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Sign up for 2014 baseball & softball season BY GRANT MILLER
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Registration for the 2014 Howard Palmetto Baseball & Softball winter season has begun. Go to <www.howardpalmetto.com> to sign up. The season starts in January and continues through April/May. Registration fees are $219 for baseball, $195 for softball and $185 for Tball. Registration includes T-ball Titans for boys and girls four to six years old; baseball for boys 6-15 years old; fastpitch softball for girls 6-17 years old. All games will be played at Evelyn Greer Park, Sunniland Park, Palmetto Bay, Coral Reef and Chapman Field. In honor of Andrew Jackson being the first U.S. President to throw out a first pitch in a World Series game you can now save $20 on your registration fee! This is a limited time offer so please sign up your future president now and keep your wallet $20 greener. Registration must be completed by Oct. 31 to receive this offer. On line registration is now available at <www.howardpalmetto.com/eregister.php> or visit the website at <www.howardpalmetto.com>. Community league for one and all, let’s play ball!
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Suniland Sundevils basketball season sign-up begins
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BY JESSE SCHECKNER
Pinecrest residents and School of Rock house band members and their manager traveled to Milwaukee recently to compete in the Gemba Battle of the Bands at Summerfest. Pictured are (l-r) Reed McMaster, Vaughn Brown, Arturo Arbelaez, Sabrina Yelen, Nick Avalos, Erick Carcamos, Jakki Davison, Steve Violeta, Lou Duvin and Aitor Lujan. The band won a Gemba Finalist drumhead in the competition and of course they remembered to take along a copy of their favorite hometown newspaper and snapped this shot for us. Thanks for thinking of us, guys.
ith the season starting in November, the time to sign up is now for Suniland Sundevil Optimist youth basketball. Incoming hoops commissioner Sammy Hernandez, a former George Mason University player who played under current University of Miami coach Jim Larrañaga, brings eight years of experience coaching youth basketball to the organization. “We’re excited to combine both the recreational and competitive aspects of youth basketball into one great organization,” says president Dan Sheehy. “We’re hoping this will be our biggest and best year yet.” For more information, go to <www.sunilandsundevils.org> or call 786-203-8671.
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‘Arch Angels’ organize High Pines restoration
PHOTO BY TOM SMITH High Pines residents are planning to save, rebuild and restore the distinctive and historic native coral rock arches that define their neighborhood; the pillars are presently in various stages of disrepair. Pictured from left: J.T. Rawlins, T.K. Heatley, James Heatley, Austin Matheson, Suzanne Martinson, Elizabeth Smith, Henry Matheson and Susan Heatley are among the project's grassroots organizers. Brittany Spaniels Lucy and Slater Heatley manage "community outreach!"
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BY LEE STEPHENS A small, dedicated group of High Pines residents have organized a neighborhood effort to preserve the distinctive native coral rock arches that define the community area, east of Red Rd. and south of Sunset Dr. Spearheaded by neighbor Susan Heatley, a grassroots team has begun undertaking fund-raising for a restoration project to help maintain both the integrity and unique charm of the High Pines community. Similar pillars designating Coral Gables’ entrances were conceived by its founder, George Merrick, but the origin of the High Pines coral arches is not clearly documented. Longtime residents recall they predate the 1940s and may even be much older. “They’ve endured the test of time, withstood countless hurricanes, aged gracefully and are significant reminders of all that is special about our neighborhood,” Heatley said. Recent decades have also taken their toll: the north arch on 54th Ave. and Sunset Dr. requires reconstruction. Both the east arch (School House Rd. and S. W. 76 St.) and west arch at (Red Road & S. W. 76 St.), need repairs due to crumbling mortar. The restoration project organizers in addition to Heatley include her husband, ‘TK,’ and son, James; neighbors Keith Donner, Louise Gardner Schwartz, Lisille Matheson, George Prendes, Elizabeth Smith and several others, grateful to count architect Suzanne Martinson among their number. Martinson has volunteered to draw restoration plans and obtain estimates from expert masons. Prices to complete the project are expected to fall in the $9,000 range, a sum
that the High Pines “Arch Angels” plan to raise through neighborhood contributions. With an estimated 400 single-family residences in the area, organizers calculate a contribution of $20 per home to the collective effort should cover projected costs. An arch restoration awareness campaign was launched on Sept. 27 at a High Pines Open House hosted by Tropical Audubon Society at its historic Doc Thomas House on Sunset Dr. “Because we steward a treasured piece of Old Florida history and native habitat right here in South Miami, it made sense to invite our High Pines neighbors to gather here and help foster their community effort,” noted Laura Reynolds, TAS Director. Fundraising letters will be distributed door-to-door during October by block captains assigned to orchestrate the campaign on each High Pines street. A dedicated account has been established to manage and dispense the repair funds. Those wishing to contribute can make checks payable to “High Pines Arches, Inc.” and mail “c/o TK Heatley, EWM, 550 South Dixie Hwy., Coral Gables, FL 33146.” Those interested in helping restore the coral arches to their historic role as High Pines sentinels can contact Susan Heatley at 786348-6522 or James Heatley, 786-962-4689. Pulling together to accomplish the goal is an example of how this close-knit pocket neighborhood nurtures its old-fashioned sense of community, its residents say. “It doesn’t take a hurricane to get us outdoors,” adds Elizabeth Smith. “We know our neighbors. We walk and talk and help each other the year-around. Kids still play outdoors here, too. It’s really just a wonderful place to live.”
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Read in Georgia
The 470 high school students at Westminster Christian spent the first week of school at a Sharptop Cove in Jasper, GA for Warrior Week, a retreat for students that combines fun and adventure with opportunities for spiritual renewal and relational development. The tradition began seven years ago and continues as a highlight for students and many alumni who return to volunteer. Pictured are members of the Westminster Student Council and other student leaders. Thanks for taking us along, guys!
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Positive PEOPLE inPinecrest
ALEXANDRA HAZDAY Palmetto High School senior Alexandra Hazday spent part of her summer digging a trench for a water main for a remote village in the Dominican Republic. She lived and worked there for 12 days, high on the mountain with a view of the ocean. She went with the Blue Missions organization in a group of 25 students. The organization sends groups of students to remote and poor towns in the Dominican Republic to help them build aqueducts. “I was the only high schooler. The rest were people in college,” Hazday says. It was an arduous task – the closest water was about a mile away. She says the villagers would have to go for water six times a day to get enough for their families and their neighbors. “They had to use buckets and for washing clothes they had to get multiple buckets of water,” she says. “It was an eye opening experience. It was completely worth it. I honestly wish I was there now.” Although she’s a typical teen with all the required tech devices like smart phones, she enjoyed being away from everything for 12 days. “No phones,” she says. “Everyone was so happy with so little. The little kids there are the happiest people in the entire world. They have to work so hard and they don’t care at all.” The group that Hazday was with was only one of many that went to the Dominican Republic with Blue Missions. Several other
Palmetto students also worked with Blue Mission, but not on the same trip. While in the Dominican Republic, the students slept in the school house. They had electricity, but no running water. “A shower was a plastic bag filled with water,” she says. Despite the hardships and the manual labor, she loved being there. “I want to do it again for sure,” she says. “It was hard. I didn’t know what I was getting into. The first day was quite a shock. I didn’t know anyone. It was a three-hour plane ride and a five-hour bus ride. Our dinner was peanut butter and jelly on hot dog buns. It was such a shock.” The students worked hard, trenching from the source of water to the houses. However, they did have a chance to sightsee and play with the village children. The agenda included visiting a village that had been provided with water the previous year. They even had a day of fun with the villagers of the town they were working with. “We went from house to house and told everyone to meet on the green field,” she says. “Every person on the trip brought a bag of candy and we gave that out. We had a magic show. We didn’t play sports, but we hung out with them and took pictures. We found some rope and we played jump rope.” Now that she’s back at Palmetto High School, Hazday is busy as captain of Variations, the Palmetto dance team. She has been on the team for four years. She’s also the secretary of the Health Information Project, the group that sends juniors and seniors into freshman classrooms to talk about health and issues surrounding health, including, drugs, alcohol and HIV/AIDS. She is also an intern at the HIP head office. Her duties include keeping the website upto-date. For college, Hazday is applying to all the Florida schools and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While her major is still undecided, she does know that she wants to attend law school after college. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
