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Police Department adds 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid

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he Pinecrest Police Department has added a new hybrid-power vehicle to its fleet of police cruisers in an experiment that could herald a new era of energy-efficient cars for the Village. After studying the available options for alternative-powered police vehicles, Pinecrest Police Chief John Hohensee opted to try Ford and its new hybrid technology. “We have recently acquired a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid,” said Chief Hohensee. “It has been fully marked and painted in our fleet green color. We are going to assign the Fusion to all of our officers on a rotating basis and our sergeants will be the first to evaluate and critique it.” Hohensee said the decision to experiment with different technology was spurred by several reasons, including the fact that Ford will no longer produce the vaunted Crown Victoria, the car preferred by most police agencies for the last 25 years. He said the law enforcement Industry is anxiously awaiting a replacement vehicle. “Ford is telling us that the Taurus will be CHIEF JOHN HOHENSEE

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OB Festival heats up with multiples events BY TONY ARGIZ President/Chairman, Orange Bowl Committee

Each year, the Orange Bowl Committee excitedly waits as the college football season enters its final weeks and college basketball season begins. It is at this time when we kick-off the Orange Bowl Festival, a monthand-a-half long celebration of collegiate and amateur sporting events that energizes the South Florida community. Here’s Dr. Sandy North visiting Prague in the Czech Republic where he participated in the Sambo martial arts world championship, finishing second to win a silver medal. Of course he remembered to take along a copy of his favorite hometown newspaper and sent us this snapshot. Thanks for thinking of us, Sandy.

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Nov. 22 - Dec. 5, 2010

South Motors BMW is a ‘Center of Excellence’ BY NANCY EAGLETON

South Motors BMW has received the 2010 “Center of Excellence” award from BMW North America. The award, given to only 24 of 338 dealerships, recognizes centers that offer excellent customer service, outstanding brand representation and operational excellence. Joe Canaves, South Motors BMW general manager, said that the entire team strives to provide customers with premium service and is honored to be recognized with this highly coveted award. For new customers at South Motors BMW, service excellence begins with the sales team. Personalized service partnered with incredible Sign and Drive offers puts the customer in the driver’s seat when shopping for a new BMW. The team can also offer a customer purchasing a certified pre-owned BMW the choice of two exceptional offers: A no-cost maintenance plan or a financing offer of less than one percent. Once you own the “Ultimate Driving Machine,” the service team at South Motors BMW will provide the ultimate protection. “The service team’s goal is to keep you in the BMW family,” said Dan Warren, service director. “The sales team sells the first car to the customer and the service team sells the second, third, fourth and fifth.” With the BMW Ultimate Service plan, customers pay nothing for four years or 50,000 miles and all service and repairs are performed by the South Motors BMW Certified Service Team. “All of our service technicians are BMW factory trained and all repairs are made with 100 percent original BMW parts,” said Carlos Drake, service manager. To build customer trust and relationships, BMW owners are often partnered with the same South Motors BMW service advisor throughout their vehicle ownership. These advisors monitor the customer’s vehicle each time it is brought in for service to ensure that factory recommended improvements are kept up to date. To continue your worry-free ownership experience, the BMW Extended Vehicle Protection program offers an unparalleled level of security. Program benefits include covered repairs performed at any authorized BMW service facility, genuine BMW replacement parts and 24-hour roadside assistance. “For pennies on the dollar, this program gives customers piece of mind,” said Warren, adding that service costs for BMWs that are out of warranty have been reduced. “We want customers to experience the same excellent service they enjoyed when their car was under warranty. The technology level is so high on these vehicles that most other repair centers cannot

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properly diagnose and fix a problem. By using original BMW replacement parts, vehicles perform better and retain their value.” The South Motors BMW service department provides free shuttle service to customers traveling within a ten mile radius and customers who purchased their BMW at South Motors can reserve a loaner vehicle. To make wait times more comfortable, the service center features “laptop lane” waiting lounge with TV, complimentary beverages and the BMW boutique. “From the greeters, to the porters, to the service advisors, it’s all about offering the customer a premium service experience,” said Drake. South Motors BMW is located at 16215 S. Dixie Hwy. in Palmetto Bay. The service department is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For the sales department, call 888-8682898; for the service department, call 305-2562350. For more information, go online to <www.southbmw.com>.

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their replacement police vehicle,” said Hohensee. “But I have inspected the Taurus Police Interceptor and I found it to be dramatically smaller than the Crown Victoria.” He said that Village police decided to try the Ford Fusion because of the tested reliability of its hybrid-power, which basically combines an internal combustion engine and an electric Outfitting the Fusion with police equipment such as a radio, onboard motor to improve gas computer, emergency lights and a camera costs about $6,000. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– mileage. “The hybrid technology has been ity that we may fail in this endeavour. The around for a while,” Hohensee said, “and car is very small, the interior is quite tight I think they have made them reliable to and when you put an officer with a gunthe point where this might be a cost- belt on and all the equipment they carry into a vehicle that was not purpose built, effective experiment.” Hohensee said the department paid there can be complications.” Hohensee added that the Ford Fusion $24,947 for the Fusion and about $6,000 for the installation of equipment such as a may not measure up to expectations. “I will be very interested to see how radio, onboard computer, emergency lights and a camera. He noted that the the Fusion holds up under the rigors of addition of the new vehicle was an exper- law enforcement,” he said. “Law iment by the department, one that ulti- enforcement work is very strenuous on mately could lead to a more energy-effi- vehicles and we beat them up pretty badly. I want to see how the drive train cient fleet of Village police patrol cars. “We do have an interest in looking at and all the components hold up.” However, Hohensee noted that the vehicles that may be more ecologically friendly, vehicles that may reduce our Village owns the Fusion hybrid and if total cost for maintenance and operating they determine that it is not suited for the vehicle, improving our fleet mileage police work, then it will be assigned to a and, in the process, be just a little greener specialty purpose. “We own it and we’re going to use it,” for Mother Earth,” said Hohensee. “I will also say that there is a very good possibil- he said.

