Pinecrest Tribune 10.8.2012 by Community Newspapers

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Registration for the 2013 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 T-ball. Registration includes T-ball Titians for boys and girls four to six years old; boys’ baseball for boys six to 15 years old; high school boys’ baseball for grades 10-12; fast-pitch softball for girls 6-17 years old. All games will be played at Evelyn Greer Park, Suniland Park, Palmetto Bay, Coral Reef and Chapman Field. Register on line now or get more information at <www.howardpalmetto.com> or register in person on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., or Saturday, Oct 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. And bring your child with their bat to our participating sponsor, Line Drive Performance, 13080 SW 85 Ave., and get two free rounds of batting practice in their batting cages. For more information go to <www.howardpalmetto.com> or email <information@howardpalmetto.com>.

This is Charmin, a young Golden Retriever/Chow mix. Charmin got his name because of his soft coat and gentle personality. He generally gets along well with other dogs and truly enjoys being the center of attention. He is friendly, playful and most of all affectionate. He has a slight deformity in one of his hind legs, but this does not stop him one bit; he walks, runs and jumps without a problem. Please consider adopting Charmin; he will be a wonderful addition to your family. For more information, call the Born Free Pet Shelter at 305-361-5507 or go to <www.bornfree.petfinder.com>.

Deering Estate

BY SHEILA STIEGLITZ

he much-anticipated 11th annual Wine On Harvest Moon celebration presented by South BMW is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27, and showcases the “fine wines, fine food and fine art of France.” Samples of French-inspired cuisine, wine tastings from the region’s distinctive vineyards, Moulin Rougestyle entertainment and an art exhibition are all part of the Deering Estate Foundation’s signature fundraising event. Throughout the evening guests are invited to roam the property and explore the historic buildings — Charles Deering’s Stone House and

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KIRA LEVIN Palmetto High School senior Kira Levin has accumulated 2,500 community service hours. It is always astonishing when a teenager attains 1,000 hours of community service, so the 2,500 hours mark is almost incredible.

How did Levin achieve that astounding number? For starters, she journeyed to Tanzania with Global Leadership Adventures, a teaching and community service organization. “I have a major passion for the world,” Levin says. “In my sophomore year, I decided that I wanted to go abroad and teach.” She says that going to Africa changed her life and reinforced her passion to somehow make a difference in the world. “When you’re putting up a malaria net or building a kitchen, you feel it,” Levin says. “Not only was I making a difference in my students’ lives, I came back a changed person. It secured my goal for the future and what I wanted to pursue in my life. By going abroad, my entire perspective of the world changed. If I could, I would erase poverty in the world.” Just getting permission to go Africa was not easy. It took a six-month campaign to convince her parents to allow her to go. “I would make posters and fliers to convince my parents,” she says. “My room was covered in posters with all the organizations that I called and researched.” Her parents kept saying no, but Levin was determined. She finally got her mother to sit

down and consider the possibility of letting her go abroad. “You see such different conditions there,” Levin says. “They didn’t think they were missing anything, that’s what shocked me. What more would I ask for? I have a 4.0 grade average and I have 12 Advance Placement classes. Over they don’t even have toilets. They get malaria, yet they’re so jubilant. They offered me everything they had; I would yawn and they offered me their bed. It makes me appreciate for everything we have here.” Another way Levin helped others was through her Girl Scout Gold Award project. “It’s called Pencils for Progress,” she says. “I started it my sophomore year. It’s a school supplies collection.” Some of the supplies she collected went to Tanzania, but not all of it because of the shipping costs. Locally Levin donated supplies to the Education Fund run by Ocean Bank. “Teachers come to the warehouse and get the supplies that they need,” she says. “It’s helpful to teachers who can’t attend.” She will have a collection drive in October to replenish supplies. Her community service work at home includes volunteering at the Coral Oaks

Tennis Club with some friends. “I went there every day and we would help out,” she says. “We would clean up and help the little kids, and we got to play tennis with them.” Levin loves to travel. She has been to Israel with members of her temple and she has traveled to Italy and Holland with her family. Last summer she visited France and the Czech Republic. “It was my last vacation with my family before college,” she says. “I really like traveling; it’s an obsession.” When she is not trying to change the world, Levin can be found hard at work in extracurricular school activities. She is president of the Future Educators of America, treasurer of the National Honor Society, on the executive board for the Social Science Honor Society and the Student Council sectary of Teacher Appreciation, Levin is considering such colleges as Yale, Brown, American University and Georgetown. “I don’t want to be a politician; I want to be the person in the background,” she says. “My ideal job is to be the person who goes to Third World countries.” By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld

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Positive PEOPLE in Pinecrest

JASLEEN CHIN-SANG Golf is Palmetto High senior Jasleen Chin-Sang’s favorite sport. In fact, teaching children how to play golf through First Tee of Miami is how she gained most of her 1,500 community service hours. Chin-Sang volunteers each summer and every Sunday as a mentor and instructor at the Mel Reese Golf Course. “I’ve been doing this since my freshman year,” she says. “I grew up in the club. When I first started playing golf, I was introduced to them.” Her father introduced her to the game. “We tried tennis and soccer and it didn’t work,” she says. “Golf was something I really liked. And I get to play with my dad all the time.” Chin-Sang says she loves working with the kids because she not only teaches them the fundamentals of the sport, but also First Tee’s nine core values. They include judgment, honesty, confidence, sportsmanship, courtesy, responsibility, perseverance, respect and integrity. “You teach them through golf, through activities,” she says. “We teach handicapped kids with the Special Olympics and inner city kids. Some of them can’t afford clubs, so we give them clubs.” Chin-Sang and some of the other girls who volunteer at First Tee created a group called Pretty Young Tees and they work with girls. “It is girls-only, so we can bond together and talk about things personally,” she says.

“The girls range in age from elementary school to high school. We sort of act as role models for the younger kids.” When she plays golf for the fun of it, she usually plays at Mel Reese or at the Palmetto Golf Course. “I play every other day and I usually volunteer for the camp, then play after with my friends,” she says. Chin-Sang also plays on the school team. She has been ranked in the top three on the team during all four years of high school. “We’ve gone to state all three years I’ve been on the team,” Chin-Sang says. “This year we’re really hoping to win.” Her personal best is 63re at state, but locally she was the top golfer at districts. Previously she placed second and third. She enjoyed a very good year and made the Miami Herald’s All Miami-Dade second team. With her help, the Palmetto the team won both the GMAC and the District Championship last year. She also plays in tournaments away from school. “I won the Junior Honda classic at the PGA National,” she says. Her involvement with First Tee gave her the opportunity to write an article about Palmetto High graduate Eric Compton in connection with the World Championship at Doral. “He had three heart transplants and he survived,” she says. “He’s playing golf and he has a daughter who he loves so much, and he lives in Miami.” At Palmetto, Chin-Sang is a member of the Student Council Cabinet. She is vice president of the National Honor Society, secretary of the English National Honor Society and a member of Mu Alpha Theta. She is a math tutor during the week and she has participated in math competitions. Now that the college application season has arrived, she’s considering her options. She wants to attend the University of Miami, Boston University or Brown, but she is also applying to Syracuse, Northwestern and Florida. Her goal is to study medicine. She is not planning on playing golf in college, preferring instead to focus on academics. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld

OLIVIA NASH Through the organization she founded, Dancers 4 Dancers, Palmetto High School senior Olivia Nash combines her passion for dance with her commitment to community service. For the past four years, Nash has collected gently used dancewear from her school and dance studio and donated the items to local outreach dance programs. “The dance studios combine the clothing donations with their scholarship programs to help young dancers who may not otherwise have the resources to take dance lessons and perform,” said Nash. Nash has danced for 14 years at Dance Empire, where she is a senior member of the Elite Premiere Company. She excels in many genres, including ballet, contemporary, modern, jazz and hip hop. She has participated as a regional and national finalist at numerous competitions throughout the U.S. “I spend a lot of hours at Dance Empire, it’s my second home,” Nash said. “I really do love it; my best friends are there.” Nash is the captain of Variations, Palmetto’s dance ensemble team. As captain, she teaches dance classes and helps arrange the ensemble’s performances. During her junior year, she received the underclassman Outstanding Dance Award for her leadership.

