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Crime climbs in Village in 2011
BY RON BEASLEY
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riminal activity rose substantially in the Village in 2011, notching an overall increase of 14.1 percent. Statistics in the 2011 Annual Report released by the Pinecrest Police Department showed that there were a total of 679 incidents of Part One Crime reported to Village police last year, as opposed 595 in 2010. The report showed that significant increases were recorded in aggravated assault, larceny and burglary. On the positive side of the ledger, there were no sex offenses committed in the Village last year, robberies remained at the same level as 2010 and there were fewer incidents of auto theft. Police chief John Hohensee, who has announced that he is retiring in April, downplayed the statistical increase in Village crime. “When compared to the preceding nine-year average, 2011 had 39 fewer incidents or a 5.4 percent lower crime JOHN HOHENSEE rate,” Hohensee said. PINECREST POLICE CHIEF
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New Publix Market to open in Village in fall BY RAQUEL GARCIA
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onstruction is set to begin on a new Publix Supermarket located in Pinecrest, with the grand opening set for this fall.The new Publix will be built on the old Hallet Pontiac auto dealership site at South Dixie Highway and Southwest 134th Street and the only thing standing in the way of breaking ground on the project is the receipt of necessary building permits. However, Orlando developer Stephen Brandon, of Brandon Partners, who is in charge of the project, says everything is progressing on schedule and the necessary permits should be in hand very soon. “We have demolished the old Pontiac dealership buildings that were on the site and as soon as the permits come in we will begin scraping and digging for utilities,” said Brandon. “We expect to turn the property into a Publix Supermarket in about 200 days from the start of construction.” Computer guru Ivan Mladenovic recently went on a ski vacation in Beaver Creek, CO and sent back this shot. Thanks for thinking of us, Ivan.
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JASON LEWIS Palmetto High School senior Jason Lewis is president of Thespians and he’s also one of the senior class treasurers. Lewis has been very involved in Palmetto activities ever since he was a freshman. He joined Thespians in ninth grade and he was a member of the Junior Class cabinet as secretary of entertainment. Last year, he started a community service project at Vineland Ele-Middle School. “They have a drama program that was newly developed and the teacher didn’t know how to teach some things,” he says. “So we taught them.” The Vineland teacher had emailed Lewis’ drama teacher and as she was reading the email, Lewis says he realized that as a Vineland alumni he should give back to the school by taking charge of the program. “We went every Friday. We tried to go once a week,” he says. “We would help them with their show for two hours. We would go early to talk to the teacher about what we would do that day. She helped us figure out how to teach them.” The Palmetto Thespians helped the students learn different theater skills and showed the middle school children how to improve their acting. “Just little tricks of the trade,” Lewis says. “We had about 100 kids enrolled in the program.” Lewis says that each grade level put on a short skit. “We started in the second nine weeks
of my junior year,” he says, adding the club planned to continue the program again this year. Lewis says that working with the Vineland students taught him just as much as he taught the children. “I’ve learned that the arts are very important to teach to kids at this young age,” he says. “With our budget cuts, you need to instill these activities into younger children to keep the arts thriving. Theater and other programs are less active and, with the cutting of programs, some kids are not able to participate.” As president of Thespians, Lewis worked to prepare his fellow drama students for acting competitions. “We’re going to focus on competition this year to make sure that we are successful,” he says. Last year at district competition, Lewis received a Critic’s Choice for Set Design at the district level which allowed him to go on to the state contest. Lewis says the club will also focus on Witty Night, a fundraising dinner to fund the Witty Scholarship. Along with Thespians, Lewis is in the Improvisation Club, the National Honor Society, Social Science Honor Society, Science National Honor Society and the Leo Club, a community service club that conducts blood drives. As co-treasurer of the senior class he has worked on the homecoming program and he sells tickets for many senior events. He says that selling tickets is the most stressful part of his job. “I’m also part of the Palmetto Integrity Network,” he says. “We try to reach out to the student body to teach them not to cheat. We try to promote self integrity throughout our school.” Lewis says the Integrity Network focuses on more than cheating on tests; it also teaches students not to cheat in relationships. “And not cheating yourself,” he says. “We want to make sure people are doing the right thing. When you cheat, you’re not helping yourself.” With college coming up next on his life agenda, Lewis has applied to Carnegie Mellon, State University of New York, North Carolina School of the Arts, Savannah College of Art and Design, the University of Miami, University of Michigan, Florida State and Rollins. He plans to double major in set design and theater. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
DALVIN BURDEN Palmetto High School senior Dalvin Burden is a poster boy for dancing. He loves to dance so much that he gives dancing clinics for his fellow classmates. “I sing, dance, act,” Burden says. “I know a lot about dancing, so I take what I have learned and teach them. Some want to be dancers and some are dancers.” Burden holds some of the dance clinics at Palmetto after school through the African Heritage Club, but sometimes he gives clinics in his neighborhood. In the past year, he taken lessons from Amy’s Artistic Soul Studio in the Perrine area, but he’s always had the need to dance. “It was in me, I always danced. In elementary I was dancing and performing in shows,” he says. Burden moved from Richmond Elementary in Perrine to the performing arts magnet program at Southwood Middle School where he took dance and acting. “I figured out I could sing when I was in the seventh grade,” he says. At Palmetto High, he took drama courses until this year, when his crowded schedule had no room for the elective. But he continues to audition for the school musicals. “I tried out for Peter Pan last year and I was an Indian,” he says. Burden is also in the school chorus, the Omega Singers.
“I’m just the choreographer,” he says. “Basically this year we’re trying to do more community service. We do seasonal shows.” The Omega Singers planned to schedule community service events at hospitals this school year. He also participates in other clubs. He’s the secretary of the 5000 Role Models Club. He’s also in Chatonettes, the competitive dance troupe that doubles as a class and a club, just like the Omega Singers. Burden also has his own group called Ambitious. “I take what I need from Omega. I take that, what I have learned here and share with those I sing with because they may not have taken music classes,” he says. Ambitious currently performs only for family members, but they are working on performing publicly in the community, including appearing at malls and senior citizen centers. “There are four or five of us,” Burden says. “Two boys and three girls. The boy and I started the group; he had friends that wanted to sing, so when I came into the picture the group got started.” Next month, the African Heritage Club will host a big event commemorating Black History Month. This year the theme is Achieving the Dream. “The school wants more (dance) styles,” Burden says. “Before I was here, they felt we do the same thing. Now, since I came in, we started doing jazz, African dances, contemporary and we do some modern. It’s kind of fun.” The club also participates in Brain Bowl competitions “It’s a study about our history. You have to study five sections with about 200 questions in every section,” he says. “You have to read three books for every competition. There are six books.” The books are by luminaries such as Martin Luther king, James Baldwin and President Barak Obama. At the time of the interview, Burden was reading Dreams of My Father, by President Obama. The initial competition is held at Florida International University and if they win the district contest, they can go on to the state competition. Burden has applied to 10 colleges and hopes to major in criminal studies, his backup plan if he doesn’t make it in performing arts. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
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ANDREA ORTIZ Palmer Trinity senior Andrea Ortiz has tremendous empathy for others. Her concern is borne out in her choice of community service projects, including her work on a fundraiser for the cancer-stricken child of a
Palmer alumnus. Her Mexican background and experiences she’s had at the Telluride Association Summer program has led her to work on an independent project on immigration issues. For the project, she has met with immigration lawyers. “I’m really passionate about it,” Ortiz says. “One thing I’ve noticed, especially in my community, and what breaks my heart is when they don’t understand what is going on. We need to find some sort of way to send out that information to people who need it.” It worries her that children aren’t being taken to the emergency room when needed because of the fear of immigration crack downs. Some of the issues were highlighted at the Telluride Association Summer Program at the University of Michigan. “They pick 64 students from around the world,” she says. “I had to write a bunch of essays. They have a five percent acceptance rate.” The seminar program was called Freedom, Dialogue and Polarization. “One-hundred pages of reading each night and two essays a week,” Ortiz says. “We discussed the different definitions of freedom, political theory and literature. It was absolutely amazing.”