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Positive PEOPLE in Pinecrest

JOHNATHAN EVANS Columbus High School senior Johnathan Evans, known as J.T., tried out for the track and field team last year for the first time and went to the state finals. His events are pole vaulting and the 4x100 relays. “My brother pole vaulted two years before me,” Evans says. “The coach started talking to me in the halls. It turned out pretty well.” Despite being a rookie, Evans took part in the pole vaulting event at the state tournament. “I’m not that good, but I went,” he says. “As a team, we got second overall.” Evans runs to keep in shape and, as a result, the coaches asked him to run the 400yard relays. He took part in the district tournament, but not state event. “I ran just to stay in shape. I was mostly interesting in pole vaulting,” Evans says. “It just turned out that they asked me to run.” He expects to do even better when track season comes around again. He expects to be able to jump 13-fee-6-inches this year. Pole vaulting was quite a change for a teen who played baseball for years. He played for years in the Howard Palmetto Baseball Softball Association and at Columbus during his freshman year. He says he went from two baseball games a day to jumping eight hours at a time. “The meets would be eight to 10 hours. You sit in the sun all day and you get tired,” he says. One of the positive side affects of switch-

ing sports is being introduced to new people. “I made a lot of new friends when I switched from baseball to track.” he says. Through Columbus baseball, he earned community service house by volunteering at Grapeland Heights Park in the City of Miami. He and his team members kept statistics for the youth baseball league that played at the park. The baseball team also directed traffic at the Homestead Speedway. He also participated in Patriots Outreach, a program to collect sports equipment for needy kids in the Dominican Republic. He helped gather the equipment at Suniland Park. Evans also has earned hours tutoring fellow students through the National Honor Society. The Columbus NHS also has a Big Brother program for the younger students. “We help them with anything that we need,” he says. “We pretty much become friends with them. We tell them to be active in the school, play sports and join clubs.” Evans is also active in the history club. Club members posted flyers around the school to promote Hispanic heritage month. “We have speakers coming to the school and most recently we had an EOD, explosive ordinance disposal, the person who goes in and disarms bombs,” he says. “We also had a guy from the peace corps.” Evans’ future includes college and probably the military. He has applied to the University of Florida, Florida State University, Tulane and the University of Central Florida. “I’m probably going to enroll in ROTC,” he says. “I don’t want to do anything boring. I want to do something interesting that I feel has meaning.” Evans says he could pole vault in college, but since he’s strong academically he would prefer to go to a good academic institution. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld

PATRICK SCHAEFER Palmetto High School senior Patrick Schaefer is on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout. He’s a member of Boy Scout Troop 840 out of St. Louis Catholic Church and he needed to complete his project by Nov. 30, his 18th birthday, to meet eligibility requirements to be an Eagle.” “My grandfather was an Eagle Scout and both of his sons were Eagle Scouts,” Schaefer says. “My oldest brother got his Eagle project done, but my other brother didn’t have time to finish his project. I’d like to finish for my grandfather.” So on Nov. 6, Schaefer and about 40 of his friends – both scouts and classmates went to Joyce Diehl’s house to clean up her yard to make it more appealing. Diehl is 92 years old and she can no longer work in the yard. As a result, the backyard was cluttered and needed care. Schaefer and his friends threw away everything no longer needed in her backyard

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and tore down an existing greenhouse. They also planted a new elevated garden so Diehl doesn’t have to bend down to work with her plants. “We made a wooden platform three-anda-half feet above the ground,” Schaefer says. The garden the boys planted was simple so she wouldn’t have to stress about it. “She was really into gardening when she was younger and I’m trying to give it back to her,” Schaefer says. Schaefer found out about Diehl and her needs through the Community Foundation of Pinecrest’s Seniors Need Assistance Program (SNAP). He started planning the project in June and put in countless hours getting everything ready for the big day. He estimates that he has accumulated more than 300 community service hours, not counting the hours spent Nov. 6 working on the actual Eagle project. “I also helped with the Deering Estate Seafood Festival, which is a day-long celebration where they get local food vendors such as Golden Rule,” Schaefer says. “They have a live band. It’s a place where the community can get together.” At the festival, he brought ice to the vendor, set up tents and tables and moved coolers. He also helped direct people where to go. “I really enjoyed doing it so I’ve gone back the past two years,” he says. “I plan on doing it again this year.” Schaefer also plans on playing lacrosse again this year. He played defense on varsity last year. “Lacrosse is something I really care about and I’m passionate about playing,” he says. Schaefer’s mom is involved in the lacrosse booster club, a huge part of the success of the club sport team. As a club sport, lacrosse isn’t funded by the school, so the booster club helps with fundraising. “The kids have to buy their own equipment and we have to pay for field usage, for refs, for buses and we have to spend money for our own uniforms,” Schaefer says. As for the future, Schaefer is looking to attend a Florida university to help keep tuition costs down. He’s considering Florida State, the University of Central Florida, the University of Florida and the University of Miami. He’s considering majoring in one of the sciences, but something hands on. “I don’t want to be stuck behind a desk doing numbers for the rest of my life,” he says. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld

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WILLS FLYNN Basketball plays a big role in the life of Westminster Christian School senior Charles William (Wills) Flynn. He is on the

varsity basketball team, which means practice almost every day, and he participates in area basketball leagues when the high school season is over. “We’re pretty good,” Flynn says of this year’s Westminster team. “This is the best team I’ve been on. There are four or five seniors and four or five juniors.” Even some of Flynn’s community service has involved basketball. He earned about 130 hours volunteering at different basketball camps at Westminster over three summers. The Warrior Basketball Camps were run by the head coach. The assistant coaches and the girls’ team head coach were also involved. The varsity players would help out. “I was an instructor,” he says. “I would tell them about the rules. I would ref their afternoon games.” He worked with all age groups, but spent more time with the younger kids five to eight years old. “I loved it. I love play basketball, so helping kids try to get better was great for me,” he says. “It’s helped me become more of a leader on the court and patient with the younger players.” Flynn also garnered service hours by par-

ticipating in a club called Students Offering Support. Last year he was the club’s volunteer coordinator. “We do a lot of stuff at Deering,” he says. “We would help out with tours.” The group also volunteered at the Deering Estate for the Youth Arts Day festival. That day, Flynn worked the concession stand. SOS members meet once a month. He’s been on the organization’s board and, while he didn’t participate as often during basketball season, he did a lot of work in the spring for CHARLEE House. “We raised a lot of money for CHARLEE House,” he says. The club worked one of the annual CHARLEE House events called Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. “There was a kids’ area; we ran the kids area so the parents didn’t have to watch over the kids,” he says. “There was a lot of candy. There were the really big lollipops, and different games and a carnival.” Flynn enjoys working with SOS and likes the fact that everyone involved wants to help the community. SOS is similar to community service clubs such as Twenty Little Working Girls, except that it’s coed.