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The Variations team members perform at school events and also share their dance skills with the community, raising awareness and helping those in need. Each year, Variations performs at Gulliver Preparatory’s Aids Benefit Performance and presents a holiday show at Coral Reef Nursing Home. The ensemble has performed at local events including Taste of Pinecrest, and has taken their show on the road to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. “One of my most memorable performances with Variations was dancing at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York City,” said Nash. “It was an amazing experience.” Nash is not only a talented dancer, she also is a talented writer. She is president of Palmetto’s Newspaper Club and editor of the school newspaper’s Life section. She has mentored students in writing to help prepare them for the annual FCAT exam. This past summer, Nash received a scholarship to attend the Indiana University High School Journalism Institute. “This program validated my love of journalism,” she said. “Writing has always been my favorite subject.” Nash took her community service efforts to Costa Rica during the summers of her freshman and sophomore years. On her first trip to the rural mountain areas, she worked with other students to restore a school and playground, and provide much-needed supplies to the local children. On her second trip to the coastline, she helped clean up and preserve a national park and the area’s beaches. “We worked long days in the hot sun, but it was well worth the effort,” Nash said. “We were able to make a difference and help a community in need.” For her outstanding efforts in community service, Nash was the recipient of her school’s 2011 PTSA Service Award. She is enrolled in all honors and AP classes and is a member and historian of the National Honor Society. In recognition of her academic and leadership accomplishments, Nash is a semifinalist for a Posse Foundation scholarship In college, Nash plans to double-major in Communications/Journalism and Dance. She is considering schools that offer strong programs in these majors, including several Florida schools, Indiana University, Syracuse University and the University of Maryland. “My dream job is to be a writer for a dance publication or the Arts and Entertainment section of a major newspaper, such as the New York Times,” said Nash. By Nancy Eagleton

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Wine samplings are a popular part of annual Wine On Harvest Moon.

the Richmond Cottage — under the glow of the Harvest Moon that illuminates the lush lawn and waters of Biscayne Bay. Wine tastings presented by Vintage Liquor and Wine Bar are certain to confirm France’s long-established reputation as one of the world’s most acclaimed wine regions. “French wines are Old World wines,” explained Harry Radcliff, Vintage Liquor buyer and store manager. “France, Italy and Spain have produced wines for hundreds of years, unlike the newcomers like the United States, South America and Australia.” At the event, Radcliff shares his expertise as guests sample wines from the different French regions. “I will be bringing wines from Bordeaux, Cote De Rhone, Burgundy and Languedoc,” he said. “Two of the wines for tasting are the 2010 Haut red wine from Chateau Puech in Languedoc, and the Graves white wines from the Thomas Barton Winery in Bordeaux.” Top area chefs, restaurants and caterers host tasting stations around the estate that highlight French cuisine. Some of the participants include Master Chef Franck Garanger, of Oceania’s 5-Star Cruise Line, and Maxel Hardy, personal chef to NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire. Restaurants being featured are George’s in South Miami, Tuyo and Miami Culinary Institute, La Gloutonnerie, Oceanaire, Smith and Wollensky, Truluck’s, Fabien’s Bistro, Red Fish Grill and the Crepe Maker. Creative Tastes and Thierry’s Catering companies join them. The pastry chefs at Whole Foods Market Coral Gables are planning a sumptuous buffet of éclairs, tarts and other distinctively French desserts. “This will be our sixth year as presenting sponsor of Wine On Harvest Moon, a signature event that we have all come to enjoy and eagerly anticipate with its changing themes each year,” said Joe Canaves, general manager of South BMW.

“At South BMW we recognize the Deering Estate at Cutler as a focal point for historic preservation in our South Dade community and value its service as a center for cultural arts and environmental education. “Serving as presenting sponsor of this fundraising event provides us with a fun and exciting way to do our part as a community stakeholder to support the Foundation’s efforts to provide the necessary resources to preserve and protect it.” The evening also celebrates the preview of the Deering Estate at Cutler’s fall invitational art exhibit, “From Cutler to Paris.” The exhibit is in partnership with the Bakehouse Arts Complex and represents a collaboration of work that draws contemporary associations with art movements that took place from 1922 to 1927 in France and the United States. Participating Bakehouse artists include: Juan Carlos Arana, Jennifer Basile, Christian Bernard, Alain Castoriano, Andrea Favelli (Sílice), Michael Gellatly, Patricia Schnall Gutierrez and Gerry Stecca. The French Consulate, the FrenchAmerican Chamber of Commerce and several participating French Spice restaurants are helping to create an authentic French experience. Together with their help and the support of other lead sponsors that include Oceania Cruises, Coconut Grove Bank, Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, and Preferred Care Partners, Wine On Harvest Moon is an evening certain to be filled with the flavors, sights and sounds of France. Tickets for Wine on Harvest Moon are $125, and $100 for foundation members and members of the French-American Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds benefit the Deering Estate Foundation whose mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the Deering Estate at Cutler for this and future generations. For tickets and information call 305-235-1668, ext. 263, or log on to <www.deeringestate.org>. The Deering Estate at Cutler is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Palmetto Bay.

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Letter to the Editor ‘I was misquoted’ — Councilmember McDonald Dear Editor: I would like to set the record straight about an article published about my candidacy for Pinecrest Village Council, Seat 3. The interview article that appears in your recent September, 2012 issue quoted me saying, “I don’t know the issues.” That’s incorrect. Of course, I know the issues. I have been chairman of the Transportation Advisory Committee for the past 18 months and I have been walking the Village since April, talking to people, listening to their concerns and learning the issues most important to them. After the article was published, your reporter kindly provided me with her shorthand notes of the interview which reflect the context of that part of the interview. At the time, I was saying, “While I don’t know all the issues that will come before the Council in the future, I will base my votes on the facts and information presented and make the best decision I can, but I won’t make promises now on any issues in order to get elected.” I appreciate the service your paper performs for the Village and I’m aware that newspaper quotes, taken down by the reporter in a rush, occasionally are reported in a fashion that takes the quote out of the context, such as in this circumstance. Thank you for letting me set the record straight. Sincerely yours, James E. McDonald

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Ransom Everglades School Middle School Admission Open House Wednesday, October 17th at 3:30pm Ransom Everglades School Upper School Campus 3575 Main Highway in Coconut Grove RSVP Required by Monday, October 15th to 305.250.6875

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Our Open House is for those candidates interested in grades 6, 7 and 8.