GEORGE UCHE This past summer, George Uche, a senior at Palmetto High School, went to Haiti to help deliver musical instruments to an orphanage. “I got so attached to the kids that I decided to adopt the orphanage,” Uche says. “We are working to find a bigger place.” He went to Haiti with a Palmetto counselor to deliver the instruments donated in honor of Paul Smith, Palmetto’s band director who died of cancer. Uche says it was Smith’s dream to give instruments to kids in Haiti, so kids in the band, parents and teachers gave to the cause. The instruments were shipped there before the delegation from Palmetto arrived for a twoweek visit. “I was taken aback by the condition of the place,” Uche says. “I’d never been to a Third World country. I was shocked that one is close to Miami.” Uche says there were many children living in a small two-bedroom house. “They got to know me, they got to like me from the beginning,” he says. “I got to know them a little bit. They sat down one by one and told their story to us. We sang songs, we colored pictures, we taught them math, we saw how they functioned
and how they lived life.” The group spent time talking about what more they could do to help. Uche says he desperately wants to help them because the children have already been rejected. “It’s important for them to know there is someone who cares about them,” he says. Since he returned to Miami, Uche has given speeches to churches and schools about the need to help the orphanage through donations. “They can choose to sponsor one child at a time or they can donate to a pool that is for the orphanage,” he says, adding that they are also collecting funds to help the children go to college. He’s also working on a return trip with some of his friends so they can do more to help the kids. While on the trip, he taught the kids at the orphanage how to play basketball. Now that he’s back, Uche is going to basketball practice as a member of Palmetto’s varsity team. He plays power forward. Uche says he believes this year’s team can go far if everyone stays healthy. Last year they were district champs, but lost in the regionals. While he loves to play and thinks he’s good enough to play in college, he’s not sure he would have the time to play and concentrate on academics. He may decide to try out as a walk-on. But his goal is to become a lawyer. He would like to go to a school like Stanford and study pre-law there, which means he would not have time for sports. He’s also looking at Cornell, the University of Chicago, the University of Miami and Florida. His extracurricular activities include being president of DECA last year and he was recently elected CEO of the Junior Achievement class. “JA is more business oriented,” he says. “It’s selling and marketing. You can buy and sell stocks. DECA is more learning about business.” Last year he raised the DECA membership 25-30 percent, bringing the total to about 90 students. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld
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JENNIFER CANALS As Jennifer Canals navigates her way through her senior year at Palmetto Senior High School, she is grateful for the many opportunities the school has provided. She
has relished the experience and found her passions here — art, art history, photography and environmental science. She says she has Palmetto’s wonderful teachers to thank for that. “Teachers such as Ms. Falagan in Art History and Ms. Nelson in Biology are so passionate about their subjects and that is contagious,” Canals said. “Their enthusiasm sparked my interest in these subjects, too. There are so many great classes to take and clubs to join at Palmetto. The many options allow you to explore and discover your interests.” The talented artist was accepted to the Academy of Arts and Minds Performing Arts charter high school in Coconut Grove, but chose Palmetto. She’s glad she did. This year, Canals serves as vice president of the Biology Club, secretary of the Photography Club and is a member of the English Honor Society. She was very busy recently, lending her artistic talents to help these clubs decorate for Homecoming week, her last one at Palmetto. “I helped create seven murals in the school’s hallways,” she said. “It was a lot of
work, but a lot of fun.” Although many students graduate from elementary school and never look back, Canals goes back to her childhood alma mater on a regular basis. She is an active volunteer at Coral Reef Elementary, where her mother is a teacher. Canals leads student reading groups and helps at school events such as the annual Fun Fair and Hoe Down. She takes photographs for teachers’ projects and class web pages and is hoping to start a Photography Club this year. “I’ve been a regular at that school since I was 5 years old,” Canals said. “The teachers there are my second family.” When one of the school’s beloved teachers lost her battle with breast cancer several years ago, Canals felt compelled to act. “I had an overwhelming need to help in any way I could,” she said. And she did. She cut 12 inches off of her long, beautiful hair and donated it to Locks of Love. That’s not the only way that Canals has helped in the fight against breast cancer. Each summer since she was in the ninth grade she has volunteered at the Miller & Phillips
OB/GYN office assisting with office duties, greeting patients and promoting breast cancer awareness. Although Canals remains undecided about her college major, she plans to continue taking classes in the subjects she loves and is confident she’ll find her “calling.” Her top Florida schools are Florida State and the University of Florida. She has visited the campuses, has friends at both schools and sees herself fitting right in at either one. She describes FSU as a “beautiful campus” and UF as “buzzing with life.” The out-of-state schools Canals is considering include Southern Cal, the University of Washington and the University of Colorado. “Not only do these schools have great programs; they are located in areas of the country that I have visited with my family and know I would enjoy living in for the next four years, or even longer,” Canals said. “It’s important to be in a place you like because you never know what opportunities will come your way, like an internship or a great job.” By Nancy Eagleton
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Is Marlins firing of Larry Beinfest a good thing? BY PRESTON MICHELSON
I’m conflicted. For years, I’ve railed against Marlins’ ownership for not shaking up the front office. Now that Larry Beinfest has been fired from his post of vice president of baseball operations, I don’t feel satisfied. I feel like the move has been done with poor intentions. For the last few months of Beinfest’s tenure, it was reported that owner Jeffrey Loria had usurped much of his baseball operations power. The front office was marginalized in favor of Loria’s unquestioned motives. In September, when teams can carry up to 40 players, the Marlins examined their minor league system to decide on who to promote. Beinfest suggested that they recall second baseman Derek Dietrich, a seemingly inoffensive move. Loria did not agree, however. Earlier in the season, Dietrich was involved in a reportedly physical altercation with then hitting coach
Tino Martinez, Loria’s hand-picked choice. After this news was released, Martinez resigned. But Loria didn’t forget; he remained vindictive. Loria rejected Beinfest’s request, but when then assistant general manager Dan Jennings made the recommendation, Loria relented, and granted the approval. Then Dietrich suffered an injury in the minor leagues and the point became moot. If only that was the only time Loria acted petty. In a similar vein, in late August the Marlins placed Plácido Polanco on the disabled list because of a concussion. Chris Valaika, who was hitting very well at AAA, was the expected replacement. That is — you guessed it — until Loria said not so fast. Valaika was one of the players who complained about Martinez’s antics. Beinfest was understandably unhappy. And he was also understandably fired after the season. The team had struggled through trades and through the draft for a substantial amount of time. But the fact that Dan Jennings now replaces him — the man who has proven to be a yes-man to Loria — is disconcerting.
Loria needs a foil. Allowing him to run a team unhindered is dangerous, and could result in more petty and personal decisions like the Dietrich and Valaika moves. Next season, manager Mike Redmond not only will be fighting to win — but will be fighting to keep his job. The Marlins are known for having a hairline trigger on managerial decisions, be it Edwin Rodríguez, Ozzie Guillén or Joe Girardi. If Redmond falls like those men did, it could be difficult for a manager with two losing seasons to find employ elsewhere. Rodríguez, who was fired after a .479 winning percentage over the course of two seasons, is now the manager of the Class AA Akron Aeros. As he fights to keep his job, his decision making could be hampered by his personal goals, and potentially not the team goals. All signs point to Loria being able to run this team unimpeded. At least in Larry Beinfest, the front office had a man who wasn’t afraid of making statements contrary to the owner’s thinking. Even if his success stumbled as he finished his tenure with the Marlins, he was
CORNER principled, and in a way that Loria has not been and will not be. Dan Jennings has been sought by other teams offseason after offseason. He was not hired with a lack of merit. But his history with Loria is alarming. The future of the team remains in flux, but these managerial moves could prove to be costly.
Preston Michelson is a freshman at the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism and is a graduate of Palmer Trinity School. He is a frequent contributor to this newspaper and the opinions he expresses are his own and not necessarily those of the editors and publishers. Contact him on Twitter at @PrestonMich or by email at <michelsonpr@gmail.com>.