This year, Westminster has started the Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization and Flynn is a member of the start-up club. He has also joined the Westminster Community Service Club. In his freshman year, he was active in the Patriots Outreach program. The group collected sporting equipment that was sent to needy children in the Dominican Republic. “They really don’t have sports equipment,” he says. “Even a little bit of equipment helps them out.” As a senior, Flynn has college on his mind. He’s considering a number of colleges, including Florida State, the University of Central Florida, American University, Catholic University in Washington D.C. and Boston University. “I’m looking into finance,” he says. “My dad’s a lawyer and it’s between those two; a lawyer and business and finance.” Whether becoming a lawyer and working with his dad is in his future is still uncertain, but it is something that Flynn does consider. “I love working with my dad around the house, so maybe,” he says. By Linda Rodriguez Bernfeld

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While the Festival officially began with the Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance Cheer & Dance Championships presented by Sports Authority in association with community sponsor Wachovia A Wells Fargo Company on Nov. 14, it’s the impending culmination of college football’s conference championship games that builds up anticipation to one of my favorite days, Selection Sunday. On Dec. 5, team selection for the BCS national championship game and the four other BCS games takes place, which includes the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl. After this it is a month-long sprint for the committee and its full-time staff to finalize preparations for South Florida’s premier sporting event. During the march to the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl, there is an array of electrifying Orange Bowl Festival events along the way. These include: The Orange Bowl Youth Football Alliance Football Championships presented by Sports Authority in association with community sponsor Wachovia A Wells Fargo Company, Orange Bowl Swimming Classic, Orange Bowl Sailing Regatta Series, Dunlop Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships and MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic. For me, the Basketball Classic is something I am really looking forward to. This year’s Basketball Classic promises to be one of the best in our 16-year history, taking place on Dec. 18 at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise. Four highly regarded teams featuring unbelievable talent, including former high school stars and coaches from South Florida, will face off as the Miami Hurricanes and the UCF Knights play in the first game fol-

lowed by a premier early season match up of Top 10 teams, the Kansas State Wildcats (#3 in the preseason poll) versus the Florida Gators (#9). That 3:30 p.m. game will feature a return of sorts as Kansas State coach Frank Martin, a Miami-native who previously coached at Miami Senior, North Miami and Booker T. Washington High Schools, leads the Wildcats into a matchup with coach Bill Donovan’s Florida Gators featuring Pompano Beach-native sophomore guard Kenny Boynton. The teams’ preseason rankings will attract the eyes of every college basketball fan in the country to this game, including mine. In the opener of the doubleheader, Miami Hurricanes coach Frank Haith and his team will make the short trek to the BankAtlantic Center armed with a talented roster that advanced to the semifinals of last season’s ACC Tournament. Facing Miami in the 1 p.m. slot will be the UCF Knights, who feature a player by the name of Marcus Jordan — yes, the son of that Jordan! I hope that everyone can join in my excitement as we cheer on these four talented teams and march towards the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl on Jan. 3.

The Orange Bowl Committee is a notfor-profit, 333-member, primarily-volunteer organization that supports and produces activities and events that enhance the image, economy and culture of South Florida. To purchase tickets to the Discover Orange Bowl, MetroPCS Orange Bowl Basketball Classic or any other festival event, or for information on the OBC’s volunteer Ambassador program, call 305-341-4702 or log onto<www.orangebowl.org>.

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Finances usually dictate whether a teen goes away to college BY COLLEEN WRIGHT

“Should I Stay or Should I Go,” may be a pop rock anthem by British rock band The Clash, but for some high school seniors, this question has been floating around since the beginning of the college admission process. “Should I stay at home and attend college here or should I brave going away and living on my own?” As a high school senior myself, I’ve talked to several parents about the matter. Some firmly believe that 18 year olds are too young to live on their own while pursuing higher education, and restrict their own kids from leaving until after their second year in college. Others, like my parents for example, believe that college is more than just an academic experience; they believe it’s a whole different way of life, a culture shock, if you will. With my best intentions in mind, my own parents discouraged me from staying home. But making this highly important decision is easier said than done. Probably the biggest hindrance that keeps kids from leaving home is their financial situation. With the economy still in ruins, families can no longer afford to scrape up large sums of money to send their teen to a prestigious out-of-state university, or even manage to enroll them in an in-state public institution. Although Florida’s public universities are ranked 48th in the nation for lowest in-state tuition, some families are still struggling to give their son or daughter a college education. Some teens are lucky enough to have a Florida Prepaid Plan which, depending on the plan, covers most of the costs for Florida’s public in-state universities. Florida Bright Futures’ full and partial scholarships are awarded to those who meet the requirements. Money is everything, and if your child already has college paid for, it’s hard to say no to a debt-free opportunity. The 2006-07 class graduated with $22,700 in student loan debt, a figure you don’t want your child to be counted in. The current economic situation is not the ideal environment to be taking out student loans. Many post-grad students become mired in heavy debts from loans for a traditional four-year college. Personal finance expert Zac Bissonnette claims that people who graduate from college with significant

TEEN TALK debt loads are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression and are less likely to pursue the careers they want – the whole purpose of college – in favor of those that offer higher starting salaries. Staying home saves a lot of money: No outrageous dorm payment, no pesky meal plans, no heinous transportation costs, etc. Life would probably continue the same way as it did in high school. Plus your child would always have the security of being around family. I, however, personally believe that leaving home and maybe even attending a university out of state is an experience like no other. Your child will have to learn how to live independently by cooking, cleaning, doing his or her own laundry, and making his or her own decisions in tough situations. They will have to leave their bubble of Pinecrest, South Miami or what have you, and experience all that a small (or big) college town offers, from the culture to the different types of people on campus. Plus, universities that are not necessarily commuter schools have a wide range of activities and services for freshmen who have just left home for the first time. You can also consider this for your child: If you’re not so sure about letting your teenager go away so soon, let him or her stay here for the first two or four years. In the mean time you can save up for your son or daughter’s masters degree at a prestigious university, because in today’s workforce, higher education is extremely valued and a well-earned MBA will stand out on your child’s resume when applying for their first job. The decision is up to you and your child, with academic interests in mind first and your financial situation second. A college education is the most beneficial investment you can make in your teen’s life, not only for his or her career but for their happiness as well. Students who go away to school and come back usually enjoy life on campus and are passionate about pursuing their major. Whether your teen decides to stay home or go away, it’s important to remind them that they will always have your full support no matter how near or far away from home they are.

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‘Wonder of Christmas’ Come, experience the wonder of Christmas this December at Christ The King Lutheran Church, 11295 SW 57th Ave. The community is invited to a lighted display on the grounds of Christ The King from 6-9 p.m., beginning Sunday, Dec. 5, and continuing December 10-11-12 and Dec. 17-1819. There will be free hot cocoa, tea and treats, and community carol singing on the lawn on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted for The Melissa Institute for Violence Prevention. Additional parking is available across the street at Pinecrest Gardens. For information, visit <www.ctkmiami.org> or call 305-665-5063.