The program brought together a diverse group of students. “I met kids who lived in Korea, kids who lived in China, a Korean from Brazil, a girl from Chicago who was usually the only white girl in her classes, a girl from Tennessee who came from a small white suburb,” she says. “I’m from Mexico and my roommate was from a small community in Texas, she milked cows on the weekend.” They talked about things such as the importance of individuality and the liberty to have a different opinions and voice different opinions. At Palmer, Ortiz continues to be involved in extracurricular activities. She is the executive secretary of student government, a peer counselor and a student ambassador. “I’m one of the speakers at the Prospective Parent Breakfast,” she says. “I give parents tours.” She is also president of Model United Nations, president of the Gay Straight Alliance, an English tutor at the Writing Center and a member of the Spanish and French Honor Societies, Mu Alpha Theta and the National Honor Societies. “For student government, I’m in charge of the homecoming activities,” Ortiz says.
“This year I organized a male beauty pageant called Mr. Falcon.” Ortiz also was instrumental in organizing the Homecoming dance. As a peer counselor, she does outreach to the new sixth grade students. “The times I’ve done outreach, it’s more about academics,” Ortiz says. “I also help juniors with getting ready for the PSAT and stress management, which is helpful at a college prep school.” Ortiz is the co-founder of the Model UM team. “When I studied abroad in France in my sophomore year, I was on the debate team at the school I was in. They went to a model UN conference in Paris,” Ortiz says. “There were 500 kids from all over the world. I was in the human rights department. We debated cyber terrorism, labor rights, and it was awesome. I realized after meeting kids from all over the world, I realized I wanted to bring it back here.” Although the Palmer Model UN students couldn’t compete last year, they had interclub debates on topics such as the Arizona immigration bill. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
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What’s ahead for the Village in 2012 BY KARA BISCEGLIA
Village Mayor Cindy Lerner plans to revisit and update strategic plans from previous years for Pinecrest in 2012. Her top priority is to ensure that goals and ideas are on target for the New Year. In February and March, Mayor Lerner and the Village Council will take a look at the South Dixie Highway commercial corridor and create a vision of what businesses and residents want in the coming decade. “We’re looking at what we might want to do to increase more space for retail and offices,” said Lerner. But there is one very pressing issue for the Mayor when it comes to the U.S.1 corridor. Pinecrest has been involved in a three-year battle with Florida Power and Light over the utility company’s plan to install 100-foot tall transmission lines from 136th Street north all the way to I-95. Pinecrest was notified about the new transmission line plans in 2009 and has been fighting ever since to keep the towers and lines from being erected. “Our council has taken the lead to prevent this,” said Lerner. “South Miami and Coral Gables joined forces with us in this battle.” Preventing the sky-high towers and electric lines from being implemented is a major battle for the Mayor and she is adamant that they will never be built. Pinecrest has always made it a priority to be a green community and that is why Lerner and the Council developed the Pinecrest People Mover. These buses ease traffic congestion during the rush hours, especially at middle and high schools hours, and will reduce the carbon footprint of the Village. Children will be able to get around on the people mover and visit places like the community center, the library and our various parks after school. Parents and the students especially seem to be excited about the new transportation option. “Hopefully the excitement translates into ridership,” said Lerner, who noted that surveys were mailed to residents and that a traffic consultant was hired to ensure that the People Mover met residents’ needs. The various PTAs and school administrations
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gave input to the program to ensure safety. However the primary thrust is to establish a more green community and encourage residents to reduce their individual carbon footprint. More “going green” plans are in affect for the New Year. Other plans include enhancing the commercial corridor and stabilizing the economy. “It would be nice to be able to move forward,” said Lerner. The Mayor also wants to bring fresh water lines to every home in Pinecrest and a master plan has been developed to fund the program that will allow residents with well water the option of hooking up to the county water lines. However, finding the revenue to fund the plan has been difficult for Lerner. When the economy was good, the water line issue didn’t seem to be a top priority, and now they are scrambling complete the unfinished infrastructure. “We’ve looked under ever nook and cranny,” said Lerner. Lerner said she hoped to get more Village residents involved in their government in the coming months. She noted that the community has many outlets for residents to get involved in and make a difference. Kara Bisceglia is a native Miamian and a senior at the University of Central Florida, where she is majoring in Radio and Television/Broadcast Journalism.
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Coming soon — Pinecrest Relay for Life BY CHERI BALL Chairperson, Pinecrest Relay for Life
Coming soon to a park near you, the 2012 Pinecrest Relay for Life. On Feb. 25, Evelyn Greer Park becomes a local movie house. We open at noon with a team lap, Olympic style where team members take a turn around the track showcasing their team banner. This year’s theme is Romantic Movies and the red carpet will take you to the teams as they bring their movies to life with food and fun. The curtain rises on entertainment center stage featuring our schools and community businesses. Our Silent Auction opens with donation highlights — Total Wine’s 20-person wine tasting, a three-day cruise from Royal Caribbean, jewelry, spa items, sports lessons, dinners and more. Our featured concert, with VIP tickets available, begins at 6:30 p.m. This year’s featured bands are DNR with Dr. Ziffer, David Messinger, Christian LeFournis, James McGhee, Brian Whaley and Jeff Bartel; Note-orious with Michael Kambour, Sergio Gonzales-Arias, Nelson Lazo, Scott Kenward, Ron Tolchin, Barry Katazen and
Jack Ziffer; followed at 9:30 p.m. by Badges with Dr. Fred Steinberg, Dr. Rick Fraga, John Gabriel, Angel Urquia and Dr. Jorge Demoia. Overflow parking is available one mile from the park at MorningStar Renewal Center, 7275 SW 124 St. The new Pinecrest shuttle bus which will pick you up at the circle in front of the Center and drop you off at the park. The last shuttle returns to the Center at 10 p.m. We will also have bicycle valet service at the park. Our special tribute to those touched by cancer begins at 5 p.m. with a ceremony, a dedicated survivor lap, a free dinner and survivor gifts. At 9 p.m., we have a beautiful Luminiaria ceremony with thousands of candles circling the track. These lights celebrate a survivor or honor someone special; they are only $5 and can be purchased online, from a team or at the event. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society to support cancer research and community resources for those touched by cancer. Thanks to event sponsor Gus Machado Ford for continued support. There are still opportunities for sponsors, teams and volunteers. For more information, call 305-215-4617, send email to <cheri_ball@yahoo.com>, or go to <www.relayforlife.org/pinecrstfl>.
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A warning about recent residential burglaries BY JOHN HOHENSEE
Police Chief, Village of Pinecrest Last year saw an increase in residential burglaries here in the Village. As we begin 2012, the Pinecrest Police Department wants all residents to be aware of this issue, as well as become educated on some crime prevention techniques to help lower your chance of being victimized. More often than not, residential burglaries occur during the daytime hours when the majority of us are at work and our houses unoccupied. A common occurrence here in the Village is the burglar enters the house through a rear door or window. This method provides the criminal with concealment as he/she usually can’t be seen from the street by a passing motorist or police vehicle. Once inside, burglar(s) try to take the most valuable items in the least amount of time possible. They routinely head to the master bedroom with jewelry a frequent target. It’s easy to sell and is small in size, so it can be removed in a small bag or pouch. Oftentimes, a pillow case is taken from the house for this purpose. A burglar can be in and out of house in a matter of minutes, but the impact to the victims can last a lifetime. What can you do to minimize your chances of becoming a victim? While no crime prevention technique is infallible, there are many things residents and homeowners can do to reduce their chances of being victimized. The concept of making your property a less likely target is what we refer to as “Target Hardening.”
