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Ceballos named new police chief BY LEE STEPHENS

he Village of Pinecrest broke from tradition and named an officer from within the ranks of its own department to be the new chief of police. “I am pleased to announce the selection of Samuel Ceballos, Jr. as the Village’s new police chief,” said Village Manager Yocelyn Galiano Gomez, addressing the staff of the Pinecrest Police Department prior to Ceballos’ introduction to the Village Council at the July 10 monthly meeting. Ceballos, 54, officially became Pinecrest’s third police chief when he was sworn in during a noon ceremony on July 11 in the Council Chamber. Ceballos was named to head the police department after a lengthy search that began in earnest on April 1 with the retirement of longtime chief John Hohensee. Ceballos was a close friend and associate of Hohensee. SAMUEL CEBALLOS JR., “I am very POLICE CHIEF

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Charter change would allow ‘Gardens’ restaurant BY BOB HINGSTON

Former Councilmember, Village of Pinecrest

Members of the Westminster Christian High School Missions Club are all smiles while on winter break in Nicaragua where they built and furnished a home for a newlywed couple. Of course the club members remembered to take along a copy of their favorite hometown newspaper and sent us back this snapshot. Pictured are (front row l-r) Catherine Apple, Jenny Ceballos, Christine Hwang, Carolina Casal; (middle row l-r) Alex Castellanos, Roulitza Kefalidis, Candace Morris, Austan Scherr, Gabriel Sanjur, Jesus Cabrera, Michael Martinez, Shaffer Reed, Manny Perez-Carrillo, Chris Gonzalez, Daniel Turner; (back row l-r) Chris Farrington and Jose Santos, with Open Heart Ministries; and WCS teacher Tick Nolander. Keep up the good work, guys, and thanks for taking us along.

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The Village of Pinecrest became one of the incorporated cities in Miami-Dade County on March 12, 1996. Immediately thereafter, an election was scheduled and more than 25 people ran for the new council positions and Mayor’s office. One of the key issues at that time was the future of the Parrot Jungle property, which had been the subject of protracted litigation concerning proposed modifications in its use. As the then owner had been unsuccessful in the effort to expand the facilities, and started to plan for changing the venue to a new location, the overwhelming consensus of the commu-

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JESSICA TAN Palmetto High School senior Jessica Tan is a hard worker. She has earned hundreds of community service hours volunteering at Miami Children’s Hospital. Tan has been an MCH volunteer since she was a ninth grade student. She began by working in the genetics department, then worked in child care, the supply chain, the procurement department and finally in the emergency room with the activity cart. “We play games with the children, color pages in books, and we play with them,” Tan says. “We let them color. We ask them if they like to play Candyland; a lot are siblings.” Tan says they use the activity cart games to distract the children who are hurt. “We let them win,” she says. What is sad for her is seeing a child return who was there just a week earlier. Tan started volunteering at MCH because she wanted to work with children. Along the way, she’s discovered that she really enjoys working with children, but it’s not what she wants to do as a career, and she has ruled out being a pediatrician, too. Tan says she tries to take part in every community service opportunity. “On the first Sunday of every month, I visit nursing homes with TZU,” she says. “It’s a non-profit Buddhist organization. We’re here to help people. We go and sing, do sign language and dance with them. The residents of nursing homes don’t have a lot of visitors. We’re there to make them

happy.” Tan became involved with TZU through a friend that she knows from Chinese school. “At Chinese school, I’m part of the dance group and we do traditional Chinese dances,” Tan says. “One time we did Chinese dances — we brought costumes, fans and ribbons, and there was a lot of color; I guess they enjoyed it. When I see them happy, I feel happy too.” At Palmetto High School, Tan was vice president for the class of 2013, but was elected Student Council President for her senior year. Tan is also a student in television production. “We make morning announcements every day except for Monday,” she says. Tan is also a member of the Asian Culture Club. At one meeting, they made origami with little basketballs and hoops. “We talked about (Knicks basketball star) Jeremy Lin,” Tan says. “Little facts that they might want to know.” Lin gave Taiwanese-Americans pride with his basketball court skills and demonstrated that Taiwanese-Americans excel at more than just academics. Tan is also an athlete; she has been on the badminton team since her freshman year, playing mixed doubles. This year she made a stronger commitment and went to the practices because she wanted to do well. She was named co-captain of the 2012-13 team. Tan’s other extracurricular activities include being O Ambassadors director. O Ambassadors is a part of Interact and is the sponsor of the Palmetto High talent show Panthers Got Talent. The show was a hit last year with 400 tickets sold. “We were expecting a little bit less,” she says. Tan is also webmaster for Palmetto’s Amnesty International Club. “On the morning announcements, I find videos from the Amnesty website, cut them to make them short and tell when the meetings are. It raised the membership of the club.” As for college, Tan would like to go to school in California, but her parents want her stay in Florida. She plans to visit various state universities over the summer. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld

MAIA SUAZO-MALER “I started my own club called Project Feel Good,” says Maia Suazo-Maler, a 10th grader at Palmer Trinity School “Our objective is to visit organizations that have abused and neglected kids.” To fund their work, Project Feel Good members sold leather bracelets for $8 and silicone bracelets for $5. “The bracelets are white with black inside,” Suazo-Maler says. “They say ‘Feel Good’ and have the sign of Infinity on them.” Club members also collect Beanie Babies to give to the children at the facilities they visit. “I want the children to have a token of the fun times we have with them,” SuazoMaler says. However, the main problem that she has been running into with the club is her youthful years. “When I began calling organizations in Florida to interest them in our program,” she says, “almost all of them said that I had to be 18 or older to do this.” However, St. Albans has welcomed Project Feel Good and Suazo-Maler says club members go there and teach arts and crafts to the kids, read to them and just spend time with them. “Anything the teachers want us to do,” she says. “We could even paint a mural if they asked.” Project Feel Good members also give up their time and go to school on Palmer Trinity teacher work days. “I’ve always loved children and helping

people,” Suazo-Maler says. “When I was in middle school, I had this idea to create a website called Study Tools. It basically was me making study guides for various classes that I uploaded on the Internet. Since it was a one-woman production, I just did it for my grade.” The study guides helped her review for tests, so she sees the guides as win-win for everyone. “If teachers recommend an online textbook, I would put links to that book so the students could go to just one place,” she says. “I like it; it made me happy; it helped me learn and it helped them learn, because teaching is learning. That’s what my dad says.” Suazo-Maler was not able to continue developing the study guides for the ninth grade, but she hopes to put up the website in the future for different grades. “If not, I’m always available to my classmates,” she says, adding that she doesn’t tutor, but is willing to answer their questions. Suazo-Maler’s other activities at Palmer Trinity include Mu Alpha Theta, the Spanish National Honor Society, Executive SGA (she was the middle school liaison for the ninth grade class and was elected secretary for the 10th grade). She also is the sustainability representative, a position that deals with the mangrove seedlings that are grown in cups and later are attached to one of the campus walls. “We keep them there for most of the year,” she says. The starter plants are removed annually and taken to a mangrove to be planted. “I’m going to a sustainability camp this summer, the Green Schools Alliance,” she says. “I get to meet kids from all over and see what projects they have for this year.” Palmer Trinity has both a butterfly garden and a vegetable garden on campus. Outside of school, Suazo-Maler rides horses competitively. She won almost all of the competitions in her division, even though she has only been riding for a couple of years. “I love it,” she says. “I just love animals and it’s a lot of fun.” Suazo-Maler began riding horses when a friend wanted to attend a summer camp, but didn’t want to go alone. “So I went along and loved it,” she says. Now the friend rides for fun and SuazoMaler rides competitively. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld