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Rosary has us gaze upon Jesus through eyes of Mary Archbishop Thomas Wenski ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI Since the time of Pope Leo XIII, October has been dedicated to the Holy Rosary. For generations, the recitation of the Rosary was an integral part of Catholic piety. The famous Rosary Priest, Father Peyton, encouraged families to pray the rosary together at home by telling them that the family that prays together stays together. In recent years, however, many Catholics – to their spiritual impoverishment – abandoned the practice of praying the rosary. Some found it “too old fashioned,” and others found it just too hard. Yet, in the contemplative prayer that is the recitation of the Rosary, Mary has given us a simple yet powerful weapon for the spiritual warfare that is part of our daily life in this “valley of tears.” It is not a weapon of violence or intimidation but rather one of peace and healing for praying the rosary leads us to a more intimate relationship with the Mother of Mercy, our Life, our Sweetness and our Hope. In a world still threatened by weapons of mass destruction, we have in the rosary – as Mary indicated to the shepherd children of Fatima – a weapon of mass conversion. Indeed, the rosary sustained many of God’s faithful caught behind the Iron Curtain during decades of communist oppression and atheistic indoctrination. Deprived of freedom to practice their religion openly and oftentimes impeded from assisting at Mass, these faithful Catholics found in the rosary the strength to persevere. And should we not recognize in the unanticipated events of 1989 when the Berlin Wall was taken down

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BETH AM TEMPLE TALK

Schmoozing or snoozing? BY ADAM HELLMAN

“You don’t have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great.” This poignant quote from Les Brown illustrates the notion that anything is possible but you do have to take some action in order to see some results. Interestingly, during challenging economic times, right around the time when Les Brown’s good words should make the most sense, the exact opposite happens. Seeds of uncertainty take root and then they blossom into weeds of fear and indecision. That fear causes hesitation and a paralysis that can be crippling to a small business or business owner. It’s the classic “deer in the headlights” scenario and, well, that story generally doesn’t end so well for the deer. Taking action is the only way to combat fear and uncertainty. If there is one lesson we’ve learned from video games all these years, it’s that sitting still is the quickest way to get killed. So you have to do something. You have to get up and take some type of proactive step toward confronting and overcoming your challenge. If you are a business owner or sales professional in this uncertain market it is likely that you’ve seen your numbers drop, perhaps significantly. This recession is the real deal and has put the lights out all over town. However, some businesses (and not just bankruptcy attorneys and repo men) are having a great year. I know this because I talk to them regularly at the bank that I manage and at various business networking functions that I attend. According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, the word “schmooze” means “to

converse informally; to chat in a friendly and persuasive manner especially so as to gain favor, business, or connections.” There is no question that solid opportunities for business development exist at business networking events. There is also no question that people generally buy products and services from people that they like. So if you are finding yourself in the challenging situation of needing to grow your business, what can you do immediately to help increase your sales opportunities and results? Start schmoozing! Get up! Take action! Get creative! Join a business-networking group like the Pinecrest Business Association or Professional Connections at Temple Beth Am, or any of the other various local groups, and start making some new connections! By taking a genuine interest in other people and by asking thought provoking questions about their personal and business lives, you’ll take a critical first step to becoming a more effective relationship builder. Great schmoozing takes time and practice, practice, practice. The Internet is filled with websites on how to sharpen your communication skills and competencies. Trainers, coaches, and mentors are excellent resources to utilize as well. Of course, experience is the greatest teacher. So get out there and start making some great connections! Join us at Temple Beth Am on Dec. 1 at 12:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Michelle Cohen at 305-667-6667, ext. 149. Adam Hellman is vice president of Turnberry Bank in Pinecrest, chairman of Temple Beth Am’s Professional Connections and a director of the Pinecrest Business Association. He may be contacted by sending email to <Adam.Hellman@TurnberryBank.com>.

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Freshly repainted walls won’t hurt either and you can achieve a bright, clean look with light yellow or cream on the walls and contrasting white woodwork. Buff up your wood floors, clean your area rugs or carpets and replace any worn carpeting before your first showing. Buyers look carefully at bathrooms, so be sure to remove any spots of mildew, replace caulking and consider a small investment in a new sink and vanity to really make things sparkle. The icing on the cake is to offer buyers a “home warranty” on the appliances in your house, allowing them a full year of service on anything that happens to go wrong. Your pride of ownership and their peace of mind should combine to produce a sale! Mike and Lynda Morgan may be contacted at the Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Offices at 12155 S. Dixie Hwy., 305-253-2800 or by email at <mmorgan321@aol.com>.

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You never know whom you’ll run into at Hole in the Wall BY LEE STEPHENS

When you walk into Hole in the Wall in Kings Bay Shopping Center in Palmetto Bay, chances are you’ll run into a friend, neighbor or an old classmate. These impromptu reunions are music to pub owner Sam Diedrick’s ears. “This area really needed a neighborhood tavern,� Diedrick said. “I was born on this street [SW 144th Street] and have been coming to the businesses in this center for the past 40 years. It’s a dream to own a place in the neighborhood that you grew up in.� Diedrick and his partner, Craig Erickson, opened Hole in the Wall on New Year’s Day 2010. Tucked in the southeast corner of the center, this neighborhood secret has a hometown vibe, complete with a friendly back-door entrance and its own convenient parking. “New customers will come in through the front door, but when they come back, they come through the back door,� Diedrick said. “When some people discover us, they say ‘I’ve been looking for you all year.’ There’s really a great feeling in here.� The secret is out and on game days the pub is packed. There are plenty of flat screens inside to watch the ball games and one on the front patio. Be warned, when you come to Hole in the Wall, you’re entering Canes territory. Diedrick has even taken a Hole in the Wall fan bus to a recent Hurricanes home football game and has plans to do more. “Twenty five dollars gets you to and from the game and a great tailgating party with friends, beer and burgers,� Diedrick added. Both Diedrick and Erickson attended the University of Miami. Many will recognize Erickson from his football career with the Canes and the NFL. He was the starting