HOME SECURITY SYSTEMS Home security systems are a must in this day and age. A burglar’s intent is to enter your house without bringing attention to his actions. A home security system’s primary goal is to do just that, bring not only attention, but to also notify the police whenever there’s activation. The system you choose should include, at a minimum, the following features: • Sensors on every entry/exit point including windows. • Motion/glass break sensors. • Exterior and interior siren. • Cellular communication backup. • Backup power source. • Monitoring by a central station to notify the police. Remember no home security system is effective if it is not activated. SECURITY CAMERAS Security cameras are a deterrent because criminals do not want to be captured on camera and they also provide valuable evidence should an incident occur. Security cameras should be highly visible and obvious from
the exterior of your residence. The DVR or recording device should be secreted in an inconspicuous place within your residence so it cannot be readily located by a burglar. The DVR serves no purpose if it too is stolen. There are many types of security cameras on the market, some factors to consider when researching security cameras are: • Lighting conditions at your residence (the more light the better the image). • Size of the property (the larger the property, the more cameras needed). • Length of recording time. • Placement of the cameras.
CUT BACK TREES AND SHRUBBERY Shrubs and trees should be neatly trimmed. Overgrown brush allows for a burglar to be on your property virtually unseen from the street. SAFES If you have valuables that you routinely keep inside your house, invest in a high quality safe. Floor safes are a great way to secure your small valuables like jewelry. The safe is installed in the foundation of your residence with just the door on the surface. These safes are difficult to defeat and can be easily concealed with furniture or carpet. Standard safes should be anchored to the foundation of the house so they can’t be easily removed from the residence. WHAT IF I AM HOME DURING THE DAY? A question that is commonly asked is, “What if I am home during the day?” A daytime residential burglar will often knock on the front door prior to breaking in to see if the house is occupied. If you are home and someone comes to your front door that you’re not expecting, make your presence known. Without opening the door ask the individual what they want. If the burglar is made aware that someone is home they will most likely move on to another target. You should then immediately call us and report the incident with a description of the individual. Experience tells us that most burglars want your stuff and don’t want a confrontation. REPORT ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY If you see something or someone in the neighborhood that appears suspicious or out of place, call us immediately and report your observations. This simple act could mean the difference between catching those responsible and having a neighbor’s home and peace of mind invaded. For more crime prevention techniques or to have a free security survey conducted at your residence, contact our Crime Prevention Officer, Det. Alexandra Martinez, at 305-234-2100.
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CRIME, from page 1 –––––––––––– “Our overall crime rate is extremely low, especially given that we exist in a major metropolitan area with all the normal ills such population centers engender.” Hohensee noted that last year’s upward crime trend was led by aggravated assaults, up 56 percent, but driven primarily by burglaries and car break-ins. “We have this troubling trend of people being lax about securing their vehicles,” said Hohensee. “About 70 percent of our car breaks are actually cases where the cars weren’t locked. To add to the incentive for the criminals, many of the cars had valuables in plain sight, so it was simply a matter of opening the door and snatching whatever is at hand.” Hohensee said his department has tried on several occasions to educate residents about the importance of locking their vehicles while shopping or out for an evening of dining and entertainment, but to no avail. “We also had a spike in residential burglaries,” he said. “We’re not unique in that respect; I believe our neighboring communities had similar experiences.”
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Burglaries in Pinecrest rose from 80 reported incidents in 2010 to 97 in 2011. However, there were no homicides or sex offenses, and only seven incidents of robbery, the same number as in 2010. Aggravated assault spiked to 14 incidents, five more than in the previous year, while larceny soared from 474 incidents in 2010 to 542 incidents reported last year. One case of arson was recorded in the Village in 2011 and there were 18 cases of auto theft, one less than in 2010. Hohensee noted in the annual report that 2011 saw many positive developments for his department, including the conclusion of several complex embezzlement cases, the closing of a “grow house” in Pinecrest that resulted in the disruption of the flow of illegal drugs to area schools; and there was a redoubled effort to remove drunk drivers from the streets resulting in a 70 percent increase in DUI arrests. The police chief said he plans to retire in April and, with his wife, Joan, will move to North-Central Florida where they have bought a home, and work on their goal of visiting every one of the national parks in the United States. Good luck, John, and thank you for a job well done!
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Brandon added that the 45,600-squarefoot store will look very much like other Publix stores, but there will be improvements to make the store more sustainable and ‘green’. “We expect this particular prototype store to save about 23 percent in electricity alone, versus those stores built just a few years ago,” said Brandon, whose company handles the majority of Publix’ new store construction. “A conservation and recycling sustainable prototype is the preferred model for Publix.” Brandon said the construction process is standard and there should be no problems in meeting the schedule. “The utilities will go in the ground first,” he said. “Foundations are poured and then the walls go up. The steel will be erected and then the roof goes on. This part of the building moves pretty fast. The meticulous work will be the
detail inside, but we anticipate getting it completed in about seven months and it will open about two months later.” The Coral Gables architectural firm of Fisher and Sons designed the building. “This is a unique store,” said Brandon. “In South Florida, a prototype is really unusual because land is scarce, so stores are built according to specific designs for the area.” In the 1990s, Publix closed a store in Pinecrest, at 11201 S. Dixie Hwy., and a Whole Foods Market opened there soon after. Publix currently has store locations on the outskirts of Pinecrest; one in Palmetto Bay at 14601 S. Dixie Hwy., and another across from The Falls Shopping Center at 13005 SW 89 Place. For more information, call Publix spokesperson Kim Reynolds Jaeger at 305-652-2411, ext. 3810.
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A new way to get around town — People Mover buses
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BY RAQUEL GARCIA
A pair of shiny new People Mover buses hit the streets of the Village in January, giving residents a new way to get around town. The buses initially are designed to offer parents who live within a two-mile radius of area schools a transportation alternative to the automobile and reduce traffic congestion. However, the pilot program may evolve into a transit option for all residents that would make it easier to commute around the village and reduce the area’s carbon footprint. “We surveyed residents and asked them if we offered this kind of transportation would they use it and we received a very encouraging response,” said Village Mayor Cindy Lerner. “It is a great convenience for working parents who now will not have to rush to pick up their kids at school, yet know they will be able to get home safely. Eventually we hope to make the program available to seniors and all residents doing business around the village.” Funding for the People Mover buses comes from Miami-Dade County’s Peoples’ Transportation Plan established in 2002 with a percentage of tax dollars allocated to all cities for use on transit projects. “Twenty percent of the allocated tax revenue is restricted to transit,” said Mayor Lerner. “The intent is to encourage the city to create their own smaller transit system to ultimately connect with county pathways and reduce congestion on the streets.” According to Lerner, before she took office, the accrued transit money amounted to a half-million dollars, but it was lost under the use-it-or-lose-it rule and Lerner
did not want to see history repeated. “Before I was elected, the county audited all the cities and saw that the people’s transportation tax in Pinecrest came to half-million dollars and they took it back because it was not spent,” she said. “When I was elected I said that was criminal, that there is no way we should allow that money to go to other cities when we have never attempted to use it here.” The Village hired a consultant to examine density issues. Survey indicated that major traffic corridors experience congestion around schools in the morning and early afternoon, before and after school. Survey respondents indicated that a transportation option for students such as the People Mover buses would be utilized. “We are now getting requests from seniors to make the buses available in the middle of the day and we hope to eventually expand the route so they can travel to and from the community center and the grocery store,” said Lerner. “This is a great additional resource for the community. We are showing the importance of using transit options in the Village to understand that we do not have to get in our car for every little stop around town.” The two people mover buses operating daily in the morning and early afternoon are being leased until June in cooperation with another municipality. The program will be evaluated and a decision made on buying buses and hiring full-time drivers. For more information, call Angela Gasca at 305-234-2121, email <gasca@pinecrestfl.gov> or visit the Village website at <www.pinecrest-fl.gov>.