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BO ELLIS Bo Ellis will be a senior at Gulliver Prep this fall and is expected to have an outstanding season as a running back on the football team. Last year, he ran for 1,300

yards and was named first team All MiamiDade and second team All State, while helping lead the team to the second round of the playoffs where they lost to Booker T. Washington, which went on to win the 4-A State Championship. Ellis began playing football when he was four years old. “I love football because you’re hitting people and you don’t get into trouble,” Ellis says. “It’s a way to get me into college. If I do well in college, I will most likely look into going into the NFL. But, if I don’t, that’s why I’m looking for a good academic university.” Ellis also enjoys teaching kids to play the game. “I help with the Pop Warner team at South Miami,” he says. “I mostly teach the running backs. I show them football drills that we do in high school so they’ll be ready.” Ellis says he watches the practices and he hears the coaches tell the kids to run the play, but they don’t tell the kids how the plays work. “I’ll tell them what holes to read,” he says. “You see the holes, but you don’t think about it, it’s mostly reaction. You think about it in practice, and you run it

over and over again.” Ellis also stars in basketball and track, though he missed the last basketball season because of a wrist injury. In basketball, he’s a point guard. In track, he runs the 100yard relay. “I do that to get faster,” he says. “Coach wants all the football players to do some sort of track. So I run the third leg of the relay and that’s how I mostly run in football. It’s like doing a sweep; it helps me get my stride.” Like any top-rated high school player, Ellis has been dealing with college recruiters for some time. He has had interest from Duke, Boston College, Temple and Yale. He is interested in going to a strong academic university and plans to major in business or economics. He also has an interest in law. “If I did go to law school, I would specialize in business,” Ellis says. “We had a mock trial at one of the courts downtown. I think the case was assault and battery, aggravated assault and cyber bullying. I was the defense attorney and I got the defendant off on the assault charge, but he was convicted for cyber bullying.”

He notes that he was not charged with defending the cyber bullying side of the case. Being an athlete playing three sports doesn’t leave Ellis much time for community service, but he has found a way. Along with helping coach Pop Warner, he participates in the Gulliver tradition of book deliveries. He also delivers Christmas trees for the Key Biscayne Community Church. And he volunteers at his church, Full Gospel Tabernacle Assembly in Homestead. “We clean the church and we have car washes and garage sales,” Ellis says. “Those fundraisers are to raise money to help build a new part to the church.” By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld

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Broncos Football begins 42nd year BY EDDIE WILCOX

proud that he (Ceballos) is the first Pinecrest chief promoted from within our own department,” said Galiano Gomez. “His work in our department for nearly 10 years, as well as his experience at the Hialeah Police Department for over 22 years, makes him exceptionally qualified to lead the Pinecrest Police Department. “As evidenced by his leadership in securing the coveted ‘Flagship Agency’ status from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in 2010, he is dedicated to professional law enforcement and continuing to make our force one of the best in Miami-Dade County.” Ceballos assumes leadership of a department comprised of 50 sworn law enforcement personnel and 20 civilian employees. He succeeds Hohensee, who served as

police chief for 12 years before retiring. “I am immensely grateful to the manager and this community, for the opportunity to serve as the chief of police and look forward to continuing to elevate the prestige of our fine department, together with the tremendously talented employees with whom I have been so fortunate to work alongside during the past 10 years,” Ceballos said. Ceballos joined the Village police department in 2002 as a sergeant and quickly rose to lieutenant. He began his law enforcement career in 1978 with the Miami-Dade Police Department and graduated the police academy with the designation of Most Outstanding. He is married and has three daughters and two granddaughters. He resides in Broward County.

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nity favored “saving” the Parrot Jungle by the purchase/acquisition of the property by the new Village. These efforts finally resulted in the purchase of the Parrot Jungle property six long years later in November 2002. The property was divided into two parcels to allow for the development of additional facilities on the west side of the property, while retaining the historic nature of the eastern portion constituting the original Parrot Jungle attraction. In the last 10 years, the facilities at the entire site, now known as Pinecrest Gardens, have been greatly improved and expanded, including the addition of the Community Center, library and playing field/walking path area on the western portion of the property. The historic portion has also been greatly improved and rehabilitated with plans to continue to restore many of the facilities over time. However, one of the features which could greatly enhance the historic portion of the property is the restoration of the Cypress Room as a restaurant facility. The original restaurant was an important and popular feature of the Parrot Jungle. For many years since the purchase of the property, the Village has attempted to work out a relationship with different entities to again operate a restaurant at the site. These efforts have not been successful as yet. There is an issue which continues to critically affect the ability to obtain a qualified operator at the site. The original charter of the Village provides that any lease for Village property in excess of five years must be approved by a majority of the voters of the Village through an election. While well intended, this provision in practice makes it extremely difficult to obtain any viable agreement both due to

time and cost involved in such an election in addition to the uncertainty of success in approval by this process. The charter does however provide a solution to this issue. Periodically, a Charter Revision Commission is convened to suggest changes to the charter to be submitted to the voters for determination. This year a commission was appointed consisting of chairperson and former councilmember Gail Serota, vice chairperson and former councilmember Leslie Bowe, Paul Sasso, William Tuttle and Kenneth Young. The most important of several changes proposed for the ballot in November is a change to the lease restriction language in the charter, solely limited to the Cypress Room. It has been proposed that the council be permitted to enter into a lease in excess of five years for food service in the Cypress Room by a four/five majority of the council. This provision would allow the best chance to move this issue ahead after all these years and obtain a quality food service facility at site. An extensive and thorough study by the current Council has confirmed the necessity of this change as a requirement for moving ahead with any realistic proposal. As with any change of this nature, it is important that all voters be aware of both the reasons why a change is appropriate, but also why it is necessary for the improvement of the community. Both of these factors are present with regard to this issue. The Village has made great strides over the past 10 years at Pinecrest Gardens, but it continues as a work in progress. This change will greatly assist in enhancing this important asset to the Village. So, it is important that all voters approve this change in the charter.

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The Palmetto Bay Broncos will begin their 43rd season of youth cheer and football on Aug. 1 at Coral Reef Park. The Broncos field seven varsity teams that play and cheer in the Greater Miami South Florida Pop Warner League and continue with their Intramural League for cheer and football for children ages five and six in one division and ages seven and eight in the other. Varsity football and cheer practice begins Aug. 1 and intramural practice begins Aug. 7. Information and registration forms are available at <www.palmettobaybroncos.org>. Bring all forms and participants to Coral Reef Park from 9

a.m. to Noon on Saturday, July 28. The Bronco Intramural program is an instructional football and cheer league with all practices and games at Coral Reef Park on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Cheer and football technique and safety is stressed in a learning and fun environment. Scholastics is a priority of all Bronco teams and all Pop Warner organizations. For more information visit the Broncos website at <www.palmettobaybroncos.org> or contact Eddie Wilcox at <pbbroncosfootball@gmail.com> for varsity football, Frank Gowin at <fgowin@kbmco.com> for intramural football or Lisa Winkler at <lisaw@ams-ohrc.com for cheer>.