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Don’t miss big band jazz, Rocky Horror, Howl-O-Ween BY ALANA PEREZ
Executive Director, Pinecrest Gardens MUSIC The South Motors Jazz Series features seven performances at Pinecrest Gardens this season. We welcome The South Florida Jazz Orchestra, Saturday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. featuring jazz vocalist sensation Kate Reid in an evening of swing, song and Big Band favorites. Hailed by Jazziz Magazine as “one hell of a big band,” this “world-class” 16-piece big band, comprised of the best jazz musicians in the southeastern United States, will entertain the audience with tunes from the Great American Songbook. Edward Blanco of WDNA says, “Their repertoire will please not only the jazz aficionado, but anyone with a modicum of musical taste.” It’s a big band night and a big “kick-off” to what promises to be the Gardens’ best jazz series yet. Rounding out the rest of the season, the Gardens will welcome back “the world’s best percussionist” Sammy Figueroa in November, sultry songstress Maria Rivas in December, master of the steel drums Leon Foster Thomas in January, a brilliant Carnival Celebration featuring Brazil’s one and only Batuke Samba Funk in February, piano virtuoso Shelly Berg and the Frost Concert Jazz Band in March and the grand season finale featuring the Ed Calle Big Band on April 5. Tickets are $20 and $25, with full season subscriptions at a 25 percent discount still available. For tickets call 305-669-6990 or visit <pinecrestgardens.org>. MOVIES Once a month the Gardens will entertain audiences with Cult Film Friday, a new addition to the movie line-up. And what better way to kick off a cult film series than
Rocky Horror Picture Show kicks off Cult Film Friday.
what’s up at the gardens? with everyone’s favorite Halloween happening, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Friday Oct. 25, 8 p.m. “One-hundred minutes of pure weird celebration that manages to concoct a bizarre cocktail of sincerity and reckless abandon,” quotes Total Film. Don’t forget to come dressed in your Rocky Horror finest! Pre-theater refreshments are available for purchase. Admission is $5. Also being featured on the Gardens big screen is the most talked about documentary that has come around in a long time, Girl Rising. This special educational presentation will be a free event at the Gardens on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. The movie will be preceded by a panel discussion hosted by District 9 school board member, Dr. Lawrence Feldman. From Academy Awardnominated director Richard Robbins this innovative new feature film focuses on how the power of education is able to change a girl and the world. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Liam Neeson, Cate Blanchette, Selena Gomez and other A-list actors contribute voice performances to the film. MISADVENTURES Hunks and hounds, where else can you find such an outrageous combination but at our third annual Howl-O-Ween festival, Sunday, Oct. 27, from noon ’til 5 p.m. Enjoy a full day of activities for everyone in the family especially your four-legged friends. The celebration begins with a Pet Fair featuring pet adoption agencies, vendors and all kinds of fun activities for dogs, kids and grown-ups too. The hunks are none other than our fabulous Fire Fighters who have produced a calendar for the purpose of raising funds for The Pet Trust and
South Florida Jazz Orchestra at Gardens Oct. 26.
Friends Forever Rescue. The day ends with a costume parade for humans and pets alike, and a dog costume contest with wonderful prizes. Free parking at the Gardens, Palmetto High School, Pinecrest Elementary and Palmetto Middle School. Free bus service transports you to the Gardens entrance from the remote parking lots. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children and if you plan on entering your puppy in the parade and costume contest a $10 donation is required that supports Friends Forever Rescue. THEATER What better way to start the Holiday Season than with a Neil Simon comedy, and one of his all-time classics California Suite presented by Miami Acting Company. What do estranged spouses, a movie star, a cheating husband and four tennis players have in common? Reservations for a lovely hotel suite at The Beverly Hills Hotel! From Broadway to the silver screen to stages worldwide, this play has been both revered and hailed as one of the best comedies in American Theater. The New York Times quotes: “Mr. Simon is writing at his ebullient best, making us laugh so effortlessly.” Performances are Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25 adults, $20 seniors, and $18 students. ART ESE Students, This is MY Art World, Doodles and More. Doodles have often been the springboard for artists in their creative process. If you don’t think of doodling as a serious art form, then think again. Doodles are all about the imperfections that ultimately come together to make a stunning creation. Famous artists have doodled their way through time. Picasso, Max Ernst and Alexander Calder, are just a
few whose “doodles” on tablecloths and napkins that graced the French bistro “Le Catalan” in Paris from 1944-52. Today’s artists have elevated the simple “doodle” to a completed art form. This show will explore students’ artistic expressions based on their favorite artist or artist style. Join us in the Gardens Gallery, Oct. 21- Nov. 3 when Miami Dade students, grades K-12, exhibit a show inspired by doodles. FARMERS MARKET Fresh produce & more, Sundays 9 a.m.2 p.m. Each Sunday enjoy the fresh air while selecting your fresh produce, spices, home-baked breads, hand-made pastas, organic products and much more at Pinecrest Gardens’ Farmers Market. Admission is Free. Relax, take a stroll, savor the selections and enjoy the purchases you have made at one of our many picnic areas in the Gardens or overlooking the magnificent view on Lakeview Terrace.
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Jewish Book Festival continues in South Florida first superhero in 1933. Tomorrow There Will Be Times Sunday Book Review. Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 Apricots Jessica Soffer weaves Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. at Bet p.m. at the Alper JCC: Shemi together the lives of two very Shira Congregation: Join us for Rabbi Marc Zarhin, acclaimed Israeli different women adrift in New Schneier and Imam Shamsi Ali, co-authors director and screenwriter, is York, a compelling story about of Sons of Abraham: A Candid Conversation V ISUAL A RTS DI R E C T O R interviewed by a journalist accepting the families we’re about the Issues That Divide and Unite Jews from The Jewish Forward. In given and the families we and Muslims. Despite anti-Muslim and antihis new novel, Some Day, make. Semitic prejudices they were exposed to in Friday, Oct. 25, 8:30 a.m.- their youth, these two men forged a lasting We are in the midst of a fantastic Jewish Zahrin mixes passion and fan3:30 p.m. at the Alper JCC: friendship after 9/11 and share a vision of Book Festival! Mark your calendar for these tasy to create an emotional family saga using a quirky and Our annual Holocaust how Jews and Muslims can find common authors yet to come. Workshop for public and pri- ground. Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m. at the Miller loveable cast of characters. vate school teachers of grades Thursday, Nov. 7, 11 a.m., Coral Gables Center on the UM Campus: Matthew Levitt, Then enjoy his film The World 3-12 is led by Dr. Miriam Country Club: Women’s Day Luncheon, feadirector of the Washington Institute for Near is Funny, which was nominatShemi Zarhin Klein Kassenoff and Dr. turing Letty Cottin Pogrebin, an admired East Policy on Counterterrorism and ed for a record 15 Ophirs –––––––––––––––– Cheyenne Martin, professor social justice activist, founding editor of Ms. Intelligence, speaks about his book, (Israeli Oscars). Monday, Oct. 28, at Bet of Nurse Ethicist, University Magazine, Emmy winner, Hezbollah: The Global Footprint Breira Samu-El Or Olom at of Texas. award-winning journalist and of Lebanon’s Party of God, exam7:30 p.m.: Calling all book Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. co-founder of the National ining Hezbollah’s beginnings, its clubs! In The Golem and the at Young Israel of Kendall: Dr. Women’s Political Caucus. first violent forays into Lebanon, Jinni, Helene Wecker creates Allan Lichtman speaks about With sensitivity, warmth and and its terrorist activities around an immigrant tale that com- FDR and the Jews, addressing humor, Pogrebin used her the globe. bines elements of Jewish and the debate over whether FDR recent experience with breast Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 7:30 Arab folk mythology in which turned his back on the Jews of cancer to discover the best ways p.m. at the Temple Beth Or: two supernatural creatures Hitler’s Europe. to provide comfort and support Meet Marc Tyler Nobleman from clashing cultures arrive Defenders claim he saved while rising to the challenge of who speaks about Boys of separately in New York in millions by defeating Nazi being a good friend in her new Steel: The Creators of 1899 and come to rely upon Germany; others accuse him of book How to Be a Friend to a Superman, an intriguing and one another. An Amazon Best keeping America’s gates closed Friend Who’s Sick. comprehensive biography of Book of the Month and fea- to Jewish refugees and failing to For tickets and information writer Jerry Siegel and artist tured in The New York Times bomb Auschwitz’s gas chamcall 305-271-9000, ext. 268, or Joe Shuster, the Jewish teens Letty Cottin Pogrebin Helene Wecker Sunday Book Review. In bers. Featured in the New York go to <www.alperjcc.org>. who dreamed up the world’s –––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––