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Miami Nice Jazz Fest kicks off Oct. 26 BY LEE STEPHENS

A spectacular lineup of multi-award winning jazz masters will perform at the first Miami Nice Jazz Festival, an extension of the internationally celebrated Nice Jazz Festival in France. The Festival makes its U.S. debut at downtown Miami’s Gusman Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 26-27, marking the first events of a planned five-year tradition. The programs will feature an eclectic mix of jazz and Latin rhythms performed by some of today’s preeminent artists, several with close ties to France. Grammy winning vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater will headline the Friday concert, which also features bassist/composer Kyle Eastwood’s band. On Saturday, ninetime Grammy winning pianist-bandleader Eddie Palmieri and his Latin Jazz Band will display his signature style on a program that also features French drummer Andre Ceccarelli and his band Troc, featuring Santana former lead singer Alex Ligertwood, as well as Jannick Top, Amaury Filliard and Julian Mazzariello. The festival also will showcase the talent of local jazz artists and ensembles, including the Florida International University Big Band featuring vocalist Sally Night and the South Florida Jazz Orchestra with Chuck Bergeron, featuring Nicole Henry. The jazz grooves of local ensembles from

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The Festival makes its U.S. debut at d o w n t o w n M i a m i ’s G u s m a n C e n t e r f o r t h e P e rf o rm i n g A rt s o n Oct. 26-27, marking the first events of a planned five-year tradition. the Frost School of Music at University of Miami and Florida International University will also play the Gusman Center during a pre-concert cocktail reception at 7 p.m. in the theatre lobby each night, followed by the concert at 8 p.m. Concert-goers can continue the jazz celebration just a few blocks away at the official After Party Jam Session at Avenue D, hosted by Roxanne Vargas of NBC 6. Admission to the club is free for ticket buyers with an MNJF wristband; available in the theatre lobby. Other related events include a Sunday Afternoon Jazz Garden Party at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables on Oct. 28, as well as the “8 Hands Culinary Experience,” that brings the flavors of the French Riviera to the hotel’s Palme d’Or Restaurant. The Miami Nice Jazz Festival is a partnership between sister cities Nice, France and Miami, joining forces under the leadership of the festival founder and CEO Philippe Pautesta-Herder, who now lives in Miami. The Festival kicks off Miami French Week to promote French culture in South Florida. Tickets range from $30 to $75 and may be purchased online at <www.miaminicejazzfestival.com> or by calling 305-3742444. A VIP Jazz Lounge Experienceis $195 per person and includes a café table for two, wine and cocktails and valet parking. Students get a 15 percent discount.

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Analyzing the hated sports figure BY PRESTON MICHELSON

Football season is upon us. What does that mean for the people of America? Hating Tim Tebow, of course. Seemingly the most polarizing character in all of sports, Tebow elicits a reaction not seen before. On the forefront of national attention since he was a senior in high school, Tebow is no stranger to media attention. But the attention he is receiving now that he is a professional football player in the media capital of the world, New York, the media obsession is exacerbated. Open about his religion, it is easy to understand how Tebow is controversial. In politics and even in sports, religion is a dividing characteristic. Recall the superstar of last year’s basketball season, Jeremy Lin. He, like Tebow, was surrounded by the news frenzy that is typical in New York. Also like Tebow, Lin is outspoken about his religion. He even sports a bracelet that reads, “In Jesus’ Name I Play.” But Lin wasn’t hated. In fact, he was praised. He was praised for being inspira-

CORNER tional to all Asian basketball players. He was praised for his perseverance. He was also praised for his play. Tim Tebow has also persevered, as many sport “pundits” have declared since the day he was drafted that he would not be able to start in the NFL. Tebow did start. He also carried his Denver Broncos to the playoffs. Tebow both receives too much praise and too much criticism. When he has an average game, it is one for the record books. When he plays below his typical level, he deserves to be benched. And so goes the modern sports fan. The vagaries of sports cannot be analyzed instantaneously. Nonetheless, they are. ESPN stopped just short of creating another channel solely dedicated to Tim Tebow this preseason. ESPN crews were stationed in Cortland, New York documenting every

move Tebow made. This move is made to appease the modern sports fan. For ESPN, ratings drive content, not the other way around. When ratings are put on the forefront, garbage like that finds its way onto television. Sports fans love to hate. Take LeBron James, for example. Two years after making a bonehead choice to show his “Decision” on a drawn-out, pompous ESPN special, James still receives an inordinate amount of hate (don’t get me wrong, I love what James said in his decision, but how he said it could have been improved). But for James, that is his only wrongdoing. In two years since, he has stayed remarkably clean, and has done all in his power to regain his popularity with America. However, as aforementioned, America

loves to hate. Inconceivably, James’s involvement with Team USA even had Americans questioning their decision of rooting for Team USA. While Tebow tries to find his niche in the NFL, the media makes him out to be the most important player that our generation has ever seen. The bottom line is: He isn’t. He does have the opportunity to prove himself, though. He also has the right to speak his mind without fear of persecution. The media attention will simmer down, it almost always does. It should never have started in the first place.

Preston Michelson is a senior at Palmer Trinity School where he is the public address announcer for all varsity sporting events. Contact him on Twitter at @PrestonMich or by email at <michelsonpr@gmail.com>.

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Mamograms still best for early detection of breast cancer BY DR. ADA PATRICIA ROMILLY

If you are standing in a group of eight women, statistics show that at least one will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. When a woman is considering her risk for developing breast cancer, her ethnicity is an important factor. White women in the United States having a slightly higher likelihood of developing breast cancer than African American women. Yet, tragically, the latter group is more likely to have a greater chance of developing breast cancer under age 45 and die from the disease. Asian, Hispanic and Native American women, on the other hand, have a lower risk of developing and dying from breast cancer. Still, the most common form of cancer death among Hispanic females is breast cancer. A woman’s risk of breast cancer doubles if she has a first-degree relative (mother, sister or daughter) who has been diagnosed with the disease. About 15 percent of women who get breast cancer have a family member who has been diagnosed with it. Until recently, many considered that the disparities in the breast cancer death rate in African American women were mainly due to lack of access to medical care. Research has shown that the lack of access may be partially involved in late diagnosis of the disease – and that it is also linked to underlying genetic risk factors. The Taylor Breast Center and the Roberta Orlen Chaplin Digital Breast Imaging Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital are involved in collaborative research with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to identify the multiple causes of these discrepancies, including studies on genetics, treatment and improving access to early methods of detection. While risk factors such as age and race cannot change, women can take control and possibly change outcomes. The bottom line: X-ray mammograms still remain the gold standard for the early detection of breast cancer. Multiple studies have shown that there is a significant decrease in the

JACKSON HEALTH SYSTEM death rate from breast cancer when cancers are found in women who have had mammography screening as compared to those who have not. Jackson Health System offers a full line of breast health services at its three hospitals – Jackson Memorial, Jackson South Community Hospital and Jackson North Medical Center. All mammograms are done on the most up-to-date, digital equipment and we offer a continuum of care for all of our patients – from detection to diagnosis to treatment and surgery. Jackson’s breast health centers offer a complete complement of imaging services, including breast ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which are additional methods for evaluating the breast tissue in certain individuals. MRI is also an important tool that we use with mammography for the screening of high-risk patients. This month, Jackson is introducing its new Mobile Mammogram Unit – the only FDA-certified one of its kind in MiamiDade County. This mobile unit will provide digital mammography services to medically underserved populations throughout Miami-Dade County. For more information on Jackson Health System’s breast health services or to make an appointment for a mammogram, call 305-585-6000. Radiologist Dr. Ada Patricia Romilly is the medical director of breast imaging at the Taylor Breast Health Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital. She specializes in mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and breast interventional procedures, and also participates in clinical research in breast imaging. A national figure in the breast imaging field, Dr. Romilly has published numerous studies in medical journals and is involved in developing guidelines for breast health in the United States.