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Big Gig: All youth visual, performing arts festival BY ALANA PEREZ Executive Director, Pinecrest Gardens
The designation of the “Parrot Jungle Historic District” recognizes the historic significance of a property that was once home to a world-famous tourist attraction. It was a place where families would come together to enjoy, to learn, to experience something new and wonderful, a place to be entertained. Staying true to these historic roots, we are once again bringing families together to celebrate creative expression through the performing and visual arts, and no event does this better than The Big Gig, and big it is! The Big Gig is four days of classes, workshops, lectures and performances to provide young talent with a performing and visual arts experience that sparks imagination and inspires creative thought. And the best part of all is that it is free to every participant. THEATER DAY — Feb. 25, brings young Broadway hopefuls together to learn the disciplines of auditioning and performing in musicals working with one of the best youth theater companies in Miami, Miami Children’s Theater. The morning session will be an introduction to Musical
Theater with workshops in dance, voice and monologue. In the afternoon, our participants will work in assigned teams, rehearsing for their end-of-day performance in Banyan Bowl. DANCE DAY — March 10, is mentored by a professional Hip Hop Dance Company, Live in Color, along with the Z Mullins Contemporary Dance Company. Each participant will rotate through the various dance disciplines including Jazz, Contemporary, Ballet and Hip Hop in the morning, and prepare choreography for their final performance in the afternoon. MUSIC DAY — March 11, is all about Jazz. Tito Puente Jr. and his Latin Jazz Ensemble will work in breakout groups with the young musicians in the morning...each instrument type will learn their specific parts. In the afternoon, ensembles will be formed, rehearsed and each group will give a final performance in the Banyan Bowl.
VISUAL ARTS — March 18, brings renowned local artists in various disciplines, including photography, painting, comic book art and more. Each participant will work in their chosen art field in the morning. In the afternoon they will come together as a group to create a progressive piece of collaborative art that will be exhibited in the Historic Entrance Building for the remainder of the month. Applications for this extraordinary event are online at <www.pinecrestgardens.org>. GARDENS GALLERY IN FULL BLOOM! Hibiscus Room; Opening Reception, Friday, Feb. 3; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; free and open to the public. February all about botanical beauty. The exhibit features the work of six extraordinary artists: Urszula Dudek, visually distinctive, bold and exciting; Jacqueline Carini whose lyrical movement creates an incredible play of light, space and color; Pauline Goldsmith, exhibiting lush tropical watercolors; Ewa Grau, emotion expressed through bold and vivid colors; Jacqueline Hannon, who paints the beauty and sensuality of nature; and Barbara Hesse Baron, a graphics-influenced artist using deep, lush and saturated colors. This stunning show is curated by Tora Bonnier Bueno. The CLEO Institute hosts
Volunteer Open House in Historic Entrance Monday, Feb. 6, 2-6 p.m. The Gardens Horticultural Lecture Series, Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m. This is one morning lecture you won’t want to miss when the folks at Paradise Farms will cover the techniques and tricks of growing your own culinary garden. Free to the public. FAMILY FRIDAY AT THE GARDENS Rio, The Movie and a Flashlight Tour Friday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Leave the multiplexes behind and enjoy a family night out watching the animated feature film Rio and taking an adventurous flashlight tour through our exotic lower garden. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., the Flashlight Tour starts at 7 p.m. and the movie, at 8 p.m. And, by the way, come hungry because we serve the best popcorn, hotdogs and snacks in town. FAMILY CONCERT FEATURING ORCHESTRA MIAMI Saturday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. Orchestra Miami presents “The Purple Palace”, a comic yet touching tale for full orchestra and narrator under the baton of Orchestra Miami Artistic Director, Elaine Rinaldi. This wonderful Young Persons’ Concert is perfect for ages 4 and up. Tickets are $10.
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Palmetto Blue & White game set for Feb. 4 BY RAQUEL GARCIA
Palmetto High School baseball head coach Danny Smith believes the game is about more than winning or losing, it is about being a part of the community and preparing players for a possible future in the sport. The annual Blue and White intra-squad scrimmage between the varsity, junior varsity and under-16 players will take place at Coral Reef Park, Palmetto’s home field, on Feb. 4 at 11a.m. “We want people to come out and really feel like they are part of the program,” said Smith. “Stop by the dugout and meet the players and bring the little ones. We will show the kids around and sign autographs.We never turn anyone away.” The Blue and White game is the official launch of baseball season for Palmetto and, according to parent and volunteer Martha Levey, it is an event that the Village, the team and the school look forward to. “It is the inauguration of baseball season for the community and everyone really looks forward to the event,” said Levey. “The players are all introduced on the field in full uniform with parents, dignitaries and school officials present. It is a wonderful tradition and a great way to kick off the season.”
In addition to promising young athletes ready for friendly competition on the field, barbeque will be available, with entertainment provided by the Chatonettes, and of course the school’s cheerleading squad. The National Anthem will be sung by a Palmetto student and a very special guest of honor will be throwing out the first pitch. Coach Smith says players to watch this season include senior pitcher Brandon Kacer, one of the top players in Miami-Dade County; junior second baseman Michael Wall, who is already being scouted by college recruiters; and shortstop Riley Delgado, who started playing baseball when he was in the eighth grade and could be an all county player this year. “These are great kids to coach because they come from very engaged families and are motivated; very teachable,” said Smith. “I tell them ‘I want you to come out here and think baseball, baseball, baseball’ and if that doesn’t work out for your professional future, ok, go on to medical school.” The Blue and White game is free and open to the public, and the community is encouraged to attend. Barbeque tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for kids. For more information, go to <www.palmettopanthersbaseball.com>.
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‘Around the World’ dinner and auction set for March 31
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The Around the World Dinner and Auction — Taste the Cultures of Miami is set for March 31. It will benefit the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism program in 13 Miami-Dade high schools for students interested in pursuing college and careers in the tourism industry. Sponsored by Johnson & Wales University, the Around the World Dinner will feature gourmet cuisine from around the globe served in the themed kitchens at Johnson and Wales. Attendees will sample a collection of dishes celebrating the history and culture of Miami prepared by university chefs and apprentices. Tickets for the Veuve Clicquot Rose Champagne Reception followed by the event are $175, while the cocktail reception, dinner and dessert tickets are $125. Auction items will be posted for bidding online from Feb. 29-Mar. 21 at < w w w. b i d d i n g f o rg o o d . c o m / a o h t > . Bidding will resume in a live-auction format at the event. Online bidders do not need to attend the event to win. Auction items include a 14-person suite for a Miami Dolphins regular season home game, vacations at the Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach, the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino, the Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, a Swim With the Dolphins
experience at Miami Seaquarium and more. The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism is a member of the National Academy Foundation, a national network of career academies to support the development of America’s youth toward personal and professional success. Locally, an industry advisory board provides career-connecting activities and guides academy programs. Miami-Dade County academies operate under the School Choice & Parental Options office and are located at Alonso & Tracy Mourning Senior High School, American High School, Barbara Goleman Senior High School, Booker T. Washington Senior High School, HialeahGardens Senior High School, Homestead Senior High School, John A. Ferguson Senior High School, Miami Beach Senior High School, Miami Norland Senior High School, Miami Northwestern Senior High School, Miami Sunset Senior High School, Miami Springs Senior High School & Robert Morgan Educational Center. Johnson & Wales is a career university providing students the opportunity to combine traditional academics with real world experiences. For more information, call Ann Fields at 305-995-7379 or send email to annfields@dadeschools.net.