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Fall culture lull means Panther, Lagniappe got your back BY CARL RACHELSON
With summer now mostly a memory, all of us are excited about the real season finally beginning. With this in mind, I have been perusing the upcoming theater, concert, music, dance, art and performance venues, and guess what? I can barely find anything to write about. For the weeks of Oct. 21-Nov. 4 covered by this edition of our dearly beloved Pinecrest Tribune there are hardly any events about which I can write. As a result, let me go to two great alternative and artistic go-to article pleasers: Panther Coffee and Lagniappe. In Miami, there is no place better than Panther, which first brought real life to its blighted Wynwood neighborhood. Industrial design, cracked concrete floors, manicured Poinciana outside, good service, quality product — Panther has brewed up a scene unrivaled in the city. The sum is greater than the parts, which are also quite telling. They’ve got all the requisite hipster components. Customers sport ’staches, tats and porkpies. They
come in Mercedes, on single-speed bikes and on foot. Though Macbooks and iPhones are not mandatory, everybody’s got’em. If you ever want to see a VW Westfalia Camper, sit a while; Panther is your place. Mostly everyone looks like they come from someplace else, you know, 21st century places where race, gender and ethnicity are all indeterminate. Add this to all the graffiti found throughout the district, and what we have is a prescription for European and South American tourists arriving in Miami’s horrifyingly disgusting yellow taxis to drink it in — which is exactly what’s happened. Not only do owners Joel and Letitia Pollock have the java pedigree, blue-chip taste and ambitious aspirations, their vision includes community. While the late Tony Goldman deservedly gets most of the credit for the resurrection of Wynwood, the Pollocks have defined it. Panther serves top notch ingredients, trains a staff that actually knows what it is doing and quickly buses tables; and does it unpretentiously in dozens of clever, French-pressed ways. So while Joey’s, Wynwood Kitchen and Wood Tavern stay in the mix while assorted, sundry businesses maintain some flow year round in these digs, already on its
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ART in MIAMI give any Tenderloin mission a run for its money in Miami? Adding to the N’awlins comfort are the bands, a number of which are excellent. Anchoring plenty of them lately has been Digo Zambrano, a bassist from Mexico City with the “it” factor. Seeing his Digo Trio with more than three members a few weeks ago revealed something I’d never seen locally before. Everyone was actually groovin’ to the beat. With Miami’s eternally tough audience, you know they must be good. October means the weather is about to break, and it’s time to get out. If you can’t formally find something to do, Panther and Lagniappe got your back. Carl Rachelson is a teacher at Palmer Trinity School and a regular contributor to the Pinecrest Tribune. He may be contacted by addressing email to <crachelson@palmertrinity.org>.
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Best and Worst Halloween Candy for Teeth Soon kids will be trick-or-treating hoping to fill their bags to the brim with candy, but it’s not just the kids that will be enjoying those treats. Nearly 80 percent of parents admit to eating their kids’ Halloween candy. Since you and your kids will probably be partaking in Halloween sweets, here is a guide to treats ranked from best to worst for your teeth: 1. Sugar-Free Candy and Gum with Xylitol Sugar-free candy won’t feed the bacteria in the mouth and produce cavity-causing acids and xylitol may actually protect teeth by reducing the acids produced by bacteria and increasing saliva. Dr. John’s Dr. John Addison lollipops are sugar-free lollipops sweetened with Xylitol that we give out at the office and kids love them! 2. Powdery Candy It’s true that this candy is pure sugar, but it has the benefit of dissolving almost immediately and not sticking to teeth. 3. Chocolate Chocolate dissolves fast in the mouth and can be quickly eaten which decreases the amount of time sugar stays on teeth. Make sure you stick to plain chocolate because candy bars with fillings don’t have these benefits. 4. Hard Candy Hard candy is usually sucked on slowly which means sugars spend more time in the mouth. Biting down on it can also chip or break teeth, making it one of the worst options. 5. Chewy candy The worst candy choices are chewy, sticky treats because they spend the longest time on teeth and are hard for saliva to break down, increasing the chances of cavities. Rather than avoid Halloween candy, eat it in moderation, avoid snacking on it throughout the day and try to brush your teeth or rinse with water afterwards. And if you want the BEST defense – bring your candy by our dental office, Fisher & Addison Dental (9700 S. Dixie Hwy., Ste. 910) on November 4th from 3:30pm – 7pm for our Halloween Candy Buy Back. We will pay kids $1 per pound of candy (5 lbs. max) and send all the candy to U.S. troops overseas through Operation Gratitude. Dr. John Addison is owner and general dentist at Fisher & Addison Dental, a practice focused on providing the highest excellence in aesthetic and family dentistry.
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Tryout for South Dade Volleyball Club season set for Nov. 15-17 South Dade Volleyball Club offers programs for young women 8-18 years old.
BY JESSE SCHECKNER
Over the last decade, more than 35 young women athletes have been placed in colleges around the country as a result of their involvement with the South Dade Volleyball Club program. Begun December 2005 to provide a winter and spring activity for young women who display above average volleyball skills and to prepare them for the sport at the collegiate level, the club began modestly with only five teams. Since it came under the leadership of club director and Coach William Gonzalez seven years ago, that number has tripled and he has taken his team to the state championship twice. “I try to instill sacrifice, motivation, perseverance and leadership, among other qualities, by establishing the expectations I have for each of my players and by the quality of work that is taught,” Gonzalez says. “I look for desire, passion and dedication to the sport and for players to maintain a level of progress through the season by helping them recognize what their goals are and how much commitment it takes to reach them.” Gonzalez, a three-time recipient of the Miami Herald’s All-Dade Coach of the Year award, has been the head coach at Palmer Trinity School for seven years. He graduated from the ISCF Higher Institute of Physical Culture in Havana with a bachelor’s degree in physical education and later earned a master’s in sporting science and games at the University of Matanzas. Before coming to the U.S. in 2001, he was the head coach of the men’s and women’s teams at the University of Havana. “Since I was a child, it’s been the sport I have always played,” he says. “I’ve been teaching and coaching since ’91 when I graduated college. I do it because it’s my passion; I love teaching and watching the
kids improve. For me, what distinguishes volleyball from other sports is the interaction between the players, the level of communication needed to play the game and how you must come up with different solutions for different situations in a matter of seconds.” This year the organization has an exciting new addition: Sand volleyball. Aside from the conditional differences it has from the traditional format (sand versus floor and outdoor versus indoor), sand volleyball differs in number of players per team and touches per set. Like its indoor counterpart, it is now recognized by the NCAA as an emerging sport for women. “It’s exciting because it offers another recruiting possibility for our players who want to play in college,” says Gonzalez. “It can also be a solution for players who don’t necessarily fit the indoor setting.” All South Dade Volleyball coaches are registered and certified by USA Volleyball and submit to background checks before every season. Several current coaches were once participating athletes who came back to support the association. According to Gonzalez, their organization is more than just a club or a business, it’s a family; and the most important goal is the improvement of their athletes, not only as players but as people. “The ability and mentality needed to play in South Dade Volleyball can be achieved by anyone who desires to learn, no matter what their level of conditioning or skill is, because we pride ourselves on helping our athletes play better in their middle schools, high schools, colleges or even those who simply want to pick up a healthy activity,” Gonzalez says. Club tryouts are Nov. 15-17 at the Robert Morgan Educational Center, 18180 SW 122 Ave. For more information, call 786-2234306 or go to <www.southdadevolleyballclub.com>.