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JCC Jewish Book Festival has something for everyone Linda K. Landy ALPER JCC The theme of the Alper JCC’s 32nd annual Jewish Book Festival is The Power of Relationships – Personal & Political. Here are the October appearances: Thursday, Oct. 11 Kati Marton Paris A Love Story 1 p.m. - Alper JCC Marton, Peabody Award-winner and for-

death of her husband, Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, Paris offers a chance for a fresh beginning. Marton paints a vivid account of her life including intimate portraits of Peter Jennings, her husband of 15 years and the father of her two children, and Holbrooke, with whom she found enduring love. Tuesday, Oct. 16 Andrew Tabler In the Lion’s Den 7:30 p.m. – University of Miami In the Lion’s Den provides a rare glimpse into the machinations of one of the world’s most baffling political systems. After the events of Sept.11 and Damascus’ staunch opposition to the war in Iraq, the U.S. government began a campaign to pressure President Bashar al-Asad’s regime to change its policies and bring Syria into the Western political orbit. Tabler was both a witness to and participant in the events of this covert conflict. Sunday, Oct. 14 Rabbi Hershel D. Becker Love Peace 11 a.m. - Alper JCC Amid the horrors of Sept.11 people who realized their lives were coming to an end called family and friends to express their love. Yet for many, loving connections may have been neglected until it was too late. Rabbi Becker, spiritual leader of Young Israel Kendall, follows the weekly Torah portion to enhance interpersonal relationships.

KATI MARTON mer NPR and ABC News correspondent, has written a memoir of love and loss. During college Marton spent time in Paris researching her family’s escape from communist Hungary to France. After the sudden

Thursday, Oct. 18 Yoram Hazony The Philosophy of Hebrew Scripture 7:30 p.m. – University of Miami The Philosophy of Hebrew Scripture shows how biblical authors used narrative and prophetic oratory to advance universal arguments about ethics, political philoso-

phy and metaphysics. Sunday, Oct. 21 Michael Feinstein The Gershwins and Me: A Personal History in Twelve Songs 7:00 p.m. - Alper JCC Michael Feinstein, the multi-platinumselling entertainer, dubbed “The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook,” shares stories from his memoir, The Gershwins and Me. Feinstein performs several Gershwin classic songs. At 20, he got a job with his hero, Ira Gershwin, 60 years his senior. It was the coming together of two connected souls. During their six-year partnership, Feinstein blossomed under Gershwin’s mentorship and Gershwin was reinvigorated by the younger man’s zeal for his and his brother George’s legacy. Tuesday, Oct. 23 Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat The Future of the Jews 7:30 p.m. - Alper JCC Ambassador Eizenstat served as chief White House domestic policy advisor to President Jimmy Carter and U.S. Ambassador to the European Union in the Bill Clinton administration. His book surveys the major geopolitical, economic, and security challenges facing the world; the battle for the direction of the Muslim world; changing demographics, which pose a particular challenge for Jews worldwide and the rise of a new anti-Semitism that seeks to delegitimize Israel as a Jewish state. Wednesday, Oct. 24 Nathan Englander What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank 7:30 p.m. - Bet Shira Congregation Using a successful mixture of humor and

NATHAN ENGLANDER seriousness, this collection of eight awardwinning short stories grapple with the great questions of modern life. Englander “writes about West Bank settlers and Orthodox families, the Holocaust and mixed marriages. His real subjects are memory, obsession, choices, and consequences…In Nathan Englander’s eyes, human beings make choices for admirable and regrettable reasons, with good and bad outcomes,” said the Jewish Book Council. The New Yorker selected Englander as one of the “20 Writers for the 21st Century.” Save the date for the Women’s Day Luncheon featuring Delia Ephron at the Coral Gables Country Club on Thursday, Nov. 8. The bestselling author/screenwriter is known for her movies including The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, You’ve Got Mail, Hanging Up and Michael. For more information call 305-271-9000, ext. 268, or log on to <www.alperjcc.org>.

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24-hour Mega Pet Adoption Event set for Tropical Park BY ALICE FISHER

It’s really big; it’s humongous; it’s colossal; it’s immense — and it’s every animal lover’s fantasy come true. Miami’s Mega Pet Adoption Event, sponsored by PetSmart Charities, will take place from Friday, Oct. 26, at 11:59 p.m., until Saturday night, Oct. 27, at 11:59 p.m. — without stopping — and will have more than 800 homeless animals eager to find a forever home. The marathon adoption of puppies and kitties will kickoff the festivities at midnight and then continue with the older animals for the rest of the 24-hour event. Who will you take home? The Humane Society of Greater Miami, Miami-Dade Animal Services, and The Cat Network, together with rescue groups from all over South Florida, will host the event at the covered Equestrian Center in Tropical Park, 7900 Bird Rd. in Kendall. This is a family affair with an entire Kid’s Festival, presented by the ASPCA, complete with rides and fun games for children of all ages.

There will be entertainment and refreshments offered by a variety of vendors and performers including Ballet Dance Exchange, Belly Motions Inc., Blood Centers of Florida, Canine Counselors, Carioca Capoeira Miami, DJ Uneeq, Doggie Bag Café Chefs, Dogzy Collars, Alex Murga & Ezpinaz, Game Time, Glamour by J’s, Gourmet Truck Expo, Grove Naturals, Hurricane Jumpers, Ice Cream Time, Live! Modern School of Music, Maria Verdeja School of Arts, Mary Lundberg Art, Natalia Dance Show-Cabaret, PetSmart, Yomo Essentials, and more. Admission to the park is free and complimentary parking is available in the park. “Our goal this year is to find homes for at least 600 deserving cats and dogs,” said Donna Tallon, executive director of the Humane Society of Greater Miami. “With the communities’ help, I am confident that we can do it!” For more information call Dani at 305749-1825, or send email to <dani@humanesocietymiami.org>.

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Why a life insurance agent is a key member of your estate planning team BY LENNY SKLAWER

New York Life Insurance Company If you’re like some people, you may have a sense that life insurance is a good thing, but you’re not certain why. When was the last time you met with your team of professionals for help with a key financial decision? If you’re like most people, the answer is, “What team of professionals?” You may be used to doing just about everything yourself, or trying to become an instant expert by reading the latest article on the hottest subject. Still, when it comes to your financial affairs, it may be more efficient and effective to work with a team of experienced professionals. Chances are that they can better guide you in the management of personal finances than you can by yourself. There’s a wealth of business, financial, tax, insurance and estate planning experience readily available. Tapping into these resources is a matter of knowing who to look for and how to get started. WHY A LIFE INSURANCE AGENT? Most people think a life insurance agent’s job is simply to sell insurance and financial products, but the job is much bigger — and much more important — than that. Here are four key reasons why a life insurance agent should be a member of your estate planning team: • Help you to coordinate business and personal affairs — Your personal and business matters may be closely intertwined and, if that’s the case, they should be addressed simultaneously. Needs may include family decisions in business succession planning, estate planning and con-

MONEY TALK servation, and retirement funding. Your insurance agent can help you decide on a program tailored to meet your financial goals. • Conduct a “fact finder” — In the privacy of your home or office, a life insurance agent can help you see where you are financially at this point in your life, and where you’d like to be in the future. • Discuss financial products — Life insurance is not a one-size fits-all product. A life insurance agent can explain the various types of life insurance and other financial products, and how they can be tailored to meet your specific needs. Of course, the final decision will be up to you. • Serve as the “quarterback” of your insurance team — Life insurance agents are trained to see the big picture and will be glad to cooperate with your other advisors in the creation of a professional team whose objective is to work in your best interests. TALK TO A LIFE INSURANCE AGENT At New York Life, we believe in and practice the team concept of estate planning. Our agents will help you evaluate your needs and provide solutions in concert with other team members. Contact a life insurance agent today. For more information, call 305-6131768, or send via email to <Lsklawer@ft.newyorklife.com or go online at <www.lennysklawer.com>.