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Dadeland Mall welcomes variety of new tenants BY ALICIA WHITLEY

Dadeland Mall has announced an exciting array of retail and dining options joining the property including Misaki, King Kone Hand Rolls, Strive and Crepe Maker. Additionally, Zara has expanded its store and added a Zara Children section and Koko & Palenki has moved to a larger location within the mall. “Dadeland Mall is always striving to enhance our exciting mix of retailers,” said Maria Prado, mall manager. “We are pleased to welcome each of these vibrant new tenants to the property.” Misaki, a luxurious, high-end jeweler specializing in pearls opened its doors in the spring. The brand, which has been spotted on celebrities such as Julianne Hough, Nicole Scherzinger and Sarah Hyland, strives to combine the timeless and classic beauty of pearls along with contemporary design. The 508-square-foot space is located next to Michael Kors. Zara, the popular international fashion company offering on-trend looks for women, men and children, has expanded its collection, which became available to shoppers in May, to include a Zara Children. The Zara Children line offers sizes for boys and girls that range in age from 2 to 14. The 16,499-square-foot store is located next to Saks Fifth Avenue inside the mall. Strive, a retailer specializing in footwear, recently opened 1,556-square-foot store

next to Nordstrom inside the mall. Strive offers a wide selection of Crocs. A Miami staple, Koko & Palenki expanded to a 3,147-square-foot space between the Apple Store and Victoria’s Secret earlier this month. The shoe and accessory-focused store offers designer looks in familiar names such as Elie Tahari, Mystique, Pelle Moda, True Religion and Boutique 9. Stylish shoppers also can find apparel and looks from Alice & Olivia, DVF, Rebecca Minkoff and many more. King Kone Hand Rolls just opened inside the food court and offers a healthier, unique dining option. The “kone”-shaped packaging allows customers to enjoy their selection on the go, forever changing the way sushi is consumed. A large selection of “kones” including spicy tune, ceviche, Mexican, crunchy salmon, dragon and more are available along with traditional rolls and a variety of sides, desserts and “kombos.” C repeMaker, a delicious addition in the east mall area near Aeropostale and scheduled to open mid-July, offers a wide variety of sweet, salad and savory crepe combinations. Kids’ crepes and breakfast crepes also are available. The CrepeMaker conception came from the Parisian street cart vendors, and after opening its first location in 1992, the CrepeMaker now boasts locations from coast to coast. For more information, visit the Simon Property Group website at <www.simon.com>.

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Marlins’ high concession prices are an issue BY PRESTON MICHELSON

My father and I share a special bond through baseball. Every couple of years, we travel to several cities in America and watch a ballgame in each one. This year, we traveled to Atlanta, New York, Boston, Washington and Baltimore and saw six games. In all, he has visited 31 different ballparks, counting a few that are no longer in existence. He is three ballparks shy of visiting all 30 current ballparks — Arlington, Houston, and Toronto — and those will surely be checked off by next year. In my young life, I have been fortunate enough to visit 25 different ballparks. There is something about visiting a baseball park that is different than visiting a basketball arena or football field. Arena dimensions for most sports, excepting baseball, are standard. Ballparks have tiny quirks that make them so memorable. Fenway Park in Boston has its 37-foot Green Monster in left field, a jaggedly designed centerfield fence and a short

CORNER porch out in right field besides “Pesky’s Pole.” AT&T Park in San Francisco has “McCovey’s Cove” past the right field fence. PETCO Park in San Diego incorporates a historical monument in the Western Metal Supply Company Building into its left field structure. Even right down the road in Little Havana, new Marlins Ballpark has quirks of its own — the beautifully hideous home run structure in center field, the lime green outfield fences and an oh so very Miami Clevelander bar beyond left field. Ballparks, including our own, are able to escape the “cookie-cutter” feel that is so present in most other sports arenas. David Samson and the Miami Marlins have done a marvelous job in constructing this much-needed facility, and they should be commended. The outfield view of the Miami skyline through the glass panels is

breath-taking. The massive scoreboard in centerfield may have some of the most statistics that I have seen on a single scoreboard, but sometimes a few too many (RBIs with bases empty?). And who can forget the ballpark fare, venturing far beyond hot dogs and hamburgers and ranging into medianoches, pastrami sandwiches on rye and even a delicious shrimp burger. And while the food and drink may be appealing, the prices are less so — a theme that is not new to any Miami sports fan. On our recent visit to Turner Field in Atlanta, my dad ordered his favorite Bloody Mary. It ran him $6.75. An order of the same drink in Miami would run you into the lower double digits. Indeed, in a story by Kenny Malone at WLRN, he found that the $8 Bud Light at Marlins Park is the “most expensive domestic draft beer in all of baseball.” However, Malone also points out that at 56 cents per ounce, Miami falls into 15th place — right in the middle of the pack. My father and I were astonished by the fact that even major markets — markets that dwarf Miami such as New York and

Boston — boasted food prices less than those in Marlins Park. Those cities are notoriously good “baseball towns.” Could it be possible that the two could be correlated? Lower food prices in turn create a family friendly atmosphere at the ballpark. The ability for a family to spend an enjoyable day at the ballpark hinges at the pecuniary implications of spending that day out. The Marlins have a grand opportunity to begin a legacy of home-grown fish fans. For the long-term wellbeing of the organization, the support from the hometown fans is of the utmost importance. Take a look at the teams that have been the most successful in baseball: Red Sox, Yankees, Cardinals, Phillies, Reds, Rangers, Dodgers and more. The one theme that these teams share is a solid and supportive fan base. And the best way to nurture and create this fan base would be to make the game-day experience as enjoyable as possible. Preston Michelson is a junior at Palmer Trinity School where he is the public address announcer for all varsity sporting events. Contact him on Twitter at @PrestonMich or by email at <michelsonpr@gmail.com>.

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Action” tribute ceremony that takes place every Saturday night at sunset around the Resort’s famous Fire Pit. The slideshow and video presentation features pictures provided by guests and iconic imagery followed by a lighting ceremony as a tribute to all fallen heroes and those currently in action. The evening continues with live music under the stars. Additional events planned throughout the program include a touch-a-truck experience, fishing tournament and the resort’s Down at the Docks celebration, a dockside evening event featuring Coast Guard demos, local vendors and live entertainment. The resort has partnered with artist Guy Harvey, who will create a souvenir shirt commemorating this year’s Heroes Welcome honoring its participants. Part of the proceeds will go to a collection of charities selected by Harvey, including Birdies for the Brave, which supports members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Another portion of the proceeds will go to Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, an organization created by Firehouse Subs, a fast-casual restaurant with 508 locations, to better equip, educate and fund public safety entities. While the $99 starting rate is limited to American heroes, all resort guests can receive 20 percent discount by making a $2 donation to supported foundations. For more information, go to <www.HawksCayHeroes.com> or call 888-313-5749.

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The Coral Reef Elementary chorus is silent now because the students are on summer vacation, but when they are back at school and the singing begins, 100 or so children will take part in chorus. The unusually large chorus is a tribute to popular music teacher Theodore Nicholeris, who has been at Coral Reef Elementary about seven years, starting in the 2005-06 school year. He is known as “Mr. Nick” and during most years he teaches students in second through fifth grade. “This year I had some in kindergarten and first grade classes once a week for half an hour,” he said. “The district allocates for second through fifth grade.” Mr. Nick said he has a different philosophy than many music teachers. “It’s large by a lot of people’s standards because a number of music teachers limit their chorus to fourth and fifth grade,” Nicholeris said. “For me it’s the second, third, fourth and fifth. You can identify earlier the kids. It sells itself with the kids. We were at 100 at our largest. I think we finished up at 88.” He tried the traditional fourth and fifth grades only chorus but discov- Theodore Nicholeris (Mr. Nick) conducts music at Coral Reef ered by the time the kids got to where Elementary. he needed, they were ready to move –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– on to middle school. He said it is Mr. Nick is well liked because he goes out remarkably manageable once he got to conof his way to help children who apply to trol aspect down. The kids sing at school and they also sing magnet schools — for music and drama — prepare for their auditions. for the community. “I also write a number of letters for them,” “We performed at a number of locations,” he said. “We were at school for the re-nam- he said. He has an impressive track record. ing of our street, SW 152nd Street, to “I have to say that I’m at 100 percent at Dolphin Way. We took the whole chorus to the Falls to perform there in an evening per- this point.” How does he help? For music students he formance. We sang at the Fun Fair and at a performance for a Holocaust survivor when assists them in selecting their music but he they came to the school and the year end per- also talks to them about what to wear and helps them with their look. formance.” “They have that one minute, thirty seconds They also performed for the Village of to establish their presence in that room,” he Palmetto Bay at the picnic in March. “It’s not uncommon to have a half a dozen said. “First, it had to do with what song they performances through the course of a year,” are doing. If it’s something more lyrical and delicate, you would want the look to be more Nicholeris said. He spends 12-16 hours listening to music lyrical and delicate. The music determines in order to choose the right songs for the that. Over 90 percent of what people perceive is visual.” kids. For the drama students, he helps with timing. “It has to be powerful and make some kind “I tell them when to pause, how long to of impression on an audience,” he said. “It’s not going to have the intensity if the kids pause. I say, this is when you stop. Let that don’t feel it themselves. Selecting the music statement sink in. Don’t just run through it like that.” to me is 90 percent of the battle.”