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South Florida event venue Thalatta Estate Park reopens HAL FELDMAN On Sunday, Sept. 15, Palmetto Bay reopened Thalatta Estate Park with a Bridal Expo event. It had been closed the last three months for building renovations. Thankfully, the early rain abated allowing nearly 25 vendors to showcase their services. The Village was also able to show off their improvements of the event venue. Mayor Shelley Stanczyk and Parks Director Fanny Carmona made opening remarks. “We welcome you to this great venue, which not only has weddings, but also is host to art shows and school performances,” said Stanczyk. Acquired in 2005 and opened in 2010, Thalatta <ww.thalattaestate.com/history> consists of two buildings from 1925 and amazing grounds that stretch from Old Cutler Road to Biscayne Bay. It is one of the few parks in South Florida that provide public access to the Bay. While some Palmetto Bay residents debate whether Thalatta should be used as a private event venue, there is no question the renovations greatly enhance the main building interior. “We’ve created a beautiful full bath bridal suite, extended and enhanced the water view balcony, added an education/meeting room where we’ll have dozens of public education sessions each year and created a historical room where people can see photos and historical pieces from the original house, including an elevator compartment,” said Fanny Carmona, director of parks. “The renovation makes the park public-ready
and helps preserve this historic site,” said Stanczyk. “We’ve come a long way in our park system’s evolution and this takes us to a new level of Village quality of life. Beyond that, we try to be fiscally prudent with our parks. Each of our parks has some level of rental spaces. This one happens to have an amazing wedding venue component.” Susie Casal, owner of Susie Life Events, was on hand to sell her event planning skills. “Thalatta is a wonderful value-price venue,” she said. “It is stunning, with gorgeous water vistas, and the Village staff is dedicated to making things happen.” Donna Jonas, who lives by The Falls, was at the Bridal Expo with her smartphone in hand. She used Skype to send live video back to her son Brian Jay and fiancée Leslie Anderson in New York City. “The kids wanted an outdoor wedding and they loved the lawn and views of Biscayne Bay. They picked Thalatta for those reasons and its overall beauty. The renovations do afford the bride a great dressing room, but its the outdoors that make Thalatta so compelling.” Casal also said that Thalatta was more affordable than other area venues and she was not alone. I met more than a dozen families that had — or were just about to — book Thalatta for their weddings. There is no questioning the popularity of Thalatta, as there are bookings well into 2015 already. MUSIC IN THE AIR Get ready to rock! On Nov. 2 (4 -11 p.m.), Florida Rock Stars presents the second annual Palmetto Bay Food and Rock Festival at the Palmetto Bay Village Center. With live music, gourmet food from more than 20 vendors and two full-service bars, you won’t want to miss this. The event will benefit the non-profit organization American Way Foundation – a “home-grown” charity enterprise dedicated to helping the under-served communities of South Florida. Tickets are $20 at the gate and $15 advance tickets are available on line at <floridarockstars.com>. With performances from Led Hed (a Led Zeppelin tribute band), The Regs, 3 Feet Closer, Riverdown, Classic Rock Therapy, Slejj and Colbert, the band list is impressive. Reserved eight-ticket tables are available for $200. Call 305-951-3156 to reserve or purchase tables. Tell them MiamiHal sent you!
Hundreds enjoy the Bridal Expo at the newly re-opened venue.
Bridal view from new open balcony.
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Palmetto Elementary cheerleaders are ready to go! Pictured are the girls on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Palmetto Elementary School cheerleading team. They are (front row l-r) Dylan Shapiro, Saloua Bourrian, Brooke Young, Celina Hall, Mikayla Ashe, Samantha Mejia, Alexa Flores, Grace Weinbach, Marissa Bejar, Isabella Martin; (middle row l-r) Sophia Nicolini, Haley Gassenheimer, Jamie Loeb, Isabella Exposito, Luna Karshis, Morgan Lam, Katherine CruzAlvarez, Isabella Martin, Sofia Raposo, Ruby Friedman; (back row l-r) Coach Jenna Juan, Juliana Guerrero, Jada Palomino, Isabella Varela, Kyla Finkle, Antonella Paz, Jessica Hinchey, Alex Nelson, Alexis Lopez, Jade Pita, Alexia Guerrero and Coach Kimberly McWilliams. Not pictured is Savannah Sarafoglu. Congratulations, girls!
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Interact, Rotary do it all for charitable programs Gloria Burns PINECREST
GLORIA’S GAB Members of Gulliver Prep’s Interact Club are organizing their second annual charity soccer tournament, scheduled for Nov. 16 at Gulliver Prep. Last year, the event raised $1,000 and club president Nicole Rubin hopes they can exceed that total this year. While that event is a major effort, this dynamic group of young people is also busy with ongoing outreach projects such as the Easter Seals Adult Daycare Center, a project now in its third year. Easter Seals, a facility where adult day care clients receive entertainment, company and food, is a monthly commitment for the club members who visit the facility to play bingo, share stories and give the clients some company. Soon club members will begin visiting
Amanda and Don Trombly attend The Falls Auto Show with their dog. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Chapman Partnership, an organization that caught their attention because of its rehabilitative approach to homelessness, cycling people out of the shelter in approximately six months with a job, a home and a life to look forward to. This also will be a monthly commitment for club members. During the visit, the volunteers are split into two groups, one making meals to feed 500 individuals each visit (sponsored by Interact Club) and the other playing games with the kids and lifting their spirits. “Members have found the trips to be incredibly enriching experiences, usually always returning for every visit they can,” says Rubin. “The club has been very committed to the organization for the past six years and plans on continuing this dedication.”
FALLS AUTO SHOW The Falls Auto Show, held at 8700 SW 133 St., was back last month for another year and it was bigger and better, with something for everyone. Car lovers were in heaven checking out the incredible assortment of cars on display, from antiques to high-end luxury sports cars. The event had it all! Even a retired fire engine purchased by event organizer and Pinecrest resident Fred Baddour. With some fire fighters in attendance to help, the truck gave many children and adults a chance to spray water from the fire hose, a first for most. Aside from the exhibition of great cars, Baddour enlisted his fellow Rotarians Greg Martini and club president Don Trombly to sell hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks to the crowd as they listened to some great music provided by a DJ. Raffle tickets were also sold to help raise charitable dollars, with all the proceeds from the raffle and the food sales benefiting the Gables Rotary Veteran’s bingo program. The event brought in $1,000 to support Veterans’ bingo, a monthly outreach in which Coral Gables Rotarians visit the VA hospital bringing food and calling bingo for the veterans, all of whom look forward to this ongoing event.
Among the many seen enjoying that picture perfect evening were some Gables Rotary past presidents Yolanda Woodbridge with her daughter and granddaughter, as well as Walter Alvarez with wife Annette. Other faces in the crowd were Rotarians Bill Quesenberry, George Reeves, Deena Bell, Charles Llewellyn, Ana Fournaris and Terry Long, to mention a few. DARK DINING AT CITY HALL On Friday, Oct. 25, City Hall the Restaurant, 2004 Biscayne Blvd., will host Dark Dining that promises to be a unique experience with the idea of enhancing one’s senses. In addition, Dark Dining offers people without disabilities an opportunity to get a better understanding of what life is like for individuals with visual impairments. Dark Dining provides diners with the opportunity to experience a first class meal while blindfolded. “This unique event is a sensory overload dining experience you won’t want to miss,” says City Hall owner Steven Haas. Call 305764-3130 to make a reservation at $125 per person. That includes a four-course dinner with wine pairings, tax and gratuity. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Miami
Greg Martini and son Nicolas at Falls Auto Show. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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New programs, new friends at the Friendship Circle BY MICHAEL MILLER
Executive Editor My friends at the Friendship Circle of Miami hosted a Welcome Back Bash and Family Fun Day on Oct. 6 to kick off their 2013-14 programs. The annual event brought together volunteers, families and friends to learn about the Friendship Circle’s new and returning programs. Kids enjoyed arts & crafts and games, and there was entertainment, food and fun for everyone at the celebration. The Friendship Circle certainly has much to celebrate. Overwhelming support from sponsors, supporters, volunteers and families in the community has enabled the organization to expand its curriculum. The non-profit group always has been dedicated to offering friendship and acceptance to children and teens with special needs, regardless of their disability. Now, young adults, age 19 to 35, can also participate in a new, enriching program — Young
Adult Circle. The Friendship Circle has also added Tween Scene and Hip Hop Dance Circle to the list of outstanding programs. The Young Adult Circle fills an important need. Before this program was introduced, teens “aged out” of the Friendship Circle programs at 19, leaving them with no options for socialization and friendship. The mission of the Young Adult Circle is to help these young people build confidence and improve their social and life skills, says Friendship Circle director Nechama Harlig. It’s also fun for them to simply “hang out” with their peers, which includes volunteer college students and other young adults. Everyone needs and deserves to have a friend. One Sunday a month, the group will take a field trip to go shopping, eat at a restaurant and visit local attractions like Bird Bowl, Zoo Miami, Homestead Rodeo and the Holocaust Memorial. One Tuesday a month, the young adults will meet at the Friendship Circle for social activities like baking, cooking, crafts and games. Because the Children’s Circle and Teen Scene programs were so popular and grew to maxi-
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CHABAD CENTER OF KENDALL / PINECREST More fun is on the horizon this year as the Friendship Circle of Miami adds three new exciting programs for children, teens and young adults with special needs.