quarterback of Miami’s 1989 national championship team and played in the NFL for seven years as quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears. Many also will recognize Diedrick, because he has been in the restaurant business in Miami since he was 19 and spent 18 years serving locals at Keg South in Pinecrest. Hole in the Wall offers 12 beers on tap, $6 domestic pitchers during the Hurricanes and Dolphins’ games and $1 domestic drafts Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pub’s menu features game day favorites like burgers, fries, dolphin sandwiches and wings, as well as healthy salad options. Diedrick’s famous grilled wings come mild, medium and hot in flavors such as barbecue, honey, garlic. “The wings are definitely a crowd favorite,� Diedrick said. “We fill large togo orders for parties, events and tailgating every weekend.� Hole in the Wall also is taking its menu “on the road� to cater upcoming elementary school festivals at Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay schools. As a hometown boy and sports fan, Diedrick said it’s important to him to support the local school events and sports programs such as Palmetto softball, volleyball and baseball teams; South Dade High School baseball and Howard Palmetto baseball. Hole in the Wall is now open for lunch, Monday through Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sundays at noon and remains open until “last call� each night. The grill keeps cooking each evening until 11 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday. Hole in the Wall is located at 14421 S. Dixie Hwy. in the southeast corner of Kings Bay Shopping Center and the phone number is 786-227-6058. For more info, go online to <Facebook/HoleintheWall>.

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Palmer Trinity School junior Janelle Mendez is a perfect role model for today’s young people who want to volunteer service to their community. Recently featured in the Positive People column of The Pinecrest Tribune, Mendez is president of the Students Fight AIDS Club and over the past three years she has been affiliated with the Sembrando Flores Organization, a faith-based HIV/AIDS and social service organization in Homestead. The ministry focuses on providing humane care, personal advocacy and social activism. Mendez organized a toy drive in October and collected more than 400 toys that will be distributed to needy families during the Christmas holidays. Later in the month, Mendez coordinated a second toy drive with a Halloween theme to collect toys and money for children that have family members affected by AIDS. On Oct. 29, people were invited to experience a night of scary clowns, circus food and drinks, with an entrance fee of an unwrapped toy or gift card to benefit the

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Gulliver Schools Inaugurates Athletic Hall of Fame BY BAY PROBY

Gulliver Schools paid special tribute to five Athletic Hall of Fame inductees at an installation dinner held at the Preparatory Campus gymnasium on Friday, October 29, 2010. At the dinner attended by approximately 200 people, inaugural inductees included Gulliver’s founder Marian Krutulis and her husband, Joseph Krutulis, Jan Gomez, Chuck Tobey, and James Williams. “These inductees, representing more than a quarter of a century of outstanding athletic tradition, were selected as a result of a high degree of sportsmanship, leadership, and character,” said John Krutulis, head of school. “We are pleased to begin a tradition of honoring outstanding individuals – coaches, student-athletes, administrators, and friends of the athletic program – who have helped in

Gulliver’s athletic success.” Inductee Marian Krutulis served as one of the first female board members of the Florida High School Athletic Association and, in 2004, was inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame. Joseph Krutulis, Gulliver’s first athletic coordinator, was also inducted into the Coral Gables High School Hall of Fame after many years as a football and baseball coach. For 27 years, Coach Jan Gomez was volleyball and basketball coach at Gulliver and was also department chair for physical education. In 2006, she received The Miami Herald’s Lifetime Achievement Award. From 1981 through 2007, Coach Chuck Tobey served as a coach and athletic director for Gulliver Schools. Under his leadership, Gulliver won 26 state championships in 10 different sports, as well as many regional

and district championships. The longest serving headmaster of Gulliver Schools (1976-1995), James Williams was responsible for expanding the Preparatory Campus from 131 students to 650 students; and as the student body grew so did the athletic program. Under his leadership, Gulliver Preparatory Campus was recognized as a U. S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Gulliver Schools is a 501 (c) (3) private, not-for-profit, independent, coeducational, nonsectarian day school with the mission of providing a superior college-preparatory education and ensuring an outstanding dynamic learning environment which recognizes and nurtures the unique talents and gifts of each student. For more information about the event, visit www.gulliverschools.org.

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There’s something about electrical wall outlets that attracts small children’s attention. Curious toddlers, exploring everything possible in their world, love to stick their fingers or small objects into the wall outlets. In 2006, about 1,800 children age 14 or under were treated at hospital emergency rooms for shock or burns that resulted from an outlet or receptacle. The 2008 National Electrical Code now requires that new and renovated dwellings have tamper-resistant (TR) receptacles. These have spring-loaded shutters that close off the contact openings or slots. When a plug is inserted into the receptacle, both springs are compressed and then the shutters open, allowing for the metal prongs to make contact to create an electrical circuit. Because both springs must be compressed at the same time, the shutters do not open when a child tries to insert an object into only one contact opening; thus, there is no contact with electricity. Clearly, tamper-resistant receptacles are an important step in making the home a safer place for children. If a homeowner does not have children, are the TR receptacles still required? Yes,

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GET THE FACTS Art is an asset. Some collectors who are suffering financially are looking to sell artwork, proving the value attached to such collections. Also, changes to bank secrecy laws have investors seeking to purchase blue chip art likely to be worth more in 20 years. It’s a “buyer’s market.” This means shorter waiting lists, more accommodation from galleries and probably fewer people bidding at auctions. Collectors are still buying art. In addition to the sales cited above, an 82-lot sale of 19th century paintings, a category in the doldrums, fetched $61 million at Sotheby’s this month — a 521 percent improvement on last year’s equivalent sales. The art market is cyclical. The current slowdown is following a boom in the art world where sales had more than tripled from 2005-2007 and prices for some artists had quadrupled. Yet, as the recent New York sales indicate, the market is starting to revive. The insurance value is the cost to replace the artwork in the retail market. If an item doesn’t sell at auction, its value doesn’t drop automatically. The auction market is a oneday sale with limited buyers.