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Advice for getting through a divorce BY DEBBIE MARTINEZ Divorce Coach

My husband was a bully when I was married to him and he continues to try to bully me even though we are divorced. He’s self-centered and it’s always about him. He has no conscience and I’m not sure he even knows what love is; and on top of it all, he is a master manipulator. He was tough to deal with back then and worse now, especially using the kids as pawns. I can’t seem to get him to see things logically. Any tips? I don’t quite know how to say this other than, “Wake up and smell the coffee!” He will never see things logically, he will only see things through the eyes of his own world, which most of the time is not how the majority of the world sees them. He is a narcissist. Here are some tidbits about a narcissist: • He doesn’t accept responsibility for his actions and believes he is justified in acting the way he does because others make him act that way. • He thinks there is nothing wrong with him and the finger is always pointed at someone else. • He is all about control and it doesn’t matter what you do or give up; he doesn’t want peace, he wants control. • He believes that you don’t have the right to defy them; and if you do, you become an adversary. Watch out! You will see a side that makes you do a double-take, a true Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. His unending distortions of reality called “crazy making” will leave you totally confused and questioning yourself. He will suck the life out of you. And then he will be Mr. Charming to others. Your selfesteem will be greatly affected and you will always feel off balance. He will use guilt to control you and be great at turning things

DIVORCE COACH around. And the list goes on and on. Here are some suggestions to help you when faced with this type of person: • This is not about you, it is about them; this is their issue. • Don’t challenge or try to enlighten him; it will be futile and leave you frustrated beyond reason. • Take control as much as you can so you cut him out as much as possible; be aware of areas of conflict and avoid them. • Set boundaries; be matter-of-fact and take all the emotion out of your dealings with him. • Accept that there is only so much you can control; make your own life with your children and detach from your ex’s life. Here’s a little insider info that should help you ignore his words and behavior. Narcissists are men with fragile egos and they do what they do out of fear of losing control or being exposed for who they are. Now, knowing that, doesn’t it make you feel more empowered? Note to Self: Today I will take control of my life and have inner peace. Debbie’s Library: Why Does He Do That? By Lundy Bancroft; Why is it Always About You? By Sandy Hotchkiss Debbie Martinez is a Certified Divorce Life Coach. She has given workshops on divorce and women’s issues and has offices in South Miami. For more information, call 305-984-5121 or go to <www.thepowerofdivorcecoach.com>.

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• EDUCATIONAL AND TEEN ADVICE • Toby Rose ASK TOBY My boyfriend tried to rape me. That was three weeks ago. He doesn’t speak to me now. I feel horrible. I almost feel like I want to kill myself. Please help. It is imperative that you get help immediately. You obviously did not speak to your mom. I urge you to do so. If this is uncomfortable please call me as soon as possible. Suicide is not the answer. You are the victim. You did not ask for your boyfriend to rape you. Consider yourself lucky, I remember a saying my mom used “good riddance to bad rubbish.” Thank God he has left you. Many women stay with their boyfriend who raped them. If they marry, their life will be absolute hell; beatings for no reason, emotional abuse. If you need to see me, I will help you find a psychologist. Please don’t think your life is over, it is just beginning. My parents need me to drive, so I can chauffer my little sisters and help with groceries and other errands. I don’t feel ready to drive; just thinking about it makes me very nervous. What do you suggest? You are not alone. I know so many students who are not ready to drive. There is no reason to feel embarrassed. Many students have working moms who need extra help; this is why carpooling is a practical option. Speak with your parents. If you can’t reach a consensus, attend a few counseling sessions with your family. In the past six months, besides college counseling, what are some of the things your high school students have been talking about? In the past two months, a student has discussed her sexual preference. Initially, she thought she was a lesbian. She now thinks she may be bisexual, but isn’t sure. This student is an active member of a club at Palmetto High School for gay, lesbians and transgender students. Another issue that has been discussed is oral sex; an eighth grader already has experience with oral sex. Several girls have talked about feeling pressured to have sex and “get it over with.” The list of concerns is long; my students have divorce, suicide, bullying, cheating, fear of driving, fear of leaving home and of going to college.

I am upset beyond belief. My daughter confessed that she has Chlamydia and has been sexually active for two years with different boys. She is only 15. What do I do? How do I handle this? Take her to a gynecologist. Also, sit and talk to her. You told me that she is an A student who is active in school and in our community. You also said that all her friends are sexually active, that they are popular and are “nice girls.” Can this be true? Sadly enough, it is. Every week I hear about sex from at least one female student. The girls aren’t even upset. They act happy. They view losing their virginity as some sort of mark of honor and distinction. Teenagers are having sex in unprecedented numbers across America. However, forbidding teens from having sex is not the way to handle this situation. You asked if your daughter should take medicine for Chlamydia. The answer is yes. She should also be tested for a wide battery of sexually transmitted diseases; the gynecologist is the person to do this. The gynecologist also will provide birth control counseling. I suggest a female gynecologist because young girls seem to relate to them much better. You may also want to see a psychologist with your daughter, so both of you can attempt to understand why she has chosen this path. There is no simple answer to your question. If you would like further assistance, please call me. I found different pills in my son’s backpack. He is in seventh grade and is 12 years old. The local pharmacist identified the pills as Percocet, Vicodin and Oxycodone. I don’t keep any of these pills around and I have never been prescribed any of these medications. Where could my son possibly have gotten them and, more importantly, why? I have addressed this issue previously. Some preteens obtain these pills at pill parties. In order to participate, attendees need to bring so-called “party favors.” Many children are trading pills as if they were baseball cards. If your son is attending pill parties, you need to find out where he is getting his personal “party favors.”

Toby Rose is president of Toby Rose’s College Prep. She is an independent college counselor, was a Miami-Dade County Outstanding Teacher and served as chairperson of the Dade County School Board Academic Advisory Committee. Rose may be contacted by calling 305-238-7737 or via the Internet at <www.tobyrose.com>.

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Miami Spice restaurant program to offer expanded dining options BY PAULINA NARANJO

The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has announced the 11th Annual Miami Spice Restaurant Program — the wildly anticipated summer celebration in which Greater Miami restaurants offer discounted three-course lunch and dinner menus. To make dining deals spicier, new to the program this year is a second option, which will be available simultaneously from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30, offering Miami Spice fans more diverse and wide-ranging dining options. The expanded format of Miami Spice — presented by American Express and sponsored by Stella Artois and Bacardi rum — will consist of a two restaurant groups: Luxury Restaurants and Fine Dining Restaurants. • Luxury Restaurants will offer three course prix-fixe lunches at $23 per per-

son, dinners at $39. • Fine Dining Restaurants will feature menus at $19 for lunch, $33 for dinner. All Miami Spice menus include an appetizer, entrée and dessert as part of the fixed price, which excludes tax and gratuities. “Our 2012 revitalized Miami Spice program embraces the city’s ever-growing culinary scene,” said William D. Talbert III, CDME, president and CEO of the GMCVB. “The expanded program gives Miami diners more options and more opportunities to savor the region’s great restaurants.” For an up-to-date list of participating restaurants, menus and scheduled events, visit the Miami Spice Restaurant Program’s dedicated website at <www.iLoveMiamiSpice.com>. Restaurateurs who wish to be considered for Miami Spice should send email to <MiamiSpice@GMCVB.com> for information.