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Fall brings jazz, film, art to the Gardens BY ALANA PEREZ

Executive Director, Pinecrest Gardens At Pinecrest Gardens, each season has its unique qualities and its own pace; the summertime brings many field trips and families. The park is buzzing with children’s activities. The Splash ’n Play is filled with laughter and the lush foliage provides a shady refuge for visitors to escape the summer heat while enjoying a comfortable, beautiful and safe gathering place to savor the outdoors. The fall ignites excitement in the park and our schedule of events is a cornucopia of educational, cultural and recreational activities that includes festivals, performances in the Banyan Bowl, Art Gallery Openings, and wonderful lectures and classes. I personally love the Gardens’ fall and winter seasons because our days and nights are jam-packed with activities for everyone; quality time with your children, fun-time with your friends or the perfect romantic date-night out with your significant other! Join us, whatever the time of day, because we know there will be something happening at the Gardens that will appeal to you. FIU JAZZ IN THE GARDENS In addition to our signature jazz series, Jazz at Pinecrest Gardens, premiering at the end of this month, please join us in welcoming our newest resident company, the renowned Florida International University Music Department presenting their own four-program jazz series. Kicking off FIU Jazz in the Gardens will be the FIU Latin Jazz Ensemble and Combo 1 in a night of high energy Latin jazz, jazz standards and creative compositions. Show these incredibly talented young performers your love and support and attend one or all of their shows. Tickets are $18 and $15 for adults,

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and $10 for students. GARDENS CINEMA Family Fridays return Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. The fun begins with a trip to the Petting Zoo and our famous Flashlight Tour. What a treat for all the senses as you smell the night air, hear the sounds of tree frogs and watch the Gardens come to life during this after-dark extravaganza. Following the tour, dine on hot dogs and chips, or grab some popcorn and join us in the Banyan Bowl at 8 p.m. when we conclude the evening’s activities with our featured film, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax. General admission is $5 and children under two enter free. Enjoy live music, martinis and a movie under the stars. Your favorite Chick Flicks has moved to Wednesday, a mid-week diversion to get you over the hump. Join us Oct. 17 for the hilarious romantic comedy It’s Complicated starring Meryl Streep and Alec Baldwin as a divorced couple who discover that “sex with your ex” can really shake things up and create the most deli-

cious chaos. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., movie at 8 p.m. General admission is $5. GARDENS GALLERY Miami-Dade County Public Schools, in partnership with the Gardens and Dade Art Educators Association, present Nature as Designer: Where Science and Nature Collide! The Awards Reception will be held Thursday, Oct. 18, from 6-8 p.m. and admission is free. Approximately 200 students in grades K-12 and 15 visual art teachers will exhibit their work through Oct. 31. EDUCATION Botanical Arts and Crafts offers children ages 6-10 years the opportunity to learn about plants through creative expression. Our next class (each class is held twice a month) is Saturday, Oct. 21, from 2-3 p.m. Your child can partake in our “Halloween Edition” and use plant materials to make Halloween decorations for the own home featuring bats, black cats, ghosts and pumpkins. All of our Botanical Arts and Crafts sessions are $5 per child, which includes materials. Class size is limited to 20, so register your child today.

ADULT BOTANICAL LECTURES Creating Tile Mosaic Art for Your Garden — Arts and flowers come together in this wonderful lecture, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. in the Hibiscus Room (Gardens Gallery). Local landscape designer and artist Sandy Roth from Sandyscapes will demonstrate the techniques needed to create your own garden art, such as decorative pots, birdbaths and more. Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary and get your creative juices flowing. Our adult lectures are free and refreshments will be served. MORE REASONS TO SPEND WEEKENDS AT THE GARDENS Farmers Market: Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. — 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. Food Truck Invasion: Saturday 11 a.m.-4 p.m. — Indulge your appetite for food truck fare every Saturday (except festival days) in the Gardens parking lot at the site of the Farmers Market under the Banyan Trees. Choose from 15 of South Florida’s very best food trucks each week. For information, call 305-669-6990.

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This summer my dad passed away and even as he lay there in his final days, he taught me some life lessons in his silence. As I spent silent hour upon silent hour at his bedside, I thought of that old cliché about life being too short. As I pondered that particular one, many more clichés came to mind and how they actually relate to divorce. I want to share some of my insights with you. We all have heard those time worn clichés so much that they seem to be just words that people fall back on when they can’t think of anything else to say. I, however, had many hours with just my thoughts to really think about the meaning behind them. “Life is too short” and “Live life to it’s fullest.” Can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard this one at a funeral, but that day I really embraced that cliché. Life is but a blip on the screen and we tend to let “stuff” take away our joy of being here. Life is too short to let some man control your happiness, even when you are divorced from him; life is too short to turn your power over to someone else so that you are unable to be the person you truly want to be; life is too short to spend one more minute crying or blaming or not setting a new dream into motion. If you are doing any or all of the above, then you are not living your life to the fullest and you will have regrets later when it may be too late. “Live each day as if it’s your last” because it just might be. Make that phone call to an old friend, reach out and mend relationships, hug your children, dream that dream and live today with joy in your heart and through child-like eyes. And then you will be living life to it’s fullest.

“Look for the silver lining.” The key word here is “look” because the silver lining is there. People just don’t look outside the box to see it or worse yet, feeling miserable serves a need they don’t want to give up. What you look for you will always find, so look for the positive. “Don’t cry over spilled milk.” Spilled milk is no longer usable. It gets mopped up and that’s it, it’s gone. So, too, should the things in your life that are over. They no longer serve a purpose and need to be mopped up. Stop crying over something that is gone. Pour yourself a new glass of milk and make it chocolate! Now ,there’s the silver lining. “Life isn’t fair.” No it isn’t, and that and taxes you can count on. Stop expecting divorce to be fair; accept what is and make the choice to be happy because guess what? Life is too short. “If I knew then what I know now.” Uh huh, well, you didn’t, so get a hall pass and move on. Don’t get stuck on what I call false regrets. You didn’t know back then and you made decisions based on then, not what you know now. Stop beating yourself up which brings me to my favorite cliché — “Don’t worry, be happy.” You know why you shouldn’t worry and be happy? Life is too short. Debbie Martinez is a Certified Life Coach specializing in divorce, relationships and women’s issues. She has given workshops on various topics and has offices in South Miami. For more information, go to <www.thepowerofdivorcecoach.com>.

