before you go, have at least some idea of what you absolutely do not want (like a buzzcut with green highlights.) Not only will this rule out the salons which seem to be turning out rainbow hair-dos on a regular basis, but you’ll at least be able to communicate the outer limits of your imagination to your stylist even if you don’t know what you do want. You can research what you’re looking for in fash-

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In your consultation appointment, be honest with the stylist (who may also bring in a colorist or other colleague) about everything. For example, if you prefer your hair long to the point of bursting into tears at the thought of having an inch of it removed, make that clear. Though they may eventually (and probably should) talk you into a short haircut, at least you’ll have had the conversation and know what’s coming. Never, ever, be intimidated by a hair professional or feel that your opinion isn’t important. If they’re the kind of hairdresser you’re looking for, they will be more than capable of using the information you give them to convince you to do the right thing, hair-wise. So let it all hang out, insecurities, childhood hair traumas, anything that might help them bring out your best self as opposed to the combination of self delusion, desperate clinging to youthful fads and other bad choices that has resulted in far to many Farrah-do’s and mullets walking the streets. Then, pick the stylist you feel most comfortable with, who’s taken the time to listen and who seems to understand that finding the right cut is a professional process, not a $100 bucks for 20 minutes transaction.

And my “hair challenged” friend? We eventually found her a salon whose owner had been feature on “Oprah,” right around the corner from where she lives. Her consultation with the stylist luckily resulted in an instant bond between them. She was confident enough to go ahead with what turned out to be a spectacular cut and, after a period of adjustment, has another appointment to consult about color. Inexpensive? No, but the confidence the transformation has already wrought is priceless.

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Hair Stylists can help a man’s image too If you’re a man, and you’ve gotten this far, read on.

In today’s competitive environment, having the right haircut AND color is just as important for men as women. Of course, the lengths to which you go (no pun intended) are up to you, but if you’re losing your hair and trying to hide it with a comb-over, are prematurely gray in a manner that doesn’t remind people of Anderson Cooper or have any other hair issues, you probably need to find a new hair professional.

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HISTORY

BY DR. SCOTT KENWARD While trustee Henry Kendall was quietly managing Sir Edward Reed’s property in South Dade County in the 1880s for the Florida Land & Mortgage Company, Henry Morrison Flagler was falling in love.

Newly re-married to Alice Shourds after the tragic death from illness of his first wife, Mary, the 53 year-old New Yorker and co-founder of Standard Oil brought his bride to St. Augustine for a honeymoon in 1883. Flagler was smitten with the historic city, but found the hotel and transportation systems woefully inadequate. Realizing the potential of Florida to attract visitors from northern states, Flagler relinquished his day-to-day involvement with Standard Oil and set his sights on the Sunshine State.

He returned to St. Augustine in 1885 and began to build both his home and his Florida empire. Flagler purchased four North Florida railroad companies over the next four years and by 1889 could provide service from Jacksonville to Daytona Beach. By 1894, Flagler had extended his railroad system south to West Palm Beach, building luxurious hotels, planting impressive citrus groves and giving birth to new towns around the railroad stations along the way.

Henry Flagler was content to have West Palm Beach remain the southern end of his railroad line. He built two magnificent hotels, the Royal Poinciana and The Breakers in Palm Beach, near Whitehall, his 55-room, 60,000-square-foot winter home. But 70 miles to the south, a determined widow with 644 acres on the Miami River, had plans for Mr. Flagler and his railroad.

Julia Tuttle had moved to the shores of Biscayne Bay from Cleveland, Ohio in 1891 after the death of her father, having inherited her late husband’s iron foundry wealth and her father’s Florida land.

She had visions of a new city at her new home and wrote Flagler on several occasions over the next two years, JULIA TUTTLE, imploring THE MOTHER OF MIAMI him to

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extend his railroad south to the Miami River. Flagler wasn’t interested.

But, as the story goes, a hard freeze hit Florida in February 1895, destroying Flagler’s countless citrus groves. Tuttle’s Miami River property was spared by the freeze and so she seized the opportunity and sent Flagler a box of orange, lime and lemon blossoms from her own grove.

Henry got the message and, by June, a deal was made to extend the railroad to the fledgling community in exchange for 100 acres of free land for both Flagler’s Royal Palm Hotel and the new railroad station, as well as half of Tuttle’s remaining 526 acres north of the Miami River.

Flagler’s newly-renamed Florida East Coast Railway reached Biscayne Bay in April, 1896. Flagler dredged a channel, built streets, instituted the first water and power systems, and financed the town’s first newspaper, the Metropolis. When the town incorporated on July 28, 1896, its 700 citizens wanted to honor the man responsible for its growth by naming it “Flagler.” He declined the honor, persuading them to use an old Indian name, “Miami.”

Nevertheless, through their foresight, efforts and achievements, Tuttle and Flagler own the well-earned the titles, “Mother and Father of Miami.”

In January 1897, Flagler opened his opulent five-story, 450-room Royal Palm Hotel, featuring Miami’s first electric lights, elevator and swimming pool. The hotel would dominate Miami social life for more than two decades as the city grew into worldclass resort status itself, surrounding its new centerpiece. The Royal Palm was severely damaged in the Category HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER 4 hurricane that flattened Miami on Sept. 18, 1926. Dilapidated and termite-infested, the property was condemned and torn down in 1930, later to become the site of the DuPont Plaza Hotel.