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Imagine being able to visit your OB/GYN and then walk a few feet across the waiting room to get to your massage appointment. That’s possible for patients of Dr. Randy Fink, OB/GYN, who also houses the Sky and Sea Spa in his offices. Why marry a doctor’s office and a medspa? “I always wanted to have a medical practice that was unique, that stood out,� Dr. Fink said. “We try to change the notion of what a doctor’s office feels like. It’s less about being doctored and more about being taken care of. That’s why we feel we are different than most doctors.� Fink moved his practice to 8700 N. Kendall Dr., Suite 208, where he had the space built out to include the spa. The practice includes a certified nurse mid-wife and a nurse practitioner. They deliver 20-30 babies a month. “We’re all about people feeling good,� Dr. Fink said. “The better you feel about yourself, the better you feel physically.� The spa gives Dr. Fink’s patients the opportunity to relax and let someone else take care of them. “One of the things that happens when they have a baby; they stop being themselves and they become mom,� he said. “In the end it’s all about making patients happy and all about making them healthier.� Patients undergoing certain tests, such as glucose testing, are given coupons for discounts on services. Some procedures are not done while a patient is pregnant. Spa services include massage, pre-natal treatments, manicure and pedicures, laser hair removal, laser rejuvenation, laser vein removal, Botox, waxing and facial treatments. When patient Judi Gilbert, a labor delivery nurse at Baptist Hospital, first heard that Dr. Fink planned to open a spa connected to the gynecologist’s office, she thought it sounded a little weird. “But it works,� she said. “It’s a nice benefit.� Despite her job, Gilbert said she’s like many other people who get nervous going to the doctor, so she appreciates being able to go to the spa afterward to relax. She’s been Dr. Fink’s a patient since 2007. She thinks he’s an excellent doctor, very warm and caring. “He has a great manner about him,� she said. The spa is not limited to Dr. Fink’s patients. It is open in the public and is often used by men.

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Dr. Fink and his wife, Stephanie Fink, a certified nurse practitioner, do the medical spa services such a Botox and other injectibles. Both are certified and have experience. “I’ve been doing some of the other procedures for many years,� he said. “Many of our patients are comfortable with us and we offer it at a lower price in an environment they are comfortable with.� The laser work is done by an esthetician with 15 years of experience. “She’s exquisite and very exacting in her work. She takes a great deal of pride in her work,� Dr. Fink said. They also invested in the most up-todate laser for the Sky and Sea Spa. Dr. Fink said the Cutera laser is more efficient in hair removal and rejuvenation. The technology in the OB/GYN practice also is the most up-to-date available. It includes computerized medical records and an ultrasound in 3D and 4D. For more information, call 305-2743130 for the OB/GYN office or 786-4765484 for the spa.

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Born Free Pet Shelter is home to abandoned dogs BY RON BEASLEY

If ever someone should be honored for the work they do for animals, it should be Alicia Aballi. The 81-year-old Aballi owns and operates the Born Free Pet Shelter, 19015 SW 208 St., on a five-acre tract in the Redland. There she rescues all types of dogs that have been abandoned by their owners, then feeds, maintains and cares for them, averaging around 140 dogs per day. “I don’t like to cage them, so that’s why I named it Born Free,” said Aballi, who opens the pens on her fenced property and allows each dog a half-hour of freedom each day. “I’ve been rescuing dogs since 1980 when my husband, Arturo, moved here from the Long Island Jewish Hospital to work for Miami Children’s Hospital. “But, even as a kid I used to bring dogs home that I would find in the streets of Havana, Cuba. I guess I have this in my blood because I was only 7 or 8 years old at the time.” Aballi lived with her husband in Key Biscayne, but as time passed she accumulated a large number of dogs and had to have room to keep them. So her husband helped her buy the five acres in the Redland. “It used to be a tomato patch,” she said.

Aballi would make the daily commute from Key Biscayne to the Redland to take care of the dogs she had rescued. “I continued working as a teacher so I would be able to take care of the dogs and they were coming in very fast,” she said. And then her husband died in 1997 and Aballi admits that her task became a great deal more difficult. “Of course, it has been rough since then,” she said. “When my husband died, I built this house [in the Redland]. I decided that I could do more for the dogs if I lived here instead of coming from Key Biscayne every day and then having to go back. I was working as a teacher then and I would take my whole salary and give it to the dogs. Aballi currently has 143 dogs on the premises and under her care. “That’s with the one I just rescued on my way home this afternoon,” she said. “I saw it as it was thrown out of a car window on Krome Avenue. But that’s about the average number for us; three or four get adopted and another five or six will come in. It’s not a game; it’s serious business.” Aballi said she supports the Born Free operation through donations that she solicits when she transports a few of the ani-

Alicia Aballi is pictured with one of her dogs at the Born Free Pet Shelter. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

mals to PetSmart locations on weekends and offers them for adoption. “I give all of the money to the dogs, except for food for myself,” she said. “The rest I have to beg for. It’s very hard to ask continuously for money. I go to PetSmart on weekends —the one on Coral Way on Saturday and the one on US 1 and 136th Street on Sunday — and I sit there with the dogs and wait to see if one of them will get adopted, and I ask for money. But, now it’s very hard. People used to give more money years ago, but now it’s hard for everybody. I’ve had to cut down on the type of food I give to the dogs and that hurts me very much.” Aballi said that when a dog comes to Born Free, it has to go to the vet for a complete checkup.

“We check it for everything under the sun,” she said. “It costs us over $100 each time a dog comes in.” The bill for veterinary services at Born Free averages $90,000 a year and Aballi said that most veterinarians only give her small discounts on their services when she brings in a dog for medical care. However, she has nothing but praise for Dr. Terry Carro of Miami Veterinary Internists, who she said readily treats and operates on her dogs and gives her a discount, then patiently waits to be paid. “She’s an excellent vet and specialist, and she gives me 20 percent off and never asks me to pay the bill until I finally have the money,” she said. “Right now, I owe her $4,000, but she doesn’t mention it or say a word about it.” Aballi charges a $250 fee to adopt one of her dogs. The fee helps defray the cost of caring for the animals — food, medical checkups, heartworm pills, anti-flea pills, tick collars, daily upkeep of the Born Free facility — but she does make exceptions. “It depends on the person,” she said. “I visit the home of anyone who wants to adopt one of my dogs. I like to know what other animals they have and whether they have children, and if the dog will get along with the children. I want to know all of this before we sign the contract.” Aballi said Born Free also will take a dog back if, for some reason, the adoption does not work out. “Any time they want to bring the dog back, they can,” she said. “Just last week, I got one back because the couple got a divorce. After three years, the dog came back.” For more information about Born Free Pet Shelter, call 305-903-6610 and 305361-5507, or go online to <www.bornfree.petfinder.com>.