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Kendall mom designs shirts with goal of helping others BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD

A year ago, Daniela Garcia was going through a difficult time in her life. “It was really dark,” she said. “At that moment, I saw clearly I needed to speak up and be me. Not just be a mother, or a wife, but be me. I saw many around me with the same situation.” She said that during that dark period she was looking at her life and realized she wasn’t happy. There were problems that affected the people around her from illnesses to job losses. All of this angst made her take a look at her life and question whether she was doing what she wanted to do. “Did I do what I wanted to do?” is one of the questions she asked herself. And she decided to take action because she wanted to set an example for her children. Her personality is such that she always has wanted to help people and when she went through her difficult time, she saw a way to help others. “Let me use clothing, that when you wear it, you actually feel it,” she said. “It talks about love; it talks about protection. It’s about love.” She started a clothing company called Pure of Heart and has released her first collection. “I wanted to send a message through my clothing for the empowerment of women,” Garcia said. Because she always has had people make clothes for her and she has always altered them or painted them, she wasn’t daunted by the idea of designing a collection. “I always had an inclination for it,” she said. “I make my

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own jeans. I kind of play with clothes. I have a lady who is a seamstress and a designer.” So she went to her seamstress with ideas. “It was really easy,” Garcia said, adding the collection is made in the USA. “We made it here so we could help the economy and have the best quality control.” The fabric is also eco-friendly. She is working with a new all-natural fabric called Tencel, which is made from wood and has no chemical waste. It also allows for rich colors. “It is wonderful to work with,” Garcia said. It also is a comfortable fabric for anyone who lives in a hot and humid climate but works well in other climates as well. “The fabric is very versatile,” she said. The first collection consists of 14 shirts. “They are all different. You can dress it up, dress it down. It can be used in a variety of ways. The most important part of my collection is the message.” The messages say “Pure Love,” “Pure Blue,” “Pure Intentions” on the front and then they have a different message on the back. The collection also is colorful and each color has meaning. For example, pink means love. “The message on the pink shirt is ‘Pure Love,’” Garcia said. “On the back it says, “I love you and I love myself, together we are a part of a beautiful life.” Garcia said her goals include having Pure of Heart merchandise available at boutiques across South Florida. For more information and to order from the Pure of Heart collection, go online to <www.pureofheart.me>.

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Kendall mom designs shirts with goal of helping others BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD

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Zak the Baker draws a crowd at Village Green Market BY CARL RACHELSON

I owe some of my friends an apology. They have warned me that with the way that things have been going, I shouldn’t be surprised if people end up in bread lines again. I try to argue with them, reasoning that things will not deteriorate so badly, but alas, I must admit that they seem to be correct — sort of. Much to my surprise, I have seen this happen week after week at the Green Market in Pinecrest. For the last several months people have lined up patiently waiting for their bread. In a time where people fight desperately to claim and gain the status of victim, this is the ultimate irony: The bread is organic sourdough and the people who line up are from the (forgive the pun) upper crust. The cause of all this misery is a young fellow known as Zak the Baker, or Zak Stern, who is an artist of sorts. There seem to be no bread lines for the privileged that I can recall, but Zak the Baker causes a ruckus among the blessed every Sunday morning at this year-round Farmer’s Market. The line begins religiously before 9:30 a.m. near the caramel corn stand by the

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jerk chicken vendor and Jamaican ice cream scooper. One of Zak’s apprentices cuts a loaf, which, immediately after sampling, creates a sort of mysterious instant addiction, especially for those patrons who have visited Europe or who remember a different time in the Americas. Clearly, Zak is charming the community by offering addictive sourdough breads baked under the cover of darkness in a secret location somewhere west of US1. He is an artisan, but when you witness the lines, you may think he is a magician, shaman or charlatan. Taste the bread though, and you begin to understand. Zak hypnotizes those who queue up by playing jazz on a little throwback phono-

graph. The daily offerings — olive and za’ater, cranberry walnut, multigrain and whole wheat — are thoughtfully and carefully wrapped in plain brown paper. Returnees to the line looked hopelessly hooked and spaced out in the moist September steam — give us today our daily bread, they seemed to say. Zak the Baker’s website <http://zakthebaker.com/> is a thing of beauty. Frankly, the video made by Matt Degreff is medal worthy. With all the (forgive me) cheesy crap that passes us posing as art, these few minutes are aesthetic and inspiring. What you hear and see make you feel, and what you feel makes you want to eat. It defines perfectly what Zak is doing and, it seems,

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what he is thinking. Please let me in on the longer length documentary, brothers! If you want go to the Green Market and avoid the bread lines because you somehow have come to feel guilty about the economics in America, which now makes the wealthy have to stand in the sun just to get their favorite staple ingredient, the good news is that Zak is sold out, wrapped up and on the road before your teenage kids wake up. Zak’s breads are also available at The Daily Bread Pinecrest, Pinecrest Wayside Market, Bottega LaDolce Vita, Perricone’s Marketplace, Michy’s Restaurant, and on Wednesday mornings at the new University of Miami Farmers Market. I would call in advance or get there early though. 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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People who have had cosmetic surgery now have the option of receiving post-surgical care within a medical facility designed as a luxurious boutique-hotel. Coral Gables’ Riviera Health Resort provides 24-hour care in a state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility. Services include around-the-clock nursing, pain medication, medical supervision, dressing changes, bathing and meals, all for $500 per day for a private room. “The first 48 hours of post-surgical care are crucial because potential complications generally arise during that time frame,” said chief administrative officer of Dr. Ismael Roque-Velasco. “Complications may arise from anesthesia reaction, infections, blood clots and numerous other potentially hazardous issues. That is why, depending on the magnitude of the procedure, physicians encourage continuous

care. Riviera Health affords patients complete medical care within a highly amenitized environment.” The new five-story building is elegantly furnished and suites have nice views, beautiful Venetian plaster walls, porcelain floors, mahogany wood furniture and accents. “We believe the option of personalized medical care within a luxury hotel environment offers significant advantages for both foreign and domestic patients,” said Roque-Velasco. “Patients often do not want to be home without care and foreign guests may appreciate a luxury hotel, but do not have the necessary access to medical care. Riviera Health affords the best of both worlds and the initial response from plastic surgeons has been extremely positive.” For more information, call 786-5176999 or go online at <www.rivierahealthresort.com>.

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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 September. 10 - 16, 2012

ARSON None AUTO THEFT None ASSAULT None BATTERY None BURGLARY (COMMERCIAL) None BURGLARY (RESIDENCE) Case # 1203834 Location: 10500 Block of SW 71 Av On Sept. 11, between 0930 hrs, and 1059 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence by kicking in the far east side glass sliding door and stole and Apple desktop computer. The estimated value of the stolen property is $3,500. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1203865 Location: 12300 Block of SW 60 Ct On Sept. 13, between 1315 hrs, and 1630 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence by prying open a kitchen door and stole jewelry. The estimated value of the stolen property is $18,600. This case is presently under investigation. ROBBERY Case # 1203888 Location: 10301 S Dixie Hwy (Chase) On Sept. 14, at approximately 2348 hrs, an unknown offender pointed a handgun at the victim, demanded her cash and vehicle. The victim and the offender had a struggle at which time the offender shot his weapon, missed the victim, and then fled the scene before the police arrived. This case is presently under investigation. SEX CRIME None HOMICIDE None THEFT Case # 1203835 Location: 11701 S Dixie Hwy (Whole Foods) On Sept. 11, at approximately 1109 hrs,