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Hurricane season is here, but it’s not too late to trim trees BY RICK BAROCAS Operations Manager/One Two Tree, Inc.

We are barely into the hurricane season and the activity level is off and running! This year, the season began early when tropical storms Alberto and Beryl developed several days before the official start, the first such occurrence since the 1908. Debby formed on June 23, the first time ever that four storms formed before July since reliable record keeping began in 1851. As we approach the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, I’m reminded of the eight months of tree related clean-up work that followed. Many people would argue that the force (category 5), direction and size of Hurricane Andrew made it a was a once-in-alife-time storm and, therefore, the degree of associated tree damage was rare. The problem with that argument is that a little more than six years ago we encountered hurricanes Katrina and Wilma, categories 1 and 2 respectively, as they passed over Miami. They left in their wakes a solid six months of tree-related clean up. “One thing remembered by people who have experienced hurricanes is the downed

trees,” said Max Mayfield, the former director of the National Hurricane Center. “I’m not comfortable handling a chain saw, so I hire professionals.” The severity of damage to trees as a result of strong winds has as much to do with an individual tree’s condition as it does with the strength of the wind it is subjected to. When a tree is properly and professionally trimmed for wind exposure the degree of damage is dramatically reduced. The “art” of preparing a tree for such conditions is not something that just any tree trimmer is familiar with, although many think they are. Most trees have similar needs with regard to “maintenance” trimming, but many South Florida trees have unique trimming needs when being prepared for our storm season. The general objective is obvious, trim the tree in a manner that allows wind to blow through with as little resistance as possible, while maintaining the overall natural growth habit of the tree. The process is much easier said than done. A professional trimmer who has experienced the results of previous storm damage and has had the chance to analyze how and why specific branches broke or why a tree was uprooted learns from that experience and applies the knowledge to subsequent trimming. Live oak trees and other hardwoods make up a large percentage of our local trees and those

that sustained damage following hurricanes Andrew, Katrina and Wilma were almost exclusively those that did not undergo preparation trimming. Even some of the trees that were trimmed sustained substantial damage because they were not “properly” trimmed. A classic example is that an inexperienced trimmer may think he is preparing an oak tree by cutting and removing some interior branches and/or shortening some canopy branches, all with the idea it provides a more “open” tree for the wind. What that non-professional doesn’t know is that where the tree had a single branch that he cut may very well result in growing multiple new branches from that cut point, creating even more of a problem than the original single branch posed. Which branch is to be cut, how it is cut and where along the branch it is cut are all techniques that distinguish a professional from the lower priced alternative, the inexperienced trimmer. Trees need proper and professional preparation, and should be added to the “to do” list of storm season preparation, along with having a supply of canned food, water, batteries and a generator. Certainly preparing your trees for the storm season is more costly than some extra food and water; however, when properly prepared, not only are you addressing liability concerns and reducing risk exposure, but you are also extending the interval between trimming sessions.

H OME & G ARDEN When trimmed by the lower-priced alternative, your trees can very well be in greater need a year later than they were to begin with. One fact is certain, the cost of tree preparation is significantly less than the cost of tree cleaning up following a storm, not to mention the cost of repair, replacement and/or clean up of items (screen enclosures, automobiles, fences, etc.) damaged by broken limbs or a fallen tree. “If you do have tree trimming that needs to be done,’ says Mayfield, a customer of One Two Tree, “don’t wait until a hurricane is headed our way to do it. Downed trees or limbs can block roadways and driveways, fall on homes and buildings and, at times, even injure or kill people.” It’s not too late to add tree trimming to your “to-do” list!

Rick Barocas is a Certified Arborist with One Two Tree/Pest Free, Inc. For more information, call 305-267-1426 or go to <www.onetwotree.com>.

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Summer — time to relax, refresh and unite BY RABBI YOSSI HARLIG Director, Chabad ofKendall/Pinecrest

It’s summertime – time to slow down the pace and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Children are out of school and the daily schedule is a bit freer, the traffic a little lighter. This summer, you may have plans to travel to a new destination or visit family “back home.” Your family’s idea of summer fun may include days at the beach, bike rides, backyard barbecues, rainy day games and good books. Whatever your plans, savor the summer days before they melt away. Soon enough, you’ll be saying, “Where did the summer go?” Before fall arrives and back-toschool activities take precedence, be sure to enjoy the magical days of the season. Don’t fill your children’s entire summer with lessons, camp, team sports or other organized events. Leave some time for them to do whatever they want – even if it appears they are not doing anything. Don’t think of it as wasted time. Let them explore, dream and play. Children are naturally creative and will use this natural ability to be resourceful, selfsufficient and independent. Summer vacation can be seen as a midway point to take stock of the year and renew resolutions which may have been forgotten. Use this time to recharge your body and mind and reconnect with your children and spouse. Review your family’s goals for the year, which may include spending more time together, joining a synagogue, studying the Torah or encouraging your children to partic-

ipate in group activities. The relaxed summer schedule may provide you with time to reflect, become more spiritual and focus on your mission in life. Unexpected, delightful events and discoveries are part of the fun and wonder of the summer. As you find yourself with more time, visit Chabad of Kendall/Pinecrest to explore our programs and try something new. Attend a synagogue service, an adult education class or the Women’s Power Hour, which meets every Thursday morning. One of our many programs for adults, teens and children is sure to delight. No membership is required – you can join us for one program or several. While you expand your horizons at Chabad, children can learn about their Jewish heritage and make new friends at Shabbat Youth Services and Tot Shabbat Services. Children who participate in our programs such as The Friendship Circle, Hebrew School, Chai Five Mitzvah Club, and Bar and Bat Mitzvah Clubs are making happy memories that will last a lifetime. The new Mordechai Yehuda Playground tucked under the shade trees on our campus is a place where children can challenge their growing bodies and let their imaginations run wild. It’s a place where families can gather, enjoy the great outdoors and raise their spirits. I can hear the laughter now. Don’t let summer slip away. Enjoy its peaceful days and effortless flow. Have fun and rejoice in the beauty of nature and this fabulous world in which we live. For more information, go to <www.chabadofkendall.org>, visit us at 8700 SW 112 St. or call 305-234-5654.

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Legislative punishment for the poor BY BRETT PANTER

Attorney Florida residents who are Medicaid recipients had arbitrary limitations imposed upon their non-economic damages as a result of the negligence of doctors providing service and care to them. Section 766.118 of the Florida Statutes is entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Determination of NonEconomic Damagesâ&#x20AC;? and is the new cap limiting damages for Medicaid recipients. The new statute states that regardless of the number of doctors providing services and care, non-economic damages may not exceed $300,000 per claimant. The statute provides an exception to the caps, but requires that the injured party prove by clear and convincing evidence that the doctor or hospital acted in a wrongful manner. The statute goes on to define a wrongful manner as actions of bad faith or with malicious purpose or in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of human rights, safety or property. This exception basically closes the book on noneconomic recoveries, beyond the arbitrary $300,000 cap, for Medicaid recipients who happen to be getting medical care. The statute goes on to also provide that any doctor who provides medical services and medical care to a Medicaid recipient is not liable for more than $200,000 of noneconomic damages regardless of the number of claimants. There is no legitimate reason for the legislature to have created these draconian and unfair limitations on citizens who are Medicaid recipients. The Office of Insurance Regulation noted that overall medical negligence cases have been decreasing since 2004. The number of closed claims in 2004 was 3,574 and the number of closed cases in 2009 was 3,087. Damages have been decreasing since 2004 from a high of $664 million per year to $570

LAW million per year in 2009. The current amount of litigation and claims do not justify further arbitrarily imposed caps on damages for the neediest citizens, who are often the same people that are most harmed by medical negligence. These non-economic damage limitation caps for Medicaid recipients will be challenged in the courts. Clearly, issues as to whether these medical malpractice statutes violate Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s constitutional provisions pertaining to equal protection, access to the courts, right to trial by jury and separation of powers need to be resolved. There are also federal constitutional concerns as to discriminating against individuals who receive public assistance. Limitation caps on personal injury damages whether they involve medical negligence or any other form of negligence are fundamentally against the Florida constitution and should be attacked at every level. Legislators should not be fooled by lobbyists and powerful institutions with extraordinary financial resources and backing to take away the rights of the victims of our society. These actions simply move the responsibility from wrongdoers and shoulder them to government. Thus, all other citizens in our society must pay through tax dollars. No one else should pay for the negligence of doctors and hospitals. Accountability should remain fully where it belongs; on the wrongdoer.