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• EDUCATIONAL AND TEEN ADVICE • Toby Rose ASK TOBY Do you know if there’s any place online where I can get free sample questions for the ACT? Go to <www.actstudent.org/register/index/htm/>. What are among the top drugs of choice among teenagers today? Over the counter cough suppressants/cold medications are among the top drugs of choice. New research published in the December issue of Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine found a 15-fold increase in Dextromethorphan. This information was courtesy of US News. I’m a teenager with my cell phone on or in use most of the day, or when I can get away with it. My parents are trying to scare me by saying that there is a risk of cancer of the brain, cancer of the ear, etc. Do you have any information on this? According to the December issue of US News, a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute said that there was basically no increase in the incidence of cancer of the brain, salivary glands, eyes or inner ears, nor was there a heightened risk of leukemia. So, guys, I guess we can keep on talking! I just moved here from the Midwest and I’ve heard horror stories about the public school system. Are things as bad as I’m hearing? According to “Measuring Up, the National Report Card on Education” Florida has many, many weaknesses: • Low percentages of high school students take upper level math and science. I know many students who think they only have to take two math classes because that is the legal requirement to graduate. • Eighth graders are not well prepared to succeed in our high schools, especially in the math’s and sciences. • The proportion of high school students who graduate in four years is among the lowest in the country. And, believe it or not, this proportion has dropped in the past 10 years.

• College costs for middle and low income students to attend public two and four year colleges represent about 40 percent of their family income, even after adding in the Bright Futures Scholarships. • As a state, Florida makes a very low investment in need-based financial aid compared with top-performing states.

I’ve read that the high school class of 2006 across the country has recorded the sharpest drop in SAT scores in 31 years. What is your opinion of this? I disagree with the College Board when they say that fatigue was not part of the problem. Fatigue was at least 40-50 percent of the problem. They state that students take a test that is 3 hours and 45 minutes. This is not true. In every one of my students’ schools in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, the test came to five hours, with two five-minute breaks. Also, on the new SAT writing section, the class of 2006 scored 497 on average, with girls scoring higher than boys. The College Board also explains that fewer students were taking the exam a second time. The “new SAT” is a very difficult test that students need to prepare for long-term. It is best to start at ninth and 10th grade and go slowly. Timing is very important and I have found that many students just couldn’t finish the test. These are not students that have specific learning disabilities; these are average, honor-bound students, some AP. My daughter will be going off to college, and I know that there are certain medical shots that are required. Do you know anything about this? • Tetanus and diphtheria boosters if it has been 10 years since the last shot. • HPV Vaccine, recommended for women, starting as early as age 11 or 12. • Flu shot, every year. • Mumps revaccination if there has been an outbreak nearby. • Hepatitis B vaccine; this is recommended by many colleges. 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 or via the Internet at <www.tobyrose.com>.

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Westminster teacher finds support in family, school BY LINDA RODRIGUEZ BERNFELD

Imagine having to make the decision to amputate the lower part of your leg. Westminster teacher Anne Heetderks made that heartbreaking decision in September after her ankle was shattered in a fall in January 2009. “I was on a ladder and I was taking down Christmas decorations we had hung in the palm trees,” she said. “I was reaching and the ladder spun around. It was resting on the palm tree and it twisted around and I fell.” The compound fracture was complicated by the soil and mulch that found its way into the wound. “After nine surgeries they were still finding pieces of the front yard in my ankle,” Heetderks said. She battled infections and the trials of having an open wound. With all this going on she went back to teaching even while tethered by tubes to a wound vacuum, a machine which helps remove excess fluids from an open wound. “My students, they’re amazing,” she said. “If you just tell them what’s going on; if you are just honest with them, they’re alright and then they think it’s the coolest thing.” Her 10th surgery was the amputation, which took place at Jackson Memorial Hospital on Sept. 29. She had considered a different surgery to save her foot, but after talking to other amputees, decided a prosthetic leg would give her greater mobility. The first major appointment after amputation went well. “It’s just so nice to see an x-ray go up and it doesn’t look like a mess,” Heetderks said. “And now to be working with something that isn’t infected and isn’t compromised in so many ways…” Things aren’t perfect. She’s dealing with phantom pain and itching in the part of the leg that’s missing. She has called amputees and researched solutions in hopes of dealing with it without medication. Now Heetderks is working on getting stronger so she can go to work. Her mother, author Ruth Vander Zee, is substituting for her. Along with her family, Westminster faculty, staff and students are keeping Heetderks spirit’s up by sending cards, letters and food. “For this surgery, like in past, the Parents’ Guild organized meals, students made cards, provided family gift baskets, and sent innumerable emails and texts to

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let them know that we were all praying for her and for the medical teams that cared for her,” said Ana Proveda, Westminster spokesperson. “Classes have gotten together to provide flowers on a weekly basis to her home, movie baskets for her family, books she can read, etc. Bottom line, as her needs change, the Westminster community is at the ready to join in and help as best we can.” Because of all the volunteers, Heetderks said her family might not have to cook through Christmas. “It’s phenomenal,” she said. “There’s an assumption that everyone has a support system, but no, they don’t. My support system — my husband (Doug) and my two daughters (Annika and Elise), my mom and dad living here, our church and the school — has been amazing.” As far as the future, in about three months she should be able to get her first prosthetic. She says an amputee can use the starter leg up to six months. “And then you get your real leg, with all the bells and whistles with a high functioning foot,” she said.

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The boom of reality television shows (one in every four TV shows produced at present) is an interesting and more than frightening comment on our times. Yes, these shows are very popular and are much less expensive to produce, but they speak to a cultural trend that, when examined, is not pleasant to observe, much less think about. What is so intriguing about watching fat people trying to lose weight as they embarrass themselves and are belittled before millions of people? What is so wonderful about watching dysfunctional families switch “heads” in order to observe more mayhem, frustration and pain? Why is it entertaining to watch women and men demean themselves emotionally and physically to “win” the approval of someone of the opposite sex and an anonymously voracious audience out there in “TV land?” Things private and personal are now flaunted and celebrated as entertainment. What is going on? Are our own lives so filled with pain and a “lack of meaning” that we find fulfillment in watching others struggle with their own mortal angst? We seem to be saying and celebrating the idea that “my life sucks,” and I will feel better if I can watch someone on display who has a “suckier” or more painful life. We are glorifying and delighting in the fact that people are willing to degrade themselves in public. We now have a modern-day Christians-and-lions-Coliseum entertainment for our hi-tech times. What message are we sending to one another as we nod our heads in laughter and relish this new “reality” arena where nothing is sacred or private; and it is per-

INSIGHTS ON AGING fectly okay to watch people debase, deface, and demean themselves all for a few misguided minutes of fame—and maybe a few bucks — and for what we now call “entertainment?” What has happened to dignity and grace? What “gone-by-the-wayside” place have self-respect and personal pride been delivered to? Why are we as a culture finding satisfaction in the disintegration of the “I can do this thing well if I try” mindset that once defined Americans as a people? Good behavior, the keeping of home and hearth, and pride in appearance seem to be sliding south. Why wear shoes or comb my hair? Why watch my weight or tend to my teeth? Why be polite or curb my tongue or temper? We are saying it is okay to let it “all hang out” because the “other guy” is doing it. And, that “other guy” is now doing it on national television to the approbation of millions and the receipt of millions of dollars. So, if I am outrageous enough, sick enough or simply loud enough, maybe I can be on TV, too! I do believe we are all in quite some trouble here. There is an unhealthy voyeurism and a sick satisfaction that sits at the heart of these reality shows. It is no longer a “there, but for the grace of God go I” attitude. It is a “let’s pull back the scab” and see how much blood and human debasement we can find entertaining. Robin Korth is a Pinecrest resident and publisher of the website Insights On Aging. She may be contacted at <robinkorth@gmail.com> or by going to <www.insightsonaging.com>.