a known offender was observed taking sea bass and exiting the store making no attempt to pay. The offender was arrested and charged with theft. The estimated value of the stolen property is $55.88. Case # 1203842 Location: 11300 Block of Smathers Cir Between Sept. 9, 0900 hrs, and Sept. 11, 0828 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a garbage bin from the victim’s property. The estimated value of the stolen property is $50. Case # 1203849 Location: 9801 S Dixie Hwy (Staples) Between July 18, 1237 hrs, and Sept. 12, 1230 hrs, a known offender was stealing gift cards with the intent to deceive, deprive, and steal from the listed company. The estimated value of the stolen property is $1,717.80. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1203850 Location: 9471 S Dixie Hwy (R & T Signature Grill) Between Sept. 4, 2300 hrs, and Sept. 12, 1441 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole used cooking oil from the listed business. The estimated value of the stolen property is $600.00. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1203864 Location: 7600 Block of SW 117 St On Sept. 13, between 1400 hrs, and 1830 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a presidential sign from the victim’s property. The estimated value of the stolen property is $15. Case # 1203875 Location: 5800 Block of SW 114 Ter On Sept. 10, between 0800 hrs, and 1500 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a garbage bin from the victim’s property. The estimated value of the stolen property is $50. Case # 1203915 Location: 11825 S Dixie Hwy (HH Gregg) On Sept. 16, between 0830 hrs, and 1915 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a tag from the victim’s vehicle. The estimated value of the stolen property is $4. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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ARSON None AUTO THEFT Case # 1203925 Location: 13501 S Dixie Hwy (Home Depot) On Sept. 17, between 1230 hrs, and 1243 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole the victim’s 1995 Chevy C2500. Case # 1203948 Location: 6400 Block of SW 109 St Between Sept. 18, 2130 hrs, and Sept. 19, 0640 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole the victim’s 2010 Volkswagen Jetta. ASSAULT None BATTERY Case # 1203963 Location: 8800 Block of SW 68 Ct On Sept. 19, at approximately 2130 hrs, an unknown offender grabbed the victim’s buttock and fled the scene before police arrived on scene. This case is presently under investigation. BURGLARY (COMMERCIAL) None BURGLARY (RESIDENCE) Case # 1203944 Location: 12700 Block of SW 71 Av On Sept. 18, between 0915 hrs, and 1455 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence by shattering a rear master bedroom glass sliding door and stole jewelry. The estimated value of the stolen property is $24,510. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1203999 Location: 9400 Block of SW 69 Av On Sept. 21, between 2150 hrs, and 2155 hrs, unknown offender(s) gained entry into the victim’s residence by an unlocked rear glass sliding door. At the time of the report the victim could not provide a list of stolen items. This case is presently under investigation. ROBBERY Case # 1204009

Location: 12721 S Dixie Hwy (Corbett’s Sports Bar) On Sept. 23, at approximately 0426 hrs, two unknown offender(s) pointed a handgun at the victims, demanded their valuables, and then fled the scene before the police arrived. The estimated value of the stolen property is $1,566. This case is presently under investigation. SEX CRIME None HOMICIDE None THEFT Case # 1203923 Location: 9700 Block of SW 73 Ct Between Sept. 15, 1217 hrs, and Sept. 17, 0900 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a mailbox from the victim’s property. The estimated value of the stolen property is $300. This case is presently under investigation. Case # 1203926 Location: 11825 S Dixie Hwy (HH Gregg) On Aug. 14, at approximately 1331 hrs, a known offender was observed purchasing a computer with a stolen credit card with the intent to deceive, deprive and steal from the victim and the listed business. The estimated value of the stolen property is $1,069.99. The case is presently under investigation. Case # 1203931 Location: 13195 S Dixie Hwy (Shell Gas) On Sept. 17, at approximately 1756 hrs, a known offender was observed taking merchandise and exiting the store making no attempt to pay. The offender was arrested and charged with theft. At the time of the report the manager could not provide a list of stolen items. Case # 1203954 Location: 9300 Block of SW 72 Av Between Jan. 20, 1200 hrs, and Sept. 19, 1435 hrs, unknown offender(s) stole a garbage bin from the victim’s property. The estimated value of the stolen property is $50.

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Meet Miss Palmetto Bay Teen USA 2013 HAL FELDMAN It all started when Palmetto High 11th grader Stacy Beltran’s grandmother tried to coax Stacy’s 21-year old sister to compete in the Miss Florida USA pageant. Stephanie would have no part of it unless Stacy did it with her. At age 16, Stacy had never done anything like it, but eventually agreed to compete. “This is so out of the ordinary for me.” Because of their age difference, Stacy ran in the Miss Florida Teen USA contest, while her sister competed at the Miss

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Florida USA level. For first efforts, the family results are remarkable! Stephanie was first runner up and Stacy won the title of Miss Palmetto Bay Teen USA. “It was a complete shock! Not only that I won, but that I was awarded my crown for Palmetto Bay,” Said Stacy. In the Miss Florida Teen USA competition, girls age 13-18 compete regionally simply to qualify to compete at the state level. If they win, they are assigned their crown for a particular area. Throughout Florida, there are around 80 regions that have crowns. “This is the very first year Palmetto Bay has a crown and I’m proud to wear it,” said Stacy. To further herself in the community and be an ambassador, Stacy has a busy schedule and has already attended the Palmetto Bay Relay For Life, the Palmetto Bay Business Association Ice Cream Social, the Deering Seafood Festival and other events in the three short months since she won her crown. When she’s not out in the community, Stacy is a pretty normal high school pupil. “I’m a good student and am involved with a few school clubs.” She has been dancing with the Variations Dance Club for three years. The team performs at pep rallies and sporting events. “It’s my favorite. I’ve been dancing since I was three,” said Stacy. She insists that her friends do not treat her any differently now; but then she pauses. “Actually, they really support me a lot and are really happy for me,” she said. “They even will help me get to my events. So, yes things have changed; for the better.” On the subject of boys, Stacy has not seen much of a change in attention. “That’s because I’ve had a steady boyfriend for more than a year.” When the other boys do talk to her, which she says is more frequent now, they usually encourage her about participating in

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the Miss Florida Teen USA pageant. Talking to Stacy is interesting. She conducts herself well beyond her years and she exudes confidence. “One of the great things I’m getting to do is talk with people and they come to me,” she said. “I used to be shy and in the corner, not talking to anyone. Now I get to meet people from all walks of life and learn about them and the jobs they do. It’s wonderful! “I want to help people and make a difference. Breast cancer has touched my life and I plan on volunteering for events that support that cause. It will be my platform at the Miss Florida competition. Longer term, I want to help people with their problems, so maybe I’ll be a therapist.” In October, Stacy will compete for the Miss Florida Teen USA title. Given her confidence, poise and looks, I wouldn’t bet against her.