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Raise the curtain Wendy and Adam Levy REAL ESTATE Both homeowners and real estate agents are best served when a home sells quickly for a good price. There are many steps both parties can take to achieve that goal, and a recent trend is proving its value. Whether the local market is hot or cool, statistics reveal that a “staged” home will sell faster and for a higher price. This service is called staging because it’s basically about “theater.” A professional stager assesses your home’s strongest and weakest features, and creates a series of “scenes” sure to appeal to your “audience” of buyers. There are four major areas of concern — cleanliness, openness, color and compromise. Cleaning your home seems obvious, but we’re talking about the white glove treatment here – on every surface. Some important
items to keep in mind are pressure washing walkways and patios, grass cutting and trimming on a weekly basis, wiping down baseboards, ac grills/returns and windows. Openness means a decided lack of clutter as well as arranging (or removing) furnishings to impart a sense of space. Take away collections of collectables, excessive amounts of pictures, or wall coverings and try to condense a room down to basics so you can always see the corners. The colors in your home and on its walls also convey this idea. Dark colors make a room seem smaller and light colors make it seem bigger. You get the idea. But what about that “compromise” part? It simply means that we all understand that lack of time or budget makes it necessary to focus on those improvements that will have the biggest impact, and not sweat every little detail. Ask your agent for guidance and trust his or her instincts. For information, contact the Levy Group at Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate at 786-581-1134, send email to Adam@MiamiHomesAndLand.com or visit online at <www.MiamiHomesAndLand.com>.
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The baseball fields at Chapman Field Park always have been beautifully maintained, but an attack of webworms was destroying the turf. And budget cutbacks meant the fields couldn’t get the quick and concentrated attention needed to fight the infestation. Officials at Howard Palmetto Baseball Softball Association, which has a permit to use the fields, called on Marc Terwilliger, owner of One Two Tree Pest Free, to help save the grass. “For about three and a half months we have been there every five weeks,” Terwilliger said. “It’s not 100 percent, but we are making great headway.” Terwilliger said at this time of year, the grass is going into a dormant stage but the weeds will be growing. “We will be working extra hard. This property did not get this way in three months. The budgets started getting cut in ’08.” Terwilliger figures the cutbacks might include the frequency of fertilization and weed control as well as manpower. “That stuff is expensive. They figure we’ll keep the grass cut and it has to survive,” he said. “But if you don’t keep the nutrients… they [the fields] were in terrible, terrible shape.” He said in this economy, even the major golf courses in Doral and Miami Lakes have cutback maintenance. Since the call for help, One Two Tree has done three treatments with fertilization. “We’ve had great results,” Terwilliger said. “The gentleman who works with the parks out there, he has been amazed with what we have been able to do.” Terwilliger began One Two Tree, a pest control/tree trimming business, with his late brother Paul. The company is an integrated pest
management (interior and exterior) and tree service company. It employs 28-30 people. “We started by trimming the trees,” he said. The company grew naturally. The graduated from just trimming to fertilizing trees and then they started fertilizing the grass and so forth. This year they purchased a vehicle to be used only for pest management services for home and office interiors. One Two Tree is a pioneer in modern pest control methods. Terwilliger said they always have been a leader, not a follower, in going to the new, more environmentally friendly pest control standards and products. It used to be that pest control services would go out and spray the entire yard if one small area had a problem. Now, if there is an insect problem, One Two Three sprays that one area. “It’s better for the environment,” he said. “If we have red bugs on the palm tree, we treat the palm tree not every tree in the yard.” The company conducts weekly training for its spray techs. And they do extensive testing to make sure everyone is up to date on the latest techniques and products. They already have switched from granular fertilizers to liquids for 95 percent of the work they do. Terwilliger said it will not be long before granular fertilizers will be banned because of environmental concerns. “The products are safer compared to what they were 20 years ago,” he said. Because homeowners are not always aware of the new regulations and the need to cut back on pesticides, the folks from One Two Tree do homeowner education as well. When the customer calls to complain of a sickly lawn, a representative will visit to see the problem. “We have a lot of brochures on how to have a healthy yard,” he said. “It’s a partnership.” For more information, call 305-267-1426 or go online to <www.OneTwoTree.com>.
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Historic Miami Marine Stadium may be given new lease on life BY RON BEASLEY
The long dormant Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key soon may be given a new lease on life, thanks to the efforts of a group of concerned and very active citizens. The City of Miami closed the stadium after Hurricane Andrew swept across south Miami-Dade County in 1992, although the storm did little damage to the concrete structure. It has lay unused and neglected for almost two decades, open to vandals, thieves and graffiti. Now, the not-for-profit Friends of Miami Marine Stadium (FMMS) is set to offer a plan to restore the bayside facility and operate it independently as an entertainment venue, at no cost to the city. “We are the first group to come along with a serious proposal to restore and operate the stadium,” said Donald Worth, co-founder of FMMS. “The Orange Bowl, Bobby Maduro (Miami) Stadium and Miami Arena all were demolished and lost because no one could come up with a feasible plan to restore, operate and maintain those facilities.” Worth said his organization will restore and operate the stadium without receiving any funding from the city. He explained that the estimated $30 million restoration cost will be funded through the sale of historic tax credits, a $3 million grant from a county historic preservation bond fund and a capital campaign. “The Miami Marine Stadium will be an asset to all of South Florida and an economic generator capable of hosting one-of-a-kind events,” he said. “Visitors and Miami residents alike will once again have access to one of the best outdoor entertainment venues in the United States.” The FMMS was formed in January 2008 under the umbrella of the Dade Heritage Trust. It recently incorporated as a standalone non-profit entity with an impressive six-member board of directors that includes Hilario Candela, co-founder of the group and the original architect for the stadium; Jorge
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Miami Historic Preservation Board. Then, in July 2010, the city’s Master Plan for Virginia Key was approved with the Marine Stadium designated as a key component. At the same time, Mayor Tomas Regalado made restoring the stadium a key priority of his administration. Meanwhile, the plight of the stadium generated national interest and it was named to the “11 Most Endangered List” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation (2009) and placed on the “Watch List” by the World Monuments Fund (2010). Jimmy Buffett also made a video endorsing preservation of the stadium and the Miami Herald printed six editorials supporting restoration. The next step is approval of the FMMS plan by the Miami City Commission. For more information, go online to <www.marinestadium.org>.
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New parents and pooches — resisting the urge to re-home your dog BY CAROL CARIDAD President, Paws4You Rescue
Transitioning into parenthood is one of the hardest times in people’s lives, and although there’s nothing like being a new parent, it’s often a time of conflicting feelings and emotions. In dog rescue, we often see dogs who are surrendered because an expecting family felt they needed to re-home their dog. At Paws 4 You Rescue, we feel it’s unnecessary to rehome your dog, especially a friendly dog, just because you’re expecting. There are so many fantastic resources these days for expecting families, including Dogs & Storks, a national program that helps families with dogs nurture safe, happy relationships among all family members, human and canine. We discourage parents from making the premature decision to re-home their friendly dog just because baby is on the way, and even after the baby arrives the decision to re-home could be one your family hugely regrets. We asked Paws 4 You Rescue volunteer and certified professional dog trainer Dee
Hoult, one of only six licensed Dogs & Storks presenters in Florida, to share with us the top three reasons why parents with new babies at home consider re-homing their dog: New parents feel their dogs would be “better off” in a new home. Just like the changes you’re experiencing during your newfound parenthood are stressful, imagine how your dog would feel if suddenly his whole world was turned upside down by losing the one he loves most – you. It’s extremely important that you have a support system of family and friends in place who can offer you guidance when you doubt your capabilities as dog owner. You are capable, even if you don’t feel like you are. Postpartum depression often triggers the impulsive decision to re-home. Some women experience depression at many levels which weighs heavily in the decision to re-home the family dog. Sometimes it’s not even the mother that is pushing for a dog’s re-homing. It could be a spouse or in-law who feels that the dog would be “happier” elsewhere and that by removing the family dog the mother’s stress will decrease. This simply isn’t true. Why? Because dogs are so forgiving. That is what is so beautiful about them. The overwhelming feelings you may be experiencing will pass. Knowing in advance that the impulsive re-homing phase
occurs when your baby is approximately three-months old can help you decide if your feelings are rational or just hormonal. Experience tells us that even parents with extremely well-behaved dogs even feel the overwhelming desire to find the dog a new home. The power of chemical imbalance. Trust us. Let it pass before you make any decisions. Life with new baby is stressful. Hormones, expectations, new roles, adjusting to parenthood, never-ending demands, possible complications post partum, no sleep and then just overall feelings of being overwhelmed – all these things add up to a new parents’ decision to re-home their dog. It’s possible one spouse suffers the loss of a job, there are multiple children in the home, health issues in the family, natural challenges of an aging dog and even a child mastering new skills of mobility which cause a parent to fear injury of that child by the family dog. Yet, for friendly dogs, there’s nothing good training and management protocols can’t resolve. In my interview with Dee she explained that despite a very busy caretaking schedule, there are still many ways new parents can continue providing for their pooch without even leaving the house. Some of her favorites include playing hide and seek
Paws4You with your dog, feeding your dog from a food dispensing toy and doing “kibble tosses” for good behavior. Lastly, we’d like to remind expecting parents that the life lessons children learn from dogs are priceless. Children who grow up in a home with a dog learn about the life cycle, patience, friendship and so much more. We urge expecting parents to work with a professional dog trainer before making any decisions regarding re-homing their dog. Life with baby and dog may be easier than you could have ever imagined.