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2011 Lexus RX 350 a nice blend of luxury and utility Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The RX luxury crossover vehicle has been a huge success for Lexus. Introduced in 1998, the RX is now in its third-generation and selling at a strong pace. The RX 350 was reintroduced as an all-new model for the 2010 model year and 2011 brings only a few changes, including the new Smart Stop Technology and a several color changes. • Smart Stop Technology — a braking system enhancement that automatically reduces engine power when the brake pedal and accelerator pedal are applied simultaneously under certain driving conditions. • Color Changes — New exterior colors are Satin Cashmere Mica (replaces Golden Almond Metallic) and Stargazer Black; Truffle Mica and Black Sapphire Pearl have been discontinued. The Lexus RX is a good looking vehicle, with a sleek profile accentuated by pronounced front fenders that flow into the doors

and rear fender flares that sweep around to pull the corners together. A rear spoiler helps aerodynamically and conceals the rear wiper and houses the AM/FM radio antenna and high-mount stoplight. Up front, the grille is situated lower than the headlights (standard halogen or optional HID) and the lower edges of the grille form a unique arrowhead design. Under the hood, the Lexus RX 350 is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine mated to a sixspeed Multi-Mode Automatic Transmission and makes 275 hp at 6,200 rpm. Intake and exhaust manifolds have been tuned for better performance and fuel economy. Lexus also maximized the torque output to better meet the needs of luxury crossover drivers, with 90 percent or more of the peak torque available from 2,300 to 6,100 rpm, where torque is most utilized. Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) is used to control both intake and exhaust camshafts independently, optimizing engine performance at all speeds and loads. The six-speed automatic transmission has a quick-shifting response with help from miniature high-flow linear solenoids that control transmission-fluid line-pressure. The torque converter uses a low-speed lockup damper to enable lock-up from second to sixth gear and improve fuel economy. When applying the accelerator pedal rapidly

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during kick-down, the direct-downshift control allows the transmission to directly shift from sixth to third or fifth to second, skipping the intermediate gears to get the quickest response. With the Multi-Mode Automatic Transmission, the driver can shift manually by moving the gated shift lever to the “S” slot, then pushing it forward to up shift and backward to downshift. Lexus offers the RX 350 with a choice between front-wheel drive (FWD) and an

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Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.

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FWC REPORT When is an accident not an accident? BY RODNEY BARRETO Chairman, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Hunting season is here again and that means we’ll likely see reports of people shooting each other, shooting themselves or falling out of tree stands. This is not slapstick, it is a tragedy because unfortunate incidents such as these are preventable. Law enforcement first investigates hunting-related fatalities as homicides, not accidents. A hunting fatality last fall was no different. A man aimed and pulled the trigger. He thought it was a deer coming out of the brush, but it was a human. Police determined the incident was not a criminal homicide, so no charges were filed. One of the 10 Commandments of Gun Safety — Always identify your target before touching the trigger. The victim, by the way, wasn’t wearing hunter orange. It wasn’t required on private land, but still Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) law enforcement officers respond to all kinds of preventable hunting incidents, which is why hunter safety courses are so important. Hunters seeking white-tailed deer are involved in the most hunting incidents because this is the most-sought species. By age, the biggest group of shooters written up in incident reports consists of seasoned, 40-49 year olds (25 percent in two recent years). Statistics show a clear problem with careless handling of firearms, including dropping them. In 2008-09, seven hunters wounded themselves. A hunter walking through the woods with a loaded rifle slipped as he tried to cross a rain-swollen ditch and shot his foot when his rifle discharged. Another incident involved a man in a party of three hunters and 25 hunting dogs who was trying to catch a runaway dog and was shot by his own shotgun. He laid it down before the chase, but another dog stepped on the trigger and the shotgun went off. Buckshot struck the man’s hand, as well as one of the dogs. Here’s a troubling statistic; in addition to eight hunting incidents involving firearms last year, there were four that involved falls from tree stands. All four reports state, “The hunter was not using a Fall-Arrest System/Full Body Harness.”

Unfortunately, one incident was fatal. The first victim was an archery hunter. The 33-year-old was setting up a ladder stand and adjusting the strap when the stand tilted; he fell 17 feet and broke his leg. Also last fall, the strap holding a hunter’s climbing stand broke, and he fell 25 feet, broke an ankle and had to hobble for three hours to get help. Another hunter climbed to the top rung of her stand ladder and grabbed something to pull herself up. It gave and she fell, landing flat on her back. She was airlifted from the woods for treatment. If a tree stand isn’t properly secured to a tree, hunters can fall to their death, as happened in the fourth tree stand incident. Despite these tragedies, the good news is that education is paying off. According to the FWC’s 2009-10 Florida Hunting Incident Report, the number of hunting incidents and fatalities per 100,000 hunting licenses generally decreased from 1980 to 2010, the decreases showing up after mandatory hunter education began in 1991 for everyone 16 years old or older and born after May 31, 1975. Hunting safely pays. Follow these other commandments when handling firearms or standing near someone handling them: • Always point the gun in a safe direction. • Presume every firearm is loaded. • Unload firearms when not in use. • Never point a gun at anything you don’t want to shoot. This includes never using the scope as a pair of binoculars. • Don’t climb a fence or tree or jump a ditch with a loaded gun. • Never shoot at a flat, hard surface or water. Bullets ricochet. • Make sure the barrel and action are clear of obstructions. • Store firearms and ammunition separately and safely. • Don’t use alcohol or mood-altering drugs before or during hunting. Accidents do happen. However, many hunting accidents could have been avoided if the shooter followed the 10 Commandments of Gun Safety. Everyone should follow these rules. For more information, go to <MyFWC.com/HunterSafety>.

To find out more about Florida’s Wildlife Legacy Initiative and Florida’s State Wildlife Grant program, go to <ww.MyFWC.com/WILDLIFEHABITATS/Legacy_index.htm>.

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