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Original Lots of Lox’s friendly service earns repeat business BY NANCY EAGLETON

For 34 years the Original Lots of Lox Deli located in Palmetto Bay has been serving Miami residents homemade comfort foods that satisfy the tummy and soothe the soul. The wholesome meals are not the only reason locals keep coming back to the family-owned deli — it’s the warm and friendly service. Several members of the popular deli’s wait staff have been with the restaurant for more than 20 years. They know everyone who comes in and if you’re new to Lots of Lox, you’ll be initiated into the family on your first visit and welcomed home on your second. “Our staff is the heart of the restaurant,” said co-owner Nick Poulos. “It may sound cliché, but we are the ‘Cheers’ of restaurants — the place where everyone knows your name. We have many customers who come in twice a day. As soon as they sit down, their favorite drink is on the table.” Poulos owns Lots of Lox with brother Steve Poulos and cousin Jimmy Poulos. The restaurant’s walls are lined with photos that document the family’s three-generation history in the restaurant business in Miami. “My grandparents were risk takers who sacrificed a lot to live the ‘American dream,’” Poulos said. This generation of Poulos men is passionate about this business. One of the owners always is in the deli to ensure patrons are enjoying a dining experience “second to none.” With phrases like “the customer is always right” and “we’re only as good as our last meal” as their mantra, the Lots of Lox team is destined to be cooking up homemade favorites for another 30 years. Breakfast time is busy at Lots of Lox, but the 10-minute wait is always worth it. Begin your day with the Breakfast Special, available Monday through Friday, 7-11 a.m. Enjoy two eggs served any style with your choice of grits, home fries, toast or bagel

meal that’s not just for the holidays anymore. The oven-roasted turkey breast is served every evening at Lots of Lox, along with numerous homemade dinner choices that start at $11.95. Comfort foods like homemade meatloaf and old-fashioned pot roast served with mashed potatoes will make you feel right at home. “Our stuffed cabbage is another customer favorite. It’s made from scratch and it’s the real deal,” Poulos said. “Our traditional homemade foods are prepared daily on our premises by our dedicated staff. It’s time consuming to make things from scratch, but our customers recognize the difference.” The catering service offered by the Lots of Lox team brings comfort food favorites from its kitchen to yours for special events such as birthdays, anniversaries and bar/bat mitzvahs, and holidays such as Passover, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. The Original Lots of Lox Deli is open Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., and is located at 14995 S. Dixie Hwy.

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For more information, call 305-2522010 or visit online at <www.OriginalLotsofLox.com>.

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Judicial activism? What’s their agenda? BY DAVID SAMPEDRO

Attorney I still remember my seventh grade civics class where we learned that the United States Constitution served as the catalyst of our government. It seemed pretty straight forward for a 12-year-old at the time. Because of our history and the fear of any particular person or group of persons abusing its power, our forefathers had the forethought to establish three equal branches of government — the legislative, executive and judiciary. This would ensure a checks-and- balances type of government where all were accountable to the citizenry it served. For the last several years the judicial branch of government has come under intense attack from various special interests groups who seek to destroy the foundation of its authority. It seems to have become the political du jour to attack the men and women who take on an essential role of government — judges. For the last several years, various politicians — from either the executive or legislative branch of government — have pushed agendas to intimidate judges across the country. These attacks usually are shrouded in catchy political catch phrases such as “judicial activism.” This form of political bullying is not without precedent. A couple of years after I took that seventh grade civics class, I took an American History class which taught me about FDR’s New Deal. During the first few years of his administration, President Roosevelt was frustrated by the fact the United States Supreme Court struck down much of the New Deal legislation. Roosevelt’s solution? Amend the U.S. Constitution to have more justices appointed to the bench, which he would then dutifully appoint. Roosevelt, of course,

LAW assumed that these newly appointed justices would be more sympathetic to his New Deal legislation. Fortunately, Roosevelt’s myopic solution to pack the Supreme Court never manifested itself. His legislation was curtailed to some degree, passed by the legislative branch of government, and declared constitutional by the Supreme Court a few years later. Checks and balances anyone? Incredibly, some politicians apparently did not learn from Roosevelt’s shortsightedness. Last year, Gov. Rick Scott grew frustrated with the Florida Supreme Court’s rebuke of some legislation he favored. His solution? Amend the Florida Constitution to create two supreme courts – one civil and one criminal. Coincidentally, the justices perceived to possibly rule unfavorably were slated to go to the criminal division – the others would remain on the civil side. This would, of course, then give Governor Scott the opportunity to dutifully appoint at least three more justices to the bench. The bill died during the 2011 Florida legislative session. This trend to challenge judicial decisions is not limited to politicians. During the 2010 election season, a zealous group started raising funds to unseat sitting justices on the Iowa Supreme Court. The reason? It did not agree with how these justices had interpreted the Iowa Constitution. Their political rallying cry? That catchy political catchphrase used to describe a judge’s decision with which they disagree: judicial activism. They were successful. The judicial branch of government has historically remained free from political influence. A judge is supposed to interpret

laws in light of applicable state and United States Constitution. It is how Chief Justice Earl Warren, appointed by President Eisenhower, upheld legislation signed into law by President Johnson. And how — until the United States Supreme Court recently ruled — some judges appointed by President Clinton struck down portions of the health care law endorsed by President Obama. You see, a judge is supposed to rule regardless of personal political preferences or beliefs. This can only happen when they are free to make decisions without the fear of political backlash. During the 2010 election an organization formed to try and out seat two Florida Supreme Court justices because it did not agree with how the justices had ruled on a case before it. They were unsuccessful. This coming November they have taken on three other justices in our state for the same reasons. It is certainly everyone’s democratic right to challenge anyone in office if they are not fit for the position held. In fact, it is our responsibility to ensure that someone not fit for office not remain in office. However, it is also all of our responsibility to look at the motivation behind groups and organizations seeking to assert political

influence on others who may not have had the opportunity to inform themselves as they should. It is our responsibility to ensure that we not allow others to influence our decisions when they are motivated on political agendas premised upon unfounded reasons. This is why former justices appointed by conservative governors, such as Raoul Cantero, are coming to the defense of other justices appointed by more liberal governors; and why former justices appointed by liberal governors, such as Harry Lee Anstead, are coming to the defense of other justice appointed by more conservative governors. These individuals recognize that ousting a judge because politicians do not like a legal decision will destroy the core of our democracy. So when you see those catchy commercials which will inundate the air waves in the coming weeks with catchy phrases such as “judicial activism”, ask yourself, “Really? Judicial Activism? What’s their agenda?” David Sampedro is an attorney with the Pinecrest law firm of Panter, Panter & Sampedro. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-6178 or by sending email to <dsampedro@panterlaw.com>.

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Pinecrest is a wonderful place to live with oversized lots and great schools. I sent my kids to private and public schools and loved them both. The average house is listed for $1,604,000, up 10% from last year, but selling for $760,000 down 14% from June of 2011. If you are selling

do not over price your home. There are now 143 homes for sale , down 14% from last year, with 28 homes pending-up 21% from last year and 29 that sold in June-up 31% from last June. The average price per square is $225, which is down 9% . So the inventory is going down but prices are still competitive with sales on the way up. If you want this neighborhood better buy soon before prices start to rise. Palmetto Bay likes to be known as the village of parks. The schools are also very good through high school. Here the average price is $139 per square foot and it was only $146 last year, very consistent. There are 112 homes for sale , down 15% from last June. The sales are down 11%, with 24 selling June of 2012 and 27 selling in June of 2011. Pending sales are up 3%. The average home for sale is listed for $675,000, up 18%, but selling for $368,000, down 10% from last June. I have sold lots of young families homes ther including my sister Christy and her husband Jeff who have 2 babies under 18 months and just bought a short sale. We could see inventory was getting smaller and put a contract on the home within 24 hours. I sell a lot of homes in Palmetto

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73600 SW W 1088 Ter Spacious 5 bdrm, 3 bath home boasts over 4,200 square feet, with large screened in pool and outdoor bar. Updated kitchen. Front bedroom combines two bedrooms to make one large room. Spacious formal living and dining rooms. Perfect for entertaining. 2 car garage

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