mum capacity last year, the Friendship Circle now offers Tween Scene – a drop-off program for pre-teens with special needs, age 9 to 13. Like Children’s Circle and Teen Scene, Tween Scene meets every Sunday morning. The program offers music, therapy, karate, yoga, gymnastics, fitness, dance, baking, and arts & crafts – all in a fun-filled setting, says Ms. Harlig. As always, the sessions are led by highly-trained specialists and physical and occupational therapists, with Friendship Circle volunteers on hand to assist every child. The smiles are priceless. Parents asked for it, and the Friendship Circle delivered. Another new program is Hip Hop Dance Circle, which takes place Thursday afternoons. For children and teens ages 5 to 18, this program teaches rhythm, musicality, coordination, age-appropriate choreography and jazz dance movement. This is an excellent class for high-energy kids who want to have fun, says Ms. Harlig. These new programs along with Sports Circle, Music Circle, Cooking Circle, Life
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Headphones and earphones can cause permanent hearing loss BY RICK ORLAN
Personal sound systems have become so overwhelmingly popular, it seems that almost everywhere you go people of all ages are tuned into what they want to hear and tuned out of the world around them. Ear buds, ear phones, headphones, Bluetooth devices are everywhere today, plugged into mobile phone, iPods, MP3 players, computers, tablets and more. Chances are all you know about ear buds is that they’re easy to carry around and they sound good. Ear buds are useful little devices as long as they’re used at low volumes. But they’re basically a pair of tiny speakers that you wear inside your ears and loud music playing that close to your eardrum can cause permanent hearing loss. A leading cause of hearing impairment used to be excessive noise exposure in the work place, but today many young people are losing their hearing due to excessive
noise exposure from portable stereo headphones and earphones. How does loud noise cause hearing loss? The ear is made up of three parts that work together to process sounds — the outer ear, the middle ear and the inner ear. Part of the inner ear called the cochlea contains tiny hair cells. These hair cells help send sound messages to the brain. But loud noise can damage the hair cells. When this happens, the cochlea can’t relay sound messages to the brain as well. Unlike damage to other parts of your body, inner ear damage never heals. Over time, as more and more hair cells are damaged, hearing will worsen and Tinnitus — which is the sound of ringing, roaring, buzzing or clicking inside the head — often occurs with prolonged noise exposure damage as well. The Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says excessive noise has caused permanent hearing damage in one
out of eight children and teens and about one in six adults under age 70. The amount of hearing loss that one will suffer is related both to the volume, measured in decibels (dB), and the duration of time that one is exposed to the sound. Sound at 85 dB or below is considered safe. If one is exposed to sounds greater than 90 dB for an average of eight hours per day without hearing protection, hearing loss will most likely result. Most portable stereo music systems produce sound in the range of 95-115 dB. Damage will occur after 30 minutes of exposure per day. The following are tips to protect your hearing when enjoying a personal listening device: • Follow the 60/60 rule; no more than 60 percent of maximum volume for no more than 60 minutes. • If you are using earphones and people around you can hear your music, it’s loud enough to be causing permanent hearing
loss; turn the volume down until other people can no longer hear it. • Wear earmuff-style headphones. Your best bet is “noise-cancelling” headphones, which reduce or eliminate background noise. This lessens the need to crank the volume above 50 percent. You can listen to music at a softer volume for a longer time. • Buy the newer earbuds that offer a tighter fit to block out more background noise allowing you to listen at a lower volume. • Invest in “custom” earbuds made according to an impression taken of your ear canal. These block out the most noise and let you listen at very low levels. They also provide the best sound quality. Educate children and teenagers; most have no idea that hearing doesn’t come back once it’s gone. Rick Orlan is a licensed hearing aid specialist. For more information, call 954-2981640.
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How 5 Misconceptions about LOW BACK PAIN Will Keep You Hurting, Frustrated & Exhausted! New scientific breakthroughs make short work of low back pain. At HealthSource,™ we don't just "crack your back" like other chiropractors. We strengthen, balance, and stabilize the injured area utilizing Progressive Rehab™—which not only eliminates your pain more quickly, but keeps you feeling better and prevents your problem from re-occurring. If you have any kind of back, hip, or leg pain, your worries may soon be over. At HealthSource,™ we have discovered what may be the best healing secrets for “bad backs.” That’s why it’s important that we expose the following myths about back pain.
MYTH #1: SCIATICA (pain down your leg) is always caused by a herniated disc. Not true. A 5-inch muscle in the hip can squeeze the sciatic nerve; yet, it feels exactly like what you would experience if you had a slipped disc. The good news is that with proper treatment, pain down your leg can be easy and inexpensive to correct!
MYTH #2: ARTHRITIS is causing stiffness and pain in your back. This is not true. Many people with arthritis in their backs have absolutely no pain! So, why do YOU feel like your back will snap if you bend forward or twist too quickly? The stiffness you are feeling may be caused by a hidden, even more dangerous, problem than arthritis—and it could possibly lead to a hip replacement! Many back problems are caused by a combination of unseen imbalances in the spine and surrounding muscles. It’s the most common cause of hip replacements, but not that hard to correct if caught in time. (It’s like the tires on your car—if the alignment is off just a little bit, at first you don’t notice—but over a few thousand miles, you start to see signs of wear.)
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‘vapor4you’ is a true one-stop tobacco alternative shop BY JESSE SCHECKNER
“Once the customer chooses a flavor, then we have a conversation with them about how much they smoke and we try to start them at a level that they’ll be comLike every long-time smoker, Palmetto Senior High fortable with,” Deegan says. alumnus Jim Deegan – a smoker for 30 years – had the From there, if the customer desires, they can gradualdesire to quit, but nothing he tried worked. His wife sugly lower the amount until there is no nicotine in the juice. gested they try “e-cigarettes,” or “personal vaporizers.” Deegan believes that customers will still use his product They first used primitive early models, which were even after they are no longer physically reliant on it. made in China, had screw-on batteries, set nicotine lev“We find that people who quit and go to zero nicotine els and no real options for customization. Though unsatmay not necessarily buy as much, but they do stay with isfied that he was unable to part ways with his habit at the product,” he says. “We also have a good number of the time due to the poor quality and harshness of the customers who come in, have never smoked a day in electronic cigarettes, he still believed in the product their lives, and want to ‘vape.’” enough to start a small business selling them from home. With a mellow ambience supplemented by a brightly “I was selling a smoking cessation product, yet I was lit, lively aquarium, a large screen TV and a testing station still smoking, so it wasn’t such a great fit,” he says. where customers can test different flavors to their hearts’ Deegan went online and began looking at do-itcontent, it truly is a one-stop tobacco alternative shop. yourself kits. He learned “e-cigs” have four basic “We want the customer to feel very comfortable,” he ingredients in their “juice”: propylene glycol (PG), an Sales representative Steve Gomez (left) and vapor4you president/owner Jim Deegan. says. “They can come in and get their own personalized FDA-approved product used in baby laxatives and –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– silicone testing tip, take a rack of testers, sit down and, many skincare products, which creates the vapor and is best known for use in fog machines; vegetable glycerin (VG), trying to give people a safer alternative to the addictive prop- at their leisure, taste our flavors, relax and watch the fish tank.” Starter kits run from $49.95 to $99.95 and it’s a one-time which is often used as a sweetener in foods and is responsible erties of a cigarette, which is the nicotine.” The vaporizers vapor4you offers come in varying sizes, fee. Refill bottles are $14.99 apiece. Deegan estimates that for the “throat hit;” food flavoring and, optionally and in varyshapes, colors and volumes and are fully customizable. They pack-a-day smokers can save more than $2,500 a year by ing amounts, nicotine. “I found that by buying all-American products I could mix also offer disposable, limited-lifetime novelty items, as well as switching to his product, though for him money is the least it to a level that I was comfortable with, that I enjoyed using retail packages used for wholesale in gas stations around the important thing to consider. country. What sets vapor4you apart from its contemporaries, “Helping people quit smoking is the most satisfying thing and which wasn’t harsh or nasty,” Deegan says. Today, he hasn’t had a cigarette in 16 months, nor has his however, is that they blend all their juice – which comes in many about this business,” he says. “It’s just a great feeling for me. I wife. He has also opened up the e-cig and e-juice store, flavors not found anywhere else – in-store. Because of this, they feel like I’m doing something good for the community.” can design programs through which their customers can successFor information, go to <www.vapor4you.com> or call 786vapor4you. It is his first entrepreneurial endeavor. 592-1945. vapor4you is located at 9865 SW 184 St. “This is our marquee store.” he says. “We’re basically just fully wean themselves off of nicotine.