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Crime Report The following is a list of crimes reported to the Village of Pinecrest Police Department during the week of Jan. 2 - 8, 2012
ARSON Case # 1200102 Location: 8900 Block of SW 63 Ct Sometime between Jan. 7, 1700 hrs, and Jan. 8, 1123 hrs, unknown offender(s) entered the open construction site, dragged a Christmas tree through the covered patio and ignited it which left burn marks on the roof’s wooden trusses. The estimated value of the damaged property is $1,000. This case is presently under investigation. AUTO THEFT None ASSAULT None BATTERY Case # 1200049 Location: 6300 Block of SW 92 ST On Jan. 4, at approximately 1230 hrs, after having a verbal altercation, a known offender pushed the victim back but did not cause any injuries. This case is presently under investigation. BURGLARY (COMMERCIAL) None
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Case # 1200027 Location: 6100 Block of SW 92 St On Jan. 3, at approximately 0308 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole rims and tires from the victim’s vehicle. The estimated value of the stolen property is $10,000. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1200038 Location: 11735 S Dixie Hwy (West Marine) On Jan. 3, at approximately 1705 hrs, an unknown offender was observed distracting the victim while another unknown offender(s) stole life vests exiting the store making no attempt to pay. The estimated value of the stolen property is $209.99. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1200046 Location: 9500 Block of SW 68 Av Sometime between Dec. 30, 1200 hrs, and Dec 31, 1200 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole three checks from the victim’s property. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1200054 Location: 10600 Block of SW 77 Av Sometime between Nov. 21, and Dec. 28, unknown offender(s) stole a decal from the victim’s vehicle. The estimated value of the stolen property is $4. Case # 1200066 Location: 5800 Block of SW 107 St On Jan. 5, at approximately 1636 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a garbage bin from the victim’s property. The estimated value of the stolen property is $50. Case # 1200094 Location: 12855 S Dixie Hwy (Suniland Park) On Jan. 7, sometime between 1300 hrs, and 2000 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a wallet and cell phone from the victim’s backpack. The estimated value of the stolen property is $340. This case is presently under investigation. Case #1200101 Location: 7800 Block of SW 112 St On Jan. 8, at approximately 0200 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a laptop computer from the victim’s property. The estimated value of the stolen property is $1,500.
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Crime Report The following is a list of crimes reported to the Village of Pinecrest Police Department during the week of Jan. 9 - 15, 2012
ARSON None AUTO THEFT Case # 1200164 Location: 6100 Block of SW 116 St Sometime between Jan. 13, 2100 hrs, and Jan. 14, 0125 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole the victim’s 2008 Audi Q7. ASSAULT None BATTERY Case # 1200120 Location: 12100 Block of SW 73 Av On Jan. 9, at approximately 1420 hrs, after having a verbal altercation, a known offender pushed the victim onto the ground but did not cause any injuries. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1200156 Location: 10345 S Dixie Hwy (Mobil Gas) On Jan. 13, at approximately 0735 hrs, after having a verbal altercation, an unknown offender spit on the victim’s face and fled the scene before police arrived. This case is presently under investigation. BURGLARY (COMMERCIAL) None BURGLARY (RESIDENCE) Case # 1200141 Location: 10500 Block of SW 77 Av On Jan. 11, sometime between 0715 hrs, and 1441 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence by removing a glass window and stole a cell phone, jewelry, clothes, laptop, iPod and a playstation. The estimated value of the stolen property is $2,341. This case is presently under investigation.
Case # 1200143 Location: 12700 Block of Rolling Road Dr On Jan. 11, sometime between 0800 hrs, and 1550 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence by breaking a rear kitchen window and stole jewelry. The estimated value of the stolen property is $13,624.90. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1200159 Location: 7600 Block of SW 109 Ter On Jan. 13, sometime between 0900 hrs, and 1153 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence by shattering a rear glass sliding door and stole jewelry and two laptops. The estimated value of the stolen property is $13,500. This case is presently under investigation. ROBBERY None SEX CRIME None HOMICIDE None THEFT Case # 1200125 Location: 7800 Block of SW 112 St Sometime between Sept. 1, 2011, 1200 hrs, and Jan. 10, unknown offender(s) stole a decal from the victim’s vehicle. The estimated value of the stolen property is $4. Case # 1200131 Location: 13501 S Dixie Hwy (Home Depot) On Jan. 10, at approximately 1900 hrs, known offenders were observed taking merchandise and exiting the store making no attempt to pay. The offenders were arrested and charged with theft. The estimated value of the stolen property is $83.77.
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Reaching your goals BY PAT MORGAN
New Year’s Resolutions represent your best intentions to take steps to improve your life and achieve goals that are important to you. Why do you often fail to keep your resolutions and achieve your goals? I don’t believe it is because you are lazy, irresponsible or incapable, but that the goals either were not right to begin with or that there was not support in place to help you achieve them. Creating an environment for success begins with clearing a path and getting the support you need. Having a strong support system is essential when you are going for your goals. One of my favorite motivational speakers, Jim Rohn, once said, “We could all use a little coaching. When you’re playing the game, it’s hard to think of everything.” Isn’t it true that when we are in the game of life, we could benefit from having a success partner to keep us on track? Coaching is about working with people who are already successful — just like you — to help them achieve even more — more efficiently, effectively — and more effortlessly. Often it is small things that get in the way of our success, little annoyances that seem insignificant much like sweeping a little dirt under the rug to avoid cleaning it up. The problem comes when we repeat the action until the little bit of dirt becomes a lump under the rug that we begin to trip over every time we walk across it. Tolerations are things like clutter, unfinished projects, light bulbs that need to be replaced, or they may be something bigger like a job you no longer enjoy, never having enough money at the end of the month or a relationship that is not working. Whether in business or your personal life, removing barriers to your success and creating supportive environments will make it easier to reach the goals and dreams you want to achieve. Here are tips for keeping your resolutions and achieving the success
you desire this year. Clear obstacles — What is in the way of your success? Write down everything that comes to mind so that you can see clearly what needs to be handled. Is there is a pivotal toleration which, when handled, will clear other things on your list? Make requests or take actions to clear the blocks so they no longer drain your time and energy. Simplify — Make space in your life for the good things that are coming to you. When you are absorbed in the nitty-gritty you are not available for opportunities that may be presenting themselves to you. Simplifying may mean outsourcing, delegating, eliminating or automating routine tasks or activities that are taking valuable time that could be better spent creating and enjoying a life that you truly love. Environments — Our environments can either support or drain us of energy depending on what we allow into them. Environments include not only our physical living and work spaces, but also our personal relationships, the thoughts that fill our minds and much more. Make changes to your environment to create a more inspiring space. Begin by doing something as simple as rearranging your furniture or accessories, or de-cluttering, to become more aware of your environments and to give your space a lift. Accountability — It can be challenging to do everything on your own. Having a success partner can support you in clearing your course for success and staying focused on taking action toward achieving your goals. You can do it on your own, but you don’t have to do it alone. What will you do to help ensure your success for the 2012? Pat Morgan is an MBA and Professional Coach. Contact Pat at 305.458.2849 or email <PatMorgan@SmoothSailingSuccess.com>. www.SmoothSailingSuccess.com
Michael Diaz, Jr. named ‘Most Effective International Lawyer’ Pinecrest resident Michael Diaz, Jr., managing partner at international law firm Diaz Reus & Targ, was selected by the Miami Daily Business Review as a Most Effective Lawyer in the international law category. Law firm partners Gary Davidson and Carlos Gonzalez were also selected. The Review acknowledged the work of 85 South Florida attorneys in 14 legal categories. Diaz represents multinational corporations and financial institutions, foreign governments and officials, and highprofile individuals in arbitration, litigation, sensitive and high stakes regulatory, commercial and white collar criminal matters in the U. S. and abroad.