Brett Panter is an attorney with the Pinecrest law firm of Panter, Panter and Sampedro. The opinions he expresses are his own and not necessarily those of the editors and publishers of this newspaper. Panter may be contacted by calling 305-662-6178 or by going to <www.panterlaw.com>.

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RIVIERA HEALTH RESORT NEWS - July 2012 -

Riviera Health Resort Now Open Accepting Medicare and Select Insurance Plans Combining post-acute care and rehabilitation services within a luxury boutique hotel environment, Riviera Health Resort is proud to announce that it has welcomed its first guests to the state-of-the-art, 223-bed facility. Poised to redefine the way healthcare is delivered to South Florida, Riviera Health Resort features an array of complex care services that cater to the needs of guests that require short and long term care as they transition from the hospital to home, with an emphasis on post-stroke and hip and knee replacement recovery. Riviera Health Resort’s multi-faceted team of trained specialists assist guests in expediting their recovery process and restoring function through a highly-focused, personalized program of integrated therapy. Call us today to schedule a visit. You and your loved ones could not be in better hands.

Dr. Ismael Roque-Velasco Named Chief Administrative Officer

Congratulations to Alina Richardson

Dr. Ismael Roque-Velasco, one of the area’s most respected professionals in the arena of post-acute care and rehabilitation, is the Chief Administrative Officer of the newly-opened Riviera Health Resort. Earning accolades for his visionary approach, Dr. Roque-Velasco brings 20 years of success to the one-of-a-kind facility. “Dr. Roque-Velasco will be an instrumental figure in achieving the facility’s goal of redefining the way healthcare is delivered,” said Richard Stacey, CEO of Riviera Health Resort.

Our first post-elective surgery guest, who is now up and about, and back home after rehabilitating from a total hip replacement. Thank you for your faith in Riviera Health Resort.

(L-R) Dr. Israel Cabrera, Medical Director, Riviera Health Resort; Julissa Diaz, MSPT, Clinical Liaison/Business Development, Riviera Health Resort; and Ms. Alina Richardson.

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Riviera Health Resort’s post-acute care and rehabilitation offerings are designed for individuals who have experienced a recent injury, illness, procedure – such as joint replacement – or suffered an impairment. Riviera provides guests with an intensive, highly-focused program of integrated therapy, including physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy; neuropsychology with cognitive therapy; and IV therapy; wound care; cardiac recovery; sports medicine rehabilitation and more. The facility’s Outpatient Rehabilitation offerings promote the continuum of care and wellness and include services such as functional assessments, physical therapy, audiology, vestibular rehabilitation, back/spine programs, women’s specialized wellness, post-joint replacement programs, and sports medicine rehabilitation among numerous others.

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Owner is motivated ! Don't miss the opportunity to buy at pre-construction prices in Estates by The Falls, exclusive gated guard gated private enclave. Six models to choose from in this new phase. Floor plans from 4,500 to 5,500, lots from 15,000 to 28,000 SF. Luxurious finishes including marble flrs, Barrel tile roof,crown moldings,impact windows/doors,solid doors,top of the line SS appliances, generator ready, landscaping, pool & more.

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5852 SW 54 LN, MIAMI FL 33143 Being sold "As-Is" . Gorgeous new 6 bdrms, 7.5 BA residence with 8650 total SQ Ft. Distressed wood flooring, fireplace, circular staircase & extensive woodwork. Master has sitting room & balcony. Solid wood cabinets with granite & pantries. Smart system alarm capabilities. Huge terraces with wood ceilings private cul-de-sac. Price includes adjacent 48,000 square foot lot on private cul-de-sac. Multi-folio sale. SF per seller.

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Progressive Therapy Center adds massage to the healing tool box BY CONCHITA SMITH

Progressive Therapy Center director Greg Welch had an unusual problem to deal with; his orthopedic rehabilitation patients were so satisfied with clinical services they often wanted to continue making appointments even after the successful completion of their treatment. So, as a way to complement patient therapy and also to invite the community to experience the healthful benefits of massage, he hired experienced and licensed massage therapists to offer Saturday massage service, from Shiatsu to Swedish. “One of our ideas was that one service could help the other,” said Welch. “If someone is coming in for therapy, we might notice they could benefit from a deep tissue massage as well. And if someone comes in for a massage and realizes their shoulder has been hurting for a while, we can possibly use some therapy and go back and forth to help them heal.” Progressive Therapy Center, 12651 S.

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Dixie Hwy., treats adults, seniors, athletes, and young people for orthopedic and sportsrelated injuries. “Neck, back, shoulders, wrists, hands, knees, ankles, feet, any orthopedic condition we can treat,” said Welch. The center is a unique resource for convalescing patients because they offer extensive manual therapy for joint mobilization and stretching, rather than simply set people up on machines to do the work for them. “Our physical therapists average about 15 years of experience, and what we do is specific and individual,” said Welch. “On a dayto-day basis, treatment needs will change. We have a wide range of expertise in what we can do to help get patients back to their best.” Massages available include Shiatsu, which works with acupressure principles or meridian pathways on the body; Swedish, or relaxing massage; sports massage, for athletes who may need work on a specific muscle group; and deep tissue for enhancing circulation and weight loss. Often a combination of massage types are practiced depending on patient needs. “The most gratifying aspect of the work is to heal,” said massage therapist Toribio Tijerino. “When you start to work on somebody and they tell you ‘that hurts there or that hurts’ and by the end of the massage the pain is gone and they look at you like ‘what did you do?’ that gives you a real sense of accomplishment.” Massage Therapist Michele Salsgiver is legally blind and believes it is an asset in the career that has become her life’s work. “Intuitively I can touch a body and know what is going on because of my own condition,” said Salsgiver. “Being legally blind gives me an added gift of touch.” Center director Welch was always sports oriented, playing soccer and water polo before receiving his occupational therapy degree from FIU. His Masters Degree in pastoral studies from St. Thomas University has allowed him to embrace the entire mind, body and spirit approach to healing. “I wanted to have a career where I could help people and be connected to sports,” said Welch. “When I went back to school for my

Pictured is the Progressive Therapy Center staff (front row l-r) Chris Ellenberg, Shelley Vidal, Jackie Welch, Marjorie Hereter, Jessica Brea; (back row l-r) Grace Jaffet, Iris Alfonso, Karen Fourquet, Greg Welch, Jorge Santos and Nick Concepcion. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

graduate degree, I was able to develop the spiritual side in addition to the physical and the physiological. It gives me a nice wellrounded approach.” Welch says an integral part of recovery is addressing the emotional side of healing, along with the physical. His team focuses on developing a friendly rapport with patients and cul-

tivating a familial environment at the center. “It is amazing that we can come to work and love what we do,” said Welch. “We have a group of people that comes to work every day, and we have a lot of fun and we get to help people.” For more information, call 305-232-9222 or go to <progressivetherapy.net>.