By 1901, Flagler had decided that his Florida East Coast Railway should be extended from Biscayne Bay to Key West.

At the time, Key West was Florida’s most populated city and it was also the United States’ closest deep water port to the canal that the U.S. government proposed to build in Panama. Flagler wanted to

Royal Palm Hotel and Grounds — 1912

Royal Palm Hotel swimming pool — 1912

take advantage of additional trade with Cuba and Latin America, as well as the increased trade with the west that the Panama Canal would bring.

As it proceeded south from the Miami River, the railroad built stations at several intervals and in the process created a series of new communities in South Dade.

All along the route of the FEC Railway’s right of way, the State of Florida awarded the railroad company thousands of acres for each mile of track. Henry Flagler created the Model Land Company in 1896 to market this land both as farmland and as platted town lots, and in the process became one of the county’s largest land owners. In that same year, Flagler hired John J. Hinson, a resident of Cocoanut Grove, to work on the survey team that was laying out the new town of Miami.

Hinson was a farm boy and carpenter from central Florida who travelled arduously by foot, steamer and sailboat to Biscayne Bay as a young man, seeking adventure in the new frontier.

Having proved his worth on the survey team, Flagler appointed the 32-year-old

Hinson as a foreman on the FEC Railroad when construction on the Homestead extension began in 1901. The newly-laid track passed through Kendall in 1903 and terminated in Homestead in 1904, the same year that the new railroad station at Southwest 94th Street was completed.

The Kendall railroad station no longer exists, but would now be located at the intersection of the Metrorail line and the northbound onramp to the Palmetto Expressway on Old Dixie Highway, now an access road just west of US1.

In return for bringing his railroad to Kendall, the state of Florida gifted Flagler’s Model Land Company 170 acres of what would someday be prime Pinecrest acreage. The area, known initially as Kendal Grove, was bounded on the north and south by Southwest 100th and 108th Streets, on the west by Dixie Highway and on the east by 72nd Avenue. It is not clear if Reed’s Florida Land & Mortgage Company was compensated for this appropriation of its land, but if reimbursed at

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Steam locomotive No. 12 with a seven-car passenger train and a post office car directly behind the engine was the first train into Miami. This famous, retouched photo shows smoke blowing the wrong way.

Miami’s first railroad station at Northeast 2nd Avenue and Biscayne Boulevard.

the original purchase price, Sir Edward would have received a check for $42.50.

It should be noted that the spelling, Kendal, was commonly used in the area for roads, land and even the first post office in the early days of settlement. It is believed that this was simply a common misspelling of the name Kendall – understandable because Henry Kendall’s ties to the area had ceased at least a year before the construction of the railroad station.

Henry Flagler’s Kendal Groves were designed to illustrate the value of the agricultural land in the area to potential investors. Flagler needed a dependable manager for his showcase Kendall property and John Hinson fit the bill.

The stage was set. After 59 years of dormant statehood, Kendall, Florida was about to begin the transition from an isolated wilderness to a thriving community.

Dr. Kenward practices general dentistry in Pinecrest and is a lifelong resident. He may be contacted through his website: <www.pinecrestdental.com>.

Florida East Coast Railroad Advertisement — 1913

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BY JANIS EHLERS U.S. News & World Report ranks the Palace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Kendall as the top nursing home in Miami-Dade County.

The magazine compared the facility to nine others in the county in a report entitled America’s Best Nursing Homes.

The report was aimed at helping the families and friends of the 3.2 million Americans who will spend at least some time in a nursing home.

“The new rankings are built atop the data and rankings found on Nursing Home Compare, a federal website created by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),” said Avery Camarow in posting the data. “The agency collects and analyzes information on more than 15,000 nursing homes that accept Medicare or Medicaid residents and rates the facilities on numerous measures, from safe food preparation to the amount of nursing care per resident.”

The Palace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center received five stars in the overall rating, health inspections and quality measures categories, and four stars in nurse staffing.

“Being recognized by U.S. News & Word Reports is validation that we are excelling at serving our area seniors and their families,” said Helen Shaham, president of the Palace Management Group. “It’s a testament to the hard work and dedication of our employees.”

Last December, the community also received the five-star rating, tops in the nation as selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, the federal administrative support agency for the

65-and-older U.S. citizen. Health inspections included approximately 180 care aspects, judged during on-site visits by trained inspection teams that check quality, review medical records and individually interviewed residents.

Lily Patterson, former administrator of the Palace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, who now manages the company’s Palace Renaissance and Royale assisted living communities, said the recognition is an acknowledgement of the team effort that is required.

Emphasis was placed on training and education, as well as in staffing, wound care and rehabilitation.

Last year the community underwent an extensive refurbishment and new, state-of-the-art equipment was installed.

Additionally, services were expanded to include a specialization in orthopedics and opening the center to the general public for outpatient services such as physical, occupational and speech therapies.

In addition to the Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, the Palace’s continuum of care includes the Palace Suites, a luxurious independent living community; Palace Royale, a “catered living” community; Palace Renaissance, an assisted living community; Palace Gardens, an assisted living community in Homestead; Palace at Home, a Medicare-certified home health agency; Palace at Weston, luxury living for those 55 and over; and Palace Tel-Aviv, a continuing care retirement community in Israel. The two newest projects, Palace at Weston Senior Living and Palace at Coral Gables, are under development.

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