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Managing and treating obesity BY BRODES H. HARTLEY, JR. President/CEO, Community Health of South Florida
Obesity is a growing epidemic in this country. Poor eating habits and lack of exercise have contributed to the problem, but genetics also plays a role. Obese individuals who have an excess of body fat are at risk of developing many serious medical conditions, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and sleep apnea. But there are ways to manage your weight and lead a healthier lifestyle. The goal of obesity treatment is to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Many individuals resort to crash diets to lose pounds, but these diets are rarely effective and unlikely to help you put off the weight in the long term. Consulting with a nutritionist or a dietician will help you understand what changes need to be made in your eating and activity habits. A vital key to losing weight is reducing the amount of calories you eat. Your doctor can help you figure out how many calories you need to consume to lose weight, but the average amount is anywhere from 1,000 to 1,600 calories. A healthier diet plan can include fruits, vegetables, whole-grain carbohydrates and lean sources of protein, including beans, lentil and lean meats. Grilled chicken and fish can also be included in your diet. Also, limit adding salt and sugar to your foods. Eating healthier goes hand in hand with adopting an increased exercise regimen. Physical activity is an important element of obesity treatment. It is recommended that overweight or obese individuals get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate intense physical activity to lose weight. For more
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Brodes H. Hartley, Jr. has served as President/CEO of Community Health of South Florida (CHI) for 28 years. The nonprofit organization provides affordable quality health care to South Miami-Dade County and the Florida Keys. For more information, go to <visit www.chisouthfl.org>.
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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Friendship Circleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hosted a special camp for special kids BY RABBI YOSSI HARLIG Director, Chabad Center of Kendall/Pinecrest
Many people think that todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s teenagers are spoiled and self-centered, but the teens that I see volThe unteering for Friendship Circle are giving and kind. Our teen volunteers spent their week-long winter break playing games, singing songs and going on field trips with children with special needs. Together, they made memories that will last a lifetime. The Friendship Circle Winter Break Camp is one of the most amazing programs we offer. Each day the group boarded a bus bound for a new adventure. On the field trips to Bird Bowl, Art Thyme Pottery Studio, Zoo Miami, Jungle Island and Funtasmic, each child with special needs had a special friend to accompany him or her throughout the day. Volunteer coordinator Chaya Schapiro helped organize the campâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteer schedule and led the daily activities. Diego Gonzalez, 14, attended the camp and was excited about each dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adventure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I loved the tigers, elephants and orangutans at the zoo,â&#x20AC;? Gonzalez said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve made some really great friends here.â&#x20AC;? One of our volunteers, Brandon Harris, started with The Friendship Circle when he was in the seventh grade and is now a freshman at Coral Reef Senior High. He joined the group as part of his Bar Mitzvah project and discovered that he truly enjoyed it. He plans to be a part of the program all the way
through high school. Harris is an ambassador of Teen Scene, just one of many programs. Every Sunday morning from 10 a.m.-Noon at the Chabad of Kendall/Pinecrest, 8700 SW 112 St., volunteers and children enjoy music, drama and theatre, creative movement, culinary arts and crafts. The tireless efforts and giving spirit of more than 150 teens and parent volunteers fuel The Friendship Circle programs which include Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Circle, Friends At Home, Sports Circle, Cooking Circle, Bowling League, Family Fun Days, Summer Camp and the upcoming Walk4Friendship. At this special event on Sunday, Feb. 12, volunteers and their families will â&#x20AC;&#x153;go the extra mile for a special child.â&#x20AC;? Like a circle with no beginning or end, everyone benefits at The Friendship Circle. The program offers children with special needs the gift of friendship and exposes them to excellent role models. For our teen volunteers, it promotes tolerance and teaches the value of giving to others. Programs also offer the family of the child with special needs a much needed respite. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Friendship Circle volunteers are fulfilling their mission in life by making a difference in the lives of children with special needs,â&#x20AC;? said director Nechama Harlig. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Together, we are enriching each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives and performing miracles.â&#x20AC;? For more information, call 305-2345654, ext. 11; go to <www.friendshipcirclemiami.org> or visit the Chabad of Kendall/Pinecrest,
Westminster Christian Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s varsity volleyball team and coaches were recognized by the Village of Palmetto Bay on Jan. 9 for their very successful season and appearance at the FHSAA State Final Four for the first time in more than 20 years. Team members pictured are (l-r, back row) Jessie Forbes, Jessica Moo-Young, Kelsey Taylor, Coach Julie Doan Kurenuma, Coach Scott Doan, Samantha Ceballos, Fina Marzoa, Jennifer Ceballos, Michelle Melendez, Valentina Battistoni and Jackie Boulris; (front row) Sophia Cespedes, Susie Forbes, Gaby Cereceda, Sylvia Hernandez, Katerina Salgado and Vicky Verdeja.
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Biking through the Village, the Gables and South Miami BY CRAIG RACHELSON
There is no parking lot more beautiful than the one at Pinecrest Gardens. Whether some old parrots designed it that way or not, we have inherited it. Obviously, I am not the only one who thinks so. A few seasons ago, somebody came up with the brilliant idea that a Farmer’s Market might work here, and they were correct. Then when someone decided to slide it over to its current location, they were even more on point. As a result, we are now graced by an ever-improving, year round Farmer’s Market presence under the splendid banyans of one of the world’s most beautiful parking lots. For me, it’s still a parking lot, often the starting place for many a ride. In order to escape prosecution – thank goodness Pinecrest’s tow trucks aren’t on reality tele-
ON THE PEDAL vision like Miami Beach’s – I make a point of dropping by for some tomatoes, kettle corn or my favorite 15-year-old Balsamic. I also make ample use of the Recreation Center’s spic and span water fountains and restrooms, but this is beside the point. This parking lot is the gateway to several gorgeous bicycle rides. From my space, a number of splendid reasons to admire Miami exist. If you follow your nose to the smell of the sea, you might find your way across the little pedestrian bridge running over the canal leading into Snapper Creek Lake Parkway – at least that’s what Google Maps calls it. From there you can cruise over Sabal Palm Avenue to Oak Lane – the names we privileged folks live among! Oak Lane
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your Cupcakes on. Regrettably, Sunday is not a Red Velvet day. After this sustenance, the ride back seems to go more quickly. Cutting down 54th Avenue is the prettiest way to return; both 54th Avenue and 76th Streets are quite lovely. After shooting behind Lourdes, you must ride for 60 seconds on Kendall Drive past St. Thomas Episcopal before catching the bike path south on the east side of Red Road. If you feel compelled, you can stop again at the Wayside Market or just continue back to the prettiest parking lot in the Hemisphere and the Farmer’s Market if it’s before 2 p.m. Carl Rachelson has a Masters Degree in the Humanities and is an English Teacher at Palmer Trinity School. He may be contacted by email at <crachelson@palmertrinity.org>.