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FPL strengthens the electric infrastructure as part of 2012 reliability and storm preparedness plan FPL investing more than $200 million statewide in 2012 to continue strengthening electric grid Florida Power & Light Company is continuing its initiative to strengthen the electric infrastructure and improve service reliability and is on track to complete key improvements this year. The upgrades are part of the company’s $200 million investment in 2012 to improve everyday reliability, better prepare the electric system to withstand Florida's powerful winds and storms as well as speed up service restoration when outages occur. “FPL has the most reliable service of any investor-owned utility in Florida and ranks among the very best in the nation," said FPL External Affairs Manager Ramon Ferrer. “Our typical residential customer bill is the lowest out of the 55 electric utilities in the state. While no utility can ever be completely interruption-proof, we’re working hard every day to provide our customers with electric service they can count on." FPL customers can visit www.FPL.com/maps and enter their street address to see a detailed map of electrical improvements in their neighborhoods. This online tool shows the system improvements – including pole inspections, line clearing, power line strengthening and power line inspections – FPL has made. Systemwide Improvements and Service Reliability Across its service area, FPL has cleared vegetation from more than 75,000 miles of power lines since 2006 to help keep reliability high. The company has further strengthened its electric infrastructure by inspecting more than 800,000 utility poles since 2006. During that time, the company has also strengthened 318 main power lines serving critical and community facilities such as hospitals, police and fire stations and emergency operations centers. FPL’s strong service reliability ranks in the top 25 percent of comparable utilities nationwide and again ranked first for reliability among investorowned utilities in Florida for 2011 – the sixth consecutive year. In addition, the company has received the ServiceOne Award for exceptional customer service for eight years in a row. 2006-2012 Infrastructure Investments and Action Plan Following the 2004–2005 hurricane seasons that saw seven storms in a 15-month period, FPL responded to the state’s call to maintain a high level of storm preparation and keep service reliability high. FPL embarked on a series of comprehensive investments and improvements to strengthen its electric infrastructure to better withstand the impact of severe weather. The work is also designed to further reduce customer outages through aggressive preventive maintenance on its power lines and equipment. For the period 2006-2011, FPL invested more than $900 million to strengthen the electric grid against major storms, keep service reliability high as well as speed up service restoration time when outages occur.

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Pinch-A-Penny’s July 4 BBQ has become a tradition HAL FELDMAN When is a pool store not your average pool store? When it’s the Palmetto Bay Pinch-APenny at South Dixie Highway and 144th Street run by the Kavanaugh family. Each July 4th, they invite customers and their staff to enjoy a lunchtime barbeque right in front of the store. Just before noon, Kevin Kavanaugh proudly fires up two Big Green Egg natural charcoal BBQ grills and prepares to grill. “I can’t wait to feed my employees and thank our customers for another year of their patronage,” he says. “Happy fourth everyone!” Kevin is running late and was supposed to be joined by his father, store owner Larry Kavanaugh, but the traditionally light July 4th crowd was anything but. “We have eight employees working today and more than double the shopping we expected.” While the charcoal heats, Kevin prepares. “We marinated our pork tenderloins last night, I prepared the chorizo this morning, I have a churrasco for emergency, but the smoked fish will be the hit.” Kavanaugh seems both comfortable and serious at the grill. “The grill is perfect at 400 degrees and it’s time to turn the fish,” he says. “I prepare it Mexican style, with tangerine, key limes and cilantro stuffed inside and a light olive oil outside to keep it from sticking.” It is clear that Kevin could have a second career on the Food Network. New employee Terry Charles has been hovering around the grill waiting for the first food to come off.

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Gourmet griller Kevin Kavanaugh kicks off July 4th. RIGHT: Pinch-A-Penny staff welcomes clients to BBQ. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

“I’ve been looking forward to this since the day I arrived,” he says. “I hear it’s real good.” When I ask what he’ll eat, he just smiles wide. “Everything!” he says. Besides some gourmet BBQ treats, the Kavanaughs’ pool store provides top-notch customer service. As one of their 3,000-plus repeat customers, I can tell you they’ll take care of you, teach you anything you want to know and help you enjoy your pool. Kevin’s six-year-old daughter Kali is waiting for the store to close. “We’ll do it all again for her tonight. We’ll grill out for dinner and Grandpa will help her celebrate by setting off some fireworks. Oh, and of course, we’ll swim!” OBAMA’S PINECREST HQ In April, Barack Obama moved into the Suniland Shopping Center next to Wagons West. Not only that, Caroline Kennedy was one of the first people to visit. Yes, the reelection campaign specifically chose Pinecrest for one of its three Miami area offices in this critical swing state. Beyond the red-white-and-blue bunting and hundreds of handmade signs, I was curious to see what happens beyond the storefront. Once inside, I met one of the campaign volunteers. A smiling and energetic Hailey, 18, (who’s last name is withheld at the request of the campaign) is on summer break from the University of Florida and it’s easy to see why she became one of the dozens of volunteers at this office. “I’m following in my father’s footsteps who volunteers here,” she says. “My whole family are big supporters and I wanted to be involved.” She explains that the location was strategic in making sure those in Miami-Dade were

Obama’s HQ in Pinecrest on a Sunday morning.

properly registered to vote and well educated on Obama policies. The hope is that with making personal calls and welcoming people in to ask questions, they can make a difference. The office is also a base for neighborhood canvas groups. “We do whatever we can to register people.” Seven days a week there is a constant activity of people coming and going. On the Sunday that I visited, there was a palpable buzz among the 20 or so people lined up for free tickets to see the First Lady in Miami Lakes on July 10. “The energy just feeds on itself,” says Hailey. No doubt this place will keep buzzing through Election Day. HOMEOWNER HELP If you have ever tried to move a large piece of furniture into a room or needed to accommodate a wheelchair in your home,

you may have wished your doorways were just a bit wider. Well, wish no more! I recently discovered expandable door hinges that install into existing doors without any modification. The door then swings out two inches wider, giving you access to the full width of the frame. The Duro-Med expandable door hinge is available for around $20. I’m always looking for interesting people and events for consideration in upcoming issues. Contact me with your ideas at < w w w. M i a m i H a l . c o m > , <Hal@MiamiHal.com> or <www.facebook.com/MiamiHal>.

Hal Feldman is a Realtor with RE/MAX Advance Realty. He is always available for any real estate questions you may have. On Sundays, from 10 a.m.-Noon, he is outside Wagons West in the Suniland Shopping Center to talk real estate.