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Pure Executive Health & Wellness offers medical care for busy professionals BY NANCY EAGLETON
Compassionate care, comprehensive treatment, preventive medicine, convenience and personalized service make up the core philosophy of Pinecrest’s newest patient care center – Pure Executive Health & Wellness — operated by Dr. Jennifer Miranda, a board certified internal medicine physician. At her modern offices in the Marlin Centre in Pinecrest Plaza, 11921 S. Dixie Hwy., Dr. Miranda focuses on building the patient-physician relationship, which she believes is the first step toward achieving total body wellness. “In traditional practices, many physicians do not devote proper time and attention to each patient,” Miranda said. “As a result, the focus of care is on putting out fires and treating symptoms and illnesses instead of being proactive with health and wellness.” Miranda provides comprehensive care to all patients over age 15. Pure Health and Wellness packages are designed for busy individuals who want to learn about their health and be involved in their wellness process. “Executive physical examinations for men and women help individuals in high-stress jobs maintain good health so they don’t lose time due to health issues,” Miranda said. “They are able to stay focused on their work and be there for their families.” Preventive medicine often begins with a complete physical and diagnostic screening. In her state-of-the-art facility, Dr. Miranda provides diagnostic testing services such as a complete blood workup, body composition, food sensitivity, bone density scan, hearing exam, lung function, genetic screening,
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EKG and stress testing, breast exams, Pap Smears and sleep studies. In a traditional practice, such testing often requires several appointments at different facilities. And in many cases, patients leave screenings with numbers, but no explanations or instructions to improve the results. After a Pure Health and Wellness analysis, Dr. Miranda develops an individual action plan to achieve maximum health benefits. “A patient’s action plan may include recommendations on nutrition, exercise, vitamins and supplements, sleep habits,
stress strategies and medical or pharmaceutical intervention,” she said. Miranda received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She was a four-time recipient of the John Harvard Scholarship for academic achievement and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa national honor society. Her impressive credentials and experience enable her to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments, including asthma, diabetes and diseases of the heart, liver, lungs and thyroid, and, of course, cold and flu. A native of Miami, Miranda received her medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and was admitted into Alpha Omega Alpha, one of the highest honors bestowed on a medical student. She completed her residency at the UM/Jackson Memorial Hospital where she was named Intern of the Year and served as chief medical resident. She also recently completed a comprehensive program at UM in Functional Medicine. “Advance testing shows the balance of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which can play a significant role in wellness,” she said. “Additionally, certain foods can cause inflammation and other negative symptoms. I’ve had many positive experiences with determining food sensitivities. When patients eliminated problematic foods, they felt so much better.” Miranda schedules ample time with patients to eliminate waiting and offers same day, next day and Saturday appointments. She also makes home visits and provides patients with her phone number so they can always reach her. For more information, call 786-227-6811 or go to <www.purehealthandwellnessmiami.com>.
Facial Plastic Surgery with Dr. Bustillo Dr. Bustillo, I have been considering doing something to refresh my look. When I look in the mirror, I feel I have a very tired appearance. My eyelids have a puffy appearance, like bags. I have seen a couple of physicians. One recommended having filler injected and the other recommended surgery. I am confused and don’t really understand which is the best way to proceed. Stacey Dear Stacey, Your condition is very common as well as you confusion. With so many physicians from different specialties performing cosmetic procedures, this is almost commonplace. First, let’s talk about what is going on with your lower eyelids. The eye is inside a “box” or socket. It is surrounded with fat in order to protect it from impact. With time, some of the fat underneath the eyeball starts to come forward. This fat that “bulges” is what is commonly referred to as “bags” The only treatment to completely eliminate these is to remove them. This is done by removing the fat and then removing some of the skin. The procedure is called a lower blepharoplasty. Recovery is about a week and can be done with IV anesthesia. The other procedure that you were offered, injecting a filler underneath the eye aims primarily to fill the valley that runs from the inner corner of the eye to the cheek, known as the “tear trough.” One procedure does not exclude the other, as there are people that may benefit from both a blepharoplasty and a filling of the trough. However, you should have the blepharoplasty done first if your are considering both. The filler in the eye can make the surgery very difficult. If the “bags” are primarily what bothers you, surgery is the procedure of choice. Good luck,
Andres Bustillo, MD You can submit your questions to andres@drbustillo.com Andres Bustillo is a board certified facial plastic surgeon. 305-663-3380 www.drbustillo.com
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Center for Great Apes Fundraiser at ‘Gardens’ set for Nov. 9 BY LEE STEPHENS
The Center for Great Apes will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Nov. 9 with a special fundraising event at Pinecrest Gardens. The Center for Great Apes is a non-profit sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees that was started in Miami and is now located in Central Florida. The fundraising event will include an art show and sale, music, silent auction, food and beverages, and guest speakers Patti Ragan, primatologist Bob Ingersoll from the film Project Nim, and Steven Wise, the animal rights attorney and president of the Nonhuman Rights Project. Tickets are $50 per person and all proceeds go to the Center for Great Apes. Details are at <www.CenterForGreatApes20years.org>. Clyde, the chimpanzee in the before and after photo, is one of 45 apes housed at the Center, They include apes that were used in research labs, in movies and commercials, and several, like Clyde, were once pets. All have been rescued by the sanctuary. Clyde had been locked in a garage cage for four decades prior to his rescue. “When Clyde arrived, he could hardly walk or climb,” said Center founder Patti Ragan. “After two years of rehabilitation and encouragement, Clyde can not only walk and climb, he can run. He is healthy and happy
and meeting other chimpanzees for the first time in his 47 years.” The Center for Great Apes was founded by Ragan in 1993. She recognized the need for a permanent sanctuary to provide lifetime care for orangutans and chimpanzees in desperate situations. The sanctuary is located on 120 lush acres and has enormous habitats. It has more than 5,400 feet of elevated walkways for the apes, is award-winning and is life changing for the apes that have been brought there. Whether used in entertainment or kept as a pet, chimpanzees and orangutans quickly outpower their owners. After literally being stolen away from their mothers as infants, the apes are then discarded as young as seven years old because of their strength and unpredictable behavior. Most end up in dismal situations. “The use of apes in entertainment, research or as a pet is cruel and creates an insatiable demand for lifetime care of animals that can live for 50 years,” said South Florida resident and Center board member Patrick Harris. “The worst part is that when apes are lucky enough to be rescued by the Center they usually come with nothing, with no way to pay for their care, which costs about $18,000 annually for each ape.” The special event on Nov. 9 is just one way
Clyde, the chimpanzee, pictured here in before and after photos, is one of 45 apes housed at the Center. Inset: Clyde’s health suffered from being kept in a cage as a pet (left), but he has gained weight, his skin has darkened and his hair has regrown. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
that the Center for Great Apes raises funds. The top-rated sanctuary depends on grants, donations and memberships to support the apes. Annual costs average $1.3 million. South Florida residents can learn more at the 20th anniversary event at Pinecrest Gardens on Nov. 9. Tickets are $50 per per-
son. There will be an art show featuring works by the apes and by celebrated artists. The art will be on exhibit at the Gardens Gallery Nov. 9-Dec. 30. For more information, go to <www.CenterForGreatApes.org> or Facebook.com/CenterForGreatApes.