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JCC preschool earns top rating Linda K. Landy ALPER JCC NEWS My son and his wife are shopping for a home. They want a place closer to work on Brickell Avenue and downtown. I, of course, want them next door to me. Every time they look at a house one of my top questions is where will the children go to preschool. Mind you, they have been married less than a year and as of this writing grandchildren are not in my immediate future (hint, hint). But I remember when I was searching for preschool programs. It seemed like the most important decision I would ever make. Both of my boys ultimately started out at the JCC preschool (one before the current campus was built). Good decision. One is now a lawyer and the other a Ph.D. candidate. My mission to lure my son and daughter-inlaw to live near me just got a bump with the recent announcement that the Alper JCC early childhood learning center (ECD) has earned Five-Star Early Learning Award from Quality Counts, a voluntary rating system that evaluates early learning centers and family child care programs and offers service and financial support to help providers reach their goals. This recognition puts the school in the top ten percent of early learning programs in South Florida. “We are proud to be part of a quality rating system that will one day be utilized by thousands of parents in Miami-Dade County to make informed choices about the best care and education for their children,” said Dr. Phyllis Bochman, ECD director. The Quality Counts accreditation program was designed and funded by The Children’s Trust in partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Miami- Dade/Monroe and the Early Childhood Initiative Foundation/Ready
Schools Miami. It is administered in collaboration with Florida International University, University of Miami Mailman Center, Devereux Florida, Family Central Inc., the Children’s Forum, and the United Way Center for Excellence. But the JCC preschool leadership is not content to rest on its laurels. They have set their sights on APPLE Accreditation. In addition, the J’s State of Florida Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program (for fouryear-olds) does not require a registration fee or JCC membership. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. daily. Reduced rate full day care (7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and extended day care (9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.) are also available. Many parents of three- and four-year-olds, have chosen the JCC ECD program because it includes water safety swimming classes in the extended and full day program. Toddler and preschool programs are offered half-day (9 a.m. to noon), extended-day (9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 9a.m. to 4p.m.) and full day (7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.). There are also a wide variety of after school enrichment classes for preschoolers including swimming, baseball, basketball, kickers, dance, Spanish, art and movement. Infants are lovingly cared for in the state-ofthe-art infant room week days from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The program is designed to help infants feel safe and protected, in a setting that is warm and homelike. The experienced, nurturing staff offers the best quality care available outside your home. The J’s early childhood development program implements High Scope curriculum that encourages independence, a love of learning, self-confidence and healthy minds integrated with an appreciation of Jewish heritage in a warm and caring atmosphere. Through play and exploration, children gain skills in and knowledge of early math, literacy, science, and social studies. Registration is now open for the 2012-13 school year. Confidential financial assistance is available. For more information, call 305271-9000, ext. 301.
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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time of year again! For the past seven years, Pinecrest residents have been raising funds while playing poker, all for a great cause. Brothers Brian and Jay Morrison are hosting the annual all-ages Texas Holdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;em tournament to benefit the Community Committee for Developmental Handicaps (CCDH). Started by Michael Grey in 2004, the Morrison brothers have been running the tournament for the past three years. To date, the tournament has raised about $20,000, the proceeds helping disabled children repair and update their wheelchairs. Grey started the tournament as a community service project and chose the charity because, at age 11, he spent a year in a wheelchair after reconstructive foot surgery. When he left for the University of
been organizing the event ever since. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We love poker and just wanted to help make a difference for less fortunate kids,â&#x20AC;? said Brian Morrison, who attends George Washington Carver Middle School. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I also hope others will learn from what we are doing and do the same.â&#x20AC;? This is a mock poker tournament for all ages, with both children and adults welcome to play. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament raised almost $5,000, with children as young as six years old playing with their parents and grandparents. In addition to helping a good cause, there are great prizes for the winners and transportation can be provided. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament will be on Sunday, Feb. 5 from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at Bet Shira, 7500 SW 120 St. For more information, call 305-992-7939 or email <smorrison@mbafcpa.com> .
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Send a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Singing Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to your sweetheart BY LEE STEPHENS
The Singing Miamians of Pinecrest again this year will offer Singing Valentines on Feb. 14, Valentines Day. Recipients are entertained in their home or office with two love songs performed by a tuxedoed barbershop quartet. They also receive a rose, a card with a personal note from the sender and a digital photograph to preserve the event. For 35 years The Singing Miamians have been saying â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love youâ&#x20AC;? in song and leaving sweethearts speechless. Often the unique gift draws a crowd and usually some tears as well. Singing Valentines cost $75 for a four-hour delivery window and are delivered anywhere in Miami-Dade County. More time precise delivery options are available at an additional cost. To schedule a Singing Valentine for a sweetheart, call 305-274-7464 or go to <www.miamians.org> before Feb. 14.
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Mercedes offers coupe in C-Class, redesigns sedan Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR
LET’S TALK CARS They told me I was the first auto writer in the southeastern United States to drive the new 2012 Mercedes C-Class Coupe 63 AMG. I can only say that it was a privilege and I am thankful that I got through the week without having to sign some paperwork for traveling a bit too fast. The new two-door coupe marks the first time Mercedes-Benz has offered a traditional coupe in the C-Class segment. It complements the popular four-door C-Class sedan, which has received a major restyling for 2012 that involved 2,000 new parts, including new bumpers, headlights, front grille, an aluminum hood, LED taillights, a redesigned interior, a new 5.8-inch display screen and new-generation telematics. All told, there are 13 new standard equipment features on the 2012 C-Class sedan and coupe, as well as five new safety systems: Attentionn Assist — warns you if get drowsy while driving.
HOLD — feature on the Adaptive Brake system lets you take your foot off the brake pedal when the car is stopped, at a red light for example. Blindd Spott Assist — provides a warning whenever a turn signal is activated with a car in a blind spot. Lanee Keepingg Assist — alerts drivers if the car drifts from its lane without the turn signals on. m — C Guidancee System PARKTRONIC tells you if the car will fit in the parking space you’re aiming for. Both the C-Class coupe and sedan are available in three different versions: C250 — powered by a new direct-injection, turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine (201 hp, 229 pounds-feet of torque). C3500 Sport — has a new direct-injection 3.5-liter V-6 (302 hp, 273 pounds-feet). C633 AMG — with a normally aspirated 6.3-liter V-8 (451 hp, 443 pounds-feet) and AMG’s MCT multi-clutch transmission. With an optional AMG Development Package, the C63 AMG climbs to 481 hp. In addition, the C-Class sedan is available as a C300, with standard 4MATIC allwheel drive and the 3.0-liter V-6 engine (228 hp, 221 pounds-feet). The C250 and C300 sedans are available in a choice of Luxury or Sport trim. Sport models feature
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staggered-width, five-spoke 17-inch wheels; sport shocks; springs and stabilizer bars that provide a crisper ride and more than a half-inch lower ride height, and standard AMG styling, including deeper front and rear aprons as well as sculpted rocker panels. All 2012 C-Class models (except the C63 AMG with its high-performance MCT transmission) come with a new seven-speed automatic transmission with a more advanced torque converter lock-up clutch
that provides even better gas mileage, more responsive driving, quieter operation and increased durability. Pricing on the Mercedes C-Class ranges from $36,675 for the C250 Sport Sedan to $62,305 for the C63 AMG Coupe.
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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