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FPL CORNER FPL strengthens the electric infrastructure serving Pinecrest and South Miami FPL investing more than $200 million statewide in 2012 to continue strengthening electric grid Florida Power & Light Company is continuing its initiative to strengthen the electric infrastructure and improve service reliability in and near the Village of Pinecrest and the City of South Miami and is on track to complete key improvements this year. The upgrades are part of the company’s $200 million investment in 2012 to improve everyday reliability, better prepare the electric system to withstand Florida's powerful winds and storms as well as speed up service restoration when outages occur. 2012 Strengthening Initiatives in Pinecrest and South Miami By the end of this year, FPL will inspect approximately 1,340 utility poles, upgrade the main power line serving the community thoroughfare on South Dixie Highway, clear vegetation from 70 miles of power lines and use advanced infrared technology to examine two main power lines in and near Pinecrest. In South Miami, FPL will inspect more than 900 utility poles, clear vegetation from approximately 50 miles of power lines and use advanced infrared technology to examine two main power lines. FPL customers can visit www.FPL.com/maps and enter their street address to see a detailed map of electrical improvements in their neighborhoods. This online tool shows the system improvements – including pole inspections, line clearing, power line strengthening and power line inspections – FPL has made in neighborhoods in Pinecrest and South Miami. Overall System Improvements in Pinecrest When the planned upgrades are completed, FPL will have made the following improvements and investments benefiting the Village of Pinecrest since the start of its comprehensive strengthening program in 2006: ➢ Upgraded equipment and strengthened the main power lines serving critical and other community facilities – hospitals, 911 operations, police stations and others – in and near Pinecrest, including the Pinecrest 911 emergency communications center and the community thoroughfare on South Dixie Highway. ➢ Inspected approximately 4,390 utility poles for strength – 97 percent of the approximately 4,530 poles in Pinecrest – reinforcing or replacing them as necessary. ➢ Cleared vegetation along approximately 360 miles of power lines in Pinecrest. Tree limbs, palm fronds and other vegetation that come into contact with power lines are a common cause of power outages and flickers. ➢ Inspected 12 main power lines and equipment in and near Pinecrest using advanced infrared technology to detect and address issues unseen by the naked eye before they become problems or outages. Overall System Improvements in South Miami ➢ Upgraded equipment and strengthened the main power lines serving critical and other community facilities – hospitals, 911 operations, police stations and others – in and near South Miami, including Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami Hospital and the community thoroughfare on SW 57th Avenue. ➢ Inspected 100 percent of the 4,240 poles in South Miami, reinforcing or replacing them as necessary. ➢ Cleared vegetation along approximately 350 miles of power lines in South Miami. Tree limbs, palm fronds and other vegetation that come into contact with power lines are a common cause of power outages and flickers. ➢ Inspected 15 main power lines and equipment in and near South Miami using advanced infrared technology to detect and address issues unseen by the naked eye before they become problems or outages. 2006-2012 Infrastructure Investments and Action Plan Following the 2004–2005 hurricane seasons that saw seven storms in a 15-month period, FPL responded to the state’s call to maintain a high level of storm preparation and keep service reliability high. FPL embarked on a series of comprehensive investments and improvements to strengthen its electric infrastructure to better withstand the impact of severe weather. The work is also designed to further reduce customer outages through aggressive preventive maintenance on its power lines and equipment. For the period 2006-2011, FPL invested more than $900 million to strengthen the electric grid against major storms, keep service reliability high as well as speed up service restoration time when outages occur.

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Book Club boosts book sales for Rochelle Weinstein BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD

When the company she worked for was bought and re-located to New York, Rochelle Weinstein was at loose ends. She was offered the chance to relocate, but she wanted to continue to live near her family, so she stayed home with her twins and wrote a book called What We Leave Behind. “It’s for any woman who has ever loved and lost and wondered what could have been,” Weinstein says. “The story of Jessica Parker starts when she’s 15 and follows her into 30s. For some women it will be a quick, relatable read. For other women, it’s a much richer reading experience because there are a lot of themes.” Those themes include the young passionate youthful love and the love of a solid man in a secure consistent mature relationship. “I saw a theme of many women in my life of confusing longing for love,” Weinstein says. In the book, Parker loses her father at age four. Her longing for her father influences her future relationships. “In the novel, she gets to go back and revisit her young love,” Weinstein says. “How many of us go back and revisit young love?” Weinstein wrote the book more than 10 years ago. She tried going the traditional publishing route, but was unsuccessful, even with good contacts in the business from her days in advertising. “Nobody wanted to take on a first-time author,” she says. “I put it under the bed for a couple of years.” But recently she met with a woman, a former principal, who knew about the book and wanted her book club to read it. When she went to speak to the book club, she was surprised to find the book club had decorated the room with the theme. One of the first questions she was asked was why isn’t the book published. Weinstein recalls that she was working in the music industry when it changed radically. She says the publishing industry is now going through the same seismic change. She already had her book professionally edited, so she decided to try the self-publishing route. “It came to me that this is what I was meant to do,” she says. “I have control of my book, I have control of the price; it was just the most cathartic feeling, I had a place where I was really comfortable.” She says authors must have a defined goal in order to make the decision on how

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they want to publish. “It’s knowing your goals, why you write, why you self-publish,” she says. Weinstein adds that if an author wants to be on the New York Times Best Seller list, then traditional is the way to go. But, for her, the satisfaction of writing and the ability to sell copies to friends, families and book clubs led her to make the self-publishing decision. “These (book club) women love to talk about the first love,” she says. “It’s a wonderful discussion, the choices you make in your life.” Weinstein’s book sales have been good, with 750 books sold in just a couple of months; and she say those sales came even before she had any publicity about the book. “If you have a good product, it’s going to sell,” she says. Weinstein’s books are available on Amazon, on BarnesandNoble.com, and on Kindle, Sony and I-books. She says she was able to place her book at Turnberry and the Fontainebleau. On June 7, at 8 p.m. she will sign books at Books and Books in Coral Gables, 250 Aragon Avenue. Her next book, The Mourning After, is scheduled for release next February.

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Caring for Seniors It’s not easy. A growing number of families with aging spouses, parents and grandparents are facing some very tough question. Where will their senior loved ones live? Who will care for them? Where can they find affordable care? The goal for many families is to help seniors remain independent and in their own homes as long as possible. Most don’t require constant supervision or medical attention, yet. Right now, all they really need is a helping hand. “Most seniors want to remain in the comfort and security of their own homes and can do so safely with the little bit of help,” said Scott Cantin, Vice President of Advancare, LLC. The agency provides compassionate caregivers who go to the senior’s home and help with daily living. They include such things as meal preparation, transportation, bathing, grooming light housekeeping, and medication reminders-task that have become too difficult for seniors to perform. “Family members are the largest group of caregivers,” said Cantin. “Twenty-five million Americans currently provide eighty percent of the home care. Many have children and jobs or live thousands of miles away. It can very stressful situation. By getting some qualified assistance, the result is a happier, safer senior with less stress of family caregivers.” When does a family know their senior needs help? According to Cantin, family members need to consider some assistance when they notice significant changes in the way senior moves, acts, thinks and responds. However, families often need some objective assistance in ascertaining the extent of the problem and deciding on a course of action. Cantin says there is no need to guess. He suggests family members ask themselves the following questions; and if there is a concern with even one of these indicators, the family discusses the issue openly, calmly and honestly. • Has there been a medical condition diagnosed that affects daily living? • Has driving become difficult? • Is their weight stable and refrigerator well stocked? • Are household chores being done regularly? • Are there signs of moodiness such as loneliness, despair, depression, frustration, irritability

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or anxiety? A fear of going out of the house? • Do you notice memory lapses and difficulty finding the right words? • Are medications being taken regularly and on time? Does the senior understand what the medications are for and are refills on schedule? Cantin said one of the biggest fears among senior citizens is the fear of falling, because it leads to lost confidence and decreased activity. “Falling is the primary catalyst for hospital admissions among seniors,” said Cantin. “Falls are responsible for 40 percent of nursing home admissions and 70 percent of accidental deaths in people over seventy-five years of age. Injuries from falls cost $70 billion dollars each year. Cantin said that the good news is the most falls can be prevented. Besides controlling internal physical factors, families can correct cluttered spaces, poor lighting, lack of handrails, unstable chairs and other environmental factors to significantly reduce the chances of a serious injury from a fall. Advancare provides specially trained caregiver for seniors and chronically ill living in the South Florida area. The agency is a member of the Senior’s Choice network of independent companion care companies, which requires its own training and certification process for their employees. All of our caregivers must pass a background checks and ongoing. “Our staff is comprised of experienced caregivers-good people with big hearts,” said Cantin. “They provide much needed companionship in additional to helping with tasks and chores.” Anyone interested in inquiring about their services or who want a free assessment may visit www.advancare.net or call 305-441-9794.

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