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Jennings helps people save their homes from foreclosure BY JESSE SCHECKNER
For Bernard W.H. Jennings, the course of his professional career was determined by a deep personal loss. He was in graduate school finishing work on his master’s degree in public administration at Florida A&M University and his mother was faced with a foreclosure on her property. “She had this obligation to pay the bank and it was very stressful for her,” Jennings recalls. “She actually suffered hemorrhage and passed away one morning. She was a very young woman — only 52 — and it was because of the stress on her that this happened. After leaving school, I decided I wanted to help people in similar situations because I couldn’t help my mom at the time.” Jennings, who holds certification from both the Florida Supreme Court and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, is a champion of foreclosure rights. Through his loss mitigation company, IKJ Government Affairs Consulting, he tries to work out agreements between homeowners and lenders that stop foreclosure proceedings permanently, enabling property owners to remain in their homes and protect their credit history. Through detailed financial analyses on the property in question, he has been able to stave off what would have been catastrophic losses for families in financial peril. He claims that many people who wait for something conditionally to relieve them of their troubles often are left much worse off than they would have been if they’d come to him sooner, incurring further debt and unnecessary lawyer fees. “I think attorneys are great people – they’re just trying to help out – but a lot of them have been unscrupulous for a lot of the people who have come to me, who have given these attorneys money and would have lost their house,” he says. “There’s no defense for foreclosure, and attorneys advertise foreclosure defense. There’s only one thing you can do with a foreclosure; come to an agreement with your lender.” Jennings” former clients, now in good standing with their lender thanks to his efforts, are happy to sing his praise. Esther St. Paul, who cares for her diabetic father, was facing a bank lawsuit and foreclosure. The stress, she claims, led to her father having his leg amputated. When she sought Jennings’ help, however, she says everything changed. “The situation was severely stressful and we didn’t know what to do,” she says. “You constantly watch the mailbox, hating
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when the mailman comes to your home. Honestly, I didn’t see how I could come out of the situation. I put my faith in Bernard and when I received that modification it was a blessing.” Sylma Ivette Schoenlank, a selfemployed single mother, was a month away from selling her house due to foreclosure when Rep. Frederica Wilson referred her to Jennings. After deflecting the initial foreclosure, he led negotiations that resulted in more than $100,000 slashed from her loan balance and a cut of more than $1,000 off the monthly payments. “He was just a really cool, down-toearth, loving and caring guy,” she says. “He said, ‘Don’t lose any sleep over this, we’re going to get this done.’ He really held my hand through the whole thing and I really needed that.” A husband and father of two, it is this human element and caring approach that has forged lifelong bonds between Jennings and the people he has helped. “When I see a mother or a couple before me and they’re having a problem and I’m able to tell them, ‘Listen, I’m looking at the formula and you qualify!’ I feel the sense of, ‘Yes! Another one I can help.’ They’ve gone through this for so long, they come to me and in such a short time I help them; they’re just overjoyed and they become friends.” For more information, call 786-4867217, go to <www.mediatetoday.net> or <www.letsgethelpnow.com>.
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Newest Village Neighborhood Crime Watch group meets and parties BY IKE SEAMANS
The Pinecrest Police Department has renewed its crime prevention program and is urging all neighborhoods in the Village to organize and form a “neighbors looking out for neighbors” group. Some call it Crime Watch, others call it Neighborhood Watch. The goal is the same — stop crime from occurring in our neighborhoods. While overall, crime is down in Pinecrest, there has been an alarming increase in home break-ins, car vandalism and petty thievery. And it is endless. Village police will knock themselves out to help you get organized, including helping to organize a block party to show their appreciation. These are pictures of Pinecrest’s newest neighborhood crime watch group’s Block Party held at my home on SW 123 Street. It was great getting to know neighbors and be a part of an effort to make our Village a safer place. More than 70 people attended, including several Village officials. To form a Neighborhood Crime Watch group, contact the Pinecrest Police Crime Prevention Unit at 305-234-2100.
Organizer Amir Awal discussed the goals of a Neighborhood Crime Watch group.
Pinecrest Police Sgt. Mike Gorsline makes a point to a Crime Watch Organizer.
Pinecrest Police Sgt. Mike Gorsline with Ike Seamans, several Crime Watch organizers and Mary Seamans.
Crime Watch organizers enjoyed an afternoon party hosted by Ike and Mary Seamans in their Pinecrest home.
Pictured are Javier Aquire (left) and Joe Tesmond . Ted Adelman serves himself a hot dog during the afternoon meeting.
Pictured (l-r) are Susan Arrick, village council member Bob Ross, Pinecrest Police Chief Samuel Ceballos and village council member Joe Corradino.
Ike Seamans (left) chats with Village police Det. Victoria Martinez and Sgt. Mike Gorsline. Village council member Bob Ross and wife Karen chat with Crime Watch organizing party host Ike Seamans.
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• EDUCATIONAL AND TEEN ADVICE • Toby Rose ASK TOBY Is it true that University of Florida admitted students with an 1800 for the fall of 2013? Yes, this is true. I believe that UF administrators started looking at all the other qualities that make a student a valuable member of the student body. Those are Honors and AP courses, school activities (ex: Harvard Book Award), community service and demographics. What does the term “wait list” mean? A wait list is a group of “in-betweeners” who haven’t been denied but also haven’t been admitted to a particular school. They will be offered admission is the number of enrollment doesn’t meet expectation of the incoming freshmen class. What this basically means is that they really like you, but might not have enough room. My parents want me to apply to a minimum of 20 schools. What is your opinion? I have never asked any of my students to apply to more than seven, and in some cases 10 schools. Applying to college takes a lot of time and energy. At the same time, you may be doing all of your community service or taking SAT/SAT II Subject Tests.
Lastly, don’t forget you still have school. You will need to keep your grades up your senior year. I really think that seven schools should do it. Ideally, you should have one or two safeties, one or two dream schools or reaches, as I call them, and some maybes. I really want to go to a certain school and I have an upcoming interview. What is the best way for me to show how much I want this particular school? I always like the word “passionate”; be passionate about your current high school and, hopefully, about your upcoming school. Ask as many thoughtful questions as you can and be totally familiar with the school’s website. Do an interactive tour and read all the brochures. Talk to students and parents who have attended this particular university and smile. Make sure your face lights up when you are talking to the interviewer about your passion. Don’t be afraid to show how much you want to get in; your energy and spirit will show through and that’s what counts. Toby Rose is president of Toby Rose’s College Prep. She is an independent college counselor, was a 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, by email at <tobyrose19@yahoo.com> or via the Internet at <www.tobyrose.com>.
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COOKING WITH JAN This is a recipe that is probably one of the easiest dishes to cook and the most wine friendly. I first cooked it for a wine lunch in San Francisco and, if I remember correctly, it would have been for the B.V. Vineyard, one of California’s finest. GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST with roasted potatoes and garlic in the husk I like to use the cut of the chicken that chefs call an A-line chicken breast. Taken from a fairly large bird, the skin is left on and the first joint of the wing bone from the breast is also left. Each breast should weigh 12-14 oz. Ask your butcher to make this cut for you. Because of the size, it’s almost like a steak and can be treated like one. 4 lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes, skin left on, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 whole heads of garlic, cloves detached, husk left on 1 cup olive oil, divided 6 sprigs fresh thyme, roughly chopped 1 sprig rosemary, roughly chopped salt and pepper to taste zest from 1 lemon, grated 4 chicken breasts, A-line, washed and dried 1 cup concentrated veal stock Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a
medium bowl, combine the potatoes, garlic, salt and pepper. Add 1/2 cup of olive oil and 2/3 of the thyme and rosemary. Gently mix. Pour into a 9-by-13 baking dish, cover with foil and roast about 30 minutes. Check for doneness with a wooden skewer. Set aside, leave oven on. In a small bowl combine the remaining thyme, rosemary, olive oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Add the chicken breasts, coating generously with the marinade, and let stand for about 30 minutes. Prepare the grill; when very hot, place breasts on grill rack. Allow the breast skin to turn crispy before turning (about 3-4 minutes). Using a metal spatula, turn the breast counter-clockwise 90 degrees and repeat process (this technique results in a nice checkered grill pattern). When crisp, flip breasts and repeat. Keep in mind that you’re not cooking the breast through; you are simply searing and browning them to seal in the juices. When thoroughly browned, remove breasts from grill and place them on top of the cooked potatoes and bake for another 10 minutes until they are brown and crisp. The breasts should be firm and quite juicy. Arrange potatoes on a platter and place chicken breasts on top. Add veal stock to roasting pan and return to oven to deglaze for about 10 minutes, scraping off residue (glaze). Ladle sauce over chicken and serve immediately. Chef Jan Jorgensen is the owner of Two Chefs Restaurant. For more information and reservations, call 305-663-2100 or go to www.twochefsrestauurant.com.
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